The Richland Springs Report

Our area is poorer this week. So many of us have lost a friend who cared about us, his community, and his Savior. Alan Taylor lost his battle with pneumonia. Just when we thought he was getting better, he left us.

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State high court hears challenge to abortion law The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week on the question of whether state regulators can be sued by abortion providers hoping to block enforcement of the state’s restrictive abortion law, known as Senate Bill 8.

US Rep. August Pfluger speaks at Town Hall

After Judge Byron Theodosis welcomed all in attendance and Pastor Sam Crosby of San Saba’s First Baptist Church opened in prayer, Mayor Ken Jordan introduced Congressman August Pfluger to the approximately 30 people who took advantage of this opportunity to hear from their congressman and ask him...

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Early voting ends Friday Early voting for the March 1 primary ends Friday. Initial reports indicate turnout has been low, as is traditional in midterm primary elections, with less than a fourth of registered voters going to the polls most years.

Texas voters show increasing support for future “Energy Expansion”

The fourth Texas Voter Poll, conducted by Texas 2036 shortly before the recent winter storm in which the state largely avoided blackouts and water outages, reflected significant concerns about the state’s energy infrastructure and Texas’ ability to adapt to changing future conditions.

Congressman August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th Congressional District of Texas

Pfluger: Mayorkas must resign Monday, February 14th, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement calling for the immediate resignation of Alejandro Mayorkas, President Biden’s Secretary of Homeland Security: Rep.

Dan Patrick

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick: Statement on Plans for Higher Education and Tenure On February 18th, following his press conference, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued the following statement: "Tenured professors must not be able to hide behind the phrase 'academic freedom,' and then proceed...

The Richland Springs Report

Is today a sweater day or a short sleeve day? Lately, weather in Richland Springs is exciting and uncertain. The rule of the day is - never put your out-ofseason clothes in storage. Sure, as shooting, you will need them. The Preservation Meeting held on Saturday at the Stagecoach was entertaining.

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Mail-in ballot applications rejected at high rate Mail-in ballot applications for the March 1 primary are being rejected by almost 40% — largely because of a missing ID number, which is now required after a new voting bill passed the Legislature last year.

Early Voting Information

Early voting for Republican and Democratic Primary Elections started February 14, 2022 and ends February 25, 2022. Last Day to Receive Application to Vote By Mail is February 18, 2022. Early Voting is on the 2nd Floor of the Courthouse in Clerk's Office on South side from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.