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The Bend News

Jo Price

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Last week there was some rain, some wind and some damage to some of the trees. Received 2 inches last week. Monday, April 13, woke up to a very cool morning. Turned on the furnace and needed a jacket to go outside.

Local counties’ numbers low compared to surrounding areas

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Since the state of Texas recorded its first confirmed COVID-19 cases on March 4, the number of residents testing positive has ballooned from five to more than 13,000 as of April 13, but the Highland Lakes’ total remains relatively low.

Texas Gov. Abbott says he plans to announce ‘safe and healthy strategies’ to reopen state economy

Tyler Olson | Fox News

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday, April 13th, again foreshadowed a potential executive order later this week to begin the process of reopening the state's economy, as President Trump publicly advocates for the U.S.

San Saba County Commissioners’ Court holds meeting, Monday, April 6th

Alice Smith, Reporter

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

The San Saba County Commissioners’ Court held a meeting on Monday, April 6th, via Zoom platform in the County Judge's Chambers. Judge Byron Theodosis called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. and welcomed those joining by way of phones or computers.

The Texas Rangers and The San Saba Mob

Submitted By Ross J. Cox, Sr.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Editor’s Note–Part 49(k) in a continuing series. “Did Mrs. Turner send a message by you to Mrs. Ford to come over to her house?” “No, sir; she did not.” “Did you tell Mrs. Ford anything about a message from Mrs. Turner?” “No, sir; I just told her of the murder.

Hill Country CattleWomen to award $100 BEEF gift certificates to active military families/veterans

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

To all families of Active Military and families of Veterans: Armed Services Day and Memorial Day are times when we reflect upon and show gratitude for all that the Armed Services have and continue to do to protect this beautiful, free country called the United States.

Senate coronavirus legislation helps Texas farmers, ranchers

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following today's U.S. Senate passage of the "Phase Three" coronavirus legislation. "Texas Farm Bureau applauds today's efforts by the U.S. Senate.

HCCW will cancel annual Spring Round Up

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

The Hill Country Cattle-Women (HCCW) will be cancelling their annual Spring Round Up that was to be held on April 18, 2020 at the Texas Rangers Heritage Center in Fredericksburg. All ticket and table holders, sponsors and donors are being notified. The event has been rescheduled for April 24, 2021.

Emergency Declarations signed by Mayor Jordan on March 31, 2020

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

CITY OF SAN SABA, TEXAS DECLARATION OF DISASTER DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WHEREAS, in December 2019, a novel coronavirus, designated COVID-19, was detected in Wuhan, China; and WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization Director General declared the outbreak of COVID-19 as...

Daily Texas updates on coronovirus

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

DSHS is posting the latest information, guidance for the public, health care providers and others, and updating case counts daily at <www.dshs.texas.gov/ coronavirus>. To go directly to the Texas Case Counts COVID-19 map: https://txdshs.maps.arcgis. com/apps/opsdashboard/index.

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