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Is there a reason for hope?

Brother J
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
This year our world has been plagued by wars, threats, and rumors of more wars at any minute. Sadly, untold numbers killed and millions fleeing for their lives. Not counting floods and droughts besides all kinds of problems, difficulties, sickness with family, friends or loved ones.
Mrs. Kallie Bush, last year’s Turkey Queen winner, crowned Mrs. Alyssa Oliver, Kindergarten Reading Language Arts teacher, the “Dry Bone Award” for the least amount of points.

Mrs. Kallie Bush, last year’s Turkey Queen winner, crowned Mrs. Alyssa Oliver, Kindergarten Reading Language Arts teacher, the “Dry Bone Award” for the least amount of points.

Turkey of the Year Winners

Shara Wright, Ssisd
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The San Saba High School National Honor Society sponsored a food drive in November and December. Teachers competed for the coveted “Turkey of the Year” crown. The High School campus collected over a 1,000 food items and the Elementary campus collected over 500.
Police Chief John Bauer, Sergeant Charlie Boyce (Employee of the Month for November), and City Manager Scott Edmonson

Police Chief John Bauer, Sergeant Charlie Boyce (Employee of the Month for November), and City Manager Scott Edmonson

Boyce, Meador, and Baur honored at City Council meetings

San Saba Police Department Sergeant Charlie Boyce
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
was selected as the Employee of the Month for November. Electric Department Lead Man GT Meador was selected as the Employee of the Month for December. San Saba Police Chief John Bauer was selected as Supervisor of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter.
Christmas Community meal Dec. 19th

Christmas Community meal Dec. 19th

Christmas Community meal Dec. 19th

Submitted By Dee George
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
2nd and Wallace Church of Christ delivered over 60 meals to those who are homebound or could not get out and served over 100 meals at the church. Some took the meals to go while others enjoyed their meal in the fellowship hall.

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Merry Christmas, everyone. Those words will ring true for many but not all. I pray that God was there to cover your grief and loneliness. May the God of peace comfort you and surround you with his gracious love. This is the last column of the year.
Community CALENDER

Community CALENDER

Community CALENDER

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Items for the Community Calendar are limited to 60 WORDS OR LESS. If they are too long, they will be edited. Dancing Lights at Mill Pond Park - Come and enjoy the festive Christmas lights and music at Mill Pond Park that was so beautifully decorated by our City crews.
Cissy Williams and Ann Wilson welcome Pierian members to the club's Christmas Guest Tea which was held on Thursday, December 14th, at the home of Rhonda Killion. Each member brought a gift for Angels Unaware of San Saba County.

Cissy Williams and Ann Wilson welcome Pierian members to the club's Christmas Guest Tea which was held on Thursday, December 14th, at the home of Rhonda Killion. Each member brought a gift for Angels Unaware of San Saba County.

Pierian Club celebrates Christmas

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Cissy Williams and Ann Wilson welcome Pierian members to the club's Christmas Guest Tea which was held on Thursday, December 14th, at the home of Rhonda Killion. Each member brought a gift for Angels Unaware of San Saba County.
Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa

Djuana Payton, Editor
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Every December, many children write Letters to Santa. Some of the local children send them by way of the San Saba News & Star 'North Pole mailbox' in our lobby. We get them ready for the newspaper and then forward them on to Santa.
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