Cleanup/Beautification project starts at Visitor Center

The first event of the Keep San Saba Beautiful (KSSB) Great American/Fall Cleanup began on Saturday, October 3rd with the beautification project at the Visitor Center Plaza.

Rylander Library New Book List

Christmas Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke Gordon Ramsay: Quick and Gordon Ramsay: Quick and Delicious: 100 Recipes to cook in 30 minutes or less Jackie and Maria: A novel of Jackie Kennedy & Maria Callas by Paul Gill Paradise Peak by Janet Dailey The Wicked Die Twice by William Johnstone 2...

Golden Wedding Anniversary

The children of Mark and Kay Lynn Scott would like to invite you to a come and go reception celebrating the Scott's 50th wedding anniversary. It will be held on October 17th from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at Lone Star Cottage, 406 West Wallace, San Saba, Texas.

Happy Herman's Hideaway

Hello, my San Saba friends, and how have you been this past week? I sure hope life has treated you well. I have so much to tell you - so I best get to reporting my Herman news, or it will be next week and time for another column to be printed!

Life in Early Texas. Books to Read About Early Texans

I first started reading the writings of early Texans in order to get a better understanding of what Texas looked like in the 1800s and early 1900s. The more I read, the more fascinated I am at the lives of early explorers and settlers—how they lived, the hardships they endured, and in some cases,...

Phishing scam asking recipients to validate information appears to target TDLR licensees

An unknown number of people appear to have been targeted with an email that asks them to validate their profile information with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Annual Community Thanksgiving Feast at HPU suspended for 2020

Because of concerns related to COVID-19, Howard Payne University has decided to suspend the hosting of the annual Community Thanksgiving Feast this year with hopes of being able to continue the tradition in 2021.

HCTC Awarded DOER Program Award by the FCC

HCTC, headquartered in Ingram, Texas, announced that once again HCTC was recognized by the FCC for their efforts to serve its residents during the pandemic.

On September 25th

On September 25th, Chris Stewart, San Saba Fire Chief, and Jack Blossman, San Saba Fire Captain, were recognized and received awards from Senator Dawn Buckingham for their bravery and service to their community, especially for fighting this year’s ruthless fires at Lowe’s Grocery and 4K Ranch.

Polls Open for Early Voting October 13th-30th

Early voting for the November 3, 2020 General Election will begin October 13th and runs through October 30th.