Alice in Wonder Land

I have made a list of things to do before I go to visit my granddaughter and family in Franklin, Tennessee, on Friday, February 4th. Writing this column for San Saba News is on the list for the February 10th edition. Today is the traditional Groundhog Day, February 2nd.

Hill Country CattleWomen Organization donates beef to local food banks

In January, the Hill Country Cattlewomen donated $100 gift cards from the Dutchman’s Meat Market in Fredericksburg to eight different food banks in the Hill Country area for the purchase of beef.

Rylander Library February New Book List

Curse of Salem by Kay Hooper If God Is Love Don't Be A Jerk: Finding A Faith That Makes Us Better Humans by John Pavlovitz Rare Encounter: A War Novel Rare Encounter: A War Novel based on Actual Events by J.K. Hall Tenderest of Strings by Steven Schwartz At Heaven's Door: What Shared Journeys...

IRS-Criminal Investigation’s 10 tips to help Texans avoid tax season fraud

Each year, taxpayers’ personal information is compromised through phishing scams or by unscrupulous tax preparers. With tax season kicking off today, IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) wants taxpayers to be aware of tax-related fraud.

IRS Criminal Investigation emite 10 consejos para evitar fraude en temporada de impuestos

Todos los años, la información personal de los contribuyentes se ve comprometida a través de estafas de phishing o de preparadores de impuestos inescrupulosos.

Texas constitutional amendments heading for May 7th election

Two constitutional amendments on the ballot for May 7 are aimed at reducing the impact of property taxes assessed on the elderly and disabled.

"A Night at the Museum" returns Saturday, March 5th

After a Covid break, the San Saba County Museum is excited to be preparing for our 5th "A Night at the Museum," celebrating Texas Independence Day in Mill Pond Park from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We have four speakers lined up who will share facets of San Saba County and Texas history throughout the...

How fast are we losing our trees?

I have written before about what I believe to be the declining numbers of hardwood trees in the Hill Country. The evidence for this has been the fact that almost everywhere I go I see rather obvious browselines with little or no vegetation (except for cedar) below about four or five feet.

Winter weather safety and energy conservation tips

This past week, colder than normal weather was experienced in your area. Atmos Energy closely monitors the weather and stages employees across the system.

IRS-CI hopes to leverage distinctiveness of Texas communities in recruiting

Replenishing the pool of special agents and support staff from Texas' diverse communities and residents are underway in the IRS-Criminal Investigation's Houston and Dallas field offices, which opened applications Tuesday on USAJobs.Gov as part of a nationwide recruiting effort.