The Elm Grove Community Meeting was held last Saturday night. There were not many in attendance. I encourage everyone to come to the meetings, your participation is so important to keeping this historic building a “living and breathing” part of the community. The old school house is such a loved landmark in our community.

It is hard to believe that the first month of the new year is just about gone. Where did all the days go? Last week Jane Clark and some other members of her family were to go to Granger Saturday to attend the RFD TV polka party and haven’t been heard from since.

I have to say that we have been having some nice weather. The mornings are definitely a little nippy, but by mid afternoon the weather is just beautiful. All the runners and athletes must be enjoying their outdoor workouts. I have not been enjoying any outdoor workouts. (I don’t consider walks with Glen workouts.) I think the mountain cedar has attacked me.

Reading Recommendations: The Twelve Tribes of Hattie, a novel, Ayana Mathis Oprah's Book Club 2.0 A debut of extraordinary distinction: through the trials of one unforgettable family, Ayana Mathis tells the story of the children of the Great Migration, a story of love and bitterness and the promise of a new America. In 1923, fifteen year old Hattie Shepherd flees Georgia and settles in Philadelphia, hoping for a chance at a better life.

Dear Editor: Having sold our home in October, approximately the first week of February we expect to be moved, with much regret, to our new residence in Brownwood at our leased, 2-bedroom apartment (unfurnished), at "The Vicks-burg" (assisted living) retirement complex, a few blocks from our daughter, Barbara. Our 2 sons, Robert & David, will do the job with a U-haul truck. We will continue our nearly 42 year membership in & support of our church, San Saba's First Baptist, & our excellent Mini ...

There was a little fellow who had a split personality. Every time he'd meet another boy with money, he was ready to split it with him. He loved coins more than kids. One day a quarter got stuck in his throat. His father held him by the hells, and his mother whacked him on the back, and the coin popped out. Yes the love of money does choke the life out of a lot of people. That's why the Living Bible says, "For the love of money is the first step toward all kinds of sin.

For those of you wondering if my window shattered, it did not and I never stopped looking out it. Patches and I decided to take a little break and work on a different project for a time. He has been writing every day and making people laugh uproariously. I tell you guys, he is one funny dachshund and will be coming out with his very own book soon.

The Christian life should come with a warning label: "Do not attempt this alone." Jesus came to found His church, and the fruit of His life grows best in Christians struggling and growing together, rather than in isolation. The church is a community of believers working together to help each other keep the faith and share the faith in God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5: "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all o ...

Maybe you inherited it or maybe you bought it, but there are many of them around the countryside. Most are run down and in need of a lot of fixing up. Usually when the new owners take possession they start cleaning up. Making the place lovable and beautiful takes a lot of hard work and time.

When I was in the hospital and had surgery last August, David Nix, a volunteer with a group at Scott & White Hospital came by and explained to me what was going to be happening, what to expect after the surgery, the pain, and how important it was to do the therapy needed to get going again.

25 Years Ago January 28, 1988 A tank truck from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department placed 2500 Rainbow Trout in the Lake at Mill Pond for the fishing enjoyment of local residents. An additional 2500 of the species are expected to arrive in February. The sale of animals placing in the top 75% of their class at the San Saba County Livestock Show last Friday and Saturday, and purchased by businesses within the county, netted $65, 114.15 for youth who exhibited winning livestock.

2 Juan 1:4-13 Mucho me regocijé porque he hallado a algunos de tus hijos andando en la verdad, conforme al manda-miento que recibimos del Padre. Y ahora te ruego, señora, no como escribiéndote un nuevo manda-miento, sino el que hemos tenido desde el principio, que nos amemos unos a otros.

All area young men ages 12-18 are invited to attend an evening of fun, inspiration, entertainment and food, scheduled for January 26th at the Golf Course RV Park fire pit from 5-8 P.M. Topics will be discussed that will help young men shape their future, develop good decision making skills and move forward into manhood with a better understanding of life.

Region 7 Zoonosis Control has provided their annual review of rabies cases for 2012. This is the region where San Saba County resides. They investigated a total of 458 positive and non-negative animal rabies cases in 2012. This year marked the second highest number of laboratory confirmed animal rabies cases (308) in Central Texas behind 2011’s total of 405 cases. There were 308 laboratory-confirmed animal rabies cases reported from the 30-county area of Health Service Region 7 (HSR7) during ...

January 26th is Mirabeau B. Lamar Day, a day to salute the Father of Education in Texas. On that date in 1839, the Republic of Texas Congress passed The Education Act, setting aside land for public schools.It was President Mirabeau B. Lamar, second President of the Republic of Texas from 1838-1841, who successfully argued the importance of public education, and proposed the first actions that laid the foundation for a public school system in Texas.

The Heart of Texas Events Center will stage our first event for the 2013 Concert and Dance Series on January 26. The concert will begin at 2:30 P.M. and the dance will be held from 8:00 P.M. until Midnight. Admission is $12 per event, or a combo ticket to both shows for $20 each.

Callie Marie Nelson and Benjamin Colt Broyles have announced their engagement. The bride to be is the daughter of Allen and Cassie Nelson of Perry, AR. She is employed by Llano National Bank in Llano, TX. The groom to be is the son of Andy and Susan Broyles of Cherokee, TX.

Would you like to be a part of creating the next San Saba River Pecan Jam? If you have time and talent to offer the event, we are eager to talk with you about it! The third annual Pecan Jam organizing meeting for will be held in the Arrowhead Bank board room (second floor across from the elevator) at noon, January 24th, 2013.

Bob and Pennye Johnson are happy to announce the marriage of their son, Gabriel Matthew to Ember Breann Burns. Ember is the daughter of Mary Smith. Gabe and Ember were married December 30, 2012 at 6:00 p.m by Brother Barry Fikes in Richland Springs, Texas. A small celebration followed at the grooms parents’ home in Algerita, Texas. The couple are making their home at 407 N.

On January 22, the National Trust for Historic Preservation will announce a month-long campaign to celebrate Texas courthouses. Beginning in February, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Texas Historical Commission, and Preservation Texas invite the public to show their love for these iconic places through online photo and story sharing.

Approval of the suggested revisions and additions to the Animal Control City Ordinance was given during the City Council meeting held Monday January 14th. The wording that applies to the annual city registration requirement of pets was changed to reflect a 12 month span. Previously it stated that all registrations are due to be renewed every January.

I have finished a research on the words,( devil and devils), and was greatly surprised to find the word devil does not appear in the Old Testament of the King James Bible even one time, and the word, devils, appear only four times therein. Then I was further surprised to find the plural of (devils), appears 48 times in the New Testament and the single word, devil, appears 58 times..

Receipts totaled 2878 head for the week. The market started strong this week and continued its stronger tone on Thursday with the stocker steers selling $5.00-$10.00 higher with several groups of 4 weights bringing $1.90 up to $2.08 and had several drafts of 5 weights sell from $1.75 up to $1.83 and some 6 weights bringing up to $1.65.

Eight year old Hayden Werley shot this ten point buck with a 19 inch spread on December 26, 2012, while hunting with his grandfather, Gary Reeves. Hayden is the son of Kari Reeves of San Saba.

Maj. Clarence Mosby passed away on January 20, 2013. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Heritage Funeral Home. Furneral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Heritage Funeral Home, San Saba, Texas. Interment will be at San Saba Cemetery.

June Elizabeth Wilder Clark passed peacefully from this life on January 14, 2013 in Pasadena, TX. June was born June 3, 1929 to Kate and Ray Hiram Wilder Sr. in San Saba TX. She attended school in San Saba TX and her election as a UIL essay writing contestant led to a lifelong love of writing.

Eloisa Torrez passed away on January 16,2013, in Llano, Texas. Visitation was held on Friday, January 18, 2013, from 7:00—9:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Home. Services were held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 , at 10:00 at Heritage Funeral Home with interment following at San Saba Cemetery. Eloisa was born on January 21, 1915, to Antonio and Louisa Martinez in San Saba, Texas.

Mrs. Debra Marie (Berger) Pilkington Arms, 52, of Cherokee passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013. Visitation was Thursday, January 17th from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Chapel followed by a recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass was for Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with the Rev.

MONDAY Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal w / graham cracker, juice, milk. Lunch: Chicken fajitas, pinto beans, salad, pineapple, milk. TUESDAY Breakfast: Waffle or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milk. Lunch: Lasagna, salad, carrots, mixed fruit, bread sticks, milk. WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Bacon or sausage with biscuit & gravy or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milk. Lunch: Oven roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, squash, peaches, bread, milk. THURSDAY Breakfast: Muffins or cereal w/ ...

The 2013 Youth Fair, sponsored by the San Saba Extension Education Clubs, was held at the Civic Center on January 17th through January 19th. We had 477 entries. Should you happen to see one of these young people, give them some words of praise – they did a GREAT JOB!

The San Saba JV boys basketball defeated the DeLeon Bearcats this past Friday night, moving to 3-0 in district play. The Tuesday night JV games against Valley Mills were cancelled due to weather issues. Against the Bearcats, the boys defensive pressure allowed the Dillos to jump out to an early 10-1 lead.

The JH basketball teams traveled to Lohn last Monday to play the Eagles. The Lady Indians fell short of a victory, but the Indians won 44-17, led by Uriel Arredon-do’s personal best 27 points. The varsity teams played Eden on Tuesday. The Lady Indians were victorious, playing possibly their best game of the season.

Up to this point, we have played 4 district games. On Jan. 8 we hosted Meridian for our district opener. We came from behind in the fourth quarter and eked out a win beating Meridian 35-33. On Jan. 11 we traveled to Goldthwaite. Their man to man pressure gave us some trouble accompanied with shooting only 19% from the field and Goldthwaite won 35-51.

On Thursday January 17th, the San Saba High School Power Lifting team competed in the Lampasas meet. This was our first meet of the year and we were very proud of the way our lifters competed. Our boy’s team finished fourth out of thirteen teams and our girl’s team finished fifth out of nine teams (we only had three girls lifting).

Richland Springs 4H and FFA students enjoyed the competition at the San Saba Stock Show this past weekend. Richland Springs ISD students competing in the show range from newcomers to veteran showmen. Here is a summary of the accomplishments of Richland Springs ISD students at this past weekend’s stock show: Hutton Lusty showed the Grand Champion Lamb.

5th and 8th Grade Information Student Success Initiative Information Standards for the STAAR Assessment will be released by Friday, January 25th. Students and parents have been given the raw score information for the STAAR Assessments given in the spring of 2012. Parents could see how many questions their students answered correctly but didn’t know how many would be required by the state to indicate “Mastery.” There are three levels of performance on the STAAR Assessment: 1.

The legislative session is underway. I know for most segments of our community the legislative session is important and many patrons follow the happenings of the session. For those of us in working in public schools, we follow the happenings of the legislature on a daily basis. So much of what is happening this session will have a dramatic impact on the future of our schools.

January has been set aside by Gov. Perry as a special time for communities to say thanks to board members for caring so much about the future of every child enrolled in our public schools. A special thanks to our board members; Pres. Jason Lewis, V. Pres. Kay McKee, Secretary Tina Poe, Sally Gossett, Tana Lusty, Ann Reyes, & Rennie Mann.