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Schedule announced for TexasCellos Music Festival and School in Fredericksburg June 7-21

TexasCellos Music Festival and School in Fredericksburg, June 7-21

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Joseph Kuipers, Creative Director of Texas Cellos, has released the official performance schedule for the 2026 Fredericksburg Music Festival & School, returning to the Texas Hill Country from June 7–21, 2026.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

100 Years Ago May 27, 1926Last week people of the Sloan community organized a baseball club. Big, little, old and young may be members of the club by paying monthly dues of ten cents. This helps to pay the expenses of the team.

Rev. Jason Adams

Old-Time Camp Meeting set for June 4-7 at Bend UMC

Submitted By Bonnie Millican

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The 168th consecutive camp meeting, hosted annually by the members of Bend United Methodist Church, has been set for June 4-7. Services are to be held at the historic Methodist Campground on Cherokee Creek, near Chappel Community.

Adopt a Pet Today!

SSCFOA update

San Saba County Friends Of Animals

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Intake ClosedDue to being at full capacity and limited resources, San Saba County Friends of Animals is currently unable to accept owner surrenders or new intakes at this time.

Graduate Subscription Special

Djuana Payton, Editor

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

How can you help your graduate as they start their NEW stage of life?In a NEW city? In a NEW school? In a NEW job? Help them feel more at home by reminding them of their home here in San Saba County! Give them a subscription to the San Saba News & Star. They can keep up with the local news.

Flock Camera on Hwy 16 between Cherokee and San Saba | Photo by Djuana Payton

Flock Cameras & Coffee with a Cop

Djuana Payton, Editor

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

There is a huge concern about the new Flock Safety cameras now present in our area. There is also a lot of misinformation out there.To help get facts to everyone and to hopefully calm some fears, the San Saba County Sheriff's Office has been informing the public via their Facebook page.

Shown here is Tessa Johnson (now a 5th grader) from last year's Kids Nature Kamp. At the Kids Nature Kamp, the children learn about litter prevention among other things. Photo courtesy of Keep Texas Beautiful | Thanks to Debbie Shahan and Kelli Barker for photo information.

Leading the Way in Beautification and Environmental Stewardship

Keep Texas Beautiful

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

San SabaWith a population of just a bit over 3,000, San Saba has built an impressively robust recycling and environmental education program—demonstrating what’s possible even with limited staff, equipment, and budget. For 27 years, the community has sustained a local recycling effort.

Kyle Anderson is Employee of the Month for May | Courtesy of Scott Glaze

Kyle Anderson is Employee of the Month for May, more presentations

Information Provided By City Secretary Sabrina

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Electric Department Employee Kyle Anderson was selected as May Employee of the Month. He was given a plaque with his name on it and a gift certificate to a local restaurant.

Judge Sharon Blossman and Mayor Ken Jordan

Special thank you to JP/Judge Sharon Blossman!

Information Provided By Sabrina Maultsby, City Secretary

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Information provided by City Secretary Sabrina Maultsby Mayor Kenneth Jordan recognized Justice of the Peace/ Municipal Judge Sharon Blossman during the May City Council meeting for all of her hard work, long hours she contributes, and dedication to the City and our community is greatly appreciated.

Angel, employee of Home X Custom Construction/Renovation, pressure-washes years of dust and grime from San Saba News & Star’s front entry giving the historic facade a fresh look. News Staff photo

News office in Downtown San Saba gets facelift

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

News office in Downtown San Saba gets facelift

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