Ever Heard of Lignans? Eat Them and Your Heart Will Thank You

A new study finds a link between eating plant-based foods rich in certain nutrients and a lower risk of heart disease.

Get ready for the 83rd annual San Saba Rodeo

The San Saba Rodeo & Livestock Association is excited to announce this year’s annual UPRA-CPRA sanctioned rodeo produced by Cadillac Rodeo Co. on Friday, August 20th, and Saturday, August 21st. The rodeo will kick off with "Mutton bustin'" for children eight-years-old and under at 6:30 p.m. Be sure...

DPS urges drivers to be aware as school year begins

With the school year beginning in person for many districts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public of steps they can take to keep students and staff members safe.

DPS makes history with largest Texas Highway Patrol recruit graduation

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioned 145 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from its A-2021 recruit class during a graduation ceremony on Friday, July 30. It’s the largest recruit school graduation in DPS history and also one of the most diverse.

San Saba County COVID-19 Stats and Message by Local Health Authority

Here are the latest numbers reported to Marsha Hardy on August 9th per the Department of State Health Services [DSHS] for San Saba County: 1. New Confirmed and Probable Cases entered on 8-5-21: 0 2. Confirmed Cases Reported since 7-22-21: 13 3.

Border crisis: Legislation aims to help ranchers reeling from illegal immigrant property damage

Brent Smith sees first-hand how illegal immigrants have wreaked havoc on ranchers and farmers located along the U.S.-Mexico border, from regular property damage to constant fears of going outside at night.

Farm Credit Bank of Texas reports second quarter financial results

Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT) reported solid earnings, positive loan growth and strong credit quality in the second quarter of 2021.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 4,990 head for the week. The market remains very active, and the demand was strong on a choice offering of calves and yearlings. Stocker steers and heifers both sold steady with 5 steers 415 lbs $206.00 ($854.90).

Texas citrus growers still trying to assess damage post winter freeze

It’s been five months since the freeze in Texas, and citrus growing, a huge business in the Rio Grande Valley, have growers still trying to assess the damage. Dale Murden is one of them. “That was obviously dead,” he said as he showed some branches of his orchard to the KENS 5 team.