March is Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is Cook with Color. The American Dietetic Association, sponsor of Nutrition Month, reminds everyone that an easy way to improve your diet is to "Eat Right with Color." Try to include a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables on your plate each day.

It was so innocent. There I was watching a program on TV and a commercial came on. It made me think I was hungry. So, I got up and grabbed a handful of chips, a coca cola, some peanuts, a couple of cookies, and finally a candy bar. Why did I do that?

25 Years Ago February 6, 1986 Ending a long time controversy concerning San Saba Hospital Inc., the medical facility has been leased to Ambulatory Hospitals of America, Inc., a Houston based hospital management/health care company engaged in programs to lower health care costs and the development of alternative health care systems. In order to compensate for the recent postal rate increases, the yearly subscription rates for The Sa ...

After a few more days of winter weather, we are now having spring temperatures. The days of sunshine are very welcome. We have a slight chance for rain later this week. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed. Something happened to our newsletter last week. It was sent from our computer but didn’t make the paper for some reason .

Reading Recommendations: Santa Anna's Peak , Leona Bruce "The two little mesas, the Santa Anna Mountains, stand lonely, not near any other hills. They are a landmark today, as they have been since white men first came near them and must have been for eons before that, for whatever human beings dwelt here or crossed this way.

1 Timothy 6:11-12: "… pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." Endurance and gentleness are two unique words. Endurance is the ability to last, continue, and remain true to God.

On Wednesday February 2nd, our family suffered the loss of our home with all our belongings and memories. We would like to thank San Saba Sheriff's Department, San Saba EMS, Richland Springs, San Saba, & Elm Grove Volunteer Fire Departments for their hard work. Also, thank you to those firefighters for their compassion towards my husband, daughter and myself.

I, for one, am glad to be back in San Saba after my little adventure in Houston traffic this weekend. My wife, planned a small weekend away, baby sitting for my sister-in-law, so we made a little trip to relax and get away. Well, I'm back and I feel like I have been in a tackle football game and I was the one not wearing pads. It is hard to believe that a six year old boy and a five year old boy could abuse a six foot, two hundred pound full grown man, but let me tell you it can happ ...

It is already February 17 The writing test for 4 Students attending last week’s OFYP day worked on writing the essay for the 10 The following articles have some interesting points about writing and future success. Writing is truly a key to college success. Writing is the Key to College Success. Do Your Students Write Well Right Now? The College Board’s National Commission on Writing: Writing: A Ticket to Work ...

Do you suppose that this last weeks snows was the last? Don’t get your hopes up, because there is still some bad weather ahead. You can always know that after the good days, there are always bad that will follow. Sunday patches of snow could be seen in the shade along the road way around the Baird and Clyde area.

Years ago I went to the local grocery store to pick up some supplies for the ranch and some for myself. The owner asked me if I wanted credit and I said," ok" and brought some extra things home. All I had to do was sign my name to a little piece of paper.

The Richland Springs Report Feb 16, 2011 By the time the paper comes out, I hope everyone is finally unthawing. Numerous homes are replacing and repairing pipes after our nasty frigid weather. According to the groundhog thing we should finish winter early. I am not placing any faith in an underground animal.

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.

San Saba Elementary Valentine Box Project - Keeping with tradition, the 4th grade class at San Saba Elementary was encouraged to participate in the Valentine Box Project. Students were asked to design and create a Valentine box that could be categorized as "Most Beautiful," "Most Creative," or "Best Recycling." Three winners were chosen for each category.

The Mason Country Opry will be held on Tuesday, February 22, at the Odeon Theater in downtown Mason, Texas. The show begins at 7:30 PM and admission is $10.00 per person. Tickets will be on sale at the door. Raised in Nashville, Tennessee, the capital of Country Music, Amber Digby is one of the most refreshing country singers in the first decade of the new century.

Do you have Diabetes? Do you know someone with Diabetes? Want to learn how to control it better? Then the extension education program called Do Well, Be Well is for you. The classes, held each Tuesday in March (March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29) are for you. Teaching the classes will be local and area doctors, nurses, physical therapist and nurses.

Next Thursday, February 24, Fellowship of Christian Women’s Luncheon will gather in the downstairs fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church. If you need help going down the stairs, a new chair lift is now available entering from the front side door. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. and features Casseroles and Desserts. Ladies in their 60’s will be treated this month, and other ages please bring a casserole or a dessert to share around the serving tables.

Pastor Bruce Craig and the congregation of The Church of the Open Door would like to issue an invitation to everyone to attend Sunday morning Worship service with us (February 20, 2011) and help welcome our new ministers of music, Ty and LaRaye Kelly. After the service a delicious lunch will be served.

If you read the San Saba News regularly, you probably know the Pierian Study Club enjoys having parties. In fact, monthly meetings are typically festive occasions that include beautiful table decorations and delicious food. Sometimes, the hostesses bring out "the good dishes" as a way of making the experience even more special. What you may not know is that the purpose of the Club is "to cooperate in any work which may advance the welfare of humanity."

The Texas Legislature set up a system of County Historical Commissions to assist local Commissioners Courts and the Texas Historical Commission in the preservation of each county's historic and cultural resources. The duties and responsibilities of the County Commission are set forth in detail in Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 318.

The First Lodge Although the exact date is unknown, the first gathering of Freemasons to consider chartering a new lodge took place in the home J. S. Williams. By 17 August 1857, the first courthouse had been built. The commissioner’s court granted use of the upper floor of the courthouse to the Freemasons to meet for a period of one year.

This Friday night, February 18 at 7:30 p.m.and Saturday, February 19 at 4:00 and 7:30 the Llano Band Boosters will present The Green Hornet at the LanTex Theater. Back in the days when there was no TV, ears were glued to the radio, where serials such as The Lone Ranger, and The Shadow, along with the Green Hornet kept listeners awaiting the next episode of these crime fighting heros.

At the regularly scheduled February school board meeting of the San Saba ISD, the trustees called for an election that would provide the voters an opportunty to consider the construction of three new facilities for San Saba ISD. The three facilities include a new elementary school, science labs for high school and a new band hall.

San Saba County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Valerie Cortinovis, reminds foreign persons with an interest in agricultural lands in the United States that they are required to report their holdings and any transactions to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. "Any foreign person who acquires, transfers or holds any interest, other than a security interest, in agricultural land in the United States is required by law to report the transaction no later than 90 days aft ...

Receipts totaled 577 head for the week which were limited due to extremely cold weather this week. All classes of calves and yearlings sold steady in a strong market. 8Packer cows moved $7 higher with the top selling cows at 88.50 cwt while packer bulls sold $5 higher with the high selling bull at 92.50 cwt.

Haverlah Ranch, Cherokee, Texas, owns one bull listed in the Spring 2011 Sire Evaluation Report published by the American Angus Association "This report provides both Angus breeders and commercial cattle producers using Angus genetics with accurate, predictable selection tools for improving their herd," says Bill Bowman, American Angus Association chief operating officer (COO) and director of performance programs.

In a clap of thunder, Betty Martin, age 76, of San Saba, TX, passed from the sight of mortal man and into the house of the Lord on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Hendrick Health System in Abilene, TX. Betty was born on February 9, 1935 in San Saba, TX to Charles H.

Janice Pruett, age 58, of Early, TX passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Temple, TX. Janice was born on October 11, 1952 in Weslaco, TX to Oscar J. Simpson and Bonnie Tisdale Simpson. Janice proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy and was an LVN.

Myrtle Mae Davidson, 81, of Gorman, TX passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011 at Comanche Medical Center in Comanche, TX. Myrtle was born on June 30, 1929 in Hamilton, TX to Oliver Franklin Grumbles and Mary Cook Grumbles. On August 15, 1948 Myrtle and James Andrew Morgan were united in marriage until April 15, 1968 when James passed away. Myrtle is survived by sons Elmer Lee Morgan of Shady Shores, TX and Lyndon Morgan of Cisco, TX; grandchildren, Tammy Yvonne Morgan of Dal ...

Graveside services for Robert Glenn Christian, Sr. age 77, of Livingston were held Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Richland Springs Cemetery in Richland Springs, Texas. Pallbearers were Chadd Christian, Tyler Christian, Ryan Davis, Josh McDonald, Jordan Daniels, Chris Stockwell, Randy Rountree, Jacob Daniel and Mike Musgrave. Robert was born April 18, 1933 in Richland Springs, Texas, the son of Thomas Calvin Christian and Bertha Pearl Warren Christian, and passed away Febru ...

Brenda Gibson of Bend, was recently named to Tarleton State University’s Distinguished Students list. Gibson is enrolled at the university’s Stephenville campus, and is majoring in Agronomy and Range Management. Students on the list include freshman and sophomore students who have a minimum 3.25 grade point ratio (GPR) and no grade lower than a ‘C,’ and juniors and seniors who have a minimum 3.5 GPR with no grade lower than a ‘C.’ All must be in go ...

February 11th was the end of the fourth six-week grading period. It’s hard to believe that this school year is two-thirds complete. Please look for student report cards this week. If you did not receive a report card, please ask your child, or call the school at 452-3427. It’s been a great school year and a great six-weeks with fewer discipline problems. The Board of Trustees will meet for a regular monthly meeting on February 21st.

The Lady Dillos are like the old John Travolta movie- "STAYING ALIVE!!" They beat Comanche this past Saturday in a grinder downing the Lady Maidens by a score of 37-35. We didn’t shoot the ball well but one thing we did a great job of doing was defending. When you play someone for the third time they normally have a grasp of what you will do.

The 7th Grade girls basketball A team was made up of Alexus Saldivar, Stormy Ramos, Alexsandra Gonzales, Maddie Nettleship, Micah Cox, McKenzie McBee, Katy Ingram, Maria Ramierez, and Mary Wright. B team::Angelica Perez, Rosa Montoya, Mykah McEnnerney, Riana Bass, Breeann Hellner, and Erin Sanders. It was rare when all players were in attendance at the games.

After having our first four matches, Llano, Liberty Hill, Jim Ned and Early, cancelled due to bad weather, the tennis team finally got some needed playing done this past week. The JV Team played in the Llano JV Tournament on Thursday, February 10. Teams at the tournament were Fredericksburg, San Antonio Highland, Burnet, Early, Liberty Hill, Llano and San Saba. Jairo Casco and Aaron Krueger brought back medals by winning Consolation in Boys Doubles.

San Saba Hico 1st 7 0 2nd 19 1 3rd 2 2 4th 0 2 Final 38 5 San Saba Individual Stats: Not available at this time.

San Saba ISD is so very excited to host the first track meet we have had in three years. Thanks to the San Saba County Economic Development Corporation for assisting the District in their efforts to refurbish the San Saba Mill Pond Track Complex. The track was renovated in May, 2010 and it is ready to go for track season.

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