Letter to the Editor

Got the 2-2-23 Edition of The News in the mail today, Tuesday February 7th, and read the front page news about the head-on collision, A Note from the Editor, and A Prayer In Light of Tragedy. The paper certainly helped to minister to the grieving and the community that cares.

Texas Senate News

Senators scrutinize new electric market plan Members of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee on Tuesday asked pointed questions about the Public Utility Commission's novel plan to increase market participation and incentivize the construction of new power generation in Texas.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital Abbott issues disaster declaration, seeks fed help Gov. Greg Abbot has issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by the early February ice storm and is seeking a federal declaration as well for areas in Southeast Texas affected by rare January tornadoes.

Rep. David Spiller, Texas State Representative for House District 68

Representative David Spiller Named Vice Chair of the Texas Water Caucus The Texas Water Foundation (TWF) has announced the establishment of the Texas House Water Caucus, a new, bipartisan collaborative focused on water issues with a starting roster of 38 legislators, including Representative David...

San Saba County Sheriff's Office Report

Provided by San Saba County Sheriff's Department All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a Court of Law. Metoyer, Keyon Anthony Date of Arrest: 02/04/2023 Charge: Poss Marj < 2OZ DFZ, Poss CS PG 2 < 1G, and Unlawful Carry Weapon.

Congressman August Pfluger U.S. Representative

Pfluger leads Republicans in blocking the D.C. City Council from allowing noncitizens to vote Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) delivered a speech on the House Floor in support of legislation to overturn the D.C.

Texas Public Information Act’s 50th anniversary an excellent time to strengthen the landmark law

Fifty years ago, responding to public demand in an era of reform, Texas enacted a sweeping law ensuring the people’s right to know about their government.

Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state

Residents in Central and Northeast Texas are still cleaning up after a winter storm last week snapped power lines and tree limbs, causing widespread power outages, canceled flights and damage to homes and vehicles.

Alice in Wonder Land

By Alice Smith At the Widow's Group on Saturday, January 28th, here in Zanesville, Ohio, there were concerns and situations that we prayed for: medical tests, surgery and one need to move to assisted living.

Down Memory Lane

60 Years Ago February 7, 1963 Mr. and Mrs. Santos Soto of Rochelle have announced the birth of a daughter, Mary Gloria, seven pounds and 10 ounces, born Feb. 2. The couple have two other children including Ernestine, three years old, Richard, two years old. Mrs.