I Corinthians15: 50 " Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of GOD." This scripture is positive and clear and there is no excuse for all who see it ; to not believe it. But far too many are planning their future without understanding it.

Since when have sixteen year olds needed to use wrinkle cream? I just wondered because from the look of some of the models on the commercials for anti-aging creams they wouldn’t know a wrinkle unless it was in a shirt their mommy forgot to iron. I would like to know something else, do ordinary, regular looking women ever use make up?

Breakfast has been dubbed the "most important meal of the day". However, breakfast is the most commonly missed meal of the day.Recent research suggests that children who eat breakfast are more likely to have healthful nutrition behaviors and make healthy food choices such as eating more fruits and vegetables than those who do not eat breakfast.

50 Years Ago August 21, 1961 Edward Crim landed a big 75 lb. catfish Thursday morning, Aug. 17th from the San Saba river. The big critter was caught on a No. 3 hook baited with a small perch. Sales of both E & H Savings Bonds in San Saba County total $3,093 for the month of July, and brings the total of the year to $118,641, which represents 59.3 percent of the 1961 goal of $200,000, according to L.C.

It is not news to anyone that we have still not had any rain. More and more folks are getting rid of their cattle or buying hay if they can find it. We traveled out to San Angelo over the weekend and it is sad to see all the empty fields.

Reading Recommendations: Two Brides Too Many, a novel, Mona Hodgson Kat and Nell Sinclair are headed west, away from the manicured lawns of Maine to the boisterous , booming mine town of Cripple Creek, Colorado to start new lives for themselves as mail order brides. Aboard the train, romantic dreamer Nell imagines an exciting and love filled future, while pragmatic Kat resigns herself to marriage as a duty.

A fly was flying around and noticed a crowd of other flies dancing around on a piece of brown paper. He was not afraid if lots of flies were doing it. So he came in for a landing. Just before he landed, a bee zoomed by, saying, "Don’t land there, stupid!

Y amarás a Jehová tu Dios de todo tu corasón, y de toda tu alma, y con todas tus fuerzas. Deuteronomio 6:5 Y manisiestas son las obras de la carne, que son: adulteria, fornicación, inmundicia, lascivia, idolatria,hechicerias,enemistades, pleitos, celos, iras, contiendas, disensiones, herejías, envidias, homicidios, borracheras, orgías, y cosas semejantes a estas; acerca de las cuales os amonesto, como ya os lo he dicho an ...

There's a pillar in Trafalgar Square in London. On top of it is a statue of Britain's naval hero, Lord Nelson. But it's up so high you can't see his features. So in 1948 an exact replica was made and placed at eye level. Now everyone can see him. That's what God did at Christmas.

An old hymn intones, "Only believe. Only believe. All things are possible. Only believe." Wait. At the end of empty faith there are empty dreams. Faith that is worthy of the name always has an object. People believe in someone or something, even if it’s themselves. The faith of the Bible is never empty.

The water situation on the Colorado River is getting bad. There are places where the river isn’t running at all, just small pools of standing water which won’t last much longer unless we get some much needed rain. Everyone around the Bend is trying to conserve water so that their wells will not go dry.

Until triteness wore it down to a nub, the expression "keeping up with the Joneses" was a guaranteed grin-getter, or at least a "been there/done that" nod of the head. Then, some wiseacre suggests that when he thinks he’s finally caught up, the Joneses re-finance. Think that one through. Molly’s "Taint funny, McGee"

I’m writing this a little early. It appears that my computer is about to be ugly again. Twice in the last few days I have turned on the computer only to stare at lines of garble. That is not a good feeling! The main topic on everyone’s mind is our lack of rain and this extreme heat.

Recently we have lost two close friends to cancer. One has been suffering for years and the other did not suffer very long. Because we were close their passing was a loss for their family and for us also. My wife has been talking to, visiting their wives and they have even been in our house trying to find the strength to go on after such a great loss.

A weekend steeped in tradition and filled with activities for all ages is planned Thursday through Sunday, August 25-28, as part of the 123rd Gillespie County Fair in Fredericksburg. Set for the Gillespie County Fair Grounds, the four-day exposition is sponsored by the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, Inc. and features live pari-mutuel horse racing, carnival and midway, music and dancing, displays of agricultural and home products, livestock competitions, parade, quee ...

Now, being a kid back in the 40’s, and I guess before, took a lot of creativity. Nobody had money for store bought toys back then or at least not very many so we had to make our own, or if we were lucky enough to have a grandpa or some other old man that liked to whittle, perhaps we could talk them into making us something we could play with.

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) sponsors forensic profiling and handwriting analysis classes necessary to attend a Certification Class held every two years. On August 18, 2011, Harold Yates was among 20 Texas Peace Officers and 11 other juvenile, probation and mental health professionals certified for the 2010-11 period.

The Colonial Memorial Cemetery Association received a donation from Mrs. Kay Thompson in memory of Jill Ann Millican.

Fellowship of Christian Women Eventide Family Council Richland Springs Coyote Parent Night SSHS Class of 1966 45 th Reunion Little Dillo Cheer Camp - State Lamb & Goat Validation Tags SS Youth Basketball Registration Lunch & Learn Drought Proofing Your Landscape SSHS Student Mentoring Program C ...

Heather Nicole Sanderson and Miguel (Val) Angel Vallenavedo announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Heather is the daughter of Gary & Teresa Sanderson and Carol & Terry Barton. Miguel (Val) is the son of Miguel Vallenavedo & Rosa Vasilis and Lucille & Chris Steed. Heather is employed with City National Bank and Val is employed with San Saba Pecan.

If your family calendar is like ours, it’s packed. Church meetings; school programs; and child-related parties, football practice, and after-school activities—most families can hardly get the entire family together for dinner! So we all look carefully at every new program, even those offered at church. You want to know: •What will my child gain by attending? • Will it help my child grow in his or her relationship with Jesus? •Will m ...

On October 22, the community of San Saba will host the First Annual San Saba River Pecan Jam to be held in Risien Park. The San Saba Festival Association, our pecan industry, the local business community, the Chamber of Commerce, the San Saba Community Foundation, our civic organizations and the City have come together to make the dream of a Pecan festival-in The Pecan Capital of the World-a reality. Visitors from across Texas will discover what our residents already know: that San S ...

Tamara Lynette Giadone and Christopher Lee Polvado,both of Frisco,Texas were united in marriage August 6,2011 at seven o’clock in the evening at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club in Mckinney. Pastor Patrick Miller officiated the outdoor ceremony,on top of a shaded hill overlooking the beautiful golf course and lake. Matron of Honor was Bailey Harrell of Houston, daughter of the bride.

The Llano Girl Scouts will offer the last in the Harry Potter series, The Deathly Hallows, Part 2 at the LanTex, Friday night at 7:30 August 26, and Saturday August 27 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Harry Potter is a series of 7 fantasy novels written by British author J.K.

The healthcare industry is rapidly expanding, and along with this expansion come several rewarding career opportunities. One healthcare-related career is in the area of direct caregiving. This career is also known as "Certified Nurses Aide" or CNA (usually applied to caregivers in a nursing home or hospital setting), "Personal Care Attendant"

Celebrate the 103rd Birthday of Lyndon B. Johnson at the state park that honors this native Texan. Discover the life and accomplishments of our 36th President in the beautiful Texas Hill Country he loved so dearly. See what life was like when the president was a child and where he came to recharge his batteries when he was our nation’s leader. The Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm will have activities to celebrate the president’s birthday throughout the day with old-time ...

Beginning next month, individuals seeking to apply for a homestead exemption in Texas will need to comply with a new application process. The recent session of the Texas Legislature imposed rigorous new standards of mandatory disclosure for those property owners who apply for any one of several kinds of homestead exemptions starting September1. In order to receive a homestead exemption for property tax purposes, applicants must now provide a copy of their Texas driver's licen ...

Nine members of First Baptist Church and Pecan Grove Baptist Church participated in a mission trip to Nigeria in partnership with H.E.L.P. West Africa mission organization headquartered in Dallas. Our San Saba team worked with a team from the Heart of Texas Baptist Network in Brownwood. The group spent approximately 10 days in travel and ministry, staying in the guesthouse of HELP in Egbe, Nigeria.

The San Saba City Council met for a called meeting followed by a budget workshop on Tuesday, August 16th at 6 p.m. in the City Hall. Mayor, Ken Jordan called the meeting to order, announced a quorum present, gave the invocation and everyone joined him in the pledges to the American and Texas flags. The Council took action or discussed the following items: 1.

The San Saba High School of 1966 will hold their 45 th Class Reunion at Soap’s Place on Saturday, August 27th from 11 A.M. till 5 P.M. Lunch will be served at 1 P.M.

Dry conditions don’t necessarily equate to bad dove hunting, wildlife biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department suggest. An extended drought across much of Texas could be beneficial for dove hunters as birds will have to rely upon limited resources. Water, especially in close proximity to dove feeding areas, should be at a premium heading into the Sept.

Receipts totaled 4527 head for the week. The market was active with the feeder steers advancing $3-$5 higher and feeder heifers $2 higher. The lighter stocker steers sold $2-$3 lower and the heifers brought $3 lower. Packer cows and bulls were steady. Pairs sold $50-$100 higher with bred cows going $25-$50 higher. Steers Heifers Yearlings Bred Cows Slaughter Cows Bulls Pairs Representative sales Linda Carta, Llano, ...

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 ...

Q: What are the "dog days of summer?" A: It’s a slang term for the hottest time of the year, explains Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University. "In general terms, it’s the time between early July and early September when the highest temperatures occur in the Northern Hemisphere," he says. "The ancient Egyptians named the brightest star in the sky Sirius, which they labeled the ‘dog star’ after one of their mythic gods.

Charles G. Justis, Jr., 76, of Cedar Creek, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, surrounded by his family and friends and his beloved dog, Bella. Born May 5, 1935 in San Saba, Texas, Charles was the son of Charles and Essie (Tyler) Justis, Sr. His parents preceded him in death, as did his sister, Lilly Craven, and nephew, Bret Jae Justis. A former resident of Llano, Rev.

Ezra Glen Cook of Pontotoc, Texas passed on to be with the Lord on August 17, 2011 at the age of 88. He was born May 18, 1923 in Alpine, Texas to Lottie (Yeager) Cook and Ezra Cook. He met and married Cliffa Gene Lange, July 31, 1942 while she was attending Sul Ross State Teachers College in Alpine.

Roxanna (Cecillia Trent) Calley , 65, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday August 20, 2011 at M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas surrounded by family and friends. Roxanna was born in Austin, Texas on January 31, 1946, the daughter of the Cecil and Mildred (Whitener) Trent. She grew up in Pasadena, Texas.

A new season of Armadillo football is upon us. Time to take a look at the opponents and a recap of last year. The opening game is against the Ballinger Bearcats at Rogan Field. The Bearcats won 39-7 in 2010. They lost several key starters at skill positions, but have a good team returning.

This past week the Varsity and JV Armadillos scrimmaged Comanche with both teams doing well and showing marked improvement. This week the regular season gets underway with the JV playing at Ballinger Thursday August 25th. at 6:00. The varsity plays here at Rogan Field at 7:30 on Friday August 26th.

The San Saba High School Golden Armadillo Band, under the direction of Brian Sours, completed a collective four weeks of summer camp this past week. Summer camp started the last week in July with percussion, color guard, leadership, and new marchers and wrapped up with 3 weeks of full band on August 16.

The 2011-2012 school year at Richland Springs started out on a hot note with air conditioners being tested as we continue to bake in the brutal summer heat. Thanks to the teachers and staff and students, we had a great first week of school, registering 137 students in grades Prekindergarten -12. Thanks to the leadership from the varsity cheerleaders under the direction of Pam Starr, spirit is high at school.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met August 18, 2011 with the Chair for August, Anita Miles, calling for a game of ‘one - two - three’ where the two teams present played each other by scoring the best score on the first hole, the two best scores on the second hole, and the three scores on the third hole and continuing that sequence through the 18 holes. The team of Sandee Hartley, Dorothy Sterner, and Jo Anne Hardy clobbered the team of Anita Miles, Hattie Rogers, and ...

Last Friday night brought the second "First" for me in consecutive weeks in the realm of football. The first "First" was the scrimmage in May, on Saturday Aug 13, that was cancelled for......too much rain?? The second "First" was watching football in 107 degree weather at Coyote Field. The defending Division II State Champion Coyotes, hosted the Division I Throckmorton Greyhounds and the Oglesby Tigers in a three-way round robin scrimmage.

If my child joins 4-H, what does he/she do? We are often asked that question here at the Co. Extension Office. Here is a little information about some of the projects we do. A youth can sign up for any activity he or she is interested in. For more information or to sign up call the Co.

Hello Armadillo supporters. By the time you read this article, we will have started school and gotten back to the swing of things at good ole SSHS. We have some new things going on around here for the 2011-2012 school year. We are starting the first ever Academic Booster Club for SSHS.

The Board of Trustees of San Saba ISD held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Administration Office. President, Kim Kirk, called the meeting to order and established a quorum with all board members present. Kevin Shahan gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags. Superintendent, Leigh Ann Glaze, gave the following information: A.

Parents, school is here! Whether you were a little worried about sending your students to school for the first time, or filled with joy that they are finally out of the house, San Saba ISD wants you to know that we are looking forward to a great year. Our biggest concern is that you, parents, are contributors to your child’s education.

You may think I am crazy, but the first day of school is my favorite day of the year. Most people would say Christmas, Thanksgiving or that even the last day of school is their favorite day but for me, the first day is my favorite because I like seeing the excitement of the kiddos.

Dear Parent:They say that "the only thing permanent in life is change," and that may well be true. But just because change is natural doesn’t make it any easier.My 17-year-old daughter Lauren will soon begin her senior year of high school. My 19-year-old daughter Alexandra is heading back to Virginia to start her sophomore year of college.