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Water News and River Flows With 2018 drawing to an end, I took river flow measurements on December 13th and 14th with the flows still holding strong. This has been quite a year for the local rivers; with low flows during the first half of the year and then above normal flows beginning in September and continuing for over 90 days. This was the first time I could take a measurement at Fulgham’s Crossing since August. The Dam on Highway 55 just south of Camp Wood still has a large amount of water flowing over the crossing and I still can’t measure it.
December 19, 2018
editor@hillcountryherald.net by: Joel Pigg, General Manager, RECRD
The flows were taken on the South Llano on December 13th and the flows are still pretty high but down since the last measurement. The second crossing on highway 377 near the Evergreen school had a flow of 108,578 gpm on November 9th and now has a of 74,047 gpm or about a 32% reduction in flow. The Highway 377 crossing near Telegraph was also measurable this time with a flow of 87,969 gpm in November and a flow this month of 72,416 or about a 18% flow reduction. continued page 6
Friends of the Library Benefit Gala 2019
by Pam Gasper
The annual FOL Gala will be Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the American Legion Hall from 7-10 pm. Our theme is Fiesta de Flores. Activities include wine and craft beer tastings, small bite appetizers, live and silent auctions, and more. The costume contest is “Battle of the Flowers”. Varying levels of Gala sponsorships are still available and include reserved seat tickets. Contact Mary Forman at rcplea.m aryforman@gmail.com or 232-4439/386734-3534 for more information. Single tickets will go on sale at the Library beginning January 7. The cost is
$40. Our Gala raffle ticket sales are also available at the Library and from FOL members. This year’s prize is a Fuego Grande Fire Pit with cooking grate, 2 rustic star rockers, and 8 extendable roasting forks. These are on display at the library. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The drawing is at the gala, but you don’t have to be present to win. These will make great stocking stuffers! Remember, all our FOL fundraiser proceeds provide the means to operate our Real County Public Library Leakey. We hope to see you at the Gala!
Leakey Sweeps All-District / All-Region / All-State Recognitions Each year the best of the best are selected for Statewide recogniation of their of play. This year the new Six-man Football Team of Leakey ISD swept that honor. Listed below are the very deserving winners. Six-Man Coach of the Year 1) Shannon Williams and Staff New Comer of the Year 1) Abel Montoya FR. Leakey #3 Offensive M.V.P. 1) Hunter Williams SO. Leakey #2 2 Tight Ends 1) Taylor Pannell SR. Leakey #25 2) Eli Ludlow SR. NC #3 2 Wide Receivers 1) Cody Wooten JR. Leakey #24 2) Tony Gonzalez JR. NC #11
Center 1) Jordan Short JR. NC #10 Spread Center 1) Gregg Selement JR. Medina #48 Quarterback 1) Kam DeLeon SO. NC #8 2 Running Backs 1) Victor Contreas JR. NC #20 2) Andrew Ayalla SR. Medina #22 Full Back 1) Trace Lackey SR. Leakey #21 Spreadback 1) Hunter Wall SR. NC #19 Utility Back 1) JR. Gonzales SR. Medina #5 Kicker 1) Roy Schexnieder SR. NC #12 Special Teams Player 1) Alex Garcia SR. PL #45
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DAR MEMBERS ENJOY CHRISTMAS PARTY ............................ Page 11
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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
Today’s Weather
High: 60° Low: 46°
Members of the Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met at the home of Regent Billie Franklin on Saturday, December 8, 2018, for their annual Christmas celebration. In the words of Regent Franklin, “When I learned that Toni Hull, a member of our chapter, had suffered a heart attack on Thursday, November 30, I sprang into action. Traditionally we were to meet at her home for our annual Christmas Party, and there was no way that could happen. I decided not to say, ‘Bah, Humbug!’ I changed the meeting place to my home and got busy.
“On December 8th, a small sign ‘D A R’ was placed in the corner of my yard to help our members locate my home, and they came to Sabinal. We had plenty to eat, plenty of visiting, and then I challenged them to my ‘Game of Sabinal.’ For non-Sabinalians, they did pretty well. And they learned a little bit about the second largest city in Uvalde County.” December the eighth was a cold day, but fifteen DAR members braved the weather
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our FSB family to yours! Holiday Hours December 24th 9:00am-Noon December 25th Closed for Christmas January 31st Regular Business Hours January 1st Closed for New Years
by Karen Collins
and enjoyed a delicious lunch as they welcomed the 2018 holiday season. We are happy to report that Mrs. Hull’s health issues seem to be under control, and she is now back to her usual holiday activities. Any woman, 18 years of older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal decent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for DAR membership. For more information, contact Billie Franklin at 830.988.3258. The group meets on the third Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at El Progreso Library in Uvalde.
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JAIL REGISTER
Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report
December 9 - December 15, 2018 Cox, John Emil, 53 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O
December 9 - December 15, 2018
Deputy Harvey, Bail Jumping And Failure To Appear, A/D 12/10/2018, $8,000 PR Bond; Hosmer, Jonathon Gerald, 45 A/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O
12/09/2018 @ • 941 responded to a residence on East 7th Street in Camp Wood for a security check 12/10/2018 @ • 916 responded to a residence on Chula Vista No 1 East of Camp Wood for a welfare check • 1953 responded to a residence on South Frio Street in Camp Wood for a welfare check • 2017 responded to The Bears Den in Leakey for a business check 12/11/2018 @ • 1131 responded to The First State Bank of Uvalde in Camp Wood for a motor vehicle accident • 1849 responded to Dollar General in Camp Wood for a theft 12/12/2018 @ • 810 responded to Family Dollar in Leakey for vandalism
Deputy Castro, Violation Of Probation - Unauthorized Use Of Motor Vehicle, A/D 12/10/2018, $10,000 PR Bond with pre-trial conditions; Trevino, Alonzo Reed, 19 H/M, Rocksprings, Texas, A/O Trooper Robertson, Driving While Intoxicated, A/D 12/11/2018, $3,000 Surety Bond
Real County Law Officers
Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff , Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County Constable
Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden
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12/13/2018 @ 1105 responded to U.S. Highway 83 North of Leakey for a suspicious vehicle 1834 responded to Family Dollar in Leakey for a disturbance 2036 responded to U.S. Highway 83 South of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident 12/14/2018 @ 948 responded to U.S. Highway 83 South of Leakey for a disabled vehicle 1307 responded to Ranch Road 336 North of Leakey for a motorcycle accident 2238 responded to The Buck Horn Bar and Grill in Leakey for a domestic disturbance 12/15/2018 @ 1247 responded to East 1st Street in Camp Wood for a disturbance
A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER
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REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES
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
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COURT Date of Arrest Sentence
CURRENT CHARGE
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 Sentencebelow Date Paperare Ready six individuals Housed/Released weRelhave eased Date 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 11/13/you 2018 have N/A outstanding Bandera warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.
Roberts, Dustin Ray
Criminal Trespass Habitation
County 9/27/2018 100 Days CJT
Roberts, Dustin Ray
Terroristic Threat of Family / Household
County 9/27/2018 100 Days CJT 11/13/2018 N/A
Bandera
Roberts, Dustin Ray
Resist Arrest Search or Transport
County 9/27/2018 100 Days CJT 11/13/2018 N/A
Bandera
Roberts, Dustin Ray
Parole Violation - Possession of a Controlled Substance
District
10/1/2018
Bandera
Carroll,Crystal Diane
Violation of Pre-Trial Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 >=1G <4G
District
10/12/2018
$20,000 PR Bond
Rohde Brooke Barnett DOB 10-26-1982 VOP – Driving While Intoxicated – 1 Warrant
12/12/2018
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John Cox DOB 07-20-1965 Failure to Appear – 1 Warrant
Christopher Wilson DOB 01-06-1984 VOP – Criminal Mischief – 1 Warrant
Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)
DETAINER LIST INMATE
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CURRENT CHARGE
McMahan, Khristy Anne
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Theft of Property => $100 <$750 W/F Theft of Property => $100 <$750
Pitcher, John Truman
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W/M Bond Forfeiture - Burglary of Habitation
Pitcher, John Truman
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W/M Bond Forfeiture - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
Pitcher, John Truman
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W/M Bond Forfeiture - Terrorist Threat
Fritsch, Tiffannie Cherie
34
W/F Violation of Probation - Forgery
Novak, John
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W/M Violation of Pre Supervision Agreement
Howell, Honey Ann
48
W/F Violation of Pre-Trial Supervision Agreement
HILL COUNTRY HERALD 337 RR 337 West P.O. Box 822 Leakey, Texas 78873 (830) 232-6294 (830) 433-1424 Published Each Wednesday Julie Becker/Editor/Publisher Billie Franklin, Sabinal Correspondent
Contributing Writers: Elaine Padgett Carnegie Linda Kirkpatrick
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Pretrial - Credit Card Abuse – 1 6/25/2018 Bexar County Jail, TX Warrant 12/10/2018
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Jonathon Hosmer DOB 6/14/1973 VOP – Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle – 1 Warrant
Chad Baldwin DOB 08-15-1971 DWLI / No Liability Insurance - 2 Warrants
Uvalde County, TX
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• Martin Martinez 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
THE CITY OF LEAKEY IS REQUESTING SEALED BIDS FOR THE LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY 83 AND FM 337 WEST WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, (EXCLUDING FLOWER BED @ FM 1120). BID TO INCLUDE THE ONE TIME, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOWING, WEEDEATING AND BLOWING OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAYS, SIDEWALKS AND GUTTERS. PROOF OF INSURANCE REQUIRED UPON CONTRACT AWARD. CONTRACT WILL PROVIDE FOR A YEARLY MAINTENAINCE WITH EACH MOWING TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY. SEALDED BIDS CAN BE DROPPED OFF OR MAILED TO P.O. BOX 219, LEAKEY, TX. 78873. SEALED BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 14, 2019, AT 6:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL. ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 830-232-6757.
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DEFENSE Defensive M.V.P. 1) Hunter Wall SR. NC #19 1 Noseguard 1) Ashton Bobo SR. Leakey #22 3 Defensive Linemen 1) Taylor Pannell SR. Leakey #25 2) Cody Johnson JR. NC #7 3) Jordan Short JR. NC #10 2 Linebackers 1) Trace Lackey SR. Leakey #21 2) Victor Contreas JR. NC #20 2 Cornerbacks 1) Gabe Leiker JR. Leakey #7 2) Roy Schexnieder SR. NC #12 2 Safeties 1) Hunter Williams SO. Leakey #2 2) Andrew Ayala SR. Medina #22 Utility Player 1) Dakota Nelson SO. Medina #3 Punter 1) Zack Garcia SR. PL #26 2nd Team All District 2 Tight Ends 1) Ashton Bobo SR. Leakey 2) Alex Garcia SR. Pl 2 Wide Receivers 1) Jacob Hinds SR. Medina 2) Jack Morshead JR. Leakey Center 1) Ayden Galindo JR. Leakey Spread Center 1) Cole Allen FR. PL Quarterback 1) Damien Chapa SO. PL 2 Running Backs 1) Lucas Johnson SR. Medina 2) Winston Walker SR. NC Full Back 1) Dylan Pardo SR. PL
Spreadback 1) Mike Downam SO. Leakey Utility Back 1) Gabe Leiker JR. Leakey Kicker 1) Carlos Martinez JR. Leakey Special Teams Player 1) Kimo Strong SR. PL 1 Noseguard 1) Christopher Orvis SR. Medina 3 Defensive Linemen 1) Mason Hicks SR. NC 2) Edmond Winston JR. NC 3) Ayden
Galindo JR. Leakey 2 Linebackers 1) Jack Morshead Jr. Leakey 2) Cody Wooten JR. Leakey 2 Cornerbacks 1) Gavin Walters JR Medina 2) Mike Downam SO. Leakey 2 Safeties 1) Abel Montoya FR. Leakey 2) Roper Wall FR. NC Utility Player 1) Alex Garcia SR. PL
College alumni network raises 10K for scholarships Uvalde, TX, December 13, 2018 – Approximately ten thousand dollars was raised by the Southwest Texas Junior College Friends and Alumni Network with their annual raffle. A wide array of prizes were raffled during the SWTJC Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 6 in Uvalde. Dora Alcala of Del Rio won the first prize,
a Winchester Rifle with a scope. Selena Escalante of Uvalde won the second prize, a faux leather double seat recliner and third place winner was Marisol Mata of Crystal City, winning a gas-powered go-kart. Click here to see a complete list of winners. Diana Garcia, Director of Educational Opportunity Centers, organized the annual raffle and thanked the sponsors that donated
items and the people that bought and sold tickets. SWTJC Fan Scholarships are awarded at the end of the spring semester to high school graduates. All scholarship proceeds must be used at Southwest Texas Junior College.
Hurd Supports TX-23 Farmers and Ranchers through Farm Bill
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‘The hard work of American farmers and ranchers is critical for our economy, our national security and our survival’U.S. Representative Will Hurd (TX-23) proudly voted in support of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 Conference Report (commonly known as the Farm Bill), which provides our nation’s farmers and ranchers with certainty and stability to continue feeding America. “Food security is national security and depends on strong agricultural policy that provides certainty and stability for the 3.75 million Texans employed by the agriculture sector,” said Hurd, who represents over 9,000 working farms and ranches across South and West Texas. “I am proud to support the Farm Bill and will continue to fight for the hardworking men and women who put clothes on our backs and food on our tables.” “Texas Farm Bureau strongly supports the 2018 Farm Bill and appreciates Congressman Hurd for his support of hardworking farmers and ranchers,” said
Texas Farm Bureau president Russell Boening. “Congressman Hurd has listened to the constituents of the 23rd Congressional District about the issues facing agriculture. His support of the farm bill demonstrates that he cares about the farm and ranch families in Texas and the U.S.” “It’s clear Congressman Hurd has listened to discussion of the issues facing farmers and ranchers in his district,” said former Texas Farm Bureau State Director Ronnie Muennink of Hondo. “I am one of several Medina County Farm Bureau leaders who have met with the Congressman about issues important to our grassroots members. Congressman Hurd has listened. We thank him for his attention to the issues affecting farmers and ranchers across the nation. Texas Farm Bureau members appreciate his support of the 2018 Farm Bill.” Among other benefits, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 Conference Report supports South and West Texas farmers and ranchers by:
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Cutting red tape and reforming burdensome regulations for farm production; Providing a $45 million annual increase to food banks, of which nearly half annually is devoted to the creation and maintenance of Farm-to-Food Bank programs, commonly known as ag surplus programs; Investing in quality rural broadband; Establishing a scholarship program to assist the next generation of farmers and ranchers; Promoting the conservation of America’s working lands; Strengthening the farm safety net by reauthorizing Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss; Coverage options for the next five years; Protecting crop insurance; and, Maintaining the existing SNAP funding authorization.
Hurd on the Hill: The Spirit of the Season We work better when we work together
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There is a spirit of joy and giving in the air this time of year that goes unmatched, no matter the occasion celebrated. From getting together with family and loved ones to giving back to those in need, the holidays bring out the best in each of us and our nation as a whole. As this season continues, I encourage everyone to take time to reflect on this spirit of the season and carry a perspective of kindness, civility and cooperation into the New Year. We live in a nation more divided than ever. And although bringing up politics is typically frowned upon at a family gathering, my fear is that we are unable to put our labels of Democrat or Republican aside and work for the common good of our communities. One of the founding principles of our nation is the freedom of speech, or put alternatively, the ability to disagree. Through civil discourse and competition of ideas, we have created a democracy that has allowed Americans to prosper. We must come together as a nation and show the world our ability to disagree civilly, and that more unites us than divides us. For this ‘experiment called America’ to continue to thrive, we must be able to disagree with one another, without being disagreeable. One of the things I consistently hear when I’m back home crisscrossing South and West Texas is that folks fear our country is on the wrong track. I understand why you all feel this way – I often feel the same after seeing pointless partisan bickering in Congress.
However, what I have seen during my time in Congress is that bipartisanship is a real thing, and it is the only way to ensure that everyone’s voices are heard. For example, last week alone, Congress saw three major bipartisan wins that deliver real results back home, from saving your hard-earned taxpayer dollars and keeping you safe to providing certainty for TX23’s more than 9,000 working farms and ranches. On Wednesday, I held my final hearing as Chair of the IT Subcommittee in the House, which oversees how our federal government is storing and protecting your information online. Due to bipartisan technology policies that my committee members and I have advocated for, the federal government saved over $714 million in taxpayer dollars this year alone to streamline their IT systems and keep your data safe from hackers. Although my time as Chair has come to an end, I assure you that I will continue to work with my friends on both sides of the political aisle to make sure our government is more efficient and transparent for the American people. My bipartisan DHS Data Framework Act has also officially been sent to the President’s desk, becoming my thirteenth piece of legislation since 2015 to be signed into law. In today’s interconnected world, it is imperative that our law enforcement agencies can get the right information to the right people at the right time, so we can keep terrorists on the run and off our shores. This bipartisan bill provides
the tools to make this happen, allowing the Department of Homeland Security to quickly and safely share information with other law enforcement agencies without compromising our nation’s secrets. I’m glad that my colleagues and I could get this bipartisan initiative to keep Americans safe across the finish line. Last but certainly not least, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, commonly known as the Farm Bill, is also headed to the President’s desk to become the law of the land for the next five years, providing TX-23’s hardworking farmers and ranchers with strong agricultural policy that provides them with certainty and stability they need to put the clothes on our backs and the food on our tables. I was proud to support this bipartisan legislation and will continue to fight for the 3.75 million Texans employed by the agricultural sector. The fact of the matter is clear and simple: we work better when we work together. I am excited to head home to Texas after these major bipartisan wins, and I hope that my colleagues also understand that the only way we can continue to get things done is by working together. If we want our nation to be better, each of us needs to be better. That’s why in Congress I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advocate for each of you, whether you voted for me or not, because it’s my job as Representative to find solutions and deliver real results back home.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Leakey
On The Frio at the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion 830-232-5022
By Coaches Roe Burleson & Brandy Sweeten
On Friday, December 14th, the Prowling Panthers had their second district obstacle in a row; this time as the visiting team going over the hill to Leakey. It was a Varsity only, early game. The contest took an ugly complexion very quickly. This game was going to be a grind for the Panthers early on. N.C. fell behind 0-7 in the first minutes as they struggled to find an easy shot in the half-court game. This slow pace suited the Eagles to a tee. Luckily for the Panthers, Leakey was not putting big numbers up, but rather just keeping the Panthers out of sync. Big Blue scored a couple on the inside to go with a free throw, and they were right back in the game at a snail’s pace of 5-7. The Canyon could never get their offense going in the first half. The Eagles’ sagging man gave the Panthers fits, and it was a painful first half to watch for the Panther-faithful. N.C. went into the half not out of the game, but with perhaps the badge of the lowest point production of any recent Panther team, trailing at 9 – 20. To N.C.’s credit, they came out swinging in the second half. They finally got to the foul line, and made some buckets in transition to get within 7 points. “Big Blue’s” trouble was a recurring theme of not really being
very “big”. The Eagles’ size on the interior made all the difference in the half-court game. They snatched too many offensive rebounds and got too many junk baskets that kept them in the lead. Even still, the battling Panthers turned the contest into more of a full-court affair by applying pressure that paid dividends at the other end. N.C. grabbed 20 steals off their press and clawed their way back into a very bleak contest. Even when starting post, Shelby Pannell, fouled out with more than 5 minutes on the clock, the Panthers kept fighting. Aylin Ibarra was fouled going up for a courageous rebound which sent her to the line with about 1:30 remaining. The Panthers trailed now only by 4 points. Ibarra calmly sank both opportunities, and put her team in striking distance. N.C. went to work again on the defensive side of the ball. They forced another turnover, and tried to run an offense on the other end. Reserve post, Cadence Balderas, also showed some toughness when she grabbed an offensive rebound and went back up strong over the larger Eagles to give the Panthers’ their first look at tying the ballgame at 34 even. Then the officials did nothing to help N.C. out by calling a touch foul in the open court, and sent the Eagle to
the line for a 1 in 1. They hit the front end of it, and regained the lead. Unfortunately, the Panthers committed another costly turnover. Appropriately, or rather inappropriately for N.C., they gave up two more offensive rebounds right under the Eagles basket, as had been the case most of the night. Leakey made good on the second one. N.C. now had 18 seconds to try again for the three-point tie. They could not overcome that obstacle and fell to their rivals 34-37. In a game where themselves, the officiating, foul trouble, and even game strategy seemed to be against the Panthers, they almost overcame mighty obstacles to grab the victory, but almost does not count as a stat. A telling stat for the Panthers was that they had no one in double figures in the point production nor in the rebound category. Leslie Taylor led N.C. with 9 points, 7 boards, and 6 steals. Mandie Carabajal ran the offense with 7 points, 3 stelas, and only committed 2 turnovers for a bright spot. And fellow senior guard, Aylin Ibarra, finished with 6 points, including the two big free throws down the stretch. The Panthers look to regroup this week when they host Medina on Tuesday.
NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Knippa On Tuesday December 11th, the Prowling Panthers opened District 31-A play by hosting the Knippa Rockcrushers. The Crushers were the opponent who knocked the Canyon out of contention for the SWTJC Tournament a week and a half prior. In this match-up, the Panthers went cold shooting, but went hot on turnovers and lost by a whopping 16 points. Seven games later, the Panthers looked to redeem themselves. The game got underway with N.C. drawing first blood. The Panthers caused some early problems with their zone press, but Knippa’s superior guards began to handle the pressure better, and either got the easy two or went to the foul line to quickly grab the upper hand. N.C. ditched the full-court pressure for a more conservative plan. At the end of one quarter, the Canyon held the slight edge, 14-13. Then in the second, the race was dead even. N.C. left too many fast break points on the floor by failing to convert
on 3 on 2 situations with turnovers or missed buckets. Also, the Panther’s outside shooting suddenly went cold. Bread and butter guard, Leslie Taylor struggled from beyond the arch where the Crushers left her wide open, going 1 for 6. So at the half, the Panthers may have been lucky to be tied with Knippa at 22. The third quarter, which has plagued the Panthers in the past, proved to be their strongest of the night. Since Taylor turned to ice, she wisely went to plan B and tried to drive and dish. An eager Shelby Pannell was in wait. Pannell jump-started the offense for her team with strong jumpers. She also took care of business at the foul line, shooting 5 for 6. Pannell showed great toughness having her best career game. She led all scorers with 21 points and 9 rebounds. N.C. scored 17 points in the third to gain a 39-30 lead going into the final quarter. The Panthers continued to extend their lead by now connecting
for the easy two. Martin finished the night with 7 points. Rounding out the action was a Michaela\Mikayla. Michaela Brown made a long-range shot, and Mikayla Bird continued to improve her presence on the inside with rebounds and outlet passes. The Panthers led the whole way through, grabbing the double-digit victory at 48-17. Next up for the Canyon was the Varsity. Similarly to the J.V.’s game, the Varsity took control early and never looked back. They put up 22 points to Brackett’s 2 for the first quarter to set the tone. To N.C.’s credit, they kept their intensity up for most of the game even with the large lead. N.C. must continue to work on their defensive reflexes, fundamentals, and communication, but all in all, they had a strong performance during the busy tournament part of the season. Everyone got in the stats for this contest, and four
on some fast-break opportunities, and disrupting the Crushers’ half-court game. Aylin Ibarra provided some help in transition and netted some big-time lay-ups to finish with 8 points. Big Blue was now able to work the clock for the final three minutes of regulation, and happily tuck the victory over the favored Crushers in their pockets at 51 -38. Other notable play came as follows. Taylor did struggle through her slump to gain second high honors with 13 points, 7 big boards, and 7 pretty assists. Mandie Carabajal did a fine job withstanding Knippa’s pressure at the point position to finish with 4 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Grace Luce and Helen Perez rounded out the action with 3 and 2 points respectively to go with 3 rebounds. And N.C.’s bench played a big role in staying engaged and supportive. The Panthers will need all the above and more on Friday when to travel to Leakey for another payoff contender.
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Panthers were in double figures. Leslie Taylor led the charge with an all-around night of 15 points, 8 steals, and 6 rebounds. Grace Luce had a double-double hustle night with 14 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 steals. Aylin Ibarra also played much bigger than her slight stature. She finished with 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals. Shelby Pannell knocked down 10 points to go with 5 rebounds. Helen Perez hustled for a quiet 8 points and 3 steals. Mandie Carabajal had the hot hand early for N.C., hitting a three and another long- range shot to finish with 7 points, 3 assists, and 3 steals. Cadence Balderas played limited minutes to rest a gimpy wrist, but netted a jumper. And freshmen, Genesis Perez and Brenlee Fox both gave good minutes off the bench. Perez put in an offensive rebound, while Fox grabbed 4 steals and dished out 3 assists. N.C. won easily 69 -16
Hurd’s Homeland Security Bill Heads to Finish Line U.S. Representative Will Hurd’s bipartisan bill, the DHS Data Framework Act, is officially on its way to the President’s desk today to be signed into law after the House unanimously concurred with the Senate version of the bill. This is Hurd’s 13th piece of legislation to be signed into law since 2015. Following the House voice vote, Hurd released the following statement: “We live in an increasingly connected world and must be able to get the right information to the right people at the right time in order to keep terrorists on the run and off our shores,” said Hurd, a former CIA undercover officer who serves on the
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NCHS Girls Basketball vs. Brackettville The Panthers opened the month of December on the road in Brackettville. The Girls J.V. opened play against the much larger Tigerette squad. Even still, that did not deter N.C., as they methodically managed 10 first-quarter points. Jayci Karnes got the early scoring going for the Panthers with some mid-range shots. She had 7 points on the night. Then in the second quarter, Skylar Balderas made some offense for N.C. with a put-back and netted two free throws. Balderas had a solid night with rebounding and 9 points for Big Blue. Then in the third, Nacole Hale made three transition buckets, and Layne Hicks began to heat up. Hicks and Maddie Williams made some nice penetrations as well against Brackett’s man and zone sets. Hicks led all scorers with 15 points, while Williams had a soft jumper, but also found a waiting Nyara Martin or Balderas
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King, Flores address upcoming state legislative session Texas House of Representative Tracy O. King and Texas State Senator Peter Flores spoke to an audience of students, faculty, staff, and members of the community on Thursday (Dec. 6) at SWTJC in Uvalde. Flores and King gave updates and an outlook for the 86th Regular Legislative Session, which goes into session on Jan. 8, 2019. The two politicians took time to
answer a multitude of questions from the audience. Some of the topics discussed were dual credit, property tax reform, transferring from a community college to a university, and funding for higher education. Government instructor Xaviera Haynes, who organized the forum thanked Representative King and Senator Flores
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SABINAL HAPPENINGS
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On Sunday evening, the First United Methodist Church held their children’s program. Pianist Sharon Counselman, age 10, played for the entire program flawlessly. A good crowd was on hand, snapping pictures and enjoying the young ones. She will be playing for the Christmas eve service also at 6 p.m. There will be a second service at 8 p.m. with Elizabeth Hodges of Brackettville as accompanist.
On Thursday evening, the Uvalde Methodist Chancel Choir presented their cantata at First United Methodist in Sabinal. People gathered from all around to see and hear them perform. Soup and sandwiches for all followed the presentation. Their director is Susan Gerish. Accompanist was Jason Schlichting. It was a special time in the life of the church.
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On Wednesday, December 12, upon opening the bank, there were lots of young parents with babies going to the bank. A picture with Santa was the appeal, that with punch and cookies, what a deal! President and CEO Chad Stary was on hand to meet and greet the customers which was special too.
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It does not matter what adults can do, what is best is what the little ones do. And at Christmas time, they take the stage. On Monday evening, the children, grade by grade, took to the stage and stole our hearts. A grand finale was held at the end with all the children singing. Then, the children could have cookies, punch, and a picture with Santa to boot!
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Water News and River Flows Both of these crossings are still over twice the “normal” flow as you can see by the following charts. The Rancho Real Crossing still has a lot of water moving thru the culverts with no water going over the top of the road. In November the crossing had a flow of 37,074 gpm and now has a flow of 20,987 gpm again nearly a 45% reduction. The Kent Creek has a flow decrease of about 50% going from 12,422 in November to 6,468 gpm this month. The Mill Creek crossing did not have water going over the roadway but has water going thru all culverts on the north and south end of the crossing. In November the flow rate was 58,375 gpm and this month
This is my final column and to all my readers out there, I will miss you. I will have to re-adjust my activities, my writing habits, and not be quite as curious as I am now noted for. Oh well, I can assure you, I will find something out there to keep me busy. Thank you for helping me with information that I passed on to my readers. You readers are the ones who kept me going all these years. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
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decreased to 29,369 gpm. Fulgham’s had water going over the crossing the first of last week but on Friday the flow had diminished just enough that the water was not crossing the road and I have my first recording in 4 months. In August the last time I could take a flow at this crossing there was 7,202 gpm this time there was 72,987 gpm or about a 10X increase and this has been going on for about 100 days. The crossing at Leakey Springs was at 6,806 gpm in November and increased to a flow of 8,053 gpm this month. With that said Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all and have safe travels.
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I like the way we used to do When cattle was plenty and folks was few. The people gathered from far and near, and They barbecued a big fat steer. The kid’s tried staying awake because, They reckoned they might ketch Santa Claus. Next mornin’ you’d wake ‘em up to see, What he’d left neath the Christmas tree. It was Christmas then for the rich and poor, And every ranch was an open door. The waddy that came on a company hoss Was treated the same as the owner and boss. Nobody seemed to have a care,
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This classic cowboy poem speaks volumes. I guess my earliest memory of Christmas was Though the poem is an old classic cowboy poem, the year I got a pair of new boots. I had opened it speaks of a time that the author referred to as many of the presents from under the tree that in the late 1800s or early 1900’s. The pulse of surely my mother must have told Santa that the poem, however, rings true today. It is a poem I wanted those black patent leather shoes or that when read or heard cannot help but put your that frilly dress….not, but there was a package thoughts in a different place and time. stuffed way back under the tree and sure enough I do like the way we used to do. I remember a brand new pair of yellow boots with red family reunions, Sundays with my grandparents. stitching. I was delighted and I did admire them My grandmother would always fry one chicken for sure! and it managed to feed six or seven people. There I have often wondered about those two airmen was always a big bowl of mashed potatoes and that came to have Christmas dinner with us that pinto beans and some sort of dessert. Then there year. I don’t even remember their names. I do was the Christmas meal where the entire family think about them and wonder if they went to gathered. All of my grandparent’s children and battle and did they survive. Did they tell their grandchildren were there. The meal was always parents about our meal? I guess that those are huge and some of the same recipes would be questions I will never have the answers to. served every Christmas. I always looked forward I have always enjoyed Christmas Eve night. Alton, Bette and me in my new yellow to my grandmother’s fruit salad. Some years were spent at parties with friends, boots with red stitching while the Mary I am quite sure that as you read this story and or at the home of extended families opening Janes’s and the frilly blue velvet dress the poem that you remember the night before presents, or just alone looking at the stars on a remained in the box that Christmas Christmas when you were a child. I did try sometime cold or sometimes warm Christmas staying awake but never made it and was always in awe to see the Eve night. There is nothing like the brightness of the stars in this packages around the tree and a partially eaten cookie on the plate. area of Texas and on Christmas Eve they seem to twinkle that Just how did the man in the red suit get in anyway? much more. The ranch house that we lived in was small and the kitchen Yes, Christmas time is always a time for memories. Our family is even smaller. I look back now and wonder how in the world we scattered this year so I will just have to adjust and reflect on other squeezed ten adults and four kids around the table, but we did. And Christmas days. The world is a different place than it was last year then I remember the time, when I was an adult that my cousin’s or years before. People come and people go. Friends and relatives daughter wanted to invite service men from a base in San Antonio pass on to eternal life. People have to spend Christmas in places to Christmas dinner. We welcomed them as our own because in a other than with family for numerous reasons. Some friends and way they were. I hope that they remember the time they came from family are starting new traditions and new ways of life. San Antonio to a small town 100 miles away for Christmas dinner. I would like to congratulate and thank Julie for all that she has From the time I was very small I knew that Christmas day was a done for the newspaper. I have submitted an article once a month special time and it truly was because my dad and all the men wore to the Hill Country Herald since its beginning so it will be a their best starched kakis or Levis. My uncle Vernon would even change for both of us but “time and the world and change goes sometimes wear a tie. The woman all wore their Sunday best and on”. I wish Julie and Vincent the best of Christmas days to come. aprons were passed around to save their dress from accidental Yes, this will be my final story for the Hill Country Herald but spills. I had a brother and two cousins and we all knew that we had not the last of my stories. I, “just can’t do things like I used to do, best use our best manners or it might result in a thump on the head when cattle was plenty and folks was few.” or a stern stare. Merry Christmas Ya’ll!!
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Advice on Comparing Prices? Hey Taylor - If I’m trying to find the best deals, is there a strategic way to compare prices? I feel like every time I try to compare products online, I end up wasting five hours trying to figure out if I’m looking at the same product. Am I just bad at this? - Lorena Hey Lorena - You’re not bad at it - the internet is. The good ol’ web is full of vendors who either want to trick people on purpose or don’t know what they’re doing, and it makes price comparing tougher than it should be. I’ve got a few different tactics that seem to work for me, and hopefully one of them will work for you. 1. Go to the physical store first. When you start online, you fall down that rabbit hole and feel defeated before you really get started. Going to an actual store, whether it’s a big chain or a local grocer, can help you in a few ways. First, you can look at the product, see the actual name and get a solid idea of what it looks like. That should clear up some of the confusion when you return to the internet and have to deal with small pictures and vague descriptions. In general, products in physical stores cost more than online, but it’s worth investigating when you’re out and about. 2. Look at eBay and Amazon. Since these two digital powerhouses include numerous vendors selling the same products, you can get a good idea of what the median cost could be for new and used products. You might not get the
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Your donation will be managed by the Buyer’s Club in order to * Pen of 3 Rabbits be combined with other donations to purchase a project, or if BREEDER CLASSES: you have a special exhibitor in * Registered Swine mind you can request your bid to be used to purchase his/her * Buck & Doe Rabbits project. A small percentage of * Doe Kid & Aged Doe Meat your donation will be reserved for show expenses. Goats *
HOMES Property 01: 159 Laurel St. 3/2.5/2car Beautiful, spacious rock home on 1.86 ac. w/nice workshop. $275,000 HUGE REDUCTION! Property 2: Cold Springs charmer! 3/2 home with beautiful grassy lawn all the way to the best part of the FRIO!!! $329,000 NEW PRICE NEW Property 7: 111 Mountain Valley Dr. High end home perfectly designed for nightly rentals. Located in Concan Country Club. $645,000 Property 09: 5BD/4BA/2HB home on the Frio! 2.72 ac. lot w/~247’ of river frontage. 230 Skippin Stone Ln. Rental OK. $1,190,000 Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $179,000 Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 10+ unrestricted ac., FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE, DW mobile and older home. $780,000 Property 22: 4-5BD/3BA/1HB/1G Unique floorplan w/lovely, high end finishes. Pool! On golf course; rentals allowed. $490,000 Property 23: Immaculate 3BD/2BA mfr. home w/high end finishes on 2 acs. in Rio Frio. NO restrictions! 2 wells. $249,000 Property 25: HEARTSTONE! 4bd/4ba APPRX. 2800 sq. ft. Circle drive, pool & views! Directly across from river access. $749,000 Property 26: 170 Pecan Dr. in Leakey. 3BD/2.5BA on two lots. PLUS a cute 1BD/1BA guest house that can be rented! $165,000 Property 27: 2BD/2BA log home on 23.79 acres. Lots of game, beautiful views from covered front porch! This one is remote. $231,370 Property 41: 29862 RR 385 is 12+ AC just outside of Harper, TX. 2BD/1BA home + workshop all neat as a pin! $195,000 PENDING Property 47: 8484 RR336 Spacious 3/3/2 brick home on 53 ac w/West Frio frontage. Pool & guest house. No restr. $699,000 NEW PRICE
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Our Mission: To provide an avenue for youth exhibitors to show their livestock animal projects and be judged on merit. We collaborate with 4-H and FFA organizational personnel to educate youth about proper selection, care, feeding and training of livestock. The money that these youth receive for their projects is the reward for their efforts and is used to pay expenses incurred in raising the project, to purchase and raise future projects, and in many cases to assist in funding their higher education. For more information visit our website at www.RCJLSA.org
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 17: HUGE 12.77 ac. lot in Canyon Oaks. Peace & Quiet in the heart of Concan! NO water/elec yet. $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. Property 24: 6.29 acres in Concan Ranch. Backs to seasonal Brushy Creek. Electricity avail. Close to Neals and Frio River! $62,900 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, septic on site. 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 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 38: 5+ ac. in Spring Country Ranch. Rugged access/4x4 needed. No utilities. No restrictions. Pond access. $24,900 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Props. 59-67: Beautiful homesite lots ranging from 6-13+ acres between Bandera & Kerrville on SH 173. Call for info! $81,600 and up
ACREAGE 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! $93,150 Property 11: 22 ac. w/cabin, electricity, strong spring and views for miles! Located ~1 mi. off RR336. $135,000 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. $179,000 Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $179,000 Property 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! Commercial potential.$185,000 Property 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. 1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $91,000 NEW Property 18: 28 acs. west of Leakey. Small hunter’s cabin. End of road, borders larger low-fenced ranch, easy access. $120,000 Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $140,000 Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre Property 33:Blanco Creek Ranch 158 acs. near Concan. Fronts on Hwy. 127. Ag Exempt. Elec., well & septic. TERMS~$651,550 REDUCED NEW Property 39: 10 acres in Concan Ranch. Electricity available. Good access. Hunting OK. $64,500 Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 NEW Property 42: 60 ac. west of Camp Wood. Axis! All utilities + 2 wells. SW mobile and bunk house/rec room. Really nice! $299,000 Property 58: Watering Hole Ranch is 160 ac. w/3 AC lake, charming (fully furnished) ranch house. 6735 Hwy. 173 N., Bandera, TX $1,488,000 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. $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! $185,000 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 Property 59: Happy Hollow Ranch, Lot 2 in Bandera, TX is 8.26 ac. and has SH 173 AND county road frontage. Elec. available. $99,120
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A genealogy workshop sponsored by DRT Alsatian Pioneers Chapter will be held from 1 to 5 pm at the Castroville Library on Friday, January 4th. Judy Turner, owner and President of Twisted Branches and Tanged Roots Family Research Services, is a professional genealogist and will be present to assist in tracing ancestors. This workshop is open to anyone wishing to join the Daughters of the Republic and needs assist with tracing their roots or completing the paperwork. There is no charge, but an RSVP would be appreciated. Please call 210-718-1333 to make reservations. Our regular meeting will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Keller Braden Center at 10:00am. Anyone interested in joining or just want to learn more about the Daughters of the Republic, should plan on joining us for fun and fellowship. LETTER TO THE EDITOR: As we prepare our last edition of the Hill Country Herald Newspaper, I felt like I should say goodbye to a wonderful and fulfilling time of my life and thank the people of this Community. The spirit of small-town Leakey, Texas with its beauty and its flaws. Most of all I’d like to put words to the most fun, frustrating,
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Hi, my name is Tom Scroggins. My family has been going to Leakey since the early 1950’s. My mother began coming to Leakey when she was attending Galena Park Junior High School. As her son, I was able to spend many summers of my youth hunting and playing in the Frio river.. I enjoyed all of the small town stuff that Leakey had when I was growing up. Now I get to share that with my children and my wife. I am glad that the area hasn’t changed much and now my children get to enjoy the same things I did growing up. On December 8th about 7 a.m. I was able to take this beautiful 11 point buck. It is the largest white tail buck we have ever taken to date on our property. He had a Boone & Crockett of 140 and weighed approximately 175 pounds with an inside spread of 19 3/4 and outside spread of 21 3/4. I love Leakey!!
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
O B I T U A R I E S Primitivo Cuellar
Charles Arthur Johnston
Janis R. Clary
(July 18, 1929 - December 16, 2018)
(January 17, 1946 - December 13, 2018)
(January 15, 1928 - December 13, 2018)
Primitivo M Cuellar known to many as Primo was promoted to be with our Lord and Saviour on December 15, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at his bedside. He was born on July 18, 1929 in La Presa Jalisco, Mexico to Mr. Juan Cuellar and Mrs. Maria del Carmen Cuellar. He married the love of his life Angelina Sifuentes on June 10, 1963. He was a person with a heart of gold. He fulfilled his purpose well as a husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa. He was known to everyone around the community, he never met a stranger, he embraced everyone as his friend. He spent his life working as a ranch foreman which was his passion; he enjoyed the outdoors and anything that kept him busy out there. He was blessed with his wife and four living children, 9 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. He took every opportunity to spend time with his beloved family to love and spoil every last one of them. He was a faithful member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church until he was unable to attend. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his lovely wife, Angelina Cuellar; his children, Abigail Reyes and husband Ignacio Jr. of Conway, MO, Patricia Barrera and husband Antonio Jr. of Kerrville, TX, Primitivo Cuellar Jr. and wife Verna Lee of Fredericksburg, TX, Eusebio Cuellar and wife Hilda of Del Rio, TX; his grandchildren, Alma D., Ignacio Jr. and wife Christen, Melissa A., Brenda M. Reyes, Gina M. Gamez and husband Isaac, Antonio Barrera III and wife Mercedes, Joe Michael Cuellar and wife Daniela, Primitivo Cuellar III, and Rene Ronaldo Beltran. Other family members left to honor and cherish his memory are his great grandchildren, Diego A. Sterling, Navarro C. Reyes, Jazmyne N, Isaac Jr., Mariyah D, Avani M. Gamez, Aamira N., Addison F. Cuevas, Kayson A., Anthony Jr., Avery N. Barrera, Joe M. Cuellar Jr.; also two brothers, Ines Cuellar, Adolfo Cuellar; sisters, Guadalupe Cuellar, Abigay Cuellar, and of course his loyal friend/brother –in-law, Isabel Rangel; as well as loving extended family. Primo was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Brenda Cuellar, infant great grandson, Alejandro I. Reyes, siblings, Eusebio Cuellar, Andrea Robles, Consuelo Robles, Gregoria Silva, and parents, Juan Cuellar and Maria del Carmen Cuellar. Pallbearers included Primitivo Cuellar Jr., Eusebio Cuellar, Joe Michael Cuellar, Primitivo Cuellar III, Antonio Barrera III, Antonio Barrera Jr., and Ignacio Reyes Jr. Viewing was 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Rocksprings with a Devotion at 6:30 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Rocksprings, TX. Officiant Father Sady Nelson Santana. Burial followed in the Rocksprings Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.
Charles Arthur Johnston passed away Thursday morning December 13, 2018 at his home in Utopia, Texas at the age of 72. He was born January 17, 1946 in Corpus Christi, Texas to James Johnston and Nora Cleo (Mew) Johnston. Charles Johnston married Joyce Jeanette Riley on September 24, 1971. He served in the United States Air Force. Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his four (4) daughters: Jamie Leigh (Kenneth) Bohannan of Utopia, Texas; Tiann (Bill) Millett of South Glens Falls, New York; Renia (Kip) Sanborn of Hudson Falls, New York; and Chrissy (Bill) Davis of Overton, Texas. He was blessed with eleven grandchildren: Taya, Dakota, Devin, Chyanne, Nathan, Chad, Judimarie, Derek, Aaron, Matthew, and Timothy. Who then blessed him with four great-grandchildren: Faith, Matthew, Alawnah, Daymien; brothers, James Johnston and Allen Johnston and his wife Jackie all of Corpus Christi, Texas; sister, Cleary Vine of Corpus Christi, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews. Charles is predeceased by his parents James and Nora Johnston, wife Joyce Johnston, his only son Charles Arthur (Sonner) Johnston, Jr., and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Elsie and Jay Riley. He never met a stranger and loved preaching the gospel. His family was everything to him. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 15th, 2018 at Living Waters Church in Utopia, Texas. Officiant Pastor Robert Richarz. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneral homes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.
Janis Rae Clary, 90, of Sabinal peacefully passed away on December 13, 2018 in Hondo, Texas. Known by all as “Jan,” she was born January 15, 1928 in Houston, Texas to C.E. and Frances Ellen (Goodrich) Jackson. Her family moved to San Antonio where she graduated from Jefferson High School. While attending Trinity University, Jan met her husband, the late Robert (Bob) Allen Clary, Jr. The two were married 49 years and built a life on their farm east of Sabinal. A resident of the area for over seven decades, Jan taught second grade at Sabinal ISD for 23 years, was an active member of the Sabinal Methodist Church, and forged so many amazing friendships in the community. Jan thoroughly enjoyed a good card game, traveling, and had a lifetime of love that produced four children, many grandchildren and step-grandchildren, and even six great-grandchildren. Jan is survived by her children Austin Allen Clary, Sabinal; Frances Ellen Clary Owen (John), Katy, TX; Milton Rae Clary (Karen), Fairfax, VA; Kenneth Robert Clary (Stephanie), D’Hanis; grandchildren Robert Allen Clary III, Los Angeles, CA; Ashley Dee Clary-Carpenter (Mike), San Antonio; Emily Rae Clary Morlandt (Michael), San Antonio; John Henry Owen IV (Elizabeth), Katy, TX; Rachel Lauren Clary Nichols (Chad), Denver, CO; Trevor Scott Owen, Oklahoma City, OK; great-grandchildren Cara Dee & Maya Mae Carpenter; Addison Estelle, Kaiya Rae, & Anika Mae Owen; Leo William Nichols; nieces Karen Jane Marx, Catherine Ann Jackson, Theresa Rae Kauther, and Janet Carol Taylor; many step-grandchildren; and countless other family and friends. Jan is preceded in death by her husband, parents, parents-inlaw Robert Allen & Lois (Nance) Clary, brother Norval Eugene Jackson, and grandson John Kyle Clary. Visitation was held on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 3:00-5:00 PM at Rushing Estes Knowles Chapel in Sabinal. Funeral services was held on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Rushing Estes Knowles Chapel in Sabinal, with burial to follow at Sabinal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allen Clary, John Owen, Trevor Owen, Mike Carpenter, Michael Morlandt, and Chad Nichols
Cecil Laramore
(March 11, 1933 - December 14, 2018) Cecil Robert Laramore born March 11, 1933 in Tarzan, Texas to W.W. (Bill) Laramore and Myrtle B (McKinney) Laramore. Cecil went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 14, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Viewing will be one hour before service time. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Barksdale Baptist Church, Barksdale, Texas. Officiant Pastor Scott Pomeroy. Burial will follow in the Barksdale, Cemetery. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.
OTHERS ARE WATCHING AND LISTENING Even though it rarely crosses our mind, there is always someone listening to what we are saying. Words are not just meaningless sounds but were created to communicate and most importantly to relay God’s thoughts. They contain the power to influence and persuade the listener which means those who speak are being held accountable for their intentions. Words that are presented from a negative attitude can cause much damage while words spoken from a heavenly influence are filled with life and can bring hope, faith, and encouragement. A wonderful reminder about how we are to guard our communication is recorded in Philippians 4:8, “Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” We have all been affected by words and realize they had some type of impact on who we are today. God’s word gives us instructions and insight about the power of words, and how critical it is to be careful and watch what we say. In the third chapter
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of James, we read about the potential dangers of the tongue. It talks about how we can put bits in the mouths of horses and use a rudder on a ship as a way to manage direction, but controlling the tongue must be disciplined from within. Verse 7 and 8, “For every kind of beast, and of birds, and serpents, and of creatures in the sea is tamed and has been tamed of mankind; but the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” The tongue is a little member of our body but how quickly it can stir much trouble as many lives have been ruined by allowing their hateful and foolish thoughts to be released. This passage continues to identify the tongue as a “world of iniquity” and like a spark that can ignite a raging fire. For those who know God, our words can be filtered through a humble awareness of our weakness and a passionate desire to walk in God’s character. Have you ever heard the old saying, “It’s better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt?” This is probably a paraphrase from Proverbs 17:28 that says, “Even a fool when he holds his peace is counted as wise and he that closes his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.” Another old
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John Edward Clancy
(June 29, 1966 - December 15, 2018) Arrangements for John Edward Clancy who passed from this life on Saturday, December 15, 2018, are pending at this time and will be announced when they become available. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas. William F. Holland Jr., DD., C.ED.D. Minister/Chaplain https://billyhollandministries.wordpress.com/
expression is, “Our mind is a garden, our thoughts are our seeds, we can grow flowers, or we can grow weeds.” When it comes to speaking, a good servant not only desires to eliminate judgmental opinions and negative conversations but has a passion to obey and relay what God is saying. I heard a true story the other day and it convicts me to consider that people are watching and listening and how important it is to respond when God calls. A young high school student attended a church camp over the summer and accepted Christ as his Savior. When classes started back in the fall, he really wanted to be a faithful Christian and was excited to tell others about his spiritual experience. He was a member of the football team and right before the game he sensed that God wanted him to share his testimony in front of everyone...now. Naturally, he was a little embarrassed and nervously buckled under the pressure. The team went out and won the game and as they returned to the locker room hooping and hollering he was again feeling a strong
urgency to witness about how Jesus had forgiven and saved him. He privately asked the coach if he could say something and through the noise and chaos the coach shouted, “Everyone be quiet for a minute!” The boy stood up on one of the benches and told his story about how he had surrendered his life to Jesus. When he finished the team went back to their wild celebrating. 20 years later, he received a phone call from one of the boys who was on that team. The man had always remembered that night and said those words had played a huge part in him becoming a Christian. He just wanted to call and say that we never know who is listening and how grateful he was for a young boy’s obedience. Read more at billyhollandministries.com
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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THE FAMILY THAT YOU CHOOSE FOR YOURSELF By Elaine Padgett Carnegie
I am absolutely a double minded person. I hate change and suffer over it even while I am excited and look forward to a new challenge. It’s a crazy life but I guess someone must take that spot... It’s me and maybe you too! Life is an amazing wonder maze of forking paths and broken bridges, highways and byways that pretty consistently take us where we want to go, once we learn to pay attention to them. I am going to borrow heavily for a minute from an article by Alex Lickerman, M.D. He so perfectly describes the topic of my message this week. “The Japanese have a term, kenzoku, which literally means “family.” (but not) Its definition suggests a deeper meaning; a bond between people desiring to share a similar journey or that have shared a similar journey. In other words, this implies that Kenzoku is the deepest connection of friendship. It is camaraderie, the family that you choose for yourself... It implies the presence of the deepest connection of friendship, of lives lived as friends, maybe even from the distant past. Of course, we may have good friends who are still not kenzoku. There seems to be an extra factor, an attraction which draws people together, that cements friends together irrevocably, often at once, for no reason either person can identify. But when you find these people, these kenzoku, they’re like priceless gems. They’re like finding home. Time and distance do nothing to diminish the bond of these kinds of friends. The question then arises: why do people have the kind of chemistry captured by the word kenzoku with only a few people and not scores of others? True friendships have a way of withstanding time and even distance, as we said above. You can go long periods of time without seeing or talking to each other, and then pick right back up where you left off. The thing is, it’s in your best interest not to let that happen. Repeatedly research has found that social interactions with friends offer significant benefits to our physical and mental well-being. In fact, having strong, healthy bonds with other people has been shown to relax the nervous system, strengthen the brain (keeping it healthier longer), and reduce the impact of both emotional and physical pain.
A friendship is made of many factors. Common interests and History. (Nothing ties people together, like having gone through the same difficult experience.) Common values. Equality. Personality. Often people of divergent backgrounds and interests “click” solely based on personality. So, what makes a friendship worthy of the name kenzoku? You will know it when it happens. But one of the first things you will notice is a commitment to your happiness. A true friend is consistently willing to tell you something you don’t want to
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hear, something that may even risk the friendship, if hearing it lies in your best interest. A true friend will not lack the mercy to correct you when you’re wrong. A true friend won’t ask you to compromise your principles in the name of your friendship or anything else. Ever. You don’t have to tell this kind of friend that you need them... they just show up! They inspire you to live up to your best potential, celebrate with you, cry with you and somehow internally share those moments that cannot be put into words, both joyous and agonizing. If you are ever fortunate enough to find a person like this. A soul mate of sorts... nurture that friendship for that person is a part of your life that helps define your journey. It is love but not romantic love, ‘nor the love of a child, but the deepest connection outside of those...friendship... something that is just yours... the connection with the family that you choose for yourself...kenzoku
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Twas 6 Days Till Christmas Hey Fine Folks of Real County. Well, the time has come for me to take a break from writing for the Hill Country Herald. My goal was to complete 40 articles in a year, and this is the last offering. One of my annual seasonal traditions has been to write a Christmas letter. Instead of the usual card, I like to update family and friends in a more creative way. I’ve been doing this now since our kids were born, and I guess it has become a ritual. Therefore, I’ll end with a favorite poem that I rewrote a few years back. Thanks for reading my stuff- I’ve enjoyed it. Twas 6 days till Christmas, and all through the pad, not a creature was stirring, except for the dad. The stockings were hung by the chimney, yes, but Christmas decor was not causing my stress. Why was I stirring, someone might ask? Well, because of my yearly impossible task. Trying to scribe, but chained like a fetter, to finish this confounded Christmas letter! And maw in her kerchief, with frying pan wielding, I feared she would bludgeon my head unyielding. For being so late once again fueled her rage, yet there I sat starring at an empty white page. What should I write about this year, I ponder, brag on the kids, their travels to yonder? Their UIL scores, the touchdown passes, The good grades they’re getting in all of their classes? Somehow that didn’t seem right for this year, for spreading a measure of holiday cheer. All of a sudden, there arose such a racket, I sprang from the couch, and put on my jacket. I puttered across the living room floor, threw back the curtains, and opened the door. No moon on the breast of the new fallen snow. A south wind was blowin- it’s Texas you know? But the deep heart of Texas, when the weather’s just right, has something to offer, and oh what a sight! I looked toward the heavens, way up there high, and thousands of stars lit up the night sky! And the peace in those lights made me remember, the reason we celebrate every December. The God who made that, well He had a plan,
to leave his high thrown, and walk as a man. He came as a child, in the humblest way, was laid in a manger of stubble and hay. His purpose was simple, He came here to die, and save me from sin, oh wretched am I. Then somehow my worries didn’t seem a big deal, to the reason for Christmas, and keepin it real. So, I went back inside, and gathered my notes. No humorous stories, no funny quotes. Instead, for this year, I’ve decided that I’m gonna write you a poem with lyrics that rhyme. It’s all I can offer, I know that it’s cheesy, but writing this stuff, well it ain’t all that easy. It’s Christmas- my favorite time of the year, when hearts should be full of holiday cheer! And our wish for you, from the Kerr fam to yours, is peace, love, and joy to you by the scores! Time to wrap this thing up, and send it e-mail, and we hope that you’ll get it in time without fail. What’s that you ask- oh the racket outside, that caused me to get up and see what I spied? Well I have no idea what it was or could be. It was dark as pitch, and I just couldn’t see. I didn’t see Santa, no reindeer or sleigh, I just saw the stars, and that’s all I can say. But I did hear a voice, although it quite distanta powerful voice, and very persistent. And the voice exclaimed out in the starlight, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
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McFaddin-Ward House Before her death in October 1982, Mamie McFaddin Ward set plans to turn the McFaddin home, located at 1906 McFaddin Avenue in Beaumont, into a museum, a project for which she established the Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation. The museum includes the house, carriage house, and collection, which the McFaddin family acquired between the 1890s and 1940s. It exemplifies the manner of living of a wealthy Southeast Texas family between 1907 and 1950. In July 1983 the board hired its first director, and the museum opened in March 1986. The collection is devoted to the decorative arts and is composed of an estimated 12,000 items ranging from Midwestern manufactured furniture, Oriental rugs, and American and English silver, to Continental European porcelain and Italian sculpture. The house itself was designed in 1905 by Henry Conrad Mauer of Beaumont in a blend of Victorian and Greek Revival styles, which also betrays a strong French beaux-arts influence. The lot for the house and carriage house, also designed by Mauer, comprises a full city block. Part of the land had been purchased in 1853 by Mamie Ward’s grandfather, William M. McFaddin, and part had been granted him by the Republic of Texas. McFaddin’s daughter, Di (McFaddin) Averill, and her husband, Col. W. C. Averill, commissioned the house after their previous home burned down in January 1905. They moved in during the summer of 1906, but soon decided the house was too large for them. Mrs. Averill persuaded her brother, William Perry Herring McFaddin (Mrs. Ward’s father), to exchange homes with them. After McFaddin and his wife, Ida Caldwell McFaddin, moved in in 1907, they added several rooms, including the breakfast room and conservatory. They also decorated the interiors in a variety of styles, as was the fashion at the time, drawing on Colonial Revival, French Louis XV, and Renaissance Revival themes. During her tenure as lady of the house from 1950 to 1982, their daughter Mrs. Ward added to the collection, but she did not redecorate any of the rooms. Since the McFaddins were careful to preserve documents about the house, family, and collection, the museum’s archives are a major source for local and regional history. The archives (more than 200 archival boxes) are composed of the papers of the principal family members as well as blueprints, maps, plats, and abundant business ledgers. There are also oral histories collected by the staff. In 1985 the board commissioned a visitor center. In February 1909 the house was featured as the cover story for the Houston-based Southern Orchards and Homes, which claimed that “the building stands today...as one of the best in Texas.” It has since been the subject of books and other magazine feature articles. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and five years later received a registered Texas historical marker.
GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS...HOLIDAY DINNER RECIPES Now that you have made it through Thanksgiving, and we have provided all types of FUN ideas…. Here are recipes for your Christmas Dinner Menus. Here is some excellent fare to add to that Christmas table List!
TURKEY AND DRESSING
1 (10 to 12-pound) turkey, with giblets removed 1 quart chicken broth 2 ounces dried mushrooms 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra for rubbing on turkey 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning turkey 3 cups Challah bread, cut into 1/2inch cubes (from approximately 4 to 5 slices) 4 ounces unsweetened dried cherries, approximately 1 cup 2 ounces chopped pecans, approximately 1/2 cup 2 whole eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage 2 teaspoons dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning chicken Special equipment: 1 re-usable organic cotton produce bag* *Cook’s Note: The bag is optional. Once the stuffing is made, you can place the stuffing into the bag and then place the bag into the cavity of the turkey. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the turkey into a deep, high-sided bowl on its end with the stuffing end up. Set aside. Heat the chicken broth in the microwave in a large microwave-proof container. Place mushrooms in a glass bowl and pour heated broth over them. Cover and allow to sit for 35 minutes. In a large mixing bowl toss the onion, celery, and green pepper with the oil and salt. Place the vegetables on a sheet pan and roast for 35 minutes. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, spread the cubed bread over the vegetables, return to the oven, and continue cooking. Drain mushrooms, reserving 1 cup of liquid. Chop the mushrooms and place in a large microwave-proof bowl with the vegetables and bread, reserved chicken stock, cherries, pecans, eggs, sage, parsley and black pepper. Stir well in order to break up pieces of bread. Use your hands to combine, if necessary. Heat the stuffing in a microwave on high power for 6 minutes. While the stuffing is heating, rub the bird with oil. Working quickly, place the stuffing into the cavity of the turkey to avoid losing heat. Place the turkey into a roasting pan, on a rack, and season with salt and pepper. Place the roasting pan on the middle rack of the oven. Roast for 45 minutes and then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and cook for another 60 to 75 minutes or until the bird reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees F. Serve immediately.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP (VARIATION)
3 to 3 1/2 pounds butternut squash, approximately 2, seeded and quartered Unsalted butter, melted, for brushing 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus 1/2 teaspoon 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the quartered squash onto a half sheet pan, brush the flesh of the squash with a little butter and season with 1 tablespoon of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the white pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until the flesh is soft and tender. Scoop the flesh from the skin into a 6-quart pot. Add the broth, honey and ginger. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree the mixture until smooth*. Stir in the heavy cream and return to a low simmer. Season with the remaining salt, pepper, and nutmeg. *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.
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VELVETY MASHED POTATOES
1 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil, optional Chopped fresh chives, for serving Warm the cream with the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts; set aside. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan with cold water to cover. Bring to boil then add 1 teaspoon of salt and reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender. Drain. Pass the potatoes through a food mill or a ricer into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the warm cream and butter mixture until the cream is absorbed and the mixture is smooth. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and finish them off by stirring in 1/4 cup olive oil and sprinkling with chives, if using.
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
3 pounds green beans Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 loaf crusty Italian bread 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds mixed mushrooms (such as button, cremini, shiitake), sliced 2 shallots, sliced 1 cup heavy cream Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a big pinch of salt and the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, the beans should still be crisp, they will be cooked more in the oven. Drain them and set aside. Butter a baking dish large enough to hold the green beans with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Tear the bread into 2-inch pieces, put them into a bowl, and add 1 tablespoon chives, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 tablespoon rosemary, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Stir well to coat and spread onto a baking sheet. Bake just until the bread just starts to turn golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the mushrooms have released their liquid, about 10 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream, add the remaining thyme and chives, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the green beans and stir well. Put the green bean mixture into the prepared baking dish, top with the croutons, and sprinkle on the remaining Parmesan. Bake until everything is hot and bubbling, about 20 to 25 minutes.
PUMPKIN PIE
Crust: 6 ounces gingersnap cookies, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 ounce unsalted butter, melted. Filling: 16 ounces Pumpkin Puree, 1 cup half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 large egg yolk. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. For the crust: Combine the gingersnaps, brown sugar, and ginger in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the cookies are fine crumbs. Drizzle the butter into the crumb mixture. Pulse 8 to 10 times to combine. Press the gingersnap mixture into the bottom, up the sides, and just over the lip of a 9-inch glass pie dish. Place on a half sheet pan and bake the crust for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool crust at least 10 minutes before filling. For the filling: Bring the pumpkin puree to a simmer over medium heat in a 2quart saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the half-andhalf, nutmeg, and salt. Stir and return the mixture to a simmer. Remove the pumpkin mixture from the heat and cool for 10 minutes. Whisk the brown sugar, eggs, and yolk until smooth in a large bowl. Add the pumpkin mixture and whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour the prepared filling into the warm pie crust and bake on the same half sheet pan until the center jiggles slightly but the sides of the filling are set, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a cooling rack for at least 2 to 3 hours before slicing. Pie can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance. Pie is best the day after it is made.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
AUSTIN TEXAS-In what seems like a Christmas miracle, the inoperable brain tumor of an 11-year-old girl in Texas has disappeared, and doctors say they don’t know why. Roxli Doss was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG, in June, as KVUE reported, and went through weeks of radiation. Her parents, Gena and Scott, prayed for a miracle and they got it. Her mom said: “It’s kind of our family thing that God healed Roxli.” The girl’s medical team are equally in a state of disbelief. “It is very rare, but when we see it, it is a devastating disease,” Dr. Virginia Harrod of Dell Children’s Medical Center told the news outlet. “You have decreased ability to swallow, sometimes vision loss, decreased ability to talk, eventually difficulty with breathing.” “When I first saw Roxli’s MRI scan, it was actually unbelievable,” Harrod added. “The tumor is undetectable on the MRI scan, which is really unusual.” Roxli will continue to undergo treatments, such as immunotherapy, but in the meanwhile, she is enjoying living her life, such as horseback riding. GOVERNMENT FUNDING- If our warring Washington reps can’t come to terms with each other by Dec 21st. Here is what to expect: For the National Park Service and many other agencies, funding runs out on Dec. 21 at midnight, which means they close their doors. While the 75 percent whose budget bills are already approved will be unaffected, the remaining 25 percent include some highprofile agencies. Among them: Homeland Security, Transportation, Commerce, Interior, Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, and Justice. Independent agencies, NASA, the FDA and the EPA will be closed. But within those agencies, some 420,000 employees are “excepted,” in government parlance, from furloughs; that is, they are considered essential and will be on the job, but they won’t be getting paychecks. They include law enforcement officers at the: FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, DEA, Border Patrol, TSA and the TSA officers will still be screening airline passengers during one of the busiest travel periods of the year but will very likely have to wait for paychecks — during this holiday season. SAUDI ARABIAAccusing U.S. lawmakers of interfering in its affairs, Saudi Arabia released a statement Monday in which it “denounced the US Senate’s position based on baseless allegations and accusations, its interference in Saudi domestic affairs and its distorting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s role at regional and international levels.” The Senate adopted the two resolutions with bipartisan support last week, despite ongoing U.S. military support for Saudi Arabia’s prominent role in Yemen’s civil war —The resolution on Yemen, which senators approved Thursday, would ban U.S. military aircraft from “providing in-flight fueling for nonU.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen.” Introduced by a group of lawmakers that includes Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., it adds, “This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda.” The vote to withdraw military support marked “the first time the Senate utilized powers granted under the 1973 War Powers Act, which gives Congress the power to demand an end to military actions.” The vote was held weeks after the Save the Children charity released an estimate that “since the start of the war in Yemen, some 85,000 infants and children under the age
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FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS Exposure is what it’s all about, Properties that we market are placed in a total of 5 multiple listing systems, including San Antonio, Midland/Odessa, Kerrville, Uvalde, and Del Rio. No one else gets your property exposed the way we do. If you seriously want to sell your property, we will seriously get it exposed! Call us today! We Sell Service! NEW LISTINGS Here is a 2-bedroom 2 bath home on 1.7 acres in Reagan Wells. This is a great place to find peace and quiet in the country for only $215,000. This is the perfect starter home for the young family or a great investment. A 3-bedroom 2 bath home in the city of Leakey with central air and heat and a covered carport for only $94,900. How about a 2-story vacation home on the river in the beautiful Rivertree subdivision? It features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with and abundance of covered decks, and a workshop for the handy man. Approximately 170 feet of frontage along the west bank of the Frio River doesn’t hurt anything either. All this for only $409,000. Check out this turn key hunting ranch with 3 bedroom 2 1⁄2 bath home and a 1 bedroom 1 bath guest house, barns and pens. 230.8 acres of hunting land that is high fenced and loaded with exotics and native species. Black top and county road frontage, just 10 miles from town. This property is what you are looking for at $1,250,000. PENDING!!! Cabin with Frio River frontage, easy access, rolling topography with huge trees, 5.49 acres, what more could you want. This one will go fast at $225,000. Two homes in like new condition situated on 23.5 acres of beautiful hill country scenery. The main house features approximately 1824 sf of living area and the guest house features 1,022 sf with a million-dollar view. 750 sf metal workshop with a bunk room and bath, RV hook ups, extensive decking, above ground pool, great hunting, all this for only $529,900. 1 acre in Frio Canyon Estates, directly behind Old Baldy. $28,000 COMMERCIAL Come look at this beautiful like new stone veneer 4 bedroom 4 1⁄2 bath home in the Frio Pecan Farm with over 800 sf of covered patios along with an inground pool and a firepit. This property will pay for itself as it has been grossing $60,000 annually. Just a short walk to the Frio River. $469,000 Income Producing property on Nueces River. Arrowhead Lodge with 7 rental units and an office, located on 6.955 acres in a quiet setting. Great place for family reunions, weddings, or just weekend getaways. Beautiful river front setting and close to town. $585,000. Price Reduced!! Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great frontage and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. Possible owner financing at $225,000. 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 This is a hunter’s dream. 90.26 acres of box canyon with a like new 3-bedroom 2 bath home, 2 hunter’s 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 PENDING!!! 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. 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 $39,500. PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $89,500. 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. 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 $89,500 RESIDENTIAL Vintage Cottage in north Leakey. Walking distance to schools. Two-bedroom one bath home that has been completely re done. This is a great starter home, a retirement home, or it could be placed in a nightly rental pool. Come see this one at $99,500. 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. PRICE REDUCED! 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. $674,900 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. $429,000. PENDING!!!! 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.
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