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Understanding you winter gas bill

Understanding you winter gas bill

Important information from Atmos Energy

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
 Colder temperatures can impact your natural gas bill by using more energy to operate your furnace, water heater, and other gas appliances. After the recent winter storm from 01/09/2025 to 01/11/2025, your natural gas bill for January may have increased.
Jane Felts Mauldin is holding a painting of flowers she created in February of 1954 when she was 13 years old. Her father kept it for years without her knowing. Tyler Johnson | Herald-Zeitung

Jane Felts Mauldin is holding a painting of flowers she created in February of 1954 when she was 13 years old. Her father kept it for years without her knowing. Tyler Johnson | Herald-Zeitung

Jane Felts Mauldin - How it all began

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
New Braunfels-based artist and San Saba native Jane Felts Mauldin was recently given the Mary Jo Laughlin and Eula Whitehouse Memorial Award at the Native Plant Society Fall Symposium last month for her paintings that 'illustrate, interpret or promote' Texas native plants.
Winter Weather Safety Tips from TxDOT

Winter Weather Safety Tips from TxDOT

Winter Weather Safety Tips from TxDOT

Lisa Tipton / Txdot Brownwood District
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Please remember these important tips, when traveling in wintry conditions:• Follow weather forecasts and avoid unnecessary travel if conditions warrant• Make sure your vehicle is ready for travel, check tires, fluids, wipers and be sure to have a full tank of gas• Pack blankets or extra clothing,...
Sid Miller - Texas State Agriculture Commissioner

Sid Miller - Texas State Agriculture Commissioner

HCCW to meet January 21st

Betsy Rafferty
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Hi there, and Happy New Year! We are so excited for our Janurary meeting. We are honored to have Sid Miller, the Texas State Agriculture Commissioner! He is an entertaining, informative and all around nice guy! We are opening this meeting to our favorite cattlemen and ranching friends.
Building a DaVinci bridge is one of the STEM activities offered during the Science Mill’s “Fast & Curious” themed Winter Break Dec 21–Jan 5.

Building a DaVinci bridge is one of the STEM activities offered during the Science Mill’s “Fast & Curious” themed Winter Break Dec 21–Jan 5.

Science Mill Winter Break activities continue through January 5

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
The Science Mill’s winter break STEM activities continue through January 5, with fun and challenging activities for families. Activities include -Using engineering skills to build a Da Vinci Bridge using only popsicle sticks. -Stacking cups using simple materials, all within a one-minute time limit.
Courtesy of the Cherokee Volunteer Fire Department

Courtesy of the Cherokee Volunteer Fire Department

San Saba house total loss in fire

Djuana Payton, Editor
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
When the 911 call went out Saturday night, San Saba VFD initially responded with both pumper trucks and one brush truck to a structure fire in the 600 block of West Pecan in San Saba.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Receipts totaled 7,431 head. The demand continued to be very good this week with a large offering of cattle on hand. The stocker steers sold steady except some of the real light weights were $8-$10 lower compared to last week’s big increases with 5 steers 516 lbs $335.00 ($1728.60).
Outrageous Barbecued Nachos

Outrageous Barbecued Nachos

Let these nachos be the hit at any gathering

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Chips and dip always work when entertaining, and the potential flavor combinations of this classic party offering are endless. When it comes to nachos, the dip and the chip are melded into a single dish for a convenient and tasty offering that works as a snack, appetizer or even a main course.
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