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7 of 266 Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

News Staff
Monday, September 28, 2026
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.88/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 27.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.22/g higher than a year ago.
DPS Highlights Child Passenger Safety Week

DPS Highlights Child Passenger Safety Week

DPS Highlights Child Passenger Safety Week

Texas Department Of Public Safety
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs September 20-26, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to learn the best child safety seat practices to keep our state’s youngest passengers safe on the road.
Air-taxi testing taking flight in Texas

Air-taxi testing taking flight in Texas

Air-taxi testing taking flight in Texas

Texas Department Of Transportation
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
First phase of testing starting this fall across the stateTaxis are taking to the skies in Texas as the state launches test flights for a pilot program that’ll benefit the state economy and the nation.The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching the first phase of Project Nexus.

Letter from County Judge regarding Tax Rates

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Dear fellow San Saba County Taxpayers:Each year at this time, you hear a lot of talk about budgets, property values and tax rates.  I would like to share what your County Commissioner’s Court has been doing in these regards over the past years.
Third Annual Sandbur Boogie

Third Annual Sandbur Boogie

Third Annual Sandbur Boogie

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
It is time for the Third Annual Sandbur Boogie! Mark your calendars for September 26th. The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Richland Springs Rodeo Arena. The event lasts until 11:00 p.m.The entry fee is by donation which will be taken at the gate upon entrance.
Native Backyard Landscaping © Native Plant Society of Texas, Courtesy of the Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center, Inc.

Native Backyard Landscaping © Native Plant Society of Texas, Courtesy of the Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center, Inc.

Native Plants in Landscaping with Ricky Linex

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center welcomes native plant specialist and author Ricky Linex to the Goldthwaite on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Post Oak Ridge State Park Opens for Day Use

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
LAMPASAS – Post Oak Ridge State Park is preparing to open for day use on September 24, meaning visitors can come and explore the park at their own pace. Visitors can make reservations for day use in advance, beginning Sept. 17 on the reservation site.
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