About 30% of a preschooler’s daily caloric intake is consumed as snacks. Do preschool children really need to eat snacks? Snacks in this case refer to between-meal eating occasions and not a type of food such as potato chips served with a sandwich at lunch. Young children need between-meal snacks because their energy needs are high, but their tummies may be too small for them to consume all their needed calories in just three meals.

On February 16, 2012, Bill and Pat Grusendorf celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Residents of San Saba since 1974, the Grusendorfs were married at the Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco on February 16, 1952. A luncheon and reception were hosted by their children, Buddy and Becky Whitely and Lee and Connie Bridges, and their granddaughter, Katie Bridges, at the St.

Why should you come to the Do Well, Be Well Diabetes Education Class? Maybe you want to feel better. Or your blood sugar is out of control? You want to learn new ways to take care of your diabetes? All of these could be your reason to come to the diabetes education class called Do Well, Be Well beginning March 20th.

30 Years AgoMarch 18, 1982The Fellowship of Christian Women will have the opportunity to hear a dynamic speaker, Mrs. EK Jones of Horseshoe Bay on Thursday, March 25 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in San Saba.Put on your boots and get ready for some good foot-tappin' music. Country star John Anderson will be in concert Monday, March 22 in San Saba for the second annual hospital benefit concert.Artist Ron McGuffin tackled a big "canvas"

Winter passed and it is now time for spring…wildflowers, warmer weather and the 2012 Texas Hill Country Wineries’ Wine and Wildflower Trail, April 13 to 22, sponsored in-part by Capital Farm Credit.Enjoy spectacular wildflower covered vistas, along with wine cultivated among the bluebonnets. Experience the distinct personalities and style of winemak-ing from 33 participating wineries, scattered throughout the Texas Hill Country.

Ladies of the First Baptist Church in Richland Springs have invited the ladies of our county to the Fellowship of Christian Women’s luncheon next Thursday, March 22nd. We will be meeting in the downstairs fellowship hall at 11:30 a.m. for a Spring Treats meal. Ladies in their 70’s will be treated this month and other ages are encouraged to bring foods to share around the serving tables.

Five generations - Saige Clarice Shanklin was born September 15, 2011 in San Angelo and is pictured (from left to right) with her mother, Katy Clarice Shanklin of Rock Springs; grandmother, Judy Reneau of Del Rio; great-great-grandfather, Chris Haines, and great-grandmother, Christine Anthony of Richland Springs.

Statistics indicate that foodborne illness continues to be a health issue in the United States. Each year, 1 in 6 Americans will become sick, 128,000 will become hospitalized, and 3,000 will die due to a foodborne illness. Under the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) jurisdiction, each food establishment is required to have one certified food manager on site.

Are you a former resident of Fredonia Texas? Do you have family that were former residents of Fredonia? Are you a friend of Fredonia? All current and former residents of Fredonia and all supporters of the community are invited to attend a Fredonia Homecoming Festival on April 21, 2012. The event begins at 10:00 am.

Reading Recommendations: Keeping Time, a novel, Stacey McGlynnDaisy Philllips is tired of being treated like an old lady. Sure, there was that incident with the lawn mower and the mud. And she did get trapped at the top of a ladder. But that doesn't make her incapable of living on her own, as her son Dennis seems to think.

The Christmas Lighting Committee will sponsor “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” at the LanTex this Friday night, March 16 at 7:30 and Saturday March 17 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This Committee is always working to make Starry Starry Nights more beautiful each year for your holiday enjoyment. $1.00 off coupons will be available at the different stores, banks and restaurants.

Dear Editor: I would like to address the sheriff's remarks about our jail made in his report on March the 8th, 2012. Sheriff Brown might consider the noncompliance of our jail a "molehill" but as a taxpayer, I consider the success of our jail to be a monumental issue. We cannot afford to lose our jail.

The Pierian Study Club met for their monthly meeting at the San Saba High School Cafetorium on March 8th for the UIL One Act Play Performance by local high school students. Mrs. Kathleen Hawkins, President, called the meeting to order, and then welcomed club members, Mrs. Elizabeth Chambers, SSHS English teacher and drama coach, along with her students.

03/02/12 - Saucillo, Nicholas, DWLI w/Previous Conv - SO.03/02/12 - Herrera, Pedro, DWOL/Ice Hold - DPS.03/02/12 - Mason, Joshua, Poss Marij <2oz. - SO.03/03/12 - Ontivares, Sara, Wrt Theft - DPS.03/04/12 - Juliano, Dena, DWLI - DPS.03/05/12 - Maldonado, Delia, Wrt TBC, Wrt Hindering Secured Creditor, Wrt Lampasas Co. - SO.03/05/12 - Philllips, Patrick, Wrt/Precept Evading Arrest w/Vehicle - SO.03/07/12 - Reedy, John, MTR Burg of Habitation - SO.03/07/12 - Johnson, Gabriel, Poss C/S, Poss ...

Well, the wonderful rain shut down the plumbing project at the jail, but we're not complaining at all. I am hopeful that we can finish that project by the end of this week but would rather see God bring on the rain. The jail is running smoothly (although I just jinxed us) and we are finishing up our training and moving forward with some new projects.Patrol is running smoothly and we are looking forward to this week and all the visitors at our parks and in town.

The regular March meeting of the San Saba Garden Club was held at the clubhouse on Tuesday the 6th. After the usual club preliminaries, President Ann McElroy introduced Carolyn McDowell, who is an Honorary San Saba Garden Club member as well as one of the San Saba County Extension Agents.

The Sharon Club met Tuesday, March 6th at St. Luke's fellowship hall with Phyllis Silver and Glennetta Sanderson as hostesses. We had a delicious meal of taco soup and dessert. We had a recipe exchange with roll call being our favorite recipe book. We had no business to discuss.

On Wednesday the 7th of March, Gabriel Matthew Johnson of San Saba was arrested for narcotics charges here in San Saba. Deputies Wilkerson and Stiles were working interdiction when they contacted Johnson and during the investigation illegal narcotics were discovered. Johnson was arrested and transported to the county jail where he was booked in on multiple narcotics charges.

Did you know that San Saba and the surrounding area has public transportation service? Most of you are familiar with the teal green buses running around town, but may think they are for elderly and low income only. Although they are based at the San Saba Senior Center, these buses are used to transport both residents and visitors – of any age and income – to many different destinations.

Colorado Bend State Park Kevin Ferguson, Resource Manager at Colorado Bend State Park since 2007 will speak to the San Saba Bird & Nature Club regular meeting, Tuesday, March 20 at 7pm at the San Saba Civic Center. Kevin will talk about CBSP trails, birding, and general recreational opportunities. Kevin is an Environmental Geographer from Texas State University, San Marcos, specializing in River Basin Management and Geomorphology.Colorado Bend State Park is a 5,328.3-acre Texas state par ...

Jack Warren Wilder 80, of San Saba, Texas was born on June 26, 1931 to Ray and Kate Wilder and passed from this life at Scott and White Hospital on March 8, 2012. Jack graduated from San Saba High School in 1951. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1950-1954.

The Carter Parks Memorial Golf Tournament was held March 1, 2012 at San Saba River Golf Course. Results are as follows: Team Scores:1 Gatesville 3282 Sonora 328 Gatesville won 1st with 5th man score tie-breaker.3 Coleman 4114 Bangs 4215 Goldthwaite 4306 Baird 4817 Comanche 4868 Ellison 488 Medalists:1 Jansen McBride Sonora 752 Beau Bartlett Gatesville 803 Logan Dent Bangs 81 San Saba Scores: ...

One Act Play Dinner Theatre (12:00 p.m. Meal & 1:30 p.m. Play)-Sunday, March 18 at CafetoriumJunior High Track at Zephyr Bullpup Relays-Monday, March 19 at 3:30High School Cheerleader Tryouts-TBA @ 8:15 a.m. for student body & 3:00 judges onlyHigh School UIL Academic District Meet-Friday, March 23 at Knippa One Act Play Zone Contest-Wednesday, March 21 at ColemanHigh School Track Meet at Zephyr Bulldog Relays-Friday, March 23 at 2:30High School Tennis at Mason-Friday, March 30Junior ...

Bralei Lusty placed 5th in Class 6 Market Wether Goats.

Bralei Lusty placed 13th in Class w Finewool Cross Market Lambs.

Hutton Lusty placed 6th in Class 2 Southdown Market Lambs

Paige Sloan placed 2nd in Class 1 Wether Goats.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met for the monthly business meeting on March 8, 2012 with the president, Anita Miles, calling the meeting to order and Hattie Rogers opened the meeting with prayer. The secretary, Jo Anne Hardy, read the minutes and they were approved as read and the treasurer, Hattie Rogers, gave the financial report.

Students and staff enjoyed a 4-day weekend. Lots of us are adjusting to not having a Spring Break week. Maybe it’ll be worth it when we’re enjoying days off when others are in school!At press time, results are not available for Sam Martin and Bobby Hamilton’s State CX Debate at Austin.

The baseball boys played three games in three days over at the Hamilton Tournament. We had three good and productive days against three good opponents.Last Thursday, we opened the tournament against Tolar. We scored four in the first inning and five more in the third, building a large early lead that we could hang on to for the rest of the game.

Results of the San Saba Girls Golf Invitational held March 2, 2012 at San Saba River Golf Course are as follows:Teams:1 Gatesville 3382 Copperas Cove 3973 Goldthwaite 4244 Killeen Ellison 434 Medalists:1 Katy Golson Gatesville 772 Kristen Smithhart Gatesville 813 Chelsey Tobin Gatesville 884 Heather Raco Gatesville 88Chelsey won third over Heather in sudden death play-off. Wall, Comanche, Bangs, Killeen Shoemaker and Mullin had 2 or 3 players ...

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MONDAYBreakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Enchiladas, pinto beans, spanish rice, crackers, pears, milkTUESDAYBreakfast: Funnel cake or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, mandarin oranges, bread, milkWEDNESDAYBreakfast: Bacon or sausage with biscuit & gravy or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Ravioli K-5, Mexican casserole, corn, salad, pineapple, crackers, milkTHURSDAYBreakfast: Muffins ...

Richland Springs may be a small Class A school, but it has a 5 AAAAA attitude. “Bigger is better” does not necessarily apply to small schools. In a small community like Richland Springs, the school is the nucleus of the community. The small size of the school encourages interaction between the staff and students.