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2022-2023 San Saba Elementary Spelling Bee Winners! (left to right): 1st Place--Jay Garcia (4th Grade), 2nd Place--Wyatt Ward (3rd Grade), and 3rd Place--Erin Eudy (4th Grade) Photo courtesy of Ceci Bessent

2022-2023 San Saba Elementary Spelling Bee Winners! (left to right): 1st Place--Jay Garcia (4th Grade), 2nd Place--Wyatt Ward (3rd Grade), and 3rd Place--Erin Eudy (4th Grade) Photo courtesy of Ceci Bessent

First Annual San Saba Elementary School Spelling Bee

Submitted By Dani Gilcrease, Sses Principal
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
San Saba Elementary hosted the First Annual SSES Spelling Bee on January 25, 2023. It was a huge success! Eighteen wonderful, hard-working Little Dillos participated in the event. Congratulations to all of the spellers who participated!
Preslee Duggan from Cherokee ISD 7th grade Texas History class holds a candle making form, wearing the all important apron and sunbonnet from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Traveling trunk.

Preslee Duggan from Cherokee ISD 7th grade Texas History class holds a candle making form, wearing the all important apron and sunbonnet from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Traveling trunk.

Daughters of the Republic of Texas News

Aileen Roberts
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
What might it be like traveling in Texas in the 1820’s and 1830’s? How might the newly arrived Texans find water for their homestead? What foods were available? What is a “striker” or a “bit”?

Your Texas Agriculture Minute

Gary Joiner, Publisher
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Texas farmers and ranchers hoped there would be momentum from a new Waters of the U.S. rule from the Biden administration in late December. There is momentum, alright, from the new rule, and it’s going backwards.

HCCW Scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Hill Country CattleWomen (HCCW) is offering scholarship opportunities to high school seniors applying to trade/vocational school as well as college scholarships for college level juniors and seniors.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Receipts totaled 3,631 head. Demand continued to be good throughout the week. Stocker steers sold steady to $4-$5 lower, and the stocker heifers were steady to $3-$6 lower after last weeks big increases with 4 steers 573 lbs at $199.00 ($1140.
While the ongoing outbreak of avian influenza is the main factor behind rising egg prices, factors like inflation and increased demand are also playing a significant role, says Texas A&M associate professor Gregory Archer. Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Communications

While the ongoing outbreak of avian influenza is the main factor behind rising egg prices, factors like inflation and increased demand are also playing a significant role, says Texas A&M associate professor Gregory Archer. Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Communications

What’s behind the recent rise in egg prices?

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Shoppers have recently been shelling out more and more money to get their hands on a common supermarket staple, as the price of eggs continues to climb across Texas and the United States. In the face of these higher costs, some are even considering raising their own chickens at home.
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Items for the Community Calendar are limited to 60 WORDS OR LESS. If they are too long, they will be edited. ONGOING EVENTS/MEETINGS Blood Drive by Baylor Scott & White Health - Blood drives scheduled for 2023: April 18th; July 18th; and October 3rd. Please make appointments at www.BSWBlood.com.
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