AMOS 4:6-12 "Also I gave you cleanness of teeth in all your cities. And lack of bread in all your places; yet you have not returned to Me," says the LORD. I also withheld rain from you, when there was still three months to the harvest. I made it rain on one city, I withheld rain from another city.

I apologize for missing last week, if you’ve ever moved you know how easy it is to lose work in progress. But I have located it and am ready to start on the series that will give parents, caregivers, and other adults suggestions on how to help children cope with the effects of disaster, as well as how to be prepared before a disaster strikes. Children can feel very frightened during a disaster and afterwards some children will show temporary changes of behavior.

There was a large crowd at school last Saturday night for the benefit for Shaden Rogers. The benefit was a huge success. Cherokee is such a great place to live. Cherokee Home for Children hosted a Super Bowl Party for all the youth in Cherokee. There was a good turn out.

I was sitting at the table the other day and looked into the china cabinet. On the bottom shelf there is a silver tea set I bought my wife years ago. When I first looked at it, I did not recognize it. Instead of being silver it has tarnished and turned a different color.

50 Years Ago Feb. 5, 1959 Perry's Humble Station on West Wallace Street was gutted by a fire early Wednesday morning, Feb.4. Local fireman had another call last Saturday evening when they were summoned to put out a fire at the City Cemetery. The alarm sounded on Friday evening to announce the Mother's March of Dimes. The San Saba Barracks, World War I Veterans is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m.

Today was the traditional Ground Hog Day and, since it was clear just about everywhere, I assume he “saw his shadow”. According to the old saying, we will have six more weeks of winter weather. It’s been over two months with no rain. We had just a trace of moisture in last weeks’ icy spell. This begins another new month.

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It appears that we might be looking at another month to 6 weeks of winter, that is, if one might put any faith in the factor of that fat lil’ Groundhog up in Pennsylvania knowing anything at all. It would be safe to say that Puxatawnie Phil might have a better idea than Rusty of Waco or ol’ Baldy down in Austin.

Once again we have been very busy at the jail. Heavy duty cleaning projects, as well as fixing walls, scraping and painting are just some of the projects underway. The dispatchers have been working fast and furiously at both assisting with the monitoring of working inmates as well as dispatching and booking inmates in and out.

It was announced that the devil would offer his tools for sale. He attractively displayed Deceit, Envy, Hatred, Lust and Malice. But a harmless-looking, more expensive, and much-worn tool was laid to one side. "Why?" asked a follower. "That's Discouragement," said the devil. "It's priced higher because it's more useful. I can get inside a man's heart with it when I can't get near him with the others." Discouragement...it's ingratitude for God's goodness and indifference to God's power. If ...

Most of us have been taught, or at least we have come to believe, there are no absolute moral standards. Contrary to this, as strange as it seems, there is one unbreakable rule. We must not impose our own morality upon others. As a result, folks caught up in modern life find it almost impossible to define sin.

The news from around the Bend was as plentiful as the rain has been this past week. There have been no reports of anyone being in the hospital. A few that have had whatever has been going around, but all well now. Maybe everyone around here is just too darn ornery to get sick, which may be a good thing. The Hicks family returned home from the Ft.

Another month has zipped by without a whisper of rain. Well, perhaps a whisper, we did have a little ice on the trees. We are definitely on the crucial side of needing water. We need to get together a multi-church prayer meeting and beg God for rain. I’m hearing farmers and ranchers worry their way through water and grass issues everywhere I go.

We had been talking about it all week and there were various phone conversations going on about it. Which house would we go to and who would be there and what food would each individual cook or bring. The youth group from another Church was going to have their Sunday night Bible study early so they could be there.

Donna K. Webb (pictured at right) received her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Angelo State University (ASU) on December 13, 2008. The program she chose at ASU was totally online, except for clinical and practicum hours, and designed for registered nurses pursuing graduate degrees. Donna has been a registered nurse since 1985.

Larissa Saucillo a 10th grader at Goldthwaite High School ,placed 4th with her drawing of her grandfather, Trenton Hamrick, in the Art Division at the Goldthwaite Stock Show. She is the granddaughter of Trenton and Patsy Hamick of San Saba, Texas.

The annual convention of the Texas Educational Theatre Association was held January 23 - 25 at the Hyatt-Regency Hotel in Houston. Attending were Sidonie Thornton of Pontotoc and Brownwood, and Melanie Smith of Richland Springs. Accompanying them was Lorrie Hammons from Dallas. This event is the largest theatre convention in the world, featuring special guests, as well as sessions dealing with every aspect of theatre.

Mission Presbytery, members and friends of the First Presbyterian Church in San Saba were blessed to receive the acceptance of Fred Baker to serve as student Supply Pastor effective on January 1, 2009. Now we would like to welcome him to the community of San Saba with a reception in his honor on Sunday, February 8th from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

On the 31st of December the Red Hatters celebrated Martha Roe Terry’s 90th birthday with her. Also attending were members of the Extension and the Quilt Club. There were twenty two people there to tell their favorite tales on Martha Roe. Martha Roe was born at home in San Saba Dec.

The Richland Springs Preservation Society met Monday, January 26,2009 at 7 p.m. in the Church of Christ community room. Those present were Tom & Ann Alston, Paul & Jewel Larimer, John Earl McPherson, Becky McPherson, Ruth Lewis, George & Donna Hill. President, Ann Alston, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.

Ronnie & Lesa Schulze of San Saba are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Corrie, to Shane Dyson, son of Phil & Babara Dyson of Laredo. Corrie is a 1994 graduate of San Saba High School; a 1998 graduate of Hardin-Simmons University; and received a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Abilene Christian University in 2002.

Amanda Jean Smith & Joseph William Cox were married in a private ceremony on December 22, 2008 in Killeen, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Steven & Leslie Dach of Harker Heights. The groom is the son of Ross & Rosemary Cox , Sr. and a 2006 graduate of San Saba High School. A formal ceremony will be held at a later date.

Receipts totaled 3423 head for the week. Packer bulls sold $2-$3 higher while packer cows were $2 higher. Stocker steers and heifers remained steady from last week. Feeder heifers showed no change and feeder steers sold steady to $2 lower. Rep. Sales Capital M Land & Cattle-Dallas-6 Steers-328@112.00 Robert Evans, Jr.-Brady-1 Steer-470@106.00 Cubby & Frank Pearce-Richland Springs-3 Steers-503@104.00 Robert Evans, Jr.-Brady-1 Steer-575@100.00 4K Ranch-Kingsland-1 Steer-615@95.00 Neleva Go ...

Washington, Dec. 12, 2008 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that it will offer lamb producers, feeders, and first handlers the opportunity to vote in a nationwide referendum on whether to continue or terminate the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order, authorized under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996.

Esther Ware Deveny Lewis, 91, went to be with her Lord on the morning of Sunday, February 01, 2009. Esther was born on January 24th, 1918 in Dallas, Texas to Dr. Albert Lewis Deveny and Nettie Rountree Deveny, the third of six children. She was baptized into Christ when she was 12 years old & remained a faithful Christian ever since.

Frances Harriett Lewis Vogel, 92, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 in San Saba. Frances was born November 3, 1916 in Eden Texas, the daughter of Leroy S. Lewis and Frances Knight Lewis. On July 31, 1941 Frances Harriett Lewis and Edgar T. Vogel were married in San Saba. Edgar preceeded her in death August 13, 1996. Frances is survived by her two sons, Gary Don Vogel and wife Sharon of San Saba; Rodney Mack Vogel and his wife Cindy Sue of Richland Springs; ten grandchildren, Michael Stric ...

Mary Leticia Reyes, 46, of Richland Springs, passed away Friday January 30, 2009 at her residence. She was born September 1, 1962 in Coleman, the daughter of James Moore and Mary Beth Stuart Moore. On January 31, 1981 Leticia married Alexander Reyes at the Christian Church in Richland Springs. Leticia was employed by San Saba News from 1983-2004 and was the newspaper Editor.

Ruth Holcomb Churchwell, age 97 passed away peacefully January 31,2009 after suffering alzheimers disease for the past six years. Ruth was born April 24, 1911 at Holt, TX. She was one of 12 children born to Reed and Robbie Powell. Ruth married Marion Clinton Holcomb August 14, 1932 and lived at Richland Springs, Tx.

Tina Marie Sanchez, 20, passed from this life on January 27, 2009 in Houston, Texas. She was born in Brownwood, Texas on June 12, 1988. Tina always had a smile on her face. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside, and was able to touch the hearts of all whom she came in contact with.

Mary Winona Craven Gage, 82, passed away January 21, 2009. She was born September 21, 1926 in Bogota, Texas in Red River County to Mary Taff Craven and Sam H. Craven. Winona passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Helen Buttrill and husband Greg in Boerne, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. Winona was one year old when she came to San Saba County in a covered wagon with her parents, an older sister, and three older brothers.

The first round of TAKS testing begins March 3rd. In just 21 school days, students in grades 3, 5, 8, and 9 will take the reading tests. Students in grades 4 and 7 will take the writing tests. Students in grades 10 and 11 will take the English Language Arts tests.

On Saturday, the San Saba High School Power lifting team competed in the Dublin meet. The team increased in numbers and increased in weight totals from the Brownwood and DeLeon meets, thus showing great improvement. The San Saba Boys team finished 5th out of 25 teams and we finished above most 2A schools in the meet and in front of most of our district opponents.

The San Saba Junior Lady Dillos (6th grade girls) upped their record to 3-0 as they won a double header last week in Lampasas. The Lady Dillos began the day with a big 31-10 win over a previously undefeated Marble Falls Mustang team. Defense was the key as the Lady Dillos forced the Lady Mustangs into numerous turnovers.

Well, to steal part of a quote from Jimmy Johnson (former coach of the Dallas Cowboys), “How bout them LADY DILLOS!!!!!!” I know the high school english teachers are crying as they read this. Last Friday night was about as good as it gets for atmosphere, excitement, and high school girls’ basketball.

"A" Honor Roll- 3rd Grade Jordon Burkhart Michael Miles 7th Grade Melanie Hedley Brooke Vaughn 8th Grade Thomas Fowler Katelynn Teel 9th Grade Sara Hedley 10th Grade Stephen Fowler 11th Grade Emily Smith 12th Grade Andrew Fowler Nigel Bates "A-B" Honor Roll- 2nd Grade Jacey Gossett Cameron Parham Santiago Valdez 3rd Grade Robbie Bennett Courtney Grady Chandler Lusty Hutton Lusty Michael McElvaine Paige Sloan Brandon Tharp 4th Grade Jordan Gosse ...

The San Saba 5th & 6th grade boys upped their season record to 2-0 as they traveled to Lampasas and defeated the Burnet Bulldogs by a score of 26 to 10. The Dillos took a 16 to 3 lead into halftime which saw John Faught pour in 8 points in the first half.

Coach Schulze: January 26, 2009 San Saba Bangs 1st 2 9 2nd 9 8 3rd 6 17 4th 2 10 Total 19 44 San Saba Individual Scores: Jordan Watson -3 FG, 6 pts. Geryn Young- 2 FG, 4 pts. Kolton Ellis- 2 FG, 4 pts. Dallas Caldwell - 1 FG, 2 pts. Gunner Hibler - 2pts; 1FG Brian Reyes- 1 FT, 1 pts.

Coach Thiebaud January 22, 2009 San Saba Coleman 1st 7 0 2nd 18 2 3rd 20 2 4th 22 5 Total 22 5 San Saba Individual Scores: Alexa Maxcey- 3 pts; 1 FG; 1 FT Joannah Crosby- 7 pts; 3FG; 1 FT Jenna Sloan- 6 pts; 3 FG; McKenzie Hibler- 6pts, 3FG Coach's Comments: Fantastic Defense!! January 26, 2009 San Saba Bangs 1st 2 4 2nd 7 8 3rd 14 11 4th 20 11 Total 20 11 San Saba Individual Scores: Joannah Crosby-2 pts; 1FG Karlee Cromer- 3pts; 1FG; 1 FT Alexa Maxcey- 3 ...

There were 506 entries in this year’s San Saba County Youth Fair. The Youth Fair was held at the Senior Center on January 15th and 16th. Should you happen to see one of these young people, give them some words of praise – they did a GREAT JOB! We would like to remind the public that the Youth Fair is open to all of the young people in San Saba County and is held during the County Stock Show week.

Freshman Arrington, Connor J. Cox, David L. Davis, Zachary T. Dawson, Lauren P. Faught, Kirsten P. Hale, Allan P. Hawkins, Tanner W. Henry, Samantha M. Jimenez, Isaac N. Jordan, Kristin R. McIntosh, Marshal L. McKinney, Daniel J. Pannell, Jeffory R. Perry, Clayton R. Pryor, Courtney A. Pulatie, Ashley E. Rixse, John C. Rosales, Dominic J. Sloan, Wilson W. Weyerts, Tanner R. Yarbrough, Anna M. Zapata, Marisela K. Sophomores Cox, Kelli E. Cromer, Maarten T. Crosby, Tar ...

Varsity Schedule Date Tournament Location Time Fri.-Feb. 6 San Angelo San Angelo 8:00 a.m. Tues.-Feb. 10 Duel Meet - Gatesville San Saba 4:00 p.m. Sat.-Feb. 14 Copperas Cove Tri-Meet Copperas Cove 8:00 a.m. Fri.-Feb. 20 Copperas Cove Tournament Copperas Cove 8:00 a.m. Fri.-Feb. 27 Dual Meet- Florence Florence 8:00 a.m. Sat.-Feb. 28 Robinson-Bellville Tri-Meet Round Rock 8:30 a.m. Fri.- Sat.-March 6-7 Region V Team Tournment Round Rock 8:00 a.m. Tues.-Wed. -March 10-11 H ...

I apologize for no article in last week’s paper. I completely forgot about it. (I know my girls would find it hard to believe that I actually forgot something!) However, I do want to let everyone know about the games the week of January 19th. We played Dublin on the 20th and lost to them on their home court.

The San Saba Tennis Team played in the Copperas Cove JV Invitational on January 29, 2009. San Saba entered a mixer of JV and Varsity players in the tournament. There were 19 teams entered in the tournament. The 19 teams were Belton,Cedar Park, Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Converse Wagner, Killeen Ellison, Killeen Shoemaker, Killeen Harker Heights, Lampasas, Pflugerville, PflugervilleConnally, Pflugerville Hendrickson, Round Rock, San Saba, Liberty Hill, Waco Robinson, Waco High, Temple, and Llano ...

San Saba Elementary Feb. 9-13 Monday Breakfast: Cereal/Toast, French Toast Sticks, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Cheese Pizza, Celery/Carrot Sticks, Green Peas, Tossed Salad, Applesauce, Milk Tuesday Breakfast: Cereal/Toast,Egg & Cheese Tacos, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Beef Macaroni, Carrot Coins,Green Beans,Tossed Salad/Rolls, Jell-O/Pineapple Tidbits, Milk Wednesday Breakfast: Cereal/Toast, Cinnamon Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Fajita Chicken, Pinto Beans, Seasoned Corn/Tos ...

Each year at this time, school districts set out to devise a school calendar for the coming school year. You may think to yourself, what is the big deal about devising a school calendar? The process is very difficult and takes a great deal of input and consideration. Consider this, if San Saba ISD has approximately 700 students, multiply that by 2 parents who work two different jobs and have very regimented schedules, then that is 1400 adults who will be impacted by the school calendar.

Richard James Tracy was inducted into the Beta Iota Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Texas State Technical College on November 13, 2008. Tracy, from San Saba, is majoring in Medical Technology. Established in 1918 by two-year college presidents, Phi Theta Kappa is the oldest and most prestigious honor society serving two-year colleges around the world.

The products are widely available, inexpensive, easy to conceal and legal. Most users do not realize how dangerous inhalants can be. Many young people start because they don’t think these substances can hurt them. Once hooked, they find it a tough habit to break. Who is at risk for using inhalants? Inhalants are second only to marijuana in terms of adolescent drug use, and all kids are at risk.