Genesis 2:7 "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life: and man became a living soul."Ecclesiastes 11:7 "Then shall the dust return to the Earth as it was and the spirit shall return unto God Who gave it."Since the beginning of time for man there has been an ongoing debate concerning what happens at the death of this temporary life of flesh and blood.

I told you guys about Harold buying a brand new kayak, right? Well ever since that day I have been placed in what seems to be an episode of Twilight Zone or a really bad remake of Tool Time with Harold playing Tim the tool guy! I am not telling you guys this to be telling tales, or as gossip or even to be complaining, nope, I am merely explaining the intrinsic differences of perspective between husbands and wives or more clearly…insanity and clarity of thinking, respectively!The very ...

Guess what the top three vegetables in America are? If you guessed lettuce, potatoes and tomatoes, you are right. Lettuce ranks third behind potatoes and tomatoes for popularity. We need 3 cups of vegetables daily. What is an easy way to get the 3 cups of vegetables? A nice big salad can count as two to three cups of vegetables we need daily.

They were found in a shallow cave near the northern shore of the Dead Sea by a young Bedouin goat herder. It was january 1947 when he threw a rock into a cave to get a goat out when it hit something and made a strange sound.He investigated and found a large clay jar containing strange looking bundles of cloth, greenish from age.

If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep; I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door; I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more.If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise; I would video tape each action and word so I could play them back day after day.

30 Years Ago August 26, 1982 The local 4-H Club will give away a rifle at a drawing scheduled to be held Sunday, August 29th during the Rotary Club Skeet Shoot. Make your plans now to attend. Mrs. J.C. Till and Mrs. Ruby Bond of Locker, attended a family reunion last Sunday in San Saba Mill Pond Park.

Reading Recommendations: All Woman and Springtime, a novel by Brandon W. Jones Before she met II-sun in the orphanage, Gyong-ho, known as Gi, was a hollow husk of a girl, broken from growing up in one of North Korea's forced labor camps. A mathematical genius, she learned to cope with pain by retreating into a realm of numbers and calculations, an escape from both the past and present.

It is not enough to own a Bible; we must read it.It is not enough to read it; we must let it speak to us.It is not enough to let it speak to us; we must believe it.It is not enough to believe it; we must live it. - William Arthur Ward In New York City is the busiest Post Office in the world, and on the building is inscribed in stone: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds."The Post Office's lofty goal ...

2 Pedro 1:1-21 Simón Pedro, siervo y apóstol de Jesucristo, a los que habéis alcanzado, por la justicia de nuestro Dios y Salvador Jesucristo, una fe igualmente preciosa que la nuestra: Gracia y paz os sean multiplicadas, en el conocimiento de Dios y de nuestro Señor Jesús. Como todas las cosas que pertenecen a la vida y a la piedad nos han sido dadas por su divino poder, mediante el conocimiento de aquel que nos llamó por su gloria y excelencia, por ...

This week while working on a new pollinator garden in Lady Bird Johnson Park in Fredericks-burg, volunteers saw a small yellow bird flying between two groves of trees. That no black was evident in the plumage ruled out a Lesser Goldfinch, and made a closer look necessary to identify the species.

All of the rain was east of the Bend, reports of two tenths were reported around the Bend and Lampasas received one inch and four tenths and in some places south of Lampasas over 2 inches. Those people have to be doing something right to have received all that rain.

I brought rain to Canada when I went up on the 31st and I brought it back with me on the 17th! I have to say it was a rough day of travel. Everywhere I stopped it was raining and planes were delayed. I finally arrived in Austin around midnight.

Rob and Kathy Brockman of Richland Springs would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kendra Kaye Brockman to Alexander Ray Oldham, son of Karen and Wes Baker of Brownwood. The wedding is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on October 6th, 2012 at First Baptist Church, Richland Springs.

The descendants of John Allen and Dennie Lee Lusty Crain held their annual family reunion the weekend of August 4, 2012. One day of visiting and reminiscing was not enough for this family—they needed three (3) days to “catch up.” The first gathering began Friday, August 3, with a hamburger & hot dog supper at the home of Franklin & Sandra Crain in Cherokee, TX.

The descendants of John Allen and Dennie Lee Lusty Crain held their annual family reunion the weekend of August 4, 2012. One day of visiting and reminiscing was not enough for this family—they needed three (3) days to “catch up.” The first gathering began Friday, August 3, with a hamburger & hot dog supper at the home of Franklin & Sandra Crain in Cherokee, TX.

At a hearing held on July 24, Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC), along with six electric customers of LCRA, agreed to an expedited court hearing beginning August 27 in Austin. LCRA is asking the court to stop the customers from ending their wholesale power agreements. CTEC’s change of venue request to bring the case to Gillespie County will be among the first things likely to be considered by the Judge.

At the urging of the 82nd Texas Legislature, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has developed a secure on-line prescription monitoring program, called Prescription Access in Texas (PAT), which provides controlled substance prescription dispensing history to authorized healthcare and law enforcement professionals. DPS officially launched PAT in June 2012, at which time the database became available to a select group of practitioners, pharmacists and law enforcement professionals.

Finding the right nursing home for yourself or a loved one just got easier.Medicare recently improved its Nursing Home Compare website, adding more detailed information about the nation's 17,000 nursing homes and making it simpler to use.Families often must search for a nursing home for a spouse or parent at a moment's notice, after some crisis or emergency.

A large number of county wide residents brought their interest and energy to City Hall August 8th for the first meeting of The Humane Animal Shelter of San Saba (HASSS). Several topics were discussed, introductions were made and when the dust settled, it was apparent there was a sizeable group of volunteers anxious to move forward with the formation of a Humane Shelter.

LCRA’s Board of Directors, on August 15th, authorized General Manager Becky Motal to move forward on three projects aimed at helping the Lower Colorado River Authority increase the state’s water supply.Two of the projects involve agricultural land in Wharton and Colorado counties, close to the Colorado River. The parcels could be the site for new off-channel water reservoirs built with earthen embankments excavated from the sites.

Dear Editor, It's school time. The smell of new erasers, the look of new clothes and shoes, the feeling of running one's fingers through a new haircut, the sound of laughter and excitement, and the taste of school food....A multitude of children all over the state of Texas will be experiencing their first day of school on Monday, August 27, 2012; all except my granddaughter, Aleesa Jade Koepp.

Kimberly Miller of Belton and Timothy Adams of San Saba, exchanged wedding vows before the Honorable Judge Smith during a ceremony at 6:00 p.m. May 26 at Old Glory Ranch located on the Blanco River in Wimberley, TX.The bride is the daughter of James and Susan Miller of Virginia Beach, VA.

Six families, including 12 children and 10 adults, are currently being assisted by the American Red Cross after a three-alarm apartment fire, August 16th, off of Riverside Drive in Austin. Those families are receiving assistance for a safe place to stay, food, and to replace some of the clothes and personal items lost in the fire.

Some $1.4 million in donations have been raised since the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launched a statewide appeal to help close a $4.6 million budget gap brought on by devastating wildfires, record drought and a corresponding drop in visitation.“Visit your state parks—it’s a simple and enjoyable way to help,” said Carter Smith, TPWD executive director, noting that visitor fees pay for about half the cost to operate the state park system.

Llano Main Street hosts The Amazing Spider-Man at the LanTex Theater this weekend. This PG-13 action movie will show on Friday, August 24th, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 25th, at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m.Andrew Garfield stars as Peter Parker who finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young.

San Saba Young Farmers will be hosting their Youth Rodeo on August 24th and 25th at 7:00 p.m. at the San Saba Rodeo Arena. This year two new events will be held that are sure to be crowed pleasers.Mutton Bustin will be held on Saturday, the 25th for ages 8 and under Wild Shetland Bare-Back Riding will be held both nights with buckles being awarded for Best Ride and Worst Wreck in both events.All of the other events that we have all come to enjoy will also be held.

Reasons for rain might come in many colors. Lots of folks around our parts speak of the weather nearly all the time, but the most oft mentioned aspect would be whether or not we might be getting another rain or of how dry it is. Late last week I happened to be visiting with Olan Tisdale down at Stafford’s and he parted, saying that he hoped I would be writing this edition listing how much rain some of the folks around the County had measured over the weekend.

Receipts totaled 1373 head for the week. Stocker steers and heifers sold steady from last week’s increase. Feeder steers sold $3.00 lower while feeder heifers sold $2.00 lower. Packer bulls sold steady and packer cows sold $1.00 lower. Stocker cows and pairs sold in good demand with the top pairs at $1680.00.Steers: choice lightweight calves 175.00-220.00; choice medium weight calves 140.00-188.00; choice heavyweight calves 128.00-145.00Heifers: choice lightweight calves 145.00-222.50; ...

Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas Tech University are teaming up to conduct a four-month on-line survey among anglers who fish in Texas Hill Country rivers and streams. Researches will attempt to evaluate the economic impact of angling in rivers and streams in the region. The survey findings will help guide future habitat restoration efforts, and opportunities to enhance and expand fishing access in the Texas Hill Country.

James Luther Beckner passed away on Monday, August 13, 2012, at the age of 94. James was born May 6, 1918, in Chilsom, Rockwall County, Texas, the son of Ambrose Dudley and Harmour Julia Fatheree Beckner. He moved to San Saba with his widowed mother and siblings in 1933. He loved music and was a song leader in the Church of Christ in San Saba.

Marcus Wade Madison, 42, of Big Lake passed away on August 7, 2012, in San Angelo, Texas. He was born in Denver City, Texas, on December 10, 1969, to James E. Madison and Patricia Ann Brice Madison. Survivors include his father, James E. Madison; two sisters, Jamie Rebecca Madison and Martha Ellen Martin; one son, Charles Judd; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Opal Jolene Lively passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012, in Lampasas, Texas. Visitation for Mrs. Lively was held at Heritage Funeral Home San Saba on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, from 7:00 until 8:00 P.M. Services for Mrs. Lively will at held at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at 10:00 A.M.

Richard Lee (Rick) McCutchan, 47, passed away Tuesday, July 17th in Temple, Texas. Born August 14, 1964 in Tokyo, Japan, he graduated from Del Norte High School in Albuquerque, NM in 1982, Texas State Technical College in Abilene in 2006, and from Texas State University in San Marcus in May 2012.

Alton Tinney Frisbee throwing skills won him $50 on Saturday night during Meet the Coyotes! Thanks to everyone for supporting the Coyotes!

The Richland Springs Coyote Booster Club would like to congratulate Jordan Burkhart.He won $50 cash this past weekend for his talented Frisbee throwing skills. Each competed against five other contestants. Jordan won his $50 on Friday night during the Coyote scrimmage. Thanks to everyone for supporting the Coyotes!

4-H Clubs are gearing up for a new year. Here are some frequently asked questions about 4-H to help youth better understand what 4-H is all about.Who can join 4-H? Youth are eligible to participate in 4-H if they are 8 and in the 3rd grade or 9 years of age by August 31, 2012 and have not reached their 19th birthday on or before August 31, 2012.How do I join?

Thanks to all the fans that came out to the Varsity and JV scrimmages at San Angelo this past Saturday. For the most part the coaching staff was pleased with both scrimmages. There is still a lot of room for improvement as we strive to be the best we can be.

The annual Richland Springs and Elm Grove rodeos are past and two-a-days are in progress. This signals the start of a new school year. Richland Springs staff reported for duty on Monday August 20th for in-service. Students report for the first day of school on August 27th. Most students have registered for classes.

Dr. Michael Thomas Davenport is a member of the 63rd graduating class at the University of Washington School of Medicine.Michael received his doctoral hood June 2, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. He began a six-year residency in urologic surgery at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.Michael is a graduate of St.

The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School, on September 11th and 12th in Room 22. You must register to take the test Wednesday, September 5th, in Room 22 at Gatesville High from 5 - 7:00p.m. You need to bring your Texas Drivers License or State or Federal Photo ID, Social Security card, and $80.

Shelby Hardy graduated from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville (TX) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology / minor in Health from the SHSU College of Education during commencement ceremonies at the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum on August 4th. Hardy, a 2009 graduate of San Saba High School, is a member of the Sam Houston State women’s golf team and will be pursuing her Masters Degree in Curriculum Instruction (with an alternative certification) while competing in her fin ...

Kinzie Homeyer, a member of the Robinson 9 to 10-year-old softball team, won the Texas West State Championship in a tournament in Ft. Worth, recently. They defeated Lubbock 14-1 and Willacy County 21-13 (after two lightening delays and an injury to a player), and beat Bulverde 18-0 to clinch the championship title.Kinzie is the daughter of Chad and Dana Homeyer.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met August 16, 2012 with the August Chair Hattie Rogers calling for a game of “Mutt & Jeff”, where you count only the par 3 and par 5 holes, less half your handicap. I am happy to announce, first place went to Sandee Hartley, her first venture back on the course after her recent surgery!

What a blessed bit of rain we’ve had! Although we didn’t get as much as surrounding areas, we’ll be thankful for every drop!The Indians started their season off on a positive note at Sidney. They took on Lingleville first. While scores are not kept in scrimmages, Coach Martin was pleased with the team’s execution and performance.

Dear Parents:You have a child that will one day attend San Saba Elementary! The days before they enroll in school are important to their success as readers. Research has shown that parents reading to their children before they are even born has a significant impact on their success in school!

MONDAYBreakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Steak fingers, carrots, salad, pears, milk.TUESDAYBreakfast: Waffles or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Enchiladas, pinto beans, salad, crackers, pineapple, milk. WEDNESDAYBreakfast: Bacon or sausage with biscuit & gravy or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milk.Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, mandarin oranges, milkTHURSDAYBreakfast: Muffins or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, m ...

For the third year in a row, the West Texas Friends of NRA has given out scholarships to youth shooters from all over West Texas. This year's applicants made for the toughest decisions yet by the West Texas Friends of NRA College Scholarship Committee. But they finally made their choices!

This coming Saturday, August 25th, a Youth Soccer registration will be held at the courthouse. Registration will be held from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The registration will be held with representatives of the Llano Youth Soccer board to answer questions as we begin a youth league for the San Saba youth.