The Texas Department of Public Safety is again urging Spring Breakers to avoid traveling to Mexico as a result of continued violence throughout the country. “The Mexican government has made great strides battling the cartels, and we commend their continued commitment to making Mexico a safer place to live and visit,” said DPS Director Steven C.

Reading Recommendations: A Killing in China Basin, A Ben Raveneau thriller, Kirk RussellWhen a young woman is found strangled in an empty building in China Basin, San Francisco homicide inspector Ben Raveneau, and his ambitious new partner, Elizabeth la Rosa, catch their first case together. La Rosa can hardly wait, but the investigation is never what it seems.

This past week I went to San Saba to run some errands and pick up some grocery items at Super S grocery for my wife. At the check out stand I was asked for my drivers license. Being 67 years old I was taken back at the idea of being ID'd for a 6 pack of beer.

Sid Miller, State Representative of Stephenville, TX, paid a surprise visit to the veterans of the Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 of the American Legion on Friday, February 17th. Under the new district guidelines, San Saba County will soon be in State District No. 59. Representative Miller met with the crowd and spoke on the several changes that will not only affect citizens in San Saba County but Texas as a whole.Mr.

Lynn Blankenship has been volunteering at Eventide Nursing Home for the past fifteen years. She knows a great deal about the history of San Saba and our residents are always eager for her to share some of her knowledge and occasionally her large array of photos. She knows just what to do and what to talk about with each, as she gets to know them personally.

If you didn’t sign up for Medicare Part B medical insurance when you first became eligible for Medicare, you now have an opportunity to apply — but time is running out. The deadline for applying during the general enrollment period is March 31. If you miss the deadline, you may have to wait until 2013 to apply.Medicare Part B covers some medical expenses not covered by Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), such as doctors’ fees, outpatient hospital visits, and other medical ...

Deputies Stiles and Barrows conducted a traffic stop at the west end of San Saba Saturday the 3rd and illegal narcotics were recovered from a vehicle. Joshua Mason of Cherokee was arrested for Possession of Marijuana > 2ounces but < 2 pounds. The deputies stopped Mason for a traffic violation and during the stop the odor of marijuana was detected.

The San Saba County Relay for Life committee met on Thursday, March 1, 2012 with Michele Whitley, Event Chair, conducting the meeting. There were several teams represented and special guest from the American Cancer Society office, Ashlee Etheridge, presented the teams from the Cherokee Home and Performance Talent gifts for their fund-raising efforts.Ms.

Well it has been steady both at the jail and on the streets. We are finishing up our sewer line project and hopefully will be completely through by the end of this week. We have been busy working in and around the jail and have our garden plowed but still working on the planting.

The monthly meeting of the Austin Scottish Rite Valley will be held on Wednesday, March 7th in Austin. The educational class will begin at 5:30 p.m. concerning the 20th degree. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. The stated meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. All Scottish Rite Masons that would like to attend are welcome to carpool from the San Saba Lodge.

March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past, but on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century. Social Security plays a vital role in the lives of women. With longer life expectancies than men, women tend to live more years in retirement and have a greater chance of exhausting other sources of income.

Gary Lee Larremore went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 28, 2012. Gary was born on May 18, 1956 in Brady, Texas to Weida and Clayton Larremore. Gary grew on up in Hall Valley. He graduated from Richland Springs High School in 1974. He married Marsha Lynn Gober, his high school sweetheart, in May 1976.

Jean Sowers 87, of San Saba, Texas passed away Monday, February 28, 2012. Jean was born January 17, 1925 in Lampasas County, Texas the daughter of Robert Alexander Broyles and Leola Keeney Broyles. Jean spent her childhood in San Saba County, where she attended school. Jean attended business school in Austin, Texas.

Brooklyn McGinty in the background; Remy Wood, seated; and Katelynn Teel, standing, rehearse for the Richland Springs One Act Play entry, Steel Magnolias. The play will be presented on Sunday, March 18th, following a fund-raiser luncheon from 12 to 1:30. The play will begin about 1:30. The luncheon and the play will be presented in the R.S.

Katelynn Teel, who plays Shelby, and Brooke Vaughn, who plays Truvy, rehearse for the Richland Springs One Act Play, Steel Magnolias which will be presented Sunday afternoon, March 18th in the RSHS Cafetorium.

The San Saba 5th/6th Grade Junior Lady Dillos improved their season record to 9-0 by winning the San Saba Basketball Tournament. The Lady Dillos defeated Goldthwaite in the quarter-final round, 28-7, Marble Falls in the semi-finals, 42-13 and Richland Springs in the Championship Game, 37-22. Team members are: (kneeling left to right) Savannah Johnson, Linzey Maxcey, Ashlynn Cash, Hannah Osbourn.

Cherokee FFA celebrated National FFA Week February 18-25, 2012. "I Believe" is this year’s theme, and it celebrates more than 80 years of FFA traditions while eagerly anticipating the organ-ization’s future. More than half a million nationwide members will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels.

The Phoenix and the Carpet By E. NesbitSubmitted by Kolt (9)& Kort (5) When 5 children need a new nursery rug, they get a surprise. The rug contains a glowing egg that hatches into a golden phoenix. Once the children learn of the phoenix’s history and the fact that the rug is a wishing carpet, the many adventures begin.

Spring is always a busy time for staff and students and parents. Traveling and participating in events such as Little Dribblers basketball, baseball, tennis, track, UIL academics, UIL one act plays and assorted meetings seems to leave little free time. Spring break is always a welcome event where students, faculty and staff can rest and revitalize for the remainder of the busy school year.

On Valentine's Day, the San Saba FCCLA held an extra special event for many of the Freshman girls at San Saba High School to discuss the importance of Inner Beauty.This project was inspired by three Sophomores: Jessica Ramirez, Shaina Woodward and Gennie Hamilton. They spent a couple hours with the girls discussing the importance of feeling good about who you are and not letting the media and society influence the true you.

Being an FCCLA officer is not an easy task. Ana Karen Guerrero has been preparing for this position for two years. She ran for this position last year but was not selected.So, for the last 12 months she has been preparing once again for her desire to become a Regional FCCLA Officer - or as the FCCLA members refer to them as “Red Coats”.FCCLA Officers wear a distinguishable red blazer for part of their uniform and are looked to for leadership and guidance by all other FCCLA member ...

The San Saba FCCLA competed at Regional Competition March 1 - 3 in Abilene, Texas.This year, Mrs. Rogers took 5 teams to competition. The kids have been working on their projects since September and were ready and excited to go.Despite months of work and preparation - you never know what to expect in the end.

Isaac Jimenez of San Saba, Texas, is the newest member of the Mustang Heritage Found-ation’s Youth Employment Program. Jimenez is taking part in the 12-week work-from-school program. Our class is going to participate in a Youth Employment Program with the Mustang Heritage Foundation. We are doing this because we care about horses.

What a wonderful start to the season this year. I couldn’t be prouder of our Lady Dillo softball players. We started the year beating Brady 14-1 in an offensive onslaught. We followed that up by beating a very good DeLeon team 6-1. We traveled to the Stephen-ville tournament the second week of the season.

H.S. competed in their first track meet of the season last Thursday at Zephyr. Results will be in next week’s article. J.H. had their first meet at Zephyr on Monday. 10th and 11th graders will be testing on Wednesday. H.S. will go to Blanket on Thursday for their track meet.

Paige Chambers of San Saba, Texas, is the newest member of the mustang Heritage Found-ation’s Youth Employment Program. Chambers is taking part in the 12-week work-from-school program. I am an employ of the Youth Employment Program. My involvement in this program is to help out the Mustang Heritage Foundation I have always been interested in horses ever since I was a little girl.

The boys JH track teams got there season off to a good start, competing well at the Pecan Valley Relays in Early on Friday March 2nd. All the kids competed hard and represented our school and community well. Scoring points for the 7th grade Dillos:Zane Rhodes-1st in Shot Put (32-7)Elisha Cisneros 2nd in Shot (32-6)Chase Turner: 6th in Triple Jump (29-7)Turner, Bryce Lewis, Rider Clegg, and Jose Guerrero: 2nd in 4x100 Relay, 52.81Dalton Pierce-6th in 110M hurdles (21.92)Guerrero, Lewis, Turne ...

San Saba Middle School will host a special Book Fair from Scholastic on March 19 - 23, from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM to help raise funds for the Library and Classrooms.The Book Fair will be open each day from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM and feature a wide range of books for young teens and adults, including mystery and adventure novels, fantasy series, sports guides, graphic novels, and the latest bestsellers from more than 100 publishers.

Wow, what a GREAT event we had Monday night. The first annual Parent Academy proved to be as interesting and meaningful as we had hoped. I am so very proud of our students, teachers, principals, counselor, custodians, para professionals, cafeteria staff, central office staff, transportation and maintenance as they all stepped up to the challenge and played a key role in making this event truly a Parent focused informational time.