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HCCW Foundation Scholarships

Djuana Payton, Editor

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Hill Country Cattle-Women organization has been educating our Hill County Youth since 1990. Their Foundation Scholarships are available to High school seniors and college students (60 hrs+).

Milo is a handsome, happy-golucky boy with a big smile and an even bigger heart who loves people and enjoys being by your side. This sweet, friendly pup is ready to find a forever home where he can share his joyful personality and loyal companionship. For more information about adopting Milo visit SanSabaAnimals. com or call (325) 372-PETS.

Pet of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Jim Bowie

Commemorative Flag Journey

O. Scott Dunbar, Ksj

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Great Sandbar Fight February 2, 1836, 15 days after James “Jim” Bowie arrived at the Alamo and surveyed its worthiness, he wrote to Governor Smith asking for help in defending the Alamo: 'The salvation of Texas depends in great measure on keeping Bexar out of the hands of the enemy.

Kyle Longbine Named to SNHU President's List

Merit Pages

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Kyle Longbine of San Saba (76877) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.Full- time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

80 Years Ago January 25, 1946Mr. and Mrs. Lon Strickland, who recently sold their home, have moved into the upstairs of The Star Office, formerly the offices of Jas. H. Baker, deceased. The offices have been renovated and turned into an apartment.T. T.

Notes from Spring Creek Arts Guild

Cathy Ledbetter

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Pull Up a Chair!I woke up this morning thinking about Pauline’s house. My Aunt Pauline was married to my dad’s brother Jesse. My dad was in the younger third of fifteen children and Jesse was in the older third, so Pauline was almost like an aunt to my dad, too.

Stronger Than the Flood

Debbie Shahan

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Maybe green ribbons with bows displayed around the central Texas area or even in our small town have caught your eye sometime from last July, to even most recently, in our beautiful own Mill Pond Park! If so, thanks for noticing!

Commemorative Flag Journey

O. Scott Dunbar, Ksj

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

DID YOU FLYYOUR TEXAS FLAG SATURDAY?Remembering January 17, 1821. The day Mexico Granted Austin Settlements.Mexico permits Moses Austin and 300 US families to settle in Texas. After his death his son, Stephen F. Austin takes over and leads a colony to Texas.

The Four Chaplains

Submitted By American Legion Post 27

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

(Part 3 of 4)One witness, Private William B. Bednar, found himself floating in oil-smeared water surrounded by dead bodies and debris. 'I could hear men crying, pleading, praying,' Bednar recalls. 'I could also hear the chaplains preaching courage.

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

We’ve been teased by weather reports of possible rain, but other than a light mist, I’ve seen nothing around here. It’s praying time if winter crops are going to prosper. I hate to be fussy, but I don’t want any of that white stuff that the northern area of this country is getting.

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