Community

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Ongoing Weekly Meetings

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Upcoming EventsCommissioners Court meetings - 9 a.m. on July 7th and July 21st at San Saba Courthouse, 2nd floor, in the Commissioners Courtroom. Public is welcome.July 4th Fireworks Display - Mill Pond Park at 9:15 on Friday, July 4th.
Down Memory Lane

Down Memory Lane

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
100 Years Ago July 1, 1915The shrill and nerve-racking notes of the fire alarm whistle were sounded between 12 and 1 o’clock. The fire proved to be the weeds and grass in the Catholic church lot. There was no damage to the church property.Dr. E. W.
Photo was taken last Saturday SE of San Antonio on a newly constructed transmission line showing habitat fragmentation. This type of structure is similar to the proposed structures for southern San Saba County. This gives you a good idea of how tall the structures are, the multiple lines on the towers, and what you can expect to see once construction is completed. Courtesy of Macy Ledbetter / www.SpringCreekOutdoors.com

Photo was taken last Saturday SE of San Antonio on a newly constructed transmission line showing habitat fragmentation. This type of structure is similar to the proposed structures for southern San Saba County. This gives you a good idea of how tall the structures are, the multiple lines on the towers, and what you can expect to see once construction is completed. Courtesy of Macy Ledbetter / www.SpringCreekOutdoors.com

Transmission Line Considerations for Landowners, part 2 of a series

Macy Ledbetter Www.springcreekoutdoors.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
In the first series, we discussed the pros and cons of transmission lines as related to land value and aesthetics. Land values can be dramatically impacted by transmission lines and may be negative if you are selling land but positive if you are buying.
Arrest Report June 16-28, 2025

Arrest Report June 16-28, 2025

Arrest Report June 16-28, 2025

San Saba County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
6/16/25 Evan C. Smith - Agg Assault w/ Deadly Weapon 6/17/25 Eric R. Wilson - Agg Assault w/ Deadly Weapon; Resisting Arrest 6/18/25 Jeramy D. Gristy - Terroristic Threat6/19/25 Jessica V. Durrett - Unauthorized Use of Vehicle Juan I.
Jordan Cattle Auction

Jordan Cattle Auction

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Mason & San Saba January 5, 2025Receipts totaled 2,026 head for the week. The demand continued to be very good this entire week on all classes of cattle. The stocker steers were $2-$5 higher with 2 steers 500 lbs at $412.00 ($2060.00) and 32 head at 623 lbs at $341.00 ($2124.43).
Comanche Marker Tree, Austin, Texas, photo © Linda Pelon

Comanche Marker Tree, Austin, Texas, photo © Linda Pelon

Anthropologist Linda Pelon to present on Comanche Marker Trees of Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center, Inc. is pleased to collaborate with the Mills County Historical Museum at Goldthwaite and the Penatuhkah Comanche Trails Partnership in presenting a lecture on Comanche Marker Trees of Texas by anthropologist Linda Pelon.
San Saba County Friends of Animals

San Saba County Friends of Animals

Letter to the Editor

San Saba County Friends Of Animals
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Dear Friends and Neighbors of San Saba County,San Saba County Friends of Animals is reaching out with a heartfelt plea. Every day, we care for animals in need abandoned, lost, hungry, and scared. They rely on us to survive. And now, we’re asking for your support to help us help them.
July Yard of the Month

July Yard of the Month

July Yard of the Month

Barbara Bell | San Saba Garden Club
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The San Saba Garden Club Yard of the Month for July 2025 is the home of Pam and Bill Wallace at 1120 CR 110 (old Pecan Grove Road).The lawn is Celebration, Bermuda grass, which provides a lovely green expanse in front of the house.
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