Governor Abbott, HHSC secure $2.67 billion in funding for Texas hospitals

On Thursday, July 2nd, Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced that $2.67 billion in federal funding had been approved to support Texas hospitals that provide care for people receiving Medicaid.

These happy, smiling sisters

These happy, smiling sisters are so proud of their “catch” from the pig sacking contest at the Richland Springs 4th of July Stars & Stripes Celebration. The Celebration was held Saturday, July 4th, and is an annual tradition. Are they thinking they want to keep their catch?!?

These ladies are hard at work

These ladies are hard at work judging the jams and jellies lined up in front of them at the Baking and Canning Contest event at the Richland Springs 4th of July Stars & Stripes Celebration this past Saturday. Looks like a spoon full of sugar all day long!

Commissioners’ Court holds regular meeting, June 29th, and emergency meeting, July 1st

Monday, June 29th: The San Saba County Commissioners’ Court met for a regular meeting on Monday, June 29, 2020, in the Judge’s chambers and via Zoom platform. Judge Byron Theodosis called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.

Down Memory Lane

From the July 18, 1940 issue of the San Saba Star–THE FLOOD OF 1938 – Two years ago this month, folks here were experiencing one of the worst floods in history, which damaged to the extent of one million dollars.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 2,101 head. The stocker steers and heifers sold steady with 2 steers 448 lbs at $172.00 ($770.56). The feeder steers and heifers sold steady with 5 steers 740 lbs at $124.00 ($917.60). Packer cows and bulls sold steady with the top cow at $73.00 and bull at $102.00.

Face masks can save lives, legal fees

Wearing a face mask saves lives, saves jobs, and can keep you out of jail. It’s that simple. “Masks really do work, and masks make a difference,” said Dr. Jules Madrigal, a physician and the Burnet County Health Authority.

Texas specialty crop sector hit hard by COVID-19

Continued from 6-25-2020 A major shift in marketing direction Reduced demand combined with good domestic winter fruit and vegetable production have driven down specialty crop prices in South Texas.

Texas A&M Testing COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates For iBio, Inc.

A team of scientists at Texas A&M University is working on two COVID-19 vaccine candidates that could be mass produced quickly in modified tobacco plants.

Down Memory Lane

From the July 18, 1940 issue of the San Saba Star–THE FLOOD OF 1938 – Two years ago this month, folks here were experiencing one of the worst floods in history, which damaged to the extent of one million dollars.