Police arrest assault suspect

On July 12, 2023, at approximately 5:00 a.m., San Saba law enforcement personnel responded to an in-progress criminal mischief incident in the 700 block of West Gulf Street.

6 Backyarding Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

Summer and backyarding – the act of taking our indoor life outside – go hand in hand. This time of year especially, the backyard beckons for entertaining, working, exercising, relaxing, and reconnecting.

Texas Game Wardens conclude busy July 4th weekend of statewide enforcement

While thousands of Texans and out-of-state visitors traveled to Texas lakes, rivers and coastal bays to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water.

Forgiveness or Justice or Both

Have you ever been wronged, hurt, demeaned, cast aside, or forgotten? Of course you have. That is human nature. It is part of the human experience.

Texas Drawn Hunt Program opens for 2023–24 season applications

New hunting opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program.

June heat stress hurts Texas agriculture

A June heat wave caused agricultural conditions to decline around much of the state after steady improvements over the previous month, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Successful state legislative session for ag, Farm Bureau

Texas lawmakers approved several bills during the 88th legislative session that will impact farmers, ranchers and rural Texans.

HPU creates center for student success to strengthen academic achievement

Howard Payne University recently announced the creation of the Center for Student Success, a program focused on improving academic outcomes for undergraduate students enrolled at the university.

Master Gardener Certification Class

Are you a person that likes the smell of freshly turned soil or getting compost under your fingernails when you put that new transplant in just the right pot? You love to grow things but aren’t quite sure you’re doing it right.

Holdin Boswell plays “Oliver” at Hill County Community Theater

Holdin Boswell from Llano celebrated his 11th birthday this past week. He lives with his parents, Bucky and Katie Boswell, and his brother, Rode Ligon. He also has a dog named “Turtle.” Kathy Austin and Carolyn Preece are his grandmothers.