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Next Gen Warrior partners with Hiring Our Heroes

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that Next Gen Warrior, a show formed to promote the personal and professional growth of Veterans is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) initiative to...

THC denies permit request to relocate 1936 Alamo Cenotaph

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) denied a permit request from the City of San Antonio to relocate “Spirit of Sacrifice,” a 1936 cenotaph honoring Texian and Tejano soldiers who died at the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. The final vote was 12 to two against the request, with one member abstaining.

San Saba Lodge to meet Saturday, October 3rd

Submitted By Lodge Secretary
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
On Saturday, October 3rd, San Saba Masonic Lodge No. 612 will hold its regular stated meeting. There will be no meal or refreshments served. The Lodge will open at 7:00 p.m. Also, Masons and Masons Helpers are reminded to provide their community service reports for September.
Ty Mann of the San Saba County Sheriff’s Department accepts the Top Gun award for firearms proficiency from instructor Johnnie Thomas during the Central Texas College Police Academy graduation ceremony last week.

Ty Mann of the San Saba County Sheriff’s Department accepts the Top Gun award for firearms proficiency from instructor Johnnie Thomas during the Central Texas College Police Academy graduation ceremony last week.

CTC Police Academy holds virtual ceremony for graduating cadets

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The Central Texas College (CTC) Police Academy recently hosted a virtual completion ceremony for 19 cadets in the 19-week, 720-hour Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC). The ceremony was broadcast live on Facebook for families to “attend.”
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Notes from the Spring Creek Arts Guild

Cathy Ledbetter
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Did y’all know that I have multiple PhDs? No, I do not have even one doctoral degree, but I have many, many Projects half-Done around my house. In the crafty world, these are also known as WIPs (Works In Progress) or UFOs (UnFinished Objects)—or even PIGS (Projects In Grocery Sacks).
Pictured are our special guests and representatives from the area VFDs. (L-R) Shelby Slawson, Chris Stewart (SS Fire Chief), Mike Poe (RS), Winston Poe (RS), Tommy Morrison (Cherokee), David Norris (EG), Colt Broyles (Cherokee), Doug Chapman (EG), Senator Dawn Buckingham and August Pfluger. (Photo by Djuana Payton)

Pictured are our special guests and representatives from the area VFDs. (L-R) Shelby Slawson, Chris Stewart (SS Fire Chief), Mike Poe (RS), Winston Poe (RS), Tommy Morrison (Cherokee), David Norris (EG), Colt Broyles (Cherokee), Doug Chapman (EG), Senator Dawn Buckingham and August Pfluger. (Photo by Djuana Payton)

Senator Dawn Buckingham recognizes San Saba County VFDs for fighting major fires; HCCA and Ministerial Alliance also recognized for their community work after Lowe’s fire

Djuana Payton, Reporter
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Texas Senator Dawn Buckingham visited our town last Friday, September 25th, and one of her stops was the San Saba VFD Firehouse. Captain Jack Blossman was there to welcome her and her colleagues, and took them inside to the meeting room.
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