Community News

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of San Saba committee is hosting an informational party on Tuesday, February 9th at 5:30 p.m. at the San Saba Church of Christ Fellowship Building (201 West Wallace Street) to share with community members the importance of Relay For Life in the fight against cancer.

The Freemasons of San Saba Masonic Lodge No. 612 will hold their stated meeting on Saturday evening, February 6th. A meal of meat loaf will be provided by Past Master Neal A. Watt. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a complimentary covered side dish, bread, salad or dessert.

Haustin Burkhart (SR) was recognized on 1st Team offense at Spreadback. Haustin was also selected on the All West Texas Football Super Team at Utility Back. Denim Reeves (SOPH) was recognized on the 2nd Team offense at Wide Receiver. Randy Couch (SR) was recognized on the 2nd Team defense at Noseguard. Stephen Fowler (JR) was recognized on the 2nd Team defense at Safety. Stephen was also selected on the All West Texas Football Super Team at Defensive B ...

Tickets are on sale now for the 2nd Annual San Saba Awards Recognition Banquet to be held March 11, 2010. We're having a big 50's party!! The theme of this year's banquet is "Let's Go to the Hop!" One lucky person at the banquet will win a "Carnival Cruise for 2, with stops in Cozumel, Progresso, and More!! Tickets are available at City Hall for $10 from 8:00 a.m.

Al Hamrick was born in San Saba in 1951. His dad, Taylor Hamrick was in the Air Force at the time. Al grew up and lived in several places around the U.S. and finally moved back to San Saba and bought a home in 1999. Al had a trucking company at the time and spent the next 4 years over the road.

Ashley Gomez is Eventide Nursing Home Employee of the Month for January. 1. What do you feel is the most unappreciated common convenience? Having a job to go to. 2. Other than appearance, what is the 1st thing people notice about you? My happiness. 3. Best life skill? Being the mother of two boys. 4.

Civil Air Patrol, the volunteer civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force, is recruiting members for the Cadet program in Fredericksburg.　 The Fredericksburg Cadet Squadron started in October 2005, and another Basic Cadet Training class is now forming. Young men and women from the ages of 12 to 18 receive training in leadership, aerospace,emergency　services,　basic military drill　and　discipline.　　　　　　　　 There will be an orientation session for interes ...

Hill Country RSVP volunteer statistics for July 2009 through December 2009 for the RSVP volunteers in San Saba County indicated 13,035 hours of service to the community in the service categories indicated in the accompanying chart. Contributions based on minimum wage scale @ $7.25 an hour, amounted to $ 94,503.75 in donated revenue for the county.

LCRA is seeking public input on its draft Water Supply Resource Plan, a 90-year plan focused on meeting water needs in the lower Colorado River basin. Individuals can give input by attending an upcoming meeting or by completing an online form at www.lcra.org/watersupply. "LCRA is planning water supply for future generations,"