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Makenzi Strand is our 2026 World Percheron Congress Queen

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Hello, I am Makenzi Strand, your 2026 World Percheron Con gress Queen. It is truly one of the greatest honors of my life.

MOE Basketball captures title at “Magic” Summer Showcase

Submitted By Oscar Zepeda

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

MOE Basketball (31-8) captured their sixth basketball tournament championship of the year as they took first place in the 25th “Magic” Summer Showcase basketball tourna ment held at the Round Rock Sports Center on Sunday, June 21.

San Saba Garden Club says, Happy July 4th

Debbie Shahan

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

San Saba’s Mill Pond Park scenic areas are favorite places for us to enjoy and treasure. Here we are just below the historic clubhouse by the water wheel that reminds us there used to be a working mill there.

Bright Red Cannas highlight SSGC's June Yard of the Month

Karen Sloan

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

The San Saba Garden Club has selected the home at 1101 West Woodlawn, occupied by Madeline ('Maddie') Hartman, as its June Yard of the Month.

Silvestre Barco is on the left, and Bishop Daniel E. Garcia is on the right. Courtesy of Charlotte Spence

Silvestre Barco honored in Austin

Charlotte Spence

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Silvestre Barco, a dedicated member of St. Mary’s parish family, was honored with the Lumen Gentium Award, (in Latin means “Light of the Nations”), presented by the Diocese of Austin during a special ceremony held at the Frank Mayborn Convention Center in Temple, Texas.

Rep. Pfluger selected to decorate Texas Scene for America's 250th Birthday Cake

Congressman August Pfluger

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was selected by the America250 Congressional Caucus to decorate the State of Texas's scene forAmerica's 250th Birthday Cake, a landmark commemorative project that will be displayed in Washington, D.C. for millions of visitors.

Valerie Valdez took this photo of the three kids at Heart of Texas Bible Camp in Brady. Ann Elise and Emily are in the front, Tilden is in the back.

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Four years ago, 11-year-old Tilden was first introduced to Cherokee Home for Children through friends he met at Heart of Texas Bible Camp.

Courtesy of Texas Department of Public Safety

DPS stepping up enforcement for America’s 250th Birthday

Texas Department Of Public Safety

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

As Texans gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday.

Pet of the Week

San Saba County Friends Ofanimals

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Meet Doobie, the happiest little sidekick you could ever ask for! This affectionate little guy loves being by your side and is always ready to brighten your day with his cheerful personality and wagging tail.

4th of July Celebration at the National Museum of the Pacific War

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Fredericksburg, TX — The National Museum of the Pacific War invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with a family-friendly afternoon of history, community, and patriotic fun on Saturday, July 4, 2026, immediately following the Fredericksburg Fourth of July Parade.Beginning at 11:30 a.m.

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