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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 7 No. 34
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August 23, 2017
LOCAL LENDERS “LEND A HAND” TO IMPOUND YARD CONSTRUCTION
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TAS Returns to Mission San Lorenzo at Camp Wood in June 2018 ............................ Page 5
LONE STAR NEWS ............................. Page 7
Pictured LtR: William I. Dillard First State Bank Senior Vice President, Real County Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson and Dick G. Geries First State Bank Chairman of the Board & CEO
Pictured LtR: Real County Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson and Glenn Bradley, Hondo National Bank Senior Vice President/Leakey Banking Center President
The Real County Sheriff’s Office is making progress on the implementation of two property storage / impound yards within the county. One yard will be in Leakey and one in Camp Wood. In June of this year Sheriff Johnson approached the Real Count Commissioners Court and NCCISD (because the property in Camp Wood is owned by the school district) with a request to construct two impound lots and prop-
rial. Both governing boards approved the request and since that time Sheriff Johnson has been working to bring the project together. Because the project is being done as a “Community Service Project”, funds for materials were donated to Paladin Community Services by First State Bank of Uvalde, Hondo National Bank, Thomas Davidson, Richard V. Brown, Jr., Ed McCameron, Jr. and Steps of
erty storage facilities within the county. Sheriff Johnson indicated there was a critical need for the sheriff’s office to be able to properly store seized vehicles and property and that almost every other county in the area has such a facility. Sheriff Johnson said the project was going to be facilitated by the Paladin Community Services Explorer’s program with volunteers for labor and donations for needed mate-
Water News and River Flows ............................ Page 8
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES ............................. Page 3
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REDNECK SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
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Right off the main thoroughfare on scenic Hwy 83 is the iconic little eatery known as Chickin’ Earls. You will find it at 631 S Highway 83 in Leakey. Featured on the Texas Country Reporter in 2001, the business began when Thomas Earl Langley retired from trucking. He began in a very small trailer and through the years the business grew into
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by: Joel Pigg, General Manager, RECRD
Flows at all crossings on the Frio River were taken on August 18th, 2017. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 12,626 gpm last measurment and now has a flow of 12,927gpm; this is an increase in flow of about 2%. The Leakey Springs crossing had a flow of 4,020 gpm last measurement, and a flow of 3,893 gpm this reading; about a 3% decrease in flow since the last measurement. This crossing has remained very constant since last summer with only slight variations from one measurement to the next. The Mill Creek Crossing showed a decrease in flow this measure-
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Faith Ranch. Other “Gifts in Kind” have been made by W.W. Rowland, who donated two Conex shipping containers, and Dennis Berry, who donated 500 ft. of pipe to the project. George Strieb helped with the trucking of both the conex boxes from the donation location in Laredo, TX.
ment of about 21%; there are culverts on the south end of this crossing that continue to have no flow. This crossing has a flow of 8,622 gpm this measurement which is down from the last measurement of 10,898 gpm last month. On the west prong of the Frio River, the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 11,413 gpm last month compared to a flow of 5,463 gpm this measurement cutting the flow by about 50%. The Kent Creek crossing showed an approximately 38% decrease in flow since the last measurement; to a flow of 988 gpm this month down from the previous flow of 1,595 gpm last measurement. continued page 7
by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
a homemade log cabin out of which Earl both prepared and served his famous chicken dinners. In the dappled shade of the old Oak trees on red wooden picnic tables in the soft summer breeze you could always enjoy traditional southern fried chicken, good food and good company! When interviewing for this article, patrons sitting under those same Oaks told me of their experiences at Chickin’ Earls. They called themselves ex-tourists as they have joined the rank of locals since first finding Chickin’ Earls some 15 years ago! Pictured here, Cindy, Mike, Daphne and Glynette.
LEAKEY LIONS CLUB DONATES TO EMS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
by Julie Becker
High: 89° Low: 69°
Leakey Lions are pictured donating $3200 to both volunteer services, Frio Canyon EMS and Leakey Volunteer Fire Department.
Earl had help as he got older, and closed in 2016 shortly before his death. However, ‘Earl’s girls’ who assisted him before he left us, carry on the same tried and true traditions today. They
kept the name in honor of Chickin’ Earl, same phone number and almost the same location! There’s a lot of hugging’ your neck and blessing your heart going on down there, in addition to the “fresh fried chicken just like Mama made” with all the fixin’s! Reba Fay Thompson Edgar is the owner but she gives all the credit to her team, Sonya Thompson and Lisa Moore, for helping make it happen! It’s a place you immediately feel welcome and at home. continued page 5
Real County, Pct. 3&4, Justice of the Peace office, located in the City of Camp Wood Office building, will have new hours:
Real County, Pct. 1 & 2, Justice of the Peace office, located in Real County Courthouse in Leakey, will be opened:
Monday: 2:00 pm—5:00 pm Tuesday: 2:00 pm—5:00 pm Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday: CLOSED Friday: 8:00 am—1:00 pm
Monday: 8:00 am—12:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am—12:00 pm Wednesday:8:00 am—1:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am—1:00 pm Friday: CLOSED
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017
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JAIL REGISTER August 13 - August 19, 2017 Wood, Alvis Carlton, 26 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Deputy Johnson, Possession of Marijauna less than 2 ounces, A/D 8/19/2017 $3,000 Surety Bond
Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff William Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER
Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report August 13- August 19, 2017 08/13/2017 @ 127 responded to a residence on Burditt Ranch Road on US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a verbal disagreement 202 responded to a residence on South Frio Street in Camp Wood for a trespasser 1440 responded to Stripes in Leakey to unlock a vehicle 08/14/2017 @ 1238 responded to a residence on Burditt Ranch Road on US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a burglary alarm 08/15/2017 @ 018 responded to the Canyon Health Center in Camp Wood for a burglary alarm 1251 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a motorist assist 08/16/2017 @ 1429 responded to West Seventh Street in Leakey for a vehicle fire 08/17/2017 @ 1356 responded to the intersection of US Highway 83 and Ranch Road 337 in Leakey for a motorist assist
DETAINER LIST
1458 responded to South Leon Klink for suspicious activity 1658 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 1840 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for a reckless driver 2319 responded to a residence on Third Street in Camp Wood to unlock a vehicle 08/18/2017 @ 316 responded to a residence on South Leon Klink for suspicious activity 1600 responded to a residence on East First Street in Camp Wood for a verbal disagreement 08/19/2017 @ 1819 responded to 2nd Crossing East of Leakey for vehicles illegally parked in the river 1838 responded to a residence at the end of Old Rocksprings Road North of Leakey for a loud noise complaint 2125 responded to the Leakey Mercantile in Leakey for a burglary alarm
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES
Nies, Sheri Michelle 42 W/F Theft of Property => $100 < $750 5/25/2017 TDCJ McMahan, Khristy Anne 49 W/F Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017 Midland County Jail, Texas Frenzel, Devon 22 W/M Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury w/ a Deadly Weapon 5/16/2017 Uvalde County Jail, Texas Newton, Melba 23 W/F Violation of Probation - Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle 6/16/2017 Uvalde County Jail, Texas Chapa, David Anthony 39 W/M Unauthorized use of Vehicle 6/30/2017 Uvalde County Jail, Texas
The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.
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Editor’s Note: This list is provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are being held by Real County in contracted jail facilities awaiting trial
HOLDING LIST
Espino, Jorge Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon District 8/13/2016 2 YRS TDCJ 6/29/2017 7/26/2017 Bandera Espino, Jorge Unlawful Possession of a Firearm By Felon District 8/13/2016 4 YRS TDCJ 6/29/2017 7/26/2017 Bandera Magers, Will Travis Violation of Probation - Evading Arrest / Detention with Motor Vehicle District 6/6/2017 Uvalde Mauel, Zachary John Violation of Pre-trial Release - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 > = 4G < 200G District 7/25/2017 Edwards Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne Grand Jury Indictment - Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram District 8/8/2017 Bandera Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne Grand Jury Indictment - Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram District 8/8/2017 Bandera Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne Bond Forfeiture Warrant - FTA - Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 1 to 4 grams District 8/8/2017 Bandera Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne Bond Forfeiture Warrant - FTA - Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram District 8/8/2017 Bandera Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne Show Cause - Pre/Post Trial Supervision Agreement District 8/8/2017 Bandera McAlpine, Theodore Violation of Probation - Deadly Conduct District 8/15/2017 Bandera Aguilera, Siera Nicole Violation of Pre-Trial Release - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 < 1 G District 8/18/2017 Uvalde Aguilera, Siera Nicole Violation of Probation - Possession of Marijuana < 2 ounces County 8/18/2017 Uvalde
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Felony Warrant Jose Maldonado DOB 05-25-1961 Felony DWI 3rd or More – 1 Warrant
Felony Warrant Alberto Martinez DOB 04-23-1979 Felony DWI 3rd or More – 1 Warrant
Austin Moore DOB 12-11-1991 Harassment – 1 Warrant
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Alvis Wood DOB 01-30-1990 Possession of Marijuana - 1 Warrant
D E R U T P CA Leslie Irvin DOB 05-22-1981 VOP – Theft – 1 Warrant
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Russell Denman DOB 11-21-1958 Theft – 1 Warrant
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GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Brianna Taylor • Juan ( Mafy ) Gomez Johnie Wooldridge • Domingo Tobar • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Louis “Mando” Landeros, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Jennifer Manchester 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace VACANT: 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Kevin Chisum 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Michael Mann 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager
Discharge Date: 12/21/2009 Sentence: 5 years Status: Discharge
Lives at: 803 East Ranch Road 337 Leakey,TX Registration: Lifetime Verification: Annual Sex: Male Ethnicity: White Height: 6’00” Weight: 240 Hair Color: Brown Offense: Sexual Assault Disposition Date: 04/11/2005
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Located 23 miles north of Brackettville, Kickapoo Cavern State Park offers a wide range of sights and activities. Its mixed habitats are home to a variety of wildlife, including 240 species of birds and a migrant bat population in Stuart Bat Cave. Activities include camping, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and guided tours of Kickapoo Cavern every Saturday. Guided Tours for Kickapoo Cavern: Reservations Required Call 830-563-2342 Cost: $10/person plus park entrance fee of $3. No children under 5 years of age in Cavern.
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The county road crew staff did a tremendous job clearing both areas of brush and debris, then unloaded and positioned the two 53 ft. conex boxes. Materials have been ordered and the Sheriff plans to have the material all assembled for presentation to the Commissioners Court as a donation to Real County by Paladin Community Services sometime in late September.
Once the donation of materials is accepted by the court, Sheriff Johnson and volunteers will construct the facility and begin using it to further the ongoing public safety efforts of the Real County Sheriff’s Office. “This has been a community effort and we are grateful for those who have stepped forward to make this important resource available to law enforcement in
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Real County. Without their help we would not have been able to get this important component of our public safety effort off the ground. I plan to keep the community informed as we complete this project.” Sheriff Johnson stated that they still need to purchase surveillance equipment, motion lights, and shelving, for both locations. Additionally, the Camp Wood
county barn has never had electricity for the road hands to work on and repair equipment, so Sheriff Johnson is working with Commissioner Ybarra and Joe Connell to get this long overdue resource installed at the Camp Wood facility. Should you wish to help with this project you can contact Sheriff Johnson.
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Chickin’ Earls has an expanded menu, now serving that same delicious home fried chicken, and in addition you can order fried chicken gizzards and livers and fried fish also. For the fixins’ order your choice of homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pinto beans, fried okra, corn on the cob, cole slaw and jalapenos. Chickin’ Earls is open two days a week Tuesday and Friday from 11am till everyone leaves. It has become a popular spot for locals to come and have a jaw session and Fay told me that is what this business is really about. “It has never been about the money. It’s about a place where people can come and talk and tell their stories, a place to gather and socialize like in the old days,”
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she said. With that being the main goal of the little local restaurant, the girls have had a brain storm! Chickin’ Earls has an old patio out back and with a few modifications the girls hope to open an “Old Tyme Venue” a rustic hometown gathering place where you can have your morning coffee with your friends, play a game of dominos or cards, give your grandson a birthday party or throw a baby shower. There will even be room for a shin dig or two on Friday and Saturday nights where you can bring your guitar, or your sweetie, or a six pack and come join the gang! It’s all about the community and what has been lost as a casualty to the wonderful
progress Leakey Texas has made. However, because of that progress, some things have been lost. Things Fay considers very precious, like the old Domino Hall behind the Drug Store, Will’s Buckstop, the old Dollar Store and the Drug Store sidewalk where people would gather every day and no one ever met a stranger. Every child in town could tell you stories of the “old days” because they heard them at these gathering places! So, we are wishing Earl’s Girls good luck in their venture. Call the number on the Chickin’ Earls sign. 830-232-5001 if you want to order a chickin’ dinner or just go see the girls and sit a spell! We’ll see you there!
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DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE YOU’RE IN A BATTLE???? FIND OUT HOW TO WIN!!!! Join us for the Ladies Community Bible Study beginning in September and find out about the best weapon in this battle of daily life—PRAYER. You may have heard of the Movie WAR ROOM, and you may have seen it as well. It has a powerful message. This fall’s study will be THE BATTLE PLAN FOR PRAYER, From Basic Training to Targeted Strategies. This study is based on the principles portrayed in the movie. The following statement is made in the introduction to the study: “Many in our generation have lost sight of the power of prayer. Prayer is hard work. It’s easier to go out and attempt to fix things ourselves than to pray. Because prayer requires us to be still, quiet, humble, dependent, and honest before a sovereign and holy God, prayer becomes our last resort.” Many
of us have seen the power of prayer, and it’s undeniable that God willingly, readily, and powerfully answers prayer. During the study, we will discuss types of prayer, hindrances to prayer, keys to effective prayer, and praying strategically for the lost and for believers alike. You will learn to pray for those around you and learn how to use the powerful weapon of prayer to fight life’s battles and to grow closer to Christ. The study begins on Monday, September 11 at 6pm. We will be registering that night and watch the Movie as a kick off to the study. The 8 week study will follow every Monday beginning on September 18 at 6:15. We meet at the Leakey United Methodist Church and are diligent about finishing by 8pm. If you’ve never joined us before, we would love to have you and
if you have we’ll be excited to have you with us again. In addition to growing in your faith, you will also get to know an amazing group of wonderful women. It’s time that we prepare and fight for our homes and our families!!! When: Monday nights beginning Sept 11 at 6pm, 6:15-8 thereafter Where: Leakey United Methodist Church If you have questions or want to preregister, please contact Betty Jo Bates at 591-9835 (cell) or 232-6262 (home) or Rebecca Paull at 279-8881 (cell) or 2325946. Books are currently available at Real Building Supply (The Lumberyard) for $10 if you would like to get yours ahead of time.
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TAS Returns to Mission San Lorenzo at Camp Wood in June 2018 The Texas Archeological Society (TAS) is happy to accept the invitation from Nueces Canyon Mission Restoration Organization and the community of Camp Wood to continue archeological investigations under the direction of Dr. Tamra Walter, TTU. The TAS field school will begin June 9, 2018 for a week of activities. From Dr. Tamra Walter: “The opportunity to continue our archeological work is possible because of the support and
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enthusiasm of the TAS and the Camp Wood community. I would like to personally thank all of the field school participants and staff, the TTU field crew, and the Camp Wood support team for all their hard work. While we accomplished a great deal this summer, we still have more work to do! In addition to expanding excavations at the mission, we are looking forward to exploring new areas for survey and recording newly discovered archaeological sites. We can build upon the 2017 season’s investigations and move one step closer to revitalizing this important mission site.” In 2017 three hundred TAS members worked on the Mission San Lorenzo site, in the lab and on survey crews. Over fifty youth learned the basics of archeological
investigations and evening programs highlighted regional history. Mark and Kathy Norvell are thanked for providing a campground for us on the banks of the Nueces River in Barksdale. A detailed report about the archeological investigations will be on the program at the TAS Annual Meeting, October 20-22, 2017 at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine. See www.txarch.org for more information. During the spring, 2018 TAS will sponsor three Archeology Academies. February 17-18 the topic will be “Spanish Colonial Archaeology” in San Antonio. Then March 27-29 “Archeology 101” will be conducted in Columbus with a field day at San Felipe de Austin State Park and April 28-29 “Ethnobotany” will be held at the Davis Mountains State Park. These short weekend academies are designed to introduce new topics to participants. Registration will be available by early October at www.txarch.org. Contact: Pam Stranahan 512 247-8497 pamwheatstranahan@gmail.com
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Over the summer break, several Nueces Canyon Students did not rest on their laurels, but rather worked, ran, and competed in various summer track competitions throughout the holiday months. Competitors ranged in age from incoming 4th graders to incoming 8th graders. Competing during the early part of the summer was Xavi Paz, Nyara Martin, Jadrek Martin, Madison Sifuentes, and Trey Pannell. Paz competed against 15 and 16 year-olds in the 1500M Run and in the 800M Run. Nyara Martin competed in her first track meet entering in the 100M. Dash and the 200M. Dash. Younger brother Jadrek also competed in his first meet in the same two events as well as the 400M. Dash. Sifuentes also ran in three races the 400M Dash, 800M Run, and 1500M Run. Pannell threw the shot put and the discus at three different venues. All of this proved to be a great beginning for some Panther hopefuls. Entering in two meets during the mid-point of the summer, were sisters Camdyn Childs and Kylie Kramer. In the TAF Meet held in Hutto, TX, Childs won a 2nd place in the 800M Run and a 3rd place in the 80M. Hurdles. In the same meet, Kramer also won a 2nd and a 3rd place in the 1600M. Run and in the 800M. Run respectively. Their next meet was held in San Antonio for AAU Track and Field. Kramer won yet another bronze medal in the 800M. Run and then had a phenomenal 1st place finish in the 1500 M. Run! Older sister, Camdyn, captured a 3rd place in the 800M. Run and 4th in the 80M. Hurdles. These two siblings
Ladies Bible Class will Begin on September 6, 2017 Ladies, get ready!! Our Bible Class will soon begin. Class begins on September 6, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:00am each Wednesday during the school year. Here are some special details about the class. We meet in the annex at the Nueces Canyon Church of Christ. . Prayer requests and a prayer starts off the morning routine. At this time we are working on a book study for the novel “Leading Ladies Willing Hearts, Willing Hands” by Teresa Hampton, foreword by Jan McWhorter. This book is available at the meeting. Scripture study is also an important part of the class. Make plans to join us! For more information please contact Jan Maxwell at 830-597-6117.
gained confidence, made their family and community proud, and competed quite well against stiff competition. Even more in-depth, was the Flores brother and sister duo of Santos and Elena. They competed in a total of 8 track meets through-out the summer. At District, Elena grabbed two bronze medals in the 800M. Run and in the 1500M. Run. Brother Santos captured two silvers in the 800M. Run (207) and in the 400M. Run (56.3). Both runners qualified for Regional where Elena came in 7th in the 800M. Run and 5th in the 1500M. Run. This 5th place finish qualified her for Nationals. Santos shaved a second off his District 800M. Run time and grabbed the gold. Actually, gold was his favorite color on this day because both his 4 X 400M. and 4 X 800M. Relay Teams qualified for Nationals, winning gold medals with times of 341 and 906 respectively. The National Junior Olympics was held in Michigan this summer, and Santos’s 4 X 400M. finished in 12th place, while his 4 X 800 M. team finished with the bronze medal and an even faster time of 847. The Flores family represented their community well on a big stage! As the summer comes to a close, N.C. would like to take this time to congratulate all these competitors, novice and experienced alike, on their accomplishments and extra time they have put in to become better athletes. We wish them a successful 2017-2018 school year.
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According to Monty Benson, president of the Ministerial Alliance, there will be no 5th Quarters this year. No parties after the football games this year kids. However, R BBQ has decided to feed the football team for free this year. Darran Rodriguez, number 44 on the Sabinal Yellowjacket roster, is the son of Robert Rodriguez who has RBBQ. Robert wants to make this year memorable for his son’s senior year and is going to feed all the football team for free outside of the café, in the parking lot or on the front porch, following each of the scheduled games listed here: September 2 against D’Hanis at D’Hanis; September 29 against Center Point which is Homecoming; October 6 home game against Poteet; October 13 home game against Harper; October 27 home game against Junction; and November 10 home game against Brooks Academy. They will have a special menu to order from. The café part will be closed at 2 p.m. and then reopen later and remain open following the football game, at the same time as the team is being fed. Inside the café, they will use their regular menu to order from. Jody Villasana will provide music for all to enjoy.
HCH Recipe Contest
I noticed the recipe contest in our paper asking for contributions for a new cookbook. I decided to enter and encourage you to also. They want the recipe, a good story to accompany it and a picture. Maybe mine will get chosen to be in the cookbook, maybe not. However, it was fun to do. Consider taking the time to enter your recipe and story. Check it out. The Hill Country Recipe Book will be available online and at the newspaper office in January 2018. This is something to look forward to!
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nized a Prayer Walk to begin the school year right. Pastors from Central Christian, Church of Christ, First Baptist, First United Methodist and St. Patrick’s Catholic Churches had been inviting their congregations and the community to join in a prayer walk on Sunday evening prior to the beginning of school. There were over 50 people, pastors included, who met in the elementary school parking lot with both Principals, Patrick Peabody and Steve Alvarado, to bless the buildings and classrooms. Several of those who came were teachers as well as students. The buildings were opened and people went into classrooms in prayer for staff and students alike. Oil was anointed on door frames and many prayers went up. School began in Sabinal on Monday.
Central Christian
The young person featured reading scripture was Shae Nuckles. She read from Matthew 5:13 through 16. The church is blessed to have young people take leadership in the life of the church. Charles D. Story did the birthdays and announcements; Pastor Jim Fox delivered the message. Tonight, the Bible Study group will have a covered dish meal and sing-a-long. They invite you to participate. The time is 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist
by Billie Franklin
Brother Monty Benson provided the music. The sermon series on Hymns of Our Faith focused on “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” which was also the Offertory Hymn. Collection for items for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes is continuing. Items for the month of August are listed in the bulletin. On Saturday evening at 5 p.m. the youth will be having their traditional Youth Water Wars. Upon attending, you are promised to get wet, so dress accordingly. Mark you calendar for the first practice of the Christmas Cantata, which will be held Tuesday, September 12 at the church. The time has not yet been set, but Steven Henry will be leading the group.
First United Methodist
Beginning the first Wednesday in September and running each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for eight weeks, there will be a small group discussion based on Reverend Doctor Kevin M. Watson’s book, “The Class Meeting”. The cost is $10 for the book. Registration is with Pastor Glenn. Bible News Club will begin September 13 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Be sure and bring your children for this after school program. A meal is included. Missionary Reverend Anna Troy will be coming on September 19. The time has not yet been finalized.
St. Patrick’s Catholic
Altar flower were given this past Sunday by the church in memory of the Blessed Virgin Mary. If you would like your loved one remembered in this way, contact the church office for details. Hours are from 10 a.m. to noon and from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration for Religious Education Classes for grades Kindergarten through 12 ends on September 8. Registration is done through the office (hours listed above). All classes will be held on Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m.
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City of Sabinal Regular Meeting August 14, 2017 Mayor Charles D. Story called the regular meeting of the Sabinal City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 14, 2017 with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Mike Nuckles, Andy Schaefer, Danny Dean, Javier Flores, Louis A. Landeros, Jr. , Ali Alejandro, Luis A. Martinez, Betty Jo Harris, Molly Solis, Jesus Reyes, Billie Franklin and Dorothy Howard. Mike Nuckles led the invocation and Mayor Story led the pledge to the United States flag. On a motion by Dean and second by Schaefer, all six voted to approve the accounts payable and interim bills as presented. Under citizens comments, Billie Franklin stated that the senior citizens was left very clean after the weekend event was held there. On a motion by Dean and
second by Nuckles, all six voted to approve the minutes of the July 24 and August 08, 2017 meetings. Luis Martinez gave the public works reports for July. Dean asked why the city can not hire someone to come in and finish the wastewater plant work (dirt). Story stated they are waiting for Mr. Cave to advise. Dean also asked about the hauling of brush. He also stated he thinks personnel should be hired for specific job descriptions. Jesus Reyes gave the police department report for July. There was a question about copsync going out of business. Reyes stated they had told him they are just changing hands. Betty Jo Harris gave the financial reports noting that expenses had been high in the general operating fund and in the systems
fund in July. Mayor Story set the date for the first budget meeting to be August 22, 2017 at 6:30 p. m. There was a short discussion about the applications for public works workers. No action was taken. On a motion by Nuckles and second by Flores, all six voted to approve the new agenda item request form. On a motion by Flores and second by Alejandro, all six voted to approve the new employment application form with corrections of 180 days probation instead of 60 days and retention of applications to be forty five days. On a motion by Flores and second by Alejandro, all six voted to adjourn at 7:47 p.m.
Practical meets pretty: Fresh herbs at your fingertips, even in autumn (BPT) - The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of your gardening enjoyment, even if you don’t have the time or climate for a full plot of food plants. Herbs are perfect fall crops; they are prolific growers, can satisfy your desire for fresh, garden-grown greens and are one of the easiest ways to elevate your recipes from so-so to so good! Plus, they’re ready to harvest and growing your own will make a dent in your grocery bill. The fall gardening experts at Bonnie Plants offer some gardening guidance for planting herbs this fall: Getting started Multiple factors will influence your choice of herbs, including fall temperatures, where you live, and your taste in seasonings. If you decide to plant outdoors, it’s important to know when to expect the first hard frost. You can find the estimated first frost date in your area by checking out Bonnie’s online frost map. You’ll want to choose herbs that like cooler weather, such as parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, mint, chives, lavender and oregano. They’re all prolific producers and some, like mint and rosemary, are especially easy to grow. Availability of Bonnie’s fall varieties is limited to specific regions, so check your local garden retailers. Pick a place You may envision pots full of leafy, green herbs sitting on a sunny windowsill, while colorful autumn leaves, or even snow, fall outside. However, windowsills aren’t always a best bet for indoor herbs, especially if your windows are drafty or the herbs brush the cold glass. Herbs need at least four to six hours of natural light per day to grow indoors, so choose a sunny spot near a window where they’ll be protected from drafts and cold. South- and southwest-facing windows will give you the most natural light throughout the day. Windows facing north won’t provide enough sunlight. Picking the right pots If you really love rosemary, you may be tempted to try to plant the largest pot appropriate for your kitchen, but stick with manageable-sized pots that will fit better indoors, allow you to keep your herbs more organized, and still produce plenty of yield. Be sure to choose pots that have good drainage and always use a premium
potting mix. Caring for container herbs Any type of plant growing in a pot needs water, and herbs are no exception. You’ll need to keep a close eye on your herb plants’ watering needs. Remember, dry topsoil is not an indication plants need water. A quick and easy test is to stick your finger, or a pencil, into the soil right where the stem enters the soil. If the soil is moist at 1.5 to 2 inches deep, do not water. If dry, it’s time to water! Always water in the morning, at soil level and avoid watering the leaves, as bacteria can breed in cool, wet, damp and dark conditions, like night time. Fertilize your food plants. Water is an obvious must, but irrigation can wash nutrients out of the soil. Plus, some potting mixes only have a short-term supply of fertilizer while others are slow-release. Read the label on your premium potting soil mix and follow the brand’s recommendations for fertilizing frequency. Timed-release granular fertilizer or a plant food you mix with water will help keep herbs nourished. Remember food plants are hungry! Best bets on basil Although basil is the most popular herb, it can sometimes struggle growing indoors. Start off growing it outdoors on a sunny deck. Be sure to continually pinch-off the prolific leaf growth, which encourages more growth and harvest, until the weather turns cool, then bring the pot indoors. Harvested leaves can be continually dried, although freezing does a better job of preserving the herb’s flavor. Tip: Try using old ice-cube trays, inserting basil leaves in cells, filling with water and freezing. When weather gets cold, you can easily pop your “basil ice-cubes” in recipes throughout the cold weather season. Basil is also tasty in some drinks, like lemonade and tea. While clipping sprigs when cooking is a great way to harness the freshness of any herb, you can also store them and they’ll maintain their flavor. Preserving by drying and freezing aren’t your only options; try adding herbs as seasoning to cooking oils. Whether you’re an expert gardener or a first-time fall grower, autumn is the perfect time to fall in love with the freshness, flavor and ease of herb gardening. You’ve still got time to get growing!
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Governor Abbott Signs School Finance Reform Legislation AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 21 (HB 21) to create a school finance commission as well as provide immediate funding for public education, historic funding for charter school facilities and new programs for students with special needs. This bill also includes
benefits for retired teachers in Texas and hardship grants for Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction (ASATR) school districts. Creating a school finance commission so that Texas can continue the process of reforming its broken school finance system, as well as improving benefits for Texas
retired teachers, were top priorities included in the Governor’s special session call. “Nothing is more important than preparing our children for their future, which is why Texas will continue to prioritize investments in education” said Governor Abbott. “My job as governor is to ensure that
we attract and we retain the best and brightest educators and provide the highest quality education possible for all students. I want to thank Sen. Larry Taylor and Rep. Phil King for working toward this goal on behalf of both Texas educators and students this special session.”
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Restricting Municipal Fees For Removal Of Trees On Private Property AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 7 (HB 7) to restrict overaggressive fees municipalities can charge for the removal of trees on private property. This bill also requires municipalities to offer tree planting credits to offset tree removal fees. Protecting private property rights in Texas was an
important part of the Governor’s special session call. “Texas families that work hard for the dream of one day owning their own property should be able to do what they want with it,” said Governor Abbott. “This bill is an important step toward protecting individual liberty from regulatory over-
reach by local governments, and allowing homeowners to be conservators of their land. I am thankful to the Texas legislature and to Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Rep. Dade Phelan for their efforts in preventing Texans from being subject to burdensome fees regarding on their private property.”
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Extending Maternal Mortality And Morbidity Task Force AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) to extend the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force. The task force studies pregnancyrelated deaths in Texas, and will provide invaluable infor-
mation and insight on how the Texas health care system can target better treatments for diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and postpartum depression. “As Governor, I am committed to doing everything we can
to combat the maternal mortality rate in this state,” said Governor Abbott. “Now that the task force can continue its work, Texas will be equipped with the most accurate information to help ensure the safety of Texas women. I am
grateful to the Texas legislature for passing this law, and specifically Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Rep. Cindy Burkett for their leadership on this issue.”
Governor Abbott Statement On Deadly Terror Attack In Barcelona
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott released a statement on the deadly terror attack in Barcelona. “Our hearts go out to the people of Spain during this incredibly difficult time,” said Governor Abbott. “With so much turmoil throughout the world, it is more important than ever that we come together to defeat the evils of terrorism. Attacks on freedom and democracy must be opposed at every turn, and we must never allow merchants of hate to tear us apart. Cecilia and I ask that all Texans keep the innocent victims of this horrific attack in their thoughts and prayers.”
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas The 2017-2018 Republic of Texas Museum Art Contest Topic: Historical site, event, activity, or individual(s) in each of the ten (10) DRT Districts documenting the settling of Texas prior to 1850. The Caddel-Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas wishes to announce the 2017-2018 Republic of Texas Museum Art Contest. Students and Adults are invited to enter the Annual Art Contest! Contestants are divided into 4 different categories: Kindergarten to Grade 5 (poster), Grades 6-8 (original artwork), Grades 6-12 (Power Point presentation), and Adult non-profes-
sionals – Age 55+ (original artwork). The deadline for entry is 5 January 2018. Entries must be received (mailed or delivered) to the Republic of Texas Museum in Austin prior to the deadline. Winners will be notified by the end of February 2018 with a reception will be held in Austin to honor the winners on April 7th, 2018. Details to follow. Don’t miss this opportunity for your children to enter and learn more about the history of our great state. Please contact Billie Nast, 830-966-3787 or brnast@swtexas.net if you have any questions.
Water News and River Flows The Nueces River flows were taken on August 17th. McDonalds Crossing was flowing at 16,981 gpm last measurement and decreased to a flow of 16,560 gpm this measurement or approximately a 2% decrease. I poured 0.6” out of the rain gage at the office from the storm on
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Tuesday night. This crossing has several pipes that are reduced in flow at this time with gravel clogging the pipes. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 22,539 gpm last reading and this measurement the culverts had a flow of 24,008 gpm or about a 6% decrease. Still one of the lowest readings at this crossing in over a year and a half. For those of you that live in the northern portion of Edwards County near Telegraph here are the
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Local Church Receives Donation to Provide Food to Students The United Methodist Church of Leakey recently received a donation from The H. E. Butt Family Foundation for its Feed My Lambs Backpack program. In partnership with Leakey Independent School District, the program, now in its fourth year, provides free weekend meals during the school year to students who qualify, averaging 27 students each week last school year. Although the program is hosted by the United Methodist Church, several community supporters and members of other churches contribute to the program with financial gifts and hands on volunteering. “This church and these people have a lot of passion for helping the community,” said Dana Williams, Operations Business Manager of The H. E. Butt Family Foundation. “They have big dreams of a future food pantry, a community resource, activity and youth center, and they are exploring grant opportunities to purchase a van to transport students during the summer to the school to participate in the summer meal program offered by the school.”
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017
O B I T U A R I E S Peggy Sue Clepper
Vivian M. Gravell
(November 19, 1930 - August 15, 2017)
(November 12, 1926 - August 17, 2017)
Peggy Sue Clepper passed away quietly on August 15 of 2017 around 1 p.m. as a small group of her loved ones sang “He Leadeth Me” at her bedside. Her death came after a long struggle with congestive heart failure and other serious health issues. A long-time resident of Rio Frio near Leakey, Texas, Mrs. Clepper was born Peggy Sue Williams in Ridgeway, Texas, east of Dallas. Her parents, T.E. Williams and Easter Sikes, brother Dewey and sister Sarah Maude, all preceded her in death. Her late husband, Kenneth Pat Clepper, died in a drowning accident in the Frio River in 1987. It was immediately after his death that she moved into the house on Ranch Road 1120 two miles north of Rio Frio where the couple had planned to settle down after retirement. She lived there until April of 2016 when she moved into assisted living at The Veranda in Uvalde. Peggy met Pat in Lubbock at Texas Tech where she was an art student. After getting married in December of 1950, they lived in Lubbock for a year, then Levelland where they farmed for another year before moving to Seadrift on the Gulf Coast where Pat found work as a pipefitter. By the time they moved from there to Austin four years later, they had four little children in tow. After two years in Austin where Pat obtained an MBA at the University of Texas and Peggy got her LVN license, the couple relocated to Corpus Christi, welcoming a fifth child to the family before ending up building a two-story house on the extreme western limits of the city, high up on a bluff overlooking the Nueces River. All their children graduated from Calallen High School there. Peggy served a three-year term on the Calallen School Board and played an instrumental role in a hard-fought, successful campaign to build a new high school for the district. Peggy eventually obtained her RN license from Del Mar College in Corpus Christi and worked at Memorial Medical Center in the Intensive Care Unit and later as the Recovery Room Head Nurse. When Pat lost his job due to corporate restructuring, the couple moved to Palacios, Texas, which is where they were living when Pat died. Peggy was a loving, devoted mother and wife, a rabid fan of whatever team and sport her children and grandchildren were playing, a fervid supporter of education, and a devout Christian woman who often told her children, “If you can’t say something nice about someone, then don’t say anything.” She was an enthusiastic gardener inspired by her mother who grew competition irises. She always looked for the good in others, although there may have been a few basketball referees who would disagree with that assessment. Peggy is survived by her daughter Kathy McCullough and husband David; daughter Elizabeth Clepper; daughter Barbara Clark and husband Dusty; son Russell Clepper and spouse Sarah Dial Primrose; and son Phillip Clepper. She is also survived by her half-sister Karen Stewart and husband Jimmie; 10 grandkids; 13 great grandkids and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Russell Clepper, Phillip Clepper, Dusty Clark, David McCullough, Juan Carlos Amer, and Benjamin Guajardo. Honorary Pallbearers were Stephen Parks, Alan Parks, Bryan Parks, and Lynn Parks. Viewing was held 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 18, 2017, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Leakey. Funeral services were held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the First Baptist Church, Leakey, Texas. Pastor Mark Spaniel officiated. Burial followed in the Rio Frio Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.
Vivian M. Gravell, age 90 of Castroville, Texas passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie H. Gravell; parents, Louis Sprott and Lola Chick; brother, Virgal Sprott; sister, Velma Arthur. She is survived by her sons, Gary Gravell and wife Frances of Castroville, and John Gravell and wife Sandra of Corpus Christi; daughter, Sandra Darby and husband Bill of Ingleside; grandchildren, John Kevin Gravell and wife Bethany, Vicki Renee Lusk and husband Mike, Jonathan Gravell, Lauren Gravell, Lance Honig and wife Shelly, Jennifer Honig, Tracey Honig, and Trisha Bryant; greatgrandchildren, John Garrett Gravell, Douglas Lusk, Logan Lusk, Deann Smith and husband Dustin, Allen Honig, Justin Beck, Renae Beck, and Robyn Beck; great-great-grandchildren, Colt Smith and Rylee Smith; numerous great nieces and nephews; and loving friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel in Devine. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2017 in the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel in Devine with a Graveside service held at 1:00 p.m. in the Sabinal Cemetery, Sabinal, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 303 W. College Ave, Devine, Texas 78016 (830) 663-4445.
Joan B. Taylor
(May 19, 1937 - August 18, 2017) Joan B. Taylor of Camp Wood, TX passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. She was born May 19, 1937 in Vernon, TX. Joan is preceded in death by her parents Horace Rutherford Blasingame and Julina Burchfield, and daughter Rhonda Taylor and survived by her husband of 64 years, Ronald M. Taylor, their two daughters Becky and husband Bobby Mock of Houston, TX and Renee and husband Rick Dickens of Galena Park, along with 6 grandchildren Scott Mock, Brandy Lanier, Brandon Webb, Garrett Mock, Candice Dickens and Crystal May, 7 great grandchildren, her beloved Izzy Kay and Lucky cat and sisters Wadene Amberg, Barbara Albritton and Dee Kindel and numerous nieces and nephews. Joan will be remembered for her love of her family and as an avid fisherman, rancher, hunter, writer, pilot, artist and designer. Most importantly Joan will be remembered for her story telling, words of wisdom, laughter and sense of humor. Pallbearers included Rick Dickens, Bobby Mock, Scott Mock, Garrett Mock, Brandon Webb, and David Wessels. Visitation was held 10:00AM Monday, August 21, 2017 at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Camp Wood, Texas. Services followed at 11:00AM. A private burial service followed for the family. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Pederson Regional Medical Center in Kerrville, TX for their loving care and support shown to Joan during her stay. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.
We can be aware without being afraid Lately, people have been asking me about the coming eclipse and now the situation with North Korea. It seems whenever strange or crisis events are predicted, people become nervous. Of course, it’s only natural to wonder what is going to happen and I am reminded of the famous Y2K scare that was a huge topic in 1999. We all know this ended up being a false alarm like the boy who cried wolf, but it doesn’t take long for the masses to forget about it and embrace the next doomsday prediction as the hype starts all over again. I’m not trying to downplay the seriousness of these events or be disrespectful toward those who are panicking but rather offering the suggestion to take a few deep breaths and rest in the comforting thought that God is in control. We can find peace in God’s presence no matter what will come as we are reminded that fear is the opposite of faith. Let us remember that fear is seeing God through the eyes of circumstance while faith sees circumstances through the eyes of God. When it comes to discussions about the end of
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the world, the religious crowd commonly refers to this as signs of the end times. Christianity believes the Bible is filled with indicators which reveal when certain events will happen. These predictions are called prophecies but unfortunately, many of these guideposts are so shrouded with symbolism they are difficult to interpret. For those of you who are students of eschatology you have no doubt discovered there are countless opinions and disagreements about time-lines and how everything will fit together. Nonetheless, I believe the Bible is true and with serious prayer we can at least have some general clarity about what the future holds. Most importantly we are reminded in II Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” The coming eclipse is interesting to many who follow Bible prophecy because it will cover the entire country. Why is this significant? Without going into a long and drawn out Bible study about the return of Christ, let’s just say that many agree that America has not exactly fol-
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lowed the straight and narrow path of spiritual obedience and is in danger of judgment from the Almighty. This sign is being recognized as a part of the end-time calculation and considered as another warning from heaven. Jesus spoke these words in Luke chapter 21 and verse 25, “And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations; with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring.” The chapter goes on to say that even though the masses will be afraid, those who follow God will continue to trust Him like they always have. He uses the fig tree as a simple way of teaching and compares the end of the age with the ripening of the fruit. We can watch and eventually know that as the fruit becomes ripe the harvest is very near. He is saying there is a way to spiritually discern the difference between what is real and what is another opinionated guess. We realize there have always been earthquakes, eclipses, and wars and many people will be quick to argue that we have heard about Christ
returning since we were children. This is true, but allow me to leave us with a closing thought. Our focus is not trying to figure out what day or hour Jesus is coming back because we have been told in Matthew chapter 24 that only our heavenly Father knows when this will happen. This basically means there is an appointed time that He has marked on His calendar and each day that passes is one day closer to this date whenever that may be. The point of becoming more aware of Biblical promises and prophecies is to draw nearer to the Lord and be prepared when Christ appears. When the sea of voices overwhelms our mind with the anxiety of doom and gloom, we can always run into the endless compassion and protection of God’s open arms. Dr. Holland lives in Central Kentucky where he is a Christian minister and community chaplain. Learn more about his ministry at: billyhollandm inistries.com
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017 BARCELONA — A van crashed into dozens of people in the center of Barcelona on Thursday, and Spanish media, citing police sources, said at least 13 people are dead. Authorities are treating the crash as a terror attack. Police said several people were injured and described the incident on Twitter as a “massive crash.” Soon after the crash, Spain’s El Periodico newspaper reported that two armed men were holed up in a bar in Barcelona’s city center, and reported gunfire in the area, although it did not cite the source of the information. It was not immediately clear whether the incidents were connected. FINLAND—Two people have been killed and at least six others wounded in a stabbing in Turku in south-west Finland, say police. Police, who were on the scene within minutes, shot the suspected attacker and arrested him. He has been taken into custody. The attack took place in the Puutori-Market Square area of Turku. Police initially asked people to stay away from the city centre but then said the incident was over. All the victims were
described by police as adults and three were in intensive care, Finnish media said. One of the victims, a woman, was stabbed several times in the neck in the market square. Interior Minister Paula Risikko described the suspect as “foreign-looking” and linked the attack to the murder of 14 people in Barcelona. Finnish authorities have said, however, that it is too early to describe the incident as terrorism. BANNON—White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is the latest top aide of President Donald Trump to leave his post. Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed that Friday was his last day. His exit follows a review of his position by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly. Mr Bannon, who helped shape Mr Trump’s “America First” campaign message, is returning as head of Breitbart.com, and says he will remain loyal. The 63-year-old is executive
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chairman of the website, which has been accused of voicing anti-Semitic and white supremacist views. In another departure from Mr Trump’s team, billionaire investor Carl Icahn announced he was ending his role as the president’s special advisor on regulatory reform, after facing criticism that his advice could benefit his own businesses. KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Two police officers were killed and two wounded in nighttime shootings in two Florida cities where the officers were responding to suspected drug activity and reports of a suicide attempt, police said Saturday. One officer died shortly after the incident. Officials said the second officer died Saturday afternoon. In Pennsylvania, two state troopers were shot outside a small-town store in Fairchance, south of Pittsburgh. State police say the troopers, both taken to hospitals after the Friday night shooting in Fairchance, were in stable condition. The two Florida officers were killed late Friday night in Kissimmee, just south of the theme park hub of Orlando. Kissimmee Police Chief Jeff O’Dell said at a news conference Saturday that a suspect, Everett Miller, was arrested several hours after the shootings. LUCKNOW, India — Six coaches of a passenger train derailed in northern India on Saturday, killing 23 people and injuring at least 81, officials said. Two of the coaches telescoped into each other,
while four others toppled over after going off the track, said Arvind Kumar, a top official in Uttar Pradesh, the state where the derailment occurred. Neeraj Sharma, a railway spokesman, said the incident took place near the small town of Khatauli. The cause of the derailment was not immediately known, Sharma said. BOSTON (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators chanting anti-Nazi slogans in a public rejection of white nationalism upstaged a small group in Boston that planned a “free speech rally” a week after a violent clash rocked Virginia and reverberated across the U.S. Counter protesters marched through the city on Saturday to historic Boston Common, where conservatives had planned to deliver a series of speeches but soon left. Police vans later escorted the conservatives out of the area, as boisterous counter protesters scuffled with police. Organizers of the event, the Boston Free Speech Coalition, had publicly distanced themselves from the neo-Nazis, white supremacists and others who fomented violence in Charlottesville on Aug. 12. A woman was killed at that Unite the Right rally, and many others were injured, when a car plowed into counterdemonstrators. CALIFORNIA AND OREGON Evacuation orders affect hundreds in California, Oregon. A bomber drops a load of fire retardant below the Lolo Peak fire creeping down the face of the ridge toward the Bitterroot Valley, Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 in Missoula, Mont. The Lolo Peak Fire in western Montana blew up overnight leading law enforcement officers to order the evacuation of up to 400 more homes west of the town of Lolo. (Kurt Wilson/The Missoulian via AP) SISTERS, Ore. — Evacuation orders affecting hundreds of people were issued in California and Oregon as wildfires neared small towns, including one that’s a prime location for viewing the eclipse. About 600 residents were told to leave the tourist town of Sisters, Oregon, and Authorities said Saturday another 1,000 people had been told to be ready to leave if necessary. Sisters is located on the edge of a 70-mile swath of the state where the moon will completely blot out the sun.
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REDNECK SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES In the totality zone, as the moon did, totally eclipse the sun, it became a beautifully colored sunset all around and the temperature dropped noticeably. Soon, the moon moved across the sun and the light came back and the temperature warmed. I watched people amazed and delighted, almost childlike enjoying this event! As I did see the country come together, all over the country and with other nationalities also, to witness this event. I felt renewed in a way and I had to wonder… at what took place in Charlottesville VA, last week. I am proud of you America for your recovery and I hope it spreads through every heart as they see what America can be! Meanwhile, here in Leakey, TX we watched the eclipse from the Mill Creek Café with “Redneck Eclipse Glasses.
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Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 · #8 – New Listing! 3/2 Home on 1.97 AC, large game room, barn & storage bldg., fenced backyard, fronts FM 1120 $279,000 · #9 – New Listing! 370.79 AC Real Co. Ideal hunting property, Rock House w/fireplace, well w/50,000 gal. storage tank, barns, pens, Co. Rd. access, Sika, Fallow, Axis, Elk, Black Buck Antelope $2656 Per AC · #12 – New Listing! Frio Riverfront – 3/2 Home perfect for entertaining on 1.81 AC, large deck shaded by huge oaks, both sides Frio River + adjoins 20 AC private river park $389,000 · #33 – Newly Priced! 3/2/2 Exceptionally Neat & well maintained home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, fenced, workshop, landscaped $215,000 · #3 – 5.07 AC+/- Concan, Uvalde Co., remote homesite, heavily treed, 1.4 miles off Hwy 127 $29,000 · #11 – 429.14 AC Edwards Co. private & secluded with space for hunting, hiking & other recreational activities. Free roaming wildlife, nice elevation changes & covered in native vegetation $579,336 · #15 – Newly Priced! Frio River Access at private park – Pretty 1.68 Ac lot, water & electric available, views, RV storage, short walk to river $110,000 · #29 – Newly Priced! 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available, nice views $75,000 · #6 – 55.38 AC Hunting Ranch NW Real Co. easy access from I-10, fronts Hwy 41, Cabin w/electricity $185,523 · #37 – Newly Priced! Waterfront furnished cabin, all utilities + well house/utility room w/washer/dryer, freezer, refrigerator, Kawasaki Mule, paddle boat $219,000 · #10 – 6.10 Fenced AC, Cabin with spectacular views from front porch, dbl carport, RV with covered deck, minutes to Garner SP & Frio River $224,950 · #4 – 5.74 AC off scenic RR 337, several bldg. sites, fencing, low taxes, sensible restrictions, great views $48,000 · #36 – 9.3 AC Homesite in gated community West of Leakey, water, electric, beautiful views, possible owner terms $108,600
· #26 – 1.87 AC Private Frio River Park Access – RiverTree, gated community, water/electric available (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $75,000 · #32 – 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close $90,000 · #7 – 90.87 AC+/- off RR 337, cabin, well, electric, septic, storage bldg., 2 RV hookups, Axis, Whitetail, Sika $515,000 · #44 – 5.601 AC Sabinal Riverfront, huge Cypress Trees, beautiful view of river, gated community (Owner/ Agent) $215,000 · #45 - Sabinal Riverfront Lot, Hwy 187 front, Utopia, joins #46 (Owner/Agent) $75,000 · #46 – Fronts Sabinal River & Hwy 187 just outside Utopia, metal 2 car storage bldg., joins #45 (Owner/ Agent) $85,000 · #30 – Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & elect. avail., septic installed. Bldg site w/view of hills, gated community $84,000 · #1 – 6.57 AC fronts Wilson Creek, water well, electric, septic, caliche pad, 30 amp RV hook-up, spectacular views! $139,000 · #31 – 7 AC Hillside views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $199,000 · #28 – Prime Frio River tract, Frio Vista #7, Cypress trees, N. of Leakey 1.26 AC (Owner/Broker) $275,000 · #57 – Newly Priced! 1.07 AC Concan adjacent & access to community clubhouse/swim pool, water system, underground utilities, paved street. OWNER TERMS $5000 down, 7%, 10 yr, $464.44 per month (Owner/Broker) $45,000 · #13 – 4.40 AC between Garner SP & Concan, water & electric available, access to club house w/pool $55,500 · #56 – Lot 27 VV 1.08 AC, gated community near Garner State Park, underground water & elect. $49,500 · #77 – Lot 57 VV 1.01 AC, elect. & water, gated, area access to clubhouse w/swim pool $39,500
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HCH RECIPE CONTEST Beginning July 15, 2017 and ending November 15, 2017 the Hill Country Herald will be sponsoring a recipe contest. If chosen your recipe will be featured in the Hill Country Herald Newspaper and in the Hill Country Herald Recipe Book which will be available in January of 2018! RULES 1. All submissions must be typed and submitted by email to: emcarnegie1956@gmail.com. 2. We encourage you to tell us about your recipe. Tell us for instance: It is your favorite recipe because your grandmother made it every Thanksgiving. Then tell us about Thanksgiving with Grandma! 3. Send pictures. We want as many recipes and experiences from local residents, long time tourists or new visitors as we can get! But more importantly, we want the story of the recipe. We want our Hill Country Recipe Book to be representative of all the People who read our paper! 4. We will not, of course be able to choose every recipe, but if you’re your recipe and story are chosen, they will be featured in the Hill Country Herald Newspaper and in the Hill Country Recipe Book that will be available online and at the Newspaper Office in January 2018.
GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... Random Favorites OK we want to thank Ms Billie Franklin for her submission this week. See the delightful photo of her grandchildren eating the cake for which you now have the recipe to enjoy with your grandchildren or children! Y’all keep them coming. We are going to continue the contest through the holidays so we can get everyone’s favorite holiday recipes in the Hill Country Herald Recipe Book … and everyone’s favorite memories! I wrote one of mine this week. Remember you can just write them out and send to P O Box 822, Leakey, TX, 78873. This week for Back to Basics I am pulling recipes from my random file…Enjoy!
Focaccia
Focaccia is a flat oven-baked Italian bread product similar in style and texture to pizza doughs. It may be topped or filled with herbs or other ingredients. 31⁄2 cups bread flour One 1⁄4 oz. (7g) envelope instant yeast 1 tsp salt 11⁄4 cups tepid water, as needed 1⁄4 cup regular or extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1⁄2 tbsp. coarse sea salt Mix the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the water and olive oil. Stir to make a soft dough, adding more water as needed. Knead for 8-10 minutes on a lightly floured work surface until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball. Transfer to an oiled bowl, turn to coat with oil, and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm place about 11⁄2 hours, until doubled. Roll the dough out to a rectangle of about 10 × 16in (25 × 40cm). Brush 11⁄2 tbsp. of the extra virgin olive oil over half of the dough. Brush water around the edges of the other half and fold the dough in half, to make a rectangle of about 10 × 8in (25 × 20cm). Transfer to a large baking sheet. Press the dough with your knuckles to dimple the surface. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let stand for about 30-40 minutes, until puffy. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle the remaining 11⁄2 tbsp. olive oil over the dough, letting it pool in the dimpled dough. Sprinkle with the sea salt. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until risen and golden. Slide the focaccia onto a wire rack and let cool. Serve the bread the day it is baked, either warm or cooled, cut into chunks.
Caramelized onion soup with sage & cheese toasts
2 Tbsp butter 2 onions, halved and thinly sliced a big pinch sugar 2 1⁄4 cup beef stock 4-6 slices baguette, toasted 1 clove garlic, halved 1⁄2 cup cheddar, grated a few sage leaves, chopped Heat the butter in a pan, add the onions and cook until soft and golden - it will take about 15 minutes. Increase the heat slightly, add the sugar and keep cooking for another 5-10 minutes, until the onion becomes dark golden and caramelized (stir now and again to stop it catching). Add the stock and bring to the boil. Season. Simmer for 10 minutes. Rub each baguette slice with the garlic. Mix the cheese and sage then spread on the bread. Grill until golden. Ladle the soup into bowls and pile the cheese toasts on top.
by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Butter for greasing the pan 2 tablespoons sugar 6 slices canned pineapple rings 1/3 cup candied cherries 2/3 cup flour 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) soft butter 1⁄2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons pineapple juice from the can of pineapple slices Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter a tarte Tatin tin that is 9 inches wide at the top and 8 inches in diameter at the bottom. Or butter a cast-iron skillet or an 8- or 9-inch non-springform cake pan. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of sugar over the buttered base, and then arrange the pineapple slices to make a circular pattern as in the picture. Fill each pineapple ring with a candied cherry, and then dot one in each of the spaces in between the rings. Put the flour, butter, sugar, eggs, baking powder, and baking soda into a food processor and run the motor until the batter is smooth. Then pour in the 3 tablespoons of juice to thin it a little. Pour this mixture carefully over the cherry-studded pineapple rings; it will only just cover it, so spread it out gently. Bake for 30 minutes, then ease a spatula around the edge of the pan, place a plate on top, and with one move, turn it upside down.
Spoon Bread
Butter, for the mold 2 cups milk 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons butter 3 eggs, separated 2 teaspoons baking powder 2-quart soufflé dish or ovenproof baking dish Generously butter the soufflé dish. Preheat the oven to 350° F. In a heavy medium saucepan, scald the milk. Do not let it boil. Combine the cornmeal, salt and sugar, slowly stir into the milk. Add the butter and stir constantly over moderate heat for 10 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the egg yolks and baking powder. Let cool. In a bowl, beat the egg whites with a dash of salt until they form soft peaks. Thoroughly blend about 1⁄2 cup of the egg whites into the cornmeal mixture to lighten it. Gently fold in the remaining egg. Pour the mixture into the buttered mold and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden.
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Submitted by Billie Franklin of Sabinal, TX I have used this recipe, which I invented, at our Boultinghouse family reunion, at the Methodist Church in Sabinal for 5th Sunday dinner, at Uvalde De Las Encinas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Reunion, and at game night at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. It can be said “I never saw a chocolate recipe I didn’t like,” but this one I especially like because of the ease of making it the day before. I am the grandmother, seldom use a recipe, and like to see what I can come up with to surprise my friends and family. In the picture are the grandchildren, Jaci, myself, William, and Brenda. This is such fun and the grandchildren were eating Cold Hot Chocolate. William ate 3 bowls full! Happy eating.
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Cold Hot Chocolate
1 dark chocolate cake mix baked according to directions 1/2 pkg. small marshmallows 1 lg. (6.8 oz.) Hershey’s Special Dark Candy bar, chopped up fine 1 Cup pecans finely chopped 2 large tubs Cool Whip Make sure the cake has completely cooled. Do not ice the cake. Next, crumble the cake into fine pieces into a very large bowl. Add marshmallows, candy, nuts, and mix in Cool Whip. When thoroughly mixed, place into the refrigerator until set, at least 4 hours, before serving. It can be made the day before and will be just as good. It also keeps well. Submitted by Elaine Padgett Carnegie (Not entered in Contest) My mama was born and raised until she was 15 years old in Ohio. Her family relocated to Texas because her younger sister had asthma and the doctors told them the Northern climate was killing her. So, they loaded 4 children and their belongings and moved to Texas where my grandfather had procured employment at Shell Refinery from which he retired. They wound up in LaPorte where my Mama at 18 met my Daddy fresh out of the Air Force at 22 … and the rest is history… Except for the challenges she faced learning how to cook for a man from the South. This is a photo taken on Thanksgiving when I was about 7-8 years old, second grade, because my baby brother was born when I was 9 and he was not in the photo. I hate to date myself but that would have been Thanksgiving in 1963-64, and that means we were living in a big house in the country in Lomax having just moved from a subdivision in Deer Park where we had lived on Elbridge Lane. Isn’t it crazy what you remember from a picture? I never knew the name of the road we lived on in Lomax, we always hunted rabbit there with my daddy so we just called it, “The Rabbit Road.” I am the one with the goofy face on the right. Next to me is my brother Alvis who left us in August of 2009, my sweet baby sister, Dena and my beloved brother Mike. The recipe I am submitting for this week is for the fried cabbage in the bowl near the bottom of this picture. My very favorite!
Southern Fried Cabbage
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1-pound bacon, diced raw 1 white onion, diced 1 head cabbage, well chopped 2 Tbsp Worcestershire 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp garlic powder Salt & black pepper to taste Add chopped bacon and onion to a large pot. Cook over medium heat until crispy and onion is clear. Remove from pot with slotted spoon, leaving the grease, crumble the bacon. Add cabbage to pot and cook over medium high heat for 10 minutes, Stirring every minute or so. Add onion, bacon, salt and pepper and continue cooking 5 more minutes, still stirring every minute. Add Worcestershire, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, & brown sugar. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is cooked through Taste to adjust seasonings. Serve. Mmmmmm!
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Legendary Entertainer Jerry Lewis Passed Away Legendary Entertainer Jerry Lewis passed awaypeacefully today of natural causes at 91 at his home with his family by his side. He was born Jerome or Joseph Levitch, March 16, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Inside the comedy world, Lewis was revered as a genius. The 2011 Lewis documentary “Method to the Madness” featured comedians from Billy Crystal to Eddie Murphy to Chevy Chase praising his singular style of comic lunacy and pathos. “I get paid,” Lewis once said, “for what most kids get punished for.” Asked in 2011 at 85 years old, if he felt he had fulfilled his life destiny, he said, “Not yet, but I’m getting close. Get the cure for muscular dystrophy. Then I’m fine. “Otherwise, I’m the happiest old man you’ve ever seen.” Pictured here with Dean Martin, the two met in 1945, when Martin was a rising nightclub singer and Lewis a comic who specialized in zany lip-synching to recorded music. They formed an act in 1946, with Lewis as the wise guy and Martin as the straight man. Team comedy was a popular shtik from vaudeville, but Martin and Lewis distinguished themselves by often breaking away from traditional scripted sketches. They became stars on the nightclub circuit, reportedly earning
$30,000 a week at the Copa. They also moved from radio to television variety shows to the movies, making 16 pictures for Paramount from 1949 to 1956. They had an unpleasant breakup in 1956. Neither spoke of the split for years, though at Frank Sinatra’s urging they reconciled before Martin’s death in 1995. Asked about Martin in 2011, Lewis said, “In order for me to talk about my partner I would need some time, because he earned that. Not only the time, but the respect of the work, and the admiration and the courage, and all of the good stuff he made of me in the 10 years he was my teacher.” Lewis was also known throughout his career as an attentive and demanding businessman who knew the nuts and bolts of his business —Lewis went on to distinguish himself in TV, Movies, Broadway; both in America and all over the world. Lewis was largely offscreen from the late ’60s on and was more active with his annual Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy telethon, for which he raised more than $2.45 billion before being relieved of
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Check out the Ridge Subdivision if you are looking for a beautiful building site in the Frio Canyon with all the amenities, such as a TCEQ approved water system, beautiful river park, paved roads, and a security gate. Prices start at $99,500 for 5 acre tracts. You’d pay that much for a 1-acre tract in Concan with all the noise and traffic. Why do that? Don’t overlook the Ridge. Call us for a tour of heaven in the hill country today.
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Four Bedroom four bath river front home located in the popular Frio Pecan Farm. Home is a good money maker and is in like new condition. Open floor plan concept with great room. Huge deck overlooking the river. $439,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 1⁄2 bath home outside the city limits on 1.74 acres. Home is in like new condition and features a covered deck and a detached workshop. City water. Huge oak trees provide a lot of shade for the beautiful yard. $189,000. Three bed-room 2 bath riverfront home on the Frio River. Four decks to choose from when you want to drink coffee and listen to the river. $425,000. Three bed-room two bath home with approximately 2,223 square feet, on 45 acres, close to town, yet private. Other improvements include a large barn. $579,000. Three bed-room one bath log home on 28 acres, approximately 11 miles south of Utopia. Extensive frontage on Highway 187. Won’t last long at $305,000. Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $129,900. Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bed-room 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 bath modern brick home on 3.25 acres just outside Sabinal, Texas. Two large outbuildings consisting of an equipment shed and a workshop. Plenty of room for a garden or a 4-H project. Approximately 2 miles to town. $215,000.
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Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory! Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great access and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience this building provides. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. $250,000. OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing. Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000.
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5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river frontage. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000. 2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with
huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000. Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500. Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000. PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park. Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard. Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography. PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $92,000. Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000. BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this 5 acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation getaway. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500
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Four bedroom 3 bath home on 6.88 acres just outside D’Hanis Texas. Great home with plenty of space for a garden or orchard. Barn in the back yard complete with storage area and a smoke house. Private but close to town. Easy commute to Hondo or San Antonio. Priced at $269,000. Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Like new home in the heart of Leakey. Three bedroom two baths with approximately 1640 sf of centrally heated and cooled area. Walking distance to the banks, restaurants, grocery store, and the court house. All this for just $179,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $549,900. RIVERTREE! Two story log home nestled beneath huge Pecan trees. Walking distance to the river, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, vaulted ceiling and wrap around porch. $329,900.
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Directions to Utopia Golf Course
Utopia Golf is located in the Sabinal Canyon near the town of Utopia, Texas, in Uvalde County. The front gate is located on Hwy. 187, one mile south of Utopia. Two popular state parks - Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park - are less than a 16 mile drive away. We are 30 miles from Bandera, 18 miles from Sabinal, 22 miles from Concan or Leakey, and 42 miles from Uvalde. Come visit us!
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(830)-966-4604 P.O. Box 434 Utopia, Texas 78884 www.UtopiaAC.com serving Frio and Sabinal Canyon areas
Specialty Meats, Prepared Foods, Fresh Produce, Beer/Wine, Full Coffee and Ice Cream Bars, Gummy Bear Bar, Home Goods, Decor, Picnic, Gifts, Deer Corn/Feed, Hunting/Fishing License!
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STAR DRY CLEANING SERVICES DROP OFF MONDAY BEFORE 9 AM PICK UP THURSDAY DROP OFF THURSDAY BEFORE 9 AM PICK UP MONDAY
• Fresh Cut Steaks • Fresh Ground Beef • Deli Meats • Camping Supplies
OPEN SUNDAYS !! 9a.m.-8p.m. Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS
830-232-6299 Hours: M-T 7a.m. - 8p.m. Fri. 7-9 Sat. 8-9
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HILL COUNTRY VISITORS GUIDE FALL 2017 Volume 2 Issue 2
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Featuring Lost Maples Winery, Lone Star Loops and Day Trips from Garner State Park
Utopia Arts Fair EL Muerto Headless Horseman Lost Maples Winery Day Trips From Garner Chickin’ Earls Hill Country Hunters Lone Star Biker Rallies Scenic Foliage Drives Haunted Hill Country Cruz’n Hill Country Antique Cars Hill Country Festivals
Reserve Your Spot Today! The Fall Edition of the Hill Country Visitors Guide
2017 LEAKEY LIONS CLUB ANNUAL BRISKET AND RIB SALE S AT U R D AY SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2017
Deadline: August 31, 2017
See us at www.hillcountryvisitorsguide.com
Feature your Events, Venues, Festivals and Products with us this Fall. Statewide distribution and Three Pull out Maps make this guide what our MAPS! Removable Area Centerfold Map Perforated and Removable Frio River Map Hill Country Visitors look for! & Lone Star Loops Map Put your event or product in their hands Your Year Round Destination! for the Fall 2017 Season. www.hillcountryvisitorsguide.com Call us now for preferred placing. The Fall Edition of the Hill Country Office 830 232 6294 Visitors Guide Julie 830 433 1424 or Elaine 936 641 3398 2017
@ 8:00 a.m.
until sold out
@ Real County Courthouse L E A K E Y, T E X A S
Brisket sold whole or half only
$13 per pound
Ribs sold whole slab only $25 per slab To Reserve your brisket contact Lion Guinn Turner @830-232-4249 or Lion Glenn @ Hondo National Bank or any Lion by August 31, 2017
LEAKEY RENTALS MINI STORAGE
NEW INSULATED UNITS
5X10, 10X20, 10X30 UNITS RENTAL PRICES FROM $30 PER MONTH
Office Location: 633 S. Hwy. 83, Leakey, Texas Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday-Saturday
830-232-5282 (office) 830-279-6648 (cell)
TRITRI-CANYON CANYONBRANCH BRANCH
410 S. HWY. 83 LEAKEY, TEXAS 830.232.4553
WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS LIKE NEIGHBORS BECAUSE THEY ARE HONDO NATIONAL BANK WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH 2017 HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY
Office Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Office Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch
CHICKEN EARL’S IS OPEN!! NOW SERVING CHICKEN LIVERS!!
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY
830-232-5001
OPEN FROM 11 a.m. until sold out!!
HWY 83 SOUTH, LEAKEY TEXAS