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Happy to pose with their masks and gloves are servers for the day (L-R) Tonya Marie Acuna and Jennifer Blocker. Next to Jennifer is Shelby Cisneroz who wears her mask while filling in as hostess and cashier that day. These pretty ladies are switching out roles to help things flow smoothly at Pepperbelly’s. Notice the plastic wrap around the chairs to prevent customers from seating and to stay within the 25% occupancy limit guideline. Photo by Donna Webb

Happy to pose with their masks and gloves are servers for the day (L-R) Tonya Marie Acuna and Jennifer Blocker. Next to Jennifer is Shelby Cisneroz who wears her mask while filling in as hostess and cashier that day. These pretty ladies are switching out roles to help things flow smoothly at Pepperbelly’s. Notice the plastic wrap around the chairs to prevent customers from seating and to stay within the 25% occupancy limit guideline. Photo by Donna Webb

Pepperbelly’s “doing better” since Abbott’s ‘Reopening Texas’

Donna Webb, Editor
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
With the Governor’s order to reopen Texas, I was so happy to be able to actually sit down at a table to eat a lunch time meal. I don’t just mean to eat the meal but to be able to eat it on real plates, use real silverware, and at least listen to the nonsensical chatter of those doing the same.

The Texas Rangers and The San Saba Mob

Submitted By Ross J. Cox, Sr.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Editor’s Note–Part 49(k) in a continuing series. “Do you remember his riding with you in a spring wagon?” “Yes, sir.” “Didn’t he tell you he had joined the mob for the purpose of breaking them up, and he had agreed to feed and keep members overnight and go on their bonds?

FORECAST

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Wednesday-Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday Night-A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

A Word from Wayne

Wayne Kelly, San Saba Isd Superintendent
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
It’s a great day to be a Dillo! Prior to my career in education, I was a cabinet and furniture maker. I took pride in my work. One thing that was drilled into me by my mentors was to do things right the first time.

Coyote Pride

Don Fowler, Richland Springs Isd Superintendent
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
This week is "Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week." We want to take this opportunity to thank the entire staff for their dedication to the education of our children, especially during the COVID-19 changes to the education process. The children of today will be the leaders of our nation for tomorrow.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Receipts totaled 1,814 head. The market continued softer this week with COVID-19 problems in several of the packing houses limiting the number of fat cattle processed causing a good many cattle to be backed up in the feedyard. Also, we are beginning to see more fleshy new crop calves coming to town.

Beef on the Brazos

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Take home the cash, or take home the cows! Beef on the Brazos is a unique opportunity for a chance to own a herd of cattle.
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