continued from last week..... This prayer Jesus prayed to His Father proves He did not believe or teach a rapture at any time.COR. 15:52 "In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible and we shall be changed." Today, this scripture is deceiving more people that any other by preachers who seldom explain it is only those that are raised from the dead who will be changed.

Super foods are nutritional powerhouses high in phytonutrients-chemicals that occur naturally in food. They protect against diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. Super foods come with good news and bad news. No single food can cancel the consequences of poor eating habits regardless of any such claims. The good news is that making good food choices can be one of the best ways to achieve or maintain good health-especially when substituted for less nutritio ...

"This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." (Psalm 118:24.) This should be the way we think each and every day. Today is a new day. Today we get to start over. There are times that we may make horrible mistakes. Maybe we should say it like it is...there are times that we sin horribly.

It seems like winter weather will never go away. We keep on having cold, cloudy days. We have a fire in the fireplace right now! We are looking forward to some warm, sunny days. We only had 11 people turn out for the community meeting last Saturday night. The plans were made for the Homecoming Picnic which will be May 15th.

Reading recommendations: Going Rogue, An American Life, Sarah Palin On September 3, 2008, Alaska Governor and vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention that instantly made her one of the most recognizable women in the world. As chief executive of America's largest state, she had built a record as a reformer who cast aside politics-as-usual and pushed through changes other politicians only talked abo ...

Last week, yours truly, must have been so excited about her win at the Senior Amateur Women’s Golf Tournament, that she failed to mention that Hattie Rogers had a tying win in the putting contest! And that was huge! Many ladies putted but few won! And when there was a tie, both ladies were 3½ inches from the hole and there was suppose to be a putt off but the lady had already left for the hotel, so Hattie said just let the other lady have the prize.

The Masonic Bodies of San Saba will hold their annual bake sale fundraiser Thursday, April 22nd at the courthouse square. The proceeds will benefit a college bound senior from San Saba and Cherokee high schools, which will receive the Lamar Medal & Award at the annual Seniors Banquet planned for Monday, May 3rd. This will be the 20th year that the Masonic Lodge has hosted a Seniors Banquet and the 22nd year to present the Lamar Award.

Most of us probably feel at one time or another that we have two entirely different personalities trapped in one body. Some of us, including me, feel that way most of the time. It can be very confusing. One of those little internal wars I have is between clutter and clean.

One day a man joined a famous church. That night the pastor preached a stirring missionary sermon and the congregation sang fervently "Rescue the Perishing." As the people were leaving, he asked a deacon, "When do we start?" "Start what?" "Start rescuing the perishing," he said. "Oh," said the deacon, "that's just a song." Too many of us sing without serving, read without responding, and worship without working. Our Lord said, "This people hono ...

Last week my wife and I went to a wedding and it was a beautiful occasion. Both families were there as well as friends. It was a neat location in the mountains. The bride wore a stunning white gown and veil and the groom was well dressed but so were the bride’s maids and the groomsmen.

The weather man was right on target this past week about the rain coming Thursday and Friday. The reports of one-half inch falling around the Bend, but more in other parts of the county. It must have rained somewhere because the Colorado river was out of its banks this weekend.

"April showers bring May flowers," at least that’s what the little saying maintains. If it is true, we are in for a beautiful month! The bluebonnets are standing brightly against the fresh green of the new grass. The paintbrushes, primroses and daisies are pushing their colors around. It’s just a delightful time of the year. I can’t believe we’re only a few weeks away from May!

CONVERSATIONS FOR PARENTS: "Drinking – A Rite of Passage? When You and Your Spouse Disagree" A mother and father disagree about the significance of their son’s drinking. Advice on the risks of alcohol use, united parenting and why it doesn’t pay to be the "cool" parent. What the Experts Say: Many parents wrestle with the issue of underage drinking or marijuana use.

Ms. Lisa Best Golding announces the engagement of her daughter, Kjisten Elise Morrison to Ellis Richard Miller. Ms. Morrison is also the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Phelps Morrison of Llano, Texas. Ellis Miller is the son of Sherry Miller of San Angelo, Texas and Sam Miller of Richland Springs, Texas.

Jadyn Hannah is proud to announce the birth of her baby sister, Jimma Deann Fleming. Jimma was born on March 30, 2010 at 7:20 P.M. in Llano, Texas. Jimma was also welcomed home by her parents, Charles and Jennifer Fleming; maternal grandparents, Kathy Perry and Steve Wilson; J.D. Perry and Judy Sloan; and paternal grandmother, Sharon Cook and the late Arthur Cook; great grandparents, C.P.

What is the biggest wish in your life right now? Go back home. What would you do if you could be President of the United States for one day? I wouldn't want the job to start with. What was some of the nicknames you have been called throughout your life? Hilsee, Croc. Funniest thing that ever happened to you?

Burnet, Texas— Adam Castro, 30 years old, was convicted by a jury consisting of two men and eight women on April 14th on a charge of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. The crime involved a child who was just 9 years of age at the time the sexual assault occurred.

Look 8-year-old DJ in the eyes and say that to him. For years, DJ’s relatives physically and sexually abused him and one of his sisters while his parents were locked in their bedroom using methamphetamines. Tell that to his brothers and sisters who lived in a filthy home where garbage was knee deep. Say that to any of the one in 100 children in Texas who is a victim of some form of neglect and physical, emotional or sexual abuse.

The Cowboy Cemetery Association meeting had a nice turn out on Saturday, April 17th despite the rainy, muddy weather. The membership elected Alvin Bolton for another term as vice-president and Jerry Jones for another term as director. President Ken Barr announced a building-painting day on Saturday, May 22nd at the cemetery and invites anyone who is interested to attend. The next association meeting will be held on April 16, 2011.

Dear Editor, Last Friday both the City and County of San Saba authorized the funds necessary to hire paramedics and appointed a board of 6 members, 3 city and 3 county, that will study and report on the necessary long range steps required to insure not only the continuance but the enhancement of our EMS.

Live Oak EEC Club met Monday, April 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Alamo Pecan. Members present were Connie Ballinger, Fay Currie, Amanda Jackson, Carolyn McDowell, Suzanne Walters and Kim Wells. We missed Betty who is resting up from chemo treatments, Bertha, who is in San Angelo for more surgery and Dorothy Gage, who had a doctor's appointment for an examination. Carolyn McDowell presented an interesting program on "Super Foods." See y'all at the May event on May 12, he ...

The Lometa Cemetery Association Board met recently to review progress made during the past two years and to plan future improvements. The appearance of the Lometa Cemetery grounds was primary concern of the board members and they will be out in force with relatives and friends on Saturday, May 1st, starting at 9:00 a.m.

L. Christian Mixon is an actor, director, picture car specialist and producer with over 30 years in the entertainment business. Christian has lived and worked in the New Orleans and Los Angeles markets and now resides in the Texas Hill Country working out of Austin and Dallas. He studied acting at LSU and has appeared in many film and television projects.

The team at the jail celebrated 911 telecommunications week with a luncheon and some fun. The staff at the jail are a special bunch of workers who have multiple job descriptions. Yet the most important one is working the 911 system. No matter what emergency, no matter what agency or agencies are involved, it starts and ends with the 911 operators.

April 11, 2010-Aguado, Chavarria Jose- Assault Family Violence, ICE Hold; PD April 13, 2010-Watkins, Kerry Wayne - Warrant Poss. of Controlled Substance; PD April 15, 2010-Gonzales, Pedro Felipe - Warrant 7734, Furnish alcohol to minor; PD April 16, 2010-Allen, Waylon G. - Warrant Assault Family Violence; SO April 18, 2010-Parham, Ricky - Assault Family Violence; SO

Representatives of USDA Rural Development will be holding a Rural Development Office Day for San Saba County on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will be held on the 2nd Floor of the San Saba County Courthouse, located at 500 E. Wallace St., San Saba, Texas.

The Wallace Creek EE Club met Thursday, April 15th at 2:00 p.m. at the clubhouse. Carolyn McDowell gave the program on Super Foods. Super Foods are nutritional powerhouses that occur in natural foods. When you make nutritious choices you're doing your body a favor. Some of the foods are apples, avocados, broccoli, blueberries, cranberries, dark chocolate, nuts, seaweed, salmon, soy, tea, whole grains and sweet potatoes.

Seems like everyone around our parts are pretty well blesseg the past week with all the very welcome rains received. Seems like most of the reports we had from around Town, at around Harkeyville to Algerita prettywell ranged from somewhat over an inch up to about 1.30", according to Daddy, Ruben Almaguer, and Robert Trujillo, respectively.

Receipts totaled 4339 head for the week. After weeks of strong price increases on stocker and feeder cattle, the futures market topped out and saw a little leveling off causing most of the classes of cattle to be steady or a few dollars back of last week. Light stocker steers sold steady in a strong market with big stocker steers selling $2 to $4 lower and big stocker heifers selling $2 to $5 lower.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. While this is an alarming statistic, most of these bites are preventable. "Human behavior is a major factor in dog bites," explains Dr. Mark Stickney Director of General Surgery Services at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.

EACH INDIVIDUAL AND ENTITY who received 2009 payments or who requests 2010 payments with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) or Natural Resource and Conservation Service (NRCS) must complete a consent form and provide it to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) so compliance with adjusted gross income (AGI) requirements can be verified. It is important that the consent form is completed correctly and that it is signed and dated.

Texas 216 soil and water conservation districts will be joining with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) to celebrate an annual historical national 55-year observance April 25-May 2 which focuses on the care and conservation of the state and nation’s renewable natural resources. The theme for this year’s Stewardship Week observance is "Conservation Habits = Healthy Habitats." "The stewardship concept involves personal and social responsibilit ...

Alan Dale Brown, 65, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Scott & White Hospital, in Temple, Texas. Alan Dale was born December 30, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, to Ted Brown, Jr. and Annabel Long Brown. He married Mitzie Riley on October 2, 1981, in Ft. Worth, Texas. Alan Dale was a rancher and a member of the High Valley Baptist Church. Alan Dale is survived by his wife, Mitzie Brown of Rough Creek Community; his father, Ted Brown of Rough Creek Community; his sons, Chris ...

Memorial services for B.R. Leach were held at 4:30PM Saturday April 17, 2010 at Abundant Life church. B.R. was born on October 2, 1932 in San Saba County, to the late Ben and Rodie Leach. He attended school in Holt, Texas. He moved to Brownwood in 1953 and married Naomi F.

Billy Ray Freeland, 59, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at his residence in Dayton, Texas. Billy Ray was born March 7, 1951, in Pearsall, Texas, to Howard Freeland and Jean Carroll Freeland. He married Mary Campbell on August 13, 1986, in Liberty, Texas. Billy Ray was a truck owner and operator and worked in the transportation industry.

Nell Rhoden, 89, of Rochelle, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Nell was born November 1, 1920, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to Raymond D. Matlock and Johnnie Aylor Matlock. She married Wyndham Rhoden on November 27, 1940, in Houston, Texas. Wyndham preceded her in death on August 27, 1990.

Pete Phillips, 77, of Richland Springs, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at a local care facility in San Saba. Pete was born November 7, 1932, to Ed Phillips and Idell Meyers Phillips. Pete was a member of the Baptist Church and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Pete is survived by his brothers, Odus Richmon of Richland Springs, Texas, and Ira Richmon of Garland, Texas; one sister Elaine Hughes of Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews. Pet ...

The Richland Springs Coyotes are boys’ district track champions. Congratulations to the participants and coaches on their efforts. Below are a list of events and results for the district track meet for Richland Springs: Denim Reeves place 3rd in the 100 meter dash with a time of 12.05 Bryan Torres placed 3rd in the 200 meter dash with a time of 25.61, Placed 5th in the long jump with a jump of 18’, Placed 1st in the shotput with a throw of 42-05.50 Randy C ...

Nina Paredez-District Champion Niki Lindsey-3rd Nina Paradez fired a 98 to complete her district championship at Feather Bay (Hideaway) Golf Course on Tuesday, April 13th. Niki Lindsey shot the same score 98 to tie for second. Early's Tylene Middleton shot a tournament best 89 to overtake and tie Niki. Middleton defeated Niki in the first hole of sudden death to advance to regionals played at Nueva Vista Golf Course on Monda ...

The Lady Dillos were on the road against the Lady Longhorns of Early this week. It was a close game early on in the ballgame. The Lady Dillos played tough defense for 3 innings, allowing only 4 runs. The bottom of the 4th saw a few fly balls drop in, and some errors in the field that allowed 10 runs to score.

The Richland Springs Eighth Grade English Class recently read and studied the novel, Hoot by Carl Hiaason. Hiaason is better known for his adult novels that are often mysterious crime thrillers, full of humor and strange characters, but Hiaason decided to write Hoot because of the continuing controversy surrounding the habitat of burrowing owls in Florida.

The San Saba Bands went to UIL Concert & Sight-Reading on April 14th and 15th. The Concert portion of the contest involves playing three pieces of music which have been prepared over two months, and are performed on stage for three judges. The judges use a standardized rubric system, and all three judges’ scores are averaged. The Sight-Reading portion gives students 7 minutes to silently finger & count a piece they have never seen, and then they must perform the piece i ...

On Wednesday and Friday, April 14th and 16th high school boys competed in the district track meet at Early. Our varsity team finished 4th and our JV team finished 3rd. These young men should be congratulated on the fine job they did at this highly competitive meet. All of our athletes finished at least 10th or better in all of their events.

FCCLA went to state competition on April 8th - 10th. We had 6 groups competing and two testing. It was an amazing three day event. Thursday night our two testers (Diana Landeros and Bridgett Maldinado) took tests on FCCLA Mission and Creed; and Kristin Reynolds and Savanah Rios presented their project in Chapter Showcase.

On Tuesday, April 13, the San Saba JV baseball team went over to Early for a district game. The Armadillos started off the game with back to back triples by Ryan Guidroz and JT Mathis. Other big hits by Russell Lowe, Tanner Hawkins, Josh Wright, and JT Holland led to a huge first inning.

April 19, 2010 - Keeping highly qualified staff in a small rural school district is very difficult. When starting salaries for new teachers begin at $45,000 in the large metropolitan areas, it is difficult for rural schools like San Saba to compete. With this said, San Saba ISD is fortunate to be able to attract highly qualified staff because of our central location, the community beliefs, our innovative programs and program success, academic success and because it is a good and safe place t ...