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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.

Summer Cookout Safety

USDA Serves Up Food Safety Guidelines for Your Summer Cookout

Provided By Usda

Thursday, June 19, 2025

As friends and families get ready to kick off summer by firing up the grill and serving foods at a cookout, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) shares some tips to keep your celebrations safe.

TAHC Joins Secretary Rollins to Announce Plan to Combat New World Screwworms Northward Spread

News Staff

Thursday, June 19, 2025

EDINBURG, TX – State Veterinarian, Dr. Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges, DVM, commissioners and staff joined United States Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, as she announced the launch of a sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Boat History Report

Boat History Report Applauds Passage of Texas SB 1267

News Staff

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Boat History Report, the nation’s leading provider of watercraft history reports, commends the State of Texas for enacting Senate Bill 1267, signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 27, 2025.

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