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Splash Pad fun at Cherokeee Home for Children Courtesy of Janice Hull

Splash Pad fun at Cherokeee Home for Children Courtesy of Janice Hull

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Laughter, water games, movie nights, and fellowship have made for a memorable start to summer at Cherokee Home.
L-R: Detective Eric Batchelor, Sergeant Ty Mann, Chief Stephen Lozano, and Mayor Kenneth Jordan | Courtesy of Scott Glaze

L-R: Detective Eric Batchelor, Sergeant Ty Mann, Chief Stephen Lozano, and Mayor Kenneth Jordan | Courtesy of Scott Glaze

SSPD recognized with proclamation

Information Provided By City Secretary Sabrina
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Mayor Kenneth Jordan presented the San Saba Police Department with a proclamation recognizing May 11th through May 16th as San Saba Police Week. L-R: Detective Eric Batchelor, Sergeant Ty Mann, Chief Stephen Lozano, and Mayor Kenneth Jordan. 
Curt Locklear will share the life of Texas hero, General Ben McCulloch at the San Saba County Historical Museum Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, June 7th, at The Father’s House Fellowship Hall located at 704 E Commerce St. The meeting begins at 2:00. Photo courtesy of Curt Locklear

Curt Locklear will share the life of Texas hero, General Ben McCulloch at the San Saba County Historical Museum Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, June 7th, at The Father’s House Fellowship Hall located at 704 E Commerce St. The meeting begins at 2:00. Photo courtesy of Curt Locklear

Curt Locklear to speak at Museum Annual Meeting, June 7th

Lynn Blankenship
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Museum’s board of directors is excited to share that Curt Locklear is making a return appearance at our Annual Membership meeting to present another slice of Texas History: “General Ben McCulloch, Texas Hero who led a Life of Irony.
L-R: Judge Sharon Blossman, Mayor Kenneth Jordan, Council Member Oleta Behrens, and Council Member Robert (Bob) Whitten | Courtesy of Scott Glaze

L-R: Judge Sharon Blossman, Mayor Kenneth Jordan, Council Member Oleta Behrens, and Council Member Robert (Bob) Whitten | Courtesy of Scott Glaze

City Council members' installation

Information Provided By City Secretary Sabrina
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Judge Sharon Blossman installed the newly elected City Council Members issuing the Statement of Elected Officials and Oath of Office. L-R: Judge Sharon Blossman, Mayor Kenneth Jordan, Council Member Oleta Behrens, and Council Member Robert (Bob) Whitten.
Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

San Saba County Friends Ofanimals
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rex has been waiting patiently for someone to finally see what an amazing dog he truly is. Behind those handsome looks is a loyal, loving boy who just wants a family to call his own.Rex is the kind of dog that forms deep bonds with his people.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
100 Years Ago May 27, 1926Last week people of the Sloan community organized a baseball club. Big, little, old and young may be members of the club by paying monthly dues of ten cents. This helps to pay the expenses of the team.
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