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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 5 No. 35
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VET CLINIC BURKS LEAKEY AUGUST 29 ............................ Page 6
Dub’s Corner ........................... Page 11
THE GREAT AMERICAN EXODUS… END ............................ Page 7
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Water News and River Flows River flows were taken on the Frio and Nueces Rivers on August 21st, 2015 with flows still above last summers’ levels; but down from the measurements two weeks ago. The flows have decreased on average 15% since two weeks ago but are still at levels that have moving water in most locations. Temperatures are remaining in the upper 90’s on most days and the forecast is calling for a slight chance of rainfall but I am not going to hold my breath for that. On Thursday, August 20th we did receive 0.4” of rainfall at the office in Camp Wood and that was a welcome relief from the heat. The following is the most current flow rates for our District. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 26,189 gpm last measurement and now has a flow of 20,548 gpm; this crossing had a reduction in flow of about 22% over the last two weeks. The Leakey Springs Crossing had a flow of 5,166 gpm last measurement and a flow of 4,778 gpm this reading. The Mill Creek Crossing showed a 16% decrease in flow since the
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last measurement; there are culverts on the south end of this crossing that once again do not have flow but all of the culverts on the north end of the crossing have some flow this reading. This crossing has a flow of 11,453 gpm this measurement down from the flow last measurement of 13,664 gpm. On the west prong of the Frio River; the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 6,056 gpm this reading compared to a flow of 6,773 gpm last measurement. The Kent Creek crossing showed one of the biggest drops in flow about a 27% reduction in flow since the last measurement with a flow of 2,072 gpm this month down from a flow of 2,821 gpm last measurement. McDonalds Crossing was at 20,705 gpm last measurement and increased to a flow of 21,325 gpm this measurement or in increase of about 3%; this was the only location that showed an increase in flow. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 48,312 gpm last reading and this measurement the culverts had a flow of 38,081 gpm or a reduction of about 21%.
Nueces Canyon High School Football – Scrimmage vs. Benavidez By AD Cody Ross
The Panthers traveled to Pearsall High School for a scrimmage vs Benavidez last Thursday night and Coach Ross was pleased with the outcome. The scrimmage started with 15 “controlled” plays both offensively and defensively. The Panther offense struggled early but were able to move the ball. They had 2 chances to score on touchdown passes but were unable to haul them in. The defense gave up one score in 15 plays which was positive. In the live portion of the scrimmage the Panthers kicked off and on the first play from scrimmage Aquileo Evans forced a Benavidez fumble and Bradley Reed fell on the ball to give the Panthers first down inside the opponent 20 yard line. 5 Plays later Tony Sanchez ran in from 4 yards out to give the Panthers a 6-0 advantage. PAT was converted on a bad snap giving the Panthers a 8-0 advantage early in the game. The Panther defense held strong on the ensuing possession bending but not breaking and stopping Benavidez on a 4th down and 8 attempt. The offense got the ball back and were driving when the clock ran out.
Edwards County Reminiscing of Days Gone By at the Detering Ranch
Commissioner’s Corner
by Julie Becker photos by Charles Carlson
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ............................ Page 2 LtoR: Jamie Lou Cravey Harris, Margaret Cravey Davis, W.B. “Sonny” Sansom Jr., Anne Burns Woodley, Allyne Patterson Crider
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INDEX State News .................... Page 2 Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 7 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12
Today’s Weather
High: 94° Low: 70°
Leakey ISD Pre-School Survey Leakey ISD is considering beginning a small half-day (8 a.m-noon) PK program within the next 30 days. To determine the feasibility of such a program, if you have a 3 1⁄2 to almost 5-year old child that you would be interested in enrolling , please send an e-mail to Leakey ISD Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Skipper, bskipper@leakey ISD.net. Leakey ISD is also looking for an Early Childhood certified teacher for the program. If interested, please e-mail your resume to bskipper@leakeyisd.net.
The Real County Historical Commission held their quarterly meeting Saturday Aug. 15th at the Detering Ranch located south of Leakey, Texas. Gracious host Carl Detering Jr. and family truly put on the spread! For those truly adventuresome, there was roasted pig, but for others a tremendous spread of fajitas with all the trimmings. Carl Detering Jr. was not only a great host he also made an extremely informative presentation, relating some unknown, or little known facts about the ranch. The condensed version goes like this, a Ms. Owens owned the ranch during the Great Depression from there it was purchased by several individuals coming to rest with Will and Anna Pruitt
Hicks. The ranch is located on Buffalo Creek, where moonshine operations were housed in a cave on the property. The still was purported to have a commercial quality to it. While reminiscing the subject did come up about the shrouded trips to see the old remnants of the still. The Hicks planted the orchard on the property. From the Hicks it went to Phyliss Childs. Carl Detering Sr. married Childs and the Detering Ranch was established. Carl Detering Jr. spoke of his love of running the ranch, fishing and enjoying the outdoors as he grew up coming out to the ranch. Many families worked and lived on the ranch throughout the years. Many of those family remain in the canyon today. continued page 7