Did you know that 1/3 of Americans over 65 fall each year? Falls are the leading cause of injury death in adults over 65. Here are some myths about falling:Myth 1: If I stay seated all the time, I reduce my risk of falling.Truth: Inactivity may lead to muscle and joint weakness, which increases your risk of falling.

Early Saturday morning the Sheriff’s Office responded to the Bend store for the report of a burglary. Sometime during the early morning hours on Saturday the 17th, an individual or individuals had broken into the back of the store and stolen beer, snuff and several other small items and then even stole part of the door that they had broken into.

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers of a phone scam in which the caller claims to be from Microsoft. The caller offers to solve a consumer’s computer problems or sell him or her a software license, all in an effort to gain remote control access to the consumer’s computer.Pam Webster called BBB to report she received a phone call from a “Microsoft employee” who told her he had recognized a virus on her computer.

The San Saba River Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas celebrated Texas Honor Days in March with a program entitled "Getting to Know Our Heroes" given by Mr. Thomas Bowden of San Saba. Opening the program by wishing an early happy Texas Independence Day to the members and visitors, Bowden discussed the timeline and events leading to the road to Texas Independence.

As part of a community service project, one of the SSHS mentor groups wants to help out the San Saba City animal shelter. The following list of supplies is needed: 1. Gently used leashes2. Collars - all sizes3. Pet carriers - all sizes - extremely needed4. Toys5. Canned or dry cat food (no dog food needed).

50 Years AgoMarch 22, 1962Deputy Sheriff Ben Blossman made a statement to the newspaper to warn San Saba county citizens about admitting strangers into their homes. Some people who are believed to be Gypsies, posed as "rubbing doctors" robbed an elderly man in Richland Springs of his money. A party at Bend reported the loss of money and an elderly couple was also robbed in San Saba.The city of San Saba and surrounding areas received a white wash of snow last week when Winter made a surprise ...

Idea of perfect happiness?Heaven.Top 3 fears?Big city traffic, bad health, getting caught in a hail storm.Least favorite slang word?Freak'n...I'm guilty of using it too!Favorite scripture? Mark, Chapter 11, Verse 26. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father also which is in heaven forgive you.Other than appearance, what do you feel people notice most about you when meeting you for the first time?My personality...I am plain spoken and opinionated.Favorite commercial?M&M characte ...

Reading Recommendations: The thing I find most enjoyable these days is reading these wonderful books and contact with readers and workers at Rylander. Last week, Janis Bull, one of the faithful at Rylander brought a book to my house. She challenged me to read just one chapter and go from there.

The Heart of Texas Country Music Association will celebrate its 23rd Anniversary on Friday and Saturday, March 23rd and 24th, and Friday and Saturday, March 30th and 31st in Brady. The festivities will include a Welcome Party on the Friday nights at the Heart of Texas Events Center, an afternoon Matinee Concert at 1:00 PM on the Saturdays followed by a Dance on Saturday night at the Brady Civic Center.

Eventide's Activity Director, Jennifer Saiz, recently entered a poetry contest about Texas sponsored by The United Daughters of the Confederacy. She won first place in her age division.Jennifer and the late Mary Stewart, a resident of our home, shared the love of poetry. Mary was an established, published poet and we would like to share Jennifer's poem in honor of Mary.Texas PrideCowboy boots, belt buckles, rifles, the norm, and there is nothing like a West Texas storm!Rolling hills, rivers, ...

The LanTex film Society presents “Extremely Loud and Terribly Close” at the LanTex this Friday night March 23 at 7:30 and Saturday March 24 at 4:00 and 7:30 . The film will help fund up coming events and film competitions. This very popular and emotionally charged movie involves a nine year old amateur inventor, Francophile as he searches NYC for the lock that matches a mysterious key left by his father, who dies in the World Trade Center on September 11.

Dear Editor:I dislike very much the frequent expression often heard in reference to the U.S. Postal Service as, "Snail Mail."Sure, it's not Western Union, E-Mail, or texting. Our postal service has a noble history dating back to our first Post Master General, Benjamin Franklin, in our English Colonial days.I am proud to have been an employee of the U.S.

It is scary when pets have to face the inevitable surgery and go “under the knife.” The fear felt as a pet owner may be alleviated as veterinarians are now embracing a practice that has been around in human operations for years – one which may cause less harm and less stress for pets.

Strange things are aloft in the bird world.Endangered whooping cranes flew 2,500 miles from Canada to Texas, where they usually spend the whole winter. Instead, they pecked around for a short time and flew back. In Nebraska, other cranes never left.Some ducks just kept flying south — all the way to Belize in Central America.

03/13/12 - Roden,Sasha, Poss C/S>4g<200g w/Int to Deliver, DPS. 03/13/12 - Arrendondo, Spencer, No DL, SO. 03/14/12 - Taylor,Donald R. Contempt of Court Conviction, SO.03/14/12 - Villa,Oscar, Hindering Secured Creditor, SO.03/17/12 - Wright, Scott, DWLI, SO.03/17/12 - Burcham, Daniel, PI, PD.03/18/12 - Alcorn, Miki Hindering, Secured Creditor, SO.03/19/12 - Scales, Keith, DWLI Conviction, SO.

Thank you Lord for all of this rain, and it’s good to start off another Sheriffs report with that statement. We have been jumping with Spring Break and man has it been a good one. We have had no major motor vehicle accidents, no shootings, stabbings and or fights out in the county or at least none reported to us.

To all who have been so generous, supportive, and helpful, the members of San Saba County EMS extend their sincere appreciation. Period from September 1 - December 31, 2011 Gifts, donations, etc.Forrest & Sylvia McGregor - cash donationSan Saba ISD - cash gift in appreciation for ambulance service at games.Gail Weatherby & Andy Sieverman - cash gift in honor of Nelda WeatherbyDon & Ann McElroy - cash donation Ez ...

On the morning of the 13th, Texas DPS Trooper Mark Owens conducted a traffic stop just south of Cherokee. Trooper Owens became suspicious during the stop and called for the Sheriff’s Office K-9 to assist and Sheriff Brown, Chief Deputy Price and K-9 Freddie responded to assist. The K-9 alerted on the vehicle and a search was conducted and a sizable amount of crystal methamphetamine was discovered in the female passenger’s belongings.

The Wallace Creek EE Club met March 15, 2012 at the club house.President Lynn Blankenship called the meeting to order. Secretary Doris Cates read the minutes of the February meeting. The minutes were approved as read. Treasurer, Imogene Hawkins gave the treasurer's report. A thank you card was read from the 4-H Youth Fair.

It appears that we should get rain just about every time we need it the past few months and our countryside surely shows the effect. The pastures & grain patches are fairly well out-grow ing themselves, the Rivers & Creeks are running well, and most of the tanks have run around.

SAN SABA–Receipts totaled 2272 head for the week. The market was very active with stocker steers selling $3 to $4 higher and stocker heifers steady to $1 higher. Feeder steers and heifers sold steady on a limited offering. The packer bulls were $1 to $2 higher with the top bull weighing 2195 lbs.

Anita House Crown, 73, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012 surrounded by close family in her home. Visitation for Anita took place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, MO. Services for Anita were at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel with burial following at Swan Lake Memorial Park Cemetery, Grain Valley, MO.Anita was born August 6, 1938 to Elmer and Ollie House in San Saba, TX.

Monday, March 19th the San Saba Dillo Golfers played at Par Country Club. Results are as follows: Team Scores 1 - Early 3412 - Brady 3553 - Wylie 3754 - Coleman 375Wylie won the play offMedalists Logan Rent - Bangs 79Kwinton Reno - Early 80 San Saba Scores Caelob Hardman 117Jared Steger 119 17 schools participated

Former San Saba Lady Dillo, Haylee Oliver, was named Freshman of the Year recently at the Lone Star Conference Basketball awards banquet. Haylee, now playing for the Angelo State Belles, had an outstanding season, leading ASU to the conference tournament. StatsPts./gm 11.1 (2nd on team/17th in LSC)Rebs/gm 5.0 (4th on team)Def.

Wow! What a crazy time of year! We’ve got students going in all directions with sports and academics. It’s a great time to be a Cherokee Indian! Congratulations to Sam Martin and Bobby Hamilton for doing a great job at the State CX Debate. I’ve heard that Bobby has already found his teammate for next year since Sam is graduating!

The state 2A & under team tennis tournament was completely rained out on March 9-10. We sat in the bus for two days and watched it rain, and did not get one match played. The top four seeds will meet on April 6 in Abilene to play for the state championship.

Back on Thursday, March 8, the Armadillo baseball program was opening spring break by hosting the Mill Pond Classic. Games were played at 11:00, 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00. The eleven o’clock game was a JV game between Goldthwaite and San Saba. Goldthwaite started the scoring with three in the first inning, three more in the second, and four more over the next several innings.

On March 9, 2012, the San Saba Pre-K class visited Millican Pecan Company’s factory to learn about the pecans and make their own pecan pies. “The class is currently learning about shapes and colors and we wanted to teach them a little about pecans and how they grow” said owners Kristen and Winston Millican.

MONDAYBreakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Ham, scallop potatoes, green peas, pineapple, bread, milkTUESDAYBreakfast: French toast sticks or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Baked potato with chili, broccoli, cheese, peaches, crackers milkWEDNESDAYBreakfast: Bacon or sausage with biscuit & gravy or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Crispy tacos, beans, salad, baked apples, crackers, milkTHURSDAYBreakfast: Muffins or cereal w/ graham ...

The 2012-2013 school calendar has been approved for the coming school year. The ISD has elected to move away from the Optional Flexible School Year calendar that we have used for the prior two years which meant the calendar was set on 180 student school days. For the coming school year we have adopted a 177 student day calendar which provides for professional development for teachers.

Lampasas, Texas, January19, 2012 –Lampasas-Burnet County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Valerie Cortinovis, announced that sign-up for the 2012 Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) and the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program began on January 23, 2012 and continues through June 1, 2012. “I encourage producers to make an appointment with our office to sign-up for program benefits,” said Cortinovis.