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No postage increase in January, but two are on deck each year beginning January 2023

Provided By Tonda Rush, National Newspaper

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The U.S. Postal Service announced September 15th, it will not implement a postage increase in January 2022. The next increase will be in July 2022. Then it will begin a new regime of twice-yearly increases, beginning in 2023. The new pricing plans depend upon the approval by the U.S.

Virtual septic system maintenance clinic set for September 23

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Free online event to cover wastewater health, safety There will be a free virtual clinic on septic system maintenance for homeowners from noon to 1:30 p.m. on September 23.

Lowe’s Market celebrated grand reopening last week

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Here is one happy group of Lowe’s Regional and local employees, along with the San Saba mayor, City Council members and County officials, celebrating the grand reopening September 15th of Lowe’s Market.

County Blood Drive to be held Tuesday, September 28th

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The San Saba County/Baylor Scott & White Blood Drive will held on Tuesday September 28th... that’s just around the corner! If you are able to donate, please go to BSWBlood.

Shown are the Car Show winners at Diez y Seis Celebration held on September 18th at Risien Park. Left to Right are: Jose L. Guerrero, Comanche, TX – 3rd Place for 2018 maroon GMC Sierra; Carlos Eduardo Sanchez, Comanche, TX – 2nd Place for 1995 purple Chevy truck; and Pepe Rodriguez, San Saba, TX – 1st Place for 2020 white Denali 2500. See additional Celebration photos on page 15.

Diez y Seis Celebration is a Huge Success!

Submitted By Sarah Saldivar

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

St. Mary’s Catholic Church held its 2nd Annual Diez y Seis Celebration at Risien Park Saturday, September 18th. The day was filled with delicious food, games, contests, and music.

First Pecans of the 2021 Season

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Roger McGehee, from the McGehee Family Orchard of San Saba, brought in the first pecans of the 2021 Season to the San Saba News & Star office on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The pecan variety is Pawnee.

Current COVID-19 stats for the county and messages to all community members

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Here are the latest numbers reported to Marsha Hardy on 9-17-2021 per the Department of State Health Services [DSHS] for San Saba County: 1. New Confirmed and Probable Cases entered on 9-16-21: 1 2. Confirmed Cases Reported since 9-02-21: 15 3.

Alice in Wonder Land

Alice Smith

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Last Friday, I checked one more thing off my list of To Do's since moving to Zanesville, Ohio, from San Saba, Texas. I got a doctor's appointment. But it isn't until Wednesday, October 6th, and I had a prescription to be filled this week.

Opportunities “Pop-Up” in San Saba with the help of Workforce Solutions of Central Texas

News Staff

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Something new is popping up in San Saba on September 20th and you won’t want to miss it. Workforce Solutions of Central Texas is bringing its staff and services to the city of San Saba for a pop-up Workforce Solutions event.

The Amazing Monarch Butterfly

News Staff

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

I have always been amazed that tiny hummingbirds are capable of migrating across the Gulf of Mexico and down into South America and back every year. They are so small (the average ruby-throat only weighs three grams, a little over a tenth of an ounce, and they have to beat their wings so fast.

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