2 CHRONICLES 7:13-14 “If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among MY people: + If MY people which are called by MY name, shall humble themselves, and pray and seek MY face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”This is one of the most comforting promises that can be found in your Bible and was spoken directly from the mouth ...

I do not like television nearly as much as Harold. He watches the many sets we own, recently purchased a special WiFi device for one of the sets so he could watch Netflix picks on it and also watches shows on his computer. I suppose one could say Harold might have been a television in another life.I do, however, enjoy watching the show Survivor.

Gluten-Free Is Not the Same as Low CarbohydrateThose with celiac disease cannot tolerate the protein gluten that is found in wheat, rye, and barley. (Gluten can also be found in oats if they are processed in the same plants that process wheat.) Although it is sometimes simply called gluten intolerance, celiac disease is an intestinal disorder.

At this time of the year we begin to think about Christmas coming. For some people, they are thinking of Christ and his birth. Children are thinking of the day they will receive presents. Others may be thinking of time off from work, and visiting with family and friends. And retailers are thinking of the money that is to be made.Whatever your reason, it is always better to remember those around us who are not as fortunate.

Clouds have formed in the autumn sky this Monday morning. Unfortunately, no rain is in the forecast. The county judge’s office has reinstated the burn ban for San Saba County. With all the dry fall foliage and the lack of rain, it is so important to adhere to these burn bans when issued.

Reading Recommendations: New Beginnings, Warren Spivey"New Beginnings covers the state of Texas where the author lived while teaching for thirty-five years in the public school systems with a handicap that would have prevented his employment in other jobs and professions. Teaching was the will of God. After thirty-five years of teaching more than 4725 students who are successful in many walks of life, it is a thrill to encounter any one of them on a public street in Texas.

Juan 1:1-4 El Verbo hecho carne. En el principio era el Verbo, y el Verbo era con Dios, y el Verbo era Dios. Este era en el principio con Dios. Todas las cosas por él fueron hechas, y sin él nada de lo que ha sido hecho, fue hecho. En él estaba la vida, y la vida era la luz de los hombres.Jesus es la Luz del mundo, si alguno no conoce a Cristo, tal persona esta en las tinieblas.

Dear Editor: Sorry this letter is late in the day getting to you. We have just gotten home from viewing the display of Christmas lights in Mill Pond Park there in San Saba. It is amazing! We went to San Antonio over the weekend and took in all the lights on the river and elsewhere around town.

A friend of mine sent me a story worth repeating. On an Autumn night in 1860, a steamboat broke up and sank in Lake Michigan. Of the 393 passengers, only 114 survived. 17 of those 114 were saved by a young Bible college student. Edward Spencer, a strong swimmer but facing strong winds and high waves, made 17 round trips into the seas; but at the end of the day collapsed from exhaustion.

I have to start with a few disclaimers. First, I really do not have a problem with people saying “Happy Holidays.” That phrase was around a long time before various people and organizations started taking the Christ out of Christmas, in fact, a song with that title was written in 1942.

The Forgotten – David Baldacci Cold Days—Jim Butcher The Black Box—Michael Connelly Notorious Nineteen—Janet Evanovich Eight Girls Taking Pictures—Whitney Otto Farmer Phil’s Scarecrow—Kacey Sloan - Local authorTwas the night after Christmas—Sabrina Jeffries

Imagine you’re sipping coffee on your back porch when a different kind of sparrow pops out from under a bush, jostling with your regular House Sparrows for spilled seed under the bird feeder. What is that?You could flip to your trusty field guide, but you know that half of the little birds in the book are brown, so you’re tempted to just chalk it up as a “little brown jobber.” But, with three easy steps, you can narrow the list of possibilities for this little sparrow ...

This last week was windy with warm Spring like weather, but it may make a big change this week if the weather forecast is correct we could be in for some cooler and hopefully wet weather. Just keep your fingers crossed!This past Saturday John Brooks along with parents and sister Jimmy, Mary and Catherine Hicks was in Waco to the State Farm Bureau state level speech contest.

I just heard the strangest thing from the living room. My husband Russ, who doesn’t like all this new fangled computer stuff, has decided he wants an MP3 player. I’m not yet sure what triggered that request, but I’m sure I’ll find out shortly.The Christian Church had its tree decorating ceremony on Sunday.

Black Friday is only a memory, and Cyber Monday has passed. But the bargain hunting season has only just begun for one type of shopper . . . . . vehicle criminals!The Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA), a division of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, reminds drivers that a vehicle is burglarized every two minutes and stolen every eight minutes in the state.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012, Pecan Valley Nursing & Rehab honored Calvin Williams with a cake and a plaque for his 45 years of volunteer service to the nursing home. Calvin comes to the home every Wednesday to lead the residents in gospel singing and bible study. He visits rooms of those who are unable to attend the group session.

Next Thursday, December 13th, Parkview Baptist Church ladies are hosting our Christmas Fellowship of Christian Women's Luncheon. Hope you will make your plans to come at 11:30a.m. that morning. The luncheon features holiday finger foods, so please bring any of your favorite holiday foods to share around the serving tables in the downstairs Fellowship Hall.

30 Years AgoNovember 25, 1982Residents of the Bend Community presented their version of the gold rush days in a play entitled "Deadwood Dick", as a project to raise money for the upkeep of the Bend Community Building. Participants in the play were: Bonnie Millican, Nana Marley, Chris McDaniel, Dickie Eckhoff, Sally Baxter, Bobbie Morris, R.J.

1 pound venison steak, cut in thin strips 4 tbsp. flour6 tbsp. butter 1 package onion soup mix 1 7-ounce can mushrooms, undrained 3 cups water Flour the venison and brown in butter. Stir in the onion soup mix along with the mushrooms and the water. Simmer for 1 hour, covered, stirring occasionally. Add a little more water if necessary.

The Llano Country Opry Christmas Show will be staged at the Lantex Theater in Llano on Saturday, December 8. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Country music legend Claude Gray will headline the show with special guest Colby Sheppard. Admission is $10.00 per person with tickets available at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Llano National Bank, Lively Computers in Kingsland, KNEL radio in Brady or by calling (325) 247-5354.The first half of the show will be filled with Country Classics.

There have been several recent activities and accomplishments worth noting regarding the City of San Saba Animal Control Department. First of all, the dog pound, having undergone major remodeling, received exemplary comments during the surprise annual inspection by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The inspector noted in her report that San Saba’s facility is considered the “Poster Boy facility” for municipalities in Region Seven.

Do you have company coming with no time to prepare a scrumptious dessert? You are in luck. The 57th Annual Pecan Food Show is this Friday, December 7th at the San Saba Courthouse. Following the judging, (about 11:30) all of the entries (except the Grand and Reserve Champions) will be for sale.

While you are out and about looking for dazzling Christmas decor, be sure to see the outdoor Christmas trees along Woodlawn and cross streets between 9th and Hope. Patty and Jarvis Shaw began the project last year, modeled after their much loved tradition in their old Austin neighborhood. Jarvis and his neighbor Val cut PVC tubes to place in lawns to support the trees.

Witt Tedder, 9 year old from Cherokee, killed this buck on the Haverlah Ranch. The buck was a 10 point with a 20 1/2" inside spread.

With hunting season under way and some areas of the state still recovering from last year’s drought, Texas Forest Service officials are urging caution for those heading outdoors.Hunters should refrain from building campfires and burning debris during windy or dry conditions. More than 90 Texas counties currently are under a burn ban.Keep in mind the following wildfire safety tips:•If there is no burn ban in place and conditions are right, you may safely build a campfire.

USDA Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Loan Chief Eddie Trevino, announced that funds are now available for Guaranteed Conservation Loans. Conservation loans allow farmers and ranchers to implement conservation practices on their land that will help protect natural resources. “Guaranteed Conservation Loans are a useful alternative to help operators implement any Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) approved conservation practice including, but not limited to, waste manageme ...

Receipts totaled 1919 head for the week. Demand was strong with the stocker steers and heifers selling steady compared to the week before Thanksgiving. The bigger feeder steers and heifers also sold steady. Packer cows were $3.00 higher with the top cow at $86.00 and packer bulls were $3.00 higher with the top bull at $99.50 weighing 2360 ($2348.20).

Charley Carl Brister passed away at home on Thursday, November 15, 2012, after a two-year battle with melanoma cancer. His funeral was held Monday, November 19th at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth.Charley was born January 13, 1938 in the Walker Community, Garvin County, Oklahoma to O.M. and Pauline Brister.

Services for Laura Mae Stuart were held on Tuesday, November 27th, at 1:00p.m. at Comanche Funeral Home, Comanche, TX with Rev. Marvin Donnell and Sam Crosby officiating. Burial followed at 4:00p.m. at Millers-view Cemetery, Millersview, TX.Laura was born January 10, 1920 in Concho County to George Washington and Nova Fraim Woods.

Nell Allen Terry, 72, born October 14, 1940 to August and Janie Allen, passed away November 27, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Robert E. Terry of Liberty Hill; two children: son, Michael Ballew and wife, Jeanette of Georgetown and a daughter, Dianna Pidani and husband, Shaw of Liberty Hill; sister, Shirley Lawson of Johnson City; and six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephew.She is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ruth Gatlin.

Trinidad D. (T.D.) Botello passed away in San Saba on December 3, 2012, at the age of 92. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, with Rosary following at Heritage Funeral Home. The service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on December 6, 2012, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in San Saba followed by interment at the San Saba Cemetery.A resident of San Saba for 77 years, T.D.

The San Saba High School Student Council, National Honor Society, and PAL groups collected donations for the Salvation Army last Saturday. A total of fifty-five students will man this post as they continue this project for the next two Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Please come by and support this great cause.

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The Lady Coyotes basketball team is 2-3 on the season. The Lady Coyotes played in the Gustine Tournament last week and won Consolation, winning 2 of 3 games. The Lady Coyotes will play in the Cherokee Tournament on December 6-8. The varsity basketball boys will be idle this week as they are still involved in state football playoff action.

The Richland Springs Coyotes pause to record their celebration after a victory over the Milford Bulldogs last Friday night.

The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School, December 11th and 12th in room 22. Test candidate must register to take the test, December 5th, in room 22 from 5 - 7 p.m., and will need to bring a Texas Drivers License or State or Federal Photo ID, Social Security card and $80.

This past Saturday, 6 high school band students traveled to the Hamilton High School to compete in the ATSSB Region 7 All Region tryouts. SSHS band students competed against about 600 other students from region 7 in class 1A, 2A, and 3A to earn a chair placement in three region bands.

The San Saba Lady Dillos picked up two more wins this past week. On Tuesday, the Lady Dillos traveled to Harper to face the Lady Longhorns. We kept a 10-point lead for much of the game but never were able to give them the big knockout punch. I felt like we got rattled at times and turned the ball over and that kept giving them energy .

Thanksgiving has come and gone. I hope everyone had a great time with your family. I can’t believe we’re less than three weeks from our Christmas break! In basketball news, the JH teams hosted the Lohn Eagles on Monday night. The Lady Indians, led by top scorer Lexi Wagner, defeated the Lady Eagles 23-20.

The JV boys basketball season got underway this past week. On November 27th our teams traveled to Harper to take on the Longhorns. This was the first game for the young Dillos, and we came up short, losing that game by the score of 30-29. Scoring for the Dillos: John Faught (15), Holt Oliver (7), Yason Aguirre (5) , and Josh Cazares (2).This past weekend the JV Purple team played in the San Saba tournament.

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The San Saba Jr. High basketball girls traveled to Goldthwaite Monday, where both the 8th grade, and the Jr. High combo team came away with victories. The combo team won 38-34 in a come-from-behind victory. The 8th grade team also won 36-27.Combo Team points: Juana Macias-4, Baylee Williams-2, Analyn Bohensky-16, Dynasty Saldivar-16.8th Grade points: Kimeri Moore-12, Hannah Hibler-10, Bailie Santeufemia-2, Raylee Pannell-2, Saveria Vasquez-9

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MONDAYBreakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milk.Lunch: Beef tips, mashed potatoes, green beans, pears, rolls, milk. TUESDAYBreakfast: French toast sticks or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milk. Lunch: Chicken spaghetti, salad, baby carrots, mixed fruit, breadsticks, milk.WEDNESDAYBreakfast: Bacon or sausage with biscuit & gravy or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milk.Lunch: Chili mac, pinto beans, salad, peaches, cornbread, milk.THURSDAYBreakfast: Muffins or ce ...

If you have driven by the SSISD central office on Wallace Street you have noticed a new addition to the site. On the corner of 9th and Wallace Street a ferocious Armadillo is poised ready to pounce on unsuspecting rivals….no, really it is Rusty the Armadillo and he has come to reside with San Saba ISD as long as he would like to do so.