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2024 San Saba County Livestock Show Results

Poultry Show Grand Champion - Lynlee Smith Reserve Grand Champion Eddie Forehand 3rd Place - Payton Hanley 4th Place - Taylor Wise 5th Place - WIley Murray 6th Place - Parker Hanley 7th Place - Eli Wise 8th Place - Preston Hanley 9th Place - Mandi Fry 10th Place - Mason Rogers 11th Place...

Jordan Cattle Auction

San Saba ~ January 4, 2024 Receipts totaled 937 head with no sale on Monday due to the New Year’s Holiday. Compared to two weeks ago the market continued to be active with good demand. The stocker steers sold steady to $5-$8 higher with 2 steers 558 lbs at $295.00 ($1646.10).

Adventurous weather, high winds caused damage locally

Political signs sprinkled the yards in town with the elections coming up soon. At least they did before the winds came. Now, the yards are covered in leaves that were just on the trees a few hours before. The Texas panhandle had a blizzard warning earlier this week.

More State Capital Highlights – 01-11-2024

Razor wire case goes to Supreme Court The U.S. Justice Department last week asked the U.S. Supreme Court for an emergency ruling to allow Border Patrol agents to resume cutting razor wire installed by the state along the U.S.-Mexico border, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Wiley B. Murray Post to meet January 11th

Submitted by Post Adjutant The next American Legion meeting will be Thursday, Janu-ary 11th. The building will open at 5:30 p.m., and a meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Served will be fried catfish and French fries.

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

A Sketchy Time After celebrating the arrival of the New Year by going to bed three hours before midnight, I woke up at quarter to five New Year’s Day morning and remembered that it is time for the 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge again!!

Alice in Wonder Land

I had the most unusual Christmas because I was sick. Had a covid test that was negative so I rule that out and also flu because I get a flu vaccine every year. So, it must be a virus, and I don't like being sick, especially on Christmas.

Pet of the Week

Lily is a young female collie mix. She is very independent, friendly, and affectionate. She loves to play, is crate-trained, knows basic commands, walks on a leash, and loves riding in cars. She has been spayed and is up to date on her vaccinations. She does well with other dogs and cats.

Simple Truths

2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” As I was preparing to write this article with a New Year theme, I received a morning devotion text from my good friend, and Brother in Christ, Dan.