Edgar T. Neal, Texas Ranger, Sheriff & Freemason

The following is a partial account of the life and times of Edgar T. Neal. This story will be the final chapter or Part III of the book, The Texas Rangers & the San Saba Mob. This series is the narrative for the application of a new Texas Historical Subject Marker for San Saba County.

Down Memory Lane

48 Years Ago July 11, 1974 Jerry Bethell San Saba Assistant coach to John Baskin the past four years has submitted his resignation and has accepted a coaching position at Llano High School according to Milton Thompson, San Saba Athletic Director.

Conference to support law enforcement spouses set July 23 in Brownwood

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Brown County is cohosting a conference with Bless the Badge to educate and support law enforcement spouses on July 23. The Tactical Relationship Training event will be held 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Brownwood.

Quinn Memo

Ideal jobs My co-worker Tom said he’s thinking about trying a new career. He should make that move soon, because he’s 63 years old. I share his concern, for I too have often wondered if I should stay in a job, switch professions, or just go back to sleep at my desk.

The Bend News

Hello from Bend, It’s another hot, dry one. Temps outside lately feel like fiery flames, encompassing every step we take outside. I made a conscious effort to make calls this week to get some news to share with you all, but I didn't come across anyone with anything to share.

Did you know?

Mustard is a must-have at backyard barbecues, and that status as a summertime staple makes it easy to overlook the nutritive properties of this popular condiment.

Community CALENDAR

Items for the Community Calendar are limited to 60 WORDS OR LESS. If they are too long, they will be edited. Blood Drive by Baylor Scott & White Health – The next blood drive is scheduled for July 12th from noon to 6:00 p.m. at 208 W. Wallace St., First Baptist Church of San Saba.

Drought conditions require LCRA to cut off Highland Lakes water for agricultural customers

As severe drought grips Central Texas and much of the state, the Lower Colorado River Authority has determined no Highland Lakes water will be available for the second growing season for LCRA agricultural customers in the lower Colorado River basin this year under requirements in the state-approved...

Dog Diet:

In this article, I wanted to briefly cover a complex topic of interest. Diet. Naturally, I will not go into incredible depth as this is something best done on an individual basis. But I do want to cover some general rules that I know a lot of people aren’t aware of.

San Saba County Law Enforcement Report for June

Robertson, Breanna DWI - Bonded 06/01 Shelton, Russell POM- Bonded ( Cash Bond) 06/01 Bagley, Clifton Cory Warrant Unlawful Restraint - Bonded 06/05 Pardo-Perez, Felipe Driving While Intoxicated - Bonded 06/05 Brown, Phillip JP warrants time served 06/08 Patino, Justin Warrant POCS - Bonded...