San Saba News & Star

07/11/2025

News Alerts -

Lampasas FFA delivered pet food, cleaning supplies, groceries, paper goods, and gift cards on Wednesday. We appreciate their generosity to our county!

07/11/2025

Edward Doss (“Eddie”) Jones, Jr. passed away July 3, 2025, in Austin, Texas. He was born on August 9, 1950, in San Diego, California, to Mary Jo Sutton and Chief Petty Officer Edward Doss Jones, Sr.
He is survived by Louise Sanders of Lometa, Texas; daughter, Terri Wooten Pointer and her husband Jack Pointer of Brownwood, Texas; son, Edward Jones and his wife Stephanie Jones of Copperas Cove, Texas; and son, Eric Jones and his wife Megan Smart of Burnet, Texas.
Eddie is remembered by his grandchildren: Casen Wooten, Jordan Wooten and Megan Pointer of Brownwood, Texas; Maci Hunter and husband Ben Hunter of Abilene, Texas; Cheyanne and Adelynn Jones of Copperas Cove, Texas; Silas Jones of Burnet, Texas; Breana Blackwell of Lubbock, Texas; and great-grandchildren: Brealynn Duncan, Keagan Duncan, Avery Duncan, Elijah Hunter, and Paisley Blackwell.
He is also survived by his sister, Katey Jones Dawson of San Saba, Texas; his brother-in-law, Jimmy Don Edmondson of Big Spring, Texas; and numerous cousins.
Eddie’s extended family includes Connie Sanders Greer, Jan Sanders Curiel, and Wayne Sanders; along with grandchildren: Cathy Sanders Smith, Ty Curiel, Amanda Curiel Patterson, Samantha Sanders, and Britney Greer Norrell.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Carl Devore; his sister, Karen Jones Edmondson; brothers Carl and Kirk Jones; and his beloved aunt, Mamie Gay.
Edward proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1973. Following his military service, he managed Barnes Lumber Company in Pearsall and San Saba, Texas. In 1989, he joined the Texas Department of Transportation in the Brownwood District, based in San Saba, where he worked faithfully for 25 years until his retirement in August 2009.
A Freemason, Past Master Edward Jones served more than 40 years with the San Saba Masonic Lodge #612 and the Austin Scottish Rite Lodge #20. He was honored with the Lodge’s highest recognition, the Golden Trowel Award.
Affectionately known as “Fast Eddie,” he was a proud lifetime member of the Llano Gypsy Motorcycle Club, serving 10 years as President.
Eddie will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family received friends for visitation on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba. Funeral services followed at 2:00 p.m. in the Blaylock Funeral Home Chapel, San Saba. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home of San Saba.

07/11/2025

Breaking News - !!!!!
Tom Green and San Saba counties have officially been added to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance support from FEMA. The list now includes Burnet, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson Counties for Individual Assistance. In addition, Kendall, Kimble, Menard, and San Saba Counties were added for Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance.

Click below for more details.

SAN ANGELO, TX — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that Tom Green and San Saba counties have officially been added to President Trump's Major Disaster

07/10/2025

Very important information about the Brownwood landfill. Please read.

Special Announcement from the City of San Saba -

Attention citizens of San Saba, please be aware that if you are loading your flood debris on a trailer and hauling it to the landfill in Brownwood, per their regulations, it must be tarped. If your load is not tarped, then the fees are doubled. Please share this information where appropriate.

07/08/2025

Please avoid San Saba River

07/08/2025

Please stay alert.

🚨 Rising Flood Waters Alert 🚨

Floodwaters are continuing to rise across San Saba County, fueled not only by local rainfall but also by runoff from storms upstream. Even if skies are clear here, water from already-saturated areas is still making its way downstream.

🌧️ The ground remains saturated and creek banks are swollen from previous storms, meaning it won’t take much to cause dangerous conditions.

⚠️ Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
Even a few inches of water can sweep a vehicle off the road.

🚫 Do NOT cross or remove barricades.
They are placed for your safety and the safety of others.

📸 Avoid flooded areas — it’s not worth the photo or video. No picture is worth risking your life or the lives of first responders.

📍 Stay clear of low-water crossings and flood-prone areas.
📞 Report dangerous conditions to local authorities.

Please stay alert, stay back, and stay safe.

07/07/2025

Very Important Note from the San Saba County Sheriff’s Office

🚫 Flood Debris Disposal Reminder 🚫

*Update 7/10:*

🧹 Trash & Debris Removal:
Place your cleanout trash at the curb.
Please separate items into:
• Brush (limbs, leaves)
• Trash (damaged furniture, bags, etc.)
• White Goods (appliances like hot water heaters, stoves, fridges)

🚛 The City will collect these items.
For county effected areas: as of now, we are working to see if we have the available resources to assist with the removal from these rural locations.

❌DO NOT bring flood debris to city facilities. - Per TCEQ regulations, residents cannot deliver their own waste to the TCEQ-certified disposal site.
• City employees and designated trained volunteers only may access this site.
• If you're unable to leave trash curbside, haul it (tarped and secured, if it's NOT tarped - it will be CHARGED DOUBLE) to the Brownwood Landfill.

🙏 We understand this is inconvenient, but we must work within these strict environmental guidelines.

*End of Update*


San Saba County Residents: Please Do Not Burn or Dump Flood Debris

We understand many residents are beginning the cleanup process after recent flooding. As debris removal begins, please be aware of the following important safety and environmental guidelines:

🔥 Do NOT Burn Flood Debris
Per the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), burning flood-related debris is strongly discouraged due to health hazards from mold, treated wood, plastics, insulation, and other contaminants. Burning this type of waste can release harmful pollutants into the air and pose serious risks to nearby homes and individuals.

🚛 Do NOT Take Debris to Standard Waste Locations
At this time, flood debris should NOT be brought to local landfills, dumpsters, or standard waste sites. These locations are not permitted to accept storm-related waste and doing so can lead to improper handling and environmental violations.

📍 What You CAN Do Right Now:
We are actively working with emergency management and environmental partners to establish a compliant and safe flood debris drop-off location. Once confirmed, we will share details on:

· Location

· Accepted items

· Hours of operation

· Any necessary procedures for disposal

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work toward a solution that prioritizes safety, environmental protection, and public health.

Please continue to follow County Judge Jody Fauley, San Saba County Emergency Management, and the San Saba County Sheriff’s Office for official updates. Let’s keep working together to recover safely and responsibly.

07/07/2025

So many people are hurting and have lost so much. But we are so thankful we had no loss of life in Saba County!

Now it is time for clean up. Where do you even begin?

The San Saba News & Star is offering 30% off for businesses offering cleaning, clearing services if half the ad space is dedicated to flood response.

Call 325-372-5115 or email [email protected].

Ads for new advertisers of San Saba News & Star will need to be prepaid.

07/07/2025

Special Announcement from the City of San Saba -

Please be advised that the City of San Saba’s On-line Payment Service will be unavailable on July 9, 2025, due to necessary system updates. City Hall Utility Department will not be able to accept in-person payments on July 9th unless you have your mail-out bill available.

We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Learn more at https://shorturl.at/t9bb0

07/06/2025

Watermelon can make for a nutritious addition to a backyard barbecue menu.

Watermelon is widely considered a summertime treat that's particularly refreshing on a hot day. A staple at backyard barbecues, watermelon makes a great appetizer, side dish and even dessert.

07/06/2025

Fast-moving flows and flood debris are creating dangerous situations for boaters, swimmers

Flooding rains throughout the Hill County over the July 4 holiday weekend are creating dangerous situations for boaters and swimmers on the Highland Lakes.

The Lower Colorado River Authority is strongly encouraging everyone to stay off lakes Travis, LBJ and Marble Falls for the next few days to avoid flood debris, fast-moving flows and bacteria levels that traditionally increase after a flood event.

"The lakes remain open, but as a precaution we are recommending everyone stay off lakes Travis, LBJ and Marble Falls until further notice," said John Hofmann, LCRA executive vice president of Water. "We want people to stay safe, and the wise decision under these conditions is to avoid being on these lakes at this time. This is especially important at night when visibility is reduced, as some of the navigational buoys that help guide boaters have been damaged or destroyed in the flooding."


Click to continue reading this important information from LCRA on our website www.sansabanews.com,

AUSTIN, Texas - Flooding rains throughout the Hill County over the July 4 holiday weekend are creating dangerous situations for boaters and swimmers on the Highland Lakes.

07/05/2025

190 east at mill pond at 8:45 am. It is receding but notice all the debris. Even as the waters recede, the roadways may still be hazardous.