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15 Days to Slow the Spread

Donna Webb - Editor

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Monday, March 16th, President Trump issued “The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines For America,” via press conference in Washington.

Receipts totaled 1,887 head. A lot of volatility and uncertainty was in the market this week with the coronavirus and the oil dispute between Russia and Saudi Arabia. The stocker steers sold $10-$15 lower and stocker heifers were also $10-$15 lower.

Chronic Wasting Disease discovered at deer breeding facility in Kimble County

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been discovered in a 5 ‘A-year-old white-tailed deer in a Kimble County deer breeding facility, marking the first positive detection of the disease in the county.

Taylor is pictured here with her parents, Mark and Stacey Wise.

Big win for San Saba 4-H at San Antonio Stock Show

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

On February 11, 2020, San Saba 4-H was well represented by our member, Taylor Wise, who won first place at the San Antonio Stock Show’s Junior Sheep Skill-A-Thon.

County Judge’s Update

Submitted By San Saba County Judge Byron Theodosis

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

After consulting with, and weighing the recommendations of your school superintendents, community leaders, and the TDSHS I have concluded that a local disaster declaration for San Saba County is not appropriate at this time.

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Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

72 Years Ago March 18, 1948 Along life’s rocky road we must expect many chug holes and bumps and we think that we have had our full share of them, but once in a while we hear something that smooths out a lot of those bumps.

San Saba County celebrates newly restored 1911 courthouse

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Rep. J.D. Sheffield (Texas House District 59), San Saba Judge Byron Theodosis, and Texas Historical Commission (THC) Vice-Chair John Crain, participated with more than 100 community members to rededicate the 1911 San Saba County Courthouse on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Commissioners Court holds regular meeting March 10th

Alice Smith, Reporter

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

The San Saba County Commissioners’ Court held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10th, in the County Judge’s Chambers. Judge Byron Theodosis called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and welcomed everyone.

San Saba County Courthouse Re-Dedication Day

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

On Thursday, March 5th the community was cordially invited to tour and to commemorate the reopening of the restored 1911 San Saba County Courthouse.

The Texas Rangers and The San Saba Mob

Letter to the Editor

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Editor’s Note-Part 490(j) in a continuing series. “Did Mrs. Turner send a message by you to Mrs. Ford to come over to her house?” “No, sir; she did not.”

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