Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 5,095 head. There was strong demand with a very active market. The stocker steers sold steady with 3 steers 542 lbs at $162.00 ($878.04) and 12 steers 351 lbs $205.00 ($719.55). The stocker heifers were $5 to $10 higher with 7 heifers 449 lbs at $160.00 ($718.40).

Game Warden Field Notes

The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports Penny Pinching A Shelby County game warden followed up on an ongoing investigation of a local individual who had hunted without a valid hunting license when he shot a buck in 2019.

San Saba Lodge to hold regular meeting

On Saturday, February 6th San Saba Masonic Lodge will hold its regular stated meeting. Lodge will open at 7:00 p.m. with work in the EA. No meal will be served. Also, Masons and Mason’s helpers are reminded to provide their community service reports for December and January.

News From Cherokee ISD

The last few weeks have been a little different here at Cherokee ISD, with virtual learning taking place in December and then the snow in January. We seem to be getting back into the normal routine now though and are looking ahead with positivity.

Coyote Pride

The Coyotes became the 2020 Runner-up State Champions with a loss to the Balmorhea Bears. Success brings awards and recognition.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 3,102 head. The market was very active with the roping calves $10- $25 higher with one group of 11 steers 228 lbs at $240.00 ($547.20). The stocker steers and heifers were steady with 8 steers 446 lbs at $178.00 ($793.88) and 28 steers 582 lbs at $157.00 ($913.74).

San Saba County Law Enforcement Report

Arrest from January 1, 2021 through January 15, 2021 Manzano, Victor - Public Intoxication Day, Kristopher - Resisting Arrest, Possession of Marijuana and Evading Arrest with Vehicle Jackson, Shayla-K - Disorderly Conduct Jolly, Kyle - Criminal Trespass Reza-Ontiveros, Omar - Driving While...

USDA designates Mills County, Texas, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated Mills County, Texas, as a primary natural disaster area. Producers who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans.