GENESIS 1:1 This is the very first verse of the King James bible, and without doubt, many professionals have declared it to be the most important message that will ever come into the minds of men. It always poses the question; (Do you believe it?) A hasty decision will make it appear ridiculous; but do not turn from it.

The new school year is practically here. Do you want to get off to a good start? Then eat a 30 minute dinner together. What do grades and eating together have in common? Research shows that kids who eat five or more meals per week with their families do better in school and have fewer behavior problems.

Diane Scott, Tammy and Jordan Leach and Chelsea Dowdy traveled to Pensacola Florida for vacation.. While there they visited with DiAnne’s nephew, Lt. Maxwell Oliver and his wife, Nancy. Danny and Janiece Duggan celebrated their 40th anniversary on August 7. They had a great time on a cruise from Los Angeles to Puerta Vallarta, Mazatian, and Cabo San Lucas. Charles and Carolyn Perry had a fish fry Sunday night for Kody and Kelcie’s birthdays.

This past week the schools began football practice. They will practice twice each day for a couple of weeks to get into shape for the coming football season. They will run, exercise, run, drill and run some more. The muscles they haven’t been using will be screaming for relief. It will take a while to get into the shape they desire for the season.

25 Years Ago August 15, 1985 Brady Johnson, a 1978 graduate of San Saba High School has opened a Dry Cleaning Service in San Saba located at 107 N. Clear behind the old Ranchman's Tower Hotel. The American Legion Post #27 recently named officers to serve during 1985-86. These include Darel Terry, Commander; Lonnie Judkins, Vice Commander; Roy Edmondson, Post Adjutant; John Berkley, Sgt.

We have missed out on the showers that have been falling in the area. Temperatures have been extremely hot but cooler weather is in the forecast, as well as a chance for rain. There was a houseful of 42 players out at Shiloh Saturday night for the tournament. There were 5 tables competing.

Three Cups of Tea In 1993, Greg Mortenson tried to climb K2. On the way down, he became lost in the mountains of Pakistan and stumbled into a poor village. There, the village chief and his people offered Greg even more than three cups of tea. They nursed him back to health.

Dear Editor: To all eligible voters in the City of San Saba, Once again, the Bible has proved itself to be true. In 1 Timothy 6:10 we find these words: "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." On November 2, we have an opportunity to defeat the liquor crowd, and I call on all same thinking citizens to vote NO to ...

As the Sunset Limited was speeding to its destination, a baby was born. "What will you call him?" asked a reporter. "Choo Choo," answered the mother. Another baby was born in unusual circumstances, not in a stylish home, but a stable. He chose His own mother, and He didn't have a father. He was born without sin.

An old hymn intones, "Only believe. Only believe. All things are possible. Only believe." Wait. At the end of empty faith there are empty dreams. Faith that is worthy of the name always has an object. People believe in someone or something, even if it’s themselves. The faith of the Bible is never empty.

The Methodist Campground meeting went off as planned despite the heat. The Lometa Methodist church members attended and the High Valley Baptist church members attended the Sunday service. The Henniger reunion was held at the San Saba Civic Center Saturday, with about 55 members of the family attended. Lola Morris was the oldest member to attend.

Home again, home again jiggitty jog. I left Canada in 61 degree weather, and landed in Houston to a scorching 101. Russ tells me it has been over 100 since I left. I can’t say I’m sorry I was in Canada during that time. I love the heat, but it does wear on you after a while.

All San Saba County residents and even those who live in a surrounding county are encouraged to order an 911 address sign from the Cherokee 4-H Archery Club. The fund raiser project will help any emergency personnel locate your house quickly in case of an emergency. The sign comes in red, green or blue and can be placed either horizontally or vertically on a fence post, house or metal pole.

The Mason County Apple Fest is taking applications for the 2010 Arts & Crafts Show. Last year’s Apple Fest brought visitors from all over Texas, one family from 805 miles away! The Apple Fest provides an Apple baking contests, Apple cider demonstrations, food, the Apple Blossom Style Show, Live music, puppet shows, free kids games at Kids Kountry and so much more. So, start making your plans to celebrate in Mason on Saturday September 4, 2010, Labor Day weekend.

The Girl Scouts of Central Texas are offering opportunities for volunteers who are committed to helping girls develop courage, confidence and character. Volunteers are the heart and sould of Girl Scouting, whether you have an hour, a day, a weekend or more. Girl Scouts has an opportunity that's right for you. As a volunteer, you can choose from several exciting and flexible Girl Scout Pathways (a variety of different ways for girls and adults to participate in our organizatio ...

Experience Works helps provide income to low-income seniors, with multiple barriers to employment; while they get the training they need to find good jobs in their local communities. The goal of the Experience Works Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is to provide participants with the training, experience, supportive services and information they need to improve their lives, gain self-sufficiency, realize their goals, obtain permanent employment and meet the needs o ...

Fellowship of Christian Women are invited to the First Presbyterian Church next Thursday, August 26th for a Special Picnicking. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will be gathering in the downstairs fellowship hall. Ladies in their 70’s will be treated to lunch and other ages are encouraged to bring picnic foods to share around the serving tables.

San Saba’s First Baptist Church Mother’s Day Out Program is a twice weekly program comprised of targeted activities for children ages 9 months to 12 years of age. These activities are designed to make the time educational and extremely enjoyable. Some of the activities will be Chapel, Bible Verse Memorization, Prayer Time, Physical Fitness, Arts, Crafts, and Music and Movement.

Petty Officer 3 rd Class John Paul Dretke, son of Tai and Mike Alberts of San Saba, David and Michelle Dretke of San Antonio, and grandson of Dixie Hewitt, San Saba, recently received the "Dolphin Pin," or Submarine Warfare Insignia, while on board the submarine, Henry M. Jackson. Qualifications for the Dolphin Award are successful completion of tests of knowledge of the various systems of the submarine.

Matt Dill, Agency Field Coordinator for the CenTex Division of State Farm Insurance, will be the guest speaker at the August 19 If you are interested in hearing Matt or have an interest in serving our community you are invited to attend the meeting. The Rotary Club of San Saba meets every Thursday for lunch at Pepper-belly’s. th Rotary Club meeting.

Texas’ annual Sales Tax Holiday arrives this weekend, just in time for families to save money on clothes and supplies for the new school year. "This is the 12th straight year in which families will take advantage of sales tax savings," Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said. "This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug.

CASA for the Highland Lakes Area invites the community to participate in the 2 CASA for the Highland Lakes Area has been serving the children of Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano, and San Saba Counties since 1993. Last year, 101 volunteer advocates served 170 abused and neglected children and your support of this event will help serve even more children this year.

HS Bronc Riding: 1st - Chase Huddle - Coleman HS Tie Down Roping: 1st - Turner McQuaid - Marble Falls 2nd - Kolt Hill - Comanche 3rd - Danny Trowbridge - Santa Anna Pee Wee Barrels: 1st - Ginny Arnold - Coleman 2nd - Graci Phillips - Comfort 3rd - Skyler Smith - Big Lake 4th - Sassy Wilson - Blanket GS Boys Ca ...

AUSTIN "Anthrax cases are not unusual; especially at this time of year. This is peak season for anthrax to resurface and affect livestock and deer," Dr. Dee Ellis, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) Executive Director and State Veterinarian, said. "Ranchers and livestock owners should be aware of recent anthrax confirmations in their area and consider vaccinating their livestock to protect against the disease." Anthrax can occur anywhere, but in Texas, cases m ...

There comes a time, on occasion, with each of us that we just flat don’t feel up to a certain task. Penning a regular column ranks fairly high as one of those weekly tasks that sort of drag on you, periodically speaking. Anyhow, If you happen to finish this week’s column and remark that we didn’t have a whole lot to talk about, then I’d probably have to agree with you.

Receipts totaled 2895 head for the week. The market was active on a choice offering of calves. Light stocker steers and heifers sold steady while 500 weight steers sold $3 lower. Feeder steers and heifers were steady. Fleshy calves and bull calves sold $3 to $5 lower. Packer cows and bulls were $1 higher.

A new voluntary cattle health program can help ranchers market their breeding animals by reassuring buyers that bulls are free of cattle trichomoniasis, an infection that can be spread during breeding, and which can cause cows to abort and take a long time to become pregnant again. Bill Hyman, executive director for the Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas (ICA), which represents about 8,000 cow-calf ranchers, explained that trichomoniasis is caused by a miscroscopic protozoan.

Alfreda Whitley of San Saba passed away Friday, August 13, 2010 at a local care facality. Alfreda was born December 4, 1918 in Gillespie County the daughter of Edward Brown and Lydia Schlaudt. On December 17, 1938 Arthur Whitley and Alfreda Brown were united in marriage in San Saba County. Arthur preceded her in death on December 13, 2004.

Harvey Galloway, 87, of San Saba passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Harvey was born November 11, 1922 in Winters, Tx. the son of Hubert Galloway and Beluah McDonald Galloway. Harvey was a tow boat captain and a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy. On March 14, 1983 Harvey married Annie Faye Young in Lampasas. Harvey is survived by his wife, Annie Faye Galloway of San Saba; one son, Mike Galloway a ...

Laura (Louise) Light Lively, 76, of the Bend Community passed away August 13, 2010 at her residence. Louise was born December 16, 1933, the daughter of Edgar and Wilma Light. On November 4, 1949 Louise and W. E. Lively were united in marriage in Cherokee. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2001. Louise is survived by two sons, Barry Lively of Cherokee, and Gerod Lively and his wife Judy of Cherokee.

MABEL "PATTI" KIRKPATRICK ALLISON, 100, passed away in Thousand Oaks, CA on August 9, 2010. She was born on January 3, 1910 in San Saba, TX to Ira D. Kirkpatrick and Bernice M. Asher. As a young girl, she lived with her family in several states before settling in Southern California in the 1920’s.

The regular August board meeting was moved from August 16 to August 23, 2010. The public hearing on the tax rate and budget will be held at the August 23, 2010 regular board meeting. The Coyotes looked good at the scrimmage vs. the May Tigers. The varsity scrimmages Oglesby at 6:00 p.m.

Well believe it or not, ready or not, football season is here. Since August 2nd, the high school football team has had 18 practices and one scrimmage. The coaching staff has been very pleased with how 2-a-days and the 1st scrimmage went. We would like to thank everybody for coming out and supporting the kids during 2-a-days and following us to the scrimmage at Hico this past Saturday.

KNUZ station manager, Skeebo Norris receives a plaque from SSISD Superintendent, Leigh Ann Glaze for being named to the Texas Association of School Boards Honor Media Roll. Other recipients recognized earlier were Karen Faught and Alice Smith from the San Saba News and Star.

San Saba Elementary will hold "Meet the Teacher" Friday, August 20th from 1:00 - 2:30. First day of school is Monday, August 23rd! We look forward to seeing students fill the halls, classrooms, playgrounds, and spaces at San Saba Elementary. Everyone is ready for an exciting and fun school year. Please call the office at 372-3019 if you have questions that we can help you with.

The Board of Trustees of San Saba ISD met on Monday, August 16th at 6 p.m. in the Central Administration Office. President of the Board, Darrin Barker, called the meeting to order and gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags. Superintendent Leigh Ann Glaze gave the following information: 1.

MONDAY BREAKFAST: Breakfast pizza or Cereal /graham cracker, Juice, Milk LUNCH: Chicken Nuggets,. Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit, Bread, Milk TUESDAY BREAKFAST: Waffles or Cereal/w graham cracker, juice, milk LUNCH: Crispy Tacos, Pinto Beans, Salad, Fruit, Crackers, Milk WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST: Morning Sausage Rolls or ...

My son has always been an honor roll student and played sports (many of them). Now he is 13 and is becoming lazy about homework, doesn’t want to spend time with our family and only cares about playing video games at his friend’s house. When I ask him to do chores or homework he argues with me, gets mad, and sometimes lies and says he doesn’t have any homework just so he can go to his friend’s house.