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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 7 No. 12
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CONCAN INTERSECTION GETS OVERHAUL Concan is the scene of a lot of change. The Texas Department of Transportation has let a project on U S 83 and the intersection of State Highway 127 which is changing the driving patterns we are used to. Allen Keller Company of Fredericksburg was awarded the job. Construction began in November of last year and is set to be completed in late April, pending weather conditions. There no longer is a Y intersection and is now a T intersection. This change was made due to the many accidents that occurred there over the years. Protected turn lanes will be added to U S 83 for both North and South bound traffic. The old asphalt surfaced helipad had been removed previously. However, now in place
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is a concrete helipad. This is a boon for emergency responders in Concan and Reagan Wells. The southern leg of the old Y is completely gone. The northern leg will remain but one will not be able to access U S 38. It will remain to allow access to current businesses. In addition, there will be flashing beacons along with aerial safety lighting at night. Special thanks to job overseer Tony Mangus of TxDOT in Hondo, Bracy Keeney of TxDOT in Uvalde, and Laura Lopez of TxDOT in San Antonio for contributing information to this story. From a personal standpoint, we drive much faster than in the past and the old Y intersections are deemed dangerous. This will be much safer for all concerned.
The Cailloux Foundation Awards Thirteen Scholarships for 2017
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KERRVILLE— The Cailloux Foundation (the Foundation) in Kerrville, Texas, has awarded 13 college scholarships to area students. The 2017 recipients have been chosen from high schools in Bandera,
Barksdale- Nueces Canyon High School, Center Point, Comfort, Harper, Ingram, Kerrville- Tivy High School, Leakey, Mason, Rocksprings and Utopia. Awards are up to $14,000 per recipient annually and are for undergraduate study only. The scholarships are renewable for up to four years for a maximum multi-year award of Sofia Rodriguez $56,000 per student. The 2017-2018 program will have 66 freshmen through senior level students participating as scholarship recipients enrolled in four-year public or private colleges or universities in Texas. “Three of the scholarship recipients are expected to be
valedictorians this year and four salutatorians,” said Ben Modisett, Assistant Executive Director for the Foundation, “It is a great group that includes seven young women and six young men working toward careers in education, medicine, law enforcement, engineering, business and the arts,” he added. The new scholarship recipients include Trevor Karnes from Bandera High School, Javier Gonzalez from Center Point High School, Bailey Dulas from Comfort High School, Tracy Patterson from Harper High School, Ralph Agulto and Hannah Neutze from Ingram High School, Justyn Tedder from Mason High School, Sofia Rodriguez from Leakey High School, Mason Johnson from Nueces Canyon High School; Pedro Infante from Rocksprings High School, Gabriella Buchanan and Ashton Edgington from Tivy High School, and Haleigh Boyd from Utopia High School. continued page 7
THE FRIO RIVER CAN BE RESTORED Frio River landowners learned last Thursday how to heal damaged river property at a workshop in Leakey. Texas Parks and Wildlife and other specialists conducted the workshop at Real County Courthouse to answer landowner concerns about river damage from excess digging of sand and gravel and other pressures of increased use. Presenters explained methods to restore the river, its biota (living contents) and riparian (riverbank and flood plain) vegetation. When asked about the river’s condition, a presenter said, “The Frio is no longer pristine, but it can be repaired.” Another presenter emphasized the need for riversiders to work together to protect the Frio: “A river is a shared stream.” Steve Nelle, a land management expert, emphasized that river-siders, no matter what they value about the Frio, can all agree and benefit from proper functioning of the stream. Proper functioning needs adequate vegetation in and around the river, he said, to dissipate and slow flow, stabilize riverbanks, reduce erosion,
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trap sediment to build up flood plain and retain flood for basic groundwater. “What we need is thousands of baby Bald Cypress trees,” Nelle said. “Cypresses get a 10,” for their strong root systems, including exposed roots, he said. Other desirable riparian plants are Sycamore, Roosevelt Weed (Baccharis), Sawgrass, Switchgrass (resistant to wildlife), Eastern Gamagrass (grows in shade),
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Spikerush, and Emory Sedge. Some have root systems longer than the top plant. “If you see manicured riverbanks, the river is at risk,” Nelle said. “You need 70 to 75 percent vegetation on riverbanks.” He stressed the value of fallen trees in or near the river: “Wood is good.” Downed wood dissipates flow, slows sediment and develops vegetation that can grow new riverbank. Nelle said plants will grow in gravel from seeds deposited by flood. Also floods bump gravel downstream. A TPWD employee said the agency is available to help those with gravel problems. Jeff McFall of the Texas Forestry Dept. added, “Gravel around trees does not give more stabilization but can’t hurt. But digging in the streambed to put it (gravel) there is not good.” McFall said cypress seeds are best planted in dormant season and grow best in most soil and full sun. Seedlings can be transplanted. continued page 8
By: Joel Pigg, General Manager
I would like to take a moment of your time to ask you to conserve our precious natural resource: water. No matter if you live in Rocksprings, Leakey or the Nueces Canyon; we must all do our part to conserve water or we will be in major trouble. We have had a lot of wind blowing across the area this winter and spring and the ground surface is very dry. Our weather patterns are not looking wet as we move into spring, but who knows something might pop-up and give us relief. Remember that every one inch of rainfall provides 0.6 gallons per square foot of surface area on your roof or yard, and that can add up to a
barrel full of rainwater pretty quickly for later use on plants and gardens. Again I would ask you to conserve where you can. One of my continuing topics of news articles has been conservation and along with that waste. To me, these two subjects are directly related to each other. For far too long, we have lived in a “Throw Away Society.” Our landfills are overflowing and our rivers and streams are becoming polluted. A large portion of the waste is composed of recyclable materials such as paper, glass, aluminum. By recycling we not only help alleviate the problems of
overflowing landfills and trash along the streets, highways and of course the rivers, we also conserve natural resources that someday will run out. Did you realize that every product you buy uses water to create it? From the food you eat, to the clothes you wear, to the chair you sit in, all of these use water somewhere along the way. So by recycling, we also save/conserve our water supplies. Of course there are more direct ways of conserving. The use of low flow showers, faucets and commodes along with the newer style washing machines has helped cut down on inside water
use. There are still many things we can do to cut back more; including taking a shower instead of a bath. Every inch of water in the average bath tub is about four gallons of water. With a new low flow shower head installed a 10 minute shower will use only about 20 gallons. Not only do you save water, you also save the energy that it takes to heat the water. One of the biggest savings we could make is cutting down on outside water use. The use of native plants and grasses instead of carpet grass and nonnative shrubs can reduce consumption outside your home by 50% or more. continued page 9
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Not In Our Backyard Current Data 313,000 – the approximate number of human trafficking victims currently in Texas 79,000 - the approximate number of these individuals who are minors and youth sex trafficking victims 234,000 – the approximate number of these individuals who are adult labor trafficking victims.
Past, Present and Future Realities of Human Trafficking in the Hill Country Presented by Charles “Chuck” Paul President / Founder of Alamo Youth Center, Inc., Steering Committee of the Alamo Area Coalition Against Trafficking
Thursday, March 30, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Schreiner University Cailloux Campus Activity Center River Room
This data is from Human Trafficking by the Numbers: The Initial Benchmark of Prevalence and Economic Impact for Texas, published research by University of Texas Austin Graduate School of Social Work in December 2016.
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This seminar is offered by the Hill Country Alliance Against Trafficking, a coalition of nonpartisan organizations, nonprofit agencies, and public agencies working together to educate the public and to eliminate the existence of human trafficking in the Hill Country of Texas. The HCAAT offers educational training about the reality of human trafficking, facts and signs of human trafficking, and steps individuals and organizations can take to eliminate human trafficking.
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JAIL REGISTER March 19 - March 25, 2017
Nelson, Carolyn Sue, 53 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Douthit, Bond Forfieture - Failure to Appear, A/D 3/20/2017 , $2,000 Surety Bond
Real County Law Officers Bruce Carr, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff Nathan Johnson, Constable Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol DPS Trooper Robertson Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden
Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report March 19 - March 25, 2017 03/19/2017 @ 1239 responded to First Baptist Church in Leakey to unlock a vehicle 1804 responded to a residence on East Sixth Street in Camp Wood for a domestic disturbance 2125 responded to a residence in Rancho Real on Ranch Road 336 north of Leakey for a verbal dispute
1606 responded to a residence on Pope Street in Barksdale to assist Edwards County Sheriff’s Office with a welfare check 1113 responded to Stripes in Leakey for a report of a drunk driver
03/20/2017 @ 824 responded to a residence on North Frio Street in Camp Wood for a civil standby 1640 responded to a residence on Humming Bird Lane south of Leakey for a civil standby 1819 responded to Oakhill Lane in Leakey for a loud noise complaint 03/21/2017 @ 1137 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for suspicious activity
03/22/2017 @ 2004 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for suspicious activity 03/23/2017 @ 813 responded to a residence on South Street in Camp Wood for a domestic disturbance 03/24/2017 @ 1712 responded to a residence on South Nueces Street in Camp Wood for stolen property 1825 responded to a residence on South Frio Street in Camp Wood for a disturbance
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The Real County library- Leakey is looking for a permanent volunteer every Friday morning from 9:30 - 1:00. Volunteering at the library is a wonderful way to meet new people while serving your community. Duties include checking books in and out, re-shelving returns and helping patrons. The Friday position is especially important because the volunteer covers the library while the librarian hosts two school classes. If you are looking for a little extra something in your routine, consider becoming a library volunteer! Please call the library if you are willing to fill the Friday position.
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On March 6, 2017, The Travis County Medical Examiners office released their findings and autopsy report on the death of Steven Craig Bishop . The report states the “manner/cause of death was Homicide. With this determination from the Medical Examiner, Bishop’s death certificate was updated from cause of death “pending” to “Homicide.”
To the Editor: For some reason, our Congressman, Lamar Smith, is trying to hamper the rule making ability of the EPA. This is not a good idea. He must know there are at least 50 superfund sites in Texas that need cleaning with three of them in his district. He rails constantly against burdensome regulations but those superfund sites are good examples of why regulations help. Business owners have proven to be remarkably callous to the adverse health effects of the chemicals and products they use even when regulations are in place. Expecting GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
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On December 26, 2016 Brazos County Sheriff Chris Kirk said 54-year-old Steven Craig Bishop of Leakey, was found with a gunshot wound to the head sitting in a truck at OSR and Texas 21. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office said Rod Sterling Clanton, 50, was charged with aggravated assault with deadly weapon/family violence. “It’s an
LETTER TO THE EDITOR them to be good citizens without regulations or weakened regulations is a joke. Eldorado Chemical Company in Live Oak outside San Antonio is a good example. It operated from 1978-2007 and managed to pollute its entire site and threaten the
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offense that we could prove with the evidence we had,” Kirk explained. “To prove it was murder, it would have to be confirmed by autopsy results.” Authorities confirm they now have the results of Bishop’s autopsy, and it’s possible that once more evidence is documented the district attorney may upgrade to a more serious charge.
groundwater that feeds the Edwards Aquifer. This is the water that people in San Antonio drink. There’s no doubt we need industry and the jobs they provide. But what good is a job if there’s no safe water to drink or clean air to breath? This is what the EPA tries to give us, and I’m at a loss to explain why Congressman Smith would want to stop them. John Wilson Johnson City, TX
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LEAKEY ISD HIRES NEW PRINCIPAL At a recent special board meeting, DeeAnna Blanton, current PK-12 principal at Zephyr ISD (approx. 200 students) for the last 3 years, was named 2017-2018 principal of Leakey School. Currently, the Zephyr campus is without a full-time counselor so she also serves as the district’s Testing Coordinator. While at Zephyr she has worked to align the K-5 curriculum and develop a strong RTI program K-12. A PK program was recently added. She attends all ARD, 504, and RTI meetings. In addition, she conducts all T-TESS evaluations of the 21 teachers on campus. She also conducts all campus data analysis to improve student performance, and in her spare time she coaches CX Debate, which resulted in the state medalist for 2015 and 2016. The campus also has a full array of athletic
teams that she supervises as well as dual credit classes. Prior to being K-12 principal she was the campus K-5 Coordinator as well as Dyslexia and Title I Teacher, and middle school math teacher. Before coming to Zephyr, she was an elementary and middle school teacher in Brady ISD and Mesquite ISD. Her current Superintendent, Stanton Marwitz, describes her as “She loves public education and teaching children, which you can tell by the work ethic that she shows on a daily basis.” Mrs. Blanton earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies followed by a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration both from Texas A&M Commerce University. She currently serves on the TASSP Small School’s Committee and has
been a presenter at various Conferences “Math Stations”; “Aligning TEKS and ELAR Text”, “Using Novels to Cover your ELAR TEKS”. She was featured in Timothy Rasinski’s book “The Fluent Reader in Action”. Mrs. Blanton already plans to meet with every staff member 1-1 this summer. In her application and interview she stated: “I desire to coordinate efforts with stakeholders and build relationships that will include the community and parents along with maintaining student discipline... “. She is coming to Leakey, starting July 1, with her husband and son, Dakota, who will be in 7th grade next year. Her son, Sterling, graduates this year from Zephyr High School and is heading off to college. We welcome Mrs. Blanton to Team Leakey!
LEAKEY ISD SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS
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Marco Carrizales
Haley Rae Wheatley
Haley Rae Wheatley Parents: Reahshell Leigh Davis, Raymond Joseph Wheatley Siblings: Heather LeShae Wheatley, Mason Jon Wheatley Grandparents: Debby Riley, Jon Biddick Great Grandparents: Kay Coleman, TJ Coleman Moved from Rockport, TX and started at Leakey High School in September 2016 Accomplishments: Freshman volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field, athletic training, NHS,
Student council Sophomore basketball, softball, athletic training, NHS Junior basketball, softball, track, athletic training, NHS Senior (Rockport) basketball, athletic training, NHS, dual credit classes, dropout Senior (Leakey) dropped back in, now I’ll finally graduate! Plans to attend Del Mar College to become a physical therapist assistant (Five semesters of fun in the sun!)
NCHS Prom 2017
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Marco Carrizales Parents: Marco Carrizales and Maribel Hernandez Siblings: Johana and Natalie Carrizales Grandparents: Rico and Panfila Hernandez Has attended Leakey ISD all his life Accomplishments: Football Playoffs Junior and Senior year, First team defensive line All-District Junior and Senior year, 6th place Social Studies UIL, Track, Basketball Plans to enlist in the US Marines, train as a medic, and go on to a career in the medical field.
By Junior Class Advisor Tiffany Harris
Saturday, March 25th, at 8:00 p.m., the Junior Class of Nueces Canyon Jr./Sr. High school hosted the Junior/Senior Prom at Cooksey Park. The skies were clear and the air was cool as the junior and senior students began arriving in their beautiful formal gowns and tuxes. White lights were draped from the ceiling and outlined the deck of the Arnold Hall which overlooks the Nueces River. White linens with silver adornment and candles dressed the tables. Fresh hors d’oeuvres and a table with warm chocolate used for dipping fresh fruit, marshmallows, and pretzels were most popular. DJ Flex out of Rocksprings provided the music as the couples danced and enjoyed each other’s company. At 10:45, there were claps and cheers with the announcement of the Prom Princess, Micah Vernor and Prom Prince, Jacob Harmon. The 2017 Prom King and Queen were Nick DeLaRosa and Zenaida Galindo. Most couples left after the crowning of prom royalty but a few stayed to dance a bit more and help clean up. It was a night of elegance, beauty, and fun. Thank you to the juniors who helped with planning, decorating, and clean up.
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This past Monday, the Swinging Panther Tennis Team hit the ground running after Spring Break by hosting the Utopia Buffaloes in a dual match. N.C. certainly showed their rust from a week off in their service games, volleys, and return games. Too many errors and double faults were committed for any real clean matches, but the Panthers strung enough together to grab a 15 -7 victory, especially on the boys’ side and in Mixed Doubles. In fact there was only one loss in mixed with
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the pony-set format. Otherwise, the wins came steady. Andres Carabajal and Ryan Rodriguez grabbed 5 wins using aggressive net play and making good on volleys. Kambryn DeLeon had a strong afternoon by first pairing with Fabian Hernandez to grab 3 victories. Then DeLeon teamed with Skylar Harris in Mixed Doubles for some good shot-making to grab 2 wins at (4-2) on each set. Hernandez also had some mixed play with partner Paige Elliott. They split sets winning one at (4-1) and
dropping the other at (2-4). Edmund Winston provided the Singles competition on the boys’ side. He remained perfect on the day, winning his last set at the wire with the last deuce point at (4-3). On the girls’ side, Utopia had better serving and returning, as N.C. gave up too many points in Doubles. However, the Panthers did score two victories in Singles with Cadence Balderas and Nacole Hale both in Singles. Balderas won at (4-1) and Hale grabbed the (4-2) victory.
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On Friday, March 10 Nueces Canyon CISD had a senior celebration day honoring Vicki Ruiz, Jayden Aguilera, and Jule Sosa. These young ladies have been close friends since childhood and have gone through NC schools together so they decided to have their college day together! They all plan to attend Southwest Texas Junior College. Jule is the daughter of Mr. Juan Sosa, III and Letha Sosa and she plans to major in Psychology. Vicki is the daughter of Mr. Santos Ruiz, Jr. and Yvette Sosa and plans to pursue a career in physical therapy. Jayden is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Aguilera. She plans to major in Psychology. Each young lady was presented with a card from the faculty and staff a video was shown in their honor. A large number of family and friends were on hand to celebrate and a meal was served in Mary B. Powers Hall after their celebration. NCCISD would like to wish Vicki, Jayden, and Jule the very best with their future plans!
By Superintendent Kristi Powers
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
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- Regular Session Meeting on March 20th, 2017 Members of the Nueces Canyon C.I.S.D. Board of Education met in regular session on March 20th, 2017. Danny Irwin, Board President, presided at the meeting. The board meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm. Tena Hunger gave the invocation. Principal Luci Harmon reported Elementary enrollment of 163 and Junior High and High School enrollment of 114. · Our Fine Arts Department held a fine arts night on March 7th. There was a display of art projects from Mrs. Carnes’ art classes, the OAP presented their play, and the band played for the crowd. There were around 100 people in attendance and the crowd was served dinner by the 6th grade students. Cookie prepared a delicious spaghetti meal and the students all represented the district well. This was a great fundraiser for the Band Boosters and good outreach to the community. · One Act Play advanced from District competition and Bi-District. · The Innovation committee continues to meet to work on our plan. Many good ideas are coming from the committee which will not only go into the plan, but ideas that will be incorporated into our improvement plan and will impact our growth as a district. · The Freshman class toured Texas State University in San Marcos on Tuesday, March 7th. This concludes our college tours for the year. The students represented our district well and seemed to enjoy the trip. · We have several elementary students involved in the Leakey Hoops organization. They will be using our HS gym for games on March 19th. Coach Sweeten kicked off our Little Dribbler’s season with a parents meeting on March 22th. · A word from Jana Valenzuela - The spring Scholastic book fair was a success once again. I was able to purchase books for underprivileged students as well as new books for classroom libraries. I also purchased new popular paperback titles for the library to supplement our selection. We have wonderful community support when it comes to the book fair which is encour-
aging for such a small school. In the upcoming events Mrs. Harmon referenced the upcoming UIL academic meet. She included the fact that NC had won the Eldorado UIL Academic meet and that we are anticipating good results at district later in the week. Luci Harmon also presented the Food Services Report for the month saying: · We have scheduled a meeting to over the cafeteria budget more in depth. We’re excited to see if we can actually come in under budget this year. · It is my goal to keep serving meals that meet the nutritional value and meals that our students want to eat. Girls Athletic Director Brandy Sweeten reported: · Spring sports are getting underway as the Girls Basketball Play-offs wound down at the Regional Semifinal round at the Austin Burger Center for the Region IV Tournament. The Canyon fell to the eventual Region IV Winner, Slocum. This year’s NC Team played with a lot of courage and through an up and down season to remain undefeated District 31-A Champs and make it all the way back to the Region IV Tournament as the only returning team in the bracket. · Athletes attended the Kerrville JV tournament. We were by far the smallest school there. Good result was that everyone played four matches and gained some much needed experience. JH has only played one dual match hosting the Rocksprings Angoras. Boys Athletic Director Keith Hughes reported: · The boy’s transition to track has gone smoothly. The JH has had their first two track meets at Comstock and LaPryor. They won first place at the Comstock meet. The LaPryor meet was a ribbon only meet, with almost every athlete being awarded a ribbon. · The Varsity boys competed in Ozona on February 25th, and we have yet to receive any results. However, they competed very hard and the season looks to be a good one.
High School Tennis The Nueces Canyon tennis team competed in the 17th annual Rockcrusher Tournament which was held at the Uvalde High School Tennis Court Complex on March 24th. Eleven schools were entered in the one-day tournament. Eli Ludlow won his first match in Boys Singles over Leakey and then was eliminated in the second round by Garza from Devine. In Girls Singles, Amanda White
In the Transportation Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported: · He is now qualified to teach the School Bus certifications for the district. In the Maintenance Report to the School Board Stephen Smith reported: · Mowing is underway. In the consent agenda the board: The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting. The board voted to accept and pay bills as presented. The board accepted the Budget/Finance report as presented. Several action items were considered by the School Board: The board voted to purchase a mid-size Blue Bird school bus. The board voted to cancel the May 6th School Board Election. The trustees for this election cycle will be Noreda Sifuentes and Mark Martinez. The board went into Executive Session from 7:04 until 7:17pm. Upon opening into Regular Session: The board voted to accept the resignations of Louis Webb, Connie Webb, and Kane Harris. The board voted to renew teacher contacts. The Meeting was adjourned at 7:18pm. In attendance at the meeting were NC School Board members; President Danny Irwin, Secretary Noreda Sifuentes, Ignacio Sanchez and Clint Luce. Nueces Canyon Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Powers, as well as Principal, Luci Harmon attended the meeting. Attending and reporting on Maintenance and Transportation was Stephen Smith. Also present were; Billye Smith, Mark Martinez and Tena Hunger. Board Members Charles E. Hunger and Denise Rogers were not in attendance. The next board meeting was set for April 17th at 6:30pm. The Nueces Canyon Board of Education normally meets at the Administration Building in Barksdale, on the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm. Please call the District Business Office at 830-234-3514 or consult the school calendar at www.nccisd.net to verify meeting dates and times.
over Sabinal and then were eliminated in the second round by the Devine team. In mixed doubles, Helen Perez and Kyle Floyd were defeated in the opening round by Utopia and then lost in the consolation round to Medina and were eliminated. Next action for the team will be the District Tournament on April 3rd and 4th in Uvalde.
Joana Valenzuela Day at NCCISD
By Superintendent Kristi Powers
Joana Valenzuela Day was celebrated at NCCISD on March 21, 2017. Joana is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Valenzuela. Joana has been accepted to the University of Texas in San Antonio and plans to major in Geology. Joana is a member of the National Honor Society and was the flute soloist for the Panther Band at the UIL State Marching Championships last year. She has qualified for the UIL Regional track meet multiple times and was on the state qualifying cross country team this year. She also qualified for the state cross country meet her sophomore year. Joana has participated in One Act Play and UIL Academics. She is also enrolled in dual credit courses at Nueces Canyon. A video was shown in Joana’s honor and a card from the faculty and staff was presented to her. When the ceremony was complete the senior class enjoyed snacks and then to top off the event, Joana’s parents surprised her with a new car!! NC would like to congratulate Joana and wish her the very best with her future endeavors!
2017/18 NC Cheer Squad elects Captain 2017-2018 Varsity Cheerleaders and Mascot: Grace Luce, Leila Mosqueda, Myah Rodriguez, Mandie Carabajal, Mascot- Paige Elliott, Layne Hicks, Skylar Balderas, Megan Sifuentes, and Shelby Pannell have elected Megan Sifuentes as cheer captain for 20172018. Pictured L to R: Grace Luce, Leila Mosqueda, Myah Rodriguez, Mandie Carabajal, Paige Elliott, Layne Hicks, Skylar Balderas, Megan Sifuentes, Shelby Pannell
Aspen Winston Day Celebrated at Nueces Canyon CISD by Superintendent Kristi Powers
A senior celebration honoring Aspen Winston was held on Friday, March 24 at Nueces Canyon JH/HS. Aspen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund H. Winston. She has been accepted to Angelo State University and plans to major in Nursing. Aspen has been involved in the Panther Band, cheerleading, basketball, track, and cross country. She was on the homecoming court this year and was a member of the NC Lady Panther Cross Country team that made it to state this year. Aspen was presented with a congratulations card from the NC faculty and staff and a video was shown in her honor. Aspen’s family was well represented and snacks were served after the ceremony. NCCISD would like to congratulate Aspen and wish her the very best at Angelo State University!
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Easter Egg Hunt
There will be a community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 15, at 2 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park. All children regardless of faith are welcome to participate. The older ones can hide the eggs or help the little ones find them. Cookies and a drink will be available to all of the children following the hunt.
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On April 3 through 7 in the library, there will be a Book Fair. On April 13, a Career Fair will take place. This is just two of the many good things going on at Ed Brune.
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This past Sunday, Larry Trulove read scripture and retired Minister Marold Sams delivered the message. This coming Sunday, the congregation will welcome the Reverend Jim Fox as their pastor. As is traditional, at the close of the service, the entire congregation circled around the pews and sang “The Family of God”. Communion is served every Sunday. There will be no Wednesday Night Bible
Study this week. On April 5, the group will have a covered dish supper, followed by a sing-a-long. On Easter Sunday at 7 a.m., the Sonrise Service will be held, followed by a breakfast fit for a king, or queen as the case may be. It will be over in time for all to go to their respective churches.
First Baptist
Don’t forget to go by the youth dunking space for a shot at Youth Pastor Joe Redus. The Reverend Monty Benson encourages everyone to participate. He will be available on Saturday, April 1 only. This is not an April Fool prank! During Holy Week, the Maundy Thursday celebration will be held at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. The annual Annie Armstrong collection continues throughout Lent and the final donation will be made on Easter Sunday. All proceeds go to North American Missions.
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On Monday, there was a called joint meeting between the Staff Parish Relations Committee and Administrative Council. The purpose was to lay out goals for the church and pastor over the coming year. On Tuesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. is the regular exercise class led by Nettie White. This coming Sunday, the youth will practice for their special presentation for the congregation, to be given in conjunction with the Easter Tide season. Caladiums are the project for the Sabinal Methodist Ladies and are now available at 75 cents each. Contact Betty Mathis for the ones you need. They are in white, pink, and red and are guaranteed to brighten up your yard or flower garden. For Holy Week, the Good Friday service will be held in the sanctuary at 7 p.m.
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Stop, breakfast tacos and sweets will be available beginning at 7 a.m. They will be earning money to benefit the church pews collection. On April 1, as First Saturday, Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. to be held in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. On April 7, for First Friday, Eucharistic Adoration begins at 8 a.m. with the Rosary at 6 p.m. followed by the Benediction and Holy Mass. It is available to all Catholics to spend time in reparation to the Lord. April 8 and 9, Palm Sunday will be of the Passion of the Lord. April 13 for Holy Thursday, at Knippa’s St. Joseph at 5:30 p.m. will be Confessions and at 6 p.m. Mass will be held. At Sabinal, at 8 p.m. Confessions will be followed by the 8:30 p.m. Mass. Adoration will continue until midnight. April 14 for Good Friday, at Sabinal, at noon will be the Stations of the Cross, at 2: 45 p.m. the Divine Mercy Chaplet, followed by the Seven Last Words of Christ at 3 p.m. At 5 p.m. will be Confessions, at 6 p.m. will be the Sorrowful Rosary, and at 7 p.m. the Lord’s Passion. The second collection will be for the Shrines of the Holy Land. On April 15 for Holy Saturday, at Knippa there will be a 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil. At St. Patrick’s there will be a 9:30 p.m. Easter Vigil. On April 16, for Easter Sunday,there will be a 9 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s in Vanderpool. There will be an 11 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick’s. The second collection will be for the Rice Bowl. On April 30th, the second collection will be for Catholic Home Missions Appeal. On May 7, St. Patrick’s will host a festival beginning at 10:30 a.m. Hamburgers, games, a cake walk, and raffle will take place with fun for the whole family. Contact Maria Banda for your raffle tickets.
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The Goliad Massacre, the tragic termination of the Goliad Campaign of 1836, is of all the episodes of the Texas Revolution the most infamous. Though not as salient as the battle of the Alamo, the massacre immeasurably garnered support for the cause against Mexico both within Texas and in the United States, thus contributing greatly to the Texan victory at the battle of San Jacinto and sustaining the independence of the Republic of Texas. The execution of James W. Fannin, Jr.’s command in the Goliad Massacre was not without precedent, however, and Mexican president and general Antonio López de Santa Anna,
who ultimately ordered the executions, was operating within Mexican law. Santa Anna’s main army took no prisoners; execution of the murderous decree of December 30, 1835, fell to Gen. José de Urrea, commander of Santa Anna’s right wing. The first prisoners taken by Urrea were the survivors of Francis W. Johnson’s party, captured at and near San Patricio on February 27, 1836. When the Mexican general reported to Santa Anna that he was holding the San Patricio prisoners, Santa Anna ordered Urrea to comply with the decree of December 30. Urrea complied to the extent of issuing an order to shoot his prisoners, along with those captured in the battle of Agua Dulce Creek, but he had no stomach for such cold-blooded killing. When Father Thomas J. Malloy, priest of the Irish colonists, protested the execution, Urrea remitted the prisoners to Matamoros, asking Santa Anna’s pardon for having done so and washing his hands of their fate. Santa Anna replied to Urrea’s clemency letter on March 23 by ordering immediate execution of these “perfidious foreigners” and repeated the order in a letter the next day. Meantime, on March 23, evidently doubting Urrea’s willingness to serve as executioner, Santa Anna sent a direct order to the “Officer Commanding the Post of Goliad” to execute the prisoners in his hands. This order was received on March 26 by Col. José Nicolás de la Portilla, whom Urrea had left at Goliad. Two hours later Portilla received another order, this one from Urrea, “to treat the prisoners with consideration, and especially their leader, Fannin,” and to employ them in rebuilding the town. But when he wrote this seemingly humane order, Urrea well knew that Portilla would not be able to comply with it, for on March 25, after receiving Santa Anna’s letter, Urrea had ordered reinforcements that would have resulted in too large a diminution of the garrison for the prisoners to be employed on public works. At sunrise on Palm Sunday, March 27, 1836, the unwounded Texans were formed into three groups under heavy
guard commanded by Capt. Pedro Balderas, Capt. Antonio Ramírez, and first adjutant Agustín Alcérrica. The largest group, including what remained of Ward’s Georgia Battalion and Capt. Burr H. Duval’s company, was marched toward the upper ford of the San Antonio River on the Bexar road. The San Antonio Grays, Mobile Grays,and others were marched along the Victoria road in the direction of the lower ford. Capt. John Shackelford’s Red Rovers and Ira J. Westover’s regulars were marched south westwardly along the San Patricio road. The guard, which was to serve also as a firing squad, included the battalions of Tres Villas and Yucatán, dismounted cavalry, and pickets from the Cuautla, Tampico, and Durango regiments. The prisoners held little suspicion of their fate, for they had been told a variety of stories-they were to gather wood, drive cattle, be marched to Matamoros, or proceed to the port of Copano for passage to New Orleans. Only the day before, Fannin himself, with his adjutant general, Joseph M. Chadwick, had returned from Copano, where, accompanied by Holsinger and other Mexican officers, they had tried to charter the vessel on which William P. Miller’s Nashville Battalion had arrived earlier (these men had been captured and imprisoned at Goliad, also). Although this was really an attempt by Urrea to commandeer the ship, the vessel had already departed. Still, Fannin became cheerful and reported to his men that the Mexicans were making arrangements for their departure. The troops sang “Home Sweet Home” on the night of March 26. After the executions the bodies were burned, the remains left exposed to weather, vultures, and coyotes, until June 3, 1836, when Gen. Thomas J. Rusk, who had established his headquarters at Victoria after San Jacinto and was passing through Goliad in pursuit of Gen. Vicente Filisola’s retreating army, gathered the remains and buried them with military honors. Some of the survivors attended the ceremony. The impact of the Goliad Massacre was crucial. Until this episode, Santa Anna’s reputation had been that of a cunning and crafty man, rather than a cruel one. When the Goliad prisoners were taken, Sam Houston led a small army of volunteers who were retreating in the face of Santa Anna. The Texas cause was dependent on the material aid and sympathy of the United States. Had Fannin’s and Miller’s men been dumped on the wharves at New Orleans penniless, homesick, humiliated, and distressed, and each with his separate tale of Texas mismanagement and incompetence, Texas prestige in the United States would most likely have fallen, along with sources of help. But Portilla’s volleys at Goliad, together with the fall of the Alamo, branded both Santa Anna and the Mexican people with a reputation for cruelty and aroused the fury of the people of Texas, the United States, and even Great Britain and France, thus considerably promoting the success of the Texas Revolution.
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The Caddel-Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas received news from the Republic of Texas Museum that 5 students from the Utopia Schools placed in this year’s Republic of Texas Museum Art Contest. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas has divided Texas into ten Districts. Student’s research will reveal the diverse culture and heritage of Texans living in their district prior to 1850 and their contributions to this great state. The Caddel-Smith Chapter is in District VII. The purpose of the contest is to document Texas Historical sites, events, activities and individual(s) in the various districts of Texas during the days prior to 1850. There are four different contests with different methods according to their age group. The elementary age, Grades K-5 do posters, 11”x14. Grades 6-8 do Original Artwork, possibly to be used for note cards. Pictures are to be 9”x12”. Middle School and high school age, Grades 6-12, do PowerPoint computer entries, denoting a Historical site, event, or activity that occurred or individual
in their district prior to 1850. They use a minimum of 20 slides for the PowerPoint entry. There is even a Senior Citizen Original Artwork, Non-professionals 55 years+ catorgy. The Senior Citizen, 55+, non-professional do an original artwork, 16”x20”. The entries were mailed on or before: December 14, 2016. The winners were announced last week with an Awards Ceremony in Austin, Texas on March 25th. Three 3rd Graders from Mrs. Kay’s 3rd grade class won, Hallie Moore received Second Place; Kinsley Cox, received Honorable Mention, and Ransom Harthcock, received Third Place. Way to go 3rd Graders! Two seniors from Mrs. Scotty’s Senior Art Class won in the PowerPoint part of the contest. We do not know their placing at this time. They did place 1, 2, or 3. Utopia and the Caddel-Smith Chapter members are very proud of all the young people who entered the Republic of Texas Museum Art Contest. This contest is held annually. Please look for information at your schools or in your local papers.
Mrs. Kay’s class. (L-R) Hallie Moore 2nd, Kinsley Cox Honorable Mention, Ransom Harthcock 3rd
THE FRIO RIVER CAN BE RESTORED continued from front page
Kenneth Mayben, a retired Natural Resources Conservation Service engineer, described how rivers transport water and sediment naturally. “Confined edges are not good,” he said. Trying to channel or straighten a river won’t work, because eventually the stream wants to meander (to form serpentine bends) to slow water and sediment flow, he said. For more information on better construction of low water crossings, gravel correction and cross vanes to correct sediment location, Mayben can be contacted at kennethmayben@ yahoo.com. A LIVING ENTITY Tim Birdsong of TPWD Inland Fisheries and Sarah Robertson, a biologist at Texas River Center, covered the rich quality and quantity of fish, invertebrates and other critters in the Frio. Birdsong, instrumental in helping other rivers attract fishermen and achieve restoration, said the Frio is a refuge area for Guadalupe Bass and contains 14 of native fish species found in Hill Country rivers. Robertson reported that a bioassay of Garner State Park in 2014 found 26 fish species in the Frio, including 11 found only in Hill Country streams. The assay found three fish species at risk and an invader, the Armored Catfish. PERMIT REQUEST INCREASE Tom Heger, TPWD Permits and Conservation Dept., explained that permits required for removing sand and gravel from the Frio River increased in the last seven years. In those years TPWD approved 36 permits for the Frio (15 percent) of 240 permits issued statewide. “Fifteen miles of river is the most worked area of the Frio,” he said, which has prompted more local landowners’ concern about effects of digging upstream of their land. Heger said local game wardens enforce river digging regulations. “You can also call 911,” he said. FUTURE RIVER STUDY
Robertson discussed a proposed Frio River Study to evaluate upper Frio condition from the confluence of west and east forks to Garner State Park. The study will include biology, geomorphology (bank stabilization, sediment moving and flood dispersal) and social-economic impacts. It will be conducted by TPWD with possible university help. “We are trying to fast track this study,” she said. A funding proposal has been sent to the US Fish and Wildlife Service in hopes to begin the study in autumn, she added. A similar site on another reach of the Frio or another stream will be chosen as a control for the Frio investigation. The TPWD group emphasized that landowner input and participation is welcome and needed. The group discussed other meetings in future and a possible task force to ensure continued local connection with the study Mayben asked that landowners provide photos of river conditions past and present. Contact the workshop organizers sarah.robertson@tpwd.tex as.gov and Melissa Parker, TPWD, 512-754-6844, for more information.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
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Frio Canyon Real Estate, LLC Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500
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Property 09: The finest home in the Concan Country Club is available! 3BA/2.5BA, oversized garage and HUGE patio. $595,000 REDUCED Property 11: 800’ RIVERFRONT! Paradise on the FRIO. 27+ acs. Cute 2BD/1BA cottage ++ NO RESTRICTIONS $699,000 REDUCED Property 18: 9.47 ac. Near Garner! 3BD/2BA + office and an 800 sq. ft. guest house! GORGEOUS views; hunting ok. $279,900 PENDING NEW Property 19: 4BD/3BA home on 9+ ac. in THE RANCH in Concan! Unique & Special property w/river access! Ag. Exempt. $599,000 Property 24:Cute 3/2 brick home in town. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, library and the Frio! Circle drive + carport. $129,500 Property 38: 1137 Skylane North in Uvalde! Beautiful 3BD/ 2BA under old oaks! Close to schools. Numerous updates. $224,000 Property 41: Nice 52 acre place with a spacious 2BD/2BA home located halfway between Uvalde & Camp Wood. $295,000 REDUCED Property 42: 337 River House. 1.68 acs. with 3BD/2.5BA main home + 1/1 Gst. House! River front and POOL! $425,000 HUGE REDUCTION! Property 45: Large 3BD/3BA home on 1+ ac. 270 Whitetail Run, Reagan Wells. 100+ acres of common area for owners. $174,900 REDUCED Property 48: EXCELLENT location! Next to House Pasture in Concan. 3BD/3BA + lg. bunk room. New POOL! It RENTS! $420,000 REDUCED Property 65: 306 Walter White Rd. 3BD/2BA log home on 1 ac. Nice pool, great views. Rentals ok! $275,000
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Property 01 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground elec., city water and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $99,900 Property 07 : Concan Country Club lot! On Starry Night cul-desac w/lots of trees. Great Price. $70,000 Property 08: Wooded residential lot in Canyon Oaks. Frio River access + hillside and valley views. Water & elec available. $56,000 Property 15: 1.18 acre lot in Rio Park Estates. Frio River access, unequipped well, adjacent lot (Prop 16) also available. $45,000 Property 16: 1.18 acre lot in Rio Park Estates. Frio River access, adjacent lot (Prop 15) also available. $40,000 Property 17: Residential lot on Wisteria Way @ Mountain Valley in Concan. Nice, level, water & elec. Available. $76,000 PENDING Property 21: Shady & quiet lot in Old Town Uvalde @ 213 W. Mesquite. 60’x120’. $41,000 Property 33: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views for MILES (see Old Baldy), paved roads, security gate. $74,900 Property 35: 5.16 ac. Adjacent to Prop#33! Buy BOTH for a $10,000 discount ($69,900 each). See Old Baldy from here! $74,900 Property 37: 5 ac. @ 1186 N. Saddle Mtn. Rd. EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS! Has a water meter. $65,130 Property 43: 8+ acs. w/gorgeous oaks and great bldg. sites. Electricity available. AG VALUATION = LOW taxes!! Shady Oaks Subdv. $77,045 Property 47: 1+/- ac. lot Mountain Valley in Concan. Close to golf course, House Pasture, Frio. Rentals OK!!! $89,000 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500 Property 55: 1 acre lot in Valley Vista w/AMAZING views!
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NEW Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 11: 800’ RIVERFRONT! Paradise on the FRIO. 27+ acs. Cute 2BD/1BA cottage ++ NO RESTRICTIONS $699,000 REDUCED Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. Ag. Exempt. $179,000 REDUCED NEW Property 13: 67.4 acs. in Paint Creek Ranch. Teeming w/exotics, relatively flat, cabin w/elec. & rain harvest. NICE!! $185,000 NEW Property 14: 30 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! Elec. avail. $105,000 Property 19: 50 ac located just minutes from Neal’s Lodges & the Frio River. Easy access, elec nearby. Excellent hunting! $150,000 SOLD!!!!! Property 22: LIVE WATER ranch! 195 acs. w/both sides of Camp Wood Creek! 4BD/3.5BA home, 50x100 barn on slab. Must see! $1.8M Property 25 : RR336 north of Leakey. 17+ acs. West prong of the Frio River on eastern boundary $222,000 NEW Property 28: 10 AC of heavily treed hunting land. 9 mi. N of Leakey. Owners have access to park area w/spring fed pool! $35,000 Property 29 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $4250 per acre Property 34: 71 ac. w/shipping container converted to a bunk room. Big views. Remote, no utilities. 4x4 needed. $190,000 REDUCED Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 46: Between Leakey & Camp Wood is 28+ ac. ready for hunting, camping and enjoying the views! Elec close. $98,000 REDUCED NEW Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751 Property 53: 25 acres in Hidden Hills, Center Point—Kerr County. Gated, paved roads, beautiful homes! Ag. Exempt! $250,000 SOLD!!!!! Property 60: 125 ac. west of Leakey on Hwy 337. Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $4,250 per acre NEW Property 61: 20 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! Elec. avail. $70,000 Property 79: 640 acres north of Leakey off Cypress Creek Rd. Beautiful ranch with spring-fed creek! $2,500 per acre SOLD!!!!! Property 086: 26.69 acs. west of Leakey 6 miles. County Road frontage. Elec available. Rough to rolling terrain. $4,000 per acre
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Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. MAKE OFFER!!! $139,000-$149,000 Property 031: Riverfront home in the Frio Pecan Farm! In rental pool. Lots of amenities. $269,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000 REDUCED
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“Somebody go jiggle the handle!!!” If you are hearing this phrase around your house, now may be the time to get that leaky toilet fixed. Many gallons of water are going down the drain so to speak. A leaky faucet with a slow drip can waste between 5-10 gallons per day while a fast dripping faucet can waste between 20-30 gallons per day. To some this may not seem like much but if you figure that 20% of the city water customers have some sort of leak this adds up to thousands of gallons of water per day. I can’t tell you how to use your water, but I can ask you to think about ways to save water. Please help our communities and conserve now, so we will have some water left for later. Well Registration I am still asking everyone that has a well on their property to make sure that the well is registered with the District, we would like to know that the well is on your property just for knowledge that
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The attached photo was taken at a Press Conference on HB3011. L to R: Heather Caspers (PPRI), Dr. Trey Marchbanks (PPRI), Dr. Dottie Carmichael (PPRI), Steve Wood (PPRI), Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, Senator John Whitmire, Rep. Murr, Judge Sharon Keller, Presiding Judge Kelly Moore (Presiding Judge of Ninth Administrative Judicial Region), Georges Naufal (PPRI), David Slayton (OCA)
With all of the hot-button issues being debated in the legislature this year, I doubt that reforming our outdated pretrial detention and bail systems will get much attention in the press. But it should, and I’ll tell you why. If passed, my new legislation (House Bill 3011 and House Joint Resolution 98) will save Texas taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, while at the same time improving public safety. You see, in most Texas counties only one’s ability to pay their bail determines which defendants will be released until their trial and which defendants will remain in jail. This is an outdated and illogical way of handling pretrial detention. My legislation will require a state-funded local risk assessment to determine whether a person will have a bail option or
if the crime they are accused of is severe enough to keep them in jail without bond. This bill will ensure that magistrates have access to information relevant to public safety and defendants’ history for missing court appearances, while still leaving discretion to the magistrate regarding whether a bond should be imposed. Currently, people accused of heinous crimes may still be released from jail while they await trial simply because they can afford the bail. I’ve seen this first-hand as a former rural county judge where I performed both magistrate duties and prepared the county’s budget. While we were wasting the taxpayer’s hard-earned dollars to incarcerate someone awaiting trial for a non-violent crime like shoplifting, another person accused of aggravated sexual assault was
walking the streets until their trial. That’s not right, and it’s not safe. This new legislation will actually improve public safety while protecting the taxpayers as well. It’s high-time we reformed our pretrial detention and bail system, and I encourage you to contact your state representative and urge them to co-author HB 3011 and HJR 98. Rep. Andrew Murr is a rancher, attorney, small businessman and former Kimble County Judge who has represented District 53 in the Texas House since 2015. He serves on the House Committees on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, Ways & Means, Local & Consent Calendars, and he is the Vice Chair of the Select Committee on State & Federal Power & Responsibility
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017
O B I T U A R I E S Aurora Alcala Mendez
Florence May Breshears
(May 10, 1927 - March 21, 2017)
(September 22, 1923 - March 23, 2017)
Florence May Holt Breshears was born on May 10, 1927 in Home Hill, Queensland, Australia to Grace Harstoff Holt and Tobias “Honey” Holt. She passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in Kerrville, Texas. One of 10 children, she often had her share of chores, planting crops, cutting cane, taking care of the smaller children. Coming of age, Flo left Home Hill to work in Townsville where she got to meet the actor, John Wayne. She soon met the love of her life, Cecil Austin Breshears, a United States Navy Sailor from Oklahoma, who she met during WWII in Townsville. They were married on June 8, 1945. One of thousands of war brides, at the age of 18 she left her family and friends in Australia to join Cecil in the States. Accompanying her on this long voyage, was their infant son, Jerry Wayne. Once in the States, Flo and Jerry lived with Cecil’s family in Oklahoma until he finished his tour in the Navy. They settled in Corpus Christi, Texas, where they raised six children, enjoying many hours of fishing, beach camping, and card playing with family and friends. Upon retiring to Twin Forks, in Leakey, Texas, for the past 30 years they have entertained a gaggle of grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends on the Frio River. Florence was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Cecil and her son, Jerry. Those left to cherish the many memories of her are her daughters, Vicky (Earl) Lewis, Robin (David) Hoyer and her sons, CA (Caroline) Breshears, Kevin (Teresa) Breshears, Gary Breshears, former daughter-in-law, Elva (Floyd) Loomis and 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Forever an Aussie, Flo is also survived by her loving family in Australia, Carol (Ed) Haller, Dot Connell, her brothers, Kevin (Zena) Holt, Bert Holt, Ron (Elaine) Holt, and Donnie (Melita) Holt and numerous nieces and nephews on both sides of the ocean. Pallbearers included her grandsons, Caleb Breshears, Jason Lewis, Dax Breshears, John Paul Lewis, Derek Breshears, Dustin Breshears, and Michael Breshears. Visitation was Saturday, March 25 from 4 to 8 pm at the Nelson Funeral Chapel, Leakey. Funeral Service was held 3 pm Sunday, March 26th at the Leakey United Methodist Church, 419 Nth Market St. Burial followed at the Leakey Floral Cemetery, with a reception at CA and Caroline Breshears Ranch on Hwy 337. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Frio Canyon EMS, P.O. Box 803, Leakey, TX 78873 or the American Cancer Society. 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.
Aurora Alcala Mendez, age 93, of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Bandera, Texas. She was born on September 22, 1923, in Muzquiz Coahuila, Mexico, to Felyx and Ponciana Rodriguez Alcala. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her daughters, Maria Ruiz and husband Raul Ruiz, Jr., Dora Mendez Leyva and husband Cleofas, and Estefanna Pena; son, Martin Mendez and wife Lourdes; grandchildren, Cirilo Ruiz and wife Rosa, Sabrina Ruiz, Stephanie Ruiz, Sylvia Escobar and husband Michael, Alvino Ruiz, Rosemary Olson and husband Gary, Rosalinda Carrillo, Roman Pena, Brandi Jimenez and husband John David, Dannyelle Mendez; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Perez, John Paul Escobar, Ariana Perez, Adriano Carrillo, Roberto Raul Carrillo, Danny Ruiz, Damain Ruiz, Isaiah Ruiz, Kaylee Rose Ruiz, Alex Velasquez, John David Jimenez, Jr., Johnny Velasquez, Jr., Heather Crisp and Joshua Crisp; brother, Arnulfo Alcala; sisters, Maria and Alicia; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Cirilo Mendez, parents, Felyx and Ponciana Alcala and greatdaughter, Angelica Velasquez. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Cirilo, Alvino, Roman, grandson-in-laws, John David, Michael, and Roberto. Viewing was held 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Rocksprings. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, March 25, 2017, 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Rocksprings, Texas. Officiant Father Adrian Adamik. Burial followed in the Rocksprings Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.
Mildred Irene Barnhart
(October 26, 1942 - March 24, 2017) Mildred Irene Barnhart of Rocksprings, Texas passed away Friday, March 24, 2017, in Kerrville, Texas. She was born in Pine Crest, Missouri on October 26, 1942, to William Ed Tune and Delphia Irene Lee Tune. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her sons, Michael Titcomb of Rocksprings, TX and Keith Barnhart of Grand Prairie, TX; daughter, Thelma Deeann Barnhart and husband Isidro Torres of Grand Prairie, TX; grandchildren, Katherine Barnhart, Rebecca Barnhart, Keith Barnhart, Jr., Felicia Chandler, Michael Torrez, and Mark Torres all of Grand Prairie, TX; great-grandchildren, George Mora of Arlington, TX and Julie Samantha White of Carrollton, TX; brothers, Bill Tune of Summersville, Missouri and Lenroe Tune of Willow Springs, Missouri; sister, Nadine Boyle of Frazee, Minnesota and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Barnhart, parents, William Ed and Delphia Irene Tune, sister, Shirley Hensley, and brother, Melvin Tune. Visitation was held 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2017, at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Rocksprings, with family present. Graveside service was held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 5144 US HWY 90, Del Rio, Texas 78840. Service was officiated by Joe Baker and Dennis Michael Parker. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.
Charles R. McFarland
(April 2, 1925 - March 24, 2017) C.R. (Charles Ralph) McFarland, of Sabinal, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Friday, March 24, 2017 at age 91. He was affectionately known as ‘’Mr. Mac’’ throughout his community. McFarland was born on April 2, 1925, in Maywood, Illinois to Ralph and Irene McFarland. He is preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Irene McFarland, his wife Evelyn McFarland of 51 years, his two sisters, Joyce McFarland and Glenda Delott. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Pat McFarland; children Michael McFarland and wife Pearl of Greenville, Texas; step-children Anthony Anizan and wife Barbara of Pearsall, Texas; Jeanette Blount of Luling, Louisiana; Robert Hudson and wife Rita of Castroville, Texas and Paul Hudson and wife Alissa of Fredericksburg, Texas; brother-in-law Tommy Titsworth and wife Silvia of Comfort, Texas; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. McFarland was a three-sport letterman at East Proviso High School when he graduated in 1943. Upon graduation, he immediately enlisted in the Army Air Corps and moved to San Antonio, Texas for basic training at Lackland AFB. McFarland ended up at ‘’Gunnery School’’ at Laredo AFB. From there, he was assigned to Big Spring and became a bombardier. After that he flew on a B-17 and was a flight officer. He flew missions over the battle fields, making two trips to Austria to pick up French POW’s. McFarland came back to San Antonio in August of 1945 for training in B-29s to get ready for assignment in the Pacific and ended up making the area his home. When he came back to San Antonio, he enrolled for 12 hours at night school at Trinity University and played football for a semester. From there, he landed an athletic scholarship. He also played basketball as guard and was first baseman on the Trinity baseball team. He is in an elite group of former Trinity athletes who lettered in three sports. Upon completing his education, McFarland spent the next 54 years in public school education. He was enticed to Sabinal in 1953. During his time in Sabinal, he was hired a principal, but also was an assistant football coach, girls basketball coach and also coached track and baseball. The last 19 years, prior to retirement, he was superintendent of Sabinal ISD. McFarland was a community leader, active volunteer, Deacon of First Baptist Church. He was a lifetime member of the Lions Club, served on the board for the Emergency Medical Service, was an EMS volunteer, served on the Sabinal ISD Board of Education, City Council, Uvalde County Appraisal Review board and Sabinal cemetery caretaker. McFarland was elected for one term to the Texas SilverHaired Legislature in the early 1990’s. One of many programs he helped launch in the area was the development of the Sabinal Youth Baseball Field. Pallbearers will be Brian McFarland, Glen Anizan, Frank Anizan, Robert Hudson, Paul Hudson and Joe Borrego. Honorary pallbearers are the Deacons of the First Baptist Church in Sabinal. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Sabinal, Texas. Burial followed at Sabinal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Sabinal P.O. Box 156, Sabinal, Texas 78881, Sabinal EMS, P.O. Box 104, Sabinal, Texas 78881 or Uvalde Hospice, 1038B Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, Texas 78801.
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The Child Abuse Prevention Summit plans are almost ready for release. Save the date for this amazing event. THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017 UVALDE, TEXAS REGISTRATION DETAILS COMING EARLY MARCH
In Loving Memory of: Flo Breshears By: First State Bank of Uvalde
New this year: Registration will be done online and credit cards will be accepted.
St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268
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Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant 830.232.4230 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm
Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday
First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344
Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am
Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday
Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Youth Pastor James Jones Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz
830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm
Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm Spanish Service Sat. 6:00pm
Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm
New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.4287 Sunday School: 9:45am Pastor: Greg Mutchler Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service and Youth 6:30 p.m. Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873
Concan Baptist Mission Hwy 83 Concan, TX Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00pm Pastor Willis Adair Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170
5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417 419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266 Pastor: Rev. Walter Prescher Adult Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Children’s Church: 11:10 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm,
Youth Group, Grades 7-12 Mt. Home Divide Chapel Hwy. 41 (near YO gate) 121 Divide School Rd. 640-3307 2nd Sun: 2:30 p.m. Wed.: 11a.m. Bible Study
Reagan Wells Baptist Church 8415 Ranch Road 1051 830-232-5504 Pastor: Mark Moore Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Services: 10:50 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017 LONDON—Scotland Yard has revealed it took Khalid Masood just 82 seconds to carry out his carnage as they made another arrest on Sunday. The 52-yearold had spent the night in room 228 at the budget hotel, eating a takeaway kebab as he made his final plans for what would be the most murderous terrorist attack in Britain since the July 7th suicide bombings in London in 2005. The Met’s Counter-Terrorism Command has revealed that Masood turned on to Bridge St, which runs over Westminster Bridge at precisely 2.40.08, where he drove up on to the footpath and began mowing down pedestrians. His bloody rampage along the bridge road and footpath lasted 30 seconds, in which time he had injured 50 people, 31 of who needed treatment in hospital, and another two, Aysha Frade, 43, and Leslie Rhodes, 75, were killed. At 2.40.38, Masood, rammed his car into the wrought-iron perimeter fence of the Parliament building at Westminster, jumping out with two knives and running towards the MPs entrance known as the Carriage Gates, which were open, once inside the yard, he was shot dead at 2.41.30, exactly 82 seconds after he first drove onto the bridge. EAST TEXAS—An East Texas track coach was one of two people killed in a crash involving an 18-wheeler and a bus that also left at least 18 high schoolers injured Thursday night. Mount Pleasant
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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS... SALADS, SALADS, SALADS!! Everyone loves salad and there are infinite ways to prepare and enjoy a good salad. A light salad with a big taste or a big but light salad! Many differing ingredients, olives, tomatoes, red onion, and cucumbers dressed with a myriad of oils, vinegars, spices, etc… Additives sprinkled on top, nuts, herbed croutons or various dried fruits all lend a little different flavor to an old idea! Should you add meat and eggs or not? Maybe you love avocadoes, can you add them and how will it change the taste? Try these ideas and find out!
BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing
and Buttery Croutons 2 1/2 cups cubed white bread 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon sugar 12 ounces romaine lettuce hearts, chopped 1 1/2 pounds assorted fresh tomatoes, sliced 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped Flat-leaf parsley and torn basil leaves to garnish Get Ingredients Powered by Chicory How to Make It—Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare Croutons: Toss together bread, melted butter, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Place on a baking sheet, and bake 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside. Prepare Dressing: Combine shallot and vinegar in a medium mixing bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk in buttermilk and next 5 ingredients. Make Salad: Arrange romaine lettuce hearts onto a serving platter. Top with sliced tomatoes and chopped bacon, and drizzle with 3 Tbsp. of dressing. Add croutons, parsley, and basil. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
Chicken and White Bean Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette This vibrant salad is quick to toss together and travels well, which makes it ideal for summer picnics and potlucks. 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons country Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 (15.5-oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 (6-oz.) bag microwave steam-in-bag snow peas,
steamed according to package directions and sliced into 1-inch pieces 3 cups shredded purple cabbage 2 oranges, sectioned 6 tablespoons roasted sliced almonds with salt How to Make It—Whisk together orange juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; slowly whisk in olive oil. Add the chicken, cannellini beans, snow peas, purple cabbage, and oranges to the bowl. Toss the salad in the dressing until all the ingredients are thoroughly coated. Divide salad among 6 plates, and top each plate with 1 Tbsp. sliced almonds.
Heirloom Tomato and Chicken Toss 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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3 cups shredded cooked chicken 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2- to 1-inch wedges 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme Get Ingredients Powered by Chicory How to Make It:Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gently toss together chicken, tomatoes, onion, basil, chives, parsley, and thyme in a large bowl. Add vinegar mixture, and gently toss until thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, or cover and let stand at room temperature for up to 1 hour.
Field Pea and Pasta Salad
Farfalle and fresh veggies make a seriously delicious summer side. SALAD 4 cups fresh or frozen field peas, cooked, drained, and cooled 8 ounces mini farfalle pasta, cooked, rinsed with cold water, and drained 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper DRESSING 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 cup chopped orange bell pepper 1 tablespoon country-style Dijon mustard 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 cups chopped cooked chicken (optional) 1/2 cup olive oil
Strawberry Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Croutons
Sweet, acidic strawberries balance the creamy, savory taste of avocado in a springy, mixed greens salad. 2 (4-oz.) goat cheese logs 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg 2 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil 5 ounces mixed baby greens 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced Strawberry-Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Garnish: dill sprigs Get Ingredients Powered by Chicory Cut each goat cheese log into 4 rounds. Gently press each round to 1/2-inch thickness on a baking sheet, and freeze 20 minutes. Place the flour in a small bowl. Whisk together the egg and milk in a second small bowl. Combine the panko, salt, and pepper in a third small bowl. Dredge goat cheese rounds in flour, dip in egg mixture, and dredge in panko mixture until coated. Place on a plate, and chill until all goat cheese rounds are breaded. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium until hot. Add goat cheese rounds to skillet, and cook until golden brown on each side, 3 to 4 minutes’ total. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. To serve, arrange salad greens on a serving platter; top with strawberries, cucumber, onion, and goat cheese croutons. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and garnish with dill sprigs
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TRUMP SO FAR
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3/20/2017-Day 60 of 100. Appearing before the House Intelligence Committee, FBI Director James Comey says the FBI and DOJ have “no information to support’’ Trump’s assertions that former president Barack Obama wiretapped him, and he also confirms for the first time publicly that the FBI is investigating Russian interference in the election. Meanwhile, Trump heads to Kentucky to take part in a rally to build support for the GOP health care bill. 3/21/2017-Day 61 of 100. The morning after congressional Republicans released a modified version of their health care legislation seeking to win more conservative votes, Trump meets with GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill, emphasizing how important it is that they stay united to pass the legislation. The president also signs a $19.5 billion bill to fund NASA programs and reaffirm what he called a “national commitment” to “human space exploration.” 3/22/2017 Day 62 of 100. The White House dismisses a report that Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, received a $10 million contract a decade ago to advance the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin. House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes says communications involving members of Trump’s transition group were “incidentally collected’’ by intelligence officials after the election. Meanwhile, the president meets with members of the Congressional Black Caucus, and negotiations continue over the looming health care vote in the House. 3/23/2017 Day 63 of 100. In a major setback to Trump and Speaker Paul Ryan’s efforts to repeal Obamacare, the House postpones its vote on the bill as negotiations continue with both conservative and moderate groups. The president touts the House Intelligence chairman’s assertion that spy agencies engaged in “incidental collection” of Trump associates’ communications, saying it’s evidence to support his claim that President Obama “wiretapped” Trump Tower. Trump also holds a listening session on health care at the White House with truckers and trucking CEOs. 3/24/2017 Day 64 of 100. As Obamacare repeal bill bleeds GOP support ahead of its rescheduled vote, Speaker Paul Ryan pulls the legislation from consideration — a major setback to Trump’s campaign promise to repeal and replace the health care law. The president, meanwhile, blames the bill’s failure on the lack of Democratic support. Earlier that day, Trump signed a permit to allow the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline,
calling it “a great day for American jobs.” 3/25/2017 Day 65 of 100. The morning after Republicans’ Obamacare repeal plan fell apart in Congress amid GOP discord, Trump tweets, “ObamaCare will explode and we will all get together and piece together a great healthcare plan for THE PEOPLE. Do not worry!” The president stays in the D.C. area for the weekend, venturing to Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va. 3/26/2017 Day 66 of 100. Trump takes aim at the House Freedom Caucus in a morning tweet: “Democrats are smiling in D.C. that the Freedom Caucus, with the help of Club For Growth and Heritage, have saved Planned Parenthood & Ocare!” In Sunday show appearances, both White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and budget director Mick Mulvaney say
Trump has not blamed Speaker Paul Ryan for the failure of the Obamacare repeal bill. 3/27/2017 Day 67 of 100. Trump taps son-in-law Jared Kushner to lead a new White House office designed to bring ideas from the private sector into the federal government. The president rolls back more Obama-era regulations, signing four bills that reverse rules on education, land use and federal purchasing, and he holds a meeting at the White House with female small-business owners. Anyone can keep up with this information by visiting USA Today at http://www.usatoday.com/pages/interactives/trump100-days/#/
HERE’S WHATS GOING ON Text of Bills for the Week of Mar. 27, 2017 H.R. 654: Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2017 Republican Policy Committee’s Summary. H.R. 654 directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to carry out a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ). Specifically, FEMA is required to develop a plan and identify the necessary funding for an earthquake early warning system. The President is directed to establish an Earthquake and Tsunami Task Force to develop a strategy and make recommendations on how to prepare for and respond to an earthquake in the CSZ. In addition, the legislation clarifies that FEMA may use hazard mitigation funds to for earthquake-related projects. H.R. 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster. H.R. 1117: To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans ... regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster. Republican Policy Committee’s Summary. H.R. 1117 directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to foster more open communications between disaster response operations and affected communities after an emergency or disaster by providing more transparency, increased constituency, and better assistance during the recovery phase after a disaster or emergency. Specifically, the bills require FEMA to report to Congress regarding its plans to provide consistent guidance to applicants on FEMA disaster funding procedures during the response to an emergency or disaster, appropriate record maintenance and transfer of documents to new teams during staff transitions, and accurate assistance to applicants and grantees to ease the administrative burden throughout the process of obtaining and monitoring assistance. The legislation requires such a report to include a plan for implementing operating procedures and document retention requirements and identify new technologies to aid the disaster workforce in partnering with state, local, and tribal governments and private non-profits in the wake of a disaster or emergency. Added 03/23/2017 at 03:00 PM H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act, as amended Added 03/23/2017 at 03:00 PM Items that may be considered pursuant to a rule. H.R. 1214: Disaster Simplified Assistance Value Enhancement Act H.R. 1214 temporarily increases FEMA’s simplified projects threshold for disaster recovery public assistance to $500,000. The Act sunsets on September 30, 2021. H.R. 1304 Self-Insurance Protection Act. H.R. 1304: Self-Insurance Protection Act The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress, and was published on Mar 2, 2017. Self-Insurance Protection Act. This bill amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the definition of “health insurance coverage” a stop-loss policy obtained by a self-insured health plan or a sponsor of a selfinsured group health plan to reimburse the plan or sponsor for losses incurred in providing health benefits to plan participants in excess of a level set forth in the stop-loss policy. H. Rept. 115-53—Report from the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Summary (1) is a full length and detailed report o the above matter at hand. H.R. 1215 Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 (Rules Committee Print 115-10, showing the text of H.R. 1215 as ordered reported by the Committee on the Judiciary) S.J.Res. 34 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to “Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services”. H.R. 1215: Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 The summary
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below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress, and was published on Feb 24, 2017. This bill establishes provisions governing health care lawsuits where coverage for the care was provided or subsidized by the federal government, including through a subsidy or tax benefit. The bill does not preempt certain state laws and federal vaccine injury laws and rules. The statute of limitations is three years after the injury or one year after the claimant discovers the injury, whichever occurs first. For a minor, the statute of limitations is three years after the injury, except for a minor under six years old, for whom it is three years after the injury, one year after discovery of the injury, or the minor’s eighth birthday, whichever occurs later. These limitations are tolled under certain circumstances. Noneconomic damages are limited to $250,000. Juries may not be informed of this limitation. Parties are liable for the amount of damages directly proportional to their responsibility. These provisions do not preempt state laws that specify a particular monetary amount of damages. Courts must supervise the payment of damages and may restrict attorney contingency fees. The bill sets limits on contingency fees. Certain evidence regarding collateral source benefits (e.g., insurance payments) may be introduced in lawsuits involving injury or wrongful death. Providers of collateral source benefits may not recover any amount from the claimant in such a lawsuit. These provisions do not apply if Medicare is a secondary payer or there is third party liability for Medicaid services. The bill provides for periodic payment of future damage awards. A health care provider who prescribes, or dispenses pursuant to a prescription, a medical product approved by the Food and Drug Administration may not be a party to a product liability lawsuit or a class action lawsuit regarding the medical product. H.R. 1430 HONEST Act Added 03/24/2017 at 04:08 PM. H.R. 1430: HONEST Act The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress, and was published on Mar 8, 2017. Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment Act of 2017 or the HONEST Act. This bill amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating a covered action unless all scientific and technical information relied on to support such action is the best available science, specifically identified, and publicly available in a manner sufficient for independent analysis and substantial reproduction of research results. A covered action includes a risk, exposure, or hazard assessment, criteria document, standard, limitation, regulation, regulatory impact analysis, or guidance. Personally, identifiable information, trade secrets, or commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential must be redacted prior to public availability. H.R. 1431 EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017 Added 03/27/2017 at 04:58 PM. To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.
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Part time cleaning help needed. Reliable transportation required. Call Frio River Cabins at 830-232-5996. Part time housekeeping help needed. Call Margie at River Haven Cabins 830-232-5400 Looking for person to do odd jobs, yard cleaning, mowing, trash removal. Call 830-232-5457
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Help wanted...Leakey area. Part time and full time positions available. Looking for reliable, responsible, hard working team player. Must have own transportation. Call for details. 830-232-4388
WANTED Looking for a vehicle in good shape with cash price. Text or call 936.641.3398.? WANTED 1956 or older car or pickup (prefer pickup) in running condition. Call: 830-739-3937
Handmake Copper pots with Lids Skittles teapots all tinned for use. Handmade Copper servicers with lids one round one oval tinned. Turkish Copper Samovar, Russian Brass Samovar. Many handmade copper & brass articles to list Grand Father Farmer’s Clock 7`6”, German made around 1890 purchased in Egypt. Antique Wall Clocks Brass/marble candle holder 24” tall Egyptian lunch box 3 Bedroom sets, 1 regular 1 Queen 1 King, Living room furniture Sofa 2 chairs coffee table, 2 end tables, 2 Lamps, 4 recliners 1 Dining room table and with 6 chairs , 1 dining table round with 4 chairs, 1 china cabinet, 1 Antique Dry Sink with mirror, 1 Antique hall tree with mirror. Too many items to list Estate Sale Pending Lawn mowers, 1 rider, Tractor Ford 8N with shedder and blade. Radial arm saw, table saw, many tools Estate sale Pending Call 830 734 7925, 830 232 4183 for information and appointment
APARTMENT FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH, WATER AND SEWER INCLUDED, CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN LEAKEY, TEXAS CALL 830-591-3479
SERVICES Decor Unlimited and the Stained Glass Barn is located on the north east corner of South Pickford Street and West May Avenue in Sabinal. For traditional stained glass art, custom orders, restorations, and repairs, contact owner/ operator Kathy Miskimen at 915-490-0788.
Handy Man, Carpenter, Frame, Paint, Roofing, Sheetrock. Hang Ceiling Fans, Light Fixtures, Toilets. 20 Years Experience. Please Call 830-928-2043 If you are looking for a pet sitter/Housesitter while you are out for the night or weekend? Or week? Then I will be there for you. Call 830-328-4983. Only available for weekends and holiday weeks
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FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS Exposure is what it’s all about, Properties that we market are placed in a total of 5 multiple listing systems, including San Antonio, Midland/Odessa, Kerrville, Uvalde, and Del Rio. No one else gets your property exposed the way we do. If you seriously want to sell your property, we will seriously get it exposed! Call us today! We Sell Service!
Check out the Ridge Subdivision if you are looking for a beautiful building site in the Frio Canyon with all the amenities, such as a TCEQ approved water system, beautiful river park, paved roads, and a security gate. Prices start at $99,500 for 5 acre tracts. You’d pay that much for a 1-acre tract in Concan with all the noise and traffic. Why do that? Don’t overlook the Ridge. Call us for a tour of heaven in the hill country today. HUNTING PROPERTY NEW LISTING!! 190 acres on the Nueces River with no restrictions! Dam on river provides great fishing and swimming! Primary dwelling is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a covered porch. Improvements also include a guest house and workshop. Two large springs on site feed the river. Indian mounds and pecan trees all along the river banks. Great rolling topography. $1,699,000. NEW LISTING! Great hunting tract with good building sites in Rancho Real. Outstanding views! Ideal for hunting, camping, or just relaxing. Short drive to black top. 16 acres for $66,000. NEW LISTING!! 2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000. NEW LISTING!! Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500. NEW LISTING!! Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000. COMMERCIAL Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory! PRICE REDUCED! OWNER FINANCING OPPORTUNITY! Looking for an established business in the Frio Canyon. Now you can own the Leakey Beverage Barn. Best location in town right across the street from Stripes. This is a wellestablished money maker! $295,000. OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing. Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000. FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $150,000. Close to Leakey and walking distance to the river! OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! LAND Rivertree Subdivision. Beautiful residential lot covered with giant oak trees. Close to community club house and river park. This is probably the prettiest lot in the development. Come look at it and you’ll see what I mean. $95,000 Flatrock Subdivision. This is a 3.11-acre river front tract with over 200 feet of frontage along the east bank of the Cypress lined Frio River. This property is improved with a 2 bedroom one bath manufactured home. $225,000 PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park. Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard. Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography. Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000. BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this 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. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500 RESIDENTIAL Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000. Like new home in the heart of Leakey. Three bedroom two baths with approximately 1640 sf of centrally heated and cooled area. Walking distance to the banks, restaurants, grocery store, and the court house. All this for just $220,000. This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $575,000. Like new three bedrooms 2 bath home on 5 acres with river access. Close to town in Frio River Ranch. $245,000. Beautiful four bedrooms, 2 1⁄2 bath home with over 2500 square feet of living area, located in close proximity to the river in Reagan Wells. Did I mention that it had a three car garage and a detached guest house. Huge covered and open deck area. Access to a mile of river and over 100 acres of wooded trails and pasture land. This one is priced right at $429,000. RIVERTREE! Two story log home nestled beneath huge Pecan trees. Walking distance to the river, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, vaulted ceiling and wrap around porch. $329,900.
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1260 S US Hwy 83, Leakey, Tx. 1/2 mile south of Leakey city limits on US Hwy 83 830-232-5242 www.SuttleandCompany.com
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Marilyn’s
In the old Legion Hall 4,000 square feet! Wed-Sat 10:00-5:00 Camp Wood 597-6400
WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION AND GREAT PRICES!
BAR STOOLS * MATTRESSES * SOFAS * RECLINERS
Utopia Golf Rates Per Person Rate (all prices are before tax) 9 Holes/ 18 Holes Weekday $12 / $17 Weekday Seniors/Juniors $10/ $15 Weekend $15/ $20 Cart Rental $10/ $10
Driving Range: Bucket of balls $5. Utopia Golf memberships are also available. For more information, contact us at 830-966-5577.
Directions to Utopia Golf Course
Utopia Golf is located in the Sabinal Canyon near the town of Utopia, Texas, in Uvalde County. The front gate is located on Hwy. 187, one mile south of Utopia. Two popular state parks - Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park - are less than a 16 mile drive away. We are 30 miles from Bandera, 18 miles from Sabinal, 22 miles from Concan or Leakey, and 42 miles from Uvalde. Come visit us!
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OPEN SUNDAYS !! 9a.m.-8p.m. Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS
830-232-6299 Hours: M-T 7a.m. - 8p.m. Fri. 7-9 Sat. 8-9
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2017 Don't Mess with Real County, Texas Trash-Off
FRESH START DECORATING CENTER
On April 8, 2017 volunteers throughout Texas will remove litter from roadsides, city parks, school yards, neighborhoods, and waterways during the state’s single largest one-day cleanup event. Keep It Real-ly Beautiful (KIRB), the local affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful, invites you to participate by “adopting” an area to clean around your street, neighborhood, ranch, school, or favorite park. One block or one mile, it all adds up and makes a difference in our community. And remember, if your “trash” includes #1 plastic, aluminum cans, or clean cardboard, it can be recycled right here in Leakey!
215 N. Getty, Uvalde, Tx.
830-591-2324
• Carpet • Paint • Tile • Window Treatments • Vinyl Flooring *mention this ad for 10% off non sale items
We’d love to know what you’ve accomplished. After the clean up on April 8, please send us an email at keepitreallybeautiful@gmail.com and let us know who you are and what area you have cleaned. We’ll consolidate the list and post a community “Thank You” on the KIRB Facebook page and in the Hill Country Herald!
Call today for a Free Estimate!!
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CHICKEN EARL’S IS OPEN!! TUESDAY AND FRIDAY OPEN FROM 11 a.m. until sold out!!
HWY 83 SOUTH, LEAKEY TEXAS
100% TEXAN 410 S Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Office Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Office Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch Also located inside Concan General Store