Mill Pond Park will be the location of a 4th of July Celebration presented by Impact 2000Plus and the City of San Saba. Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a Flag Retirement Ceremony conducted by Boy Scout Troop 55 of San Saba. This will be followed by a bluegrass concert by the Sieker Band starting at 7:00 p.m.

Texas drivers are urged to drive safely during the July 4th holiday weekend. Starting Friday and going through midnight on Sunday, Texas Highway Patrol troopers will be out in force, looking for people who are driving drunk, speeding or not wearing safety belts. “Texans can avoid jail by driving sober. Designate a sober driver before the drinking starts and make sure the driver stays sober,” said Highway Patrol chief David Baker.

The San Saba County Commissioners met Monday, June 29th at 9 a.m. in the County Judge’s Chambers. Judge Byron Theodosis called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked Ricky Lusty to introduce his guest. Mr. Lusty introduced his granddaughter, Chaneyy Lusty who is a Freshman in High School and interested in government.

Cherokee ISD has been awarded a loss prevention grant of $4,000 from the TASB Risk management Fund. Grant monies will help implement loss prevention and safety initiatives to reduce the potential for property losses and on-the-job injuries and raise safety awareness. This award is part of $550,000 in grants the Fund gave this year to 200 Texas school districts and educational entities.

Saturday morning, July 4th, 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. On the Courthouse Square Booth spaces available (on sliding scale) 325-372-8291

The City Council of the City of San Saba, Texas met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Ken Jordan called the meeting to order and announced a quorum present. Marvin Riggs gave the invocation and everyone joined in for the pledges to the American and Texas flags. Two citizens were present to discuss the maintenance of the cemetery by the city staff.