Rotary Minute

United States Representative August Pfluger, representing Texas’ 11th Congressional District comprised of 20 counties in west and central Texas including San Saba County, spoke at the April 2nd San Saba Rotary Club meeting at Pepperbelly’s restaurant.

Pet of the Week

Manny is the pet of the week, and boy did he arrive in style - as a lost stray cat at Friends of Animals. This big ol' softie is a gentle giant, possibly a Maine coon mix, and we just can't get enough of him.

Public Meeting on new 765 kV Transmission line

County Judge and Commissioners hosted a Public Information Meeting regarding the 765Kv Transmission Line on April 16, 2026.

Wiley B. Murray Post to meet Thursday, April 23rd

The next American Legion meeting will be Thursday, April 23rd. The building will open at 5:30 p.m., and a meal of BBQ will be served at 6:30 p.m. Legionnaires are asked to bring their favorite kitchen side dish and or other complimentary dishes, such as bread, salad, or dessert.

Arrest Report

4/8/2026Hailey K. Evans - Evading Arrest Det W/Prev Conviction;  Poss CS PG1 >1g < 4g; housed for SS Sheriff's Office4/12/2026Donald E.

The Richland Springs Report

Praise the Lord, we didn’t get the big storms that flooded or destroyed areas, but we still need more rain. I had to drag out my coat again because that wind, damp, and lower temperatures were too nasty to go outside in short sleeves. Another month or two and we’ll be wishing for a little relief.

Let your voice be heard

The Local Working Group in San Saba County presents a 'Conservation Planning Meeting.'The San Saba Soil & Water Conservation District will hold a Special Called Meeting that will take place on Monday, April 27th, at 9:30 a.m.

Down Memory Lane

60 Years Ago April 21, 1966Announcement of the engagement of Miss Loy Nell Byrd and Thomas Arnold Behrens has been made by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Byrd of Bend. The future bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Behrens.There were two babies born at San Saba Memorial Hospital: Mr.

A Young Man. A Proud Marine.

Part ThreeBefore leaving for our confrontation with the Japanese, the men in my regiment were given the opportunity to spend our last day in Maui doing as we pleased. We heard the girls were even prettier near Wailea, so we figured we’d spend some time showing off our newly acquired surfing skills.

Seniors honored at St. Luke’s

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 601 W Dry St. San Saba, honored three seniors from San Saba High School on Sunday, April 12th. Chassidy Gonzales, Paige Lewis, and Daila DeWitt were each given a personalized bible, and a nice BBQ lunch was served to visiting friends and family.