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The Little Dog at Church

Brother J
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Yesterday at our 11 o’clock morning worship service, a little boy dog appeared outside the sanctuary doors. Yes, he was extremely hot, dirty, skinny and distraught looking. We had no idea where he came from. He wasn’t a big dog and seemed friendly.
Jordan Cattle Auction

Jordan Cattle Auction

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Receipts totaled 1,799 head. Demand continued good again this week. The stocker steers were steady to $2 lower, and the stocker heifers were steady to $3-$4 lower. The feeder steers were steady to $2 lower, and the feeder heifers were $3-$6 higher.

Catching up with the Commissioners

Djuana Payton, Editor
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Last week, we reported the Burn Ban was reinstated during this meeting. Here are the other items that were discussed and/or approved during the meeting.There was discussion on Proposed Tax Rate and Proposed Budget F/Y 2024 2025. See Public Notices on page 12.
Arrest Report

Arrest Report

Arrest Report

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
7/31/2024 - Blackwood, James DWLI without financial responsibility8/1/2024 - Nock, Brandon Conviction DWI 3rd or more 10 day commitment 8/2/2024 - Shannon, Forrest Warrant-Theft of Firearm Surety Withdraw- Poss CS PG 1 8/4/2024 - Ramirez, Juan Purchase/Furnish Alcohol to Minor8/4/2024 - Wisdom,...
S. A. Baxter - Grand Marshall of 2024 San Saba Rodeo Parade Courtesy of Cindy Stewardson

S. A. Baxter - Grand Marshall of 2024 San Saba Rodeo Parade Courtesy of Cindy Stewardson

2024 San Saba Rodeo Parade Grand Marshall

Cindy Stewardson
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
S. A. Baxter was born May 15, 1931. He attended John Tarleton Agricultural College and served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954.In 1960, he began improving ranch quarter horses. He purchased a registered stallion named PAUL B.
This fire last week got right up to FM 500. Thanks to the quick response of the SS VFD, the Sheriff’s Department, and Precinct 1 Commissioner and crew, it was contained and did not jump across the road.

This fire last week got right up to FM 500. Thanks to the quick response of the SS VFD, the Sheriff’s Department, and Precinct 1 Commissioner and crew, it was contained and did not jump across the road.

Fire near Buzzard Creek Area

Djuana Payton, Editor
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Just a few hours after the San Saba County Commissioners Court voted to reinstate the Burn Ban last Monday, August 12th, a fire broke out on FM 500 approximately 10 miles west of Highway 16.San Saba VFD responded to the call. They used three brush trucks and a military truck.
Capital Farm Credit Calf Scramble Winners-Saturday night Marcus Amthor presenting bicycles to: Lily Manning, Paisley Dubose, Scarlet Smithson, and Kyler Bessent

Capital Farm Credit Calf Scramble Winners-Saturday night Marcus Amthor presenting bicycles to: Lily Manning, Paisley Dubose, Scarlet Smithson, and Kyler Bessent

Calf Scramble Winners

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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