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Alderman Marcus Amthor assists Kim Wilson, Financial Assistant, in displaying an Employee of the Month plaque with her name engraved for selection as the City's Employee of the Month for September. Kim also received a gift certificate to a local restaurant. At her right is Charlene Lindsay, Finance Director, who also took part in the formal presentation. (Staff Photo)

Alderman Marcus Amthor assists Kim Wilson, Financial Assistant, in displaying an Employee of the Month plaque with her name engraved for selection as the City's Employee of the Month for September. Kim also received a gift certificate to a local restaurant. At her right is Charlene Lindsay, Finance Director, who also took part in the formal presentation. (Staff Photo)

City Council holds regular meeting, September 14th; recognizes Employee of the Month and Supervisor of the Quarter

The San Saba City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 14th, in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Ken Jordan called the Council to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone. Alderman Marcus Amthor gave the invocation and led everyone in the pledges to the American flag and the Texas flag.
Pecan House Grill selected as 2021 finalist in Design category by Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards Program

Pecan House Grill selected as 2021 finalist in Design category by Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards Program

Pecan House Grill selected as 2021 finalist in Design category by Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards Program

Finalists for the 2021 President’s Awards Program were recently announced in Austin. For over 30 years, the awards program, sponsored by the Texas Downtown Association (TDA), has recognized outstanding projects, places, and people of Texas downtowns.

Current COVID-19 stats and messages

Here are the latest numbers reported to Marsha Hardy on 9-24-2021 per the Department of State Health Services [DSHS] for San Saba County: 1. New Confirmed and Probable Cases entered on 9-23-21: 4 2. Confirmed Cases Reported 2. Confirmed Cases Reported since 9-09-21: 15 3.
“ A stand of Arundo donax that crowded out native vegetation along Town Creek in Kerrville.”

“ A stand of Arundo donax that crowded out native vegetation along Town Creek in Kerrville.”

Hill Country Naturalist

I have written in the past about the problems caused by invasive exotic species, both plant and animal. Worldwide, invasive species are responsible for more native species extinction than any other cause, except for human “development.”

Alice in Wonder Land

We are having Texas weather here in Ohio, and people are complaining because it is too hot. When I was a speaker in the prison at San Saba, I told them that the BIBLE was "Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth." The most important thing in the life of a Christian is to do the will of God.

Hill Country CattleWomen October meeting & more

HCCW welcomes their 27 new members and 84 standing members to the October 19th meeting at the Reck ‘Em Right Brewing Co., 102 South Avenue G, Johnson City, 10:00 a.m. social with meeting to follow at 10:30 a.m. The speaker will be Casey Matske, president-Elect of Texas Cattle-Women.
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The San Saba

High School PAL class recently welcomed all new SSISD employees with “WELCOME BAGS” to show them support this school year. The students developed fun ideas to stuff the bags and decorated each one. They enjoyed delivering them in person to 25 new teachers and support staff!