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Wayne Yarbrough, Parks Department Lead Man, displays an Employee of the Month plaque with his name engraved for selection as the City's Employee of the Month for June. He also received a gift certificate to a local restaurant. At Wayne's right is Alderman Shawn Oliver and to his left is Eugene Bessent, Parks Department Supervisor, both taking part in the formal presentation.

Wayne Yarbrough, Parks Department Lead Man, displays an Employee of the Month plaque with his name engraved for selection as the City's Employee of the Month for June. He also received a gift certificate to a local restaurant. At Wayne's right is Alderman Shawn Oliver and to his left is Eugene Bessent, Parks Department Supervisor, both taking part in the formal presentation.

City Council holds regular meeting Tuesday, June 8th; employees recognized

Submitted By Sabrina Maultsby, City Secretary
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The San Saba City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 8th, in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Ken Jordan called the Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Alderman Shawn Oliver gave the invocation and led everyone in the pledges to the American flag and the Texas flag.
Front Row (L-R): JW - Robert M. Schreier; WM - Stephen C. Brister; and SW - Leslie P. Hammett. Back Row (L-R): JD - William Jake Lackey; Tiler - Earnest Roy Jones; SS - Billy Don Edmondson; JS - Patrick Ian Merriman; Tres - Edward D. Jones, Jr.; and Sec - Ross J. Cox, Sr. Not pictured: Chap - Jan K. Huffstetler and SD - Tristan A. Owens.

Front Row (L-R): JW - Robert M. Schreier; WM - Stephen C. Brister; and SW - Leslie P. Hammett. Back Row (L-R): JD - William Jake Lackey; Tiler - Earnest Roy Jones; SS - Billy Don Edmondson; JS - Patrick Ian Merriman; Tres - Edward D. Jones, Jr.; and Sec - Ross J. Cox, Sr. Not pictured: Chap - Jan K. Huffstetler and SD - Tristan A. Owens.

2021-2022 San Saba Masonic Lodge No. 612 officers installed

News Staff
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
On Saturday, June 26th, the officers of San Saba Lodge No. 612 met at the Lodge for the closing of the Lodge of Sorrow. A short memorial was held for those Freemasons who passed during the 2020-2021 Masonic Year. After the meeting, the group traveled to Goldthwaite for the installation.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Receipts totaled 3,129 head. A choice offering of calves and yearlings were offered with strong demand on a very active market. The stocker steers sold steady with 14 steers 555 lbs $165.00 ($915.75).
Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Cathy Ledbetter
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
A couple of weeks ago I read an article entitled “The Dirty Secret of Secret Family Recipes” on the website Atlas Obscura. The article was about how many very special and “secret” family recipes turn out to have originated on the backs of food packages.
77 Years Ago - ENTRY IN RODEO PARADE – Harking back to the pioneer days was this entry in the Sixth Annual Rodeo & War Bond Rally Parade last Thursday. The donkey cart was entered by San Saba Floral & Gift Shop and won second prize among comical entries. Driving the donkey is Herbert Clark Jr. and left to right are Mrs. John W. Patterson Jr. and Miss Melba Hamilton in the cart seat with little Joanne Clark in the rumble seat.

77 Years Ago - ENTRY IN RODEO PARADE – Harking back to the pioneer days was this entry in the Sixth Annual Rodeo & War Bond Rally Parade last Thursday. The donkey cart was entered by San Saba Floral & Gift Shop and won second prize among comical entries. Driving the donkey is Herbert Clark Jr. and left to right are Mrs. John W. Patterson Jr. and Miss Melba Hamilton in the cart seat with little Joanne Clark in the rumble seat.

Down Memory Lane

News Staff
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
97 Years Ago June 26, 1924 The Civic Club of San Saba held its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon, with Mrs. Harry Hopkins presiding. A general Clean-up Day will be called the 2nd week in July and will be given extensive publicity and prizes will be awarded to those who get the best results.
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