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INSIDE THIS WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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Soils – The Foundation of Water Conservation on Rangelands ............................ Page 11

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History is Made at Leakey ISD

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by Leakey Journalism Class

A historic day was witnessed by students, teachers, staff, and community members on Friday, February 13th, 2015, as the largest concrete pour in Leakey history was made on the grounds at Leakey ISD. Interim Superintendent Dr. Barbara Skipper and her husband came to share in the remarkable moment even though she was not scheduled to be on campus.

At 3:45 a.m. the concrete crews and machinery out of San Antonio began arriving. From the moment students and staff began their day, literal excitement was felt all around the campus as the foundation was poured for the new school. Throughout the day, elementary and secondary classes came out to witness the significant moment as the large, oddly tall and crane-like concrete pump truck poured the cement for the foundation, while a crew of over twenty men smoothed and leveled.

If the excitement was almost tangible as the foundation was constructed, it will be interesting to witness the momentum of excitement as the construction process continues.

LOCAL WRITER TO READ AT GEMINI CELEBRATION Rio Frio resident Susan Allen Lynch will read excerpts from “Down And Dirty, Life As A French Peasant,” her novel in progress at the Saturday opening of Gemini Ink’s new offices in San Antonio.

Lynch, editor of the Real County American at Leakey in the early 1980’s, wrote media releases several years for non-profit organizations in the area.

Lynch began writing her book, a fictional memoir, two years ago, but needed editing and critiques from a professional author. She applied and was selected in summer 2014 for mentorship with Nan Cuba, an author and founder of Gemini. They worked together through autumn last year.

“Down and Dirty” is based on Lynch’s experiences in an organic farming community in the French Alps. The work covers adventure,

romance, humor, physical and cultural challenges, including territorial battles, and no electricity, public sanitation or roads to the village.

Readings by Lynch, three other mentees and their mentors will be part of the opening celebration for Gemini Ink, a non-profit organization for encouraging writers and readers. Gemini Ink is located at 1111 Navarro St. across from the Southwest Craft Center in San Antonio. The celebration is free and open to the public. Phone 210-734-9673 for directions.

“Please don’t be put off by the title,” Lynch said.

“It’s a working title, and a little shocking to some, but so was life as a French peasant.” Before moving to this area Lynch was reporter and editor for various publications in the USA and England.

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February 18, 2015

River flows were taken on the Frio River and Nueces River on February 13th with the flows fluctuating all over the District; four of the crossings showed an increase in flow and three of the crossings showed a decrease in flow. The Dam Crossing on the Nueces River showed the slightest increase which was about 3% or 375 gallons per minute and Fulgham’s Crossing on the Frio River showed the largest increase of about 15% or 1570 gallons per minute. If you know where all of these locations are located across the District you can tell that there is no pattern in the fluctuations; one location is up while the next is down or viceversa.

The following is the most current flow rates for our District. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto

By: Joel Pigg, General Manager

Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 8,902 gpm last measurement and now has a flow of 10,472 gpm.

This is approximately a 15% increase in the flow. The Leakey Springs Crossing had a flow of 3,154 gpm last measurement and a flow of 3,650 gpm this reading which is about a 14% increase of flow. The Mill Creek Crossing showed a slight decrease in flow since the last measurement; it is flowing about 7% lower than the last measurement, there are culverts on both ends of this crossing that have no flow reading, this crossing has a flow of 5,342 gpm this measurement down from the flow last measurement of 5,736 gpm.

On the west prong of the Frio River; the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 3,398 gpm this reading compared to a flow of 3,488 gpm last measurement

or about a 3% decrease. The Kent Creek crossing showed a decrease since last measurement with a flow of 700 gpm this month down from a flow of 817 gpm last measurement or about a 14% decrease in flow rate. Nueces River flows were taken on February 13th with similar results as those found on the Frio River. McDonalds Crossing was at 9,907 gpm last measurement and increased to a flow of 10,273 gpm this measurement; or an increase of about 4%. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 10,846 gpm last reading and increased to a flow of 11,221 gpm this month or about a 3% increase. Remember conserve water where you can, do your part and be water smart. continued page 9

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INDEX State News .................... Page 2 Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 7 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12

Today’s Weather

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The Spirit of ‘45 Roland Boedeker was born in Milam County to Amel Henry and Louise Hosch Boedeker. He graduated from Yoe High School in Cameron.

A product of the depression years, he then went to technical school through the National Youth Administration at Ranger, learning the sheet metal trade.

He was drafted into the Army at Ft. Bliss, El Paso and received his basic training in artillery at Camp Roberts, near Monterey, California, in October 1941. When Pearl Harbor was attacked December 7, 1941, there were rumors of the Japanese invading the U. S through Mexico and on December the 11th Cavalry at Camp Seeley was sent to the El Centro, California/Calexico, Mexico border armed and on horseback, in order to protect the border. The only thing that needed protecting was a cute Mexican girl that he spotted across the river. He was caught winking at her and was instructed to behave himself.

This was the last horse drawn field artillery unit

by Billie Franklin used by the Army. The rumors proved to be false and soon he was on a ship headed for the Aleutian Islands. He spent 2 years there. Following that, he was sent to school troop works as a mechanic for two months at Camp Blanding, near Starke, Florida. He became a driver of Prime Movers, or big equipment, which moved big guns. He was soon on a ship, headed for Italy to finish the serious combat in the Po Valley Campaign. There his duty was to guard a storehouse of goods placed there by the German Army. On May 8, 1945, the war was over in Europe. In July, he was on a ship to join the 442 division, but this turned out to be unnecessary.

He received his discharge at Ft. Bliss; he received the American Theater, Asiatic Pacific Theater, and European African Middle Eastern medals for his contribution.

Back in Cameron, he worked on rail road bridges at first, just manual labor. He got a job in a sheet metal shop in Cameron. continued page 2

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Herald Honored by School District

The Spirit of ‘45

Leakey, Texas -- The Hill Country Herald and, Julie Becker, were honored today by school district leaders for outstanding support of the students in Leakey ISD. “We are grateful for the support of the Hill Country Herald for our students” said Dr. Barbara Skipper, Leakey ISD Interim Superintendent. “This year this community leader provided Leakey ISD the ability to communicate to its community not only about school events but also about the recent successful bond election. “ “Our students, parents, and teachers directly benefit from businesses such as this that are willing to stand up for public schools, not just in words but in their actions. We applaud these community partners for their participation and hope that this will continue to be a strong relationship in years to come,” she said.

Leakey ISD serves approximately 245 PK-12 students. The secondary students will be moving into a new campus this fall due to community support for the most recent bond election.

Then he got on in Hearne at Zeig Sheet Metal and became shop foreman, holding that position for 30 years. It was there that they did custom work with fabrication of heavy metal. Some of the varied items they designed or made were coolers, equipment for a California pellet mill; many of the needs of Texas A & M, a duct collector in Kosse, Texas which was designed to collect sand for glass making. In Arkansas, there was a need for a venting system, to keep air clean and safe when workers were working with bauxite which is an aluminum ore. Bauxite is used in making spark plugs for automobiles and for making aluminum. He worked with Aluminum Company of America at Rockdale and Point Comfort to find a safe way to clean the bauxite. He worked with equipment for cotton gins, designed a sucker which scooped all of the cotton from the wagons. Roland retired in 1990 and has lived in Concan 23 years.

He wasn’t quite finished. He has kept busy building homes, repairing homes all around the canyon. He made the plans and built St. Raymond Catholic Church, was on the building committee of the Leakey Public Library, and made the round reception desk there. He spends time in both Leakey and Concan. He is a member of American Legion Post 489, the Leakey Lions Club, the Leakey Library, and attends St. Raymond Catholic Church.

He enjoys his 7 children: David, Mary, Tom, Vivian, Nancy, Alan, and Leah; as well as his 7 grandchildren and their children. At age 94, he feels he has had a very good life and is content to live adjacent to his daughter Mary.

Governor Abbott Calls On President Obama To Sign Keystone XL Pipeline Into Law Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined a coalition of 24 governors in sending a letter to President Barack Obama encouraging the President to reconsider his threat to veto legislation approving the Keystone XL pipeline. Legislation authorizing the pipeline recently

passed with bipartisan votes in both chambers of Congress.

Referencing “the significant economic and energy security benefits this project would provide for those states along the route of the pipeline, and for the entire nation,” the letter goes on to state,

“With one stroke of a pen, you have the power to give thousands of Americans the shot at a goodpaying job that will help them provide for their families and get ahead in a tight economy.”

2015 State of the State address Governor Greg Abbott delivered his 2015 State of the State address to a joint session of the Texas House and Senate. In his remarks, Governor Abbott laid out his legislative priorities and detailed a roadmap to achieve his agenda. The Governor also announced five emergency items: early education, higher education research initiatives, transportation funding, border security funding and ethics reform.Coinciding with the State of the State address was the release of the Governor’s Budget for the 2016-17 biennium. Lieutenant Governor Patrick, Speaker Straus, I look forward to working with both of you as we unite to make Texas even better. To the members of the House and Senate, our co-authors in the next chapter of the greatest state in America, to the members of the judiciary, where I once served, to our statewide officeholders, distinguished guests and my fellow Texans.Let me start by recognizing someone who represents the richness of our heritage, our culture, the strength of our values and the promise that is Texas – the first Hispanic First Lady in Texas – my wife, Cecilia.As your governor, I’m proud to report that as the sun rises on 2015, the state of Texas is strong and together we’re about to make it stronger.We are at the pinnacle of America’s economy. Texas has been number one in the nation for creating jobs for so many years, it’s hard to keep count. But in 2014 we literally outdid ourselves. We created more jobs than any year in the history of Texas.And already this year reports show that our economic engine continues to gain steam.

Last week, Comptroller Hegar reported that sales tax revenue in January increased by 11 percent, surging to an all-time record. It’s the 58th consecutive month of year-over-year sales tax growth.The reason Texas leads the nation is because of our greatest natural resource – the people of Texas – who’ve built a strong and diversified economy. Texas leads the nation as a beacon of individual liberty and economic opportunity. Our job is to make sure we keep it that way.Today I submitted a budget that charts a course that will keep Texas number one. Our journey begins with striving to create the best education system in America.We’ve seen that we can do it. In Dallas, African-American and Hispanic students pass AP exams at a higher rate than anywhere in America. In the Rio Grande Valley, I visited the IDEA Weslaco charter school, where about 99 percent of the high school seniors go on to college. And I’m very proud to say that Irving ISD has been recognized as the 2015 Advanced Placement District of the Year. Irving is the best in the entire nation.The leader of Irving ISD is Superintendent Jose Para. He is with us today. Dr. Para, congratulations.We must not rest – we must not relent – until we replicate success like this across the state. We can be number one in education if we apply the same tenacity and commitment to education as we do to job creation.

I’d like to recognize Representative Will Metcalf from Montgomery County. Congratulations on your election – you are unique among your peers. Rep. Metcalf, you were born in 1984. For your entire life, the State of Texas has been mired in litigation about school funding.Members, whether this is your first session or you’re Tom Craddick, I think we can all agree it’s time to put school finance litigation behind us. It’s time to stop fighting about school finance and start fixing our schools.To improve our schools we must begin by building a strong foundation at the very beginning. Our goal should be to ensure all Texas students are performing at grade level in reading and math by the time they finish the 3rd grade.To begin that process, my budget provides additional funding for schools that adopt high-quality Pre-K programs. My plan also provides Pre-K through 3rd grade teachers with world-class literacy and math teacher training.I want to thank Senators Judith Zaffirini and Donna Campbell and Representatives Dan Huberty, Helen Giddings and Joe Deshotel for carrying my PreK legislation to improve early education.To begin the process of building a better education system in Texas, we must improve early education. This is why I’m declaring early education as my first emergency item as governor. Our children and their future have no time for delay.Another essential ingredient to better schools is ensuring we have the best teachers in our classrooms.

In part, that means saying no to common core. We can bring out the best in all of our teachers by getting rid of the one-size-fits-all mandates and trusting our teachers

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byGovernor Greg Abbott

to truly educate our students. My budget invests in more STEM teachers and in teachers who serve our most disadvantaged students.We must also return genuine local control to our schools. Last session, you took a big step in that direction. Now, let’s take another step.This book contains all the education-related laws in Texas. It’s absurd to micromanage educators with all of these laws.

Let’s cut it down to size by allowing school districts to opt out of parts of the education code so they can design an education plan that best fits their community needs.Local control, however, doesn’t end at the school district level. Real local control rests with parents.

Parental involvement is critical to student advancement.

The ultimate parental involvement is giving parents more choices in their child’s education.

No one said it better than Keisha Riley from Houston.

She tearfully pleaded for the opportunity to send her young daughter to a better school. Keisha said: “Having a school in my area that doesn’t fit my needs is frustrating. It makes me feel helpless because I want her to be in a good school and I want her to get a good education so she doesn’t have to struggle like I have.”

As she spoke, her little girl reached up and wiped tears away from her mother’s cheek.This story forces us to look Keisha in the eye and ask ourselves: Are we working for her and her daughter? Or are we working for the status quo?The truth is when parents have more options, students win.or example, Grand Prairie ISD is an open enrollment school district that allows parents to choose the school that’s best for their children, and the results show substantial improvement in student achievement. Grand Prairie ISD’s graduation rates improved dramatically over seven years with 20 percent point gains among Hispanic, African-American and economically disadvantaged students.Our parents deserve these choices. Our children deserve these results.We also want to see more of our high school graduates go on to college. To assist that goal, we must make college more affordable and accessible.We must restrain the spiraling cost of higher education so more Texans can reap the rewards that come from college.

Just like with primary and secondary education, higher education doesn’t work in a one-size-fits all approach.

Different students have different needs, and our employers are demanding that we better prepare our students for workforce needs. For many, a two-year degree is far more than a piece of paper. It’s a key that opens the door to economic freedom.As just one recent example: Justin Friend attended Texas State Technical College in Waco and received a two-year degree in welding. In 2013 – his first full year as a welder – his income was about $130,000. Last year, this 24-year-old’s income rose to about $140,000.I’m thinking if this Governor thing doesn’t work out, I’m going to TSTC to get a welder’s certificate.The fact is not everybody needs a four-year college degree.We need to expand and support our community colleges that serve as the gateway to better jobs and as a step toward further education opportunities.We also need to elevate the national research standing of our universities.My budget jumpstarts the process of elevating Texas higher education into the highest echelons by committing a half billion dollars to enhance research programs and attract nationally-recognized researchers and Nobel Laureates to Texas universities.The trail for this game-changing success is already being blazed. The Chancellor’s Research Initiative at the Texas A&M System has been recruiting the world’s foremost research scholars to College Station and Prairie View A&M, including three Nobel Laureates and 11 members of National Academies.One of these great minds is with us here today. Dr. Chris Floudas, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, was recruited from Princeton and serves as the new Director of A&M’s Energy Institute. Please welcome Dr. Floudas.Because of the vital role higher education plays in transforming our state, I’m declaring higher education research initiatives my second emergency item.In addition to educating our students, another fundamental responsibility of government is to build the roads Texans need.With the passage of Proposition 1 this past November, Texans sent a loud and clear message that they are tired of being stuck in traffic.It’s a sad day in Texas when a guy in a wheelchair can move faster than traffic on our congested roads.

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you are invited to real county day at the texas capitol on february 25th. this will be a great opportunity for real county citizens to work with the texas legislature and state agencies on issues that are important to us. please contact real county judge garry merritt at (830) 232-5304 if you would like to attend or for more information.

Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500 230 US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 78873 HOMES Property 002: 2 story family home in Saddle Mtn. on 2+ ac. Sits on bank of creek. Lots of decks + hot tub! Fun house!! $179,950 Property 009: Lovely& spacious 4BD/4BA home on 1.5+ acs. Frontage on Little Dry Frio. Pool and huge oaks.

Must See!! $249,000 Property 010: Log cabin on Patterson Creek under giant oaks! 2BD/2BA + loft. Cabin next door also available. $159,000 Property 012: 89 Roy Chisum Rd. 13.9 acs. Sunrise Ridge. Spacious main home, 5 rental units, 600’ Frio River frontage! $779,000 Property 013 : 96 Canyon Oaks Dr. in Concan. 3BD/ 3BA 1792 sq. ft. home. Great rental potential $229,500 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCE! NEWProperty 014: 3/2 in Concan. AWESOME views.

New windows & AC. Carport w/storage, huge new deck, stone firepit. $275,000 Property 018: Darling 3/2 near Ingram Elem. Stone exterior. New flooring and new CA/CH. Detached 1 car garage. $117,500 PENDING NEWProperty 022: Cute cabin on 2.64 acres with large front & back decks. Fronts RR1120. Walk right out back to the Frio River! $279,900 Property 023: 3BR/3.5BA on 5+ acs. w/Patterson Creek frontage. Excellent rental history. $349,000 HUGE REDUCTION NEWProperty 024: Stunning 4BD/3.5BA contemporary on golf course. Beautiful views. 2500 sq. ft. w/tons of upgrades. $419,000 NEWProperty 032: Cute 2/1 log home w/one car garage.

Next door to Property #10! Patterson Creek behind the homes. Just $139,000 Property 039: Beautiful & spacious 4Bd/3Ba on nearly 1 ac. in Twin Forks. Super floor plan, covered porch, newer constr. $225,000 Property 040: Newer rock home in River Tree. Heavily treed lot, unique touches throughout, outdoor fp, river park. $240,000 Property 041: 3/2 log home. Wrap-around porch all 4 sides! 2.94 acs. More acreage available. Gorgeous river access! $250,000 REDUCED NEWProperty 042: 2BD/2BA cabin on 2.21 acres on RR1120. Mere STEPS to the Frio!! Super cute & selling furnished. $249,900 NEWProperty 049: 4738 RR 1051 in Reagan Wells.

Well kept 4BR/2BA home on 17.78 beautiful acres! No restrictions. NICE! $375,000 Property 050: 5+ acres, small cabin, fenced, private with lovely frontage on the West Frio River. All utilities in place. $178,500 NEWProperty 051:Breezy Oaks is a 4/2 in Concan. Sleeps 14 and in rental pool. Private, oak trees, large porch, selling furnished! $209,900 Property 061: INCOME PRODUCING 2BD/2BA condo in Concan. Resort style pool, covered balcony, pretty views. $124,999 Property 065: 3/2 brick house on RR337. No Restrictions.

Currently a successful nightly rental. CLOSE to river. $129,500 Property 071: 4/3 in Mtn. Valley--Concan. “Southern Comfort” Sleeps 16 @ $425/nt. Nice firepit and attached 1C garage. $319,000 REDUCED Property 073: 616 E Mesquite, Uvalde. Neat 2/2 home about to undergo a remodel. Buy now and choose your colors!!! $150,000 Property 075: 3/2 on 5.3 acres in Deer Creek. Gorgeous oak trees; fenced lot, newer home. MUST SEE! $275,000 Property 080: Home& guest home on 28 acres in Leakey!

In-ground pool, entertaining areas, barn, unrestricted!

Owner is LREA $750,000 Property 084: 2BD/2BA home on 1⁄2 acre on Garner Field Rd. across from SWTJC. Excellent location. Well kept home. $239,900 Property 085: 179 Roy Chisum Rd. 4BR/3BA on .82 acs. w/ gorgeous & private river access! No restr. Potential for income! $385,000 LOTS Property 001 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground utilities and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $129,900 MAKE OFFER! Property 007 : Concan Country Club lot! On Starry Night cul-de-sac w/lots of trees. Great Price. $70,000 NEWProperty 011: RIVERFRONT! 2.15 ac. lot ready for your RV. 2 car garage + a slab. Central water & elec. in place. $215,000 Property 017: Frio River Frontage!!! 2+ ac. lot w/156’ of river. City water, meter loop and septic all in place. Must see! $189,900 REDUCED Property 019: 2 ac. lot in Saddle Mtn. No HOA, mobiles ok! Has water meter, elec. at property. Lots of oaks. $52,500 Property 021: 3 view lots in Concan, TX! 1+ ac. each.

Water& elec. avail, nightly rentals OK. Great price! $29,999 Ea/$75,000 All *REDUCED* Property 026-027 : RIVER FRONT! Gorgeous oak and cypress trees, views of the mountains. $225,000 EA. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 028 : Frio River Place 1.51 acs. SUPER CLOSE to river. Water system& elec. Nice area. $75,000 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Property 033: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec.

Gorgeous views, paved roads, security gate. $84,900

Property 036: 8.65 acs. In Shady Oaks. Private yet minutes from town. Lots of big oaks. Electricity available. $69,000 Property 043: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG EXEMPT taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 044: 3.2 ac. lot w/gated entrance, paved roads, underground electricity and city water. Nice oaks & no cedar! $64,500 TERMS. Property 045-046 : Canyon Oaks/Concan lots. River access, elec./ water available. 1ac. $42,500 per lot Property 047: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan.

Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 048: Beautiful, heavily treed lot in The Ranch.

Oak, pecan & elm trees in abundance. 6.37 acs. Frio River access. $143,325 Property 052: 5+ acres just West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 054:Riverfront lot in Concan. Rentals ok.

Decades old hand-crafted stone staircase to river.

Heartstone Subdv. $319,000 Property 055: Two adjacent lots in Emerald Oaks Subdivision. Each lot is 1/2 acre. Very nice area. $22,500 EACH Property 064: Another beautiful lot in The Ranch! 5.76 ac.

Ag. Exempt taxes, river access, backs to larger acreage for privacy. $139,000 Property 066-068: 3 adjacent tracts in Deer Creek Estates—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful homesites with views!

9-12 acs. $9,000 PER AC Property 074: 5.02 ac. lot in The Ranch in Concan.

Ag. Exempt for tax purposes. Beautiful river access.

Wonderful homesite! $108.000 Property 077: Seven 1 acre lots in Tierra Linda in Concan!

Beautiful, flat, easy to build. Close to golf & House Pasture. $79,000 each Property 078: 5+ ac. River Front lot in Rancho Real north of Leakey. West Frio frontage, no utilities. $89,000 Property 081-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500-$49,500--$55,500 ACREAGE Property 008: Rancho Real hunting tract. 25.61 acres, about 100 yds. from elec! Views, not too hard to access. $60,183 NEWProperty 015: 37.72 acs. of excellent hunting property. 3 sides fenced, has elec., water well, & home in need of repair. $162,500 Property 016: All useable land on this 10.43 ac. tract between Sabinal and Utopia. Good horse property.

Hunting OK. $57,365 Property 025 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 Property 029 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Call Martin for all the details! $4250 per acre Property 030: Five (5) Spring Country hunting tracts totaling 68 acres. Will possibly divide. $153,000 Property 035: 35 acs. of great hunting in Spring Country Ranch. Access to spring fed pool. 4x4 needed. No utilities. $104,940 NEWProperty 053: 25 acres in Hidden Hills, Center Point, TX—Kerr County. Gated, paved roads, beautiful homes!

Ag. Exempt! $230,000 Property 058: 39 ac. in Rancho Real. Big views and great hunting. 4x4 is a MUST to access this property. $79,960 Property 060: 125 ac. west of Leakey on Hwy 337.

Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $4,250 per acre Property 062:12+ acs. STUNNING views. Easy access via county road. West of Leakey. Elec available. Great homesite. $4,000 per acre Property 076: 25+ AC @Reagan Wells. Elec available.

Gorgeous creek and swimming hole. No restrictions. Hwy. frontage. $282,238 Property 079: 39.66 acs. well set up for hunting.

Wonderful cabin w/all the comforts of home + stunning views. Spring Country. $150,000 Property 086: 26.69 acs. west of Leakey 6 miles. County Road frontage. Elec available. Rough to rolling terrain. $4,000 per acre COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 Property 012: 89 Roy Chisum Rd. 13.9 acs. Sunrise Ridge. Spacious main home, 5 rental units, 600’ Frio River frontage! $779,000 Property 020: RIVER RAGS ‘N RHINESTONES. Hwy 83 includes SIX acres of commercial land and building. $399,000 REDUCED Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 Property 37, 38 & 69: 2BD/2BA log cabins in Frio Pecan Farm. Lowest price! Income producing $155,000 TO 159,000 each Property 056: LEAKEY BEVERAGE BARN. Turn key opportunity for established business! Land & FFE included! Great price $350,000 Property 057: BURK FEED & WESTERN WEAR! Turnkey business opportunity on Hwy. 83. Possible owner financing. $435,000 REDUCED

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JAIL REGISTER

February 8 - February 14, 2015 WHITE, DONALD LYNN, 39 W/M, CAMP WOOD, TEXAS, A/O JOHNSON,ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY - FAMILY VIOLENCE, $8,000 SURETY BOND; MARTINEZ, CARLOS JESUS, 17 W/M, DALLAS, TEXAS, A/O JOHNSON, HARASSMENT, $4,000 SURETY BOND. Real County Law Officers Bruce Carr, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Nathan Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Randy L. Crispin ATTORNEY AT LAW 121 Oak Hill, Ste. 2 Leakey, Texas 78873 (next to Rolling Hills Medical)

830-968-1311 832-867-8195

The Huajilla Unit of TRTA will meet on Monday, February 23, 2015 at the Triple C Restaurant in Devine beginning at 10 AM. David Park will present a program on Bees, a business meeting will follow and a buffet lunch will be served after the meeting. Please advise your contact person if you will be attending.

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The Real County Historical Commission will have their meeting on February 21, 2015 “1913: Tragedy on Cedar Creek” presented by Karen Collins, Jakelyn Crawford and Christi Powers 2:00 p.m. Senior Citizens Center, Camp Wood, Texas .

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Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report February 8 - February 14, 2015 2/8/2015 @ • 2326 responded to a Chula Vista NO1 in Camp Wood for a report of suspicious activity 2/9/2015 @ • 236 responded to US Highway 83 South of Leakey for a motor vehicle accident • 1649 responded to a business at the 600 block of US Highway 83 in Leakey to assist the Leakey Volunteer Fire Department with a structure fire 2/14/2015 @ • 1319 responded to a residence Pecan Street in Leakey for a civil standby

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Bids should be marked BID on front and mailed to: LEAKEY VFD PO BOX 250 LEAKEY, TX 78873 Bids are due by February 27, 2015 for a March 3, 2015 opening date.

The bids will be opened at the March 3, 2015 business meeting starting at 7:00 PM. To view car, please contact any Leakey VFD firefighter.

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BIDS NOW OPEN FOR : 2008 Chevrolet 3500 Duramax Diesel with ambulance box mounted Vehicle can be seen at Frio Canyon EMS in Leakey.

Sale will be AS IS. No warranty implied, stated or otherwise.

Send sealed bids via mail with contact info to: Jimmie Walker Ambulance Bid PO Box 1117, Leakey, TX 78873 Bidding will close March 12, 2015 Winning bid will be chosen at EMS Board Meeting April 6, 2015 Buyer will be responsible for all taxes & fees related to the sale.

For January 2015 Sabinal EMS responded to a total of 22 dispatches where 20 response forms were issued. 6 received treatment but were not transported, 9 transported to Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 5 transported to Medina Regional Hospital, 1 transported by Uvalde EMS (Sabinal on another call) and 1 transported

by AirLife The State granted variance was used 1 time out of the 22 calls, and 6 days were covered using the variance.

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Governor Abbott Statement On Executive Amnesty Ruling Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement regarding the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas’ decision on the lawsuit filed by a Texas-led coalition of 26 states challenging President Obama’s executive action on immigration: “President Obama abdicated

his responsibility to uphold the United States Constitution when he attempted to circumvent the laws passed by Congress via executive fiat, and Judge Hanen’s decision rightly stops the President’s overreach in its tracks. We live in a nation governed by a system of checks and balances, and the President’s

attempt to by-pass the will of the American people was successfully checked today. The District Court’s ruling is very clear -- it prevents the President from implementing the policies in ‘any and all aspects.’”

Following President Obama’s announcement of his plan to take executive action and grant legal

status to individuals illegally present in the United States, then-Attorney General Abbott filed a lawsuit challenging the President’s action on December 3, 2014. Texas was initially joined by 16 states in filing the lawsuit; that number has since grown to 26 states

El Progreso Memorial Library Gospel Sing El Progreso Memorial Library is planning a Gospel Sing as part of its Music on Main series. This next event will be held at the library - 301 W. Main St. - on Thursday, February 26 beginning at 5:30 pm. Coordinated by Toni Hull, among the choirs a variety of talented

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • John Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Jesus Rubio • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Domingo Tobar • Sammie Ives •Darlene Bullard • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis Landeros Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Jeanette Keilman, Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike Nuckles Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace JD Martinez: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, Bruce Carr 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Gene Buckner Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager

performers will be featured: Tom Dubose, Jimmy and Jackie Rutherford, Ken Rutherford, Darrell Zimmerman, Dusty Huddleston, Nathan and Anna La Frenz, Jordan Burns, Darren and Karen McCarty. Another group of performers will include Linda Hester, Royand

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Eagles…13-0 on Friday the 13th!

Last week was exciting for the Leakey Eagles as they took on the Rocksprings Angoras and the Knippa Rockcrushers to hold on to their winning streak. With win number 12 against Rocksprings and win number 13 on Friday the 13th against Knippa, the Leakey Eagles remain undefeated in district and have earned the title 201415 Districts Champions.

With Leakey serving as host, the Angoras traveled into the canyon on Tuesday to get their chance at stripping the Eagles undefeated status. Without fail, the Leakey Eagles put on quite a show with senior Tristan Troch playing with skill and determination scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Sophomore Rylan Springer was hands on with 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 12 points, while senior Dimitri Perez scored another 12 points. This game ended with a final score of 66-58.

The Eagles then visited the Rockcrushers in Knippa on Friday the 13th. Bad luck was not in the cards for the Eagles with a 6560 win. Troch again showed his skill with a total of 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Springer shot for 19 points and grabbed an

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“We had two very tough games and I’m very impressed with how well our guys played. Tristan Troch scored 42 points, making 14 of 21 shots and made 13 of 17 free throws, to go with 19 rebounds in the two games combined. It is especially impressive when considering the fact that he and Dimitri Perez teamed up to guard Rocksprings’ and Knippa’s best scorers,” said Mike Springer, Leakey Eagles Head Coach.

The Leakey Eagles will close out district on Tuesday, February 17th in the Lloyd Buttler Gymnasium against the Nueces Canyon Panthers beginning at 4 p.m. The Eagles will also play a practice match against San Antonio Stacey, the champions of the Sabinal/ Bracketville district, on Friday at home beginning at 6 p.m. The Leakey Eagles, their coaches, and the entire athletic department want to sincerely thank all of their families, fans, community members, and the Leakey ISD administration for the support they continuously receive throughout the year.

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LEAKEY HOOPS SEASON 2 COMES TO AN END Leakey Hoops wrapped up their second year with an end of the season tournament on Saturday. Players played hard fighting for the trophy. The kids showed lots of improvement throughout the season.

We would like to thank all the hoopsters that participated in the program. Their future looks bright!

The season wouldn’t have been a success without all those that volunteered. We can’t thank y’all enough!!! Our student athletes volunteered their Saturday mornings to help the young players develop a love for the game. They are Jolee Cave, Sydney Carter, Anthony Chavez, Daisy Fick, Damian Gonzalez, Haden Hart, Coleman Kerr, Debra Odom, Dimitri Perez, Satera Perez, Quinten Pigg, Lorenzo Rodriguez, Sofia Rodriguez, Hudson Springer and Rylan Springer. A great big thanks goes to our referees- Coach Jones, Coach Rodriguez and Coach Springer. Thank you also to Mike and Lindy Howard! We can’t thank y’all enough for volunteering your time to

help referee games.

A big thanks goes out to our jr. high basketball players who volunteered their time to help run the clocks and keep the books- Laryd Dugat, Jack Morshead, Kalin Kerr, Casey Jones, Rylee Stewart and Cody Wooten, We would also like to thank Gretchyn Lopez, Alma Albarado and Rosie Luero for providing goodies for the concession stand. Thank you to Joel Pigg for opening the concessions for us every week. Jayme Wooten and Kevin Blalock grilled some yummy burgers during the tournament. Thanks guys!

Last but not least- thank you to Lem Lewis for your sponsorship. Several kids were able to play because of you. Thank you to Randy Crispin for sponsoring the awards. We truly appreciate your generosity.

Looking forward to Season 3 Divison II 2nd/3rd/4th grade Champions- The Cowboys- Fisher Rimkus, John next year!

Albarado, Cooper Theriot and Jayci Vasquez. The Cowboys were coached by: Coleman Kerr and Damian Gonzalez.

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Leakey Music Students to Perform Solo Recital

The Leakey United Methodist Church will host a Solo Recital on Sunday February 22nd, 2015 at 4 PM. Featured performers will be high school and junior high music students from Leakey ISD. The high school students recently competed at the UIL Solo/ Ensemble Contest and each earned a first division rating. Junior high students will have their contest on February 27th. Students performing include Joan Magill, Tatum Dean, Pedro Gonzalez, Taylor Dabbs, Marissa Middleton, Hanna Jones, Austin Hager, and Maggie Phillips. This program is free and open to the public.

Leakey United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Monday, February 23, 2015 9 am to 1:15 pm.

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Nueces Canyon High School Boys Basketball Parents Night On Friday, February 13, between the JV and Varsity basketball games NCHS boys basketball celebrated Parents Night. Coaches Jamal Anene and Chris Simon joined the players to show their appreciation to the athletes’ parents. Also on this night, the senior players and managers were celebrated and received a keepsake basketball.

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News from the Judging Trail Well the 2015 judging season started off with a bang. The Dairy Cattle team headed to the San Antonio Stock Show and rodeo to compete in the Dairy Cattle judging contest.

There were over a hundred teams there competing and our Young men placed ninth.

This is no small feat with the best of the best being there and proves that these guys hard work is paying off. This is a rare occasion where FFA

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and 4H members compete against each other. The young men overcame some adverse circumstances to place in the top ten. I am very proud of them and I am looking forward to getting all the teams out in competition expecting them all to be bringing home top ten honors and advancing to state.

The Dairy Cattle team consists of Cres Falcon, Nathanial Shearer, Preston Watters, and Garrett Howton.

Friday, February 13 was proclaimed Ozzie Watters Day at Nueces Canyon CISD! Ozzie is a senior and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Watters and the late Jo Watters. Ozzie will graduate on May 22 and plans to attend Southwest Texas Junior College in the Fall.

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Happy Birthday Wilma

At the surprise birthday party for Wilma Ballard given by her children, there were musicians from around the canyon playing marvelous old-fashioned songs, perfect for the celebration of a 90 year old woman.

One could not help but recall all the musicals of the past which Erv Ballard, her deceased husband, used to hold in the same building. That did not seem to bother Wilma one bit. She took of her shoes, showed off her green toenails, and even did some dancing for us all. On hand for her party, there was at least one person present for each year of her life.

EMS News

The Sabinal Emergency Medical Services is holding an Emergency Medical Technician Basic class on March 2. They are seeking persons interested in having a career in the EMS. The course is free to volunteers who are interested. Contact any board member if you are interested, or show up at their meeting.

The Sabinal EMS will hold their regular meeting tomorrow night at 6 pm in the

EMS office. It is located north of City Hall, across the parking lot from the ambulance bay. On the agenda is the approval of the by-laws which need to be reviewed annually.

Hudson Brotherhood

Hudson Brotherhood will be held at First Baptist Church from 8 to 9 am Sunday. Hudson Brotherhood is an interdenominational fellowship for men and boys in our area. Every fourth Sunday, excluding the month of December, they meet over breakfast, share a devotional and sometimes special music. It is unique to our area and open to all males who are interested in sharing their faith.

First United Methodist

This week at First Methodist we will have the Scouts, Boys were on Monday and Girls meet tomorrow night at 6:30 pm. There will be a Lenton Luncheon study which will kick off Wednesday at 11:30 and run until 1 pm. Bring your sack lunch and join in.

The Ash Wednesday service will be held at 6 pm tonight. It is open to all.

St. Patrick Catholic

Mass Schedule for Ash Wednesday which is the beginning of Lent, at St. Patrick in Sabinal, times are 4:30 pm and 8 pm. At St. Joseph’s in Knippa, the service will be held at 6 pm. There is to be no Ash Wednesday service held at St. Mary’s in Vanderpool.

On Ash Wednesday, there will be a collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe which will help restore the Church and build toward the future after the aftermath of Soviet rule. Ash Wednesday is a manditory attendance for all Religious Education students. It is also a day of abst Tomorrow following Mass, there will be a meeting for the parents of students who will be receiving First Communion and Confirmation this spring.

Welcome Home Run

For the thirteenth year, Brent and Brenda Jackson are hosting their Vietnam “Welcome Home” run from Perryton to Brownsville. This year’s run will be held from March 7 through March 11. You can contact them at P O Box 1091, Wolfforth, 79382-1091 if you would like to be a part of that run.

Sabinal Junior High Band Students Perform Well Band students from across the area headed to Pearsall High School to compete at the Region 11 Junior High All-Region contest on February 7th. This contest challenged the students to learn 8 scales, and two pieces of music. They were then divided into sections and asked to play a selection from the scales and etudes. Five judges in each room rated the students based on their performances. The top students from each section were placed in the Symphonic Band, followed by the Concert Band. Students earning one of these spots are invited to attend a day-long clinic on Saturday, February 21st with a public performance that evening at the Lytle High School Auditorium.

Our students garnered the following tremendous results: - Nadia Castanon, 9th chair Symphonic Band Flute - Ariel Aviles, 29th chair Flute - Makayla Hidalgo, 15th chair Concert Band Clarinet - Fabiola Hernandez, 10th chair Bass Clarinet - Alexa Delgado, 12th chair Bass Clarinet

- Kristal Sonora, 15th chair Bass Clarinet - Anthony Flores, 29th chair Alto Saxophone - Karlee Contreras, 32nd chair Alto Saxophone - Marilena Aguilar, 36th chair Alto Saxophone - Trinity Uptergrove, 42nd chair Alto Saxophone - Morgan Ward, 49th chair Alto Saxophone - Sarah Alejandro, 9th chair Symphonic Band Trumpet - Lilly Gonzalez, 30th chair Trumpet - Rhianna Lopez, 58th chair Trumpet - Julissa Reyes, 36th chair Trumpet - Kamryn Chapman, 2nd chair Concert Band - Adrianna Peeler, 21st chair Trombone - Gloria Romero, 8th chair Symphonic Band Trombone - Raegan Cox, 2nd chair Concert Band Tuba - Adyson Martin, 5th chair Concert Band Tuba Only students from 4A schools placed higher than Sabinal students. Our musicians continue to make themselves, and their band, better. Our future is truly bright with all of our middle school students doing so well. Way to go kids! GO BAND!

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From sports teams and extracurricular clubs to first jobs and first cars, high school students learn new lessons every day, many away from the classroom.

But when it comes to balancing their obligations, many students learn some tough lessons for the first time as they dip their feet into adult life, particularly with their finances.

“Only 7 percent of high school students are financially literate and fewer than 30 percent of adults report being offered financial education at school or college,” said Brian Page, finance teacher and personal finance adviser to H&R Block Budget Challenge. “Personal finance can be an overwhelming subject to learn, so many students have developed money misconceptions.”

According to Page, many students share these six common

information on anticipated salary, check out PayScale.com.

4. Overdraft protection is free to use. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found the typical overdraft situation is comparable to a small-dollar loan with a 17,000 percent interest rate.

5. I don’t need to budget right now. Teens annually spend nearly $100 billion, reports the University of Illinois. Yet only

17 percent of teens maintain a budget, states an H&R Block survey. Budgeting is important now as small expenses can add up and get you into trouble - for example, the average American spends more than $2,500 a year dining out, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Properly monitoring your spending habits can help avoid overspending.

6. Never use credit cards. It depends. “If you’re unable to control credit card spending, steer clear,” Page said. “However, they can be ideal credit building tools for young consumers who use them responsibly.” Consider starting with a secured credit card, avoid borrowing more than 30 percent of the credit limit each billing cycle and always pay the balance in full and on time.

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misconceptions when it comes to money: 1. A person can save what is left over at the end of the month.

Those who save by making automatic savings deposits right from their paycheck save four times more than those who only deposit directly into one account, according to CFED.org.

2. College is unaffordable. Most teens are well aware of the surge in college costs. However, many teens don’t realize that, by comparison shopping, seeking financial aid and looking at alternative pathways to earning a degree, college costs can be more manageable.

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Whether you are headed to college, joining the armed forces, or simply looking to take greater control of your finances, you might be wondering if it’s time to open your first credit card.

Although credit cards are not for everyone, they have some important benefits you should consider. First, responsible credit card use is a great way to start building a strong credit history, which can be key in qualifying for a car or the home you dream of owning one day. A credit card with rewards enables you to make the most of everyday purchases by earning points on your expenses. And for those who live life on the go, credit cards will help you take advantage of emerging payment technologies that offer more secure and faster ways to pay.

Of course, these benefits of owning a credit card are quickly offset if you are unable to make on-time monthly payments. Navy Federal Credit Union, among other financial institutions,

encourages its members to pay off their balance in full each statement period.

If you feel confident about your ability to use a credit card responsibly and you are ready to begin your search, consider these tips: 1. Go with an issuer you trust. “You may not know all about credit cards right away, and that’s okay,” says Randy Hopper, vice president of credit cards at Navy Federal. “You should choose a financial institution you feel has your interests at heart. They should be willing to walk you through your questions over the phone or in-person, any time.”

2. Limited credit history? You still have choices. So you don’t have a long record of on-time mortgage and car payments, resulting in a strong credit history. Although people with stronger credit tend to be eligible for a greater number of credit card offers, you still have plenty of options. Look for a credit union or bank that will qualify

you for a credit card not just based on your credit score, but based on their overall relationship with you. Some financial institutions like Navy Federal offer what is called a secured card, created in large part for consumers who have not had the opportunity to develop credit history.

3. Find a straightforward offer. By reading the fine print of an offer carefully you can determine whether the credit card offer is straightforward and excludes certain “gotchas.” Be mindful of the fees associated with the offer and whether your rate could potentially increase after an “introductory period,” a specified period of time on some offers, usually lasting a few months.

Making a decision about your first credit card does not have to be stressful. And if you follow the tips above, you may even discover that you enjoy taking charge of your finances and watching your credit score develop.

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THIS WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST I am reporting to you the week’s happenings in the Middle East.

A powder keg with a short and quick burning fuse!

This week Houthi rebels ...do you know who they are? I didn’t!

“While the West was transfixed by jihadi beheadings of hostages in Syria, another history-shaking episode in the breakdown of the Arab world was playing out 1,500 miles away. Western leaders hardly seemed to notice.

But a once obscure Shia Muslim rebel movement known as the Houthis swept from the north into Yemen’s picturepostcard capital Sana’a, barging aside the USand UK-backed army, and seized effective control. Any thought that this was a random event in a country whose politics and feuds have always had the capacity to baffle its own people, let alone outsiders, was set aside with a single statement. An Iranian politician close to that country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, could not contain himself. Ali Reza Zakani, an MP, boasted that Sana’a was now the fourth Arab capital in Iranian hands – after Beirut (through Hizbollah), Damascus (through President Assad) and Baghdad (through Iraq’s democratically elected Shia-led government). The extent to which Iran physically armed the Houthis is disputed, though a ship carrying weapons apparently from Iran was seized in Yemeni waters two years ago. (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ Richard Spencer) Who are the competing factions?

The government: still the government, in theory, through the ceasefire negotiated with the Houthis after they took Sana’a. Prowestern and with some electoral legitimacy after Mr Hadi won an election in 2012. Admittedly, he was unopposed – but he had the support of both the parliamentary majority and opposition.

Houthis: the Houthis’ adherents are Zaydi Muslims, followers

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

of the Shia religious school historically seen as closest to Sunnis, which made it easier for a Zaydi caliph to rule much of present-day Yemen for many centuries until the 1962 revolution.

However, the sect has come to be dominated by a clan that owes allegiance to a now dead rebel leader, Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi, who declared war on the government in 2004. The Houthis’ Shiism has led them to a pro-Iran, anti-Western position – its adherents carry flags saying, “Death to America, Death to Israel”. al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula: the settlement that brought Mr Hadi to power was also supposed to provide Yemen with a common front to take on al-Qaeda’s jihadist insurgency, backed by American air-power.

Al-Islah: a Sunni Islamist political movement which is Yemen’s version of the Muslim Brotherhood, its leaders have been targeted for reprisals by the Houthis, as the two represent the rival sects of political Islam.

Al-Hirak: just to complicate matters further, southern Yemen – centred on the part of the country once run by the British Empire and then by the Soviets – has a strong secessionist movement.

In an aside regarding the IS (By Isabel Coles of Yahoo News) DUHOK, Iraq (Reuters) - Saint Michael, the archangel of battle, is tattooed across the back of a U.S. army veteran who recently returned to Iraq and joined a Christian militia fighting Islamic State in what he sees as a biblical war between good and evil.

Brett, 28, carries the same thumb-worn pocket Bible he did whilst deployed to Iraq in 2006 – a picture of the Virgin Mary tucked inside its pages and his favorite verses highlighted. “It’s very different,” he said, asked how the experiences compared.

“Here I’m fighting for a people and for a faith, and the enemy is much bigger and more brutal.”

GUN SAFETY – PART I The other day someone complemented the pistol I carry and I responded with my usual statement, “Life is too short to shoot ugly guns”. In Texas guns seem to be a “way of life”, but when mishandled they sadly can become a “way of death or injury”. Lawmen respond to incidents where guns are used to do both good and harm, but some of the hardest calls are those where a tragic incident occurs that could have been avoided by “simple” safe handling and storage of firearms.

News reports are all too familiar that relate details of a hunter being accidentally shot or a child discharging a gun and killing a friend or family member. These types of tragedies can be avoided by following a few safety tips with pit-bull like tenacity. Whether you are hunting, traveling, sport shooting, practicing for personal defense, cleaning, or showing off your collection; keeping the firearms safe with proper handling and storage is the key to “keeping your guns as a way of life”.

If you handle guns every day like a lawman, or just have a dusty one that your grandpa gave you, brushing up on your safety is a good idea. In the next few articles, we will be covering some tips that are nothing new but can keep us all safe and out of legal hot water.

Most of us keep guns at home or in our vehicles and it is up to us to ensure that each one is safely stored. Finding balance between safety and accessibility takes judgment, clear thinking, and some education. These precautions are essential, especially when there are children in the home, but you also need to ensure that your firearm can be accessed if needed for defense.

The safest way to store a firearm is in a safe. This protects the firearm from theft, unauthorized or unwanted access, fire, and other loss. While a safe is fine for the home, it is not viable for most motor vehicles, so a lock box is the answer.

These are available from the internet or sporting goods stores. They can be mounted into the vehicle or placed in the glove box or center console.

If you can’t afford a safe or a lock box, the next best thing is a safety lock that fits securely onto the firing mechanism of the firearm. Two of the most safety devices are trigger locks and cable locks. Always remember that while these devices prevent the weapon from being loaded or fired, they will not stop it from being stolen.

Hiding a firearm is never the best means to keep it safe. Kids are genius at discovering secrets. If a safe, lock box, or trigger lock cannot be used, keep the firearm unloaded and separate the ammunition from the firearm until you are ready to use the firearm. This will help prevent accidents and injuries, even if the firearm does accidentally get into the wrong hands.

Guns are amazingly interesting devices for both children and adults. Gun owners, particularly those with children, should instill a mindset of safety and responsibility in family members. By consistently explaining to your family members the dangers of irresponsible gun use and teaching them the positives about safe gun conduct, you can help demystify the issue and keep the firearm as a way of life.

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What the Media Is Hiding From Us? On Tuesday, Feb. 10, I was laying in bed and scrolling through the news on my phone when I stumbled across the Chapel Hill murders. At first, I thought that this happened years ago - some creepy story to tell by the fire of a farmer who kills his family, maybe - but then I saw that the murders had happened that very day.

As I continued to read, a question arose to my mind: How come I hadn’t heard of this story on the news? It wasn’t the main story of the morning news, the one I watch with my orange juice and breakfast; in fact, it wasn’t mentioned at all.

In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a middle aged man by the name of Craig Stephen Hicks committed an act of terrorism when he shot three young Muslims execution style. Now, the media is catching onto this story, but it is most likely only a blip on the bottom of your television screen. The important thing in this situation is not to trust what the media is trying to blind the U.S. with.

The story is presented as a parking

dispute.

While I may not have been driving for very long, I do believe however that parking disputes do not lead a person to shoot three young college students execution style. The story gets even more confusing; with a little research, it is found that the murders were committed within the young Muslims’ home.

Why then would the media want the U.S. to think that it was over a parking dispute?

The three murdered were Deah Barakat, 23, his wife, Yusor Abu-Salha, 21, and her sister, Razan Abu-Salha, 19. They were what seemed to be charitable, hopeful characters who wished for a better world and thus wanted to better the world they were living in. Why are they reduced to, “And in North Carolina, three died over a parking dispute”?

I am not going to belittle tragedies - the world we live in is a very sad one - but I am going to question why equality is lost in some. When Charlie Hebdo, a French magazine featuring Islamophobic comics, was targeted by a Muslim, it almost seemed like the world was on its knees.

Even actors like George Clooney spoke of the attack, saying, “We will not walk in fear,” and, “Je suis, Charlie.” Which translates to, “I am Charlie.”

But now, I don’t hear, “I am Deah”, “I

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am Yusor”, “I am Razan.” Is it because people of the United States cannot pronounce their names, or because they do not want to?

With the Charlie Hebdo tragedy, the religion of Islam was blamed; how could one religion be so violent, the news were asking themselves. And while the religion of Islam is not violent, it is open to interpretation, just as every religion is; so an angry believer is angry because of his own mindset and his own teachings and thus the religion is not to be blamed. I mean, what if Hicks was a Catholic?

I am Deah, I am Yusor, I am Razan. I want their names to be on every news station, I want their names to be heard on the street in passing, I want the world to react as they did with the Charlie Hebdo tragedy - I want the world to react accordingly.

I am only 17, and I know that isn’t going to happen. There is an imbalance in power, and Charlie Hebdo was on the up, and up, and up. In a month, I may too forget of these three young college students, all a gift to the world but taken too soon because of a hate crime. But I will not forget that there is a side to the story on the news that I am not hearing, and this is the side that I’ve just written, the side that was reduced to a blip on a television screen… there, and forgotten.

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O B I T U A R I E S James Oscar Santleben

Amalia D. Martinez

Manuel Lozano Alvarado

(July 28, 1930 - February 15, 2015)

(June 29, 1966 - February 15, 2015)

(September 15, 1924 - February 14, 2015)

James Oscar Santleben was born July 28,1930 in Sabinal, Texas to Oscar August Santleben and Mattie Gordia (Herring) Santleben and passed from this life on February 15, 2015 in Uvalde Memorial Hospital at the age of 84. He attended elementary schools in Knippa & Trio and graduated from Sabinal High School in 1949. James then attended Kerrville Bible Training School and Schreiner College where he earned an AA degree in Bible and Spanish. He continued his education at Abilene Christian University and received a BS Degree in General Agriculture, Bible and Spanish. While he was attending ACC, he met and ultimately married Alice Nell Spurgin on August 27, 1955. They moved to Knippa, Texas in August of 1958 where they began their teaching careers. During the summer vacations, the couple returned to Abilene where he earned his M Ed. in Administrative Education with a teaching minor in Social Studies from McMurry College in 1962. He went on to Sul Ross University and Our Lady of the Lake University to earn certification in Secondary Spanish, Secondary History, Language and/or Learning Disabled, Emotionally Disturbed, Reading Specialist, Educational Diagnostician, Elementary Self-Contained, Secondary Self-Contained, and Counselor. He taught in Knippa, La Pryor, Uvalde and Sabinal High Schools before retiring in 1996 to help his father run the family farm north of Knippa.

James was a member of the Texas State Teachers Association, NEA, Texas Farm Bureau, Lions International, and was a member of the Knippa Lions Club, serving as secretary/treasurer for many years. He was a life-long member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 59 1⁄2 years; one son, James Jeffrey Santleben and wife, Mary of Knippa; one daughter, Mitzi Nell Santleben of Knippa; and twelve grandchildren, Moonbeam Rocha and husband, Elias of Knippa; Thorin Coronado and Jina of Bastrop; Texas, Rachel Wright and husband, Chase of San Antonio; Cheyenne Santleben and Mitchell of Folkston, Georgia; Christian Coronado of San Antonio; Jacob Shockley and Krista of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Brandy Santleben of Uvalde; Zackery Shockley of Knippa; Larocha Santleben and Charlie of Dilley; Cody Shockley and Connie of San Antonio; Desirae Coronado and Jermal of Knippa; and Aaron Santleben of Knippa. He is also survived by four great-grand daughters, Zaniah Alice and Evelyn Grace Rocha of Knippa; Alice Luna Coronado of Bastrop; and Rylee Green of Folkston,Georgia; and one great-grandson, Aneko Adam Resendez of Dilley. He is also survived by one brother-in law, Bill Spurgin and wife, Wanda of Abilene Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, and one great-grandson, Zion Ramirez-Rocha. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary with burial following in Sabinal Cemetery. Mr. Ray Melton will officiated. Pallbearers were his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were Andy and Edna Anderson; Joe and Billie Boyd; Bob and Carolyn Reagan; and Pete and Joyce Winn.

Manuel Lozano Alvarado Jr. passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015. He was born on June 29, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas to Manuel Alvarado Sr. and Alicia Lozano Alvarado. Manuel served in the United States Army. He was a loving Dad, Son, Brother, and Uncle and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.Those left to honor and cherish his memory is his mother, Alicia Alvarado; companion, Krystal Phillips; son, Manuel Aiden Alvarado; sisters, Sandra Alvarado, Lisa Alvarado; brothers, Albert Alvarado, John Henry Alvarado; nieces and nephews, Christopher Moya, Robert, Joshua, Alyssa, and Angel Boy Cisneros, Angelica, Albert, and Christopher Alvarado, and Jessy, Jessica, John Henry, and Ryan Alvarado.

Pallbearers include Christopher Moya, Robert Cisneros, Albert Alvarado, John Henry Alvarado, Jake Sanchez, Michael Cisneros, Edward Moreno, John Alvarado Jr., Larazo Alvarado Jr., and Frank Belmres. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 19, 2015, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Leakey, Texas, with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, February 20, 2015, 2:30 p.m. at St Raymond Catholic Church in Leakey, Texas with Father Adrian Adamik officiating. Interment will follow in the Rio Frio Cemetery in Rio Frio, Texas. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes. net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Leakey, Texas.

Amalia D. Martinez of Sabinal passed away on February 14, 2015 at Amistad Nursing Home at the age of 90. She was born on September 15, 1924 in Bishop, Texas to Alberto and Enocadia (Sandoval) Delgado. She is survived by daughters, Estella Ugarte and husband Rafael and Angelita Longoria and husband Joe all of Sabinal, Sylvia Barajas and husband Jose of Casa Grande, Az. and Juanita Hill and husband Jimmy of Parker, Az.; sons, Jose Luis Martinez and wife Rosa of Knippa, Juan Manuel Martinez and wife Gloria, Alonzo Martinez and wife Leonor, Francisco Martinez III and wife Gloria all of Sabinal, Jose Angel Martinez and wife Elspeth and Luis Marcos Fernandez and wife Rebecca all of Uvalde, Felipe Martinez and wife Estella of New Braunfels; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Francisco Martinez; daughter, Maria Elsa Martinez. A rosary was held on Sunday, February 15, 2015 and Monday, February 16, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal.

A funeral mass was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sabinal. Burial followed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jose Luis Martinez, Juan Manuel Martinez, Jose Angel Martinez, Alonzo Martinez, Francisco Martinez III and Luis Marcos Fernandez

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CHASING THE UNCATCHABLE (This article, written by Terry Sumerlin, can be read in its entirety at the following website: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact .com/render?ca=a7d62ebb-77b9-4c55-9748122c4b0ea698&c=09406c00-3738-11e3-9613d4ae527557ea&ch=0aa6d9d0-3738-11e3-9698d4ae527557ea ). My comments will follow - CG. One of the most famous phrases of the United States Declaration of Independence is “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” I’m not totally convinced that, with such a phrase, our founding fathers did us any favors. Many have misunderstood the happiness part.

It seems many of us are about to run ourselves to death in pursuit of happiness. From entertainment to travel to food to thrills to what we own to what we consume, many run faster and faster chasing after happiness, and have become more frustrated and more unhappy in the process.

Perhaps Harriet Beecher Stowe was right when, in Oldtown Folks, she said: “People feel the need of amusements less and less, precisely in proportion as they have solid reasons for being happy.” Unfortunately, through misconceptions regarding happiness, many have never found those reasons... The “pursuit thing” can cause us to lose our perspective in life regarding things that really matter, and as a result, can leave us feeling empty and unhappy. Other erroneous thought patterns can do the same thing. Before we look at a few of these misconceptions, permit me to say a word regarding how happiness relates to leadership and team building. Generally speaking, a good attitude broadens and enhances such areas of influence... That is not to say giddiness enhances leadership. It doesn’t. Yet, a

Dominga Gomez Ybarra

(August 21, 1927 - February 13, 2015) Dominga Gomez Ybarra of Sabinal passed away on February 13, 2015 at Hondo Health Care and Rehab in Hondo, Texas at the age of 87. She was born on August 21, 1927 in Sabinal to Juan and Camila (Villasana) Gomez. She is survived by daughters; Maria Garcia and husband Frank of Illinois, Patricia Medrano of Sabinal; sons, Thomas Ybarra and wife Maria of Knippa, Rene Ybarra and Isaac Javier Ybarra both of Sabinal; brothers, Simon Hernandez and wife Lana of Las Vegas, Nevada and Victor Lopez and wife Florinda of Seguin; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents husband Juan G. Ybarra Sr.; sons, Juan Ybarra Jr. and Dario Ybarra; daughter, Josefina Ybarra.

by Terry L. Sumerlin

positive, upbeat attitude does. So let’s consider a few patterns of thought that, like a constant “pursuit of happiness,” might make us unhappy rather than happy.

One of these attitudes involves a failure to live in the moment. This reminds me of a story involving my maternal grandparents. Sunday lunch was always a treat at their house. It is one of my favorite childhood memories. One Sunday, as we were eating wonderful lemon meringue pie that my grandma had made for dessert, someone commented, “Grandma, this is sure good pie.” Without a moment’s hesitation, she replied, “Yeah, but it would be better if it was coconut.”... The story has often caused me to wonder, if things are good or okay now, then why do I destroy the moment by wishing for something else? Why do I become preoccupied with yesterday’s problems or with tomorrow’s uncertainties? Put another way, why can’t each of us just live in the moments which are perfectly fine? We would be amazed at how much happier such an approach would make us.

Another thief of happiness is the you-make-mehappy (unhappy) approach. This is where one is totally dependent on the actions or attitudes of others for personal happiness. With parents, this takes the form of being only as happy as your least happy child. For families, and from a similar perspective, we have the familiar line, “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” A customer once told me a corollary to this: “If daddy ain’t happy, nobody cares.” Yet, in spite of the intended humor in both statements, they point out a major flaw in happiness as it relates to all relationships: that it depends on others. It does

not.

Happiness is a state of mind, and we can control our minds. While others often contribute to a good attitude, they take such from us only through our consent. As Zig Ziglar used to say, “Never put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket.”

Closely related to this, is a third area of consideration. This says that we cannot be happy until circumstances are to our liking. A barbershop customer once indicated this type of thinking regarding the economy. He tried to draw me into a negative conversation while I was cutting his hair. As kindly as I knew how, I commented to him that I do my part when I vote, and that I choose not to worry about things I can do little else about. “I can do something about it!” he nearly shouted. “What might that be?” I quietly asked. “I can protest!” I indicated that we have that right, but that at some point, we have to just go on with our lives. The gentleman did not seem to get my point. I trust you do.

Someone has said, “Worry is like rocking in a chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” When we can do something constructive - great! Worry, on the other hand, steals happiness. Jesus defines happiness in spiritual terms when He uses the term “Blessed” which means ‘HAPPY’ in Matthew 5:3-11; Luke 6:20-22 and Revelation 14:13. If you want more information about how to be happy, contact me by any means below: Charlie Gant, P.O. Box 837, Leakey, Texas, 78873; Phone: 830 232-4777; email: charliegant@hotmail.com.

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UFO’S OVER HEAD???

We have long scoffed for the most part at unidentified flying objects, and those brave enough or crazy enough to say they witnessed them. In my recent research, I keep running into articles regarding them since the Project Blue Book Papers have been released, so I thought just for fun this week; I would run some of that down for you. All in fun, just food for thought...

Humans have been searching for signs of life on other planets at least since the 1960s, when scientists began scanning by for radio signals that might be evidence of extraterrestrial beings. Scientists even have tried to reach out to aliens by sending out radio messages, beginning with transmissions made in 1974. But does it make sense for us to try to establish contact with alien life?

A random poll of 1,000 adults shows that many Americans have their doubts. It’s not that Americans don’t think intelligent life exists beyond Earth. Fifty percent think intelligent life is out there somewhere, the poll shows. Nineteen percent think there’s no intelligent alien life, and 31 percent say they’re not sure.

And 46 percent think it would be possible for humans to contact intelligent aliens.

But only 37 percent think it’s a good idea to try. Twenty-seven percent said it’s a bad idea, while 36 percent aren’t sure whether it’s a good or bad idea.

Then we have the actual fossils from algae were found in meteorite rock that fell in Sri Lanka in 2012. That rock came from outer space!

Outgoing senior US presidential adviser John Podesta has revealed that the main regret of the past year of his service at

the White House was keeping Americans away from learning the truth about UFOs. This is his tweet, “Finally, my biggest failure of 2014: Once again not securing the #disclosure of the UFO files. #thetruthisstilloutthere cc: @NYTimesDowd”

The 1950s and ‘60s was an intense period when a number of Americans reported UFO sightings and alien visitations.

These sensational events lent cinematic credence to a number of Hollywood space blockbusters, including Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “ET,” and George Lucas’s “Star Wars.”

Now it appears the unidentified flying objects were more fact than fantasy, while the mind behind them was not quite alien. This week, the CIA took to social media to claim responsibility for at least half of UFO sightings in the 1950s and 60s.”Reports of unusual activity in the skies in the ‘50s? It was us,” the agency tweeted, while acknowledging the section on UFOs attracted the most attention to its website in 2014. My thoughts on that is if they lied then....? Duh?

FROM PARENT TO CHILD Once in a while I reach a moment that is just picture perfect in my life. At these moments I get eye strain because I am afraid to blink…or even breathe really deep! I’m kidding, but really my children are all doing well, grandkids are good… all is wonderful in my world! I am blessed! Above my desk hangs a verse that I copied and gave to each one of my kids when they were young. It hung in their rooms, just on the off chance they might take time to read it… J Today, it’s just nostalgic, it reminds me of the struggle of raising children lest I should ever, ever forget. (Smiling at the ludicrousness of that statement!) But, now and again I like to read it…thought you might enjoy it too. The author is unknown

I gave you life, but I cannot live it for you.

I can teach you but I cannot make you learn.

I can give you direction, but I cannot always be there to guide you.

I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for what you do with it.

I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe.

I can teach you right from wrong but I cannot make your

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I can teach you about drinking, but I cannot say NO for you.

I can warn you about drugs, but I cannot prevent you from using them.

I can teach you about lofty goals but I cannot achieve them for you.

I can teach you about kindness but I cannot make you gracious.

I can warn you about sin, but I cannot make you moral.

I can teach you to obey

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but I cannot force you to act any certain way.

I love you as my child, but I cannot place you in God’s family.

I can teach you about Jesus, but I cannot make Him your Savior.

I can teach you how to live… but I cannot give you eternal life.

As you probably already know, I am a great believer in the fact that the “hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world!”

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From Huffington Post- The truth is out there ... well, a large portion of the truth, anyway. Approximately 130,000 pages of files from an official 22-year Air Force UFO study, known as Project Blue Book, are finally available to the public for free online. Project Blue Book began in 1947 under the name Project Sign.

It evolved into Project Grudge, and then finally took the name Blue Book in 1952. After 22 years of official investigations of thousands of UFO reports, the project was terminated in 1969. The final conclusions of Project Blue Book were: 1) No UFO reported, investigated and evaluated by the Air Force has ever given any indication of threat to our national security.

2) There has been no evidence submitted to or discovered by the Air Force that sightings categorized as “unidentified” represent technological developments or principles beyond the range of present-day scientific knowledge. 3) There has been no evidence indicating that sightings categorized as “unidentified” are extraterrestrial vehicles.

From UFODigest.com- Minutes of mystery elapsed during the recording of a television show, after a group of people witnessed a flying objectin bold daylight- in the skies over Miraflores. The images shared by YouTuber Eduardo Chavez indicate that this occurred when congressman Renzo Reggiardo was recording his “Alto al Crimen” program around 10:30 a.m..

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS DRINK YOURSELF HEALTHY This week we are going to explore healthy alternatives that are easy to incorporate into your diet.

Snack o’clock is an easy time to consume a ton of mindless calories and a lot of them are hidden in what we choose to drink. I always have something to drink in my hand and I really get sick of water!. So we can skip super-sweet soda in favor of juices spritzed directly into sparkling water. Then enjoy the following ideas...and as always, put your own spin on it! (5 Teas That Melt Fat /Yahoo.com/Yahoo Health) “Think of your body as teapot on the stove and the water inside as your belly fat. Chances are the pot is sitting there over a low flame, not doing much of anything. The water inside may be warm, but it’s not boiling. If you want the pot to whistle—you need to crank up the heat. Well, that’s exactly what will happen if you take that teapot from metaphor to reality.

Tea—at least, certain types of tea—can rev up your body’s ability to melt fat as quickly and easily as turning a stove from low to high.

New research, reveals that tea can reset your internal thermometer to increase fat burn by up to 10 percent without exercising, or dieting, or sitting in a sauna dreaming about a Nestea plunge. Why not give your body every advantage it can get in the battle against fat, and for health?

Here are five brews to start sipping for a slimmer, sleeker, more efficient fat-burning you.

FAT-MELTER #5-White Tea: Breaks down stored fat (We like: Twinings, The Republic of Tea, Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime) Think of white tea as Spanx in a cup. It actually works with your body in four different ways to promote fat-burning: It blocks the formation of new fat cells while simultaneously boosting lipolysis, the body’s process of breaking down stored fat, according to a study published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism.

Another group of researchers found that the tea is also a rich source of catechins, a type of antioxidant that triggers the release of fat from the cells and—bonus!—helps speed the liver’s ability to turn fat into energy. Brew this and burn fat.

FAT-MELTER #4Barberry: Blocks fat cells from

growing (We like: TerraVita, TeaHaven) The stem, fruit and root bark of the barberry shrub contains berberine–a powerful, naturally occurring, fat-frying chemical.

A study conducted by Chinese researchers revealed that berberine can prevent weight gain and the development of insulin resistance in rats consuming a high-fat diet. Previous studies have also found that consuming the plant can boost energy expenditure and help decrease the number of receptors on the surface of fat cells, making them less apt to absorb incoming sources of flubber.

FAT-MELTER #3-Pu-erh Tea: Reduces belly

flab (We like: Numi Organic Tea, Uncle Lee’s Tea) This fermented Chinese tea might do to your fat cells what the New England Patriots allegedly do to their footballs— deflate them! To discover the brew’s fat-crusading powers, Chinese researchers fed groups of rats varying diets over a two-month period. Those who had a high-fat diet while also receiving pu-erh tea extract had lower levels of fat in their blood and lower levels of belly fat than those who did not.

While the effects aren’t proven in humans, this tea has true

fat-blasting potential. Sip a cup in the morning.

FAT-MELTER #2-Oolong Tea: Burns a pound a week (We like: Bigelow, Stash) This

antioxidant-rich traditional Chinese drink not only helps keep cholesterol levels in check and aids digestion, it can also help rev up your metabolism. Like green tea, oolong is also packed with catechins, which boost weight loss efforts by improving the body’s ability to metabolize fat. A sixweek Chinese study found that participants who regularly sipped the brew lost a pound a week!

FAT-MELTER #1-Rooibos: Cuts new fat cell growth(We like: Celestial Seasonings,

Teavana) This red, naturally sweet tea made from the leaves of the Rooibos bush are powerful fatmelters. According to South African researchers, polyphenols and flavonoids found in the plant inhibits adipogenesis—the formation of new fat cells—by as much as 22 percent. The chemicals also aid fat metabolism. Sip this brew to help burn that stubborn bit of chub clinging to your middle, no diet necessary.”

I would also like to tell you about RED GRAPES... Grapes, grape juice and wine all contain antioxidants called polyphenols, including flavonoids and resveratrol. These antioxidants may help lower your risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, blood clots and heart disease, according to an article published in “The Journal of Nutrition” in July 2009, although further research is still needed. (See Reference 3) MayoClinic.com notes that red or black grapes provide more benefits than green grapes since they contain higher antioxidant levels. (From Jessica Bruso/Healthy Eating.com) WATER-How much water should you drink? The study considered a glass of water to be 8 ounces — that’ only two thirds the size of a can of soda. So drink up and give your metabolism a little boost. If that’s still too much, recent studies have found that you can get your 8 glasses of water a day in other ways too: all beverages count (but see our tip below about avoiding liquid calories), and so do fresh fruits, vegetables, and other fluid-rich foods.

COFFEE-Do you need your morning coffee to get the day started right? Do like the energy boost and increased concentration that it can give you? Well, here’s another reason to stick with your daily coffee routine: coffee will boost your metabolism. A study published in the Journal of Physiology and Behavior looked at people who drank caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee. Guess what? The caffeinated coffee drinkers had a 16% increase in metabolism over the decaffeinated group! And another study found that a person drinking 2 cups of coffee burned 50 calories during the next few hours. (But you got to drink it black) GREEN TEA-You’ve probably heard that green tea contains antioxidants that can help fight disease and help keep you healthy. But here’s another reason to drink it: Green tea can help you lose weight! You won’t get skinny on green tea alone. But studies have shown that green tea boosts your metabolism so you’ll burn more calories. How many more?

Enough to lose about one pound per month.

When you are making choices about what you drink, do it wisely. Many drinks are sweetened with sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or fruit juices. These are empty calories that don’t fill you up and don’t provide any nutritional value. Stick with the basics like water, coffee and tea, and avoid calories in your drinks. Save your calories for meals and snacks that fill you up, curb your appetite, and fuel your body in a healthy way.

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Soils – The Foundation of Water Conservation on Rangelands, I

Mary Kay Windham, Broker 664 S US Hwy. 83 Leakey, Texas 830-232-4408 office 830-374-7901 cell SEE MORE LISTINGS AND PICTURES AT WWW.HIGHPLACESREALTY.COM

By Steven Evans, SWTJC and Becky Williams, RECRD

What concerns ranchers most when it comes to rainfall on rangelands is how much water actually stays in the soil. As rain falls on pastures with hard-packed surfaces, some of it quickly becomes runoff, some pools and eventually evaporates, some pours into crevices possibly collecting in small caverns, and the rest enters the soil. The destination depends on several factors including soil moisture, rain intensity and amount, vegetation cover, soil properties, and even underground formations.

More water entering and remaining in the soil equals more benefits for plants, animals, and humans. As rainwater infiltrates the soil surface, it percolates through the soil where it is available to roots for plant growth between rains. When native plants are strong and flourishing, they help stabilize the soil by providing a way for the soil to “stay put”, and by adding organic matter at the end of the growing season. Some of the water eventually seeps and filters its way into the deeper groundwater layers.

This downward movement eventually feeds underground aquifers where it becomes available in springs, creeks, rivers, and water wells.

Our area sits over a large Karst formation.

Karst is a landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks including limestone, dolomite and gypsum by carbon dioxide enriched water. It’s characterized by sinkholes, caves, aquifers, and underground drainage systems (like a honeycomb). Water that flows through fissures directly feeding the aquifer quickly recharges it. While Karst provides some fascinating caves and formations in our area and quick recharge, it can also prove problematic. Underground tunnels either funnel water to the aquifers below us, or out of our area. Fissures that provide for quick recharge can also act as avenues that allow for aquifer pollution.

Soil depth does play a role in how long water is retained in the plants’ root zone.

Soils throughout our area have varying depths. Soil is typically deeper along the draws, creeks, and rivers; allowing for healthy, extensive root systems. Soil acts like a sponge holding water and nutrients, then slowly releasing them. Healthy soil with higher organic matter possesses more holding potential than unhealthy, shallow,

hard-packed soil. Unfortunately, many of our soils are shallow and hardpacked, especially on slopes. Extended overgrazing resulted in erosion and reduction in plant population and communities, which reduced the plant coverage that helps maintain and protect the soil.

Knowing the type and depth of soil you’re working with can help you work more effectively. Soils have several characteristics that play a role in how much water enters and is retained in the soil profile. Soil composition includes small particles of sand, silt, and clay; with sand being the largest particle, and clay the smallest. By scale comparison, if a sand particle is the size of a basketball; then a silt particle would be the size of a golf ball; and a clay particle would be the size of a small marble.

The amount of each of these particles in a particular soil gives a soil its texture and associated properties.

Sandy soil has large pores between the sand particles and water can flow easily through them. Clay soil has relatively small particles that hold water and nutrients tightly. Sand allows water to rapidly move through without retaining moisture high up in the soil because of the large pores.

Water will continue to seep through until it reaches a denser layer of soil.

Clay soil has a high retention rate because of its small pore size, but water has a difficult time penetrating the tightly packed pores. Clay can lower soil pH and lock up water and nutrients, preventing their availability to plants. Loam, which is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay, provides a medium rate of water infiltration and retention. A healthy loam offers the best of both worlds, combining a mixture of the three types of particles, which allows for water and nutrients to be absorbed quickly, while moving through and remaining in the soil being readily available for plant use.

According to Charles Blackwell, owner of CMB Resources, one way to judge the state of your soil is to look at the runoff.

Cloudy runoff indicates compacted soil and lack of groundcover, while areas with

NEW LISTING: 5.32 ACRES with gorgeous views just a few miles west of Leakey. Access from a county road this hillside acreage has good building sites providing views to the south and east. Taxes on the land are incredibly low and sensible restrictions are in place. $54,900.

NEW LISTING: AFFORDABLE 1.1 ACRE, with water hookup, electricity, fenced on two sides, cleared for building and access to two Frio River park areas! $39,900.

NEW LISTING: 44.94 ACRES, good hunting, elec, septic, two rv’s on concrete pad under shed, with extra storage room, washroom, interior roads, feeders, traps, water hauler and 1600 gallon storage tank. It is a gorgeous drive to the property. Bring the wife, she will be happy here! $169,000.

2.1 ACRES with access to gorgeous Frio River, 2BR/2B mobile, furnished and rv with hook up, huge Pecan trees, park like setting! $125,000.

20 ACRES NEAR TARPLEY, with beautiful home and lots of special touches, seasonal creek frontage, large trees and hillside with great views.

Unique guest home with large outdoor shower. You must see this special place! $430,000.

16 +/- ACRES, south of Leakey with long, spectacular views, 3BR/2B manufactured home with covered front and back decks, carport, and portable metal building. $159,000.

5.5 ACRES near Garner State Park and golf course, gated community, partially cleared exposing 360 degree views! Sensible restrictions and backs up to larger acreage. SOLD! 1.01 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA, gorgeous long views to the east, access to central water, paved roads, underground electricity, pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $49,500.

7.23 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA, great views, easy build with access, to central water system, underground elec., paved roads, pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $55,500.

1.O1 ACRES IN VALLEY VISTA jaw dropping views to the west, access to central water, paved roads, underground elec., pond, 35 acres wilderness area, clubhouse and pool! $39,500.

GORGEOUS 22.85 ACRES with jaw dropping views. Recently remodeled 3BR/2B home with two living areas, and covered front porch. If you are looking for a home with a view and acreage to roam around on and hunt, this is the place for you! REDUCED $250,000.

4.39 ACRES in desirable River Tree development just south of Leakey. Gated River Tree provides paved roads, central water system, pavilion and rv area along with a beautiful stretch of the Frio River complete with the Lombardy Dam. This property is completely fenced with elec, water hookup, 2 rv hookups, and septic in place. All ready to enjoy with views of surrounding hills. Priced to sell at $99,000.

DARLING ROCK HOME, on almost one acre, conveniently located across from the post office and near shopping. 2BR/1B with covered front and back porch, utility room, small shed, privacy fencing and wet weather creek. Has been used as a weekly rental so income potential is there! $137,000.

GOOD VISIBILITY, GREAT LOCATION, in Concan, and close to Garner State Park, Frio River and golf course. These two, 2BR/1B cabins are

good groundcover have clearer runoff.

Pastureland with good groundcover maintains healthier, looser soils with air pockets in the soil which help hold the water in the plants’ root zone longer.

Another attribute that plays a role in water retention is soil aggregate structure. Soil aggregates are the larger clumps made up of the mixture of sand, silt and clay.

Soil aggregates come in six primary shapes ranging from flat to cylindrical.

Some aggregates are more conducive to rapid water movement, some limit water movement, and others allow water to move down within the soil profile more easily.

Healthy soil keeps more water available for later use and helps filter water. Protecting soil and preventing pollution protects our soils and our water supply.

currently used as weekend rentals. New plumbing, new septic, new wiring on one of the cabins and new pump and pump house! Large Oaks can be enjoyed from your covered front porchs! $195,000.

GORGEOUS, hill country home on 7.5 acres in Rio Frio. Close to the Frio, this well- appointed home has 3BR and 2.5B with a guest/game room above the attached 2 car garage with full bath also. Huge trees, above ground, landscaped and decked pool, covered front and back porches, two drive through barns/workshops, rv hook up and two wells. This home must be seen and will not disappoint! SOLD! 24 HUNTING ACRES, 9 miles north of Leakey, lots of road frontage, hilly terrain, small cabin, storage rv, water storage off of gutter system, outdoor shower, access to spring-fed creek with dam. $57,000. CONTRACT PENDING ONE OF A KIND vacation camp in desirable River Tree. This 1.4 acres boasts rock main home with 2 bedrooms, 2 loft areas and living, there is a separate bath house and camp kitchen area, and a rv hook up, all nestled under huge Pecan trees with beautiful views. You will only be a short distance from a very nice river park area and have access to pavilion, paved roads and central water. Lots of handcrafted touches on this one! REDUCED $219,950.

LOTS OF BANG for the buck on this large 3BR/2B brick home situated in a very nice development within Leakey proper. Large metal rv barn with workshop, fenced back yard with another large shop that would be any man’s dream come true. It has wide covered front porch, firepit, and outdoor kitchen and could easily be converted to a mother-in-law quarters. Manicured yard, large screened in porch on the main home, huge master suite, the list goes on and you must see to appreciate! $249,000.

1.77 ACRE, within walking distance to the Frio park area. Availability of central water and paved roads makes this a perfect spot for vacationing! $82,000.

2.2 ACRES WITH 172+ FT. OF FRIO FRONTAGE! Neat as a pin, 3BR/ 2B DW. 1 car covered carport, with shed/workshop on slab, sidewalks, wood steps with landings to shady bank of Frio River, vacation rental potential!

SOLD! .7 OF AN ACRE, WITH FULLY FURNISHED AND EQUIPED RESTAURANT. Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Reduced and priced to sell at $110,000.

1 ACRE, completely fenced, fruit trees, shed, energy efficient 2BR/1B home, long views, wrap-a-round deck, comes tastefully furnished! $195,000.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN LEAKEY! Two story, with leased restaurant downstairs and offices upstairs! Offices space upstairs could be easily renovated to be living quarters! Move to Leakey and make a living! $325,000.

1.18 ACRE, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! REDUCED $85,000.

COZY CABIN on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.

TWO ADJACENT LOTS, with access to the Frio River! $45,000. Each 8.09 ACRES, located north of Leakey with Hwy. 83 frontage, unequipped well, nice mix of terrain, large Oaks, easy access, good restrictions to protect your investment. mixed terrain $109,080. With owner financing available.

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HELP WANTED Now taking Kitchen Help Applications at Hill Country BBQ in Leakey, Texas.

Applicants must be honest, dependable and drug free. Apply in person, TuesSat. at Hill Country BBQ North Hwy. 83, Leakey, Texas.

CLUSTER V SPECIAL EDUCATION CO-OP (Serving ISD’s, Bracke�, D’Hanis, Knippa, Leakey, Nueces Canyon, Sabinal,& Utopia) Is currently seeking the following: LSSP/Diagnos�cian Speech Language Pathologist Occupa�onal Therapist Physical Therapist Orienta�on& Mobility Specialist Prefer Employed. See www.sabinalisd.net FMI Send email to foster@cluster5.org

Assistant Food Services Director

needed at Alto Frio Bap�st Encampment; full�me hourly, benefits. Applica�on available at www.altofrio.com – click the Staff tab.

830-232-5271.

Seasonal Maintenance Position Need help with weed eating, trail building, furniture moving, and overall general maintenance work. Must be at least 21, pass a criminal background check, and pre-employment drug test.

Live-In Childcare Worker Guide and inspire abused children. Positions are open on our campuses near Kerrville and Leakey. Benefits and training provided. Room and board. $2000 monthly after training.

Enhanced Horizons - Live-In House Mother Oversee and monitor the Young Mothers program. Must be at least 21, pass a criminal background check, and preemployment drug test. Benefits package.

Enhanced Horizons Overnight Program Monitor Shift work 11pm-8am MTh. Must pass a criminal background check and have a clean driving record. Computer skills a plus.

Call Angelina at 830-367-6111 or email contact@youth-ranch.org.

EOE

FOR SALE For Sale: A complete rabbit set up for $650. Included are 12 New Zealand White Rabbits that have come from pedigreed stock and are of proven show bloodlines from open breeders who show national. Rabbits that are in this sale are 2-1 year bucks/1 buck pedigreed, a litter of 6 less than 6 months old, and 4-1 year does. Also included are cages for 8, feeders, water bottles and 2 transport cages for 4. Rabbits are available individually.

Price is negotiable. Meagan Prather 591-3257.

2 SPURS TICKETS March 12th Home Game Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Row 20, Seats 12 & 13 w/free parking pass Call 830-279-2289

45. Mix up or confuse 48. Rend 49. Portable shelter 50. Fuss 52. Embellish 54. Evil spirit (folklore) 58. Uncommon 59. Frozen water 60. Utter 62. Pale 66. Disposed of to a purchaser 68. Quality of voice 70. Near 71. Large woody plant 72. Tournament for amateurs and professionals 73. Tightly twisted cotton thread 74. Afresh 75. Tall woody perennial grass 76. Organic compound

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! GOOD-FOR-NOTHIN’ CEDAR TREES This guy has been a public nuisance for years - stealin’ water, killin’ grass, and making people sneeze all winter long!

WE PAY A CASH REWARD OF

$70

Down

1. Box lightly 2. 1,760 yards 3. Center point of rotation 4. Communication channel 5. Smaller in size, amount or value 6. Flow out 7. Textile machine for weaving yarn 8. Remote in manner 9. Stinging plant 10. Simian 11. Cook with dry heat 12. Publish 13. Discourage 21. Test 23. Male red deer 26. Holy person 28. Mariner 29. Song for solo voice 30. Currency of South Africa 31. Psyche

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32. Ashen 36. Not at any time 38. Notion 39. Female relative 40. Shower with love 43. Summarize briefly 46. Circuit 47. Redact 49. Latticework 51. Public speaker 53. Seer 54. Panorama 55. Fruit of the oak 56. Noisy riotous fight 57. Run off secretly to marry 61. Leg joint 63. Geographically disoriented 64. Small island 65. Cervid 67. Condensation 69. Finish Answers page 7

for every DEAD (Dry) ton you drag in;

$62

and WE PAY FOR EVERY (You can fit at TON that’s still kickin’. (Green) least one ton of

Go get ‘em!

logs, 4’’ across and bigger on any pickup)

Call the Cedarmill for more info at: (830) 232-6079

FOR SALE MOBILE HOME 16X86 3 BEDROOM/2BATH Master bedroom garden tub, inside in good shape, includes washer/dryer, range and refrigerator $12,500 call 830-486-6925

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

1. Limited in size or scope 6. Zeal 10. Desiccated 14. Kind of fairy 15. Stem of a tree 16. Impersonate 17. Assumed name 18. Item of footwear 19. Compass direction 20. Withstand 22. Nocturnal insect 24. Litigate 25. Helot 27. Blandish 29. Relating to heraldry 33. Epoch 34. Precipitation 35. Similar or related 37. Three note major or minor chord 41. Lodge 42. Large internal organ 44. Singing pair

DEADLINE MONDAY 5:00 p.m.

ONLY 20 CENTS PER WORD!!!

EMPLOYMENT

Across

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

REAL ESTATE

It is our policy to furnish a home owners warranty for every property that we market and that qualifies. This would include owner occupied single family residences. It takes the worry away from owners and buyers. If you are a seller, any covered item that needs repair during the term of the listing will be repaired. If you are a buyer, any covered item that needs repair for up to 12 months after closing will be repaired. We furnish the policy, not you. So, if you are considering selling your property, list with us and let us take the worry away from you. Call for details.

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 if you would like a free market analysis in order to determine the potential sales price of your real estate!

RANCHES NEW LISTING! Hidden River Ranch, 265 acres with approximately 3⁄4 mile river frontage, only 2 miles from town, deep in the heart of the Frio Canyon.

Extensive frontage on blacktop, excellent topography with pecan bottoms and field areas, three houses, a horse barn, and tractor shed, fenced and cross fenced.

Property is loaded with wildlife, including Axis and White Tail deer, feral hogs, Blackbuck Antelope, wild turkey, and others. Must see to appreciate.

NEW LISTING! 75 acres just three miles from Rocksprings, rolling tree covered topography, county road frontage, minerals intact. Owner will consider conveying portion of minerals. Good location, good hunting, great access, beautiful topography. $202,500.

244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mountains, old ranch house, and rustic barn. Fronts on FM 337 and also on Patterson Creek Road, with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Call for details.

A horse lovers dream. 69 tree covered acres with a 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick home, and horse barn with arena, tillable fields and a Pecan Bottom with several Indian Mounds. Located on Highway 83 between Leakey and Garner State Park.

COMMERCIAL NEW LISTING! Modern Office Building on Highway 83 with a total of 5 acres to the rear.

Perfect for RV Park or several types of commercial development. Access is also provided from FM 1120.

Would also make a great location for an apartment complex. Call for details.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY! Nearly 16 acres on Highway 83 in Concan, with improvements. Only $298,000.

NEW LISTING! Cielo Ridge condominiums, units 201 and 202. Two bedroom, two bath units with fireplaces, close to all the action in Con Can. Great common area amenities such as Olympic size pool.

Only $117,500 per unit.

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000. Close to Leakey and walking distance to the river!

LAND PRICED REDUCED! DEER CREEK lot with 5.31 restricted acres $59,900.

FRIO RIVER PLACE Beautiful 1.93 acre building site, heavily wooded. Quiet location. $109,500.

FRIO TERRITORIES! BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this five acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this

blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. $329,000 OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000 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, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away.

B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500 NEW LISTING Shady Oaks, 5.07 acres with a view, only $49,500.

SHADY OAKS secluded, heavily wooded 3 acre tract with a view, only $62,900.

SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $59,900 SPRING HILL 5.1 acres in Spring Hill Subdivision, great view amenity, only $59,900.

TWIN FORKS. Full one acre in unit one, huge oaks, beautiful building site, $49,900.

RESIDENTIAL CANYON OAKS! GREAT INCOME PRODUCER IN THE HEART OF CON CAN, Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing.

Reduced to $289,000 CANYON OAKS, three bedroom, 2 baths with in ground pool. Established nightly rental, $340,000.

FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000. Close to Leakey and walking distance to the river!

FRIO RIVER PLACE beautiful home overlooking 178 feet of frontage along the Frio River. Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 baths, huge deck that allows you to enjoy the great outdoors and listen to the running river and the birds.

This is the home on the Frio that you have been looking for. Call for details.

FRIO RIVER RANCH! GREAT INCOME PRODUCER established nightly rental on the Frio River with great swimming hole, close to town, sleeps 13 comfortably. $375,000 RIVERTREE! Two story log home nestled beneath huge Pecan trees. Walking distance to the river, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, vaulted ceiling and wrap around porch. $329,900.

Dub Suttle GRI, Broker - MEMBER: SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF REALTORS; UVALDE BOARD OF REALTORS; KERRVILLE BOARD OF REALTORS; AND THE DEL RIO BOARD OF REALTORS. We get maximum exposure for your property.

Call us if you don’t see what you are looking for here. We have numerous other properties that we would be more than glad to help you with. Or better yet, come by for a visit. The coffee pot is always on.

Kathy Suttle GRI, – Broker COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR Michael Rushing – Associate COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPFred McNiel GRI, - Associate ERTIES, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!

1260 S US Hwy 83, Leakey, Tx. 1/2 mile south of Leakey city limits on US Hwy 83 830-232-5242 www.SuttleandCompany.com

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SHELLY’S 3RD ANNUAL CRAWFISH & SHRIMP BOIL FEBRUARY 28TH FRIO PECAN FARM PAVILION LEAKEY TEXAS

Crawfish, Shrimp, Potatoes, Onions, Corn on the Cob, Tea Featuring “Dr. Zog”

5pm til GONE

BEER AND WINE

AVAILABLE

PRE-SALE TICKETS $20 $25 AT THE DOOR Pre-Sale Tickets are available at Leakey Mercantile & Frio Pecan Farm For more information call 830.232.5294

BYOB (Liquor Bottles Only) www.drzog.com

AVAILABLE AT HILL COUNTRY HERALD 337 W RR 337 LEAKEY, TEXAS

www.friopecanfarm.com

AT CASH BAR Houses/ Cabins Available for Rent ONSITE

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

MARILYN’S IN THE OLD AMERICAN LEGION HALL - 4,000 SQUARE FEET! WED-SAT 10:00-5:00 CAMP WOOD 591-4889

LARGE SELECTION OF ANZA, CASE AND MOORE MAKER KNIVES

SERTA & CORSICANA MATTRESSES

OVER 50 QUILTS IN STOCK QUEENS START AT $49

KARAOKE AND CATFISH!!

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

OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

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

Fri. 7-9 Sat. 8-9

TRI CANYON BRANCH

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28TH “See YOU at The Buckhorn”

Bar, Grill & Drive-Thru Open 7 Days a Week

Located on 83 between Concan and Leakey www.thebuckhornbargrill.com

TIRE AND WHEEL CONNECTION

2805 Highway 90 West Hondo, Texas 78861

410 S Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Of�ice Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30

Of�ice Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00

Drive-Up ATM

Located at Branch Also located inside Concan General Store U.S. Hwy 83 & Tx. Hwy 127

830.426.TIRE (8473) www.TireandWheelConnection.com

FRIO CANYON SALON at FRIO SPRINGS LODGES

692 Evergreen Street Leakey, Texas 78873 LODGING OFFICE 830-232-4174

~Reserve your Salon Appointment~ NAILS Julissa Velasques 830-275-7305 Hair ~ Color / style / perm Terri Lugo 830-591-7494 Maggie Lopez 830-279-8305 Massages Shellie Wade 830-261-0750

Lodging on the Springs of the Beautiful Frio Springs

THE HISTORIC LEAKEY INN Inns & Cabins starting at $79 Hwy 83 & 7th street

Leakey, texas

830-232-5246 Motorcycle friendly