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Shawn and Janice Hull

Shawn and Janice Hull

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The San Saba News & Star is excited to announce a new weekly article for our readers ~ Cherokee Chatter ~ that will bring you current news about Cherokee Home for Children.We are excited to share an important leadership transition here at Cherokee Home for Children!
“The Texas Dare Devils’ shown here at “Hero’s Day” will be firing a salute to Texas Independence Day Saturday evening at “A Night at the Museum.” Courtesy of O. Scott Dunbar

“The Texas Dare Devils’ shown here at “Hero’s Day” will be firing a salute to Texas Independence Day Saturday evening at “A Night at the Museum.” Courtesy of O. Scott Dunbar

The 9th Annual “A Night at the Museum” is Saturday!

Lynn Blankenship
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Celebrating Texas Independence Day on Saturday will have an extra treat this year. There will be a toast followed by a cannon salute to Texas Independence Day. The “Texas Dare-Devils” reenactor cannon crew will be firing the salute with their custom-made replica cannon.
The young woman in the photo is Brenna Rushing. She's 19 years old and will be representing the USA at the World trial, held in Scotland, this coming September. This is an amazing honor and huge accomplishment for this young Texas woman. Courtesy of Betty Gillis

The young woman in the photo is Brenna Rushing. She's 19 years old and will be representing the USA at the World trial, held in Scotland, this coming September. This is an amazing honor and huge accomplishment for this young Texas woman. Courtesy of Betty Gillis

Sheepdog Trials starts Friday, March 6th

Charly Kronberger
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Sheep Dog trials began in Great Britain in the late 1800’s as competitions among farmers to evaluate which dogs were best at the work they performed daily on the farm.
From Rylander Memorial Library...

From Rylander Memorial Library...

From Rylander Memorial Library...

Provided By Samantha Vargas, Rylander Library
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Friends of the Rylander Library will hold their Spring Book Sale on Friday, March 13th, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and on Saturday, March 14th, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.The Spring Book Sale will take place at the Rylander Memorial Library located at 103 South Live Oak in San Saba.
Juanita and Tina finishing up with their bags filled with trash, can you believe soiled diapers, cigarette butts, straws, Styrofoam cups, food cans, and plastic bags, etc. San Saba Garden Club encourages all to enjoy our beautiful parks and remember to use the trash receptacles provided along walkways!

Juanita and Tina finishing up with their bags filled with trash, can you believe soiled diapers, cigarette butts, straws, Styrofoam cups, food cans, and plastic bags, etc. San Saba Garden Club encourages all to enjoy our beautiful parks and remember to use the trash receptacles provided along walkways!

SSGC - Clean up can be fun!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
By Debbie Shahan, SSGC Reporter
Kaci Morrison is the coordinator of the ladies day event, and this was her 10th year doing it. This beautifully decorated table is the first thing you would see as you entered the room. You should have seen the rest of the gym. They did a fabulous job! Ladies, get ready for next year! Courtesy of Cherokee Home for Children

Kaci Morrison is the coordinator of the ladies day event, and this was her 10th year doing it. This beautifully decorated table is the first thing you would see as you entered the room. You should have seen the rest of the gym. They did a fabulous job! Ladies, get ready for next year! Courtesy of Cherokee Home for Children

160+ attend 2026 Ladies Day

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Dear Cherokee Home for Children Family, This year’s Ladies Day theme, “The Ties That Bind,” came to life the moment you walked through the doors. Our gym was absolutely covered in pink bows, big ones, little ones, bows everywhere you looked! It was the perfect (and very cheerful!

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Receipts totaled 1,819 head. The market continued strong again this week with good demand and activity. The stocker steers were steady to $5 higher with 4 steers 523 lbs at $530.00 ($2771.90). The stocker heifers were $10 higher with 3 heifers 417 lbs at $555.00 ($2314.35).

Democratic Party Primary Election

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
San Saba County, TexasFEDERALUS SenatorJasmine Crockett Ahmad R. Hassan James TalaricoUS House of Representatives, District 11 Pedro (Pete) Ruiz Claire ReynoldsSTATEGovernorPatricia Abrego Gina Hinojosa Jose Navarro Balbuena Bobby Cole Angela 'TiaAngie' Villescaz Andrew White Christ Bell Carlton W.
Tina Gunter of the San Saba Garden Club (SSGC) organized a Tuesday morning cleanup of Mill Pond Park a while back. She’s pictured here in front, with Dianna Furlan, Juanita Profitt, and Debbie Shahan ready to roll! See more fun photos on Page 2!

Tina Gunter of the San Saba Garden Club (SSGC) organized a Tuesday morning cleanup of Mill Pond Park a while back. She’s pictured here in front, with Dianna Furlan, Juanita Profitt, and Debbie Shahan ready to roll! See more fun photos on Page 2!

San Saba Garden Club Cleanup

Submitted By Debbie Shahan, San Saba Garden Club
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
To see more photos, go to SSGC - Clean up can be fun!
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