News
Djuana Payton, Editor
The clouds were pretty thick. The wind was definitely making itself known. Shopper traffic One of our out of town vendors, 'Sweet Shop' out of Sweeny, Texas, brought their homemade brittles.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Just when I thought nothing could be more beautiful than our very own San Saba County Courthouse, I saw the Courthouse during totality on Monday, April 8, 2024! Photos by Djuana Payton, Editor
SS Courthouse ~ Totality Amazing!
Djuana Payton, Editor
This weekend was like a ghost town. Even church attendance was low.
Many huge parking lots around town sat empty.
The town was ready. San Saba was sprinkled with Porta Potties everywhere.
The weather forecast was not the best news to small towns planning on big crowds.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Simple Truths
News Staff
Pastor Welton Watson, Central Baptist Church Luke 23:44-47 “And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Solar Eclipse 2024
News Staff
We are so glad you chose San Saba to visit and view the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse!
You will find our Spring Visitor’s Guide in this week’s edition. Find out about our history and what we have to offer here in San Saba County.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
San Saba Elementary PreK-4 Class Easter Party 2024 Back Row (standing l-r): Alycia Gonzalez-Davila, Ellie Murphy, Kimberly Crisanto, Brecklynn Hoyt, Ashley Estrada, Adrianna Reyes, Guadalupe Rodriguez and Lilly Fuller. Middle Row (kneeling l-r): Tommie Tinney, Easton Sanderson, Wyatt Disotell, Jett Smith, Justin Salinas, Fabian Macias, Isaac Morrison, Reagan Anderson and Leonel Gonzalez. Front Row (sitting l-r): Blayde Cummings and Adriel Servin. Courtesy of Sheryl Cooper, SSES
San Saba Elementary 2024 PreK-4 Easter Party
News Staff
Mrs. Cooper's PreK-4 class had an Easter Party last Thursday, March 28, 2024, in the afternoon. The party took place at the green grassy area in front of San Saba Elementary School under the oak trees right outside the library.
The kids started out with an Easter egg hunt.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Local Bulletins & Announcements
News Staff
- From San Saba County Commissioners
Temporary Burn Ban implemented
To better mitigate safety concerns during the upcoming Solar Eclipse, SAN SABA County will be implementing a burn ban that will be in effect from April 6-9. We ask that you plan accordingly.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Unprotected Solar Observation
News Staff
A heads-up warning from Ms. Davies, Hill County Alliance
The importance of eye safety when viewing the eclipse can not be overemphasized.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Upside down plane at San Saba airport
News Staff
Local law enforcement respond to upside down airplane at San Saba airport. Accident happened around midday Monday 25, 2024.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Little Snow White Lamb
Brother J
We were busy feeding the sheep, and I did not notice when he walked up. He stayed with the other baby lambs while their mothers were eating. Maybe it was the pure snow white color or maybe his size because he was a couple of inches taller than the other lambs.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Jordan Cattle Auction
News Staff
Mason - San Saba March 21, 2024
Receipts totaled 1485 head. Rain fell throughout some parts of our area which reduced the receipts this week.The stocker steers sold steady with 2 steers 553 lbs at $320.00 ($1769.60).The stocker heifers sold steady to $3 higher with 2 heifers 558 lbs $329.00 ($1835.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024