ACTS 17:31 "GOD hath appointed a day, in which HE will judge the world in righteousness by that Man in whom He hath ordained; whereof HE; hath given assurance unto all men in that HE hath raised HIM from the dead."JESUS CHRIST became the only begotten son of GOD, and it was GOD'S intention and perfect plan for HIM to be an example and pattern by which all others should live their temporary life while in the flesh.

There have been a few questions rolling around in my head lately and I was thinking perhaps some of you might have some answers for me. If you don’t have answers then this article will just leave us all with more questions which will just be as confusing as the stuff I am writing about so nothing will be lost.We all know I am a little strange when it comes to food.

High in Fiber Blackberries, Grapefruit, Kiwifruit, Oranges, Raspberries, fruits and vegetables containing fiber do so much more than help to maintain a healthy digestive tract. Studies have shown that diets high in fiber (and low in fat) help to prevent high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, certain types of cancer and the most common form of diabetes.

Reading Recommendations: Autobiography of Mark Twain, Edited by Harriet Elinor Smith and other Editors of the Mark Twain Project, The complete and Authoritative Edition, Volume I "I've struck it!" Mark Twain wrote in a 1904 letter to a friend. "And I will give it away, to you. You will never know how much enjoyment you have lost until you get to dictating your autobiography."

How dedicated are you? Paul wrote that he served with his whole heart: (Romans 1:9) “God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son …”Paul writes that the brethren in Corinth gave themselves first to the Lord. 2 Corinthians 8:5: “… they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God’s will.”I hope your dedication is from your whole heart.

Pedro 2:9-25 Mas vosotros sois linaje escogido, real sacerdocio, nacion santa, pueblo adquirido por Dios, para que anuncieis las virtudes de aquel que os llamo de las tinieblas a su luz admirable; vosotros que en otro tiempo no erais pueblo, pero que ahora sois pueblo de Dios; que en otro tiempo no habiais alcanzado misericordia, pero ahora habeis alcanzado misericordia.Amados, yo os ruego como a extranjeros y peregrinos, que os abstengais de los deseos carnales que batallan contra el alma, ...

A hint of rain, but just a few drops Sunday, not enough to measure. No reports of rain in the forecast, just how hot it will be, which you don’t need someone on TV telling you about it. All we can do is hope for some rain sometime in the near future.The news this week is about as plentiful as the rain we are not getting.

Goodness gracious, July is almost gone! Look out kids, school is coming! I’ve been so busy this summer that the whole holiday’s thing has just flown by without a break. I am headed for Canada next week. Russ is going to batch it for a few days. Actually it will be about two weeks.

He told me of his childhood and when he was about fifteen he entered the calf roping at the local community rodeo. Calf roping was not new to him because he was raised on a ranch and even better he was big for his age. When they turned his calf loose he charged out of the box very quickly threw the loop and missed.

Brooke Esquivel, daughter of Larry & Robin Esquivel, was awarded a red ribbon for her knitted prayer shawl at the Lampasas County Spring Ho Fair. Brooke learned how to knit by attending the4-H Sticks & Strings knitting class that began in March under the direction of Cathy Ledbetter. The group first learned to finger knit and then advanced to knitting with needles.

The San Saba County Chamber of Commerce float sweeps the summer parade season this year - San Saba Rodeo Parade.... “Best of Show” Llano Rodeo Parade.... 1st Place in our Catagory; Richland Springs Stars and Stripes Celebration...1st Place; Lampasas Spring HO....1st Place Out of Town Float; A huge “Thank You” to her “crew” (chamber directors and families) who were always there, up at the crack of dawn and in the heat to pull her to the parades, un-tarp her so ...

The current cricket invasion many are experiencing in parts of East and Central Texas isn't particularly unusual, but the timing is, said a Texas AgriLife Extension Service entomologist.Dr. Michael Merchant, AgriLife Extension urban entomologist at Dallas, said he's had a number of reports from Central and East Texas folks concerned with the high number of crickets they're seeing this year."I attribute this to early warm temperatures and recent rains that serve as a trigger for cricket fligh ...

Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC) acknowledged LCRA’s legal maneuvers made Wednesday regarding a dispute over the Wholesale Power Agreement (WPA). LCRA filed a petition in State Court in Travis County on July 18, without any offer to resolve the issue with CTEC and the other LCRA customers that delivered a Notice of Breach of contract to LCRA recently.“While LCRA’s actions are disappointing, they were expected,” said CTEC General Manager and CEO Bob Loth.

Kate McCoy recently received the nationally recognized Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. The Graduate REALTOR® Institute is a national continuing education program offered by the Texas Association of REALTORS®. Graduates have completed three 30-hour courses of instruction in specialized subjects, such as legal issues, finance, marketing, professional standards and utilizing technology tools to improve their business.

60 Years Ago July 24, 1952 John Ferrell, age fifteen years, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ferrell, donned the Printers Apron the first part of July and is making himself useful as a Printers Devil at The Star office.A Girl Scout Day Camp was held at the Bill Owen farm in the Sloan Community on the 8,9,10 and the 15-16 of July.

I recently enjoyed a fantastic week in June accompanying my niece’s family for a vacation in Kailua-Kona on The Big Island of Hawai'i. The first morning, a Monday, I planned for a day of sightseeing and shopping. At breakfast, my nephew, Mike, asked, “Would you like to go out deep sea fishing because we have room for one more on the boat?” He had arranged for this private charter months in advance.

In the summertime, many people will be firing up their grills and cooking food to eat outdoors, said Texas AgriLife Extension Service experts offering advice on both fire and food safety.“People need to take extra care if they’re planning to grill outdoors, especially if it’s in an open area such as a public park,” said Joyce Cavanagh, AgriLife Extension specialist in family development and resource management in College Station.

LCRA on Wednesday asked a state district judge to keep seven of the nonprofit utility’s wholesale power customers from unilaterally severing their long-term contracts.LCRA’s request, filed in state district court in Travis County, comes less than three weeks after the seven customers notified LCRA that they believed the organization was in breach of the contracts – a claim LCRA adamantly denies.“LCRA has honored these contracts since 1974 and intends to continue honor ...

Dear Editor,Words cannot express our gratitude and thankfulness for the effort brought forth for the San Saba, Richland Springs, Cherokee and Pontotoc volunteer fire department's along with the Texas Forest Service, San Saba EMS and the San Saba Sheriff's department in saving our home and ranch from a recent fire.We would also like to thank our good friends, neighbors and the prayer chain at First Baptist Church.Thank you all for sacrificing your 4th of July holiday.

Saturday, July 7, 2012 the annual Millican Reunion was held at the San Saba Civic Center. Descendants of Mose and Virginia Millican as well as those of Miles and Bertha Millican gather each year on the Saturday nearest the Fourth of July. There were some 42 family and friends who met for lunch and visiting.

Main Street will be hosting Madagascar 3 this weekend at the LanTex Theater! This PG movie will be showing on Friday, July 27th, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 28th, at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m., and promises to be a great summertime treat for the whole family!This animated adventure comedy stars (the voices of) Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Chris Rock.

Our beautiful Gracie Moore celebrated her 100th birthday at Pecan Valley Nursing and Rehab. Sunday, July 1, Miss Gracie's family came to visit and threw a party for her. It was said that she even did the "birthday dance." On Tuesday, July 3, she was treated to a "cow" themed party hosted by PVNR.

There were 133 laboratory-confirmed animal rabies cases reported from the 30 county area of Health Service Region 7 (HSR7) during the first half of 2012. Region 7 staff investigated an additional 68 non-negative (decomposed, destroyed, and unsatisfactory) rabies test result incidents for a total of 201 rabies-related case investigations.Rabies was confirmed in HSR7 in 73 bats, 41 skunks, 7 foxes, 5 raccoons, 4 cats, one dog, one cow and one coyote.

On a beautiful first Saturday in July, 2012 we once again celebrated with The Stars & Stripes of Richland Springs. The parade started the days festivities at around 9 a.m. Our flags were carried by Micheal & Mykah McKinnerney of Richland Springs. We commend these two fine young riders on a job well done at showing the pride and respect these flags deserve.After the parade there was horseshoes, washers, 42 tournament, watermelon eating and seed spitting.

What would you consider to be your PROUDEST moment personally?Being the first in my family to graduate from College.What do you feel is your contribution to making those around you have a more "fruitful" life?With the help of many San Saba women, The Fellowship of Christian Women.In your opinion, what is your greatest personality attribute?Being friendly.

Dennis Hall will be addressing the importance of family relationships and how they can be restored during a four day “Restoring the Family” Revival, July 29-August 1, at The Father’s House in San Saba. Dennis and his wife, Judy, come as ministers from New Life Restoration Church in Brecken-ridge, Texas.

On July 9th, 2012 Steve Boyd along with other members of Texas Rangers Co. “E” were awarded the Texas Department of Public Safety Unit Citation for distinguished recognition of extraordinary performance and accomplishment during a complex investigation on members of the Fundamental Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.On April 3rd, 2008, Texas Rangers Company “E”, with the assistance of other members of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Child Protective Servi ...

The Marble Falls Opry will be held on Saturday, July 28, at the Uptown Theater in downtown Marble Falls. The show begins at 7:30 PM and admission is $12.00 per person. Tickets are now on sale at the R Bar And Grill in Marble Falls, Lively Computers in Kingsland, Heart of Texas Records office in Brady or by calling (325) 597-1895, (830) 693-9996 or online at: www.uptownmarble.com.

Byron & Lisa Theodosis of San Saba, TX would like to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Michelle Lisa Theodosis to Smith Douglas Monson, son of David & Julianne Monson of Salt Lake City, UT. Michelle Theodosis is the granddaughter of Raymond & Paula Barrier of San Saba, TX, Anastasia Theodosis of Kerrville, TX, and the late Nicholas Theodosis.

Applications for emergency farm loans based on damages and losses caused by drought, that occurred from January 1, 2012 and continuing, are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office located in San Angelo, Paul S. Cline said July 19, 2012. San Saba County is one of 252 counties in Texas recently declared by the Secretary of Agriculture as eligible for loans to cover part of actual production and/or physical losses resulting from damages caused by drought that occurred from Januar ...

It’s been quite sometime since we last visited. We could list several reasons & a few excuses, but that’s not very interesting. Suffice to say that we’ve been victim of many maladies of the computer at the Harkey House & I’ve not yet desired to regress to the Big Chief tablet & #2 pencil.

Receipts totaled 1215 head for the week. The market was steady on all classes of calves and yearlings as compared to last week while packer cows and bulls sold $5.00 lower. Pairs and bred cows sold steady in an active market with the top pairs at $1850.00.Steers: choice lightweight calves 170.00-188.00; choice medium weight calves 145.00-188.00; choice heavyweight calves 130.00-140.00Heifers: choice lightweight calves 140.00-172.50; choice medium weight calves 130.00-152.00; choice heavyweig ...

Dale L. Johanson passed from this life on July 13, 2012. He was born in Bluffton, Texas on November 18, 1922. He was the next to the youngest of eleven (11) children. Dale graduated from Cherokee High School in 1941. After public school he served his country in the United States Marine Corps in WWII.

James Ferrell of Austin, Texas passed away Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 at home, surrounded by his loving wife of 56 years and family. He was born in San Saba, Texas in 1934 to James Ferrell, Sr. and Mamie Moore Ferrell. After graduating from San Saba High School, he joined the Army where he served in the 263rd Ordinance Det., as an intelligence technician in Huntsville, AL.

The San Saba Junior Lady Dillos (34-8) finished their season in style by capturing the 2012 Austin Lady Magic Summer Classic Basketball Tournament championship in Round Rock on Saturday July 21. On their way to the championship, the Lady Dillos picked up wins over the Liberty Hill Swoosh, 24-20, and tournament host Austin Lady Magic, 34-17.

The Ministerial Alliance and Dove Project are proud to announce the continued joint effort for the School Supply Drive for families in need during these difficult economic times. Donations are needed for the supply drive to be a success; if you are able to donate you can take your donation to the First Baptist Church or send it to the Ministerial Alliance P.O Box 636, San Saba, Texas 76877.

I hope everybody is having a good summer, and looking forward to a great school year and a great football season. I want to share some dates and information about the upcoming football season. This Wednesday through Friday we will host the Dillo Football Camp, details are: The SSISD will be holding the annual Dillo Football Camp Wednesday July 25th, 26th, and 27th.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met July 19, 2010 for play day with the chair for July, Sandee Hartley, calling for a game of ‘ones’ playing the holes that begin with the letters o n e s - less half your handicap. First Place went to Janet Hoyt, who also scored the Low Net for the day, Second to Dorothy Sterner, and a tie for third between Sandee Hartley and Jo Anne Hardy.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Eoff on the birth of their son! Troy Drew Eoff was born July 13th, weighing in at 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 21 in. long. Upcoming events: July 28 Speed Camp with Brandon Sharpe 9-5 at the football field (Sign up with Devin Everett at 622-4325 or 512-639-4409) Registration begins at 8:30.Aug 6-17— Two-a-daysAugust 27—First day of schoolThis week I’d like to introduce you to new teachers, Ms.

The scheduled date for the completion of the renovation work in the SSHS science labs, special education life-skills classroom and teacher workroom is August 10, 2012. According to the onsite construction manager, it appears this project will come on line as scheduled. At the current time the physical high school building is in much disarray, but the staff of SSISD will ensure that the building is ready for the first day of school.