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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 5 No. 1
INSIDE COME AND TAKE IT CANNON REPLICA COMES TO LEAKEY
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Somewhere in the West Here Comes the Stage
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January 14, 2015
NEW FACE OF THE REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE by Julie Becker
Real County Sheriff Bruce Carr was appointed last year to fulfill the unexpired term of Former Sheriff James Brice. Carr and his wife, Lana, relocated to Real County in 2012 from Houston, Texas and Carr began working at the Sheriff’s office in March of that year. Carr brings with him 33 years of experience at the Harris County Sheriff’s office. He started as a Deputy and advanced to Corporal. He held several positions in his years at Harris County including Head of Bond Forfeiture Division, Vice, Narcotics, Human Trafficking, as well as being assigned to a FBI task force. Carr said in a recent interview, “Thank you to the Commission-
ers for their vote of confidence and support, it is greatly appreciated.” Carr said he enjoys working here in Real County and will maintain an open door policy. “I want to thank Sheriff James Brice for the opportunity he initially gave me to continue my law enforcement career. Carr has hired two new deputies, Steven Castro and Mark Cox. Deputy Nathan Johnson remains on the force as well. Carr’s wife, Lana works for the Real County Attorney’s Office as well as being the new Republican Party Chairperson. Look for future article introducing the new deputies.
MISS MIMI’S LAW AND THE COME AND TAKE IT FLAG By Elaine Padgett Carnegie
We are calling it “Miss MiMi’s Law”. We were inspired by her plight last year to write the three part series on Home Owner’s Associations to bring the struggle of Texas Property Owner’s, denied the most basic rights “on their own property“ into the view of the Texas public. The 82nd Legislature in 2011 acted on behalf of Property Owners to protect Texas Property Owners rights against their own POA’s or HOA’s. In 2013 there was some minor legislation accomplished, but nothing to compare to the sweeping legislation of 2011. It has come to the attention of the Republican Party that further protection
is necessary. Armed with our series of articles, Terri DuBose took the cause to Austin. There is now an Official Resolution drafted by the State Republican Executive Committee. It passed the 62 member body, unanimously! It is a real beginning to have the State Republican Executive Committee recognize the dilemma of individuals who are being deprived of their basic rights! Now, I’m going to tell you why we call it “Miss MiMi’s Law”! HB 2779 proposes to protect the rights of Property Owner’s to fly any flag that has historical significance for our Great State.
STOCKSHOW RESULTS
Miss MiMi was born Frances Christine Miller, however she goes by MiMi to honor her ancestor, John Joseph “Yost” Miller, who fought aside George Washington! She is now MiMi Hardwick, dedicated teacher and historian, among many other pursuits. Once MiMi raised her family, she pursued her Master’s in
Education, her Master’s Thesis “Good for Gonzales” written in 1978, remains on file today at Texas State University. continued page 9
“WHERE ARE THEY NOW?”
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HEALTHIER EATING IN THE NEW YEAR ............................ Page 10
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INDEX State News .................... Page 2 Legals/Jail Register ...... Page 3 Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................. Page 7 Obituaries ...................... Page 8 Classifieds ..................... Page 12
Today’s Weather
High: 46° Low: 36°
Pictured is Patricia Chisum High Point Winner Sponsor and High Point Winner for the 2015 Real County Junior Livestock Show Winner Avery Satterwhite. see more page 4&5
The Spirit of ‘45 Harry W. Tyler was born at Long Island, New York, in 1901, went to grade school and then graduated from high school there. In 1917, following the infamous Zimmerman Telegram, sent on April 6, 1917, the United States joined in World War I, which had been raging since the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. Harry joined the Army, but only with his parents permission. Basic training was at Plattsburg Barracks, New York. He was
attached to the First Infantry and was sent to France as a demolition man. When World War I ended in 1919, he got a job in retail, selling clothing. That he did not care for and decided to rejoin the Army. He was attached to the First Infantry again. He then was attached to the Provost Marshall in Panama for two years. In 1924, he met Isabel Lucia of Plattsburg and after a time of courtship, they were married in 1927. She was a
The Leakey Ex-Students Association continues their “Where Are They Now?” Back Row LtoR: Candy (1997), Tyrel (2000), Shaniece (2008), Front Row LtoR: Tell (2010), Sackett (2013). The Hohman Family spent the Christmas Holidays on a fun filled trip to Ruidiso, NM. If you are a Leakey Ex-Student, get your T-Shirt, available at the Hill Country Herald Office, 337 RR 337 West, Leakey (just past the post office) for only $10. Submit your picture and a description for the upcoming editions of the HCH. Proceeds of the T-shirt sales go directly to scholarship funds for LISD students.
by Billie Franklin
housewife, following him when she could. As a result of that union, their only child is William “Bill” Tyler of San Antonio. On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, crippling the U S Navy fleet, and war broke out once more for America. Harry was back ready for fighting with the 1st Infantry, only this time in Gainsville, Florida, he hurt his legs climbing on a ship. In spite of the accident, he made Master Sergeant and
went to Brooklyn to work with the Adjutant General at the Port of Embarkation at New York. He was then sent to Guam for 2 1/2 years as Adjutant General and made Lieutenant Colonel. He was then shipped to Fort Sam Houston and from there after almost 35 years in the military, he retired from the service in 1952. The work he did then was to tend to his roses in his yard in San Antonio. Bill lost his Dad in 1988.