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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.
Early on, the flames were very high, and the black smoke could be seen for many miles away. In this picture, you see the empty plastic stroage bins that would soon be completely destroyed by the fire. Photo courtesy of Eduardio Hilario

Early on, the flames were very high, and the black smoke could be seen for many miles away. In this picture, you see the empty plastic stroage bins that would soon be completely destroyed by the fire. Photo courtesy of Eduardio Hilario

Flames shoot up, smoke billows, the town holds its breath

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Thursday afternoon, August 17, 2023, the city of San Saba was scrambling. The San Saba Volunteer Fire Department was called to a fire on West Wallace Street. Shortly thereafter, several other VFDs were called in to help.
Addilyn Easlon riding Rooster led by her dad, David Easlon. Holding award for Best Dressed Cowgirl in the parade. Courtesy of Kayla Easlon

Addilyn Easlon riding Rooster led by her dad, David Easlon. Holding award for Best Dressed Cowgirl in the parade. Courtesy of Kayla Easlon

2023 San Saba Rodeo Parade

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Fire Event in San Saba

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
Thursday afternoon, the city of San Saba was scrambling. The San Saba Volunteer Fire Department was called to a fire on West Wallace Street. Shortly thereafter, other VFDs were called in to help - several other VFDs. News outlets as far as Waco, Austin, San Angelo reported on the fire yesterday.
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