TxDOT Brownwood prepares for winter storm

In preparation for an anticipated strong winter storm, the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Brownwood District has begun prepping and staging equipment, treating major state maintained roadways and structures and monitoring conditions around the clock.

COVID-19 update for 12-29-20

CASES: Total = 352 San Saba County = 132 City of San Saba = 220 City of San Saba = 220 RECOVERED: 320 San Saba County = 113 City of San Saba = 207 ACTIVE: 26 San Saba County = 15 San Saba County = 15 City of San Saba = 11 NO HOSPITALIZATIONS DEATHS: 8 • Message from Dr.

Mae Gonzales, owner

Mae Gonzales, owner of Aunt M’s Illustrated Inn Bed & Breakfast of San Saba, won 1st Place in the Commercial Division of the Christmas Decorating Contest sponsored by the San Saba County Chamber of Commerce. Mae received a catered lunch, the 1st Place sign and bragging rights. Congratulations!

Shown L-R are Donna Webb

Shown L-R are Donna Webb (Editor), Djuana Payton (Reporter) and Yvonne Contreras (Advertising Design) of San Saba News & Star, who received 2nd Place in the Commercial Division of the Christmas Decorating Contest sponsored by the San Saba County Chamber of Commerce.

Six Key Challenges for Texas to Overcome in 2021

This hard year is almost over. Now it’s time to look to our future and imagine what’s possible. Texas has six key challenges that we could overcome if our state leaders seek to tackle them. • Only 30% of Texas fourth graders meet grade-level reading standards.