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Quinn Minute

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Holiday traditionsOne of my favorite stories is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. How many other tales feature a miser, four ghosts, tombstones, and a goose?Actually, before I read this story, I thought it was about somebody named Carol.

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
When this issue comes out on Wednesday, I will be in Dallas at the AT&T Stadium cheering for our Coyotes. It’s an exciting week in Richland Springs. We are celebrating this tremendous achievement. We are also being called upon to be more fiscally prudent.

Rylander Library December New Book List

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Brothers of the Gun by Mark Lee Gardner Intemperance by Sonora Jha This Is The Only Kingdom by Jaquira Diaz The Lady on Esplanade by Karen White The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly The Widow by John Grisham Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Escape by Brian Freeman The Fault Between Us by Stephanie...

Down Memory Lane

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
From the San Saba News & Star Archives 60 Years Ago December 16, 1965 Lucky Doug and Jack Sullivan in the purchase of the former B. R. Russell land at the mouth of the San Saba River, have come into possession of a mighty good pecan orchard.

Commemorative Flag Journey

O. Scott Dunbar, Ksj
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
After the Siege of Bexar December 9, 1835 San Antonio After General Cos signed the Articles of Capitulation, “They (Mexican troops) agreed to leave Texas. We consented to this, they left, and we all dispersed to our homes.” Sion R. Bostick.
Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Ongoing Weekly MeetingsThe BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) San Saba Satellite Discussion Group Women’s Day and Evening class begins the 2025-2026 study: Exile and Return: A time to Build on Thursday, September 11th.
Danni Kuder - RSISD

Danni Kuder - RSISD

Winning Teacher

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
We had several elves (teachers) from the schools help us type these fun letters from the children. As a “Thank You” for their help, their names were entered in a drawing for a $100 cash prize. Mandy Finch (pictured below ) of Mustard Seed Hobbies stopped by the News Office to draw the name for us.
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