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(L-R) John Alsbrooks, David Pearce, Kira Gossett, Tom Brand and Joanne Weik | Photo courtesy of Joanne Weik

(L-R) John Alsbrooks, David Pearce, Kira Gossett, Tom Brand and Joanne Weik | Photo courtesy of Joanne Weik

Howlers Club makes $65K donation

Joanne Weik
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Howlers Club of Richland Spring recently held one of their most successful fundraisers.The Howlers are a local group that raise money each year for the community and to help people in need.
You can lend a hand to Flood Victims

You can lend a hand to Flood Victims

You can lend a hand to Flood Victims

Performance Talent
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
This Saturday, September 20th, Performance Talent of San Saba will sponsor a fundraiser to help flood victims in San Saba County. The event will take place inside Pepperbelly's Mexican Restaurant in San Saba from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Richland Springs Yard of the Month for September

Richland Springs Yard of the Month for September

Richland Springs Yard of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Big shout out to Clay and Jaki Hargrove for being the recipient of Yard of the Month for September! Thanks to the ongoing sponsorship of McKinnerney Real Estate, they have received a gift certificate to Skelton's Hardware in downtown Richland Springs.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
110 Years Ago September 16, 1915S. J. Bross returned from an extended visit with relatives at Mullin. His friends C. P. Vaughn and Cap Crockett accompanied him and spent a few days prospecting and on a pleasure visit.Mrs. W. B. Leverett returned from Lajaunta, Colo.

Saba County Friends of Animals

San Saba County Friends Of Animals
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
San Saba County Friends of Animals, a small but dedicated nonprofit that has worked tirelessly to rescue, foster, and rehome animals in need, is now at risk of closing its doors. With little help, the future of this vital lifeline for the county’s homeless pets hangs in the balance.
Leticia Saenz, Public Affairs Manager for Atmos Energy (left) and Christina Robles, Energy Director for Hill Country Community Action (right)

Leticia Saenz, Public Affairs Manager for Atmos Energy (left) and Christina Robles, Energy Director for Hill Country Community Action (right)

Fueling Warmth for Winter, Atmos Energy donates $1.5 million to help customers

Atmos Energy
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
SAN SABA, Texas – Sept. 16, 2025 – Atmos Energy proudly announces its commitment to fueling warmth for winter by donating an additional $1.5 million to be distributed in partnership with dozens of nonprofit organizations across the eight states it serves.
Historical Marker at City National Bank was dedicated on September 11, 2025. Photo by Djuana Payton

Historical Marker at City National Bank was dedicated on September 11, 2025. Photo by Djuana Payton

Historical Marker Dedicated on 9/11

Submitted By The Post Adjutant
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
San Saba, Texas – September 11, 2025 – On a crisp morning marking the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the American Legion Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 unveiled a new Texas Historical Subject Marker at City National Bank, honoring over a century of service to veterans and the community.
First Pecans of the 2025 Season - from Bagley Orchard | Photo by Djuana Payton

First Pecans of the 2025 Season - from Bagley Orchard | Photo by Djuana Payton

First Pecans of the 2025 Season

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The First Pecans of the 2025 Season were delivered to the San Saba News & Star office on Monday, September 15th. Ernest Reyes, Jr. presented these pecans from the Bagley Orchard at the Martin Place. The pecan variety is Pawnee. Mr. Reyes said, “The meat is 100% good quality!”
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