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San Saba County Sunday Church Services

San Saba County Sunday Church Services

San Saba County Church Directory and Devotions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Bend Church of Christ FM 580 • Bend Bible Study – 10:00 AM Worship Service- 10:45 AM  Bowser Community Church 124 CR 245 • Rochelle Sunday Service- 8:30 AM  Central Baptist Church 1001 W. Brown • San Saba Sunday School – 10:00 AM Worship Service- 11:00 AM  Cherokee Baptist Church 102 Aztec St.
Gen 1st Graduate - Brandie Henniger

Gen 1st Graduate - Brandie Henniger

Gen 1st Graduate - Brandie Henniger

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Brandie Henniger graduated with her Associates of Applied Science in Information Technology, with Honors from Central Texas College on Friday, May 8th.
SSGC names Yard of the Month

SSGC names Yard of the Month

SSGC names Yard of the Month

Karen Sloan
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The San Saba Garden Club is pleased to recognize William and Joan Hunt of 101 West Dry Street as the latest Yard of the Month honorees. Both lifelong residents of the area, the Hunts have created a welcoming and thoughtfully designed outdoor space that reflects years of care and creativity.
Left to right: Asher Carrington, Yaretzi Rocha, Christian Estrada, Heaven Steele, Kirby Kruger, Ellie Cooley,

Left to right: Asher Carrington, Yaretzi Rocha, Christian Estrada, Heaven Steele, Kirby Kruger, Ellie Cooley,

Texas Garden Club District V Youth Contest winners

Submitted By Debbie Shahan
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Last month the San Saba Garden Club received award certificates from Arlene Boyer, Texas District V Garden Club Youth Awards Chairman, for 35 San Saba Elementary School students who participated in six different categories.
The tiny community of Bend, Texas, pays a lasting tribute to its war dead from World War I and World War II. The memorial was dedicated on November 11, 1979, with relatives of all the soldiers in attendance.

The tiny community of Bend, Texas, pays a lasting tribute to its war dead from World War I and World War II. The memorial was dedicated on November 11, 1979, with relatives of all the soldiers in attendance.

A Young Man, A Proud Marine.

Andrew Bass
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Part FiveThere was plenty of evidence that a massive firefight had taken place, and I had an up close-and-personal view of the unbelievable devastation on the battlefield.

Kids Talk About God

Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
“If my mom loves like God, that means she probably needs a nap sometimes too,” says Olivia, 6. “Because loving people all day is hard work!”Moms are some of the hardest-working people on earth. They love, serve, and care for their families in a way that often reminds us of God’s love.
The 2025 Courthouse Mural was bought at auction for $21,000 by City National Bank of San Saba. Courtesy of Shara Wright

The 2025 Courthouse Mural was bought at auction for $21,000 by City National Bank of San Saba. Courtesy of Shara Wright

Correction from last week...

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Last week we had an article recalling the exciting story of the SSHS 2025 Art Students' Mural at auction.The article explains that it was purchased at auction for $21,000 by Commercial National Bank.PRINT ERROR - The article was correct.
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