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the San Saba River near its peak rise on Friday evening, July 17, 2026, looking east to west, from just above the low water crossing in town. Photo by Rafter N Media.

the San Saba River near its peak rise on Friday evening, July 17, 2026, looking east to west, from just above the low water crossing in town. Photo by Rafter N Media.

Watershed rains bring big rise on the San Saba River

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Torrential rainfall across the San Saba River watersheds west of town last week led to flood stage...
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Texas home insurers see record profits Preliminary data indicates Texas home insurers earned a 22%...
Trash was found stacked between and behind overflowing dumpsters at the Deer Creek and Silver Trail Apartment complexes. Both complexes to press charges if perpetrators are identified. Michael Owen photo.

Trash was found stacked between and behind overflowing dumpsters at the Deer Creek and Silver Trail Apartment complexes. Both complexes to press charges if perpetrators are identified. Michael Owen photo.

Illegal dumping creates more than a mess

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
What may seem like a harmless way to dispose of trash by using a business’s dumpster is actually...
TxDOT contractors began chip seal (tar and gravel) coating Farm to Market Road FM 2092 late last week, reaching the town portion known as San Saba Avenue on Monday. The town portion was completed just in time for the rain. Chamber of Commerce photo.

TxDOT contractors began chip seal (tar and gravel) coating Farm to Market Road FM 2092 late last week, reaching the town portion known as San Saba Avenue on Monday. The town portion was completed just in time for the rain. Chamber of Commerce photo.

TxDOT contracted farm to market roadway maintenance sparks city street chatter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
By Collyn Wright, TMN Editor and City Council Alderman TxDOT’s contracted chip and seal coat...
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