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Besides heat woes, it’s mating season for tarantulas

Besides heat woes, it’s mating season for tarantulas

Besides heat woes, it’s mating season for tarantulas

Gary Borders
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
It is time for male tarantulas to start looking for love, sometimes in all the wrong places, the San Antonio Express-News reported. The state is home to 14 species of the creature, the most common of which is the Texas brown tarantula.
Don Fowler and grandchildren Luke, Mason, and Grant Fowler caught this 20-pound catfish on the San Saba River using jumbo grasshoppers. Submitted by Barbara Fowler

Don Fowler and grandchildren Luke, Mason, and Grant Fowler caught this 20-pound catfish on the San Saba River using jumbo grasshoppers. Submitted by Barbara Fowler

Catch of the Day

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Catch of the Day
These colorful vegetables are from Jody and Kim Lewis’ booth last Saturday at the Richland Springs Market. Courtesy of Jody Lewis

These colorful vegetables are from Jody and Kim Lewis’ booth last Saturday at the Richland Springs Market. Courtesy of Jody Lewis

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
I love it when things happen in Richland Springs. The new Saturday Market is a perfect example. Each Saturday a few more local growers and craftspeople bring their goods to the Tabernacle.

Hamilton County Hospital District EMS Report

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
San Saba County EMS Report for May 2024Response Times:San Saba County: Average 18 min 53 sec City of San Saba: Average 5 min 45 secCalls for Service by San Saba County Areas (0) Area / # of calls / % of Total CFS in San Saba County San Saba County: 17 calls / 25%City of San Saba: 48 calls / 71%City...
Dr. Craig Whiting in his last week at the Clinic. Photo courtesy of BS&W.

Dr. Craig Whiting in his last week at the Clinic. Photo courtesy of BS&W.

San Saba’s physician, Dr. Craig Whiting, retires

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
For many years Dr. Craig Whiting has been the County’s only local doctor. Yes, there may be other doctors who travel here from time to time, but he has been the one constant doctor here in San Saba County for quite some time.I had the privilege of meeting with Dr.
Bridget Macedo, Utility Billing Coordinator, was named Employee of the Month for June 2024. Her supervisor, City Treasurer Charlene Lindsay, and Alderman Marcus Amthor took part in the presentation. Bridget is seen here holding a dedicated plaque with her name on it. She was also presented with a gift certificate to a local restaurant.

Bridget Macedo, Utility Billing Coordinator, was named Employee of the Month for June 2024. Her supervisor, City Treasurer Charlene Lindsay, and Alderman Marcus Amthor took part in the presentation. Bridget is seen here holding a dedicated plaque with her name on it. She was also presented with a gift certificate to a local restaurant.

Macedo and Vogel receive awards at City Council meeting

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Mayor Pro Tem Robert Whitten opened the meeting on June 10, 2024, in Mayor Ken Jordan's absence.
Pictured to the right: Jody and Kim Lewis’ booth last Saturday at the Richland Springs Market. Courtesy of Jody Lewis

Pictured to the right: Jody and Kim Lewis’ booth last Saturday at the Richland Springs Market. Courtesy of Jody Lewis

Saturday Market in Richland Springs

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Saturday Market in Richland Springs Read all about it in the Richland Springs Report by Sue Ransom.
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