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Central Texas and Colorado River Railway Resumes Operations

Central Texas and Colorado River Railway Resumes Operations

Central Texas and Colorado River Railway Resumes Operations

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Central Texas & Colorado River Railway (CTXR) line is now active. Because this line has not been in use for several years, it can be easy for residents to forget that trains will once again be operating in the area.
Karry Amstead is the new director of the San Saba Senior Center. The Senior Center, located at 705 W. Storey, provides low-cost daily meals, activities, arts and crafts and Bingo for citizens over the age of 60. The Senior Center also provides rental space for different events. For more information or for volunteer opportunities, contact Karry at 325-372-5833 or kamstead@hccaa.com.

Karry Amstead is the new director of the San Saba Senior Center. The Senior Center, located at 705 W. Storey, provides low-cost daily meals, activities, arts and crafts and Bingo for citizens over the age of 60. The Senior Center also provides rental space for different events. For more information or for volunteer opportunities, contact Karry at 325-372-5833 or kamstead@hccaa.com.

Meet the SS Senior Center Director

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
As seasons change and spring brings chances for renewal, change has taken place at the San Saba Senior Center. Karry Amstead has recently become the new Center Director and is hoping to bring in new ideas to help the senior citizens of San Saba and the surrounding area.
Kitly is getting her face painted by Leilani and Kim.

Kitly is getting her face painted by Leilani and Kim.

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Children at Cherokee Home for Children enjoyed a funfilled Easter celebration thanks to Northside Church of Christ in Temple.About 30 volunteers visited campus for the third annual Easter event, a tradition that continues to grow each year.
Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Princess is Sonora Hayes. Posing with her are (L-R): Jara Wootton, Lindsey Alexander, and Melissa Davis. Sponsored By Clay Harrington

Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Princess is Sonora Hayes. Posing with her are (L-R): Jara Wootton, Lindsey Alexander, and Melissa Davis. Sponsored By Clay Harrington

Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Winners

Courtesy Of Terri Harris
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Princess is Sonora Hayes. Posing with her are (L-R): Jara Wootton, Lindsey Alexander, and Melissa Davis.
Lampasas County Team Roper Winners L-R: Miss Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Queen Karlee Parker, Header Saige Johnson, and Heeler Willie Moreland. Also pictured is Melissa Davis Sponsored By Capital Farm Credit - San Saba

Lampasas County Team Roper Winners L-R: Miss Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Queen Karlee Parker, Header Saige Johnson, and Heeler Willie Moreland. Also pictured is Melissa Davis Sponsored By Capital Farm Credit - San Saba

Lampasas County Team Roper Winners

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Lampasas County Team Roper Winners L-R: Miss Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Queen Karlee Parker, Header Saige Johnson, and Heeler Willie Moreland. Also pictured is Melissa Davis

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
80 Years Ago April 4, 1946Pfc. Melvin Davis. U.S. Marines, arrived in San Diego after 28 months in service, 1 1/2 years overseas. He was wounded at Iwo Jima. He called his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis, and stated he would be home soon.

Kids Talk About God

Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Why Didn’t the Disciples Understand That Jesus Must Rise From the Dead?“If I saw an empty tomb, I’d check for zombies,” says Logan, 9. “I wouldn’t think, ‘Oh, Jesus rose from the dead!’ because that would sound like a fairy tale.”That may be exactly what the disciples thought at first.
Quinn Minute

Quinn Minute

Quinn Minute

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
BaseballHey, it's the 2026 baseball season!For those who don’t know this sport, it requires a glove and a moving bat, but it's got nothing to do with vampires.It takes place on a 'diamond,' or four bases arranged in a square.

From the San Saba Historical Commission

Jerry Blankenship
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The “Mosquito Effect” and the History and Development of San Saba Part 2 Following the death of his brother, Joseph, from yellow fever, David Franklin Brown found that Joseph’s estate included land certificates which had been granted by the Republic of Texas.
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