The words caffeine and energy seem to go hand-in-hand. If you count on that kick from your caffeine-loaded beverage to jump start your day or help with brain fog, you can find it just as easily in food. Now you can have an oatmeal breakfast such as Morning Spark-a health food typically promoted for heart health-that “sparks” your morning with caffeine.

100 Years Ago July 9, 1908 Prof. F.M. Behrns of Llano was a business visitor here Tuesday. Prof. Behrns built the Cherokee College and bought it at the Sheriff's sale Tuesday. The San Saba Steam Mill wants your wheat. They are paying 90 cents per bushel. The stockholders of the Farmers' Union Warehouse Company re-elected the old Board of Directors at their annual meeting Tuesday.

The rain is still scarce in this area. The lack of tank water is getting to be a very serious matter. Football is still in the air. Last Saturday night, the All-Star Texas Bowl was played in Garden City. The Richland Springs Coyotes were well represented by Mark Williams, Patrick Couch and Shelby Smith.

One aspect of this season that has remained relatively constant for the past few weeks is that summer is certainly still with us. We did have a couple of slightly cooler afternoons in the early part of last week as some scattered thundershowers & cloud cover did drop the mercury a bit at most stations. I heard from down around the Colony that the three subsequent showers did total to nearly a half inch of moisture and Holland Hill turned in a report of over an inch for yesterday’s rain.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met July 9, 2008 for play day with the Chair for July, Anita Miles, calling for a new game called “Best At Something”! Each player was awarded a point for every drive that is in the fairway, a point for being on the green in regulation, and a point for each one putt.

Dear Editor: In just two short weeks, several of us have had the opportunity to witness much kindness and generosity. After finding out that my son's very best friend, Jessica Estrada, has bone cancer, I was devastated to say the least, as was my little boy, Kadyn. This beautiful little tomboy, full of life and never sits still, will now be confined to a chair, couch or bed for who knows how long .

Since I had the accident on my bicycle I have had certain limitations on what I can do. It is not easy trying to do things with only one good arm. I’m not complaining. It would not do me any good or make my arm heal any faster so I’ll just make the most of it and use this as a learning experience.

Yesterday, my wife asked me if I was praying for more rain. I told her that I was not through thanking God for the last rain he sent us. It was so dry and had not rained for months but we kept on praying and trusting in the Lord. I did not watch the sky or the weather reports very much.

July 3, 2008 Rios, Carlos V. - Warrant-Williamson County, Driving While Intoxicated; bond July 4, 2008 Castro, Autumn - Theft By Check; bond Castro, Justin - Theft By Check; bond Rojas, Angel - Public Intoxication; time served July 7, 2008 Olvarez, Lorraine - 2 warrants- Possession of Controlled Substance July 10, 2008 Maynard, Randall - Warrant-Burnet County-Theft By Check; bond

Still hot as blue blazes, and still watching the sky and praying for rain, as it is needed. The stock tanks are not dry, but will be before long if the rain doesn’t come soon. A news flash, it is raining at 3:40 p.m. Monday, but doesn’t look to be any thing but a summer shower with thunder and lightening. The wedding celebration for R.J.

I hope everyone’s week is going well. I’ve looked at my thermometers several times in disbelief, but they seem to be reading properly. Sunday, I was sure someone poured hot water on the silly thing, even in the shade it was reading 108! I’m not too sure about the egg on the rock, but I’ll bet if you put a clean sheet of metal outside, you could cook yourself up an egg in no time at all.

"Holding young people responsible for underage drinking is like holding fish responsible for dying in a polluted stream." - National Institute on Drug Abuse reports good news! Overall, the results are very positive— From 2006 to 2007, the percentage of 8th graders reporting lifetime use of any illicit drug declined from 20.9% to 19.0%.

The descendants of Amos Jasper Locklear and Sarah Elizabeth Wolfe Locklear gathered for a cousins' reunion in June at the Eden Housing Authority in Eden, Texas. The children of Amos and Sarah were: Andy, John, Mose, Sud, Travis, Clabe, Ben, Lon, Ollie and Eunice. The men in the family were horsemen - mainly race horses.

The annual Cross Cut Reunion will be held Sunday, July 20th, at the Cross Plains Community Center. All alumni, Cross Cut residents, friends and family are invited to attend. We will enjoy a delicious covered dish luncheon followed by a silent auction and a brief Cross Cut Cemetery Association business meeting. Lunch is at noon, but the doors will open at 9:00 a.m.

On Friday, July 4th, at 10 a.m., some 44 descendants of Mose, Miles, and Bobbie Millican, all children of W.W. and Mary Francis Brazil Millican, met for food, fun, and fellowship at the Civic Center in San Saba. Enjoying a respite from the intense heat and drought conditions, the families shared pictures and stories for several hours.

July 16, 1998 the doors to the Dove Project opened to serve women who have been victims of domestic violence and to their children. The Dove Project came into existence as a result of a Victims of Crime Act grant funded by the Texas Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Justice Division.

Next Thursday, July 24th, come to the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church in San Saba for a Summer Casseroles and Cakes Luncheon, sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Women. Beginning at 11:30, we will be treating our youngest ladies in their 20’s. We encourage you to look for a special recipe to prepare and share around the serving tables or bring whatever you have easy to fix, after all it is summertime!

The descendants of W.W. Hibler met July 12, 2008 for their annual family reunion at the Church of Christ Fellowship Building. There were over 50 people there. They all enjoyed a wonderful time visiting and taking pictures, as well as dining on the great potluck dinner. Those attending from the San Saba area were: Alvis and Pauline Longley; Travis Shaw, Nadine Maultsby, Roy Maultsby, Richard Maultsby, Sadie Coleman, Dorin and Angie Goudrean; Michelle Daniels, and Dallas and Cutter; Taylor and ...

Mark and Judy Lehmberg of Mason are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Britny Joy Lehmberg, to Kelley Wayne Fowler, son of Don and Barbara Fowler of Richland Springs. Britny is a graduate of Mason High School and Texas A&M University with a degree in Sports Management.

Bryon Alan and Bladen Dale Riggs would like to announce the marriage of their mother, Lesa Ann Perez, to Charles Ray Calley on August 8, 2008. A reception party will be held on August 9, 2008 at the Club Vega (formerly the Barditch) on Hwy190E, San Saba. A meal will begin at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, with a dance to follow.

"42" Tournament 1st Place - Curtis Lee and David Hulmes 2nd Place - Bill Harlow and Andy Cummings Washers 1st Place - Blake and Parker Gibson 2nd Place - Carl and Robert Eller 3rd Place - Mark Williams and Denim Reeves Horseshoes 1st Place - Roger Bush and Roy Maultsby 2nd Place - Carl and Robert Eller 3rd Place - Ed Watson and Richard Garcia

J. Pete Stewart, 79 years of age, died on July 11, 2008, in Llano, Texas, following a short illness. He was born to John H. and Myrtle Mae Brown Stewart. Pete was a native of Shawnee, OK. Pete was married to Izora Poindexter on October 1, 1955. He attended the Tow Baptist Church.

Long Drive Girls 4-5 - 1st Place - Rachel Harris 2nd Place - Hailey Smith Boys 5-6 - 1st Place - Ryan Mathis 2nd Place - Drew Harris 3rd Place - Risien Shahan Girls 8-9 - 1st Place - Kassidy Ellis 2nd Place - Atrel Carlisle 3rd Place - Aungelique Golding Boys 8-9 - 1st Place - Colt Carlisle 2nd Place - Brody Rogers 3rd Place - Jack Richards Girls 10-12 - 1st Place -Joely Haverland 2nd Place - Hollee Ragsdale 3rd Place - Jennifer Watkins Boys 10-13 - 1st Place - ...

Recently, Tommye & Rufus Cobern of Bend attended the Eagle Scout Ceremony of their grandson, Garrett Reid Peters in Duncanville, Texas. It was a beautiful ceremony with well over 50 people attending, including family, friends, and other scout members. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America.

In August of 2007, the parents of a Richland Springs ISD student requested a special education due process hearing on behalf of their child. The Texas Education Agency assigned Hearing Officer Lucius D. Bunton to preside over the matter. A hearing was held on April 28, 2008, and the Hearing Officer issued his decision on June 2, 2008. Of the parents' three claims, the Hearing Officer determined that there was evidence to substantiate only one of the claims and ordered the school district to pr ...

The San Saba All Sports Booster Club held their first meeting for the 2008-09 school year Tuesday, July 8th in the high school library. The first business was election of new officers – President, Nancy Oliver Vice-President, Vicki Key Secretary, Deanne Cromer Treasurer, Cissy Williams Reporter, Leslie McIntosh Several committees were formed to begin working on booster club activities.