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This Humming Fird feeder put up by J. R. George's son on Sunday afternoon, and by Monday morning, it already had a visitor! Courtesy of Dee George

This Humming Fird feeder put up by J. R. George's son on Sunday afternoon, and by Monday morning, it already had a visitor! Courtesy of Dee George

A delightful look at springtime

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
A delightful look at springtime
Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Cathy Ledbetter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Dichotomy of Technology Do you ever think back to something that happened say thirty or forty years ago, like that time you got really lost and thought, “Why didn’t I look up the directions on my phone?” And then thought, “Because we didn’t have those sorts of phones back then!
Tragic news that brought sadness to San Saba County.

Tragic news that brought sadness to San Saba County.

A Young Man, A Proud Marine.

Andrew Bass
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Part OneSome of y'all might recall “The Story Behind the Story,” which was published in the San Saba News & Star on April 10, 2025. The article discussed some of what went into the creation of my book, Flying with Felix.

Upcoming Events

The Bsf (bible Study Fellowship) -
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The San Saba County Historical Museum is open each Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:00. Admission is free. Richland Springs Trade Days: Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Feed Lot. Pecan Capital Trade Days - the second Saturday of the month at the Courthouse Square from 10 a.m.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Receipts totaled 1,527 head. The market continued to be very active with good demand. The stocker steers sold steady to $3 higher with 8 steers 546 lbs at $501.00 ($2735.46) and 3 steers 637 lbs at $445.00 ($2834.65). The stocker heifers sold $5-$7 higher with 4 heifers at 519 lbs at $490.00 ($2543.

From the San Saba Historical Commission

Jerry Blankenship
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Over the next half century, following the death of Joseph Porter Brown, the land on the south bank of the San Saba River, patented to Brown’s estate, changed hands at different times among his nieces and nephews. On December 29, 1856, Dr. Brown’s son-in-law, Dr. James C.
Meals on Wheels donation check for $1,500.00. Pictured L-R are Pearl Gunter (front), Tommy Pulatie, Joe Johnson, and Marcus Wood. Courtesy of Marcus Wood

Meals on Wheels donation check for $1,500.00. Pictured L-R are Pearl Gunter (front), Tommy Pulatie, Joe Johnson, and Marcus Wood. Courtesy of Marcus Wood

42 Tournament raises $1,500 for Meals on Wheels

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The National 42 Players Association held a fundraiser at Casa Del Charro Mexican Grill & Bar in San Saba, Texas, on March 27th. The purpose of the event was to raise money for the local Meals on Wheels.There were 18 teams that participated in the tournament.
The First Baptist Church had a grand turnout for the Easter egg hunt on Sunday. The park was wet so the eggs were put around the church. It was like a colorful wonderland of eggs when the kids walked out of church. Everyone went home with baskets full of eggs.

The First Baptist Church had a grand turnout for the Easter egg hunt on Sunday. The park was wet so the eggs were put around the church. It was like a colorful wonderland of eggs when the kids walked out of church. Everyone went home with baskets full of eggs.

Too wet for an Easter Egg Hunt? Just change locations!

Sue Ransom
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Too wet for an Easter Egg Hunt? Just change locations!
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