Hill Country Naturalist

The following column is one that I first wrote several years ago, during another hot, dry summer. Unfortunately, our climate conditions have not changed, nor have the ways to save water, so it seemed appropriate to run it again today.

Texas students claim victory in the 2020 National History Day contest

Texas history students led the way during this year's Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) National History Day contest.

Deadline approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans due to drought

Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West reminded small nonfarm businesses in 40 Texas counties of the August 17, 2020, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Mason - San Saba July 23, 2020 Receipts totaled 3,409 head. The demand was strong with good buyer activity. Stocker steers and heifers with ideal condition sold steady with 7 steers 574 lbs at $152.50 ($875.35). The real fleshy stockers sold $3-$4 lower.

Texas Sheep and Goat Expo expands format

Aug. 14-15 event will now be in-person, online The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has announced changes to the 2020 Texas Sheep and Goat Expo.

Doug's Doorstep

Consequences of Sin After the death of Moses, Joshua is chosen to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. Joshua had been with Moses on several occasions and was the obvious choice to lead the people.

Our Eyes Are on You

The sun rose this morning. Our cat was alive and looking for food. I heard our neighbor’s children laughing as they played. I drove by Mill Pond, and it was still flowing. Obviously, the Lord still has the world in His hands and is carefully preserving life and sustaining mankind.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Amos 8:1-12 Así me ha mostrado Jehová el Señor: He aquí un canastillo de fruta de verano. Y dijo: ¿Qué ves, Amós? Y respondí: Un canastillo de fruta de verano. Y me dijo Jehová: Ha venido el fin sobre mi pueblo Israel; no lo toleraré más.

Don’t leave children unattended in hot vehicles

Likelihood of heatstroke, death increase with temperature Children’s bodies heat up faster than adults, making them even more vulnerable to heatstroke, even if exterior temperatures are not excessively hot.

San Saba ISD Student Registration is now ONLINE!

NEW - SSISD will now have all students registered via our online Parent Ascender Portal. Please go to www. san-saba.net and click on the ONLINE Registration button. Review all of the information available about our online registration process.