School and Sports

State of Texas Winners

Debbie Shahan
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Ten local San Saba Elementary School Students won STATE honors in the Texas Garden Club Youth Contests. The first and second place entries go on forward to the South Central Region Garden Club Contest and then if they are winners there, they go on to the National Garden Club Contest!
Starting at top L-R: Maggie Bryant and Ethan Deeds; JaceLynn Kilgore and Jaspur Farris; Jadyn Fleming and Billy Perry; Sharilynn Rigdon and Rush Norris Courtesy of Pam Starr

Starting at top L-R: Maggie Bryant and Ethan Deeds; JaceLynn Kilgore and Jaspur Farris; Jadyn Fleming and Billy Perry; Sharilynn Rigdon and Rush Norris Courtesy of Pam Starr

RS Community celebrates Class of 2026 at Baccalaureate Service

Sarah Locker | Rsisd
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Richland Springs First Christian Church welcomed families, friends, and community members on Sunday, May 17, for a heartfelt Baccalaureate service honoring the Richland Springs High School Class of 2026.
San Saba High School 2026 Graduates

San Saba High School 2026 Graduates

San Saba High School 2026 Graduates

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The San Saba News & Star wanted to make sure the SSHS seniors were featured with their group photo since it was not ready in time to be included in our special Graduation Edition. Congratulations, Seniors! Special thank you to Lucero Hernandez for getting this photo to us before press time!
Jaspur Farris, Senior, son of DeeAnna Petty, is competing May 18 and 19th at UIL State Persuasive Speaking in Austin. Courtesy of Pam Starr

Jaspur Farris, Senior, son of DeeAnna Petty, is competing May 18 and 19th at UIL State Persuasive Speaking in Austin. Courtesy of Pam Starr

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Congratulations to all the graduates in the area. Kathie Davie attended her grandson, Robert Bench’s graduation last Friday. I taught Robert in fifth grade and received a lovely thank you note from him weeks ago. I attended Piper Shannon’s graduation on Friday in Mullin.
Layne Ward sets a first!

Layne Ward sets a first!

Layne Ward sets a first!

Courtesy Of Richland Springs Coyote Booster Club
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Records indicate that Layne Ward is the first Coyote EVER to advance to the STATE tennis tournament for boys singles! That is no small feat (especially considering the closest courts are 15+ miles from school) .While he did fall short in San Antonio this morning, we are so proud!
Rotary Student of the Month Daniel Rodriguez and Rotarian Jerry Blankenship

Rotary Student of the Month Daniel Rodriguez and Rotarian Jerry Blankenship

Student of the Month

Leanne Johnson | Sshs
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Rotary Student-of-the-Month was awarded to Daniel Rodriguez. Rotarian Jerry Blankenship is pictured with him. Each month, a different senior is awarded. Awards are based on leadership, character, teacher nominations. Recipients are presented to the student body as well as the school board.
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