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David Valencia of the Water/Wastewater Department was awarded the Employee of the Month award for March of 2025. His name was engraved on a dedicated plaque, and he was given a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Taking part in the ceremony were Water/Wastewater Supervisor Jesse Hunt (left) and Mayor Ken Jordan (right).

David Valencia of the Water/Wastewater Department was awarded the Employee of the Month award for March of 2025. His name was engraved on a dedicated plaque, and he was given a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Taking part in the ceremony were Water/Wastewater Supervisor Jesse Hunt (left) and Mayor Ken Jordan (right).

Valencia and Newkirk honored at City Council meeting

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
David Valencia was named Employee of the Month for March 2025 at the March 11th City Council meeting. He works in the Water/Wastewater Department. His supervisor, Jesse Hunt, stated David has already made an impact in the department even though he has not been there very long.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
70 Years Ago March 10, 1955Miss Shirley Rae Spears, accompanied by Miss Peggy Mitchell and Jimmy Millican, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.Aubrey Spears. The young ladies attend TSCW, while Millican attends North Texas State Teachers College.
Jake Lackey, Ian Merriman and Andor present pencils and bookmarks to San Saba Elementary student Hudson Turner.

Jake Lackey, Ian Merriman and Andor present pencils and bookmarks to San Saba Elementary student Hudson Turner.

San Saba Freemasons Celebrate Public Education Week

Jake Lackey
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The first week of March is traditionally celebrated in Texas as “Public Education Week.” This week also coincides with the commemoration of Texas declaring its independence from Mexico in 1836. Naturally, Texas education and Texas Independence have deep ties to Freemasons.
Hank

Hank

Pet of the Week

San Saba County Friends Of Animals
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Hank’s heart is as big as his ears! Hank is a three-monthold male pit mix. He is a total sweetheart that loves to snuggle. He does have a lot of energy so he needs someone that can take him for the long walks he craves.Hank will come fully vaccinated and neutered.
March 17th - 21st 

March 17th - 21st 

San Saba Senior Center Lunch Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Monday, March 17th - Pork Tips w/ Gravy Beef Tips & Gravy Egg Noodles LS Spinach Hot Spiced Apples MilkTuesday, March 18th - Beef Stir Fry w/ Broccoli Sesame Ginger Chicken LS Brown Rice Pilaf LS Oriental Vegetables Pineapple Upside Down Cake Milk Wednesday, March 19th - Country Fried Steak Fried...

Sheriff's Call Log

Provided By San Saba Sheriff's Office
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
March 3, 2025• The Federal Marshals were transporting detainees when they struck a deer. Advised vehicle is broken down in the middle of the roadway on 190 W. in San Saba. Requesting law enforcement response. Multiagency response. Deputies assist as alternative transport was located.
All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrest Report March 4-9, 2025

Provided By San Saba Sheriff's Office
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
3/4/25 Dereck J. Ramirez - Theft of Property Colton W. Benningfield Driving While License Invalid w/ Prev Conviction 3/7/25 Mary Olivarri - POSS CS PG 1 >=4G<200G; Driving While License Invalid w/ Prev Conviction Ryan K.
This is just ONE load of bottles picked up last year from the school during one of several trips to collect their recycling, saving them from going to the landfill. Courtesy of Sarah Saldivar

This is just ONE load of bottles picked up last year from the school during one of several trips to collect their recycling, saving them from going to the landfill. Courtesy of Sarah Saldivar

SSES Water Bottle Challenge

Debbie Shahan
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Keep San Saba Beautiful Commission is excited to host the second annual Water Bottle Challenge for San Saba Elementary School grades K-4 the next few weeks!
Pictured is Alice Smith with her husband, Larry.

Pictured is Alice Smith with her husband, Larry.

Alice in Wonder Land

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Final ChapterSome of you may have wondered ... Where is the 'Alice in Wonder Land' article? I haven't seen it in several weeks.For those of you who may not know, Alice Smith passed from this life to beyond 'Wonder Land' as her daughter, Jenny, put it.
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