Warnings in EZEKIEL’S prophesy are too numerous to mention where he restated what GOD warned HIS people all HE would do so they would know it was God WHO did it. That is about the same situation that is happening now. Many strange and serious troubles are happening in the world today; and it is causing people to gather and pray for GOD"S help.

My oldest son tells his friends the following: "My dad was lucky, he found an insane woman to marry!" Okay, all you out there shaking your heads in the affirmative, thinking yeah, that Red is one goofy woman, my son was talking about the fact that I married his dad and took on custody of four children at the same time.

Did you ever hear the old saying "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down"? Perhaps too many Americans have tried to follow this message. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) statistics show that the average American consumed 132 pounds of sugar or thirty-three four pound bags in 2010.

Seth Hahn has had a busy summer. He went to basketball camp in Abilene, then two weeks at camp in New Mexico and then went to Florida! Payton Suggs spent two weeks with his grandparents Doug and Cyndi Suggs. Payton lives in League City, Texas. A group from the Lakeshore Church of Christ in Waco spent a week at Cherokee Home for Children.

Times are tough. In a store the other day, two young men in their 20’s were discussing jobs. It seems neither of them had a job and they had looked many places without any success. It was brought home to me the seriousness of our economy. There doesn’t seem to be much to be joyful about right now. And yet, we allow the circumstances of the moment to rob us of our joy.

25 Years Ago July 10, 1986 During a special recognition and awards program held in Stephenville recently, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Estep of Cherokee were presented a "Century Farm" Award from the Texas Department of Agriculture's Family Land Heritage Program. In a classified ad appearing in the June edition of the Pecan Press publication, Albany, Georgia claims to be the Pecan Capital of the world.

There have been a few light showers in the area, but none of them have fallen on us. Still just hoping and praying. There were 23 folks out for the gospel singing last Saturday night. Johnie Reeves was there to help Michael Suber with the song leading in the absence of Wayne Powell.

Reading Recommendations: The Delta Solution This action packed high seas adventure tracks Somali Pirates as they terrorize the coastal waters of the lawless East African Republic, turning the Indian Ocean into a ferocious battleground. For the past three years, these heavily armed tribal brigades have been capturing and holding for ransom massive cargo ships, especially oil tankers and violently demanding millions of dollars for their return.

Are you a person who wears LOAFERS? Do you want to get by with doing as little as possible? Perhaps the SLIPPER is your choice of shoe. This fits the person who slips in and out of service. Some people enjoy FLIP-FLOPS. This is a person who is faithful for a time and then falls away. There are those who enjoy wearing HIGH HEELS.

Mateo 9:2-8 Y sucedió que le trajeron un paralitico, tendido sobre una cama; y al ver Jesús la fe de ellos, dijo al paralitico: Ten ánimo, hijo; tus pecados te son perdonados. Entonces algunos de los escribas decían dentro de si: Este blasfema. Y conociendo Jesús los pensamientos de ellos, dijo: ¿Por qué pensais mal en vuestros corazones? Porque, ¿que es más fácil, decir: Los pecados te son ...

Dear Editor: I wish to comment on the article Jim Gage has in the news. I have read the San Saba News for many years, and several times he has made the statement that God has destroyed the world twice by water. I have not said anything about this before, but false teaching is very serious.

When you consider the numbers, it is easy to feel small and insignificant. According to the last census, the United States has over 308 million people, Texas has over 25 million people, and our congressional district has 650,000 people. How can any one person expect for their voice to be heard?

When the West was wild, a rancher went to town for supplies. He hitched his team, and went into the general store to shop. Suddenly a gunslinger engaged a stranger in a gun fight, and the shots caused the horses to bolt in terror. Instantly the farmer ran for his team. He stopped his horses, but was trampled under their feet. "Was your wagon worth it?"

William and Jane Clark returned Tuesday from their vacation in Colorado. Jamie, Andrew, A.J. Houdyshell, Doug, Kristi, Jordan and Jaylee Messer of Lampasas, Boyd Clark and his two sons Eli and Silas also were there with them to enjoy all the cool weather that Colorado had to offer, and they reported that they had three days of rain.

The sound of the grass under my feet is horrible! It crunches and crackles like old dry straw. It looks like old straw for that matter. Brownwood got a brief rain last week, but nothing to write home about. It hurts to see the country so dry and barren. Everything is going up in price and our ranchers are hurting.

Want to know which restaurants are serving great Texas food? We have an app for that. Texans are proud of their state, and there’s no denying we love our Texas-made food. Now, thanks to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s official GO TEXAN restaurant locator app for iPhone, enjoying world-class Texas cuisine is easier than ever. The new GO TEXAN app for iPhone helps you find restaurants committed to serving locally produced items – everything from traditional Texa ...

Last week we were working some older sheep to send to the sale but in the midst of that bunch of sheep was a ewe with newborn twin lambs. We did not have time to catch them and put them in a separate pen so we just kept working with those to go to the sale.

If there is one food synonymous with Texas cuisine, it is likely barbecue. Marble Falls' newest dining choice for barbecue buffs is Smith Brothers Bar-B-Q, situated at the corner of Ninth and Main streets just north of downtown. Josh Parker, majority owner and Goldthwaite native, moved to the Marble Falls area in 2000.

THE A. J. WALKER, SR. DECENDENTS held their annual reunion Saturday, July 9 The photo above is a group picture taken in July of 1949. "90" family members and friends had a wonderful day of visiting, looking at pictures, playing games and having a lot of fun with a Silent Auction and a Bidding Auction. We had a delicious Bar-B-Q and covered dish lunch followed by pies, cakes, cookies and homemade ice cream.

Curtis and Christine Rainbolt announce the birth of Zachary Ray Rainbolt. He was born in Fresno, Ca. on June 30th at 1:10 p.m. Zachary weighed 9 lbs. 5 oz. and was 22 inches long. He was welcomed home by his big sister Zoe. Grandparents are Doug and Judy Rainbolt of San Saba and Jim and Karen Bateman of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

This Friday night, July 22 at 7:30 and Saturday, July 23 at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. Llano Main Street will present the very popular Disney movie "Cars 2." Since we do not have to pay the gas bill for these cars, come and enjoy the free ride. The animated film stars the voices of Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Cane, Emily Mortimer, Bonnie Hunt and Cheech Marin. Star racing driver, Lightning McQueen and his incomparable tow truck Mater go to new and exciting places in "Cars 2."

The Cherokee Church of Christ and the Second and Wallace Church of Christ are having VBS on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 27 Classes will be held for children ages 4 through Adult. There will be an adult class taught by Larry Boyd of Katy, Texas. The Church of Christ of Katy, Texas youth group will be providing drama and classroom activities to help us study the life of David so that we can develop a "Heart for God." Registration takes place on Wednesday night from 5:3 ...

　 Richland Springs Coed Softball Tournament Lady Dillo Basketball Camp The Grief Share Group Family Council of Eventide Fellowship of Christian Women - Thursday, July 28, 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, San Saba. Ladies in their 40s will be treated, others please bring picnicking foods. Mr. & Mrs. Roger Whatley will provide special music, Mrs. Woody Martin will be gu ...

Palo Pinto County Sheriff Ira Mercer presented a commendation Friday, June 10th to a dispatcher he said was instrumental in saving a young woman's life. "You did good," he said to Marsha Davis (sister to Rose Jackson of Richland Springs) while presenting her with a plaque commemorating her service. "I appreciate you." Davis took a 911 call June 1 from a 19-year-old woman pleading with a male not to shoot her and stayed on the line until the phone's service provider was able t ...

It was the game of the century as the youth went against the residents. There were lots of giggles and everyone had a great time. The residents loved having the kids play with them and definitely gave them a run for their money during the game

Methodist ladies are planning the July Fellowship of Christian Women’s Luncheon for next Thursday, July 28th in their downstairs fellowship hall. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. these ladies ask that we bring Picnic Treats for this summer month. Ladies in their 40’s will be treated and others are encouraged to bring any picnicking foods to share around the serving tables.

The Richland Springs Coyote Booster Club is off and running and looking forward to yet, another successful year! The 2011-12 Coyote Booster Club officers are: Jason Lewis, President; Maxine Robbins, Vice President; Kim Tinney, Secretary; and Ann Reyes, Treasurer. We are looking to start with a bang with our membership drive.

Here we are, finding ourselves pretty well in the same situation as last week, as far as the weather outlook is concerned. A good number of the stock ponds and dirt tanks have fairly well dried up, most of the creeks have stopped running, the River is barely trickling, and some of the wells are sucking wind.

Receipts totaled 7515 head. The market was active with several new buyers from the Northern states buying cows, pairs and light weight calves. The stocker steers and heifers sold $4-$5 higher after last week’s $5-$7 advance. The 200-400 pound steers and heifers advanced another $10 higher this week. Feeder steers and heifers were steady to $2 higher after last week’s $2 to $5 advance.

Q: There’s a big heat wave hitting much of the U.S. right now. Which heat waves have been the worst killers in the United States? A: A lot more people die from the heat each year than most folks realize, says weather expert Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University. "The great Dust Bowl period of the 1930s covered more than 50 million acres, but the death count is really not known,"

Clarence William Ham, age 79 of the Locker Community, left this life on earth to join his Lord in Heaven on Sunday, July 17, 2011. Clarence was also met at the gates of Heaven by his beloved wife, Shirley Ruth and son Ritha Earl who proceeded him in death. Clarence was born in Whitsett, Texas on July 19, 1931 to Benjamin and Nancy Ham.

Donald Vincent ("Jennie") Hammond, 92, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 7, 2011. Jennie was born on September 16, 1918, in Burnet to Eva (Darby) and Fielding Hammond. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Darby and "Mac". Hammond is a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Burnet County.

George "Mack" Sanderson 87, of San Saba, TX passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Eventide Nursing Home. Mack was born on January 30, 1924 in San Saba to William and Ima Sanderson. Mack made his living as a Pecan Harvester. He is survived by his wife, Grace Sanderson of San Saba; his sons, Bucky Sanderson and his wife Virginia of San Saba, Donny Sanderson of San Saba, and Randy Sanderson of Llano; his grandchildren, Cody Sanderson and wife Angie, Jared Sanderson and wife Sundi, She ...

SSISD and the San Saba Athletic Department, would like to give a BIG thank you to the staff at Scott and White San Saba Clinic, for providing free physicals for our student athletes this past Tuesday. Craig Whiting,DO.,Greg Mercier,PAC., Kristi Sanchez, Martha Umble, Michelle Hensley, Raquel Argote, and Kristy Owens did an outstanding job and we appreciate their time and effort.

It is time to register your Little Dillos so they can be a part of another exciting football season. Events planned for the Little Dillos have been expanded to include: the Purple and Gold Bowl, Meet the Dillos, participation in a pep rally, and spaghetti madness. If you have a little Dillo ages 4 years to 4 th grade don’t miss this opportunity to get them involved in the spirit of Armadillo Football and as shown in these photos of the past year these relationships expand beyond footba ...

San Saba Middle School will be offering prepackaged school supplies for grades 5-8 for $25.00 These need to be paid for by or on registration day, August 9, 2011.

San Saba Middle School registration will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the San Saba Middle School foyer. Grades 5 and 6 will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 7th and 8th grades will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Nicotine’s Effect on Brain Cells Found to Explain Why Smokers Gain Weight When They Quit Smoking. A new animal study helps explain why many smokers gain weight when they quit smoking. The answer lies in nicotine’s effect on brain cells that usually tells a person to stop eating once they feel full. A person who quits smoking gains an average of 10 pounds, the Associated Press reports. Nicotine latches onto a number of receptors on the surface of brain cell ...