More San Saba County Young Farmers Livestock Show Pictures

Texas population grows to 30 million

As of July 2021, Texas’ population has surpassed 30 million after years of steady growth. In the past 18 months, the population has increased by 470,000 with roughly half of that growth due to people moving from other states and a quarter from international migration.

Texas Insurance Tips

This new year might inspire you to clean your garage or tidy your shelves. Good ideas! And when you’re done, why not review your insurance coverages? A little research could save you money and improve your benefits. Use these tips to get started.

LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects

Applications for Community Development Partnership Program grants due in January The Lower Colorado River Authority is offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects throughout LCRA’s wholesale power, water and transmission service areas.

Texas slips close to another power grid debacle

A sudden and dramatic temperature drop earlier this month left residents in central and northern parts of Texas without natural gas service for extended periods of time.

Commissioners’ Court happenings

The minutes from previous meetings of the San Saba County Commissioners’ Court were approved in December 2022 and January 2023. These minutes were prepared by Kim Wells, district/ county clerk, and provided by Candy Kokernot, Administrative Assistant to County Judge.

The Richland Springs Report

The first full week in January was busy. School kids checked back into classes and just as quickly checked out for the stock show. Our new country Ag person McKinley organized her first every youth fair event. Her organizational skills are going to be a great asset to the community.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Mason - San Saba ~ January 5, 2023 Receipts totaled 1,377 head with no sale held at Mason on Monday due to New Year’s holiday. The market started off very active for the first sale of 2023.

Hill Country Naturalist

In 1969, J. David Bamberger, then CEO of Church’s Fried Chicken, bought 3000 acres of land south of Johnson City. He purposely chose a piece of property that was in very bad shape—almost totally covered in cedar, no water sources at all, poor grazing for livestock and poor habitat for wildlife.