URGENT: Texas DPS Warns About Fake El Paso Road Closure Memo

URGENT: Texas DPS Warns About Fake El Paso Road Closure MemoAUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is warning about a fake memo circulating online and through media outlets announcing temporary 10-day road closures in the El Paso area.

Report of New World Screwworm in Florida

Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Miller Responds to USDA Report of New World Screwworm Case in Florida Late last week, the USDA reported that during a routine USDA inspection at an equine import quarantine facility in Florida, a horse arriving from Argentina was found to have an open...

Farmers' right to repair

The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: 'This EPA clarification is a hard-fought victory for Texas farmers and ranchers nationwide.

EARLY VOTING LOCATION AND HOURS

Early voting will be starting Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and run through Friday, February 27, 2026. Location:San Saba County Clerk's Office2nd Floor - 500 E. Wallace St., Suite 202, San Saba, Texas Tuesday-Friday, February 17-20, 20268:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 20267:00 a.m.

The Idle American

It’s usually a “ho-hum” thing when my Uncle Mort calls. If it’s about business, I make sure to “think monkey” in front of it.Recently, his “jabber” included details of his “blind hog luck” while fetching groceries from the thicket’s general store.

Quinn Minute

Valentine’s DayMillions celebrate February 14 by giving flowers, candy, and cards to express romantic love. And some buy presents for their spouses, too.Yes, Valentine’s Day offers ladies the opportunity to declare affectionate thoughts with a lovely card.

Stage is set for higher wildfire risk in Texas

Wildfire activity across the state is expected to increase this winter and spring as above-normal vegetation dries and becomes highly flammable.

Master Gardener Certification Classes

Are you the type of gardener who can bury a twig in the dirt and grow a tree? Or are you the type of gardener who buys plants that struggle and die and then buys more plants that struggle and die? If you belong to either group, maybe the Master Gardener certification class is for you.

HCCW February Meeting

The Hill Country Cattle Women will meet Tuesday February 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meeting will be at the Guillespe County Extension Office.Lunch is $25 and reservations must be received by February 10. Call (432) 294-4583 or visit our website at www.hillcountrycattlewomen. org.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Thursday, January 29, 2026 • San SabaReceipts totaled 502 head with receipts reduced due to the ice and extreme cold weather along with no sale being held in Mason on Monday due to the weather also. The stocker steers and heifers were a little softer with not enough volume to get a good test.