Community News

San Saba Garden Club held their regular monthly meeting March 2nd at the club house in Mill Pond Park. Those attending: Carol Orr, Dorothy Miller, Sandy Kuykendall, Rae Edwards, Nancy Nelson, Anna Wilson, Marcie Cooper, Imogene Hawkins, Noma Fitzgerald, Ella Pavich, Clione Rochat, Jane Randolph, Bonnie Harkey, Jeanne Sauer, Gail Bruner and Carol Littlefield. The meeting was opened by President Anna Wilson, calling upon Ella Pavich to lead the Club Collect and Carol Littlefiel ...

The Commissioners have set the next meeting for Monday, March 8th at 1:30 p.m. which will be held in the district courtroom due to the anticipation of citizen participation. At this meeting the Emergency Service District Committee members will give a report to the Commissioners concerning their recommendation on whether to create an Emergency Service District. The San Saba County Commissioners Court met at 9 a.m.

The Friends of the National Rifle Association will hold their first meeting of 2010 on Monday, March 8th, 6:30 p.m. at the Arrowhead Bank meeting room. Plans will be made for the annual banquet to be held on June 10th at the Civic Center. For information call Speedy LaFond, cell 956-346-5676 or home 325-622-4393.

On 3-1-2010, Sheriff Brown and Deputy Joe Dominguez arrested Preston Lamar Thomas for the Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Sheriff Brown stated that this case had just been filed and with the seriousness of the charge, a warrant was issued for the suspect's arrest. Thomas is charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and currently in the San Saba County Jail awaiting bond.

The Rotary Club of San Saba enjoyed the first meal in their new meeting location. The club will now meet at Pepperbelly’s every Thursday at noon. Club members and Pepperbelly’s owner Deryl Wayne Hoyt discussed what Rotary does in the community which includes the Annual Honor Student Banquet, The Dictionary Project and placement of both the US and Armadillo flags.

Sheriff Brown promoted Deputy Tony Jacobs to Patrol Sergeant as of March 1st, 2010. Sheriff Brown stated that Sergeant Jacobs work ethic has been outstanding and that placing Jacobs into this position will be an asset to both the Sheriff's Office and to the community. Jacobs began working for the Sheriff's Office March 1st of 2009 and has a wife, Mandee Jacobs and child, Kenlee here in San Saba.

San Saba County jailers/dispatchers are ready to move into and go to work inside their new communications center. Sheriff Brown stated that when taking over as Sheriff, the working conditions of the jailers/dispatchers had to be a top priority. Working conditions were crowded and outdated and the equipment was in need of updating. Sheriff's personnel, along with the County Judge and Commissioners, came up with a working plan to not only clean and fix up the jail, but to also ...

Did you know that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among youth ages 15 to 20? Did you know that the rate of fatal crashes among alcohol-involved drivers between 16 and 20 years old is more than twice the rate for alcohol-involved drivers 21 and older? Can we afford to not try to prevent any of San Saba’s youth from becoming part of these statistics? On March 10th and 11th, there will be a program called SHATTERED DREAMS that will be presented at San Saba Hig ...

The Freemasons of San Saba Masonic Lodge No. 612 will hold their stated meeting on Saturday evening, March 6th. A main course meal of barbeque ribs will be provided by Past Master Douglas H. Merritt. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a complimentary covered side dish, bread, salad or dessert.

Dixie Turner is about as layed back as they come and is wonderful at multi-tasking. She does everything that is asked of her with a great attitude. She always has a smile on her face and has a kind word for everyone. The residents love her and they all know her by name. With all of the modern conveniences, what do you think we lack?