September 13 2017 by julie becker

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HORSE CLUB HOME AFTER 42 YEARS

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT ............................ Page 4

HURRICANE

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September 13, 2017

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Pictured LtoR: Russell Glass, President of the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce, Vincent Becker, President of the Real County Junior Horse Club, Don Gass, Director of the Real County Junior Horse Club, Sandy Lynam, First State Bank of Uvalde Vice President Frio CanyonLeakey, Chante Burns, Treasurer of the Real County Junior Horse Club, Dick G. Geries First State Bank of Uvalde Chairman of the Board & CEO and William I. Dillard First State Bank of Uvalde Senior Vice President

by Julie Becker

After 42 years of endless hours of work at a location that they did not actually own, the Real County Junior Horse Club purchased the Leakey Arena. For years the arena was owned by individuals that allowed the club to construct the necessary facilities to hold annual rodeos and playdays, but the club never owned the property. That is until last week! With help of the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce who purchased the arena three years ago and agreed to sell to the horse club and the First State Bank of Uvalde who financed the purchase, the club became the proud owners of 42 years of blood, sweat and tears that held the club together. “We want to thank the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce and the First State bank for having faith in this organization,” said RCJHC President Vincent Becker. The first organizational meeting of the horse club was in 1972. Plans were made for future youth activities and possible locations. The first play-day activities were held in 1974.

2019.....MAYBE Leakey Sewer System Update LONE STAR NEWS ............................ Page 13 REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

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Each week I receive several requests, both written and verbal, for updates on the Leakey Sewer project. Many of you know but some don’t, this project received funding on October 21, 2011. The project was described as “A project to provide first-time wastewater collection and treatment service to the City of Leakey and surrounding communities with a determined project boundary. The wastewater treatment plant will be disposed of via land application on a 194-acre tract of land purchased by the (NRA) Nueces River Authority.” The NRA has worked with the Texas Department of Transportation to combine the work on the new roads in the City of Leakey with the new sewer lines. The TxDOT Subset as described in the monthly update from the engineering firm, Naismith/Hanson states the work with TxDOT began on November 9, 2015 and will be completed on September 15, 2017, but an extension may be needed if the contract can not be closed out by then. (What a surprise.) The Wastewater treatment plant is under way with construction of the primary treatment structure and chlorine contact tank and installation of underground electrical ductwork progressing.

The report lists the completion date of construction on the treatment plant as December 23, 2017. (I’m taking 5to1 odds on this) Work continues on the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment lift station as well as the continued work on the sewer lines. A change order was executed in August 2017, which, among other things, widened the casing crossing at Patterson Creek from 50 feet to 100 feet. After the force main is fully constructed, line work efforts will begin moving north along FM 1120 from Alto Frio towards the City of Leakey. The change order also added 60 days to the construction time. (Again what a surprise) This is listed as Package A of the collection system (the lines) and includes connections from Alto Frio, along 1120 into parts of Leakey south of RR 337 and neighborhoods west of US 83. Package B of the collection lines includes the northeastern portion of the Leakey area, including Fisher Lane, Sherman Lane, the Twin Forks subdivision and the Frio River Ranches subdivision and it’s completion date is listed as just 2018. The storage ponds construction has not begun and is listed as 2018. Residential Wasterwater Hookup project is listed as

To Be Determined. Irrigation System, Phase 2 Residential Hookups and Waster Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 is listed completion 2018-2019. So here is the new project schedule: Complete TxDOT Subset September 2017 Begin Package A Construction March 2017 Begin Package B Construction Fall 2017 Complete WWTP Construction Spring 2018 Begin Phase 1 Hook-Ups Spring 2018 Complete Package A Summer 2018 Complete Package B Fall 2018 Complete Hook-Ups, Ponds, and Irrigation System 2018 - 2019 Project Closeout 2018 - 2019 And then there is the office building/ labratory. This portion of the project has sat untouched for over a year. Somewhere along the way the Utility Director/Project Manager got cross ways with the subcontractors and the building construction came to a halt. This is where I parted ways with the

The Real County Jr. Horse Club became an official organization “to further the participation of youth in activities on horseback, and related activities” in 1975. Over the last 42 years club members held bake sales, barbecues, and goat roping’s to raise money so that the concession, restrooms, grandstands and arena could be built. Since those first years, the Horse Club has continued to grow. Other officers and directors have followed in the footsteps of those first generous individuals who had the foresight to create such a wonderful organization for the youth of this area. Although the faces of the board, directors, and members have changed, the purpose of the organization is still the same. Now, I am going to take this opportunity to thank Real County Judge Garry Merritt for giving me the inspiration and determination to see the project through. The RCJHC also says Thank You to all of the local businesses who have contributed to help us achieve this goal.

by Julie Becker

Nueces River Authority Executive Director, Con Mims. When I suggested that tax payer dollars were being wasted he in replied “ But, most people consider a taxpayer funded project as being one for which taxes have been levied and collected, specifically for that project. To state otherwise, I believe, would be a stretch and misleading. This project has no discernible effect on the local taxpayer.” That was in October of 2016. So since according to Mr. Mims, this project has no discernible effect on y’all, why do I get so many questions and requests? Well I think it is because we are very effected by this project, this is our home, our community and our businesses. So here is Mr. Mims number (830) 278-6810 (830) 2782025 cmims@nueces-ra.org or you can contact the Texas Water Development Board 1700 North Congress Avenue P.O. Box 13231 Austin, Texas 78711-3231 ph: (512) 463-7847 fax: (512) 475-2053 I will continue to report on this project but I encourage you to call them and voice your strong concern for the completion of this project.

COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT, INC. ANNOUNCES FLU VACCINE NOW AVAILABLE AT ITS THREE MEDICAL HEALTH CENTERS

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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14

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UVALDE, TEXAS – Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI) announces today that each of its three medical health centers – Our Health / Nuestro Centro de Salud in Uvalde, Rolling Hills Health in Leakey, and Canyon Health Center in Camp Wood – is now offering vaccinations designed to protect against strains of flu virus expected to be in circulation this fall and winter. You need not be a registered patient with CHDI to receive the vaccine and no doctor visit is required. CHDI is offering the flu vaccines for the following: * Adults 19 and over with or without insurance coverage can receive the flu vaccine at the low rate of $21.00. * Adults with Medicare Part B can receive the flu vaccine and the Health Center will bill your insurance. CHDI is expecting the following vaccine, and will inform once it is available: * Children ages six months to 18 years with no insurance qualify to receive the vaccine at no cost. * Children with Medicaid & CHIP can receive the flu vaccine and the Health Center will bill your insurance. * Children with private insurance that does not cover vaccines can receive the vaccine at no cost. The parents of children 18 years and younger with private insurance that cover vaccines should contact their Primary Healthcare Provider. The vaccine is not recommended for any child under six months of age. Community Health Development, Inc. has three

medical health center campuses now offering the flu vaccine: * Our Health/Nuestro Centro de Salud, (830) 2787105, is located at 200 S. Evans St., Uvalde. Hours of service are Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8: 00 am until 5:30 pm; and Saturday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. * Rolling Hills Health, (830) 232-6985, is located at Highway 83 and Oakhill Drive in Leakey. Hours of service are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm; and Wednesday from 10:00 am until 7: 00 pm. * Canyon Health Center, (830) 597-6424, is located at

700 Frio Street in Camp Wood. Hours of service are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm; and Wednesday from 10 am until 7:00 pm. The Texas Department of State Health Services is urging everyone 6 months and older to get flu vaccine as soon as it is available. However, getting a flu shot even later in the flu season may still protect you. It takes up to two weeks to build immunity following a flu shot. In some cases, people who get a flu shot can still get the flu, but they may get a much less severe form of the illness and, most important, they’ll have a decreased risk of flu-related complications — especially pneumonia, heart attack, stroke and death — to which older adults are especially vulnerable. Young children, pregnant women, individuals 65 and older and people with heart, lungs and kidney diseases and weakened immune system are at a higher risk of severe influenza. Vaccination is especially important for people at a higher risk of severe influenza and their close contacts, including healthcare personnel and close contacts of children younger than 6 months. According to The Texas Department of State Health Services, getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to prevent flu from spreading. Also, cover all coughs and sneezes, wash hands frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer and stay home if sick.

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I am Linda Reagor and I am asking for your vote for Director of District #9 for the Hill Country Telephone Cooperative Board. After graduating from Leakey High School in 1990, I attended the University of Texas @ Austin where I earned my business degree in 1994. Shortly thereafter, I returned to Leakey and bought my business, Frio Canyon Insurance. I have worked very hard in my business and have grown to two locations. In my lifetime, I have seen many stages of the telecommunications industry. We grew up without a phone in our house until I was 12 years old. At that time, an easement was granted by another landowner to HCTC to run the phone lines to our house and the neighbors above us. Our first phone was a “party line”. This was interesting because you had to pick up the phone line to see if it was in use. If it was, you had to hang up and keep checking until it was available. Eventually, we got a regular phone. When I bought my business, dial up internet connection was my only option. As HCTC grew and changed with the times, so did I. I have continually upgraded my personal and business service to keep up with technological improvements in the telecommunications industry. I think it is important to keep up with the continuing advancements in this industry and would greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with the Board of Directors and the staff of HCTC to do so.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Paulette Jiles Award Winning Author

Book Signing Sept. 26, 6:00 P.M. Camp Wood Public Library Paulette Jiles will be at the Camp Wood Public Library for a presentation and book signing on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 6:00 p.m. Paulette Jiles is a poet and memoirist. She is the author of Cousins, a memoir, and the bestselling novels Enemy Women and Stormy Weather. Her book News of the World was awarded 2016 National Book Award Finalist, Fiction. The book is available for check out at the library.

The ballots will mail out on September 12, 2017, and must be returned by

October 2, 2017. I would greatly appreciate your vote.

Leakey High School Blood Drive

Monday, Sept. 18 10am – 2:30pm In the Fellowship Hall at United Methodist Church

Sincerely, Linda Reagor Home (830) 232 – 5032 Cell (830) 591 – 6078 lreagor@hctc.net

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JAIL REGISTER September 3- September 9, 2017 Shannon, Joshua Benjamin, 31 W/M, Uvalde, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Violation of Parole Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury, A/D 9/7/2017 In Custody 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.

DETAINER LIST 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, Midland County Jail, Texas Frenzel, Devon, 22 W/M, Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury w/ a Deadly Weapon 5/16/2017, Uvalde County Jail, Texas

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report September 3- September 9, 2017 09/03/2017 @ 1119 responded to US Highway 83 north of Leakey for loose livestock

09/08/2017 @ 1549 responded to the Leakey ISD for a welfare check 1622 responded to the Leakey ISD for a motor vehicle accident 2156 responded to Get-N-Go in Camp Wood for a welfare check

09/04/2017 @ 1701 responded to a residence on West Second Street in Camp Wood for a welfare check 2014 responded to Ranch Road 336 north of Leakey for a motorist assist 09/05/2017 @ 912 responded to US Highway 83 south of Leakey for reckless driver 1622 responded to a residence on Middleton Drive in Leakey for a burglary 1951 responded to East First Street in Camp Wood for a reckless driver

09/09/2017 @ 1626 responded to East Second Street in Camp Wood for a report of gun shots 2308 responded to Walter White Ranch Road south of Leakey for a report of an explosion

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.

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, 2 YRS TDCJ, 6/29/2017, 7/26/2017 Bandera Espino, Jorge, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm By Felon District, 8/13/2016, 4 YRS TDCJ, 6/29/2017, 7/26/2017 Bandera Magers, Will Travis, Violation of Probation - Evading Arrest / Detention with Motor Vehicle, District, 6/6/2017, Uvalde Mauel, Zachary John, Violation of Pre-trial Release - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 > = 4G < 200G District, 7/25/2017, SAFAP, 8/25/2017, Edwards Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 Greater than 1 gram Less than 4 grams, District, 8/8/2017, 3 YRS TDCJ 8/25/2017, Edwards Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram District, 8/8/2017, 2 YRS SJ, 8/25/2017, Edwards Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram District, 8/8/2017, 2 YRS SJ, 8/25/2017, Edwards Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram, District, 8/8/2017, 2 YRS SJ 8/25/2017, Edwards McAlpine, Theodore, Violation of Probation - Deadly Conduct, District, 8/15/2017, Bandera Aguilera, Siera Nicole, Violation of Pre-Trial Release - Possession of Controlled Substance PG1 < 1 G, District 8/18/2017, Uvalde Aguilera, Siera Nicole, Violation of Probation - Possession of Marijuana < 2 ounces, County, 8/18/2017, Uvalde Newton, Melba, Violation of Probation - Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, District, 8/22/2017, 2 YRS SJ, 8/25/2017, Uvalde Irvin, Leslie Leigh, Violation of Probation - Theft of Property Greater than $750 Less Than $2500, County, 8/20/2017, Bandera Irvin, Leslie Leigh, Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Habitation, District, 8/25/2017, Bandera Rivas-Rocha, Juanita, Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Habitation, District, 8/25/2017, Bandera Roberts, Dustin Ray, Violation of Parole - Possession of a Controlled Substance, District, 9/1/2017, Bandera

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Felony Warrant Amelia Denise Dustin DOB 05-15-1981 Bond Forfeiture

Securing document by deception – 1 Warrant

Felony Warrant John Truman Pitcher DOB 08-24-1974 Bond Forfeiture – Burglary of a Habitation – 3 Warrants

Misdemeanor Warrants Beverly Fish DOB 03-15-1959 Criminal Mischief – 1 Warrant

Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)

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William Howard Randles DOB 06-19-1990 Failure to Appear

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Beau Stinson DOB 10-05-1988 Violation Of Probation – Terroristic Threat – 1 Warrant

Frio Canyon EMS REPORT http://cityofcampwood.com 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: Brianna Taylor • Juan ( Mafy ) Gomez Johnie Wooldridge • Domingo Tobar • 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, Louis “Mando” Landeros, 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 Kevin Chisum 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

August 2017 Frio Canyon EMS Call Report: We received 28 calls: We transported 16 patients: 8 pt.s to Uvalde, 7 pt.s to Kerrville and 1 person to Nelsons Funeral Home. 7 pt.s had injuries, 18 had medical problems and 1 had both medical and trauma problems. 22 of our patients were local folks and 5

were visitors. We are still in great need of Medics and Drivers. Please come by office or call if you are interested in serving on our team and helping our community. EMS office is located at 185 W. 5” St. and our phone numbers is 830-232-5299

The Caddel-Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will be meeting, Thursday, September 14, 10:30 a.m. in the McNelly Room of the First State Bank of Uvalde. There will be a business meeting and then we will welcome all the new members that joined our chapter in the last year. We are looking forward to greeting these ladies as a group. Visitors are welcome. If you are interested in joining the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, please contact Roberta Himebrook by phone: 830-796-3495 or by email: HimebrookRL@totacc.com.

Real County, Pct. 3&4, Justice of the Peace office, located in the City of Camp Wood Office building, will have new hours:

Monday: 2:00 pm—5:00 pm Tuesday: 2:00 pm—5:00 pm Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday: CLOSED Friday: 8:00 am—1:00 pm

Real County, Pct. 1 & 2, Justice of the Peace office, located in Real County Courthouse in Leakey, will be opened:

Monday: 8:00 am—12:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am—12:00 pm Wednesday:8:00 am—1:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am—1:00 pm Friday: CLOSED

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LEAKEY PTO 2017-2018 UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS

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From the Eagles Nest This school year has started with a few bumps, from eclipses to hurricanes, but we are going strong in our second week of school. I am excited to be a part of Leakey ISD. The staff, students, parents, and community have welcomed me and my family with open arms and we love being Eagles. As we start this year, I wanted to share with you some statistics on the importance of attendance. · Studies show many children who miss too many days in kindergarten and first grade can struggle academically in later years. They often have trouble mastering reading by the end of third grade. · Studies show that poor attendance in Pre-K can predict absenteeism in later grades. · Missing one day every two weeks can add up to missing 10% of school days. Texas requires students attend 90% of days in order to obtain credit for the year. · By middle and high school, chronic absence is a leading warning sign that a student will drop out. · Chronic absence rates in schools can slow down instruction for all students. Here at Leakey ISD, we will do our best to help parents and students in any way we can. If you need information on buses or programs, please contact the school at 830-232-5595. Do not hesitate to call me or the office for any questions or concerns. We are here to serve you. Have a fantastic week, DeeAnna Blanton – Principal Leakey ISD

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Nueces Canyon Girls Cross Country Lady Panthers Cross Country in full swing. Saturday, August 19th kicked off the High School girls Cross Country season with a trip to Ingram where the girls made a good first showing. Paige Elliott medaled in 9th place with a time of 14:35, next up was Nataliah DeLeon 19th with a time of 16:08, closely followed by Leslie Taylor(20th)16: 09, Megan Sifuentes(21st)17:04,and Layne Hicks(22nd)17:25, a few strides behind them were Amanda White(24th)18: 04 and Payton Nevarez(25th)19:52. It was a good start to the new season. The following week the Varsity Girls, as well as the Junior High Girls, traveled to Crystal City competing in the Ricardo Gallegos 4th Annual Classic. Here the high school girls showed some great improvements not only in running form but in times as well. Medaling for the Varsity were Paige Elliott 10th place with a time of 14:01, Layne Hicks in (31st) 15:17, Nataliah DeLeon(35th)

15:43, Megan Sifuentes(36th) 15:48, and Payton Nevarez(47th) 18:12. Making their 1st debut of the season the Junior High girls started off with a Bang! Coming in 2nd place was Camdyn Childs with a time of 15:04, also medaling was Jayci Karnes in 5th place with a time of 15:27, Katy Karnes in 10th place with a time of 17:08, Evelyn Ibarra in 14th with a time of 17:19, Kaydie Light in 15th with a time of 17:53, and Kylie Taylor in 22nd with a time of 19: 21. Giving their team a total of 46 points and earning them the Championship Title of the 8th Grade Girls Division! What a start to the season! Following the Crystal City Meet the Lady Panthers traveled to Harper on Saturday, September 9th where they met up with some tough big school competition. Paige was the first runner in for the Panthers with a time of 14:34, next was Nataliah with a 15:18, followed by Layne Hicks-15:56, Megan Sifuentes- 15:

59, Amanda White-17:56, and Payton Nevarez with an 18:08. Some of the girls are making some steady improvements to their time while others are still finding their pace and trying to recognize when and where in their race they can cut their time. In the 8th Grade Girls Division the Team placed 3rd! Jayci Karnes medaled in 12th with a 14:58, Camdyn Childs medaled in 13th with a 15:00, Ailani Sanchez came in strong with a 16:07 for her first meet, followed by Kaydie Light with 16:48, Katy Karnes with a 17:22, and Kylie Taylor with 18:51. Most of the girls are showing some improvements with their time but all are still learning how to run the race. With each week of practice the girls are acquiring proper running form, pacing, endurance, speed, course/terrain strategies and are working to cut their times. It’s looking to be a great season!

Nueces Canyon Panther Cross Country Cross country season is back. “You only get out of running what you put in”, is the focus in this early season. Cross country is one of the hardest sports out there and it is one of the “purest.” The Nueces Canyon boys cross country kicked off the season with a spaghetti dinner and a movie to get them “focused up” for their first meet. Starting off later than expected, the Panther boys team finally began their cross country season. The meet scheduled for August 26, was cancelled due to Hurricane Harvey. Two weeks into the early season, the Panthers made drastic improvements as they continue to learn to race the distance. The Panthers opened their season last Saturday, September 2nd, in Crystal City at the “Ricardo Gallegos 4th Annual Classic Cross Country Invitational Meet.” As the only small school there and competing in the 8th grade division, the boys’ junior high team represented Nueces Canyon very well. Only 6 points from 1st they earned 2nd place as a team. Coming off of a long track season, and ahead of last year’s opener, Santos Flores ran a time of 12:09 with a 2nd place finish. Shortly behind was Zavey Paz in 4th place, ahead of last years’ time as well, running a 12:36. The secret to winning as a team is coming in as close as you can to each other, and that did it! The next three boys came in only seconds apart. Michael Reyes came in 20th with a time of 15:25. Andres Carabajal , 21st with a time of 15:26. Jordan Taylor, 22nd running a 15:29. Not too far behind was Nate Carabajal pushing closer at the end, coming in at 27th and clocking in a time of 16:32. Fighting for 29th and 150m to go, Ryan Rodriguez passes a competitor and PR’s with a time of 17:45. To round off the team, Ralph Ramos runs an 18:06,

placing 31st. The Nueces Canyon Panthers managed to round up a team for the high school this year. I am very pleased to announce the high school Panther cross country roster: juniors- Daunte Flores, Mickey Ibarra, and Moses Falcon, sophomore- Jordan Short, and freshmenKambryn Deleon and Edmund Winston. With just 2 weeks of training, the team was able to do their best in Crystal City. You don’t know how you’re going to do until you try. The team had opportunities to run their miles around the Canyon to establish base times and I would like to add that all boys ran minutes faster at the course with in a 5K. At any level, “progress is success.” Daunte lead the newly formed pack medaling with a 24th place finish, Mickey placed 36 with a 24:13, Moses came in 38th with a time of 25:37, Kambryn ran a 25:55 and came in 40th, and Edmund placed 41st with a time of 26:45. This past weekend the Panthers traveled to Harper for the “Jacob Krebbs CC Invite.” The junior high boys placed 4th as a team. Santos Flores lead the team with a 2nd place finish and with a tremendous drop from last week with a time of 11:34. Zavey Paz ran his career PR with a time of 12:13 placing 8th. A little under the weather, Mickey Reyes managed to drop

NC Panther Zavey Acosta Recognized By Boys AD Keith Hughes

For his performance in week one of sixman football, Zavey Acosta was recognized at the State level. Acosta put up gaudy passing numbers as Nueces Canyon defeated the Prairie Lea Indians 82-32. He was 11-14-1 for 344 yards and 8 touchdown passes. That is a 78.5% comple-

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On Friday evening, the Leakey vs Sabinal game took place at Eagle Stadium. There were many fans on both sides of the stadium. A good, clean game took place with Sabinal in the lead for the evening. The final score was 7 Eagles and 21 Yellowjackets. At half time, the Leakey and Sabinal bands took the field. Both were in precision marching and represented their schools well.

Flag Football

At 9 a.m. Saturday morning, Sabinal Flag Football was begun for yet another season. Honoring first responders in our area made a great kick-off for this season. As I arrived at Yellowjacket Stadium, the Honor Guard, who were practicing quietly to the east side of the field, caught my attention, as well as all of the cheerleaders, and big crowd on hand. Airlife was heard overhead and made an impromptu landing on the north side of the stadium for a few moments. They then cleared the field and officially landed on the track area west of the stadium and across the street. Walking to the bleachers, I greeted many of our first responders on my way to take a seat in the stands. Then the introductions began. First were the cheerleaders for La Pryor, Sabinal, Nueces Canyon, and Uvalde. Next were the little leaguers themselves: La Pryor Wolverines, Sabinal Mini Yellowjackets, Mini Vikings, Junior Yellowjackets, and Sabinal Warriors. Next up were Police Chief “Chuy” Reyes and Officer Cruz, members of the Sabinal Volunteer Fire Department, the Department of Public Safety, Uvalde County Sheriff Department, Justice of the Peace Bobby McIntosh, Air Life responders, and State Representative Tracy O. King. Next were the Nueces Canyon Mini Panthers and Panthers Youth, the Mini Uvalde Falcons, and Youth Uvalde Falcons. Pledge to the flag held by the Honor Guard was next along with the National Anthem. Speaker for the event was State Representative King.

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On Tuesday, September 19 from 2 to 5 p.m., Walgreen Drug Store will sponsor a flu shot clinic to be held in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church here in Sabinal, located at 200 West Fisher Avenue. If you have not had your flu shot and would like to get it, contact Kim Brown at local number 591-7918. If no answer, please leave your name and a call back number. For people using insurance, she will need to get the information from you in advance in order to be approved for coverage. If you are over 65, all you need is your Medicare card in order to receive

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At Sabinal ISD, grandparents were treated to carne guisada, a tortilla, pinto beans, Spanish rice, or hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders and a roll, with a choice of apple or peach cobbler for dessert. Past my deadline, I will try to report next week.

School Help from Our School

School supplies were collected in Kim Stewart’s class. Donations came from her students and their families. This past Sunday they were delivered to the Texas coast by Pam Clary and Mrs. Stewart. They took them to Wharton, Texas, and were eye witnesses to the devastation from Hurricane Harvey. .

Chamber of Commerce

The Sabinal Chamber of Commerce met on Tuesday. Again, past my deadline, I will try and report next week.

Central Christian

Shaelyn Nuckles, granddaughter of Barbara and Mike Nuckles, read scripture at the beginning of the service. She read from 1 Corinthians 12: 4 through 6. She not only read the scripture, she came down from her place in the choir to do so. She fills her role in the church well. Grandparents Day was officially recognized by Elder Charles D. Story and a show of hands revealed many grandparents present for the service. Music was provided by Glenda Story and Eleanor Rucker. Pastor Jim Fox delivered the message. Information on the cost for repairs to the church was provided. The Congregational Meeting will be held this coming Sunday, allowing time for members to consider the bid and see the new double pane window that was temporarily placed at the back of the church sanctuary. This is the suggested type of window for the repair.

First Baptist

Marold Sams delivered the sermon and Jean Wilmeth provided the music. A special offering for the Mary Hill Davis Texas Missions was taken. A special offering was given by the church to the Baptist Men which will help with the disaster relief

work currently being done along the coast. Items for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes continue to be collected for Franklin Graham’s world wide outreach. The Community Christmas Choir met yesterday evening at 7 p.m. to practice for a special cantata. It is under the direction of Stephen Henry. Brother Monty Benson and wife Pam attended church in Waco where he preached at a Vietnamese Church. This was for friends who have visited Sabinal several times in the past.

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Betty Mathis held Young Disciples Time. She handed out coloring pages for the children to be given to the Hurricane victims on the coast. Bible News Club begins today and will run from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Registration can be made on site. Long awaited missionary Reverend Anna Troy will be here on Tuesday, September 19, for social time at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. A presentation and love offering will follow. There will be a Church Conference on Wednesday, October 11, at 6 p.m. at our church. The District Superintendent, John A. Wright, will be present. During the meeting, a vote will be made as to the governance of the church to remain as it is or to become a one board governance church. The Charge Conference will be held at First United Methodist Church in Uvalde on October 29 with the time not yet set. It is pending as to whether it will be at 5 or 6 p.m. We will meet in conjunction with La Divina Trinidad Iglesia Methodista and First Methodist Church at 301 N. High Street in Uvalde.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

Flowers were placed on the altar by the Brown family in loving memory of Tom and Mary Kelly and Wilda and C. A. Brown. Their service to the church will not be forgotten. Religious Education Classes have begin and will be held each Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. Most classes will be held in the large parish hall located north of the rectory. A one day youth convention will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, located at 2102 Avenue J, in Hondo on Saturday, September 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is being led by Anointing Fire Catholic Youth Ministry. Assembly 2017 is coming soon. Registration can be done online through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 27. More information is available on the bulletin board at the entrance to the church proper. This event is designed to provide spiritual and formational growth as Missionary Disciples of Jesus Christ.

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1866 BONDS ISSUES BY SANTA ANNA TO FINANCE RETURN TO POWER Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón, often known as Santa Anna or López de Santa Anna was a Mexican criollo who fought to defend royalist New Spain and then for Mexican independence. He served as a Mexican politician and general. He greatly influenced early Mexican politics and government, and was a skilled soldier and cunning politician, who dominated Mexican history in the first half of the nineteenth century to such an extent that historians often refer to it as the “Age of Santa Anna.” An enigmatic, patriotic and controversial figure, Santa Anna had great power in Mexico; during a turbulent 40-year career, he served as general at crucial points and served eleven non-consecutive presidential terms over a period of 22 years. A wealthy landowner, he built a firm political base in the major port city of Veracruz. He was perceived as a hero by his troops; he sought

glory for himself and his army, and independent Mexico. He repeatedly rebuilt his reputation after major losses. Historians and many Mexicans also rank him as perhaps the principal inhabitant even today of Mexico’s pantheon of “those who failed the nation.” His centralist rhetoric and military failures resulted in Mexico losing just over half its territory, beginning with the Texas Revolution of 1836, and culminating with the Mexican Cession of 1848 following its defeat by the United States in the Mexican–American War. His political positions changed frequently in his lifetime; “his opportunistic politics made him a Liberal, Conservative, and uncrowned king.” He was overthrown for the final time by the liberal Revolution of Ayutla in 1854 and lived most of his later years in exile. But the former Mexican president continued to plot a return to power, hoping that efforts to oust Emperor Maximilian would facilitate his plans. His overly optimistic view of the interest of United States officials and misleading information supplied by co-conspirators led Santa Anna to travel to Washington and New York, where he attempted to finance his schemes by selling bonds (shown below and featured as part of the DRT Library Collection) secured by his estates in Veracruz, St. Thomas, and Turbaco. His efforts unsuccessful, he went to Mexico, where he was arrested and returned to exile. He was allowed to return in 1874 and died two years later.

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the parking lot 9/27 Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville 10am-5pm in the Junkin Campus Ministry Center 9/28 Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville 10am-5pm in the Junkin Campus Ministry center 9/30 Bandera County EMS, 1105 Main Street, Bandera 10am-2pm Bloodmobile in the parking lot 9/30 Pints for Polio, Random Beer Garden, 11 Upper Cibolo Creek Road, Boerne 1pm-5pm in the Bloodmobile sponsored by Boerne Rotary 10/2 Fredericksburg Platelet Drive, Wal-Mart, 1435 East Main, Fredericksburg 9am-2pm in the parking lot 10/4 Alamo Colleges, 1012 Barnett Street, Kerrville 10:30am- 4:30pm in the parking lot 10/5 Rocksprings High School and Community, 201 North Hwy 377, Rocksprings 11:30am- 5:30pm in front of the school 10/6 LBJ High School and Johnson City Community, 505 North Nugent, Johnson City 8am-3pm in the gymnasium 10/7 Neighbors Emergency Center, 130 West Main, Kerrville noon-4pm in the parking lot Just before Harvey came ashore, we pushed about 750 units of blood and

platelets out to help local hospitals that were receiving patients evacuated from coastal areas. In the last few days, we’ve also sent another 750 units out to areas affected by Harvey, including Houston, Corpus, other Gulf Coast communities and also to Puerto Rico. The areas affected by Irma have started asking for our help as well. The blood centers in Florida have been out of service and need help restocking for all the injured. We’ve also kept up with the needs of local patients at hospitals and clinics in this area, providing more than 400 units a day to them. Last weekend, our supplies were dangerously low- we had less than a day’s supply of blood on the shelves - because donations were very slow over the summer. The South Texas has really stepped up to help out patients in need here and across the region, donating more than 2,500 units of blood since we extended our hours on Wednesday (Wed-Fri). Because of the generosity of our donors, we’ve been able to provide blood and save lives here and in other communities in need. Of course the need will continue long after Harvey fades from the headlines, so we’re asking everyone to continue to give the gift of life by donating blood. You can make what we call a whole blood donation every 8 weeks, or a platelet donation every 7 days - up to 24 times a year.

BAT SEASON TAKES OFF AT THE DEVIL’S SINKHOLE The Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area is seeing its biggest bat swarms of the May-October 31 bat season. Those wishing to see the biggest examples of the amazing tornado of bats that arise out the National Natural Landmark located in Rocksprings, Texas, should make their reservations now. Both evening and morning bat tours are offered Wednesdays through Sundays. Fees are $6 for kids 4-11; $12 for folks 12-64; and $10 for people over 64. Groups of eight or more may benefit from a group rate. The bat tours start at the Rocksprings Visitors Center on the Rocksprings town square. The evening tour currently begins at 6:30 P.M. and the morning tour starts at 7 A.M.

The volunteers of the Devil’s Sinkhole Society provide the tours and they know this is the best time of year to see the biggest bat hordes. One guide calls this portion of bat season “gigabat time.” Two special events are going to be held during the two final months of the 2017 bat season: a combination evening bat viewing and stargazing event onSeptember 23 and the “Freetail 10K” running event on October 14. For the September 23 event guests will be able to go directly to the state natural area if they choose to pay with cash or check. The unmarked gate to the Devil’s

Sinkhole State Natural Area is located five miles north of Rocksprings on US377. To reserve any of these events, call the Rocksprings Visitors Center at 830-6832287 or e-mail devilssinkhole@swtexas. net. Day tours and nature walks are also available.

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O B I T U A R I E S David Lee Bishop, Jr.

Laura Doerr

(October 19, 1965 - August 31, 2017)

(October 16, 1938 - September 8, 2017)

David Lee Bishop, Jr, age 51, of Aransas Pass, Texas passed away peacefully on August 31, 2017 at his mother’s home in Leakey, Texas. He was born on October 19, 1965 in Uvalde, Texas to David and Judy (Fletcher) Bishop. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Lakehills in Lakehills, Texas. David was jack of all trades, a man of many skills and worked in the oilfield for many years. He had a passion for fishing and enjoyed motorcycle riding. David was a devoted father who loved his chil-

dren and family. David is survived by his mother Judy Bishop of Leakey, Texas, three daughters Heather Teer of Hondo, Texas, Courtney Bishop of Leakey, Texas, Catalina Bishop of Katy, Texas, son Cole Bishop of Katy, Texas; sister Mary Bishop of Leakey, Texas, brother Michael Bishop and partner D.P. of Pipe Creek, Texas, sister Joann Bishop of Weimer, Texas, sister Cally Rust of Seguin, Texas, brother Skipper Bishop and wife Rebecca of Fredericksburg, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. David was preceded in death by his father David Lee Bishop, Sr.

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We Lived as Nomads After my husband retired, our family embarked on a life-changing plan. It required us to temporarily leave our home and reside in another state. While we were gone, our home was vandalized. One day, I received a letter from the city where our home was located, stating that our front door had been stolen. I was startled that someone would actually take our front door. Such an action seemed very bold to me. What I had not realized, was that someone who would take the front door was someone who would take absolutely everything from within our home’s walls. Yes, absolutely everything our family owned had been stolen, right down to the kitchen stove and the bathroom toilets. The door was just the last thing they took as they crossed the threshold. My children were traumatized by the event. Their childhood treasures were gone. Their favorite dollies, blessing dresses, baptism dresses, baby blankets, baby pictures, etc. were all gone without a trace.

My husband was traumatized by the event. His lifelong treasures were gone. His shadow box from his military career, letters of commendation, medals, ribbons, uniforms, and the Stetson hat I gave him when we were first married, etc. all gone without a trace. I was traumatized by the event. My treasures of life were gone. My babies hospital birth bracelets, their first locks of hair, videos of their first steps, letters from my husband when he was away at war, sweet mother’s day cards, etc. all gone without a trace. At first, it seemed unreal. Who could do something so vile to us? Surely, there was not another soul on earth that valued the pictures of my babies as I did, my children’s dolls as they did, and my husband’s military medals as he did. Why would someone take such

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by Tracy Renee Lee

all of the things stolen from our home, the depth of our loss became overwhelming. Our insurance company wanted lists of our possessions so that our loss could be valued. They were concerned with our furniture, our windows, and or carpets. Our possessions comprised the value of our loss in their eyes, while for us; our treasures comprised the value of our loss. For my husband, my children, and me, the cost of a mattress mattered very little; we had lost our history. We were devastated. Our emotions were extreme. Anger As we continued working with our insurance company, it became apparent that we were talking to a brick wall. They would never understand our loss. In fact, they discounted our entire loss. We had been away at college, so they ruled that they were not responsible for one red cent of our loss. Our entire home was demolished, all of its contents stolen, and the insurance company was not going to issue a check to cover the cost to even replace the front door, nor the kitchen cabinets, nor the flooring, nor the windows, nor the plumbing, nor the wiring, nor the knocked out walls, nor the light fixtures, nor the stair banisters, nor any personal belongings. No, the insurance company did not pay one dime toward the total loss of our home, our possessions, and treasures. Our family suffered and carried the total monetary and emotional expense of the entire crime perpetrated against us and our history. It was devastating. I tried explaining it to my children. I offered new possessions, new memories, and new traditions. Bargaining We searched for a new home, as the one we owned could no longer exist. Engineers deemed that the structure had to be demolished. The destruction to our home was beyond repair. We were forced to sell the bare property on which our home had once stood just to cover the cost of the

forced demolition and to stay out of bankruptcy. Sadness overtook our hearts. Depression We convened as a family and focused on moving forward. Our goals were temporarily halted as we tried to overcome this devastation, but we persevered. My husband’s military training, “Never give up, always move forward,” kept us going. We decided that this setback would not beat us. We restructured our business goals. We realized we were no longer able to self-finance our new business venture, it would require a sizable loan, but we were not going to let that stop us. Repeatedly, as I went from bank to bank, the answer was always the same; “No.” Eventually, however, a small hometown bank recognized our potential and invested in us and in our dream. They saw a family that had been knocked down, but they also saw that we had refused to be beaten down. They saw a family that had lost their worldly possessions but had held on to its heritage, and to each other. They saw that against all odds and practical application, we had refused to give up or give in. They saw us, they saw our pain, they saw our trials, and they saw our strength. Starting over, over 50, has not been easy. The people who destroyed our home, stole our possessions, our history, and our identities; devastated our lives. Our family has lived in deplorable circumstances as we have rebuilt and relocated ourselves. For ten years, we lived as nomads without a permanent home or residence. My husband and I, and our children have been without friends. We have been seen as outsiders as we have settled into our new hometown, and at times, the overwhelming stress has caused our health to falter. However, in the end, we are overcoming our lot in life. It has made us stronger as parents, as a family, and as business owners. Acceptance I would say there is probably not a day that passes that I do not regret, to some degree, the treasures my 830.232.6933 5th Sunday 6:30 pm family has lost. Sunday School: 10:00am and Every Tuesday Our descendants Come and Worship: @ 6:30 pm will no longer 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm United Methodist inherit the heirWednesday: 7:00pm Church looms that were P O Box 417 once entrusted Concan Church of 419 N. Market to us. This loss, Christ Leakey, TX 78873

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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

Laura Doerr of Utopia went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2017 at the age of 78. She was the oldest of five children, born on October 16, 1938 in Morgans Point, TX, to Daniel and Jessie May Dever. Laura grew up near the coast in Texas. She loved the sand and the sunshine, but was bound for the Texas Hill Country. She lived in Utopia for more than 40 years and was an active member of the community she loved. She wrote the Utopia column for the Uvalde Leader-News for a period of time. Laura was also a self-taught musician, playing numerous instruments. She had a talent for painting and for writing, creating poems and short stories which she shared with family and friends. She is survived by her husband - Melvin (Skip) Doerr, Son & Daughter in Law Troy & Jenny Jacobs Daughter - Tracey Jacobs, Brothers & Sisters - Nancy & Johnny Webb, Dan & Liz Dever, Amanda & Michael Harvey, Grandchildren - Lyndsee, Kiarra, Morgan, Jack, Kinsey, Liam and Carrie Stepchildren - Pam Doerr, Cindy & Pat Diamond, Kim & Mike Huntoon, and Kevin Doerr Dear friend, Mike Ward and numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by sister, Linda Sue La Fosse and parents, Daniel and Jessie May Dever “Our mother was beautiful and kind - a Proverbs 31 Woman, inside and out. She loved God, she loved people, and she loved life. She was a true and precious gift, given to us by our Heavenly Father. We love you, Mom” - Tracey and Troy A memorial service was held on Wednesday at 11:00 at the United Methodist Church in Utopia. The Rev. Chuck Crane officiated. Memorials may be made in honor of Laura to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Youth Pastor James Jones Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz 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 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

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

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

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

however, has brought new treasures, treasures that we once did not possess. New treasures of character that my children now will pass down to their children, who will, in turn, pass them down to their own. This tragedy that we suffered, gave us something new. It gave us a legacy. I appreciated a sermon delivered this week at my funeral home. The pastor said, “Legacy lives beyond the grave. It improves the lives of others. It is an investment into the future.” He expounded, “Legacy derives from one’s character. One must be present, a person of principle, of truth, and of service. Do kind deeds, live life unselfishly, and be an example to children.” He taught that, “God the Father loved each of us so deeply that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believed in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Losing absolutely every worldly possession we had worked for in life, every treasured memento of love and affection, our privacy, and our identities, brought a new focus to our family. We discovered that nothing was priceless except for the love we have for each other, the love we have for our fellow beings, and the love God has for us. We learned that no matter what tragedies we had suffered, the grief would pass, we would live through it, and we would get out of life whatever we put into it. That serving others and helping those in need was by far more rewarding than owning a three story Victorian home in the country, filled with antiques and heirlooms. Moreover, we found that “Owning Less, Giving More, and Serving Others” is the legacy that the Lee family would live by, treasure, and pass down from this time forward. I share this very personal and painful experience with you to demonstrate that grief comes from various forms. The recent hurricane victims of the southern United States have lost their homes, their treasures, and their histories. They, like my family, will suffer the stages of grief; but, as a nation, we can come together and assist them in their recovery. We can create a legacy. By “Owning Less, Giving More, and Serving Others”, we can lighten the burden of their recovery. Many of them may find that they are lost, living as nomads, and grieving without friends or family to call upon. What a shame for our fellow Americans to suffer when we enjoy such wealth within our country. I implore each of you to search your hearts and discover ways to serve. Discover the legacy within you and share it.

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CARRIBEAN-Having just suffered the same sort of devastation in Texas. My heart just goes out to those that were in the path of this storm. HARVEY RELIEF-The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly backed a $15.3 billion aid package for victims of Harvey, nearly doubling President Donald Trump’s emergency request, and adding

a deal between Trump and Democrats to increase America’s borrowing authority and fund the government into December. The 80-17 vote sends the package to the House for a vote on Friday, though GOP conservatives are chafing at the insideWashington maneuvering and painful debt limit vote. But with emergency accounts running out of money and Hurricane Irma barreling toward the East Coast, the measure appears set to easily pass. Trump will sign it. The must-do legislation would also provide money to government agencies through Dec. 8, eliminating the threat of a government shutdown when the new fiscal year starts next month. CLINTON- In a candid and angry new book, Hillary Clinton relives her stunning defeat to Donald Trump, admitting to personal mistakes and defending campaign strategy even as her return to the stage refocuses attention on a race Democrats still can’t believe they lost. Clinton is unsparing in her criticism of Trump and also lays out some of the factors she believes Contributed to her loss: interference from Russian hackers, accusations leveled at her by former FBI Director James Comey, a divisive primary battle with Bernie Sanders, even her gender. People are largely looking at that as another “excuse” and further late-night talk show hosts are having a field day with ridiculous spoofs. Not many people are taking the book seriously and not because she’s a “woman.” CYPRUS- Cyprus police arrested a 36year-old man Sunday for allegedly driving one of two boats that brought 305 Syrian refugees to the Mediterranean island’s northwestern coast. Another 29-yearold man was also taken into custody on suspicion of migrant trafficking. Police spokesman Michalis Ioannou said the 202 men, 30 women and 73 children arrived about midnight in what is thought to be the largest number of migrants to reach Cyprus in a single day. He said they departed from Mersin, Turkey, on Saturday. The passengers reported paying up to $2,000 (1,658 euros) each to smugglers for the trip. Some with relatives in Cyprus have expressed a desire to remain, while others want to go to Germany or Scandinavia. TRUMP-IRMA- Trump deflected questions about the billions of dollars the government will be asked to spend to help communities in Florida and other affected

By Elaine Padgett Carnegie states rebuild after Irma, saying “right now we’re worried about lives, not cost.” Trump on Friday signed a $15.3 billion measure to replenish accounts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and speed federal assistance to victims of Hurricane Harvey, which struck southeast Texas and neighboring Louisiana towns just three weeks ago. The president made two trips to Texas after Harvey struck. He said Sunday that “we’re going to Florida very soon.” Trump said he’d be having additional meetings Sunday about coordination for the storm response. N KOREA-German Chancellor Angela

Merkel is pointing to the negotiations that led to Iran curtailing its nuclear program as a possible model for tackling the crisis over North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests. Merkel stressed in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung newspaper published Sunday that a diplomatic solution is the only viable way to resolve the crisis. She added, “If

BANNON BACKLASH Bannon says no White House has ever been as divided as it is among itself. A meeting about the fallout to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign over the “Access Hollywood” tape was a litmus test that cost New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie a potential Cabinet post. That’s what former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon says. in a “60 Minutes” interview on CBS. Bannon, Christie and then-Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus met with Trump on the weekend after the Washington Post obtained the video that showed Trump talking with Billy Bush about groping women. Bannon says the weekend showed who really had Trump’s back. Christie’s spokesman said Friday that the Republican governor had been offered multiple Cabinet positions and turned them down and that any assertion to the contrary was incorrect. TEXAS NEWS- Feds, Texas offer choices for students homeless after Harvey Harvey Homeless Students Michael Evan Hilburn says he can’t wait to start kindergarten this week at a school about 20 miles from the Houston shelter where he and his father have been living since Harvey devastated the city. The 5-year-old is a beneficiary of state and federal laws that seek to make it easier for homeless kids to go to school — a blessing, his father said, as they try to overcome the chaos of a catastrophic disaster that has disrupted life in the nation’s fourth-largest city. “The sooner he’s in school, the sooner I can start work,” Michael Howard Hilburn said. “I want him to be happy, make

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· #2 – New Listing! 1.9 AC close to Leakey, fenced, small building with bath & living area, workshop, beautiful view of mountains $82,900 · #8 – New Listing! 3/2 Home on 1.97 AC, large game room, barn & storage bldg., fenced backyard, fronts FM 1120 $279,000 · #9 – New Listing! 370.79 AC Real Co. Ideal hunting property, Rock House w/fireplace, well w/50,000 gal. storage tank, barns, pens, Co. Rd. access, Sika, Fallow, Axis, Elk, Black Buck Antelope $2656 Per AC · #12 – New Listing! Frio Riverfront – 3/2 Home perfect for entertaining on 1.81 AC, large deck shaded by huge oaks, both sides Frio River + adjoins 20 AC private river park $389,000 · #7 – Newly Priced! 90.87 AC+/- off RR 337, cabin, well, electric, septic, storage bldg., 2 RV hookups, Axis, Whitetail, Sika $505,000 · #32 – Newly Priced! 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close $82,000 · #33 – Newly Priced! 3/2/2 Exceptionally Neat & well maintained home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, fenced, workshop, landscaped $215,000 · #30 – Newly Priced! Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & electric avail., septic installed. Building site w/view of hills, gated community $84,000 · #3 – 5.07 AC+/- Concan, Uvalde Co., remote homesite, heavily treed, 1.4 miles off Hwy 127 $29,000 · #11 – 429.14 AC Edwards Co. private & secluded with space for hunting, hiking & other recreational activities. Free roaming wildlife, nice elevation changes & covered in native vegetation $579,336 · #15 – Newly Priced! Frio River Access at private park – Pretty 1.68 Ac lot, water & electric available, views, RV storage, short walk to river $110,000 · #29 – Newly Priced! 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available, nice views $75,000 · #6 – 55.38 AC Hunting Ranch NW Real Co. easy access from I-10, fronts Hwy 41, Cabin w/electricity $185,523 · #37 – Newly Priced! Waterfront furnished cabin, all utilities + well house/utility room w/washer/dryer, freezer, refrigerator, Kawasaki Mule, paddle boat $219,000

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HCH RECIPE CONTEST Beginning July 15, 2017 and ending November 15, 2017 the Hill Country Herald will be sponsoring a recipe contest. If chosen your recipe will be featured in the Hill Country Herald Newspaper and in the Hill Country Herald Recipe Book which will be available in January of 2018! RULES 1. All submissions must be typed and submitted by email to: emcarnegie1956@gmail.com. 2. We encourage you to tell us about your recipe. Tell us for instance: It is your favorite recipe because your grandmother made it every Thanksgiving. Then tell us about Thanksgiving with Grandma! 3. Send pictures. We want as many recipes and experiences from local residents, long time tourists or new visitors as we can get! But more importantly, we want the story of the recipe. We want our Hill Country Recipe Book to be representative of all the People who read our paper! 4. We will not, of course be able to choose every recipe, but if you’re your recipe and story are chosen, they will be featured in the Hill Country Herald Newspaper and in the Hill Country Recipe Book that will be available online and at the Newspaper Office in January 2018.

GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... CHILI

by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Well, it never takes much cool weather to get me in the mood for night fires, cold beer, football hoodies. Chili is a big part of that time of the year for my family. So here are some new recipes you might like to try! I especially like the cheese dog dip with the Pigs in a Blanket. This is a perfect way to use left over chili so none of I goes to waste.

Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped 1 1/2 lb. ground turkey kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 28-oz. can chopped tomatoes 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. dried oregano Shredded cheddar, for garnish sliced green onion, for garnish In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil. Add onion and pepper and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is golden and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper then stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker. To the slow cooker, add the tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Cook on high for 4 hours, until the chili has thickened. Check for seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cheese and green onion, if desired.

Baked Chili and Biscuits

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. ground beef 1 c. kidney beans, drained 1 tbsp. cumin 1 tbsp. paprika kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 (15-oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough 1/4 c. unsalted butter, melted 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. chopped parsley Preheat oven to 375°. In a medium ovenproof skillet over, heat olive oil over medium. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain fat. Return skillet to medium heat. Stir in kidney beans, cumin and paprika then season beef mixture with salt and pepper. Add fire-roasted tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the flavors have melded. Meanwhile, make biscuit topping: Cut each biscuit round in half and roll each half into a ball. In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic powder and parsley and whisk until combined. Dunk each biscuit ball in the butter mixture then place on top of the chili in the skillet. Bake chili and biscuits in skillet until the biscuits are golden and cooked through, about 30 minutes. (If the tops of the biscuits are browning too quickly, cover the pan with foil.) Let

cool slightly, for about 10 minutes, before serving.

Texas Chili Recipe

8 slices bacon 1 3- to 4-pound beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1” cubes kosher salt 1 large onion, diced 2 jalapeños, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tbsp. ancho chili powder 1 tbsp. chipotle chili powder 1/2 tbsp. dried oregano 1/2 tbsp. ground cumin 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes 1/2 c. lager beer 32 oz. low-sodium beef broth 2 c. water Shredded cheddar, for serving Sour cream, for serving Chopped chives, for serving Cornbread, for serving In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Add beef cubes to bacon fat and sear until browned on all sides. Season with salt. Set aside. Add onion, jalapeños, and garlic to pot and stir until soft, 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir, then add spice mix and stir until combined, then return beef and bacon to pot and add crushed tomatoes, beer, beef broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let cook until meat is tender, about 2 hours. Serve garnished with cheese and serve with corn bread.

Chili Cheese Dog Dip PIGS IN A BLANKET 1 tube Crescent Roll dough 1 package cocktail wieners olive oil (for brushing dough)

CHILI CHEESE DIP

1 package cream cheese (8 ounces) 1 can Chili/or leftovers 1 c. cheddar cheese, plus more for topping diced scallions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Unroll Crescent roll dough and cut each triangle into three slices. Roll a slice around each cocktail wiener, forming a Pig in a Blanket. Place each Pig in a Blanket side-by-side in a skillet, forming a wreath shape. Brush the top of each one with olive oil. In a medium-sized bowl, mix cream cheese, chili and cheddar. Pour mixture into center of wreath. Sprinkle the top of the dip with extra cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese has melted. Top dip with diced scallions and let cool for 5-7 minutes before serving.

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Texas Expands Food Benefits For Harvey Victims AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will begin offering disaster food relief, commonly known as D-SNAP, for victims of Hurricane Harvey starting Wednesday, September 13. The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides short-term food benefits for eligible families recovering from a disaster. D-SNAP is available to eligible residents of the counties with a federal disaster declaration and weren’t receiving benefits through regular SNAP at the time of the disaster. “The devastation from Hurricane Harvey will impact Texas families for years to come,” said Governor Abbott. “In this time of need, this program will help Texans get back on their feet faster, as they will have one less thing to worry about. The State of Texas will continue do everything it can to help Texans rebuild their lives as quickly as possible.”

Texas HHSC will begin offering the benefits in stages, beginning with an 11county area that can be served through the health and human services offices in those counties. Larger-population sites, such as in Houston and Corpus Christi, will launch in the coming days with special sites to accommodate large volumes of people who would not be able to be efficiently served through a local HHS office. “We have Texas families who lost everything,” said Texas HHS Executive Commissioner Charles Smith. “This puts a card in their hands so they can buy the food they need. Nothing is more important than feeding and taking care of our families.” Residents of the initial 11-county area must apply in person. Applications will be taken for those counties based on a rolling alphabetical order between Sept. 13 and 19. For detailed instructions and the alphabetical order listing, go to www.hhs.texas.gov/d-snap.

Households must bring identification when applying for D-SNAP. Common types of verification include a driver’s license or other government-issued photo identification. Eligible households will receive up to two months of benefits when their cards load. The benefit amount is equivalent to the maximum amount normally issued to a SNAP household of their size, within three days of applying. More Information People with questions about D-SNAP, including those who have special needs, should dial 2-1-1 and select option 6. For other storm-related services, including shelters, dial 2-1-1 and selection option 5. For questions about TANF, Medicaid or CHIP, dial 2-1-1 and select option 2. To check benefit amounts, recipients can visit YourTexasBenefits.com or call the Lone Star Help Desk at 1-800-777-7EBT (1-800-777-7328).

Governor Abbott Statement On President Trump Signing Of Harvey Relief Bill AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed a $15.3 billion relief package in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

“The commitment by the President and Congress to Texans in their time of need has been incredible,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank the President and both the House and Senate for this initial relief

partners has been imperative to allow these communities to rebuild and recover following Harvey’s devastation. I am hopeful that the EPA will continue its commitment to getting Texans the resources they need to address the urgent needs that will allow for the immediate resolution to some of the most pressing water-related concerns.” “The TWDB believes that the SRF funds can provide a critical financing bridge between the immediate need for cities to restore their water and wastewater systems and the delivery of federal disaster aid,” said Chairman Bech Bruun. “We appreci-

ate EPA’s consideration of this request to allow us to put these funds to work on this recovery as expeditiously as possible. The TWDB administers EPA’s state revolving funds, which communities affected by Harvey can use to help finance all phases of water and wastewater projects, including projects related to stormwater infrastructure. The funding will provide timely financing that allows hurricane- and flood-stricken areas of Texas to rapidly repair and rebuild these critical systems and to ensure the future protection of these communities.

Members of CCSCT Management Team Receive Certified Community Action Professional Designation Bobby Deike, CCSCT Executive Director and Carol Delgado, CCSCT Community Services Program Director received their designations as Certified Community Action Professionals (CCAP) in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday August 31, 2017. The ceremony was held during the Community Action Partnership National Convention Awards Gala. To accomplish the CCAP designation, individuals working in leadership positions in the field of Community

Action, must demonstrate mastery of Community Action Vision and Values, the History of Community Action, Management Skills, 21st Century Leadership and

Addressing the Causes of Poverty. Both Bobby and Carol accomplished this by successfully demonstrating education, experience and training; developing and writing of an Executive Skills Portfolio and passing the CCAP written examination. Bobby has served as Executive Director for CCSCT since August of 2013 and has worked in Community Action for 25 years. Carol has worked in Community Action with CCSCT since 2001.

SWART RECEIVES GRANT AWARD The Southwest Area Regional Transit District (SWART) received notice from the Texas Department of Transportation of being awarded $150,000 for capital purchases under the Elderly & Disabled Program. The Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities - Section 5310 program aims to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation service and expanding transportation mobility options. This program supports transportation services planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities in all areas – large urbanized (over 200,000), small urbanized (50,000200,000), and rural (under 50,000). Eligible projects include both “traditional” capital investment and “nontraditional” investment beyond the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complementary paratransit services. The grant award will allow SWART to enhance its service delivery of elderly and disabled transportation with capital purchase in the areas of technology and vehicle maintenance. The award includes funds for the purchases of onboard security cameras for their fleet, software for vehicle maintenance tracking, computer hardware, vehicle rehabilitation, communication radios, and vehicle preventive maintenance. Also included are funds for purchase of services which allows SWART to contract with other transit providers in the region to assist in the

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Governor Abbott Requests Federal Funding For Flood And Water Infrastructure Projects AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to Administrator Scott Pruitt of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing his support for a request by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to streamline federal funding for flood and water infrastructure projects related to Hurricane Harvey. “Texas has faced an unprecedented natural disaster, and quick action, flexibility and innovation are essential to keeping Texas and our economy strong,” said Governor Abbott. “The seamless collaboration between the State of Texas and our federal

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Real County Tax Office has an opening for a full-time deputy position. Applicants must have clerical skills and be bondable. Applications may be picked up MondayFriday, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 12: 00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the County Tax Office or go to Real County’s website at www.co.real.tx.us. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. HELP WANTED

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WANTED: apprentice welder, or welder’s helper. Will train for various types of welding and metals, for possible certification. This is a paid learning opportunity. Skill welders are well paid and always in demand. Apply in person at TEXAROME in Leakey, or call 1 (830) 279 2944.

Full-time employment opportunity: Additional Office Position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications include: working knowledge of computers; excellent phone skills and customer contact. Prefer resume as well as application, which is available at office location: 14694 FM 1050, Utopia, TX. 830-966-5151 swissair@swtexas.net SWISS AIR, LLC Receptionist/ Office Assistant Needed Looking for an organized dependable person with good phone and communication skills to answer phone, perform general office assistant functions, handle bookings and reservations. Call (830)232-6797 or send your resume to whiskeymountaininn@gmail.com

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

Four Bedroom four bath river front home located in the popular Frio Pecan Farm. Home is a good money maker and is in like new condition. Open floor plan concept with great room. Huge deck overlooking the river. $439,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 1⁄2 bath home outside the city limits on 1.74 acres. Home is in like new condition and features a covered deck and a detached workshop. City water. Huge oak trees provide a lot of shade for the beautiful yard. $189,000. Three bed-room 2 bath riverfront home on the Frio River. Four decks to choose from when you want to drink coffee and listen to the river. $425,000. Three bed-room two bath home with approximately 2,223 square feet, on 45 acres, close to town, yet private. Other improvements include a large barn. $579,000. Three bed-room one bath log home on 28 acres, approximately 11 miles south of Utopia. Extensive frontage on Highway 187. Won’t last long at $305,000. Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $129,900. Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bed-room 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 bath modern brick home on 3.25 acres just outside Sabinal, Texas. Two large outbuildings consisting of an equipment shed and a workshop. Plenty of room for a garden or a 4-H project. Approximately 2 miles to town. $215,000.

COMMERCIAL

Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory! 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. 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. 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. PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $92,000. 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 getaway. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start at $99,500

RESIDENTIAL

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. 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. PRICE REDUCED!!! 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 $179,000. PRICE REDUCED!!! 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. $549,900. 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.

Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith - Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPERTIES, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!

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

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Marilyn’s

In the old Legion Hall 4,000 square feet! Wed-Sat 10:00-5:00 Camp Wood 597-6400

WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION AND GREAT PRICES!

BAR STOOLS * MATTRESSES * SOFAS * RECLINERS

Utopia Golf Rates Per Person Rate (all prices are before tax) 9 Holes/ 18 Holes Weekday $12 / $17 Weekday Seniors/Juniors $10/ $15 Weekend $15/ $20 Cart Rental $10/ $10

Driving Range: Bucket of balls $5. Utopia Golf memberships are also available. For more information, contact us at 830-966-5577.

Directions to Utopia Golf Course

Utopia Golf is located in the Sabinal Canyon near the town of Utopia, Texas, in Uvalde County. The front gate is located on Hwy. 187, one mile south of Utopia. Two popular state parks - Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park - are less than a 16 mile drive away. We are 30 miles from Bandera, 18 miles from Sabinal, 22 miles from Concan or Leakey, and 42 miles from Uvalde. Come visit us!

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HILL COUNTRY VISITORS GUIDE FALL 2017 Volume 2 Issue 2

Featuring Lost Maples Winery, Lone Star Loops and Day Trips from Garner State Park

Utopia Arts Fair EL Muerto Headless Horseman Lost Maples Winery Day Trips From Garner Chickin’ Earls Hill Country Hunters Lone Star Biker Rallies Scenic Foliage Drives Haunted Hill Country Cruz’n Hill Country Antique Cars Hill Country Festivals

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The Fall Edition of the Hill Country Visitors Guide

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Feature your Events, Venues, Festivals and Products with us this Fall. Statewide distribution and Three Pull out Maps make this guide what our MAPS! Removable Area Centerfold Map Perforated and Removable Frio River Map Hill Country Visitors look for! & Lone Star Loops Map Put your event or product in their hands Your Year Round Destination! for the Fall 2017 Season. www.hillcountryvisitorsguide.com The Fall Edition of the Hill Country Call us now for preferred placing. Office 830 232 6294 Visitors Guide Julie 830 433 1424 or Elaine 936 641 3398 2017

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