1 CORINTHAINS 15:50 "Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of GOD."Have you ever spent some serious time in trying to compare this temporary flesh life to the wonderful eternal life that is promised by ALMIGHTY GOD that will come in the future to all who accept CHRIST as their savior?

Hello good people of San Saba. I have once again borrowed mom’s laptop without permission because getting permission is just too tiring. We all know her propensity for verbosity and I have no wish to be rude but when she talks and talks and talks I just want to start barking really loud so she shuts up.

I was in San Saba last week visiting R.D. Williamson. In his back yard he has a peach tree that is loaded with fruit. It is amazing to me because a couple of months ago when a storm hit San Saba, the wind tore that tree in half. Part of it is standing and part of it is laying on the ground.

We are hearing thunder all around us on this Monday evening and some rain is falling. More is in the forecast so maybe we will get some much needed moisture before it is all over. We are already into another new month. The year is flying by! The Busy Bee quilters are meeting on the 10th at Irene Hammett’s house.

Reading Recommendations: The Lost Saints of Tennessee, a novel, Amy Franklin-WillisWith enormous heart and dazzling agility, debut novelist Amy Franklin-Willis expertly mines the fault line in one southern working class family. Driven by the soulful and intrepid voices of forty two year old Ezekiel Cooper and his mother Lillian, The Lost Saints of Tennessee journeys from the 1940s to the 1980s as it follows Zeke's evolution from anointed son to honorable sibling to unhinged middle ages man.

A farmer was trying to persuade a calf to enter the barn. The animal planted its front feet in the barnyard and refused to budge. Annoyed, the man grabbed the calf and tried pulling it headfirst. The result was a stalemate. When his son saw the tug-of-war, he went to his father and offered to help.To the surprise of all, the boy succeeded in a minute – by taking the calf’s tail and walking him into the barn backwards.If you are faced with some dilemma today, try laying out your p ...

We often take our wren family members who live in close proximity to our houses for granted, especially the Bewick’s and Carolina wrens. We see them, hear them and think, “It’s a wren,” and continue our current activities. You also might get peeved with them because they are trying to build a nest in a shoe or other nook and cranny in your garage.

Light showers were received last weekend here around the Bend and Sunday Bonnie Millican reported they received 3/10 inch of rain, but not everyone who lives around the Bend received any rain. The reports, if you can believe the TV weather reports we should stand a good chance to receive some beneficial rains over most of the state.Due to the dry conditions there was little to none fire works set off in the Bend area.

Recently my son was telling me about missing some cows. He counted them on a Friday and the next Monday they were not all there. He started talking to the neighbors and looking around but no luck. He found a gate open at one end of the pasture and after several days he finally located the cows.

I can surely attest to the fact that summer has arrived! It really has been a good summer so far. Just when I think all my fat is going to melt and I’m going to lose weight; it cools down for a day or so. I was running over to the school courts to hit a few balls last week, but I was getting there by 7:00am to keep from overheating.

Pictured is Bryant Patton 91 of San Saba with peppers which he grew. Some of the peppers were 8 inches long. Mr. Patton did not think he would be able to care for a garden this year but when spring came he knew he had to garden. Not being able to walk very far, he rode his scooter to plant and tend the garden.

THE CITY OF SAN SABA and IMPACT 2000 PLUS put on another spectacular fireworks show for the public. (Photos by Chino Zapata)THE CITY OF SAN SABA and IMPACT 2000 PLUS put on another spectacular fireworks show for the public. (Photos by Chino Zapata)

“What are the four components of habitat? BUZZ! “California; food, water, shelter and space.” “That is correct.” One point to the California Covey!This was one of the questions asked many times in quail trivia. When you think you know the answer, you buzz in, give your coveys’ name, and say the answer.

Would you like to learn more about the life of Ancient Texans? Are you interested in more in-depth study of indigenous plants, water resources, or archeological finds? Are you seeking additional resources to teach or examine the history of prehistoric peoples?The Texas Botanical Gardens and Native American Interpretive Center will offer a wide range of curricula, study opportunities, field trips, and research resources to meet your needs, whether you are a teacher, student, family member, re ...

69 Years Ago July 12, 1943E.E. Fagg, San Saba Mayor has been appointed chairman of the County War Price and Ration Board and has already entered upon his new duties. The appointment was made by District Director Mark McGee of Fort Worth .F.C. Thorpe, principal of the Freer schools, recently purchased the 320 acre place on Antelope Creek from J.C.

Saturday, June 2nd, the families enjoyed a picnic supper at Mill Pond Park with 33 in attendance. They enjoyed visiting and taking pictures. A private swimming party was held at Pecan Pool from 6pm-8pm.Sunday, June 3rd , the reunion was held at the Community Center at 705 East Storey Street, San Saba.

Voting delegates from San Saba and McCullough Counties attended the State Republican Convention on June 6-8 at the Ft. Worth Convention Center. San Saba residents included Roger Edmondson, Carolyn Weyerts and Marcus Amthor along with McCullough County residents T-Bird Wood, Mark and Sheila Hemphill, T.J. Turk and Brady Donelson. The Delegates convened by Senatorial district caucus for the purpose of adopting a state party platform, to elect a state chairman and vice-chairman and to elect mem ...

The descendants of William L. & Leah Ellen Moseley Pearce held their 14th annual reunion on June 15 & 16, 2012, at the Pavillion in Mill Pond Park. Everyone had a really good time & even managed to get through both days without any major ordeals, which is actually a record!

We are just a few days into July and have already had plenty of excitement at Pecan Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation with birthday parties and celebrations galore. Wednesday, July 4th, we had a 4th of July picnic (inside... way too hot outside). The dining room was decorated with red, white and blue flags, bells and stars.

UK based Tarian Films is delighted to announce that their most recent film production, “We Went To War,” commissioned for Film 4 by Channel 4 UK and created by British filmmakers Michael Grigsby & Rebekah Tolley, will have its U.S. premiere in Mason, Texas, Saturday, July 14, 2012, 2 p.m.

The Summer Reading Program under the direction of Shelia Meador is meeting on Wednes-day’s at 1:30 for elementary students and 3:30 p.m. for teens. This year’s theme is Get a Clue. The youth have learned about disguises and are showing off some disguises that they made. The program is free to the public and is sponsored by the Friends of Rylander Library and LCRA’s Employees United Charities.

Parkview Baptist Church invites all children age 4 through grade 6 to join us for VBS. Get ready for an awesome adventure that is too good to miss. Each day will include an exciting Worship Rally. Then kids will take off through adventure-filled Bible stories, create space crafts, eat out-of-this-world snacks and blast off into creative recreation!We are happy to offer this “once-in-a-lifetime” adventure to you and your family.

Dona Mullins, 94, of San Saba passed away on June 29, 2012. She was born on August 27, 1917, to Joe Malone and Duria Lee Roberds. She married Quentin Mullins on November 27, 1935. Dona had a big heart and loved her family and friends. She was always ready to give to and help others.

Frank B. Shaw, Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012. He was born on January 8, 1933 to Frank B., Sr., and Leota Bilbrey Shaw. On June 15, 1962, he married Sylvia Sue Rawls in Brownwood, Texas. Mr. Shaw served in the Army for 22 years.Surviving Mr. Shaw is his wife, Sylvia Sue Shaw, his son J.D.

Helen Annette Head, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister has completed her journey on this earth. She passed away on July 1, 2012 and now rests with her Lord. Annette was born in Kermit, Texas on April 24, 1944 to Buford and Katherine Head who have preceded her in death.

Marvin E. Matlock, age 86, of Brownwood passed away peacefully Monday evening at his home.Funeral Services were held at 10 AM Thursday in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Tim Skaggs and Steve Polaski officiating. Burial followed in the Holt Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6 – 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.Marvin was born September 2, 1925 at Holt, Texas the son of the late Luther Monroe and Winnie Vida Gober Matlock.

Sapopa Jimenez Ortiz, 80, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 in Lampasas, Texas. She was born February 19, 1932 in Falls City, Texas. The daughter of Leopoldo and Romana Jimenez, she met and married Rene B. Ortiz, Sr. on July 13, 1956. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Ladies of St.

TAKS has been used as the state test since 2003. The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills will be retired after the 2013 class, replaced by the STAAR and End of Course exams. The junior class that took the TAKS did fairly well this past spring. Statewide averages for Texas 11th graders were 93 percent for English language arts; 98 percent for social studies; 91 percent for mathematics; and 94 percent for science.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met July 5, 2012 for play day with the Chair for July, Sandee Hartley, calling for the annual Flag Day Tournament play. Each lady had an American flag with her handicap posted on the flag and she was allowed to play to that number and then she had to plant her flag.

It never ceases to amaze me how awesome this small town is! The 4th of July celebration was no exception! I’ll never forget my first parade here. I knew the football team and cheerleaders were having a float, so I assumed there may be one or two other floats! Boy, was I surprised when there were enough floats, bikes, golf carts and horses to make the line go around the Church of Christ!

There will be two tennis camps this summer at the San Saba High School tennis courts. If you received some information back in May you need to take note of some changes that have been made. The first clinic will be from July 16 – July 19 from 8:00 a.m.