50
Vol. 9 No. 38
INSIDE
.......................... Page 9
Somewhere in the West
............................ Page 7
How to spot and treat 4 common children’s health Issues ............................ Page 5
............................ Page 8
JUST FOR GRINS
............................ Page 11
............................ Page 13
INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
Today’s Weather
High: 84° Low: 70°
Tri-Canyon’s Only Weekly Newspaper!
Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas www.hillcountryherald.net
TRAVELING LIBERAL SIGN Have you seen this sign? It has been all over the internet, facebook, and newspapers. It is a billboard sign located on 1-40 just outside of Vega, Texas. Though the sign went up at the first of the summer this year, it was taken down a mere two months later. Randy Burkett, owner of Burkett Outdoor Advertising, said last week, the controversy over the sign spiraled out of control quickly. A passerby snapped a quick photo of the sign and posted it to social media. And the circus came to town! Liberals flooded the outdoor sign company telephones with threatening, vulgar, hateful calls, said Burkett. He said “We received over 100 telephone calls with about a 50/50 ratio of for or against the sign.” After the calls became threatening, one from an Antifa group, he was prompted to call the customer
and discuss the situation. Once the discussion disclosed all of the media attention, USA Today, Fox News, MSNBC, etc., the customer decided “My point has been proven, I knew they would respond with anger, he said.” Burkett took the sign down and refunded the unused portion of the rental. When I spoke to Burkett he seemed resigned to the fact the media surge was settle. After hearing about our community, we had a nice visit about he and his family coming to visit the Texas Hill Country. Before the conversation ended he casually stated “ We put the vinyl sign up for sale on EBAY and a gentleman from Lubbock, Texas bought it for $500 and said he is going to put it
TxDOT Says “City of Leakey” Three words: City of Leakey, that was the response to this question I posed to Lewis Nowlin, Area Engineer, Junction office: “Mr. Nowlin, There have been several different opinions regarding who is responsible for the ROW maintenance, i.e. mowing, littler pickup within the limits of the City of Leakey. Please put this question to rest with a pointed answer. Is TxDOT responsible or is the City of Leakey responsible. I understand the Municipality agreement states, TxDOT will assist when available, but I would like to know who
September 19, 2018
editor@hillcountryherald.net
is ultimately responsible.” His response was simple and direct “City of Leakey.” At the last Leakey City Council meeting the issue of maintenance and upkeep of the Right of Ways within the City limits of Leakey was on the agenda. Leakey Mayor Harry Schneemann insisted he has been working with TxDOT to get them to mow the Right of ways inside the City. However a Municipal Maintenance Agreement he signed in 2013 states the City of Leakey Responsibilities: Perform mowing and liter pickup; Sweep and otherwise clean the pavement.
by Julie Becker
on his frontage property on 1-27 outside of Lubbock. On his private property. So, if your skimming through EBAY and
come across a billboard sign for sale, take a look. It may become the story of the Traveling Liberal Sign.
by Julie Becker The agreement also states the States Responsibilities: Maintain the traveled surface and foundation beneath such traveled surface necessary for the proper support of same under vehicular loads encountered and maintain the shoulders, Assist in mowing and litter pickup to supplement City resources when requested by the City and if State resources are available, Assist in sweeping and otherwise cleaning the pavement to supplement City resources when requested by the City and if State resources are available. This is not a new issue. Schneemann
has said on numerous occasions regarding the garden area at the intersection of US Hwy. 83 and FM 1120, “If TxDOT says it belongs to the City, I will take a bulldozer and doze it down.” The citizens of Leakey have endured years of dust, noise, detours and much more. There has to be some reward for the years of construction that has brought news streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters to Leakey. If you have questions please call the City of Leakey at 830-232-6757.
JUDGE DuBOSE SPEAKS TO DAR MEMBERS National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter, charter member Billie Jean Davis introduced speaker Camille DuBose, Judge of the 38th Judicial District, and a graduate of Uvalde High School, Texas A&M University, and St. Mary’s School of Law, at the first meeting of the year on September 15, 2018. Judge DuBose currently presides over felony criminal, civil, and family law dockets in Medina, Uvalde, and Real Counties. Judge DuBose noted that the U. S. Constitution is the oldest and shortest of any in the world, and that it states that justice and equality
are the foundations of our Republic. She spoke specifically about two significant cases, Dred Scott v. Sanford in 1857 and Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, that prove our Constitution is a living document, as relevant today as it was when ratified in 1788. Members saw a power point presentation, mixing humor with a factual and enlightening portrayal of the cases. The President General’s message from Ann Turner Dillon was read by Betty Lawrence, and reminded members that October eleventh is our National DAR Day of Service. Suggestions about possible activities
by Karen Collins
were given to members about services they could provide. The National Defense Report was ready by Diane Dooley, and highlighted George Washington’s service to our country, pointing out the sacrifices he made in the line of duty as an effective general, promoter of the Constitution, and president The Minutes of the May meeting, read by Secretary Karen Collins, and the treasurer’s report, read by Jakelynn Crawford, were approved as read. continued page 4
Pictured are certificate recipient Betty Lawrence, DAR Regent Billie Franklin, and certificate recipient Diane Carrillo
Commissioner George P. Bush Votes in Favor of 10th State Veteran Home Veterans Land Board Chairman GeorgeP. Bush released the following statement applauding the Texas Veterans Land Board’s unanimous vote to approve the process of planning, designing, constructing, furnishing, equipping and operating a new Texas State Veterans Home in the Dallas Metroplex area. The creation of a new home does not require state taxpayer dollars and homes are built on donated land. “Texas veterans must never be left without proper care,” said Chairman George P. Bush. “It is a privilege and
honor to serve as Chairman of the Veterans Land Board and oversee several of our states veterans’ programs. The vote to begin the due diligence process for the creation of a 10th State Veteran Home is an excellent step in the right direction. As a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, this is a personal mission. We must ensure that no veteran is ever left behind.” Nearly 1.7 million veterans call Texas home. There are currently almost 84,000 veterans over the age of 65 who reside in Dallas and Tarrant counties.
Research shows that, on average, persons over the age of 65 will require an average of three years of long-term care. Twenty-percent of the over 65 population will require five years or more of long-term care. Since the days of the Republic, Texas has always supported our Veterans in return for their military service. Spurred by returning World War II veterans, the Legislature established the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) in 1946 to continue this tradition by providing Texas veterans with long-term, lowinterest land loans. In addition to
Home of the Home Loan
serving as Chairman, Commissioner Bush is a United States Navy Reserve Veteran, serving in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Today, the VLB oversees five veterans’ programs, responsible for the administration of the Veterans Land Program, the Veterans Housing Assistance Program, the Veterans Home Improvement Program, the Texas State Veterans Homes Program, and the Texas State Veterans Cemetery Program.
If you are considering purchasing or building a home, please visit with us. We want to show you our exciting new line up of home mortgage programs and we will try to find one that fits your needs. At First State Bank-Leakey Branch, we want you to have the best.