School and Sports

Left to Right: Zoe Flores, Mia Davila, Alicia Culbertson, Jaleigh Brand, and Thomas Brand Courtesy of Dynasty Jackson

Left to Right: Zoe Flores, Mia Davila, Alicia Culbertson, Jaleigh Brand, and Thomas Brand Courtesy of Dynasty Jackson

High School Students Launch “Jesus Club” with Bibles & Breakfast

Amanda Brand
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
A group of enthusiastic students at San Saba High School kicked off the school year in a unique way by handing out Bibles and donuts to their fellow classmates on an early Monday morning while inviting their peers to join them for “Jesus Club” the following day.
Robert Sawyer achieved a First Generation Recognition Award from the College Board National Recognition Program. Courtesy of Cherokee Yearbook

Robert Sawyer achieved a First Generation Recognition Award from the College Board National Recognition Program. Courtesy of Cherokee Yearbook

Cherokee ISD News

Kari Owen
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Last week, our high school football players got some good practice in with a scrimmage against Zephyr right here in Cherokee. Our high school girls traveled to Belton to run in the cross country meet. We had three girls competing: Taylor Randolph, Tilar Turman, and Hannah Sims.

San Saba/Sonora vs. Scrimmage

Cory Prew
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
SONORA, TX — August 21, 2025 — The San Saba Armadillos wrapped up their preseason with a strong scrimmage on the road against the Sonora Broncos on Thursday night, showing steady improvement from both the junior varsity and varsity squads as they prepare to kick off regular season play.

Richland Springs ISD Lunch Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Tuesday, August 26th Breakfast: Waffles, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Fish Sticks, Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw, Fruit Parfait, Milk Wednesday, August 27th Breakfast: Tornado, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Baked Potato, Bacon/Pork Topping, Salad Greens, Berry Fruit Mix, Milk Thursday, August 28th Breakfast:...
Jeff Rutland, Cole Rutland, Shelia Meador, JW Hert, and John Hert from Texas Farm Bureau took time out of their day to honor SSISD staff on August 1st with a cookout. | Courtesy of Texas Farm Bureau

Jeff Rutland, Cole Rutland, Shelia Meador, JW Hert, and John Hert from Texas Farm Bureau took time out of their day to honor SSISD staff on August 1st with a cookout. | Courtesy of Texas Farm Bureau

SSISD staff treated to a cookout

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
For the eighth year, Texas Farm Bureau treated the staff at San Saba ISD to hamburgers and fixins'.On Friday, August 1st, Texas Farm Bureau served up 145 scrumptious, cooked-out hamburgers to the hungry SSISD staff. This year, they also gave the staff T-shirts.
Cherokee Indian Cayden Houston passes the ball in the scrimmage against Rising Star. Courtesy of Valerie Valdez

Cherokee Indian Cayden Houston passes the ball in the scrimmage against Rising Star. Courtesy of Valerie Valdez

Cherokee ISD News

Kari Owen
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Last week, our high school Cherokee Indians football team had a scrimmage in Rising Star, getting some good practice under their belts to prep for the season. This week, they will play in another scrimmage at home against Zephyr.
First scrimmage - San Saba vs Brady

First scrimmage - San Saba vs Brady

First scrimmage - San Saba vs Brady

Cory Prew
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The San Saba Armadillos opened their football season with a solid showing in a scrimmage against the Brady Bulldogs on Friday night, at Rogan Field. Both the JV and Varsity squads took the field and tested themselves against one of the area’s top Class 3A programs.
Photo by Djuana Payton

Photo by Djuana Payton

Blessed by others... again

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
A group of students from Willow Park and Weatherford, Texas, raised money for school supplies for San Saba students after they heard about the flood. Not only that, but they came and delivered them personally last week at Armadillo Arena! See story School Supply giveaway at Armadillo Arena.
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