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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

by Gary Danford Coach Kyle Hardee, Staff, Centerville Tigers, and their Fans took the drive west to Merrill Green Stadium in Bryan, Texas to battle the undefeated Holland Hornets on Friday, November 26, 2021. Once again, this talented Tiger team was well prepared and played a spirited, almost flawless, Regional Championship game – 1 penalty, 1 interception, 1 punt, 0 fumbles to defeat the Holland Hornets 28 0 on a cool, calm postThanksgiving night.

Tiger Captains Seniors Sully Hill, BJ Kelly, James Bodine, and Junior Paxton Hancock won the coin toss and deferred receiving the ball until the 2nd half – I always like that decision. Centerville was set to kick-off to the Hornets to start this Regional contest. Holland started on their own 35-yard line and

Centerville Tigers Take a Step Closer

by Defeating the Holland Hornets

game tone was still being established, the Tiger defense led by Cameron Pate, Dude West, Zach Taylor, and Paxton Hancock were fighting for another stop, and it happened again at the Tiger 24yard line. The Centerville offense was back on the field and lightning was about to strike in the form of #13 Andrew Newman.

The 1st quarter was coming to a close, the offensive line blocked down, Newman got the ball, countered opposite, and #13 outraced everybody into the Hornet endzone – 76 yards…. impressive. Freshman kicker Jake Pineda was accurate and it was now Centerville 7 – HolCenterville Tiger Seniors after the Regional Championship win over Holland in Bryan, TX. land 0 with 34 seconds Sully Hill (#8), BJ Kelly (#55), Tommie Cottrell (#52), Karter Kornegay (#12), Michael Locke left in the quarter.

The teams roll into (#56), James Bodine (#59), Angel Villarreal (#20), Tyrese White (#9). Buffalo Express photo the 2nd quarter and the Tigers were try- Holland was moving ville 19-yard line. The Tiger territory. There both teams are trying ing to “set the tone” the ball but on 4th Tigers started their was a lot of back and to establish dominance for the evening on de- down Hancock made offensive attack but forth in the 1st quarSee fense. On the Hornet a 1st-down-saving were stopped by Hor- ter between the Tigers Centerville Tigers opening possession tackle at the Center- net interception in and the Hornets. The page B1

Buffalo to See More Sidewalks

by Susan Wilder Buffalo Council Members met Monday, November 22nd, for their regular monthly meeting.

Buffalo Mayor Jerrod Jones presided over the meeting. Council Members present were Mike Glick, Dianne Ryder, Tommy Reese, and Brent Reeder.

More sidewalks are coming to Buffalo. Through a grant awarded to the city from TXDoT, sidewalks will be installed from the Upper Junior

High building down Cedar Creek Road, and then along Davis Street to Highway 75.

Sidewalks will also be added across Highway 75, beginning at the corner of LeGalley Street and continue south along Highway 75 to the Intersection with Highway 79. The grant is for $1,099,279 and is meant for safe passage.

MRB Engineer David Witt gave an update on the multiple projects currently in progress in Buffalo.

The contractors for

the Downtown Restoration Phase I have reported that they intend to finish the project. While the main part of the project, the sidewalks in front of the two downtown blocks, have been completed, still needed are the handrails, and lights.

The paperwork in preparation to begin Phase II of the Downtown Restoration is closer to being comSee CITY COUNCIL page A4

Commissioners Court Meeting

by Susan Wilder All four Leon County Commissioners were present for their last regular meeting of the month, Monday, November 22nd. Leon County Judge Byron Ryder presided.

Commissioners held a short executive session with Leon County Sheriff Kevin Ellis. Returning to open court, a motion was made and approved to allow the sheriff's department to eliminate one full-time jailer position and add two part-time jailer posi-

tions and to increase the pay of the jailers to $15 an hour. Commissioner David Ferguson said that this measure was an attempt to cope with the shortage of jailers at the Leon County Jail.

In a related Sheriff Department matter, the court approved the MOU between Leon County and Robertson County for out of county contract housing of our Leon County inmates due to overcrowding in the jail. Leon County has similar contracts with

Limestone County and Houston County.

The need to contract for inmate housing in other counties is due to the lack of jailers.

The state requires a ratio of inmates per jailers in a jail facility.

So, even if the number of inmates being held in a jail is not full capacity, if there are not enough jailers to attend the incarcerated, then the jail is over-

Court with Judge Davis

by Susan Wilder The Centerville Courtroom was the site for 369th District Court docket call for the month of November in Leon County.

Court was held Monday, November 22nd.

The Honorable District Judge Michael Davis presided. Leon County District Attorney Caleb Henson and Assistant District Attorney Zane Robinson were present to represent the interests of the state.

Leonardo Padilla Flores was arraigned on the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance. The attorney for Flores, Jed Silverman, entered a not guilty plea for his client. The judge set January 27th for a pretrial hearing in the case.

Daniel Allenzaner Parr appeared in court without an attorney, but said that he was able to afford

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a lawyer and will hire one before the next court date.

Judge Davis entered a not guilty plea for Parr on the charge of Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle/Watercraft for the purpose of arraignment.

Dalton Boyd Ranton's arraignment on the charge of Driving While Intoxicated, 3rd or More, was delayed because Ranton's attorney was not able to attend the proceeding. The attorney for Ranton is Michelle Latray.

There were no pretrial motions made in the case against Raymond Taquez McKinney who is charged with Tampering/ Fabricating Physical Evidence.

Attorney Christopher Grier is representing McKinney. A status hearing was set in the case in January.

The defense attorney, Douglas Atkin-

son, asked for more time to prepare for the case against his client, Brandon Shane Chapman. Chapman is charged with Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact. The request for more time was granted and a second status hearing was set for January.

The status hearing in the case against Kevin Anthony Kahler was reset for January 27th. Kahler, who is being held in the Leon County Jail, is charged with Theft of Property and with Escape While Arrested/ Confined Felony. The attorney for Kahler is Daniel Burkeen.

The case against Tonya Danyette Washington, charged with Forgery Financial Instrument, was reset for January.

Washington's attorney, Michelle Latray, was not able to be present at court for this hearing.

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Church Directory .............................................................Page A3 Leon County Sheriff’s Report ..........................................Page B4 Business Directory ...........................................................Page B4

Scripture of the Week

“I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

- Luke 5:32

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LEON COUNTY HAPPENINGS Leon County Ham Radio Club

Centerville Municipal Building/Fire Station 325 St Marys St, Centerville, TX 75833 Second Thursday of the month 4:00-6:00 PM Contact: LCHRC1@gmail.com

Birthdays & Anniversaries November 30 Ryan King December 1 Garrett Smith Lorraine Tijerina December 2

Buffalo Jamboree Dance 2nd Saturday of the month Buffalo Civic Center ~ 6pm Everyone is welcomed!

For more info, call (903) 322-2022

Brooke Gilliam James Winstead December 3 La Nei P. Hammond Susan Dunn Connie Hall December 4

Leon County Crime Stoppers meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Marquez City Hall, with the exception of April. Stay up to date with any cancellations or special meetings by following us on Facebook at “Leon County Crime Stoppers”.

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I'M KNOCKING CAN YOU HEAR?

by Reitha Hullum Just look who's at the door!! Such a sweet, gentle guy. His face says, "If you will open the door, I will come in and have a snack with you." "Maybe have a conversation. I can tell you all about my life and you can tell me whatever you want and I promise to never tell a single person what I heard."

"I just want to say hi and let you know that I'm still here and I'm not going anywhere.

I will always come to visit, and hope that you will hear my soft little knock and let me come in. In reality, this sweet little raccoon visits often.

His routine is always the same. He shows up at the door, raises up on his hind legs and peers inside as if to say, "Hey, I'm back, can't you hear my knock." He is quite persistent in his quest for conversation, and just maybe a nibble of cracker or a slice of apple, he's not picky!

Wouldn't you love to have a friend like that? A friend who would come and visit you whenever you opened the door. One who you could tell absolutely anything you wished and know in your heart that the information would never go any further than their ears. Your dreams, your wishes, or your goals could all be spoken outloud.

Maybe even some uncertainties, questions and concerns could be voiced, without having to hear a single condemnation from your visitor. You'd only see those piercing, beautiful brown eyes looking at you, showing love and concern, listening with ears and heart to the words you were speaking. And sometimes, (more often than not), you would feel love and compas-

sion wash over you so strongly that your spirit would be lifted and enlightened, simply from the encounter! Sound good?

I'm here to tell you that it's entirely possible. While it's fun to make up an imaginary tale, based on an encounter with a raccoon, that's all it is, just a fun tale of imagination.

However, you have a real Savior just waiting on you to open the door of your heart to Him. In the book of Revelation, at the very end of His address to the seven churches, we read these words: "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." Revelation 3:20.

These are some of Jesus' last words. He's still knocking, and will continue until the

time comes for his return for His church.

If you haven't opened the door to Him, you still have time! I know you've heard the knock. You may have even heard Him call your name. Wouldn't you enjoy the company of a Savior who gave his life for you, and simply asks you to open the door? A Savior who will come in and be with you forever. Maybe you opened the door once but slammed it shut after some unfortunate circumstance.

Yet He still knocks!

He leaves it all up to you; He could easily step through that door on His own but He will never do it. You have been given your own free will because He wants to know that He is invited! IF is one of the most significant words in all of the Bible. "IF any man hear my voice and open the door........."

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First United Methodist Church from 4pm until 6pm Tuesday, December 7.

Donations are needed! New toys may be left in the Toys for Tots boxes at these local banks: Citizens State Bank in Buffalo and in Centerville, Farmers State Bank in Jewett, State Bank of Jewett and Community National Bank and Trust in Buffalo and in Centerville.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Family Matters

Hometown Cooks - Norma Moore Norma for sharing your Norma’s Nook weekly.

Shrimp Dip

Norma Moore

by Mary Ann Vaughn We are happy to recognize Mrs. Norma Moore as our Home Town Cook this week.

Norma Lathrop Moore grew up in the Leon County Area. She was married to Mr. Claude Moore for 55 years until his death. Norma is the proud mother of 3 children, Gary Moore of Ft. Worth, Rhoda Hitt of Buffalo and Paula Kelley of Denton; she is the proud grandmother to three Grands, one grandson, Tyler, 2 granddaughters, Monica and Megan. Norma is an active member of the Flo Community Baptist Church. She has always been very active with the Flo Community Center. No matter what the event there, you always know that Norma will be there. A gentleman called the paper a few weeks back needing some information and I was not sure and he told me that it's ok, he would call the Mayor of Flo. He said Norma Moore always knows what is going on. We want to thank you

• 2lb. boiled shrimp • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened • 10 green onions • Mayonnaise • Hot sauce • Worcestershire sauce • Salt and pepper to taste

By Pastor Cheryl Lane

Coconut Macaroon Pie • 1 9-inch pie crust • 1 ½ cups sugar • 2 eggs • 1 tsp salt • ¼ to ½ cup butter • ¼ cup flour • 1 ½ cups coconut

Beat sugar, salt and eggs together well until creamy, add softened butter; then add flour, mixing well.

Add milk and coconut, Soften cream cheese. mixing well. Bake Add shrimp and green at 325 until a knife onions. Add enough comes out clean. mayonnaise to give Peanut Butter consistency for dipFudge ping potato chips or crackers. Season with (Double this recipe) hot sauce, worcester• ½ cup milk shire sauce, salt and • 1 cup white sugar pepper. Much better • 1 cup brown sugar if made 8 hours prior • 1 Tbsp. oleo to serving.

• ½ cup peanut butter Swiss Steak • 1 cup marshmal low cream • 2 to 3 lbs round • 1 tsp. vanilla steak (cut ½ inch • ½ cup chopped thick) nuts • 2 tsp. salt • 2 tsp. pepper Mix milk with white • ½ cup flour and brown sugar and • 3 Tbsp. oil oleo. Cook until soft • 1 onion, sliced • 1 green pepper, ball will form when tested in cold water sliced • 1 cup of strained and it is ready. Add marhmallow creme tomatoes and peanut butter, • 1 cup celery, if demixing well. Pour on sired platter sprayed with Coat steak on both cooking spray. When sides with flour and set, cut into squares. brown in hot oil. Add onions, green pepper, tomatoes and celery.

Cook covered on low heat for an hour or until meat is tender.

Mushrooms and parsley may be added.

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Let me share with you a short lesson on gratitude. A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which read, “I am blind, please help.”

There were only a few coins in the hat

– spare change from folks as they hurried past.

A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. Then he put the sign back in the boy’s hand so that everyone who walked by would see the new words.

Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy.

That afternoon, the man who had changed the sign returned to

see how things were.

The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, “Were you the one who changed my sign this morning?

What did you write?”

The man said, “I only wrote the truth.

I said what you said but in a different way.”

I wrote, “Today is a beautiful day, but I cannot see it.”

Both signs spoke the truth. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind, while the second sign conveyed to everyone walking by how grateful they should be to see…

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"Small Town Teens" Varsity Spirit Spectacular at Disney World

by Jazlynn Early On Nov. 20, 2021, spotted down Main Street, U.S.A., in a bustling array of red and green cheer uniforms were BHS Varsity Cheerleaders Captain Jazlynn Early, senior Ashley White, and junior Alani Jones, side by side. With red and iridescent white poms shining and music playing, they marched throughout Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for the Varsity Spirit Spectacular, performing the routine they’d learned over video.

“I had so much fun, and I was so excited,” White said. “Looking back on it now, I’m so happy I got the experience, but the best part of the experience was the crowd; they were super excited to interact with us, and I was excited to interact with them.”

With hundreds of cheerleaders and dancers participating in the Varsity Spirit Spectacular, the performers were split into four performance groups: Team Mickey, Team Minnie, Team Donald, and Team Daisy. Two groups performed each day, starting with the teams of the mice. Early, White, and Jones were in Team Mickey; therefore, they danced in the very first performance.

“I was nervous because I didn’t want to mess up my counts in the routine; of course, while performing, I was talking to myself in my head, saying, “Don’t mess up, don’t mess up!” Jones said.

“But I was also happy because going first is like setting the example.”

The night before the first performance day, all of the cheerleaders and dancers attended a practice from 6:15 pm-9:15 pm, where they learned counts, ripples, walking, and practiced. Team Mickey had to stay for another 45 minutes, from 9:15 pm-10 pm, to learn how to turn corners. Considering Varsity Spirit, LLC had all performers staying at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, it was easy for the attendees to be at the practice at the designated time. Since there were so many All-Americans present, the performers were assigned “buddies” and split into

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pleted.

Contractors hired to install Phase II which are the side streets of downtown: Avant, North Center, and Fairfield, are not the same contractors who installed Phase I. The council discussed the need for an increase in the Water Tap Fees due to the increase in the cost of meters. The council agreed to set the Water Tap Fee at $550 plus the cost of the meter. Members expressed that while they were not trying to make a profit, the increase in the cost of meters necessitates the increase in price.

The council tabled the agenda item concerning repairs to the Buffalo Municipal Court Building. Bids received for this project were for improvement to the waiting room area and the office area including installation of new sheet rock and new ceiling.

Also, new flooring in the back part of the building which is now used for a courtroom.

The item was tabled because, after discussion, it was agreed that even more work is needed to improve the building. After a more complete plan of improvements is developed, bids will again be solicited.

Approval was given

on the Budget for FY 2021-2022 for the Buffalo Economic Development Corporation.

The council approved the purchase of Chromebooks for city council use. The cost will be $1,622.

Approval was given for filing the Grant Application with BVCOG for FY 2022 Regional Solid Waste Grant and Authorized Rita Baty to act on behalf of the City of Buffalo in all matters related to the Application. Baty said that the measure concerns the curbside clean up done once a year that has been popular with Buffalo residents. The cost is between 3 and 4 thousand dollars.

The council approved the Renewal for Electric Rates expiring in May of 2022.

Approval was voted to Adopt Policies and Procedures for Grant Procurement.

Approval was given authorizing Grant Administration to send out requests for qualification for Engineering Services for Sewer Improvements funded by the Covid Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant.

And, the council approved an Ordinance regarding cross connections and back flow prevention devices on the city's water system.

groups at registration earlier that morning.

“The practice was pretty painful - it was super long and chaotic, but I get why it was like that,” said White.

“We had so much to learn in such a short amount of time, but learning to do corners was the hardest part; our row was not communicating well, but we made it through.”

On the day of the first parade, Team Mickey All-Americans wore their uniforms to Magic Kingdom and met at a specific place in the park to start preparing for the performance.

They were led backstage and practiced until it was time to perform.

Once it was time, they emerged from

backstage and started dancing, lips turned into excited smiles.

“Performing, especially at Disney, felt unreal, honestly, because it’s like a dream for people and being able to do that was crazy,” Jones said. “I got to see kids and adults just enjoying the performance and being really happy and that just made me happy.”

Not only did people watch in excitement from the sides of the parade, but from across the nation.

The performance was live-streamed on Facebook, and Varsity Spirit made video clips of each team’s parade, so anyone could enjoy the performance, including BHS Varsity

Cheer Sponsors Cheryl Lack and Megan King.

“I felt extremely proud and excited,” Lack said. “Not everyone gets the chance to cheer down the streets of Disney, so I was super excited that they took the opportunity to have that experience; I honestly can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched the video!”

After Early, White, and Jones had finished their parade, videos of their team’s performance were found on Varsity Spirit Spectacular 2021’s Facebook page, along with the pages of BHS Varsity Cheerleaders and the Bison Beat.

“I decided to post the girls walking on

the parade because it’s a huge thing, and they were there representing BHS and representing Mrs. Lack and myself,” King said. “They got to experience something that others won’t, and I was so stinking proud to be one of their coaches; it’s like all of the hard work and sacrifices these girls and us as coaches make was so worth it.”

Due to their hard work and cheerleading ability, three small-town teens had the opportunity to perform at the Varsity Spirit Spectacular at Disney World. They seized their chance and made memories at the Happiest Place on Earth.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Good Ole Days

by Nancy Davenport

When I was growing up in the Flo area, I had lot of aunts and uncles, and lots of Bell cousins, nearby.

My uncle Woodrow Bell drove the school bus, and he and aunt Ira Dell had several children near my age and my sister's age.

I was close in age to Maxine, my sister, Billie Sue near June's age, there were two boys, W.C. and Gary and the younger girls, Sandra, and Janet.

In my teenage years we lived across the road from them and those were the Good ole Days! Also cousin Ann lived nearby with her parents, Uncle Johnny and Aunt

Ruby. Ann's siblings were older than she and she said it was almost as if she were an only child. Aunt Ira Dell was a great cook and could feed an army on a small amount of food. When my sister Shirley was still at home, she said Aunt Ira Dell could take a can of tuna and feed us all! Later I remember Norma talking about what a worker Aunt Ira Dell was at the community center, and what good chicken salad she made. In my adult years when we would attend the Parker Cemetery Memorial, we would head straight for Aunt Ira Dell's table. My sister Billie Sue loved Aunt Ira Dell's raisin pie, also another table we headed for was Norma Jean's. We did not bring a lot to share because we traveled a long way to get there!

I would love to go back to those days and see those dear people. A lot of my family are

buried there. The last 2 times we visited and attended the Bell Reunion we could not attend the Parker Memorial because we had to fly out on Sunday. My Uncle Woodrow was also one of my favorites, and I loved him as a bus driver. Bless his heart he had to clean up the bucket of syrup that got turned over on the bus. When Sandra Bell Reeder read my article about the spilled syrup, she said she did not remember him cleaning it up; evidently, he did not ask for help or get angry. My girls can't believe I bought syrup at the country store and it got spilt on the school bus. I don't think I ever did that again. For the most part, the good ole days we will never experience again.

Those experiences made us what we are today! So thankful to have had so many loving, caring friends and family members!

Norma’s Nook

by Norma Moore

Our yearly Flo Community Center's Turkey Shoot was held on Saturday, Nov. 13th. This, a special memorial to James O Hill and Sonny Lathrop. They being dedicated support since the beginning of the Flo Community Center. The Turkey Shoot has been a success with family fun for men, women and children, looking forward to our Turkey Shoot with hope it grows in popularity every year.

The special sponsors through these years were Reagan Horn, Larry Watson, James O'Hill, Sonny Lathrop, and Johnny and Ann Boykin. The Community Board Members worked through all these years with many long hours with faithfulness and team work.

This year, our President, Garrett Smith, started early in September with advertisements and preparations being made for more Leon county community people joining in our event. The new Melody Tieperman Lone Star Flo school membership, along with Parthena Newsom's support.

The Flo community new Christian and patriotic citizens and leader of all community service were truly involved.

New members of our Community Center, Kayon and Olivia Wyatt and their children are productive with most important and outstanding promise for our Flo Leon county, having success, touching our lives in many ways. Kaylon prepared barbecued ribs, chicken, brisket and sausage for our Turkey Shoot, along with many other supplies being donated.

The barbecue was

the most delicious meat along with our ladies’ homemade desserts that was said to be the best!

Compliments from the men, women, and the young people and along with the homemade goodies for the bake sale. Fun and enjoyment were had by all.

There were 40 rounds of target shooting for turkey and hams plus special rounds for the young people and others for the less skilled. The men, women and young all enjoyed the Turkey Shoot event. Their families telling us they take their family vacations, holidays, birthdays, their deer season camping time every year, being excited with shooting, winning turkeys and hams, sharing their lunch together, like one big family.

Talking about their shooting, this is men, women, older young boys and girls. Winning their holiday meats for their festive Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and the younger children have fun running, playing outside and in our gym, playing Basketball, Volleyball, and other games and their parents seeing they are safe and having special planned activities along with food, drink and treats they have for lunch and eating all day. Making their own games inside and outside, all of them having a fun-filled day.

Our event has a gun raffle and each year is filled with hopes of winning. This year our winner was Larry Watson, after all the years he and his family have attended, he was very happy.

Reagan Horn, our sponsor, and everyone welcomed Turkey Shooters, visitors and our new members of our community center. We thank and appreciate your time sharing your day with our Turkey Shoot Event with many of them staying as long as they could, still shooting at targets, talking and enjoying fellowship.

Reagan Horn, Kay-

on Wyatt, Johnny Ann Boykin and our new Tim Ayres T & T company dealing with land and timber has joined the Flo Community Center. Reagan and the others left saying this was the greatest Turkey Shoot we ever had and next year will be greater than this one.

We are very thankful for Reagan and everyone for their dedication.

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Patty’s Petals Open House th December 4 2pm-5pm

Come see Santa and Mrs. Claus and take a picture with them!

Enjoy Cookies and Hot Cocoa!

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Determination of Heirship The State of Texas County of Leon

To all persons interested in the Estate of ROSS GLENEWINKEL, Deceased, Docket No. 2021-6913, County Court, Leon County, Texas.

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and –entitled estate filed an Application to Determine Heirship in this estate, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of ROSS GLENEWINKEL, deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

Said application may be acted on by said Court at any call of the docket after 10 o’clock A.M. the first Monday next after the expiration of ten days from the publication date of this citation, at the County Courthouse in Centerville, Texas.

All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at or before said above mentioned time and place by filing a written answer contesting such application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Leon County in Centerville, Texas, on or before the above-noted date and time.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Centerville, Texas, this November 22, 2021.

Christie Wakefield, County Clerk County Court, Leon County Texas Clerk’s Address: PO Box 98 Centerville, TX 75833 By: AMY KAISER, DEPUTY

ORDINANCE NO.20211122-1 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM; ESTABLISHING BACKFLOW PREVENTION PLAN; PROVIDING A REPEAL CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THESE RESTRICTIONS AND PROVISIONS FOR THEIR ENFORCEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE IS A MISDEMEANOR AND, UPON CONVICTION, ANY PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE PUNISHED BY A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $500.00. EACH DAY THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE PROVISIONS IN THIS ORDINANCE IS VIOLATED SHALL CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE OFFENSE. This ordinance may be viewed at the Buffalo Administration Office, 812 N. Buffalo Ave, Buffalo, or online at https://buffalotex.com/government/city-charter/city-ordinances/.

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Pieces

by Patricia Schmidt

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An amazing couple of tiny courageous things happened in the last two weeks.

Two juries of ordinary citizens took their job seriously and rendered what they believed the evidence showed in the cases of Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery.

This, despite a year of media and politicians having become judge and jury before the facts are known or the justice system had worked as it is legally bound to do.

Innocent until proven guilty is an old tenet. Those with a pulpit will use it to advance an agenda they prescribe to, with much of it centered on defining everything through a lens of racism.

Justice doesn’t happen based on who can say the ugliest things about an accused before the fact.

It shouldn’t happen because there are mobs of armed militia outside the courthouse.

Or because there is every effort made to determine the identity of jurors so they, or their families may be threatened.

Bad people should be held accountable.

Good people making poor decisions should be held accountable.

We have a system of determining guilt and accountability.

We should let it work.

Our citizens are not stupid. Show them

the evidence, sequester them to come to a unanimous verdict and they will do the right thing. We don’t need the media second guessing what went on in the courtroom or the jury deliberations.

The parts of our justice system not working are those in charge of evaluating the seriousness of an alleged crime, the background of the accused, and whether they should be charged and given bail.

Let’s be honest here.

For years, billionaire George Soros has been recruiting, promoting, and financing liberal Governors, Attorney’s General and District Attorneys. His purpose is to upend the justice system. Flood our streets with repeat criminals. Chaos in our streets is a result of those ‘bail reform’ policies.

Defund the police.

Encourage violence against the police.

Denigrate the police. And demoralize the police. Nothing is more demoralizing than putting one’s life at risk to arrest a proven criminal than have them back out on the streets before the paperwork is finished.

Look at Waukesha,Wis. Darrell Brooks had over 50 pages of prior offenses, and two outstanding felony cases against him when

he was released on $1000 bail after deliberately running over a woman with his SUV weeks earlier. Six killed, dozens injured after Brooks went on a rampage, driving through the Christmas parade.

Mainstream media have been reluctant to even cover the story. Brooks’ lawyers are pleading for ‘no rush to judgement,’ ‘we must let the system work, the facts be determined.’ The D.A.’s office is dong an ‘investigation’ to see what happened and why the bail was so low.

There’s facts, then there’s facts. There’s one set of rules for some, another for others.

Over 600 people involved in the January 6, 2021, ‘insurrection’ at our Capitol were arrested, awaiting trial. Forty of those are still incarcerated.

No bail. No speedy trial.

No weapons involved. No arrests were ever made in the Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, Waukesha riots.

Our justice system would work, if the media, politicians, D.A.’s, and judges would let it work. Our ordinary citizens have common sense, can evaluate the facts, and have a working knowledge of the type of nation we want for our children.

One little victory at a time.

9th Annual Old Fashion Country Christmas Old Bowling School House (Located 2.8 Miles south on FM 1147 off Hwy 7 between Marquez and Robbins)

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Piano Smash/$5.00 a swing Fun for the whole family Where Santa’s Village meets the Old West

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Mr. Meant-To has a comrade, And his name is Didn't-Do; Have you ever chanced to meet them?

Did they ever call on you?

These two fellows live together In the house of Never-Win, And I'm told that it is haunted By the ghost of Might-Have-Been.

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COMMISSIONERS COURT crowded.

Houston County has stopped accepting inmates from other counties because Houston County is also suffering a shortage of jailers and is currently overcrowded.

Lindsey LeBlanc, Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Resource Center, spoke to the court about a MOU to maintain a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) for Leon County. The MOU was approved.

Also approved was the appointment of a SART in Leon County.

Members of that team are LeBlanc, Buffalo Police Chief Lance Pavelka, Sheriff Kevin Ellis, District Attorney Caleb Henson, Niki Johnson, RN, and Robert Reed MHMR. The agenda item to consider $2,000 to compensate for the

SART meetings was tabled.

The court approved the new County Court probate and civil fees effective January 1, 2022, per Senate Bill 41. Summary: Consolidates civil new suit fees to change to $137 to state and ($213 civil, $223 probate) to county in all courts.

Raises county court issuance fees to district court amounts. Sets electronic fees to .10 a page, minimum $1; sets appeal copies to $1 per page; and, electronic to paper conversion $1 per page.

The consolidated fees include an increase to court security fee from $5 to $20; jury fee of $10 charged on every case; court facility fee $20; and records management accounts consolidated to ($30 civil, $15 probate) with all

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placed under clerk's control (identical to criminal fee.)

The new District Court fees per Senate Bill 41 were also approved and will be effective as of January 1st, 2022.

The court took no action on the agenda item to take action on ARPA fund limitations until more clarification was established.

Approval was voted on possible future budget amendments based on the redistricting map in Leon County.

The court approved naming the new Timber Crest Subdivision roads (Private Roads 3891, 3892, 3893, 3894). Commissioner Kyle Workman said the roads would not be accepted as County Roads at this time.

Approval was given to Re-name Private

Road 3269 to Private Road 3890 to stay within sequence for 911 response.

Mr. Coogler, the land owner, is agreeable with this change according to reports in the court and will be issued a letter.

Approval was given

on widening and road improvements for County Roads 212, 268, 223, 213, 282, 284, 275, 277, 278, 232, 231, 225, and 236.

Commissioner David Ferguson said the approval will allow him to address the roads when “he takes a no-

tion.”

And approval was given for the sale of an old trailer in Precinct 3 for scrap. Workman said the trailer was not in enough repair to register, and that it will be advertised in local papers.

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Oakwood Falls in Regional Finals

by Shaylin Keefer Richland Springs has a long history of tradition in Six Man Football. It’s a tradition that Oakwood has been working hard to achieve over the last few years. The Panthers produce some of the best athletes in the state. Over the last 4 years, they made a name for themselves in Class 1A Division II. Last season Oakwood had a rare exit in the first round of the playoffs. In 2018, the Panthers upset Richland Springs to face Strawn in the Semi Finals. In 2019, Richland Springs defeated Oakwood in the Regional Finals. Oakwood will continue to work hard to earn the respect in the Six Man game.

Oakwood traveled back to Hico to face Richland Springs.

The Coyotes scored quick.

Oakwood’s duo of Ja’Lee Mathis and Zach Nickerson

pounded down the field and Mathis found the end zone. One of Richland Springs first quarter touchdowns came from an Oakwood fumble. The “O” line had work to do to push back the Coyote defense. Bennett Reed, Michael Brauer, and Cadarius Whitt had their hands full all night. Freshman Gavin Wilbanks and Michael Brauer had big tackles on defense. The Coyotes led 20-14 after the first quarter.

Oakwood couldn’t get the defensive stop they needed to pull ahead. They came within six points in the second quarter. Two Panther touchdowns were called back, including a big run by #40 Michael Brauer.

Nickerson powered his way down the field, picking up several yards. Nickerson and Mathis scored in the second. Halftime score was 56-34.

The Coyotes dominated the second half.

Oakwood did not score in the third quarter, making it 70-34. Mathis played strong through a wrist injury and ran 65 yards for Oakwood’s only score in the second half. The Panther’s holder, Trinidy Bynum, couldn’t get the snap so he pulled up

J’Lee Mathis Running the ball for the Panthers and found Zack Nickerson open for the XP. Trinidy Bynum, Zack Nickerson, and Isaiah Jacobs played great on defense.

Oakwood needed to play flawless, but penalties played a big part in this game.

Richland Springs ended the game 86-41 with 6:44 left on the clock. They will meet Strawn in the Semifinals.

The Panthers team

included three seniors this year who experienced their last game on Friday night. Bennett Reed, #84, Ja'Lee Mathis, #9, and Ca'Darius Whitt, #50.

They have played very hard this year with some loses and wins and have led their team through a great season. Bennett Reed plays with such charisma and exceptional sportsmanship.

He has been seen in every

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game helping other players off the ground, cheering on his teammates, and smiling, he is always smiling.

Ja'Lee Mathis is fast, when he gets turned loose, he is gone.

He loves the game and his teammates.

Ca'Darius Whitt is an Oakwood Panther through and through.

He has grown up in Oakwood and his passion for the game and his team is evident on

and off the field. It is hard to watch them say goodbye to high school football, but as in all sports in a 1A school, the next sport is ready to start. Most of the Oakwood Panthers will turn around and play basketball within the week. Then when that is over, they will go into Baseball and Track and then it all starts over and we fans wouldn't have it any other way.

Ice Cream There was an elderly couple who in their old age noticed that they were getting a lot more forgetful, so they decided to go to the doctor. The doctor told them that they should start writing things down so they don't forget.

They went home and the old lady told her husband to please get her a bowl of ice cream.

"You might want to write it down," she said.

The husband said, "No, I can remember that you want a bowl of ice cream." She then told her husband she wanted a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream. "Write it down," she told him and again he said, "No, no, I can remember you want a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream." Then the old lady said she wanted a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top. "Write it down," she said and again her husband said, "No, I got it. You want a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top."

So he goes to get the ice cream and spends an unusually long time in the kitchen, over thirty minutes. He comes out to his wife and hands her a plate of eggs and bacon. The old wife stares at the plate for a moment, then looks at her husband and ask, "Where's the toast?"

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Nice buck harvested Thanksgiving weekend Congratulations Carter Maddox on his kill Saturday, November 20, 2021, 8 point with by Hunter Killebrew, grandson of Gary and a 20-inch spread. Carter is the 11-year-old Donna Danford in Keechi, Texas. grandson of Billy Bob and Esther Moore.

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Contract Pending $335,000 BUFFALO: 3bd/1bth mfg home on 18.08 AC. Year round spring fed creek has low water crossing in place. Property is wooded. Deer and other wildlife are plentiful. $155,000 Reduced! $145,000 BUFFALO: Two-story 4bd/2.5bth home on 36.15 AC. Property features pipe entrance, in ground pool, carport, 2,400 sq ft workshop, 2,400 sq ft equipment barn, 2 stock ponds, & seasonal creeks. Home has all electric appliances including a double oven & walk in pantry. $549,00

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HAYS TEAM 903-322-5848 JEWETT: 3bd/2bth Brick home on 311 Moran Circle with new roof, AC/Heat, large living area w/ fireplace, several updates, a storage bldg. $135,500

OAKWOOD: 2bd/1bth frame home. Fixer upper. $59,500

MARQUEZ: 3bd/2bth home on 1.5 AC, remodeled in 2009, central heat & air w/ wood burning F/P. Two car detached garage w/ electric, shaded front yard w/ pecan tree, pear tree, & 2 peach trees. $144,500

CENTERVILLE: 114.2 Property has 30 AC o overlooks the treetops o bottom. This ranch is pa Estates that gives only access to the private boa Trinity River.

COOLIDGE: 142 ac pr pastures w/stocked pond. fenced.

Contract Pending $347,90

1428 W. Commerce Buffalo, Texas TEAGUE: 2bd/2bth home on 5 ac. fenced & cross-fenced, plenty of storage space, fireplace, with open floor plan. $89,000

OAKWOOD/FREESTONECO: Home on 8.46 ac. on blacktop CR 261. Living area w/high wood style ceilings w/skylight, double sided fireplace divides den/living, custom wood cabinets, granite-top Island, stainless appliances & tile floors. Upstairs contains study w/ picture window, wet bar, sink & entertainment piece w/ own exit door that spirals down balcony below.

Has barn w/partial slab & spring-fed creek. $272,500

Now Open in Buffalo BUFFALO: 2 bd/2bth on 10.69 AC. House has had extensive remodeling done including new Central heat/AC unit. The back of property drops into a wildlife sanctuary in the Bliss Creek bottom.

Contract Pending $167,500 BUFFALO: 2 story home w/ 6bd/5bth & study on 11.33 AC. Heated pool/spa, 2-vine covered pergolas, and sprinkler system. Additional acreage available. Contract Pending $695,000 BUFFALO: 3bd/1.5bth on 0.41AC in Jennifer Estates. Home is total electric w/ city utilities.

Has attached carport and backyard patio. Great starter home for first time home buyers! $139,000 Reduced! $129,000 BUFFALO: 2 story home/4bd/2 ½ bath on 28.59 AC. Property has 2 ponds and is completely fenced, water well, 24x60 metal shop, out buildings, detached garage with upstairs living area.

Contract Pending $399,500 BUFFALO: Buffalo Cabin Style house w/ an additional camp house on 10+/- AC. Can be bought w/ both houses or seller is willing to sell homes separately. $145,000

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BUFFALO: 13+/- AC North of Buffalo.

Property is mostly wooded, has blacktop road frontage and utilities nearby. Hog & other wildlife are plentiful. Very few neighbors. $89,000

FAIRFIELD: 566+/- AC road frontage, utilities a creek w/ live water and p improved pasture. Indian clear water all year round biggest deer in the county.

MARQUEZ: 33 ac. w/Hw Property w/improved pa sewer.

TEAGUE: 126.80 ac w/g cabin & hunting. Has spri woods. Wildlife habitat.

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TEAGUE: 33.56 ac. Sto woods for wildlife w/trails

BUFFALO: 22.33 AC mostly wooded w/ a 2+/ - AC pond. Property is unrestricted w/ water & electric available. Contract Pending $167,500

$137,60 TEAGUE: 85 AC, pa fenced, water and elect Creek runs through the pro

BUFFALO/FLO: 250 AC. Property fronts a blacktop CR w/ water & electric available.

Weelock Creek runs through the ranch. Plenty of wildlife. $940,000

OAKWOOD: 44.28 AC, C electric available, plenty o heavily wooded w/ mostly Contr

BUFFALO: 51.05 AC, w/ access to a total of 81 AC. Property can be deeded w/ a clear 51 AC (Warranty Deed) and a 25% ownership of an additional 30 AC. Property has a storage building, covered carport, electric, water available but not hooked up, and ATV trails.

Abundance of wildlife.

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OAKWOOD: 3bd/2bth ho condition, w/two living ar shower. Spacious bedroo layout. Mostly wooded w barn & storage/workshop.

249 S. Craig St., Buffalo, TX 75831 BUFFALO: 3bd/2bth home on 8.68 acres.

Has stainless steel appliances, covered front &

DONIE: 33.74 AC, FM 8 available, two stock tanks. $128,250

BUFFALO: 155 AC, HWY 75 Frontage Bliss Creek runs through the property, has 2 lakes and several small ponds. The 1,700 +/- sq ft

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CENTERVILLE TIGERS from page 1

in this crucial game that was well covered by the media – Max Preps, KBTX, KAGS, Centerville News, and The Buffalo Express.

The Tiger defense makes ANOTHER 4th down stop – they are playing well coached, team defense and are now starting to control the line of scrimmage. The Centerville offense takes over on their own 42-yard line and on 3rd down 3 yards to go Paxton Hancock gets the call.

That stout, tough Tiger line blocks well, #15 is “busted loose” and turning it on… .51-yard sprint into the Hornets’ endzone with 9:42 until halftime. New Score -Centerville 13 – Holland 0. Good Kick-off cover-

Hill behind the Tiger line to keep the drive alive at the Hornets 47-yard line control has been established.

Good alternating runs

by Andrew Newman and Paxton Hancock behind that surging forceful Tiger offensive line spot the ball at the Hornets’ 11-yard line. With 1:37 until the midgame break, Newman follows his blocks and weaves his way into the Holland endzone for his 2nd touchdown of the evening, the PAT is good

by Pineda and the lead is extended ….

Centerville 20 – Holland 0. The Hornets are frustrated and on the next possession their ballcarrier is hit hard and the ball comes loose.

Tiger

Sophomore Andrew Newman advances the ball 41 yards to the Holland 40-yard line. The Tigers move the ball to the Hornets 21-yard line and Holland is desperately trying to hang on and stop the Tigers. Good defense on both sides of the ball consume a lot of time in the 3rd quarter highlighted by good plays from Senior Angel Villarreal, Zach Taylor, Zantayl Holley for the Tigers. The 3rd quarter comes to a close with the Centerville offense owning the ball and line of scrimmage at the Holland 22-yard line. The Holland defense has spent a lot of time on the field in this contest and even with subs are starting Sophomore Andrew Newman (#13) stays just out of reach as he rushes for a touchdown against Holland.

happen as planned…. it didn’t. Holder Sophomore Trayce Schwab takes the snap, sprints out, tosses the ball, and finds Junior Ethan Flori “all by his lonesome” in the corner of the endzone for the 2-point conversion. Faked us out….

New Score - Centerville 28 – Holland 0.

This game is all but over, the Tiger defense smells the win and are playing very aggressive, punishing “gang tackling” defense.

Holland attempts a final drive, aided by the one and only penalty on the Tigers all night – “snap count mimicking” ….hammam???

But the Hornets are stopped at the Tiger Centerville's James Wright (#78) blocks a rushing Hornet lineman.

36-yard line with 3:30 left in the game. age by Wade Neyland, Senior Tyrese White to wear down. The TiTiger Sophomore Zach Taylor, and their pounces on the ball ger offensive line led QB Riley Winkler Tiger teammates and at the Hornet 28-yard by KBTX student ath- leads the Tiger ofthe Holland offense line and the offense is lete, Senior James Bonow starts at their back on the field with dine, block and Newown 29-yard line. The 1:26 left in the 2nd man and Hancock Tiger defense sparked quarter. The offense run. A tough, hardby good plays from- advances the ball to nosed 7 + yard run by Zantayl Holley, Dren- Holland 19-yard line Newman and Centernan Starnes, and their but on 4th down the ville is sitting inside aggressive teammates field goal attempt the Hornets’ one-yard force the Hornets to does not come off as line. Up under center give the ball back to planned. Both teams QB Hill pushes behind their offense. Cen- head to their locker that dominating Tiger terville now starts at rooms with the score line into the Hornet their own 33-yard line Centerville 20 – Hol- endzone at 10:59 to with a good mix of land 0. Coach Hard- go in the contest for plays and “grind the ee’s goal of “physical, the Tiger touchdown. clock down” on a time disciplined ball con- Kicker Pineda comes consuming, ball con- trol with no penalties” on the field to attempt trol drives down the has been established. the PAT, the majority field. Highlighted by a The 2nd half starts of folks including the 4th down and 1-yard with the Tigers receiv- Hornet defense and push by QB Sully ing the kick-off and me think the kick will

fense back on the field and a lot of young players are now getting good experience.

Folks, Centerville has a lot of young players who start, substitute, and get considerable playing time – Coach Hardee and staff are looking at the present and planning for the future. Very successful gameplan and operation. People I know who follow the Tigers, some have players on the team, tell me that Coach Hardee and his staff not only build good teams but focus on building good young men. That revelation is very obvious to this reporter in the brief times I have had the opportunity to observe this staff and team. Good stuff, Folks.

The game winds down, time expires,

and the Centerville Tigers are Regional Champions – Final Score Centerville 28 – Holland 0.

Quotes this week from Coach Kyle Hardee –“we cut out the penalties,” “our guys controlled the clock and line of scrimmage,” “we ground it out in the 2nd half – good team effort.”

Next level in the Tigers successful season will involve a trip to the Tomato Bowl in Jacksonville, Texas to do battle with the Timpson Bears on Friday, December 3 at 7:00 PM in the State Quarterfinals.

Wow!!!… this could very well be one of the most excited football games all year.

C’mon Leon County, get on the road and go support your Centerville Tigers!!!

Aggressive Tiger defensive players, Levodrick Phillips (#44), Zantayl Holley (#45), and Angel Villarreal (#20), tackle the Holland running back for loss.

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Obituaries

Ira Joe Baugh Ira Joe Baugh, 88, passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2021. He was born March 22, 1933 to Ira Logan and Faye Simpson Baugh of Marquez, Texas. Joe graduated high school in Marquez and soon after graduation entered the Army, serving four years in Korea. After his service, he returned home to Marquez and in 1955 married the love of his life, Jeanie McRae. Shortly thereafter they moved to Pasadena, Texas to settle into their life and have three children. During this time, Joe worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and continued to advance his career until his retirement from Goodyear after 37 years.

At retirement, he and Jeanie once again returned to Marquez.

Joe was a devoted husband of sixty-five years and he and Jeanie were always together in every aspect of their lives.

They had a long happy marriage and were rarely apart. He was also a devoted dad, always giving with his time to his children.

When his children were young, he would often come home after a long day at work to find his children and the other neighborhood kids waiting for him in the vacant lot next to their home.

They were waiting for him to play with them as he was always the quarterback for the football teams and the pitcher for the baseball games. Joe never complained. He always had time for his kids.

Joe was a member of Memorial Baptist church while in Pasadena and later rejoined Marquez Baptist Church upon retirement. He served as a deacon for many years and was involved not only in his church but his community. He served on the Marquez City Council, worked in the local library, helped

run the food pantry, mowed the grass at the church and helped maintain the Marquez Cemetery…he could always be called upon to help with whatever task was at hand and he was happy to do it.

Joe was a quiet honorable man always true to his word, never expecting anything in return for the kindness he showed to others.

Joe liked the simple things in life. He did not need or want fancy items or places to make him happy.

He liked his home in Marquez, his cows and garden, and much to his wife’s displeasure, his coveralls.

He liked a good steak dinner and driving his “mule” around the pasture. He was happy sitting on the back porch looking out at the view.

Joe was preceded in death only nine weeks earlier by his wife Jeanie. He missed her dearly and simply could not live without her. He is survived by his sister, Brenda (Bill) Butler of Streetman and his children, Tommy (Lisa Holliday) Baugh of Houston, Gary Baugh of Crosby and Melody (Ronnie) Elledge of La Porte; four grandchildren, Michael (Casey) Baugh, Justin (Emily) Elledge, Cody (Missy) Elledge, Misty (Terrell) Maguire, nine great-grandchildren, Cole and Morgan Baugh, Skylar, Ariana, Aubrey, Savannah and Anson Elledge and Logan and Kelsey Elledge as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Joe was an exceptional family man.

He loved his wife and he loved his children.

There was nothing that he would not do for them. He will be greatly missed… particularly by the ones that knew him best.

A funeral was held at 12 o’clock noon on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Marquez Baptist Church with burial following the service at Marquez Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Marquez Baptist Church or MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Arrangements were under the direction of Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas.

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Peggy Bell Peggy Bell, 81, of Marquez, Texas, passed away November 14, 2021 in Waco, Texas following an extended illness.

She was born August 9, 1940 in Concord, Texas to George Steve “Bud” & Cassie “Irene” (Haynie) Turner. Peggy was raised in Concord and attended the Concord School through eighth grade. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1957 and soon moved to Houston where she was employed as a secretary for several Insurance Agencies.

In 1974, Peggy moved back to Leon County and married her late husband, Roy Bell.

In her younger years, Peggy enjoyed dancing and socializing. She was a people person and enjoyed getting together with friends and family.

Peggy was an entrepreneur and owned several small businesses throughout her life. She enjoyed the business side of her work and even founded her own women’s investment group.

Shortly thereafter, Peggy was stricken with a stroke that bound her to her home.

This illness didn’t stop Peggy from browsing the internet and making purchases on her

Peggy Cannon Graveside services for Peggy (Ward) Cannon, 84, of Plano, were held 2:30 P.M., Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in the Ridge Community of Leon County, Texas.

Tuffy Loftin, pastor of the Cowboy Church of Leon County, officiated the service. A celebration of life followed at the Cowboy Church of Leon County immediately after the graveside.

Peggy Virginia (Ward) Cannon was born February 17, 1937 in Centerville to Elmer P. & Jewel Ward. She was raised in Centerville and graduated from Centerville High School in 1955. She later graduated from Texas University and taught school for Centerville ISD as an English teacher. Peggy later owned a real estate and relocation business for a number of years.

Peggy enjoyed fishing and reading. Her greatest love was her family, including her grandchildren, greatgrandchild, nieces & nephews.

favorite website, Ebay or keeping in touch with her family. She was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church and lived most of her life in Leon County.

Peggy was preceded in death by both of her parents; husband, Roy Bell and sister, Rita Payne. She is survived by step-daughters, Trenda Pate (Ray) of Centerville and Glenda Peacock (Phil) of Centerville; sister, Linda Noey (Vivian) of Marquez; brotherin-law, Don Payne of Marquez and nieces and nephews, Denny Payne (Shelly), Steven Payne (Kim), Chris Payne (Crista), Shelly Charlton (Troy), Scott Noey, Stuart Noey and Michael Noey (Sherrie). Peggy is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews, as well as extended family and friends.

Funeral services honoring Peggy’s life were held 2 P.M., Friday, November 19, 2021 at Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas. Interment followed in Concord Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Denny Payne, Steven Payne, Chris Payne, Scott Noey, Stuart Noey, Michael Noey In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Concord Community Center Roof Fund, c/o Phyllis Foley, P.O. Box 16, Concord, Texas 77850.

Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas is entrusted with final arrangements.

Peggy passed away November 25, 2021 in Plano, Texas. She was preceded in death by both of her parents; husband, Howell "Gene" Cannon and daughter, Lauren Cannon. Surviving family members include son, Powell Cannon & wife, Libby of Centerville; sisters, Barbara Manning of Plano, Marian Ward of Centerville and Marlice Clayton & husband, Eddie of Crockett; grandchildren, Jordan Cannon & wife, Darian of Leona and Jake Cannon of Canyon and great-grandson, Cooper Powell Cannon.

Peggy is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and adopted grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Jordan Cannon, Jake Cannon, Chad Hammock, Cory Hammock, Cody Manning, Colby Keeling Honorary Pallbearers: Grady Manning, Gary Keeling, Mike Hammock, Hal Smith, Jeff Beshears, Kevin Ellis, Korey Smith, Winston Manning In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Peggy’s memory to PowerPoint Ministries, 6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, Texas 75093 or powerpoint.org.

Arrangements were under the direction of Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas.

Pee Wee Wells Funeral services honoring the life of Pee Wee Wells, age 69, were held 3 P.M., Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas.

Bro. Phillip Smith officiated the service.

William Lee “Pee Wee” Wells was born in Conroe, Texas June 14, 1952. His parents were Leslie Earnest & Mary Evelyn (Ellis) Wells. He had been a resident of Leon County for the past forty years, coming from Longview, Texas. Pee Wee was a maintenance man and welder for a company subcontracted by NRG Power Plant for thirty years.

He was later a maintenance supervisor for Centerville Healthcare Center. Pee Wee was a talented welder and used his skills to make a lot of items for people.

Pee Wee enjoyed

riding the backroads of Leon County and in true Leon County fashion, was an avid hunter and fisherman.

In fact, anything that took him outdoors was enjoyed by Pee Wee. He also liked get-togethers with friends and family.

Pee Wee passed away suddenly November 19, 2021 in Madisonville, Texas.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by wife, Teri Wells of Centerville; daughter, Jeanette (Chris) Lehman of Killeen; sister, Janell (Jimmy) Morris of Frankston; granddaughter, Skylyn Wells of Killeen; step-grandchildren, Cody, Cameron & Trinity Lehman and nephew, Jeff Morris of Minot, ND, as well as numerous friends and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association by going to the following webpage: https://www.heart. org/?form=legacy Final arrangements were under the direction of Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas.

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11/17/21 •At 8:13 AM, Deputy Bill Sullivan was dispatched to W. St. Mary’s St. in Centerville, in reference to a traffic accident. A report was made of the incident.

•At 3:48 PM, Deputy Bill Sullivan was dispatched to CR 282 in Buffalo, in reference to a report of threats.

A report was made of the incident.

11/18/21 •At 10:31 AM, Deputy Bud Trammel was dispatched to Hwy 7 in Marquez, in reference to a report of an unwanted person. A Criminal Trespass

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Warning was issued for the property and the subject was served. A report was made of the incident.

•At 3:19 PM, Deputy Bill Sullivan was dispatched to Cass St. in Centerville, in reference to a possible stolen vehicle. A report was made of the incident and the vehicle was entered into the system as stolen.

•At 9:12 PM, Deputy Stephen Pate was dispatched to Church St. in Normangee, in reference to a report of harassment. A report was made of the incident.

•At 10:10 PM, Deputy Stephen Pate was dispatched to Hwy 7 in Marquez, in reference to an unwanted person. A report was made of the incident.

11/19/21 •At 12:33 PM, Jail Administrator Pat Gifford was dispatched to the LCSO Lobby, in reference to a subject turning themselves

in on an outstanding warrant. The subject was booked in the Leon County Jail, without incident.

•At 2:07 PM, Deputy John Flemmons was dispatched to CR 395 in Buffalo, in reference to a warrant service. One subject was located and transported to Leon County Jail. A report was made of the incident.

•At 6:37 PM, Deputy Kristin Shaw was dispatched to FM 977 in Leona, in reference to a report of a scam.

A report was made of the incident.

•At 8:11 PM, Deputy Kristin Shaw was dispatched to E. St. Mary’s St. in Centerville, in reference to a verbal disturbance.

A report was made of the incident.

11/20/21 •At 2:49 AM, Deputy Kristin Shaw was dispatched to E. St. Mary’s St. in Centerville, in reference to an agency assist. A report was made of the incident.

•At 12:44 PM, Deputy John Flemmons

was dispatched to FM 811 in Leona, in reference to a report of a road rage incident.

A report was made of the incident.

•At 4:30 PM, Deputy John Flemmons was dispatched to CR 317 in Centerville, in reference to an ATV accident. A report was made of the incident.

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of a stolen vehicle. A report was made of the incident.

•At 7:51 PM, Deputy Kristin Shaw was dispatched to VW Goodwin BLVD in Marquez, in reference to a welfare concern. Upon arrival, it was discovered that this was a domestic dispute. A Family Advocate was contacted and a report was made of the incident.

in reference to a welfare concern. A report was made of the incident.

•At 6:21 PM, Deputy Jordon Womack was dispatched to FM 542 in Oakwood, in reference to a report of shots being fired.

Upon arrival, the shots were unable to be located and the call was then cleared.

•At 11:04 PM, Deputy Jordon Womack was dispatched to Hwy 79 in Buffalo, in reference to a report of a suspicious vehicle.

A report was made of the incident.

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•At 2:13 PM, Depu11/22/21 ty Lewis Wall was dispatched to Patio Dr. •At 10:29 AM, Depin Hilltop Lakes, in reference to a report uty Mike Brown was of a missing vehicle. dispatched to ComA report was made of merce St. in Buffalo, the incident.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES KENT ULM, Deceased, were issued on November 23, 2021, in Cause No. 2021-6909, pending in the County Court of Leon County, Texas, to:

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOE W. CALDWELL, Deceased, were issued on November 23, 2021, in Cause No. 2021-6910, pending in the County Court of Leon County, Texas, to:

MURRAY ULM

BOBBYE SUE FRANTIS

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: Charley Johnson Attorney at Law Post Office Box 1378 117 N. Cass Street Centerville, TX 75833

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CENTERVILLE: Prime commercial property on the north side of the Courthouse Square.

3312 sq. ft. building with city utilities. $239,500 Reduced to $164,500 CENTERVILLE: 1200 sq. ft. office building with several offices and a kitchen/ break room. Building has all utilities in place and central air/heat. This is a great location, just a block from the Courthouse Square. $54,900 OBO CENTERVILLE: Very neat, clean and newly refurbished custom 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a recently built detached three-car carport, conveniently located in town between the high school and elementary school. There is also a 400 sq. ft. workshop/office. Home has plenty of storage throughout, plus a spacious covered back porch. A new privacy fence surrounds two sides of the perimeter of the property. There is plenty of space outside for a future outdoor kitchen or other possibilities.

Offered at $174,900 Reduced to $169,900 FORT BEND COUNTY: Beautiful, custom home for sale in Needville. Large, 1.056 acre lot in the highly desirable Horseshoe Estates. Built in 2017, the home has 2448 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. There is an office that already has a closet in place, that could make a fourth bedroom. There are several upgrades and custom touches throughout the house including travertine flooring and backsplash, custom chandelier and much more. The back of the house has a covered patio with decking. There is also a 220 amp pole in the back yard to accommodate a travel trailer. Don’t miss your chance at this gorgeous home located in sought after Needville school district. $459,900 LIMESTONE COUNTY: Old Union Area – 8.2 beautiful wooded park-like acres with a 3 bedroom, 1 back brick home on slab. Home has approximately 1764 sq. ft. living area and has an attached carport and central air/ heat. Doyle Creek crosses near the back of the property and drains into Lake Limestone. There is a 440 ft. deep water well and a shed for tractors, mowers, vehicles or tools. $299,500 FLO COMMUNITY: 10.129 wooded ac. with beautiful rolling hills. Survey lines are bulldozed for easy walking. Community water and electric are available. This is located on a blacktop road. $126,612 REDUCED TO $110,912 EAST OF CENTERVILLE: 18 ac off of CR 119. This is a nice wooded tract with some openings. Land is mostly fenced with a nice roll to it. There is a good mix of pine and hardwood trees. There are currently no utilities to this property and there is an old gas well site on it. $114,900 SOUTH OF THE FLO COMMUNITY: 19.51 acres that is a prime piece of real estate with a little bit of everything! Land is on a blacktop county road and has beautiful rolling topography that is mostly wooded and has a great mix of hardwood trees and pines. This tract offers a quiet country lifestyle where you can enjoy the beauty of nature. Electric and community water available. Good restrictions! $213.634 EAST OF CENTERVILLE: Very nice 4-2 brick home on 20.92 acres that is fenced and cross fenced. Home has central air/heat, 2-car garage, study/ craft room, and a nice covered porch. The land is a mix of coastal pastures and woods and has two ponds on it. There are two nice barns plus several sheds.

Priced at $439,500 REDUCED TO $429,500 FLO COMMUNITY: 24.2 acres located on FM 1511 between Centerville and Buffalo. Beautiful hardwood trees with a few pine trees. Completely fenced. Community water and electricity available. $265,920 EAST OF CENTERVILLE: 41.41 acres that has been meticulously kept and is set up for ultimate enjoyment. The centerpiece of the property is the 2 bed 2 bath 1680 sq ft house. A spacious full length screened in front porch encourages time to be spent outside enjoying the beauty of nature. A 12x48 metal barn offers storage for tools and toys with two 12x12 roll up doors.

This listing also includes a 16x24 storage building, 20x20 carport, 22x35 garage, 20x25 carport and a 18x25 carport. The property is a recreational dream with everything you could want - fishing, hunting, target practice, exploring....the possibilities are endless. Several trails have been cut to allow easy access to all parts of the property and the number of trails makes the property feel much larger than 41 acres. There is a pond stocked with catfish, white perch and bass. A perimeter fence is in place allowing for grazing cattle if desired. All utilities are in place including two water wells.

Offered at $474,500 CONTRACT PENDING MADISON COUNTY: 70 acre ranch in an excellent location on Spur 104 and I-45 about 2 miles south of Madisonville. Great property with a perfect mix of pasture and wooded areas. Beautiful rolling terrain with great water features including a 1 acre lake and three additional stock tanks. There are several out buildings including a barn, saddle shop, detached garage and more. There are two septic tanks with water and electricity in place that would make a great building site and RV hookup. The property has excellent commercial potential for future development with frontage on the I-45 right of way. This is a great property to build you dream home on or to invest your money in. $1,046,055 NORMANGEE: 133 acres that is located just north of town. Property is accessed via an easement off of FM 39. This land has gently rolling terrain with ponds and a barn. Electricity is on the property. There is good pasture land for grazing along with some woods for hunting. The property is mostly fenced. This place is approximately 30 minute drive to Bryan/College Station.

Priced at $8500/acre. REDUCED TO $6500/acre.

FLO COMMUNITY: 159.26 acres south of Buffalo - One of the best combination ranches to be available on the market in a while. Very unique property with about as much versatility as you could possibly want. Buffalo Creek is a year-round creek that runs through a portion of the property offering exceptional attraction for wildlife. A natural duck slough is just off the creek which fills with seasonal rains and creek overflow creating habitat for migratory fowl.

A healthy population of game animals are in the area to provide recreational hunting. The fertile pastures allow for grazing cattle or hay production. There is a high hill a good stand of hardwood timber that would make an unbelievable homesite with power already run to it. There is fencing and cross fencing in place with some repairs that need to be made. Long frontage on black top FM road and community water is available at the road. This caliber of property is becoming increasingly more difficult to find, especially with as much diversity as this. Offered at $915,745 REDUCED TO $795,000 CONTRACT PENDING BETWEEN BUFFALO AND CENTERVILLE: Third Generation 276 acre private ranch with rolling hills, mix of timber and pasture with breathtaking views!

Featuring a 40 year old 12 acre spring fed lake and a 1 ¼ acre pond – both being fully stocked with mature bass, catfish and crappie. There is a luscious natural spring that heads up on the property and continues throughout the tract of land. Wildlife potential is endless, and there are great opportunities for hunting activities that include; whitetail deer, feral hog, squirrel, varmints and waterfowl. Living quarters include the “Main House” a 2176 sq. ft. custom manufactured home, the “Farm House” a 1254 sq. ft. guest lodge, and the “Ranch Hand Bunk” a 1064 sq. ft. mobile home. This ranch also includes 4 Barns/carport. Land is completely fenced around the perimeter with cross fences, working pens, etc. Ready for livestock production, if desirable. This is truly a great opportunity to own a beautiful ranch in Leon County offering everything imaginable that would appeal to a lover of the outdoors.

This beautiful ranch is offered at $1,950,000 CONTRACT PENDING WESTERN LEON COUNTY: Rainbolt Ranch is a premier ranching opportunity - at 2,174 acres, it is notable for size and production capacity. Serious ranchers will appreciate a productive, yet beautiful, ranch with modest and functional improvements. Elevations range from 290 to 450 feet with beautiful rolling hills and massive views all around. Brushy Creek watershed provides the central drainage for the ranch, with both productive bottom lands and smaller spring-fed creeks. The ranch is exceptionally watered with over 30 ponds and lakes. There are also springs and creeks supporting some individual pastures. Three water wells supply water to the headquarters and homes. This ranch is being offered with an estimated 13 percent of the mineral estate - remaining owned minerals are negotiable An extensive list of operating equipment is included in the offering price. $9,996,831 CONTRACT PENDING

$645,000 Centerville: 100 acres of hunting paradise on Keechi Creek. Fully furnished, 1,700 sq. ft. camp house with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Property has a great interior road system in place allowing for easy access to the entire 100 acres, multiple clearings with several 15 ft. tall fiberglass deer stands, deer feeders and protein feeders which will convey to the new owner. The front half of the property has new net wire fencing, working pens for cattle, metal storage container and a shooting range. You can also fish for catfish, crappie, perch, bass and catfish which is very good in the spring time. This is a "Turn-Key" hunting and recreation property that is ready for the new owner just in time for hunting season!!! Ag exempt. NEW LISTING $549,500 Centerville: 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home on +/- 10 acres of land. This beautiful 3,658 sq. ft.(per CAD) ranch style home offers open kitchen, dining, mini bar, wood burning fire place and a large living room great for entertaining.

The primary bedroom is oversized with custom wood doors, crown molding that continues in to the bathroom where you will find a large walk-in closet, his & her sinks and a spacious tile shower. Kitchen has beautiful wood cabinets and wood ceilings, island with sink and a breakfast bar. Living area is enormous with vaulted ceilings, tile floor and a loft overlooking the entire living room. Outside you will find a back porch with a gazebo, pipe fencing around the entire front and back yard, working pens, arena, and several out buildings with stalls for working cattle and horses. This home sits off the road in a quiet neighborhood located 10 minutes from the town of Centerville. NEW LISTING $385,000 Centerville: 3 bedroom 2 bath w/office home with Approximately 2,400 sq. ft. of living space built in 2007. Brick home on a slab sitting on 6.75 acres of land located east of the town of Centerville in a very quiet secluded area. Features of the home include 13 ft. tall ceilings in the living room that is open concept, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen with new custom cabinets and granite counter tops, primary bedroom is very spacious with Jacuzzi bath tub and a large office. Outside you will find a separate 1 bedroom 1 bath cabin (mother-in-law suite) overlooking a beautiful pond. Land is flat with scattered oak trees, barbed wire fencing across a portion of the back property line, gravel road allowing for great access, storage barn and tons of peace and quiet.

CONTRACT PENDING $349,000 Centerville: 20.10 acres with a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom 2 story weekend home. The home is nestled in the trees on top of a hill overlooking a pond that is stocked with fish. This home has 17 foot tall ceilings in the living room, custom built oak & cedar cabinets in the kitchen with a breakfast bar that divides the kitchen from the dining area. Custom hand crafted cedar railing leads you up the stairs to the bedroom that has a balcony. The land is 95% wooded with hardwood and pine timber, completely fenced with barbwire and has a metal wood frame barn great for storage. There are several interior roads throughout the property allowing for easy access to the entire 20 acres. This are has an abundance of whitetail deer and hogs making for great hunting!!! Land is currently under a timber exemption, turn-key and the majority of the furniture in the home will convey to the new owner. $207,000 Centerville: 18 +/- acres of improved costal grasses, land is slightly rolling with scattered trees. Land is fenced with net wire, pipe H-braces and corner post small stock tank in the back corner and great access off CR 477 located 5 minutes from downtown Centerville. This property would make for a great home site with plenty of room to run a small herd of cattle or have horses.

Electricity and water are available, unrestricted area. Subject property will need to be surveyed. $162,000 Marquez: 24.99 acres of woods, completely undeveloped located at the end of the road. Land is covered with live oak, yaupon and sweet gum trees, lots of dense brush. Great opportunity for a weekend hunting property or a place to build your dream house and retire. This area has a good population of white tail deer and feral hogs. Peaceful, quiet, secluded and unrestricted!!!

Seller owns 1/2 the minerals and will convey them to the new owner!!! Water & electric are close but have not been run into the property. CONTRACT PENDING!!! $130,000 Centerville: 11.51 acres, hardwood timber recreational tract with all utilities, CR 112 with 610 feet of road frontage. Good squirrel, deer and hog hunting, close to the Trinity River and Keechi Creek. High & dry no flood plain!

CONTRACT PENDING!!! $115,000 Centerville: 6.07 acres with a custom built 2 bedroom 1 bathroom "Beach House" style camp house with a loft. Beautiful hardwood trees cover the land and Keechi Creek runs along the west boundary line providing great sand bass fishing in the spring time. This property also offers excellent hunting for white tail deer and feral hogs. If you are looking for a recreational playground you have found it!!! CONTRACT PENDING!!! $2,180,000 Centerville: 519 acre ranch. Great for ranching or sportsman. This ranch located on the southern edge of Leon County with almost a mile of Trinity River frontage. This ranch features a 2,432 sq. ft. house, with 2 car garage, 5 barns, and a 96 acres irrigated hay field. This property has a great mixture of open pasture and hardwood timber with both Keechi and Clapps Creeks running through it. Great for fishing as well as deer, hog and duck hunting. !!!SOLD!!! $850,000 Oakwood: 198.81 Acres. This ranch is loaded with wildlife including white tail deer, hogs and squirrels. Property features a 40x60 barn with approximately 750 sq. ft. finished out living space. Other amenities include a 300 ft. water well, metal cargo storage container and electric/septic onsite. Land is square in shape, has rolling terrain, partially fenced, good mixture of pine and hardwood timber, great ATV road system allowing access throughout the property and several openings perfect for deer food plots. !!!SOLD!!! $460,000 Centerville: 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath custom 2,800 sq. ft. ranch style home on a slab built in 2010 on 11.77 manicured acres. Large island kitchen has beautiful custom oak cabinets, granite counter tops, tile back splash and stainless steel appliances that connects to a small breakfast area. Large dining room that joins the living room making for a spacious area to entertain family and friends. SOLD $250,000 Centerville: 33.47 Acres, 100% wooded with massive rolling terrain, 50 to 60 feet of elevation changes. Front of the property has a dock overlooking a small stock pond that is fed by a spring creek. A storage building and a camper sit on top of the hill overlooking the pond will convey with the land.

This property is loaded with white tail deer and feral hogs, awesome recreation/ hunting property. Water & Electric are on site, land is currently under a Timber Exemption. SOLD!!! $229,000 Centerville: 29.48 Acres of wooded land located in a secluded part of Leon County. Transmission line runs through the middle of the property creating a great shooting lane for hunting. Lots of wildlife roam through this area making it the perfect place come hunting season. SOLD!!! $179,000 Leona: 16.85 acres with 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home that sits on top of a hill overlooking a beautiful pasture. Great recreation property on the very end of a private road and is loaded with wildlife. Two Mile Creek transverses through the north boundary line of the property. Land is 75% open, mostly flat, partially fenced with scattered hardwood timber along the creek. !!!SOLD!!! $143,000 Centerville: 11.49 acres of mixed hardwood wood and pine timber, land is 100% wooded, completely undeveloped, fenced with good access off county road 133. If you are looking for a peaceful, quiet, secluded place to build your dream house you have found it. Located just 6 east off HWY 7 from downtown Centerville. All utilities are available!!! Centerville ISD!!! SOLD!!! $95,000 Centerville: 14.33 Acres Land is 100% wooded, rectangle is shape, large towering hardwood timber with easy access from CR 136. This property is completely unrestricted and would make for a great weekend getaway. If you are looking for a blank canvas to create your very own hunting/recreation paradise you have found it. Electricity is onsite. SOLD!!!

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LAND / LOTS FOR SALE - CONTINUED:

NEW LISTING – 3/2.5 BARN-DOMINIUM - OAKWOOD -

CONTRACT PENDING – HOME & MUCH MORE ON 5.2 ACRES - BUFFALO IMMACULATE DW mobile home with guest

PENDING - 3.4 ACRES UNDEVELOPED – CR 542 OAKWOOD - This 3.4 acres sits pretty with plenty of FM road

FAMILY READY – 3/2 BRICK HOME – ONE-OF-A-KIND – JEWETT - 3 bed 2 bath brick in Jewett on nearly half an acre. A

SOLD! - NEW LISTING -1.668 ACRES OUTSIDE OF DOWNTOWN DONIE - Property is fenced and Builder ready

This picturesque 27+ acres is mostly rolling improved pasture, fenced & cross-fenced with scattered trees & a pond for added character. A 3-bedroom 2.5 bath ranch style barn dominium sits in the middle of the property offering seclusion and privacy. Built in 2005, the well thought out split floor plan has large & open living & dining spaces with easy care tile flooring & an electric fireplace that will convey with the home. The kitchen is tucked next to the dining area with a large laundry room & handy half bath in the back. Escape to a spacious primary bedroom & bathroom featuring a jacuzzi tub & separate shower, dual vanities & large walk-in closet. Two guest rooms & bath finish out the other side of the home with no wasted space. Enjoy covered front and back porches as well as an attached covered deck & carport. Huge metal shop on slab with drive through roll up doors & a small, covered animal pen off one side. $455,000

REDUCED! 12.5 ACRES – BARN-DOMIINIUM – OAKWOOD - BEAUTIFUL property with Austin stone enhanced barndominium for sale in Leon County, TX! Approximately 12.5 acres of improved land that is completely fenced with 4 cross-fenced sections with about 50/50 open pasture to wooded land. There's room for some animals & room to hunt on this well-thought-out tract. Inside the barn-dominium, you'll find all you need & a few nice surprises! The open living area features easy care-stained concrete flooring throughout, large island kitchen with granite counter tops, beautiful Austin stone wood burning fireplace, & a high ceiling in the living room with a beautiful, stained wood accent wall. Primary bed & bath with HUGE walk-in shower and walk-in closet. Ample guest rooms flank a comfortable guest bath on the other end of the house. Large laundry room with sink, covered back porch, storage buildings, pig pens, tack room, chicken coop & more make this property one to see! Second home on property is not livable but could be refurbished. $410,000 NOW $390,000 NEW LISTING – CONTRACT PENDING - Home on The Range!

Come see all the fine details this Ranch has! Fenced and Crossfenced with Hog Wire! Amazing Stone and Wrought Iron Entrance, Loafing Sheds, New Propane Generator that provides for the entire house, Seasonal Creek, Woods, Pasture, Deck for Above Ground Pool, Plenty of Storage, Tack Room, all topped off with a 4/2/2 and a study! Nice Veranda Porch overlooks the front pastures, Huge Deck is perfect for entertaining and grilling! Bring your horses, cattle and be ready to hunt! The deer are plenty.

The house is so comfortable with a split primary bedroom. The open concept and wood burning fireplace give it everything you would want in a home place and ranchette! $399,000

NEW LISTING – 3/2 HOME – 4.6 ACRES – WEEDON Immaculate Country Home on 4.6 acres conveniently located between D/FW and Houston near I 45. Come and See this beautifully updated home. Complete with granite counters, chalk finish cabinets, beautiful flooring and SO MUCH MORE. The land is heavily treed with 13 dogwoods making their appearance in the Spring. Enjoy watching Deer and a Varitety of Birds from the spacious covered patio with a Pergola. The back yard is as well kept as the home with beautiful gardens and a sprinkler system.

There's also an open brick patio with a fire pit for watching the stars at night. The back yard is fenced with black chain link with a dog pen area. The oversized garage has the makings for a bath and space for a workshop along with 2 large vehicles. This is a wonderful family home with land for 4 H projects or a retirement home with plenty of room to expand your dreams. Charming 16x20 Hobby House available for purchase. $295,000 REDUCED! – 3/2 HOME ON 19.51 ACRES – OAKWOOD

Country living at its best in a quiet area with a peaceful view. This 19.51 acres has a nice 3-bedroom 2 bath home that does need some TLC. You can easily live in the home while you are fixing it up to make it the perfect place for a weekend home or your permanent home. The freestanding wood burning fireplace gives the home that very cozy feeling. The master bath has double sinks and an extra-large vanity area along with a sitting area. The entire house is wheelchair accessible and has an open floor plan.

This property is located on a quiet road away from all the hustle and bustle. The land is fenced on 3 sides and would make an awesome hay field with some fertilizer and mowing or a wideopen view to hunt on. Rather you want to run cows, have horses, hunt or have a wide-open space to admire the options are endless! This place is priced to sell and is being sold AS IS. Call today to get your chance at this country charmer. $250,000 REDUCED – 4/2 HOME – 8 ACRES – CENTERVILLE - If you are looking for a slice of country with easy access to I-45 look no further! This open concept well maintained manufactured home is located in the highly sought-after town of Centerville. The house is precious with elegant features throughout it. This home features 2 large living areas, a wood burning fireplace, a huge kitchen with a nice island that is open to the dining room and living room. The master bedroom has his and hers closets and the oversized master bathroom offers double sinks, a garden sunk, jetted bathtub, separate shower and walk in closet. Once you walk out the French doors to the covered back porch you have a peaceful view of pure blissful country life. There are open pastures with large trees and the enormous yard offers plenty of shade for those hot Texas days. One of the best features of this land are the LARGE trees that are scattered throughout the property. Bring your cows, horses, dogs and family as this place will not last long! $235,000 ONE-OF-A-KIND HOME – IN-TOWN - BUFFALO - THE SKY IS THE LIMIT FOR ALL YOU CAN DO WITH THIS BUSINESS/PLEASURE PROPERTY. A ONE OF A KIND-BEAUTIFULLY UPATED HOME WITH COMMERCIAL POSIBILITIES. EASY TO GET TO FROM DFW, HOUSTON AND AUSTIN WITH EASY ACCESS TO I-45, HWY 75 AND CLOSE TO ALL IN-TOWN SHOPPING. 5 YEARS AGO, NEW AC/HEAT UNIT. 8 YEARS AGO, COMPLETELY REMODELED THE HOUSE AND LANDSCAPED THE YARD. REPAINTED INSIDE AND OUT. CERAMIC TILE COUNTERS IN THE KITCHEN...CERAMIC TILE FLOOR AND WALLS AND NEW FIXTURES IN BOTH BATHROOMS .... NEW CARPET AND WOOD LAMINATE IN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM...6-YEAR-OLD ROOF....8 YEARS AGO REPLACED ALL ELECTRICAL....3 YEARS AGO NEW PLUMBING. BASICALLY, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REDONE. TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER ...NEW BLACK OUT WINDOW SCREENS FOR OUTSIDE AND ALL NEW DRAPERY THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE. HAS A SMALL PATIO OUT BACK AND LARGE STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT OF CARPORT. MORE LAND IS AVAILABLE. $235,000 -

cabin & SO much more on 5.2 acres with a pond in Buffalo! 2019 main home is tied to a 20x40 slab and features wood-look vinyl throughout the spacious split floor plan. $219,000

new roof, gutters and windows in May 2018, new 16 SEER 3.5ton HVAC Oct 2019, new granite countertop & updated fixtures & paint in primary bath Dec 2019, new retaining wall on south side of property Nov 2020, addition to deck Jan 2021, updated fixtures and paint in guest bath March 2021, new garage door & garage door opener as well as a new water heater June 2021. The large privacy fenced back yard offers plenty of green space as well as a covered patio, expansive deck, and separate covered BBQ cabana. A preventative termite bait system was installed in May 2021 and is good for a year. Owner/Agent -$189,000 NEW LISTING – 3/2 BRICK HOME – JEWETT - Investment Opportunity! This 3/2 brick home with a shop on two lots is located on the outskirts of Jewett & backs up to a wooded property. Spacious living room with vaulted ceiling, cute country kitchen & well-lit breakfast room, as well as a separate utility room with room for a deep freeze. The bedrooms are generously sized including the primary bedroom & bath with his & hers walkin closets & private toilet. The garage has been enclosed making it a great game room, TV room, or extra living space for multigenerational families. A covered carport was added for covered parking. There's plenty of room for your big toys in the large metal shop that also has an attached workshop & small carport on slab for yard equipment. Home needs work and has been priced accordingly for the savvy investor or do-it-yourselfer. $145,000

LAND / LOTS FOR SALE:

NEW LISTING- 4/2.5 HOME – IN-TOWN - BUFFALO

Spacious Beauty RIGHT IN TOWN! NEW, NEW, NEW! Totally updated and tastefully done! Fresh Paint! It's still a work in progress, but its looking BEAUTIFUL. Ceramic shower is being placed in the Primary Bathroom, New Carpet in Bedrooms is underway, and the finishing touches are just about complete!

Come and See! $210,000

64.11 ACRES – ALL OR PART - RECREATIONAL/HUNTING DEW - 64.11 Wooded track of land with frontage to I-45 Feeder Road and HWY 75. Property is split between I-45. 32.00 acres on the S Feeder Rd and 32.11 acres on the N Feeder RD. and access to HWY 75. Would make an excellent recreational or hunting property. Unrestricted property has a rolling terrain and a wet weather creek. Electric and water may be available at on HWY 75 side of the property. Buyer to verify all utilities. This property is offered for all the 64.11 acres or 32 acres or 32.11 acres.  64.11 Acres- $386,600  32.11 Acres - $192,600  32 Acres - $192,000 SOLD! – 23.45 ACRES – FCR 254 - OAKWOOD - 23.45 acres with Septic, electric, water (Butler Water meter). $234,500 50 ACRES 10 MILES SOUTH OF GROESBECK - With paved frontage on FM 937 this mostly native land is fenced on 3 sides with some cross-fencing in the front with working pens.

Scattered mesquite with some hardwoods, wet-weather creek and a nice sized pond for livestock. Good place to run cattle or build a home. Water and electricity believed to be available buyer to verify. No minerals.Under an AG exemption. $229,750

NEW LISTING – 25 +- ACRES – EAST OF CENTERVILLE

Approximately 25 acres of mostly improved pastureland located 8 miles east of Centerville! This land has a gentle roll to it, partial fencing and has water and electricity available. An electrical delivery line easement is on the property. No minerals to convey if any owned by the seller. Under an Ag Exemption. $218,000

NEW LISTING- 3.52 ACRES WITH IMPROVEMENTS MARQUEZ The Sky's the LIMIT! This wide-open property with a pond has fence on 3 sides. There are 2 Metal Buildings in place!

The 30 X 70 would be PERFECT to build out as a BARNDOMINIUM. The inside is finished out with 2 half baths. Use the HUGE 14 ft tall, 30 X 50 shop with 3 bay doors for whatever you want. SO MUCH POTENTIAL! Run a business, build a home, graze or grow...You name it! won't last long! $199,000

SOLD! - NEW LISTING – 28.49 ACRES – CR 330 - BUFFALO

Looking for a piece of land to call your own? Don't miss out on this beautiful rolling 28.49-acre tract located in Leon County less than 10 minutes from I-45. Clusters of mature woods invite you to clear the perfect spot for a secluded home or home away from home. Enjoy rolling topography bordered by a creek in the back.

County Road frontage with water and electricity available. Buyer to confirm all utilities. No mineral rights to convey. $185,000

21.20 ACRES – HUNTERS PARADISE - PROPERTY IN DEW

Hunter's paradise within 2 1/2 hours of Houston and Dallas.

Property is a great location just to escape all the hustle and bustle of big city living or would make a great weekend getaway.

Property has whitetail deer and hogs and other abundance of wildlife throughout the property. Additional neighboring acreage available. No minerals to convey.

AVAILABLE – 21.20 acres -$127,200

UNRESTRICTED – 8.10 ACRES - PROPERTY IN DONIE

Unrestricted 7.89 acres just outside of Donie. Lots of trees throughout the property to maintain privacy. Property has 450ft of elevation throughout the property. Water well needed for water. Electric nearby. No minerals to convey. $101,250 REDUCED! – 6.04 ACRES – MARQUEZ- THIS SECLUDED PROPERTY JUST OUTSIDE OF MARQUEZ HAS ROAD FRONTAGE ON TWO SIDES AND BOASTS HUGE HARDWOOD TREES. WILDLIFE IS PLENTIFUL WITH A SMALL WET WEATHER CREEK RUNNING THROUGH THE CORNER OF THE PROPERTY. THERE ARE SO MANY POSSIBILITIES TO IMPROVE THE LAND JUST THE WAY YOU WANT IT AS A WEEKEND RETREAT TO ENJOY THE COUNTRY, OR TO MAKE THIS YOUR PERMANENT HOMEPLACE. WATER AND ELECTRIC ARE AT THE ROAD (BUYER TO CONFIRM USAGE AND AVAILABILITY). $90,000 NOW $84,560

PENDING - CENTERVILLE 5 ACRES - OFF THE GRID PROPERTY! - Unrestricted wooded 5-acre track. Lots of wildlife. $35,000

NEW LISTING – 2.46 ACRES - CENTERVILLE - BEAUTIFUL

PROPERTY JUST OUTSIDE OF CENTERVILLE. COMPLETELY FENCED WITH DEEDED ACCESS. UTILITIES AVAILABLE AT THE ROADBUYER TO VERIFY. PRETTY PLACE FOR A MOBILE HOME OR NEW BUILD. $34,400

frontage. Water and Electric are available along with an old well on the place. Will not last long! Great Homesite. $27,000

and waiting for you. No minerals to convey. $16,680 SOLD! - .161 ACRES – DONIE- CORNER LOT IN DONIE NEXT TO THE POST OFFICE - IT IS USED AT TIMES FOR OVERFLOW PARKING FOR THE POST OFFICE. $1,500

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE:

DEPOT X – FAIRFIELD - The Depot X is a beautiful,

customized venue for sale located in Fairfield, Texas about an hour and a half south of Dallas. This venue is currently in operation and primarily used for banquets, weddings, company meetings, proms and other gatherings. With a max capacity of 300, the property has other possible uses as well, including a church or even a dance hall/bar. The main customized banquet hall includes many custom details such as decorative wrought iron doors, pine panel custom walls, granite countertops, polished ceramic tile flooring, water fountain at entrance, large social room with hidden divider wall, full bar, raised stage, equipped DJ booth, surround sound, custom adjustable lighting system, as well as bride and groom rooms with private bathrooms. The full kitchen with commercial appliances is well equipped to cook and or serve large crowds and has an attached pantry. The building has several nicely appointed bathroom facilities throughout, foam insulation, 7 HVAC units and so much more. A large, covered patio off the rear of the building with dining tables and ceiling fans expands the space as well as the attractiveness of this venue. Outside, you'll also find an approximately 1755 sq ft meal shop on slab with two roll up doors for easy delivery and storage of supplies. There is concrete paved parking in the front and side of the building as well as a cleared area with some slag in the rear of the venue for more parking or room for development. Approximately 2.5 acres of the 5.00-acre tract is still wooded. Consider the possibilities of this commercial building for sale in Fairfield, TX and come see for yourself! $895,000 REDUCED! - COMMERCIAL TRUCKING FACILITY - 10.67 acre corner lot less than 2 miles from I-45 @ Exit 189 with approx. 10,000 sq. ft. steel building with creosote 4x6 wood framing, 3 big rig truck bays, office, kitchen, bath, laundry room, 2 work rooms, a secure parts room, includes compressor room and electric box, 19' x 90' truck wash, 14' x 40' concrete slab for large silos, 3 RV hook-ups, double-wide mobile home pad site, new truck wash, approx. 3 acres of rock (the 3 acres is rated commercial & can support up to 29 trucks), liquidnitrogen silo pad, Additional 7.67 acres of agricultural land, cross-fenced with Ag Exemption, old barn & sheds, reefer van used for hay storage. $650,000

REDUCED! – HWY 105 – BUSINESS & PROPERTY – MONTGOMERY, TX - Prime commercial property and

business located outside of the Conroe and Montgomery city limits off Highway 105 W in Montgomery, TX. Property is on the corner of Western hills shopping center. The land, property and business are included in the sale. Property includes a waiting area, bathrooms, and storage room and two vacuum stations and additional equipment needed to run a hand wash car business. Business had been business for 10 years a well establish clientele. New owner and keep the car wash going with a possibly of expanding the business by adding mobile detailing service or by offering additional services. OPERATING BUSINESS – PLEASE DO NOT COMMUNICATE WITH OWNER OR EMPLOYEES! $600,000 $550,000

NEW COMMERCIAL LISTING- BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC CHURCH IN MARLIN, TEXAS Founded in 1918 the previous

home to The First Presbyterian Church of Marlin is a sight to see! The upstairs has a beautiful sanctuary with pews and a balcony with additional seating. Downstairs has lots of space that includes a kitchen, restrooms, multiple classrooms, and nursery. A detached Fellowship Hall has several small offices/classrooms in it and three large meeting rooms. Property has a pastoral home with an est. 3,000 sq ft, that is 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom / 2 car garage brick home with its own private courtyard. The building is being sold AS IS. $399,000

REDUCED! - COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SITE - I45 & HW79 – BUFFALO Located at the north-east intersection of I45 & HW

79 this site offers the last, best location with I45 frontage at the most highly trafficked highway intersections in Central Texas. 1 to 6 acres of Feeder Road frontage available. $239,500 per acre

REDUCED - 1.9 ACRES PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY – I45 & HW79 IN BUFFALO – A great location available for

commercial development on I45 Feeder next to Pilot entrance.

All city Services Available. $200,000 NEW LISTING – PROJECT READY IN BUFFALO - 5.30 ACRES ONE BLOCK OFF OF HWY 79 AND 2 BLOCKS OFF OF I-45 AT THE "CROSSROADS OF TEXAS". PROPERTY IS FULLY ANNEXED BY THE CITY OF BUFFALO AND HAS ALL CITY SERVICES AVAILABLE. PROPERTY WOULD BE IDEAL FOR RETAIL DEVELOPMENT, SINGLE-FAMILY OR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING OR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. COMPETITIVELY PRICED AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE DEVELOPMENT. $179,500

REDUCED! OFFICE BLDG - WAREHOUSE SPACE – JEWETT - This is an excellent Commercial/Business location in Jewett, Texas. Versatile office building has multiple offices, conference room, break room and small warehouse space all under one roof. Located on HW 79 in Jewett. $149,500

REDUCED AGAIN! - COMMERCIAL OFFICE SUITE – CENTERVILLE Ideal office suite with receptionist area, 2 large

offices, conference room, storage room, break room, kitchenette, restroom with on-site shower, handicap entry ramp. Located 1 block off Hwy 7 on Cass St. $1000 bonus to the Selling Agent. $55,000