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LOST MAPLES HARVEST SUCCESS!! Volunteers harvested more than 20,000 lbs. of Black Spanish Lenoir Grapes in the Polvadeau Vineyard at the Lost Maples Winery in Vanderpool, TX, Saturday. More than a hundred volunteer pickers from throughout the region gathered to help vineyard owners Tom and Glenda Slaughter harvest this year’s crop at the 11-year-old vineyard, which is the first commercial grape growing operation in Bandera County. “Our vineyard continues to mature and produce high yields of quality Black Spanish Lenior grapes that we use to make our wines on site. This year’s crop was challenged by a wet weather, and we dodged the bullet with a violent hail storm that hit the area in April. Fortunately, the vines were not bearing fruit at that time,” said Tom Slaughter. In order to preserve the grape’s robust flavor, they must be processed right away. The first step in the winemaking process is to remove the stems and crush the grapes to begin fermentation. That process will begin early next week. “We love the reputation and following

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we’ve gained for our wines. We’ve had people visit from throughout the region, and literally from around the world,” said Glenda Slaughter. “Many of them come back each year to help harvest the grapes and spend time celebrating a successful crop. It’s truly a labor of love for everyone. The Texas Wine industry is really taking off, and we are pleased to be a part of it.” Over the next few days we will be testing the sugar content and evaluating the other aspects of this year’s crop to determine the quality of the juice that will be used to make our wines,” said Glenda Slaughter. “We’re excited because the initial tests we’ve done show that things look good.” A little more about Lost Maples Winery at Polvadeau Vineyard: The first phase of the vineyard was planted in 2006 and the Winery and Tasting Room opened in 2015. Last year the facilities were expanded with an outdoor serv-

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ing kitchen, and indoor/outdoor event center for weddings and special events. Earlier this year a luxury overnight accommodation opened for guests, The Villa at Polvadeau Vineyards. Additionally, an outdoor pavilion was added in the last few months to expand the size of the tasting room facilities.

Tasting Room is open afternoons from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday each week. More information on the wines and facility is available at www.lostmapleswinery.com and on their Facebook page at: h\ps:// www.facebook.com/ Lostmapleswinery.

Fire in the Sabinal River Bed by Billie Franklin

On Sunday afternoon at about 1:30 p.m., Ricky Torres noticed smoke in the river bed behind his mobile home. A family member called 911 to report the fire. Leaving from a late lunch at the Dairy Queen, I noticed the smoke and decided to follow it. It led me to the Torres home. However, I could not get close to the fire in the riverbed. When the fire trucks responded, it was difficult for them to find a place to enter to fight the fire. Finally the City of Sabinal was called, opened their locked gate and the fire fighting began. In the meantime, the fire had grown fast. The fire in the riverbed ranged from at the end of Kennedy to Dunlap Avenues, aka Rylander Road, a total area equal to five city blocks. The ambulance was called in connection to the fire fighting. Temperatures were in the high 90’s during that time. Combine that with the temperatures made by the fire, it was quite hot. Six different vehicles of the Sabinal Volunteer Fire Department were used to combat the fast growing fire. By 5:30 p.m., the firemen and women were able to leave the area, but had their fire trucks all filled with water in case a fire broke out from the hot spots. The Sabinal EMS staff were on hand to pass out cold water to those fighting the fire. It was appreciated. Thank you to the Volunteer Fire persons for a difficult job well done. At 7:30 p.m., smoldering hot spots could still be seen from the area. Sabinal woke up to a good rain Monday morning. We are grateful to see the area wet, and know for sure the hot spots are all out and the fire is now history.

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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES ............................. Page 3

REMINDERS FROM LISD ............................. Page 4

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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14

Today’s Weather

High: 90° Low: 70°

An open letter from Gary and Linda Overbay (Owners of the Hot Dog Stand) to the People of Real County: Linda and I are closing the stand at the end of August. We wanted to publicly thank the EMS for letting us lease the land for the last eight years. We could not have had a more perfect location. Thank you. To the people of Real County, we owe you a debt of gratitude that will be hard for us to repay. You gave us a reason to get up in the morning,

you accepted us as your own, you shared your lives with us, we fell in love with your children and they have been a great joy in our life, you have raised great kids. You should be very proud of yourselves. Linda and I have owned several businesses and I think this is the most fun we have had. You have all come to be such a large part of our lives…. I don’t know how to put it in words. You all are our family, you are always in our prayers and we love you. Thank you!

Water News and River Flows

by: Joel Pigg, General Manager, RECRD

Flows at all crossings on the Frio River were taken on August 3rd, 2017. I poured about 0.2” of rain from the rain gage at the house before taking these measurements. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 14,640 gpm last month and now has a flow of 12,626 gpm; this is a reduction in flow of about 14%. The Leakey Springs crossing had a flow of 4,662 gpm last measurement, and a flow of 4,020 gpm this reading; also a 14% decrease in flow since the last measurement. This crossing has remained very constant since last summer with only slight variations from one measurement to the next. The Mill Creek Crossing showed an increase in flow this measurement of about 7%; there are culverts on the south end of this crossing that continue to have no flow. This crossing has a flow of 10,898 gpm this

measurement which is up from the last measurement of 10,109 gpm last month. On the west prong of the Frio River, a rainfall event that dropped about 1.2” of precipitation on Wednesday evening got the flows up. The Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 6,163 gpm last month compared to a flow of 11,413 gpm this measurement nearly doubling the flow. The Kent Creek crossing showed an approximately 16% increase in flow since the last measurement; to a flow of 1,595 gpm this month up from a flow of 1,344 gpm last measurement. The Nueces River flows were taken on July 3-4, 2017. McDonalds Crossing was flowing at 16,687 gpm last measurement and increased to a flow of 16,981 gpm this measurement or approximately a 2% increase. continued page 6


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JAIL REGISTER July 30- August 5, 2017

NO ARRESTS Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff William Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER

Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report July 30- August 5, 2017 07/30/2017 @ 643 responded to a residence on South Leon Klink in Camp Wood for a disturbance 1035 responded to 2nd Street in Leakey for a report of gun shots 07/31/2017 @ 1729 responded to a residence on West Seventh Street in Camp Wood for a civil standby 08/01/2017 @ 1410 responded to the Hondo National Bank in Leakey for suspicious activity 1440 responded to Texas State Highway 55 south of Camp Wood for a reckless driver 1853 responded to a residence on Camino Alto in Twin Forks subdivision east of Leakey for illegal burning 08/02/2017 @ 1622 responded to Ranch Road 337east of Leakey for a

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HOLDING LIST Espino, Jorge Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon District 8/13/2016 2 YRS TDCJ 6/29/2017 7/26/2017 Bandera Espino, Jorge Unlawful Possession of a Firearm By Felon District 8/13/2016 4 YRS TDCJ 6/29/2017 7/26/2017 Bandera Harlow, Bobby Violation of Probation - False Name Info / Forgery Vehicle Registration District 5/1/2017 SAFPF 6/29/ 2017 8/4/2017 Bandera Magers, Will Travis Violation of Probation - Evading Arrest / Detention with Motor Vehicle District 6/6/2017 Uvalde Mauel, Zachary John Violation of Pre-trial Release - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 > = 4G < 200G District 7/25/2017 Edwards Green, Zachary Michael Bond Forfeiture - Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction County 7/31/2017 Bandera

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08/03/2017 @ 1605 responded to John Davis Road at Farm to Market Road 1120 south of Leakey for a vehicle parked in a no parking zone 2102 responded to Ranch Road 337 west of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 08/04/2017 @ 2127 responded to a residence in Flat Rock Subdivision off of Farm to Market Road 1120 south of Leakey for a verbal disagreement 08/05/2017 @ 1722 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for a reckless driver

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

Nies, Sheri Michelle 42 W/F Theft of Property => $100 < $750 5/25/2017 TDCJ McMahan, Khristy Anne 49 W/F Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017 Midland County Jail, Texas Frenzel, Devon 22 W/M Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury w/ a Deadly Weapon 5/16/2017 Uvalde County Jail, Texas McAlpine, Theodore 34 W/M Violation of Probation - Deadly Conduct 6/5/2017 Morgan County Jail, Missouri Newton, Melba 23 W/F Violation of Probation - Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle 6/16/ 2017 Uvalde County Jail, Texas Chapa, David Anthony 39 W/M Unauthorized use of Vehicle 6/30/2017 Uvalde County Jail, Texas Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne 37 W/M Grand Jury Indictment - Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram Grand Jury Indictment - Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram Bond Forfeiture Warrant - FTA - Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 1 to 4 grams Bond Forfeiture Warrant - FTA - Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram Show Cause - Pre/Post Trial Supervision Agreement 8/5/2017 Freestone County Jail, Texas

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

reckless driver 2346 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for loose livestock

The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.

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Felony Warrant Shannon Dewayne Hewitt DOB 12-31-1979

Wanted on Possession of a Controlled Substance – 1 warrant

Felony Warrant Jerry Silvernale DOB 10-01-1993 Felony Theft of a Firearm – 1 Warrant

Melissa Hurst DOB 06-12-1981 Bond Forfeiture–Theft–1 Warrant

Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)

Gerald Joseph Jones DOB 09-22-1962 VOP – Criminal Mischief – 1 Warrant

William Howard Randles DOB 06-19-1990 Failure to Appear – numerous traffic violations – 4 Warrants

Liliana Garcia DOB 01-19-1983 Failure to Appear – traffic violations – 2 Warrants

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Temporary Administration for the Estate of STEVEN CRAIG BISHOP, Deceased, were issued on July 26, 2017, under Cause No. 2017-1231-PR, pending in the 38th Judicial District Court of Real County, Texas, to JULIE BISHOP CORLEY, Administratrix. All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Claims may be presented to the Administratrix at the address below: JULIE BISHOP CORLEY, Administratrix, Estate of STEVEN CRAIG BISHOP, Deceased; C/O Charlie Downing ATLAS, HALL & RODRIGUEZ, L.L.P. 124 N. East St. Uvalde, Texas 78801

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Military Party

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on Sunday. So, true to fashion, the family and friends threw her a party at The Lounge Saturday evening. Joe Redus gave the blessing and everyone was treated to a great meal. Preparing the food were Javier Flores and Juan Gutierrez The theme was red, white, and blue and everyone had a good time and a great visit with one another. Best of luck to you young lady.

Annual Christmas Cantata

Plans are underway for the annual Christmas cantata which is made up of volunteers from the churches in town. Stephen Henry is going to lead it this year. If you are interested in participating, contact Glenda Story. Practices are set to be on Tuesday evenings at First Baptist Church, starting sometime this month. This is a new cantata with different songs, so this will allow plenty of time for practice.

School Happenings

Several Sabinal pastors are meeting on Monday, August 14 to pray for the teachers at their Teachers Breakfast. There will be a Sabinal Schools Prayer Walk on Saturday, August 19 at 7 p.m. We meet at the elementary school parking lot and have prayers for the schools, teachers, staff, and students.

Chamber of Commerce

The Sabinal Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, August 1, and discussed possible changes of Cypress Day. Guests were Sabinal Lions Club members both Lupe and Lupe DeLeon and Melissa Smart. The Lions Club met the following Thursday to discuss the possible change.

Central Christian

New this Sunday, the youth are taking part in the service. They have agreed to read from the Bible. This Sunday, young Parker Boyd read the scripture. Charles D. Story had birthdays and announcements. Jim Phillips led the singing and Pastor Jim Fox delivered the message.

First Baptist

A gorgeous arrangement of flowers was on the Communion table, in honor of Pam Benson’s birthday, which was Sunday. Preparing for the new series of sermons on Hymns of Faith and Praise, the congregation got to sing them this past Sunday. Brother Monty and Modine Horton provided the music. Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are collecting again this month. The items for this month are in the bulletin.

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This morning members met at the school to hand out Gatoraid to the girls volleyball and cross country teams and then to the boys football team. Members continue to collect canned goods because the food drive is ongoing. This is sponsored by the Sabinal Chamber of Commerce and the Ministerial Alliance. On Sunday, August 90, during the church service, there will be a blessing of the backpacks, students, and teachers. This is a traditional event in the life of the church. Caladium sales continue. Proceeds fund mission and outreach projects of the Sabinal Methodist Ladies. Contact person is Betty Mathis. A change has been made about the “One Board” concept special meeting with the congregation. The new date is August 13 at 5 p.m. Join with others to ask about or discuss concerns about the Church Administration using “One Board”.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

Flowers were provided by Oscar Contreras this past Sunday in memory of his sister, Gloria Valdez. This coming Sunday, August 13, there will be chopped barbeque burgers for sale at the small parish hall adjacent to the church office. There will be drinks and sweets also available. Proceeds go for the needs of the Church. Tuesday, August 15, is for the Solemnity of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy day of Obligation. Mass will be held at St. Mary’s in Vanderpool at 9 a.m. and at Sabinal at 6:30 p.m. Register your children for Religious Education Classes for grades Kindergarten through 12th grades. Registration will be held at the office from August 98 through September 8. Office hours are from 10 a.m. till noon and from 3 to 5 p.m. Classes will be held each Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. and begin September 11.

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over a year and a half. For those of you that live in the northern portion of Edwards County near Telegraph here are the latest flow measurements for the crossings in your area. The first crossing on Highway 377 near Telegraph had a flow of 40,107 gpm a few weeks ago and has increased to a flow of 40,714 gpm or an increase in flow of about 1.5%. There are a couple of culverts at this crossing

that have debris clogging the pipes. The second crossing on Highway 377 near the Evergreen School had a flow of 44,720 gpm a few weeks ago when I last checked the flow and now has a flow of 40,268 gpm or a decrease of about 10%. This crossing also has pipes that are clogged with gravel causing some reduction in flow.


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A LOOK BACK - THE 1990’S The 1990s, evade simplistic description. It was a decade of jarring, sometimes strange ideas without a theme to tie them consistently together— the Persian Gulf War, the sudden popularity of tattoos, O.J. Simpson case, AOL, anti-government militias, Princess Diana’s death, the Dotcom bubble, and the fear of Y2K. The last 10 years of the 20th Century was a decade with a reality crisis of sorts, a vague borderline than a pivotal moment. A jaded time of “world-weariness, of decadence tinged with despair.” In more optimistic America, that period was the tail end of the Gilded Age, when ambitious business tycoons amassed vast fortunes, immigration from southern and eastern Europe was altering the nation’s demographics, and still nascent technologies such as the automobile and wireless communication hinted of a new world that hadn’t quite arrived, but which would be markedly different. Similarly, the 1990s was a time in which the foundation was laid for the startling, disruptive changes and new order of things that

would suddenly emerge in the early 21st Century. Early in the decade, the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the demise of communism as a threat led some to embrace Francis Fukuyama’s argument that we were witnessing “the end of history,” because western-style capitalist democracy had been proven to be the ultimate, final form of human government. Then-President George H.W. Bush gave a 1991 speech in which he proclaimed a “new world order,” in which the U.S. would lead the world in enforcing the rule of law and reining in chaos and aggression. But that optimism about human progress eventually was shattered by an ethnic cleansing campaign in the Balkans, genocide in Rwanda, and home-grown anti-government extremist movements that perpetrated deadly bombings on American soil. In 1993, a nascent terror network of Islamic militants launched its first attack against the U.S., exploding a bomb in the basement of the World Trade Center that killed six people and wounded 1,500. It was the first inkling of a conflict that

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would explode in a national trauma and change the course of history eight years later. It also was a decade which saw the ripening and blossoming of changes that started earlier—from the rise of the Internet and wireless mobile communication to the shift from an analog to a digital information culture, to the shift to economic globalization, in which investment and finance reached across borders and manufacturing flowed to developing countries with the cheapest labor. It was a time when the growth of national chains wiped out smaller “mom and pop” retailers, so that areas across the country began to take on a disorienting sameness. At the same time, we started to see the world differently, because the media underwent a major transformation. One major influence was the O.J. Simpson case, CNN, pioneered continuous cable TV news, was joined in 1996 by MSNBC and Fox News. Radio capitalized upon a 1987 repeal of federal regulations that required equal time for opposing views, and began filling the airwaves with highly opinionated, often hyperbolic commentators such as Rush Limbaugh; the number of talk stations nationwide roughly tripled, to nearly 1,200. But the online world, which developed into a mass medium in the 1990s, had an even greater impact. One of the big drivers in popularizing the Web was America Online (AOL), a service that deluged the U.S. with easily-installed software that enabled even inexperienced users to get on the Web and even to create their own web pages. The people most powerfully influenced by all these changes were the 50 million Americans who reached adulthood in the 1990s, the so-called Generation X. Those who were older often described them as self-absorbed and apathetic—“slackers, cynics, whiners, drifters, malcontents,” as Atlantic writer Ted Halstead put it in 1999. That stereotyping seems as shallow as the notion that all Baby Boomers were revolutionaries on the barricades, but even Xers seemed to buy it. Two decades later, a 2014 Pew Research Center study found that only 49 percent of Xers see their generation as unique, compared to 58 percent of Boomers and 61 percent of Millennials, the group born after 1980. But what’s more revealing is that Xers usually are nestled between Boomers and Millennials in terms of their attitudes and beliefs on a range of issues, from immigration to same-sex marriage. Of course, that could merely be a function of age. But it also could be that Generation X, like the decade in which they came of age, formed a bridge between old and new ways of thinking and living.

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far, as well as its expenditure, has been totally hidden from public view by the use of nonprofit 501c3 accounts. Freedom of Information Act requests for an accounting of the money have been stonewalled to the point that it has become necessary to file appeals to the Office of the State Attorney General. This is not open and accountable government. The Texas General Land Office, and especially the Alamo, deserve much better. Texas needs a Land Commissioner who is not ashamed of the Alamo or the heritage of freedom it represents. It needs a Land Commissioner who will treat the Alamo with the respect and dignity it deserves. It needs a Land Commissioner who will be transparent, accountable, and responsible with taxpayers’ money. It needs a Land Commissioner who will institute a plan that properly restores the Alamo while honoring its true significance and at an exponentially lower cost. This time, Texans must not stand complacently by and allow a second tragedy to befall the Alamo. Together we can and must save the Alamo. The following bullet points list additional detrimental elements of the REIMAGINE THE ALAMO Master Plan. George P. Bush has already thrown out the Alamo Defenders Descendants Association, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and other heritage groups from having their ceremonies honoring the Defenders inside the Alamo Church. They are now having to conduct them outside literally in the street. Bush has already had the Church completely stripped of anything of religious or Battle significance. All of the state and national flags of the Defenders, Battle artifacts, and plaques have been removed. There is nothing but bare walls left. The interior of the Church now looks like a barren, deserted warehouse. The current plan includes placing a “First Amendment Area” at the Alamo in order for the far-left radicals to spout their revisionist and seditious proclamations. The current plan will place a tree-lined ditch of flowing water coursing through the middle of the Alamo Main Plaza. This feature is completely inappropriate and inaccurate, and no such feature ever existed in this location either during the mission period or at the time of the Battle. The plan would place the “North Wall” over 50 yards south of its correct location and thus still give visitors an inaccurate impression of the size of the original Alamo compound. The plan does not include rebuilding any of the Alamo Battle- or mission-era structures as has been done at most major historical sites throughout the United States—not even in locations at the Alamo where this would be possible. The necessary information and data are available to do this accurately, contrary to the claims of Bush’s planners. The plan envisions the construction of a four-story museum; however, all Battle artifacts would be confined to the basement. In addition, all visitors would be charged an entry fee to visit the museum. Under the new plan, the iconic site will no longer be referred to as the Alamo. Instead it will be known as the San Antonio de Valero mission. All complaints against this plan by wellrespected Alamo historians, virtually all heritage groups, and multitudes of Texas citizens have been totally ignored and rebuffed by Bush and his planners. This plan was conceived with absolutely no consultation with any of the recognized Alamo experts. Thank you and please feel free to call me if I can provide any additional information that would be helpful. For a visual depiction of what the REIMAGINE THE ALAMO Master Plan would actually look like, as proposed, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elb_Zq4Zc_ E&t=65s. A better and less costly alternative was previously offered and ignored by Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykczE0kU PwY&t=149s in order to see the dramatic contrast between the two plans. Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - The Second Battle of the Alamo


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Property 09: The finest home in the Concan Country Club is available! 3BA/2.5BA, oversized garage and HUGE patio. $495,000 REDUCED Property 11: 157 Spring Branch in Twin Forks is a super nice 3BD/2BA home on TWO LOTS! Gorgeous Frio River access! $229,000 NEWProperty 13: 3/2 home on 5+ ac. in Deer Creek. New 30x40 metal bldg. on slab. Covered porch, rock patio/ firepit. NICE! $259,000 Property 18: 3BD/2BA log home under huge pecan trees. 85 Pecan Bottom Lp in River Tree. Gorgeous river access! $339,000 Property 19: 4BD/3BA home on 9+ ac. in THE RANCH in Concan! Unique property w/river access! Ag. Valuation.. $565,000 REDUCED Property 21: TWO exceptional 3BD/2BA homes on 5 acs. in The Ranch in Concan. Gorgeous river park. Must see! $699,000 Property 24:Cute 3/2 brick home in town. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, library and the Frio! Circle drive + carport. $129,500 Property 26: RIVERFRONT home on 2+ acres. Beautiful, hill country modern design. High end finishes & appliances. $539,000 Motivated! Property 27: 4BD/3.5BA home w/gorgeous views. 621 Catclaw Mtn. Rd. in Concan. Rental OK. Frio river access! $575,000 Property 39: Cute 1BD/1BA cabin on 6.37 ac. in Roaring Springs Ranch! VIEWS for miles + gorgeous common areas. $108,000 REDUCED Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $295,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 45: Large 3/3 home in the unique Frio Cielo Ranch community between Leakey/Uvalde. Wonderful amenities. $174,900 Property 48: EXCELLENT location! Next to House Pasture in Concan. 3BD/3BA + lg. bunk room. New POOL! It RENTS! $395,000 REDUCED Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000

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Real County Junior Horse Club 2017 All Around Saddle Winners, Junior Division Sage Everett, Senior Division Maggie Phillips. Back row, Directors Mekaila Millican and Don Gass, Jr. Vice President Ronnie Phillips, President Vincent Becker and Director Russell Glass. Congratulations to all of the winners of this years playday series!!

Property 01 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground elec., city water and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/ Broker. $99,900 Property 08: Wooded residential lot in Canyon Oaks. Frio River access + hillside and valley views. Water & elec available. $56,000 NEWProperty 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 Property 15: 1.18 acre lot in Rio Park Estates. Frio River access, unequipped well, adjacent lot (Prop 16) also available. $45,000 Property 16: 1.18 acre lot in Rio Park Estates. Frio River access, adjacent lot (Prop 15) also available. $40,000 NEWProperty 30: 1.19 ac. lot w/water & elec. available in Frio River Place & a stone’s throw from the gorgeous Frio! $79,000 PENDING NEWProperty 34: 7+ ac. lot in R-N-R Ranch—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful oaks, well/septic in place but need to be verified/tested. $118,000

Property 35: 5.16 ac. Adjacent to Prop#33! Buy BOTH for a $10,000 discount ($69,900 each). See Old Baldy from here! $74,900 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG VALUATION = LOW taxes!! 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: 1 acre lot in Valley Vista w/AMAZING views! Underground electric & water at site. $44,500 Property 81-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500-$49,500--$55,500

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Property 07: 15 acres in Concan w/Hwy. 127 frontage. Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. Ag. Exempt. $179,000 REDUCED Property 22: LIVE WATER ranch! 195 acs. w/both sides of Camp Wood Creek! 4BD/3.5BA home, 50x100 barn on slab. Must see! $1.8M Property 25 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary. Owner/Agent $222,000 Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $4250 per acre NEWProperty 37: 32.49 acs. fronting Hwy. 55 btwn Rocksprings & Barksdale. Terrific views & building sites. $69,000 NEWProperty 38: 24+/- ac hunting tract at the back of Rancho Real. Borders large ranch. Very gamey...see game pics on website! $73,890 Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 46: Between Leakey & Camp Wood is 28+ ac. ready for hunting, camping and enjoying the views! Elec close. $90,000 REDUCED Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751 Property 60: 60 ac.+/- west of Leakey on Hwy 337. Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $3,900 per acre Property 61: 20 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! Elec. avail. $70,000

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the rail bridge will assure we can continue to support the industries in Texas that rely on deliveries provided by the South Orient Railroad,” Lewis said. “Presidio is very grateful to be receiving the FASTLANE 2017 Grant which will provide $7 million in urgently needed repairs to the international rail bridge at Presidio, as well as other repairs for the 72-mile span of rail line from Presidio to the Paisano Junction, near Alpine, Texas. Once completed, Presidio will once again be able to utilize the South Orient Railroad as an economic development tool for the community, as well as facilitating international commerce at the U.S./Mexico border here,” said Presidio Mayor John Ferguson. “Our sincere thanks to Congressman Will Hurd on his timely assistance in making this grant a reality and for his continuing work on behalf our community that also recently included receiving of the Presidential Permit for the International Bridge expansion at Presidio. Presidio sincerely thanks you, Congressman Hurd!”

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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

O B I T U A R I E S Robin (Robbie) Earl Sweeten

Charles “Chuck” Henry Feller Jr.

Robert (Bob) Albert Brezinski

Robin (Robbie) Earl Sweeten went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Barksdale, Texas on October 14, 1930 to Joe Sweeten and Vida Mae Wall Sweeten. Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his wife, Norma Sweeten of Camp Wood, TX; sons, David Sweeten and wife Rhonda of Sweeny, TX and Tim Sweeten and wife Nina of Pearland, TX; sister, Nell Vernor; grandchildren, Stephanie Cressman and husband Mike, Brandon Sweeten and wife Vanessa, Matthew Sweeten and wife Emily, Jason Sweeten, Madylin Sweeten, Sullivan Sweeten, Maysa Sweeten. Other family members left to honor and cherish his memory are his great-grandchildren, Kayla Cressman, Kassie Cressman, MaKenna Sweeten, Amelia Sweeten, Jaily Sweeten, JohnDavid Sweeten, Dillon Sweeten, Karson Sweeten; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Vida Mae Sweeten, brothers, Kego Sweeten and William “Bub” Sweeten, sister, Sybil Nance, and grandson, Sawyer Sweeten. Dad’s loves in this order would be his Love for the Lord, Family, helping others, Singing, Sitting on the front porch looking at the Nueces River, Gardening and an occasional sports program on TV. Dad never complained, and was always willing to help others. He had a strong sense of right and wrong and never strayed from his beliefs. I’ve never heard him use profanity or speak ill will of others. He always led by example. He was a perfect example of what a Christian should be. As a father, he was firm but fair without anger. As a husband, his deep love and devotion to his wife Norma never wavered. As a son, he took care of his Mom with great patience and love. He spent his entire life helping others. He was a humble, meek, and content person who needed little physical or worldly things. He only craved for spiritual richness and a good Christian life. Pallbearers included Brandon Sweeten, Matthew Sweeten, Jason Sweeten, Sullivan Sweeten, Mike Cressman, and Randy Fry. Viewing was 3 to 8 p.m Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Camp Wood. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2017, at the Hill Country Church of Christ of Camp Wood. Robert Sweeten officiated. Burial followed in the Barksdale Cemetery, Barksdale, Texas. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net

Charles Henry Feller Jr, 86, of Utopia formally of Yorktown, Texas passed away on August 3, 2017. Chuck was born in Yorktown to Charles Henry and Edline Elisa on April 12, 1931. He attended school in Nordiem, Texas. He married Mary Katherine Sinclair on December 14, 1956 in Corpus Christi. He was a veteran of the Korean War in the United States Navy and served two years on the Hickcock Destroyer. He had many occupations following his service that included Western Electric, Postman, Utopia Lumber, Gunsmith and Constable. He was a member of the Lions Club, VFW, American Legion, and NRA. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edline. Chuck is survived by his wife of sixty years Mary Katherine; his four children, Chuckie and Nancy Feller of Utopia, Ron and Beverly Feller of Utopia, Sharon and David Van Meter of Utopia and Barbara and Lem Sinclair of Boerne; two sisters, Helen and James Friedel of Victoria Texas and Gladys Feller of San Antonio; ten grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren and many other relatives and close friends. Pall bearers will be Justin Van Meter, Chad Feller, Ronnie Feller, Daniel Feller, Patrick McGuire, Lemuel Sinclair and Tony Richey. In leiu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Robert (Bob) Albert Brezinski of Leakey, Texas passed away Friday, August 4, 2017, in Kerrville, Texas. He was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on January 16, 1937, to Stanley Brezinski and Blanche Theriault Brezinski. Those left to honor and cherish his memory are her daughters, Janet Lee and husband Darrell Charles Menard, Linda Lee Dunleavy, and Tracey Lee Anne and husband Erik Donald Johnson; sons, Andrew Lee Brezinski, John Leon Brezinski, and Daniel Robert Brezinski; grandchildren, Nathan Lee Menard, Matthew Robert Menard, Rebecca Lee Anne Menard, Colum Patrick Dunleavy, Tara Lee Dunleavy, Anya Roanhorse Brezinski, and Eleanor Margaret Johnson. Other family members left to honor and cherish his memory are his sisters and brothers, Louise Conlon, Diane Hanford, Paul Brezinski, Jeanne Cote; eleven nieces and six nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Blanche Brezinski, his wife Sally Ann Brezinski (Clower), brothers, Stanley Brezinski Jr. and Edward Brezinski. Robert Brezinski faithfully served his country as a Navigator in the United States Air Force and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his efforts. He also raised six children, almost single handedly doubled the square footage of a home for his family, was an avid fisherman, the first to adopt the newest technology as it came along as well as a lifelong learner. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a date to be announced in the future. The family invites you to leave condolences at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.

(October 14, 1930 - August 1, 2017)

Carolina Alejandro Puente

(March 23, 1920 - August 7, 2017) Carolina Alejandro Puente of Sabinal passed away on August 7, 2017 at Amistad Nursing Home in Uvalde at the age of 97. She was born on March 23, 1920 in Sabinal to Ernesto and Francisca (Pina) Alejandro. She married Nicholas Puente in Sabinal on November 12, 1953. She is survived by her daughters, Janie Gonzales and husband, Roy, Maggie Lopez and husband, Raul all of Sabinal and Carol Martinez and husband, Juan of Uvalde; sons, Nick Puente and wife, Cecilia and Juan Puente all of Sabinal; brother, Antonio Alejandro of Sabinal; 17 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sons, Marcos Perez, Rogelio Guardarrama, sisters, Consuelo Morales and Margarita Alejandro; brothers, Ernesto Alejandro and Rudy Alejandro. A rosary will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sabinal. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery.

Gilberto Chapa

(January 7, 1952 - August 5, 2017)

Gilberto Chapa, age 65, of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, in Camp Wood, Texas. He was born in Uvalde, Texas on January 7, 1952, to Adam Chapa and Virginia DeLeon Chapa. Viewing will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Camp Wood, Texas, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2017, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Camp Wood, with Father Adrian Adamik officiating. Cremation will follow service. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas. A full obituary will be in next week’s paper.

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

Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant 830.232.4230 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

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

Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am

(January 16, 1937 - August 4, 2017)

Shirley Lavon Dean

(July 27, 1957 - July 30, 2017) Shirley Lavon Dean went home with our Lord on Sunday morning, July 30, 2017. She was 60 years young. She was born in Denton, Texas on July 27, 1957 to Bob and Shirley Whitfield. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her husband, Lewis Dean of Austin, TX; her pomeranian, Sebastian; stepson, Riley and daughter-in-law Sonya, grandchildren, Riley Austin and Loren of Universal City, TX; stepson, Christopher, grandchildren, Kayna of Mesquite, TX and Breaker of Fort Worth, TX, stepson, David, daughter-in-law Abigail, grandchildren, Ariele, Brayel, and Isaiah of Independence, MO and many friends from Denton, Dallas, and Austin, TX. My Precious Darling, you have been an inspiration, strong, thoughtful, and considerate. You are so generous, with those who needed help, whether it was a kind word, help, or something that was needed. You are amazing, and had a fantastic humor, you were loving and forgiving. You were so much more than a wife or companion; you fulfilled my heart and my life. You were my soul mate, you completed me fully. I thought you were here to share my story; instead, I was here to share yours. I miss you so, and love you like no other. I won’t say Good-Bye, but rather, See You Soon for it won’t be long until I join you once again in Heaven. I Love You Always, and Forever. Love Lewis Pallbearers were, Charlie Jones, Riley Dean, Riley Austin Dean, Demetri Pike, Danny Dean, L.A. Field, Jr., Christopher Dean, and Chris Watson. Viewing was 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Camp Wood. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2017, at Nueces Canyon Church of Christ of Camp Wood, Minister Chris Watson officiated. Burial followed in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Camp Wood, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelson funeralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

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Edwin (Bubba) Ray McCray II (October 3, 1957 - July 16, 2017)

Edwin (Bubba) Ray McCray II, age 59, of Leakey, Texas passed away Saturday July 16, 2017. He was born October 3, 1957, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Edwin Ray McCray Sr., and Lillian May Clark McCray. Edwin is survived by two daughters, Jasmine Leddy and Gwendolyn Thompson, and their children. Jasmine’s children are Reyna and Adrian Jon Leddy. Gwendolyn has two daughters, Evelyn and Lillian. Also, his mother Lillian Clark Donahey, Aunt Jonnie Sue Huth and sisters Kathy Coker, Janice Crissey and Patricia Kiolbassa. His favorite male role model was his grandfather John Albert Clark. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Teresa Whitehouse. Edwin worked for Klepeck Greenhouse in Kendelia and lived in Blanco for many years. He continued to work mostly in construction and learned new skills like electrical and plumbing. He was a carpenter by trade, but also had experience with various types of equipment and he was a hard worker willing to learn to do anything that was needed to help get the job done. Bubba took pride in the work of his hands and did it as unto the Lord. He was gifted and skilled at making things. He enjoyed music and loved to sing. He also enjoyed sketching people’s faces from photos. His marriage with Teresa ended with a divorce. He was not in agreement with her choice, and continued to be there every time she needed help if possible. They still had a very close relationship. She died in a tragic accident when the hood of the truck flew up causing the truck hit a light pole. Her death was instant and unexpected. He came to live in Leakey with family on the land his grandpa handed down to his descendants. He already had chronic health problems and he persevered and suffered mostly keeping to himself and The Lord. He and his favorite brother in law would sit up for hours sharing the gospel and the goodness of God and His wonders that he had done. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net

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Hill Country Herald Page 11

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens are investigating a fatal boating accident that occurred Saturday afternoon shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday when a Catamaran Sailboat collided with an overhead power line setting the boat on fire and possibly electrocuting the boys. Wardens discovered an 18-year-old male onboard and a 16-year-old in the water a short distance away. Both victims suffered severe bodily injuries and were deceased. A third unresponsive 11year-old victim was located in a boat nearby and was being provided CPR by good Samaritans. AMERICAN AIRLINES- An American Airlines flight lurched violently over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, sending drinks and people flying — and putting 10 in the hospital after landing in Philadelphia. It began with a few seconds of shaking — not severe, the sort of turbulence any frequent flier gets used to. “I was fine,” Ehmke recalled. “This is all within normal bounds. But the shaking got worse. Ehmke saw drinks spilling and sensed a faint panic in the aisles. Still, he wasn’t worried. Then, suddenly, what he calls

“the lurch.” He would later tell NBC News that everything in his field of vision shot up four feet in the air, and he would tell WPVI that “it felt like the whole plane was in free fall.” WASHINGTON— US Vice-President Mike Pence has dismissed as “disgraceful and offensive” a report suggesting he is preparing a run for president in 2020. The New York Times said a “shadow campaign” had been set up by some Republicans on the assumption Donald Trump would not stand again. Citing multiple sources, the article said Mr Pence had implied that he would plan to run if Mr Trump did not. Mr Pence said the report was an attempt to divide the administration. The Times story said the turmoil around the White House, including investigations into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during last year’s election, had prompted some Republicans to take steps “unheard-of so soon into a new administration”. NORTH KOREA—North Korea has vowed to retaliate and make “the US pay a price” for drafting fresh UN sanctions over its banned nuclear weapons program. The sanctions, which

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were unanimously passed by the UN on Saturday, were a “violent violation of our sovereignty,” the official KCNA news agency said. Separately, South Korea says the North has rejected an offer to restart talks, dismissing it as insincere. The sanctions will aim to reduce North Korea’s export revenues by a third. The UN Security Council decision followed repeated missile tests by the North which have escalated tensions on the peninsula. In its first major response on Monday, North Korea insisted it will continue to

develop its controversial nuclear weapons program. The state-run KCNA news agency said Pyongyang would “not put our self-defensive nuclear deterrent on the negotiating table” while it faces threats from the US. CLINTON, Mo. — A manhunt is underway in Clinton, Missouri after police said one of their officers was shot and killed. According to police, an officer pulled over a suspicious vehicle near Green and 2nd at 10:45 p.m. Sunday. During the traffic stop, police said the suspect pulled out a gun and opened fire. The officer was

able to return fire, but police aren’t sure if the suspect was struck. Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified the suspect as 39-year-old Ian McCarthy of Clinton. CHICAGO — Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Chicago is taking his fight against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies to court, becoming one of the first cities Monday to sue the government what many U.S. cities argue are illegal bids to withhold public safety grants from so-called sanctuary cities. The 46-page lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago, a day after Emanuel announced the litigation and said the city won’t “be blackmailed” into changing its values as a welcoming city. He argued it’s unconstitutional for a city “to be coerced on a policy.” LOUISIANA—Canoe found in Louisiana is the largest prehistoric watercraft ever discovered in North America. Scientists at Texas A&M University said a NativeAmerican canoe found along the Red River in Louisiana is one of the largest prehistoric watercraft ever found intact in North America. A&M said in a statement Thursday that a couple boating along the river June 7 north of Shreveport spotted a portion of the canoe jutting from a sandy bank. Radiocarbon dating determined the canoe was made sometime in the 14th century, likely by Caddo Indians. Scientists believe the 34-foot-long craft is a cypress that was hollowed out using hot coals and tools to char and dig out the center. They speculate the canoe was encased in mud for some 600 years before heavy flooding dislodged it last year. Plans call for the canoe to be returned to Louisiana for display. WASHINGTON—Justice Department Special Counsel Robert Mueller has issued grand jury subpoenas related to Donald Trump Jr.’s 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer at Trump Tower, according to a person familiar with the matter. The subpoena seeks both documents and testimony from people involved in the meeting, CNN has learned. That meeting has drawn scrutiny since an email exchange beforehand indicated the Russians offered damaging information on Hillary Clinton. Mueller’s grand jury activity was first reported by The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. Mueller’s team of investigators continue to look into whether President Donald Trump or any of his campaign associates colluded with Russia during the presidential contest.

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PIONEER REAL ESTATE

ANNOUNCING THE

Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422 · #8 – New Listing! 3/2 Home on 1.97 AC, large game room, barn & storage bldg., fenced backyard, fronts FM 1120 $279,000 · #9 – New Listing! 370.79 AC Real Co. Ideal hunting property, Rock House w/fireplace, well w/ 50,000 gal. storage tank, barns, pens, Co. Rd. access, Sika, Fallow, Axis, Elk, Black Buck Antelope $2656 Per AC · #12 – New Listing! Frio Riverfront – 3/2 Home perfect for entertaining on 1.81 AC, large deck shaded by huge oaks, both sides Frio River + adjoins 20 AC private river park $389,000 · #33 – REDUCED! 3/2/2 Exceptionally Neat & well maintained home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, fenced, workshop, landscaped $215,000 · #3 – 5.07 AC+/- Concan, Uvalde Co., remote homesite, heavily treed, 1.4 miles off Hwy 127 $29,000 · #11 – 429.14 AC Edwards Co. private & secluded with space for hunting, hiking & other recreational activities. Free roaming wildlife, nice elevation changes & covered in native vegetation $579,336 · #15 – REDUCED! Frio River Access at private park – Pretty 1.68 Ac lot, water & electric available, views, RV storage, short walk to river $110,000 · #6 – 55.38 AC Hunting Ranch NW Real Co. easy access from I-10, fronts Hwy 41, Cabin w/electricity $185,523 · #37 – REDUCED! Waterfront furnished cabin, all utilities + well house/utility room w/washer/dryer, freezer, refrigerator, Kawasaki Mule, paddle boat $219,000 · #10 – 6.10 Fenced AC, Cabin with spectacular views from front porch, dbl carport, RV with covered deck, minutes to Garner SP & Frio River $224,950 · #4 – 5.74 AC off scenic RR 337, several bldg. sites, fencing, low taxes, sensible restrictions, great views $48,000 · #36 – 9.3 AC Homesite in gated community West of Leakey, water, electric, beautiful views, possible owner terms $108,600 · #26 – 1.87 AC Private Frio River Park Access – RiverTree, gated community, water/electric available (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $75,000

· #32 – 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close $90,000 · #7 – 90.87 AC+/- off RR 337, cabin, well, electric, septic, storage bldg., 2 RV hookups, Axis, Whitetail, Sika $515,000 · #44 – 5.601 AC Sabinal Riverfront, huge Cypress Trees, beautiful view of river, gated community (Owner/ Agent) $215,000 · #45 - Sabinal Riverfront Lot, Hwy 187 front, Utopia, joins #46 (Owner/Agent) $75,000 · #46 – Fronts Sabinal River & Hwy 187 just outside Utopia, metal 2 car storage bldg., joins #45 (Owner/ Agent) $85,000 · #30 – Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & elect. avail., septic installed. Bldg site w/view of hills, gated community $90,000 · #1 – 6.57 AC fronts Wilson Creek, water well, electric, septic, caliche pad, 30 amp RV hook-up, spectacular views! $139,000 · #29 – REDUCED! 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available, nice views $75,000 · #31 – 7 AC Hillside views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $199,000 · #28 – Prime Frio River tract, Frio Vista #7, Cypress trees, N. of Leakey 1.26 AC (Owner/Broker) $275,000 · #57 – REDUCED! 1.07 AC Concan adjacent & access to community clubhouse/swim pool, water system, underground utilities, paved street. OWNER TERMS $5000 down, 7%, 10 yr, $464.44 per month (Owner/Broker) $45,000 · #5 – Concan 3/2 Home Canyon Oaks, restricted Frio River access at private river park, rental income possibility $217,000 · #13 – 4.40 AC between Garner SP & Concan, water & electric available, access to club house w/pool $55,500 · #56 – Lot 27 VV 1.08 AC, gated community near Garner State Park, underground water & elect. $49,500 · #77 – Lot 57 VV 1.01 AC, elect. & water, gated, area access to clubhouse w/swim pool $39,500

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HCH RECIPE CONTEST Beginning July 15, 2017 and ending November 15, 2017 the Hill Country Herald will be sponsoring a recipe contest. If chosen your recipe will be featured in the Hill Country Herald Newspaper and in the Hill Country Herald Recipe Book which will be available in January of 2018! RULES 1. All submissions must be typed and submitted by email to: emcarnegie1956@gmail.com. 2. We encourage you to tell us about your recipe. Tell us for instance: It is your favorite recipe because your grandmother made it every Thanksgiving. Then tell us about Thanksgiving with Grandma! 3. Send pictures. We want as many recipes and experiences from local residents, long time tourists or new visitors as we can get! But more importantly, we want the story of the recipe. We want our Hill Country Recipe Book to be representative of all the People who read our paper! 4. We will not, of course be able to choose every recipe, but if you’re your recipe and story are chosen, they will be featured in the Hill Country Herald Newspaper and in the Hill Country Recipe Book that will be available online and at the Newspaper Office in January 2018.

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... HEALTHIER This week we are going to look at actual substitutions in some favorite recipes that make the meal healthier without sacrificing taste. This is always a big deal when you begin an alternate lifestyle involving diet… cravings. Let’s see if some of these alternatives hit the spot!

LIGHT PARMESEAN CHICKEN

This dish is lower in calories because only one side of the chicken has breading; plus, whole-wheat bread subs in for white. 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, torn into pieces 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 large egg 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each) 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella (3 ounces) 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, in puree 1 garlic clove, minced Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack in upper third. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. In a food processor, place bread, Parmesan, oil, and a pinch each salt and pepper. Pulse until coarse crumbs form; transfer to a shallow bowl. Place flour in a second shallow bowl; season with salt and pepper. Place egg in a third shallow bowl, and beat with a fork until frothy. Dip top side of a chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip same side in egg white, letting excess drip off, then in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. (Do not bread other side.) Repeat with remaining chicken and transfer, breaded side up, to prepared baking sheet. Bake until breadcrumbs are crisp and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with mozzarella. Continue baking until chicken is opaque throughout and cheese is lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, place tomatoes, breaking them up with your fingers. Add garlic; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve chicken with a generous amount of tomato sauce.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Per brownie (with nuts): Calories 160; (NORMALLY AROUND 410 CALORIES) Fat 9 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 55 mg; Carbohydrate 17 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 3 g Cooking spray 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup whole-grain pastry flour (or 1/2 cup each whole-wheat and all-purpose flours) 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 4 large eggs 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-by-13inch baking dish with cooking spray. Melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally; do not let the bottom of the bowl touch the water. Whisk the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and brown sugar until smooth, then add the yogurt, oil and vanilla and whisk to combine. Whisk in the melted chocolate mixture until blended. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just moistened. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and sprinkle with walnuts, if desired. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan on a rack before slicing.

LIGHT CHERRY CHEESECAKE

This cheesecake boasts a velvety texture with less fat than the original, thanks to lighter versions of cream cheese and sour cream, plus plenty of cottage cheese. Nonstick cooking spray 8 graham crackers (3-by-5 inch) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower 3 cups low-fat (1%) cottage cheese 8 ounces reduced-fat bar cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

1/2 teaspoon salt 2 bags (12 ounces each) frozen cherries Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with rack set in lower third. Assemble a 9-inch springform pan with the rimmed side of the pan facing down. Coat pan with cooking spray; line side with a long strip of waxed or parchment paper. In a food processor, grind graham crackers until fine crumbs form. Add oil, and pulse to moisten. Transfer crumbs to prepared pan, and press firmly into the bottom. Place pan on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until crust is lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, wipe bowl and blade of food processor. Blend cottage cheese and cream cheese until very smooth and glossy, scraping down bowl as necessary, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup sugar, sour cream, eggs, flour, vanilla, and salt; blend just until filling is smooth. Pour filling onto crust (crust can be hot or warm). Bake until barely set in center, about 1 hour. Turn oven off; let cake cool in oven 1 hour. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 2 days. Make topping: In a large skillet, combine cherries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Boil over high heat until liquid is thick and syrupy, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days. To serve, unmold cheesecake (peel off and discard paper). Transfer to a serving platter; top with cherry topping.

SHEPHERD’S PIE

With Healthier Mashed Potatoes That Actually Taste Good! These will fool even the most die-hard mashed potato lover! For the Healthier Mashed Potatoes 2 large potatoes (1-1/2lbs,) peeled then chopped into 2 inch pieces 1 small head cauliflower, chopped into 2 inch pieces 2/3 cup milk 3 Tablespoons butter, divided salt and pepper For the Shepherd’s Pie filling 1lb ground beef 1/2 onion

2 garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper 3 Tablespoons gluten-free or all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon tomato paste 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon gluten-free Tamari or soy sauce 15oz can chicken broth 2 cups frozen vegetable medley

For the Healthier Mashed Potatoes: Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a large soup pot then drop a steamer basket into the pot. Add potatoes, place a lid on top, turn heat down to medium, and then steam potatoes for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower florets on top of the potatoes, place lid back on top, then steam for another 10 minutes or until cauliflower and potatoes are very tender. Transfer to a large food processor fitted with the whipping blade. Meanwhile, warm milk and 2 Tablespoons butter in a small saucepan then add to food processor with salt and pepper. Process until very smooth then set aside. For the Shepherd’s Pie filling: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brown ground beef, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat then drain, and return to the skillet. Sprinkle in flour then stir well and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, gluten-free Tamari or soy sauce, and chicken broth to the skillet then bring to a boil. Lower heat then simmer until sauce has thickened, 5-6 minutes. Add frozen vegetables then more salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture into a large, oven-proof casserole dish then top with healthier mashed potatoes and dot the top with remaining Tablespoon butter, salt, and pepper. Place casserole dish on top of a baking sheet (in case the sauce overflows) and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP Kosher salt 1 10 -ounce bag baby spinach 1 cup packed fresh basil 3/4 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 6 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese 1 clove garlic, smashed 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 14 -ounce can artichoke hearts, drained, squeezed dry

and finely chopped 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 3/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese 2 or 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce Freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray Baked chips, Vegetable Chips or healthy alternative for serving

Preheat the oven to 450. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Stir the spinach and basil into the boiling water and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge in the ice water. Drain and squeeze dry, then roughly chop. Puree the beans, cream cheese, garlic and chicken broth in a food processor until smooth, scraping the sides as needed. Transfer to a medium bowl and fold in the spinach and basil, artichokes, parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Add the Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Mist a deep 1-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the dip mixture in the dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella. Bake until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm with baked chips.


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Pictured here is Lila Padgett, “Maw-Maw” who eloped with Grover Padgett at the age of 16. (1917) Together they raised one daughter and five sons and I married her youngest son Donald Padgett. With such a large family, the kitchen was always full of wonderful aromas and good conversation Maw-Maw was always cooking. She rarely ever smiled in photos and that is why this picture is so special. She made the deserts for this family feast and she was proud of them! This photo was taken in her kitchen in Lomax, Texas in 1954 before Donald and I married in 1956. Over the years I learned from her and the coconut cake recipe sitting on the pedestal in the picture is the best I have ever eaten.

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Maw-Maw’s Coconut Cake

Cake 2/3 cups unsalted butter softened to room temperature 1 3/4 cups sugar 3 eggs + 1 yolk room temperature preferred 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup milk Frosting 3/4 cup salted butter softened, 1 1/2 sticks 9 Tablespoons shortening Crisco 1 1/2 cups sugar granulated 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour sifted 1 cup canned cream 3/4 tsp vanilla extract 18 fresh shredded coconut Preheat oven to 350F and thoroughly grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (be sure to shake out excess flour). In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating on high-speed for 30 seconds between each addition. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and stir in vanilla extract and sour cream, stirring until well-combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. With mixer on low speed, gradually add about 1/4 of the flour mixture. Stir until just combined, and then add about 1/3 of your milk. Stir until just combined, and repeat, ending with the flour mixture and being careful

not to overmix (this could result in a dense cake). Divide the batter evenly into your cake pans and rap the bottoms of the pan firmly on a flat surface (to help eliminate any air bubbles). Bake on 350F for 30 minutes (toothpick inserted in center should come out clean or with few crumbs when tested). Allow cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes, and then run a knife around the edges and invert onto cooling rack. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting. Frosting With hand mixer, cream together your butter, crisco, and sugar until creamy. Add sifted flour, one Tbsp at a time (I sift it into the mixture), beating on medium speed for 15 seconds between each addition. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl and beat again for 20 seconds. Add canned cream and vanilla extract and stir to combine. Turn mixer speed up to medium-high and beat for 12 minutes. Pause once at about the 4-minute mark to scrape down sides and bottom of the bowl. Once finished, the frosting should not be grainy at all. If it still is, carefully scrape the sides and bottom of your mixing bowl again and stir again on high speed until no longer grainy. Once your cakes are cool, ice them by placing one layer on your serving dish and applying an even layer of frosting to the top. Sprinkle liberally with coconut. Place your second layer on top of the first and apply an even layer of frosting around the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle coconut over the top of the cake, and then use your hands to press coconut all around the sides. Recipe Notes…*If you only have cold eggs, set them in a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes before using.

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The Italian Emmett’s and Enna’s- The two family’s came to America in the early 1900’s through Galveston and made their homes in the Caldwell/Bryan Area. The family eventually wound up in Dallas and started a family business in the Food Industry. This is how grandma’s fig cookie recipe came to be, and also how everyone learned to make food from scratch in grandmas kitchen growing up, helping with the cooking of pasta, spaghetti sauce and desserts. Pictured are: back row Vincent, Joe, Paul front row Josephine, Sarah, Grandma Sarah Emmett Enna and Mary

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Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati)

Sicilian Fig Cookies, or Christmas Fig Cookies are a few of the names you might find for this deliciously moist, tender and sweet, fruit filled cookie. For the dough: 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar 1⁄4 cup packed, light brown sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 13⁄4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour For the fig filling: 1 cup dried diced Calimyrna or Mission figs (stems removed) (6 or 7 ounce package) 1⁄2 cup chopped pitted dates, finely chopped (or substitute raisins if preferred) 1⁄2 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed (about 1 orange) ? cup diced candied orange peel 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon ? cup blanched almonds, chopped fine 2 tablespoons dark spiced rum or Grand Marnier (orange liqueur) For the lemon glaze: 1 cup of powdered sugar, sifted 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice (just enough to make a glaze you can slowly drizzle) Sprinkles for decoration if desired To prepare the dough, place the butter to a mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar and baking soda. Beat until combined. Add the egg, vanilla and salt and mix until incorporated. Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat again for a few seconds. Add the flour in three additions, mixing on low to incorporate. Divide the dough in half and form each into a small rectangle. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. While the dough is chilling, prepare the filling. In a small sauce-

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pan, combine the figs, dates, orange juice, candied orange peel, sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until fruit is soft and the mixture is thick. Remove from the heat and add the chopped blanched almonds and 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, if using. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap once cooled until needed. To assemble and bake the cookies, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes before rolling out. Place a piece of wax or parchment paper (at least 14x10 inches) on a clean work surface. Lightly dust with flour. Roll one portion of the dough into a 10x8-inch rectangle. Cut each rectangle into two 10x4-inch strips. Portion 1⁄4 of the filling down the center of each strip (in a rounded mound). Use the parchment paper as a guide and bring one long side of the dough up and over the filling. Repeat with the opposite side forming a tube and enclosing the filling. The dough should overlap slightly on top of the filling. Gently seal the edges. Carefully transfer the filled strips to the prepared baking sheet placing them seem side down on the pan. Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and immediately slice each strip (using a large thin knife) diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. To prepare the lemon glaze, combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Drizzle on each cookie then top with colored sprinkles if desired.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017 THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE REAL COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING & PROGRAM 2:00 P.M.-- 4:00 P.M. TO BE HELD AT THE REAL COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER We are proud to welcome Well Known Cowboy Poet & Writer Linda Marie Kirkpatrick Presenting “WHO IS THE YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS” Light refreshments will be served. PLEASE COME JOIN US!

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EMPLOYMENT REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Temporary Full-Time Receptionist Professional Administrative support needed at Big Springs Ranch for Children. Must be able to professionally answer multiple line phones, appropriately direct clients and perform clerical functions. Computer skills needed in Word and Excel. Must be at least 21. This position will start July 10. 830-367-6111 or email contact@youth-ranch.org. EOE Night Staff Gain valuable experience working with abused and orphaned children at Big Springs Ranch for Children. Conduct nightly rounds and supervise youth. Benefits and training provided. Subject to background check and drug test. 10pm-8am. Call: 830367-6111 or email contact@youth-ranch.org. EOE Part-time/ full-time cleaning help needed for upcoming 2017 summer season. Reliable transportation required. Call Cassie @ (830)232-6797 or email us whiskeymountaininn@gmail.com Part time housekeeping help needed. Call Margie at River Haven Cabins 830-232-5400

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Teachers wanted. Sabinal ISD values their teachers as we are one of the top paying school districts in our Region, and we are competitive across the State regardless of size of district. Pay range: $41,407- $62,488, depending on assignment. Our teachers enjoy well behaved students, strong administrative and board support and small 12:1 class size. Full-time positions include paid or employer contributed benefits and insurance. Visit http: //www.sabinalisd.net/human_resources for current vacancies, and additional salary and benefit information. Full-time Dual-Credit teachers wanted; in all core-content areas. Full-time positions pay: $41,407- $62,488, plus $1500 per semester. Part-time Dual-Credit teachers wanted; flexible part-time positions. Sabinal ISD is seeking part-time dual credit teachers who are seeking flexible hours, at a competitive pay range of $1500 per course per semester.

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Selling my 99-00 Jayco Designer fifth wheel 31’ Rv w/ 2 slides. Used on ranch on weekends for 2 yrs, sold the ranch, now the trailer. Excellent condition ,fully furnished With all kitchen stuff, sheets and blankets, towels etc….New roof one yr ago… Has on board generator to run everything so it is truly self-contained…Set up and use anywhere. Stored in Leakey and can be shown by apt. only. Call or text Gary @ 832 741-4078 or email @ gdmaddox@sbcglobal.net. Can send pics by phone only at this time… Asking $6500.00 FOR SALE 1600 VW TRIKE 9000 MILES WITH TRAILER $12,000 OBO 830-232-6391

For Sale 1990 Chevrolet Truck 75,000 miles $4,000 830-232-4843

Check out the Ridge Subdivision if you are looking for a beautiful building site in the Frio Canyon with all the amenities, such as a TCEQ approved water system, beautiful river park, paved roads, and a security gate. Prices start at $99,500 for 5 acre tracts. You’d pay that much for a 1-acre tract in Concan with all the noise and traffic. Why do that? Don’t overlook the Ridge. Call us for a tour of heaven in the hill country today.

HELP WANTED. Labor work. Must have own transportation. Must be reliable, responsible, and a team player. No drugs and subject to background checks. Call (830) 232-4388 for more information.

FOR RENT Non-Smoking Unfurnished Apartment Available Now One bedroom apartment with frig., stove, microwave, washer/dryer. Small fenced backyard with deck. Telephone available. Frio River for swimming or kayaking. You pay electric, has Direct TV dish. $250 deposit $650 a month, cash in advance. Call 232-6743

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NEW LISTINGS Four Bedroom four bath river front home located in the popular Frio Pecan Farm. Home is a good money maker and is in like new condition. Open floor plan concept with great room. Huge deck overlooking the river. $439,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 1⁄2 bath home outside the city limits on 1.74 acres. Home is in like new condition and features a covered deck and a detached workshop. City water. Huge oak trees provide a lot of shade for the beautiful yard. $189,000. Three bed-room 2 bath riverfront home on the Frio River. Four decks to choose from when you want to drink coffee and listen to the river. $425,000. Three bed-room two bath home with approximately 2,223 square feet, on 45 acres, close to town, yet private. Other improvements include a large barn. $579,000. Three bed-room one bath log home on 28 acres, approximately 11 miles south of Utopia. Extensive frontage on Highway 187. Won’t last long at $305,000. Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $129,900. Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bed-room 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000. 190 acres on the Nueces River with no restrictions! Dam on river provides great fishing and swimming! Primary dwelling is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a covered porch. Improvements also include a guest house and workshop. Two large springs on site feed the river. Indian mounds and pecan trees all along the river banks. Great rolling topography. $1,699,000. Three bed-room 2 bath modern brick home on 3.25 acres just outside Sabinal, Texas. Two large outbuildings consisting of an equipment shed and a workshop. Plenty of room for a garden or a 4-H project. Approximately 2 miles to town. $225,000. COMMERCIAL Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory! Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great access and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience this building provides. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. $250,000. OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing. Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000. LAND 5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river frontage. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000. Great hunting tract with good building sites in Rancho Real. Outstanding views! Ideal for hunting, camping,

or just relaxing. Short drive to black top. 16 acres for $66,000. 2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000. Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500. Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000. PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park. Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard. Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography. PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $92,000. Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000. BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this 5 acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500 RESIDENTIAL Four bedroom 3 bath home on 6.88 acres just outside D’Hanis Texas. Great home with plenty of space for a garden or orchard. Barn in the back yard complete with storage area and a smoke house. Private but close to town. Easy commute to Hondo or San Antonio. Priced at $269,000. Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Like new home in the heart of Leakey. Three bedroom two baths with approximately 1640 sf of centrally heated and cooled area. Walking distance to the banks, restaurants, grocery store, and the court house. All this for just $179,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $549,900. RIVERTREE! Two story log home nestled beneath huge Pecan trees. Walking distance to the river, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, vaulted ceiling and wrap around porch. $329,900.

Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith - 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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Marilyn’s

In the old Legion Hall 4,000 square feet! Wed-Sat 10:00-5:00 Camp Wood 597-6400

WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION AND GREAT PRICES!

BAR STOOLS * MATTRESSES * SOFAS * RECLINERS

Utopia Golf Rates Per Person Rate (all prices are before tax) 9 Holes/ 18 Holes Weekday $12 / $17 Weekday Seniors/Juniors $10/ $15 Weekend $15/ $20 Cart Rental $10/ $10

Driving Range: Bucket of balls $5. Utopia Golf memberships are also available. For more information, contact us at 830-966-5577.

Directions to Utopia Golf Course

Utopia Golf is located in the Sabinal Canyon near the town of Utopia, Texas, in Uvalde County. The front gate is located on Hwy. 187, one mile south of Utopia. Two popular state parks - Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park - are less than a 16 mile drive away. We are 30 miles from Bandera, 18 miles from Sabinal, 22 miles from Concan or Leakey, and 42 miles from Uvalde. Come visit us!

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(830)-966-4604 P.O. Box 434 Utopia, Texas 78884 www.UtopiaAC.com serving Frio and Sabinal Canyon areas

Specialty Meats, Prepared Foods, Fresh Produce, Beer/Wine, Full Coffee and Ice Cream Bars, Gummy Bear Bar, Home Goods, Decor, Picnic, Gifts, Deer Corn/Feed, Hunting/Fishing License!

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• Fresh Cut Steaks • Fresh Ground Beef • Deli Meats • Camping Supplies

OPEN SUNDAYS !! 9a.m.-8p.m. Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

830-232-6299 Hours: M-T 7a.m. - 8p.m. Fri. 7-9 Sat. 8-9


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FUNDRAISER AT MILL CREEK CAFE LEAKEY, TEXAS

AT MILL CREEK CAFE LEAKEY, TEXAS

TRITRI-CANYON CANYONBRANCH BRANCH

410 S. HWY. 83 LEAKEY, TEXAS 830.232.4553

WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS LIKE NEIGHBORS BECAUSE THEY ARE CHICKEN EARL’S IS OPEN!! Office Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Office Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch

NOW SERVING CHICKEN LIVERS!!

TUESDAY AND FRIDAY

830-232-5001

OPEN FROM 11 a.m. until sold out!!

HWY 83 SOUTH, LEAKEY TEXAS


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