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Courtesy of Richland Springs Beautification Committee

RS Fall/Halloween Yard Contest

Richland Springs Beautification Committee

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

We're thrilled to announce that the Winner of the Fall/Halloween yard contest is Barbara Greer Fisher. Barbara has lived in this house for 32 years and has gone all out for Halloween for as many years. These pictures can't capture it all. You must go by yourself and see it.

Pet of the Week

San Saba County Friends Of Animals

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Meet Theo, a tiny fluff ball with bright blue eyes and an even bigger heart! This sweet little boy is as soft as he looks and loves to snuggle after playtime. Theo is still very young, but he is already full of personality — curious, gentle, and is ready to make friends.

The Murder of William L. Robertson

Submitted By The Adjutant Of The Wiley B. Murray

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Part 10The grand jury, reconvened in May 1934, indicted Sellman and four others: Cap Daniels (also known as Calvin C. Daniel), Rupert A. Maultsby, Wade Hamilton Brown, and Maurice James “Morris” Lusty. Bonds were set at $10,000 each, later reduced to $5,000.

Down Memory Lane

News Staff

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

110 Years Ago November 4, 1915A miscellaneous shower was given in the home Mrs. O. J. Wise in honor of Mrs. P. N. Johnson. Games of various kinds were enjoyed and at a late hour a salad course was served. Mrs. Johnson received several nice and useful presents.Ice Cream Matinee at the Majestic.

Wiley B. Murray Post to meet Thursday November 13th

Submitted By Post Adjutant

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The veterans of the Wiley B. Murray Post will hold its next American Legion meeting on Thursday, November 13th.New Officers for the 20252026 Year:• Commander: Jan K. Huffstetler • 1st Vice Commander: C. K. Stephenson• 2nd Vice Commander: Johnny L. Holder• Adjutant/Service Officer: Ross J. Cox, Sr.

Commemorative Flag Journey

O.scott Dunbar, Ksj

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Battle of Concepción:First Texian Victory in the Texas Revolution. The Battle of Concepción, fought on October 28, 1835, near Mission Concepción Bejar (San Antonio).On October 13, the newly created Texian Army under Stephen F.

Tribal Chairman Forrest Tahdooahnippah and Goldthwaite Mayor J. Wilson presenting declaration of Forrest Tahdooahnippah Day Courtesy of James Taylor

Chairman of Comanche Nation of Oklahoma meets with Regional Tourism Partnership October 20

Jan Hartwell

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The Mills County Historical Museum at Goldthwaite hosted a reception on Sunday, October 19, at the museum to honor the visit of Comanche Tribal Chairman Forrest Tahdooahnippah from Oklahoma.

USDA releases New World Screwworm Response Playbook

Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

A New World Screwworm (NWS) Response Playbook was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

35 Girls Harvest 34 Animals

Submitted By Lyla Crouch Of Operation Orphans, Inc.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Operation Orphans, Inc. hosted 35 girls at Camp Gene Ashby, in Mason County, October 24-26. The girls were from 6 child residential homes.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Mason & San Saba October 30, 2025Receipts totaled 5,136 head. The market opened up this week with a lower tone with the futures market mostly limit down last Friday and on Monday and also lower on Tuesday but turned positive on Wednesday.

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