Did flooding affect pecan orchards? - Millican Pecan

I spoke to Winston Millican on August 14th to get an update on Millican Pecan after the recent flooding. This information came from that meeting.The Millican Pecan store was not flooded, but the neighbors got water in their house. The store is actually six inches out of the flood zone.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 2,838 head. The market continued to be strong this week with the stocker steers fully steady with 5 steers 397 lbs at $550.00 ($2183.50). The stocker heifers were steady with 4 heifers at 460 lbs $430.00 ($1978.00). The feeder steers were steady with 3 steers 765 lbs at $325.

SCV camps participate in Deleon Peach and Melon Festival

The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) placed 3rd place in the Deleon Peach and Melon Festival & Parade last Saturday, August 9th. Three SCV camps participated together in the event, the Captain Walter T. Saxon Camp #1982 of Hico, 2nd Texas Frontier No. 1904 of Deleon, and the Saltworks Camp No.

One month left to apply for federal assistance for Central Texas flooding

Homeowners, renters and businesses have until Thursday, September 4, to apply for federal disaster assistance if you had damage or losses from the July storms and flooding in Central Texas.

The Richland Springs Report

There was a wonderful turnout for the Meet the Teachers night last Wednesday. I met the cutest little boy in the parking lot. He looked out his window and introduced himself and asked me my name.

Pet of the Week

Clover is a sweet and loving German Shepherd mix looking for her forever home. She came into our care with her mom after losing their owner, and she’s been patiently waiting for her special person ever since.Clover is friendly, affectionate, and ready to be your loyal companion.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming EventsDisaster Recovery Center (DRC)- hosted by FEMA) is open and located at the San Saba Civic Center located at 1190 S. Thomas Stewart Road, housed within Mill Pond Park. Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday. (PLEASE NOTE: this will be closing August 18th!

Help us save Historical Garden Club House... again

In 1957, the San Saba Garden Club ladies saved the Old Mill House located in Mill Pond Park from the City wrecking ball (see explanation below). The members then painstakingly restored the building, one bake sale and project at a time!

Down Memory Lane

80 Years Ago August 16, 1945The courthouse yard is taking on new life as the shrubbery is being trimmed and the grass being watered. When shrubbery and grass do not get any attention it will naturally die. We have an abundance of water and the shrubbery will flourish with reasonable attention.

Rylander Library August New Book List

Anna and Darel by Jim McConkey The Giant Killer by David Yuzuk The Sands of Sea Blue Beach by Rachel Hauck The Light on Horn Island by Valerie Fraser Luesse The Codebreaker’s Daughter by Amy Lynn Green A Flower Traveled In My Blood: The Incredible true Story of the Grandmothers Who Fought to Find a...