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Brand New

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Have you ever hoped that you could have a new life? Whether it is the reality of your right now circumstances, the skeletons of your past, or the doubt about your future.
Courtesy of the San Saba County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page

Courtesy of the San Saba County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page

Wildfire burns 250 acres Sunday, July 23rd

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The San Saba VFD received a call for a grass fire at 3:30 p.m Sunday near County Road 232 east of Cotton Belt Road. Sheriff's deputies were first on the scene and watched the quickly growing fire jump the county road and move south before fire crews could arrive.
June Employee of the Month Left to right: Police Chief John Bauer; Police Officer Eric Batchelor, June Employee of the Month; and Alderman Shawn Oliver

June Employee of the Month Left to right: Police Chief John Bauer; Police Officer Eric Batchelor, June Employee of the Month; and Alderman Shawn Oliver

Batchelor and Mann receive honors at July 11th City Council meeting

Photos By Scott Glaze
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Eric Batchelor, Police Officer, was selected as the Employee of the Month for June. Alderman Shawn Oliver and Chief John Bauer presented Eric with a plaque with his name on it and a gift certificate to a local restaurant.
Rylander Library Book Review

Rylander Library Book Review

Rylander Library Book Review

Will Grant - Amazon Review:
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Last Ride of the Pony Express: My 2000 Mile Horseback Journey Into the Old West by Will Grant Amazon Review:  'Spellbinding' (Douglas Preston) and 'completely fascinating' (Elizabeth Letts), cowboy and journalist Will Grant takes us on an epic and authentic horseback journey into the modern...
Hot, dry, windy weather is keeping VFDs very busy

Hot, dry, windy weather is keeping VFDs very busy

Hot, dry, windy weather is keeping VFDs very busy

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Thick, black smoke sent San Saba volunteer firefighters scrambling on Tuesday, July 18th, about 2:30 p.m. A neighbor on County Road 114 had called in a grass fire, which was moving toward a home on the property.
It is time to Meet the Dillos!

It is time to Meet the Dillos!

It is time to Meet the Dillos!

Jake Lackey
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
It’s once again time for the San Saba All Sports Booster Club’s (SSASBC) annual Meet the Dillos to be held Friday, August 4th. This year’s meal will consist of a loaded baked potato, a dessert and sweet tea or water. Meals will be $10.
Trunks!

Trunks!

Trunks!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
In 2012, with the collaboration of the Tocker Foundation of Austin, the Friends of the Rylander Memorial Library, and the San Saba County Historical Museum, five Traveling Trunks were designed and built with the students of San Saba County in mind.
SS VFD

SS VFD

San Saba Volunteer Fire Department Update

News Staff
Friday, July 21, 2023
The San Saba Volunteer Fire Department was called out July 18th for a fire on CR 114. Quick measures were taken to help save a house and protect everyone. Read the story in next week’s edition of the San Saba News & Star.
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