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This is the last column for the year. The next one will have to wait until 2013. There is a very early deadline, so I’m getting started the day after I finished the last one. That means news is a little short. Top news is of course that Glen is home.

Reading Recommendations: Winter of the World, Book Two of the Century Trilogy, Ken Follett Ken Follett's Fall of Giants, the first novel in his extraordinary historical epic The Century Trilogy, was an international sensation, acclaimed as "sweeping and fascinating, a book that will consume you for days or weeks "and grippingly told and readable to the end." Winter of the World picks up right where the first book left off, as its five interrelated families-American, German, Russian, English a ...

Mothers intuitively sense potential in their children that may be oblivious to practically everyone else on the planet. When their offspring’s musical talent is validated by Bill Gaither, however, the world quickly falls in line. Such marks the lives of the Martins, a trio of siblings who had little choice but to harmonize, initially from the farthest corners of their 800-square foot home near Hamburg, AR.

Dear Editor, Several of the directors of the chamber were out and about Tuesday evening judging Christmas lights and decorations on homes and businesses. The first thing on the list was to go park at Mill Pond Park, change the radio dial to 88.7 and listen to the beautiful music and watch the fabulous Christmas lights.

A motorist, picked up unconscious after an accident, opened his eyes as he was being carried into a gas station. He began to struggle fiercely and tried to get away. Afterwards, a friend asked, "Why did you try to get away?" "Because," he said, "the first thing I saw was a big, red Shell sign, and some weird fellow was standing in front of the letter S." Death doesn't end all.

Remember watching Gilligan’s Island? The blow-hard skipper, the brainy professor, the millionaire and his wife, the movie star, a plain Jane girl, and a bumbling first mate sounds a lot like society. Shipwrecked on an island, they don’t always get along, they are not alike, but they all need each other.

Hechos 11:26 Y se congre-garon allí todo un año con la iglesia, y enseñaron a mucha gente; y a los discípulos se les llamó cristianos por primera vez en Antioquía. Hechos 26:28-29 Entonces Agripa dijo a Pablo: Por poco me persuades a ser cristiano. Y Pablo dijo: !!Quisiera Dios que por poco o por mucho, no solamente tú, sino también todos los que hoy me oyen, fueseis hechos tales cual yo soy, excepto estas cadenas!

Tuesday is Christmas day. For many it is the time that the world has set aside to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus was born into our world and lived a perfect life. He died for the sins of mankind on a cross some thirty-three years later. We are still talking about Him after almost 2,000 years.

The weather outside is frightful and should be even worse Thursday night and maybe just maybe some rain on Christmas day. Maybe by the time you read this Santa Claus will have brought rain for everyone in San Saba County and elsewhere in the state. Just hope everyone has a safe and happy new year and doesn’t celebrate too much. There is really no news to report other than LaNell Daniels did have her surgery Wednesday and everything seems to be ok with her. Happy birthday wishes go out t ...

Fredericksburg, Texas––The National Museum of the Pacific War has opened its first temporary exhibit in the George H.W. Bush Gallery displaying award-winning ship models of Dave McVey, as well as some of the museum’s own collection that has not previously been seen. McVey’s models have won eight blue ribbons at the State Fair of Texas.

Dillon Brister of Bend won first place in the Light Weight Division Hair Sheep with his Dorper Lamb in the Lometa Stock Show Dec. 15th. This is Dillon's first year to be in 4H and his first year to show. He is the son of Michael & Gennifer Brister of Bend.

State Representative-Elect J.D. Sheffield has appointed a number of individuals with District 59 ties to positions in his office. Amanda Tollett, Glenn Jeffers, Gary Kafer, Brynnan Whaley, and Andrew Johnson have been named to district and Capitol posts. Sheffield has appointed Stephenville native and former city councilmember Andrew Johnson as his Chief of Staff.

For years, two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions have been to begin a fitness program, and spend more time in nature. Now, for the second year in a row, you can combine both by participating in First Day Hikes at a Texas State Park near you on Jan.

The Texas unemployment rate fell to 6.2 percent in November, down from 6.6 percent in October and 7.3 percent at the start of 2012. The unemployment rate in Texas remains well below the national rate of 7.7 percent. Texas employers added 22,100 total nonfarm jobs in November for a total of 278,800 jobs added over the year. “Texas employers have added 278,800 jobs over the past 12 months with growth in 10 of 11 industry sectors during that period,” said Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Chai ...

50 Years Ago Dec. 27, 1962 At 10p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, San Saba's telephone system was converted to dial. Howard Harrison, publisher of the San Saba News and Star, pulled the main switch to convert all of the 1508 telephones in the system to dial operation. Richland Springs Cemetery was invaded by vandals during the Christmas holidays, upsetting markers, tearing up wreaths and flowers and scattering them about the ground.

Receipts totaled 1169 head for the week. Demand was good with the stocker steers selling steady to $2.00 higher and the stocker heifers selling $3.00 higher with one set of 8 choice Angus heifers weighing 435 pounds bringing $166.00. The feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $2.00 higher. Packer cows and bulls sold steady with a bull at $100.00 weighing 2225 pounds.

Eureta (Reta) Whitley, 83, of San Saba passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, in Brownwood, Texas. Visitation was held on Friday, December 21, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Home in San Saba. Services were held on Saturday, December 22, 2012, at 1:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Home San Saba.

The Dilloettes would like to extend a very sincere “Thank-You” to all who have supported them throughout the school year. Scholarship money has been raised with the help of San Saba ISD Administration, Sonic, Everett’s Furniture & Emporium, and most of all, the parents and citizens of San Saba. The Dilloettes recently raffled a flat screen television.

The San Saba County 4-H Food Challenge Team placed 3rd at the District Contest in Coleman on November 29th. The kids had a great time and learned about MyPlate, nutrients, unit price, food safety and garnishing. Congratulations to them for a job well done.

HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS: 2012 Division II Six Man Coaches of the Year Jerry Burkhart, Shawn Rogers, Thomas Tipton Chance Bush-State Game Offensive MVP Chance Bush-1st team All State Six Man Player of the Year Gunner Mann-1st team All State Defensive Lineman Patrick Phillips-1st team All State Center Chris Munoz-2nd team All State Linebacker Bryan Salinas-1st team All State Newcomer of the Year Thomas Fowler-1st team All State Defensive Back Ty Mann-State Game Defensive MVP Ty Mann- 2 ...

It’s Christmas break! I think I’m just as excited as the kids! Our teachers and staff members work so hard and deserve a break. I hope you all enjoy the time you have with your loved ones. In light of recent events, it’s made me reflect on my choices as an educator and how I would handle difficult situations.

Angelo State’s Haylee Oliver was named the Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week for her effort against Texas A&M-International. Oliver recorded her fourth consecutive double-double of the season in a 80-66 win over Texas A&M-International. The sophomore led all scorers with 22 points and hit four 3-pointers. All 10 rebounds for Oliver came on the defensive end.