Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Wayne Hardy will be celebrating 50 years of marriage. They were married on March 31, 1962.

Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Wayne Hardy will be celebrating 50 years of marriage. They were married on March 31, 1962.

The wrong article was mistakenly included with Bend-ChappelEE Club news. The following article is the original. The monthly meeting of Bend-Chappel County Extension Education Clubs met Monday, March 12 at the Bend Methodist Church. An interesting program was provided by Carolyn McDowell on the oldest form of food preservation - dehydration.

On February 17, 2012, Luke and Landry Sanderson welcomed to their family their sister, Libby Grace. Libby weighed in at 5 pounds 14 ounces and was 19 inches long. Libby's proud parents are Landon and Laurie Sanderson, all of Llano. Proud grandparents are Reverend Doug and Juel Ann Holtzclaw of Goldthwaite, Jim and Kathy Edmondson and Larry and Dana Sanderson all of San Saba.

Daylon Wayne Smith is proud to announce the birth of his little sister, Lynlee Jo Smith, born March 8th at 9:07pm in Brownwood, Texas. Lynlee weighed 8lbs.5oz. and was 21 inches long. The proud parents are Joe Pete and Danna Smith of San Saba. Proud grandparents include Danny and Amy Shaw and Ronnie Pete and Sherry Smith all of San Saba and Bob and Cathie Dawson of Talkeetna, Alaska.

Congressman Mike Conaway will visit San Saba Thursday, April 5 from 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers at 300 S. Clear Street, San Saba.The congressman will give a legislative update and answer constituents questions.

30 Years AgoApril 1, 1982 Darrin Barker, a junior at San Saba High School, has been chosen to attend the American Legion Boys State program in Austin this summer. Barker is being sponsored by the American Legion Post #27 and the local chapter of the Lions Club.Congressman Marvin Leath will speak to the Property Owners Association on Thursday, April 15 at the Bar-B-Que Shack at 7 p.m.The Texas Tractor Pullers Association recently announced the point champions for 1981 a ...

The First Presbyterian Church, 207 East Commerce, San Saba, Texas, conducted a service of Ordination and Installation for their new minister, Rev. Drew Harrison on Sunday, March 25th at 2:00 p.m.Rev. Harrison is a 2010 graduate of Union Theological Seminary in New York City.He was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee and has been married to his wife, Hannah for 3 1/4 years.

Reading Recommendations: House of Secrets, a novel, Traci PetersonWhen her father orchestrates a surprise trip to the summer house of her childhood, Bailie Cooper is unprepared for what follows. What is intended to be a happy reunion for Bailee and her sisters quickly becomes shrouded by memories from the past.Together again, the three sisters sift through their recollections of fifteen years ago, of an ill mother and of their father making a desperate choice.

Lawson Implement in Hamilton, Texas is hosting its 72nd Annual John Deere Days event and the Drive Green Challenge event Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at HWY 281 S. John Deere Day features a band, lunch at noon and children’s activities. The Drive Green Challenge event will give area property owners, farmers and ranchers and other interested consumers a chance to drive and compare John Deere and competitive tractor models and see the latest John Deere attachments and other e ...

Llano Youth Soccer to present the Japanese animated film “Arrietty” which is based on Mary Norton’s novel The Borrowers. It will be shown Friday night, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 31, at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.The Cthelock family are four-inch- tall people who live anonymously in another family’s residence.

It started out on a beautiful morning at the Mill Pond Park pavilion. Registration began at 8 am and all participants were given T-shirts. Over 200 participants signed up to walk and run. Sam Crosby led them in prayer and addressed the crowd with very emotional and touching words, reminding the participants the reason for being there was to raise funds and awareness to fight cancer.

The North San Saba Water Supply Corporation is in the process of upgrading their system. Pipe and valves will be replaced in selected locations. The purpose of this upgrade is to reduce water loss and reduce operating costs. Approximately forty members of the CoOp have volunteered their labor and/or equipment for this project.

Severe weather can be a troubling event, especially when there are animals whose welfare and comfort is of concern as well. Small pets can usually take cover with their owners, but what precautions can an owner take for larger animals such as horses?“The first step in protecting your horses and other livestock from severe weather is to realize what the severe weather risks are in your area,” says Dr.

A new nest camera high above a Cornell University athletic field is streaming crystal-clear views of a Red-tailed Hawk nest via the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s All About Birds website. The new camera stream puts viewers 80 feet off the ground and right beside the nest, where they can watch the hawks arrive, see them taking turns incubating the eggs, and compare notes on the two birds—the male has a more golden-tawny face and is slightly smaller than the female, who has been nick ...

San Saba County Republican Chair, Marcia Dyer has announced that the 2012 Republican Convention will be held on Saturday, April 14 , 2012 at the San Saba Chamber of Commerce starting at 10 a.m. until 12 noon if necessary.The San Saba County Republican Convention is held in even-numbered election years, as part of the statewide and national Republican convention process.

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This year at San Saba’s First Baptist Church the greatest story ever told comes to life with “The Thorn Easter Experience.” Through realistic videos, live dramas and beautiful music, attendees will experience the power and compassion of Jesus’ life, the pain of his crucifixion, and the triumph of his resurrection.“Easter commemorates the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the grave and the hope that He has given of eternal life and the forgiveness of sin ...

The Simpson Creek Extension Education Club met Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the home of Carol Littlefield. The meeting was called to order by President Louise Oswald. By the roll call we had 10 members and 1 guest present. The minutes from our February meeting were read and approved, and the treasurer’s report was given.

Coolidge Henry Ake, 88 of Cherokee passed away Sunday, March 18,2012. Coolidge was born on November 22, 1923 in Concho County, Texas to Jim Henry Ake and Cora Hardin. Coolidge was a Draftsman and worked in aircraft manufacturing for the U.S. Government. Coolidge served his country in the Army Air Corps in World War II.

Dorothy Elizabeth Kane Harkey, 94, of San Saba, passed from this life on the morning of March 20, 2012, at the Scott & White Hospital in Llano, following complications from the fracture of her ankle this January. Dorothy's immediate survivors include her nephew, James B. Oates and his wife, Ann, of Plano; a step-grandson, several great-great nieces and nephews and their descendants, and her church family.

Back on Monday, March 19, the San Saba boys’ baseball team needed to travel to Bangs for their fourth district game of the year. With eminent weather we made the trip anyway and started the varsity game early while we could. Zack Davis led off with a single to the left side and Luke Cox had a single to the right side.

In a small school many of the same students compete in multiple events and are shared among track, tennis, one act play and UIL academic coaches. I admire the students who share of their talents with the many events. It seems we have kids and staff members going every direction almost every night, but we need to make a point to say how proud we are of our students and staff.

JACKSONVILLE, FL. Shelby Hardy won the women’s individual title at the Don Benbow Invitational hosted by Butler University with a seven-over total of 73-77—150. This was Hardy’s second collegiate career individual win and comes just one week after she finished as runner-up medalist at the Stephen F. Austin Crown Classic in Lufkin, missing first place in that tournament by just one stroke.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met March 22, 2012 for play day with the Chair for March, Dorothy Sterner, calling for team play, using one score on the first hole, two scores on the second hole, and all three scores on the third hole. The team of Sandee Hartley, Hattie Rogers, and Jo Ann Snow defeated Anita Miles, Dorothy Sterner, and Jo Ann Hardy.

Students and community members were treated to a STAAR Rally last week. Teachers and faculty entertained students with their strategies to beat the test! Seniors did a skit encouraging students to get rest and do their best. If you weren’t there you missed a good show!Below are the results of the past week’s HS and JH track meets:JH Menard meet:Tori Morrison-1st discus, 2nd 200m dash; Sophia Monroe-4th high jump, 4th 300m hurdles; Kerry Hamilton-1st 100m dash, 1st long jump, 2nd ...

San Saba had 7 young men qualify for the Regional Meet which was held March 10, 2012. They were Saul Cervantes, Nimo Vega, Alan Hale, Alex Cervantes, Michael McKinnerney, Nathan Amstead, and Diego Montoya. Alan Hale advanced to the State Meet in the 165lb class and Diego Montoya qualified as an alternate in the Super Heavyweight Class.

San Saba High School’s newest lettermen. The students received their jackets Monday, March 20th.

Last Saturday, March 24, the San Saba JV baseball team competed in a four team, round robin tournament in Blanco. Our first game was against Harper JV. Kolton Ellis and Kelan Verette both had a good game batting. Both of these players went 2 for 2 with 2 runs scored, Verette also knocked one in.

The San Saba Tennis Team played two tournaments this past week. The JV Team played in the Fredericksburg JV Tournament on Thursday, March 22 and the Varsity Team played in the Waco Robinson Varsity Tournament on Saturday, March 24. Playing in JV Tournament were Drew Daniels, Jantzen Bell, Emiliano Zapata, Marissa Anaya and Mikayla Eden.