Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 4175 head. The market continued to be very active with good demand. The stocker steers and heifers were fully steady except for the 550-650 lbs steers were $5 higher with 3 steers 407 lbs at $228.00 ($927.96) and 2 steers 593 lbs at $194.00 ($1150.42).

Texas Farm Bureau establishes wildfire relief fund

The state’s largest general farm organization has established a West Texas Wildfire Relief Fund to assist farmers and ranchers impacted by recent fires. Wildfires have swept across Central and West Texas this month, burning over 86,000 acres. Dry, windy conditions fueled the outbreaks.

Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team deploys to provide wildfire relief

Fourteen members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) deployed to Eastland County over the weekend to assist with relief efforts associated with the Eastland Complex Fire, a collective term for seven wildfires burning in North Central Texas near the towns of Carbon, Rising Star and...

State of Texas announces Launch of Texas by Texas

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) announced the launch of Texas by Texas (TxT), a digital assistant that allows Texans to create an online account, manage their government-issued licenses and registrations, receive proactive reminders when it’s time to take action, and complete...

San Saba Lodge to meet Saturday

On Saturday, April 2nd, San Saba Masonic Lodge will hold its regular stated meeting. A meal of fried fish will be provided by Joe R. Ragsdale at 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring complimentary covered side dish, bread, salad, or dessert.

Texas Insurance Tips

Want to save money on car insurance? People routinely price-shop food, clothes, tech products, and other items. It also pays to shop around for insurance. Companies charge different rates, and the company you’re with might have raised rates.

Acts of Compassion

A team from our church went to Carbon, Texas, to join others in a clean-up effort after the fire last week. They returned with stories of horrific loss and pain but also resilience, faith, and unity. The outpouring of compassion from surrounding communities has been inspiring to see.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Lucas 18:10-30 Dos hombres subieron al templo a orar: uno era fariseo, y el otro publicano.

Doug’s Doorstep

Words are very important. We speak words to those we are around daily. Sometimes we speak too many words. More than once my wife has said to me, “Don’t talk!” This is usually when I have been teasing her. Let’s think about words for a few minutes. First, words can be comforting.