State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Rural Texas struggles with digital divide If broadband is a lifeline, then rural Texas is in danger of dying. In its first report to the Texas Legislature, the Governor’s Broadband Development Council called for the creation of a state broadband plan and a state broadband office.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: Huge thanks to all who came out to the San Saba Volunteer Fire Department’s annual steak supper!

Waiting for the Bailout

It has been a major news topic lately, and everybody wants to get on the bandwagon. They all want government bailouts or the government to pump large amounts of money into their businesses or corporations. Whether they really need it or just want it is another question.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

It’s not just Election Day any longer For most Texans, Election Day is a misnomer. More Texans voted early this year than cast their ballots during all of the 2016 general election. Many more voted early than went to the polls on Election Day. A record 9.

Editorial: The importance of wildlife in ranching

November 2020 is going to be an exciting month. Yes, it will cap a tumultuous presidential election, still days away as of writing, but more importantly, deer season is open. Hunting and ranching go together like steak and potatoes.

Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers, Inc.

Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers, Burnet PD, Burnet Sheriff Office and Lampasas Sheriff Office are asking for the public’s help for information of numerous cases of arson of homes, vehicles, church and business from May 5, 2020 to October 22, 2020.

The Richland Springs Report

By now everyone has heard that we here in Richland Springs are virtual schooling for the next two weeks. What you may not know is the agonizing that everyone went through especially our leadership, Mr. Fowler and Mrs. Wyatt.

Members approve slate of offcers during annual meeting

Brett Wesner, president of Wesner Publications in Cordell, Oklahoma, and publisher of the San Saba News and Star, was elected chair of the National Newspaper Association during the association’s 134th annual meeting. He had been treasurer.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: On November 11th of each year, Americans have honored those men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Services since the armistice which ended World War I was declared on November 11, 1918.

Freedom Must Never be Compromised

"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." This wise observation was made by Abraham Lincoln Freedom is a foundation of life. When freedom is compromised, suffering and misery follow.