TxDOT scholarship contest awards students who help clean up their communities

AUSTIN – Texas students who helped clean up and beautify their communities can now apply for a scholarship contest awarding a total of $10,000. The annual Don’t mess with Texas® Scholarship Contest is now accepting applications for the 2024 school year.

Seeds From the Sower

It is not often that you hear of this man, a man who is so dishonest that even his shadow is crooked. One day, however, he became a Christian. A neighbor who noticed the dramatic difference asked his wife, 'Has your husband changed his religion?' 'No,' came the reply.

Pierian Club program 'San Saba Memorial Hospital, Then and Now'

The Pierian Club met at the ClearView Family Resources on Thursday, February 8th. The theme of the program was 'San Saba Memorial Hospital, Then and Now.' An informative program was presented by the various businesses that currently occupy the old hospital building.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 1,715 head. The market was very active with strong demand. The stocker steers were $10-$12 higher with 3 steers 527 lbs at $315.00 ($1660.05) and 4 steers 626 lbs at $290.00 ($1815.40). The stocker heifers were steady with 18 heifers 531 lbs at $264.00 ($1401.84).

Renewed support for newly registered feral hog bait

On February 8, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller renewed his support for a newlyapproved toxicant, Kaput Feral Hog Bait. Kaput will aid Texas farmers, ranchers, and landowners in helping mitigate Texas’ growing feral hog problem.

Suicide Prevention Program offered

Every 65 minutes a veteran commits suicide. It is fairly well known that military veterans consistently experience higher rates of suicide attempts and deaths.

Don’t Tread on States’ Ag Rights

Recent events reminded me of a saying we have here in Texas, “Let Texans run Texas.” This declaration is a reminder of the importance of states' rights, why we must protect our sovereignty, and every state’s Constitutional right to determine their own laws based upon what is best for that state.

Allen Brown

My name is Allen Brown, and I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff in San Saba County. My wife, Jill Brown, and I have been married almost 14 years. Together we have 4 children and 10 grandchildren along with 3 dogs and 14 chickens.

David Jenkins

I am a 6th generation Texan and was raised in a farming family near San Angelo. I married the love of my life Cherri in 1973. We raised 2 beautiful daughters and gained 2 great sons-in-law. We have 4 wonderful grandchildren.

Dwayne Shaw

Hello San Saba County, My name is Dwayne Shaw. Many know me as “Bubba” and I am running for San Saba County Sheriff. I’m a lifelong resident of San Saba, graduating from SSHS in 1993. I started my public service career at age 18, volunteering for the S.S. Co. Volunteer EMS and the S.