LCRA to build new peaker power plant to help support Texas electric grid

The Lower Colorado River Authority on Tuesday announced it will build a new peaker power plant in Central Texas to provide an additional 190 megawatts of dispatchable power to the Texas power grid. The plant is expected to be operational in 2025.

Quinn Memo

It’s cold outside! Can people in warmer climates adjust to lower temperatures? Yes, I know it’s cold because it is winter. If it were hot, we would worry that there’s a hole in the ozone layer. But the ozone layer is invisible, so it would be really hard to find the hole.

Down Memory Lane

100 Years Ago January 11, 1923 Mr. S. H. Evans has opened a restaurant and short order stand on the south side of the square in the building formerly occupied by Dad Watson. Mr. Evans came here from Ballinger, but at one time made this place his home.

Alice in Wonder Land

Our friends Sam and Linda Purtee from Ohio visited us many times in San Saba, Texas, and stayed in their camper at Joe Ragsdale Park. One day, Linda befriended Daisy, a woman riding her bicycle by the Park.

Rotary Club chooses January Student of the Month

Rotary January Student-ofthe- Month was awarded to Kim Butler. Each month a different senior student is awarded. Awards are based on leadership, character, teacher nominations, and a personal essay written by the student. Recipients are presented to the student body as well as the school board.

2022 Angel Unaware Tree

Every year at Christmastime, the San Saba County Child Welfare Board (SSCCWB) organizes the Angels Unaware tree gift distribution to help make this time of year special for children ages birth through 6th grade who are in need. The SSCCWB relies on the community to participate with this endeavor.

January is National School Board Appreciation Month

Back Row L to R: Stuart Isham, Tim Sebastain, Rusty Glover, Kevin Shahan, and Jake Lackey Front Row L to R: Kristen Nelson and Misty Everett

Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality The Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest is a fun way for K-5th students to learn about protecting the environment and come up with creative ways to share this knowledge with others!

Community Calendar

Tuesday, January 17, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 208 W. Wallace, San Saba. Sponsord by San Saba County Emergency Management/Baylor Scott & White. All blood donors will receive a Blood Donar Beanie. Photo ID is required to donate. All donors 18 or younger must show proof of age.

Quinn Memo

New Year Celebrations When did people begin to host New Year parties? Ancient Egyptians celebrated New Year when the Nile River overflowed, usually in June. Then someone suggested, “If we change New Year to January, we won’t drown coming home from the party.