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Evacuation Order no longer in effect.

Evacuation Order no longer in effect.

Safe for now

San Saba County Judge Jody Fauley
Monday, July 14, 2025
The Mandatory Evacuation Notice for San Saba County is lifted and no longer in effect.The San Saba River is still in flood stage and there are still dangerous water crossings so please continue to pay attention and make wise choices.
Wallace Street looking east around 3 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Wallace Street looking east around 3 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Could be a long night

News Staff
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Saba River at San Saba crested earlier today, July 13, 2025, at 4:26 p.m. at 30.79 feet. You can monitor river levels on LCRA Hydromet. You can see the tracking for your desired time period - last 10 days, last 12 hours, last hour.
Swift-Water Rescue in Operation - Cherokee VFDSwift-Water Rescue in Operation - Cherokee VFD

Swift-Water Rescue in Operation - Cherokee VFDSwift-Water Rescue in Operation - Cherokee VFD

Swift-Water Rescue in Operation - Cherokee VFD

News Staff
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Cherokee VFD responded to a medical emergency this morning that escalated into a swift water rescue operation after the caller's vehicle was swept away by floodwaters on CR 347.

Bucking Good BBQ Update

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
As of now....the future of Bucking Good BBQ is up in the air. The awesome new flooring that the landlord put in was ruined. We lost food...freezers....other equipment not working properly. The cost is overwhelming.After the place dries out...in a week we will determine the future.

Baskin Insurance Update

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The water surrounded the building, but very little got inside. We went in and got our computers out. If you need to contact us, you can reach us on our cell phone 325-428-9607.John Baskin

Rick's One Stop Update

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
They were able to open back up for businesses on Sunday. There was a foot and a half of water in the store. The ice machines are out, but the coolers are up and running.
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