San Saba News

San Saba News & Star staff are adoptive parents! We now have three baby barn swallows nesting outside our east front window. They are all really cute and are probably about ready to leave the nest.

Governor Abbott takes executive action to contain spread of COVID-19

Last Friday, June 26th, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The show must go on – get out, social distance, wear your mask, but enjoy the fireworks!

When it seemed that the COVID-19 virus had averted San Saba's 4th of July Fireworks show, our community responded with an emphatic and loud “NO! Let’s see what we can do."

Judge Theodosis submitted

Judge Theodosis submitted this photo with this week’s County Update. This recent photo shows the beautifully manicured lush lawn along with the pecan trees budding out in new life again.

San Saba's COVID-19 count increases for third straight week

San Saba county is now up to five cases of COVID-19 with two cases being in the City of San Saba. Dr. Craig Whiting, the Texas Department of State Health Services Local Health Authority, was contacted last week for an update on COVID-19 case counts in San Saba county.

Early voting started June 29th; goes through July 10th

Monday, June 29th, marked the beginning of early voting for the runoff between two Republican seats. One is for State Representative - District 59 - between incumbent, Dr. J.D. Sheffield (R-Gatesville) and Shelby Slawson, a practicing attorney from Stephenville, Texas.