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The Idle American

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The late Dr. Robert L. Smith and Ethelyn Hughes Smith, his bride, fell short in precious few areas of life, but when they did, it was never by intent.
Cody Mann - Employee of the Month (center) with Alderman Marcus Amthor to his right and his supervisor, Jesse Hunt, to his left. Photo by Scott Glaze

Cody Mann - Employee of the Month (center) with Alderman Marcus Amthor to his right and his supervisor, Jesse Hunt, to his left. Photo by Scott Glaze

Cody Mann is named the City’s Employee of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Cody Mann was named Employee of the Month for August of 2022 at the City Council meeting last Tuesday night, August, 16th. Cody has been in the water/ wastewater department for a little over a year, and his supervisor, Jesse Hunt, stated he has done a really good job.
Pictured from left to right: Marty Gibbs, West Central District Field Supervisor; McKinley Crownover, the new Family Community Health Agent; and Neal Alexander, San Saba County Extension Agent. -Staff Photo

Pictured from left to right: Marty Gibbs, West Central District Field Supervisor; McKinley Crownover, the new Family Community Health Agent; and Neal Alexander, San Saba County Extension Agent. -Staff Photo

Burn Ban finally lifted; F/Y 2022-2023 budget approved

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Meeting after meeting, the item of the burn ban is tabled. It is just too dry. When we do get rain, it is not widespread enough to lift the burn ban. After some much-needed rain, the burn ban was finally lifted on Monday, August 22, 2022. It's budget time, and with that comes much discussion.
Mutton Buster winners of the 2022 San Saba Pro Rodeo Days Left to right: 3rd - Cash Reyes, 1st - Remington Nelms, 2nd - Jase Whidden Photo submitted by Cindy Stewardson

Mutton Buster winners of the 2022 San Saba Pro Rodeo Days Left to right: 3rd - Cash Reyes, 1st - Remington Nelms, 2nd - Jase Whidden Photo submitted by Cindy Stewardson

2022 San Saba County Annual Rodeo and Parade

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Provided by Cindy Stewardson The San Saba Rodeo and Livestock Association is honored to present Bill and Linda Sloan as the Grand Marshalls of the 2022 Rodeo Parade. Bill and Linda Sloan are both lifelong residents of San Saba County.

2022 Elm Grove Rodeo Results & Sponsors

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
HS Tie Down Roping: 1. Miles Tolson-Cleveland, OK 2. Tucker Smith-Early 3. Billy Perry- Richland Springs Pee Wee Barrels: 1. Harper Miller-Gustine 2. Sailor Baker-Mullin 3. Jentre Walzel-Mullin 4. Peyton Head-Goldthwaite GS Boys Calf Riding: 1. Case Cowan GS Girls Barrels: 1.

Richland Springs ISD Lunch Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Menu August 19th - 25th Friday, August 19th Breakfast: Biscuits and Gravy Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Lettuce, Cheese, Pickles, Tomatoes, Fries, Fresh Fruit, Milk Tuesday, August 23th Breakfast: Waffles Lunch: Burrito, Salad w/ tomatoes, Corn, Applesauce, Milk Wednesday, August 24th...

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Receipts totaled 4,521 head for the week. The market remained good with demand on all classes of calves & yearlings. Stocker steers sold steady after last week’s increases with 13 steers weighing 449 lbs $202.00 ($906.98) while 250-350 lbs steers sold $10-$20 higher.

Growing Young Plants

Brother J
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
I did not know this when we first got married, but my wife liked to grow flowers and plants. She might grow vegetables in the little garden spot that I made for her or flowers in or out of the house. She would get seeds when we were in town shopping or from friends.

San Saba ISD Accountability Ratings

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
By Kathryn Robertson, Director of Federal Programs, San Saba ISD In the state of Texas, each school district is provided with an annual academic accountability rating.
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