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Incumbents... out

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Incumbents out. Retirees back in.According to the Election Unofficial Results Report provided by San Saba County Clerk Christi Whitley, Rickey Lusty of Precinct 2 and Pat Pool of Precinct 4 will be headed back to Commissioners Court after winning by slim margins.
The almost completed Transition Living Center Photos courtesy of Janice Hull

The almost completed Transition Living Center Photos courtesy of Janice Hull

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
If you've driven past Cherokee Home for Children recently, you've likely noticed something new taking shape on campus. This massive construction project has quickly become an exciting symbol of hope and growth. Now, the new Richard W.
Photo by wckitchen, CC BY 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0>, from Wikimedia Commons

Photo by wckitchen, CC BY 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0>, from Wikimedia Commons

Texas advances SB 3 flood siren mapping effort

News Staff
Sunday, March 8, 2026
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has announced that it will begin identifying regions that are historically at-risk of flooding and lack the needed infrastructure to protect residents.
DPS Advises Public to Download iWatchTexas to Report Suspicious Activity and Behavior

DPS Advises Public to Download iWatchTexas to Report Suspicious Activity and Behavior

DPS Advises Public to Download iWatchTexas to Report Suspicious Activity and Behavior

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans of the iWatchTexas program — a critical resource anyone can use to report suspicious activity or behavior in their schools and communities. Using iWatchTexas, everyone can take an active role in keeping our state safe.
Prospective students are invited to participate in March preview days at HPU.

Prospective students are invited to participate in March preview days at HPU.

HPU to host spring preview days

Howard Payne University
Monday, March 2, 2026
Howard Payne University will host three prospective student preview days in March. These preview days will provide opportunities to visit campus and learn more about the HPU student experience.
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