Last week my wife and I were feeding some sheep and to our surprise up walked a goat. Now it was not just any ordinary goat it was a hair goat or Angora goat one that produces mohair. It was totally white with lots of hair. I knew it was not mine because I do not have any hair goats but my neighbor across the highway does.

What is the fastest growing beverage on the market? What current beverage is popular with young adults and athletes who want to award off drowsiness, decrease mental fatigue or improve their athletic performance? What drink has some people questioning the safety of this beverage due to its high levels of caffeine and other added ingredients? Energy drinks are the answers to the above questions.

Those involved in the Family Easter Gathering at the home of Roddy and Barbara Maddox were Ricky, Chris and David Maddox; Mickey, Coney, Payton and Preston Hanley; Jason and Crystal Mendl; Sally Hardin; Robert and Barbara Grimes and Rance Siler; Reagan, Kayshia and Reese Grimes. Everyone had lots of food and fun.

Doug Conn has been involved with youth development programs for over 40 years. He was instrumental in the creation and success of several major pageant systems, and in 2006, he realized a long-held dream and began his own system. That system is the Today’s Girl Youth Organization. Mr. Doug, as he is so affectionately called, knows that there is more to a young lady than just a pretty face.

My wife has some beautiful flowers outside our back porch that bloom once a year for about a week. I was sitting in the car the other day and noticed that, for the first time, there are two of them. They bloom and have four separate large flowers that bloom.

Once again, we missed out on the rain which fell not too far from us. Fortunately, we have also missed out on the severe thunderstorms with hail and wind damage. We didn’t have a cold spell for Easter like we have had in the past. After church on Sunday, we drove to Voca and had our Easter gathering with Rex and Amy Tucker and family at their new property.

Reading Recommendations: A Heartbeat Away On the night of the Sate of the Union address, President James Allaire expects to give the speech of his career. But no one foresees the horrific turn of events that lead him to quarantine everyone in the Capitol building. A terrorist group calling itself Genesis has unleashed a highly contagious virus into the building, and the only one who fully knows its deadly consequences is the president himself.

The Bible acknowledges that we will grieve. It is silly to suggest that we should not. The great saints of the Bible knew grief. Jacob "mourned for his son many days" (Genesis 37:34). Abraham mourned the passing of Sarah (Genesis 23:2). Isaac was still grieving three years after his mother’s death (Genesis 24:67). David wept when his friend Jonathan died (2 Samuel 1:12). Job rent his robe and shaved his head at the loss of his children (Job 1:20) ...

The Live Oak EE Club met Monday, April 18th at Live Oak Club House. Shana Paddy, president, called the meeting to order. Dorothy Gage led the club in reciting the Prayer of Club Women of America. Six members and one guest answered roll call with their favorite magazine. Members present were Amanda Jackson, Dorothy Gage, Shana Paddy, Bertha Griffay,and Betty Wilson.

Last time I wrote about rumored free money for college and the bitter pill of truth that many parents and students find themselves swallowing over the summer following high school graduation. Now I want to say some truthful things about college in general. I believe I am qualified to say these things as a college graduate, a former college professor, and the parent of a college student. First, it would be helpful to remember that colleges are businesses—BIG businesses, in fact.

Fiction: Chasing Fire—Nora Roberts 44 Charles Street—Danielle Steel I’ll Walk Alone—Mary Higgins Clark Afraid of the Dark—James Grippando Devious—Lisa Jackson Non-Fiction: The Money Class—Suze Orman Resew—Jenny Cardon The Making of a Royal Romance: William, Kate, and Harry—Katie Nicholl

The San Saba County Extension Education Clubs will present their annual May Event on May 11, 2011 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM in the basement of the Methodist Church with door prizes, a silent auction and lunch provided and wish to invite each of you to attend. Please come and participate, because this event is to raise funds to support our 4-H members.

At the summit meeting in Vienna, Jimmy Carter gave Communist Brezhnev a pair of porcelain "Doves of Peace." They were passing an olive branch from one to the other. But sometimes the "Doves of Peace" turn out to be white washed ravens. All of us are for summit meetings. But greater than a summit meeting is a Savior meeting. It was Herbert Hoover who said, "Peace isn't made at the council tables, or by treatise, but in the hearts of men." Peace rules the land, ...

No late frost, snow or sleet this Easter, but there was some hope for rain about 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning but all that happened was lightening and thunder with a little sprinkle. The wind was still around all day Sunday. Monday morning a light mist came for just a minute or two, not enough to even call it a sprinkle.

Russ and I just returned from Dallas and a happy Easter dinner with the family. We went to the biggest cowboy church in Texas. I can well believe that. The cars were lined up for at least ½ mile waiting to get into the church parking lot. They had to wait for the early service to empty out before they would let the second service enter.

The Wallace Creek Extension Education Club met Thursday, April 21 at the clubhouse. Lynn Blankenship called the meeting to order. The members answered the roll call to "What is your favorite magazine?" The minutes were read from the March meeting. The treasurer's report was given. Lynn gave the council meeting report: May Event will be held May 11 at the Methodist Church, registration starting at 9:00 a.m.

Billie Ruth Patton celebrated her 100 Billie was born in the Colony community, San Saba County, Texas, to James R. Ragsdale and Katherine (Kate) Matsler Ragsdale on March 22, 1911. She is the ninth and only survivor of nine children. She married Glenn Patton on June 21, 1933. They had one son, Harold Glenn Patton, deceased, and two daughters, Wanda Garrett and Ola Fischer.

The San Saba Senior Center’s April meeting of the Care, Comfort and Concern for Cancer Outreach will be held on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at 705 E. Storey Street. The guest speaker will be Christine Cloyd on the topic natural healing. Christine worked for a naturopathic doctor in San Antonio and has many years of informal training in natural healing.

Dear Editor: To the people of Richland Springs School District: The Richland Springs School Board says the Richland Springs ISD needs money to upgrade the school but they have not said how they are going to upgrade the school and have not provided any information. I think the school should provide the citizens the same information that it takes anyone to borrow money from the following lenders. ...

The Pittsburg Avenue Baptist Church Relay For Life Team will present the computer enhanced film "Mars Needs Moms " this Friday night April 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $1.00 off coupons are available at the stores, banks and restaurants. Let’s do our part in helping our community take up the fight to help people celebrate "More Birthdays."

The "Pecan Jam" festival is being planned by the San Saba Festival Association, a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation. The San Saba Festival Association was formed specifically to organize events, promote tourism, and educate others about the culture, traditions, music and local agricultural products in San Saba County. With so many natural attributes such as our canopies of native pecan trees, the beautiful San Saba River, a picturesque town square, an acclaimed 18-hole public golf course, our ...

The post war years of the late 1940s witnessed the lodge working and supporting many charitable activities. These years were prosperous as the first paved roads had now been contrasted in the county. The easy freedom of movement had an impact as attendance and membership rebounded from the Depression. The lodge contributed to the Gavel Club of Legion, Texas for World War II veterans and to the new Grand Lodge building in Waco.

Members of the Sharon Club met for a luncheon in the home of Gaylee and Betty Miller of Lampasas, Tuesday, April 5th. A prayer circle was formed and Barbara Riggs gave the blessing. Phylis Silver led the Club Collect for a business meeting and the program was "Children Say the Darndest Things." Officers were elected for the following year: President: Dorothy Gage Vice Pres: Charlotte Holland Secretary: Zelda Campbell Treasurer: Glennetta Sander ...

The elementary buildings consist of three elementary wings. The back side of each elementary wing has a brick ledge that extends from the slab to just under the windows. The front side of each elementary wing where students enter the classroom is covered by a 6 foot roof which keeps the sidewalk area dry during rainy weather. The back side of each wing has no roof or awning to protect the area where the brick ledge meets the windows.

The Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service Offices of Burnet, Llano and San Saba Counties have announced a Pesticide Applicators CEU recertification opportunity for Tuesday May 3 Pre-registration is required for meal count purposes. The early registration fee (due by April 29 Program topics will include: Herbicide product updates from DuPont and Dow representatives, Brush Control with Fire Wise awareness by Jan Fulderson with the Texas Forest Service.

It’s a sure bet that most of us find it truly amazing that we’re merely a few days from May Day, and we are still looking for those April showers. Looking around the County, we might also be wondering at the fact of the pastures still showing some effort of a greening effect, as well as the wheat fields still finding some way of surviving with the very minimum amount of moisture.

Receipts totaled 2329 head for the week. The market remains active with all classes of calves and yearlings selling steady. Due to the dry weather, we are beginning to see a number of new crop calves and lighter weight cattle coming to town. Packer cows sold $1 lower while packer bulls were $2 lower.

A memorial service for John Thomas Shires of Buchanan Dam was held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29 at Highland Lakes United Methodist Church in Buchanan Dam, with the Rev. Grady Roe, pastor, officiating. Shires passed April 21 in Scott & White Medical Center in Temple following a lengthy decline in his health. Known as Tom or Tommy to his closest friends, he was born in Hopkins County Oct.

Trinity Jade Wilson, infant daughter of Tina Rogers and Aaron Wilson, was a beautiful little angel born on April 14, 2011 at St. David’s Hospital in Austin, TX. Trinity was called home by God on the same day of her birth. Trinity is survived by her parents, Tina Rogers and Aaron Wilson of San Saba; maternal grandparents, Dale and Terry Rogers of San Saba; paternal grandparents, James and Kim Wilson of San Saba; maternal great-grandmother, Rutha Miller of Abilene; maternal great ...

The San Saba Armadillo baseball team travelled up to Hamilton last Monday, April 18. After a scoreless first inning for both teams, the game proved to be good in favor of the Dillos as the team gradually produced offense, pitched well, and played solid defense to take care of business in a normal manner. San Saba scored four runs in the second, two runs in the fourth, one in the fifth, two in the sixth, and two more in the seventh for a total of eleven runs for the game.

Upcoming events include: Junior/Senior Prom Senior Scholarship Honor Banquet High School Track Regional Meet United Blood Services Blood Drive for Susan Luna 8 RSISD Bond Election Town Hall Meeting Lake Brownwood Lions Club Scholarship Dinner- PreKindergarten/Kindergarten Grades 1-4 & 6 Lake Brownwood State Park Field Trip

The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School, May 10 and 11 in room 22 at the high school. You must register to take the test Wednesday, May 4, in room 22 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. You will need to bring your Texas Drivers License or State or Federal Photo ID, Social Security card and $65.00.

The JV Lady Dillos finished their season last week. We played Dublin at home and traveled to Bangs last Friday. The JV came up a little short 13 to 11 versus Dublin. Kayla Kutin, Mikayla Eden and Elizabeth Bryant each had a hit and worked multiple base on balls. Fayln Rainwater and Brianna Spence each went 1 for 2.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met for play day on April 21, 2011 with only four ladies present, Sandee Hartley, Hattie Rogers, Dorothy Sterner, and the Chair for April, Jo Ann Snow. Even though the crowd was small, the ladies had a fine round of golf on a beautiful April day.

It was an exciting last two weeks of the season for the Lady Dillos. There were many hard fought ballgames. The Lady Dillos were 3 and 1 over the last two weeks. Dublin came to town last Tuesday. It was an offensive game. Joannah Crosby and Ashley Pulatie each went 3 for 5 with a double.

The Lady Dillo tracksters ventured over to Brown County last Thursday for a Regional Qualifiers Meet and did quite well against some stiff competition. We have six girls going to Regionals in Odessa and they will be competing in seven events. We won’t be running next week due to TAKS testing and will leave on Sunday for our westward voyage to Odessa.

The ladies of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 191, the Freemasons of San Saba Masonic Lodge NO. 612, and the San Saba Scottish Rite Club, will host the annual Seniors Banquet on Monday, May 2nd. This is the 21st year for the annual occasion, which will be held a the Masonic Lodge Hall, just east of town.

Nina Paredez fired a couple of 89s at Ratliff Ranch Golf Course in Odessa on April 18th and 19th. Her 2-day total of 178 was a personal best for Nina. The score left her tied for 16th place in a field of 95 golfers. Nina represented San Saba and District 6-AA well.

This article is a continuation of questions that have been posed to me regarding San Saba ISD’s Building Project. Please find Part I on the SSISD website or in the San Saba News & Star online site. Last week I addressed questions regarding the current debt on the Armadillo Arena and the Central Office, the remaining debt 1998 Bond, and the San Saba ISD Bank Depository.

Saturday, April 16, the Richland Springs High School seniors hosted the first annual Project Graduation roping at the Kenny Mask Memorial Arena in Richland Springs, Texas. This was a benefit for the Senior Class of Richland Springs ISD. The seniors held a roping sponsored by the Richland Springs Rodeo Association and followed by a barbecue dinner and auction.

Twelve San Saba County 4-H’ers competed in the recent 4-H Extravaganza held in Brownwood. 4-H’ers from all over the state came and competed in 16 different shooting sports disciplines. Special thanks to coaches David May, Ricky Maddox and Kenley Kroll for helping the youth prepare for the competition. Basic Archery—Junior 7 1 2 4 5th Class A DavidMaddox Basic Archery-Intermediat ...

San Saba Junior High Golf teams competed on Thursday, April 21st at Comanche Creek Golf Course in Mason. The young Dillos competed well bringing home a number of medals. This was the first tournament of the year. 9 hole results are as follows: Girls Teams Mason 266 San Saba 291 Ingram 298 Boys Teams Sonora 8th 217 Mason 222 San Saba 243 Son ...

Last Friday, April 22, our JV baseball team played the Coleman Bluecats for what proved to be their last district game this year. Great pitching, pretty good defense, and solid hitting helped the game to turn out the way we intended. Kelan Verette was our pitcher of record for the day.

Hico ISD hosted the Conference 2A -District 6 UIL Academic Meet on March 22 - 23, 2011. UIL Coaches from SSISD included: Colleen Womack, Tiffany Haley, Tracey Thomas, Darryl Cash, Amy Bohensky, Jerry Blankenship, Elizabeth Chambers, Jim Wheeler, Deanne Cromer and Marcy Spears. Students competed in the following events: Accounting: Allan Hale, Kristen Jordan, Ashley Pulatie, Tanner Weyerts and Jose Vega-alt. Calculator Applications: Tarah Crosby, Morgan Jimenez, Martin Luna, C ...

Under age Drinking ·Alcohol kills 6 ½ times more young people than all other illegal drugs combined. ·Each year in the United States, approximately 5,000 young people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking. ·Youth who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than youth who wait until 21. The Developing Brain