January
There’s a new Judge in town - Jody Fauley. Judge Byron Theodosis, outgoing County Judge, presented the Oath of Office to: County Judge - Jody Fauley; District /County Clerk - Kim Wells; County Treasurer - Lois VanBeck; County Surveyor - George Amthor III; County Commissioner, Pct 3 - Mike Poe; County Commissioner, Pct 4 - Greg McGregor; and Justice of the Peace - Judge Sharon Blossman.
Raleigh Bryant was honored for an outstanding 1,422 points scored for Lady Coyotes Basketball so far in her high school career.
Texas Population grows to 30 Million in 2023.
2023 San Saba County Young Farmers Livestock Show Winners: Grand Champion Swine - Jack Stewardson; Grand Champion Lamb - Bryli Edmondson; Grand Champion Heifer - Jace Stewardson; Grand Champion Goat - Bryli Edmondson; Grand Champion Steer - Taylor Wise.
February
San Saba man and Brownwood man killed in head-on crash on Highway 45 near FM 2995. Eugenio Perez of San Saba and Richard Harris of Brownwood were pronounced dead at the scene.
First Annual San Saba Elementary School Spelling Bee winners announced: 1st Place Jay Garcia, 4th grade; 2nd Place - Wyatt Ward, 3rd grade; and 3rd Place - Erin Eudy, 4th grade.
Record egg prices driven by supply disruptions.
Eighteen hunters from all over the state were welcomed to San Saba for 7th Annual Hunting with Soldiers
March
Mission San Saba focused on Barbara Young home on North High Street.
Elsie Livers celebrates 101st Birthday Charlotte Spence honored by the National Weather Service. She records daily temperature and rainfall data.
San Saba County Museum opens April 1st with a fresh coat of paint.
“The Great San Saba Warrant Round-up “A very successful round up from start to finish,” says Chief of Police John Baur.
April
Law Enforcement involved in a high-speed chase from San Saba county to Mills County. Subject was apprehended in Mills County after ramming San Saba County Deputy and San Saba Police Department vehicles, causing considerable damage.
Newspaper Mail was hit hard again by the U S Postal Service.
SSHS is Runner-Up at 29 AA Academic District meet.
May
SSES receives Rising Star Recognition in its' first year of the implementation of the Capturing Kids' Hearts Process.
San Saba Ag Mechanics and Engineering Department Class completes Community Project: San Saba Airport Sign.
Arrowhead Bank celebrates 100 years in service.
Record funds raised at 14th Annual Catkins Ball for the Community Foundations of San Saba.
June
Mr. and Miss San Saba High School honor goes to Noah Martinez and Lexy Amthor.
LCRA awards City of San Saba $5,000.00 Grant to San Saba County Historical Museum Foundation.
Cow-Camp Cook-off at Risien Park, organizers and sponsors contributed a portion of proceeds to Cherokee Home for Children.
July
Dora Cisneroz Miller inducted as Rotary Member.
San Saba News & Star and Sponsors saluted First Responders for a job well done.
Aspen Home Health and Palliative Care newest member of San Saba Chamber.
Rode Ligon, Cherokee HS graduate plays in All-Star Football Game in Wichita Falls.
Payton Duggan, Payton Hanley, Emaleigh Argote, Leia Kilman, and Natalie Cuevas named 2023-2024 Junior Chamber Directors.
August
Holdin Boswell, 11-year-old Cherokee ISD student, selected to play in OLIVER TWIST as Oliver at Hill Country Community Theater in Cottonwood Shores.
Texas receives 60 Million dollars to strengthen the electricity grid.
Wildfire burns 250 acres off CR 232 east of Cotton Belt Road in San Saba County.
Saturday Nights in San Saba kicked off in August.
Massive Fire starts at Chase Pecan Lot burning plastic crates and bordering neighbors property.
September
All our San Saba County football teams open the season with a clean sweep.
First Pecans of 2023 season were brought in by Allison Millican, 7-yr-old daughter of Winston and Kristen Millican; they were Pawnee.
San Saba County National Night Out put on by the San Saba County Sheriff's Office. San Saba Sheriff David Jenkins swore in Junior Deputies.
San Saba County Golden Armadillo Band earns Superior Rating.
San Saba Student Council presents a check to Donna Shahan representing Never Surrender Cancer Foundation in the amount of $5949.20 for the Think Pink T-shirt Project.
October
106th Battle of the River: Dillos defeat Eagles in dramatic fashion. San Saba 40, Goldthwaite 35.
KSSB partnered with the Economic Development Corporation to bring another beautification project to our community - a Welcome to San Saba sign at South High and Commerce Street.
Dove Project recognized our hometown heroes for Domestic ViolenceAwareness Month: Tom Murray, Bruce Stewart and Luis Rios of San Saba for countless hours of moving furniture for surviving victims. Domestic Violence shelters are temporary shelters for victims.
Native San Saban Gordon Hall receives FAA prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.
Students continue to withdraw from Texas Schools to homeschool at record high.
November
Richland Springs Coyotes Football - District Champs 2023.
Residential Yard of the Month award goes to Linda Parks of Dry St.
Fall Decorating Winners for Local Businesses: 1st Place Capital Farm Credit; 2nd Place - San Saba News & Star; 3rd Place - The Open Door.
Richland Springs Girls Volleyball - Regional Champs Chamber Executive Director Regina Baker receives a certificate for completion of Leadership Central Texas provided by the Central Texas Council of Governments.
December
San Saba Police Sergeant Charlie Boyce honored with Employee of the month for November; GT Meador with the City Electric Department, chosen as Employee of the Month for December; and Police Chief John Baur selected as Supervisor of the 4th Quarter. Hats off to all three.
San Saba Police Chief releases news release over firearm discharge by an officer after chase during traffic stop.
Jane Felts Mauldin Christmas featured on Museum Notecards.
Sip N’ Stroll and Lighted Christmas Parade a great success. Awards: Best of Parade - The Father’s House; Best of Foot Parade - San Saba Dilloettes; Best Municipality Float - San Saba Police Department.
LCRA awards City of San Saba Award of $16,940 Grant for Library Renovations.