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McKinney named executive vicepresident, chief lending and operating officer at CTFC

McKinney named executive vicepresident, chief lending and operating officer at CTFC

McKinney named executive vicepresident, chief lending and operating

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Central Texas Farm Credit (CTFC) announces the promotion of Travis McKinney to executive vice-president, chief lending and operating officer. Previously, McKinney served as the rural lending cooperative’s chief lending officer.
So – what do you do while everybody is chasing a goat? You talk to Leon Coffee! Here’s Holden Henslee, (grandson of Bob & Martha Leigh Whitten), and son of Brian and Margaret Henslee. Big Talking going on for sure! Submitted by Dora C. Miller

So – what do you do while everybody is chasing a goat? You talk to Leon Coffee! Here’s Holden Henslee, (grandson of Bob & Martha Leigh Whitten), and son of Brian and Margaret Henslee. Big Talking going on for sure! Submitted by Dora C. Miller

2023 San Saba Rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Clean Your Car

Clean Your Car

The Facts About Car Washing

Take Care Of Texas
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Cars seem to get dirtier in the summer. The dry wind kicks up dust. That, mixed with the occasional rain shower, makes our vehicles filthy.   But if you’re someone who washes their car frequently, you may want to consider the environmental ramifications of where and how you wash it.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses now on sale

Hunting and Fishing Licenses now on sale

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on sale

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department
Thursday, August 24, 2023
It’s August, which means kids are back in school and the fall hunting and fishing seasons are quickly approaching. Before packing your favorite tackle and camo for trips, be sure to purchase an annual fishing and hunting license for 2023-24.
From the September 1, 1983 issue of the San Saba News & Star - DILLOETTES – for 1983-84 who will be performing during halftime at the Armadillos football games are from left to right, front row - Beth Johnson, lt.; Debbie Watson, capt.; Blanca Esquivel, lt. Second row - Tonya Davis, Michelle Prater, Kristi Sumpter, Pam Kirkpatrick, Tina Reyes, and Audra Crockett. Third row - Sonia Reyes, Leonilla Jimenez, Melinda Walker, Karen Shivener, Susan Barrier, Cindy Cantu and Amy Martin.

From the September 1, 1983 issue of the San Saba News & Star - DILLOETTES – for 1983-84 who will be performing during halftime at the Armadillos football games are from left to right, front row - Beth Johnson, lt.; Debbie Watson, capt.; Blanca Esquivel, lt. Second row - Tonya Davis, Michelle Prater, Kristi Sumpter, Pam Kirkpatrick, Tina Reyes, and Audra Crockett. Third row - Sonia Reyes, Leonilla Jimenez, Melinda Walker, Karen Shivener, Susan Barrier, Cindy Cantu and Amy Martin.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
40 Years Ago August 25, 1983 Mrs. Kay Nettleship will head the San Saba Band Booster Club for the 1983-84 term. She was elected president when the club met. Other officers for the coming year are Judy McCoy, vice-president; Linda Hardy, secretary-treasurer; and Carol Letbetter, reporter.

Quinn Minute

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
For years, I’ve heard people ask about chicken pox and mad cow disease. Let’s talk about the fowls first. I can find no evidence that chickens cause the disease. In fact, chickens I have asked just stare at me quizzically (a normal expression for a chicken).

HCCW September Information Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Hill Country Cattle-Women will kick off our new year with an Information Fair on Tuesday, September 19th, at the Gillespie County Extension Office located at 38 Business Court in Fredericksburg. An open invitation is extended to all women in the 14-county Hill Country region we serve.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Mason - San Saba ~ August 17, 2023 Receipts totaled 1,899 head. The market continued to be active this week with stocker steers $4-$6 higher, and stocker heifers were $2-$3 higher. Feeder steers were steady with 2 steers 693 lbs at $250.00 ($1732.
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