Last week I talked about how much I enjoyed the day that was Pecan Jam and while I had the words to talk about the specifics, I doubt you guys had enough space in your ears, patience or time to hear everything I wanted to talk about. If last week was an overview then this week will be dedicated to the specific subject of the bands that made the biggest impression on me.While I grew up listening to a wide variety of music, one genre was blatantly left off our shelves of records, was never hea ...

Can I roast a turkey in a disposable aluminum pan?The danger in using a flimsy disposable aluminum pan with a hot turkey in it is you can burn yourself pretty easily. . Unless handled carefully, it could buckle under the weight of the turkey, sending everything smashing to the floor.

How important is it to obey the things that we are asked to do by our parents or those who care about us? Maybe we think they do not know best. Maybe we think they do not want us to have any fun. Perhaps we think they try to hold us back.

50 Years AgoOctober 23, 1961 Sheriff Brantley Barker apprehended a horse thief here Wednesday afternoon, October 18th. The man had stolen the horse and saddle at Adamsville and had ridden it this far, about 40 miles.Congressman O.C. Fisher will be guest speaker at a joint meeting of the San Saba Lion Club and rotary Club here Tuesday, Oct.

Cool weather is the order for the day, now. Some grasses were killed by the frost last week. Fall is just around the corner. Daylight savings time ends Sunday. You will need to “fall back” one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. The Busy Bee quilters will resume quilting Tuesday, November 8th at Irene Hammett’s house.

Reading Recommendations:Dogs Don't Lie, A Pru Marlowe Pet Noir, Clea SimonPru Marlowe isn't your ordinary animal psychic. A tough girl on the run from her own gift, Pru left the big city to return to her picturesque Berkshires hometown looking for a little peace. Too bad that her training as an animal behaviorist got her mixed up with Lily, a rescue dog, and Charles, her person.

Deuteronomy 8:3: “He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.” Immediate help does not have the humbling effect that comes with last minute help.

Salmos 103: Bendice, alma mia, a Jehova, Y bendiga todo mi ser su santo nombre. Bendice, alma mia, a Jehova, Y no olvides ninguno de sus beneficios. El es quien perdona todas tus iniquidades, El que sana todas tus dolencias; El que rescata del hoyo tu vida, El que te corona de favores y misericordias; El que sacia de bien tu boca De modo que te rejuvenezcas como el aguila.

10/25/11 - Preciado, Carlos, Llano Co. Wrts., SO. 10/25/11 - Rodriguez, Tomas, Llano Co. Wrts., SO. 10/27/11 - Allen, Waylon, Poss C/S,Tamper W/Evidence, SO. 10/30/11 - Kane, Brian, Evading Arrest w/Vehicle, Resisting Arrest, SO.10/25/11 - Preciado, Carlos, Llano Co. Wrts., SO. 10/25/11 - Rodriguez, Tomas, Llano Co. Wrts., SO. 10/27/11 - Allen, Waylon, Poss C/S,Tamper W/Evidence, SO.

Man alive, has it been busy in the San Saba County jail! I have seen our jail staff continually have to pick up the pace week after week. The calls for service are up both in the county and in the city as well. The traffic has been steady and it seems that we will have to wait a while for a slowdown of any kind.The jail has been running at no less than six, with the numbers ranging from that to eight and ten.

A friend, while posing for a picture, saw a sign that read, "You get what you pay for.":"What does that mean?" he asked."A twenty-five-dollar picture is a 'Justice Picture', "said the photographer. "It's just as you are. The fifty-dollar picture is a 'Mercy Picture.' It makes you look better."When the proofs come back, he said, "I needed mercy."Don't we all!We aren't so close to perfection that we can be spiritual policemen over the lives of others.

The good news is that 2/10 inch of rain was received this past week. Folks that got their seed in the fields at the right time are happy because everything came up and doing well. We can always use some more rain.Hopefully the spooks who will be out roaming Monday won’t scare away a chance of rain, but don’t think we have anything to fear as no rain was in the forecast.

In life’s literary waters, words are endangered, and half of the world’s languages are circling the drain. Caught up in digital overload, we are victims in the rush that favors speed over accuracy, as well as ever-shortening messages.Some people—perhaps the same ones who think this would be a questionable time for the meek to inherit the earth—refuse to line up with the “need for speed” crowd.

The chill of fall is in the air and an even greater air of anticipation is permeating the area – hunting season! Signs are going up around stores, hunting blinds are being cleaned up and feeders are slinging food for the deer. The deer seem to have picked up the excitement in the air as well.

During their meeting on Thursday, October 27th, the Fellowship of Christian Women were transformed from an audience to The Philippians as the Apostle Paul (Philip Smith) spoke to them from prison. Paul’s Divinely inspired words came to life as they experienced the love, joy, hope and peace that flows from Christ who lives in us.

Pecan Capital Trades Day - Saturday, November 5, 2011, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., San Saba Courthouse Square. Tony Guidroz, 372-8291. Public invited, shop, visit, listen to music.Lometa American Legion Ladies Auxiliary - Bake Sale, Myrick Taxidermy, South of traffic light on Hwy 183, Friday, November 4, 8 a.m. - noon, Proceeds to help send local girls to Girls’ State.SSVFD Welcome Hunters Steak Supper - November 4, 4:30 p.m.

A cooking school called Cooking Well with Diabetes is scheduled for the first 2 Saturdays in December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the County Annex Conference Room at 409 S. Pecan Street, Lampasas. This is just in time to make sure you are cooking nutritious foods that everyone in the family will enjoy.

Everett's Furniture & Emporium is hosting a Kenneth Wyatt Art Show & Sale of Western and Christian-themed art by renowned artist Kenneth Wyatt. The event is Saturday, November 5th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 122 S. Cherokee St., San Saba.You'll know the show is starting when Wyatt's 30-foot-long rolling gallery -- emblazoned with stampeding cattle and horses, pulls up to Everett's Furniture & Emporium.You'll know how popular the works of this West-Texas artist are by the enthusiasti ...

The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School, November 8 and 9 at Gatesville High School in Room 22. Registration to take the test is Wednesday, November 2, in Room 22 from 5 - 7 p.m. Bring Texas Drivers License, State or Federal Photo ID, Social Security Card and $75.

Dear Editor,I am writing in response to the ad placed in your October 27th edition by Eleanor O. Johnson. As a member of the San Saba ISD Board of Trustees I find her ad very offensive. Not because it ask people to vote “no” for the bond, but because it makes false accusations.

On Saturday, November 5th, the Freemasons of San Saba Lodge No. 612 will hold their regular stated meeting. This will be the last stated meeting of the calendar year as Grand Lodge will be in session in December. The main course meal, of beef and cheese enchiladas will be provided by Joe and "Red"

Texas is on the brink of White-tailed deer season, and a recent study conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service says that hunting is big business to counties in the Lone Star State. The recent survey tracked the economic impact of hunters in Coleman, Concho, Edwards, Gillespie, McCulloch, Runnels, Sterling, Sutton and Uvalde counties.

It was the summer of 1891. Miss Betty Ballinger and her cousin, Miss Hally Bryan, were in the law library of Betty's father, William P. Ballinger, located in Galveston, Texas. It was here that the two women conceived the idea of perpetuating forever the memory of the Texas pioneer men, women, children and soldiers who established the Republic of Texas by forming an association of their descendants.

Weldon Faught was honored with a standing ovation for 35 years of service with San Angelo Roping Fiesta. He and his draft horse team was a crowd pleaser for all these years.

The most admirable month of the year is gone, & this humble scribe never really took the time to properly eulogize the 10th month that offers us so much beauty, peace, and tranquility. It also allows our folks that live from the land a time to sort of get things “laid by” in order to betruly thankful come November for being bountifully blessed.

Receipts totaled 5667 head for the week. The market continued to advance forward again this week with the stocker steers weighing 300-600 pounds selling $5 to $7 higher and heifers advancing $5. Feeder steers and heifers sold $3 higher. Packer cows were steady after two weeks of increases and packer bulls were $2 higher.Steers: choice lightweight calves 150-172, choice medium weight calves 142-166, choice heavyweight calves 137-146Heifers: choice lightweight calves 130-150, choice medium wei ...

Funeral services for Farley Graves, 76, of Bangs, was held on Tuesday, November 1, in the Bangs First Baptist Church with Reverend Danny Wooldridge and Doctor Pepper Dill officiating. Interment followed in Rocky Creek Cemetery under the direction of Netherton Funeral Home. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 PM on Monday, October 31, at the funeral home.Maxwell Farley Graves was born on March 7, 1935, to John and Lillie Graves in San Saba Texas.

Jeannean Hall Thornton age 68 passed away October 25, 2011. Jeannean was born May 17, 1943 in San Saba to John and Catherine Hall. Jeannean married Johnnie (Cotton) Thornton on December 20, 1963. A longtime resident of San Saba where throughout her life she was known as a wife, mother, coach, educator and friend to all.

Phillip Eugene "Gene" Benton passed away peacefully, October 7, 2011,surrounded by his loving family, and now embraces the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth, as they ballroom dance together once more united in Heaven.Gene was born May 30, 1941. Originally from Bangs, Texas,and known for his humor and wit, he will be missed by his large family and friends.

Two retired school teachers created an exciting Saturday for the kids at Cherokee Home for Children October 22nd. Charles and Suzanne Jones of Woodson, Texas brought two of their horses, Joe and Sandy to visit the children’s home located 15 miles south of San Saba. The couple conceived the idea for Cowboy Day following a presentation by Cherokee Home at their local church in Woodson, Texas.

Pictured are: Brooke Vaughn & Katelynn Teel of the Richland Springs Drama Club. The RSHS Drama Club will be sponsoring “Cow Paddy Bingo” and “Chicken Drop Bingo” this Saturday night, Nov. 5th in the high school parking lot. Squares for the “Cow Paddy Bingo” are $25.00 each; squares for the “Chicken Drop Bingo” are $5.00 each.

RICHLAND SPRINGS ANNOUNCES FOOTBALL BEAU AND FOOTBALL SWEETHEART - 2011 Football Beau is Ben VanCleave & Football Sweetheart is Ashlyn Grady.

RICHLAND SPRINGS GIRLS PLACE FIRST OVERALL IN EDEN JV VARSITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY MEET - (l-r) Brooklyn McGinty, Stormi Davee, Courtney Herbert, Cheyenne Tharp (3rd Place), Taylor Terry (1st Place), & Deanna Grady. (Photo by Pam Starr)

Spanish Club officers at San Saba High School for the 2011-2012 school year are: President—Luke Cox, Vice-President—Juan Ortega, Secretary—Savanah Rios, Treasurer—Gisela Rodriguez, Reporter—Ana Karen Guerrero. Spanish Club officers at San Saba High School for the 2011-2012 school year are: President—Luke Cox, Vice-President—Juan Ortega, Secretary—Savanah Rios, Treasurer—Gisela Rodriguez, Reporter—Ana Karen Guerrero.

SSHS Academic Booster Club members Celia Bell and Vicki Eden served coffee and snacks to the San Saba High School teachers last week. The SSHS ABC will be honoring students for academic excellence in the weeks to come.

The San Saba Student Council Representatives, Karlee Cromer and Marshal McIntosh, along with the Representatives from Ozona Student Council presented a check for $2580.00 to the American Cancer Society at Friday nights “PINK OUT” game. They sold Pink T-Shirts for everyone to wear to the game. (Photo courtesy of Donna Shahan)

The Dillos played their final home game this past Thursday against a very good Ozona team. The game was played in the rain and the cold all night long, with the Dillos coming out on top. The game started out as Chase Turner ran back the opening kickoff for 65 yrds and the 2pt conversion was good by Bryce Lewis.

San Saba's 8th Grade Dillos were few in number (11). The young Dillos put on a great performance on offense and defense to defeat Ozona's 8th grade Lions by a score of 24 to 12 at Rogan Field last Thursday night.Ozona kicked to San Saba to open the contest. Holt Oliver returned the ball 15 yards.

This past week the Armadillo football teams played the Ozona Lions. The 7th grade won 30-22. The 8th grade won 24-12. The JV won 40-0. The Varsity won 47-7. The records for each team are as follows. 7th. 6-1-1/3-1, 5-3/3-1, JV. 3-5-1/2-1-1, Varsity is 5-4/2-2. This week all the Armadillo football teams take on the Junction Eagles.

Cherokee Cross Country had a successful district meet recently. The boys team placed 2nd and Libby Lasley won her division. The Regional qualifiers will compete this Saturday at San Antonio. See Coach Martin or Coach Lasley for directions!

That’s something the Indians have been hearing and chanting repeatedly this season. They are dreaming big and their hard work showed Friday night as they rolled over the Brookesmith Mustangs 46-0, ending the game at the half. With 8:30 left in the first quarter, Sophomore Jorge Labrador led off the Indian defense by intercepting a Mustang pass and running it back for a touchdown.

The Richland Springs Coyote Booster Club will host their 4th Annual Chili Supper & BINGO fundraiser this Sat., Nov. 5th, 2011 at the Richland Springs Cafetorium. This fundraiser is for supporting the Coyote Athletic Department and the Coyote Booster Club Scholarship. The Chili Supper will begin at 5:30pm. For $5, you will get Chili (all you can eat), the fixing, drink, & dessert!

The following 4th Grade names were printed as "B" Honor Roll and should have been "A" Honor Roll:Leo AmaroEnrique DavilaJacob FaughtDrew HarrisDaniel HerreraJett HiblerAlexis JimenezWestin LackeyAna LopezShyann MartinezJohn MorenoVictoria MorenoJackson NelsonMichael OrtegaKhushi PatelRaquel RochaHannah ValdezJillian WhitmanJames WhitneyThe following 4th Grade names were printed as "B" Honor Roll and should have been "A"

Basketball season is now upon us. Girls’ varsity basketball will play their first scrimmages of the year this week. The Lady Coyotes will scrimmage Brookesmith at Brookesmith on Nov. 1st at 6:00 p.m., and they will scrimmage Blanket at Blanket on Nov. 5th. Girls’ basketball coach Pam Starr encourages everyone to attend the two Lady Coyote scrimmages this week.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met October 20, 2012 for play day with only four ladies present, but it was a fun day anyway, with the substitute chair, Sandee Hartley, calling for a game of Low Gross and Low Net. Dorothy Sterner was Low Gross and Jo Anne Hardy Low Net and she also won the Putt Pot and Chip In Pot.

This past Saturday, the Lady Dillos had their first taste of action as we scrimmaged the Rochelle Lady Hornets. The girls have been working extremely hard and it was good to finally get to run up and down the court against someone other than themselves. Overall, I was pleased with the way we played and very proud of the way we competed.

This past Saturday, the Lady Dillos had their first taste of action as we scrimmaged the Rochelle Lady Hornets. The girls have been working extremely hard and it was good to finally get to run up and down the court against someone other than themselves. Overall, I was pleased with the way we played and very proud of the way we competed.

On Saturday, October 29th the San Saba 3rd and 4th avenged their only loss of the season against the Burnet Bulldogs, 34-12. The Little Dillos played great defense while running wild all over the puppies all day long.With the win, we improve to 5-1 on the season and get the 1st place seat in the playoffs.

Two retired school teachers created an exciting Saturday for the kids at Cherokee Home for Children October 22nd. Charles and Suzanne Jones of Woodson, Texas brought two of their horses, Joe and Sandy to visit the children’s home located 15 miles south of San Saba. The couple conceived the idea for Cowboy Day following a presentation by Cherokee Home at their local church in Woodson, Texas.

The JH Bulldogs of Mullin couldn’t quite get their paws around the football last Thursday night at Bulldog Stadium. Nothing stalls a drive any quicker than a fumble, and the JH Bulldogs put the ball on the ground 7 times, recovered by the alert Coyotes. I’m sure the drizzling rain had something to do with the slick football, but more likely, the loose footballs were caused by the Coyotes hitting the Bulldog runners as they were trying to receive the handoffs.

The Zephyr Bulldogs JV asked for a home field rematch after last weeks closely contested loss to the Richland Springs JV at Coyote Field, with an open week in their schedule the Coyotes were able and happy to oblige the request. This game resembled the first, with lots of hard hitting and defense, but both offenses struggled mightily in the first half.

San Saba County Food Show was held Sunday October 23rd at the courthouse. Results were: Kendall Johnson, Junior Bread/Cereal, overall winner; Hank Perry, Junior Main Dish, overall winner; Emily Esquivel, Intermediate Nutritious Snack, overall winner; Shayna Underwood, Intermediate Fruit/Vegetable, overall winner; Sydnie Norris, Intermediate Main Dish, overall winner and Beef Award; Marissa Coffman-Spence, Senior Main Dish, overall winner and Melanie Hedley, Senior Fruit/Vegetable; overall wi ...

Using a ground game not seen in years, The San Saba Armadillos ran past the Ozona Lions last Friday night at Rogan Field. The Armadillos amassed 495 yards on the ground, the 2nd most in school history behind the 552 yard effort against Burnet in 1968. The Lions had 174 yards total offense.San Saba won the toss and elected to take the football.

What student under the age of twelve doesn’t have a Smart Phone, IPOD, or computer? In the next ten years there will be more portable devices that have access to the Internet than people. Devices that have access to information will out-number the number of people in the next few years.

MONDAYLUNCH: Corn dogs, roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad, apple sauce, milkTUESDAYLUNCH: Crispitos, refried beans,mexi rice, salad w/spinach, chips, pineapple, milkWEDNESDAYLUNCH: Beef Ravioli, green peas, salad, garlic sticks, cinnamon apples, milkTHURSDAY LUNCH: Beef nachos, pinto beans, salad, corn bread, pears, milkFRIDAYLUNCH: Cheese hamburger, seasoned fries, hamburger salad, mixed fruit, rice crispy treat, milk Breakfast menu not available this week.

This is the last week of Early Voting for the School Construction Bond Election. Please recall that Early Voting takes place at the Council Chambers at the San Saba City Hall at 303 South Clear Street. Patrons can participate in Early Voting from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm until Friday, November 4.

Did you watch the Super Bowl? What was your favorite commercial? - Two questions you were likely to hear the Monday morning following the big game. In fact, studies show that just as many people watch the Super Bowl for the high-priced commercials as the game itself. And of the record-breaking 111 million American viewers, about 18% were youth under 21.According to Drug-Free Action Alliance’s 8th Annual BIG BOWL VOTE (where more than 34,000 middle and high school students around the na ...