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October 18, 2012 Issue
Front Page
San Saba High School 2012 Homecoming Court (left to right): Freshman Duchess Micah Cox, Junior Duchess Mikayla Cisneros, Sophomore Magali Estrada, Homecoming Court: Jenna Sloan, Queen Alexa Maxcey, Karlee Cromer, Kayla Kutin, Katie Ross
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Several of the directors of San Saba County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Hawg Waller Liquors Friday, October 5th. From Left to Right; Tanya Perricone, Misty Everett, Marian Deans, owners; Elizabeth Moody and John Hoenow, Kim Kirk, T. Noel Wood, Jr., Fern Reed, Lynn McHenry, Dora Miller and Skeebo Norris.
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Submitted by San Saba Festival Association
Saturday, October 20th, San Saba will welcome folks from across the state and beyond for the 2nd annual San Saba River Pecan Jam. Last year’s festival drew nearly 3,000 guests, many of whom had never visited this area. The Pecan Jam, held at Risien Park, celebrates San Saba as the Pecan Capital of the World by promoting our local pecan retailers in the Pecan Emporium, and by providing a day of music and a schedule of events for the entire family.
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The San Saba County Commissioners Court was held on Thursday, October 11th at 9:00 a.m. County Judge, Byron Theodosis called the Court to order and welcomed everyone, and noted that Commissioner Rickey Lusty was absent. Commissioner Kenley Kroll gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags.
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The San Saba City Council held a Public Hearing prior to the Regular Session on Tuesday, October 9th at 6 p.m. Mayor Ken Jordan called the Hearing to order and announced a quorum present with Aldermen Charles Peeler and Martha Leigh Whitten absent. Alderman Mark Amthor gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags.The Public Hearing was for the purpose of receiving public comments on the closure of a 5' portion of an alleyway located in the ...
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The San Saba County Pecan Queen will be crowned during the San Saba River Pecan Jam Saturday, October 20th at 2:15 p.m. in Risien Park. Scholarships will be awarded as follows: Miss San Saba Pecan - $1500 & Tiara, 1st Runner up - $500, 2nd Runner up - $250. Below are this year’s contestants.The San Saba County Pecan Queen will be crowned during the San Saba River Pecan Jam Saturday, October 20th at 2:15 p.m.
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The San Saba Garden Club’s recognition of “Yard of the Month” for October goes to Johnny and Sharon Clawson of 1002 West Storey Street. The couple moved into the home in 1995. Owners before them were Ken and Kynda Jordan who remodeled the house after it was vacant for several years.
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GEN. 25: 21-25 and Isaac entreated the LORD for his wife because she was barren: and the LORD was entreated of him, and Rebecca, his wife conceived. And the children struggled together within her: and she said, “if it be so, why am I thus?” And she went to enquire of the LORD.
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It is once again time for San Saba to open its beautiful arms in welcome. People from all over will be coming to town for our Pecan Jam celebration on Saturday, October 20th. Risien Park will be dressed to the nines with display booths for vendors, an enchanted play area for the children, wine garden for older children, a stage for a wonderful line-up of musicians and lots of great food for the hungry event goers.
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By Carolyn McDowell, CEA-FCS San Saba County
What is Lactose?It is a type of sugar found in milk and milk products. Some people call it milk sugar. Lactose gives milk its pleasant, sweet taste. However some people cannot digest lactose and may get sick after eating foods containing lactose.Why do I get sick?The body needs a substance, known as lactase, to break down lactose.
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Most of you know I grew up in Tennessee. I think Tennessee is a great state (Texas is too)! A lot of my kin folk on my Mom's side live up north...Maryland and Pennsylvania. We received a little snow in Tennessee, but not very much. So you can imagine what it was like for a child to go up north in the winter time.One trip we took was to my grandfather's funeral when I was seven years old.
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69 Years AgoOctober 14, 1943In an effort to encourage the salvage of fat in the county, committee chairmen have been named in all sections of the county to aid in the drive, with Mrs. R. D. Ashley, past president of the PTA here named to head the Fat Saving program.
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By Mrs. J.P. Cummings, We write this final column as a tribute to our grandmother, Minnie Irene Mitchel Cummings
Irene was born in Borger, Texas on November 17, 1922, the youngest of seven children. Growing up, Irene and her family lived in many places throughout Texas. She told us stories of traveling by wagon to places far away where her family could find work. As a young girl, she remembered working in the fields alongside her brothers and sisters, picking cotton under the hot Texas sun.Irene and her brothers and sisters were all talented musicians.
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This summer was hot and dry in our area and every time I went through the pasture where the horses were, they came running. I could not get them to quit following me no matter where I went. They were not poor, but they were not fat either, and usually I have a little horse feed in my pickup so I can check up on them.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations: River of Contrasts, The Texas Colorado, Margie CrispWriter and artist Margie Crisp has traveled the length of Texas' Colorado River, which rises in Dawson County, south of Lubbock, and flows 860 miles southeast across the state to its mouth on the Gulf of Mexico at Matagorda Bay. Echoing the truth of Heraclitus' ancient dictum, the river's character changes dramatically from its headwaters on the high plains to its meandering presence on the coastal prairie.
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James Johnston, Minister 2nd & Wallace Church of Christ, San Saba, Texas
Only God Can Make a TreeI think that I shall never seeA poem lovely as a tree . . .A tree that looks at God all dayAnd lifts her leafy arms to pray . . .Poems are made by fools like me,But only God can make a tree.- Joyce KilmerTree, as Joyce Kilmer reminded us in his famous poem, are lovely creations of God.
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1 Juan 2:1-17 Hijitos míos, estas cosas os escribo para que no pequéis; y si alguno hubiere pecado, abogado tenemos para con el Padre, a Jesucristo el justo. Y él es la propiciación por nuestros pecados; y no solamente por los nuestros, sino también por los de todo el mundo.
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Dear Editor,The Relay for Life of San Saba County is now going full steam ahead with Relay planning! If you would like to be on this committee to lead the fight in ending cancer and creating more birthdays, please contact Michele Whitley, Event Chair, at (325) 372-7588 or fmwhitley@yahoo.com. We are always looking for Survivors to honor and share this experience with, so we would love to hear from you!We would also like to inform you of the following two events supported by our Relay:
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I think I took another inadvertent vacation from column writing. My regular readers will likely remember that I tend to do this around this time of year. If you read the annual Hunters’ Guide published by this newspaper, you have probably realized that I am married to one its major contributors, Macy Ledbetter.
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NYPD-James PattersonRogue-Mark SullivanHow I Came to Sparkle Again-Kaya McLarenThe Tombs-Clive CusslerWhat the Cat Saw-Carolyn HartStranger in the Moonlight-Jude DeverauxMontana Stories- Tim DaileySocial Security for Dummies-
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Well as everyone now knows the weather man was way off on his predicting that we would receive a good amount of rain, we did receive lots of lightening and thunder and only 2/10 inch of rain Saturday. Have to admit that some is better than none, but more was needed..The deer have been coming in and standing on their hind legs and eating the pecans off the lower limbs of the pecan trees.
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Lots of crashing and noise around us last night, but not a drop of rain was felt. The Brady area had about four inches, and it looked as if Llano was getting a good rain. I sat out on the front porch with my son-in-law Mark in the cool of the evening, but once again we have been bypassed by the contrary winds and rains.We woke up this morning to fog in the bottom.
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The San Saba Boy Scouts of America Troop 55, was honored to post the colors Saturday, October 6, 2012, at the Central Texas Telephone Coop. annual membership luncheon, held at the San Saba Civic Center. Scout members in attendance at the luncheon were (from left to right) Brenden Childers, Riley Richards, Eduardo Vega, Omar Vega and Sakima Herrera.
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Javier and Rosa Jimenez celebrated the Baptisim of their child Carla Reese Jimenez on October 6, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Carla's godparents are Winston and Misty Saldivar. The Baptism was celebrated by Father Ramiro. The baptismal was followed with a meal and cake at the Senior Center.
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Mills County Civic Center
The Courthouse Steps Quilters 21st Annual Quilt Show will be held in the Mills County Civic Center, 1807 Cline, Goldthwaite, Texas on October 20th, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission is $4.00. Categories include: Theme (Sampler), Contemporary, Antique, Youth, Wall Hangings.Doris Rice will be demonstrating Pieced Applique at 10:30 and 1:30.
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Submitted by Ray Vigil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, El Paso, TX
Halloween is a time when many people like a good scare. Whether it's a frightening costume party or a horrifying haunted house, kids and grown-ups alike line up for a good fright. What makes it enjoyable is that it's all in good fun. People know that there is no real danger as long as precautions are taken.During the days before Halloween, it also happens to be National Protect Your Identity Week - from October 20 to 27th.Identity theft is a real threat.
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Submitted by Kim Wells, San Saba County District Clerk
Early voting begins Monday, October 22nd, and runs through November 2nd on the bottom floor of the San Saba County Courthouse (in the old Drivers License area) and will be open Monday - Friday, 8a.m. to 5 p.m. October 30th is the last day to receive application to vote by mail.
Election Day is November 6th.
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Fellowship of Christian Women will be gathering at First Baptist Church fellowship hall on October 25th, for the October “Ladies Choice” Luncheon. Ladies at this church give the ladies of the county a special invitation to arrive at 11:30 a.m. and bring any foods they would like to share around the serving tables.
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The 8th annual Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-off will take place on the banks of the beautiful Llano River in Badu Park, Friday, October 19, 2012, through Sunday, October 21, 2012. Those wanting to explore the wonders of an historic downtown and 1800’s county courthouse square are welcome on the town square for all the festivities of the Llano Heritage Days Festival.
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Submitted by Karen Parker, Facility/Resident Liaison
Kay Sealy has been chosen as Pecan Valley’s Employee of the Month. Kay was born in Cameron, TX, raised in Richland Springs, the daughter of Damon and Martha Bush. She graduated in 1979 from Richland Springs High School and attended LVN school with Central Texas College in Brady, TX. She graduated nursing school in 2003.Kay has three wonderful children and four beautiful grand-daughters, Aubrey, 5; Audrina, 5; McKenna, 16 months; and Khloe, 3 months.Kay stated, “It’s footbal ...
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On October 11th, as they entered the backyard picket fence gate, San Saba Pierian Club members were graciously greeted by the meeting’s hostess, Jane Randolph, and welcomed to the home of her sister, Jean Renfro, in beautiful Fredericksburg, Texas. The lovely backyard was adorned with fall colors in flowering beds, containers of plants, and elegant tables that were dressed for the fall brunch occasion with crystal, china, pottery, and silver appointments.
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The San Saba High School Golden Armadillo Band, under the direction of Brian Sours, performed at the Heart of Texas Marching Festival in Early, TX. The band is assessed using a standardized rubric that outlines musicianship, marching, tone quality, and various other aspects of marching band. There were four judges, and each judge gives the band a rating and then the ratings are put together to form an overall composite rating.
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On October 2, the Sharon Club met in the home of Gaylee Smith and Betty Miller in Lampasas for a "Tacky" party. Jymmie Linzey was selected as the "Tackiest." After a delicious meal prepared by the hostesses, and a business meeting, the group enjoyed exchanging Secret Pals gifts and visiting.
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The descendants of the late John Reece Smallwood and Almira Woodward Smallwood met at the home of Ann and the late J.M. Bearden, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, for their annual reunion, with their children Mary and Jerry Williams, Jymie and Byron Reno, and Chuck and Karla Bearden as hosts.Family members began gathering for the reunion early Sunday morning.
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The life and times of Capt. N.D. McMillin, a former San Saba County Texas Ranger, will be commemorated, Sunday, October 28, 2012, at the McMillin Cemetery in San Saba County. His gravesite will be marked with the Texas Ranger's Memorial Cross at a 2:00p.m. ceremony. Local county officials and family members will participate in the program prior to the unveiling of the Ranger Cross.The ceremony is open to the public and anyone interested in Texas history is welcome to attend.
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By: Nikwai Noble, Executive Director, Dove Project, Inc.
Domestic violence, or battering, is a pattern of behavior used to gain power and control over someone in an intimate relationship or has been through fear and intimidation. This will more often than not include violence. The batterer typically feels this behavior is okay. Victims may or may not call a hotline or seek help elsewhere.
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Receipts totaled 1770 head for the week. The demand was strong and the market active on a choice offering with most of the stocker steers selling steady with one set of 6 steers weighing 333 at $222.00 and a set of 23 steers weighing 573 at $165.00. Heifers were also steady with one set of 6 weighing 478 at $167.00.
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Helen A. Flint, 72, of Llano, Texas formerly of San Saba, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012. She was born August 25, 1940 to Connie (Bruton) Stewart and William Stewart in Bell County, Texas. Helen married Lester Flint on December 2, 1961 in Llano, Texas. Helen loved her dogs, going shopping, and fishing and was also a member of the Bible Baptist Church.
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Minnie Irene Mitchel Cummings passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 12, 2012 at the age of 89. Funeral service for Irene was held at 10:00a.m. on Tuesday, October 16, at Heritage Funeral Home in San Saba with Dean Snoddy officiating. Visitation with family was held on Monday, October 15, from 6-8p.m.
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Nelle Annette Doran Aylor, 95, passed from this life on Monday, October 8, 2012, in Seguin, Texas. She is now at rest in the place God has been preparing for her. Visitation was held on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at 2:00p.m. at the Father’s House in San Saba with services following at 3:00p.m.
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Starkey Austin Wilson died peacefully October 2, 2012. Starkey was born November 27, 1929 in Dallas to parents Agnes Lagow and Phillip Edward Wilson. Starkey graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and SMU where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. After graduation, Starkey worked as a petroleum geologist in Dallas.
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#75 Kristian McCoury and #20 John Welch pressure the Brady quarterback.
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5/6 team battles against the Brookesmith Mustangs.
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Baran Killough and J.D. Bell look to defend against the Eagles.
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Cheerleaders Ashlynn Ake and Lexi Wagner leading the crowd.
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Daniel Aragon makes a crushing tackle.
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Ethan Martin breaks away from the defense as Jordan Lilly looks to block.
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J.J. Ake tackles a Colt runner.
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San Saba High School students collected over 1000 items to donate to the 12th Annual Cindy Hayes Memorial Food Drive. Pictured are some of the senior student council members and officers: Katie Ross, McKenzie Hibler, Sean Argote - Treasurer, Joannah Crosby - V-President, Karlee Cromer - President, Kayla Kutin, and Alexa Maxcey.
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The 3/4 grade team earned their spot in the playoffs after their win over the Colts.
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The San Saba 5th and 6th grade team traveled to Johnson City this weekend where they faced a huge Liberty Hill team. The Dillos played against a “select team” that hadn’t lost or been scored on all season. The outcome wouldn’t be any different Saturday either as the dillos lost 33-0.
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Thirteen members of the graduating class of 1962 along with spouses and friends gathered to celebrate their 50th reunion at the meeting room of the Commercial National Bank on Saturday, October 6th. A delicious barbecue meal with all the trimmings was served by Gage’s Barbecue. Members of that class were joined by six others who had been members of the original class and adopted back into the group.
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By Don Fowler, RSISD Superintendent
Richland Springs ISD participated in the Cindy Hayes Memorial Food Drive. The 4 H Club helped sponsor the food drive on campus. Brooklyn McGinty, 4-H president, represented the 4-H Club when the canned goods were delivered to the Courthouse. The Freshman Class won the class contest with 64 food items and the class traveled to San Saba to enjoy the sausage wraps.
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This contest was billed as the “real deal”, real competition for the mighty Coyotes, maybe not to the same degree as, “The Thrilla in Manila”, or “Rocky vs Apollo Creed”, but a great matchup by any standards. The Longhorns of Gordon, were considered by many, to be true contenders. The critics and haters of the Richland Springs Coyote football program, claimed that the Champs had faced no real competition and weren’t worthy of their yearlong #1 rankin ...
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Artwork created by Howard Payne University freshman tennis student-athlete Marshal McIntosh will be used on all American Southwest Conference championship T-shirts for the 2012-13 academic year, the league office announced on Thursday (Oct. 11) after a vote of the conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.McIntosh won the confer-ence’s seventh annual ASC Championship T-shirt Design Challenge, which is open to all students of member institutions.
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Using an effective ground game and a unique defense, the San Saba Armadillos defeated the De Leon Bearcats 41-0 last Friday night at Bearcat Field in De Leon to open District 5 1A Div 1 play. San Saba amassed 415 yards on the ground and limited the Bearcats to 163 total yards.San Saba won the toss and deferred to the second half.
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October 2, 3, and 4, 2012 Jo Anne Hardy, Hattie Rogers, Jo Ann Snow, Sandee Hartley, and Anita Miles attended the Senior Women’s Amateur Golf Association of Texas fall tournament at Olympia Hills Golf Course at Universal City, Texas. Sandee Hartley won most improved in the third flight, our only win.
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A steady running game and five jacket turnovers were the keys to the Little Dillos victory on Saturday versus Llano in Johnson City. The Dillos scoring drives included a 1 yard run by Ryan Mathis in the 1st quarter and a 10 yard run by Mathis in the 3rd quarter behind good blocking from the offensive line including Johnnie Meador, Bladen Riggs, Landin Short, Austin Smith, James Carlisle, Kylar Menchaca, Polo Davila, Brighton Adams, and Ty Robertson.
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A San Saba teacher recently participated in a workshop organized by Humanities Texas on the plays of William Shakespeare.Amy Bohensky, who teaches English and yearbook at San Saba High School, attended the workshop, which offered teachers the opportunity to work closely with leading scholars, studying the historical and cultural contexts of Shakespeare’s work and strategies for teaching his plays.
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The Cross Country teams traveled to Zephyr last week and all runners had a successful race. Congratulations to Tommy Henegar on his 1st place finish!The junior high Indians hosted Lohn on Thursday night. J.D. Bell led the night off with consecutive touchdowns in the beginning of the first quarter. Uriel Arredondo intercepted the Eagle’s attempt to score an extra point after their first touchdown of the night.
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The Six-Man Pee Wee Playoffs will be held in Richland Springs this Sat., Oct.20th beginning at 9am. After a five week struggle, the top two teams from the north and the top two teams from the south in each division will meet to see who will play for the Six-Man Super Bowl in Gordon on Oct.
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Since the last report the Armadillo Cross Country team has been doing some traveling. The teams closed out the month of September in Fredericksburg. Every member of the High School and Jr. High team continued to improve their times and racing strategy. Special thanks and possibly a medal should go out to Mr.
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San Saba High School will present "Financial Aid Night" Monday, October 22nd, from 7-8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Senior students and parents are invited to attend. The latest information on financial aid and how to pay for college will be presented. Tarleton Financial Aid Office representatives will also be present to answer questions and give a short presentation.
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The San Saba Tennis Team improves to a 2 – 0 record in team tennis by defeating Lampasas JV 10 to 9 on October 9. After the doubles round San Saba was down 4 to 3, but the Armadillos came back to win 7 of the 12 singles matches to win the match 10 to 9.
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#10 Chase Turner stiff arms his way to a long run.
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#17 John Watson awaits instruction from Coach Scott Mathis.
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News from San Saba ISD Superintendent, Leigh Ann Glaze
Parent involvement is the key to a successful school and to the success of our students. Most of us probably operate from the notion that if the school calls it is a bad thing. I can remember my parents telling me, “I better not get a call from school,” or “ If you get in trouble at school, you are going to get it double when you get home.” Hopefully, this is no longer the case and when you get a call from someone at school; hopefully, you are getting a good call.
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