It was unanimous when Theresa Romero was chosen as the Employee of the Month for February. Theresa is a lifelong resident of San Saba County. Her presence here at Pecan Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation brightens even the dreariest of days. At any given time of the day you can always find Theresa, not only doing her own daily scheduled duties, but she is also always eager to help all the other staff in any way that she can.

Spring activities are already in full swing in the community and at school. The weather has been spring-like the last few days. It is clear and windy today. Seems March may be coming in like a lion this year! In local news, Casey Gossett coached the Richland Springs team of 3rd & 4th and 5th and 6th boys Little Dribblers to victory last Saturday in San Saba. Shawn Skaggs, grandson of Valerie and Wayne Gossett, won Grand Champion at the San Antonio Stock Show with his heifer.

I think it must be time for some serious rain prayers. I know many people are spending time in prayer for that much needed resource, but this part of the county is really hurting. My daily walks with Glen are depressing. There are so many trees down and more to come.

If you thought January went by fast, this month put it to shame as it has been sonic speed. The winds have already started. So batten down the hatches because we know March is famous for wind and it will dry out what little bit of rain we recently received.

I never need to worry about suffering from ‘empty nest’ syndrome between Harold, Patches and Peepers, I never seem to run out of children in this house. No, I have not completely lost my mind and realize Harold is supposed to be a full grown adult, Patches a dachshund and Peepers a cat; I shall explain the intent behind my statement.

Reading Recommendations: Kindness Goes Unpunished, a Walt Longmire Mystery, Craig Johnson Walt Longmire has been Sheriff of Wyoming's Absaroka County for almost a quarter of a century, but when he joins his good friend Henry Standing Bear on a trip to the City of Brotherly Love to see his daughter, Cady, he's in a shock.

When you receive a letter in the mail from someone you haven't heard from in a while or a loved one, what do you do? You very quickly open it to see what's inside. Most of the mail that is received today is through email so if you turn on your computer and see a bunch of emails, which one do you open first?

One of my favorite sayings is to out-love and out-last those who make life a challenge to improve your relationship with them. 1 Peter 4:8 "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." I've learned that though we can't manipulate forgiveness, we can work toward it.

In observing young children I am amazed at what they learn at a very early age. One thing they are taught is that food is for the mouth, not all over the face or in the hair. Other lessons include not to throw temper tantrums, to say thank you and please.

Dios es amor pero tambien Dios de Justicia 3nd part Deuteronomio 15:7-10 Cuando haya en medio de ti menesteroso de alguno de tus hermanos en alguna de tus ciudades, en la tierra que Jehová tu Dios te da, no endurecerás tu corazón, ni cerrarás tu mano contra tu hermano pobre, sino abrirás a él tu mano liberalmente, y en efecto le prestarás lo que necesite.

MATTHEW 5:6-7 “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst; for they shall be filled.” The leading churches of the world have united in an effort to determine the status of today’s Christianity vs other religions. The result is very disturbing to project over 43 million Christians and Jews have been martyred, often by torture, since the crucifixion of Christ.

Texas will turn a grateful heart to honor her Vietnam Veterans. The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument will stand as a long overdue Thank You to honor, remember and celebrate the courage, integrity, duty and sacrifice of all Vietnam veterans who call Texas home. Every year a million visitors to the Texas State Capitol grounds are met by a collection of monuments that stand as sentries of the past to remind us of the service and sacrifice of Texans in times of war.

Robert H. Duncan of San Saba, Texas was named to the Hardin-Simmons University President’s List for the Fall 2012 semester. Duncan is one of 251 students to receive this academic honor. The President’s List is composed of students carrying 12 or more semester credits who have grades of A on all courses for the semester. The Dean’s List is composed of students carrying 12 or more semester credits who have a grade point average of 3.75 to 3.99 for the semester. The Honor Roll is composed ...

Ladies of the First Presbyterian Church are making preparations for the February Fellowship of Christian Women’s Luncheon next Thursday, February 28th. The luncheon will feature Casseroles and Desserts and begins at 11:30 a.m. All the ladies in the county are invited to the downstairs fellowship hall and ladies in their 40’s are treated this month and do not bring food.

Do you know what is inside your beautiful library, located east of the courthouse? This endowed county facility has books for all ages and on almost all subjects. There are computers that you can use to do your homework or check your email while staying in one of our RV parks or playing in a golf tournament.

The San Saba Relay for Life Team, Performance Talent, will be staging, for the second year, a Search for the Stars Competition & Talent America Preliminary to benefit the American Cancer Society. The event will be held at the San Saba Civic Center on Saturday, April 6, 2013. The contest will begin at 6p.m.

The residents at Pecan Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation recently celebrated Valentine's Day with a day full of festivities. To start the morning off, the 4th grade students from San Saba Elementary came to visit with residents and exchange valentine cards with them. Several residents had made their own valentine cards earlier in the day to exchange with the students.

San Saba Garden Club met at 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 5th at the historic clubhouse in Mill Pond Park. Hostesses Dianna Furlan, Patricia Warren, Anna Wilson had decorated the buffet table with a hot pink tablecloth with a beautiful antique white lace cover, with hot pink and red satin draped on top, strewn with silver beads, lace and valentine hearts around an arrangement of gorgeous red and pink long stem roses in babies breath and greenery.

Most downstream rice farmers likely will go without water from the Highland Lakes in 2013 The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on Wednesday approved LCRA’s request for emergency drought relief for an unprecedented second year in a row. The approval means that without significant rainfall in the Highland Lakes watershed in the next two weeks, most downstream rice farmers will go without water from the lakes for the second straight year.

60 Years Ago February 19, 1953 Charles Little, owner of the Ben Franklin store, has announced a three-day Grand Re-opening event this week, during which the public will be invited to inspect improvements recently completed at the store. The entire store has been remodeled for "self-service". Mr. and Mrs. Moody E. Henniger of Bend community held open house at their home Sunday, Feb.

Watering in Winter One of the most important duties is watering. Our landscape needs water in the Winter just not nearly as much as in the Summer. Slow deep watering at the drip line and beyond is best. Remember the roots grow out from our trees not just down. If the ground cracks from lack of rain or moisture the roots of younger trees can and will break setting the tree up to die when the Summer heat manifests itself.

Receipts totaled 949 head for the week. The market was active and demand good with stocker steers selling $3.00 lower and heifers steady after the last few weeks big jump. Feeder steers were $3.00 lower and heifers were steady. One set of 15 Angus heifers for replacements weighing 750 sold for $143.00.

John Perry Northern, 65, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013, in Fort Worth. A memorial service was held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church, 1000 Penn Street, followed by a celebration of his life in the Great Hall at the church. If you prefer, in lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the TCU Endowment Fund in Fort Worth, the Community Foundation of San Saba - Catkins Fund, or the Permian Basin Area Foundation Ann and Roy Northern Scholarship Fund i ...

Bryant Patton, of San Saba, Texas, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013, in San Saba. Funeral services was held Monday, February 18, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel in San Saba with burial at China Creek Cemetery. Bryant was born on April 13, 1921 in Goldthwaite, Texas and lived in San Saba his entire life.

The Indians played Lometa in a warm-up game last Friday. Coach Simpson felt the boys played well and had the opportunity to work out some play-off jitters. Good luck, Indians! Elementary students and teachers are gearing up for a big Dr. Seuss birthday celebration. I can’t wait to see what all they do!

The San Saba Junior Lady Dillos (9-1) opened up the 2013 basketball tournament season by bringing home the Brownwood PIPS Youth Basketball Tournament championship. The tournament was held February 11 through February 16. FIRST ROUND: San Saba JLD 26, Brady 16 - Hannah Osbourn and Brenna Chambers would lead the Lady Dillos as they would advance to the second round of the tournament. Kirsten Jimenez and Linzey Maxcey found themselves in foul trouble early in the first half and would sit ...

Diego Montoya and Karlee Cromer of San Saba High School have been chosen as part of the football and cheer squad to participate in the 14th annual Big Country Chevy Dealers Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Festival. Parents are: Ernesto & Rosa Montoya and Maarten & Deanne Cromer. They are two of the over 200 area student athletes selected for the games that benefit the Big Country Area Office of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The San Saba Tennis played in two tournaments last week, the JV Team played in the Fredericks-burg JV Tournament on Thursday, February 14, and the Varsity Team played in the Waco Robinson Varsity Tournament played at the Waco Regional Tennis Center. Teams playing in the Fred-ericksburg tournament were Bandera, Canyon Lake, Center Point, Drippings Springs, Fredericksburg, Hondo, Ingram, Junction, Kerrville, Llano, Mason, Menard, and San Saba.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met February 14 for the monthly business meeting with President Anita Miles opening the meeting with prayer. Secretary Jo Ann Hardy did not present the minutes, but they will be heard at the March meeting. Anita Miles, gave the treasurer’s report in the absence of the Treasurer, Hattie Rogers.

What a great week it was for the Lady Dillo basketball program! The Lady Dillos captured a Bi-District Championship Tuesday night against Poolville and then followed it up with an Area Championship against Seymour on Friday night. I am so proud of these young ladies! They have worked so hard day in and day out and they have grown so much as a team.

The spring season is a busy time of year for students, teachers and staff. Exit level ELA TAKS testing begins in earnest March 4th. Parents should encourage their junior students to get a good night’s sleep on the night before the test and to eat a hearty breakfast on the day of testing. Junior high and high school track practice is underway.

There are a number of school events taking place! Communicating all the activities and assessments occurring during the spring is always a challenge. The first round of testing for juniors begins on March 4th with the Exit Level TAKS English Language Arts Assessment. This is the same day that the campuses will have Open House.

The spring of the year always brings with it a multitude of new activities. So far we have had book fairs, we continue to host Saturday school, after school tutorials and many, many sporting events for students to participate in and parents and grandparents to enjoy watching. It has been most exciting this week as we think about watching our girls and boys basketball teams participate in playoff games.