Community

Dora Miller (incoming President) and Jake Lackey (outgoing President) Courtesy of Beth Griess

Rotary - Lackey to Miller

Beth Griess

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The Rotary Club of San Saba held its last scheduled meeting before the summer break.Outgoing President Jake Lackey thanked the Club for its continued dedication in serving the community of San Saba. He then introduced the incoming president Dora Miller.

Cherokee Home for Children was blessed by a $1,263 donation by the San Saba County Cow Camp Cook-Off. Shawn Hull is seen here accepting the check on behalf of the Cherokee Home for Children from Larry Davis. San Saba County Cow Camp Cook-Off took place June 12th - 13th.

Cherokee Home for Children receives $1,263 donation

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Cinzlea Stanton stopped by the San Saba Youth Sports summer camp to share how basketball and a competitive mindset shaped her life. Courtesy of Jessica Fuller

San Saba Youth Sports

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

See story and photos of the campers:San Saba Youth Sports Summer Camps

Districtwide seal coat project to start week of 6/22/26

Districtwide seal coat project to start in Lampasas next week

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Beginning Monday, June 22, 2026, (weather permitting) TxDOT’s contractor will begin the district-wide application of seal coat to state roadways throughout the Brownwood District. The district includes Brown, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Lampasas, McCulloch, Mills, San Saba and Stephens counties.

Rotarian of the Year Aleck Newby and Jake Lackey

Newby awarded Rotarian of the Year

Submitted By Beth Griess, Rotary Club

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Rotary president Jake Lackey congratulated Aleck Newby as Rotarian of the Year. This award is presented to a club member who has consistently exhibited service above self. Aleck has chaired the annual golf tournament held each September for the last 12 years.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

110 Years Ago June 15, 1916Messrs. J. A. B. Jones and Worth Dockray, proprietors of the Chocolate Shop, formally opened their place of business with a free demonstration of drinks and iced dainties today.

Pet of the Week

San Saba County Friends Of Animals

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Meet Marty, our Pet of the Week! Marty is an incredibly loving boy who never meets a stranger. He adores attention, loves being petted, and will happily rub against your legs asking for affection.

Rylander Library June New Book List

Provided By Samantha Vargas, Rylander Library

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune Deep Water by Stuart Woods The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister The Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams John of John by Douglas Stuart The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth StroutChasing The Clouds Away by Debbie...

Screwworms are getting closer – protect your pets

San Saba County Friends Of Animals

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

According to Fox News 7 the New World screwworm has now been confirmed in animals in Caldwell, Gillespie, Travis, Uvalde, and Zavala counties. The U.S.

Convoy of Hope - (L-R) Franky Soto (at window), Layne Ward, Evan Deeds, Christian McKinnerney, and Trendon Vogel volunteered after football practice to unload pallets of canned goods. Photo by Sue Ransom

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The main news for this week in town has been the Convoy of Hope summer feeding program. The first step was to meet at the San Saba Civic Center and load up pallets of canned goods and other non-perishables. There were multiple church organizations lined up to load up flatbed trailers and trucks.

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