MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Cherokee Home for Children was established in 1958 and is located at 13355 Hwy. 16 in the beautiful hill country of Cherokee, Texas.

Where we stand now on COVID-19

Sadly, COVID is still very much with us and not likely to leave. Since the Omicron variant first appeared over a year ago, it has morphed into several “subvariants” with the ones numbered 4 and 5 causing most of the infections right now.

Bluemoon Cottage - Newest Chamber of Commerce Member

The San Saba County Chamber of Commerce welcomed its newest Member Bluemoon Cottage to the Chamber Family on Tuesday, July 19th. Bluemoon Cottage is located at 1501 W. Storey Street in San Saba. For more information, visit: >airbnb.com/rooms/53676050>.

COVID-19 Vaccination Day Friday August 19 at Everett’s Pharmacy

10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. No appointment required. First come, first served. Pick up paperwork in advance and have completed in when you come. Fee: Cash pay-$20, With insurance-$0

Community CALENDAR

Items for the Community Calendar are limited to 60 WORDS OR LESS. If they are too long, they will be edited. Central Texas Food Bank - San Saba Mobile Food Pantry (drive-thru) is Wednesday, July 27th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Civic Center.

San Saba County students and residents receive TSSWCB/SWCD Conservation Poster and Essay Awards

Each year, the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts recognize and honor individuals for their efforts toward preserving and being dedicated to conservation.

Get ready for the Elm Grove Rodeo

The Elm Grove Rodeo is almost here, - August 4th, 5th, and 6th at 8:00 p.m. Barbecue on Saturday, August 6th at 5:30 p.m. Sign up on arrival; there is entry fee.

Hill Country Naturalist

Native, Evergreen Shrubs of the Hill Country I want to discuss some of the many native Hill Country shrubs. There are far too many to fit into one column, so I thought I would discuss just the evergreen ones today.

HCM Wound Care adds Nurse Practitioner

Wound Healing and Infusion Services at Hill Country Memorial has added the position of a full-time Nurse Practitioner. Whitney Brown-Tompkins, NP, is seeing patients as a care provider in the clinic, according to Greta Hartmann, PT, CWS, Director.

2022 sofi ™ New Product Winner

Nearly 2,000 Products Competed for the Top Specialty Food Association Award Oliver Pecan Company has won the new product award in the Nut and Other Oil Category as part of the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) 2022 sofi ™ Awards, a top honor in the $170.4 billion specialty food industry.