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The Cherokee Home for Children kids and staff visited the Fredericksburg Theater.

The Cherokee Home for Children kids and staff visited the Fredericksburg Theater.

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
For more than 15 years, Fredericksburg Theater Company has welcomed the staff and kids of Cherokee Home for Children to experience the magic of live theater, creating a much-anticipated tradition filled with laughter, music and memories.

Meet the Dillos

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Friday, August 7thCome out and help us kick off another great year of Dillo athletics and activities! Join us at Armadillo Arena for our annual Meet the Dillos as we introduce our football players, cheerleaders, Dilloettes, cross country runners, and band members! Door open at 5 p.
Analyn, Arian, and Ryan - you can see their minds planning.

Analyn, Arian, and Ryan - you can see their minds planning.

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
We're excited to launch our new Vocational Program at Cherokee Home!Our students are gaining hands-on experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, auto and yard maintenance, sewing, home repairs, and more.
Les Hammett and Jake Lackey

Les Hammett and Jake Lackey

San Saba Lodge 612 presentation

Jake Lackey
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Last Saturday, August 1, 2026, Les Hammett was presented with a Past Masters certificate from San Saba Lodge 612. Brother Hammett lead the Lodge for the past three years, and we are all thankful for his service and leadership during those years!Courtesy of San Saba Lodge 612 

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Jordan Cattle Auction ~ Thursday, July 30, 2026 Mason & San SabaReceipts totaled 4,834 head. The market continued to be active even with the futures board being mixed this last week along with lower bids on fat cattle.
Yvonne is standing at this decorated desk in our front lobby sprinkled with chocolate and peanut candy. Yvonne loves peanuts! She is holding her newly opened glass plaque of appreciation which is on display at the news office. Photo by Djuana Payton

Yvonne is standing at this decorated desk in our front lobby sprinkled with chocolate and peanut candy. Yvonne loves peanuts! She is holding her newly opened glass plaque of appreciation which is on display at the news office. Photo by Djuana Payton

Yvonne Contreras celebrates 20 years at San Saba News & Star!

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
This week marks 20 years that Yvonne Contreras has been with the San Saba News & Star. A lot has changed since then.Yvonne started at the San Saba News & Star on August 9, 2006 - twenty years ago. She was originally hired to proof read, answer phones, and help customers at the front counter.
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