Public Utility Commission of Texas Assesses $118,000 in Penalties for Electric Rule Violations

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) assessed $118,007 in administrative penalties for violations of electric rules at its open meeting on May 23rd. The Commission has primary oversight and economic regulatory authority over the state’s electricity, water, and telecommunications industries.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 98 Texas Counties due to Storm Damage

The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 98 Texas counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through May 27, 2024, due to storm damage.

TFB increases investment in scholarships

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) increased its investment this year in scholarships by $297,000, enabling the state’s largest general farm organization to help more graduating high school seniors and enrolled college students.

Federal Red Snapper Season opens June 1

The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens June 1. Red snapper fishing is open year-round in Texas state waters. Bag and size limits for federal and state waters will remain unchanged.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Mason - San Saba May 16, 2024Receipts totaled 2,299 head. Good rains fell throughout much of the area today. The market continued active with a higher tone. The stocker steers were steady to $5-$10 higher with 4 steers 640 lbs $298.00 ($1907.20). The stocker heifers were steady to $5 higher.

TFB statement on House Ag Committee farm bill text

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening regarding today’s release of “The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024” by U.S. House Agriculture Committee chairman G.T. Thompson.“Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) commends Chairman G. T.

San Saba High School State 2A UIL Academics

The very last UIL Academic Competition of the 2023-24 school year was held last week at the University of Texas at Austin. SSHS took nine students to the UIL 2A State Academic Meet to compete in three events: Copy Editing, Accounting, and Literary Criticism.

Rylander Library Book Review

The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann - Amazon review: Instant New York Times Bestseller!This “celebration of the world of books” (Kirkus) is “a real page turner!

San Saba County Sheriff's Office Report

Provided by San Saba County Sheriff's Department All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a Court of Law. 5-15-2024: Reno,Sara Lyn POCS PG 1<1g5-19-2024: Brennan,Beau Austin Continuous Violence Against the Family