Bible study causes a positive agreement that God knows the future, and He alone is the time keeper for all earthly events. Prophecy can show everything that will ever happen in this flesh age; and God has already caused it to be written in part, but prophecy cannot identify specific times for future events.

There are two things I know the new year has in store for me, that is if I manage to continue breathing, the first is a sixtieth birthday in March and a trip to Hawaii soon after. Someone wrote on my Facebook page that sixty is the new thirty. What?

There are two things I know the new year has in store for me, that is if I manage to continue breathing, the first is a sixtieth birthday in March and a trip to Hawaii soon after. Someone wrote on my Facebook page that sixty is the new thirty. What?

There is a great tradition and folklore surrounding Texas and the game of football. The sport has spurred movies, books, and tales told throughout generations. This year’s college football campaign provided recognition for a remarkable young man, a homegrown Texan who provides inspiration to us all: Robert Griffin III, the quarterback for the Baylor University Bears.Earlier this month, Mr.

Have you made a New Year’s Resolution? Almost everyone probably wants to improve their health and eating habits. Choosing small steps makes your goal easier to do and makes it easier for you to stick with. Choose one of the following 12 tips each time you grocery shop. 1. Five veggies in your grocery cart.

Have you made your list of resolutions for the New Year? Each year as this day rolls around we think of things we want to do. Things like: lose weight, read our Bibles more, spend more time in prayer with God, be a better husband, father, child, etc. The list is endless, isn’t it?

50 Years AgoJanuary 8, 1962 Ward (Goob) Ellis has authorized The Star, this week, to announce his candidacy for re-election to the office of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1.Eastland County, by a small margin of four points, took the championship of the State Pecan Show at College Station, Saturday, but San Saba, first runner-up, claimed the state queen.

We have been enjoying some nice, warm weather, the last few days. No rain in the forecast any time soon. My Elm Grove rain spotter says we wound up the year with a rainfall total of 18.1 inches. This is less than usual but still better than some years. It is hard to believe, but here we are at the beginning of 2012!

Reading Recommendations: If Wishes Were Horses, a novel, Robert Barclay.Wyatt Blaine desperately seeks a reason to continue. Devastated by the senseless deaths of his wife and son at the hands of a drunk driver, he remains unable to forgive, and to love again. Searching for a sense of peace, he decides to revive his late wife's equine therapy program for troubled teens at the Blaine Family Ranch.

Forgive me if I have said this before, but, “Happy New Year.” It may be the epitome of redundancy but I have given this greeting for 60 years and I mean it as sincerely this year as I have all the years preceding.The first few years of my life, I had no teeth and so all I could say was “Goo-goo, daa-daa.” It meant the same thing.

A little girl walked to and from the elementary school each day. One afternoon a thunderstorm came.Following the roar of thunder, lightning, like a flaming sword, would cut through the sky. The mother quickly got into her car and drove along the route to her child’s school. She saw her little girl walking along, but at each flash of lightning, the child would stop, look up and smile.

Proverbios 11:1-9 El peso falso es abominacion a Jehova; Mas la pesa cabal le agrada. Cuando viene la soberbia, viene tambien la deshonra; Mas con los humildes esta la sabiduria. La integridad de los rectos los encaminara; Pero destruira a los pecadores la perversidad de ellos. No aprovecharan las riquezas en el dia de la ira; Mas la justicia librara de muerte.

One of the things I love most about living on the ranch is the quiet. When I am here alone, I typically leave the radio and the television off most of the time and enjoy the silence. Or at least I thought it was quiet here, but that was before I went to the Pruett house.My entire family went to West Texas the day after Christmas to hunt mule deer for a few days.

It is interesting to see some of the goals, ideas or resolutions being advocated for 2012. Some are saying it is the year of losing weight, others exercise and others healthy eating just to mention a few. I used to hurriedly make a list of new years resolutions and really had no real intention of keeping them.

12/20/11 - Hamrick, Vickie Gayle, WRT, TBC/DWLI, SO.12/20/11 - Cogan, Kevin Wayne, DWLI, SO.12/23/11 - Roberts, Bobby Allen, WRT, Brown Co, SO.12/23/11- Roberts,Cory, WRT Brown CO, SO.12/24/11- Perez,Lorenzo, Poss C/S <1g, SO.12/26/11-Hutton,Anthony, Poss Marij <2oz, SO.12/29/11- James,Justin Don, DWI , PD.12/29/11-Hawkins,Ricki Lynn, WRT, Llano, SO. 12/30/11- Jimenez, Alejandro, WRT, San Saba CO, SO.12/31/11- Finke,Charles Eugene, PI, SO.12/31/11- Meador,Glynn Thomas, DWI, DPS.12/31/1 ...

Wow, what a start to the New Year. The good news is that there was neither one fatal accident nor injury accident in our county during our holidays. This has been one of our goals, along with DPS and that is to work hard to slow down the traffic speed and to slow down the alcohol related accidents and fatalities on our roadways.

2012 Night Sky HighlightsThe coming year offers many stargazing delights, and a couple of them don’t even occur at night. There will be the usual annual meteor showers, brilliant naked-eye planets, and pairings of night sky objects, but 2012 also will treat us to a partial solar eclipse and a rare transit of Venus.

Did everyone get enough football over the holiday weekend? There were so many bowls that it was hard to remember which ones you were watching, think they must have a bowl for everything and everyone.Received some news from Hugo and Lesa Preece too late to make the paper concerning activities Christmas.

Surely he uses cue cards when he phones during bowl game intermissions, touching topics all over the conversation map in record time. Verbal responses lengthen calls, so I simply smile, nod or frown, relying on assorted expressions of bewilderment.Such was the plan when Uncle Mort, my 99 year-old kin, called from the thicket.

I’m finally home! I thought I was going to have to spend the night in New Orleans. All the flights were booked and I was flying standby! This column was supposed to be in on the 29th, but today is the 30th so this may be the first column of next year either for this week or next.

Q: How long have weather vanes been around?A: We know weather vanes have been used for over 2,000 years, says Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University. “In 48 B.C., a Greek astronomer constructed a rod to determine which way the wind was blowing,” he explains. “On top of the rod, he placed a bronze figure of a Triton, which was a half-man, half-fish creature, so it would easily indicate which direction the wind was coming from.

Ruben and Alice Almaguer celebrated 50 years of marriage on Saturday, December 10th at 307 West Wallace in San Saba. Approximately 90 people attended the celebration hosted by daughter, Norma Almaguer and son, Ruben Almaguer, Jr.

Winner of Commercial National Bank's Nintendo 3DS Bundle Giveaway - Adrian Perez Jr.

Winner of Commercial National Bank's $100 Cash Giveaway - Manche Flores.

Law enforcement was out in full force for New Years hoping for the best but ready for the worst. There were no fatality or injury accidents due to alcohol over the holidays, but there were several arrests. On New Years Eve and during the early morning hours of the New Year, four individuals were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated in the City of San Saba.

Make plans to join us at San Saba First United Methodist Church Sanctuary on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. to hear what your Wesley nurse can do for you and your community.She will be discussing Prescription Assistance, Diabetic Teaching, Medicaid and Medicare Forms Assistance, many other medical topics.

In memory of Bill Owen, Jr.From:Forrest & Sylvia McGregorThelma Millican & daughter, Mary NellBonnie & Pat MillicanGail CallahanJean StrouhalIn Memory of Lucille Simms TurnerFrom:Duncan Manning

On Saturday, January 7th, the Freemasons of San Saba Lodge No. 612 will hold their regular stated meeting. The main course meal of chicken will be provided by Dr. Joseph J. Huckestein. All members are asked to provide a complimentary covered side dish, bread, salad or dessert. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m.The Worshipful Master reminds all members to bring their community service information for November and December and provide it to the secretary.

If you’re one of those people who’s always wanted to be a better gardener, Carolyn McDowell, our County Extension Agent, has a deal for you.Carolyn and the San Saba Garden Club are teaming up to offer a Master Gardener’s Program in San Saba. It’s been more than five years since the program has been offered in our county.

The New Year brings improvements and other changes to Medicare. Here’s a brief rundown of what to expect in 2012.Original Medicare covers more preventive services.Screenings for cardiovascular disease and obesity have been added to the preventive services available at no out-of-pocket cost to people with Medicare.The new benefit covers one doctor visit each year to determine the best way for you to ward off cardiovascular disease.

Dorianne McGregor Land, 70, of Vendor, Arkansas, died Friday, December 16, 2011 at her home. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, December 21, at the Newton County Baptist Church in Piercetown.The daughter of Taylor Gibbons and Lucy Maxine Doran McGregor was born December 30, 1940, in San Saba, Texas.

Howard Ruddick, age 79, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012. Services are pending with Blaylock Funeral Chapel, San Saba.

San Saba lost a life-long citizen on December 28, 2011 when Pioquinto Hernandez was called home at the age of 85. He was born to Juan and Refugia Hernandez on May 16, 1926. He was a hard worker and sheared sheep for the people of San Saba and surrounding areas for many years.

Collin Oestreich, 11-year old son of Kelly and Sandy Oestreich of Llano, harvested his first Axis buck on December 27, 2011. The successful hunt took place on a ranch south of Cherokee that is owned by Collin’s grandfather, Richard Randolph of Cherokee. Collin Oestreich, 11-year old son of Kelly and Sandy Oestreich of Llano, harvested his first Axis buck on December 27, 2011.

Dean Brister at LRC Awards Ceremony Dec. 2011. Dean competed all year in the 6 & under group. He is the son of Michael & Gennifer Brister of Bend.

Dillon Brister at LRC Awards Ceremony Dec. 2011. Dillon competed all year in the 7-11 yr. age group. He is the son of Michael & Gennifer Brister of Bend.

Parent involvement is critically important in the education of children of all ages, from newborns through high school age and beyond. We know that parents—and what they do or don’t do at home—make a huge difference in their child’s reading ability, in their attitudes toward learning, in the development of socially responsible behaviors and values, in children’s performance on standardized test scores, in students’ likelihood of graduating from high school ...

Six-Man Coach of the Year: Phillip Martin, CherokeeNewcomer of the Year: Patrick Phillips. Richland Springs, JuniorMost Valuable Player: Denim Reeves, Richland Springs, Senior First TeamOffenseOffensive MVP Corey Silva Lohn SeniorTight Ends Danny Tillery Richland Springs Senior Payton Tatsch Cherokee SeniorWide Receivers Ben VanCleave Richland Springs Senior Gage Fenton Brookesmith SophomoreCenter Jared Correll Mullin FreshmanQuart ...

On November 5, 2011 in San Saba, TX, at Millican Pecan Co.’s factory, the annual Kids in the Kitchen event took place. This marked the beginning of the pecan harvesting season that lasts throughout the fall.A core value of Millican Pecan Co. is the emphasis on tradition and family. Through the involvement of the community, especially the future of the community – our kids, Millican Pecan Co.

San Saba County is a member of District XV Texas Retired Teachers Association which includes 18 counties: Brown, Coke, Coleman, Comanche, Concho, Crockett, Erath, Irion, Kimble, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Runnels, San Saba, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, and Tom Green. Although the district covers a wide area of west Texas and currently has nine local units, each county can organize through TRTA, their own local unit.

San Saba County 4-H is recruiting youth for its 4-H shooting sports project. The project will begin with a mandatory safety class on Saturday January 14th, 10 a.m. at Rylander Library. The class will last approximately one hour. In order to participate, interested youth need to fill out a 4-H enrollment form and pay $25.00 4-H dues.

1. Do I need to pre-register Youth Fair Entries? No, all you need to do is to bring the entries to the Civic Center on Thursday January 19th from 2 to 4:30 p.m.2. . Does it cost to enter the youth fair? No. 3. Where do I take my entry?

MONDAYBreakfast: Breakfast pizza, cereal, juice, milk.LUNCH: Salisbury steak w/gravy, white rice, peas and carrots, salad, roll, applesauce, milk TUESDAYBreakfast: Blueberry muffin, cereal, juice, milk.LUNCH: Corn dog, baked beans, mac-n-cheese, salad/w spinach, peaches, milk WEDNESDAYBreakfast: Breakfast tacos, cereal, juice, milk.LUNCH: Chicken crispitos, refried beans, mexi corn, mexi rice, cinnamon apples, milk THURSDAY ...

MONDAYBreakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milk.Lunch: Fish, coleslaw, mac & cheese, diced peaches, milk.TUESDAYBreakfast: Pancakes or cereal w/ graham cracker, Juice, MilkLUNCH: Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, mixed fruit, bread sticks, milk.WEDNESDAYBreakfast: Bacon or sausage with biscuit & gravy or cereal w/ graham cracker, Juice, MilkLUNCH: Nachos, pinto beans, salad, pineapple, crackers, milk.THURSDAYBreakfast: Muffins or cereal w/ graham cracker, Jui ...

2012 – A new year and new hopes for the future. With the beginning of each new year we all take stock of our lives and seem to assess our place in the world. As educators I know each of us at SSISD has taken stock and we look at our place in the education world.