State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Millions of Texans dealing with water supply issues Warmer temperatures over the weekend and continuing this week melted most of the snow from the state’s roadways and roofs.

Hill Country Naturalist

Have you ever stopped to think about what goes on inside a tree?

Happy Herman's Hideaway

Hello, my San Saba loves, and shall we all do the electric slide or perhaps an electric pole dance? Something tells me ERCOT got their minds mixed up with an Apricot, except we were the ones that ended up with the rotten deal. “What mom? I do not write an editorial column?

The Richland Springs Report

We have survived the coldest spell in many years. I was surprised to see that this is only number three on the coldest day. I saw that in 1899 it was -1 degrees. I wasn’t alive then, so I can’t appreciate how horrible that event was. I just know these last five days have been a strain.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

It is a subject of much controversy and heated debates today. You can find people with varying opinions and many strongly dedicated to their opinion. It is the question of the sexual roles of men and women. The Question for Christians is what does the Bible say?

Happy Herman's Hideaway

Hello, my San Saba beauties, and how are you? As I write this I am sitting in a house surrounded by snow, without electricity and trying not to shiver me timbers right off! One would think I was writing from some cabin in the deep woods of New Hampshire rather than central Texas!

Anne's Musings

Good judgment. Two simple words. Thomas Paine, at the birth of our great democracy, called it Common Sense.

The Richland Springs Report

I am starting this report a little early because I am not sure what the next 24 hours will bring. I noticed the radar and weather show snow hitting this area, and the cold remaining for a few days longer than the original forecast.

SAN SABA COUNTY DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER

WHEREAS, beginning on February 11, 2021, San Saba County was under imminent threat of severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from, Prolonged Freezing Temperatures, Heavy Snow, Freezing Rain, and Extended Power Outages.

Doug’s Doorstep

Precautions If you have been to a doctor’s office you have had your temperature taken to see if you have a fever. I got off the elevator the other day at the doctor’s office, and as the doors opened they had someone specifically there to do this test and to give you an arm band.