LUKE 10:18 "Jesus said unto them, I saw Satan as lightning fall from Heaven." Any person who has read much in the bible will conclude that God is Almighty and there is nothing He can't do. But He does have a strong enemy and he is your enemy too. 2COR. 11:13-14 "For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

Over the past month, families across Texas have readied their children for the new school year. Supplies and back-to-school clothes have been bought. Fall sports and marching band practice are well underway. And many students are already hard at work on nightly homework assignments. While our students might have their sights set on next week’s football game or an upcoming science project, as a nation, we must focus on the overall preparedness of young Americans to be the leaders, think ...

Do you have a child who doesn’t eat a certain food? That is actually a pretty common event. What should you do? Keep offering the food often as they can change their mind pretty quickly. Trying new foods helps a child develop their taste preferences. Parents shouldn’t force children to eat all of a new food, or to clean their plate.

The Cherokee Reunion was a great success. Thanks to all! Recently Doug and Cyndi Suggs went to a workshop in Tennessee. It was held near the Smoky Mountains. They saw a bear. After the workshop was over they went to Chattanooga to visit with Doug’s Mother. Last week Janiece Duggan went to Wyoming to visit with Jerrod, Kim and boys.

Webster defines frustration as "prevent from succeeding." Have you ever been frustrated? You cut back on the amount of food you eat, don’t eat any sweets, exercise some and get on the scales and there is very little change. You are frustrated because the weight does not come off quickly (I speak from experience). You have a child that you have told over and over the way something is to be done.

69 Years Ago - October 2, 1941 It has been brought to the writer's attention that Mrs. Lee Oliver of Pecan Grove "achieves much" in Red Cross work. She completes a dozen or eighteen Red Cross garments each week. There is grief this week in many San Saba homes, among children and grown-ups as well, for some heartless dog-poisoner has killed a large number of beloved pets in San Saba by hurtling small portions of highly poisoned meat into yards ...

We are enjoying the cooler fall weather and more of the same is predicted for the coming week. The Richland Springs Coyotes defeated the San Antonio Feast last Friday night by a score of 58-0. This Friday night the Coyotes will host Gustine for the Homecoming game. The Holt Cemetery business meeting will be this Saturday at 9:30 AM.

The Husband Tree, Montana Marriage #2, Mary Connealy Standing over her third no account husband's grave, Belle Tanner makes a vow, no more men. Now all she needs to do is get her cattle to market before winter sets in. But there's no one around except the drifter Silas Harden, and Belle is such a poor judge of men that she can't decide if he is worth hiring on.

New Books at the Rylander Memorial Library: MOCKINGJAY-the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs Cross Roads by Fern Michaels Sea Escape by Lynne Griffin Postcard Killers by James Patterson Non Fiction Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker by S. C. Gwynne Angelina: An Unauthorized Biography ...

Angels are messengers with a clear job description. They are "ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation" (Hebrews 1:14). The devil tried to tempt Jesus with the ministry of angels. He took Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple, told Him to jump, and quoted from Psalm 91.

Fall is here at last and the weather is as you might have noticed a little cooler. Saturday light showers around the area, but none at the Bend. A light shower fell at the Price place but not enough to measure. The farther you drove from San Saba the lighter the rain.

Well, imagine my surprise on Thursday, to find there was no column in the paper for Richland Springs! I was having computer problems again, so I sent it to school and forwarded it on to the paper on Monday. Or so I thought! I had several people ask me what went wrong on Wednesday, and again on Thursday.

It's no secret our beef farmers and ranchers are under increased pressure and scrutiny from anti-agriculture activists. In the name of animal welfare, these activist groups work very hard to sway public opinion against beef producers in the hope of ultimately convincing consumers to stop eating meat and forcing food producers out of business.

Ask the Experts Set and Enforce Family Rules My teenage son thinks I’m so unfair because I try to set and enforce rules like a reasonable curfew or no going out on school nights. He always argues that none of his friends’ parents set rules. Am I being too strict? At some point in our youth, most of us tried to extend our curfew or get out of a chore by saying, "Well, so-and-so’s parents don’ ...

Change — some people dread it, and others can’t get enough. It may be much like the idiom, "One man’s trash is another man’s treasure." When it comes to what we would alter or why we would make a modification, the answers vary because we all have different things we value, want, need and consider important. Unlike some empty nesters, I’m one of those who can’t get enough change.

The 2010 Texas Mesquite Association Art Festival returns to Fredericksburg, Texas on October 8, 9 and 10, 2010. Juried artists from around Texas will gather in Fred-ericksburg's Marktplatz for a three-day celebration of the exquisite and attractive mesquite. "Besides seeing the absolute best selection of mesquite, visitors will enjoy the largest mesquite show in the world,"

The second annual art show will be held Nov. 6th at the Rylander Memorial Library. There were over 250 people that attended this last year. Oil, water color and acrylic painting , charcoal, pencil and pen drawing will be shown. Artists from high school age to adult may enter their work . Please contact Carol Littlefield, 372-3883, if you wish to participate.

Ken and Texie Cole moved to Richland Springs in 1962 to pastor the First Christian Church. With them was their baby daughter, Sylvia Tracey Cole, who was 2 ½ months old. While living in Richland Springs, the Coles made many friends and became very active in the community. The couple began a "Teen Canteen"

The Llano Country Opry will be staged at the Lantex Theater in Llano, on Saturday, October 2. Gene Watson and the Farewell Party Band will headline two performances at the historic theater. Showtimes are 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets are $15.00 and are on sale at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Llano National Bank, Lively Computers in Kingsland, KNEL radio or by calling (325) 247-5354. Gene Watson was born in Palestine, Texas, and raised in Paris, Texas, in a musical family.

The next Lunch & Learn will be Friday, October 15th 12 noon at the 1st Methodist Church. Featured speaker will be Kay Stewart of San Saba discussing Wholesome Bread Making 101. Stewart will demonstrate how to grind the wheat to make the flour and also the mixing and baking of the bread.

What is your favorite pastime? Working in my yard. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? In Texas, because I love Texas. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what would you do? Fix a shelter, find food, and make a fire. What is your favorite movie or book? HGTV gardening books, because I love working in the yard. If you were the San Saba Mayor for one day, w ...

Dear Editor: I am writing in response to the letter written by Jeff Cheek of Medford, Oregon and his disgust at the First national Flag of the Confederacy. I would like to address each issue he raised one by one. #5 & 6. That you and your brothers fought in WWII and would have not risked your life for the Confederacy. First let me say as a veteran I recognize all veterans who have served their country.

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said the state collected $1.77 billion in sales tax in August, up 0.8 percent compared to a year ago. "Monthly sales tax collections continue to slightly exceed year-ago levels. While some major sectors including oil and gas and manufacturing were up, other sectors including construction and retail trade dropped from the previous year,"

Mr. and Mrs. Elton Faught celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on August 21, 2010 with a family gathering for dinner and reminiscing at Soap's Place Lodge. The setting around the beautiful San Saba River and newly landscaped and decorated establishment was enjoyed by all who attended. Tables were adorned with centerpieces of brass, flowers, candles, and handmade beaded doves with flowers sewn years ago by BeBee Faught for her children and grandchildren's wedding reception table covering ...

Bobby & Pat Ratliff of Llano & Danny & Amy Shaw of San Saba are honored to announce the marriage of Cynthia Diane Ratliff & Dwayne Milam Shaw. Cindy & Dwayne were married Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Llano Cowboy Church. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Stacey Nobles.

Well we wanted some cooler weather and God provided. I don’t know about you, but this cool I can handle but much cooler and I get cold and can’t wait for summer. I guess it seems we are never quite happy with the weather no matter what is provided. Well it might be cool according to the weather, but it’s been a hot weekend inside the jail and on the streets of San Saba this weekend. It started Friday afternoon and didn’t let up until Monday afternoon.

San Saba Masonic Lodge No. 612 will hold its stated meeting on Saturday, October 2nd. A meal of spaghetti and meat balls will be provided by Worshipful Master - Dewey Mack Cason and served at 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to provide a complimentary covered side dish, bread, salad or dessert.

9/21/10-Fry,Margaret Warrant - Lampasas - PD 9/24/10-Mendicino,Michael DWI with open container - DPS 09/24/10-Alcorn,Daniel DWI 1st - PD 09/25/10-Watson,Gene Leroy DOC - PD 09/26/10-Aragon,Juan PI - PD 09/26/10-Pedraza,Gabriel DWI/Open container/ICE Hold - SO 09/26/10-Curtis,Derrick Poss. of Marij. <2oz - DPS 09/26/10-Budreau,West DUI - SO 09/27/10-Watkins,Andrew Assault Causes Bodily Inj./Interferring with Emergency call - P ...

It’s not just the water you see that can prove deadly. It’s what lies upstream and under the surface that can really get you in trouble. Flash floods and low-water crossings are the state’s deadliest combination, killing more people every year than any other weather event. One local woman found herself held captive in the crossing at Bull Creek in Northwest Austin, where she learned first-hand how seemingly shallow water can sweep a car off a bridge in no ti ...

We are seeing a lot more smiling faces around town & County the past few days. The light cool front that followed the advent of Fall into our fair valley of the Pecan was right on time & wonderfully welcome. Some of the earlier ripening Pecan varieties are beginning to split shuck,as well as some of the Native or seedling trees.

Receipts totaled 2010 head for the week. The market was active and demand good. Stocker steers were steady and heifers were steady to $2 lower. Feeder steers were steady and feeder heifers were steady to $2 lower. Packer cows and bulls were steady. Steers: choice lightweight calves 135-155, choice medium weight calves 110-137, choice heavyweight calves 105-108 Heifers: choice lightweight calves 118-135, choice medium weight calves 100-120, choice heavyweight calves 95-99 ...

Lillian Etter, 96, of San Saba passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010 at a local care facility. Lillian was born April 14, 1914 in San Saba to William C. Hartley and Lillian Parisher Hartley. Lillian was a member of the San Saba Study Club and San Saba First Baptist Church. Lillian is survived by her nieces, Michele Whitley and her husband Farrel of San Saba and Suzanne Gage and her husband James of Brownwood. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, broth ...

Mary E. Oldham, of Old Forge and formally of Ocotilla Drive, Marble Falls, TX, died Sunday August 29, 2010 at VNA inpatient unit at Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. She had been a resident of Old Forge, PA for the past eight years. Her husband, Rufus Oldham, died on December 19, 1987. Born in San Saba, Texas on January 25, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Albert Leon and Gladys Perry Taylor.

Vera Payne Baker began her journey to Heaven on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the age of 81 to be with her Lord, who she loved with all her heart, soul, mind and strength. Born March 24, 1929 in Dallas, Vera married Pat Jim Baker, Sr. in Houston on June 1, 1946 and it lasted 54 years until his death on Aug 11, 2000.

The 7th grade Dillos played last Thursday and lost a tough game 0-6. The kids played a great game. The game started off a defensive battle with strong plays by Emilono Rocha, Garrett Pringle, John Watson, Nathaniel Rutherford, Joey Salinas, Ramiro Coronado, Carter Eden and Ehren Thomas. During the game the Dillos played hard and played well.

San Saba 8th Grade Dillos lost a hard fought defensive battle to the Lago Vista Vikings in Lago Vista last Thursday night. It was a great game. Lago Vista kicked to San Saba to start the game. Ridge Smith returned the kick for 10 yards. Gabe Zimmer had runs for 12, 15 and 10 yards.

Homecoming week is underway and a festive mood has engulfed the students. Even six-weeks testing can’t diminish the spirit. The first six-week grading period ends October 1st. Parents should receive report cards the week of October 4-8. Parents should contact teachers with any concerns. Parent involvement is a key to student success. Grades 9-12 have nominated their respective class sweethearts for homecoming queen honors.

Last Friday night, the San Saba Armadillos proved the saying "It’s not the size of dog in the fight, but the size of fight in the dog." The Lago Vista Vikings suited 51 players and San Saba suited 21 but the Vikings needed a touchdown with 1:08 left in the game to pull out a hard-fought 14-7 win at Sizemore Field in Lago Vista. The Vikings won the toss and deferred giving the ball to San Saba to start the game.

The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School, October 12 and 13 at Gatesville High in Room 22. You must register to take the test Wednesday, October 6 in room 22 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. You need to bring your Texas driver's license or State or Federal Photo ID, Social Security card, and $65.00.

The Cherokee Indians are on a 2-game winning streak after taking out the Comanche Paradigm Patriots, 58-8. The Indians treated the standing-room-only homecoming crowd to their first mercy rule victory of the season. After holding the Patriots on their first possession, the Indians scored on their first carry of the game on a 13 yard run by Tucker Corsi.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met September 23, 2010 for play day with Anita Miles filling in for Hattie Rogers, the Chair for September, calling for a game of the traveling 4-ball point system. Janet Hoyt won first and was Low Net for the day and Jo Ann Snow was second.

Richland Springs High School Homecoming Queen Class Nominees - (L-R) Taylor Terry (Fr.), Brooklyn McGinty (Soph.), Stormi Davee (Jr.), and Brooke Bennett (Sr.) pictured with Supt. Don Fowler. The Homecoming Queen will be announced just prior to the 7:30 Homecoming game with Gustine. (Photo by Pam Starr)

Junior Denim Reeves #8 receives escort from Sophomore Chance Bush #13 enroute to another Coyote Touchdown. The Coyotes manhandled the TAPS defending state champion San Antonio Feast 56-0. The Coyote offense and defense churned on all cylinders in a halftime 45 point mercy-rule victory. (Photo by Pam Starr)

The Richland Springs High School Junior Class will be serving a complete Mexican Food supper before the Homecoming game this Friday night, October 1st when the Coyotes meet up with the Gustine Tigers. The supper will be in the cafetorium and will be available from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

September 27, 2010 - I had an ‘ah-ha moment last week that I wanted to share with you. Picture this…usually it is about 6:45 am, I am headed to the office on an ordinary day and this is what I find on my way to work: students lined up at the door of Middle School waiting to go to drivers ed class and students going into the High School cafeteria with laptops in tow to have breakfast and complete their homework.