State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Readers share many tales of internet woe Rural Texans have a lot to say about the lack of broadband service in their communities. Since we covered the topic earlier this month, many readers have emailed to share their stories and pleas for help.

Proclamation of Youth Entrepreneurship Day for the community of San Saba

In the words of our President, Donald Trump, in regard to National Entrepreneurship Month, "The United States is home to the most creative, passionate, and talented minds anywhere in the world.

Commissioners’ Court holds regular meeting November 9th

The San Saba County Commissioners’ Court met for a regular meeting on Monday, November 9th, in the District Courtroom. Judge Byron Theodosis called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.

COVID-19 update for 11-17-20

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Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers

Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers and Lampasas Police Department request any information of cases of criminal mischief. Saturday, November 7, 2020, toilets and urinals were destroyed in the Sports Complex on 580 and WE Brooke Park. Damaged property was valued at $2,450.

The Richland Springs Report

I spent the fading hours of Saturday sitting on my porch and enjoying the sounds of the evening. The winds had died down to a soft murmur, the crickets and frogs were chirping away, the birds were making their little night songs, and the sky was touched with delicate pink clouds.

The Idle American

When someone suggests that life is difficult, there’s the temptation to ask, “Compared to what?” Actors dating back to Shakespeare have cited another comparison concerning the difficulty of making audiences laugh. They’ve said it thusly: “Dying is easy, comedy is hard.

What Do We Do Now?

The stress level appears high in this post-election culture. People are grappling with the results, including celebration, grief or hopeful anticipation that election results will change. A particular question has been posed to me several times, and it deserves an answer.

Doug’s Doorstep

The question above is one that we have all asked at one time or another. When someone had something they were not suppose to, we asked this question. When our children were hiding something, we asked this question, “What do you have?” In Acts 3, Peter and John have gone to the temple.

The Richland Springs Report

What a wild and crazy week this has been. I wish I could say it was a good crazy, but I can’t. We are still in turmoil with the elections and severely divided around the country.