Texas Farmers Union calls for U.S. to back swift climate action at COP 26 in Glasgow

The Texas Farmers Union joins with scientists to call for the U.S. to heed scientists’ warnings and advocate for strong emissions cuts at the upcoming U.N. Climate Conference, set for October 31st - November 12, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. There can be no doubt that we are in a climate emergency.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 1,811 head. The market continued active with good demand. The stocker steers and heifers sold steady except for the 500-700 lbs steers were $3-$4 higher and the 500-600 lbs heifers were $2 higher. The feeder steers, and heifers were steady.

DIVISION 1…Band advances to Area round

The Golden Armadillo Band competed in the region 32 marching contest and evaluation this past weekend in Burnet. Their performance of their UIL program “reIMAGINEd” earned them a Division 1 Superior rating from all three judges advancing the band to the UIL Area contest.

San Saba County Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member

The San Saba County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sanchez Construction & Renovation as a new member with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, October 12th.

Drunk driving killed 963 people in Texas last year

Football is a huge part of Texas culture, and with the new season upon us, TxDOT’s 'Drive Sober. No Regrets. Statewide Impaired Driving Campaign' is encouraging fans to celebrate responsibly by always finding a sober ride.

Scary good green Halloween tricks

It’s trick or treat season again! Just don’t get tricked into adding more trash to the landfill graveyards. Instead, consider having an environmentally friendly Halloween. Here are some simple tips to prevent trash and wasted energy, so you can treat yourself to a greener Halloween.

San Saba XC takes on Goldthwaite Invitational

The San Saba High School girls and boys varsity cross country teams competed on Wednesday, October 6, in the seventh meet of the 2021 season at the Eagle Invitational hosted by Goldthwaite High School.

USDA expands local, electronic communication options for San Saba-Mills/Lampasas-Burnet County producers

Farmers, ranchers, partners and stakeholders can now subscribe to receive free email and text message communications directly from the San Saba-Mills/ Lampasas-Burnet County USDA Service Center for information related to loans, farm disaster assistance, conservation programs, crop insurance and...

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Announces 2021 Save Texas History Essay Contest

On October 7th, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the kickoff of the 2021 Save Texas History Essay Contest for 4th and 7th grade students.