Columns and Opinion

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: One third of 7th – 12th graders participate in the San Saba Band, and more than half participate in athletics. Why are extracurricular activities important?

The Richland Springs Report

Congratulations to Jason Lewis and the group of community members who organized the Richland Springs Trade Days event. There were great deals offered by the 55 vendors who came to present their goods.
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Wildfire risk remains high in much of state – Much of the state remains at considerable risk for wildfires through this week, largely because of higher-than-usual temperatures and drought conditions. More than 40% of the state is suffering extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S.

Letter to the Editor

Please consider voting in the upcoming San Saba ISD bond election. What is proposed for a value of $18M: 1. A new band hall – 1/3 of our secondary students participate in band. The current band hall does not have adequate space/ accommodations to support this level of participation. 2.

Letter to the Editor

This should make Americans ask the fundamental question: what is the difference between what a public non-profit utility company provides and what a private for-profit oil company provides? After all they both sell energy to all United States citizens.

Congressman August Pfluger U.S. Representative

Pfluger Leads Letter Urging USDA to Provide Wildfire Relief Wednesday, March 23rd, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging the Department of Agriculture to utilize all tools at their disposal to assist producers affected by the devastating...

The Richland Springs Report

It’s not Easter, but I think we can safely plant our spring crops. My plumcots are blooming, and perhaps in a couple of months I will get to eat plumcots. Bobby and Chrissy are avid gardeners, and both garden plots are immaculate. This is the best way to garden.

The Richland Springs Report

Spring break is over, and it’s time to buckle down and prepare for the upcoming STAAR tests. Speaking of buckling down, if you didn’t have everything in your yard buckled down, I’m positive it is blowing somewhere around the county.