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Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Receipts totaled 1,585 head. The market continued this week with good demand and good buyer activity. The stocker steers were steady and stocker heifers were steady with 4 heifers 259 lbs at $407.00 ($1054.13) and 4 heifers 534 lbs $298.00 ($1591.32).
San Saba FFA Livestock Judging Team is State Bound!

San Saba FFA Livestock Judging Team is State Bound!

San Saba FFA Livestock Judging Team is State Bound!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
On Saturday, April 6th , the San Saba FFA Livestock Judging Team traveled to Texas A&M University to compete at the Area VII FFA Livestock Judging Contest where they earned many accolades after their hard work all year including: • Bluebonnet District Champions • 6th place in Area VII • Anna...

From the Principal’s Desk

Tell Your Story.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
JH & HS Principal - Cherokee ISD By Rebecca Sharkey I learned long ago that it matters when it comes to who is telling the story. If you don’t believe me, ask Sherrie to tell you about a Christmas donkey. She can bring a smile to your face whether you have heard it before or not.
Part of the Crowd that attended the City Council Meeting on April 9, 2024

Part of the Crowd that attended the City Council Meeting on April 9, 2024

Audience for Concerned Citizens

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Did you know you have a forum to make your concerns known? To the powers that be? There is a time during the City Council meetings where you can do just that. This gives citizens a chance to voice their opinions, concerns, and any grievances.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training April 23rd in Brownwood

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Brown, Mills, and San Saba Counties are partnering together to conduct a Private Pesticide Applicator Training April 23rd in Brownwood, Texas. The training will be at the Brown County Extension Office, 605 Fisk Avenue. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Hamilton County Hospital District EMS Report

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
San Saba County EMS Report for March 2024 Response Times: San Saba County: Average 18 min 55 sec City of San Saba: Average 6 min 06 sec Area / # of calls / % of Total CFS in San Saba County San Saba County: 18 calls / 28% City of San Saba: 45 calls / 69% Richland Springs: 2 calls / 03% Cherokee: 0...

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
I loved looking at all the pictures in the paper and on Facebook of the overwhelming response to the eclipse. I ran across a few fuddy duddies, but for the most part it was an awesome event. I’m a little jealous of those folks who were able to get outstanding shots of the corona and flares.
Visitors from Illinois and Colorado came early to enjoy our town before the Total Solar Eclipse. They stayed at the RV Park at the Golf Course. This photo shows them browsing the Pecan Capital Trade Days booths on Saturday.

Visitors from Illinois and Colorado came early to enjoy our town before the Total Solar Eclipse. They stayed at the RV Park at the Golf Course. This photo shows them browsing the Pecan Capital Trade Days booths on Saturday.

San Saba Total Solar Eclipse stories will go on and on

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
People really will be talking about this for years to come. You see articles and YouTube videos talking about the rarity of the Total Solar Eclipse that occurred on April 8, 2024. I'm sure you can still find T-shirts and eclipse merchandise to purchase.
Buddy Whitley was chosen as Employee of the Month for April of 2024. Buddy's name was engraved on an Employee of the Month plaque, and he was awarded a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Participating in the award presentation are Parks Supervisor Eugene Bessent (on Buddy's right) and Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Whitten.

Buddy Whitley was chosen as Employee of the Month for April of 2024. Buddy's name was engraved on an Employee of the Month plaque, and he was awarded a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Participating in the award presentation are Parks Supervisor Eugene Bessent (on Buddy's right) and Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Whitten.

Buddy Whitley named April Employee of the Month

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Buddy Whitley of the San Saba Parks Department was honored with Employee of the Month award for April, 2024. Buddy has been with this department for about two years. His supervisor, Eugene Bessent, stated Buddy has done a really good job and has really improved the flower beds.
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