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Drug dealer sentenced to 70 years in prison

News Staff

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Judge Evan Stubbs of the 424th District Court sentenced 58-year-old Chandler Rodgers of Burnet County to 70 years in prison.

Texas is taking steps to prevent the screwworm, an invasive fly, from entering the state. The screwworm posies a large threat to the state's cattle industry. Courtesy Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas

Berenice Garcia / Rio Grande Valley Reporter

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texas to get serious about an invasive, parasitic fly that poses a serious threat to the state’s livestock and wildlife.

4 unique moments in American history

News Staff

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Americans celebrate the founding of their country every July 4. School children learn that the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, forever changing the world with the establishment of the United States of America.

The San Saba News & Star office will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

News Staff

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The San Saba News & Star office will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

Burn Ban is IN EFFECT

News Staff

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The San Saba County Commissioners voted to reenact the Burn Ban at their meeting on Monday, June 30, 2025.Be safe this Independence Day weekend!

Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ this Fourth of July

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The Fourth of July holiday provides numerous opportunities for Texans throughout the state to enjoy the summer sun on the water.

DPS increases enforcement for Fourth of July Holiday

The Texas Department Of Public Safety

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday to keep everyone safe on the roads, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs July 3-6.

HPU invites public to performance of the Texas Southern Gospel of Music camp June 27.

HPU invites public to performance of the Texas Southern Gospel of Music camp June 27

Howard Payne University

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Howard Payne University invites the public to the closing performance of the Texas Southern Gospel School of Music camp Friday, June 27, at 7:00 p.m. in Mims Auditorium.This is the 29th year of the Texas Southern Gospel School of Music camp and the first year hosted on HPU’s campus.

Texas New World Screwworm Response Team Formed to Amplify Preparedness

The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are forming a joint response team to coordinate efforts in combating New World screwworm (NWS) prior to its arrival in Texas, following a directive from Governor Greg Abbott.

Smartwatches can detect subtle physiological changes — such as temperature shifts and heart rate variations — that may indicate early infection before symptoms appear. Credit: Getty Images

Your Smartwatch Might Know You’re Sick Before You Do — And It Might Help Stop Pandemics

Texas A&m University System Staff

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Smartwatch features that measure heart rates, oxygen levels, fitness levels and sleep quality have been marketed as valuable tools for people who are eager to monitor their health.

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