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SCAM ALERT: Protect Yourself from Fraud

Provided By San Saba County Sheriff's Office

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The San Saba County Sheriff's Office wants to keep our community safe—not just from crime, but from scams and fraud targeting residents every day.Common Scams to Watch For: • Impersonation Scams: Scammers posing as law enforcement, IRS, or utility companies demanding payment.

Attention Property Owners

Trish Turner, Chief Appraiser

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

HomeownersPersons who own their residence on January 1, 2025, may claim their home as a residential homestead.

Red nerve plant (Fittonia) adds color and interest to indoor plant collections. | Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com

Colorful Houseplants for Lower Light Locations

Melinda Myers

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Take your indoor garden to the next level. Include some colorful houseplants for some added interest throughout the year. Even those with low to moderate light in their homes can boost the color of their indoor gardens.Philodendron has long been a favorite houseplant for low light situations.

4 memorable moments in the history of the NFL's biggest game

News Staff

Friday, February 7, 2025

The National Football League offers no shortage of notable moments over the course of a typical season.

Happy Valentines Day

Candles, Cooking, and Caution: Fire safety tips to keep your Valentine’s Day safe

News Staff

Friday, February 7, 2025

This Valentine’s Day, make sure your romantic gestures stay memorable for the right reasons. When lighting candles and cooking a special meal, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) says to closely monitor food cooking on the stove or in the oven, and to use candles with caution.

Oak Wilt

Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas

Texas A&m Forest Service

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees across 76 Texas counties. Texans can help prevent it from spreading by avoiding pruning or wounding oak trees from February through June.

Texas Farm Bureau had 28 voting delegates among the 348 delegates at the AFBF business session in San Antonio. TFB President Russell Boening raises his hand to address the delegate body.

Texas Farm Bureau successfully promotes national policy resolutions

Texas Farm Bureau

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) voting delegates secured passage of a wide range of national policy resolutions from Texas as new policy positions of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) at the AFBF 106th annual meeting in San Antonio Jan. 28.

Science Mill celebrates 10 years with STEAM trains Feb 7-9

News Staff

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

The Science Mill is celebrating “STEAM-ing into 10 years” on Friday through Sunday, February 7-9, with a special display of working model trains. The Tinplate Trackers of Austin, Texas is a 3-rail O-Gauge Model Train Club located in the Austin area.

Journalism scholarships available for seniors, college students

News Staff

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

The South Texas Press Association is accepting applications for its two scholarships for the calendar school year 2025-2026.

TxDOT gives wake-up call for Texas teens to always buckle up

Texas Department Of Transportation

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Texas teenagers have big dreams for the future, and a simple click can help keep them alive.TxDOT’s Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is urging all teens to buckle up—every seat, every ride.

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