As we approach the holidays or as I have often referred to them, “The Eating Season,” I find myself looking for something different; something classic; tasty yet quick and...

I suppose that you could call this a partial list of my “pet peeves”.  Webster defines the word “peeve” as – “A vexation, to cause to be annoyed or resentful, to irritate,...

On a foggy morning of October 2nd, 1835, a fight erupted in Gonzales, marking the beginning of the War for Texas Independence. The conflict began when a Mexican commander,...

Wow, Fall is here.  It’s football season! SAPL backs THE PACK.   We are really having a lot of fun at SAPL.  We just completed our new private conference room.  It’s...

In the year 2000 my computer did not crash, nor did the world come to an end as was predicted by many people.  However, I did visit the Crescent City in June for the very...

I sometimes wonder about the thought, or lack of it, that goes into the making of signs these days.  I have seen road signs and even warnings on medicines that don’t seem...

In the late 1940s my dad installed a new composition roof on our house.  For some reason he selected a dark blue color instead of the usual brown.  Little did he know at...

King David said, in Psalm 139:14   "I will praise thee(God); for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."When we...

Our daughter, Kay, married in 1979 while in college at Liberty, Missouri.  Her new husband, Marti, was also a college student.  Being “in-laws” was a new role for my wife...

With the start of the new school year, I want to wish our students continued success as they embark on another year of learning, opportunity, and lifelong memories. As...

I must admit that I love the taste of licorice. I always have. Now I know that most people don’t, and it is difficult to find any who can “take it or leave it”. You...

This is the first ever monthly newsletter from SAPL. We’ve had previous updates under SAPL Happenings but, we are “rebranding” now with SAPL Library Lowdown. Please logon...

Stanley Fletcher will discuss “El Camino Real” for the Angelina County Genealogical Society at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Railroad Depot meeting room of...

More often than not in times past, the gentle buzz of a summer evening led to the furious scratching of a sleepless night. Humans have fought the good fight between...

Hello from the Chamber, first let’s start off by thanking everyone who helped make the San Augustine Chamber of Commerce 2024 Civic Auction the best event. If you donated...