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Speaking of weather...

Here are some rain reports from our readers: Sophia Marie Ham 1.03” Locker Texas Stephanie Hibler1.04” Rain and some hail south side of town

Simple Truths

1 Thessalonians 4:13 “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.”This particular passage down through verse 18 is, for the believer, a very comforting passage.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

1 Juan 1:5-10 DHH Éste es el mensaje que Jesucristo nos enseñó y que les anunciamos a ustedes: que Dios es luz y que en él no hay ninguna oscuridad. Si decimos que estamos unidos a él, y al mismo tiempo vivimos en la oscuridad, mentimos y no practicamos la verdad.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Mason - San Saba April 18, 2024Receipts totaled 6,223 head. The market overall continued good this week. The stocker steers and heifers were steady and in good demand. The feeder steers were steady with 14 steers 720 lbs at $262.00 ($1886.40).

2024-25 statewide hunting, migratory game bird regulations approved

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission have approved hunting regulations for the 202425 season with the following modifications and clarifications to 2024-25 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: • Eliminate the Light Goose Conservation Order from both eastern and western zones...

Dove mortality occurring across Texas due to Trichomoniasis

The National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) has confirmed several doves collected across Texas, including the Trans Pecos and Rolling Plains, tested positive for Trichomoniasis.Trichomoniasis is an infectious disease affecting birds caused by a protozoan (singlecelled) parasite, Trichomonas gallinae.

San Saba County Sheriff's Office Report

4/10/2024 Delbert, Milum ColePossession of Controlled Substance 4/10/2024 McGregor, Robert Lee Warrant-Violation of Statute by Computer Warrant-Motion to Revoke: Retrieve/Conceal/Possess Stolen Vehicle Warrant-Assault Household Member Impede Breath/Cir 4/17/2024 Latronica, Roxanne Jean Warrant-...

Leaving wildlife alone is best practice

It is the time of year when people are outdoors enjoying warmer weather, beautiful flowers and emerging wildlife. As you spend time outdoors, you may start to notice more wildlife in your backyard, neighborhood or surrounding areas.

Texas Insurance Tips

Consumers often tell the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) that their insurance company or agent told them that their premium went up because the state made them raise rates. TDI doesn’t set the homeowners or auto insurance rates that your insurance company charges.

Rylander Library Book Review

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Amazon review: He runaway new york times bestseller; A new york times notable book; Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR/ Fresh Air, Washington Post, the New Yorker, and Time Magazine; One of Barack Obama's favorite books of 2023; “A murder mystery...