San Saba News & Star

San Saba News & Star "Oldest newspaper in West Texas" established in 1873.

Town Hall Meeting!Representative August Pfluger will be in Brownwood tomorrow!
10/14/2025

Town Hall Meeting!
Representative August Pfluger will be in Brownwood tomorrow!

ICYMI:  State Capital Highlights from last week had the following topics:Trio of judges to rule on congressional mapTexa...
10/14/2025

ICYMI: State Capital Highlights from last week had the following topics:

Trio of judges to rule on congressional map
Texas Stock Exchange gets SEC approval
How federal shutdown is affecting Texas
Talarico raises $6.2 million in first three weeks of Senate bid
Regulatory efficiency office is now open
Hot and dry conditions expected in October

Click below to read the topic updates.

Be sure to check out our website later this week for the next edition of State Capital Highlights by Gary Borders.

Trio of judges to rule on congressional map

Due to the CTTC email updates that took place last week, we have been delayed in getting some of our emails - sometimes ...
10/14/2025

Due to the CTTC email updates that took place last week, we have been delayed in getting some of our emails - sometimes 24 hours delayed.

If you have sent something for THIS WEEK's edition and DID NOT get a response from us, please call us. 325-372-5115

We don't want to leave anyone out.

Thank you for your patience.

Are you looking for something to do Sunday afternoon?FLUTIST DANIEL PARDO, a Columbian-American musician, will be perfor...
10/13/2025

Are you looking for something to do Sunday afternoon?

FLUTIST DANIEL PARDO, a Columbian-American musician, will be performing along with eight percussion and string accompanists on Sunday, October 19, for the second concert of the Fredericksburg Music Club’s 2025-2026 eight-program season beginning at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary of Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 1800 North Llano.

Click below to read more about Daniel.

FREDERICKSBURG – Daniel Pardo, Columbia-American flutist whose programming blends classical music with Latin jazz and world music, will be performing here Sunday, Oct.

10/08/2025

Larry L. Crump

Larry L. Crump went home to be with his Lord, Sunday, October 5, 2025. He passed peacefully in his sleep at Oak Ridge Manor nursing home.
Larry was born April 29, 1947, in Alamogordo, New Mexico to J.M. (Fritz) Crump and Joella Bryson Crump.

Larry was a 1965 graduate of Brady High School, Brady Texas. He attended Cisco Jr College, Cisco, Texas; and Southwest State in San Marcus, Texas.

Larry volunteered for the U.S. Naval Reserves in 1967. After a year of reserve duty, he served on active duty for two years, on a destroyer in the Pacific, including a cruise to Viet Nam. After being discharged from active duty, he served another eight years in the reserves.

Larry married Dorinda Lewis in San Marcus, Texas, on July 12, 1968. They were married for 57 years last July.

Prior to his retirement, and move to Richland Springs, Texas, Larry served with the Texas Baptist Men, on the Chain Saw team, helping with clean-up after storms in the North Texas area. He also traveled to help with cleanup in New Orleans after Katrina in 2005, and to the Texas Coast after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Larry loved being able to use his gifts of construction to help friends, neighbors and customers who were widows.

Larry is survived by his wife, Dorinda (Dee) Lewis Crump; his children and grandchildren: Stephen Crump and Sandy Crump of Justin, Texas, Christopher Crump of Austin, Rachael Wehrwein, Chris Wehrwein, Braden and Kaylee Wehrwein of Little Elm, Texas; step-grandson, James Austin, and great-grandson, Landon Austin of Gainesville, Texas; his sister, Sue Ann Crump Roberson and Thomas Roberson; his brother, Brett Crump and Charmin Crump of Azel, Texas; sister-in-law, Marla Lewis Lampp and Robert Lampp of New Orleans, Louisiana; and four nephews and niece; and five great-nephews and nieces.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and his in-laws, Byron Lewis and Georgia Proctor Lewis.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry’s memory to the Samaritan’s Purse or The Father’s House in San Saba.
Funeral Service: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 1:30 PM at
The Father's House
704 East Commerce
San Saba, TX 76877

Interment will be private.

Parents and Grandparents..... It's Time!The Halloween Coloring Page is in THIS WEEK's Edition!You can get YOUR copy of t...
10/08/2025

Parents and Grandparents..... It's Time!

The Halloween Coloring Page is in THIS WEEK's Edition!

You can get YOUR copy of the San Saba News & Star at these fine locations. Get yours today, and your kids can have fun coloring and entering our coloring contest!

Color pages must be returned to our news office no later than October 24, 2025 at 4:25 p.m. to be entered in the contest!

Did we say prizes? That's right! Winners will receive prizes!

Happy Coloring!

Leroy Elvin KetchumLeroy Elvin Ketchum, 81, of San Saba, Texas, joined his Heavenly Father on October 3, 2025. A visitat...
10/08/2025

Leroy Elvin Ketchum

Leroy Elvin Ketchum, 81, of San Saba, Texas, joined his Heavenly Father on October 3, 2025. A visitation for Leroy was held Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the San Saba City Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Barry Fikes.

He was born on August 14, 1944, in San Saba to Elvin D. Ketchum and Bernice Felts Ketchum. On September 24, 1966, Leroy married the love of his life, Gracie, beginning a marriage filled with laughter, love, and lifelong companionship. Together they built a beautiful life rooted in hard work, family, and the values of small-town Texas.

Leroy spent 32 years working as a master electrician for El Paso Natural Gas, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dependable nature. After retiring, he continued to serve his community by working for the County of San Saba for eight years. Outside of work, Leroy lived life to the fullest. He raised and trained cutting horses, enjoyed roping, rodeos, and working cattle, and loved nothing more than being outdoors. Whether he was hauling his kids to rodeos, hunting, or sitting outside visiting with friends and loved ones, Leroy found joy in simple pleasures and good company.

He will be remembered for his kind heart, easy smile, and the countless ways he touched the lives of those around him.

Leroy is preceded in death by his wife, Gracie Denton Ketchum; his parents; a brother, Bobby J. Ketchum; and a sister, Barbara Ketchum Brown.

He is survived by his children: a daughter, Michelle Ketchum Davis and her husband Bear Roeder; and a son, Shane Ketchum; his grandchildren: Brandon Davis, Brody Davis, Braedin Davis, Cooper Davis, Kynlee Davis, and Easton Davis; as well as a sister, Yvonne Ketchum Shivener.

Leroy’s family and friends take comfort in knowing that his spirit lives on in the land he loved, the people he cherished, and the memories he leaves behind.
Pallbearers will be: Jim Smith, Tracy Womack, Brody Davis, Bear Roeder, Jim Faught, and Braedin Davis.

Suelena (Sue) Flores HuronSuelena (Sue) Flores Huron, 77, of Kyle, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, surr...
10/08/2025

Suelena (Sue) Flores Huron

Suelena (Sue) Flores Huron, 77, of Kyle, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A visitation for Sue will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025, at The Father’s House in San Saba and will be officiated by Pastor Tom Brand. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba.

Sue was born on May 23, 1948 in San Saba, Texas, to Carlos B. Flores and Antonia Diaz Flores. She attended school in San Saba, and after she graduated she found a job she was passionate about and loved doing, and that was working as a caregiver. After several years, she moved to San Antonio and fell in love with “the love of her life.” She married Benjamine Roger Huron on February 14, 1967, in New Braunfels, Texas. On December 31, 1967, she gave birth to Benjamine Roger Huron Jr. From September 2, 1972, to September 2, 1974, Sue attended St. Phillips School of Nursing at a San Antonio College and obtained her License of Practical Nursing. While attending nursing school, she worked at Bexar County Hospital of San Antonio, and on February 21, 1976, she gave birth to her second son, Daniel Xavier Huron. Sue then moved to Kerrville, Texas, and worked at the Kerrville State Hospital for 11 years. In October of 1989, Sue moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia, and she worked at Westport Nursing Home from 1989 to 1991. She also worked at Imperial Plaza Assisted Living and Nursing Home from 1991 to 1994. Sue met many very special people while she worked there. This is where she met Karen Johnson. She always called Karen her “adopted daughter.” In July of 1994, Sue moved back to Texas to help with her parents who were recuperating from having strokes. While living in San Saba, she found work at the local Detention Center. Sue loved travelling, and she loved to eat! She knew the best places to eat around San Saba. She loved music and listened to all kinds of it. Sue loved Jesus with all her heart. She loved her family, and she loved people. Her passion was cooking, and if she knew you were sick, here she would come with a pot of food! She loved her nieces and nephews and would always have gifts for them during Christmas, their birthdays, graduations, and when they welcomed babies of their own into the family; she never overlooked any of them. She always seemed to know when they were struggling financially, and here would come Aunt Sue to help them out. She also loved Israel and always asked that we pray for the people of Israel. She was loved by her family so much.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her two sons: Benjamine Roger Huron Jr. of Kyle, Texas, and Daniel Xavier Huron of Austin, Texas; her grandchildren: Hannah Huron of Virginia, Xavier Huron of Austin, Texas, and Isiah Johnson of Virginia; her brothers: Richard Flores and wife Martha of San Saba, Texas, and Edward Flores and wife Diane of San Saba, Texas; her sisters: Mary Huron, of San Saba, Texas, Virginia Reyes and husband Ernest of San Saba, Texas, Dolores Rowe and husband Jeff of Glen St. Mary, Florida, Anastasia Martinez of Fredericksburg, Texas, and Alice Alvarado of Kerrville, Texas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Sue is preceded in death by beloved husband, Benjamine Roger Huron; her parents; her brothers: Rodolfo Flores, David Flores, and Antonio Flores; a niece, Connie Huron; a nephew, Andrew Flores; and her adopted daughter Karen Johnson.

Pneumonia is a common respiratory condition that can affect both dogs and cats — as such, it’s important for pet owners ...
10/07/2025

Pneumonia is a common respiratory condition that can affect both dogs and cats — as such, it’s important for pet owners to know the signs that their furry friend may have developed an infection.

This includes aspiration pneumonia, which is a special type of pneumonia that can happen when bacteria and contents from the gastrointestinal system accidentally end up in the lungs.

Dr. Lance Wheeler, an emergency care specialist at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital, lays out the causes of aspiration pneumonia and what pet owners need to know.

Click below to continue the article and for more information.

Pneumonia is a common respiratory condition that can affect both dogs and cats — as such, it’s important for pet owners to know the signs that their furry friend may have developed an infection.

10/07/2025

💙 We’ve got two locations hosting this year's National Night Out celebrations 💙

Grab your family, meet your neighbors, and come say hello! It’s all about neighbors coming together — connecting with one another, meeting local first responders, and enjoy an evening of connection and community.

Let’s keep building a stronger, safer, and more caring San Saba County, together.

On Friday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) tied up an apron and worked alongside employees during the breakfast rush ...
10/07/2025

On Friday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) tied up an apron and worked alongside employees during the breakfast rush at a McDonald's in Midland. In Texas alone, McDonald's employs over 65,000 individuals across 1,220 restaurant locations.

Throughout his time in Congress, Congressman Pfluger has been a strong advocate for franchises across Texas's 11th District. This is why he is a co-sponsor of the American Franchise Act, which aims to protect the independence of franchise owners and guard against overly broad interpretations of joint employer liability.

Click below to see the many photos from Congressman Pfluger's time at McDonald's!

WASHINGTON, DC — In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): On Friday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) tied up an apron and worked al

This week's edition of Is "God Dead?" is now up on our website!
10/07/2025

This week's edition of Is "God Dead?" is now up on our website!

The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids with the ratio of the height to the base equal to 1:1.618—The Golden Ratio.

Address

San Saba, TX

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when San Saba News & Star posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Share

Category