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September 14, 2016
HOWARD E BUTT OF HEB FOUNDATION DIES AT 89 Howard E. Butt Jr., brother of Charles Butt, Chairman and CEO of the H-E-B grocery chain passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday. The oldest son of H-E-B founder Howard E. Butt Sr., Butt died from complications of Parkinson’s Disease at his home in San Antonio. Born Sept. 8, 1927, in Kerrville, Butt grew up in the food business founded in 1905 by his grandmother, Florence. He attended Baylor University in Waco and graduated in 1947 with a degree in business. Though originally groomed for the CEO position, Howard Jr. eventually sought a different calling from his father. He attended Baylor University in the 1940s. While he had great experience in the grocery business, Howard Jr. wanted to go into ministry. In the late 1960s, Howard Jr. stepped down from day-to-day leadership of the food business as a vice president and transitioned to a board role as vice chairman to dedicate his life to ministry
full time. His brother Charles eventually stepped in to take on the role of CEO, relieving a great burden for Howard Jr. Howard Jr. remained a very important and vocal part of the company. He took over the H. E. Butt Family Foundation in 1982, one of the state’s largest philanthropic organizations. The former president of The H. E. Butt Foundation and H-E-B board vice chair hosted “The High Calling of our Daily Work” — a nationally broadcasted radio program — and was an associate evangelist with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, according to a news release. He also founded the Laity Lodge and because of the Butt Family Foundation under Howard Jr.’s guidance, South Texas has new hospitals and libraries. The foundation also operates free camps for disadvantaged children along with faithbased retreats. continued page 4
Ideas for REAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE BUDGET a deer free garden by Julie Becker
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Real County Commissioners approved the budget for 2016-2017. They also set the tax rate, which will remain the same at .5288. In weeks past citizens voiced their concerns regarding the salary of the newly elected Constable Nathan Johnson. Citing both personal and safety issues, citizens requested a full salary and office related expenses for Johnson. The budget listed Johnson’s salary at $30k, plus $15,257 in taxes, insurance, retirement and unemployment insurance.
Commissioner’s also approved a full office expenditures budget of $17,900, for a total office budget of $63,157. Commissioners also approved the requested $31,800 for predatory animal control. If you would like to view the entire budget it will be available at http: //www.co.real.tx.us/ In other business, Commissioner’s approved several replats and one preliminary plat of a new subdivision, Patterson Creek Ranch Estates.
Carl Esser, of Esser and Company, grant administrator, reviewed several grant procedures and guidelines for upcoming and already awarded grants for Real County. Stephen Kyleburg requested permission to review the current 4-H shooting range located at the County yard for future use. Commissioner Bryan Shackelford volunteered to look at the usability of the property with Kyleburg. Shackelford also presented the court
Nueces Canyon Panthers Dominate in Victory The Nueces Canyon Panthers varsity football team had their first home game of the season on Friday, September 9, 2016. For the first time, in a long time, the stadium was buzzing to see the Panther play old-school six-man football. Those that witnessed the game, were not disappointed, as the Panthers (2-1) defeated Kerrville Our Lady of the Hills (1-2) racked up an 81-7 victory. Offensively, the Panthers only had 27 plays the entire game. But, it was enough for 10 touchdowns and 397 total yards. And, this was all done in only one half of football. This is due to the six-man mercy rule that states, “If a team is ahead by 45 points or more at half-time, the game will be called at the end of the first half.” Two touchdown passes each by Zavey Acosta and Victor Contreras met with receivers Winston Walker, Eli Ludlow, Wesley Harmon, and Hunter Wall. Rushing touchdowns by Winston Walker, Caiden Childs, Hunter Wall, and Victor Contreras added to the total.
Defensively, it was domination in every aspect. Interceptions by Damien Hill, Wesley Harmon, and Eli Ludlow kept the Hawks offense off of the field. The
hard hitting Panthers did everything to keep the Hawks backpedaling all night. The Hawks only managed to have 83 total yards of offense, with 3 intercep-
with contract for auction services for sale of surplus county equipment with AuctioneerExpress.com. Commissioner’s voted to accept the 3 year contract with a 7..5% cost to the company. Following substantial year end housekeeping court was adjourned. An end of year meeting will be held on September 30, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
By Boys AD Keith Hughes
tions, a fumble, and 4 sacks on 43 plays. The Panthers will visit the Fredericksburg Heritage Eagles on Friday, September 16, 2016.
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ANNEXATION FACTS It is easy to get confused when you start thinking of doing something new. There are many questions such as, “How will this change our town?” or “What will the outcome be?” This week we have published commonly asked questions regarding municipal annexation and the answers to those questions. I hope they shed some light on the subject for you. We all have questions, and we all want to make the best moves possible for our town, merchants, citizens and the future… we will pass on to our children. We can only do that by educating ourselves to the possibilities! COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ANNEXA-
by Elaine Carnegie
TION Question Number 1. Why is the City pursuing annexation? Historically, annexation has been a very important factor in sustaining the population growth of Texas cities. Although migration to the Sunbelt has been important, many Texas cities would have faced limited growth rates and even lost population had annexation not been pursued. Annexation is an important growth strategy and has been a critical one for Texas cities in the past. Cities have various reasons for initiating annexation. These include: Annexation to provide areas for future expansion - Cities initiate annexation in order to
provide areas for future growth and development. This can be especially critical in cities with limited vacant, developable property to accommodate growth within its existing boundaries. Annexation to manage growth – (which is one that affects us particularly) Cities initiate annexation in order to employ growth management strategies. Orderly growth of a city is critical to its long-term viability. A municipality has a responsibility to its residents and taxpayers to manage its physical growth in a sensible, predictable, and fiscally responsible manner. Annexation, which provides the ability to zone property, is an essential part of that pro-
cess. Annexation to secure tax base, revenue sources - Cities need revenue to provide a regional array of services and facilities. Annexation helps provide revenue such as property tax, sales tax, franchise fees, or utility revenues. Annexation to protect an area - As mentioned above, annexation provides land use control and development standards. These tools can serve as valuable resources to protect an area from unwanted development or to preserve the existing character of an area. Annexation in response to a perceived threat - This typically takes the form of annexation of property that is developing or proposed for development for some
land use deemed undesirable, or otherwise a threat, if not annexed and controlled. Often uses such as sexually oriented businesses, heavy industries or mobile homes are annexed to provide zoning or other regulatory control (as described above, but applied in response to a perceived threat). Question Number 2. The City has many ordinances - is it possible to get copies of these? Yes. Specific codes and ordinances are available at your City Hall and some cities have them posted on the City Website. continued page 4