News

Quinn Minute

Quinn Minute

Quinn Minute

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Middle school smellsI’m not sure I had much sense of smell until sixth grade. The only aroma I remember before that was dinner rolls in the elementary cafeteria.But junior high was different. For the first time, many girls started wearing perfume. Guys started splashing on after-shave.
Lenny's Life Lessons

Lenny's Life Lessons

Lenny's Life Lessons

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Howdy, dearest San Saba loves, and how have ya’ll been doin’ since last we spoke? I hope my southern drawl is believable enough you are picturing this dachshund in a cowboy hat!
The Idle American

The Idle American

The Idle American

Dr. Don Newbury
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Close Enough for Government Work….In the growing-up years of long ago, close enough was usually good enough. Precision rules now, though, and “guestimates” that were acceptable then don’t pass muster now.
Strong winds topple tree down on this house on North 9th Street in San Saba County. Photo submitted by Martha L Chavarria Ferrer

Strong winds topple tree down on this house on North 9th Street in San Saba County. Photo submitted by Martha L Chavarria Ferrer

Damaging winds hit San Saba last week

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Damage from strong winds hit San Saba County with a wallop shortly after the Ribbon Cutting of the Stan Weik Memorial Splash Pad last Tuesday, May 28th.There were reports of downed power lines and power outages around town.
MOE 5th/6th pictured left to right: Carla Jimenez, Libby Sanderson, Greenley Jo Moore, Jazmin Reyes, Kinlei Vogel, Cameryn Brockman, and Khloe Martinez. Courtesy of Oscar Zepeda

MOE 5th/6th pictured left to right: Carla Jimenez, Libby Sanderson, Greenley Jo Moore, Jazmin Reyes, Kinlei Vogel, Cameryn Brockman, and Khloe Martinez. Courtesy of Oscar Zepeda

Busy start to summer for MOE Basketball

Submitted By Oscar Zepeda
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
MOE 5th/6th (41-3) [Pictured below] traveled to the PAC in Leander, Texas, on Saturday, May 25, and played up in division and picked up a second place finish in the Junior High Girls Division of the “Start of Summer Classic.
Left to right: Front – Deanne Cromer and Madelynn Richardson; Back – Diane Wood, Martha Flores, Machelle Perry and Bari McGilvray. Courtesy of Machelle Perry

Left to right: Front – Deanne Cromer and Madelynn Richardson; Back – Diane Wood, Martha Flores, Machelle Perry and Bari McGilvray. Courtesy of Machelle Perry

Retirement announcement from San Saba ISD

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Thank you, San Saba ISD Retirees! Your contributions will always be valued and remembered. Your hard work, commitment, and dedication are worthy of admiration.

Simple Truths

Pastor Welton Watson, Central Baptist Church
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
In Matthew 11: 28- 30, Jesus gives a personal invitation to everyone, that they might have a close and real relationship with him. He sends his invitation with these gracious words: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. 29.
We Have Choices

We Have Choices

We Have Choices

Brother J
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Recently I heard a country music song about choices, and I believe it was by George Jones. The song went on to say we live with those choices. We are faced with choices all of our lives, and they can be enjoyable and wonderful, or they can be painful or heartbreaks.
Subscribe to