2 THESSALONIANS 2:8-12 "And then shall that wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of His mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of His coming: And with all deceivableness of unrighteous-ness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

I recently had the opportunity to celebrate the Fourth of July early and in a unique way far removed from the backyard celebrations in Texas, normally marked by family barbeques and fireworks. This year, on the eve of our nation’s Independence Day, I was in Baghdad thanking those who are protecting the freedom that we celebrate on July Fourth.

Shopping for clothes is important because we all like to look good. We may have less money to spend on clothes now due to the tighter economy. Here are 10 tips for saving money on clothing: 1. Determine just how much money you have to spend on clothing; then stay within that amount. 2.

Cherokee Grocery will close this Saturday at Noon (12:00). I will be attending Judy McCown’s wedding in Brownwood. Judy was a devoted employee at Cherokee Grocery while she was in High School. Danny and Janiece Duggan spent the holiday with Ryan, Lacy, Payton Duggan in Sterling City. Tommy, Kaci, Talli and Tori Morrison spent a week in San Antonio on vacation. Don and Carol Ann and Judy Burdine have been on vacation to Washington State where their son and family lives and also visiting f ...

25 Years Ago July 12, 1984 The Tractor Pull sponsored by the San Saba County Chamber of Commerce will be held July 20-21 at the San Saba county Arena north of San Saba on Highway 16. There will be a dance following the Saturday night performance with music furnished by Mark Scott and The Ghost Riders. Jana McCoy, daughter of Ken and Judy McCoy of San Saba, was named 1984 Texas State Ideal Miss during the Texas State Pageant held in Ft.

We woke up this Monday morning to the sound of thunder and some lightening. We registered 1.5 inches here in Richland Springs. I have not contacted my rain spotter in Elm Grove, I’ll have to get that later. Maybe we will have received more by then. They got over 3 inches in Brownwood, again.

Reading Recommendations: The Jerusalem File, Joel Stone Jerusalem, the most historic of cities, is seething with its legacy: the unhealed wound of a divided land, the futile attempt to determine the future by reenacting past injustices. Except for that memorable period in France, Levin has been here for most of his adult life.

I was on my way to visit my son and daughter in-law and as I turned the corner near their home I noticed a tiny baby colt lying on his side in a small pasture. I stopped because I thought he might be dead but I noticed that his tail would move or twitch every now and then.

We have two of the most amusing cats living at our house. We have started to let them out for brief periods of time. We dare not let them out alone or they would be gone. They are our daughter, Tiffany’s cats. If they were to get lost or hit by an automobile, she would have a difficult time (as would Cyndi).

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Every summer, thousands of Texans and visitors to our state seek a reprieve from the summer heat in the cool waters of Texas rivers. From canoeing to kayaking to floating on inflatable tubes, our state’s plentiful rivers offer a refreshing escape and an enjoyable way to see the Texas countryside.

Jesus said to those of His day, “Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Christ freely offers Himself to people like you and me. He says, “Come, follow Me” (Mark 10:21). Jesus also commanded those following him to “make disciples” (Matthew 28:19) by calling others to follow him. Following Christ and being a disciple means you believe certain facts in the Bible about Christ.

Wonders will never cease, we woke up to rain Monday, not just a light shower but rain which started in the early hours. At noon the rain gauge showed 7/10 of the rain. Last week San Saba received showers but at the Bend not even a drop, so this rain is most welcome. The July 4 celebrations were very safe and fairly quiet around the Bend.

With 2009 nearly half over, the Internal Revenue Service reminded Texans that there is no better time to check their 2009 federal income tax withholding levels to make sure they do not face any surprises when returns are due next spring. “It’s always a good idea to check your income tax withholding when there are changes in your life or financial situation that affect your tax liability,” said Clay Sanford, an IRS spokesman in Dallas.

FREE MOVIE!! FREE MOVIE!! FREE MOVIE!! FREE MOVIE!! "WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS" Friday July 10, 2009 in the San Saba Civic Center at 9:30 p.m. after skating! Concessions Available

San Saba Civic Center * Friday Nights 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Next City Skate Nite: July 10, 2009) ~~Rent our skates: $5.00 or Bring your own: $4.00~~ **Games, Races, Limbo** ~~Concessions Available~~ Ages 10 & Under must be accompanied by Parent/ Guardian *****NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK*****

Miss Karen Maureen Collins became the bride of Leonard Oliver Jr. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bethesda, Md. on October 25, 2008, at 3:00 in the afternoon. Reverend James P. Meyers officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Capt. John P. Collins, Jr., U.S. Navy retired, and Mrs.

DEADLINE to submit anything for publication in the San Saba News & Star Newspaper is on Mondays @ 5 p.m.

For the next few weeks I will be addressing various issues pertaining to Domestic/Family Violence, including Date Abuse amongst our teens. The first article will deal with myths that must be dispelled concerning domestic violence. • Domestic Violence is not a problem in my community. • According to Research done by the Political Science Dept.

The Mason Square Museum in Mason, exhibits a collection of maps spanning five centuries showing the Americas and the land that became Texas. Saturday, July 11th, as a special Roundup event, museum curator John L. Davis will discuss the origin of the name “Texas” and the changing shape of Texas’ boundaries over three hundred years—as shown on maps and in the dreams of kings and governors.

The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to help celebrate the town’s German heritage and Texas hospitality during Night In Old Fredericksburg, coming July 17 & 18, to Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas. This year will mark the festival’s 46th Anniversary! Night In Old Fredericksburg is actually two nights and two days, showcasing the history, culture, food, and fun of this charming Hill Country community.

The Freemasons of San Saba Lodge No. 612 A. F. & A. M. will host the Installation of Officers for the 70th Masonic District on Friday, July 10th. A meal of fried fish, fries, hush puppies, beans and tea will be served at 6:30PM. Masons, their ladies and members of the OES are asked to bring a complimentary covered side dish, salad, bread or dessert.

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The annual Tri-County Methodist Men's Fish Fry will be held at the Methodist Campground near Bend on July 17, 2009. Fish and all the trimmings will be served starting at 6:00 p.m. Seperate charges for adults and children 12 and under. Everyone welcome. Hosted by Bend UMC.

AUSTIN – During the summer months, thousands of youth gain valuable work experience. Among employment opportunities for youth in Texas are traditional summer jobs in parks and recreation, leisure and hospitality, libraries, and other community organizations. “Seasonal summer jobs offer young Texans an opportunity to earn income, while gaining valuable work experience.” said Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Chairman Tom Pauken.

Regardless of how hard we might try, many folks that write community columns or similar other pieces for a Newspaper really have a difficult time not mentioning the weather. We might even add that it is probably twice as difficult if you are in a rural situation where agriculture is the most important industry to the local economy.

Receipts totaled 577 head for the week. The market was steady on feeder steers and heifers while stocker steers sold $2 lower and stocker heifers sold $1 to $2 lower. Fleshy bull calves sold $5 lower and plain and unattractive calves sold $5 lower. Packer cows and bulls remain steady.

This thirty pound yellow cat was caught on July 4th, out of the San Saba river by Alex Baker, his father Russ Baker, and a family friend Ed Chadwick. Russ Baker-(left) Alex Baker-(middle) Ed Chadwick-(right).

Mills County Meat Goat Association will be meeting Thursday, July 16th at 7pm in the Mills County State Bank Community Room on Parker Street across from the bank. Kirk Perry, an I.B.G.A. judge, will be making a special presentation on breed standards and conformation of goats. This meeting is open to anyone in a county adjoining Mills which includes Comanche, Brown, Hamilton, San Saba & Lampasas.

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Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is pleased to announce the newly established GO TEXAN Wildlife Initiative, which targets businesses and organizations that focus on wildlife recreation, is now accepting memberships. “We’re excited about this opportunity to promote businesses and organizations that are based around Texas’ diverse and extensive wildlife resources,” Commissioner Staples said.

And the sewers are back! After learning how to sew a simple apron pattern at clothing fun day, the 4-H’ers were ready to take their skills to the next level. At the 4-H sewing camp the 4-H’ers learned how to sew a sun dress or coordinating summer tops and bottoms.

Madison G. Miles, daughter of Mike and Cathi Miles, completed her 2nd year at Angelo State University, and once again was named on Angelo State University Dean’s List. Madison is majoring in Special Education, Early Childhood. Her family is extremely proud of her!

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About 15 enthusiastic, aspiring golfers attended the Junior Golf Clinic at the San Saba Golf Course June 30-July 2. Most of the participants were from San Saba although two were from Goldthwaite and one was from Austin. The clinic was led by Coach Schulze and Keith Harris, San Saba’s Golf Pro.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met July 2, 2009 for the monthly business meeting. The President, Anita Miles, called the meeting to order and the meeting was opened with prayer by Hattie Rogers. The Secretary, Hattie Rogers, then read the minutes and they were approved as read. The Treasurer, Bobbie Churchill, gave the financial report.

Several San Saba County 4-H’ers participated in the District 7 4-H Photography Contest in San Angelo recently. Twenty three counties had their 4-H’ers participating in the contest. Here are the results of that contest. Jordan Gossett, Animals - Color- White Ribbon. Jordan Gossett, Natural Landscape-Color -Red Ribbon. Wade Ledbetter, Animals-Color- Blue Ribbon.

For the second time in three years Troy High School junior Brittany Ellis has qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo. Ellis, her parents Brad and Sonya Ellis and her seven year old palomino gelding "Mojo" will be traveling with the Texas High School National Rodeo Team to Farmington, New Mexico from July 19-25 to compete at the 61st NHSFR finals in barrel racing. Ellis was named to the 2009 National Wrangler High School All-Star Rodeo Team earlier this year and proved she belongs ...

With the rise of social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter, it’s no wonder teens are spending more hours online, subsequently creating a digital world of their own. While it might be difficult to keep up with all the latest online fads, parents can actively monitor their teens’ Internet use to ensure their children are playing it safe.