Community CALENDAR

Items for the Community Calendar are limited to 60 WORDS OR LESS. If they are too long, they will be edited. Elm Grove Rodeo - August 5th, 6th, & 7th at 8:00 p.m. Barbeque on Saturday, August 7th at 5:30 p.m. Sign up on arrival; no entry fee. Buckles, trophies & ribbons.

San Saba Tennis Association holds Junior Tournament

The San Saba Tennis Association Junior Tournament was held on July 30-31. We had 35 players playing in the tournament from the following towns: San Saba, Richland Springs, Mason, Brownwood, Brady, Fredericksburg, Rising Star and Sterling City. Players from San Saba and Richland Springs were: C.J.

Commissioners’ Court holds regular meeting July 27th

The San Saba Commissioners’ Court met for a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 27, in the Commissioners’ Courtroom. Judge Byron Theodosis called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Commissioner Rickey Lusty gave the invocation and led everyone in the pledges to the American flag and the Texas flag.

TxDOT names Sanderson as McCulloch County Maintenance Section Supervisor

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently selected Scott Sanderson as the McCulloch County Maintenance Section Supervisor. In May 2007, Sanderson began his career at TxDOT as a maintenance tech at the San Saba County Maintenance Section.

Harvest and Enjoy Mint from the Garden

Add a bit of cool flavor to your beverages, meals and desserts this summer with homegrown mint. Mint is easy to grow and suited to container gardens. In fact, growing it in a pot will help keep this vigorous herb contained.

Hill Country Naturalist

Scientists divide the Natural World into numerous categories based on characteristics such as structure, function and reproduction. All living things are placed into one of two main categories, called kingdoms, as either a plant or an animal.

Simple tips to conserve water during Texas summers

Summertime calls for frequent and substantial uses of water to keep ourselves, our food and our lawns healthy. According to the Texas Water Development Board, the largest use of water is for irrigation, making up 59% of the state’s total water use.

The Idle American

Recent conversations--okay, maybe just banter--have me thinking heavily about grandmothers. Those who’ve had the nurturing of two are doubly blessed. (I knew just one, since the flu epidemic in the 1920s took one away several years prior to my birth.

Rylander Library Book Review

In her latest thrilling adventure, PI Sunny Randall takes on two serpentine cases that converge into one deadly mystery. PI Sunny Randall has often relied on the help of her best friend Spike in times of need.

Commissioner Bush launches suit against Biden Administration to Build the Wall

On July 14th, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced a lawsuit against the Biden Administration as a part of the Texas Defense Task Force.