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REAL COUNTY JUNIOR HORSE CLUB 2018 AWARDS by Julie Becker
What a great Summer series! The Real County Junior Horse Club ended its 2018 season with a group of happy kiddos! Winning this years Junior Division saddle was Utopia’s Cooper Wernette and Leakey girl, Maggie Phillips took home the 2018 Senior Division saddle. Age groups All Around Buckle winners were: 6-7 age group Maura Astling, 8-10 age group Sage Everett, 1419 age group Maggie Phillips. The 2018 Sportsmanship buckle went to Maura Astling and the Most Improved went to Lane Becker. We would like to Thank our buckle sponsors: Rocking D Ranch (2 buckles), Wylden Hubbard Memorial (Sportsmanship), The Glass Family, Corral RV Park and B&T Tire. Thank you to all of our volunteers that make the summer series happen, and all of the July Jubilee sponsors. These young cowboys and cowgirls are why we do what we do! Thank you for the bottom of our hearts!
FOR REAL COUNTY
BACK TO DEDICATED LEAKEY TEACHER STUDIES WITH SCHOOL DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS, PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS DAYS by Marissa Kessenich
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Governor Abbott Announces “Damon Allen Act” Unveils Proposals To Reform Bail System In Texas ............................ Page 7
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT
In June, a teacher from Leakey was selected to attend a prestigious professional development institute in Austin sponsored by Humanities Texas in partnership with the LBJ Presidential Library and the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin. Pamela Sysak, who teaches U.S. history, world geography and world history at Leakey School, participated in “America in the 1920s and 1930s,” which took place from June 11–14 at the LBJ Library. The institute focused on America between World War I and World War II, covering topics including politics and economic policies of the 1920s; immigration; prohibition; the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression; Franklin D. Roosevelt, the New Deal and his struggle with the Supreme Court; American art and literature during the interwar period and the rise and decline of American isolationism. Pulitzer Prize-winning historians David M. Kennedy (Stanford University) and David M. Oshinsky (NYU) and distinguished scholars from universities across the nation worked with teachers to improve the quality of classroom teaching in Texas. The institutes offered dynamic presentations, probing discussions and focused seminars in which scholars and teachers developed strategies for engaging students.
Sysak commended the institute lectures for their interdisciplinary approach to teaching history. “I look forward to integrating art and poetry into my lessons to emphasize events of the different eras of 20th century history,” she stated. “Humanities Texas was pleased to cosponsor the Austin institute,” said Executive Director Michael L. Gillette. “Giving talented teachers the opportunity to interact with their peers and leading scholars will enable them to engage students with exciting new resources and perspectives on our nation’s history.” “America in the 1920s and 1930s” was made possible with support from the State of Texas and the National Endowment for the Humanities. This institute was part of the “Democracy and the Informed Citizen” Initiative, administered by the Federation of State Humanities Councils. The initiative seeks to deepen the public’s knowledge and appreciation of the vital connections between democracy, the humanities, journalism and an informed citizenry. Humanities Texas is the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Its mission is to advance education through programs that improve the quality of classroom teaching, support libraries and museums and create opportunities for lifelong learning for all Texans. For more information about Humanities Texas, visit www.humanitiestexas.org.
Friends of the Frio Membership Drive and Trash Bash Our little slice of the Frio River is one of the most unspoiled areas in Texas which attracts many to its banks every year. As this natural beauty is fragile, all should take responsibility for the balance between recreation and conservation. Friends of the Frio, Inc. was founded as a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to protecting and conserving the beauty, cleanliness, natural resources and integrity of the upper Frio River and its tributaries. A few of our endeavors include: • The Annual Frio River Cleanup and Trash Bash. This year the 29th annual event will be held Saturday, September
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8, 2018. All are invited to participate in this fun and ecological event. The “Up to You” River Litterbag Campaign is widespread throughout the Frio River and Nueces River areas. FOF provides yellow litterbags at no cost to local outfitters, camps and lodges along the Frio River for individuals to contain trash while enjoying their time at our beautiful river. Educational and Scholarship Programs inspire future river stewards as well as encourage awareness and appreciation of the uniqueness of the Frio
River area. By becoming a member of the Friends of the Frio, you assist the effort to protect and maintain a natural environment, as well as fund educational efforts to further awareness. All members are encouraged, but not required, to attend meetings and assist with any events. Membership forms can be found and downloaded at www.recrd.org. If you want further information or want an informative brochure about the Friends of the Frio, Inc., contact the RealEdwards Conservation & Reclamation District office at 830-232-5733. Our office is located at 234 S. Evergreen Road in Leakey.
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SWTJC OFFERS NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM by Ismael Martinez
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
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Uvalde, TX, August 3, 2018 – The SWTJC Administrative Information Technology one-year certificate has been revised to provide students the opportunity to train and test for the following five business office-related certifications, all during the first year of the program. The certifications include Microsoft
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JAIL REGISTER
Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report
July 29 - August 4, 2018
July 29 - August 4, 2018
Wolf, Dylan Thomas, 37 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Deputy Tolleson, Bail Jumping Failure to Appear, A/D 7/31/2018; $2,000 Surety Bond; Hortness, Christian Matthew, 24 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson, Violation of Probation - Criminal Mischeif >=$100<$750, A/D 8/3/2018, $2,000 PR Bond; Faulkner,Wasley Kipp, 55 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Deputy Harvey, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, A/D 8/3/2018, In Custody.
Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Ortiz, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County Constable
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.
HOLDING LIST 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
INMATE
07/29/2018 @ • 0120 responded to a residence on Texas Highway 55 North of Camp Wood for a disturbance • 0456 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 1120 South of Leakey for a domestic dispute • 0808 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 1120 South of Leakey for a domestic dispute 07/30/2018 @ • 0842 responded to the Rodeo Grounds on Texas Highway 55 North of Camp Wood for a suspicious vehicle • 1000 responded to River Road in Camp Wood for a reckless vehicle • 1930 responded to Ranch Road 337 East of Camp Wood for loose livestock 07/31/2018 @ • 1742 responded to Stripes in Leakey for a disturbance 08/01/2018 @ • 1011 responded to The Bears Market in Leakey for a Vehicle unlock • 1251 responded to a residence on Walter White Ranch Road South of Leakey to unlock a vehicle
CURRENT CHARGE
COURT
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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES
Date of Arrest
Sentence
Sentence Date Paper Ready
Housed/Released
Shannon, Joshua Benjamin
Violation of Parole - Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury
District
9/7/2017
Bandera
Shannon, Joshua Benjamin
Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Habitation
District
10/13/2017
Bandera
Shannon, Joshua Benjamin
Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 < 1G
District
2/6/2018
Bandera
Falcon, Mathew Eric
Burglary of a Building
District
Falcon, Mathew Eric
Burglary of a Coin Operated / Collection Machine
County
Falcon, Mathew Eric
Evading Arrest Detention
County
Falcon, Ashley Danielle
Failure to Appear - Evading Arrest
County
Falcon, Ashley Danielle
Violation of Probation - Assault Causes Bodily Injury
County
Falcon, Ashley Danielle
Evading Arrest Detention
County
Ta, John Phuong
Violation of Probation - Evading Arrest/Detention W/Motor Vehicle
District
6/25/2018
Bandera
Tomerlin,Christopher Aaron
Bond Forfeiture - Burglary Of Habitation
District
7/1/2018
Bandera
Tomerlin,Christopher Aaron
Violation Of Pre-Trial Supervision
District
7/1/2018
Bandera
Harlow, Bobby
Violation of Probation - False / Incorrect Information
District
7/2/2018
Woodruff, Robert David
Criminal Trespass ( 30 Day Jail Sentence )
Lockhart, David Wayne
VOP-Burglary of a Building
District
7/11/2018
Bandera
Martinez, Carlos Jesus
Bond Forefeiture - Harassment
County
7/29/2018
Bandera
Martinez, Carlos Jesus
Failure to Appear Bail Jumping - Harassment
County
7/29/2018
Bandera
Edwards, Patrick
Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation
District
7/30/2018
Bandera
Edwards, Patrick
Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
District
7/30/2018
Bandera
INMATE
Bandera The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seek5/17/2018 ing to apprehend all persons wanted by theBandera 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 appre5/17/2018 Bandera hend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these 6/25/2018 60 Days CJT 7/9/2018 N/A Bandera subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know 6/25/2018 60 Days CJT 7/9/2018 N/A Bandera you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE. 7/9/2018
7/9/2018
60 Days CJT
Possession of controlled substance – 1 Warrant
Race / Sex
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W/F
Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750
CURRENT CHARGE
Pitcher, John Truman
43
W/M
Bond Forfeiture - Burglary of Habitation
10/20/2017
Pitcher, John Truman
43
W/M
Bond Forfeiture - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
10/20/2017
Pitcher, John Truman
43
W/M
Bond Forfeiture - Terrorist Threat
10/20/2017
Hosmer, Jonathan
44
W/M
Violation of Probation - Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Fritsch, Tiffannie Cherie
34
W/F
Violation of Probation - Forgery
4/16/2018
Date of Detainer
Mendoza, Eduardo Carreon
22
W/M
Violation of Probation - Escape
4/16/2018
5/9/2017
Mendoza, Eduardo Carreon
22
W/M
4/16/2018
Isaaks, Kiersten
22
W/F
Violation of Probation - Poss. CS PG1 < 1 Gram
4/17/2018
Travis County Jail, TX
Lewis, Kenneth
34
W/M
Violation of Probation - False Report to Peace Officer
4/20/2018
San Jacinto County Jail, TX
Adams, Cameron
19
W/M
Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
5/11/2018
Jefferson County Jail, TX
Novak, John
28
W/M
Violation of Pre Supervision Agreement
6/25/2018
Bexar County Jail, TX
Bort, Vincent Slade
30
W/M
Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation
6/29/2018
Bexar County Jail, TX
Bishop, Mary
49
W/F
Violation of Probation - Poss. CS PG1 < 1 Gram
7/23/2018
Medina County Jail, TX
Edwards, Patrick
28
W/M
Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation
7/23/2018
Uvalde County Jail, TX
7/30/2018
Edwards, Patrick
28
W/M
Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
7/23/2018
Uvalde County Jail, TX
7/30/2018
Martinez, Carlos Jesus
20
W/M
Bond Forfeiture - Harassment
7/25/2018
Dallas County Jail, TX
7/29/2018
Martinez, Carlos Jesus
20
W/M
Failure to Appear Bail Jumping - Harassment
Sabinal Correspondent
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Bandera
7/9/2018
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Credit for Jail Time Served
8/2/2018
Michael Galindo DOB 02-04-1988 VOP – Criminal Trespass – 1 Warrant
Melissa Hirst DOB 06-12-1981 VOP – Theft – Bail Jumping – 2 Warrants
Released / Transferred to
Texas Department of Corrections Indiana Department of Corrections Indiana Department of Corrections Indiana Department of Corrections
Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Building of CT1 Theft of Property >1500<2000 CT2
Contributing Writers: Elaine Padgett Carnegie Linda Kirkpatrick
3/6/2018
In Custody of
Released / Transferred Date
Medina County Jail, TX Texas Department of Corrections Texas Department of Corrections Texas Department of Corrections
Julie Becker/Editor/Publisher Billie Franklin,
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Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)
Age
337 RR 337 West P.O. Box 822 Leakey, Texas 78873 (830) 232-6294 (830) 433-1424 Published Each Wednesday
7/9/2018
Bandera 30 Days CJT
Kathy Anderson DOB 11-29-1967 VOP
McMahan, Khristy Anne
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Released Date
5/17/2018
County
DETAINER LIST
2014 responded to a residence on River Road in Camp Wood for a disturbance 2152 responded to a residence on Patterson Creek Road West of Leakey for a suspicious vehicle 08/02/2018 @ 1316 responded to U.S. Highway 83 in Leakey for a reckless vehicle 08/03/2018 @ 0705 responded to U.S. Highway 83 North of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 0739 responded to Texas Highway 55 South of Camp Wood for a wounded deer 1619 responded to a residence on East 5th Street in Leakey for a domestic dispute 1630 responded to Ranch Road 1120 at Fulgham’s Crossing for illegally parked vehicles 08/04/2018 @ 2318 responded to River Haven Cabins on Ranch Road 1120 South of Leakey for a domestic disturbance
Todd Lane7/25/2018 DOB 07-16-1970 Theft Dallas County Jail, TX – 1 Warrant
7/27/2018
Credit For Jail Time Served
7/30/2018
Warrant Recalled
7/29/2018
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 • Hazel Pendley 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, W.B. “Sonny” Sansom 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, D’Ann Green 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 or 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 Juan Saucedo 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Phone: 830-232-6623 Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Phone: 830-232-5756 or 591-4734 (cell) Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra 830-279-6787 Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. 830-597-5159
D E R U T
P A C
Transferred to Bandera County Jail Transferred to Bandera County Jail Transferred to Bandera County Jail Transferred to Bandera County Jail
Christian Hortness DOB 02-23-1994 VOP – Criminal Mischief – 1 Warrant
D E R U T P CA Dylan Wolf DOB 04-28-1981 Failure to appear – 1 Warrant
LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S PERMIT (BG) by Wilson D Neace dba BLANTON’S, to be located at 500 East 4th Street, Camp Wood, 78833, REAL County, Texas. Owners of said partnership are Wilson D Neace and Sarah M Bass.
CITY OF LEAKEY STAGE 1 RESTRICTIONS Stage 1 – Mild Drought Conditions GOAL: Achieve a voluntary 6 percent reduction from either or both the 400,000 gallon daily water demand and the 450,000 gallon single day demand. SUPPLY MANAGEMENT MEASURES: The City of Leakey will look for leaks on system lines and discontinue the flushing of water mains. VOLUNTARY WATER USE RESTRICTIONS: (a) Water customers are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaped areas to Sundays and Thursday for customers with post office box address ending in an even number and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a post office box address ending in an odd number and to irrigate landscapes only between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 12;00 midnight on designated watering days. (b) All operations of the City of Leakey shall adhere to water use restrictions prescribed for Stage 2 of the Plan. (c) Water customers are requested to practice water conservation and to minimize or discontinue water use for non-essential purposes.
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Leakey ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Starting on August 23,2018 Leakey ISD will begin distributing letters to the households of the children in the district {or service area} about eligibility benefits and any actions households need to take to apply for these benefits. Applications also are available at Leakey ISD 429 US HWY 83 Leakey TX 78873. Criteria for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits The following criteria will be used to determine a child’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits: Income Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levels Categorical or Automatic Eligibility Household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Program Participant Child’s status as a foster child, homeless, runaway, migrant, or displaced by a declared disaster Child’s enrollment in Head Start or Even Start Income Eligibility For those households that qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on income, an adult in the household must fill out free and reduced-price meal application and return it to Cindy Schenk, CN Director, 830-232-5595 Ext 2110, cschenk@leakeyisd.net. Those individuals filling out the application will need to provide the following information: Names of all household members Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member Last 4 digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application or, if the
adult does not have a social security number, check the box for “No Social Security number” Signature of an adult household member attesting that the information provided is correct Categorical or Program Eligibility Leakey ISD is working with local agencies to identify all children who are categorically and program eligible. Leakey ISD will notify the households of these children that they do not need to complete an application. Any household that does not receive a letter and feels it should have should contact Cindy Schenk- CN Director, 830-232-5595 Ext 2110, cschenk@leakeyisd.net. Any household that wishes to decline benefits should contact Cindy Schenk-CN Director- 830-232-5595 Ext. 2110, cschenk@leakeyisd.net. Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may also be verified by the school officials at any time during the school year. Determining Eligibility Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy, Cindy Schenk-CN Director, will review applications and determine eligibility. Households or guardians dissatisfied with the Reviewing Official’s eligibility determination may wish to discuss the decision with the Reviewing Official on an informal basis. Households wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to Cindy Schenk -CN Director, 830-232-5595 Ext.2110, cschenk@leakeyisd.net. Unexpected Circumstances If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the attached current income eligibility guidelines.
Cross Country Returns to Leakey The hype has been surrounding the Eagle move to 6-man football but another new addition to the Eagle family is the Cross Country team. Leakey has not competed in cross country in seven years and this year Coach Brian Leiker is hoping to bring back a successful program. Athletes compete by completing a running course of either 3200 meters (approximately two miles) for girls or 5000 meters (approximately three miles)
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for boys. Individuals place by time but the placements of teams are calculated by the placing of each individual on the team. This means every runner contributes to the teams overall points and placing (The lowest scoring team places 1st). Athletes can place either as an individual or as a team. Currently the high school students are showing up at 6:45am every morning for practice. They are building up their
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endurance by adding mileage each week. Coach Leiker is hoping as more kids learn about it, they will join the team. Junior high will begin training once school starts. Cross Country is a great way to stay in shape no matter what sport you play or also can be continued throughout life. The Eagles and Lady Eagles will begin their season August 18th at the Tom Moore Invitational in Ingram Texas.
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Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs
Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Business Management and Administration; and Human Services. Admission to these programs is based on high school enrollment. It is the policy of Nueces Canyon CISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of Nueces Canyon CISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Nueces Canyon CISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Mrs. Kristi Powers, at 200 Taylor Street, Barksdale, Texas, (830-234-3514).
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Nueces Canyon CISD The Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District is located in the Texas Hill Country and includes portions of Uvalde, Edwards and Real counties. The NCCISD board of trustees includes Danny Irwin, president; Mark Martinez, vice president; Noreda Sifuentes, secretary; and members Ignacio Sanchez, Denise Rogers, Clint Luce and Benito H. Carabajal IV. The board meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the district administration building in Barksdale. Call the district office or consult the school calendar at www.nccisd.net to verify meeting dates and times. Kristi Powers is the district superintendent. The district office is located at 200 Taylor St. in Barksdale and the office phone number is 830-234-3514. Principal is Shawna Moore. The junior high and high school campus is located at 200 Taylor St. in Barksdale and the office phone number is 830-234-3524. The elementary campus is located on Ranch Road 337 West in Camp Wood and the office phone number is 830-597-3218. Nueces Canyon CISD uses several
methods to keep the parents, students and community informed and connected. · The District website is: https:// www.nccisd.net From the webpage all district calendars, schedules, documents, forms, employee email contact information is available. · The district maintains and regularly updates a Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/NuecesCanyonCISD/ · A text messaging service is available for updates, scheduling and announcements. Instructions to join the group can be found on the homepage of the NCCISD website. · Parents may use txConnect to monitor grades and attendance. Instructions can be found on the homepage of the NCCISD website. · Students may use txMyZone to monitor grades and attendance. Instructions can be found on the homepage of the NCCISD website. · Parents may use the mySchoolBucks app to upload funds for cafeteria items. Instructions can be found on the homepage of the NCCISD website. Special activities for students include: · UIL Academic and Speech competitions · Band Marching, Concert and Sight
Reading competitions · FFA Leadership, Stock Show, Agricultural Mechanics, Skills Team, Home Site and Land Evaluation competitions · Journalism and Yearbook projects · One-Act Play performances and competitions · Art shows and competitions Sports-related activities are: · Football · Cross Country · Basketball · Tennis · Track & Field Dual Credit Classes are offered to students in 9 – 12 grades with qualifying TSI scores. Students and their parents that are interested in these classes need to contact Tena Hunger for more information. Parents with students new to the Nueces Canyon need to contact the campus offices for information on registration. The first day of school for students is scheduled for August 20. Contact the district or campus offices or access the district website www.nccisd.net for more information on NCCISD.
NC Students Have a Productive Summer Track Season By Girls AD Brandy Sweeten
Summer Track kids have competed in their last meets for the season. Alena, Santos, and Daunte Flores qualified for Nationals in Iowa this year. Daunte has been running some of his best races as of late. Alena’s 4X800M team placed 3rd and Santos’s 4X800M relay placed 4th. It was an accomplishment to qualify, and then even better to go home with medals. Santos also
reported a Personal Best of 2:00 flat in the 800M. Way to finish strong for the Flores Family! In “The Games of Texas” at College Station, sisters, Kylie Kramer and Camdyn Childs, made a strong showing. Kylie placed 33rd in the 800 M. Run with a time of 3:19 and placed 16th in the Mile Run with a time of 6:56. Both great times
and still just in the 4th grade! Camdyn placed 7th in the Pole Vault with a vault of 7’6”. Both girls showed improvement and gained some great experience. Congratulations to all our summertime tracksters. They have worked hard all summer long. We look for good things from them this coming school year.
BACK TO SCHOOL DAYS Remember to watch for the stopping busses and running children. The kids will be heading out in the next few weeks and we will fall back into our routines, sadly, summer is almost done. If you are panicking, trying to get everything together and get them ready... You Are Not Alone! Once you have found the list and all the supplies, new backpacks and shoes; and of course, all those new pricey school clothes, you will be absolutely exhausted and probably broke! If you are one of those mom’s whose mornings are pure chaos...You Are Also Not Alone...The hours before school can feel a little more zoo than Zen. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get back in the groove. Designate a “launch pad.” The antidote to the explosion of shoes, jackets, and book bags all over your house—and trying to locate them before you leave? A dedicated departure (and landing) zone using whatever space you’ve got: the mudroom, a hall closet, or a corner with hooks. “That spot remains sacred: Coats, backpacks, and shoes come off there and stay there,” says Vanderkam, mother of 5 school ag children. It doesn’t matter if shoes aren’t lined up Pinterest-perfect, she insists: The point is that they are there. Kids—and moms—just need one everyday pair by the door. (A “shoes here” sign, or a picture for preliterate kids, can help keep Crocs corralled.) The launch pad can also be the place to charge your phone, stash keys, and stow sunglasses, so you can grab them on your way out. Become efficient about lunch-The ultimate timesaving trick: Let them buy it. If that’s not an option, make lunch when you’re already in the kitchen. “If you just started boiling water for pasta for dinner, that’s a good time to make a sandwich,” says Vanderkam. “If you’re serving breakfast, cut fruit and put that into small containers for the next couple of days.” Or train your kids to help: At the end of the day, everybody takes his lunch
box out of his bag, dumps the remains, and puts it on the counter. Even better: Have kids make�their lunches; they can start as soon as they reach elementary school. Make getting dressed easy-Pare down your own wardrobe to a set of nine outfits, work or casual, that you know look great on you, and rotate them. If you’re losing time in the morning over kid fashion battles, stop. Yes, you could help her pick out and set aside her outfit the night before. “If your child can dress herself, usually around age 4, just let her,” she says. Those crazy fashion combos she comes up with are part of the charm of having young kids—a stage you’ll even miss someday. Put shoes and jackets on exactly 8 minutes before you have to leave. That gives you just enough cushion not to stress about making the school bell in time. “The school bus gets to us at 8:40, but my kids put shoes and coats on at 8:32,” says Vanderkam. “If it takes them two minutes, we hang outside for six minutes. But if they dawdle and it takes them five minutes, we’re still fine.” Give your calendar a once-over at the end of the school weekEvery Friday, look ahead to the following week to get a general feel for the landscape—to divide duties, such as driving, with her husband and to spot anything looming (like an after-school activity with a late pickup). Small details go in, too, so there’s no last-minute panic. Reframe mornings-There’s a certain narrative about mornings— craziness! chaos! —but they don’t have to be that way. Morning can be a good time to enjoy one another’s company. Family dinner might not happen if life after school or work is hectic, but family breakfast could happen. That’s quality time together. (Bonus: Breakfast is a happy family meal since everyone likes it—and all but the littlest ones can even grab their own.) Keeping positive will set the tone for the day—and week.
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This year’s Night Life, the 17th annual, week long, faith inspired, rally was held from July 30 to August 3 at First Baptist Church. Leadership was from a team brought in by Ryan Roberts, a former Baylor football great. They were awe inspiring for not only the teens, but the adults as well. The youth came from the surrounding area: Concan, D’Hanis, Hondo, Sabinal, and Uvalde. The music was loud and the teens were pumped up. During the day, there were leadership classes given to some of the teens at the high school. The nightly revival ran from 8 p.m. until a little past 11 p.m., sometimes closer to midnight, with no complaints from parents nor the teens themselves. Meals were served each night, an all you could eat buffet. On Monday evening, the number of teens registered was 55. Tuesday the increase was to 65 young people. Wednesday brought 72 youth out to the nightly rally. On Thursday, there were 72 teenagers, with 17 of those in attendance being baptized in the church baptistery. On the final night there were 62 in attendance with another 11 young people being baptized. The total enrollment came to 110, second in attendance to 116 teens who came to the one two years prior, 2016. However, the record breaker was in the baptisms, 28 in the combined final two nights. This was the most baptisms ever. Special on Friday evening happened to a young man, blind in one eye from birth. When he went forward to be baptized, a miracle occurred and that boy had a complete healing in that one eye and full sight was restored. A very big difference has been made in his life as well as to the others who came. Young people were ministering to their friends and to those whom they did not know. Love and kindness prevailed.
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Mission Trip to the Houston area and from events at Night Life were given. This evening at 5:30 p.m. is the Church business conference; at 6:30 p.m. Youth Group meets. They are under the direction of Youth Minister Joe Redus. Thursday evening is the Home Bible study at the parsonage.
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DeHaven. Communion was observed. Honoring the teachers with a Teachers Luncheon to be held at the church in the fellowship hall on Thursday, August 16 at 11:30 a.m. Salads and desserts are on the menu. All friends and members are gearing up for the 96th Annual Church Chicken Supper, to be held Saturday, September 22. This is the one big project money maker from which many worthy projects are sponsored. Contact Gloria Scwarzlose at 278-3051 or Peggy Bielfeldt at 934-2124 if you would like to help or to contribute items for the Country Store.
First Baptist
This past Sunday, music was provided by Modine Horton on piano and Brother Monty on guitar. Testimonies from both the
Special collection was taken this past Sunday for Hogar de Metodista de Costa Rica (Methodist Children’s Home) during Communion. Every first Sunday, Communion is offered to all. Music was provided by Barbara Dillahunty. Ushers were Janet Hines and James Kincaid. This coming Sunday, beginning at 10:40 a.m., Becky Gring and Tom Bomer will host a sing-along until worship time at 11 a.m. The final Summer Family Movie Night will be held August 17 at 6:30 p.m. Still under consideration, I will let you know next week. This is a free admission, free snacks, drinks, and lots of fun.
St. Patrick Catholic
A new bulletin was used this Sunday with information about St. Patrick’s in Sabinal, and the mission churches St. Joseph’s at Knippa, and St. Mary’s in Vanderpool. Full of information ranging from Infant Baptism classes, Marriage classes, who to contact for ministry to the sick and home bound and contact persons for the mission churches, it is a useful tool for members and guests alike. Much insight was put into the planning of the new bulletin.
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� Exceptional singers and talented musicians headline the Devine Area Artists’ Series’ 2018-19 season! From oldies to the sounds of today, this season has it covered. DAAS has been bringing professional musicians to this area for decades, and this year may prove to be one of the best seasons yet. � Opening the season on September 15th is Hawaiian-born Loki Alohikea. This talented young man has a bright future ahead of him. If you would like a sneak peak of his excellent singing voice, look him up online. He will be bringing a six piece band to accompany him. His selections will range from Frank Sinatra to Chris Stapleton to Bruno Mars. � On December 15th, DAAS will welcome one of Austin’s busiest and most highly regarded guitar players, Jeff Plankenhorn. Not only is he a fabulous guitar player, but his smooth and soulful vocals accompanied by his four piece group will make for a concert you will not want to miss. His extraordinary slide work on guitar makes him unique, and of course he will include some music for the holidays. � Back again by popular demand, Rick Cavender will bring his band to Devine’s Community Center on February 23, 2019. Rick Cavender sells cars by day but his passion is music and performance. He excels in recreating the tenor of Roy Orbison down to the bass of Johnny Cash. His Elvis impersonation is spot on! He will also sing songs of Buddy Holly, Frankie Valli, George Strait, George Jones, Marty Robbins, Ray Price, Julio Iglesias, Vicente Hernandez, and Neil Diamond. � The Mike Kasberg Quartet will finish out the season on March 30, 2019. Kasberg is the director of the Schreiner University band and jazz band, but, loving performance, he plays saxophone and clarinet in the popular quartet. The head of the music department at Schreiner, Dr. Donald Crandall, plays keyboard. Gary Hatch on double bass and Bryan Foster on drums, complete the group. They all sing and harmonize to their blues, pop and jazz covers. � Devine Area Artists’ Series is a non-profit organization and features high quality concerts with low ticket prices thanks to five sponsors and over 40 underwriters. Underwriters each purchase 6 season tickets. Season tickets are $25 and include all 4 concerts.�
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Governor Abbott Announces “Damon Allen Act” Unveils Proposals To Reform Bail System In Texas AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today unveiled the “Damon Allen Act,” a set of proposals to reform the bail system in Texas to protect law enforcement and enhance public safety. The proposals announced by the Governor are in honor of Texas State Trooper Damon Allen, who was killed in the line of duty on Thanksgiving Day, 2017. During today’s announcement, the Governor was joined by the Allen family as well as members of the Texas legislature and Texas Department of Public Safety. “With the Damon Allen Act, Texas will take meaningful steps to reform our bail system so that we can better protect innocent life, keep violent criminals off our streets and prevent tragedies like the death of Damon Allen,” said Governor Abbott. “It’s time for action, and I urge the legislature to take up the Damon Allen Act in the upcoming session. I thank Kasey Allen for her tireless work on this effort and the entire Allen family for their inspiring strength in the aftermath of this tragedy.” This past Thanksgiving, Officer Allen was ambushed, shot and killed in Freestone County following a traffic stop. His accused murderer had previously been convicted of assaulting a sheriff’s deputy, and had recently been arrested on charges that included evading arrest and aggravated assault on a public servant. Despite his criminal record he was released on bond because The Justice of the Peace in his case was unaware of his
prior convictions. The Governor’s new proposals to reform Texas’ bail system aim to help prevent tragedies like the death of Trooper Allen. The Damon Allen Act is designed to increase public safety and the personal safety of law enforcement, promote consistency across the state, and uphold the constitutional rights of those accused of crimes. Specific proposals included in the Damon Allen Act are outlined below. Put Public Safety First: The practice of bail and the issuance of a bond is regulated by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 17. These rules limit the discretion that a judge may use in ensuring the safety of the community. The rules setting bail should be modified to emphasize the safety of the community, require a magistrate consider the criminal history of a defendant, and allow a magistrate to consider all other relevant information, including impact on law enforcement. Increase Magistrate Qualification: The amount of bail required may be set by any magistrate. In addition to a determination of the danger posed to the community by a defendant’s release, a magistrate must consider technical issues of mental health, and family violence. For cases involving felony offenses, or misdemeanors involving sexual offenses and assault, these determinations should be done by District Court judges and their associate judges.
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James Wilson Nichols James Nichols, a Texas Ranger and frontier memoirist was born on December 27, 1820, in Franklin County, Tennessee, the son of George Washington and Mary Ann (Walker) Nichols. James Nichols kept a journal that was eventually published as a memoir, Now You Hear My Horn (1968). His account vividly described his life following the relocation to Texas. The Nichols and Johnson Day families traveled the Tennessee, the Mississippi, and the Red Rivers to Natchitoches, Louisiana, and from there they traveled overland to Guadalupe and Gonzales Counties. Nichols’ journal stated the party crossed the Sabine River into Texas on December 16, 1836. The families took up residence near Gonzales on March 2, 1837. In an affidavit from 1876, Nichols claimed that he served in Capt. James Cheshire’s Company in defense of Nacogdoches during the San Jacinto Campaign of 1836. Some historians have suggested that Nichols was present at the battle of the Alamo; however, these dates disprove such speculations. An entry in Nichols’s journal recalled the crowds waiting in San Antonio to see David Crockett’s gun, but there is no previous mention of Crockett elsewhere in the diary. Like his father and his grandfather, Nichols frequently moved, but he always settled back in Guadalupe and Gonzales Counties. Between 1838 and 1842, he enlisted with Captains Joseph D. Clements, Mathew Caldwell, and James Bird as a member of the Texas Rangers and Minute Men. In 1839 he scouted for Capt. James Callahan. Nichols wounded his hand on August 12, 1840, in combat against Comanche at the Battle of Plum Creek. On March 5, 1842, during the occupation of San Antonio by the army of Mexican Gen. Adrian Woll, Nichols’ company encountered a messenger from Gen. Rafael Vásquez on the outskirts of San Antonio, asking for the city to surrender. Against overwhelming force, Capt. John Coffee Hays and his 100 men called for an evacuation of the city. On September 17, 1842, Nichols served with Mathew Caldwell in the battle of Salado Creek, which forced Gen. Woll to retreat back into Mexico. Additional Minute Men heard the news and traveled to San Antonio, but Vásquez retreated to the Rio Grande. Nichols received land grants in Gonzales and Lampasas Counties as a result of his ranger service, and later filed for a pension.
Thu, August 16, 2018 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT Rancho Cañon Perdido 25783 N US Highway 83 Concan, Texas 78838 The Republican Parties of Uvalde and Real Counties have jointly organized an event to educate the public on the latest Red Flag and Firearm Storage Plan currently being considered in the Texas Legislature. Dr Alma Arredondo-Lynch has graciously provided the venue at her ranch in Concan, Texas and will include a BBQ dinner. Come out and “Defend Your Gun Rights”. You are invited to hear Rachel Malone, Texas Director of the Gun Owners of America speak to the issue as it pertains to the latest Gun Control Plan proposed for Texas. Donations are greatly appreciated. For more info contact: Jack DuBose 830-279-4603 OR Terri DuBose 830-279-2263
DEVIL’S SINKHOLE PLANS AUGUST 11 STAR PARTY The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area will hold a combination evening bat show and star party program on Saturday, August 11. The event is timed to coincide with the Perseid meteor shower and hidden moon. For the price of the regular evening bat tour, guests will have the opportunity to see both a bat show and, after the main bat emergence, and join the San Antonio Astronomical Society and other telescope jockeys to enjoy the very dark, star-filled skies above the National Natural Landmark. The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area has a 2 rating on the Bortle scale, very desirable for star-gazing. Only the Big Bend Parks have darker skies in west Texas. The Devil’s Sinkhole SNA is located just north of Rocksprings, Texas, a beautiful hour’s drive from Del Rio, Uvalde, Kerrville, Junction, and Sonora. To reserve a place on the August 11 event (or any other Devil’s Sinkole tour), contact the Rocksprings Visitors Center at 830-683-2287 or e-mail devilssinkhole@swtexas.net. Fees for the August 11 event are the same as they are for regular evening and morning bat tours:
$12 per adult; $10 for seniors 65 and older; and $6 for children 4-11. A group rate for parties of ten or more is available. Refreshments and commemorative tee shirts will be sold. In a rare exception to normal procedures, guests will be able to drive directly to the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area gate, if they can pay the fee in cash or by check. The Devil’s Sinkhole gate is located five miles north of Rocksprings on US 377. All other guests will need to arrange their fees and waivers at the Rocksprings Visitors Center on the town square. Normally, all Devil’s Sinkhole tours, including day tours, birding, and nature walks, begin at the Rocksprings Visitors Center. The Rocksprings Visitors Center is operated by the Devil’s Sinkhole Society, Inc., a non-profit Texas Parks friends group. It is open WednesdaysSundays and often Monday and Tuesday, too, during the MayOctober bat season. Call the Center at 830-683-2287 for more information. The Devil’s Sinkhole Society can be found at devilssinkhole.com and on Facebook, too.
FRIO CANYON LODGE LEAKEY, TEXAS
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Light refreshments will be served TO: THE GENERAL PUBLIC, FRIENDS OF HISTORY: THE REAL COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AND THE LEAKEY CHURCH OF CHRIST WISH TO ANNOUNCE THE PRESENTATION OF A HISTORICAL MARKER, AUGUST 18, 2018, AT THE CHURCH OF CHRIST BUILDING IN LEAKEY. THE MARKER INSCRIPTION MAKES KNOWN THE EXISTENCE OF THE CHURCH MEMBERSHIP AT THIS LOCATION FOR MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED YEARS. MC: DUB SUTTLE, SPEAKER: RODNEY REAGAN. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
Property 01: 159 Laurel St. 3/2.5/2car Beautiful, spacious rock home on 1.86 ac. w/nice workshop. Lovely neighborhood. $320,000 REDUCED Property 7: 227 Myrtle in Uvalde is a 4BD/2BA home w/updated kitch. + 2 living areas. Fresh paint, new AC! Must see! $229,500 Property 09: 5BD/4BA/2HB home on the Frio! 2.72 ac. lot w/~247’ of river frontage. 230 Skippin Stone Ln. Rental OK. $1,580,000 REDUCED Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $179,000 REDUCED Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 10+ unrestricted ac., FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE, DW mobile and older home. $780,000 NEW Property 22: Unique 4/2.5 home on 53 ag. exempt acres in Crown Mtn. Ranch! High end finishes. Truly a MUST SEE property. $499,000 NEW Property 23: Immaculate 3BD/2BA mfr. home w/high end finishes on 2 acs. in Rio Frio. NO restrictions! 2 wells. Lots of extras. $249,000 Property 24: Charming 2/1 nestled under HUGE oaks on fenced 1.2+ ac. Unrestricted. City water, access via RR1120. $167,500 SOLD! Property 25: HEARTSTONE! 4bd/4ba APPRX. 2800 sq. ft. Circle drive, pool & views! Directly across from river access. $749,000 REDUCED Property 38: 600 Boone St., Uvalde. Updated 3BD/1BA on corner lot. Bonus room for office/nursery + indoor utility rm. $65,000 REDUCED Property 45: Energy efficient 2BD/2BA home with frontage on West Frio! 2.3 ac. lot. No HOA. Nightly rental potential! $179,000 Property 47: 8484 RR336 Spacious 3/3/2 brick home on 53 acres w/West Frio River frontage. Pool & guest house. No restrictions. $799,000
LOTS Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 Property 8: 7+ acre lot located in Rio Frio. RNR Ranch. Sensible restrictions. Underground eled. Beautiful bottomland with large oaks. $75,000 Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $140,000 Property 20: Your choice of three Canyon Oaks lots! Each 1 ac. w/water & elec. avail. Frio River Park for owners! $39,900 EA. REDUCED Property 28: Several 5ac. tracts north of Leakey to choose from! Remote & heavily wooded. Rancho Real. $33,500 to $37,500 Property 30: Frio River front lot just minutes from downtown Leakey. 1.15 acres, water & elec. available. Owner/Broker $149,000 Property 34: 7+ ac. lot in R-N-R Ranch—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful oaks, well/septic in place but need to be verified/tested. $107,700 REDUCED Property 35: 5.16 ac. just west of Leakey. Gated, city water, paved roads, underground electric. See Old Baldy from here! $69,900 Property 37: Lot 35 in Valley Vista features gorgeous westerly views, all utilities, and use of community pool & clubhouse! $50,000 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 55: Lot 84, 11 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! $104,000 REDUCED Property 56: Lot 85A, 6 acres in Canyon Oaks Unit 4. Water & elec available. Great views & river access! $93,000 PENDING
ACREAGE Property 2: 73.41 ac. west of Leakey. Fronts on county road. Water well & Electricity. Not in a subdivision. $299,500 Property 8: LAST ONE! 7+ acre lot located in Rio Frio. RNR Ranch. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $75,000 Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 11: 22 ac. w/cabin, electricity, strong spring and views for miles! Located ~1 mi. off RR336. $135,000 PENDING Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. $179,000 REDUCED Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $179,000 REDUCED Property 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! $199,000 Property 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. 1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $91,000REDUCED Property 17: 33 acres in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required. Borders large ranch to the south. No utilities! $75,712 PENDING NEW Property 18: 22 acs. about 20 min. from Rocksprings. Easy access from Hwy. 41. Electric & small cabin. $74,800 Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $140,000 NEW Property 27: 72 acs. 9 mi E of Rocksprings. Low fence & next to Devil’s Sinkhole State Park. Cabin has elec & septic. $189,200PENDING Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre REDUCED Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 44: Secluded 15 ac. in Spring Country Ranch. 4x4 required & no utilities. Rough it here! Access to spring fed pond. $47,280 PENDING Property 49: 9+ ac. 3 mi north of Leakey. Lovely views + flat land, water/elec. available, fenced 2 sides. Views & oak trees! $112,000 PENDING NEW Property 51: 34.4 acs. w/nice cabin that has electricity and rain harvest system. Trails, blinds, feeders $159,500 PENDING NEW Property 59-67: Gorgeous acreage homesites ranging from 6 to 13 acres. 6 mi. north of Bandera. Elec. avail. $81,600- $163,200
COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 Property 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! $199,000 Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 10.9 unrestricted ac., FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE, DW mobile and older home. $780,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 REDUCED
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Southwest Area Regional Transit District (SWART) plans on revising its roués throughout the service area which include the coun�es of Dimmit, Edwards, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, Real, Uvalde, and Zavala. SWART seeks comment from the public pertaining to the proposed route changes. Copies of the proposed route schedules can be obtained by contac�ng Sarah HidalgoCook, General Manager at scook@paseoswart.org or by calling 830-278-4155 x 3009. The deadline to submit a request for a public hearing to provide public comment is set for September 31, 2018 at 3 P.M. CST. If there are no requests for a public hearing, the proposed routes will begin on September 10, 2018.
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SWART Continues to Evolve The Southwest Area Regional Transit District (SWART) has experienced a busy summer with route changes, program and funding changes, and increased safety processes. The rural transit district funded by the Texas Department of Transportation Section 5311 program continues to evolve and improve its services throughout the Middle Rio Grande Region. “We have seen various service changes over the summer months which has kept SWART constantly re-adjusting to meet the needs of the riders along with meeting TxDOT’s regulations”, states General Manager, Sarah Hidalgo-Cook. SWART began the summer season by receiving an unqualified opinion (satisfactory) for the sixth year in a row on its annual independent audit. The agency also paid out the last of the inherited debt from the previous community action agency that administered the program. The agency received 15 new vehicles funded by TxDOT through the TIGER program. Each vehicles is equipped with wheelchair lifts and on-board security cameras. They range from small low floor mini-vans to a large 28 passenger bus. This will enable SWART to retire several of its aging vehicles through a state approved disposal process via publicsurplus.com. A long term goal of retro-fitting and installing on-board security cameras to its current fleet has begun to be realized. On-board security cameras have been installed in 16 vehicles of its current fleet. An additional 18 vehicles will be retro-fitted over the next year due to funding received from TxDOT for capital purchases. The agency has been awarded $107,000 from the Fleet Replacing Capital Program along with an additional $107,000 matching funds from the Section 5339 Bus & Bus Facility Improvement Program. Another long term goal that SWART has diligently been targeting is the improvement of its technology program. A year long program of installing and utilizing an electronic fare
by Sarah Hidalgo-Cook, CCTM General Manager
card system was installed in July throughout the 8 county region. Currently riders who purchase discounted vouchers are able to use the electronic fare cards that automatically deduct their ride fare upon swiping their fare card. This replacing a paper voucher system. SWART has also completed its transition to electronic manifests through electronic tablets. The tablets and various applications also allow the staff to use an electronic timekeeping system as well as transition to an electronic communication system. SWART received an award of $35,000 for regional transportation planning from TxDOT’s Regional Coordinated Transportation Planning program. This allows SWART, who is the
designated lead agency for transit planning, to continue implementing goals and objectives of the Middle Rio Grande Regional Transportation plan that was submitted to the Texas Transit Commission in 2016. Regional Planning activities are overseen by the Southwest Regional Advisory Stakeholder’s Committee comprised of 17 representatives from across the nine county Middle Rio Grande Region. “The biggest impact that we have been tried with are the changes to our routes and service delivery. Our service delivery routes have seen substantial changes first with the completion of the Red, White, & Blue Veterans Ride Program and no longer being a provider of the NonEmergency Medical Medicaid Transportation
Program”, adds Sarah Hidalgo-Cook. SWART completed a one year, one-time funding of veterans transportation in June. Plans are being made to apply for funding again for the 2020 fiscal year which would begin in July 2019 if funded. The funding application process begins in October 2018. In July SWART began to see less Medicaid trips assigned to them from the Health & Human Services Transit Broker, the American Medical Response. The broker began using other transit providers from outside the region. At this time, SWART is not providing any Medicaid funded trips due to the broker making this service provider change. The agency has been forced to make service delivery changes and adjustments to its operations. “This has allowed us to seek new funding avenues and programs from foundations, private contracts, alternative Federal & State funding streams; as well as concentrate on the rural public transit services’, states Hidalgo-Cook. Despite the many service changes and operational activities, SWART has seen great accomplishments such as celebrating its 6th year anniversary, having a driver place 3rd at the 2018 Texas State Transportation Bus Roadeo, receive scholarships from the Texas Rural Technical Assistance Program for both administrative and operational training, as well as receiving exemplary monitoring and reviews from its various funding sources. “We stand true to our mission to provide safe, accessible, affordable, and seamless transportation services to enhance the quality of life and promote community and economic development in the Southwest Region. We strive to improve daily and to evolve in our operations as needed based on funding opportunities, changing political& legislative climate, and most importantly the region’s needs”, concludes Hidalgo-Cook. For more information about SWART rural public transit services, please call 800-499-1617 or visit the website at www.paseoswart.org.
MEEKNESS IS NOT WEAKNESS BUT STRENGTH UNDER CONTROL by William F. Holland Jr., DD., C.ED.D. Minister/Chaplain
We know that atheist and agnostics have been around since the beginning. There is always someone in the crowd who will disagree about the existence of God and sadly this view seems to be growing. I admit that our freewill and independent thinking are beneficial components to establishing what we believe but it never ceases to amaze me that we would argue over the reality of a divine creator. I can understand different worldviews about science, social issues, politics, and even some religious differences, but the subject of whether or not there is a God troubles me deeply. I have also noticed an increased animosity from those who do not believe in the Bible toward those who do. As a Christian minister, I’ve had my share of attacks from individuals who declare I am insane for accepting the God of the Bible as a legitimate source of spiritual truth. My columns are a regular target and in my experiences, non-believers do not usually exhibit their disagreements with civility but instead choose to unleash their perspectives with aggressive hostility. It is Christ within us that can sense their internal misery and this causes us to have compassion as we hope that somehow their eyes will be opened before it’s too late. However, at the same time, we must admit that it’s also tempting to argue and fight back against those who are intentionally trying to insult us. So,
St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant
what is the right way to handle these offensive and slanderous personal attacks? Jesus Christ as the greatest role model of grace and humility in the history of the world, demonstrated that meekness is not weakness but strength under control. There are many men and women who have faced incredible persecution and we can admire how they also embraced the attitude of Jesus in their life. Jackie Robinson is one of those individuals. He was a sports megastar known as the first African American to break the color barrier as a major league baseball player. He won rookie of the year in 1947 and went on to become a baseball legend. There is not enough room on this page to describe his talents and abilities but what I want to emphasize is the type of person he was. It’s difficult to imagine everything Jackie Robinson endured when he stepped into the spotlight of a world that was filled with prejudice. The horrific name-calling, the nasty and hate-filled insults and people spitting on him were all intended to hurt him and cause him to quit. But instead of railing against them with bitterness and hostility, he displayed a remarkable presence of grace and integrity. An important part of this story that is often not mentioned is that Mr. Robinson and Branch Rickey the man who signed him with the Brooklyn Dodgers were both devout
Come and Worship With Us 979-743-1066 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Children’s Church 2nd & 4th Sunday
@10:30 Youth Pastor Josef & Christy Richarz Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm
New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.4287 Sunday School: 9:45am Pastor: Greg Mutchler Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service and Youth 6:30 p.m. Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm
Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm Pastor Ron Lowery Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417 419 N. Market
Christians. It was no secret this was a huge step toward desegregating the sports world and they were also fully aware of what a strong resistance they were going to face. Their strategy was to maintain self-control and refuse to retaliate no matter how fierce the persecution. This mindset would eventually become the standard for the civil rights movement and by the way this historic moment in time was also 17 years before the civil rights act of 1964. It is told that Mr. Rickey encouraged Robinson and said this will require a person with deep faith and the character of Christ. They both discussed the need for a fervent commitment to the scriptures in Matthew 5:38-41 that Christ himself exhibited when he went to the cross. “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone forces
Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Rev. Walter Prescher Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Children’s Church: 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm, Youth Group, Grades 7-12 Mt. Home Divide Chapel Hwy. 41 (near YO gate) 121 Divide School Rd. 640-3307 2nd Sun: 2:30 p.m. Wed.: 11a.m. Bible Study Reagan Wells Baptist Church 8415 Ranch Road 1051 830-232-5504 Pastor: Rick Smith Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Services: 10:50 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm Sabinal Church of Christ Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m & 6.p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Minister David Sprott 830-988-2081
you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” Rickey issued Robinson this pointed challenge: “I’m looking for a ballplayer with guts enough to not fight back” and with the grace of heaven, Robinson was used as an instrument to accomplish God’s will. Let us be reminded today that we are not called to fight back against those who hate us but to demonstrate love, integrity, humility, and self-control. Read more at billyhollandministries.com
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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF NATHAN T. JOHNSON
MONTHLY REPORT BEGINNING DATE END DATE st July 1 , 2018 July 31st, 2018 INVESTIGATIONS / CASES / INCIDENTS: NEW CASES OPENED THIS MONTH PREVIOUS CASES STILL BEING INVESTIGATED CASES CLOSED THIS MONTH CASES REFERRED TO OTHER AGENCY CASES FILED FOR CHARGES
18 4 12 2 9
WARRANT SERVICE (total number of warrants served / on-view arrests made) Misdemeanor Felony Capias / Capias Pro-Fine / Funds Collected
7 3 0
CITATIONS ISSUED (do not include verbal or written warnings) Justice Court Precincts 1&2 Justice Court Precincts 3&4
31 11
COURT BAILIFF / COURT ROOM SECURITY DUTIES CONDUCTED July 9th / July 23rd July 9th None None July 16th July 19th None None
Commissioners Court County Court District Court Grand Jury Attorney General (AG) Child Protective Services (CPS) Justice Court PCT 1&2 Justice Court PCT 3&4
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Aug. 10 - 12, 2018
During this annual sales tax holiday, you can buy most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. In most cases, you do not need to give the seller an exemption certificate to buy qualifying items tax free. This year’s sales tax holiday begins Friday, Aug. 10, and goes through midnight Sunday, Aug. 12. The sales tax exemption applies only to qualifying items you buy during the sales tax holiday. Items you buy before or after the sales tax holiday do not qualify for exemption, and there is no tax refund available.
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#5 – New Listing! 20.68 AC 3/2 Home & Guest Cabin, large metal barn w/concrete floor, high fenced, off Hwy 41 W. of Garven Store $349,900 #12 – New Listing! 10.77 AC remote hunting, plenty of cover for native & exotic game, new entrance & gate, access to park & swimming area $43,080 #22 – New Listing! Immaculate 3/2 Home on corner lot Emerald Oaks, open concept, chef’s kitchen, 2 car garage, oak trees, shown by appt., additional land may be available $215,000 #20 – New Listing! REDUCED!! 14.56 AC, cabin with covered deck, electricity, rain water harvest system, great for get away or hunting $129,000 #11 – New Listing! 5.27 AC adjacent to Roaring Springs park, electric meter & pad, great views, access to 50 AC spring fed park for swimming, fishing $57,000 #1 – New Listing! Gorgeous 3 BD/2 BA 2 Story Log Home with sweeping views overlooking Concan & Frio Canyon, large deck, outside patio area, Frio River Access, hasn’t been in rental pool, but could be $329,000 #10 – New Listing! Hilltop Cabin on 5.33 AC, Hill Country Charm, sleek & modern, energy efficient, includes appliances, DirecTV, access to 50 AC park, spring fed swimming area, fishing lake, gated community $135,000 #16 – New Listing! 20 AC+/- Frio Canyon acreage with current Agriculture Tax Evaluation, no improvements, no HOA, deep soil, partial fencing, near Garner State Park & Frio River $10,000 per acre, To Be Surveyed #9 – 6.28 AC Off Scenic RR 337 West of Leakey, access to spring fed swimming area, fishing lake, hiking, gated community $54,900 #7 – 6.57 Wooded Acres Deer Creek, electricity, fenced, minutes to Garner State Park & Frio River, gated subdivision for privacy $98,550 #23 – 20.16 AC with 4WD Access, furnished hunter’s cabin with rainwater & solar harvest, blinds, feeders, generator, wood burning stove $89,500 #14 – 9.31 AC Spring Fed Creek, remote & private, 3/2 house w/screened porch & FP, well, electricity, workshop, fruit trees. Possible owner terms, with approved credit $140,000 #18 – Beautiful Panoramic Views from this 1.01 AC Concan lot, water & electric available, clubhouse with pool, hiking, fishing pond, gated community $55,000 #27 – 42.19 AC+/- Established Hunting Camp N. of Leakey, rustic cabin, ATV & foot trails, blinds & feeders already in place, Axis & Whitetail Deer $160,000 #8 – Nueces River Access 2.28 AC water & electric available, views of surrounding hills, walking distance to river park $46,000 #3 – 2 BD/1 BA Brick Home on 2+ Fenced AC in Leakey with 2 vehicle carport, metal pole barn, lots of Oak & Pecan trees, great starter or retirement home $185,000 #24 – Income Producing Business on 10 AC near Garner State Park, fronts Hwy 83, 8 rental cabins, 2 RV sites, fully equipped restaurant with seating for 90, BBQ kitchen with built in pit. Possible owner financing, with approved credit. $1.2 million #21 – 15.66 AC with approx..1200 ft Creekfront, small cabin, city water available, mature oak trees, easy access, Whitetail & Axis Deer, antelope $264,500 #13 – FRIO RIVER ACCESS – 3 BD/2 BA Home, covered patio, carport, access 2 River parks, gated community near Leakey $125,000 #2 – 1.9 AC South of Leakey, fenced, small building with bath & living area, workshop, beautiful view of mountains $82,900 #29 – 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available, sweeping view of hills $75,000 #6 – 55.38 AC Hunting Ranch NW Real Co. easy access from I-10, fronts Hwy 41, Cabin w/electricity $185,523 #36 – 9.3 AC Homesite in gated community West of Leakey, water, electric, beautiful scenic views, possible owner terms $108,600 #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 #31 – 7 AC Hillside views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for gated community of Roaring Springs with hiking trails, swimming & picnic area $199,000 #57 – 1.07 AC Concan adjacent & access to community clubhouse/swim pool, water system, underground utilities, paved street, build on to rent. OWNER TERMS $5000 down, 7%, 10 yr, $464.44 per month (Owner/Broker) $45,000 #15 – FRIO RIVER ACCESS at private park – Pretty 1.68 Ac lot, water & electric available, views, RV storage, short walk to river $90,000 PENDING #19 – FRIO RIVERFRONT HOME 2 BD/2 1⁄2 BA on 2.59 ACRES with massive rock fireplace near Garner State Park, carport, workshop, fencing, garden & fruit trees, fronts FM 1120, gated community. Many Xtras included $469,500 PENDING
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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... H A R V E S T T I M E R E C I P E S Well, it is that time of year again when we start thinking of what to do with surplus harvest. Here are some treats for your taste buds heading in to Fall this year. Try the Pecan Brownies first!
PAN-FRIED EGGPLANT AND CAPERS
Creamy, mild eggplant pairs with briny capers, floral basil, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar for a knockout appetizer or side dish. 1⁄2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup olive oil 2 small eggplant (about 8 oz. each), trimmed and sliced 1⁄3”-thick crosswise Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tbsp. capers 4 basil leaves thinly sliced Simmer vinegar over medium heat in a 1-qt. saucepan until reduced to a thick syrup, about 15 minutes. Heat half the oil in a 12” skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches and adding more oil as needed, fry eggplant, flipping once, until golden-brown, 5–7 minutes; transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a platter; drizzle with balsamic; garnish with capers and basil.
GRAPE TOMATO SALAD
A bright and simple salad adds fresh contrast to fried strips of pizza dough. 1⁄3 cup olive oil 1⁄2 tsp. dried oregano 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced 1-pint cherry tomatoes halved Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Canola oil, for frying 1 ball Naples-style pizza dough Fine semolina, for dusting 4 1⁄2 cups baby arugula Mix oil, oregano, garlic, tomatoes, salt, and pepper in a bowl and set aside. Pour enough canola oil into a 6-qt. saucepan to reach a depth of 2”. Heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°. Dust dough with semolina, and roll dough into a 4” x 9” rectangle about 1⁄3” thick. Cut dough into 1⁄2” x 2” strips. Fry strips, until puffed and golden, 3-4 minutes. Drain; toss with tomatoes and their juices, arugula, salt, and pepper. Divide into bowls and serve.
EGGPLANT AND PARSLEY DIP
Chiles lend heat to this smoky dip from Kea, Greece. 2 lb. eggplant (about 2 large eggplants) 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 green bell pepper cored and roughly chopped 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Toasted pita, for serving Build a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to high. Grill eggplants, turning, until charred and soft, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool. Peel eggplants; scoop out seeds. Chop eggplants; drain in strainer for 30 minutes. Heat 1⁄4 cup oil in a 12” skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers; cook for 10 minutes. Add jalapeños and continue cooking until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl of food processor along with reserved eggplant, remaining oil, parsley, vinegar, and garlic. Process until slightly chunky. Season with salt and pepper. Chill to meld flavors. Serve with pita.
by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
TOMATO-CHEDDAR TART
Salting and draining fresh tomatoes before baking ensures a crisp, flaky crust for this savory tart from the Dominican sisters of Heartland Farm in Pawnee Rock, Kansas. 2 cups flour, plus more for dusting 1 1⁄2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 10 tbsp. unsalted butter cubed and chilled 1 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste 1⁄2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 1⁄3 cup ice-cold water 3 medium vine-ripe tomatoes cored and sliced 1⁄4” thick 1⁄3 cup grated pecorino cheese 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise 2 scallions thinly sliced 2 tbsp. finely chopped basil Make the crust: Pulse flour, 1⁄2 cup cheddar, butter, 1 1⁄2 tsp. salt, and 1⁄2 tsp. pepper in a food processor into pea-size crumbles. Add water; pulse until dough comes together. Form dough into a flat disk and wrap in plastic wrap; chill 1 hour. Spread tomatoes in a single layer on a double thickness of paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and let drain for 1 hour. Blot dry with more paper towels. Heat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14” circle about 1⁄6” thick. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Mix 3⁄4 cup cheddar, 1⁄4 cup pecorino, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over crust, leaving a 1 1⁄2” border. Top with tomato slices, overlapping slightly. Season with black pepper, and sprinkle with scallions and basil. Fold overhanging crust up and over edge of filling. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over top of filling and crust. Bake until golden brown, 40–45 minutes.
PECAN PIE BROWNIES
Cooking spray, for pan 1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box 1/3 c. maple syrup 3/4 c. brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 c. butter melted 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3 1/2 c. whole or chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350° and line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare brownies according to recipe on box. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, make the pecan filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, butter and salt until smooth. Fold in pecans, stirring until they are fully coated in the mixture. When brownies have cooked for 25 minutes, remove from oven and top with pecan topping, spreading evenly across the surface of the brownies. Return to the oven and bake 25-30 more minutes, until the pecan mixture is set. Let cool completely, slice and serve.
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EUROPE HEATWAVE—Spain and Portugal struggle in 104 degree+ temperatures. More than 700 firefighters are battling a major wildfire in southern Portugal’s Algarve region, as parts of Europe continue to swelter. Temperatures reached 115F in places. Soaring temperatures continued in Spain, where three deaths by heatstroke were reported. A continent-wide heatwave in recent weeks has seen drought and wildfires from Greece to Sweden. Temperatures above 104F in Spain and Portugal are expected to continue. Portugal’s Civil Protection Agency has been sending mobile text alerts warning of extreme fire risk in some areas, as they seek to avert casualties. Dozens of people were killed in two major forest fires last year. INDONESIA—At least 37 people were killed when a 6.9-magnitude earthquake and strong aftershocks rocked Indonesia’s resort islands of Bali and Lombok on Sunday, causing people to rush out of homes, hotels and restaurants. All of the fatalities were on Lombok, according to Haji Rum, head of the West Nusa Tenggara Disaster Management Agency. He reported the death toll in an interview on Indonesia’s Metro TV and said all were caused by falling debris in homes. Strong aftershocks followed the main quake, which was 31 kilometers (19 miles) deep and struck near Loloan on the north end of Lombok. It was also felt on Bali to the west. CLIMATE CHANGE— Deadly fires have scorched swaths of the Northern Hemisphere this summer, from California to Arctic Sweden and down to Greece on the sunny Mediterranean. Drought in Europe has turned verdant land barren, while people in Japan and Korea are dying from record-breaking heat. Climate change is here and is affecting the entire globe -not just the polar bears or tiny islands vulnerable to rising sea levels -- scientists say. It is on the doorsteps of everyday Americans, Europeans and Asians, and the best evidence shows it will get much worse. This summer, 119 people in Japan died in a heat wave, while 29 were killed in South Korea, officials there say. Ninety-one people in Greece died in wildfires, and ongoing fires in California have taken at least eight lives. Spain and Portugal sweltered through an exceptionally hot weekend with a heat wave that has killed three people in Spain and pushed temperatures toward record levels. HAWAII-HURRICANES AND
By Elaine Padgett Carnegie
VOLCANOES—The Kilauea volcano has spewed lava and molten rock into neighborhoods in Hawaii’s Big Island for three months. Now the area faces a new threat as Hurricane Hector heads in that direction. Hector was a Category 3 storm early Sunday as it churned toward the Hawaiian Islands, an archipelago that includes the Big Island. Geologists say
the Hawaii volcano eruption could last for months, or even years. The Hawaiian Islands were placed on alert as Hector inched toward the central Pacific with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. “Slow weakening is forecast during the next few days. However, Hector is expected to still be a major hurricane when it moves into the central Pacific basin,” the National Hurricane Center said. BLOOD MOON—A total lunar eclipse -- the longest of the century -- was visible Friday night across much of the Eastern Hemisphere. The moon appeared red in the night sky as it moved into Earth’s shadow, perfectly aligned with Earth and the sun. Totality lasted about an hour and 43 minutes, and a partial eclipse could be seen before and after that. Those in North America and other parts of the Western Hemisphere were out of luck, as the eclipse happened during daytime hours there. LATIN AMERICAVenezuelan Officials Say President Nicolás Maduro Is Unharmed After Drone ‘Attack’. Venezuelan officials say that President Nicolás Maduro has escaped an assassination attempt unharmed. Maduro was giving a live televised speech in the capital city of Caracas on Saturday when, a government spokesman said, explosive-carrying drones went off near the president. FORT WORTH—For years, Rusty Arnold has had a “hunch” that vehicles found submerged in Benbrook Lake may have clues to the 1974 disappearance of his sister and two other Fort Worth girls in the city’s most famous cold case. He’ll find out soon. Arnold of Edgecliff Village announced Saturday on Facebook that he and his group of volunteers had reached their goal of $10,000 to pay divers to pull out the three vehicles sitting deep in the bottom of the lake. A practice dive was conducted Friday at Burger’s Lake in northwest Fort Worth. IRVING TX—Part of a multi-story parking garage collapsed in Irving, Texas, on Tuesday, burying 21 vehicles under thousands of pounds of debris. Rescue teams at the site at 4545 Fuller sifted through the wreckage to look for people who could be buried. They said no victims had been seen, but that several vehicles couldn’t be reached because they were under the debris, Irving Assistant Fire Chief Tony Harvey said. Photos of the aftermath showed several cars piled up on each other, hanging off platforms or with their fenders smashed.
Hurd on the Hill: Restoring Our Parks It is a top priority of mine to make sure our parks remain beautiful and accessible You may have heard that there’s a place in far West Texas where the night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. This isn’t simply folklore and is actually located right here in the 23rd District of Texas. I have the distinct honor of representing in Congress a total of eight national parks and historic sites, including Big Bend National Park described above, and our San Antonio Missions. It is a top priority of mine to make sure our parks remain beautiful and accessible for South and West Texas families to enjoy for generations to come. Unfortunately, our parks are in dire need of repairs. In fact, last year in Texas alone, the National Park Service faced over $167 million in backlogged maintenance projects, including repairs to roads, visitor facilities, trails and other park structures. In many of these cases, buildings are crumbling, roads are inaccessible, trails are overgrown and sewer systems are at risk of failing – dramatically impacting
the natural environment and visitor experience. To make matters worse, nearly 75 percent of deferred maintenance projects in Texas are in our TX-23 parks and historic sites, at a whopping cost of: • $100,421,335 at Big Bend National Park; • $6,937,728 at San Antonio Missions National Historic Park; • $7,031,046 at Amistad National Recreational Area in Del Rio; • $2,810,717 at Fort Davis National Historic Site; and, • $6,411,208 at Guadalupe Mountains National Park in the town Salt Flat in West Texas. You don’t have to be a math major to realize that’s a lot of backlog and a big problem. I wholeheartedly believe that we have a responsibility to care for our national parks and historic sites so they are available for future generations of park goers to enjoy. That’s why I joined forces with my colleagues in the House and Senate on both sides of the political aisle to introduce the Restore Our Parks & Public
Lands Act. This bipartisan proposal represents the merging of several approaches, including my similar bill, the National Park Service Legacy Act, to reduce this backlog so we can fix our parks once and for all. This bill helps to jump start our overdue maintenance projects by directing existing federal funding to a newly established restoration fund, which will allow the National Park Service to invest in needed repairs. The only way we can solve big problems in Congress is by working together, and this bill further exemplifies a team effort. I’ll continue to be a champion of our parks and work in a bipartisan manner to find solutions to the biggest problems facing our nation. For continued updates on my work for you in Congress, I encourage you to subscribe to my e-newsletter at hurd.house.gov, and follow along on my Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube pages, at @HurdontheHill.
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Young person needed to work one or two evenings/nights each week at concession stand in Concan. Must be dependable and have transportation. Pay is above minimum wage plus tips. Send email to stevedish2011@gmail.com for more information. Concan General Store and The Frio Float in Concan are looking for cashiers and cooks. Please apply in person at the Concan General Store on Hwy 83 in Concan. Wanted: FORKLIFT OPERATOR to move drums in and out of warehouse. Some warehouse paper work and product marking may be required. Must be able to work with office people in English. Will train. Apply in person at Texarome – 1585 E. Ranch Road 337 (Bi-lingual Spanish/English useful). Tel: 830/232-6079 RV Technician Wanted. Must have basic construction knowledge AND reliable transportation. Will train the right person. Please call Bill @ 830-597-2655.
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10.19 acres of Cypress lined Frio River in private location. No restrictions. Two-bedroom two bath home overlooking river with detached bunk house. 308 feet of river frontage with end of road privacy. This property is a developer’s dream come true. Two homes on the Frio River. Could be placed in rental pool if desired or property could be divided into separate river front homes. Close to town and the Frio Pecan Farm. $400,000. New listing on the Frio River. Beautiful 4-bedroom 3 bath home on the beautiful Cypress lined Frio River. Could be placed in a rental pool or kept private. Several beautiful decks overlooking the river. $450,000. 7 acres on Cypress Lined Mill Creek near Vanderpool. Fronts on FM 337 and features level to rolling topography, scenic hills, and beautiful Mill Creek. $175,000 1 acre in Frio Canyon Estates, directly behind Old Baldy. $28,000 This is a hunter’s dream. 90.26 acres of box canyon with a like new 3-bedroom 2 bath home, 2 hunters cabins, a bath house, and a cleaning station with a walk in cooler. Property also features a work shop, and a new Quonset hut shop for equipment. Good roads lead to 6 hunting blinds. There is an abundance of wildlife waiting for you. You really must see this one to appreciate. $550,000
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Come see this beautiful home on 5 acres in the Ridge! Great open floor plan, three bedrooms three baths with outstanding views of the Frio Canyon. High ceilings, top of the line appliances and counter tops, outdoor kitchen area with inground pool and hot tub. The home is surrounded by huge Oaks that give it a high degree of privacy, yet with an astounding view. This property is not currently in a rental pool, but it could be if you want it too. This one is too beautiful for words, you must see it, so call us today! We can make it happen. $689,900 Great buy in Twin Forks! Two-bedroom, two bath home with over 2,200 square feet of heated and cooled area, bright sunroom, high ceilings, huge fireplace, all this with access to two of the most beautiful river parks on the Frio River. Only $255,000. 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. 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. $398,000. 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. PRICE REDUCED!!! 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. $499,000. Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $115,000.
Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith GRI,- Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPERTIES, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!
1260 S US Hwy 83, Leakey, Tx. 1/2 mile south of Leakey city limits on US Hwy 83 830-232-5242 www.SuttleandCompany.com
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