MARK 3:25 "If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand." LUKE 11:17 "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation." The government house of our great American Nation is becoming a divided Kingdom, and the above scriptures were spoken by Jesus; who never at any time spoke an idle word.

Janiece Duggan and Michelle Murray hosted a baby shower for Gena Lazcano last Sunday at Janiece Duggan’s home. The Vaughn family spent the week-end in Albany.Jerry Duggan, Danny Duggan’s dad is in the hospital in Waco. He will be there for a week or two. Doug and Cyndi Suggs went on a cruise recently to Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Tommy and Kaci Morrison went to First Monday in Canton.

Recently on our cruise we went to the evening entertainment and saw an illusionist. Some would call it a magic show. She used several different kinds of boxes and put people or objects in them, even herself, and made them disappear. Everyone was "WOWED" by her skill and ability to do this. Sometimes magic is used for entertainment.

100 Years Ago November 3, 1910 There was plenty of ice last Friday and Saturday mornings. It was the first at this early date for many years. Saturday was teacher's day at the County Judge's office and several of them were in to check the past month's work. Among them were: Profs. Jeff Lively, Joe Bickley, Edward Newman, W.T.

I wish we had some rain to talk about, but it has been over a month for us. They got a pretty good rain out at Elm Grove last week. Maybe we will soon. It is to get quite a bit cooler in the next few days. Marilyn Suber wants to let her customers know that she will be having knee replacement surgery on Friday, November 19th.

Reading Recommendations: Oil Field Child, Estha Briscoe Stowe "I was a pioneer oil field child, I grew up in the twenties and thirties with the westward progress of the Texas oil industry, moving with my parents from one Texas boomtown to another, Mexia, Wortham, Santa Rita, McCamey, Cranc, Wink, and Odessa, with a sojourn in Oklahoma for good measure.

OK, OK, I admit it, I used that headline just to get your attention. You will read about trashy people here, but I will not be naming names! What REALLY happened is the mowers cut the grass along FM 500 last week and revealed all the trash that had been hidden in tall grass.

As summer wanes and breeding birds begin exchanging brassy songs and bright colors for muffled tones and camouflage, it pays more than ever to know where to look. You can go wandering for hours in woods or fields this time of year and hardly see a thing to get excited about.

Jumping Horney Toads, has it been a fast moving seven days. We have been really busy with a lot of different projects this week and we will cover some of them and get you up to speed. First of all, we had national Red Ribbon Week here in San Saba County this week and man what a rush.

10/27/2010 -Villa, Alfredo - Arson/Burglary of a Building -P.D. 10/29/2010 -Stanley, Jake -Wrts - Brown Co. - SO. 10/31/2010 -Howard,Jesse Possession C/S <2G -DPS. 11/01/2010 -Argote, David - Failure to Appear - SO.

The first frost came last Wednesday for some of us who live around the Bend. It wasn’t a hard frost, but did nip some of the more tender plants. Everyone will be bringing in the plants if not already done so. The trick or treaters were out and around the Bend Sunday night making the rounds to get goodies.

I guess from here on in our football season is one week long at a time. I have to say I had a heart shrinking moment when I realized how many senior boys were on the team! We have more coming up, but this years’s seniors make up more than half of the team!

Several years ago I went by our local judge’s office to visit and when I arrived the judge was in despair because the computer with all their records had crashed. I asked the judge if I could look at it so I took it apart and found the problem and got it working; somewhat.

The Time Travelers' Relay for Life team will be selling poinsettias (your choice of either Red or White) from now until December 4th in efforts to raise money for the 2011 Relay for Life of San Saba County. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. Please make plans to join us in the fight against cancer and purchase ...

The veterans of the American Legion will meet Thursday morning, November 11th for a Veteran's Day celebration. Members of the Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 will be special guests of the students of the San Saba Elementary School. A special musical program will be given in their honor. All members are encouraged to attend.

Zoe Rae Finke was born on September 7th at 9:57 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was 18 in. long. Proud parents are Charles & Sophia Finke. Grandparents are Brenda and Leslie Brewer and the late Charles Finke Jr. and Edward and Diana Flores.

The Sheriff's Office this week had an excellent week working with teachers, staff and students all across the county. We put on multiple programs in Cherokee, San Saba and Richland Springs this week and enjoyed each minute of it. This Last week was National Red Ribbon Week across our great nation and we took the opportunity to spread the word across the county and that word this year was Choices and Consequences. I have had the privilege to work with the students in this county for a ...

Dear Editor: CASA for the Highland Lakes Area wishes to express its deep and sincere gratitude to the promoters, growers, vendors and volunteers and to the area communities and people who supported CASA during the Texas Fall Fest and Wine Auction held October 8, 9, and 10 in Marble Falls, TX.

What is litter Litter is misplaced waste and trash. This visible form of pollution can disrupt wildlife, natural ecosystems, human health and safety, and communities. How Does Litter Affect Texas Waterways? · Decreases water quality · Blocks storm drains, which can cause flooding · Reduces aesthetic appeal and property values · Can kill thousands of animals when they eat it or become ...

The old grammar school, a landmark for 50 years, will begin to topple soon, saddening many hearts who put time, work and money into its building. Some remember the building as the one they attended, raised money for, taught in or helped build. Several San Sabans remember well the thrill and pride San Saba had because of its new school house.

On December 6, 2010, the training necessary to obtain a private applicators license will be presented by Jamie Osbourn, Llano County Extension Agent. This training will be held at St. James Lutheran Church Schorlemmer Hall, 1401 Ford St. in Llano, and will begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration and include the noon meal.

There is a product that has become available here in San Saba that you need to be aware of. There was a national news story on colored contacts that can be bought, that are not FDA approved. These contacts are sold cheaply and offer many different colors that are very bright and beautiful, but please understand the dangers with these cheap knock-offs. These contacts are just what they appear, cheaper made knock-offs of the real thing that are made with dangerous chemicals and can cau ...

San Saba Masonic Lodge No. 612 will hold its stated meeting on Saturday, November 6th. A meal of Taco Soup will be provided by Past Master Earnest Roy Jones and served at 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to provide a complimentary covered side dish, bread, salad or dessert. Lodge will begin around 7:00 p.m.

The Today's Girl Youth Organization will perform a community service activity benefiting the Angel Tree by collecting unwrapped toys for Christmas at the San Saba Today's Girl Competition at the San Saba Civic Center on November 20, 2010. The public is invited to take part in this worthwhile event by bringing the toys to the Civic Center between the hours of 11:00 a.m.

Jacob Hibler, son of Pete and Lisa Hibler of Midland, TX. is not your average golfer. In September, Jacob became the second youngest person ever to win the Golf Channel Amateur Tour National Championship, the largest amateur tour in North America. This accomplishment is why the junior at Midland Christian is last week's West Texas MVP.

Receipts totaled 5402 head for the week. The stocker steers were $2 to $3 higher and the stocker heifers were steady to $2 higher. Feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady to $2 higher. Packer cows were $2 lower and bulls were $1 to $3 lower on a limited test. Steers: choice lightweight calves 130-160, choice medium weight calves 110-140, choice heavyweight calves 105-113 Heifers

Mrs. F.N. (Babe) Weaver, 93, of Baytown, Tx, formally of San Saba, passed away Monday, October 25, 2010, at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown. Babe was born December 26, 1916 to Mark D. Terry and Lennie Adams Terry in San Saba County. F.N. Weaver and Babe were united in marriage on December 3, 1936 in La Porte, Tx.

The Richland Springs 5th & 6th grade Coyotes claimed "back to back" Superbowl Championships this past Saturday in Zephyr, Texas. The Coyotes won the Six-Man Pee Wee Superbowl Championship last year in the 3rd & 4th grade division and has now claimed it in the 5th & 6th grade division!

The 7th grade Dillos played a tough game but did not come out on top. The kids played a great game. Their record now stands at 5-3. The game started off as a defensive battle with strong plays by Emilono Rocha, John Watson, Holt Oliver, Joey Salinas, Ramiro Coronado, Carter Eden and Ehren Thomas.

The Cherokee Pee Wee Tackle team finished their season as Runners-up in the Super Bowl held at Zephyr last Saturday morning. Cherokee played the Gordon Longhorns a good game but came up short, 14-26. The Longhorns led 0-6 before scoring another TD as time ran out in the 1 The Longhorns opened the 3 Gordon opened the 4 The team should be proud of their efforts throughout the season to make it to the Super Bowl. st half.rd quarter with a TD on the opening kickof ...

Basketball season is now upon us. The Lady Coyotes have scheduled their first scrimmage of the year against Panther Creek for Saturday, Nov. 6 The Jr. High Coyotes lost against Mullin last Thursday. The junior high Coyotes finished the season with 5 wins/3 losses. The junior varsity team won 64-19 over Jonesboro last Thursday.

The Cherokee Indians played a non-varsity game against the Brookesmith Mustangs last Friday night and came away with a 50-0 victory. The Indians recorded a 1-0 win by forfeit as the Mustangs did not have enough varsity players. Tucker Corsi scored 2 TDs for the Indians. Josh Brown recorded 1 TD.

The Cherokee Jr. High Indians rolled over the Lohn Eagles Jr. High team, 45-12. Ashton Pittman scored on a 22 yard run and a 39 yard pass reception from Baylor Jordan. Jordan scored on a 68 yard pass play from Victor Wisdom, an 18 yard run, a 20 yard run, and kicked 2 PATs.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met October 28, 2010 to celebrate Halloween and play golf. The October Chair, Becky Hardin, had an adorable Halloween cake and coffee that she served the girls at the RV Meeting Room before play. Several of the ladies had on their Halloween shirts and socks to begin the festive day.

San Saba Elementary is racing through the 2010-2011 school year! We just finished with Red Ribbon Week, and the students were excited by all of the fun days planned to celebrate being Drug Free. We had a large number of students participating in the Mathfest event that was held at the civic center on Thursday, October 28, and are working to be ready for our UIL academic event that will be held in December. When looking at your calendar and planning for upcoming events, please remembe ...

The Ozona 8th grade Lions defeated the San Saba 8th grade Dillos by a score of 28-0. The Dillos were short handed due to injury and disciplinary actions. The remaining 14 Dillos played their hearts out even though they were playing positions they had never played on short notice. Ozona was very classy in helping us with our situation.

The Junior Coyotes put up a good fight last Thursday in Mullin, only to see their last drive, with just a couple of minutes left, fall just a little short. After falling behind 32-18 in the second half, it was looking a little dismal, until a powerful run by Storm Teel for 6 points set up an onside kick attempt which was snared by Jacob Cohn.

The Coyotes were stylish tonight, sporting pink ankle wraps supporting Susan G. Komen’s Breast Cancer Awareness. The ankle wraps along with the flashing feet of the Coyote Crew put on a dazzling show both offensively and defensively. No style points needed... 66-0 before halftime. The ninth time this season the mercy rule has ended the game...

Sunday, October 24 4-H’ers attending the food show are required to call upon their culinary skills attained during home experience and group 4-H activities when preparing their dishes. During the 4-H’ers presentations, they are interviewed and scored by judges based on their knowledge of foods and nutrition, the appearance (not the taste; due to health risks), presentation, dietary and lifestyle habits, and learning experience.

The San Saba Armadillos survived a tough defensive football game at Lion Stadium in Ozona last Friday night. The 10-7 victory created a three-way tie for first place in District 13-2A Div 2. It also clinched a playoff spot for the Armadillos. This marks the first time since 1987-1989 that San Saba has been in playoffs in consecutive years. San Saba won the toss and elected to defer to the second half.

This past Thursday, the JV Armadillo football team hosted the Ozona Lions on our home turf at Rogan Field. The game started off well as we kicked off to the Lions and our defense held them in check right away. When our offense took the field, we drove right down and scored to take an early lead.

How about those ARMADILLOS!!! Wow, what a great ballgame the Armadillos played way out there in Ozona! Congrats to all the teams this season as the regular football season comes to a close this week against Junction. Basketball started Saturday after the group’s late night in Ozona as the girls traveled to Comanche Saturday morning for a three-way scrimmage with Comanche and Goldthwaite.

The Richland Springs Coyote flag football team won the Six-Man Pee Wee Football Associations "Superbowl Championship" this past Friday in Zephyr, Texas. The Coyotes finished the season with a perfect 8-0 record! The Coyotes tangled with the Blanket Tigers for the championship. The Coyotes won the coin toss and elected to start on offense.