December 20, 2019 - Stamford American

December 20, 2019 16 PAGES FULL OF NEWS, SPORTS, AND OPINION

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Helping to Bring Our Community Together

BY KAY SPEARS

Stamford Mayor James Decker, Attorney-at-Law, hosted a holiday open house in his law firm located at 127 E. McHarg on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. His NE “corner of the square” building helps to maintain the beauty of downtown Stamford.

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The Stamford City Hall will be closed December 23, 24, and 25th. Last day to pay utility bill will be Thursday December 26, 2019 no later than 5 p.m.

On Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2019, St. John’s United Methodist Church in Stamford, TX will host their thirty-second Annual Community Christmas Dinner. Anyone in the community is invited to come share in the meal. Serving will be in the Fellowship Hall at 201 S. Ferguson 11:30am – 1:00pm with take-outs from 11:00am – 1:00pm. Call (325) 773-2561 ahead of time if a delivery is needed.

St. John’s United Methodist Church has been helping the Stamford community since 1900 when a small group of people came together to share their Christian beliefs and organize the Methodist Church in Stamford, TX. In those early days many congregations met where they could before they were able to raise funds to build permanent churches. The Methodists first began meeting in the Sledge Hall building at 124 E. Hamilton, which was the home of the Stamford American newspaper for many years. The China Wok Restaurant now occupies this building.

In December 1900 three lots were bought from the Spencer & Abbott Lumber Company at the corner of North Swenson and East Moran, where the Stamford Tire & Appliance has been for years. According to the History of St. John’s United Methodist Church 1900-1975, “There a neat frame church building was erected.” An account from a pamphlet of the church history, dated 1950, states that the church building was moved to the west side of Stamford in 1912 and was known as The Ward Memorial Church.

In 1910 the corner stone was laid at 201 S. Ferguson and St. John’s United Methodist Church was ready for occupancy in March, 1912. This is not to say construction went according to plan.

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DONATE: Denise Dennis is still collecting aluminum cans for recycling to raise money to donate to West Texas Rehab Center. You can drop them off at her house on the corner of Reynolds & Vassar. You can also drop off cans or monetary donations for her here at the Stamford American

DEC 19-21

CHRISTMAS BALL: Texas Cowboys’ Christmas Ball is December 19, 20 & 21. Held in historic Pioneer Hall, 2300 Avenue G, Anson, the ball will feature classic western music, dancing, listening, refreshments and seasonal fellowship. Traditionally held the Thursday, Friday and Saturday before December 25th, this festive family event is open to the public.2019 SCHEDULE: Thursday, December 19 – Ranch Supper, 5:30pm-7:30pm; Michael Martin Murphey & The Rio Grande Band, 8pm-midnight; Friday, December 20 – Jake Hooker & The Outsiders,

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THIS WEEK’S WEATHER FORECAST

8pm-midnight; Saturday, December 21 – Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys, 8pmmidnight (Texas Cowboy Santa appearance with candy for kids). Ticket prices & purchases are at www. ansoncowboyschristmasball. com.

Friday 49 | 35

Saturday 61 | 47

Sunday 74 | 53

Monday 68 | 35

Tuesday 49 | 31

Wednesday 54 | 37

Thursday 57 | 37

The weather is provided for you

by Country Drug Store. We’re here for you Rain or Shine.

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HOLIDAY HOURS: The Stamford City Hall will be closed December 23, 24, and 25th. Last day to pay utility bill will be Thursday December 26, 2019 no later than 5 p.m.

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SMORGASBORD: Swedish Smorgasbord will be Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Avoca, (Ericksdahl Community) Texas. Tickets are $25.00 (sold in advance only). Available Seating Times are 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. For tickets contact Annette Wilson (325)773-2104 or Tena Tankersley (325)668-2796.

BIRTHDAYS DEC 22 - Michelle Moreno DEC 23 - Viva Turnbow DEC 25 - Holly Terry DEC 26 - Jerry Terrell Know someone who is having a birthday? Please remember to call us at 325-773-5550 and let us know!

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Capital Farm Credit held a Holiday Open House on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 122 W. McHarg, Stamford, Texas. (325) 7733644. Left to right are Jason Gibson, Brandy Leek, Justin Holland, Cindy Anders, Lauren Lampe, Jody McClintock and Brody Deaver.

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Raw Water Pump Station Project Held Up

By State

Bulldogs Compete in Coleman Tournament STAMFORD 65, WALL JV 23

BY KAY SPEARS

On Monday, December 16, 2019 the Stamford City Council met at Stamford City Hall for the last meeting of 2019. Mayor James Decker opened the proceedings before Councilman Paul Wright gave the invocation. The Mayor then led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegience.

The other Councilmen at the meeting were Robert Wingrove, Ken Roberson and Jimmy Doan along with City Manager Alan Plumlee, City Secretary Kim Bryant and City Attorney Raymond Hollagaugh. CFO Karen Lou Graham and Chief of Police Darwin Huston were present in the audience.

No one signed up to make a public comment and the Consent Agenda was approved. These items consisted of the minutes of the last Regular City Council Meeting on December 2, 2019 and the following entity property demolitions.

Demolition of entity property located at 304 E. Campbell (Lot 13, Block 7, Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas).

Demolition of entity property located at 305 E. Campbell (Lot 3 and 35 feet of Lot 4, Block 63, Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas).

Demolition of entity property located at 713 S. Ferguson (Lots 6 and 7, Block 3, Southside Addition, Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas).

Demolition of entity property located at SE corner of N. Ferguson and E. Campbell (N/2 of Lot 14, Block 7, Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas).

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Austin Brewer and Trace Price led the scoring with 30 and 19 points. Charles Moore contributed 12 and Ryheem Smith and Keyven Mueller each had a basket.

Stamford 13 19 14 19--65

STAMFORD 38, MERKEL 58

Scorers were Brewer with 18, Mueller 7, Stephon Johnson 6, Price 5, Moore 2.

Stamford 12 4 11 11--38 Merkel 15 13 22 8--58

STAMFORD 57, MILES 53

Due to a great first quarter, the Bulldogs were able to hold off Miles for the win. Austin Brewer scored a whopping 35 points. Others scoring were Mueller with 9, Price 5, Lane Patton 3, Smith and Moore had 2 each and Johnson scored a free throw.

Stamford 25 6 12 14--57 Miles 9 17 11 16--53

STAMFORD 45, BALLINGER 58

Councilman Ken Roberson, Mayor James Decker and Scott Hay of Enprotec/Hobbs & Todd exchange views after the Stamford City Council Meeting, Monday, December 16, 2019. Scott Hay from Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd gave the City Council information concerning the Raw Water Pump Station The Council moved on to the Regular Agenda, with no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.

Scott Hay from Enprotec/ Hobbs & Todd (Civil, Environmental & Geotechnical Engineers) in Abilene, Texas presented an overview of the project, which the Texas Water Development Board has yet to approve.

Construction cannot begin on the Raw Water Pump Station in Stamford until the Water Board approves it. Hay stated this is not the only project being held up in the State and the reasons are the reductions and changes in personnel at the TWDB. He stated the contract was submitted four months ago and the contractor has spent his own money to the tune of $20,000 for bonds and in-

surance costs. The Council approved to pay the contractor and then be reimbursed with project funds when the TWDB approves the project. The Council is appreciative of the contractor to be willing to continue with this project.

Plumlee began the City Manager’s Report with the news that Hendrick Hospital was not going to approve the Telemedical Program. Hendrick has changed their minds and one of the Stamford EMS ambulances will have the Telemedical technology installed. He went on to report the work TxDOT has done to improve the timing of the light at Harmon Park.

He also stated he asked TxDOT about missing roads signs and the Stamford City Limits signage, which

may have to wait until after the 2020 Census has been completed. He informed the Council the audit will begin on January 21, 2020.

The City Manager answered specific water tower line questions Council Members had. Doan brought up the Cowboy Country Museum. Plumlee stated, “We have gotten tests done, it looks good.

We’ve not gotten a letter from them saying it’s clear yet, but they did get to test, all the numbers are low. We’ve got to do one more thing and then get cleared. And I think that at that point in time we will be holding a special called meeting.” This is in reference to the Museum being closed due to a mold infestation. Mayor Decker adjourned the meeting.

Stamford started out slowed and could never catch up with the Bearcats and lost 58-45. Scoring were Brewer 15, Price 13, Patton 9, Mueller 6, Moore 2 Stamford 10 7 15 13--45 Ballinger 17 20 14 7--58

Site Base Decision Committee to Meet

The District Site Base Decision Making Committee of Stamford ISD will meet on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. in the Media Center of Stamford ISD. At this time, the committee will be discussing the 2020—2021 District Calendar as well as revised Campus and District Improvement Plans.

This committee joins parents, community members, instructional staff and administrators to make decisions regarding the District and the process of how Stamford ISD will address all the needs of children enrolled in our district so that all students can meet or exceed the state performance standards. Parents as well as community members play a vital part in making decisions concerning the education of our students and are invited and encouraged to attend.

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JONES COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS Richard Ryan Vidaurri - Possession of Controlled Substance(Methamphetamine), In Custody Cynthia Marie Macias - Possession of Controlled Substance(Methamphetamine) , Out on Bond Adriana Gomez Jaques - Driving While Intoxicated with Child under 15 years of age, Out on Bond Barry Eugene Bailey - Possession of Controlled Substance(Methamphetamine) in Drug Free Zone, In Custody Joseph Lebrone Pryor - Possession of Controlled Substance(Methamphetamine) in Drug Free Zone, In Custody Wesley Dupree Wilson - Possession of Marijuana >2oz<4oz in Drug Free Zone, Out on Bond Michael Jonathan Jacobs - Possession of Controlled Substance(Methamphetamine), Out on Bond Krystale Marie Rodriguez - Evading Arrest/Detention with Vehicle, Out on Bond Luis Adrian Hernandez Huerta - Possession of Controlled Subs tance(Tetrahydrocannabinol), Out on Bond Richard Ryan Vidaurri - Burglary of Habitation, In Custody Marselo Garcia - Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child, Out on Bond Marselo Garcia - Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child, Out on Bond Justin Roy Grant - Possession of Controlled Substance(Methamphetamine), In Custody Ryan Jay Clarke - Evading Arrest/Detention with Vehicle, Out on Bond Ryan Jay Clarke - Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence, Out on Bond Stacy Ann Williams - Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Out on Bond

Gary Decker, Financial Advisor, and staff of Decker Capital Partners held a lavish holiday open house in their offices located at 104 S. Swenson in Stamford on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. This location has a long history of housing businesses in Stamford and stands as a great example of preserving downtown structures.

Jim Raughton Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Insurance held their annual open house on Thursday, December 12. Attendees were treated to made-toorder street tacos and scrumptious desserts.

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Looks as though our beautiful weather has come to an end since the temperature is dropping in the twenties for the next few nights. Need to get these cold spells out of the way so it won’t be bad for Christmas.

Christmas is drawing near and everybody is in a fizz to hurry to get things done. I think I will just hide and forget the whole thing, except to wish Jesus a Happy Birthday.

I enjoyed having daughter, Susan, spend last Sunday with me and appreciated her help.

Our Senior Dance was a little short in attendance.

The weather looked as though it was going to be bad and that makes a difference. Everyone present had a great time and thanks to the ladies that brought lot of delicious food. See you next month.

Thanks to Mike and Maxelle Baldree for spending some time with me on Wednesday. But it was domino day also.

I enjoyed attending the luncheon they had at Rule to meet new folks that have recently moved to Rule.

It wasa beautiful day on Thursday for all to enjoy along with all the delicious food and fellowship. Meta Kupatt of Stamford met me there for a nice visit and food. The gathering was at the Village Primitive downtown Rule. If you have never been in that store you need to go, so many antique items for sale.

Dale and Cam Letz had their family home on Saturday to celebrate Christmas.

They enjoyed lots of good

on a journey food, many to Granbury nice gifts, on Saturday fun playmorning to ing games visit with and visiting. granddaughAttending ter/daughter were Lacey Amanda Kern and Micah and family.

New, Darbee, Laynee, and OLD GLORY NEWS On Saturday afternoon we Hazelee from

By Anita Dozier attended the Haskell and pinning and Terry and graduation for Laramie Letz Amanda as she received and Brody from Sagerton. her pin and diploma for a Dale and Carm Letz and RN. The pinning Ceremony Doug and Debbie Vahlenkamp had lunch together in was held at the Granbury Stamford on Sunday follow- Church of Christ with her husband, Bryan, and her ing church.

Necie Robertson of Asper- daughter, Adalyn, doing the honors of pinning her mont accompanied Mittie pin on her beautiful white Dunham to Lubbock on jacket. Among those atMonday for appointments.

While there they met Colton tending the ceremony for Amanda were her Great Hill and friend, Kiana Serin Grandmothers, Jean Tucker for lunch and a nice visit. from New Braunfels and On Sunday Mittie met Anita Dozier from OG. Theresa Anderson and Grandparents were Marcie Shirlene Sikes for lunch Tucker of Hamby, Tom and in Aspermont following Diana Kern from Weatherchurch services. ford, Aunt Rita Stephens Visitors in the home of from Abilene, Uncle Mike Glen and Helen Pierce on and Aunt Maxelle Baldree Saturday morning were from Tuscola, Uncle Steven Guy Callicaotte of Abilene, Kern and his friend, Dixie, Jeff Blaylock, Hunter and from Weatherford. They all Hayden all of Midland and enjoyed a meal together folMarvin Vanderworth of lowing the ceremony.

Tyler. They all stopped by On Sunday, Bryan and to have a nice visit with the Amanda honored their Pierces before they went daughter, Adalyn, with a big hunting. birthday celebration in their Saturday afternoon Glen home in Granbury. Adalyn and Helen enjoyed a nice was so happy to turn 6 so visit with Mary Letz, her she could be in the first daughter, Joni Boyd, Bubba grade next year. The Great and Chloe who came from Grandmothers, Jean and Rule. Kara Briggs and Crete Anita, Grandparents Marcie, of Haskell enjoyed lunch Tom and Diana, Uncle with and a fun time with Steven and his friend, Dixie, Grandad and Nana Pierce all attended along with sevon Sunday. eral other friends. They all I went with daughter, enjoyed pizza, cup cakes, Marcie Tucker of Hamby,

ROTARY CLUB NEWS Peter Scott, District Governor for District 5790, was scheduled to make his official visit to our Club. Because of illness, he had to cancel his visit and reschedule it for January 14, 2020. Our members had a fellowship meeting and enjoyed a good meal. Because of the holiday season and our meeting place not being available, we will not have a meeting on Christmas Eve, December 24 or Tuesday, December 31. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

COTTON BALES GINNED AT AREA GINS as of 12/17/19 Ericksdahl Coop Gin - 5,850 Farmer’s Coop Gin-Stamford - 18,314 Farmer’s Coop Gin-Anson - 6,440 Farmer’s Coop Gin-Radium - 5,636

candies and playing in the Disney Bounce Castle.

Marcie and I returned home Sunday evening.

Several folks attended the lovely Christmas Program held at the Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday evening presented by the Handbell Choir. Playing the Bells were Nancy Griffin, Linda Thaxton, Kathy Teichelman, Cherri Stegemoeller, Michael and Tomzie Steele, Tristin Steele, Skylar Steele, and Clyde Stegemoeller led

by Karen Lehrmann. Ray Clark led the singing, Pastor Cannon gave the readings, and Holly Cannon played the piano and sang a beautiful solo. A lovely program.

J B Toney gave the closing prayer. Refreshments were served by the Handbell Choir members.

Thought for the week: “Happiness is not at the end of the road; it is all along the road.”

Happy Birthday Wishes go to Carolyn Teichelman, Shayla Groves, Carla J Lehrmann, Mary Ulmer, Suzanne Walker, Frederick Douglas, Kayla Allison, Adalyn Kern, Sharon Alves, Cato Macias Jr. , Larry Teichelman, Ernie Manske, Leslie Brack, Kris Nehring, Krisiti Martin, Ricky Lehrmann, Terry Letz, Linda Letz, Viva Turnbow, Daryl Schuchart, Heath Parker, Gregory Lehrmann, and Christopher Adler. We wish you many more.

Anniversary greeting go to Don and Pat Pyron, Terry and Denise Green, and Glen and Helen Pierce. Have a wonderful day.

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SINO-U.S. TRADE DEAL: BIG NUMBERS, FEW DETAILS, MANY QUESTIONS FOR AG Although President Trump declared “a very large Phase One Deal with China,” the White House put few agricultural details in KASN AG REPORT writing over the weekend, saying the agreement calls With Richard Kemp for “substantial purchases” of farm exports, rather than the quadrupling trumpeted by U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer.

BOOKER INTRODUCES BILL THAT WOULD RESHAPE LIVESTOCK FARMING Sen. Cory Booker, who’s seeking the Democratic nomination for president, today introduced new legislation that would reshape how livestock farming operates in the U.S. The Farm System Reform Act includes a moratorium on new concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), and a plan to phase out large CAFOs in the next 20 years.

PETERSON TO VOTE NO, VAN DREW MAY CHANGE PARTIES OVER IMPEACHMENT House Agriculture chairman Collin Peterson told Minnesota dairy farmers that he will vote against impeachment of President Trump, barring persuasive new evidence; “Maybe something will change, I doubt it.”

Meanwhile Rep. Jeff Van Drew, also on the Agriculture Committee, met Trump and reportedly told aides he will switch parties, to become a Republican, just before or just after voting against impeachment.

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The paw print

Jamine Belisle

Keith Richards

Josh Mueller

Trace Price

Shavaris Cooper

Bulldogs Rack Up All-District Honors Co-Offensive MVP: D’Marcus Barber Co-Kicker: Jamine Belisle Pride: Keith Richards 1st Team All District Offense: Shavaris Cooper, Josh Mueller, Trace Price, Christian Cardenas 1st Team All District Defense: Josh Mueller, Zhawn Holden, Keyven Mueller, Christian Cardenas 2nd Team All District Offense: Lane Patton, Dylan Faulks, Cato Macias, Marcus Gonzales 2nd Team All District Defense: Cade Lefevre, Lane Patton, Dylan Faulks, Bryson Holt Offensive Honorable Mentions: Ryheem Smith Defensive Honorable Mentions: Gerardo DeLaRosa, Carson Carver, Stephon Johnson

Christian Cardenas

Football Photos by Bearden Photography

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Dylan Faulks

Marcus Gonzales

Bryson Holt

Cato Macias

Gerardo DeLaRosa

Lane Patton

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JV Basketball 12/10/2019 Stamford 9th Grade: 5-0-9-0 =14 Eastland 9th Grade: 19-9-14-7 =51 Scorers: Cameron Shoemaker 2, Isaiah Olson 2, Stetson Koenig 3, Aaron Duran 4, Alex Flores 3 Stamford JV: 5-7-14-9 =35 Eastland JV: 11-9-2-9 =31 Scorers: Coy Lefevre 3, Hayden Henager 5, Charles Moore 21, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Montra Barber 4, Johnner Ward 2 Next Game @ Holliday (Both teams) 1/2/2020 Cade Lefevre

Carson Carver

Keyven Mueller

Bulldogs Named to Academic All District

Ryheem Smith

Zhawn Holden

Cade Lefevre Lane Patton Trace Price Keith Richards Korey Villanueva Carson Carver Bryson Holt Cato Macias Dylan Faulks

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Dear Santa 2019 . . .

Santa, I have been a good boy lately and I only want one toy this year-a Nintendo Switch. Please bring my big bros something too. I will leave you some milk and cookies on my fireplace.

Merry Christmas Your Friend, Lynkon Oliver Age 5

Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year.

I help Mommy put up the big tree. I got a small one. I was a good girl, and I take care of my cat. I have a few Christmas wishes. I want toy presents, sea shells, slide, and a seahorse. Love, Natatlynn

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Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year.

I share with my mom the tv and play dough. I have a few Christmas wishes: a Barbie. Love, Madisyn

Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year. I drew you a card, and I have been good. I have a few Christmas wishes. I would like a horse that moves by itself, a car, seahorse, and a bucket. Love, Estrella Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year.

I gave my mom a hug and said Thank you when you gave me something. I have a few Christmas wishes. I want a motorcycle, a fake one, a real dinosaur, just a baby one with a long neck.

Love, Karter Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year. I have been good at school.

At home, I help my mom wash dishes. I have a few Christmas wishes: a blue bike that is faster and a real horse I can ride on. Love, Royal Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year. I picked up the trash for my Mom. I have a Christmas wish: Fortnight. Love, Nick

Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year.

I helped my brother clean up. I helped my Mom wash dishes. I have a few Christmas wishes: a tablet, a blue house for my brother, and a new phone for my Nanny.

Love, Emmi Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year. I have been a good girl. I play with my sister and was a good friend at school. I have a few Christmas wishes. I want a Peppa Pig camper, new shoes, new clothes, sand toys, fairy house, and play dough. Love, Hazel Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year. I help my mom cook, and I make my bed. I have a few Christmas wishes. I would like a remote control car, a walking dog, and Woody from Toy Story. Love, Dusty

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Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year.

I have been a very good boy. I listen to my mom, and I help her. I have a few Christmas wishes. I want a boy computer, bike that turns into a little bike and toys. Love, Pedro Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year.

I give you milk and cookies, and I’ve been a good girl. I have a few Christmas wishes. I want a kitchen toy with food, table, and tablet with video games. Love, Teddy Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year.

I’ve been nice to my Papa J. I played my games nice.

I watched Garfield and I let him watch football. We look at the birds and take turns. I have a few Christmas wishes. I would like a little tree walking toy with a winder thing on the back, and I want a little bit of everything you have. Love, Kaden Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year.

I help my Mommy make my macaroni, my sausage, clean, dishes, and wash clothes. I have a few Christmas wishes: Barbie Chelsea camper bed. Love, K’zylie Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year. I kept a bubble in my mouth.

I help people when they fall. I have a few Christmas wishes: a LOL doll and a Barbie. Love, Hayzlie Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year.

I have been cleaning up so nicely. I have a few Christmas wishes: baby dolls, baby diapers for my baby doll, new crayons, notebook, markers, and some pretend powder for my baby dolls. Love, Avery

Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year. I have been nice, and kind to my friends. I have a Christmas wish: a Wellie Wisher Doll with orange hair. Love, Brynlee Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year. My elf was watching me playing. I help Mom clean up her room, clean up the milk, and I wipe it.

I play playdough and read books with my mom all the time. I have a Christmas wish: LOL doll that changes colors. Love, Stormi-Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year. I wrote you a letter, cleaned up our room, and played with my sister. I have a few Christmas wishes: a doll house, kitchen set, and a table and chairs. Love, Kamaya Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year.

I shared my toys. I have a few Christmas wishes: a bread maker, a candy maker, a football. Love, Jacob Dear Santa, I wanted to let you know the things I’ve done really well this year.

I play with my sissy and my brother. I have a few Christmas wishes: a stuffed animal and a puzzle. Love, Cohen Dear Santa, My name is Angel and I am six years old, I am in the first grade at Oliver Elementary. For Christmas this year I want a dinosaur tower. I was thinking I wanted Hot wheels, but I changed my mind.

How are the reindeer? Love, Angel Dear Santa, My name is April and I am a first grader at Oliver Elementary. For Christmas this year I want toys, and clothes. I have been very good, and I will leave cookies for you. Take care of the reindeer! Love, April

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Dear Santa, My name is Olivia and I am a sevenyear-old in the first grade at Oliver Elementary. I would like to go somewhere sunny so that I can play in the water this Christmas.

Please bring all my siblings something great, they have been very good. How is Mrs. Clause? Please be careful delivering gifts. Merry Christmas! Love, Olivia

MRS. SALAZAR’S KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa Claus, My name is Cooper Copeland. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a remote-control fire truck, a remote-control robot, and a remote-control car! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Kye Rodriguez. I am 6 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really kind. I would really like it if you could bring me a jumping house, a paw patrol toy, and a new bike! Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Samriee De Los Santos. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a puppy, a baby doll, and a mini mouse car! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Messiah Lampkin. I am 5 years old.

I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a PlayStation, a dog, and a cat! Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Mason Corzine. I am 6 years old.

I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really nice.

I would really like it if you could bring me a puppy, a big Spiderman house, and surprise me with a critter! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Izaiah Herrera. I am 6 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an elf, a remote-control car, and a robot! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Sariah Painschab. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really nice.

I would really like it if you could bring me a DS game, a race car, and Pokémon cards! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Ayden Nava.

I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a bounce house, a trampoline, and some cookies! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is King Cooper.

I am 6 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a toy Flash, Captain America, and a toy Hulk! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Aaliyah Silguero. I am 5 years old.

I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me slime, playdoh, and a Jojo doll! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Yessinea Rubio. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me Moana, slime, and a candy cane! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jase Elliott.

I am 5 years old. I live in Hamlin, TX. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me blocks, a Pete the cat stuffed animal, and a bid sideswipe transformer!

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Corbynn Brown. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Godzilla, a space rocket with a remote, and King Ghildorah! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Grayson Sledge. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a dog, a real one, a cat, and a transformer toy! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Makenzie Kraatz. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a American doll with a cat, and a Hello Kitty squishy! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Malackai Tillery. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year I have been really kind.

I would really like it if you could bring me two mighty pups, a toy Flash, and a Paw patrol that transforms!

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

MRS. ENDER’S KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa Claus, My name is Huntur Allen.

I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a fish and racing shoes. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Felicity Aleman. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an ipad, a phone and headphones. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Barry Bailey.

I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a boxing thing to punch and boxer gloves. Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Cadence Collier. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a unicorn ride, a skateboard and an American Girl Doll.

Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Mateau Costa.

I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Spiderman motorcycle, a Spiderman gun and Spiderman toys. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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news@americannewspapers.net Dear Santa Claus, My name is Julian Cruz.

I am 6 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Spiderman toy, a blaster and a Fortnite gun.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Maci Doty. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie, a bike and clothes. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jase Garcia.

I am 6 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a motorcycle with remote control, Iron Man toy and a toy pistol gun. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is AJ Kendrick.

I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good.

I would really like it if you could bring me a toy sword, a toy pistol and a RC car.

Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Kaison Martin. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really sweet.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Egg, a Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glow-in-thedark treasure chest and a Hot Wheels set. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Kimber McCandless. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a doll, clothes and a carriage to drive. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jeremiah Moreno. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a yo-yo, shoes and a PJ Masks toy. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Azaela Sarmiento. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me makeup, lipstick, mascara and polish. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Lia Valenzuela. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really sweet.

I would really like it if you could bring me a LOL Doll, a trampoline and a swing.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Shalako Wedeking. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, TX. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me Optimus Prime and a Pokemon ball stuffed animal. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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MRS. HERNANDEZ KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa Claus, My name is Kayden Aguilar. I am 6 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a spaceship with a space guy and a telescope. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Joshua Casebolt I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Lamborghini, robot and remote control. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Braelynn Cook. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a playhouse with a dining room and chandelier. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Masen Cruz.

I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Nintendo Switch, scooter and Lego house. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Braxton Hickman. I am 6 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a t.v. with games, bike, and a Nintendo Switch. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Gage Hildebrand. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really sweet. I would really like it if you could bring me a robot, Nintendo Switch, bike and scooter. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Emmett Ivy. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you could bring me a Buzz Lightyear and a scooter.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Madison Keane. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a playhouse with a slide. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Cotton Lefevre. I am 6 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really sweet. I would really like it if you could bring me a Nintendo Switch, remote control monster truck and an iPhone. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Brayden Pippin. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you could bring me a an iPad, RC car and a Bumblebee. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jazzy Reid.

I am 6 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you could bring me an Elsa, Barbie DreamHouse and a tablet. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Tealynn Russel. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really sweet. I would really like it if you could bring me Legos, a smart robot and a playhouse made out of glass. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Oscar Ramos.

I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you could bring me a robot that shoots and walks and new glasses. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Emma Wallace. I am 6 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a new book, cars and a rainbow baby doll. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Collins Ward.

I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really sweet. I would really like it if you could bring me a playhouse, coloring book and a Fancy Nancy doll. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Lynkon Oliver. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really nice.

I would really like it if you could bring me a Nintendo Switch. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Urijah Moreno. I am 5 years old. I live in Stamford, Tx. This year, I have been really sweet. I would really like it if you could bring me a playhouse with a slide. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

MRS. WILHELM’S 1ST GRADE Dear Santa, My name is Jose. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a toy truck and I really need clothes. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Jose Aguado

Dear Santa, My name is Averry. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a big ball and I really need shoes.

Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Averry Aguilar Dear Santa, My name is Kaelyn. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is some slime and I really need books. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Kaelyn Aguilar Dear Santa, My name is Aysin. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is 200 V-bucks and I really need books. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Aysin Alvarado Dear Santa, My name is Mia. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great week. I have been very good this year.

The one thing I would like for Christmas is a new baby doll and I really need books.

Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Mia Ballesteros Dear Santa, My name is Garryn. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great time. I have been very good this year.

The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Fortnite game and I really need new books. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Garryn Bell Dear Santa,

My name is Jaxsyn. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great day.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is an IPHONE 11 and I really need underwear. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Jaxsyn Everett Bolin Dear Santa, My name is Natalie. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Unicorn IPAD and I really need new pajamas. Say hi to Rudolf for me!

Love, Natalie Carter Dear Santa, My name is Ricky. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Fortnite toy and I really need a new jacket. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Ricky Cruz Dear Santa, My name is Jaycee. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a slime box and I really need a new hairbrush. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Jaycee Escobedo

Dear Santa, My name is Ky’Lynn. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a LOL Doll House and I really need books. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Ky’lynn Escobedo Dear Santa, My name is Isabella. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is an XBOX One and I really need shoes. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Isabella Finley Dear Santa, My name is Ky’Rhyanna. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is an IPHONE and I really need shampoo. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night! Love, Ky’Rhyanna Flye Dear Santa, My name is Melvin. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Playstation 4 and I really need books. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Melvin Henry

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news@americannewspapers.net Dear Santa, My name is Carter. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great week. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is new shoes and I really need underweart. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Carter Hickman Dear Santa, My name is Paisley. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is slime and I really need books.

Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Paisley Huston Dear Santa, My name is Haze. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is an IPHONE 11 and I really need new books. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Haze Strand Dear Santa, My name is Ethan. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great day.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a pet lizard and I really need a new toothbrush. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Ethan Wilson Dear Santa, My name is Robert. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is an RC Car and I really need a toothbrush. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Robert Zimmer

MRS. PATTON’S 1ST GRADE Dear Santa, My name is Rosie Aguilar.

I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a bike and I really need phone. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Rosie Aguilar Dear Santa, My name is Shadixx Agraz. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great day. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Shawn Lee autographed helmet and I really need shoulder pads. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Shadixx Agraz Dear Santa, My name is Nevaeh. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is makeup and I really need phone. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Nevaeh Alvarado Dear Santa, My name is Erma. I am 8 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great day. I have been very good this year.

The one thing I would like for Christmas is paints and I really need pizza maker for playdough. Say hi to Rudolf for me!

Love, Erma Bell Dear Santa, My name is Kayden. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great day. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is Fortnite characters and I really need an Xbox. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Kayden Contreras

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Dear Santa, My name is Aydenn. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great week. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is different toys and I really need an Xbox. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Aydenn Cruz

Dear Santa, My name is Robert. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a new Minecraft toy and I really need a phone. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Robert McCoy

Dear Santa, My name is Jackeline. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is an LOL doll and a Barbie doll and I really need an LOL glamper. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Jackeline Gomez

Dear Santa, My name is Adam. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great day. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a skateboard and I really need a TV. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Adam Mendez

Dear Santa, My name is Braileigh. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great time.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a ball and I really need clothes.

Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Jackeline Gomez Dear Santa, My name is DJ. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great week. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a robot toy and I really need a PC. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, DJ Marsh Dear Santa, My name is Victoria. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is an LOL Doll and an IPAD and I really need new gloves and a coat. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Victoria Marquez

Dear Santa, My name is Jazlyn. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is football toys and I really need an XBOX. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Jazlyn Sarmiento Dear Santa, My name is Keaton. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas . I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a phone and I really need an Xbox. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Keaton Sells Dear Santa, My name is Khys’n. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Hot Wheels car and I really need a jacket. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Khys’n Willis

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MRS. SEELKE’S 1ST GRADE Dear Santa, My name is Layton. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is an animal bracelet and I really need a phone. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Layton Adams Dear Santa,My name is Cadence. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is an OMG doll and I really need an animal pillow. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Cadence Andruch Dear Santa, My name is Karsyn. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a butterfly light and I really need a unicorn playset. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night! Love, Karsyn Bell

Dear Santa, My name is Kannyn. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a real puppy and I really need a. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Kannyn Cornelius

Dear Santa, My name is Karrison. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a new unicorn and I really need a soccer ball. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Karrison McCann

Dear Santa, My name is Robert. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great day.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Luke Doncic jersey and a Texas Longhorns jersey and I really need a Madden 2020.

Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night! Love, Robert Delce

Dear Santa, My name is Jaxen. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Xbox and I really need a 5 surprise. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Jaxen Painschab

Dear Santa, My name is Sophee. I am 8 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a phone and I really need a fake elf. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Sophee Garcia

Dear Santa, My name is Lake. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is 5 Transformers and I really need Christmas clothes.

Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night! Love, Lake Buzzard

Dear Santa, My name is Harper. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Fortnite toys and I really need a LOL confetti ball.

Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Harper Henager

Dear Santa, My name is Carter. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Playstation 4 and I really need a Michigan jersery #2. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Carter Cantu

Dear Santa, My name is Cy. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great day. I have been very good this year.

The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Nintendo and I really need a tools and a toolbox. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Cy Martinez

Dear Santa, My name is Kylie. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a LOL Doll and I really need a Nintendo. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Kylie Rodriguez Dear Santa, My name is Austin. I am 7 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas.

I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Nintendo and I really need a IPAD. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Austin Sugar Dear Santa, My name is Carli. I am 6 years old and I live in Stamford, Texas. I hope you are having a great Christmas. I have been very good this year. The one thing I would like for Christmas is a Nintendo and I really need a doll. Say hi to Rudolf for me and have a safe trip Christmas Night!

Love, Carli Vega

MRS. ANDERS 2ND GRADE Dear Santa, I have been very good. I’m sure I am on your nice list.

Could you please bring me robucks. I will make sure to leave your favorite cookies and milk.

Love, Natali Venteno Dear Santa, How are the elves and the reindeer? I whant a Huver boord and a elf on the shelr for christmas please.

Love, Michael Dear Santa, How are you and the reindeer? Oh, and Mrs. Clause?

I love you Santa. I wood like an iPad for Christmas and a treehouse. I am going to put cookies out.

Love, Kylynn Dear Santa, Hi Santa, How are you. I hope you’re a feting your reindeer. I want a laptop. I hope you have a grate day on Christmas.

Love, Isabella Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Clase doing? Do you feed the reindeers so thay can fly? I want an iphonII and a xbox 360 come throu the furnt door.

Love, Luis Dear Santa, I hope you have a nice Christmas thes year. For Christmas I would really like football gear. I hope you have a nice night!

Love, William Dear Santa, How are you? Would you please give me a baby bunny.

Love, Addison Bree Cook Dear Santa, I hope you have a nice flight. I want a plush bunny and unicorn. I will leave milk and cookies.

Love, Emily Dear Santa, Is Mrs. Clause giving you some cookies? I would like a remote control toy and an ipad.

Love, Jordan

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This year I would like a Ipad for Christmas. Have a good night. Love, Layne Dear Santa, I hope you have a good Christmas. Tell the reindeer I said hi. I what an alex.

Love, Za’Brien Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? Do you kiss the Riendeer? Santa, I want an ipad and a battle bot set. I’m going to bake cookies for you! Love, AJ Dear Santa, How are you and Ms. Clause? For Chrismas I want a new dress and an ipad too. Have a nice flight and be safe Marry Chismas Love, Ashlinn Mays

news@americannewspapers.net Dear Santa, How are you? I relly want a phone a hover board. I hope you have a nice flight.

I don’t have a chimney you can come thrue my door.

Love, Dariah Cooper Dear Santa, Hi How have you been doing? I hope you have a saf flite for Christmas I wood like a abunny and an ipad.

Merry Christmas.

Love, Aubrie

MRS. BEESON’S 2ND GRADE Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Clause? There are 2 things that a Barbie house and American girl doll.I will leave milk and cookies.

Love, Addy

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Clause doing? Also what I woulde really like is a nerf gun and my family. Thanks Santa Love, Ethan Dear Santa, How have you and Mrs. Clause and the elves ben?

What I want for Christmas is an American girl doll and sum bracelets. I hope you have a safe flight.

Love, Emerson Dear Santa, How are you? How are the elves and Hose is Mrs. Clause? How is the North Pole? I hope the reindeer are readyer to fly. I really want you to bring whatever you want. Thank you Santa.

Love, Maricela Resendiz Dear Santa, How are the elves? How are you Santa? This year for Christmas I want new toy. I will leave you cookies.

Love, Alexis Rhodes Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Clause and the elves For Christmas I really really wated Two dolls.

Love, Alika Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Clause? Las Christmas did Rudoleh gide your way? For Christmas I wood really like a electric scooter and a PS4.

Love, Kae’bren Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Clause? Is Rudolph ok? For Christmas I would really want a nerf gun and a pair of shoes.

Love, Teagan

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Clause doing? How are the elves and reindeer? This year for Christmas I would like an ice cream maker and new shoes. I will leave you milk and cookies.

Love, Journee Dear Santa, How are you For Christmas I would really like a PS4 and an electric scooter.

How are your reindeer I hope Mrs Clause serves cookies to you.

Love, Robert Dear Santa, How are you? I bet your job is so hard. Hey Santa I really want an electric scooter and a go kart.

Love, Evan Dear Santa, How are you at the North Pole. Are you having fun with your elves and reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus?

I want hot wheels race car and a dinasaur. I hope you have fun deliveering.

Love, Cameron Dear Santa, How are you?

How is Mrs. Clause? Is the north pole warm enough for you? What I want for Christmas is a Cubby bear, a cotton candy maker and an ipad. Love, Pyper

MRS. WRIGHT’S 2ND GRADE Dear Santa, Can you bring me a toy boat? How are the reindeer?

Love, Alex Dear Santa, How are the reindeer?

How’s Mrs. Clause? This Christmas I want Spurer Mario 3D and a Nintendo switch. Have a safe flight.

Love, MJ

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Dear Santa, How are you? How am the elves? How am the reindeer.

How is Mrs. Clause? For Christmas I wot a puppy.

Love, Jocelyn Dear Santa, How are you und Mrs. Clause? I hope your rendis are ok. I hope you have them lots of carrots. I wud like a cotton candy maker.

Ther will be a little surrrise by the cookies.

Love, Koasjia Dear Santa, I hope you had a gro summer and you are ror christmas. For Chrismas I would like a nintendo swihch and a vr headset. Have a safe flight.

Love, Jacob Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? I hope Mrs. Clause is making you yummy cookies! For christmas I want a big big dinosaur. I also would like a skateboard. I can’t wait until Christmas.

Love, Colton Dear Santa, I will give you milk and cookies! I hope you have a safe flight! I would really like a visisual realiy headset. Have a mary christmas.

Love, Randa

Dear Santa, How are you How are the elves and the reindeer? For christmas this year I would really like a puppy. Have a safe flight.

Love, Esme Dear Santa, I hop you have a great flight. These are the two things I realy want, I hope you get me a dirtbike and a xbox. I will leave you cookies.

Love, Austen

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I hope you are doing good.

For Chirstmas I want books.

How is Mrs. Clause? Are her cookies good? I hope they are.

Love, Michael

Dear Santa, How are you? How are the elves and reindeer? For Chistmas I relly want an easy bake oven and a cotton candy maker. Hop you have a safe flight Love, Addison Corzine Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reinder and elves? For Christmas I want Chapter books and a toy car. How are you and Mrs. Clause?

Love, Gary

Dear Santa, How are you and the elfs and reindeer? I hope you are having a good day. For Cristmas I want a football and a target to throw the football at. Be careful this year.

Love, Kevin

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Financial depression contributed to the slower than expected progress and a large storm in 1911 demolished parts of the building on the south and north sides. Church services and meetings were conducted, however it took until 1922 to completely finish the interior. The members worked

hard to raise funds over the ten-year period for the work to be accomplished.

Remodeling projects were completed in 1949 and 1961. In 1964 a Texas Historical Marker was applied for and granted. Included on the marker is: “In 1910, this was the highest church

building between Fort Worth and El Paso.”

Coming together for a community gathering on Christmas Day is a wonderful opportunity to fellowship, share a meal and enjoy a beautiful building that took so much time and effort to realize.

Clean Slates Whether we like it or not, one year is coming to a close and a new year is drawing near. I could write several paragraphs on the old adage that, as you grow older, time seems to move faster, but that wouldn’t do us any good. Ready or not, 2020 is coming.

How do you feel about 2019? I don’t mean the world at large. We could debate whether America and the world are better off in 2019 than before. Intelligent humans could have differing, reasonable opinions on both sides. But one thing is for certain: 24 hour news and social media keep everything in our face nonstop, so it all seems much more urgent and disastrous than ever before.

But today I’m not talking about the world. I’m talking about ourselves individually. How was YOUR 2019?

How did you do personally,

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ESSAYS FROM WEST OF 98 James M. Decker professionally, and spiritually? Was 2019 a good year?

Was it a hard year? Was it something of a mixed bag?

Have you even stopped to reflect yet?

If you haven’t stopped to reflect, I would encourage you to do so between now and the end of the year.

Whether we are young or old, I think most of us want a better life for ourselves and those we love. Our individual definition of “better

life” varies for each of us, because we’re all unique individuals. But that better life usually requires some method of ongoing improvement. We work on the things in our life that aren’t going so well. We focus on the things that ARE going well and try to grow that.

I’ve used this quote before, but I’ll use it again.

The great Hall of Fame baseball player Yogi Berra once said, “if you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.” It’s hard to actually achieve that better life if we don’t measure our progress and figure out whether we are actually moving in the right direction.

The great thing about a new year is that it brings a clean slate. No matter what happened in this year’s story, you can write a new story in the next year. Was 2019 a rough year? Well, 2020 can be something better! Was 2019 a good year?

Don’t rest on your laurels, because 2020 is a whole new ballgame.

I’m not a big New Year’s resolutions guy, because a social obligation to write down a list of goals is a guarantee that those goals will be forgotten. What I AM a fan of is focused improvement with a new year. That doesn’t start with a list jotted down on January 1. It starts right now, in the year before, identifying areas of improvement so we can hit the ground running on the morning of January 1 and start actually living that better life.

Lest you think I’m just pontificating to the crowd and not working on this myself, I’ll give you some insight into my improvement for 2020. I want to use my time more efficiently, both at the office and otherwise, and work on compartmentalizing my time. I want to build on my first 5K and get into better shape through better

eating and more consistent workouts—but I’m going to be realistic and start with manageable expectations that I can actually attain. I want to improve as a parent and a spouse (which I view as a lifetime quest). I want to work on my hobbies that will allow me time to relax. Finally, I want to keep working to be a better leader within the community, so that our ongoing progress picks up speed and becomes an avalanche of improvement.

I would encourage each of you to reflect on your 2019 and identify the improvement that you need to make to write the story that you truly desire for 2020.

Won’t you join me in that?

First Baptist Church John Ward 214 N Swenson 325-773-2781 AM Worship: 11:00 House of God Pastor Bobby Acosta 802 Ferguson St Sundays 11:00 am

Nugent Church of Christ Nugent, Texas Wayne Kitchens, Preacher Sun. 10 Bible Classes 11 Morning Assembly

St Ann’s Catholic Church 1001 S Swenson 325-773-2659 AM Mass: 11:00

VIP MENU December 23-27 Monday Corndogs, French Fries, Pea Salad, Brownies Tuesday Merry Christmas Eve CLOSED Wednesday MERRY CHRISTMAS CLOSED Thursday BBQ Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Beans, Green Jell-O Salad Friday Tuna Salad, Sandwiches, Chips, Pea Salad, Cheese Sticks, Melon

James Decker is a lawyer, farmer, and mayor in Stamford, Texas, and the creator of the forthcoming “West of 98” podcast and website.

He may be contacted through Facebook at facebook.com/james. decker.

LOCAL CHURCHES Avoca Baptist Church Rev. Les Mims 773-3531 AM Worship: 11:00 Avoca United Methodist Church Dennis Huffaker 773-3909 AM Worship: 9:45 Bethel Church of God in Christ Pastor Session 407 W Handlan 325-773-5730 Bethel (Christ) Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Strait 1024 E. Vanderbilt 325-773-5949 AM Worship: 9:00 Bethel Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Strait 10707 N. FM 600 325-773-5949 AM Worship: 11:00

Central Presbyterian Rev. Dr. Kelly Pigott 601 Rowland 325-773-3381 AM Worship: 11:00 Common Ground Youth Ministry Paul Wright 219 S Swenson 325-773-3604 Faith Lutheran Church Sagerton, Texas 940-200-0723 AM Worship: 10:30 Family Church of Christ 1505 E. Wells St 325-773-5250 Worship: 9:45 a.m.

1st Assembly 1214 Compton Pastor John Shepard Worship: Saturday @ 6:00PM (325)267-0955

Lueders First Baptist Church Roscoe McCoy 228-4622 AM Worship: 11:00 MacKenzie Trail Cowboy Church AM worship 11:00 Heart of God Church 114 E Campbell Joanne Ochoa AM Worship 10:30 Nugent Baptist Church Craig Thames 228-4457 Worship: 11:00

Orient Street Church of Christ Wes Horn 510 S Orient 773-3419 Worship: 10:30 Paint Creek Baptist Church Pastor Tony Grand 940-864-3358 AM Worship: 11:00

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St. John’s United Methodist Church Pastor John Erwin 201 S Ferguson 325-773-2561 AM Worship: 10:50 Solomon Temple Baptist Church Rev. Donnie Massey 315 N. Haskell St. 325-773-2213 AM Worship 11:00

Temple Baptist Church Jesse Morton 309 E Campbell 325-773-2550 AM Service: 11:00 Trinity Church Dr. Robert Wingrove 220 E. McHarg

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Swallow Your Pride This past week I personally had a potentially scary situation that could have resulted in my truck being out of commission. As we know the sudden cold weather can do a number on the vehicles that we rely on and we can end up with a sticky situation if we are not careful. This happened to me as I was getting up to go to work. I was thankfully leaving a bit earlier than usual due THOUGHTS FROM to administering the STAAR retest when I climbed into my truck, UNDER THE CAP turned the key and felt my heart drop as I only heard a “click, click, Will McClure click.” My truck would not start. I had not seen any warning signs as it had been starting normally with no issues until that day and being where I really didn’t know my neighbors very well and the apartment offices still closed, I was getting ready to walk to work (it is only about a mile walk, but I would have had to rush).

However, a great thing happened: my neighbor that I park next to that lives just a couple of doors down saw what was happening and immediately stepped out to ask if I needed help and a jump.

I swallowed my pride and graciously accepted the help. To make an already long story short, she ended up giving me a lift to work and, after a coworker brought me back that afternoon, I and my neighbor’s husband helped jump start my battery and I have been running fine ever since. I checked things out and my battery and alternator were fine and it was a short thankfully, but it was thanks to the help of neighbors who were basically strangers to me who stepped up, helped me out and did not ask or even accept anything in return; they only wanted to help a fellow human being.

This story I shared brings me to my overall thoughts this week and that is that there are too many times where we want to enclose ourselves in a personal “bubble” so to speak and not want, or even ask for, help from anyone. We let our pride overwhelm us to the point where if we are in trouble we may not get the help we need. While I knew what I needed to do, my pride kept me from immediately going to my neighbors myself and directly asking. I don’t know what stopped me then, but thinking back I think it was just a since of shame in asking essentially a stranger to help another stranger. It can be hard to ask for help and I have even experienced it on the other side when I needed to do the same thing and help others with a jump start a few years ago.

At the time, I didn’t think twice about helping, so when I needed help myself I don’t know why others wouldn’t do the same. Overall, I do believe it was my pride that got in the way. Even though I knew what needed to be done and had the tools needed (I’ve had the same jumper cables in my backseat since when I had my first car when my dad told me to keep them in there just in case.

Thanks, Dad), it was feeling shame and my pride keeping me from actually asking for help.

I share my story this week for two reasons. One, make sure to keep a close eye and ear on your vehicle, especially in the colder months as you never know what may happen and make an appointment with a service center to get everything checked out. And two, never be too ashamed to ask for help or accept it.

There are great people around you that you may have not even talked to before, but know that if you are in a tight spot and you can’t call on people you know for help, it is okay to swallow your pride and ask those people for help. Human decency is a trait that we all have and can experience when we least expect it. It happened for me last week as well as when I was stranded on the side of the road when I was in college. We just need to pop our little bubbles and know that a helping hand can reach out from anywhere.

Until next time, dear reader, my cap’s off to you!

Marshall’s Wonderland Of Lights So many Texas cities really put on the glitter and lights around Christmas. Big Spring, with a population 28,000, lights up the city park with displays and giant lighted poinsettias (it’s the lighted poinsettia capital of Texas) that attract some 20,000 visitors every December. Andrews has 13,00 residents and puts on an impressive downtown light show. After people watch the lights they go to the home of Gary Rawls that has a nativity scene with live actors and live animals, camel and donkey included.

Fort Worth, population 800,000, outlines its downtown buildings with lights.

In East Texas, the place to go see Christmas lights is Marshall, where 24,000 people live. There are millions of lights downtown and beyond.

It’s a spectacle that has been covered by all kinds of media for years.

“It started with lighting our downtown courthouse, the shrubbery and trees around it and morphed into

much more than that,” says Tim Holt who works with Marshall’s Wonderland of Lights.

“Neighborhoods started to decorate.

It started with the bag lights and luminaries and people started putting lights on their houses. Next thing you know, Marshall is lit up.

People have come here at Christmastime from all over the country. It is just such a beautiful sight that puts you in the Christmas spirit real quick. We have tour buses from Dallas, Houston and New Orleans around our courthouse square then they go out to the neighborhoods.”

The celebration starts the day after Thanksgiving.

“We kick it off with a bunch of activities. Bands play in an outdoor pavilion on weekends and it’s all free. We try to do

things that will bring people downtown so we can keep downtown involved in our everyday lives and keep people involved.

We’ve got ice skating, we’ll have things for the kids to do like visiting with Santa, working on a model train, eating reindeer food, I mean there’s just so many things that we set up for the kids.”

The ice skating rink is outdoors.

“The city has spent a lot of money on our ice skating rink. You know it can still get hot here in East Texas in November so the city makes sure it stays frozen. The ice rink is just east of the court-

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house. Last year they covered it with a tent but if it’s not raining they’ll not use it. People come from all over East Texas and bring their skates just so they can say they went ice skating on an outdoor rink in Texas.”

Millions of photos have been taken around Christmastime in Marshall.

“You’ve got the courthouse 30 yards away from you, so the pictures are absolutely beautiful.

They’re postcard pictures with people ice-skating, thousands and thousands of tiny white lights twinkling behind you and all around you. It is a spectacular sight to see in downtown Marshall.”

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Secretary Of State Convenes Discussion On 2020 Census

Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs on Dec. 11 hosted a roundtable discussion of state agencies to coordinate efforts to accurately count all Texans in the upcoming 2020 Census.

Hughs was joined by Dr. Steven Dillingham, U.S. Census Bureau director; Dr. Lloyd Potter, Texas State demographer, and representatives from state agencies and the Texas Legislature.

“The census plays a major role in determining the distribution of federal funds to the Lone Star State in areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture and infrastructure and housing, as well as determining the size of our congressional delegation,” Hughs said.

“That’s why it’s imperative that we work collaboratively towards finding ways that our state’s agencies can help to ensure that we count all Texans in the upcoming census,” she added.

Abbott declares disaster Gov. Greg Abbott on Dec. 12 certified that exceptional drought conditions pose a threat of imminent disaster in the counties of Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Concho, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Llano, Maverick, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Zapata and Zavala.

The declaration states that significantly low rainfall and prolonged dry conditions continue to increase the threat of wildfire across the affected counties. The governor added that drought conditions pose an imminent threat to public health, property and the economy.

Abbott’s declaration authorizes the use of all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions that are reasonably necessary to cope with the disaster.

HEGAR DISTRIBUTES REVENUE Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Dec. 11 announced his office would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts some $820.5 million in local sales tax allocations for December.

The amount is 7.8 percent more than the amount distributed for the month of December 2018. Allocations are based on sales made in October by businesses that report tax monthly.

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BONNEN NAMES COMMITTEE House Speaker Dennis Bonnen on Dec. 10 named named seven people to the House Interim Study Committee on Aggregate Production Operations.

The panel will review the impact of aggregate production operations at rock-crushing facilities, concrete batch plants and hot-mix asphalt plants across the state and the implementation of HB 907, a new state law relating to the regulation of such activities.

Named to the committee were: State Reps. Terry Wilson, RGeorgetown, chair; “Mando” Martinez, D-Weslaco, vice chair; Alma Allen, D-Houston; Jared Patterson, R-Frisco; J.M. Lozano, R-Kingsville; Andrew Murr, R-Junction; Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood; and public members, Capitol Aggregates President Greg Hale and Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association Director David Perkins.

PAXTON JOINS FIGHT Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Dec. 11 joined in a nationwide effort by attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass the bipartisan Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting (FIGHT) Fentanyl Act. If passed, the legislation would permanently classify fentanylrelated substances as Schedule I drugs and ensure that law enforcement agencies and courts are able to bring justice to those illegally trafficking in the drug.

The Drug Enforcement Administration issued a temporary scheduling order for fentanyl in February 2018, allowing federal law enforcement authorities to arrest and prosecute individuals who manufacture, distribute or handle fentanyl-related substances. Paxton said the temporary scheduling order will expire in

two months.

AGS SUPPORT PIPELINE Attorney General Paxton on Dec. 10 announced that his office joined a coalition of 18 states urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower-court ruling that blocked construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

The coalition’s friend-of-thecourt brief argues that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit incorrectly ruled the U.S. Forest Service lacked authority to grant the Atlantic Coast Pipeline rights-of-way through forestland beneath federal trails.

The pipeline project, if completed, would transport natural gas through five West Virginia counties en route to Virginia and North Carolina. The halting of the pipeline construction has already cost jobs and lost revenue, Paxton said.

PLAN WHILE YOU CAN The Texas Department of Transportation on Dec. 12 announced the launch of its “Plan While You Can” campaign, urging drivers to find a sober ride during the holiday season.

In 2018, there were 2,370 DUIalcohol related crashes in Texas during the holiday season. Those crashes killed 75 people and seriously injured another 199, TxDOT said.

“The bad decision to drink and drive can turn the joy and revelry of the season into tragedy, causing unimaginable heartache for years to come,” TxDOT Executive Director James Bass said. “There’s no excuse: plan ahead and be responsible.”

Instead of getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol, TxDOT suggests: - Designating a sober driver or calling someone for a ride home; - Calling a cab or ride-share service; - Using mass transit; or - Spending the night.

The effort is a component of #EndTheStreakTX, a social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel, such as wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit and never driving after drinking or taking drugs.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS § - COUNTY OF JONES § By virtue of Tax Warrant issued out of the 259th District Court of Jones County, Texas in Cause # TX011496 on the 4th day of December, 2019, by the Clerk thereof, and to me as Sheriff, directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell at 11:00 a.m. on the 7th day of January, 2020 at the

Tract 6: Lot Five (5), in Block Nine (9), of the J.H. Edmonds Addition, to the Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas (R16506)

South Door of the Jones County Courthouse, in Anson, Texas, the properties described below: Cause No TX011496 City of Anson, et al vs. Owners of Various Properties Located Within the City Limits of Anson, Texas.

Tract 7: A 5.5’ x 75’ Tract of Land out of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Lot Six (6), in Block One Hundred and Sixty-three (163), of the Duvall Addition, to the Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas (R16395)

Tract 1: A 1.00 acre tract of land out of Section 2, in Block One (1), of the T & N O Ry. Co. Land Survey, Jones County, Texas; being more particularly described by metes and bounds referred to in the Warranty Deed recorded in Volume 638, Page 284 of the Official Public Records of Jones County, Texas; such description being incorporated herein by reference (R23486)

Tract 2: Lot Seven (7) and Lot Eight (8), in Block Seventeen (17), of the Original Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas (R28318)

Tract 8: Lot Eleven (11), in Block One Hundred and Fifty-nine (159), of the Kennedy-Bishop Addition, to the Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas (R28666)

Tract 3: Lot One (1), in Block Fifty-one (51), of the Original Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas (R26441)

Tract 11:

Tract 4: East Half (E/2) of Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8), in Block Two Hundred and Five (205), of the Johnson Addition, to the Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas (R18088) Tract 5: Lot Twenty (20) and Lot Twentytwo (22), in Block Three (3), of the Hoover Addition, to the Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas (R16837)

Tract 9: Lot Ten (10), in Block One Hundred and Fifty-nine (159), of the Kennedy-Bishop Addition, to the Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas (R16826) Tract 10: Lot Five (5), in Block Thirteen (13), of the Chapman Addition, to the Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas (R54674) A tract of land 90’ x 140’, being a part of the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section Two (2), in Block One (1), of the T & N O Ry. Co. Land Survey, to the Town of Anson, Jones County,

Texas (R19938)

Tract 12: A tract of land 50’ x 150’, being a part of Section Two (2), in Block One (1), of the T & N O Ry. Co. Land Survey, to the Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas (R19761) Tract 13: A 0.91 acre tract of land located in Section 4, Tract 279-8, MEP & P RR Company Survey, Jones

County, Texas; being more particularly described by metes and bounds referred to in the Warranty Deed w/Vendor’s Lien recorded in Volume 638, Page 542 of the Official Public Records of Jones County, Texas; such description being incorporated herein by reference (R16039) THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF JONES § By virtue of Tax Warrant issued out of the 259th District Court of Jones County, Texas in Cause # TX011497 on the 4th day of December, 2019, by the Clerk thereof, and to me as Sheriff, directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell at 11:00 a.m. on the 7th day of January, 2020 at the South Door of the Jones County Courthouse, in Anson, Texas, the properties described below: Cause No TX011497 City of Hamlin, et al vs. Owners of Various Properties Located Within the City Limits of Hamlin, Texas.

Tract 1: Lot Four (4), in Block Nineteen (19), Nobles and Smith Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R18762)

Tract 2: Lot Seven (7), in Block Thirtyfive (35), of the Orient Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R12304)

(R16734) Tract 5: Lot Eight (8), in Block Thirtyeight (38), of the Orient Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R11000) Tract 6: Lot Twelve (12), in Block Twenty (20), of the Orient Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R16377) Tract 7: Lot Seven (7), in Block Sixty-one (61), of the Orient Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R14506) Tract 8: Lot Seven (7) and Eight (8), in Block Five (5), Nobels and Smith Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R27256) Tract 9: The North Half (N/2) of Lot Five (5) and Six (6), in Block Ninetyone (91), Hamlin Townsite Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R12359) Tract 10: Lot Twelve (12), in Block Fifteen (15), Moore’s West Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R23352) Tract 11: Lots Three (3) and Four (4), in Block Thirteen (13), of the Original Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R16233)

Tract 3: Lot Nine (9), in Block Seven (7), of the Orient Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R14053)

Tract 12: Lot Three (3), in Block One (1), and the North 4.2 Feet of Lot Four (4), Moore’s Lake Drive Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R23189)

Tract 4: Lot One (1), in Block Five (5), of the Orient Addition, to the town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas

Tract 13: Lot One (1), in Block Fifteen (15), of the Original Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R15192)

Tract 15: The North Twenty Feet (N/20’) of Lot Nine (9), and all of Lot Ten (10), in Block Thirteen (13), of the Moore’s West Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R25752) Tract 16: Lot Four (4), in Block Forty-nine (49), of the Original Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R17445) LEVIED ON the 10th day of December, 2019, as the property of those persons listed above to satisfy taxes, penalties, and interest and all costs of seizure and sale against those persons listed in said Warrant and any other unknown owners in favor of the Taxing Units listed in said Tax Warrants.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS THE 10th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2019.

Danny Jimenez Sheriff, Jones County, Texas

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Classifieds

HELP WANTED

Sagebrush Living Center is accepting applications for Direct Support Staff. Contact Karen Wolsch or Doug Stanley.

Contact Kathy Phillips at 325773-2791 at Sagebrush Living Center, 1101 Columbia St., Stamford, TX. Universal Worker needed at Country Elegance Assisted Living. This is a Pool (PRN, temporary, fill-in, as needed) position for both day and night shifts. The Universal Worker is responsible for providing residents with desired services in a caring, safe and efficient manner, dressing and maintaining proper clothing and hygiene, cleaning and food preparation while maintaining order, safety and cleanliness. Apply in person at 1700 Columbia, Stamford.

Big Country Electric Cooperative currently has two positions open for hire: Accounting Assistant in our Roby office and Lineman in our Snyder office. Please apply on our website: www. bigcountry.coop/content/ careers-co-op the deadline to apply is December 31, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

Hanson Paint & Body Shop in Haskell, Texas is taking applications for the position of auto body paint and repairman. Please apply at 207 S. 1st Street, Haskell, Texas.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ANSON HOSPITAL DISTRICT WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING ON MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE ANSON GENERAL HOSPITAL CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT 101 AVENUE J, ANSON, TEXAS 79501, AT WHICH TIME THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ANSON HOSPITAL DISTRICT WILL CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE TERMS OF TWO SEPARATE TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS, ONE WITH WITH JONES CITY SOLAR, LLC AND ONE WITH JONES CITY SOLAR II, LLC. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND AND SPEAK AND PRESENT EVIDENCE FOR AND AGAINST EACH PROPOSED TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT. JONES CITY SOLAR, LLC AND JONES CITY SOLAR II, LLC ARE PROPOSING TO CONSTRUCT SEPARATE SOLAR POWERED ELECTRIC GENERATION FACILITY WITH EACH FACILITY TO BE COMPRISED OF APPROXIMATELY 200 MEGAWATTS OF SOLAR GENERATION CAPACITY AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $170,000,000 PER FACILITY AND TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE JONES CITY SOLAR REINVESTMENT ZONE WHICH IS A REINVESTMENT ZONE CREATED BY THE JONES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 AND WHICH CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 3,805 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF SUBDIVISIONS 16, 17, 19, 20 AND 26 THROUGH 30, W.L. CHITTENDEN SUBDIVISION OF THE LOUIS KRATZ LEAGUE NOS. 334, 335 AND 336, JONES COUNTY, TEXAS.

A MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE JONES CITY SOLAR REINVESTMENT ZONE AS WELL AS A COPY OF THE PROPOSED TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE OFFICE OF NATHAN STAGGS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ANSON GENERAL HOSPITAL LOCATED AT 101 AVENUE J, ANSON, TEXAS, 70501. THE MINIMUM REQUIRED INSTALLATION FOR EACH FACILITY IS AT LEAST 175 MEGAWATTS OF SOLAR GENERATING CAPACITY AND EACH WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECT TO RECEIVE THE FEDERAL INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR THE PROJECT. IF JONES CITY SOLAR, LLC AND/ OR JONES CITY SOLAR II, LLC COMPLIES WITH THOSE AND OTHER ENUMERATED REQUIREMENTS, JONES CITY SOLAR, LLC AND JONES CITY SOLAR II, LLC WILL BE ENTITLED TO A 100% ABATEMETN OF AD VALOREM TAXES AND INSTEAD PAY IN LIEU OF TAXES THE AMOUNT OF $986 PER MEGAWATT OF INSTALLED CAPACITY PER YEAR FOR THE TEN YEAR TERM OF THE TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT Bluff Creek Petroleum, LLC, 4625 N 1st Street, Abilene, TX 79603, is applying to Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and/or gas.

The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Bluff Creek Formation, Riggs Lease, Well Number 1. The proposed injection well is located 8 miles southwest of Lueders in the Doty (Bluff Creek) Field, in Jones County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 1882 to 1892 feet.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended, Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected, or requests for further information concerning any aspect of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone 512-4636792).

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CALLAHAN COUNTY

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HASKELL COUNTY

126 ac cult. N.380 Rule 227± AC N of Rule Good combo place Pasture and cultivation! Great Hunting!

160± AC – The Kittley Irrigated Farm Northwest of Rule! SOLD 271± AC SE of Weinert Dry land farm w/ pasture, tanks and creek!

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JONES COUNTY

NEW 377 ac on Hwy 277 Pasture/Cult.

Coop water 1,764± Ac Near Lueders Great Hunting!

323 Ac Creek, Cultivation and Hunting!

663± AC Great combo place w/ fence, pens, water well and tank 20± AC Near Ft. Phantom OAK TREES w/ Electric and rural water!

220± AC Cultivation on California Creek and US HWY 6 RD Frontage 247± Stock Farm SOLD 389± AC Cultivation, Rural water and Electric N of Merkle 160± AC south of Avoca IN CONTRACT 139± AC- Farrington Cotton Farm Prime Cultivation 50± AC Cultivated farm 230± AC Ft. Phantom River Ranch, Excellent Hunting!

782± AC N of Neinda Mostly Cultivated farm 45± Acres Right outside of Town

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925± AC-Panther Canyon Ranch-Native pasture w/ food plots, springs on Panther Canyon and Croton Creek on the north Boundary!

SHACKELFORD COUNTY

440± AC North of Abilene Cultivation and pasture w/ Spring, Rural Water and 3 tanks!

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STEPHENS COUNTY

85± AC Native pasture w/ house

STONEWALL COUNTY

330± ac cult. & pasture, good stock farm 5,900± AC- Seven Diamond L Canyon Ranch two creeks and salt fork river 2,082± -AC- Double View RanchSpectacular views, River, 4/3 Home and Barns, rural water!

800± AC - White Ghost River Ranch - Salt Fork of the Brazos! Views of the River Canyon!

320± AC – Hall River Ranch River Frontage w/ 2 story home and additional acres for lease!

330± AC- Great View of Double Mtns. w/ scenic deep canyons, large neighbors, hunting!

130± AC- Youngers 130 Good Cultivation and great Hunting!

332± AC – Canyon West Ranch Great Views! Water, Electric & Secluded!

133± AC S of Swenson Brushy w/ HWY 380 Frontage Electricity on site!

1,455± Acres Base of the Double Mountains!

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TAYLOR COUNTY

5± Acres Off of HWY 351 No Restrictions Reduced $32,500 Taylor Ridge Estates- 20-80 Acre rural tracts Call for info.

707 Ranch 10-12± tracts SOLD 20± Acres White Mines Road Creek, Hunting, No Restrictions $140,000

THROCKMORTON COUNTY

460± AC Morning Star Game Ranch High fenced turnkey w/ Hunting Ranch 160± AC Cultivation and Pasture w/ 3BR Home west of Woodson

DICKENS COUNTY

1,450± AC Fantastic Hunting, Shinnery, Large Stock Tank

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