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Hill Country Portal

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITIES & TOWNS IN THIS COUNTY:

• Cities, Towns & Villages: San Saba, Richland Springs, Cherokee
• Unincorporated: Bend

Not all of San Saba County is within the Texas Hill Country. Only the southern-most two-thirds of the county area is in the Hill Country. The approximate dividing line is TX 198 - San Saba - Toward Lometa. For our definition of the boundaries of the Texas Hill Country, see: Definition & Maps.

COUNTY GOVERNMENT:

• County Judge: Byron Theodosis, 325-372-3635
  San Saba County Courthouse
  500 E Wallace St, San Saba, TX 76877
  Web: co.san-saba.tx.us

See directory listings below for other county government offices. REGIONAL SUPPORT COUNCILS:

• Central Texas Council Of Governments (CTCOG):
  Jim Reed, Executive Director: 254-770-2200
  POB 729, Belton, TX 76513
  Web: ctcog.org, Email: jreed@ctcog.org

• Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC)
  Ofc: 512-926-6184
  4100 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Ste 200, Austin, TX 78721
  catrac.org; Administrator@catrac.org

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

• San Saba Chamber Of Commerce:
  325-372-5141
  302 E Wallace, San Saba, TX 76877
  Web: sansabachamber.com, Email: executive.director@sansabachamber.com

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching, pecan production, recreation, hunting

EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on these and nearby events see Festivals & Major Events, Trade Days & Farmers Markets and calendars on our other focus topic pages accessible from the menu above.

WEATHER: Local Weather; Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE: See full details in Directory below.

• On-Line News: Google News
• Newspapers: San Saba News & Star: 325-372-5115; sansabanews.com
• Radio/TV, Articles & Videos:

MAPS: Local Google Map; San Saba County; Hill Country Special Maps

HISTORY:

• Handbook Of Texas Online: TSHA
• County TXGenWeb Project: Genealogical/historical information, including cemeteries, markers, maps, census data, surname queries, TXGenWeb
• San Saba County Historical Commission: See full details in Directory below.
• "Call Of The San Saba", a book by local resident Alma Ward Hamrick on the history of San Saba County.
• More History: See Portal city profiles in list shown above, including San Saba.

CEMETERIES: See listings in each town, and: San Saba County Cemetery Photos, Facts & Directions; County

OTHER PROFILES: City Data; US Census Quick Facts; Texas Escapes; TXCIP; Wikipedia

NOTES:

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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

FOR LOCAL LISTINGS: Because the City of San Saba is the dominant city in San Saba County, please see the Directory Listings at City of San Saba




COUNTY JUDGE: Byron Theodosis, 325-372-3635; San Saba County Courthouse, 500 E Wallace St, San Saba, TX 76877. sansabacounty.org, co.san-saba.tx.us

SAN SABA COUNTY, JUDGE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & 911 DIRECTOR: 325-372-3635

SAN SABA COUNTY, ADULT PROBATION OFFICER: 325-372-3285

SAN SABA COUNTY, ALL SPORTS ARENA: 325-372-6034; San Saba, TX 76877. 3 mi N of downtown at TX-16 and RR 500 intersection, at the airport facility.

SAN SABA COUNTY, APPRAISAL DISTRICT: 325-372-5031; Courthouse Annex, 423 E Wallace St, San Saba, TX 76877-3527. sansabacad.org

SAN SABA COUNTY, ATTORNEY: 325-372-3747

SAN SABA COUNTY, DISTRICT CLERK: 325-372-3614

SAN SABA COUNTY, COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT #1: 325-372-3466 (barn)

SAN SABA COUNTY, COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT #2: 325-452-3438 (barn-Richland Springs)

SAN SABA COUNTY, COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT #3: 325-622-4429 (barn-Cherokee)

SAN SABA COUNTY, COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT #4: 325-372-5226

SAN SABA COUNTY, CRIME VICTIM COORDINATOR, DIRECTOR OF INDIGENT PROGRAMS: 325-372-6550

SAN SABA COUNTY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR, ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY, EMS BILLING, FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT: 325-372-5600

SAN SABA COUNTY, GAME WARDEN: 325-372-5098

SAN SABA COUNTY, HISTORICAL COMMISSION: 500 E Wallace St, San Saba, TX 76877. County Chairman: David M. Williams, cass@centex.net, sansabachc.org

SAN SABA COUNTY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: 325-372-5746

SAN SABA COUNTY, JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER: 325-372-5075

SAN SABA COUNTY, LIBRARY (RYLANDER MEMORIAL LIBRARY): 325-372-3079; 103 S Live Oak St, San Saba, TX 76877-4706. sansabacounty.org/Rylander/about.htm

SAN SABA COUNTY, MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (81R): 325-372-6034; San Saba, TX 76877. 3 mi N of downtown at TX-16 and RR 500 intersection. Public owned. Open 24/7. No tower. Runway: 3,800 x 60 ft.; AirNav; Map

SAN SABA COUNTY, SHERIFF: 325-372-5551; 104 S Water, San Saba, TX 76877. Sheriff Lonnie Allen Brown; Email: labrownpd12@yahoo.com

SAN SABA COUNTY, SURVEYOR: 325-372-3028

SAN SABA COUNTY, TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR: 325-372-5325; 500 E Wallace St, San Saba, TX 76877-3527

SAN SABA COUNTY, TREASURER: 325-372-3337

SAN SABA COUNTY, VETERANS SERVICES OFFICER: 325-372-3835




LOCATED WITHIN THIS COUNTY: See detailed listings in each city/town in this county. Use the list with city links for this county at the top of this profile page. Or, use the Menu at the top of every page for city links. San Saba is the predominate city in this county and is where most such services are located.

DISTRICT COURTS & DISTRICT ATTORNEY: See State & Federal Offices. Includes the 33rd and 424th District Courts.

SAN SABA COUNTY AGRILIFE EXTENSION OFFICE: 325-372-5416; San Saba County Courthouse, 500 E Wallace St, Ste 102, San Saba, TX 76877
Web: san-saba.agrilife.org, Email: san-saba-tx@tamu.edu

US POST OFFICES: 800-275-8777. usps.com

• 325-628-3358; 22902 W FM 580, Bend, TX 76824-3000
• 800-275-8777; 325-622-4566; 206 TX-16 N, Cherokee, TX 76832-9998
• 325-452-3232; 105 W Main St, Richland Springs, TX 76871
• 325-372-5022; 603 S High St, San Saba, TX 76877-9998

LOCATED OUTSIDE THIS COUNTY BUT WITHIN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY: See detailed listings in the corresponding cities/towns throughout the Hill County. Use the Menu at the top of every page for city links.

LOCATED OUTSIDE THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY: See State & Federal Offices

EMERGENCIES
(Police, Fire, EMS/Medical)
Dial 911

CRIME STOPPERS-REPORT ANONYMOUSLY: 1-800-222-8477; or click: Stoppers

DISASTER & EMERGENCY SERVICES: Beyond dialing 911 for emergency services (police, fire, rescue), when a major destructive event occurs (wind damage, flooding, explosion, wildland fire, mass casualty incidents, terrorism, etc.), response services are organized based on the disaster coverage area and severity:
    • Emergency Shelters & Local Relief Services Mostly Within A City: Depending on local needs and incident circumstances, check with local service and information organizations and locations that can be found on the Portal city page for each town/city, per the above Portal menu at the top of each page. On these city pages you can determine their open/close status and scope of services (shelter, showers, food, clothing, financial, essential supplies, other) presently offered, and donations (food, clothing, cash, other) they will accept. Their scope can change quickly based on the extent of damage and needs. The city pages also include emergency contacts for major utilities that are often affected during such incidents, including power, water, communications, etc.
    • Multiple City Or County-wide Incidents: See County Judge's office for Emergency Management, and Sheriff's Dept above.
    • Multiple County Incidents: See our Portal Focus Topic Page on Emergency Services for comprehensive information on area-wide emergency resources and contacts (Red Cross, TCEQ, Alert Systems, etc.).
    • Code RED Emergency Alerts: 836-939-0911; Web Sign-Up. A free, automated system whereby you can be notified (via phone call, text, or mobile app) by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, severe weather and missing child reports.

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

NON-PROFITS, PUBLIC SERVICE & SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

WITH OFFICES LOCATED WITHIN THIS COUNTY:

See detailed listings in each city/town in this county. Use the list with city links for this county at the top of this profile page. Or, use the Menu at the top of every page for city links. is the predominate city in this county and is where most such services are located.

WITH OFFICES LOCATED OUTSIDE THIS COUNTY:

AMERICAN RED CROSS, Pecan Valley Chapter:
325-646-0196; 600 E Adams, Brownwood, TX 76801.
pecanvalleyredcross.org. A humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Serves McCulloch & San Saba counties.

CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE: 512-556-2969; 254-526-7161 In State: 1-800-223-4760 Out of State: 1-800-792-3348; POB 1800, Killeen, TX 76540-1800. The CTC Service Area Campus provides college credit and noncredit classes to the citizens of Central Texas in the following counties: Bell, Burnet, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Mills, San Saba and Williamson. These classes are offered on a semester basis. CTC Community Coordinators are located in Brady, Burnet, Gatesville, Hamilton, Lampasas and San Saba. Classroom courses, academic and vocational programs, distance education, dual and concurrent enrollment for high school students. ctcd.edu

HIGHLAND LAKES LEGAL CENTER: 512-755-7887; 115 Main St, Marble Falls, TX 78654. highlandlakeslegalcenter.com. A non-profit law office created to offer income-based legal services in Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba counties.

HILL COUNTRY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER: 512-756-2607; POB 27, 1001 N Hill St, Burnet, TX 78611. "Believe the Hurt, Begin the Healing", Serves Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano, Mason & San Saba Counties. Multi-disciplinary agency facilitates the prevention, detection, investigation and treatment of Child Abuse. Provides free services to abused children and their families. Agency provides services to physically and sexually abused children, witnesses, non-offending family members, and the professionals dedicated to helping victims. Provides video-taped forensic interviews, written statement assistance, on-site medical examinations, evaluations, and referrals. Annual fund-raising event: Pedal Power Wildflower Ride. hccac.org

TEXAS MASTER NATURALISTS: txmn.org. A non-profit organization under the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Program in concert with Texas Parks & Wildlife. Mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.
Local: Hill Country Chapter, 830-896-2504; 309 Sidney Baker S, Kerrville, TX 78028. Meets 4th Mon 7p at UGRA building. Michelle Haggerty, State Coordinator. Counties served: Counties served: Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Menard, Real, San Saba. txmn.org/hillcountry

YATES FIELD AIRPORT (37TX): 325-372-6027; San Saba, TX 76877. Private. Permission required prior to landing. 10 mi NW of San Saba. No Tower. Runway: 2,200 x 100 ft.; AirNav; Map

Note: See chamber, tourism & economic development listings in profile section above.

Note: For Hill Country-wide non-profits, public service and social service organizations, see Hill Country Information

UTILITY SERVICES

CALL or e-Locate BEFORE YOU DIG!
Free Texas 811 Locator
1-800-344-8377
www.texas811.org

HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:

For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom

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