Revelation 13: "And it was given Antichrist to make war with the saints, and to over come them: and power was given to him over all kindred, and tongues, and nations." The Bible is the most powerful and informative book that will ever be seen by any man. It details the complete history of the past, from the beginning unto the present: but it does not end there.

Can I roast a turkey in a disposable aluminum pan? Yes, you can but it is not the safest choice. There is danger in getting burned while taking the disposable aluminum pan full of hot turkey from a hot oven. Unless you handle it carefully, it could buckle under the weight of the turkey, sending everything smashing to the floor.

If you are making an effort to achieve something, eventually you will reap a reward. This is one of the teachings from the Word of God. Over and over again we are encouraged to "keep on keepin’ on," to not give up, to go the second mile. I wonder if there are times, though, we want to give up.

25 Years Ago One San Saban and a Cherokee resident were arrested Sunday, Nov. 3 in connection with theft of a welder from the Cherokee residence of Tom Barker. The two were also charged with theft of a 4 wheeler, a 2506 rifle, a Browning Shotgun, a 35mm camera and lenses and a Rolex watch from the residence of Bruce Bates of Cherokee. The Deer Hunter's Contest for The Heaviest Deer, The Widest Spread of Rack and The Deer with Most Points is off to a ...

The fighting finally stopped when a armistice went into affect between the Allied Nations and Germany on the 11 day, 11hour, 11 month, in 1928. The next year President Wilson designated November 11 as a day to remember our victory and to honor those who gave their lives and served in the armed forces.

Again, we have not had a drop of rain in the past few weeks. It is really dry around here. There has been a nip of frost on a few mornings and some of the plants were bitten. Marilyn Suber went for her pre-op work today and it looks like her knee replacement will take place on the 19th as scheduled.

Reading Recommendations: Spoken From the Heart, Laura Bush Born in the boom and bust oil town of Midland, TX, Laura Welch grew up as an only child in a family that lost three babies to miscarriage or infant death. She vividly evokes Midland's brash, rugged culture, her close relationships with her father, and the bonds of early friendships that sustain her to this day.

Fiction Worth Dying For by Lee Child The Confession by John Grisham Indulgence in Death by J. D. Robb Embers of Love by Tracie Peterson Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan Non-Fiction The Complete Cookbook by Sandra Lee I’ll Scream Later

The Bald eagle, our National Symbol, occurs throughout the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico. Bald eagles are present year-round throughout Texas as spring and fall migrants, breeders, or winter residents. The bald eagle population in Texas is divided into two populations; breeding birds and non-breeding or wintering birds. Breeding populations occur primarily in the eastern half of the state and along coastal counties from Rockport to Houston.

Well it's a beautiful day and I hear there is a chance for rain later in the week. I don't know about you but I would rather hear that there is a chance, than no chance at all. I want to start this week off by saying thanks to a very special lady who always has something good to say about everything.

11/2/10 - Tracey, Dale Aaron - DWLS - DPS 11/2/10 - Salinas, Saul - MTR - SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD - SO 11/2/10 - Christian, Connor - HUNTING FROM A VEHICLE & TAKING WILDLIFE WITHOUT OWNERS PERMISSION - TXPW 11/2/10 - Turner, Ryan Neil - HUNTING FROM A VEHICLE & TAKING WILDLIFE WITHOUT OWNERS PERMISSION - TXPW 11/2/10 - Zero, Justin Cody - POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - TXPW 11/3/10

Some of the deer hunters reported are that they got their deer, but some have failed and will be coming back again later on. It has been cool enough that the deer are out and about and there seems to be plenty of acorns this year and the deer seem to be taking advantage of it. There is a chance of rain Thursday and Friday according to the weather forecast and it will be colder.

My Uncle Mort’s mind is awash in theories, and most of them—if tossed into the Throne Room of Great Ideas—would languish in the darkest corner, unclaimed by the rest of humanity. The 98-year-old guy down in the thicket is used to the linkage of his life rhythms to the beat of a far distant drum.

There was no morning tea on the front porch this weekend! Mornings are just a tad nippy for this transplanted Texacan. I left all those cold days behind 38 years ago when I married my Texas sweetie. Our school kids come in shivering each morning, and then shed their jackets after lunch.

High energy prices, skyrocketing input costs and adverse weather conditions mean many farmers and ranchers are looking for creative ways to diversify their operations to provide alternative income. For many producers, the economics of farming make diversification a necessity. According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, the market value of agricultural products sold, plus government payments, was less than $50,000 for nearly 78 percent of U.S.

The Heart of Texas Country Music Association hosted over 160 Country Music Fans for Country Cruisin’ 2010 on October 17-24. The trip went to Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Jamaica. Private shows and parties were hosted on board for those traveling with the group. Entertainment was provided on the tour by Jack Greene, Wanda Jackson, Tony Booth, Darrell and Mona McCall, Amber Digby and Justin Trevino.

The Bend-Chappel Extension Education Club met on Monday, November 8, 2010 in the home of Jane Clark. The business meeting started at 10 am with president Mary Jane Dennis presiding. Roll call was answered with ‘My Favorite Pie’ and Chocolate Pie seems to be the over all favorite. The minutes of the October meeting were read and approved after one correction. Malissa Lemons gave a report on the luncheon trip to Eve’s restaurant in Lampasas and the tour of Mr.

Adam and Brooke Bagley are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Sofia Grace Bagley. Sofia was born September 5, 2010 at 2:00 a.m., weighing 5 Lbs. 14 oz. and was 19 inches long.

It’s almost time for making this Christmas a little brighter for children-in-need by supporting our annual "Angels Unaware" program sponsored by the San Saba County Child Welfare Board. Shortly after Thanksgiving, they place a very old Christmas tree decorated with little "angels" in the atrium of the Arrowhead Bank building in San Saba.

Everyone is invited to the free community-wide Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Day, November 25th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Father's House (a central and handicap location). Delicious pies and other desserts are contributed by wonderful cooks; local businesses furnish the turkeys and other menu items, and generous contributors take care of the rest. Naomi Ragsdale is scheduling workers for Wednesday afternoon and Thursday.

Fellowship of Christian Women's Luncheon will gather ONE WEEK EARLY next Thursday, November 18th at 11:30 a.m. in the new fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church in Cherokee, TX. Ladies of this church invite all the ladies of the county to come and enjoy fellowshipping together. Thanksgiving Favorites is the theme for this month and we encourage you to search thru recipes and find a favorite to share around the serving tables. Our youngest ladies in their thirties are to be treat ...

The stars at night will be big and bright as friends and supporters of the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center celebrate It’s Showtime at Cowboy Up For Kids on November 13 It’s Showtime will feature dinner, a Las Vegas Style Entertainer, dancing, and a silent auction. Tickets are $25.00 per person with the proceeds benefiting child victims of sexual and/or physical abuse or witness to violent crime and their family members.

The Museum will help San Sabans celebrate Veterans Day by featuring exhibits honoring some of our best known hometown heroes. Museum President Lynn Blankenship has announced that the museum will be open on Thursday, November 11, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Docents will be available to provide guided tours or you may wander through at your own pace. The Museum has a wide variety of World War I and II memorabilia including a Japanese flag that was recovered from a cave in Okinawa.

One person who remembers perhaps better than anyone else how the structure was built is John W. Patterson, a carpenter in 1910, who did most of the inside woodwork. Miss Lucy Rector, who taught school during the building's first year, knows what went on at the building that first year.

The Nashville-based "Black-wood Legacy" Contemporary Southern Gospel group will be in concert on Wednesday, November 17, 6:30 pm, at the Parkview Baptist Church in San Saba. Admission is free and a love offering will be received. One of today’s most popular and requested touring groups, the Blackwood Legacy is led by Rick Price, a veteran Southern Gospel entertainer with more than 30 years in the industry, including many years as the lead singer for the Grammy and Dove awarding ...

City of San Saba -" For: 284 Against: 319 County Judge Rep - Bryon Theodosis 1,586 Distict and County Clerk Rep - Kim Wells 1,603 County Treasurer Rep - Gayla Huff Hawkins 1,471 Dem - Becky Dufner Starr 317 County Surveyor George M. Amthor, III 1,585

The San Saba County Friends of the NRA is seeking a piece of property suitable for use as a shooting range. The SSCFNRA is a non-profit organization which raises money to support groups such as Law Enforcement, 4-H, FFA, and Boy Scout sponsored shooting sports. A shooting range is desperately needed in San Saba County for use by these groups as well as by the general public. If a suitable site could be acquired, grants from the Regional Friends of the NRA could help the local organiz ...

The Freemasons of San Saba Lodge No. 612 A.F.&A.M., takes this opportunity to recognize its military veterans. Max G. Ashley, James D. Ballinger, John H. Bannister, H.M. Boswell, James B. Brumley, Arthur E. Campbell, Dewey Mack Cason, Martin D. Edmondson, Franklin W. Churchill, Ross J. Cox, Sr., William C. Gruesendorf, George Hunter Hibler, Jan K.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Dakota D. Saunders, son of Teresa L. and John S. Saunders of Lometa, Texas, alongside approximately 1, 200 fellow Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Dubuque (LPD-8) homeported in Naval Base San Diego, Calif. recently reached the mid-way point of their deployment in support of anti-piracy in the Pacific region. Dubuque is attached to Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG) which consist of, amphibious assault ship USS Pelil ...

World War I - known at the time as "The Great War" - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

With the approach of colder weather, Texas residents are reminded that a fast-moving cold front can cause temperatures to drop below freezing within hours. Outdoor pipes, pipes in unheated areas, and pipes that run along uninsulated exterior walls can burst if the water in them freezes and expands. This can shatter pipe seals or the pipes themselves, sending water pouring through your house.

The Llano Country Opry will be staged at the Lantex Theater in Llano on Saturday, November 13. The show begins at 7:30 pm. Country music legend Claude Gray will headline the show with special guest Tommy Horton. Admission is $10.00 per person with tickets available at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Llano National Bank, Lively Computers in Kingsland, KNEL radio in Brady or by calling (325) 247-5354. Claude Gray began singing at the age of five and received his first guitar at thirteen ...

Receipts totaled 5109 head for the week. The market was active and demand strong on a choice offering of calves and yearlings. A little over 1000 head were sold in the Premium Weaned Calf sale which saw a string of 67 head of 683 lb. steers bring $1.12 and a set of 32 heifers weighing 681 lbs @106.75.

David L. Foster,91 passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Eventide Nursing Home in San Saba, Tx. David was born on August 16,1919 in Alice,Tx to James R. and Ethel Foster. David and Margaret Womack were united in marrige on June 23, 1947 in Alice, Tx. David trained female pilots " WASPS "

Dennis Clayton Gage, 99, died November 6, 2010, with his wife by his side in Brady, Texas. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at First Baptist Church, Llano, Tx. with interment at Llano City Cemetery. Clayton was born January 27, 1911, in Bend, Texas, to Jonas M.

Meta Watkins, 53, of San Saba passed away on Monday, November 1, 2010 at Scott & White Hospital in Round Rock, Tx. Meta was born January 11, 1957 in Austin, Tx, to Hugh William Rieck and Louise Hill Rieck. Robert Watkins and Meta were united in marriage on November 21,1981 in Austin, Tx.

Nancy C. Sellman Skidmore passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2010. She was 78 years old. Nancy was born to John and Mary Ellen Walker Sellman October 11, 1931. Nancy was a 1949 graduate of San Saba High School where she participated in Tennis, Spanish Club, Pep Squad, Quill and Scroll and Choral Club.

The 7 The Armadillos outscored their opponents 124-58. They had 5 shutouts out of their 6 wins. There were 8 fumble recoveries. There were 6 interceptions. There were 18 touchdowns and 8-2 point conversions. There were over 25 defensive sacks this season. In all the 7 WE ARE SAN SABA, TAKING THE NEXT STEP TOGETHER! th grade Dillos finished out their season with a dominating showing beating the Eagles 20-0.

The 8th grade Dillos finished their 2010 season with a 44-6 victory over the Junction 8th grade Eagles at Rogan Field on Thursday night. The Dillos dominated on offense and defense the entire game. Junction kicked to San Saba to start the game. Gabe Zimmer ran 55 yards for San Saba's 1st score.

In Grandma’s Attic Submitted by Ethan E. This story is about a grandmother telling her granddaughter about stories of her childhood. The author of this story is Arleta Richardson. She grew up in Chicago and her grandmother told her stories. She wanted to write the stories her grandmother told her. In 1974, her first make of In Grandma’s Attic was published.

This Friday brings an end to the second six-week grading period. This means that roughly one-third of the school year has gone by. Please look for report cards next week. Make sure you see your child’s report card. Call the school at 452-3427 if you do not receive a report card.

It was a long time coming, 19 years to be exact, but the San Saba Armadillos claimed a share of the district championship with a 66-14 victory over the Junction Eagles last Friday at Rogan Field. The last time San Saba had won a district title was in 1991 when they were 10-0 before losing to Hamlin in the playoffs.

The Cherokee Indians captured 2 The Indians got the scoring started on the second play from scrimmage on a 58 yard pass play from Nieves Solis to Stephen Austermann. Josh Brown scored the next TD on an 18 yard interception return. Both PATs failed. Midway through the quarter, Tucker Corsi scored on a 21 yard run.

The Cherokee Jr. High Indians defeated the Mullin Jr. High Bulldogs, 57-30, last Thursday night. As of press time, Cherokee, Richland Springs, and Mullin were in a 3-way tie for first place. Scoring for the Indians were Baylor Jordan with 2 touchdowns, 1 PAT, and 1 interception. Ashton Pittman had 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, and 1 fumble recovery.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met November 4, 2010 with a special party for a special lady. Dorothy Sterner celebrated her 85th birthday! The ladies met at the San Saba River RV Park Community Room for the business meeting and party. The ladies all brought finger food and Becky Hardin, who was the leader in charge, brought in a beautiful birthday cake in the shape of a golf bag with pink icing.

The San Saba Lady Dillos basketball team will be hosting their annual Hill Country Classic Basketball Tournament starting Thursday, November 18 and continuing through Saturday, November 20. Tournament play will begin at 8:30 a.m. on November 18 between Early and Llano. Other teams competing will be Ingram, Goldthwaite, Bangs, Georgetown JV, Junction, Brady, Brownwood, Boerne, Dublin, Thorndale, Mason, Smithville, Coleman, Nueces Canyon and San Saba. The Lady Dillos first round of tou ...

LOMETA, Texas– This small town in Lampasas County is the first in Texas to have its wastewater treatment plant powered by the sun, thanks to a grant from the Texas Department of Rural Affairs (TDRA). State and local officials gathered at the Lometa plant today to dedicate a 100-kilowatt solar array that is expected to provide or offset up to 100 percent of the electricity needed to run the facility, which is owned by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). "By using ...

San Saba ISD hosted the first ever MathFest on Thursday, October 28 Large Group Competition Results (Students were all given grade content material. The contest manager would say a number on the test (1-30) and the student had to find the appropriate problem, work the problem and write the answer on a white-erase board and show it to the monitor.

The Coyotes’ first round playoff opponent will be the Buckholts Badgers in Buckholts on Friday night at 7:30 pm. The decision, as to where the game is played, is normally worked out in a gentlemanly manner with the two head coaches agreeing on a neutral location. This process is normally non-contentious, but not always, Coach Burkhart suggested Lampasas and Coach Swartz suggested a Bryan/College Station site???.

On a tremendously windy, day in Coleman at their golf course, the District 6-AA had their district meet last Monday, October 25,2010.Those advancing to regional from San Saba to regional were Danessa Vasquez and Hector Paez. The regional meet will be in Lubbock on Saturday, November 6, 2010. Top ten individuals and top three teams will advance to state at Round Rock. Other medal winners from San Saba were: 4th-Angelica Perez; 7th-A.J.

"A" 1st Grade: Honor Roll Jaycie Everett Landri Gloverr Ernesto Huron Mia Kilman John Klinkovsky-Spence Wesley Lackey Jaedah Lambert Steven McCoury Nicolas Menchaca Lindsey Messer Jaden Moody Jaela Nelson Lindsey Riley Ty Robertson Alyson Salinas Hannah Vines Tristen Wilson 2nd Grade:

Freshmen Amstead, Brandon L. Anaya, Marissa V. Bryant, Sarah E. Calderon, Daniel A. Casco, Jairo E. Christian, Allison N. Cisneroz, Mikayla Eden, Mikayla E. Ellis, Kolton K. Gates, David W. Haverland, Joely L. Hibler Troy Alan J. Isham, Kristen M. Jimenez, Morgan N. Krueger, Aaron R. Krueger, Ashton E. Martinez, Jacey M. N ...

The San Saba Chapter of the National Honor Society recently had its fall induction ceremony at Armadillo Arena. Senior members Haylee Oliver, Tarah Crosby, Jose Vega, Jaena Edwards, Tucker Cromer, Rebeca Paredes and Jack Whitten conducted the formal ceremony and presented speeches on the four qualities for membership; leadership, character, service and scholarship.

San Saba High School will host a downtown/on the square pep rally in support of the Mighty San Saba Armadillos and their quest for playoff victory! The ‘Dillos will be traveling to Dripping Springs on Friday, November 12 to battle the Karnes City Badgers. Come out to the downtown pep rally to be held on Thursday, November 11, 2010 beginning at 7:30 pm.

What’s going on in November and December at San Saba ISD? There is never a dull moment or a lack of activities at the school. Of course we are in the football playoffs for the second year in a row – Go‘Dillos! I hope you take the opportunity to join us in Dripping Springs for our playoff game against Karnes City High School.

Ask the Experts: I am worried about my 8-year-old daughter. She seems depressed, and distant. I have to work during the evenings so she is home with her dad and 1-year-old brother. When I get home from work, she’s already in bed. I feel guilty that I have to work, however we cannot afford a babysitter for me to be home in the evening.