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Find out What's Happening
Sheep Dog Trials
The sheep dog trials are returning to San Saba! The Texas Sheep Dog Association (TSDA) was founded in San Saba way back in 1963. Competitive trials are held all across the USA and Canada, and Texas is known as a tough proving ground for working border collies. Texas has also produced some of the very competitive sheep dog handlers . . . several of the USA’s World Trial competitors are from Texas!
Kim and Regan Kirk are hosting the TSDA San Saba Reunion Sheep Dog Trial at their ranch located at 510 TX-16. Banners are up at the gate entrance on the highway. Competition started on Wednesday, February 28, and runs through Sunday, March 3. The runs will start each day at 7:30 a.m. and run most of the day, usually ending between 4 and 6 p.m. Spectators are welcome. Bring your lawn chairs and dress for the weather. Please leave your pet dogs at home. Admission is FREE! There will be light refreshments available and donation proceeds will benefit local 4H and FFA scholarships. TSDA is excited to be returning to its roots in San Saba, and we hope to see you all there!
Pecan Capital Trade Days
This Saturday morning on the Courthouse square 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. you can stroll by the booths and find jewelry, baked goods, jellies and jams, tote bags and purses, hats, aprons and bibs, plants, woodworking treasures and more!
You never know, you might find just what you’ve been looking for – or something you didn’t even know you needed!
Do you have a craft? A talent? Or like to bake? Or have some treasures that would be appreciated by others? It's not too late to reserve your space at this month's Pecan Capital Trade Day. Contact Joan Van Gorp to sign up. 325-372-4029.
This month, the San Saba County Friends of Animals will also be there. Begin collecting your spare quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, and bring them to Pecan Trade Days this Saturday during their Coins for Critters fundraising event! Your loose change can make a difference for the animals in San Saba County. Every penny counts!
The weather forecast for this Saturday: a high of 84 degrees. Perfect for outdoor shopping!
A Night at the Museum
The 7th annual “A Night at the Museum” is almost here, and the weather is going to be perfect.
Saturday afternoon, March 2nd, the street between the Museum and Gazebo will be closed to traffic. Parking will be both north and south of the event, and thanks to the City of San Saba staff volunteers, there will be rides in from the distant parking.
At the ticket tent, you will receive a program listing the times of the various presentations which will all be given in our North room where the Jeep is located. That space is being rearranged to provide more seating this year.
Presentation Schedule (Each presentation will be given only once.):
4:15 p.m. - Jane Hilton (Spinning Texas Cotton)
4:45 p.m. - Edward Flores (The Lived Experience of a Nomadic Sheep Shearing Family)
5:15 p.m. - Charly Kronberger (What is a Sheep Dog Trial?)
The family activities happening in front of the museum will include Texas-themed games, crafts, and face painting with dinner service beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The museum has provided information about this event for the past few weeks in the San Saba News & Star. You can find out more on their stories all month as well as photos on our website.
2/08/24 - A Night at the Museum
2/15/24 - What is a Sheep Dog Trial?
2/22/24 - Spinning Texas Cotton
2/29/24 - “A Night at the Museum” this Saturday, March 2nd
Celebrate Texas Independence Day with “A Night at the Museum” on March 2, 2024, this Saturday, from 4-7 p.m. at the museum in Mill Pond Park. There will be food, live music and family fun.
Town Hall Meeting
Next Monday, March 4th, come to the information meeting on the April 8th Total Solar Eclipse. It will be held at the San Saba Civic Center from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Don’t get caught off guard when the Total Solar Eclipse happens. This meeting can help you be informed and prepared!
Go Vote!
Didn't get a chance during the week to stop by the County Courthouse to vote yet? There are a few hours left of early voting:
Friday 29 8am - 7pm
March 1 8am - 5pm
Election Day: Tuesday, March 5th
Still need more information? Find out Ballot Information in this week's edition, Democrat and Republican as well as BALLOT PROPOSITIONS. Also - don't forget to see Meet Your Candidates to see what the San Saba County Sheriff Candidates have to say to you!