70 Years Ago
January 10, 1952
The first baby to be born in San Saba county in the new year has chosen as its parents Mr. and Mrs. Colin Mackenzie of Richland Springs. Named Marilyn Kay, the young lady was born Thursday, Jan. 3, at the San Saba Memorial Hospital, with Dr. F. W. Farley and Dr. R. C. Felts as attending physicians. She weighed 6 pounds and 13 ounces at birth.
Forrest Glaze and sister, Miss Mary Glaze, of Alief visited recently with the C. M. Letbetters. The C. E. Galloways have a new baby at their house, a little boy. All are doing very well.
Girl Scouts of Troop IV met in the Methodist church Jan. 8, and worked on crocheted and tuft rugs under the supervision of their leader, Mrs. Bess Patterson. During the business meeting the minutes were read by Barbara Isham and dues were received from the eleven members present.
Persons who were living in San Saba county prior to Dec. 31, 1951, now can refer back to the "good old days" when the mournful whistle of the old steam locomotive could be heard echoing down the valley. Beginning Dec. 31 that sound was replaced by the powerful blast of airhorns on sleek, powerful Diesel engines which have permanently displaced the old steam-driven locomotives on the Santa Fe line through San Saba.
Pfc. Darrell L. Banta, who spent a 10-day leave in San Saba during the Christmas holidays visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Banta, has returned to Ft. Riley, Kans., where he is stationed. He formerly was assigned to Camp Carson, Colo.
New steel bleachers for Rogan Field came a step nearer reality Tuesday night when trustees of the San Saba Independent School District approved a resolution calling for the issuance of $16,000 worth of bonds to pay for the new grandstand.
29 Years Ago
January 14, 1993
Macy Letbetter, a 1987 graduate from San Saba High School, has recently graduated from Texas A&M University. Macy received his B. S. Degree in Wildlife Management. Macy's interest is quality white-tail production with special emphasis towards trophy production.
Dean Atchison and grandson, John Graham, put in some time flat on their back during the Christmas holidays. No, they were not sick, they were goose hunting down at Eagle Lake. The men did good too, in fact Dean and Flo had a goose for dinner Sunday.
The American Legion Building at Richland Springs is being torn down. The building served as a civic and community center for several occasions in the past.
The JV Lady Coyotes played Lohn JV and won 30-24. High scorers were Angie Cottrell and Kite Johnson with 9 points each followed by Heather Mask and Shawna Miller with 4 points and Jolene Luken and Rhonda Sanchez with 2 points.
The Varsity Lady Coyotes defeated the Lohn Eagles with a score of 43-39. Leading scorers were Michelle McKinnerney 11, Rayna Gossett 10, Candi Lusty 5, Sally Cowan 4, Jessica Gibson 4.
Clifford I. Cook, a 1992 graduate of San Saba High School, San Saba, Texas, has joined the U. S. Army. He reported for basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Cook has committed to 3 years' service and asked for advanced individual training as a Unit Supply Specialist.
With community involvement in mind, the San Saba News & Star went to San Saba's youth to see what projects they would like to see built into the park. Upon reviewing the written responses, we were informed that young people of San Saba would like to see the water fountain replaced, basketball and volleyball courts, a gazebo, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, bowling alley, skating rink, children's playground, some type of fitness or exercise center, soccer field, small water park, recreational buildings or coliseum for music or concerts, walk-in movie theatre, game room, community or dance center, weight room, and even miniature golf course were suggested. The young people of San Saba all agreed that if there was somewhere to go, or something to do it would cut down on several problems surrounding their generation.