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Mike Teel (center) was honored as the Employee of the Month for June 2026 during the June 9th City Council meeting. Mike works in the Parks Department. He was awarded a dedicated plaque with his name on it as well as a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Taking part in the presentation were Alderman Robert Whitten (left) and Mike’s supervisor, Chris Stewart (right). Courtesy of Scott Glaze

Mike Teel (center) was honored as the Employee of the Month for June 2026 during the June 9th City Council meeting. Mike works in the Parks Department. He was awarded a dedicated plaque with his name on it as well as a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Taking part in the presentation were Alderman Robert Whitten (left) and Mike’s supervisor, Chris Stewart (right). Courtesy of Scott Glaze

City Council presentations and introduction at June 9th meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Photos courtesy of Scott Glaze
San Saba County Judge Jody Fauley

San Saba County Judge Jody Fauley

Update from Judge Jody Fauley

San Saba County Judge Jody Fauley
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
With the State Office of Administrative Hearing Judges in deliberation about their decision on the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-KV transmission line, I wanted to share my direct testimony. My testimony was filed in May and is part of the record from last week's Hearing.
“Kids’ Nature Kamp” 2026 at Mill Pond Park & San Saba Senior Center Backyard

“Kids’ Nature Kamp” 2026 at Mill Pond Park & San Saba Senior Center Backyard

More Kids Kamp photos

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
More Kids Kamp photos courtesy of Debbie Shahan. To Debbie's fun article on the Kamp this year, go to “Kids’ Nature Kamp” 2026 at Mill Pond Park & San Saba Senior Center Backyard
Israel preaching at the Wednesday night devotional time

Israel preaching at the Wednesday night devotional time

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
As the contractors put the final touches on our new Richard W. Zipp Transitional Living Center, our staff and kids are anxiously awaiting move-in day! We recently met under the carport of the new building for our Wednesday night devotional time.
San Saba County Church Services

San Saba County Church Services

San Saba County Church Directory and Devotions

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Bend Church of ChristFM 580 • Bend Bible Study – 10:00 AM Worship Service- 10:45 AMBowser Community Church124 CR 245 • Rochelle Sunday Service- 8:30 AMCentral Baptist Church 1001 W. Brown • San Saba Sunday School – 10:00 AM Worship Service- 11:00 AMCherokee Baptist Church 102 Aztec St.
Pastor Judy, her daughter Samantha, and Sheria leading worship at Sunday's service in the back yard. Courtesy of Jacqueline Carlson

Pastor Judy, her daughter Samantha, and Sheria leading worship at Sunday's service in the back yard. Courtesy of Jacqueline Carlson

San Saba Methodist Church holds Worship Service in back yard

Jacqueline Carlson
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
San Saba Methodist Church held their Sunday morning worship service in the beautiful backyard of the church this past Sunday. It was a beautiful blessing to be able to worship in the midst of God's creation while renovations were being done in the basement.
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