Amos 4:7-8: "And also I have withholden the rain from you, when [there were] yet three months to the harvest: and I caused it to rain upon one city, and caused it not to rain upon another city: one place was rained upon, and the place whereupon it rained not withered. So two [or] three cities wandered unto one city, to drink water; but they were not satisfied: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD." This should prove beyond doubt that God has all to do with the dro ...

I realize the purpose of the luncheon last Monday was to hear Lisa Whelchel speak and her talk was refreshing, funny and enjoyable to all who heard it but most of my time was spent with the wonderful ladies of San Saba. I arrived twenty minutes before eleven thinking I would be one of the first people there but the hall was already filled with people.

You and your doctor should decide if you need to take vitamin supplements. However, here are some factors you may want to consider before talking with your doctor. Teen girls and women of childbearing age may need to take an iron supplement if they do not consume enough dietary iron. Heme-iron from meats is the best source of iron.

Cherokee Parade and Hamburger Supper was a big success. The children enjoyed the games. Everyone missed the Fireworks, maybe next year. Jeff Cockrum visited in Cherokee Saturday afternoon. Jeff lives in Georgetown. Our sympathy goes to the family of Jill Millican. Jill was laid to rest in Colony Cemetery last Saturday morning. The Baptist Church will havea Fish Fry Saturday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m.

He sat in a prison cell awaiting his release. It had been so long. He had been separated from his family for years. His children were now grown. His wife, who had remained faithful to him, had aged from the stress of the years. For the last fifteen years he had been told everything he had and could do.

Again, no rain in the past week and none in the forecast. Just some very hot temperatures are predicted for the next week. There were no fireworks in our area due to the county wide ban. I didn’t even hear any firecrackers which is very unusual. I am glad common sense prevailed.

Reading Recommendations: The Butterfly's Daughter The legend of "las mariposas", the beautiful monarch butterflies that every year fly more than two thousand miles on fragile wings to return to their winter home in Mexico, is Luz Avila's birthright. She learned of their ways and their mystical powers from the grandmother who was the only family she ever knew.

We certainly need not spend much time this week visiting on any of the finer points of recent weather activities, as very little change has been noticed in our fair valley. The boys with the big maps on TV show us pictures of depressions out in the oceans and speak of what might be coming, but it still looks a long way off to me.

Around 1870 New York City had one of the most hotly contested mayor’s races in its history. The incumbent was Mayor (Boss) John Tweed whose machine represented politics at its very worst and was corrupt to the core. A number of dedicated people took on the Boss Tweed. At first they seemed to make headway, but as the campaign drug on they began to feel the pressures of machine politics.

Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. Juan 3:16 Porque por gracia sois salvos por medio de la fe; y esto no de vosotros, pues es don de Dios.

Your guide to the stars st quarter.rd quarter Moon is 8º to the left of Jupiter.nd anniversary of the 1969 Moon landing, when American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land and walk on the moon. You can use the chart as a guide when looking at the night sky in May.

Hope everyone had a big July Fourth and a safe one. It was hot enough for everyone without the fire works. It just goes to show you can enjoy the 4th without all the fire crackers. After all that is not what the 4th is all about. Yes it is fun to have fireworks, but there are many other ways to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, of July 4, 1776. Pat and Bonnie Millican along with Pat’s sister Gail ...

I’m home, but I’m definitely not back in the swing of things. I found out at the Fish Fry that this article was supposed to be in early due to the holiday. I haven’t quite recovered from jet lag. My sleep routines are strange and wrong. It’s 9:00pm in Germany and 2:00pm here.

CASA volunteers are trained members of the community who advocate for abused and neglected children in family court. CASA volunteers ensure that children do not fall through the cracks of an overburdened system. A volunteer follows a child’s cases as it moves through the family court system. The volunteer researches the case, learning everything they can about the child’s special situation.

On May 12, 2011, Sunny Brynn Groom was born. Her parents are Ron and Buddie Groom. Her big brother is 2 year old Tommy. Grandparents are Terry and Ranita Richmon of Brownwood. Great-grandparents are Bud and Wanda Roberds of Richland Springs. Grandparents and great-grandparents from Illinois are Mr. and Mrs.

Smokers who toss cigarette butts out vehicle windows not only face a littering fine up to $500, they also could pose a fire risk to someone’s home and property. Nearly the entire state is experiencing extreme or exceptional drought, and drivers who litter cigarette butts put the state at risk for wildfires. The Texas Department of Transportation, which manages the state’s Don’t Mess with Texas litter prevention campaign, is addressing the wildfire threat by ...

Walker Family Reunion Live Oak Extension Club Garage Sale 23 Flores Reunion San Saba Water Support Meeting San Saba High School FCCLA Rabies Clinic Senior Adult Fun Day Annual Lusty Reunion 3rd Quarter SS Co./S&W Blood Drive Richland Springs Coed Softball Tournament Lady Dillo Basketball C ...

On June 29, 2011, the Texas Department of Banking issued an Emergency Cease and Desist and Seizure Order against Mr. Kevin Keeney individually and as Vice- President of Howell-Doran Funeral Home, Inc. (Howell-Doran), and Margie Keeney individually and as President of Howell-Doran, located in San Saba, Texas, relating to the sale of prepaid funeral benefit contracts.

Saturday, June 4 Sunday, June 5 Bruce Moore barbecued the meat and also cooked new potatoes and beans. He was assisted by J.T. Tatsch,Warren Hamrick, James Moore, J.B. Moore, Randy Mask, Ricky Prescott and Shannon Prescott. The oldest person in attendance was Ray Hamrick of San Saba. The youngest attending were twins Acey and Bailey Mask of San Saba.

Dear Editor: Mikayla and I, Morgan, just want to thank everyone who supported us in our mission trip! We had a great time experiencing, what to us, is a whole different world. There were times we thought we couldn't handle much more, but now looking back, it was definitely worth it!

The descendants of William L. (Bill) Pearce and Ellen Moseley Pearce held their annual reunion on June 10 and 11 in New Braunfels, TX. Bill and Ellen were early settlers in the Shiloh Community of San Saba County. Bill Pearce was a lawman most of his life, serving in locations such as Rock Springs, Barksdale and Richland Springs.

The welfare of animals is very important in American society, and American families own more pets today than ever before. According to the 2011-2012 American Pets Products Association National Pet Owners Survey, 62 percent of American households own a pet, which equates to 72.9 million homes. Unfortunately, of those pets there are hundreds of new animal hoarding cases each year. Animal hoarding is a prevalent topic in mainstream television today due to the popular cable network shows ...

As you make your summer travel plans, consider visiting any of the seven Texas communities listed as one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations. Fredericksburg, Galveston, New Braunfels, Fort Davis, Fort Worth, Bastrop, and San Angelo have all been recognized for the unique attractions and dedication to historic preservation they offer visitors. Stroll along the beautiful Concho River that runs through the heart of San Angelo, t ...

Let the July celebrations commemorating our nation’s independence inspire you to learn about the independent spirit that helped shape the history of the Lone Star State. The fascinating story of Texas’ path to independence is captured in the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) Texas Independence Trail Region travel guide. From Gonzales to San Antonio, the cities and sites featured in the guide allow visitors to experience the real places that helped pave Texas’ road t ...

A whopping 97 percent of the Lone Star State is in the midst of a drought, with almost three-quarters facing exceptionally bad conditions, according to a national report released Thursday. The National Drought Monitor The drought has devastated land and forestry this year and aided in creating conditions that are ripe for wildfires.

Q: What’s the coolest location in the U.S. during the summer? A: The place with the lowest daily temperature is Mount Washington, N.H., which has an average July temperature of only 54 degrees, says Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University. "But the problem is that no one lives on Mount Washington,"

Receipts totaled 3734 head for the week. With a choice offering of calves on hand, demand was good and the market active after last week’s jump in prices. Stocker steers and heifers sold steady to $3 higher with some choice 5 and 6 weights selling $5 higher. Feeder steers and heifers sold steady.

Albert L. "Red" Cheek, 89, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, left the building on June 27, 2011. His memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30, at the Palmer-Marler Funeral Home in Stillwater, with interment afterward at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Born to Bill and Allie Cheek on Dec. 30, 1921, near San Saba, Texas, Red was the ninth of 11 children.

Dorothy Aileen Deaton, 85, of Sanderson, died in Iraan Friday, June 3, less than a week after her husband Jack died at 95. A graveside service for both was Saturday, June 4, at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Alpine Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Dorothy was born in San Saba May 28, 1926 to Allen I and Lois Estep Sutton.

Howard C. Derrick was born on December 6, 1923 in El Paso, Texas to Howard and Esther (Highsmith) Derrick and passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011. Howard was educated in El Paso schools and at Texas A&M prior to serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He married San Angelo native, Faye Dell Manley on February 15, 1947. Howard loved aviation, piloting his "Cowchip Airline"

Funeral Services for Jill Ann Millican, age 34, of Brownwood, were held Saturday, July 02, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at Davis-Morris Funeral Home in Brown County with Pastor Debbie Lake officiating. Interment followed at 11:00 a.m. at Colony Cemetery in San Saba County. Jill passed away on June 29, 2011 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. Jill was born October 23, 1976 in Brownwood, Texas to Winston Mike and Charlotte Ann (McLerran) Millican.

Lula "Lou" Pearl Larsen, age 75, of Sugar Land, Texas, completed her life’s journey on Thursday, June 30, 2011. Called to heaven by our Lord, she will continue her mission with Jesus as an Angel of Mercy volunteering to help those in need. Lou was born February 5, 1936, in Richland Springs, Texas, to Clarence and Pearl Hudson Allen. She is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Tom Larsen; three sons, Tommy, Kenny, and Timmy; grandchildren, Chad Larsen and his wi ...

Robert Watkins, 45, of San Saba, TX passed away at Eventide Nursing Home on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Robert was born on July 20, 1965 in Brownwood, TX to Robert Harvey and Jewel Louise Watkins. Robert was a laborer. Robert is survived by his daughter, Brandy Brown Watkins of Houston; his mother, Louise Watkins of San Saba; his brothers, Kenneth Ray Watkins (Patty) of Granite Shoals, Denver Watkins (Michelle) of San Saba; nine nieces and nephews and seven great-nieces and nephews.

The Scott and White Clinic, formally the Hoerster Clinic of San Saba, will be providing athletic physicals on Tuesday, July 12th between the hours of 3:00 and 5:00 at the Scott and White Clinic. These physicals will be FREE and will be used for the 2011-2012 school year. In an effort to reach all of our student-athletes, these physicals are being offered on this day. All student- athletes received all the necessary paperwork prior to the end of school, if anyone needs copies of the p ...

Local student, Brooklyn McGinty attended the Texas Farm Bureau's 48th annual Youth Leadership Conference held at Angelo State University, June 6-190 . Brooklyn was sponsored by the San Saba County Farm Bureau. She joined more than 280 high school juniors and seniors from over 125 counties across the state. The purpose of the conference is to provide the students with a better understanding of their American heritage, the capitalistic free enterprise system, and to inspire leadership ...

Two students from Richland Springs recently graduated with honors from Howard Payne University in Brownwood. Kendra Kaye Brockman earned a Bachelor of Business in Accounting degree and magna cum laude honors. Cason Wallace Fikes earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree and cum laude honors. Students must have a grade point average of a 3.55-3.69 to receive cum laude honors, a 3.70-3.84 to receive magna cum laude honors, and a 3.85-4.0 to receive summa cum laude honor ...

San Saba Co. 4-H hosted 4-H Sewing Camp June 27-30 at the San Saba ISD’s Homemaking Building. Eleven 4-H’ers participated in the event under the direction of Betty Wilson, Doris Cates, Nelda Edgmon, Maurine Johnson, Kay Stewart, Joann VanGorp, Charlotte Spence. The youth sewed each morning from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

San Saba Elementary will offer pre-packaged school supplies for the upcoming school year. For $25.00 we will deliver your child’s school supplies directly to his or her classroom. Backpacks and lunchboxes are not included in this offer. If you wish to place your child on the list for supplies, contact the school by July 15.

The San Saba High School Varsity Cheerleaders attended UCA Cheer Camp June 17-20 at Texas State University in San Marcos. The group did an outstanding job at camp receiving Superior Ribbons for all evaluations in Cheer, Chant and Extreme Routine. UCA camps award spirit sticks at the end of each day of camp and additionally the coveted BANANA Award is given to the squad with the most spirit and best effort for the day.

Seaman Recruit Lyle Smith graduated from Naval basic training April 16 at Great Lakes Naval Station at Great Lakes, Illinois. He is assigned to Pensacola Naval Airstation near Pensacola, Fl. to complete Naval avionics school. Lyle is the son of Nelson and Lindy Smith of Richland Springs and the grandson of the late Tom and Pug Cooksey of San Saba and Naomi Smith of Richland Springs and the late Nelson (Pete) Smith. He graduated from Eastland High School in Eastland, Texas in ...

Next time you’re tempted to lecture your kids about wasting too much time on video games, first check out which games they’re playing – it turns out they may actually be learning important life lessons. Much research has been done on whether online games and other interactive educational tools can teach people how to make better decisions regarding personal finances, including an exciting new study called "Improving American’s Financial Literacy: Educational T ...

Marin Institute, the alcohol industry watchdog, released a report today criticizing the hasty approval of two beer mergers that left 80 percent of the United States beer market in the hands of two foreign companies – MillerCoors and Anheuser-Busch InBev. Big Beer Duopoly: A Primer for Policymakers and Regulators describes the drastic shift in U.S.