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The Splash Pad at Mill Pond Park is almost ready! They started testing last week and are making the final touches. Hopefully, it will be ready around the first week in May.

The Splash Pad at Mill Pond Park is almost ready! They started testing last week and are making the final touches. Hopefully, it will be ready around the first week in May.

Get ready to splash! It's almost time!

News Staff
Monday, April 1, 2024
The Splash Pad at Mill Pond Park is almost ready! They started testing last week and are making the final touches. Hopefully, it will be ready around the first week in May.
Brandon Verette, Street Department Employee, was awarded Employee of the Month for March of 2024. Taking part in the ceremony were Brandon's supervisor Luis Rios (on his right) and Mayor Ken Jordon (on his left).

Brandon Verette, Street Department Employee, was awarded Employee of the Month for March of 2024. Taking part in the ceremony were Brandon's supervisor Luis Rios (on his right) and Mayor Ken Jordon (on his left).

Verette and Yarbrough honored at March City Council Meeting

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Brandon Verette works for the City of San Saba in the Street Department. He was awarded the Employee of the Month award at the March City Council Meeting. Brandon has been with the City six month, and his supervisor, Luis Rios, stated Brandon is doing a great job and always stays busy.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
70 Years Ago April 1, 1954 A good time was enjoyed by all who attended the Sinclair Farm Show at the club house in China Creek. The club women sponsored a pie supper and cake walk, and the Mauldin String Band was there to play some real good music.

San Saba County unites for Aggie Muster 2024

Joanne Weik
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Howdy. The San Saba County Texas A&M Club invites Aggies and friends of Aggies to join us on Sunday, April 21, 2024, for our traditional Aggie Muster. The gathering will be at the San Saba River RV Park Clubhouse from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Rosa Arredondo
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Juan 20:1-9 La resurrección El primer día de la semana, María Magdalena fue de mañana, siendo aún oscuro, al sepulcro; y vio quitada la piedra del sepulcro.

Simple Truths

Pastor Welton Watson, Central Baptist Church
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Luke 2 records the birth of our Saviour. An angel surrounded by the glory of the Lord, appears to shepherds watching over the flocks by night. This is somewhere in the country surrounding Bethlehem, and it is a frightening thing to these shepherds.
Meet Jack, the Resilient Border Collie

Meet Jack, the Resilient Border Collie

Pet of the Week

San Saba County Friends Of Animals
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
In the bustling world of adoptable pets, there are stories that tug at the heartstrings, reminding us of the incredible resilience and spirit of our furry friends.
Pam Wallace, Mikie Bishop, Loy Nell Behrens, Linda Parks packing “Grub Bags.”

Pam Wallace, Mikie Bishop, Loy Nell Behrens, Linda Parks packing “Grub Bags.”

'Grub Snacks' - Volunteers helping out San Saba County children

Ashley Snyder
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Local churches and individuals have teamed up to help provide food bags for San Saba County children. For several years, “Grub Sacks” have been provided to area children to tide them over with food for over the weekend.
Examining a newly cleared Harkeyville cemetery gravesite are Jerry Blankenship, Dario Jimenez, Miguel Flores, and Sarah Saldivar. Sambo Martinez is to the left of the group. Photo by Lynn Blankenship

Examining a newly cleared Harkeyville cemetery gravesite are Jerry Blankenship, Dario Jimenez, Miguel Flores, and Sarah Saldivar. Sambo Martinez is to the left of the group. Photo by Lynn Blankenship

San Saba County Historical Commission and volunteers restore historic San Saba County Cemetery

Jerry Blankenship
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
This past Saturday, the San Saba County Historical Commission and volunteers, armed with a skid steer, chain saws, bypass loppers and a weed eater, began the recovery of a historic San Saba County cemetery.
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