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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 6 No. 16
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editor@hillcountryherald.net
April 20, 2016
ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF NEW LOCATION PATRIOT GUARD RIDER INSIDE
by Julie Becker
Because of expected muddy conditions, the Leakey Regional Wastewater Project Groundbreaking Ceremony is going inside, thanks to the courtesy of Dr. Barbara Skipper, Superintendent of the Leakey Independent School District. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CEREMONY HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE NEW CAFETORIUM AT THE LEAKEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUS LOCATED AT 429 N. HWY. 83 IN LEAKEY. A location map is attached. The ceremony, still, is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016.
A fatal accident on Friday April 15th, 2016 at approximately 2:45 p.m. north of Leakey claimed the life of John Richard Cunningham. Cunningham was from Katy, Texas and died on scene. The 61 year old was riding a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle south on Hwy 83 north of Leakey at the intersection of RR 336 when he made a U-turn reportedly having missed the turn to the popular “Sisters” ride that includes RR336, RR335 and RR337. Cunning-
ham was struck by a 2012 Freightliner traveling south, killing him instantly. The 18 wheeler sustained only slight damage to the right front. The driver of the truck did not sustain any injuries. Cunningham was described as an avid rider and part of the Patriot Guard Riders. The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse group of riders from across the nation. They have one thing in common besides motorcycles. They have an unwavering respect for those who risk
Leakey Eagles Headed to State On Monday and Tuesday, April 11th and 12th, 2016, Leakey Eagle and Lady Eagle Golf teams played in the regional tournament in Manor, Texas at the Shadow Glen Golf Club, which according to golf coach Brian Leiker is “an extremely difficult course to play.” Both teams won the 2nd place position, which earned them the opportunity to compete at the state level against the twelve best 1A teams. The Lady Eagles team consists of Alexis Webb (Sr), Heidi
Dugat (Jr), Maycee Webb (Jr), Kendall Thompson (Jr), Brianna Webb (Fr), and alternate Hanna Jones (Fr). The Leakey Eagles team members are Jake Gray (Jr), Quinten Pigg (Jr), Anthony Chavez (Jr), Haden Hart (Sph), Damian Gonzalez (Sph), and Trey Bates (Fr). These two teams will compete in the 2016 Texas State 1A Golf Tournament in Austin at the Lions Municipal Golf Course on Wednesday and Thursday, April 27th and 28th. The Lady Eagles will be competing against
Tennessee Jane
and the Tickle Tongue Tree
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EMS REPORT
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Nueces Canyon Varsity Boys Win District Track
by Boys Athletic Director Keith Hughes
LETTER TO THE EDITOR ............................ Page 5
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 9 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12
Today’s Weather
High: 80° Low: 61°
The Nueces Canyon Panthers Varsity Boys Track Team defeated all seven other district foes to be crowned District 31 Champions. The track meet was held in Camp Wood on Thursday, April 14, 2016. The team acquired 169 points along the way to a well-deserved first place finish. The following is a list of award winner’s events and places. Area Qualifiers(*) to compete in Uvalde on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. 100M – Aquileo Evans* – 1st 400M – Bradley Reed* – 1st, Roy Schexneider* – 4th 110H – Winston Walker* – 4th 4x100 – Aquileo Evans*, Bradley Reed*, Zavey Acosta*, Josh Rodriguez* – 1st 4x200 – Aquileo Evans*, Roy Schex-
neider*, Tony Sanchez*, Zavey Acosta* – 2nd 4x400 – Bradley Reed*, Josh Rodriguez*, Tony Sanchez*, Roy Schexneider* – 1st High Jump – Bradley Reed* – 1st, Josh Rodriquez* – 2nd, Wesley Harmon* – 3rd Long Jump – Josh Rodriquez* – 2nd Triple Jump – Bradley Reed* – 2nd Pole Vault – Jacob Harmon* – 1st, Tony Sanchez* – 2nd, Roy Schexneider* – 4th Shot Put – Aquileo Evans* – 1st Discus – Aquileo Evans* – 1st 1600M – Daunte Flores – 6th 300H – Nick De La Rosa – 6th Congratulations to all of these young men for representing Nueces Canyon so well.
their very lives for America’s freedom and security including Fallen Military Heroes, First Responders and honorably discharged Veterans. Cunningham was traveling with a group of riders that included several retired Houston Police Officers. The deceased was transported to Nelson Funeral Home in Leakey by Frio Canyon EMS. DPS Troopers Cantu and
Sergeant Hernandez were the officers on scene, assisted by Real County Sheriff Bruce Carr and Deputies Castro and Douthit. Traffic on Hwy 83 was stopped for approximately one hour while the scene was cleared.
by Analisa Glass
teams from Briscoe Fort Elliot, Matador Motley County, Paducah, Robert Lee, Bronte, Wink, Blanket, Tioga, Iredell, Runge, and Utopia, who is out of our very own district. The Leakey Eagles will be competing against teams from Happy, Matador Motley County, McLean, Wink, Robert Lee, Garden City, Throckmorton, Blanket, Iredell, Douglas, and Chester. This is the second year in a row that both Leakey boys and girls teams headed to the state tournament.
Their coach, Brian Leiker stated, “ Both teams have played well, but we still have room for improvement.” The teams will be departing from Leakey ISD early Tuesday morning, so there will be a send-off pep rally on Monday, April 25th, in the new Leakey Gymnasium beginning at 3:00. Please come out support these outstanding athletes as they make Leakey proud for the second year in a row.