A Reach for the Stars...
When folks strive greatly to take from life what matters most--learning along the way that it’s mostly about giving--phrases like “giant strides” or “standing tall” come into play. It seems “Texan to the core” to do so.
Sometimes, though, along comes someone who learns early on that noteworthy accomplishments also can accrue from taking smaller steps, reaching higher and working harder.
Such was a delightful man named Richard (Dick) Collin ...
Spring is officially just around the corner, and it seems that we have been experiencing spring for most of the past couple of months, but with the time change it seems to be more firmly in place. The bluebonnets are starting to make their presence known and the tourists are making their plans to come to the Hill Country in the next few weeks, so be aware and keep your eyes out for those who do not always act just as we expect.
Yes, I am grumpy. It was very early to get up this morning. Spring break is this week for area schools. I expect to be busy. The trouble is, my grandkids are allergic to raking leaves and pulling weeds in the garden.
For your calendar: Class Meetings continue on Tuesday nights at the parsonage.
St. Patrick’s Day.
Comin’ our way.
Hooray, hooray.
Callooh! Callay!
They chortle in their joy.
And drink green beer.
Wear green clothes.
Green because of the shamrock.
St. Patrick supposedly used the three-leaved plant to explain the Holy Trinity to
pre-Christian Irish.
St. Patrick was actually British.
Kidnapped by invading Irish.
And kept as a slave in Ireland.
Then escaped back to Britain.
Then later returned to Ireland as a devout Christian.
He died March 17, 461 A.D.
And to this day, h ...
Spring is just around the corner. Gardeners and non-gardeners alike are itching to get outside and work in their gardens and flower beds.
Several neighboring counties have annual plant sales as fundraisers for their garden clubs and master gardener associations.
This year, you can help us begin a new tradition in Brady by attending the Central Texas Master Gardeners’ 1st Annual Plant Sale.
Hill Country CattleWomen (HCCW) “Honor the Brand” April 29, 2017 at YO Hotel & Conference Center, Kerrville
The HCCW are preparing for the 4th annual Spring Roundup which is designed to support beef education projects and scholarships throughout the hill country. This year’s event will be held at the YO Hotel & Conference Center on April 29, 2017.
Thematically, “Honor the Brand” will focus on local brands of ranchers who for generations have developed the beef & ranching i ...
Blue Mountain Peak Ranch was once in a state of disrepair; its poor range health was a result of overgrazing. The land was heavily dominated by blueberry juniper. When it was purchased by Richard Taylor and his late-wife Sally in 2001, it was their dream to rehabilitate the land to what it was before European settlement–more live oak savannah grassland in the uplands, and a higher density of woody plants restricted mainly to the draws.
Tonya Ahlschwede, District Attorney 452nd District
Have you ever wondered how you would respond if a person came into to your place of business threatening you or your customers with a gun? The 452nd District Attorney’s Office is hosting an educational presentation for the community to learn more about active shooter situations.
The presentation will be on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.
Sometimes I Ask, "What Weekend?"
When we were all younger, nothing got us quite as worked up as the approach to the weekend. No matter what events may have been planned for Saturday and Sunday, the real issue was that it was THE WEEKEND.
After five days of school, the weekend meant two days of freedom.
Mark your calendars! Opening Day for Mason Youth Baseball and Softball will be on Saturday, March 25th. Come early, hungry and stay all-day! We will serve a BBQ brisket meal (meat donated by Tommy and Joyce Durst) for this year’s opening day fundraiser event.
We have 208 baseball and softball players this year!
