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

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined 64 other House Republicans to introduce a resolution declaring support for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Texas Times

Keep your saddle oiled and your gun greased because the “National Day of the Cowboy” – the fourth Saturday in July – is finally here. This day celebrates the lasting legacies of the cowboys that pioneered the American West as they worked cattle, beginning after the Civil War in the heart of Texas.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: Wildfire season is upon us! San Saba County has benefited from ample rain and mild temperatures this spring and early summer, resulting in tall grass and thick vegetation in pastures.

The Richland Springs Report

Church service Sunday morning was a little more exciting. The men were waiting for service to begin and discussing the upcoming rain events or prospects for rain. Out of nowhere this terrific boom was heard. We all laughed and talked about big thunder.

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

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a letter opposing the Biden Administration’s proposal to list the Lesser Prairie Chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a move that will harm the oil and gas industry and production agriculture, the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of...

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Legislature returns for special session The Texas Legislature convened in special session last Thursday, and GOP legislators introduced a fresh set of voting bills after Democrats blocked an earlier attempt during the regular session by walking out in May, preventing a quorum.

Anne's Musings

It is interesting to read the recent poll by historians regarding the effectiveness of U.S. Presidents. Of the lowest rated four presidents, Abraham Lincoln’s successor, Andrew Johnson, is considered one of the very poorest.

Representative Slaton files child gender modification ban

On July 7th, Representative Bryan Slaton of House District 2, filed legislation that will bring an end to the practice of child gender modification, including the practice of genital removal surgeries, in the State of Texas.

The Richland Springs Report

Happy Independence Day everyone. I hope your weekend was joyous and proud. We have much to be thankful for in this country. I hope we can change the flow of anti-American rhetoric that is being taught to our kids.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: There's a lady (Anne Vincent) that has a writing in this paper every week. A few weeks ago, she wrote about a trip to Branson with a relative. They only saw three signs about Trump. Maybe the people lost interest in him. She didn't mention seeing any Biden signs.