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“Falling Together” premiering on Hallmark Channel on September 21, World Alzheimer’s Day

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Makes its First-Ever Appearance in a Feature Film

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Anyone who has participated in the annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will tell you that each Walk event is filled with inspiring stories.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Mason - San Saba September 12, 2024Receipts totaled 4,014 head. The demand was very good this week with a lot of choice cattle going through the ring. The real light weight stocker steers were steady to $3 higher with 2 steers 280 lbs $420.00 ($1176.00).

White-tailed deer population looks strong ahead of archery-only season

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Good news for hunters! Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists anticipate an exceptional white-tailed deer season this fall. The 202425 archery-only season kicks off September 28, and hunters should expect to have good harvest numbers and opportunities for quality bucks.

From the Principal’s Desk

Jh & Hs Principal - Cherokee Isd By Rebecca

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

I have often mentioned the importance of telling one’s own story. I learned this years ago from a gentleman who was leading a leadership professional development. He commented that oftentimes we are our own worst enemies, and we become so through our rhetoric.

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

After recruiting a little help, Russ and I were able to put up my eight-foot design boards in the old house. Those two boards will allow me to put up my quilt pieces and judge which piece goes where. It took quite a while to get it done, but I’m so happy with the finished result.

September 17, 2024 - Constitution Day

Celebrate Constitution Day with TSLAC

Texas State Library And Archives Commission

Monday, September 16, 2024

Celebrate Constitution Day with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC)! Visit the lobby of TSLAC’s headquarters in the Capitol Complex on Tuesday, Sept. 17 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and pick up a free, pocket-sized version of the U.S. Constitution.

Down Memory Lane

From The San Saba News & Star Archives

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

110 Years Ago September 10, 1914Little Cressie May Ray celebrated her tenth anniversary at which twenty-one little folks enjoyed the festivities with her.Wm. and Jake Winkel came over from Llano to bring the household goods of A. H. Winkel who is occupying the Will Gay place on East Wallace street.

Why all the killings and school shootings?

Brother J

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

I am not saying I have all the answers, but one thing I am seeing is that we have several generations that have left God and church attendance out of their lives.It seems the modern philosophy is just to have material wealth and a secular education, and that is all you need.

Company upgrades equipment for better services. “It's a long way to the top if you want to Rock and Roll. Workers are seen making modifications to communications tower,” said Chino Z. Photos Courtesy of Chino Z.

Raising Crane - in San Saba!

Carol Wiatrek Rothman / Alamo Crane Service, Inc.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

In today’s world, it’s all about phone service and no one knows that better than telecommunication companies. On September 5 Verizon Wireless updated local cell towers which caused quite a stir for San Saba residents. After all, it’s not every day you see a large crane in your backyard.

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

What a wonderful task we’re all going to be faced with completing… mowing our grass. After five inches of downpour, local grasses will burst into new life. Lawn mowing businesses will gain new revenue, and our fields will look lush again.

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