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L-R: Louis Saucillo, Elias Bowman, Anita Rodriguez, and Naomi Saucillo. Elias and Anita are grandchildren to Louis and Naomi.

L-R: Louis Saucillo, Elias Bowman, Anita Rodriguez, and Naomi Saucillo. Elias and Anita are grandchildren to Louis and Naomi.

Grandparents Day at San Saba Senior Center

Marcus Rodriguez
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
On Friday, September 11, 2026 the San Saba Senior Center held their first annual Grandparents Day Celebration. There was a card making activity, light refreshments and fellowship. Granchildren, children, family and friends also joined together for lunch.
Alonzo Jimenez works in the Sanitation Department, and he was selected as the Employee of the Month for September. Alonzo's supervisor Juan Montoya (left) and Alderman Michael Nelson (right) presented Alonzo with a plaque with his name on it and a gift certificate to a local restaurant at the September 8th City Council meeting. Photo submitted by Sabrina Maultsby

Alonzo Jimenez works in the Sanitation Department, and he was selected as the Employee of the Month for September. Alonzo's supervisor Juan Montoya (left) and Alderman Michael Nelson (right) presented Alonzo with a plaque with his name on it and a gift certificate to a local restaurant at the September 8th City Council meeting. Photo submitted by Sabrina Maultsby

Presentations in City Council meeting

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Several special presentations were made during the September 8, 2026, City Council meeting. Alonzo Jimenez was presented with the Employee of the Month award for September. His supervisor, Juan Montoya, was honored with the Supervisor of the Quarter for the Third Quarter of 2026.
L-R Adjutant Ross J. Cox, Sr, Trace N. Temples, Commander Jan K. Huffstetler.

L-R Adjutant Ross J. Cox, Sr, Trace N. Temples, Commander Jan K. Huffstetler.

Local American Legion Post elects new officers

Submitted By Post Adjunct
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Wiley B. Murray American Legion Post No. 27 elected officers for the 2026–2027 year at its quarterly meeting Thursday, September 10, at the American Legion Hall. A meal of brisket, ribs, red beans and baked potatoes was served before the meeting. Twenty-four people were present for supper.
Pictured R-L are Ross J. Cox, Sr. (lst Lt. SCV Camp Commander), Michael Oliver (SCV Camp Commander), and Maria Gonzalez (VFW Post 8539 Commander.

Pictured R-L are Ross J. Cox, Sr. (lst Lt. SCV Camp Commander), Michael Oliver (SCV Camp Commander), and Maria Gonzalez (VFW Post 8539 Commander.

SCV camp presents memorial plaques honoring Choc Gillen at Lampasas VFW

Submitted By Saltworks Scv Camp No. 2353
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
LAMPASAS — Members of Sons of Confederate Veterans Saltworks Camp No. 2353 presented special plaques Saturday, August 8, honoring the memory of Charles James “Choc” Gillen, the World War II veteran and community leader for whom Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8539 is named.The presentation was...

Down Memory Lane

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
From the San Saba News & Star Archives110 Years Ago September 14, 1916Saud Sallee and John White, farmers living a few miles south of Cherokee in the Taylorville settlement, became engaged in a difficulty over hogs running at large. Sallee using a knife, stabbed White six times.
Minister of Bertram Church of Christ Mason Pucket asking the little ones what they want to be when they grow up during a Children’s Moment

Minister of Bertram Church of Christ Mason Pucket asking the little ones what they want to be when they grow up during a Children’s Moment

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Members of our staff regularly visit supporting congregations to share about the ministry of Cherokee Home, and whenever possible, we love for our kids to join us.
Peaches

Peaches

Pet of the Week

Jimma Guidroz Led By Faith Marketing & Media
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Meet our Pet of the Week: Peaches! Peaches has two favorite things: cat treats and getting lots of attention! She’s a sweet girl who would love nothing more than to find someone who will spoil her with treats, cuddles, and a forever home.
Cherokee VFD 2026 Raffle Quilt

Cherokee VFD 2026 Raffle Quilt

Cherokee VFD 2026 Raffle Quilt

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
This is our 2026 Cherokee VFD raffle quilt. The lucky winner will be drawn at the BBQ & Fish Fry Supper on September 26.
Temporary closures of FM 2997 and FM 45 for railroad crossing replacements this week

Temporary closures of FM 2997 and FM 45 for railroad crossing replacements this week

Temporary closures of FM 2997 and FM 45 for railroad crossing replacements this week

September 10, 2026 San Saba County
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Lisa Tipton, Brownwood District Public Information Officer Texas Department Of Transportation– The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) advises motorists of temporary closures of FM 45 and FM 2997, in and near Richland Springs, as Midwest Tracks Company replaces railroad crossings in these...
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