Isaiah 44:6 "Thus saith the Lord, the King of Israel, and his redeemer, the Lord of Hosts: I am the first, and I am the last; and beside Me there is no God."This is a great message that was directly given to Isaiah from Almighty God. It is easy to find in our own life; but too many do not understand and believe it.

Hi guys, this is Patches coming to you from deep in the recesses of my mom’s closet and yes, I stole her laptop again. I am not sure how long the batteries in this stupid flashlight will hold out so I haven’t got time to listen to any lectures right now on how I am supposed to ask before taking other people’s things, besides I only did it because we have a situation here that called for desperate measures.In the past few weeks mom and dad have left me locked in the kitchen ...

The MyPlate food plan was developed several years ago for the general population. A variation was made for children and another one for older adults. The older adult version looks very similar to the original plan with a few minor changes. It has some very specific messages to older adults.1.

Congratulations to our graduates! All the hard work you accomplished is now being rewarded. You are now adults (actually you have been for a while) but now the doors are wide open. You can do anything you set your minds to do. But you will have to work hard to achieve your goals.

When my children were small, they sang a song about God which declared, “My God is so big, so strong, and so mighty; there’s nothing my God cannot do!” What a concept. However, God doesn’t always work in such grandiose ways. Sometimes His interjection into earthly matters is subtle, quiet, and virtually unnoticed.Once, when Jesus was attempting to describe the kingdom of God to a group of people crowded around Him, He compared it to mustard seed, the smallest seed one ...

Your guide to the starsYou can use the chart as a guide when looking at the night sky. The chart shows the sky as it will be at 11:30 p.m. early in the month, 10:30 p.m. at mid-month, and 9:30 p.m. late in the month.Hold the chart so the direction you are facing is at the bottom.

The Bend news is next to none this week. Hope everyone had a safe Memorial Day and remembered why there is a Memorial Day, which is to remember all the veterans who died protecting our freedom.Jane Clark reported that Bobby Clark is suffering from a bad chest cold and high blood pressure and making trips to the doctor to try and get everything under control.She also reported that Lillie Bell Marley was transferred from the hospital to the Lampasas Rehab center behind the hospital.

Recently I was in a store when I noticed stuck back on a shelf some little plastic bags with some dried up plants sticking out of the top of them. They were about to throw them out so I made a small offer for them and they took it. I took the little plants home and immediately opened the bags and inside the potting soil was dry as powder so I got the garden hose and watered them.

I was sitting here recuperating from an extremely busy week, when I happened to see my copy of the paper. I was settling down to read the news when I noticed the deadline was today. So here it is 10:00pm and instead of heading for bed, I am typing my column.We had the teacher luncheon here today.

Tenisha Graham is the owner of Hill Country Dance & Cheer in Marble Falls, TX (opened in July 2011). Tenisha brings with her over 23 years of dance experience, she has owned and operated her own studio in West Texas for over 9 years, and is a talented dancer, teacher and choreographer.

All of us are faced with hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions every day. Most don’t involve life or death matters, but there is one simple decision that does have life-altering consequences. Choosing to wear a seat belt every time you’re in a vehicle is one of those decisions. It’s one act that can save your life or the life of someone you love.

50 Years AgoMay 31, 1962 Fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed the Richland Springs Eye Witness Newspaper plant, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. James Caraway.Clay Kuykendall, 75, chairman of the board of directors of the City National Bank here, is rounding out 19 years on the board of directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority.The San Saba County Commissioners Court agreed to accept the provisions of the State Highway Commission in regard to furnishing all require ...

The National Weather Service is improving its Doppler radar serving West Central Texas by installing the latest dual polarization technology. This technology will give forecasters better information about heavy rainfall in flooding events, hail detection in thunderstorms, and even recognize whether precipitation is in the form of rain, snow or ice.

San Saba County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director ValerieCortinovis, reminds foreign persons with an interest in agricultural lands in the United States that they are required to report their holdings and any transactions to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture."Any foreign person who acquires, transfers or holds any interest, other than a security interest, including leaseholds of 10 years or more, in agricultural land in the United States is required by law to report the trans ...

Reading Recommendations: Dark Star, The Roy Orbison Story, Ellis AmburnRoy Orbison was a star whose work profoundly affected Rock Stars from Elvis Presley to Bruce Springteen. His songs "Oh, Pretty Woman," "Only the Lonely," "In Dreams," "Crying," and many others expanded the emotional reach and sound of Rock 'n Roll forever.

Cynthia Jimenez and Daniel Zepeda were united in marriage, by Minister Ordain Charles French, on Saturday, April 28, 2012 on Galveston Beach, Galveston Tx.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jimenez of San Saba, Tx. The groom is the son of Manuela Zepeda and the late Primo Zepeda of San Saba Tx.The bride escorted by her father wore a white one shoulder sleeveless gown of extraordinary contemporary style.

Local author, Amanda Brand, will be at Pepperbelly’s Sunday, June 3rd from noon to 2 p.m. for an informal signing of her book, “Restoration,” a Christian fiction novel. There will be a formal announcement and signing by Tate Publishing locally in the near future. Books will be available locally or at www.tatepublishing.com.

What are we to expect from the weather these next few months? The experts tell us conflicting theories. Some say a change to El Nino is coming back, others say that La Nina is and others still say that we are in the Neutral zone. So, as usual we are at the mercy of the weather of the Texas Hill Country where all the above can take place.

Sultry spring and summer days may cause dogs and cats to suffer from mosquito bites that can lead to heartworm disease, says Dr. Sonya Gordon, associate professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.Dogs are usually the preferred host for heartworms, but cats are also susceptible to the disease, even indoor cats, Gordon notes.

The spring migration party is over and now we must return to the normal birding routines of watching our permanent and summer resident birds in our backyards, or at a favorite birding venue such as a nature center or park. It is, or will soon be, vacation time when birders can plan trips to special birding hot spots or different habitats, such as the mountains or coastal regions where one can enjoy other recreational activities as well as your birding times.

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Pam and John Starr, residents of Richland Springs, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elaine Starr, to Michael Chad Locker, son of Mark and Kim Locker of Richland Springs.The prospective bride is a graduate of LBJ High School of Johnson City and a 2012 graduate of Texas A&M.

Bullying was once considered an unfortunate - but relatively harmless - schoolyard malady. Today, however, parents, educators and law enforcement officials are increasingly recognizing that bullying is anything but harmless. Young victims of bullying can suffer long-term consequences that haunt them long into adulthood. For the perpetrators, bullying can cross the line and become a criminal violation with lifelong consequences.

Receipts totaled 2262 head for the week. The market remains aggressive with all classes of calves and yearlings selling steady. Packer bulls and cows were steady with last week’s record prices. Stocker cows and pairs sold in good demand.Steers: choice lightweight calves 190-250, choice medium weight calves 160-204, choice heavyweight calves 145-167Heifers: choice lightweight calves 160-220, choice medium weight calves 140-179, choice heavyweight calves 135-151Yearlings: choice lightwei ...

Experts with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are advising beef cattle producers to use caution and strategic planning when thinking about restocking herds after drought.Though rainfall has been received throughout the eastern portion of the state and promoted growth of forages on pastures, cattle producers need to be careful when evaluating their operations.“I think so far people are being really cautious,” said Dr.

There has been a lot of activity at Riggs Grain Company in San Saba this spring. Local farmers have the wheat hauled in by trucks to Riggs Grain Company where they are loaded into train cars and shipped out. The company exports most of the grain; for example, the first shipments this year were sent to Algeria flour mills.

Jodie Newby, 60, of San Angelo, formerly of San Saba, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2012, in San Angelo. Graveside services will be held at Richland Springs Cemetery on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 2:00 PM. Survivors include his brother , CA Newby and wife, Sandra , of San Saba.

Joe Bob Garrett of Euless, Texas, went home to be with his Lord on May 9, 2012, at Harris Methodist HEB Hospital in Bedford, Texas. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012 at South Euless Baptist Church with graveside services and internment at Richland Springs Cemetery at 4 p.m.

Welton (Red) Kelley, Sr. of Clifton, formerly of San Saba died May 26, 2012. Red was born September 11, 1929.Funeral services for Red were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at The Grand Old Gospel Lighthouse Church in Clifton.Burial followed in Clifton, Texas.Clifton Funeral Home was in charge of the services.

Parents and community members that took ESL classes on Thursdays and Fridays during the year were awarded a hamburger dinner last Thursday, May 24 at Javier Baez’s home. Over 32 people received completion certificates on Thursday for finishing the course. English as a Second Language classes were offered on Thursday and Friday evenings in the high school cafeteria from 6:00pm to 7:30pm throughout the year.

The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School, June 12 and 13.Test candidate must register to take the test, Wednesday, June 6, in room 22 from 5 - 7 p.m. and will need to bring Texas Drivers License or State or Federal Photo ID, Social Security card and $75.

Congratulations to Keith Harris! Keith, our pro at the San Saba River Golf Course, was among the forty-four graduates who recently advanced through the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry.

The National Honor Society was established by the National Association of Secondary School Principals in 1921 in hopes of creating an organization that would recognize and encourage academic achievement while also developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. These ideals of scholarship, leadership, service, and character remain as relevant today as they were in 1921.

Send me a picture of you and your family this summer and you just might find yourself in the San Saba News & Star!It can be a picture on vacation, a fun trip, a summer camp you attend…ANYTHING!You can email the picture to me at smartin@cherokeeisd.net or espmartin3@yahoo.com Be sure to tell me where you are in the picture.***HINT: Take a copy of the paper and include it in your picture and you might increase your odds!*** Thanks, Mrs.

The San Saba Gifted & Talented Class grades 5 – 8 recently relived a part of history as they participated in the camping program aboard the Blue Ghost of World War II fame – the USS LEXINGTON Aircraft Carrier – now permanently berthed at Corpus Christi, Texas. The overnight field trip took place on May 8-9.