The Bend News

Hello from Bend, I thought we were finished with this cold weather! Though I know we’ll be missing it come the middle of summer. Ha. Since I’ve last checked in, we have experienced another Daylight Savings Time and sprung all the clocks forward an hour. I thought we weren’t doing that anymore.

KSSB challenges you to Recycle Beverage Bottles

Keep San Saba Beautiful (KSSB) will again participate in the Plastic Bottle Recycling Project, a project implemented by Keep Texas Recycling, a program of Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB).

Walk Across Texas!

Walk Across Texas is an online, 8-week program designed to help Texans be more active using a team-based approach. Up to eight Team Members are encouraged to work together towards the goal of virtually traveling across Texas.

Hill Country Naturalist

Ask most people what words come to mind when you say Hill Country, “hills” may be the first word they think of, but “live oaks” will likely be a close second. No other tree symbolizes the Hill Country as well.

CTC Net Impact earns top 5 national ranking in Up to Us competition

Central Texas College (CTC) recently announced its student Net Impact team was recognized as one of the nation’s top five programs raising awareness and engagement on America’s growing fiscal challenges.

CTC extends LVN program deadline

Central Texas College (CTC) recently announced its Department of Health Sciences has extended the application deadline for the fall 2023 Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program. Interested persons now have until May 12 to apply for the nine-month program which starts August 28.

The Richland Springs Report

We’re roaring through March. I’ve pulled out my winter clothes and turned up the heater on the mattress pad. My light at the end of the tunnel is ... warm weather returns by Wednesday.

CTC to hold virtual surplus property auction

Central Texas College (CTC) will host a virtual public auction of surplus property March 20 - 29. The online event will be conducted by Lone Star Auctioneers. Available items include electronics, office furniture, computers, iPads, restaurant equipment and more.

Down Memory Lane

60 Years Ago March 14, 1963 The judges of the San Saba Garden Club Yard-of-the-Month program awarded the plaque to Mrs. W. S. Pence for the month of March, according to Mrs. R. C. Felts of the club. Mr. and Mrs.

Richland Springs Preservation Society

Plans are being firmed up for the upcoming Richland Springs Trade Days. President Jason Lewis has been posting reviews and ads for the close to 100 vendors who will display their goods on Saturday, April 15th. Celebrate Tax Day by bringing the family to Richland Springs.