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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas Vol. 7 No. 22
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Edwards County Commissioner’s Corner
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OFFICER APPRECIATION One of the most important parts of being a Texas Peace Officer is to just “help folks”. Many of the people that our deputies assist never take the time to sit down and actually write a formal “thank you”, but when it happens I like to share those things and compliment the officer’s performance. Deputy Steve Castro serves Real County as one of my deputies and is an outstanding officer. Recently a young lady contacted my office and shared the following thank you letter: On May 20th my family and I were on our way home to San Antonio after spending the weekend camping at Garner State Park. We decided to go to a local store in Leakey to grab snacks for the ride home. On our way to the store our trailer had a blow out. It was a new trailer and we hadn’t prepared for a blowout, so we didn’t have a spare.
Along with not being familiar with the area, we also didn’t have service on our cell phones. My husband decided to leave the trailer and head to San Antonio to purchase a spare while myself and my 12 year old son stayed behind with the trailer and all our belongings. After about 45 minutes on the side of the road a Sheriff’s vehicle pulled up. The officer introduced himself as Deputy Sheriff Steve Castro and asked if we were alright. We told him the situation, and although my husband was already on the road back to San Antonio, Officer Castro offered to see if he could find a spare tire for us. About 30 minutes later he returned, but let me know there was no available spare. He allowed me to use his satellite phone to call my husband and let him know we were ok and ask when he would make it back. Castro then offered to take us to
Water News and River Flows
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use a restroom or to go grab a drink or snacks. My son went with Castro and returned with Gatorade and snacks. He later told me that Officer Castro gave him money to purchase some drinks and snacks. Officer Castro left but returned about 30 minutes later to check on us again and again allowed me to use his satellite phone to try and contact my husband. Officer Castro stayed with us and waited for my husband to return about 15 minutes later. I am beyond thankful for the kindness and generosity that Officer Castro showed us. With so much social media portraying negative images of our law enforcement, it’s wonderful to see and acknowledge the good deeds our officers do. His simple act of selfishness, and compassion, by going beyond his call of duty, was such a blessing to us. I can’t thank Officer Castro enough for
showing me and my son such kindness. Jessica R. Gonzalez San Antonio, Texas 78211 I believe we have a good team at the Sheriff’s Office serving the folks of Real County. We appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and support. Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson
By: Joel Pigg, General Manager
Flows at all crossings on the Frio River were taken on May 18th, 2017. Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 25,057 gpm earlier this month and now has a flow of 22,054 gpm; this is a reduction in flow of about 12%. The Leakey Springs crossing had a flow of 4,732 gpm last measurement, and a flow of 4,986 gpm this reading; a 5% increase in flow since the last measurement. This crossing has remained very constant since last summer with only slight variations from one measurement to the next. The Mill Creek Crossing showed a reduction in flow this measurement of about 6%; there are culverts on the south end of this crossing that continue to have no flow. This crossing has a flow of 12,173 gpm this measurement which is down from the last measurement of 12,882 gpm earlier this month month. On the west prong of the Frio River,
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the Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 7,501 gpm earlier this month compared to a flow of 7,029 gpm this measurement decreasing approximately 6%. The Kent Creek crossing showed a slight increase in flow since the last measurement; to a flow of 1,440 gpm (which is very close to the normal flow for this crossing) this month up from a flow of 1,383 gpm last measurement. This is an increase of approximately 4%. The Nueces River flows were taken on May 18th, 2017. McDonalds Crossing was flowing at 31,570 gpm last measurement and decreased to a flow of 25,907 gpm this measurement or a decrease of about 18%. This crossing has several pipes that are reduced in flow at this time with gravel or tree stumps clogging the pipes. The gravel should work its way out but not sure about the tree stumps they may be an issue for some time and may cause some stress on the crossing. continued page 7
Guess who is in Camp Wood? It is the beginning of the summer of discovery at the old Mission San Lorenzo de la Santa Cruz. Dr. Walter and her students are busy preparing the site for the field school in June. They have already begun to find artifacts and have released the original bulletin from the 1963 excavation. The Mission Facebook Page says, “A Lipan Apache Mission: San Lorenzo de la Santa Cruz 1762-1771 By Curtis D. Tunnell and W. W. Newcomb, Jr. July 1969. This bulletin (191 pages) has been out of print for many years. Now you can view it on computer, laptop, tablet, and cell phone! Free! It documents the first excavation of the mission and has many excellent pic-
by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
tures of structures and artifacts that were discovered and uncovered at that time. It has been digitized and is now available free for download in its entirety. You will enjoy viewing and re-reading its fascinating information.” You can read it at https://repositories.l ib.utexas.edu/handle/2152/29937 . The artifact in the photo is a decorative overlay used on guns, uncovered in the west, north west midden. Just for our information, a midden is the archaeological term for trash or garbage heap. As an archaeological feature, middens are usually areas of dark-colored earth and concentrated artifacts, that resulted from the deliberate discard of refuse, food remains and domestic materials such as broken and exhausted tools and crockery. Middens are found everywhere humans live or have lived, and archaeologists love them.
You are welcome to stop by and watch or speak with the team. A moment shrouded in history will come to life in Camp Wood, Texas this summer. The land will give up its secrets to the capable hands of Dr. Tamara Walters and her team!
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SWART Celebrates 5TH Anniversary The Southwest Area Regional Transit District (SWART) proudly celebrates its 5th anniversary since its inception on June 1, 2012. . The TxDOT funded program has seen many successes over the last five years including favorable audits, federal recognition for program management, various state awards for its staff, multiple capital funding for rolling stock, route enhancements, developed new routes, and acquired certification training for its staff. “There are some days it seems like only yesterday that we were embarking on this challenge. Five years later we are proud of our successes, have learned from our failures, and continue to strive for improvement daily. Our
goal remains reminiscent to our vision, ‘To provide safe, accessible, affordable, and seamless transportation services to enhance the quality of life and promote community and economic development in the Southwest Region’”, states Sarah Hidalgo-Cook, General Manager. SWART intends on celebrating its 5th anniversary by promoting its 5th Annual “Try Transit” Week which will take place June 5th -9th. The customer orientated week will hold a series of events to show appreciation to their riders and the communities served. Monday, June 5th will be “Half Priced Vouchers” Day while Tuesday June 6th is “Ride for Free” Day for all local transportation routes throughout the
region. On Wednesday, June 7th SWART will host an Open House from 11 AM to 2 PM at their Uvalde Station located at 713 East Main, inviting the community to visit the station and enjoy a hotdog lunch with trimmings. On this day customers will also receive gifts of appreciation throughout the region. The Eagle Pass Station located at 804 East Main Street will host its open house on Thursday, June 8th from 11 AM to 2 PM. On Friday, June 9th customers throughout the region can enjoy “Ride for Free” Day for out of town routes. “Everyone in the community is welcomed to stop by our local offices and
meet the staff and learn more about SWART. ” states Hidalgo-Cook. SWART would also like to honor and recognize their board of directors for all their support and guidance. “We would not have been able to see such success in a short time if it had been for those board members who took on this challenge at the inception of SWART five years ago. continued page 11
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JAIL REGISTER
Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report May 21- May 27, 2017
May 21 - May 27, 2017
Glende, Scott Wayne, 48 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson DWI BAC > = 0.15, A/D 5/24/2017, $5,000 Surety Bond; Wilson, Christopher Levi, 33 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Criminal Mischief > = $100 < $750, Violate Promise to Appear, No Liability Insurance, Expired License Plate 5/25/2017 Bandera County Jail; Craig, John William, 45 W/M, San Antonio, Texas, A/O Deputy Chisum, DWLI w/ Prev Conv, A/D 5/26/2017 $2,000 Surety Bond; Green, Zachary Michael, 27 W/M, Abilene, Texas, A/O Deputy Chisum DWLI w/ Prev Conv, A/D 5/27/2017 $2,000 Surety Bond Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff William Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER
Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Editor’s Note: This is a new list provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are on hold or detainer for Real County. They have been arrested in other counties awaiting transport to Real County
DETAINER LIST
05/22/2017 @ 1214 responded to a residence on US Highway 83 north of Leakey for a suspicious person 1931 responded to Mountain Street in Leakey for a welfare check 05/23/2017 @ 835 responded to Stripes in Leakey to unlock a vehicle 1236 responded to Ranch Road 336 north of Leakey to assist LVFD with a grass fire 05/26/2017 @
2046 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for reckless driver 05/27/2017 @ 313 responded to State Highway 55 south of Camp Wood for a reckless driver 446 responded to a residence on east Fifth Street in Camp Wood for a trespasser 626 responded to a residence on North San Antonio in Camp Wood for suspicious activity 847 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for loose livestock
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.
Ward, Lance Weldon 43 W/M Violation of Probation - Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 < 1 gram 10/18/2016 TDCJ Nies, Sheri Michelle 42 W/F Theft of Property => $100 < $750 5/25/2017 TDCJ McMahan, Khristy Anne 49 W/F Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017 Eastland County Jail Frenzel, Devon 22 W/M Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury w/ a Deadly Weapon 5/16/2017 Uvalde County Jail
Editor’s Note: This list is provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are being held by Real County in contracted jail facilities awaiting trial
HOLDING LIST Espino, Jorge Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon District 8/13/2016 Bandera Espino, Jorge Unlawful Possession of a Firearm By Felon District 8/13/2016 Bandera Espino, Jorge Terroristic Threat of Family/Household County 8/13/2016 Bandera Harlow, Bobby Violation of Probation - False Name Info / Forgery Vehicle Registration District 5/1/2017 Bandera Harlow, Bobby Pre Indictment - Escape While Arrested/Confined Felony District 5/1/2017 Bandera Harlow, Bobby Pre Indictment - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 Less than 1 gram District 5/1/2017 Bandera Hohman, Ryder Ladd Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Theft of Service => 2,500 < 30k ( Has a Hold out of Matagorda CO) District 5/17/2017 Bandera Hohman, Ryder Ladd Theft of Property => $100 <$750 ( Has a Hold out of Matagorda CO) County 5/17/2017 Bandera Hohman, Ryder Ladd Theft of Property => $100 <$750 ( Has a Hold out of Matagorda CO) County 5/17/2017 Bandera Falcon, Estrellita H Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Theft of Property > = $50 < $500 County 5/26/2017 Edwards Falcon, Estrellita H Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Bail Jumping & FTA County 5/26/2017 Edwards Falcon, Estrellita H Bail Jumping & FTA - Theft of Property > = $50 < $500 County 5/26/2017 Edwards Tomerlin, Christopher Aaron Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Theft of Property > = $50 < $500 County 5/26/2017 Uvalde Tomerlin, Christopher Aaron Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Theft of Property > = $50 < $500 County 5/26/2017 Uvalde Tomerlin, Christopher Aaron Bond Forfeiture Failure to Appear - Bail Jumping & FTA County 5/26/2017 Uvalde Tomerlin, Christopher Aaron Bail Jumping & FTA - Theft of Property > = $50 < $500 County 5/26/2017 Uvalde
HILL COUNTRY HERALD 337 RR 337 West P.O. Box 822 Leakey, Texas 78873 (830) 232-6294 (830) 433-1424 Published Each Wednesday Julie Becker/Editor/Publisher Billie Franklin, Sabinal Correspondent
Contributing Writers: Elaine Padgett Carnegie Linda Kirkpatrick
email: editor@hillcountryherald.net LETTERS POLICY Letters to the editor on matters of public interest are welcome. Letters should be no more than 300 words and must be signed with a phone number. Deadline is Monday, 5 p.m. Letters are subject to editing for length and focus. Send letters to the Hill Country Herald, P.O. Box 822, Leakey, Texas, 78873 or email to editor@hillcountryherald.net. Letters to the Editor published in this newspaper do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication on any subject. We do not print anonymous letters. ©2017 The Hill Country Herald. Any third party materials transmitted or posted to the Herald become the property of the Herald, and may be used, reproduced, published, distributed, transmitted, displayed, broadcast or otherwise used by the Herald. All rights reserved No part of this newspaper may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the owners. Hill Country Herald participates in newspaper recycling at South Texas Press, Hondo Texas. Member
Felony Warrant Shannon Dewayne Hewitt DOB 12-31-1979 Wanted on Possession of a Controlled Substance – 1 warrant
Felony Warrant Theodore “TJ” McAlpine DOB 09-10-1982 Wanted for Felony Deadly Conduct - VOP
Misdemeanor Warrants Carlos Martinez DOB 10-10-1997 Wanted for Bond Forfeiture – Harassment
Misdemeanor Warrants Bryan Colyer DOB 07-23-1974 Wanted for multiple charges of Theft by check (also wanted by Bexar and Comal County)
D D E E R R U U T T P P A C CA Misdemeanor Warrants Kenneth Lewis DOB 03-30-1984 Wanted for False Report to a Peace Officer – VOP (also wanted in Medina County)
James Michael Faubion DOB 02-04-1991 Wanted for outstanding traffic violations – 3 warrants Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)
Misdemeanor Warrants Estraellita Falcon AKA “Star” DOB 01-20-1983 Wanted for Bail Jumping and Bond Forfeiture – 3 warrants
Misdemeanor Warrants Christopher Arron Tomerlin DOB 01-20-1986 Wanted for Bail Jumping and Bond Forfeiture – 3 warrants
HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE I want to thank the community for the support we have felt as we respectfully pick up the reins at the sheriff’s office after the tragic passing of Sheriff Carr. One of the important things to know in life is who has gone before us and laid the groundwork for what we are doing in the present. I asked my staff to assemble a list of names of those who have served as Sheriff of Real County so we can honor their service with a plaque on our wall. Ken Manchester
worked on it and provided me with sixteen names and associated dates of service. It is our desire to memorialize their service and sacrifice, but before we do that we want to make sure we have it right. I ask the public to review these names and
dates to make sure they are correct before we order the plaque. If you have any input on this list, please contact my office at 830232-5201. Thank you, Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Bob Bowers Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Domingo Tobar • Sammie Ives •Darlene Bullard • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Nancy Alvarado, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Jennifer Manchester 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace VACANT: 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable VACANT 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Michael Mann 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833 (830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320 recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President Joel Pigg, General Manager
1918 JAIL IN REAL COUNTY, TEXAS COURTHOUSE
By Marjorie Kellner (Born 01-02-1926; Real County District & County Clerk 1972/1986; Editor, “Wagons, Ho! A History of Real County, Texas”, 1996)
The Real County Jail was part of the construction of the two-story courthouse built in the year 1918 of locally acquired limestone. The jail was placed on the lower floor between the County Records Vault and the office of the Sheriff. A window with bars was placed in the outside wall. The County Clerk’s office, the vault, had bars also. The most interesting part of the jail was the door that faced the lower-floor hallway that ran through the entire building. The door was of very heavy steel and was purchased from the Southern Structural Steel Company for $l,000.00. It contained a small door opening through which food or other items could be passed to the prisoner inside. There were no individual cells in the original enclosure. The jail was modified in about 1940 when there was an escape by tunneling of a prisoner through the wall into the sheriff’s office where a broken window allowed his escape. After this fiasco, two individual cells of very heavy steel were created within the enclosure for the holding of prisoners. A tragic occurrence was the hanging of a prisoner in the jail. He was found on his knees, as legend tells us, but was deceased. His place of burial is listed in the cemetery records of Leakey Floral Cemetery at Leakey, Texas. In the year 1946 the old outside depressionera toilets were demolished and two commodes were installed in the courthouse – one in a tiny room under the metal stairway for employees and the general public, and the other in the jail. The jail was modified again as the door was set back into the jail space, and a urinal was installed there for the general public. A new separate courthouse building was planned and constructed in the year 1978 and the old jail was given up for a hallway space located between the original courthouse building and the new building. The Real County Commissioners were approached to make a gift of the old jail door to Real County Historical Commission. It stands there, on the Real County Historical Museum grounds, unprotected from the elements, telling a story of the past in Real County.
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FOR SLAVERY…RURAL… DOES NOT = SAFER
On The Frio at the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion 830-232-5022
by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
No matter where traffickers set up shop, human trafficking is not going to stop. It is big money. $600 million is made in Texas from labor trafficking and $6.6 billion for sex trafficking of minors and youths. More than $99 billion is earned globally through commercial sexual exploitation, according to data provided by ECPAT USA, an organization focused on ending child slavery within the United States. The cruel economics of human trafficking is –it has now become the most profitable business in the world! As of Jan 24, 2017 the estimates are that more than 300,000 Victims of Human Trafficking are in Texas. (Human trafficking happens when one person is controlled through violence, deception or coercion in situations of commercial sex, forced labor, or domestic servitude.) Texas leaders have publicly battled sex trafficking for more than a decade, but they’ve devoted hardly any resources to helping victims. Their hollow rhetoric and our completely wrecked and broken child welfare systems actually feed and fuel Texas’ sex-trafficking underworld. I am not going to cite statistics today, I am going to take you into the shattered lives of children. I want you to see, hear, feel and taste…slavery…in it’s most vile sense. There is little or no recovery from this crime. Even with therapy, work and the best care that money can buy, short of a bullet, nothing can undo what has been done! Nothing can undo the sense of helplessness, the fear, the violation… Nothing can keep the monsters from the dreams… A 12 year old Spanish boy was “Nailed” to a tree because after days of hard labor with little food, water or rest he could no longer lift the heavy burden of his ‘Masters’ product. He survived, but will be crippled for the rest of his life. What were you doing when you were twelve years old? What about ‘Niki’, pretty, white from Irish descent, missing since she was 14 years old. The product of an absent father and a drug addicted mother, she was forced into sexual slavery by her mother’s ‘boyfriend’ at the age of 12! She was arrested at age 14 for prostitution and her ‘Master’ was so mad at her he beat her for days, starved her and raped her and allowed his deviant clients a go at her. She never made her Court appearance where SHE was being prosecuted! It is the ludicrous insanity of our justice system that they further victimize the victim! She’s dead and probably thankful for it. Somehow, we have to make real people on a grass roots level in this Great State of Texas…”feel” the pain of these
human beings, children or adults, American or not! If they are a slave in Texas… it is not only our business but it’s our fault! RURAL… DOES NOT = SAFER. Geographical isolation contributes to delays in intervention and lack of opportunities to identify human trafficking. The dense population in cities allows for witnesses, rural areas allow less eye witness and police protection. Homes in rural communities spread farther apart. Our children are vulnerable… these predators are moving into small town America and targeting rural areas. They are drawn to small towns because they feel they won’t get caught. Areas that have a lot of agricultural farming and small police forces are
breeding grounds for traffickers. They are in and out very quickly and their victims are shipped off… many times to foreign countries. TRUCK STOPS-REST AREAS. Rural areas are loaded with truck stops because of the long highways that stretch across these areas, which aren’t so common in cities. These locations are often isolated, making them convenient for transient customers to purchase sex with minimal concerns of detection. A truck stop can be an easy place for a trafficker to sell their victims night after night to a new group of customers. RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS AND MAKE THAT CALL! To request help or report
suspected human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Or text HELP to: BeFree (233733). Common Work and Living Conditions: The individual(s) in question Is not free to leave or come and go as he/she wishes Is under 18 and is providing commercial sex acts Is in the commercial sex industry and has a pimp / manager Is unpaid, paid very little, or paid only through tips Works excessively long and/or unusual hours Is not allowed breaks or suffers under unusual restrictions at work Owes a large debt and is unable to pay it off Was recruited through false promises concerning the nature and conditions of his/her work High security measures exist in the work and/or living locations (e.g. opaque windows, boarded up windows, bars on windows, barbed wire, security cameras, etc.) Poor Mental Health or Abnormal Behavior Is fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, tense, or nervous/paranoid Exhibits unusually fearful or anxious behavior after bringing up law enforcement Avoids eye contact Poor Physical Health Lacks health care Appears malnourished Shows signs of physical and/or sexual abuse, physical restraint, confinement, or torture Lack of Control Has few or no personal possessions Is not in control of his/her own money, no financial records, or bank account Is not in control of his/her own identification documents (ID or passport) Is not allowed or able to speak for themselves (a third party may insist on being present and/or translating) Claims just visiting and inability to clarify where he/she is staying/address Lack of knowledge of whereabouts and/or do not know what city he/she is in Loss of sense of time Has numerous inconsistencies in his/her story This list is not exhaustive and represents only a selection of possible indicators. Also, the red flags in this list may not be present in all trafficking cases and are not cumulative. Learn more at www.humantraf fickinghotline.org.
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Edwards County Commissioner’s Corner Yes, I know it has been a while since I have written and I could come up wither several excuses. Yet, none really seem that good. So I will only say I am sorry that it has been this long and I will try to do better in the future…There are several things happening at the County at this time. First, it is the time of year that we begin working on the Budget for next fiscal year. Questionnaires have been sent to each program director relating to needed expenditures and any and all requests for additional funds must be completed documented and explained thoroughly. By July we should have a general estimate on the projected revenue for next year. We are also watching legislation that may further restrict counties abilities to raise funds through taxation. While it may sound good, it presents a burden on counties (especially small rural counties) with a low valuation. Next thing I would like to talk about is the Road Department. The last several months or even perhaps I should say the last couple of years have been wetter than we have seen in a good while and while none of us should complain
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on May 23rd, the Court interviewed three qualified individuals and selected Mr. Jason Arp for the position as “Edwards County Road Superintendent.” Mr. Arp has extensive background in Budgets, Management, Planning, Personnel and most importantly Road Construction. He will start as soon as he gets moved to the County. While we still have many obstacles to overcome, we have made substantial progress and hopefully will soon have a system in place that can and will do a good job in maintaining and improving the roads here in Edwards County. As usual, I will end with a quote and this quote comes from Abraham Lincoln who said, “I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong. “ If you have any questions or comments relating to this article or to other issues relating to Edwards County, please feel free to email me at burrogone@yahoo.com or call me on my cell at (210) 912-8481.
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A special Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics of Texas began in Del Rio and will continue on to Arlington, Texas. In Sabinal, it began on Wednesday, May 24, at the Sabinal Volunteer Fire Department located west of town and ended that afternoon at the big oak tree east of town. Those carrying the torch for Sabinal were Police Department Officer Cano Esquivel, City of Sabinal Aldermen Javier Flores and Louis “Mando” Landeros, and Emergency Medical Services volunteer Zachary Justice. In the words of Mando Landeros, “You don’t realize how big our town is until you run it!”
H S Graduations
On May 26 under the pavilion in Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park, family and friends gathered to watch 13 Headstart graduates sing, parade, and receive their diplomas. Following the ceremony, refreshments were served to all. The next night, 39 high school graduates walked across the Sabinal Yellowjacket Field as parents, family, and friends looked on. This time the crowd was much bigger; the Sabinal Yellowjacket Band played; members of the School Board were proudly involved; and scholarships were awarded. Speaker was Teacher Kyle Miller. Valedictorian is Cameron Leigh Moore and Salutatorian is Kayleigh Arlene Karre.
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Guillermo “Willie” and Eileen Rodriguez, along with Uncle Daryl Rodriguez, all of Sabinal, can be doubly proud of their grandson/nephew, Andrew W. Baez who made Eagle Scout this past February and graduates from La Serna High School in Whittier, California, on June 7 of this year. Andrew is the son of Darlene Rodriguez of Whittier and Robert Baez of La Mirada, California. Andrew wants to become a mechanical engineer and will soon begin his studies at Rio Hondo Junior College, also located in Whittier.
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During the service, there was a special Memorial Day observance with slides presented. Operation Christmas Child has begun at First Baptist. The congregation will bring items for the boxes for the next 5 months, through the due date. Vacation Bible School is scheduled for June 12 through 16 and will run from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. The theme is Galactic Starveyers.
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The canned food drive continues. Specifically, they are asking for meats. Caladium sales continue. The monies earned go to mission and outreach of the Sabinal Methodist Ladies. Contact person is Betty Mathis. New this week, Micah Stewart is collecting plastic grocery bags. They will be used to make mats for the homeless. They are being collected in the youth room, located at the west end of the hall in the education building. Vacation Bible School Kickoff Party will be held June 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the church park. There will be a dedication of the new playground, early registration with tshirts. Free food, games, snow cones, and lots of fun. VBS is scheduled for June 25 through 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Summer movie nights are back. They are held on Friday nights from 6: 30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the following dates: June 2, 16, and 30; July 14 and 28. Free movies, games and movie snacks are all available and all free. It is requested for children under the age of 11 that the parent accompany the child. A summer retreat will be held at Mo-Ranch, near Hunt, Texas which is open to all children. Registration is now through June 16 and scholarships are available. The retreat runs from July 28 through 30. Contact the church office for more details at 988-2535.
St. Patrick’s Catholic
All Masses on the weekend of June 3 and 4 will have a second collection for retired diocesan priests, also known as the Priest Pension Plan. First Friday of the month, June 2, there will be Eucharistic Adoration beginning at 8 a.m. with the Rosary following at 6 p.m. That will be followed by Benediction and Holy Mass. On First Saturday of the month, June 3, Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Coming up, on June 24, a Saturday, there will be a barbeque plate sale held under the Verstuyft Building, located on the southwest corner of South Front Avenue and Center Street. A donation of $7 will be accepted for the plates. Sweets and drinks will also be available. Proceeds are for the needs of the church.
CITY OF SABINAL REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2017 Mayor Charles D. Story called the regular meeting of the Sabinal City Council to order at 7:07 p.m. On May 08, 2017 with the following aldermen, staff and visitors present: Nancy Alvarado, Mike Nuckles, Ali Alejandro, Danny Dean, Luis A. Martinez, Jr., Lupe De Leon, Lupita De Leon, Ramon M. Lopez, Betty Jo Harris, Andrew Alejandro, Jerod Neely, Billie Franklin, Merril Nunley, James Allen, Dorothy Howard, Louis A Landeros, Jr., Liz Massey and Ava Denney. Javier Flores and Andy Schaefer were absent. Mayor Story led the invocation, with special mention of Chief Reyes who is having back surgery on the nineth. He also led the pledge to the United States flag. On a motion by Alvarado and second by Alejandro, Nuckles, Alvarado and Alejandro voted to approve the accounts payable and interim bills as presented. Dean abstained. Motion passed. On a motion by Dean and second by Nuckles, all four voted to approve the minutes of the April 24, 2017 meeting. Mayor Story announced the citizens comments agenda item. He congratulated louis a. “Mando” Landeros on his election to the council and thanked Nancy Alvarado for her years of service. Javier Flores joined
the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Ava Denney, president of the civic club, announced to the council that the club has $4,308.57 earmarked for the completion of the work to the pavilion restrooms/dressing room. Also, they have $1,500.00 to contribute to playground equipment. Nuckles asked if they have bids. She stated that they have them, but they are too old. The civic club will be on the agenda for the next meeting. Mayor story thanked the ladies for their interest. Andrew Alejandro passed out copies of his resume. Roman Musquiz gave the police report, noting that the new computer program is installed and running. Also, he stated that the chief will have back surgery on the 9th. Judge Herndon was not present, but her report has been given to all council members. Luis Martinez gave the public works report. Betty Jo Harris gave the financial reports, noting that over $82,000.00 In old, uncollectable utility billing has been removed from the balance of the current billing. She also read a note from Uvalde memorial hospital thanking Luis Martinez and Andrew Alejandro for their assistance at the health fair. Next month will be time for the annual water letters to go out. On the item for replacing the city hall roof,
no action was taken. Alejandro stated that he could get two more bids. On the item concerning the city-wide cleanup, Billie Franklin said she had placed the notice in her column for the month of May. She suggested a list of things that could not be placed in the open top containers at the post office. There are three containers in town. Story stated he thinks we are working with $5,000.00. A van on site for tires was mentioned. Costs approximately $220.00 A ton to dispose of them. A full load is thirteen tons. Mayor Story announced a closed session per tex gov’t code ann. Sec. 551.074 Personnel (a) consider hiring of James Allen (b) consider salary increase for Andrew Alejandro. The time was 7:36 p.m.Mayor Story reconvened the open meeting at 8:05 p. m. No action was taken in closed session. Nuckles made a motion to hire James Allen at a rate of $8.00 An hour. If the garbage department is privatized, the job will terminate. The motion was seconded by Dean. Voting for were Nuckles, Dean, Alvarado and Alejandro. Voting against was Flores. Motion passed. On the item 9b, on the salary increase for Alejandro, there was no motion. On a motion by Alvarado and second by Alejandro, all five voted to adjourn at 8:08 p.m.
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Real County Appraisal District Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures Real CAD has mailed Notices of Appraised Value on properties that have increased in market value over $1,000. If you do not receive a Notice, your property value may not have changed. Notices mailed May 23, 2017 and the deadline to appeal is June 21, 2017 The law gives property owners the right to protest actions concerning their property tax appraisals. You may follow these procedures if you have a concern about: * The market or special appraised value placed on your property * The unequal appraisal of your property * The inclusion of your property on the appraisal roll * Any exemptions that may apply to you * The qualification for an agricultural to timber appraisal * The taxable status of your property * The local governments which should be taxing your property * The ownership of property * The change of use of land receiving special appraisal * Any action taken by the chief appraiser, appraisal district or appraisal review board that applies to and adversely affected you. Informal Review The appraisal district will hold walk-in informal taxpayer reviews from 9 a.m. to 11:30 and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day through June 21, 2017. Our Appraiser will primarily be available each Thursday for reviews. Before speaking to an appraiser, the protest form must be submitted personally or by mail. The Protest form is on the back of your Appraisal Notice. Review by the Appraisal Review Board If you can’t resolve your problem informally with the county appraisal district (CAD) staff, you may have your
case heard by the appraisal review board (ARB). The ARB is an independent board of citizens that reviews problems or other concerns listed above. It has the power to order the CAD to make necessary changes to solve problems. If you file a written request for an ARB hearing (called a notice of protest) before the deadline, the ARB will set your case for a hearing. You’ll receive written notice of the time, date and place of the hearing. The hearing will be informal. You or a designated agent may appear in person to present evidence or you may send notarized evidence for the ARB to review at your hearing. The CAD representative will present evidence about your case. Each party may cross-examine the evidence presented. The ARB will make its decision based on the evidence presented. The CAD has the burden of establishing the property’s value by a preponderance of the evidence presented. You can get a copy of a protest form online at www.realcad.org. Note: You shouldn’t try to contact ARB members outside of the hearing. The law requires ARB members to sign an affidavit saying that they haven’t talked about your case before the ARB hears it. Review by the District Court After it decides your case, the ARB must send you a copy of its order by certified mail. If you are not satisfied with the decision, you have the right to appeal to district court. If you choose to go to court, you must start the process by filing a petition within 45 days of the date you receive the ARB’s order. Tax Payment If you appeal and your case is pending, you must pay the lesser amount of taxes due on the portion of the tax-
able value not in dispute or the amount of taxes due on the property under the order from which the appeal is taken. More Information You can get more information by contacting Real County Appraisal District at P.O. Box 158, Leakey, Texas 78873. You can also get a pamphlet describing how to prepare a protest from the CAD website or from the State Comptroller’s Property Tax Division at P.O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711-3528. Deadline for Filing Protests with the ARB Usual Deadline On or before May 31 (or 30 days after a notice of appraised value was mailed to you, whichever is later). The protest deadline for the 2017 tax year is June 21, 2017. Late protests are allowed if you miss the usual deadline for good cause. Good cause is some reason beyond your control like a medical emergency. The ARB decides whether you have good cause. Late protests are due the day before the appraisal review board approved the records for the year. Contact the appraisal district for more information. Special Deadlines For change of agricultural use or ARB changes, the deadline is before the 30th day after the notice of the determination was mailed to you. If you believe the CAD or the ARB should have sent you a notice and did not, you may file a protest until the day before the taxes become delinquent (usually February 1). The ARB decides whether it will hear your case based on evidence about whether a required notice was mailed to you. *The deadline is postponed to the next business day if it falls on a weekend or holiday.
Huajilla Unit TRTA Install Officers
by Irene R. Dubberly
On Monday, May 15th, the Huajilla Unit of Texas Retired Teachers Association met in Devine at the Triple C Restaurant. Irene Dubberly welcomed all the to final meeting of the year. Diana Bush submitted the minutes from the prior meeting and Sam Dubberly gave the treasurer’s report. Committee reports followed. Lewis Stroud, Devine member, carried out the Installation of Officers Lewis Stroud, who installed the 2017-2018 Huajilla Unit RTA officers: Treasurer, Sam Dubberly; Secretary, Diana Bush; 2nd Vice President, Kathy Carlson; 1st Vice of the Huajilla Unit President, Lola Hill; and President, Irene Dubberly TRTA coming year. Herald received the Bell Ringer Award will also complete its audit and required They are as follows: for outstanding media coverage; Ruth paperwork required by the State TRTA President – Irene Dubberly, 1st Vice Pres Davis got the 21st Century Award for her office. – Lola Hill, 2nd Vice Pres – Kathy Carlphilanthropic support; Bruce Simpson Kenneth Hanson informed members son, Secretary – Diana Bush, Treasurer was awarded the ABCD Award; Mary of the legislative issues in progress at – Sam Dubberly, and Parliamentarian Jean Lilie received a Special Membership the Capitol in Austin. Door prizes were – Thomas Fillinger. Award; Judith Jopling received the Comdrawn and upon adjournment, members Special Recognition Awards were given were asked to share stories of “Kid Say to members. They are as follows: David munity Volunteer Award for having the top volunteer hours with 2999 hours. the Funniest Things” before enjoying a Park for the gift of his local honey; Each One Bring One is TRTA’s call to all buffet lunch. Any member interested in Pat Havel for unusual service, Jeanice retired educators to reach out to just one attending the Summer Leadership DevelZinsmeyer-Dube for her dedication to new or renewing member. The executive opment Conference in Floresville on June education and retirees, and Kenneth board will be working this summer on 1st were asked to contact Irene Dubberly Hanson for timely legislative updates planning for recruitment, programs and before May 20th. Additional photos and each received an Appreciation Award; the compilation of the unit’s yearbook for other timely information will appear on Julie Becker at Hill Country Herald and the coming year. The Audit Committee the unit’s Facebook page. Diane Cosgrove from the Hondo Anvil
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The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 60,784 gpm last reading and this measurement the culverts had a flow of 63,981 gpm or about a 5% increase. A word of warning - keep small pets and children away from the culverts
at this crossing as there is still a lot of water going through them and they could easily suck kids and pets in. For those of you that live in the northern portion of Edwards County near Telegraph here are the latest flow measurements for the crossings in your area.
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The first crossing on Highway 377 near Telegraph had a flow of 33,623 gpm a few weeks ago and has decreased to a flow of 32,745 gpm or a decrease in flow of about 3%. There are a couple of culverts at this crossing that have debris clogging the pipes. The second cross-
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Frio Canyon Real Estate, LLC Shawn Streib Gray, Broker 830-232-4500
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· Registration forms can be downloaded from the church’s website (lumc@hctc.net) , picked up from the VBS Dropbox located at the Methodist Church, or picked up at the Real County Library. · The completed forms can be dropped in the VBS Dropbox at the Methodist Church or mailed to LUMC, P.O. Box 417, Leakey, TX 78873 QUESTIONS
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Hill Country Telephone Cooperative (HCTC) has announced the retirement of Delbert Wilson
Hill Country Telephone Cooperative (HCTC) has announced the retirement of Delbert Wilson, its CEO for the past 9 years. HCTC is the broadband and voice service provider for Ingram, Hunt, Mountain Home, Garven Store, Leakey, Concan, Rio Frio, Medina, Tarpley, Center Point, Comfort, Sisterdale, Doss, Fredo-
nia, Katemcy, Pontotoc and Streeter. HCTC’s subsidiary, HCT, provides broadband and voice services in Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Mason and Junction. HCTC is one of the larger employers in the Hill Country with approximately 110 employees. After top manager assignments at two other telephone companies, Delbert joined HCTC November 1, 2007. Wilson and the HCTC Board of Directors quickly set into motion the direction that the Cooperative follows today, aggressively modernizing its network to provide Broadband Services. Broadband Internet delivered over fiber optic cable is the industry gold standard and
Delbert pointed everyone’s focus toward that concept. In a local business magazine Delbert has been quoted as saying, “The future-proof broadband network that we have built at HCTC can literally change our communities.” Wilson was very active within the local business community and has served on the Kerrville Economic Development Foundation Board of Directors and with the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce. At the state and national level, Delbert made dozens of visits to Senate and House offices to raise visibility for rural interests. Additionally, he has testified numerous times before FCC and House and Senate Committees to stress the need for continued investment in rural America. The HCTC Board and Staff
Property 09: The finest home in the Concan Country Club is available! 3BA/2.5BA, oversized garage and HUGE patio. $575,000 REDUCED Property 11: 800’ RIVERFRONT! Paradise on the FRIO. 27+ acs. Cute 2BD/1BA cottage ++ NO RESTRICTIONS $699,000 PENDING NEWProperty 17: 217 CR425 in Reagan Wells. 5+ ac. on the river w/a well-maintained 3BD/2BA DW. Super nice! $241,000 NEWProperty 18: 3BD/2BA log home under huge pecan trees. 85 Pecan Bottom Lp in River Tree. Gorgeous river access! $339,000 Property 19: 4BD/3BA home on 9+ ac. in THE RANCH in Concan! Unique & Special property w/river access! Ag. Valuation.. $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 26: RIVERFRONT home on 2+ acres. Beautiful, hill country modern design. High end finishes & appliances. $539,000 Property 27: 4BD/3.5BA home w/gorgeous views. 621 Catclaw Mtn. Rd. in Concan. Rental OK. Frio river access! $575,000 Property 32: 470 Middle Rd. in Rio Frio is a beautiful 10 ac.tract with 2BD/2BA rock home + guest quarters. MUST SEE $299,000 PENDING NEWProperty 39: Cute 1BD/1BA cabin on 6.37 ac. in Roaring Springs Ranch! VIEWS for miles + gorgeous common areas. $125,000 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 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 Property 78: 4BD/3BA home on nearly one ac. 179 Roy Chisum Rd. No restrictions! 500’ of private river access! $299,000
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Property 01 : 9.3 ac. Views, underground elec., city water and sensible restrictions. Borders a large ranch. Owner/Broker. $99,900 Property 08: Wooded residential lot in Canyon Oaks. Frio River access + hillside and valley views. Water & elec available. $56,000 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 33: 5.16 ac. lot near town. City water & elec. Gorgeous views for MILES, paved roads, security gate. $74,900 PENDING 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!!
NEWProperty 07: 15 acres in Concan w/Hwy. 127 frontage. Small hunter’s cabin. No utilities but elec. is close. $103,569 Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $99,360 Property 11: 800’ RIVERFRONT! Paradise on the FRIO. 27+ acs. Cute 2BD/1BA cottage ++ NO RESTRICTIONS $699,000 PENDING Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. Ag. Exempt. $179,000 REDUCED Property 13: 67.4 acs. in Paint Creek Ranch. Teaming w/ exotics, relatively flat, cabin w/elec. & rain harvest. NICE!! $185,000 Property 14: 30 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! Elec. avail. $105,000 PENDING 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 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 PENDING Property 29 : 260 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $4250 per acre Property 30: 25 acs. at 350 Pvt. Rd. 3360 in Concan. Hunting ok. Generator powered well on property. Easy access. $109,000 PENDING 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 Property 51: 37.23 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage. Fairview Ranch. Water well & electricity. Addtl. acreage available. $137,751 Property 60: 125 ac. west of Leakey on Hwy 337. Electricity on 2 sides. Frontage on highway and County Rd. $4,250 per acre Property 61: 20 acres. w/Hwy. 41 frontage in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! Elec. avail. $70,000 Property 86: 26.69 acs. west of Leakey 6 miles. County Road frontage. Elec available. VIEWS! Rough to rolling terrain. $4,000 per acre
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thank Delbert for his commitment to the Membership, the employees and the community and wish him the very best in his retirement. Alan Link, a former Assistant Vice President with Southwestern Bell and previously the COO of HCTC, has returned to the company as the new CEO.
Kerrville, Boerne and San Antonio in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. For more information, please email Human Resources at HR@BanderaElectric.com or call 866-226-3372. About Bandera Electric Bandera Electric Cooperative currently serves more than 25,000 members and provides electric service to more than 34,000 meters in a seven county territory in the Texas Hill Country. As a member-owned cooperative, BEC continually searches for new, innovative programs to promote energy efficiency and quality member service. Find more information about BEC at BanderaElectric.com or by calling (866) 226-3372.
Devil’s Sinkhole Evening Bat Tours Under Way The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area is now in the midst of a big bat year. Every evening Wednesdays-Sundays, volunteers with the Devil’s Sinkhole Society, the Distinguished Park Friends Group of 2017, provide the famous evening bat tour. Visitors get to see-at the height of bat season—between four and six million Mexican Freetail Bats arising from the Devil’s Sinkhole National Natural Landmark. The bat show is often augmented by swooping cave swallows, massive Great Horned Owls, and curious jackrabbits. The massive sinkhole is the largest one-chamber cave in Texas as well as the fourth-deepest cave in the state. During the main part of the bat season, the Devil’s Sinkhole is home to the fourth-largest bat colony in Texas, producing a tornadic swarm of bats. Because of numerous special features at the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, all Sinkhole visits (bat tours, day tours, and nature walks) require a guide, so all tours begin at the Rocksprings Visitors Center on the town square and reservations are necessary. To sign up for any of the amazing tours, call 830-683-2287, e-mail devilssinkhole@ swtexas.net, or drop by the Rocksprings Visitors Center. Bat season runs from May 1 through October 31. Morning bat return tours are available August through October. A very special combination bat viewing and star gazing event will be held Saturday, July 22. Some years ago, a nature photographer from England proclaimed that the bat emergence at the Devil’s Sinkhole is “the most amazing animal swarm anywhere” and he was comparing the Devil’s Sinkhole bats to surfing penguins in Australia and ant birds in Tanzania.
talking river psychotherapy multisystems intervention rachel goodman yates, ph.d., l.m.f.t. psychotherapist advocate the “hoffice” at 60 chidress lane p.o.b. 1251 leakey, texas 78873
830-232-4343
cell 830-591-3625
fax 775-923-7353
BEC hosts first career day to meet expanding business needs BANDERA, Texas – Bandera Electric Cooperative will host a career day at their Bandera headquarters Saturday, June 10. The cooperative is expanding with the help of new initiatives that include high-speed broadband internet and renewable energy alternatives. The career day will be held 8 a.m. to Noon at the BEC Community Room at 3172 State Highway 16 North in Bandera. A variety of positions are available, including recently added internships. BEC representatives will be on-site to discuss the available employment and internship opportunities. Positions in multiple focus areas include broadband, solar, corporate communication, accounting, line construction and engineering. Full-time positions as well as internships are up for grabs. Job and intern seekers are encouraged to bring their resume and portfolio if appropriate. The BEC headquarters is located 35 to 45 minutes outside of
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! Underground electric & water at site. $44,500 Property 81-83: 1-9 ac. lots in Concan. You have to see these lots. All utilities and VIEWS for miles. $39,500--$49,500-$55,500
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Pasture Clearing and Fencing James Pasture Clearing & Fencing is now offering services in the area. We are local and ready to meet your needs. We specialize in • cedar and pasture clearing We also offer post • new fencing or fencing repairs, driving that can drive up to 3in in diameter • construction clean up 10ft long fast and with• concrete and rock removal out having to dig holes • mowing, shredding and pour cement • trenching for pipe and cable and cover up
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O B I T U A R I E S Sam Flanagan
Beatrice Marie Campbell Harbuck
Sam Flanagan (79) joined his heavenly family May 29, 2017. Loved ones who will miss Sam until they meet again are Joan, his wife of 54 years, and children and grandchildren: Julie and Sam Schultz, Andy, Mike and Rachel; Laurel and David Dunn, Maddie and Mollie; and Sammy Flanagan and Kyle French. Special thanks to Doctors Rebecca Barrington, Valerian Chyle and Sandra Garred. Also, Uvalde Hospice and many wonderful, supportive friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Frio Canyon EMS, Real County Public Library, Leakey United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. 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.
Beatrice Marie Campbell Harbuck, 87, of Pearland, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Pearland. She was born December 24, 1929 in Baytown to her late parents, Curnelius Campbell and Eva Josephine “Josie” Rasbeary Campbell. Mrs. Harbuck spent her childhood in Baytown, graduating from Robert E. Lee High School, before spending most of her life in the Northshore area. She also lived in Leakey, Texas for a time following her retirement from Aramco. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank Awbrey Harbuck, Sr.; son, Frank Awbrey Harbuck, Jr. and a sister, Emma May. Survivors include her son, Larry Harbuck and his wife, Myrna; daughter, Kathleen Streib; grandchildren, Frank Harbuck, III, Ryan Harbuck, Angela Streib, Lauren Harbuck and Kaiti Harbuck; great-grandchild, Emma; sisters, Peggy Carrell and Patricia Millard and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a service to begin at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Navarre Funeral Home with Brother Mark Spaniel officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc. 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 or go to http://www.lbda.org/donate. To view her online obituary, or post a tribute to her family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Drive, Baytown, Texas 77521, (281) 422-8111.
(December 24, 1929 - May 27, 2017)
( May 29, 2017)
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Living in the awareness of God’s presence There is a touching story found in John chapter 12 about a humble servants love for her Lord. Verse 3 reads, “Then Mary took a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.” Judas managed the finances for the ministry of Jesus and was angry about how the perfume should have been sold and the money used to help the poor. Jesus spoke up and said, “Leave her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this. For the poor, always you have with you; but me you have not always.” We can picture this scene in our minds as a beautiful example of the importance of having our priorities in the right place. Mary was not intimidated by the criticism of the world because she was mesmerized in the holy aura of God’s presence. She discarded what this realm considered logical and practical and was only concentrating on the revelation of who He was. Her personal relationship with Jesus was her
highest calling and nothing was more important than becoming one with Him. This is a glimpse of humility that has made the bold decision to be free from embarrassment and fear and is determined to live and serve God whatever the cost. Pure and love are not two words that we often connect together because much of what we know about love in this world is not always pure. We are flawed humans and realize that love many times has a slightly twisted angle or ulterior motive. Within our dysfunctions, it’s common to feel that we need to earn someone’s love as we learn how to exchange and trade love in order to receive it. However, the wonder and beauty of God’s love is not based on how much we can do or how well we perform. He loves us with a pure unconditional love which means that even in our worst moments – He loves us just the same. When we receive this revelation of His pure love for us, we are broken and drawn to express our sincere love back to Him through worship. When Jesus was on the cross, we
by William F. Holland Jr., DD.,C.ED.D. Minister/Chaplain
were on His mind and we will forever bow before Him in gratitude. To recognize who He is and to love Him with all of our strength, mind and soul is all that He has ever wanted. What more can He say, what more can He do? Brother Lawrence, whose 17th century work, “The Practice of the Presence of God” details his determination to re-train his conscience to become so discerning that he considered everything as an opportunity to know and serve Christ. By allowing this concept of awareness to transform who we are, we not only have a wonderful opportunity, but a responsibility to mature into a higher level of spiritual sensitivity. We are learning that the Christian lifestyle is about establishing and maintaining a bond of intimate devotion with God, as we allow our mind and heart to be changed into a reflection of His image. It’s not just about the world watching us sing a song to Jesus, it’s all about us demonstrating His character in our life. Brother Lawrence is quoted, “many times the most power-
Suicide, Recognizing and Preventing It, Part II If you spot the warning signs of suicide in someone you know, you may wonder what you should do. Should you say something to them? What if you are wrong and you offend your friend? Personally, I would rather lose a friend because I offended them rather than lose a friend and have to bury him or her. Usually, if a person talks about suicide or shows other warning signs, they need immediate help. Healthy people do not flirt, jest, or hint about suicide. SUICIDE PREVENTION TIP #1: JUST ASK The best way to know if someone is suicidal is to ask them. Being direct eliminates any waste of time, a luxury you and your friend may not have. It demonstrates to your friend that you care about them and that you are willing to help them. You cannot make a person suicidal by showing that you care, and although they might not answer your question honestly, offering them an avenue to relieve their thoughts and feelings of loneliness and hopelessness, might prevent a planned suicidal attempt. Starting the Conversation When you suspect a friend or family member may be suicidal, starting the “I think you may be suicidal,” conversa-
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
tion can be difficult to broach. I always find that an honest statement of concern, followed by an open-ended question lets them know that you are genuinely concerned and there to help. “I have been a little concerned for you lately, are you doing okay?” “I have noticed a few differences in you lately, how you are doing?” “I wanted to check in with you because you haven’t seemed yourself lately, is everything alright?” Exploratory Questions Once your family member or friend has confirmed that there is indeed something wrong, you may need to explore the depth of their pain and their coping abilities. “When did you begin feeling like this?” “Did something happen to make you start feeling this way?” “What can I do to help you right now?” “Have you thought about seeking professional assistance?” Offer Comfort You cannot fix a suicidal person’s problems, however, an offer of comfort may stave off an attempt on their life long enough for help to arrive. Your most important task is to delay any attempt of death, if possible until professional assistance is present.
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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
“You are not alone in this. I am here for you.” “You may not believe it now, but the way you’re feeling will change.” “I may not be able to understand exactly how you feel, but I care about you, and I want to help you through this.” “When you want to give up, tell yourself you will hold on for just one more day, hour, minute—whatever you can manage.” WHEN TALKING TO A SUICIDAL PERSON Be Yourself Let the person know you care, that he/she is not alone. The right words are often unimportant. Your voice and manner will show your concern. Listen Let the suicidal person do the talking. They need to unload despair and ventilate anger. No matter how negative the conversation seems, the fact that it exists is a positive sign. Do Not Judge Be sympathetic, non-judgmental, patient, calm, and accepting. Your role is to allow this person to release the emotions that are threatening his or her life, not to judge him or her for them. Offer Hope Reassure the person that help is avail-
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
ful sermons are without words.” If we truly desire more of God, we must choose to deliberately pursue Him. Spending time with Him is how we get to know Him and everyday He patiently waits for us to acknowledge Him and get alone with Him. It is enlightening to discover that the more He is on our mind the more sensitive we are to His voice. When all is said, and done, and we stand before His throne, the amount of our thoughts we allowed Him to occupy will reveal what meant the most to us. The extent we are filled with Jesus depends on how much of our will we surrender to Him. When He is invited to sit on the throne of our heart as Lord, is when the awareness of His presence will become a lifestyle. This is an excerpt from my new book, “A lifestyle of worship, living in the awareness of God’s presence.” It is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble or you can contact: billyhollandministries. com
Tracy Renee Lee
able and that the suicidal feelings are temporary. Let the person know that his or her life is important to you. Take their Words Seriously If the person says things like, “I’m so depressed, I can’t go on,” ask the question: “Are you having thoughts of suicide?” You are not putting ideas into his or her head, you are showing that you are concerned, that you take him or her seriously, and that it’s OK to share his or her pain with you. THINGS TO AVOID Avoid Reasoning Avoid saying things like: “You have so much to live for,” “Your suicide will hurt your family,” “Look on the bright side,” or “Suicide is wrong.” Avoid Promising Confidentiality Refuse to promise secrecy. A life is at stake and you may need to speak to a mental health professional or to law enforcement to keep the suicidal person safe. If you promise to keep
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
your discussions secret, you may have to break your word. Avoid Offering Solutions to Their Problems Suicide is not about how bad a problem is; suicide is about irresolvable pain. Avoid Self-Blame People are amazingly good at hiding their loneliness and depression. It is not your responsibility to know when someone is unhappy, nor is it your responsibility to “fix” them when they are depressed. Depression requires professional assistance and quite often medication. If you notice an alarming change in behavior and feel safe and confident enough to investigate your suspicion, go ahead. If not, call 911, and ask someone who is qualified to help your friend or family member. (Metanoia.org, Helpguide.org) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1800-273-8255
The Following Donations have been made to the Rio Frio Cemetery Memory of Tela Patterson by Fayrene Nance.
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LONDON (AP) — British police arrested a 23-year-old man Monday on the south coast of England, hundreds of miles south of Manchester, in the widening inquiry into the deadly concert bombing. The arrest means that 14 men are now in custody in Britain for suspected roles in the May 22 bombing of an Ariana Grande concert that killed 22 people and wounded nearly 120 others. It was Britain’s worst attack in a decade. The suspects have not been identified or charged. All are being held on suspicion of violating the Terrorism Act. Police and security services have said very little about the network believed to be behind suicide bomber Salman Abedi, a Manchester native whose parents had moved to Britain from Libya. Abedi’s elder brother Ismail is among the suspects being held in Britain, and a younger brother and Abedi’s father have been detained in Libya. Police are scouring 12,960 hours of closed circuit TV recordings in their search for clues, have collected more than 630 pieces of evidence and have searched 21 addresses. Authorities say Abedi returned to Britain from Libya on May 18, and likely completed assembling his bomb at a rented apartment in central Manchester. The country remains on high alert, however, as officials caution that some suspects who helped Abedi may still be at large. GREG ALLMAN—SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Music legend Gregg Allman, whose bluesy vocals and soulful touch on the Hammond B-3 organ helped propel the Allman Brothers Band to superstardom and spawn Southern rock, died Saturday, a publicist said. He was 69. Allman died at his home in Savannah, Georgia, publicist Ken Weinstein said. A statement on the singer’s website says he “passed away peacefully.” Allman had cancelled some 2016 tour dates, announcing on Aug. 5 that he was “under his doctor’s care at the Mayo Clinic” due to “serious health issues.” Later that year, he canceled more dates, citing a throat injury. And in March
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2017, he canceled performances for the rest of the year. BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — A man who apparently got into a dispute with his wife and in-laws was arrested in a house-to-house shooting rampage in rural Mississippi that left eight people dead, including a sheriff’s deputy. The shootings took place at three homes Saturday night — two in Brookhaven and one in Bogue Chitto — about 70 miles (110 kilometers) south of Jackson, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said. The rampage began after authorities got a call about a domestic dispute, investigators said. TRUMP RETURNS— President Trump, back from a nine-day overseas trip, wasted little time on Sunday morning turning his Twitter account back into a political weapon as he assailed what he called the “fabricated lies made up by the #FakeNews media.” While Mr. Trump largely avoided provocative Twitter posts during his journey through the Middle East and Europe, he returned to social media soon after arriving at the White House on Saturday night, pushing back against a flurry of news reports stemming from investigations into contacts between Russia and his associates, including his son-in-law, Jared Kushner. PARKER COUNTY, TX
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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS... SUMMER GRILLING Don’t you love summer evenings and weekends? When the days are getting longer and everything is beautiful, full and green. Well, I hate cooking indoors this time of year but unfortunately, I am not much of a griller. Char broiled to a crisp is my specialty there. I just can’t seem to get the hang of it...so I leave that to the pros but I DO prepare what gets placed on the grill! Here are some ideas for you!
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Grilling Spray 4 Beef Franks 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 4 teaspoons cayenne pepper sauce 4 hot dog rolls, warmed 1/2 cup sliced celery Spray cold grate of gas grill with grilling spray. Preheat grill for medium heat. Grill franks 5 to 7 minutes or until hot, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and pepper sauce in small bowl. Assemble sandwiches by spreading about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture on each roll. Place franks in rolls; top each with 2 tablespoons celery.
CURRY AND GINGER LAMB CHOPS 2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 8 (6-ounce) lamb shoulder chops, trimmed 1/2 cup Apricot-Lime Sauce Prepare grill. Combine the curry, ginger, oil, salt, and pepper; rub paste evenly over lamb. Place lamb on grill rack, and cook 4 minutes. Turn lamb; brush with 1/4 cup Apricot-Lime Sauce. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn lamb, and brush with 1/4 cup sauce. Cook 2 minutes, turning once.
GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GRAPE TOMATOES
Chicken: 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray Tomatoes: 2 cups grape tomatoes 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon capers 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Prepare grill. To prepare chicken, combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes, turning the bag occasionally. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Preheat oven to 425°. To prepare tomatoes, combine tomatoes and 2 teaspoons oil in an 8-inch square baking dish; toss gently. Bake at 425° for 18 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Combine tomato mixture, parsley, and remaining ingredients, stirring gently. Serve with chicken.
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PORK AND GRILLED VEGGIE SALAD
2/3 pound red potatoes, cut into (1/8-inch-thick) slices 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided Cooking spray 1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into (1/4-inch-thick) slices 1 medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise into (1/4-inch-thick) slices 1 large red bell pepper, quartered 1 large orange bell pepper, quartered 1 medium red onion, cut into (1/4-inch-thick) slices 4 (1-ounce) slices sourdough bread 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved 1 1/2 cups or 8 oz. thinly sliced pork 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Prepare grill. Toss potatoes with 1 teaspoon oil. Place potatoes on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until tender. Place zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and onion on grill rack; cook 3 minutes on each side. Place bread slices on grill rack; grill 1 minute on each side or until well marked. Rub both sides of each bread slice with cut sides of garlic. Coarsely chop zucchini, squash, and bell peppers. Combine vegetables and Simply Roasted Pork in a large bowl, tossing gently. Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add remaining 3 1/2 teaspoons oil, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle vinegar mixture over vegetable mixture, tossing to coat. Serve bread with salad.
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6 cups oak or hickory wood chips 1 tablespoon ground coffee 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (4 1/2-pound) flat-cut brisket (about 3 inches thick) Soak the wood chips in water at least 1 hour; drain. Combine coffee and the next 8 ingredients in a bowl. Pat brisket dry; rub with coffee mixture. Remove grill rack, and set aside. Prepare grill for indirect grilling, heating one side to high and leaving one side with no heat. Pierce bottom of a disposable aluminum foil pan several times with the tip of a knife. Place pan on heat element on heated side of grill; add 1 1/2 cups wood chips to pan. Place another disposable aluminum foil pan (do not pierce pan) on unheated side of grill. Pour 2 cups water in pan. Let chips stand for 15 minutes or until smoking; reduce heat to medium-low. Maintain temperature at 225°. Place grill rack on grill. Place the brisket in a small roasting pan, and place pan on grill rack on unheated side. Close lid; cook for 6 hours or until a meat thermometer registers 195°. Add 1 1/2 cups wood chips every hour for first 4 hours; cover pan with foil for remaining 2 hours. Remove from grill. Let stand, covered, 30 minutes. Unwrap brisket, reserving juices; trim and discard fat. Place a large zip-top plastic bag inside a 4-cup glass measure. Pour juices through a sieve into bag; discard solids. Let drippings stand for 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a bowl, stopping before fat reaches opening; discard fat. Cut brisket across grain into thin slices; serve with juices.
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Governor Abbott Signs Law Strengthening 2nd Amendment Rights In Texas Law Reduces Handgun License Fees Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 16 (SB 16), which reduces the fee for a license to carry a handgun in the state of Texas. This legislation will decrease the financial burden on law-abiding Texans that are seeking to obtain or renew the proper licensing to legally carry a handgun. Additionally, the bill waives the license fee required for peace officers and members of
the Texas military forces. “Texas is known for its strong Second Amendment rights laws, and I’m proud to further strengthen those rights today,” said Governor Abbott. “No law abiding Texan should be priced out of the ability to exercise their Second Amendment rights. I’d like to thank Senator Robert Nichols and Representative Phil King for their work in
expanding liberty in Texas.” SB 16 fee reductions include: Cutting the first-time license to carry a handgun fee from $140 to $40. Lowering the renewal fee from $70 to $40. Waives the fee for peace officers and members of the Texas military forces. This bill will go into effect on September 1, 2017.
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USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15 WASHINGTON, May 25, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Thursday, June 15, 2017. “County committees allow farmers and ranchers to make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally to best serve their needs,” said Acting FSA Administrator Chris Beyerhelm. “We strongly encourage all eligible producers to visit their local FSA office today to find out how to get involved in their county’s election. There’s an increasing need for representation from underserved producers, which includes beginning, women and other minority farmers and ranchers.” County committees are made up of farmers and ranchers elected by other producers in their communities to guide the delivery
of farm programs at the local level. Committee members play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of FSA. Committees consist of three to 11 members and meet once a month or as needed to make important decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs, county office employment and other agricultural issues. Members serve three-year terms. Nationwide, there are over 7,700 farmer and ranchers serving on FSA county committees. Farmers and ranchers may nominate themselves or others. Organizations, including those representing beginning, women and minority producers, may also nominate candidates to better serve their communities. To be eligible to serve on an FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in an agency administered
program, and reside in the local administrative area where the election is being held. After the nomination period, candidates will encourage the eligible producers in their local administrative area to vote. FSA will mail election ballots to eligible voters beginning Nov. 6, 2017. Ballots will be due back to the local county office either via mail or in person by Dec. 4, 2017. Newlyelected committee members and alternates will take office on Jan. 1, 2018. To become a candidate, an eligible individual must sign an FSA-669A nomination form. The form and other information about FSA county committee elections are available at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections. All nomination forms for the 2017 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2017. Locate your local office at https://offices.usda.gov and visit to get more information.
Governor Abbott Signs Bill Cracking Down On Inappropriate Teacher-Student Relationships Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 7 (SB 7), which aims to crack down on inappropriate teacher-student relationships in Texas. The law ensures that teachers who engage in an inappropriate relationship with a student will lose their teaching certification/license and their taxpayer pension, and punishes administrators, superintendents and principals who turn a blind-eye to such misconduct. The bill also requires school districts to adopt a written policy to prevent improper electronic communications between school employees and a student. “Texas schools should be safe places for our children to learn and advance,” said
Governor Abbott. “Texas schools are filled with some of the best teachers in the country, but unfortunately a small number of them have abused their position, and as a parent I find this abuse of trust abhorrent. This type of behavior is unacceptable, and Texas will protect its children from sexual predators in our classrooms. I would like to thank the legislature for their work and dedication on this important law.” The increased penalties could include: Automatic termination and revocation of a teaching certificate for teachers that engage in improper relationships with students. Fines up to $10,000 on any superintendent or principal who neglect to report an
improper relationship within 7 business days of discovering it. Jail time for principals or superintendents who intentionally conceal an improper relationship. Suspension, revocation, or denial of the certification of educators who assist an unscrupulous teacher in obtaining a job at another school. Suspension and annulment of an educator’s retirement annuity for educators convicted of having an an improper relationship with a student. SB 7 passed in the legislature with broad bipartisan support and will take effect on September 1, 2017.
Hurd Introduces Counterterrorism Legislation We cannot afford to let terrorists slip through the cracks In the wake of the devastating terrorist attack in Manchester, England, U.S. Representative Will Hurd, a former undercover-CIA officer who served for almost a decade overseas, re-introduced two national security bills designed to prevent terrorists from traveling undetected to and from Western countries. The Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act will enhance visa screening procedures at U.S. Embassy posts overseas, while the Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act authorizes the U.S. to develop and share open-source software that will help our allies vet travelers and identify known or
suspected terrorists. Congressman Hurd introduced both bills during the previous Congress in response to vulnerabilities discovered during his tenure on the Homeland Security Committee’s Task Force on Combatting Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel. “Since 2013, there have been 37 ISISlinked plots to attack the U.S., and another 78 in Europe. The Manchester attack was a horrific reminder that security gaps are being exploited by extremists, putting the U.S. and our allies in constant danger. As terrorist threats against Americans remain high, we must respond by eliminating visa
loopholes, strengthening screening measures, and deploying trained personnel to properly vet visa applicants overseas,” said Hurd, who sits on the House Committees on Intelligence and Oversight and Government Reform. We cannot afford to let terrorists exploit our vulnerabilities and slip through the cracks. By assisting our allies and closing these loopholes, we can keep terrorists on the run and off our shores.”
Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce Awards Scholarships By Laura Nelson
Eagle Pass-Two local students transferring from Southwest Texas Junior College to Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College were feted at the annual Scholarship Breakfast held by the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce on May 24. Kiara Y. Balboa and Juan R. Carbajal were awarded the Chamber scholarships and both will begin their RGC careers this fall. Ms. Balboa will study education while Mr. Carbajal plans to earn a business administration degree. Both are from Eagle Pass. Pictured at left, Dr. Claudia Rodriguez Wright, RGC’s Director of Admissions and Records and Student Services, and Dr. Paul Sorrels, right, Vice President of Rio Grande College, welcome new transfer student Kiara Balboa at the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce annual Scholarship Banquet held at Luby’s. Balboa and Juan Carbajal, not pictured, were awarded the Chamber’s RGC scholarships.
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EMPLOYMENT REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/ JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Receptionist/Bookkeeper May pick up application at Roadrunner Energy Inc. 597 Hwy 83 S Leakey Fulltime position with benefits
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2007 Cross Roads Cruiser 31’ with three slides. We lived in it for a year while we built our new home and it worked great, now it’s someone else’s turn $9,500. call David for an appointment to see (702) 858-7960
Seven Bluff Cabins is currently hiring housekeepers for the 2017 summer season, starting May 15, 2017 through Labor Day. Please call (830) 232-5260, or pick up an employment application at 4251 County Road 348, Concan, TX.
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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. NEW LISTINGS NEW LISTING!!! Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bedroom 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000. PENDING!!! 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. PENDING!!! 9.3 acres at southeast corner of the Frio River and Magers Crossing. Beautiful river front tract in the shadow of Old Baldy. Great locations for cabins, RV park, or several other commercial type ventures. This type property doesn’t come along very often. $1,299,000. NEW LISTING!! Four bedroom 3 bath home on 6.88 acres just outside D’Hanis Texas. Great home with plenty of space for a garden or orchard. Barn in the back yard complete with storage area and a smoke house. Private but close to town. Easy commute to Hondo or San Antonio. Priced at $269,000. 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 well-established money maker! $295,000. Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great access and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience this building provides. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. $250,000. OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing. Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access. Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000. LAND 5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river frontage. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000. Great hunting tract with good building sites in Rancho Real. Outstanding views! Ideal for hunting, camping, or just relaxing. Short drive to black top. 16 acres for $66,000. 2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River. Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool. $255,000. Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500.
Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000. 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 5 acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today! Huge cypress trees line this blue water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful building sites for your dream home, retirement, or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500 RESIDENTIAL Two bedroom one bath cabin situated on a 3-acre lot in Saddle Mountain Estates. Underground utilities provide for a beautiful unobstructed view of the countryside. $112,500. 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 3 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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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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2017-2018 LEAKEY LIONS CLUB OFFICERS Front row: l to r Tonsi Becker - Lion Tamer, A.G.Hood Tail Twister and Ellen Scott - Secretary; Back row: l to r Johnnie Jackson - 2nd Vice President, Ed Mack, President and Glenn Bradley - Treasurer
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