This is an effort to stimulate our thinking with ridiculous questions that no person on earth can answer. The first one will be: (Was God before the beginning?) "He had to be, because in the beginning He created the heavens and earth, and all that in them is." The second is like unto it: (Will God be after the ending?) "He will be, because the bible teaches He is eternal and time has no power over Him", but that is not an answer to these questions, it leaves doubt.

I often suffer from self-imposed tunnel vision. This means my visual field and focus becomes severely constricted. In fact, I've had friends walking toward me who practically had to tackle me to get my attention. A forwarded email has given me reason to reevaluate the pace of my life. Apparently, The Washington Post conducted a social experiment that won them a Pulitzer for a story published in April 2007. The feature told about a cold January morning when a man sat at a metr ...

A cool drink on a hot afternoon can make you feel refreshed. What is your favorite? There are several options but some are full of calories. Energy drinks can have as much as 6 teaspoons of sugar and three times the caffeine in a can of cola. Use a straw when drinking an energy drink as they are acidic and can cause dental erosion.

July has been a very busy month for Cherokee Home for Children. July 4th a group of teens and adults from Lakeshore Drive Church of Christ in Waco came to the Cherokee Home campus. While here they helped the children do community service projects in Cherokee. They cut down brush at Clariece Lively’s house and got J.L.

Isn’t it good when children obey their parents? If you tell your child to clean his/her room, for instance, aren’t you happy when they do it? And when you ask them to do it, it is not a, "if you want to", but you really expect it to be done.

40 Years Ago - July 9, 1970 The suspension bridge at Bend is the only one of its kind still maintained by the state. It has two towers on each side of the Colorado river and they are strung with a pair of huge cables that support the suspension span. Cables are six inches thick, made of hundreds of individual wires like a telephone cable.

We are having some hot temperatures this week with no rain so far. We have a slight chance for rain over the next few days. There were six members present for the Busy Bee quilting day last Tuesday. They were, Grace Hardman, Carol Orr, Marilyn Miller, Irene Hammett, Gloria and Fay Lusty.

Island Beneath The Sea, a novel, Isabel Allende Born on the island of Satint-Domingue, Zarite, known as Tete, is the daughter of an African mother she never knew and one of the white sailors who brought her into bondage. Though her childhood was one of brutality and fear, Tete finds solace in the traditional rhythms of African drums and the voodoo law she discovers through her fellow slaves. When twenty year old Tonlonse Valmorain arrives on the island in 1770, it's with powd ...

A religious lawyer asked Jesus to name the first and greatest commandment. Jesus did not hesitate. He quoted the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy. "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might" (Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 22:37). Here is a word under this heading of love.

Millie Lemaster reported that two of her sons Hal and Robert of Granite Shoals placed second in the horse shoe pitching at the Spring Ho in Lampasas and that Dean Lemaster from Kempner and his partner Alex Rodriguez won third place. Joe Lemaster of Bend made the trophies that were handed out.

The world applauds folks who are masters of spontaneous verbal come-backs. Somehow, they are "right-worded" in facing tenuous situations with grace. Never seen sweating, they are unflappable rarities. Their words flow effortlessly while the rest of us melt to mush at binding times, our facial expressions and skin tones dead giveaways that our goats have been gotten. We can make long lists of times that "duh"

The dog days of summer are here! I try to get outside work done first thing in the morning. The thought of extreme heat, work and an abundance of grasshoppers just isn’t appealing. I don’t have to mess with the garden anymore; the grasshoppers have stripped it bare. I’m not sure if the tomatoes will come back once these pesky critters die off.

More than $98 billion a year is the hefty price the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) estimates water shortages during drought periods could cost state businesses and workers by 2060 if water management and conservation practices are not implemented. Water is the lifeblood of Texas. It supports the economic growth of our state, including the agriculture, manufacturing and construction industries.

Q&A with Dr. Janet Williams: Stress is a part of all of our lives and can often be a motivating factor for us to push ourselves and achieve success. Teens, however, say they are feeling increasing levels of stress and most have not yet developed the proper coping mechanisms to keep stress levels in check. Without guidance from a parent or caregiver, teens will often find their own ways of coping, sometimes involving unhealthy behaviors such as drug use ...

The descendents of William Westfall and Annie Laura Hibler met for their annual family reunion July 10, 2010, at the Church of Christ Fellowship Building in San Saba. There were 42 in attendance. Those attending from San Saba were, Pauline Longley, Nadine Maultsby, Hunter and Mary Hibler, Scotty, Tayler and Gunnar Hibler, Larry and Shirley Hibler, Michelle and Cutter Daniels, Sadie Coleman, Peggy Spinks, Ann Bearden, Juanita Longley, James and Jeanne Melton, Roy and Sherri Maultsby a ...

All members of Central Texas Electric Co-op are encouraged to make plans to attend their annual membership meeting on Tuesday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fredericksburg High School Auditorium located at 1107 Highway 16S in Fredericksburg, Texas. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. Four Directors will be elected to the Board during the business session.

Eventide residents enjoyed a patriotic Stars and Stripes celebration with cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, music and the announcement of Ms. Liberty, Uncle Sam and Door Decorating contest winners. After the votes were counted, Ms. Jimmie Scroggins was crowned Ms. Liberty and the title of Uncle Sam was bestowed upon Delbert Riddle. Vieney Krueger and Marissa Kilman were kind enough to lend their creative knowledge and judge the 4th of July Door Decorating Contest, The winners wer ...

Miss Ricci Renee Grimes and Mr. Stephen Allen Jones were joyfully united in marriage on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Harden at Butler Farms Estate in San Angelo, Texas. Reverend Russell Frasier of San Angelo officiated the outdoor ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Barbara Grimes of San Saba, Texas.

Stephanie Nicole Hamrick was united in marriage with Timothy Wade Hohertz on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 6:30 in the evening at Celebration Event Center Ranch, Hico, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Stephen Hamrick of Ft. Worth, Texas and Eunice K. Hamrick of Gainsville, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Carl "Pete"

March 27, 2010, 4 p.m. in the evening, Falkenstein Castle in Burnet, Texas, before God, family and friends, Cynthia Lee Ann Lawhon of Cleburne, Texas became the wife of Joseph Dale Scott of Cherokee, Texas. Danny Duggan of Cherokee officiated the double ring ceremony. Cynthia is the daughter of Richard and Neta Lawhon of Cleburne. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore "Delphine"

MASON, Texas – In his new book, "The Buck Never Got Here," local writer and outdoors enthusiast Kendal Hemphill dishes humor that readers of all backgrounds will enjoy. Called a cross between Dave Barry and Pat McManus, no subject is too delicate for Hemphill, no politician too insulated, no topic too sensitive to be speared with the arrow of cynicism and barbequed on the backyard pit of sarcasm.

The descendents of Maurice J. and Cora Ell Spear Lusty and Harry G. and Pearl Lusty met Sunday, July 18 for their annual barbecue lunch, followed by an auction of family items. This year we had a cookbook from the area in England which our family is from with extra pcitures of surrounding area.

Craig and Teresa Mytton of Hewitt, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jennifer, to Kris Higginbotham, son of Rita and Steve Spinks of Waco, and Gary and Dianne Higginbotham of San Saba. Jennifer is a 2002 graduate of Foothill High School in Henderson, NV, and is currently attending RN school through McLennan Community College in Waco, with a graduation date of December 11, 2010. Kris is a 1998 graduat ...

San Saba’s First Baptist Church will be holding revival services starting Sunday July 25, and continuing until Wednesday July 28. Sunday services are at 10:30 am and 6:30 pm. Weeknights the service will begin at 6:30 each evening with a special event following each service. On Sunday evening at 5:30 pm there will be a free fried chicken dinner at the church catered by Underwood’s Fried Chicken. The guest speaker for the week will be Dr.

Frankie Soto and Trey Sharp were the belt buckle winners at the Richland Springs Rodeo Association Steer Roping Scholarship Fund-raiser on Saturday, July 10. Glen Burkman and Terrance Teel placed second. Third place recipients were John Stewardson and John Curtis Wyerts.

Randy Robbins of Burleson, and Kim Robbins of San Saba, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lacey Shay Robbins of San Saba, to Ryon William Clifton, of Salado. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Will and Cindy Clifton of Salado. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Max and Josephine Mahan, of San Saba, Joe and Clara Robbins, of Brownwood, and the late Patsy Jo Mahan of San Saba.

Arrests from June 30, 2010 through July 17, 2010 6/30/10 Hill, Peggy Daniels wrt MTR Failure to ID — SO 07/01/10 Davis, Derek San DWLI & Poss of Marj.>2oz— SO 07/01/10 Westerfield, Aaron Kieth Poss of Marj.>2oz<4oz—so 07/02/10 Mcmeans, Docklan Conviction 14 days —SO 07/03/10 Delgadillo, Omar PI — PD 07/03/10 Limones, Enrique A Reckless Driving Class B — PD 07/04/10 Schleg ...

Sharyland Utilities, L.P. ("Sharyland Utilities") and Hunt Transmission Services, L.L.C. ("HTS") jointly announced today that the acquisition of Cap Rock Energy Corporation ("Cap Rock Energy") and its subsidiary NewCorp Resources Electric Cooperative, Inc. ("NewCorp") has been completed. Sharyland Utilities now serves as the new electric utility for all customers previously served by Cap Rock Energy. "We are pleased to join the communities that Cap Rock Energy serves,"

The veterans of the American Legion will meet Friday evening, July 23rd at the Legion Hall in San Saba. A meal of brisket and chicken will be provided and members are asked to provide a complimentary covered side dish, salad, bread or dessert. Veterans are reminded to wear their caps and family members are invited.

We probably need not remind ourselves that we are in the midst of the "Dog Days" of summer. It appears that the ol’ thermometer is doing a pretty good job of that. We received rains of decent measure back earlier in July from around the Independence Day Holiday weekend up through the next week that has proved to be a lifesaver for our fair Valley of the Pecan. Areas of the County got anywhere from 3"

Receipts totaled 2118 head for the week. Stocker steers were $3 to $4 higher while stocker heifers sold $2 to $3 higher. Feeder steers and heifers sold steady. Packer cows were $1 lower and packer bulls sold $2 lower. Stocker cows and pairs sold in good demand. Steers: choice lightweight calves 135-172.50 choice medium weight calves 120-141 choice heavyweight calves 115-124.50 Heifers: choice lightweight calves ...

WOW! How many folks can remember such a wet and wonderfully green countryside in July? I can’t remember a time when we had temperatures in the 70’s, 80’s and now 90’s, but not in the 100’s this time of year. What a Blessing these rains have been. The gardens are going crazy and the waterways are a flowing, even the lakes are in great shape except Buchannan and it is in better shape than it was in August.

Summer is here and most people seem to flock toward water whether it be the swimming pool out back or the beach. These activities go hand and hand with the importance to stay hydrated with clean and fresh water. Our dogs however, don’t know the difference between a Dasani and a toilet bowl. Many people like to include their dogs when swimming in the pool and as long as you keep an eye on them, this can be a joy for both you and your K9 friend.

Larry A. Barker, age 72, of Olney, Texas died Sunday, June 13, 2010, in Olney. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, in the Restland Cemetery with Scotte Clark officiating. Larry was born February 19, 1938 in San Saba, Texas to the late Loye and Alene (Rawls) Barker.

3rd Annual Richland Springs Coed Softball Tournament Champions- The Ragin’ Rebels.

Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), one of the most well known organizations in the nation, is revitalizing and reenergizing its brand to reach a new generation of girls. After extensive research and development, Girl Scouts debuted last week a long-term, multichannel brand campaign that is designed to reacquaint the country with the iconic organization and communicate the power girls have to change the world through Girl Scouting.

District 4-H Record Book Judging was held Thursday July 15th in San Angelo. Several San Saba Co. 4-H’ers placed. Participating were: Jacey Gossett in Photography, 4th place; Riana Bass in Intermediate Foods & Nutrition, 6th place; Kristen Harrell in Junior Horse, 1st place; Abby Dellis, Senior Horse, 5th place; Jordan Gossett in Junior Photography, 4th place; Mykah McKinnerney in Junior Photography, 2nd; Melanie Hedley in Intermediate Shooting Sports, 5th place; Sara Hedley in Seni ...

It was an amazing trip for four high school students. Tyler Lackey, Laken Miller, Savanah Rios, and Kristen Reynolds traveled with Mrs. Rogers (local FCCLA Advisor) to Chicago, Illinois for the national FCCLA (Family Career Community Leaders of America)conference and competition. "For many of these kids it is a once in a life time opportunity, and I am proud to say that I work with such a supportive school district and have the opportunity to expose these students to these type of ev ...

The summer tennis programs are winding down for the summer. There will be one more tennis clinic on July 26 thru July 29th. Then on July 30-31 the San Saba Tennis Association will sponsor a Junior Tennis Tournament at the high school tennis courts. The tennis clinic on July 26-29 will have a session for incoming 7th graders to 12th grade.