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Travis’ Letter

Commemorative Flag Journey

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Dateline Alamo:February 23, 1836: Travis sends a dispatch to Gonzales: 'To any of the inhabitants of Texas. The enemy in large force is in sight. We want men and provisions. Send them to us. Give us assistance.'February 23, 1836: Travis and Bowie send a dispatch to Fannin in Goliad.

Picured L-R: Hostesses Karen Gill, Janis Murray, Anna Wilson, and Patsy Hall.

Pierian Study Club Meeting

Donna Baxter

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Ladies of the Pierian Study Club gathered Thursday, February 12, in the home of Marjean Alexander for their monthly meeting. Guests were served delicious Valentine theme sweets and treats served by hostesses Janis Murray, Karen Gill, Anna Wilson and Patsy Hall.

Brett Wesner is the NNA Public Policy Chair and the President of Wesner Publications in Cordell, Oklahoma. The San Saba News & Star is part of Wesner Publications.

SCOTUS rules federal gov exceeded authority

National Newspaper Association

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Feb. 20, 2026 - The National Newspaper Association (NNA) today expressed strong approval of the U.S.

Pictured from left to right with guest speaker John Litzler (left), are Currie-Strickland Scholars Biak Sang, a senior from Garland; Elsa Leake, a senior from Georgetown; Tori Petersheim, a graduate student from Flower Mound; Cate Gramling, a senior from Rowlett; and David Newman, a junior from Brownwood.

Five students honored at HPU’s Currie-Strickland Lectures

Howard Payne University

Friday, February 20, 2026

BROWNWOOD – February 18, 2026 – Howard Payne University named five students as Currie-Strickland scholars during the 18th annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics, on Thursday, February 5.

Be Prepared

Wildfire preparedness encouraged as conditions remain warm and dry across Texas

Texas A&m Forest Service

Thursday, February 19, 2026

We cannot control when disasters strike, but we can make sure we are prepared.Freeze-cured grasses, unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions will support increased potential for wildfire activity into early spring 2026.

Take the pledge to always buckle up!

Texas teens urged to take the pledge to always buckle up

Texas Department Of Transportation

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Skipping seat belts isn’t a flex—it's a deadly risk. The new “Saved by the Belt” competition challenges Texas teens to wear a seat belt every seat, every ride.

Commissioner Miller responds to USDA report of New World Screwworm Case in Florida

Texas Department Of Agriculture

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Late last month, the USDA reported that during a routine USDA inspection at an equine import quarantine facility in Florida, a horse arriving from Argentina was found to have an open wound containing larvae.

Grand Ole Opry Star T. Graham Brown

37th Annual Traditional Country Music Festival in Brady, Texas

Tracy Pitcox, Hillbilly Hits

Friday, February 13, 2026

The 37th Heart of Texas Country Music Festival will run from March 19-28, in Brady, Texas. The festival has become one of the largest gatherings of Traditional Country Music fans and artists in the state.

Texas Department of Public Safety

URGENT: Texas DPS Warns About Fake El Paso Road Closure Memo

The Texas Department Of Public Safety

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

URGENT: Texas DPS Warns About Fake El Paso Road Closure MemoAUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is warning about a fake memo circulating online and through media outlets announcing temporary 10-day road closures in the El Paso area.

Report of New World Screwworm in Florida

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Miller Responds to USDA Report of New World Screwworm Case in Florida Late last week, the USDA reported that during a routine USDA inspection at an equine import quarantine facility in Florida, a horse arriving from Argentina was found to have an open...

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