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Blood Drive POSTPONED

Blood Drive POSTPONED

Blood Drive POSTPONED

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Due to icy weather, the Blood Drive that was scheduled for Tuesday, January 27th, has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 31st, from 10-2 only! You should have heard from the Call Center to reschedule your appointments. If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Hardy at 325-372-8570.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Mason & San Saba Thursday, January 22, 2026Receipts totaled 1,927 head. The market on the stocker steers and heifers was softer this week with 4 steers 568 lbs at $ 432.50 ($ 2456.60). The feeder steers were lower to uneven with 4 steers 638 lbs at $415.00 ($2647.70).

State Capital Highlights

Gary Borders
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Power grid holds up during wintry blastThe electricity grid that covers most of Texas was holding up as of Sunday during the latest winter storm, although localized power outages were reported in Deep East Texas and far West Texas.
San Saba’s 10th Annual Hunting with Soldiers

San Saba’s 10th Annual Hunting with Soldiers

San Saba’s 10th Annual Hunting with Soldiers

Merideth Deeds
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
On January 17, 2026, Hunting with Soldiers held their 10th annual hunt here in San Saba organized by Winfield Basham of Cleburne, Texas. Gordon Melton is the president of Hunting with Soldiers and is passionate about serving those who have served our country.
This cabinet at the museum honors the service of George Jennings (Korea), Benton Miller, Fayette Moore, and Newell Oliver. There is also a 48-star United States flag. The sign in front of the cabinet honors Felix E. Scott.

This cabinet at the museum honors the service of George Jennings (Korea), Benton Miller, Fayette Moore, and Newell Oliver. There is also a 48-star United States flag. The sign in front of the cabinet honors Felix E. Scott.

Museum Notes

Lynn Blankenship
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Did you know that the San Saba County Museum’s original log cabin building was dedicated in November of 1965? We are now into our 61st year.So far this year, we have hosted the annual visit of the county 6th graders and updated our military cabinet that is dedicated to service in the Pacific.
Jesse Gonzalez works for the City of San Saba in the Golf Department, and he was selected as the Employee of the Month for December 2025. Taking part in the presentation of his award was his supervisor Michael Whitley (left) and Alderman Shawn Oliver (right). Congratulations, Jesse!

Jesse Gonzalez works for the City of San Saba in the Golf Department, and he was selected as the Employee of the Month for December 2025. Taking part in the presentation of his award was his supervisor Michael Whitley (left) and Alderman Shawn Oliver (right). Congratulations, Jesse!

Employees of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Jesse Gonzalez works for the City of San Saba in the Golf Department, and he was selected as the Employee of the Month for December 2025. Taking part in the presentation of his award was his supervisor Michael Whitley (left) and Alderman Shawn Oliver (right). Congratulations, Jesse!
Howard Payne University’s Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom museum will soon expand its educational offerings through a grant awarded by the United States Department of Education.

Howard Payne University’s Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom museum will soon expand its educational offerings through a grant awarded by the United States Department of Education.

Major grant to benefit area schoolchildren through HPU’s Academy of Freedom

News Staff
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Major grant to benefit area schoolchildren through HPU's Academy of Freedom   BROWNWOOD - January 21, 2026 - Howard Payne University's Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom museum will soon expand its educational offerings to area schoolchildren due to an $881,000 grant recently awarded by the...

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
January 12-15, 2026Provided by San Saba Sheriff's Office Arrest Report: 1/12/2025 Charles M. Perrera - Traffic Violation Warrants; housed for SSPD 1/15/2025 Derek J. Ramirez - Out of County Warrant1/15/2025 Brittni N.
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