The Richland Springs Report

Once again, this community proved that we have a huge heart. Thanks to the Garcia family, a benefit fish fry was held on Sunday after church, and members of the community came to enjoy and donate for the Uvalde families. A biodegradable balloon launch followed the meal.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gunman walked into school building unopposed The gunman who killed 21 people inside a Uvalde elementary school walked into the unlocked building unopposed, the Department of Public Safety said in a revised statement, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman and other media sources.

School Districts are empowered to enact appropriate security measures to protect their students

I know parents are asking themselves this question today: As a parent concerned about the safety of my child at school, how do I get involved? I know many are feeling helpless to effect change.

Dan Patrick Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick: Statement on School Choice Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued the following statement May 11th: "I am in full support of Governor Abbott’s statement that he will support school choice in the upcoming legislative session.

The Richland Springs Report

Praise God; rush week is over. The caps have been thrown, family hugs and best wishes given, and the storm is over. It was a momentous week. I came to this school district and community in 2005. When school started in August, Mr.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Wildfires continue across state Firefighters are looking to the skies for much-needed rain this week as crews continue battling wildfires across the state. Fires reported Sunday by the Texas A&M Forest Service were being fought in Brown, Taylor, Wilbarger, Llano, Schleicher and San Saba counties.

SSISD School Board holds Regular Meeting, Monday, May 9th

The San Saba ISD School Board held a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 9th. The following School Board members were present: Misty Everett, Rusty Glover, Stuart Isham, Jake Lackey, Kristen Nelson, Kevin Shahan, and Tim Sebastain.

The Richland Springs Report

A few days from now, a chapter in my life will be closing and a new one starting. It’s hard to move from your comfort zone to the unknown. Most of my adult life has been linked to teaching and to the unconditional love given by children. It doesn’t mean life was perfect.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Early runoff voting ends Friday Early voting in the May 24 primary runoff elections ends Friday, May 20. Under state law, voters who cast ballots in either party’s primary election must vote only in the same party’s runoff election.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: I had hoped to leave San Saba I had hoped to leave San Saba with my last article's loving words and memories, but alas, events since happened to warrant a few more words.