There is no rain to report. It has been two months since we had our last .6 of an inch. Not since August and September of 1983 have we had two months without any rainfall. There were 12 people enjoying the visiting at the community meeting last Saturday night. The officers were all re-elected.

2 PETER 2:20-21 "For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than after they have known it, to turn from the Holy commandment delivered unto them." It would be very easy for a person to read this scripture spoken by Peter, and fail to see it as t ...

Last week we discussed how to PLAN for what you will do in an emergency. This week we’ll talk about how to STAY INFORMED and know about types of emergencies. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling an emergency supply kit for yourself, your family and your pets, is the same regardless of the type of emergency.

Paul had some struggles. I’m not sure what all of them were but he does list some of these in 2 Corinthians 11. Some were of a physical nature where he had been beaten, stoned, shipwrecked, and treated badly. Others were more trying from an emotional point of view. Listen as he says that on top of all his external problems, “there is the daily pressure on me of concern for all the churches.” 2 Cor.

50 Years Ago - Jan. 22, 1959 Regency News By Mrs. J.A. Jones - Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Partridge of Goldthwaite have bought the W.O. Kirk place. They moved their sheep several days ago, so they have a job coming over to see them. Dick Hamrick lives on the place, but he is going to move soon as he can.

Reading Recommendations: Doris Day, The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door, David Kaufman. Doris Day is the rare American icon who millions of people feel they know intimately. For nearly six decades, Day's manufactured persona has remained intact, the woman born Doris Kappelhoff has always been seen as "American as apple pie"

One certain constant on our weather situation the past few months is the factor of little change, at least in respect to any moisture. Recent travels around the County roads have added evidence to this factor with all the dry, dusty roads, grain fields struggling to stay a light shade of green, and many tanks, water holes & creeks that are either very low or already dry. I’m absolutely positive that it will rain again, but the big question is “when”!

Dear Editor, I remember back years ago as a kid hoeing peanuts on my parent's farm, a job that I truly detested but learned a few lessons from. One in particular was that every now and then even hoeing peanuts isn't fair! There always seemed to be a particular row that had become thoroughly infested with weeds, grass and an occasional snake or two.

John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I'm truly amazed that many would choose a life of misery and unhappiness over a life of joy and peace.

The Bend Community meeting went off as scheduled Saturday night. The Riverbend performers showed up as scheduled with Kay Lynn Scott, but was a little late getting their act together as Mark Scott had trouble finding the Bend Community Building in the big city of Bend. It gave everyone a good laugh at the expense of him.

I hope everyone has had a good week so far. My work week was shortened due to the Youth Fair. Mind you, just because the kids get out after lunch doesn’t mean teachers do! We had a short training session on our new AR system before we could head back to our rooms to clean up.

It may not be a happy transition and in some countries it even breaks out in war. If one group does not like the ruler that has won the election they will try to run him off or overthrow him. For instance, today in Zimbabwe there are two men who claim they both won the election.

Buster and Susanna Lowe of San Saba, Texas are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Heather Lowe, to Justin Miller, son of Mike and Carolyn Miller and Angie Saxton of San Saba, Texas. The couple is planning a March wedding.

When faced with the challenge to capture the perfect wow picture as part of the Reflections PTA art contest at Deer Crossing Elementary school, Kailan Stewart, age 10, daughter of Jessie and Shela Stewart of New Market, Maryland and granddaughter of David and Nancy Stewart of San Saba, Texas, was anxious to step up to the challenge.

Ross McSwain, author of See No Evil, Speak No Evil, A History of Mob Violence in the Texas Heartland, 1869-1904, will speak about his book at the Rylander Library on Tuesday February 3rd at 1:00 p.m. A book signing will follow. The San Saba County Historical Commission invites everyone interested in Texas history to attend.

I am writing this on the morning of my 20th day in office and I am sitting here thinking, "man what a ride". The first 20 days have been fast and furious, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. I have three departments, all moving forward and working with the new changes to make things better both for the Sheriff's Office and you as well.

The San Saba Garden Club met in the Mill Pond Clubhouse on January 6th with seventeen members present. President Nancy Nelson called the meeting to order promptly at 11:00 A.M. It was reported that the beautiful water color painted by Anna Wilson for the Garden Club’s winter fundraiser was won by Clay Nettleship.

The first Marble Falls Opry will be held on Saturday January 24th, at the Uptown Theater in downtown Marble Falls. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are now on sale by calling (830) 693-9996. The show is sponsored by the Heart of Texas Country Music Association. The organization also organizes the Llano and Mason Country Opry shows.

Lynn Blankenship hosted the Wallace Creek Extension Education Club Thursday, January 15 in her home. Mrs. Blankenship called the meeting to order. She passed out the new membership cards and the new yearbooks. The roll call was answered to the question, "When was your last doctor's visit?" Most everyone had been to their doctor within the last year.

Receipts totaled 5172 head for the week. The market was very active and strong on all classes of cattle again after last weeks advance in the market. A choice offering of cattle were on hand with over 2600 head of weaned cattle. Stocker steers and heifers all sold $5 higher.

On Tuesday, Jan. 13th, the Comanche Indians came to town for another district game. At the end of the first quarter, Comanche led the Dillos 12-9. With about 2:30 left in the second quarter, the Dillos trailed by 5, but with a few unforced turnovers, the Indians increased their lead to 15, leading the Armadillos 31-16 at the break.

A Honor Roll 1st Grade: Devin Gomez Hank Perry KO Tedder 2nd Grade: Samantha Roach 3rd Grade: 4th Grade: Mikel Jaynes Tori Morrison 5th Grade: 6th Grade: Tallie Morrison 7th Grade: Elizabeth Austermann 8th Grade: 9th Grade: 10th Grade: Lacey Kothmann 11th Grade: Mysti Bessent Joey Capetillo Carissa Davis Josh Perry Duncan Roberts 12th Grade: Kayla Davis Chelsea Fry Kayla Fry A-B Honor Roll 1st Grade: Angel Green David Maddox Dax Porch 2nd ...

January has been set aside by Gov. Perry as a special time for communities to say thanks to board members for caring so much about the future of every child enrolled in our public schools. A special thanks to Pam Starr and all the staff who prepared the special appreciation meal for our board members; Pres.

On Tuesday, January 13th, the San Saba JV Lady Dillos took on Comanche. We ended up falling short to Comanche 23-11. Comanche has some big girls and quickness that we could not stop. We were able to hang with them in the 1st quarter, but after that we could never get back in our groove.

The San Saba Lady Dillos captured two wins last week and ended up the first half of play tied with the Bangs Lady Dragons and Early Lady Horns at 5-1. Last Tuesday we defeated Comanche 41-28. The game was a little tight in the first half with us being up only two at halftime, 19-17.

January 12, 2009 San Saba Early 1st 4 10 2nd 8 10 3rd 6 12 4th 16 8 Total 34 40 San Saba Individual Scores: Kelan Verette- 22pts; 5FG,12FT Jordan Watson-6pts;1FG,4FT Kolton Ellis-2pts;1FG Gunner Hibler-2pts;1FG Brian Rogers-2pts;1FG

San Saba - Florence 1st 8 3 2nd 23 11 3rd 26 12 4th 34 16 Total 34 16 San Saba Individual Scores: Joannah Crosby-14pts; 4FG;5FT Carmen Parks-2pts; 2FT Karlee Cromer-4pts; 2FG Bridgett Maldonado-7pts; 2FG; 1FT McKenzie Hibler-7pts; 3FG; 1FT San Saba - Brady 1st 4 0 2nd 8 6 3rd 8 10 4th 8 10 Total 8 10 San Saba Individual Scores: Joannah Crosby-2pts; 1FG Karlee Cromer-6pts; 3FG Coaches Comments: It was a hard fought defensive ballgame. San Saba - Early 1st 8 3 2 ...

January 12, 2009 "A" Team San Saba Early 1st 7 8 2nd 9 7 3rd 8 12 4th 14 9 Total 38 36 San Saba Individual Scores: J.T. Mathis-23pts; 2x2 1x3 FG;16-20FT Russell Lowe-8pts;4FG;0-2FT Ryan Guidroz-3pts;1x3FG Sean Argote-2pts;2-4FT Russton Ellis-1pt;1-4FT Aaron Perez-1pt;1-4FT Coaches Comments: This was a very fun and very exciting game. The score was never out of hand and it felt like a battle the whole way. The team played well together again like usual.

A Honor Roll 1st Grade: Enrique Davila Anjelica Diaz Jacob Faught Jose Gama Jose Gamboa Nayeli Gonzalez Daniel Herrera Jett Hibler Alexis Jimenez Westin Lackey Victoria Moreno Michael Ortega Kira Owens Khushi Patel Victor Patino Isaac Salazar Heather Troskowski Hannah Valdez Jillian Whitman Aspen Young 2nd Grade: Brenna Chambers Brenden Childers Ethan Edmondson Katherine Jordan Linzey Maxcey Mahaila McCoury Monica Meador Kira Moore Audrey Nagle Hannah Osbourn ...

8th Grade A Honor Roll Sean Argote Karlee Cromer Joannah Crosby Kolton Haverland McKenzie Hibler Kayla Kutin Joe Lindsey Russell Lowe Bridgett Maldonado Juan Ortega Hector Paez Kristin Reynolds Katie Ross Lane Schultz Luis Vega Heather Wilcox 8th Grade A & B Honor Roll Betty Crawford Abby Dellis Taylor Duffy Russton Ellis Kelsey Flores Jeffrey Hoyt Ethan Ingram J.T. Mathis Diego Montoya Maria Paredes Aaron Perez Aaron Rixse Maria Rodriquez Jenna Sloan Jared Ste ...

San Saba Elementary Jan. 26-30 Monday Breakfast: Cereal/Toast, Cinnamon Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chili/Cheese Hot Dogs, Celery/Carrot Sticks, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Applesauce, Milk Tuesday Breakfast: Cereal/Toast,Grill Cheese, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken Nuggets/Peppered Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Seasoned Corn, Rolls, Fresh Oranges, Milk Wednesday Breakfast: Cereal/Toast, Sausage & Bisquits, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Cheeseburgers, Lettuce/Tomato Salad, Pick ...

The basketball teams all lost their games last week. Several students did very well in the stock show and youth fair last weekend in San Saba. Results should be elsewhere in the paper. Friday Jan. 23rd, the high school bb teams play at Veribest at 6:30 p.m. Monday Jan. 26th, the jr. high plays at Rochelle at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Jan.

Consistency in student discipline is a top priority throughout the District. The spring of the year brings with it different challenges regarding student discipline. Students are looking forward to summer and the weather is warming up so challenges with hair code and dress code are certain to erupt. It is a good time to revisit expectations in the hair code and dress code in order to keep discipline challenges to a minimum.

The new Generation of spirit - Students at San Saba High School are currently trying to raise money to purchase an inflatable run through tunnel for the football team and other extra curricular activities. A run through tunnel could be used throughout the school district at all sporting events and school activities.

How can you tell if your child is using drugs or alcohol? It is difficult because changes in mood or attitudes, unusual temper outbursts, changes in sleeping habits and changes in hobbies or other interests are common in teens. What should you look for? You can also look for signs of depression, withdrawal, carelessness with grooming or hostility.