The Texas Highway Patrol wants drivers and passengers to have a safe July 4 holiday weekend, so they are increasing patrols to reduce traffic fatalities and crashes. Troopers will be looking for people who are driving drunk, speeding or not wearing safety belts.

On May 30, 2008, Stephen F. Austin senior, Justin Reyes, closed out his collegiate high jumping career at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Regional Meet in Lincoln, Nebraska. The competition included 2008 Olympic hopefuls - Dusty Jonas from Nebraska and Scott Sellers from Kansas State.

San Saba resident Julie Gates has been entering talent competitions since she was 15 years old, but the biggest of her life was her recent entry in the USA World Showcase in Las Vegas. According to the event organizers, around 200,000 people auditioned for various categories, including dance, commercial spokesperson, comedy, and vocal solo and group. Only 180 in all combined categories went on to compete at the Las Vegas Hilton on May 24.