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Pet of the Week, Misty

Pet of the Week, Misty

Pet of the Week

Jimma Guidroz Led By Faith Marketing & Media
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Meet Misty, a 4-month-old kitten who has already overcome incredible odds! After surviving severe anemia caused by fleas and then battling panleukopenia, Misty is now healthy, happy, playful, and ready for adoption.
Shared Blessings

Shared Blessings

Shared Blessings announces new Saturday hours

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Shared Blessings is excited to announce expanded hours beginning Saturday, August 22, giving the community another opportunity to shop, donate, and support this local nonprofit.Beginning August 22, Shared Blessings will be open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Representatives of the Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans present a copy of Civil War Veterans Buried in Lampasas County, Texas, to the Lampasas County Historical Commission. The book documents 465 Civil War veterans buried in Lampasas County and preserves the stories of the men whose lives helped shape the county's history. Courtesy SCV Camp No. 2353

Representatives of the Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans present a copy of Civil War Veterans Buried in Lampasas County, Texas, to the Lampasas County Historical Commission. The book documents 465 Civil War veterans buried in Lampasas County and preserves the stories of the men whose lives helped shape the county's history. Courtesy SCV Camp No. 2353

Honoring the men who shaped history

Scv Camp No. 2353
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Lampasas County Historical Commission recently received a special presentation highlighting an important chapter of our county's history.

“In Your Goodness, Break Me”

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Verse 1 Lord, let me see your great mercy Your Spirit and word reveal All the love that you have for me Take these truths and make them real Let me break over the beauty Of Your grace, despite my sin May that brokenness then change me Turn my heart to You again Chorus Lord, in Your goodness, will...
Jon and Meghan Williams

Jon and Meghan Williams

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
We are excited to share some wonderful updates to our team at Cherokee Home!After serving as house parents from October 2018 through July 2026 and impacting the lives of 63 boys, Ryan and Laci Duggan are stepping into new roles within our ministry.
This will be the new location of the San Saba O’rielly Auto Parts Store on Wallace Street. It is located between Dairy Queen (on the east) and Jacob’s Motors and Casa Del Charro (on the west). Photo by Djuana Payton

This will be the new location of the San Saba O’rielly Auto Parts Store on Wallace Street. It is located between Dairy Queen (on the east) and Jacob’s Motors and Casa Del Charro (on the west). Photo by Djuana Payton

Foundation poured, opening date set for November 1st

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Shane Moore, Code Enforcement Officer, visited the news office on Monday to give an update on the new O’Reilly Auto Parts store coming to San Saba.General Contractor Arnold Sanchez reports the store is set to open November 1st. Mr.
Zane Churchill (center), Accounts Payable Clerk for the City, was chosen as the Employee of the Month for August of 2026. Taking part in the presentation were City Treasurer Charlene Lindsay (left) and Alderman Marcus Amthor (right).

Zane Churchill (center), Accounts Payable Clerk for the City, was chosen as the Employee of the Month for August of 2026. Taking part in the presentation were City Treasurer Charlene Lindsay (left) and Alderman Marcus Amthor (right).

Churchill selected as August 2026 Employee of the Month

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Accounts Payable Clerk Zane Churchill was selected as the Employee of the Month for August 2026. She was honored at the August 11th City Council meeting and presented with a dedicated with her name on it and a gift certificate to a local restaurant.There were no public comments at the meeting.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Jordan Cattle Auction ~ Thursday, August 13, 2026 Mason & San SabaReceipts totaled 2458 head. The market continued active this week even with the fluctuation in the futures market.
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