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Abby (left) and Hadley (right) Fuller were hanging this American flag at the news office prior to Memorial Day. Photo by Djuana Payton

Abby (left) and Hadley (right) Fuller were hanging this American flag at the news office prior to Memorial Day. Photo by Djuana Payton

Rotary club's helpers and their flag project

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Hadley and Abby Fuller were helping Rotarian Jacqueline Carlson hang the American flags on May 22nd, in honor of the upcoming Memorial Day.
Sunday Services in San Saba County

Sunday Services in San Saba County

San Saba County Church Directory and Devotions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Bend Church of ChristFM 580 • Bend Bible Study – 10:00 AM Worship Service- 10:45 AMBowser Community Church 124 CR 245 • Rochelle Sunday Service- 8:30 AMCentral Baptist Church 1001 W. Brown • San Saba Sunday School – 10:00 AM Worship Service- 11:00 AMCherokee Baptist Church 102 Aztec St.
Jordan Cattle Auction

Jordan Cattle Auction

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Mason & San Saba May 21, 2026Receipts totaled 1,470 head. Demand continued good this week even with the futures board moving lower.
Splash Pad fun at Cherokeee Home for Children Courtesy of Janice Hull

Splash Pad fun at Cherokeee Home for Children Courtesy of Janice Hull

Cherokee Chatter

Janice Hull
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Laughter, water games, movie nights, and fellowship have made for a memorable start to summer at Cherokee Home.
L-R: Detective Eric Batchelor, Sergeant Ty Mann, Chief Stephen Lozano, and Mayor Kenneth Jordan | Courtesy of Scott Glaze

L-R: Detective Eric Batchelor, Sergeant Ty Mann, Chief Stephen Lozano, and Mayor Kenneth Jordan | Courtesy of Scott Glaze

SSPD recognized with proclamation

Information Provided By City Secretary Sabrina
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Mayor Kenneth Jordan presented the San Saba Police Department with a proclamation recognizing May 11th through May 16th as San Saba Police Week. L-R: Detective Eric Batchelor, Sergeant Ty Mann, Chief Stephen Lozano, and Mayor Kenneth Jordan. 
Curt Locklear will share the life of Texas hero, General Ben McCulloch at the San Saba County Historical Museum Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, June 7th, at The Father’s House Fellowship Hall located at 704 E Commerce St. The meeting begins at 2:00. Photo courtesy of Curt Locklear

Curt Locklear will share the life of Texas hero, General Ben McCulloch at the San Saba County Historical Museum Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, June 7th, at The Father’s House Fellowship Hall located at 704 E Commerce St. The meeting begins at 2:00. Photo courtesy of Curt Locklear

Curt Locklear to speak at Museum Annual Meeting, June 7th

Lynn Blankenship
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Museum’s board of directors is excited to share that Curt Locklear is making a return appearance at our Annual Membership meeting to present another slice of Texas History: “General Ben McCulloch, Texas Hero who led a Life of Irony.
L-R: Judge Sharon Blossman, Mayor Kenneth Jordan, Council Member Oleta Behrens, and Council Member Robert (Bob) Whitten | Courtesy of Scott Glaze

L-R: Judge Sharon Blossman, Mayor Kenneth Jordan, Council Member Oleta Behrens, and Council Member Robert (Bob) Whitten | Courtesy of Scott Glaze

City Council members' installation

Information Provided By City Secretary Sabrina
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Judge Sharon Blossman installed the newly elected City Council Members issuing the Statement of Elected Officials and Oath of Office. L-R: Judge Sharon Blossman, Mayor Kenneth Jordan, Council Member Oleta Behrens, and Council Member Robert (Bob) Whitten.
Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

San Saba County Friends Ofanimals
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rex has been waiting patiently for someone to finally see what an amazing dog he truly is. Behind those handsome looks is a loyal, loving boy who just wants a family to call his own.Rex is the kind of dog that forms deep bonds with his people.
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