2 CORINTHIANS 11:13-14 "For such are false Apostles' deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel: for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light." This verse clearly shows how Satan will come as the anti-christ and be able to deceive many church members into worshiping him as the real Christ.

Baseball is a game of inches. If the placement of a pitch is even slightly off, it could mean the difference between a home run and a strikeout. Similarly, writing laws requires precision. The smallest modification in the wording of a bill can alter the entire meaning of the legislation and change its impact on communities and taxpayers. The Clean Water Restoration Act is a critical piece of legislation that hinges entirely on one word: “navigable.” In 1985, this sweeping law was enacted t ...

Lots of restaurants have salad bars. Lots of people think they are a good choice. After all, they are fruits and vegetables. Right? Are they really a better choice? Let’s take a moment to look over the items on the salad bar before you fill your plate. Leafy greens are usually found at the salad bar.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grimm visited the Grimm Ranch this week and also all their friends in Cherokee. They are now living and working in Italy. The Athletic Booster Club will be hosting a Skeet Shoot and BBQ meal on Saturday. For more details, call the feed store at 325-622-4004. Mike Magill and Rusti Welch will be united in marriage on Sunday, September 20 in Fredericksburg.

San Saba News & Star will be Closed Labor Day PUBLISHING DEADLINE for September 10th Edition For all articles, all display & classified ads will be on Friday, September 4th @ 5 p.m.

25 Years Ago Sept. 6, 1984 Sam Oatman, of Llano was recently named by Governor Mark White as district attorney for the 33rd Judicial District replacing Louis Crump of San Saba who resigned the position effective Sept. 1, four months prior to the expiration date of his term. Construction of the Home Office of Heart O Texas Savings Association is scheduled to begin in February, 1985.

We have not had any rain in a week or so and it showing on the vegetation. The temperatures have been a little cooler. There is a touch of Fall in the air. As we begin another new month, the Busy Bee quilters will meet on the 8th and the 42 tournament will be on the 12th in Richland Springs.

Reading Recommendations: Pacific Lady, The First Woman to Sail Solo Across the World's Largest Ocean, Sharon Sites Adams with Karen J. Coates It was an age without GPS and the Internet, without high-tech monitoring and instantaneous reporting. And it was a time when women simply did not do such things. None of this deterred Sharon Sites Adams.

While shopping in Japan, a tourist saw a gorgeous mirror. "It's beautiful," he exclaimed. "I must have it." "But," said the merchant, "it wasn't made to see your face in it, but our god. Take it to the window. Let the sun shine on it." The tourist did, and he saw the face of Buddha. An artist had worked the face of his god in it, and the sunlight brought it out. Have you worked the face of your God into your life so that others see Him when they see you? This is what the Psalmist had in mi ...

How often have you heard God’s name used to punctuate a statement or to curse a situation or a person? It’s common to hear the names God, Lord, or Jesus Christ used in these profane ways. And those who use God’s name in such useless, empty, and vain ways seem to think nothing of it. But God does not take the profane use of His name lightly.

A front moved through Thursday night leaving about 2/10 of an inch of rain. Some who live in Lampasas reported up to an inch of rain this past week. After the front the temperature has not been as hot this past week. Carol Mackinnan is a new resident who recently made the move from county road 208 San Saba to the Bend community.

He was not supposed to be born this time of year and even worse, he was born in the middle of a crowded livestock pen with lots of sheep running around and all over him. He was all dirty and knocked down so many times it was hard for him to stand.

You have to know you’re in Texas when you think 96 is a cool front! I actually enjoyed Saturday outdoors. I have no front lawn, it is fried crispy brown! We did get a little kiss of rain last week, but it was less than 1/10th of an inch. Some of you had a little more, most had less, if that’s possible.

The Friends of the Library will sponsor its first annual art show at Rylander Memorial Library on Friday and Saturday, November 6-7 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Along with the art show, the Library will hold an open house and book sale. The event will take place the same weekend as San Saba’s Hunters Welcome.

What would your life be like if you were debt free and in control of your finances? What could this mean for your family, your church, and your community? Are you or someone you know struggling to make ends meet each month? Dave Ramsey offers life-changing financial advice as host of the nationally syndicated radio program, The Dave Ramsey Show and is heard by nearly 4 million listeners each week on more than 450 radio stations throughout the United States. Financial Peace University is Dave ...

San Saba News & Star will be Closed Labor Day PUBLISHING DEADLINE for September 10th Edition For all articles, all display & classified ads will be on Friday, September 4th @ 5 p.m.

Our goal is to help stimulate the economy by placing older workers at non profit, state and local organization to support those organizations; while providing paid training to San Saba citizens. This places money in San Saba that may result in increased employment for older workers. If your organization would like to partner with Experience Works and gain some paid support Staff, or, if you are an older worker who would like to support local organizations while being paid to increase your ski ...

As we approach the Labor Day holiday, give blood and thanks for your good health. Your one pint donation could save up to three lives. During holiday weekends, the blood supply often drops so we try to build the supply before the holiday. United Blood Services is the sole provider of blood to patients in 10 area hospitals including Brownwood Regional Medical Center.

Dane Mahan of San Saba has been awarded the 2009 Five Star Wealth Manager Award for Best in Client Satisfaction. Less than three percent of the Austin, San Antonio and the Central Texas Region’s Wealth Managers received this award. Crescendo Business Services, an independent research firm, administered a rigorous research process to find out which wealth managers scored highest in client satisfaction based upon nine criteria: customer service, integrity, knowledge/expertise, communication, ...

The Freemasons of San Saba Masonic Lodge No. 612 will hold their stated meeting on Saturday evening, September 5th. A meal of Mexican Food will be provided by Junior Warden Jan K. Huffstetler. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a complimentary covered side dish, bread, salad or dessert.

On Sunday August 23rd Mill Pond Park was transformed into a community-wide festival. Sunday Funday, as the event has been called, included fun for the whole family. The community pool was opened for all and the parking lot was filled with giant inflatable houses and water slides. An interactive puppet and music show was enjoyed by the kids, as well as duck races, bubble gum blowing contests, Water balloon launch, cake walk, balloon animals, face painting, and lots of prizes!

The Heart of Texas Regional Today's Girl Youth Development Program will begin their new community service for the fall. The girls will have a booth at the Pecan Capital Trade Day on the Court House Square in San Saba on Saturday, September 5th from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The organization will be collecting new twin sheet sets, bath towels and cash donations to purchase the items for the troops returning to Ft.

Time is fast approaching for the 36th annual Sheep and Goat Field Day set Sept. 3 at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center located just north of San Angelo on U.S. Highway 87. The field day starts with registration at 8 a.m. followed by the morning program at 9:00 a.m.

Receipts totaled 2479 head for the week. The market as a whole was steady to a little uneven with lighter steers and heifers selling steady to $2 lower and heavier steers and heifers steady to $1 lower. The fleshy calves and Crossbred calves sold $3 lower and fleshy bull calves were $4 lower.

Evelyn McDaniel Locke, age 91, affectionately known as Mimi, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Funeral Services were held at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Methodist Church in Brownwood on Saturday, August 29, and interment followed at Wallace Creek Cemetery in San Saba County. The family greeted guests from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday night at Davis Morris Funeral Home. Evelyn was born on March 13, 1918 in San Saba County, Texas to Alvie and Addie McDaniel.

Gladys Lenora Bolinger, 85, of Salinas, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.She was born Nov. 29, 1923, in Green Forrest, Ark. Gladys was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed painting, quilting, traveling in the family motor home. She loved the Salinas Valley and all the seasons.

The second week of school was busy! Teachers were well-prepared and the week went smoothly. Teachers are adjusting to the CSCOPE science curriculum used by the district. The CSCOPE curriculum adds rigor which will hopefully increase student success in science. The varsity Coyotes were victorious in their first outing over Azle Christian by 50-0.

For the first time in nine years, the San Saba Armadillos opened the season with a shutout. They defeated the De Leon Bearcats 36-0 at Rogan Field last Friday night. It was the largest opening game win since a 46-6 victory over Goldthwaite in 1980 and the largest opening shutout since the Armadillos 41-0 win in 1973 over the Eagles.

The Cherokee Indians 2009 season started off with their opening game being forfeited by the Star Tigers who were short a player. To give everybody some playing time, the Indians scrimmaged the Lometa Hornet JV squad. The scrimmage went very well for the Indians, who outscored the Hornets 50-24. One and a half minutes into the game, Tucker Corsi scored on a 5 yard run and kicked the PAT.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met August 27, 2009 for play day with the Chair for August, Dorothy Sterner, calling for a game of counting the even holes on the front nine and the odd holes on the back nine, less half your handicap. First Place went to Jo Ann Snow and there was a tie for Second and Third between Sandee Hartley and Jo Anne Hardy.

Richland Springs defense shuts out Azle Christian 50-0 in season opener. Next game is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 5th, vs. Borden County Coyotes at Trent.

Thursday, September 3rd -The Richland Springs 4-H Club Meeting, 3:45 p.m. at the Richland School Library; contact Valerie Gossett for more information. Saturday, September 12th -The 4-H Shooting Sports; at the Ledbetter Ranch; 8:00 a.m. Monday, September 14th- 1 of 2 Safety meetings for new 4-H shooting sports youth; 7:00 p.m.

The San Saba JV opened their 2009 season at DeLeon. The Dillos came out and played well for the first 1 and ½ quarters. The Bearcats did not get a first down during the time. Then the Dillos had a punt blocked, which got the team down emotionally. The Dillos allowed them to drive 25 yards for a TD.

The San Saba Tennis Association will have a reorganization meeting on Tuesday, September 8th , at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the tennis courts, in the stands on the east side of the courts. The association is going to try to get a women’s league, men’s league and a junior league going for the fall, spring, and summer months.

We are about middle way through the 2nd week of the ’09-‘10 school year. The Indians have gotten off to a good start in football. They will play at Faith Academy in Marble Falls this Friday night at 7:30. The Faith Academy stadium is 3 miles East of Hwy 281 on RR 1431. We have welcomed 3 new teachers to the school district.

At the end of the 2009 summer term, 164 students completed degree requirements at Angelo State University and received their diplomas. Areas of undergraduate academic study at ASU lead to the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.), Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (B.I.S.), Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Science Nursing (B.S.N.), Associ ...

Last week I mentioned that San Saba ISD was launching a new parent grade and attendance portal. This portal is called txConnect. Previously, San Saba ISD used a product called Parent Connection. This school year the District is moving to a product that integrates with our current accounting software program and will provide you with more information than before.

Tyler Hawkins graduated from Texas Tech University on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Family and friends were there to celebrate this momentous occasion as he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Range Management.

The high school years can be an anxious time in your child’s life, and perhaps yours as well. As teens set their sights on making the grade and making their way in the world, the stresses can begin to add up for the entire family. You’ve worked hard to encourage your child in school.