Revelations 11: 7-8 "And Satan as Antichrist was given power to make war with the saints and to overcome them: And power was given him over all kindred, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the Lamb's Book of Life, slain from the foundation of the world."God did not leave us in the dark, and it is clear and understandable in your Bible.

I am all for individual expression and the right to be exactly who one wishes to be but it seems a little strange to me when an anti-social/ minimalist group asks a film crew out to make a reality show about the way they live, a bit of an oxy moron, don’t you think?

Did you know that your foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, over 100 tendons, 250,000 sweat glands in it? Your foot bears tons of weight in an average day of walking. Most people take an average of 8,000 – 10,000 steps per day. One in four people experience foot discomfort.

Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica to, "Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. What an awesome task they were given.Consider that in the first century the church is in its infant stages.

30 year ago August 19, 1982Natalie Scott, daughter of Mark and Kay Lynn Scott of San Saba, returned home last week after taking several honors in the World Our Little Miss Pageant held in the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas.The City Park in Llano was the setting for the Third Annual Black Powder Shoot this past weekend.

Reading Recommendations: The Undertow, a novel, Joe Baker This is the story of the Hastings Family - their secrets, their loves and losses, dreams and heartbreaks, captured in a seamless series of individual moments that span the years between the First World War and the present. The novel opens in 1914 as William, a young factory worker, spends one last evening at home before his departure for the Navy.

It was a term I heard my father frequently use. Over the years his job put him in charge of a large number of men and it was very important because of security. Many times they would assign new men to be trained in that special field. Those particular jobs required teamwork and each person had to be very dedicated and do his part.I have seen my dad unofficially advise men at our home that they needed to consider moving or transferring to another group as this one was very intense and require ...

In stories of survivors of the Nazi death camps, an attitude of determined giving was one of the things that distinguished the survivors from those who perished. If a prisoner was on the verge of starvation, but had a crust of bread or a scrap of a potato that he could share with his comrade in suffering, he was psychologically and spiritually capable of surviving.A survivor of Treblinka described it this way: "In our group we shared everything, and the moment one of the group ate something ...

1 Pedro 5:1-11 Ruego a los ancianos que están entre voso-tros, yo anciano también con ellos, y testigo de los padecimien-tos de Cristo, que soy también participante de la gloria que será revelada: Apacentad la grey de Dios que está entre vosotros, cuidando de ella, no por fuerza, sino voluntariamente; no por ganancia deshonesta, sino con ánimo pronto; no como teniendo señorío sobre los que están a vuestro cuidado, sino siendo eje ...

This past weekend found the Ledbetter family at the JW Marriott resort in San Antonio attending the Texas Deer Association's annual get-together. We attend this partly because it is great for our family business, wildlife biology, and partly because it is like a big reunion with many friends we have made over the years.

"Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer," sang Nat King Cole in a voice as sweet and smooth as molasses. Summer days can be sticky as molasses, too, especially when it's August and you're swaddled in long sleeves and pants to keep out the bugs. Sunscreen is buttered on thick.

No rain reported from the Price residence, but Jane Clark reported that rain could be heard running off the roof, but it didn’t last long. No amount given. Bonnie Millican reported that they received about five one hundredths of an inch. There was lots of lightning up north of Bend.

OH, WHAT A RELIEF IT WAS when the San Saba Garden Club decided that this hot summer called for an old-fashioned ice cream social. In preparation for the event at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, club members prettied up the place ( the clubhouse) with bright cut flowers, napkins and cool looking tall glasses ready for ice cream floats.

Donny and Kami Pipes of Salado have been blessed with a precious baby boy! Brysan Max was born on June 27, 2012 at 5:03 P.M. in San Antonio, Texas. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and was 20.5 inches long. His very proud grandparents are Dane & Shelly Mahan of San Saba and Billy Pipes and Barbara Pipes of Salado.

Vendors from San Saba and neighboring counties bring their “one of a kind items” to The Pecan Capital Trades Day on the square in San Saba, Texas. People come to buy jewelry, baked goods, aprons, hats, candles, purses, toys, welded iron items, and lots of things for gifts, babies, kids and grownups.

FREDERICKSBURG, TX – Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC) delivered a Notice of Termination letter to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) on August 13. The letter follows a June 28 letter in which CTEC informed LCRA that the LCRA was in breach of the longstanding Wholesale Power Agreement (WPA). In accordance with the Breach Notice, LCRA was given a 30-day opportunity to cure the Breach.

The San Saba County Volunteer EMS, along with the help of Skeebo Norris, will host their 2ndAnnual EMS Radio-Thon. The purpose is to raise funds to purchase necessary equipment upgrades. Stay tuned to 106.1FM and 1410AM on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, from 9am to Noon, and call in and support the dedicated efforts of your local EMS – Where your life is our mission!

The Presbyterian ladies are our hostesses this month for the Fellowship of Christian Women’s Luncheon. We meet next Thursday, August 23rd, at 11:30 a.m. in the downstairs fellowship hall. The church has a new chair lift that moves down the stairs by remote control. So if you have trouble climbing the stairs, we encourage you to come and try their new equipment.

The T.J. Smith, The Voices in My Head Tour, has been cancelled for this Saturday, but T.J. will return to Llano September 29th…in the meantime, we’ll have a full weekend of entertainment instead with the PG-13 rated The Dark Knight Rises! Friends of the Red Top Jail will be working concessions for this movie showing on Friday, August 17th, at 7:30 p.m.

Kay Stewart was recognized at the Silver Clover Recognition Banquet honoring 4-H volunteers from the District 7 region recently. This year’s event in San Angelo recognized 32 individuals including Stewart who are instrumental to the success of AgriLife Extension’s West Central District 4-H youth program. These volunteers put in countless hours of work helping 4-H members become successful with a variety of projects.

It's time for local, young women to apply for the coveted crown –– the tiara of Miss Fiesta San Saba––the Party With a Purpose. The title holder will be the first in the history of San Saba to be crowned as we celebrate the rich tradition and heritage of our County and its people!Miss Fiesta and her first and second princesses will be crowned at the Miss Fiesta San Saba Scholarship Pageant to be held on September 16, 2012, at Risien Park.

Pecan Valley Nursing &Rehab hosted a birthday party for Mrs. Thelma Millican on Monday, August 6th as she turned 100 years young. After the singing of Happy Birthday by fellow residents and the staff, Mrs. Millican, with a big smile, added “and many more!” Her daughter, Mrs. Sylvia McGregor said her mom had stated she was going to live forever!

The EMS Fund-raiser will be held in conjunction with the San Saba Armadillos opener against Tolar on Friday, August 31, 2012. All proceeds will be used towards the projects, equipment upgrades, and needs of the EMS. Serving begins at 5:00, in the backyard of the Methodist Church, donations are requested.

The State of Texas this week received authorization by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to begin operating a broadband network that will ultimately enhance public safety communications across the state by providing more data and access to communication resources to first responders than is currently available. The order released by the FCC enables Texas to begin deploying and operating public safety LTE ("4G"

Splashing around in the Llano River is a nice way to spend a hot summer day, but LCRA hydrologists Steve Salinas’ and John Roberts’ daily forays into the water are more than play. Salinas and Roberts are among a handful of LCRA employees who spend their days measuring the amount of water flowing in the Colorado River and its main tributaries.

“Back to school” vaccinations aren’t just for children anymore. With the recent scare of what could be the U.S.’ biggest outbreak of “whooping cough” in fifty years, health care providers like Doctors Express – warn parents to not only vaccinate their kids, but also vaccinate THEMSELVES from a disease that they are most likely to pass on to their own children.What Is “Whooping Cough?”• Pertussis, also known as “whooping cough&r ...

Most of us will never forget where we were on the morning of September 11, 2001. As the first plane flew into the North Tower of the World Trade Center, it just seemed like another horrible accident in a big city thousands of miles away. Then, when the second plane exploded into the South Tower, we realized that the tragedy was no accident.

H.S. Bareback Bronc Riding: 1st Jake Farris - Rochelle, 2nd Ethan Harris - Garden City.H.S. Tie Down Roping: 1st Austin McCright - Comanche, 2nd Colt Waddle - Brownwood, 3rd Hadley Seider - Zephyr.Pee Wee Barrels: 1st Stran Shilling - Llano, 2nd Jayden Sutherland - Brookesmith, 3rd Sara Little - San Saba, 4th Tyler Valdez - Throckmorton.G.S.

Statistics indicate that foodborne illness continues to be a health issue in the United States. Each year, 1 in 6 Americans will become sick, 128,000 will become hospitalized, and 3,000 will die due to a foodborne illness. If under the Texas Department of Sate Health Services (DSHS) jurisdiction each food establishment is required to have one certified food manager on site.

Receipts totaled 2050 head for the week. The market was active and demand strong with light stocker steers and heifers selling $3.00 higher while replacement heifers sold $10.00 to $15.00 higher with 10 Angus heifers weighing 728 lbs at $154.00 and 10 heifers weighing 662 lbs at $148.00. Feeder steers and heifers showed no change from last week.

For the third consecutive year Junior Nickie Ortiz was named to the All-American Team at UCA Camp. Nickie is the daughter of Martin and Betty Ortiz. She serves as the Co-Captain for the SSHS Varsity Cheer squad and she is a drum major for the SSHS Band. Congratulations Nickie!

San Saba was well represented at the Angelo State Basketball Camp last month. Pictured left to right are Bailey Williams, Savaeria Vasquez, Angelo State Basketball player and former Lady Dillo Haylee Oliver, Linzey Maxcey and Kimerie Moore. The girls worked very hard and came home with many awards. All the girls attending the camp go to San Saba Middle School and participate in basketball there as well as many other sports.

Week 1 of Football Practice finished this past week with the purple/gold practice. Everything is going well, and the kids are doing well. We appreciate your supporting the Dillo football players. Thanks in advance for your supporting the cookie dough fund-raiser again this year. Here is a look at some dates and times for the next 2 weeks.

This first day of school for Cherokee ISD is August 27, 2012. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and dismiss at 3:30 p.m. Registration for kindergarten students will be on Thursday, Aug. 16th from 9 to 10 a.m. New student registration is on the same day from 10 to 11 a.m.

The one thing constant in schools is change. The state legislature sets the mandates for schools and the Texas Education Agency is the enforcement arm of the legislature. Public schools must follow TEA guidelines. In 2011, the Texas Legislature cut funding for public education by $5.3 million. Per capita public school appropriations in Texas compared with other states have declined rapidly in recent years, sending Texas toward the bottom nationally in education funding.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met August 2, 2012 for the monthly business meeting with President Anita Miles calling on Janet Hoyt to open the meeting with prayer. She then welcomed Kathleen Hawkins, who is a great golfer and Anita encouraged her to become a member. She also welcomed Courtney Phillips from Lampasas, Texas, friend and guest of Janet Hoyt.

As I write, I’m sitting in the bleachers watching some hard-working young men. It takes some dedication to endure practices this early and in this heat! Besides Coaches Martin and Simpson and Mr. Stevens are two helpers whose help is greatly appreciated. Krystian Castro and Kellen Everette have worked tirelessly to supply coaches and players with water and anything else needed.

It’s almost time for the 2012-2013 school year to begin and we are excited. Here are some dates we need to share with you.Aug 17th - New Student Registration 8:30-12:00, 1:00-4:30.Student Laptop Meetings (Student and Parent/Guardian must attend one of the meetings before a laptop will be issued to the student.)Aug 19th - Returning and New Student Laptop Meeting 5:00 at the High School.Aug 26th - Returning and New Student Laptop Meeting 5:00 at the High School.Please contact the High Sc ...

The SSHS Cheerleaders attended a home camp with UCA (Universal Cheer Association) this past week. The girls worked hard and learned many new cheers, chants and dances for the upcoming season. Additionally, the girls worked on stunting techniques and safety issues. The girls received a superior rating on their evaluations.

The Board of Trustees of San Saba ISD held a Regular Meeting on August 13th at 8:00 a.m. in the Central Administration Office. President, Kim Kirk called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone, and established a quorum with Trustee Suzie Nettleship absent. The pledges to the American and Texas flags were repeated followed by the invocation by Trustee Kevin Shahan.

The San Saba Youth Football Association began football practice and preparations for its 2012 football season this past week with high expectations of capturing a second straight championship trophy in the 3rd and 4th grade division, in addition to landing a championship in the 5th and 6th grade division (after being runner up in 2011).

Sarah Starr received a Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Health and Kinesiology from Texas A&M in College Station during commencement ceremonies on May 12th in the Reed Arena.While at A&M, she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta International Society, Sigma Alpha Lambda National Honor Society and Aggie Athletic Trainer Association and treasurer for Aggie Athletic Trainer Association.

Marissa Coffman-Spence and Melanie Hedley of San Saba County recently participated in the State 4-H Record Book competition. Coffman-Spence, a sophomore at San Saba High School, placed 11th in the Senior Clothing category while Hedley, a junior at Richland Springs, placed 2nd in the Family & Consumer Science Open category.

Hey Armadillo Fans!!!! Welcome back to school and to another incredible year at SSISD! We are so ready for the kiddos to come back….summer is super busy for the team at the central office, but it is so much better when the halls are filled with those shining, smiling faces!We are in full force gearing up for the return of teachers and students.