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Lenny's Life Lessons

Lenny's Life Lessons

Lenny's Life Lessons

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Hello, San Saba loves, and how did it become the middle of June already? I had my 3rd birthday, a year passed since dad’s death and time just seems to be flying by! I may not know how to tell time and may wake mom up at all hours of day and night, but I do notice life passing by.
The kampers and leaders gather for a group photo on the first day of Kids’ Kamp fun!

The kampers and leaders gather for a group photo on the first day of Kids’ Kamp fun!

2024 Kids' Nature Kamp Roundup

Debbie Shahan
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Kids’ Nature Kamp (KNK) in San Saba’s awesome parks was a huge success again this year, the 9th annual event! Fifty kampers from age 6 to 11 enjoyed three days of fun beginning in San Saba Nature Park on May 29.
Rylander Library June New Book List

Rylander Library June New Book List

Rylander Library June New Book List

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Mind Games by Nora Roberts (Best seller) America del Norte by Nicolas Medina Mora Book of Real Guuud Barbecue by BBQ Pit Boys Real Americans by Rachel Khong Last House by Jessica ShattuckTom Clancy Act of Defiance by Andrews & Wilson People in Glass Houses by Jayne Castle Every One Is Watching by...
Left of Marker (l-r): Johnny L. Holder, Jan K. Huffstetler, William J. Lackey, Chris Daniels, Jimmy R. Rumsey. Right of Marker (l-r): Leslie P. Hammett, Michael Waldrop, Thomas M. Thogmartin, Marvin D. “Buddy” Williams, Thomas Mason Murr, Joe R. Davis, Fredrick W. Keese, Jr. Photo courtesy of Jerry W. Blankenship

Left of Marker (l-r): Johnny L. Holder, Jan K. Huffstetler, William J. Lackey, Chris Daniels, Jimmy R. Rumsey. Right of Marker (l-r): Leslie P. Hammett, Michael Waldrop, Thomas M. Thogmartin, Marvin D. “Buddy” Williams, Thomas Mason Murr, Joe R. Davis, Fredrick W. Keese, Jr. Photo courtesy of Jerry W. Blankenship

Edgar T. Neal Marker Dedication

Submitted By San Saba Lodge No. 612
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, a new Texas Historical Marker was dedicated to the life, times and memory of Edgar T. Neal. Located on the east side of the courthouse square, the program was under the direction of the San Saba County Historical Commission with Marker Chairman Jerry W.
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agents, Shelia Meador and John Hert, placed the winning bid in the San Saba High School Mural Auction. This Mural was created by 80+ SSHS Art Students during the 2022-2023 year as a project for Big Art Day. A special thanks to Harry’s Boots for displaying the mural. Pictured are Shara Wright, Shelia Meador and John Hert. Photo by Rebekah Rinkenberger

Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agents, Shelia Meador and John Hert, placed the winning bid in the San Saba High School Mural Auction. This Mural was created by 80+ SSHS Art Students during the 2022-2023 year as a project for Big Art Day. A special thanks to Harry’s Boots for displaying the mural. Pictured are Shara Wright, Shelia Meador and John Hert. Photo by Rebekah Rinkenberger

SSHS Art Mural Auction Winners

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agents, Shelia Meador and John Hert, placed the winning bid in the San Saba High School Mural Auction. This Mural was created by 80+ SSHS Art Students during the 2022-2023 year as a project for Big Art Day. A special thanks to Harry’s Boots for displaying the mural.

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Four ladies, plus yours truly, trekked out to Stonewall to stay at Emily’s Haus with Kay and Carolyn Huffman. This is always a delightful, restful, and productive retreat. We chose to provide our own meals this time, but I like the feeling of being pampered when someone else cooks.
Amity, left, and Yvette Adams, granddaughter and daughter of Yvonne Contreras, enjoying a book at the library.

Amity, left, and Yvette Adams, granddaughter and daughter of Yvonne Contreras, enjoying a book at the library.

Rylander Library Book Review

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The Wives by Simone Gorrindo - Amazon review: “[Simone] Gorrindo’s prose is inviting and fluid, and her storytelling is intimate and vivid...[an] engaging, evocative memoir.” —The New York Times Book Review “A hopeful, unifying memoir.
Quinn Minute

Quinn Minute

Quinn Minute

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Short history of long film stripsNot long ago at a class reunion, several of us got to talking about “film strips.” If you attended elementary school during the 1950s through 1970s, you may remember these visual learning tools.
GEORGE TYLER and his Donkey TOBE, the clown and donkey act of the San Saba Rodeo & War Bond Rally, will make nightly appearances Thursday, Friday and Saturday and will assist the cowboys in fighting the wild Bahama bulls. He has clowned in Chicago; Sidney, Iowa; Cheyenne, Wyoming and many rodeos throughout the north and west.

GEORGE TYLER and his Donkey TOBE, the clown and donkey act of the San Saba Rodeo & War Bond Rally, will make nightly appearances Thursday, Friday and Saturday and will assist the cowboys in fighting the wild Bahama bulls. He has clowned in Chicago; Sidney, Iowa; Cheyenne, Wyoming and many rodeos throughout the north and west.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
100 Years Ago June 12, 1924Gene Harber is fixing things around his river farm home like he intends to stay permanently. He is making some valuable improvements on his residence. He has a job with Uncle Same carrying the mail on Route 4, and at odd times he raised truck, berries and fine pecans.
Senator John Cornyn

Senator John Cornyn

(Founding) Fathers of Texas

U.s. Senator John Cornyn, R-texas
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
As we leave the flowers of May behind, summer fun and Father’s Day lie ahead. In the Lone Star State, this day gives us an opportunity to honor our fathers and the legacy of some of those who laid the groundwork for Texas’ rich history.
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