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Focus for March : Courage What does Courage Look Like?Courage is choosing to do what is right, even when it feels difficult, uncomfortable, or uncertain. It means facing challenges, speaking up for yourself or others, and continuing forward despite fear or self-doubt.

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Created to be CreativeYou know how social media starts serving up themes to you sometimes? For whatever reason, one of the themes for me lately is how creativity is something built into humans by the creator Himself. For once, this is an algorithm trend I really like.

Greg McGregor

I was raised in San Saba and both maternal and paternal sides of my family have over five generations of heritage in San Saba County. My wife, Paula, and I have six beautiful grandchildren.

Pat Pool

My name is Pat Pool, and I am a lifelong resident of San Saba County. This community has shaped who I am, and is where my wife, JoNell, and I have built our life and raised our son, Chris.I graduated from San Saba High School and later attended Tarleton State University.

Meet the Candidates for County Commissioner

The San Saba News & Star reached out to the candidates for County Commissioner and asked them to submit information we could relay to our readers. The following replies were received. 

Michael Poe

My name is Michael 'Mike' Poe, and I am running for Reelection for County Commissioner, Precinct 2.I was born and raised in San Saba and graduated from San Saba High School in 1984. My parents were Raymond 'Corky' and Velma Poe. This April, my wife Tina and I will celebrate 40 years of marriage.

Rickey Lusty

My name is Rickey Lusty. I am seeking the office of County Commissioner, Pct. 2.I was born and raised in San Saba County and have spent almost my entire life in San Saba County.I graduated from Richland Springs High School. I attended Tarleton State College.

Meet the Candidates for County Treasurer

The San Saba News & Star reached out to the candidates for County Treasurer and asked them to submit information we could relay to our readers. The following replies were received. 

Cassandra Merriman

I am proud to call San Saba County home. As a native Texan with a deep appreciation for rural communities, I value faith, family, and the traditions that make small towns strong.

Kristina Lively

To my friends, neighbors, and the community that has shaped my life, My name is Kristina Lively, and I’d like to share a little about who I am—not just as a candidate for County Treasurer, but as someone who has deep roots in this county and a genuine love for the people who call it home.