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CTEC Allocates Over $5.89 Million in Patronage Capital to Members

CTEC Allocates Over $5.89 Million in Patronage Capital to Members

CTEC Allocates Over $5.89 Million in Patronage Capital to Members

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC) is pleased to announce the allocation of $5,894,387 in patronage capital to its members. This allocation, reflected in the June electric bills, underscores the cooperative's commitment to returning value to its members.
Hurricane Beryl barreled through Texas crops, ag infrastructure

Hurricane Beryl barreled through Texas crops, ag infrastructure

Hurricane Beryl barreled through Texas crops, ag infrastructure

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Hurricane Beryl tore through the Texas coast and traveled up through East Texas, leaving behind a path of destruction to crops, homes and agricultural infrastructure.Bay City farmer Carey Orsak told the Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network it’s too early to know the full extent of the damage on his farm.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Mason - San Saba July 11, 2024Receipts totaled 3,473 head. Demand was very good with a lot of activity. Stocker steers were $5-$10 higher with 5 steers 471 lbs at $362.00 ($1707.38), and stocker heifers were steady to $3 higher with 2 heifers 538 lbs at $287.00 ($1544.00).
CattleWoman of the Year Claire Honsalek

CattleWoman of the Year Claire Honsalek

Hill Country CattleWoman of the year

Courtesy Of Betsy Rafferty
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Hill Country CattleWomen just had their best year yet!The year concluded June 18th with an awards dinner at YO Resort in Kerrville, Texas.Our most coveted award was for CattleWoman of the Year. The well deserving winner was Claire Honsalek from Comfort Oaks Ranch of Comfort, Texas.

August 14th deadline to apply for ERP assistance

U.s. Department Of Agriculture
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14, 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting ERP 2022 applications in October 2023.
Texas plans to expand fund for growing state’s power grid to $10 billion

Texas plans to expand fund for growing state’s power grid to $10 billion

Texas plans to expand fund for growing state’s power grid to $10 billion

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The state fund intended to expand Texas’ power grid is likely to double to match demand for electricity that’s expected to increase by 100% over the next six years.State officials will consider boosting the Texas Energy Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov.

Quinn Minute

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Drive-in movies There’s nothing like a cool night, a warm date, a cold drink, and a hot dog at a drive-in movie.It’s sad to read that this sunset entertainment is declining. In the 1960s, there were about 4,000 nationwide. Today there are reportedly under 200.
McKinley Armstrong announcing her resignation from the Extension Office to the Court at the July 9th meeting.

McKinley Armstrong announcing her resignation from the Extension Office to the Court at the July 9th meeting.

Catching up with the Commissioners - July 9th meeting

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
San Saba Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. After the prayer and pledges to the American Flag and the Texas Flag, Judge Jody Fauley introduced McKinley Armstrong for an announcement of her resignation.Ms.

Hamilton County Hospital District

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
San Saba County EMS Report for June 2024 Response Times:San Saba County: Average 20 min 15 sec City of San Saba: Average 4 min 46 secCalls Volume by Zone Area / # of calls / % of Total CFS in San Saba County San Saba County: 31 calls / 43% City of San Saba: 40 calls / 56% City of Richland Springs:...
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