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across Texas. The assessment doesn’t paint a pretty picture. “Because of their propen- Ward sity for violence and close associations with ruthless Mexican cartels, gangs are a serious threat to public safety in Texas. Our
We have all gangs. We have street gangs. We have prison gangs. We have outlaw motorcycle gangs. We have all levels of gangs. Cpt. Tommy Ward
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vibrant music scene can certainly be a catalyst in driving population growth. But, as it turns out, population growth may also be a catalyst in driving a vibrant music scene.
At least that’s the case for a few of those involved in the New Braunfels music scene. Dale Martin has been covering music since he started writing a weekly column in Victoria in 1976. It was around 2000 or so that he started doing the same for the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung — and he said since then he has come to the realization that, per capita, the live music scene in New Braunfels rivals even that of Austin. “For the population
“Everywhere you turn there’s live music. People know that New Braunfels has almost it’s own cult following of music.” Dale Martin
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we have, this city has one of the strongest music scenes I’ve ever seen,” he said. See GROWTH, page 9A
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The day after Christmas in 2000 was a horrific one for some Canyon Lake residents. That was the day investigators found Barbara Casey, 61, dead in the bathtub of her Canyon Lake Drive home after firefighters Neal extinguished a fire that destroyed it. An autopsy revealed Casey had been shot before the arson blaze began. Five years later, her son Daniel Patrick Neal pleaded guilty to the killing and authorities believed he set the fire to get rid of the evidence. Neal has been locked up since a few days after the discovery, but that could all change very soon. “He’s in the parole process,” said Raymond Estrada, director of public information for the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. “That means his file has been pulled and he’s in the process of being reviewed (for possible release).” Neal’s first review is scheduled for December, Estrada said. He said parole board members will determine whether Neal is ready to re-enter society. After years of legal wrangling, analysis of Neal’s mental state at the time of See PAROLE, page 11A
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Country singer David Allan Coe is 76. Rock singer-musician Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) is 72. Actress Swoosie Kurtz is 71. Comedian-actress Jane Curtin is 68. Actor-comedian Jeff Foxworthy is 57. Actorcomedian Michael Winslow is 57. Rock musician Perry Bamonte is 55. Actor Steven Eckholdt is 54. Rock musician Scott Travis (Judas Priest) is 54. Pop musician Pal Waaktaar (a-ha) is 54. New Jersey Gov.
Today is Sunday, Sept. 6, the 249th day of 2015. There are 116 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 6, 1925, the silent film horror classic “The Phantom of the Opera,” starring Lon Chaney, had its world premiere at the Astor Theater in New York. On this date: In 1901, President William McKinley was shot and mortally wounded by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. (McKinley died eight days later; Czolgosz was executed on Oct. 29.) In 1916, the first self-service grocery store, Piggly Wiggly, was opened in Memphis, Tennessee, by Clarence Saunders. In 1939, the Union of South Africa declared war on
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Chris Christie is 53. Rock musician Kevin Miller is 53. ABC News correspondent Elizabeth Vargas is 53. Country singer Mark Chesnutt is 52.
Germany. In 1943, 79 people were killed when a New Yorkbound Pennsylvania Railroad train derailed and crashed in Philadelphia. In 1966, South African Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd was stabbed to death by an apparently deranged page during a parliamentary session in Cape Town. In 1970, Palestinian guerrillas seized control of three U.S.-bound jetliners. (Two were later blown up on the ground in Jordan, along with a London-bound plane hijacked on Sept. 9; the fourth plane was destroyed on the ground in Egypt. No hostages were harmed.) In 1975, 18-year-old tennis star Martina Navratilova of Czechoslovakia, in New York for the U.S. Open, requested political asylum in the United States.
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ound Rock resident Natalie Scott has been camping on River Road in New Braunfels with her family for as long as she can remember.
For 28 years, her family has owned a campsite right on the flowing Guadalupe River — and they normally pack up their possessions and head to the Texas Hill Country at least three times a year for some fun on the river, good food and plenty of relaxation. This Labor Day weekend, however, Scott and her husband have a new reason to enjoy New Braunfels — their
8-month-old son James experienced the river for the first time, and there were plenty of smiles and giggles to be had. “Our whole family normally comes here,” Scott said. “We’ve had this campsite for a long time, and there’s normally a group of about 25 of us who come. This is our son’s first time to come, and we just love being in nature. Also, the drive down River Road is in-
credible. When you roll down the windows and you see the sun streaming through the trees — it just puts a sweet spot in my heart.” Scott and her family aren’t the only ones who visit River Road almost every holiday weekend.
San Marcos resident James Barton, and Gary Buckland, of Dripping Springs, have been dedicated river-goers since 2003. With such a good view and friendly company — See HOLIDAY, page 3A
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HOLIDAY Continued from page 2A and the appeal of cool water on a hot day — Buckland believes it’s no wonder why they always come back year after year. “We look forward to Labor Day weekend every year,” Buckland said. “This is like my end of the year treat. My friends are here, and it’s just a chance to eat, drink and be merry. This is a great place, and we just enjoy relaxing. Also, everyone respects each other here.” Tara Bretzke-Hildebrand and her husband Jason Hildebrand are the owners of KL Ranch Camp on the River. The business has been in
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Bretzke-Hildebrand’s family since the 1950s, and she and her husband took over just last year. “This is about the normal crowd we see on Labor Day weekend,” Bretzke-Hildebrand said. “We’re completely full and booked though, and we’ve got 63 sites. I think a lot of people have come out to enjoy the higher river levels, and the water is just perfect.” Jason Hildebrand, who said the camp site sometimes gets poor cell phone signal coverage, believes most folks come to the river to disconnect for a while. “Cell phone service is always hit or miss here,” Jason Hildebrand said. “Some people really like that, but
others do not. When you’re here, you’ve got the chance to relax and get away from every day life for a while.” Terry Gillespie, owner of The Lone Star Float House, also believes the higher river levels have helped people better enjoy this Labor Day weekend with family and friends. “We expect this to be a great weekend,” Gillespie said. “Everyone is getting their last summer vacation in, and especially with the water level still so great — we expect the whole month of September to be great for us. A lot of people in New Braunfels and San Antonio amaze me because they don’t even know this exists. This is like paradise here.”
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ABOVE: James Scott, 8 months, plays in an inflatable pool as his family spends Labor Day weekend at KL Ranch Camp on the River. ABOVE RIGHT: David Beavers of San Antonio inflates tubes while staying Saturday at KL Ranch Camp on the River.
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Labor Day not a break for some in our community It’s almost hard to believe that summer is over. Largely because it’s still 100 degrees outside. But this weekend marks the unofficial end of summer — with the official end of summer still a couple of weeks away. Most of us will mark the moment with a three-day weekend filled with family, friends, barbecues and taking advantage of the never ending Texas summer with a float down the river. While most government offices and businesses will be shuttered for the day in celebration of Labor Day, not everyone will have the luxury of that extra Monday off. That’s particularly true in a community like New Braunfels where tourism is the lifeblood. This town wouldn’t be the same this weekend if the stores and dining establishments closed their door for the holiday. That means restaurant and retail workers will be clocking in like normal — although many of them, hopefully, will be collecting holiday pay along the way on Monday. There are other people who will be out and about working on Monday like it’s any other day. The troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety, the officers of the New Braunfels Police Department, the sheriff’s deputies from both Comal and Guadalupe counties, the Texas game wardens and their dispatch crews will be on the streets, the lakes and rivers or manning the radios, respectively, in an attempt to keep all of us safe. In the event that something goes wrong, the local fire departments will roll those trucks out and the ambulances will rush to the scene and doctors and nurses will be waiting in the local hospitals. And all over this planet there are men and women standing watch over this great nation, ready to defend it, who won’t be taking the day off. So while we use Monday to remember and honor the contributions of the worker who makes all of our modern world possible — let’s not forget that some people have to keep that world safe and comfortable for those of us who are taking the day off.
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FACEBOOK SOUNDOFF This week we asked our Facebook page readers to weigh in on the jailing of Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk jailed by a judge for failing to comply with the court’s order to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. Deborah Rogers: If you’re example though. religious beliefs prevent you to do your job by serving the public, then Heather Brooke Hendrick you are in the wrong job. Do your job Valderrama: Sounds like it’s getting or go home. scary for Christians in in the US. Hopefully all out persecution isn’t Chris Frank: Well, that’s usually coming too soon! what happens when you’re found in contempt of court. Eliseo Rodríguez: Taking her argument at face value — is getting Eric Stolinski: I support her and married at the courthouse considered everyone else’s freedom of religion a holy marriage? Probably not; so — up until the point it affects other neither should it matter that she issue people’s equality and freedoms. If a same sex marriage certificate. It’s a she wants to deny rights afforded to government contact. It has nothing to her by our government based on her do with religion. I would understand particular flavor of religion then I hope her point of she was forced to marry she enjoys the Three Hots and a Cot someone at an altar. Fortunately Hotel. for her, the new law of the land isn’t stepping there. She needs to follow Diana McCurdy Kuecker: She the law and resign. should resign. Amy Michael Hairston Johnson: Jim King: Reserve a jail sentence I think it’s insane that she is going for those who are putting us in to prison. Such a double standard. danger, which is not the case here. There are so many people in our For those who refuse to do their job, government that are law breakers that termination or impeachment is the should have been sent to prison long solution. ago that are still running this country. This world is falling apart! Nikki Sevigny Dussere: She isn’t following the law. End of story. Brittany Marshall: Medical If her moral laws don’t allow her to professionals are not forced to do preform her job according to the or in anyway participate in certain actual law then she needs a new procedures (unless a life needs to job. Jail is ridiculous, but termination be saved) that conflict with there or resignation is appropriate. I’m personal beliefs. This is because it is guessing she is being made the considered ethically wrong to force
someone to do something they feel is wrong. This is called “The right to conscience”. This is a federal law. They don’t work for a church either. I see no difference. Also keep in mind when she ran for this office this was not in place. Charles J. Horni: Law trumps religion every time. A la Judge Roy Moore, AL. Especially when it’s their job to enforce the law. They don’t get to choose which laws to apply. Larry Horton: She took an oath of office. She has declined to fulfill her oath. She should be removed from office. If she was any other religion she would have been. Only reason this is an issue is she claims to be Christian. Cynthia Byrd Perry: We do not get to pick and choose which laws we will uphold when we hold public office. IF she truly objected to samesex marriage on religious grounds, she should immediately resign her office and stand by her beliefs. She would have been applauded by the religious community. However, since the good woman has been married FOUR times, I sincerely doubt that her objection is on religious grounds and merely personal prejudice. There is no place for this when you serve the public and are sworn to apply the law equally and without prejudice.
Food production and consumption is changing the environment The Anthropocene is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “the time from the 18th century until now, in which it is possible to see the effect that people have had on the environment and climate.” The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), the scientific organization that defines the Earth’s epochs, is still studying whether or not we have left the Holocene and entered the Anthropocene. The IUGS working group on the Anthropocene is due to give a decision by 2016. Nevertheless, the term has come into widespread use since it was first coined by chemist and Nobel laureate Paul Cru-
tzen in 2000. The term continues to grow in acceptance, appearing many hundreds of times annually in peer-reviewed scientific articles. In fact, the academic journal publisher Elsevier launched a new peer-reviewed journal called Anthropocene in 2013 solely dedicated to exploring the extent and scale of impacts humans have had on the planet. If we accept the Cambridge Dictionary definition of the Anthropocene, it is interesting to ask: How have our food production and consumption changed in the Anthropocene? If we restrict our consideration to the United States for a moment, it is clear that people have
DIANNE RAHM Dianne Rahm is a professor of political science at Texas State University who writes a Green Blog column for the Comal County Unitarian Universalists Society newsletter
had an enormous effect on food production in the American West beginning with the large water projects of the 20th century. Without the erection of the extraordinary dams of the American West, irrigation of crops sufficient to turn the California desert into the breadbasket of
produce production for the U.S. and much of the world simply would not have happened. The construction of these dams was no easy technological feat, as anyone who has visited Hoover Dam or Glen Canyon Dam will attest. Twentieth century technology tamed the mighty Colorado River and turned parts of the desert into vast water reservoirs called Lake Mead and Lake Powell, which stretch hundreds of miles. This human impact on the Earth is visible to anyone who flies across the Nevada or Utah desert. The impact of such water diversion projects is enormous. The 20th century also saw the transformation
of food production technology to include, for the first time in history, the widespread application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The growth of the chemical industry after World War II pushed a wave of R&D for new pesticides and herbicides. The pesticides and herbicides were introduced to kill or slow the growth of algae, bacteria, viruses, fungus, weeds, insects and rodents. Chemical fertilizers were introduced to improve crop yield. While initial use was quite effective, over time the long-term impacts of chemicals on crops have proved mixed. Resistance, both in weeds and insects has grown over time so that larger and larger dos-
es of chemicals are necessary to get the desired result. Monoculture has replaced pre-Anthropocene crop diversity as the cost-effectiveness of industrial farming techniques relies on unified production technology and equipment. Animal husbandry was likewise altered. Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) emerged with poultry in the 1950s. By the 1970s and 80s cattle and pork production also moved dominantly to CAFOs. Small farms gave way to large farms as scale became increasingly important to deploy these See RAHM, page 5A
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THE FIRST AMENDMENT Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Billionaires+Bush = Clinton The Washington Post reported a few weeks ago that Bill Clinton had encouraged Donald Trump to “play a larger role in the Republican Party.” That seemed puzzling. Why would the former president, whose wife Hillary is again seeking his old job, suggest that an outspoken billionaire with no filters get more involved with a Republican Party hell-bent on keeping her out of the White House? Confidantes of Bill Clinton said that Clinton in late May returned a Trump phone call. Trump confirmed the call in an August television interview, but denied that the subject of him running for president ever came up. The idea that the Clintons would encourage him to run was crazy, Trump said, calling himself “Hillary’s worst nightmare.” But after watching the human whoopee cushion in action since June, and the bum-fuzzled reactions of the other candidates and the Republican Party establishment, Bill Clinton’s involvement begins to make sense. In essence, the former president rolled a live grenade into the Republican holding pen, and then sat back to see what would happen. Trump has an enormous ego, no filter — he will say or do just about anything — and mega-bucks to finance his own campaign. The Republicans can’t shut him up. And, Trump is tapping into the Tea Party anger that the Republicans have gotten used to. It’s not unlike the Iraqis finding themselves challenged by the ISIS militants. The GOP honchos are seeing their own weapons fired right back at them. Trump’s campaign approach of “Hold my beer, and watch this” attracts media like flies to a dead armadillo. Reporters are fascinated. We’re generally drawn more to bad news than good, to the exception rather than the rule — like a train wreck, or a streaker dashing through the capitol rotunda. Seeing Trump in action FAITH
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against the other 16 GOP wannabes and expecting an orderly discussion is like watching pro “wrestler” Hulk Hogan entered in a Junior Golden Gloves boxing tournament. Rules? In a knife fight? So far, The Donald hasn’t needed to spend big bucks on TV, because he’s the story almost every day anyway. His outrageous comments are so widely publicized that he says he doesn’t need his own pollster; he’s leading all the polls anyway. One reason is that the field is so crowded — and he gets most of the attention. So while 16 others run in the single digits or slightly higher, he gets 20 or 25 percent. It would look different if it were down to three or four candidates, and he was still topping out at 20 or 25. His negatives are through the roof. Polls show far more people saying they would never vote for him than saying they would — particularly minorities, but even a majority of whites. But in this new day of Super PACs, staying in the race despite low poll numbers is more possible than in past presidential races. In the 2016 presidential cycle, since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision removed the lids on how much money Super PACs can raise to help a candidate, a Ted Cruz or a Rick Perry, and others, can cozy up to a few billionaires, and hang in far longer than when there were more
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limits on contributions. But regardless of what happens with the others, Trump is his own billionaire. He can stick around as long as he wants to. If the Republicans decide they don’t want to let him play, they risk him running as an independent. An independent has never been elected president. But he could sure influence the outcome — most likely to the detriment of the Republicans. Remember 1992? Dallas billionaire H. Ross Perot ran as a self-financed independent. Early on, he was polling at 45 percent. He was getting some good reviews from liberal Democrats, moderate Independents, and conservative Republicans. This can’t last, I thought. I was right. Perot finished with 19 percent — not enough to even finish second, much less win. Winner Bill Clinton got 43 percent — enough to beat incumbent Republican President George H. W. Bush, with 37 percent. Few observers think that most of Perot’s vote didn’t come out of Bush’s hide. So, back to Bill Clinton’s suggestion Trump get involved in GOP politics: Jeb Bush has been presumed a front-runner to eventually head the GOP ticket. Hillary Clinton has been the favorite to lead the Democrats from the beginning (forget for now Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden). How ironic would it be if an eccentric, outspoken, billionaire, running as an independent, playing to a sizable percentage of “I’m-madas-hell-and-not-gonnatake-it-anymore” voters, once again pulls enough votes away from a Bush to elect a Clinton? It might not happen. But it just might.
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Dianne Rahm says the way we produce and consume food has changed the planet — and that more changes are coming
RAHM Continued from page 4A new technologies and production practices. The food grown and animals produced are now regularly flown around the world for consumption everywhere, a great departure from the pre-Anthropocene. In the 1980s genetically modified organisms (GMOs) were developed. The introduction of GMOs into agriculture massively increased the impact humans have had on the natural world. Much food production shifted to use these newly produced varieties. Calgene’s Flavr Savr tomato went on sale in U.S. grocery stores in 1994. In that same year, the FDA approved “Round-Up Ready” soybeans, Monsanto’s first widely marketed GMO. In the U.S. today, approximately 90 percent of U.S.-grown corn, cotton, canola, soy, and sugar beets are GM crops.
The processed foods made with these crops contain GMOs. These include any foods containing high-fructose corn syrup, soy, cottonseed oil or canola oil. These ingredients also often appear in animal feed. The next wave of scientific development that will impact food production, genetic sprays, is now being pursued by Monsanto and other biotech companies. Genetic sprays use RNA interference (RNAi), the discovery of which won two scientists the Nobel Prize in 2006. These sprays are being engineered to temporarily turn off the activity of genes in the plants on which they are sprayed, thus avoiding the need to genetically engineer the plant itself. Experts suggest they hold great promise not only for killing insects, but providing plants with specific traits such as drought resistance in times of water shortage. Substantial R&D remains to be done, how-
ever, before RNAi hits the market. Eating in the Anthropocene has meant turning deserts into gardens, blanketing crops with chemical pesticides and fertilizers, transporting foods long distances for consumption, altering the genetics of crop seeds, and raising animals in CAFOs. The application of science and technology to food production — the industrialization of food — is the foundation of eating in the Anthropocene. For many people, these facts of modern food production and consumption pose numerous concerns. Others celebrate the abundance of food owed to these techniques. Regardless of which side of the debate one accepts, it is clear that eating in the Anthropocene is indeed a departure from the rest of human history. If you have an issue you would like to see explored, please email dianne. rahm@sbcglobal.net with your suggested topic.
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Hospitals, patients and the journey to the Underworld I have had four stays in the hospital for various maladies, but the one recently, under emergency conditions, revealed a couple of things to me. 1. Yes, it is medical. 2. It is in addition both mythical and spiritual. The great and popular mythologist of the last century, Joseph Campbell, wrote his masterpiece, The Hero With a Thousand Faces (1949) to reveal the ancient pattern of the hero’s journey to the Underworld. It consists of three mythic moments: Departure — Initiation into The Road of Trials, and a Return to share with others the boon of what one has learned. The Underworld is not equivalent to Hell, although there may be hellish moments. It is a descent into a place of the unfamiliar and uncontrolled, where the rules of our ordinary day life no longer prevail; it is a place where revelations and transformation occur. It is an ancient austere landscape where one confronts unknown adversaries and returns changed in attitude, behavior and ways of thinking. Departure: When I awoke last week early in the morning with crushing abdominal pain and knew that I was in trouble, I roused my wife; together we headed into the night at 1:30 a.m. to Christus Santa Rosa Hospital. We had begun what has been known for millennia as the “Night Sea Journey,” departing from the world we felt familiar with into a land unknown. This is the stuff of myth as well as the essence of a spiritual journey. Many things changed immediately when I entered the hospital’s underworld: no longer did I have self-agency. I entered the ER in a wheel chair, guided by an attendant. I relied on others, who followed the rituals established in this terrain. We refer to them as protocols. One moves from citizen to patient — that is the new identity. My entire treatment at this first rate hospital was superb. But I am interested here in giving voice to my experi-
DENNIS SLATTERY Dennis Slattery lives in New Braunfels and his poetry has appeared in six books as well as magazines, newspapers, journals and online.
ence on a mythological level, not a medical one alone. I was almost immediately hooked up to an IV for fluids and nourishment; I would no longer decide what or when I ate; for now all nourishment would enter through the vein. This part of the ritual as one moves from Departure to Initiation also includes yielding one’s clothing to the hospital’s fashion: a thin gown tied in the back to allow easy access to the body. Doctors, nurses, staff, all have done the same; each wears a different color — green, blue, maroon — to designate their function. In the Underworld one must sacrifice something of one’s identity in order to participate in certain practices. The Initiation had begun. Initiation: This “Road of Trials” includes formal entrance into the hospital. The
journey begins in the ER on the ground floor, but one is now moved to a floor that correlates to the early diagnosis of the affliction. My own bloated stomach and pain in the lower abdomen indicated an intestinal or bowel or stomach malady. One must have sufficient reason to be admitted into the Underworld. Some are sent home from the ER and are not admitted to the next stage of the journey. In the Underworld so much of one’s life is reversed or altered. My own eating habits and contents were closely monitored, sleep patterns are altered to accommodate constant vigilance to “vital signs”; questions are posed by strangers that “normally” I would only answer to close family or friends; the terrain of conversation is now the body in its feelings, functions, afflictions and pain or comfort levels. All is now in the service of laying down a plan for battle; everything else is left to the side. The “Road of Trials” includes confronting the adversary, the dragons of bacteria, virus, broken parts, tears, lacerations. Battle plans are treatment plans. Mine was to include 48 hours without any food or liquids taken by mouth, bags of antibiotics to fight the bacteria leaking
into my stomach, all of this as preparation for surgery at a moment’s notice as a puncture wound in the bowel had leaked bacteria into the stomach cavity. The move now was to contain and destroy the insurgency. Monitoring blood pressure, temperature, white blood cell count, extracting blood at all hours of the day and night were the new rituals for this part of the mythic journey. And through it all the machines of technology hiccuped, clicked and set off alarms when bags were emptied, the IV line pinched or just because. All of the above is decided upon and coordinated by the priest, mentor, shaman, guru — the surgeon in charge of my condition. I had a young but very wise man who, instead of advocating immediate surgery, chose to let the body have a break by modifying the digestive system to allow the body to participate in the healing process. His strategy worked. The perforation had sealed without surgery. After 48
hours of fasting, the bowel’s inflamed tissue had subsided and the pain was downsized. Within the medical myth this was a victory of sorts, but the war may continue and surgery might be eventually called for. The Return: On the third and fourth day I was allowed to have juices, water, cream of wheat, chocolate pudding, vanilla yogurt and coffee. I was instructed on what I could eat and drink from then on, following a strict regimen. I was able to change out of the hospital garment into the clothes I wore into the Underworld. My wife and I gathered my belongings and prepared to leave under the power of the wheelchair, my transport vehicle by which I entered this landscape. Each stage of the journey has rituals, protocols, behaviors for all situations. Myths are seldom very distance from rituals that sustain them. The first time outside in four days, I felt the heat and sun as blessings. My faithful wife drove me home. I felt
on reflection how this experience had added dimensions of both mythological and spiritual experiences to my self-understanding. Being a patient is life-altering in both senses. Today, unfortunately, we equate myth with a lie, a falsehood or untruth. That mistaken shift happened in the 18th Century in the European Enlightenment. Before then, for millennia, myths were the ancient wisdom stories of a people carrying indispensable knowledge of the human condition and ancient patterns of our species as we live our lives with meaning. We have lost much of that rich reservoir of knowledge; that loss is part of our modern collective illness. Denigration of myth deprives all of us of understanding how richly mythic and spiritual our shared human experiences truly are. This is the boon I return from my Underworld experience to express. It is my story of how myths and rituals aid us in making meaning of our life events.
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OBITUARIES Frances Korenek Frances Korenek of Canyon Lake, Texas was born on August 14, 1921 and passed away peacefully on September 3, 2015 at the age of 94. Frances was a devoted wife and beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Otto A. Korenek who went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2009; her brother Al Bednar of Arizona; sisters Olga Polasek of Wharton, Texas; and Alice Zvonek of San Antonio, Texas. She leaves behind a sister, Jean Tennent of Florida; a daughter, Carol Walters and her husband Les, of New Braunfels. She also leaves a granddaughter, Carrie, and her husband Pete Gekas, of Flower Mound, Texas and a grandson, David Walters and wife Amber, of New Braunfels, Texas. She was blessed to have eight great-grandchildren: Caroline, Carsyn, Carly, and Carrigan Gekas and Dayton, Grady, Brogan, and Granger Walters. In the late 1920’s, while attending elementary school in Plum, Texas, she met the love of her life, Otto Korenek. They remained close friends and were married on November 28, 1942 at Sacred Heart Church in La Grange, Texas. Otto was in the United States Coast Guard, and they moved immediately to his assignment in High Island, Texas. After a little over a year, Otto was transferred to Long Beach, California, where he served until he was discharged in 1945. They moved to San Antonio, Texas, where Otto began his Civil Service career at Fort Sam Houston and Frances went to work for the Gross National Bank. After his retirement from Civil Service, they moved to the Canyon Lake area, where she then worked at the Canyon Lake Bank and Comal ISD. Nothing gave her greater joy than watching and
supporting her grandchildren, Carrie and David and that love multiplied as her great-grandchildren arrived. Frances’ greatest pleasure and love was to cook, eat and enjoy her family. There was always time for the family, but, she made time for BINGO! She had a love for the game. On any given night you could find her playing multiple cards at the Knights of Columbus Hall or the VFW in Startzville, Sattler and New Braunfels. She played so often that her family labeled her the “Bingo Queen”. The family wants to extend their grateful appreciation to the wonderful caring staff at Eden Home in New Braunfels, especially her nurses Sherrie Boggs and Michelle Hutchinson and her numerous CNA’s, for the loving kindness and comfort they bestowed on Frances. During her final days Hope Hospice gave hope and faith to the family for that, we will be always be thankful. Frances’s life will be celebrated at a later date with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frances’ name to Habitat for Safe Seniors, 2174 Old Sattler Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133.
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Eva Maria Gonzales Eva Maria Gonzales, age 56, of New Braunfels, TX passed away in peace on September 1, 2015 at Meeker Nursing Center in Oklahoma with her family at her side. Eva Maria Gonzales was born on June 27, 1959 in New Braunfels to (Porky) Ruben and Dominga Gonzales who preceded her in death, along with her sister’s Josephine and Judy Gonzales, and Norma Sanchez. Eva was the youngest child of eight. She enjoyed helping others, and devoted her life to the health care as a professional home caretaker. Eva was a wonderful mother of three. She is survived by son’s Aniceto, Arturo, and Antonio Maldonado of Fort Worth, TX; four sister’s Juanita Altamirano and Anita Gonzales of Fort Worth, TX, Janie Hernandez and Judy Rodriguez of Houston, TX; four brother’s Ruben Gonzales
Jr. of Crystal City, Rodolfo Gonzales of Houston, TX, Ricardo Gonzales of New Braunfels, TX, Sgt. Jesus Sanchez Jr. of El Paso, TX. A limb has fallen from a family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says grieve not for me, remember the best times, the laughter, the song, the good. I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage. I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease my soul is at rest remembering all how I truly was blessed. Continue tradition no matter how small. Go on with your life don’t worry about falls. I miss you all dearly so keep up your chin until the day comes were together again. The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concerns, and kindness shown to them.
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Alton Albert Hanz Alton Albert Hanz, 79, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2015. Alton was born in New Braunfels on March 22, 1936. He graduated from New Braunfels High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor and Masters of Education degree from Southwest Texas Teacher College now known as Texas State University. Alton was married to Virginia Bruemmer on February 8, 1958; they were married 57 years. Alton worked as a Teacher and Assistant Principal for Comal ISD for 33 years. He enjoyed dancing, bowling, coaching, hunting, fishing and ranching. He was also actively involved in the NB Optimist Club and also helped in starting the New Braunfels Girls Softball League. Alton is survived by his wife Virginia, two sons and one daughter, Russell and wife Allyson Hanz, Bruce and wife Penny Hanz, daughter Colette and husband Sam Hay, one brother Melvin and wife Florine of Houston, one brother-in-law Arlon Bruemmer and wife Carol of Blanco, six grandchildren Ryan Hanz and fiancé Jordan Gonzalez, Trent Hanz, Troy Hanz, Lindsey Hanz and Shannon Criss, two step-grandchildren
Brittany Rine and Ashley Rine, and numerous nieces and nephews, and other family and friends. Alton is preceded in death by his parents Hugo and Wanda Hanz. A Visitation will be held on Monday, September 7, 2015 from 5:00-8:00pm at Zoeller Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 1:00pm First Protestant Church. Burial will immediately follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Hope Hospice, First Protestant Church or to a charity of one’s choice. The family of Alton Hanz wishes to thank the staff at Brookdale Assisted Living and Hope Hospice staff.
Jo Ann Montgomery July 8, 1933 – August 31, 2015
Jo Ann Montgomery Dow passed away peacefully at her home in New Braunfels on August 31, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in El Paso, Texas, July 8, 1933 to Arthur Vernon and Mattie Leverette Montgomery. She married Frank Ross Dow of Robstown on February 6, 1953 and after close to 62 years of marriage, Frank passed away in November 2014. Over fifty of those years were spent in Corpus Christi and the surrounding area, and during those years, many, many enjoyable days were spent at Padre Island where her ashes will be spread at a later date. She is survived by her children: Ronald L. Dow, and wife, Nan, of Bakersfield, CA, Nancy Dow West of San Antonio, and Gerry R. Dow of Austin, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, her sister, Nancy Cooke Jenkins of Wimberley, and her niece, Lani Sybert Wilkes of New Orleans, LA. She is preceded in death by two half siblings, Bebe McAnally Sybert and A.V. Montgomery, Jr. A Sinton High School graduate (1950), Jo Ann loved to return to her Sin-
Angela Ploetz Haberle Angela Ploetz Haberle, age 93 of Geronimo, passed away on September 4, 2015. Graveside services and interment will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 10 a.m. at San Geronimo Cemetery. Memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul J. Zwarich officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Angela was born on October 27, 1921 in New Braunfels, Texas to Ernst and Amanda (Dedeke) Ploetz. Angela was a graduate of Seguin High School, and a longtime employee in the Navarro School Cafeteria. She was an active member of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church and was a member of the Emanuel’s Lutheran Ladies Aid, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 245 in Seguin and the Laubach Bowling Club. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Gus Haberle, parents, sister, Thea Coates and husband Bill, brothers, Elmo (Snuffy) Ploetz and wife Annie and Ernst Ploetz, Jr., sister-in-law, Elmira Haberle Engelke and husband Norris and brotherin-law, Aubrey Krueger. Survivors include her children, Cathy Haberle, Tom (Bubba) Haberle and wife
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Some longtime law-abiding citizens across the country are getting an unpleasant surprise: extradition to Texas for long-forgotten probation violations from their long-ago criminal pasts. Mandell Motley is an example. In 1987, a Bell County judge had placed 21-year-old Motley on five years’ probation for burglary and theft. Motley’s attorney said his client thought he had served the probation concurrently with his punishment in California for a theft conviction there. Instead, Texas had revoked his probation without his knowledge in 1990 when California leveled the theft charge. When Motley, now a 49-year-old minister and auto sales manager, was stopped for running a red light in Virginia, Texas had him arrested and extradited. He was released Friday from an El Paso halfway house and plans to resume his ministry in Virginia while he serves seven years of parole. “This case never should have happened the way it did,” Motley’s attorney, Bill Habern of Huntsville,
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Judith Eugene Gaddis Pierce Judith Eugene Gaddis Pierce ended her life’s journey on Thursday, September 3, 2015 after a 2 ½ year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She joyfully joins her husband Jimmy F. Pierce in eternal rest and peace. She is survived by beloved son James C. Pierce and his wife Patricia along with their three children – Mikaela, Madison, and Meradith of New Braunfels, Texas, her sister Ann McClellan and husband Gary of Vale, Oregon, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Judy was born to Rooker and Vera Gaddis on July 16, 1936 in Raleigh, Mississippi. She married Jimmy on April 7, 1957, in San Antonio, Texas. They settled in New Braunfels in 1987. She was active with First Baptist Church after moving to New Braunfels and eventually ran the kitchen for them for many years with the help of her husband and sometimes her son - whom she adored. She has many lifelong friends, all very dear to her that have either preceded her in death and happily welcome her home or celebrate their friendships with her and look forward to some good eating when
they join her in heaven. Judy was well known for her pound cakes, peanut brittle and various other delicious treats, as well as the ability to pull together a pretty good meal for a lot of people. The viewing will begin 5:00 PM Monday at Zoeller Funeral Home and will continue until 8:00 PM. The funeral will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at First Baptist Church, New Braunfels with a Graveside Service to follow at Comal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church New Braunfels Building Fund.
Myrna L. Garza Myrna L. Garza, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at her residence at the age of 74. She was born August 26, 1941 in San Antonio, TX to Lorenzo Luna and Julia Sanchez Luna. She married Arturo E. Garza, Sr. on June 28, 1958 in New Braunfels, Texas. He preceded her in death in 2000. Myrna was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister Julia Garza, brothers Henry, Yldefonso and Zigifredo Luna. She was a very talented seamstress and a very loving individual. She is survived by her sons Arthur Garza, Jr. and his wife Isabel, Edward Garza, Sr., George Garza and his wife Mary Helen; daughters Myrna Jane Gonzalez and her husband Tomas and Linda Villarreal and her husband Johnny; brother Ramon Luna and his wife Gloria; sister Virginia Campos and her husband Victor; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 245 S. Hidalgo Ave. from 5 PM to 8:30 PM. A rosary will be held at 7 PM and visitation continues afterwards.
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They stood chanting outside the jail house, “Thank you, Kim; Thank you, Kim,” and prayed that the defiant county clerk locked inside could hear them. As Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis began her third day as an inmate at the Carter County Detention
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is well. Tell them to hold their head high because I am.’” Part revival, part political rally, a series of speakers denounced the government and the judiciary, and hailed Davis a Christian hero in a war against the godless. They waved signs that read “Kim Davis for President,” ‘’no to
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Continued from page 1A Martin said he has friends in Dallas, San Antonio, Beaumont, Victoria and other cities around Texas. “They come here and are blown away by this scene,” he said. “Everywhere you turn there’s live music. People know that New Braunfels has almost it’s own cult following of music.” Martin said one thing he has really noticed as the population in the area continues to grow is that more places are hosting live music on more nights. “A good example is Conway’s Dancehall,” he said. “They just booked Zane Williams and Zane Williams just played Whitewater (Amphitheater) last month. So he goes from playing a 1,000-seat venue to a 100-seat venue and they were able to get him on an off night because he knows the town, knows we have a good music scene here.” Another example Martin gave was Roger Clyne — probably best known for his work with The Refreshments. He is playing Billy’s Ice during Wurstfest, which Martin said never would’ve happened years ago. “So these little venues are able to piggyback with the bigger ones and get big name acts because they’re passing through,” he said. But more venues hosting live music on more nights isn’t the only change Martin has seen come along with the growth. With it, came more variety and range in genres and types of artists. Americana is a genre New Braunfels is wellknown for, but Americana is also a genre that is wide-ranging. Martin said, for instance, a band that is edging into “rock” territory could still be considered Americana, as could an artist leaning toward “folk.” “So that helps these clubs be able to bring in anything from a blues act to a country act to an Americana act to a pop act,” he said. “It makes it welcoming for all the genres.” He said New Braunfels may never have the metal scene like San Antonio, but the diversity in genres can be seen with who has played New Braunfels over the past few years. For instance, Ted Nugent (classic rock), LC Rocks (‘80s glam cover band), Ludacris (rap) and Slightly Stoopid (dub/reggae/ska) have all somewhat recently played the area. “That would never had happened five to 10 years ago,” Martin said. “It’s opening up and the venues are taking note of what their audience wants. Now you’re seeing bands here you would never have seen.” He said Gruene Hall is successful in its own way, due to its historical status, but even that venue is hosting artists that one would’ve never expected to play Gruene Hall. An example is Austin-based al-
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ternative rock band, Uncle Lucius, who played the hall at last year’s Gruene Music and Wine Festival. Martin said bringing in versatile acts is one of the smartest things the venues could do. “One of the first things new bands ask me is, ‘We don’t really play Americana, we play rock or blues, where can we play?’” he said. “I tell them, ‘You can play anywhere. Almost any venue here will book you.’” But the relationship between growth and music works the other way, too. Martin said he has a friend that was asked to move to from Nashville to Austin to represent his company here. The friend told his company he would move to Texas but he’s moving to New Braunfels, not Aus-
tin. “He can live right here in town and see all the things he wants to see, right here,” Martin said. Martin is also the production coordinator at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, which has been hosting a series of tribute shows titled “Greatest Hits Live.” He said ten years ago there not only wouldn’t have been the interest in a series like that, but maybe not even enough of a variety of artists to make it happen. That’s not the case now, and the theatre has tributes to artists ranging from The Band and Santana to Willie Nelson and The Who on tap for this coming season. New Braunfels may not come to mind when thinking about that dub/reggae
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music like Southern California does, but perhaps it should. Just ask Slightly Stoopid. The San Diego-based band describes their music as “a fusion of folk, rock, reggae and blues with hip-hop, funk, metal and punk.” Will Korioth, owner of Whitewater Amphitheater where the band recently played, said Slightly Stoopid played Houston on a Thursday, Dallas on a Friday, New Braunfels on a Saturday and Corpus Christi on a Sunday. After that Texas tour, the band’s manager called Korioth and told him Whitewater tripled the sales of all those major markets. To add to that, he told Korioth that Whitewater is Slightly Stoopid’s favorite venue to play. That’s quite
a compliment, considering the band has played venues ranging from Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado to Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. Blues is another genre that may not be the first to come to mind when thinking of New Braunfels, but that didn’t keep Billy’s Ice from hosting some blues artists years ago. Nick Sisoian is an owner of Billy’s Ice and River Road Icehouse, the former of which is entering its 10th year and the latter was purchased about three years ago. He said they were bringing in a blues act for the first time not long after opening Billy’s and were quite nervous about how the crowd would react to it. Now, he said, they
wouldn’t think twice about bringing in a blues artist. Sisoian also said when Billy’s Ice opened it was tough to find more than a handful of places that were hosting live music on a Tuesday or Wednesday night. That is no longer the case. “Now you might have 20-25 options any night of the week,” he said. “You can see it everywhere now.” Korioth said the same goes for Whitewater, which is entering its eighth season — and in mid-season reporting the amphitheater is No. 17 in the world in number of tickets sold. He said not only has the area’s growth allowed him to bring in a variety of acts, but because New Braunfels is growing and offers visitors a lot of things to do, Whitewater’s clientele is up to 85 percent nonlocals. “People want to come to New Braunfels,” he said, adding that includes artists and music-lovers alike. Sisoian said that growth in both music and population feed off each other. “It has attracted more people to move here. It has attracted more artists to route their tours through here,” he said. “In general it has been a huge blessing for this town, in my opinion.” Sisoian said the live music growth is a testament to the “soulful” and “artistic” town that is New Braunfels, and Billy’s and River Road Icehouse “are just happy to be a small part of it.” Editor’s Note: Dale Martin writes a weekly music column for the Herald-Zeitung.
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GANGS Continued from page 1A operating in our state and is a proven tool in law enforcement’s fight against these dangerous groups.” Locally, the situation is just as serious, said David Ferguson, New Braunfels Police Department communications coordinator. “Our officers see that the impact is not just local but statewide. The activity and trends we see here are just like everywhere else,” he said. Ferguson said the assessment is a good tool that helps law enforcement agencies stay on top of what’s happening state wide and gives citizens an idea of how desperately some of the agencies are out-manned and in need of additional manpower. The Texas Gang Threat Assessment was developed according to statute, which requires an annual report to be submitted to the governor and Texas Legislature assessing the threat posed by statewide criminal gangs. The report is based on the collaboration between multiple law enforcement and criminal justice agencies across the state and nation, whose contributions were essential in creating this comprehensive overview of gang activity in Texas. This assessment details the state’s systematic approach to evaluating and classifying gangs in order to identify which or-
ganizations represent the most substantial threat. The report estimates that current gang membership across the state may exceed 100,000 individuals. Ferguson said gangs are responsible for violent crimes in New Braunfels, as well as narcotics trafficking, human trafficking and more. The city has gangs of all different varieties but particularly he mentioned the presence of the Mexican Mafia and Tango Blast, the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and the Texas Syndicate as having a significant presence in town. “As far as their membership numbers locally, they fluctuate quite often,” Ferguson said. “There has been an increase over the past several months with gang members being paroled back into the community.” Officers are fighting the good fight but due to lack of sufficient manpower, police are reacting to gang-related activities, opposed to actively seeking out the gangs and dismantling them, the police spokesman said. Capt. Tommy Ward with the Comal County Sheriff’s Office said deputies are trying to take a more proactive approach at fighting gangs. The CCSO has crime analysts identifying trends and deputies on the streets identifying gang members and tracking the gangs’ movements in the county, he said. The county is plagued by an assortment of gangs as well, Ward said. He said the same ones the DPS report lists as problems
across the state are problematic in the CCSO’s patrol areas. “We have all gangs. We have street gangs. We have prison gangs. We have outlaw motorcycle gangs,” Ward said. “We have all levels of gangs.” DPS gets its information for the assessment from local agencies like CCSO, Ward said. He said the numbers fluctuate so it is difficult to pin down the gangs’ total membership at any given time. To decrease their numbers, however, he said help from the community would be appreciated. He urged citizens to report suspicious activities that they see that could be associated with gangs. That includes graffiti writing, gang signs and symbols, drug activity and more. “If they see something new, let us know and we can go out there and look and learn if we have something new cropping up in our area,” Ward said. “It may be something. I may be nothing but we can go out there and surely look at it.” Ferguson echoed Ward’s plea for help and cautioned citizens about thinking anything information is too minuscule to report. “Know who your neighbors are. Know who belongs in your neighborhood and who doesn’t,” Ferguson said. “We would encourage the residents of New Braunfels to remember they are the eyes and ears of the police department. We can’t be everywhere all the time. We rely on them to report it when they see suspicious activity.”
Fast facts: ■ Key analytic judgments of the assessment include: • Of the incarcerated gang members within Texas Department of Criminal Justice prisons, over 60 percent are serving a sentence for violent crimes, including robbery (24 percent), homicide (16 percent), and assault/terroristic threat (15 percent). We assess there are likely more than 100,000 gang members in Texas. • The Tier 1 gangs in Texas for 2015 are Tango Blast and Tango cliques (estimated 15,000 members), Texas Syndicate (estimated 3,400 members), Texas Mexican Mafia (estimated 4,700 members), Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) (estimated 800 members), and Latin Kings (estimated 2,100 members). These groups pose the greatest gang threat to Texas due to their relationships with Mexican cartels, high levels of transnational criminal activity, level of violence, and overall statewide presence. • Gangs in Texas remain active in both human smuggling and human trafficking operations. Gang members associated with human smuggling have direct relationships with alien smuggling organizations (ASOs) and Mexican cartels. These organizations were involved in and profited from the recent influx of illegal aliens crossing the border in the Rio Grande Valley in 2014. Gang members involved in human trafficking, including commercial sex traffick-
ing and compelling prostitution of adults and minors, exploit their victims through force, fraud or coercion, including recruiting and grooming them with false promises of affection, employment, or a better life. Gangs identified as being involved in human trafficking in Texas in 2014 include Tango Blast, Texas Syndicate, Bloods, Crips, Gangster Disciples, and MS-13. • Mexican cartels regularly use Texas gangs for the purposes of illicit cross-border smuggling. Members of Tier 1, Tier 2, and other gangs are sometimes recruited and tasked by cartels to carry out acts of violence in both Texas and Mexico. The relationships between certain gangs and cartels fluctuate based on cartel structures and cell alignments, gang alignment with specific cartels, threats or coercion, and familial ties. • Traditional rivalries between gangs continue to diminish as members take advantage of opportunities to collaborate and achieve common criminal objectives, typically for financial gain. Members of gangs such as the Bloods, Texas Syndicate, and Texas Mexican Mafia are working together to smuggle and sell drugs and weapons, among other crimes. In addition, law enforcement continues to observe gang members with hybrid memberships, where gang members claim multiple affiliations, which presents challenges in identifying and investigating gang activity.
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Thousands of law enforcement officers stood at attention to form a wall Friday outside one of Houston’s largest churches as a 21gun salute and flyover by police helicopGoforth ters were carried out in honor of a slain sheriff’s deputy. The symbolic gestures followed the funeral for Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Goforth, who was gunned down at a gas pump a week ago. “We come to this place with heavy hearts, and have questions we don’t really understand,” Lt. Don Savell, the sheriff’s department chaplain, said as the ceremony began. “We gather to share the grief we all feel and perhaps to find the strength to bear our sorrow and to look for seeds of hope.” Second Baptist Church, which holds 7,000 people, was filled. Some officers stood outside and watched the nearly two-hour service on big-screen televisions, while other spectators gathered outside the suburban convenience store where Goforth was killed to view the funeral on screens set up there. Flowers, balloons, posters and written messages in memory of Goforth still surround the pump where he was shot.
PAROLE Continued from page 1A the killing and negotiations, then-district attorney Dib Waldrip worked out a deal with defense attorney Joseph Garcia III in which Neal pleaded guilty to shooting his mother twice with a .45-caliber handgun. Both sides agreed to a 30-year sentence with credit for the five years he had been incarcerated. Under parole provisions, Neal was forced to serve at least half of the sentence, meaning 15 years. So, it is possible he could be paroled this year. “Right now his family members, friends, loved ones can start submitting support letters,” Estrada said. “Victims are allowed to write letters and have them submitted in the offender’s file.” In fact, he said, anyone can write a letter explaining their position and relationship to the case. And that’s exactly what all members of the community should do, said Capt. Tommy Ward of the Comal County Sheriff’s Office. Ward was a detective who worked the case years ago. He was involved in tracking down Neal, who fled west into California and then up to Washington state in an attempt to leave the country. Ward said concerned citizens always should write to parole boards to let them know their feelings regarding dangerous people being released back to the towns they terrorized or made unsafe with their criminal actions. He said too often only family members write parole boards asking that their
loved one be released. Anyone living in the community should try to ensure Neal remains in prison, Ward said. “That’s where he needs to be,” Ward said. “He killed his own mother in cold blood. He then tried to destroy her body and evidence by setting the house on fire. They made the plea arrangement for 30 years so let him stay in prison for 30 years.” Garcia said he understands how one might feel as Ward does. “You’ll always have people that are angry about it and upset with him,” he said. “I understand that.” Whether Neal is ready to be set free depends heavily
on his current mental status, Garcia said. He said back in 2000 and even in 2005, Neal “was in rather bad shape” mentally. In 2001, Neal was found incompetent to stand trial for the killing and was sent to the Vernon State Hospital for treatment of a psychiatric condition. In 2002 and 2003, he returned to Comal County, where 207th Judicial District Judge Jack Robison twice presided at hearings where jurors found Neal unable to aid Garcia in his defense. Both sides spent a lot of time and effort trying to understand the magnitude of Neal’s mental issues, Garcia said recently. Their
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conclusions weighed heavily in coming to terms on the plea deal. “I’m not saying that was an excuse — it just goes into trying to understand why in the world something like (the murder) would happen,” Garcia said. “I can understand people being fearful. I can understand people being wary as to whether or not his mental issues have been resolved. I get it. “Do I think he will be released? I don’t know where he is right now.“ Regardless of where Neal is mentally, Ward said he needs to serve each of the 30 years of the sentence. “I think he should stay in prison,” Ward said. “He
ruthlessly killed his mom. He shot her to death. Then he moved her body and then set the house on fire. He filled it with accelerants.”
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New Braunfels quarterback Trey Martin and the Unicorn defense led a comeback charge Friday night, scoring 29 unanswered points in an 8-point win — one of five comal county school victories Friday night.
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anyon, Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, Schertz Saint John Paul II and Smithson Valley were all winners Friday night. Since the Guardians started their football program in 2010, it is the first time all five local football teams won on the same week. Twice, four of the five teams won on a given week — but this Friday night was extra special. At Smithson Valley, the Rangers ended San Antonio Brennan’s 34-game regular season win streak. It wasn’t easy. Smith-
son Valley needed a Josh Adkins 54-yard touchdown pass to Lane Raulston with 55 seconds left to break a 28-28 tie. More drama came out of town in Seguin, where New Braunfels completed an improbable 21-point second half comeback. Dating back to last week’s loss to Alamo Heights, the Unicorns had been outscored 56-0 in a little over four quarters. New Braunfels scored 22 points in 1:33 seconds during their comeback, which included a fumble recovery for the defense and a blocked punt on special teams. The Unicorns had two special team touchdowns called back in the game. In
the end, it didn’t matter. Kolton Meneley blocked the punt and also had 14 tackles, 5 for loss. “We wanted to win,” Meneley said. “In the locker room (at halftime), we kept our spirit up, we kept each other up. We wanted to become men out there.” Canyon, Canyon Lake and John Paul II got their first victories of the season after Week 1 losses. Canyon blasted San Antonio East Central 36-16, Canyon Lake found their offensive spark in the second half against Smithville in a 25-14 victory and the See WINNING, page 4B
Once upon a time, baseball fans in these parts wished for a Houston Astros-Texas Rangers’ meeting in the World Series. At the same time, many of those sports followers longed for a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers. Neither matchup ever happened. Most years, one of the teams was really good and the other dreadful. They came close in the 1990s. Dallas made it to the Super Bowl, but the Oilers gagged it away, blowing leads against Denver and Kansas City, while earning permanent membership into the NFL Hall of Shame after letting a 35-3 lead vanish in a 41-38 overtime loss to Buffalo. A few years later the Oilers moved to Nashville. Now, Houston fans have the Texans, but it doesn’t look like an all-Texas Super Bowl is going to happen any time soon. An all-Texas World Series won’t happen either,b since MLB’s previous commissioner shipped the Astros to the American League. At least there’s a chance at a pretty good consolation prize for years to come. Both teams have quality young players in the their system and seeing the two battle it out for the AL West Division title, a wild card spot and maybe even the pennant doesn’t seem too crazy. There’s a pretty good battle brewing now. Yes, the two who finished at the bottom of the AL West barrel last year are duking it out for the top honors. Houston has held the lead most of the year, but the Rangers, thought to be out of the picture earlier in the summer, have whittled down the Astros’ margin. Going into Saturday’s games, the Astros have a three-game lead over the Rangers, who lost a 5-2 contest to the Los Angeles Angels Friday night. Despite the loss, Texas might be the best team in the West at this point. No doubt the Rangers have the hitters. The pitching has See TURNER, page 3B
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Kyle Allen threw for a score early and sealed the game by running for a touchdown and throwing for another in the fourth quarter after being benched in favor of freshman Kyler Murray, and Texas A&M beat No. 15 Arizona State 38-17 on Saturday night. Allen won the starting job in camp, but coach Kevin Sumlin replaced him with Murray in the second quarter and alternated quarterbacks for much of the second half. Allen spent most of the third quarter on the bench before returning early in the fourth and capping a long drive with a 12-yard touchdown run that made it 24-14. Arizona State kicked a
field goal 49 yards AST before with an A l l e n intercep17 38 connecttion and TAM ed with ran for 69 freshman yards. Christian Kirk — like AlA&M’s revamped delen, from Scottsdale, Ari- fense under John Chavis, zona — on a short pass and the former LSU coordinahe dashed 66 yards for a tor, forced two turnovers, touchdown to make it 31- had nine sacks and 14 tack17. Kirk also returned a les for losses. Daeshon Hall punt 79 yards for a TD in led the unit with four sacks the second quarter. and two forced fumbles Mike Bercovici threw for and Myles Garrett had two 199 yards and a touchdown sacks, three hurries and for the Sun Devils. forced one fumble. It was the first-ever meetTra Carson had a touching between these teams down reception in the first and the loss dropped the quarter and ran for another Sun Devils to 0-7 against score in the fourth quarter. the Southeastern ConferAllen was intercepted by ence. Kweishi Brown on his first Allen finished with 198 play of the second half, but yards passing with two the Aggies got it right back touchdowns and an inter- on a fumble. Murray took ception. Murray threw for over after one more failed
drive by Allen in the third and he dazzled with his feet, scrambling away from pressure for a long throw before gaining 23 yards on a run two plays later. That drive ended on an interception by Jordan Simone. The Aggies defense bailed the offense out again, forcing a fumble and recovering it on Arizona State’s ensuing drive. A 19-yard field goal made it 17-7 in the third. A 19-yard run by Bercovici got the Sun Devils within 17-14 with about three minutes left in the third quarter. Kirk extended A&M’s lead to 14-0 when he shed three tackles and then simply outran the rest of the defense in his punt return for a touchdown early in the second quarter.
Allen’s previous best was 296 yards against Georgia last season, and he also had four touchdowns against Nicholls State a year ago. Alex Collins added 127 yards rushing on 12 carries for Arkansas, including a 70-yard burst to end the first half.
Mayfield early in the third quarter.
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No. 6 Auburn holds off Louisville comeback ATLANTA — Will Muschamp’s defense made a couple of huge plays early for No. 6 Auburn to offset three interceptions by Jeremy Johnson, and the Tigers held off Louisville and surprise Associated Press quarterback Lamar Jackson for a 31-24 victory Saturday. The Tigers’ first touchdown in the opener was set up by an interception. Justin Garrett returned a fumble 82 yards to make it 14-0. That’s just what Auburn wanted out of Muschamp, who took over as defensive coordinator after being fired as coach at Southeastern Conference rival Florida.
SPORTS
— Georgia beat Louisiana-Monroe in game that was called off with just under 10 minutes left because of lightning in the area. A few minutes after the Bulldogs scored their final touchdown, coach Mark Richt walked over to the officials to discuss game conditions, and the decision was made to end it. There was a 76-minute lightning delay in the third quarter. Nick Chubb and Keith Marshall each ran for two touchdowns for the Bulldogs in the opener, and Greyson Lambert started at quarterback.
Miners can’t stop Allen, No. 18 Hogs
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Brandon Allen threw for a career-high 308 yards and matched his best with four touchdown passes for Arkansas. Allen threw for 256 yards and all four touchdowns in the first half — including a pair of scores No. 9 Georgia romps to Keon Hatcher, who finMonroe before rain ished with six catches for ATHENS, Ga. (AP) 106 yards.
Mayfield leads No. 19 Oklahoma past Akron NORMAN, Okla. — Baker Mayfield passed for 388 yards and three touchdowns, and Joe Mixon had 142 yards from scrimmage to help No. 19 Oklahoma defeat Akron 41-3 on Saturday night. Mayfield set a school record for yards passing in a season opener, surpassing the previous mark of 363 yards by Sam Bradford in 2007. The walk-on transfer from Texas Tech won the starting job in a preseason battle with last year’s starter, Trevor Knight. Mixon, a redshirt freshman who was suspended last season after punching a woman in the face at a restaurant, caught a 76yard touchdown pass from
Tim Tebow released by Philadelphia By Rob Maaddi The Associated Press
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Two people familiar with the move say the Philadelphia Eagles have released Tim Tebow. Both sources spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t an-
nounced the decision. The NFL’s roster deadline is Saturday afternoon. Tebow Tebow had seemingly won the No. 3 quarterback job when Philadelphia trad-
ed Matt Barkley to Arizona on Friday. But coach Chip Kelly cut Tebow following his best preseason performance at the New York Jets on Thursday night. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner was trying to return to the NFL after missing two seasons.
Northwestern upsets No. 21 Stanford EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Freshman Clayton Thorson ran 42 yards for a touchdown while playing turnover-free ball at quarterback, and Justin Jackson added 134 yards rushing for Northwestern. Anthony Walker broke up two passes and had a fumble recovery, and Kyle Queiro intercepted Kevin Hogan’s pass in the end zone with about a minute left to seal the win. Thorson scored the game’s only TD in the second quarter. He also threw for 105 yards, completing 12 of 24 passes. Jackson carried 28 times. Jack Mitchell kicked three field goals, including a career-long 49-yarder that made it 16-6 with 3:38 left. Editor’s note: No. 10 Florida State led Texas State 21-10 at the half. The game started an hour late on rain delay and did not complete before presstime.
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passes — one a 66-yarder — and finished with 142 yards receiving. Malik Zaire had Irish Chris Brown added eyes smiling. The Long- a 6-yard touchdown horns catch. h a d FreshTEX t h e m a n eyes of 3 38 Josh Texas Adams ND wishran for i n g a pair of TDs, includthey could look away. ing 14-yard score on Zaire passed for 313 yards in his first home his first career carry, start, and No. 11 Notre and C.J. Prosise added Dame held Texas to 163 98 yards rushing on 20 yards of total offense in carries. Notre Dame took ada 38-3 victory Saturday vantage of an inexperinight. Zaire was 19 of 22 enced Longhorns squad passing, an 86.6 per- starting three players cent completion rate who were in high school that was second-best a year ago, amassing 527 in school history. Steve yards of total offense. The Irish improved to Beuerlein completed 10 of 11 passes against 9-2 against Texas, and Colorado in 1984, a to 10-2 in home night 90.9 percent comple- games. The Longhorns, coming off a 6-7 season, tion rate. Will Fuller caught lost a season opener for a pair of touchdown the first time since 1999. By Tom Coyne
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Texas Tech bests Bearcats in shootout Mahomes, who said he thought he did OK, threw for 425 yards and four Texas Tech coach Kliff touchdowns, two each Kingsbury was glad for to Ian Sadler and Devin h i s Lauteam’s SMH der59-45 dale. 45 59 w i n T h e over TCH sophS a m omore Housalso ran for 48 yards on ton State on Saturday five carries. but wonders where their “Missed a lot of reads, killer instinct is. missed a lot of checks Leading 59-31, the that I could have made Red Raiders allowed the happen,” he said. “I’m Bearcats to score twice in always going to look to the fourth quarter after improve myself and I’m shutting them out in the going to watch the film third. “I guess lack of success, tomorrow and be critiI’m not sure,” the third- cal.” Jakeem Grant ran for year coach said. “We’ve got to find it, though. I his third career kickoff return for a TD on a think Pat (Mahomes) 94-yarder. has some of it in him.” By Betsy Blaney
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DISTRICT 25-6A ROUNDUP — WEEK 2 42-45 1ST DOWNS RUSHES-YDS PASSES PASS YDS PUNTS-AVG FUMB-LOST PENALTIES
(Angel Vasquez kick), 3:36 ■ Third quarter: CIB — Antoine Cox-Wesley 25 pass from Xavier Martin (Angel Vasquez kick), :09 ■ Fourth quarter: CIB — Joshua Weathers 1 run (Angel Vasquez kick), 6:23
■ Second quarter: CIB — Bryson Denley 1 run (Angel Vasquez kick), 9:20 CIB — Travell Lumpkin 4 run
Individual statistics ■ Rushing:
Scoring Summary ■ First quarter: JUD — Mi’kel Jackson 4 run (Brandon Walters kick), 4:07
42-14 1ST DOWNS RUSHES-YDS PASSES PASS YDS PUNTS-AVG FUMB-LOST PENALTIES
■ Third quarter: JUD — Dreshon Govan 73 pass from Julon Williams (Melvin Thompson pass from Julon Williams), 11:38 BDS — Tommy Woods 5 run (Manolo Zerrweck kick), :36
■ Second quarter: BDS — Brandon Smyth 1 run (Manolo Zerrweck kick), 4:10 JUD — Mi’kel Jackson 4 run (Brandon Walters kick), 2:37 JUD — Dominique Ramsey 17 pass from Julon Williams (Brandon Walters kick), :30
■ Fourth quarter: JUD — Jay Miller 9 run (kick failed), 10:27 JUD — Demerion Clark 21 run
led a potent offense with a grand slam. The best news for Houston was getting George Springer back from an injury that has sidelined him most of the season. Having his bat and swift defensive skills could be the Astros’ big advantage. The rough draft of this column written earlier in the week pretty said the Angels have fallen from grace. Now, it seems they’re redeeming themselves. The Halos, 5 ½ games back, have won three straight after Friday’s victory over
didn’t help. The pitching has been suspect in recent weeks and the hitting is hot and cold. Keep in mind this is a resilient team. The Astros have gone through slumps and managed to break out. Remember they lost the division lead to the Angels prior to the All-Star break and some critics thought that was the beginning of the end. Friday’s 8-0 romp of Minnesota was an example of bouncing back. Pitcher Collin McHugh was on the mark and Hank Conger
been solid as well, especially with the recent acquisition of Cole Hammels. This was supposed to be help for next year when Yu Darvish returns from Tommy John surgery. But Texas is a contender this year and having Hammels is a huge advantage. The Astros are hanging tough, but they’re struggling. Losing two of three to Seattle this past week
■ Fourth quarter:
Scoring Summary ■ First quarter: CIB — Angel Vasquez 30 field goal, 5:51 CIB — Bryson Denley 8 run (Angel Vasquez kick), 2:58 CIB — Travell Lumpkin 25 run (Angel Vasquez kick), :00
1ST DOWNS RUSHES-YDS PASSES PASS YDS PUNTS-AVG FUMB-LOST PENALTIES
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■ Third quarter: CLE — Frank Harris 47 run (Noah Taylor kick), 10:20 MAC — Dai’Jon Williams 9 run (Grant Becker kick), 9:09 CLE — Samuel Kearns 10 pass from Frank Harris (Noah Taylor kick), 7:18
■ Second quarter: MAC — Jeremiah Cura 12 pass from Tyler Vitt (Grant Becker kick), 8:51
45-0
TURNER
CLE — Zach Pinkerton 19 pass from Frank Harris (Noah Taylor kick), 3:35 CLE — Tommy Bush 25 pass from Frank Harris (Noah Taylor kick), 1:03
Scoring Summary ■ First quarter: MAC — Bobby Lepovitz 75 pass from Tyler Vitt (Grant Becker kick), 11:47 CLE — Kamren Baker 19 run (Noah Taylor kick), 10:17 MAC — Dai’Jon Williams 1 run (Grant Becker kick), 8:30 CLE — Samuel Kearns 33 pass from Frank Harris (Noah Taylor kick), 4:02
MAC — Nate Vega 7 pass from Tyler Vitt (Grant Becker kick), 7:36 CLE — Noah Taylor 27 field goal, 2:54 MAC — Jeremiah Cura 12 pass from Tyler Vitt (Grant Becker kick), 1:33
WEDNESDAY
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98 / 75
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■ Passing: Steele — X. Martin 18-23-0, 194, 1 TD; C. Massey 1-1-0, 27.
Edwards Aquifer (ft) Comal Springs (cfs)
Precipitation Yesterday’s Month to Date Avg. Month to Date Year to Date Avg.Year to Date Departure from Avg.
0.00" 0.00" 0.50" 24.66" 23.25" +1.41"
Temperature and precipiation as of 3pm yesterday. Taken from New Braunfels airport.
Canyon Dam Inflow Outflow(Guad’pe R. at Sattler) Lake Level
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Updated forecasts: www.srh.noaa.gov Type “city, state” or zip code into space provided and click “go” button.
86 / 60 88 / 62
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644.8 216
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91 210 907.72
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Sun and Moon Sunrise
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Sunset Moonrise Moonset
7:12 a.m. 7:48 p.m. 1:24 a.m. 3:19 p.m. 7:13 a.m. 7:47 p.m. 2:17 a.m. 4:09 p.m. 7:13 a.m. 7:46 p.m. 3:10 a.m. 4:54 p.m.
Pollen Counts
NBU Pumping Report Millons Millons 9/4 of gallons 9/4 of gallons Surface water 7.415 Ground water 7.418
New 9/13
First 9/21
Full 9/27
Last 10/4
Amarillo
Oklahoma City
93 / 68 94 / 69
96 / 76 96 / 76
Lubbock
El Paso
94 / 70 96 / 70
Grass Mold Tree Weeds
Absent Low Absent Low
Pollen counts courtesy of Central Texas Allergy and Asthma.
87 / 81 88 / 81 87 / 81 Today’s Wind: 8-11 mph SE
Abilene
94 / 75 94 / 74
Arkansas 95 / 75 95 / 76
100 / 73 101 / 76
Dallas 100 / 79 99 / 80
98 / 76 98 / 76
Midland
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Waco 99 / 77 99 / 77
97 / 73 97 / 75
Austin 99 / 76 98 / 76
Del Rio 99 / 78 100 / 78
Houston
New Braunfels San Antonio 98 / 76 98 / 76
Laredo 102 / 78 102 / 78
98 / 75 97 / 75
Shown are today and tomorrow’s forecasted high / low temperatures
94 / 78 93 / 76
Galveston 89 / 81 89 / 80
Corpus Christi 93 / 79 89 / 80
Brownsville Mexico
Tomorrow Tuesday
89 / 81 89 / 80 89 / 80 Today’s Wind: Light winds
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Oklahoma
Albuquerque
■ Receiving: Brandeis — A. Dunbar 2-34; S. Mellish 3-14; A. Garza 1-11. Judson — B. Coleman 5-84; D. Govan 1-73, 1 TD; D. Ramsey 1-17; G. Craddock 1-9; S. McCormick 1-0.
have won eight of the 12 meetings this year. Texas has 17 remaining games at home. The only teams with a winning record or at .500 are the Astros and Angels. Let’s see how it all pans out. In the long run, the mound work will be the determining factor, but the bats have to come through, too. The best scenario would be to see both teams meet in a bestof-seven series for a spot in the World Series. That would be a nice consolation prize.
Texas. A successful weekend series with the Rangers could be a huge boost for LA. The next weeks are critical for all three teams. The Astros and Rangers have their challenges, but they also have a few things going their way. The Astros’ might have the toughest road. Besides their regular season-ending series with Arizona, the rest of their schedule is with AL West opponents, including seven with the Rangers, who
THURSDAY
Forecast Map New Mexico
■ Passing: Brandeis — P. Lozano 6-10-1, 60. Judson — J. Williams 9-16-0, 183, 1 TD.
(Brandon Walters kick), 7:20 Individual statistics ■ Rushing: Brandeis — J. Dukes 20-54; T. Woods 13-52, 1 TD; B. Butler 3-4; B. Smyth 1-1, 1 TD; P. Lozano 7-(-4); R. McGowen 1-(-11). Judson — J. Miller 5-74, 1 TD; S. McCormick 5-73; M. Jackson 8-48, 2 TDs; D. Clark 3-45, 1 TD; J. Williams 8-26; J. West 1-10; A. Salazar 3-2; TEAM, 1-(-4).
Almanac Levels/Flows
■ Receiving: Steele — A. Cox-Wesley 8-74, 1 TD; C. Williams 4-61; T. Armstrong 2-30; T. Collins 1-27; D. Gardner 2-16; B. Denley 2-15. Laredo United So. — L. Hernandez 1-10; M. Martinez 1-5.
Coastal Forecast and Tides
MONDAY
Yesterday’s High / Low 97 / 79 Normal High / Low 93 / 68 Record High 112 in 2000 Record Low 55 in 1974
Laredo United So. — J. Garza 2-3-0, 15.
Steele — T. Lumpkin 8-71, 2 TDs; J. Weathers 11-46, 1 TD; M. Valentine 4-26; B. Denley 4-10, 2 TDs; B. Brady 4-9; X. Martin 3-5; C. Massey 1-(-4). Laredo United So. — M. Martinez 15-35; L. Hernandez 8-13; A. Gonzales 6-11; E. Perales 1-1; J. Garza 7-(-11).
Port Aransas
TODAY
Temperature
■ Receiving: Clemens — S. Kearns 5-60, 2 TDs; M. Howell 5-33; Z. Pinkerton 2-30, 1 TD; T. Bush 1-25, 1 TD; K. Baker 2-24; J. Howard 1-8; T. Smith 1-4. MacArthur — B. Lepovitz 2-86, 1 TD; J. Cura 2-34, 2 TDs; J. Germain 2-19; N. Vega 2-16, 1 TD; D. Williams 1-14.
Individual statistics ■ Rushing: Clemens — K. Baker 16-163, 1 TD; F. Harris 23-145, 1 TD; M. Brown 15-51; Z. Pinkerton 1-6. MacArthur — D. Williams 19-182, 2 TDs; T. Vitt 14-79; Z. Perez 2-22.
New Braunfels Five-Day Forecast TUESDAY
■ Passing: Clemens — F. Harris 17-28-0, 184, 4 TDs. MacArthur — T. Vitt 11-16-0, 273, 4 TDs.
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ABOVE: New Braunfels’ Tyler Hammonds (4) tries to shred a Seguin defender Friday night. RIGHT: Smithson Valley’s Tanner Jennings (24) scores a touchdown in the third quarter. BELOW: Ranger running back Ben Zeug (2) rushes in the second frame.
WINNING Continued from page 1B Guardians of John Paul II blanked Eastside Memorial 36-0. The Guardians have given up just 21 points so far this season and gave up a small 96 yards defensively against Memorial. “We had a lot less mistakes, our defense was really strong,” said coach Ed McCabe. “No procedure penalties, no turnovers — we got better. It was a good step in the right direction. Canyon Lake trailed Smithville 14-7 at halftime, but controlled the ball in the second half, allowing the Tigers just four minutes of possession outscoring Smithville 18-0. They, like New Braunfels and
Smithson Valley found their energy late. Canyon Lake ran the ball 61 times in the victory. It was a night to remember as Comal County schools find their way back up the high school football latter, especially in the powerful District 25-6A, which saw Cibolo Steele, Converse Judson and Schertz Clemens all earn their second-straight non-district victories. Common in all triumphs, each program showed what they are truly capable of — not only when the pressure is turned up to 10 but when they are playing at their best. Now the question is: will the wins continue? Smithson Valley (2-0) heads to East Central (0-
2), Canyon (1-1) hosts San Antonio Marshall (0-2), Canyon Lake (1-1) travels to Marion (1-1), JPII has their first road test against Corpus Christi JPII (1-1) and New Braunfels (11) will face San Antonio Madison (0-2), who starts 0-2 for the second straight year, Saturday at Heroes Stadium. It’s not a daunting slate, but team’s are going to need more complete efforts to give themselves a better chance at success. 22 points in 1:33 doesn’t happen often. Neither does a Friday night like September 4, 2015.
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Jeri Porter walks Wednesday inside Fischer Hall, which dates back to the late 1800s.
A piece of history Fischer community seeks spot on national registry
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n 1885, Hermann Fischer and his wife, Anna, started the tiny community of Fischer. Their little log cabin was the very first structure in the valley. Now, 130 years later, Fischer Historic District has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places — a program held by the National Park Service to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate and protect America’s historic and archaeological resources. Karen Boyd, the chairman for the Comal County Historical Commission, said there is only one other National Register Historic District in Comal County, and that is the community of Gruene. In 2013 and 2014, Comal County received grants to survey historic resources constructed prior to 1945 in the county outside of the city limits of New Braunfels. Consultants Hardy-HeckMoore (HHM) completed the survey, and the Fischer Historic District was identified as a possible National Register property. The district is located at the corner of RR 32 and FM 484 in northwestern Comal County. “The community of Fischer reflects mid-nineteenth century through mid-twentieth century small community development outside of New Braunfels,” consultants Hardy-Heck-Moore said. “Because many of these resources are extant, and because the community lacks non-historic infill, Fischer is an excellent example of an early small community in Comal County.” Upon arriving in the small community, which had a population of just 688 at the 2010 census,
Story by MOLLY BLOCK | The Herald-Zeitung
Charlene Fischer holds the certificate of citizenship for her great-grandfather Hermann Fischer, one of the items
that was on display inside the historic Fisher Store on Wednesday.
Want to learn more? ■ You can find out more information about many of the historic sites in Comal County, as well as efforts to protect them, at the website for the Comal County Historical Commission at www.co.comal.tx.us/CCHC.htm
folks are normally pleasantly surprised by what they discover. There is a store/museum, dance hall, bowling alley, community hall, post office, school and several homes, barns and outbuildings. The majority of resources are still owned by Fischer descendants. Their ancestors began the Fischer Store Settlements in the 1850s. Inside of the Fischer Store Settlement, there is a wealth of resources and information available. Visitors can look through thousands of photos and artifacts displayed in the store — that also serves as a museum. See FISCHER, page 6C
Founder Hermann Fischer is buried in the community’s ceremony.
So the kids have returned to school, football has rushed and scrambled (pun intended) back into our lives, and the days and nights are getting a bit cooler — although in Texas the term “cooler” is completely relative. Don’t put away your flip flops just yet. But essentially summer will be all but history after this weekend, even if fall doesn’t make its official debut for another three weeks — on Sept. 23, I believe. As for me, autumn has always been my favorite time of year, and as it enters our lives I believe it could very well be the best time to take a good long look at ourselves and how we’re spending our time. Why not take a few moments — perhaps even today — to harvest some thoughts about your goals and dreams for you and for those you love? A number or years ago I was invited to address a large group of college seniors at Sam Houston State University. While I no longer have a copy of the speech I gave, I do recall quoting author/educator Stephen Covey who said, “Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” I also cautioned those soon-to-be young college graduates to never confuse their career with their life. Shortly after my father passed away in 1986, I found amongst his personal belongings a tattered and yellowed folded piece of paper. As I opened it I saw something my father had written or perhaps copied in his own distinctive handwriting, titled “How You Qualify for the Coronary Club” and a list of ways of do so including: • Always put your job first no matter what personal considerations may arise. • Go to the office evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. See FITSKO, page 4C
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Upcoming Experience the Third Dimension When: Through Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: New Braunfels Art League, 239 W. San Antonio St.
Anxiety Support Group When: 10 a.m. Where: River City Advocacy, 145 Landa St. Contact: (830) 643-0200
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Substance Abuse Support Group When: 11 a.m. Where: River City Advocacy, 145 Landa St. Contact: (830) 643-0200
Ladies Fall Bible Study: Beth Moore’s Beloved Disciple When: 9:30 a.m. to 11:45; Men’s Support Group Sept. 10 through Nov. 19 When: Noon Where: Christ Our King Where: River City Advocacy, Anglican Church, 467 FM 1863 145 Landa St. Contact: (830) 632-5613 Contact: (830) 643-0200 You should know: Child care is available. LGBT Support Group When: 6 p.m. Where: River City Advocacy, 145 Landa St. Contact: (830) 643-0200 Hermann Sons Lodge No. 21 Domestic Violence Support When: 3 p.m. Group Where: Lodge Hall, 463 N. Union Ave. When: 5-6 p.m. Contact: (830) 625-4951 or Where: Crisis Center of Comal (830) 625-8937 or texasherCounty, 1547 E. Common St. mannsons.org Contact: (830) 620-7520
Group Walk When: 1:30-2:00 p.m. Where: Comal County Senior Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Contact: (830) 629-4547 Woodcarving When: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Where: Comal County Senior Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Contact: (830) 629-4547
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Serenity and Hope for Al-Anon AA Meetings at 24 Club When: 5 p.m. When: Noon, 5:30 p.m., 7 Where: Gruene United p.m. Methodist Church, Common Where: 1142 Eikel Street at FM 306 Contact: (830) 625-0057 Fundancers When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Community Center North, 3501 Morning Drive, Cibolo Al-Anon When: 5 p.m. Where: 2365 Huber Road, Seguin Contact: (830) 379-4773 Sunday Country Dance When: 3-6:30 p.m.; kitchen opens at 2 p.m. Where: Geronimo VFW, 6808 N. Hwy 123 Contact: (830) 305-9903 or (830) 379-9260 AA Meetings at 24 Club When: 11 a.m., Noon, 5:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Where: 1142 Eikel Contact: (830) 625-0057
Monday Citizen’s Informational Meetings and Discussion Group When: 6 p.m. Where: Bulverde-Spring Branch Library Contact: (830) 438-3498 You should know: Topics will include development, clean water, eminent domain. Bingo When: 1-3 p.m. Where: Comal County Senior Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Contact: (830) 629-4547 Fraternal Order of Eagles Aux. 2999 When: 6:30 p.m. Where: 257 E. South St. Contact: (830) 629-1252 Canyon Lake Pilot Club When: 10 a.m.-noon Where: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 South Access Road, Canyon Lake Contact: (830) 832-1513 Order of the Eastern Star When: 6 p.m. Where: New Braunfels Masonic Lodge, 1353 Wald Road Contact: (830) 606-6329 Monday Night Bridge When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Comal County Senior Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Contact: (830) 629-4547 Zumba Gold When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Comal County Senior Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Contact: (830) 629-4547
Senior Strength and Balance When: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Where: Comal County Senior Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Contact: (830) 629-4547 Basic and Protective Parenting When: 5-6 p.m. Where: Seguin Elks Lodge, 1331 C.H. Matthies Jr. Drive Contact: (830) 372-5980
Tuesday
Art and Creative Expression When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: River City Advocacy, 145 Landa St. Contact: (830) 643-0200
Tablet Workshop When: 2 p.m. Where: New Braunfels Public Library, 700 E. Common St. Contact: (830) 221-4300
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Hatha Yoga Classes When: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Where: Unity Church of Practical Christianity, 408 Gruene Road Submitted photo Contact: (830) 608-9515
Volunteers from Canyon Lake High’s Junior ROTC program, along with volunteers from St. Andrew Lutheran and Cranes Mill Baptist Church built a ramp for community member Karen Sanders earlier this summer. It took approximately 60 hours for the team to survey the site, build modules and cut the lumber at the warehouse, transport the material from the warehouse to Sanders’ home, prepare the site for building, and then build the ramp. Pictured are Canyon Lake High School Junior ROTC volunteers Seth Mason, Andrew Mayfield, Troy Cook, Bailey Boor, and Sonny Maggio. Also pictured is community volunteer James Sanders. Not pictured: JROTC volunteer Kaycee Daniels. Grief Support Group When: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Where: Rio Terra Retirement Community, 2294 E. Common St. Contact: (830) 221-4800
Triple Play Card Players When: 1 p.m. Where: Comal County Senior Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Contact: Betty, (210) 601-8352, or Sandy, (830) 643-9358
New Braunfels Breakfast Lions When: 6:45-7:45 a.m. Where: Town Hall Meeting Room in The Pinnacle, 631 Lakeview Blvd. Contact: (830) 837-2195
Get Healthy Comal County When: 2 p.m. Where: Naturally, 494 N. Seguin Ave Contact: (830) 624-8644
Guadalupe County Chapter, Knights of Columbus No. 4183 Native Plant Society Bingo When: 6:30 p.m. When: 5 p.m. Where: St. John’s Lutheran Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, Church, 606 S. Center St., 111 Landa St. Marion Contact: (830) 629-7673 Contact: (830) 303-4712 Friends of the Library Comal County Bookstore Aggie Moms Club When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. When: 6: 30 p.m. Where: New Braunfels Public Where: Sts. Peter and Paul Library, 700 Common St. Catholic Church, 386 N. Castell Contact: (830) 627-7824 Ave. (St. Ann’s Hall) Contact: (830) 708-3161 Baby Rhyme Time When: 9:30 a.m. Marine Corps League Where: New Braunfels Public Teufelshunde of Texas Library, 700 Common St. Detachment Contact: (830) 221-4300 When: 7:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 7110, 600 Toddler Time Peace Ave. When: 10:30 a.m. Contact: (830) 214-0059 Where: New Braunfels Public Library, 700 Common St. Line Dancing for Seniors Class Contact: (830) 221-4300 When: 10 a.m. (beginners) and 11 a.m. (intermediate) Paws to Read Where: Westside Community When: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Center Where: New Braunfels Public Library, 700 Common St. Ceramics Contact: (830) 221-4300 When: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. You should know: Read to a Where: Comal County Senior therapy dog. Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Contact: (830) 629-4547 Celebrate Recovery When: 7-9:30 p.m. Zumba Gold Where: New Braunfels Kids When: 9-10 a.m. Club, 169 S. Hickory Where: Comal County Senior Contact: (210) 845-4060 or Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. (830) 305-5400 Contact: (830) 629-4547
VFW Post 7110 When: 6 p.m. Where: VFW Post 7110 Contact: Daniel Campos, (956) 605-1622
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Narcotics Anonymous When: 7 p.m. New Braunfels Where: Salvation Army, 617 Photographic Society S. Business 35. When: 7-9 p.m. Contact: (855) 864-2262 Where: Call number for location New Braunfels Donor Room and program information. When: Monday through Saturday Contact: (830) 625-2560 or Where: 651 N. Business 35, Suite Mbrinker27@gmail.com 830, MarketPlace Center Contact: (830) 625-5401 Masonic Lodge No. 1109 You should know: Donate When: 7:30 p.m. blood from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Where: Lodge, 1353 Wald Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Road 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday Contact: (830) 660-7655 and Thursday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Comal County Genealogical Society Gemischter Chor Harmonie When: 7:30 p.m. When: 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Emmie Seele Faust Where: Eden Hill Chapel, 631 Meeting Room, 410 W. Coll St. Lakeview Blvd. Contact: (830) 625-8937 Contact: (830) 625-8937
Chair Yoga When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Comal County Senior Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Contact: (830) 629-4547
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Sexaholics Anonymous When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Call for New Braunfels location Contact: (210) 541-1299 General Support Group When: 10 a.m. Where: River City Advocacy, 145 Landa St. Contact: (830) 643-0200 Women’s Group When: Noon Where: River City Advocacy, 145 Landa St. Contact: (830) 643-0200 Water Aerobics When: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Where: Comal County Senior Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Contact: (210) 846-4366 Al-Anon When: 7 p.m. Where: 2365 Huber Road, Seguin Contact: (830) 379-4773 AA Meetings at 24 Club When: Noon, 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Where: 1142 Eikel Contact: (830) 625-0057 Family Storytime When: 9:30 a.m. Where: New Braunfels Public Library, 700 Common St. Contact: (830) 221-4300 Toddler Time When: 10:30 a.m. Where: New Braunfels Public Library, 700 Common St. Contact: (830) 221-4300 Barbershop Harmony Society When: 7 p.m. Where: Protestant Church, 172 W Coll St. Contact: (830) 624-0511 GED Testing in Spanish and English When: 4:45 p.m. Where: 102 School St., Converse Contact: (210) 619-0352 Griefshare Support Group When: 9-11 a.m., 6-8 p.m. Where: Oakwood Baptist Church, 2154 Loop 337 N. Contact: (830) 627-7006
Parents Helping Parents When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Villa Serena Apartments, 109 Rosa Parks Drive Women’s Support Group When: 1-2 p.m. Where: Villa Serena Apartments, 109 Rosa Parks Drive Precious Life Crisis Services Classes and Workshops When: 4-6 p.m. Where: Precious Life Crisis Center, 1420 N. Austin St., Seguin Contact: (830) 372-5980 New Braunfels Skat Spieler When: 6:30 p.m. Where: American Legion Meditation/Book Review When: 10 a.m. Where: Unity Church of Practical Christianity, 408 Gruene Road Contact: (830) 608-9515 Canyon Lake Celtic Dancers When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Community Resource and Recreation Center, 25 Mabel Jones Drive Contact: (830) 964-3630 NB Toastmasters When: 7-8:30 p.m Where: Wingate by Wyndham Hotel, 245 FM 306 Contact: (830) 625-2217 Habitat for Humanity ReStore When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: 1269 Industrial Drive Contact: (830) 625-7005 Bible Study: Keys to Successful Living When: 7 p.m. Where: New Beginnings Christian Center, 227 Courtyard Drive Contact: (830) 606-6454 Reiki When: 6 p.m. Where: Unity Church of Practical Christianity, 408 Gruene Road Two Rivers Communicators Toastmasters When: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Peachwave Yogurt
Wednesday New Braunfels Works Information Session When: 10-10:30 a.m. Where: The Kitchen Table, 651 N. Business 35, Suite 340 (near
Swing Dance Lessons When: 8 p.m. intermediate; 8:45 p.m. beginner Where: Phoenix Saloon, 193 W. San Antonio St. Contact: Rob and Diane van Haaren, (512) 393-1622 or www.yeahman.com You should know: Lessons are $10 per person, followed by dancing at 9:15 p.m. Landa Ladies Golf Association When: Registration at 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Where: Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs, 180 Golf Course Rd. Contact: (830) 387-4213 or call Pro Shop (830) 221-4340 Habitat for Humanity ReStore When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: 1269 Industrial Drive Contact: (830) 625-7005 AA Meetings at 24 Club When: Noon, 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Where: 1142 Eikel Contact: (830) 625-0057 Art and Creative Expression When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: River City Advocacy, 145 Landa St. Special Needs Parenting Support Group When: Noon Where: River City Advocacy, 145 Landa St. Contact: (830) 643-0200
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Altgelt Pond’s location revealed MYRA LEE ADAMS GOFF Myra Lee Adams Goff writes a biweekly column about New Braunfels history.
Recently I had an opportunity to practice my investigative reporting skills. I’m not adventurous enough to be a real investigative reporter, but every once in a while something piques my curiosity and I’m off on an adventure. Reading a newspaper article Oscar Haas wrote 45 years ago about Altgelt Pond got me started. Never having heard of the pond before, I started looking and found very little. The story was very interesting, but gave me sketchy clues about where this pond was located. Clue No. 1 was that it was four miles west of New Braunfels on the Dry Comal Creek. After several dry runs, my husband and I started over at the Plaza, went out Landa St., turned right before the overpass, turned left on Loop 337, heading toward the Dry Comal Creek area. Sure enough, large
patches of trees on the right side of the loop led us to a little turn-in right after McCoys Lumber and Holiday Marine Boat Supplies. There was the River City Range — and right there as you drive in on the left side of the short drive — is Altgelt Pond. The pond has a chain-link fence around it, but it is visible. Johnny Rodriguez, a New Braunfels native, owns the River City Range, a 7-acre miniature golf course, two driving ranges, practice facility, batting cages and sanded and lighted volleyball courts. There is a bar with several television sets, pool Early photo of Altgelt Pond with Count Ernst Coreth inset. table and ping pong ta- name the pond had in the One of the first owners ble. Rodriguez bought the past. If it was named after of the land on which the property five years ago. the owners, it could have pond was located was John Stories handed down by been Veramendi Pond, O. Meusebach, successor old-timers in the area tell Prince Carl Pond, Meuse- to Prince Carl as head of of very big fish and that bach Pond, Ernst Coreth the Adelsverein in Texas. the pond was a favorite When Meusebach came Pond and finally Altgelt fishing spot. The pond has Pond. Probably the Native to New Braunfels to take never dried up. Americans had a name for the place of Prince Carl, Stories of the pond go he came with a contract it. back to the beginning of According to Haas, signed by Count Castell, the settlement. president of the German there were several differOccasionally alligators were sighted in the Comal ent names given to the Emigration Company. The contract stated pond, such as “Blue Hole” River and thought to be and “Bottomless Hole.” Meusebach would receive from the Dry Comal. 500 acres of the company’s Early settlers called it Rodriguez said even through the last drought “Der Teich,” meaning The land of his choosing. In June, 1847, Meusein Comal County, the pool Pond in German. This pond may be bot- bach chose a 280 acre plot remained full. Other pools and tanks in the area dried tomless, but it is not blue. where the pond was locatIt’s hard to imagine it as ed. up. Six months later he sold It is estimated the pool ever being described as the tract to Count Ernst is at least 60 feet deep but blue. It’s green with algae and Coreth for $3,266 includit was impossible to measure. Imagine the difficul- looks like it could be a ing a house, two cedar log ty of measuring the depth great setting for one of the cabins, farm implements, swamp movies. I imagine garden seeds, ploughed of a spring-fed pool. land, ditches and fences. No one knows what the snakes love it.
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Meusebach married Miss Agnes Coreth, oldest daughter of Count Ernst and Countess Agnes Coreth on Sept. 26, 1852. For a brief time the Meusebachs lived at Hueco Springs and later founded Loyal Valley. Agnes Meusebach’s parents, Count and Countess Coreth, came with their six children to Texas in the fall of 1846 on the ship York, an emigrant sailing ship out of Antwerp. Five more children were born in Texas. The last child, Otilie, was born in 1858 and married Hermann Altgelt in 1879. The obituary of Mrs. Agnes Coreth states the family after its arrival in Texas “went on to Fredericksburg, returned to NB and lived on a farm
later known as the Altgelt Farm, which has the famous Altgelt Pond on it.” (Oscar Haas said that the pond was owned by E.R. Teinert in 1970.) It now belongs to Johnny Rodriguez. Rochette Coreth, son of Franz Coreth and the grandson of Ernst and Agnes Coreth, told Oscar Haas a story about Altgelt Pond. He said that when his grandfather owned the land on which the pond was located, he used the pond for irrigation. There was a certain special kind of clay he had hauled in by mule carts and placed the clay around the outside of the pond to build it up. The water was then above the level of the surrounding fields and it was See GOFF, page 6C
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Multiverse theory being discredited
Choppin’ broccoli? No need to axe broccoli from planting plans Q. I see that broccoli transplants are already in the nursery. It is still very hot. Should they be planted now, or is it best to wait? A. As long as they can receive adequate water the cole crops (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and collards will do okay. If they are planted this early in the heat they will quickly produce small heads and you will probably want to plant later as well. The later planting in September or October will lengthen the harvest season. Q. The pecan crop in our neighborhood is looking great. The nuts are large and it looks like they may be ready earlier than normal. Does that mean that the heavy spring rains and a hot dry summer are ideal for pecans? A. The conditions would have been more ideal if the rains had continued
CALVIN FINCH Columnist Calvin Finch has a Ph.D. and is a retired Texas A&M Horticulturist.
through July and August. There is some speculation that the nuts will not be filled out. For best quality harvest mature pecans directly from the tree. The next best situation is to collect them from the ground as soon as they fall. The nuts should be refrigerated when possible. For more information on harvesting and storing pecans, visit the plantanswers.com website. Q. We have sandburs and they are terrible, but what is the weed that grows upright with alyssum like flowers and produces the
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sticky seeds the size of aphids? The dogs avoid sand burs but get full of this other sticker. They are a winter weed, how can we control them? A. I believe you are describing beggar’s lice. It is a winter annual weed. Apply a pre-emergent herbicide such as Dimension, Amaze, XL, or Trimec now to prevent its germination in the lawn or shrub border. The herbicides if applied as per the label instructions will also prevent bedstraw, rescue grass, annual bluegrass, dandelions, and thistle. Q. Our tomatoes are already setting fruit. We have Roma, Surefire, Tycoon, Solar Fire, and BHN 968. What do we need to do to protect
them from pests and maximize the crop? A. Irrigate your tomatoes at least twice/week and side dress with one quarter cup of lawn fertilizer per plant every 3 weeks. If your garden has a history of fungus on tomatoes, apply a preventative spray of Daconil as per the label instructions. Spraying a dilute spray of seaweed extract under the leaves every week will help slow down spider mite development. Watch for hornworms and other caterpillars. Pick them off by hand or spray with a Bt based product. Protect the tomatoes from birds with bird-netting or pick the tomatoes as soon as they show a color change from green.
At last! All that talk about endless universes, with copies of all the people of Earth, is debunked. It gets the “b” word — baloney, from columnist Bob Berman in the cover story of this month’s Astronomy magazine. “Although infinity is needed in mathematics, it occurs nowhere in the physical universe.” That’s Berman’s quoting of theorists George Ellis and Joseph Silk in the journal Nature, in turn quoting a 1940s mathematician, David Hilbert. Ellis and Silk said, “The imprimatur of science should be awarded only to a theory that is testable.” They’re referring to such works as Brian Greene’s “The Hidden Reality,” which we quoted in this column July 26. A year ago, Berman says, Princeton University professor Paul Steinhardt wrote that “The notion that we live in a multiverse in which laws of physics and the properties of the cosmos vary randomly from one patch of space to another (should be retired).” Berman adds: “Strong words. Well, should we really ax the whole multiverse business? A big problem many critics cite
LARRY PRATT Columnist is a member of the New Braunfels Astronomy Club.
is that ‘multiverse’ doesn’t predict anything, and thus they allow everything.” “Moreover, Steinhardt is convinced multiverse theories are put forward mainly to try to salvage failed hypotheses like string theory. “In 2014, the most convincing astrophysical support emerged for the multiverse and made front pages around the world. It was a South Pole experiment called BICEP2. Within a few months, the find was discredited.” Regarding multiverse theories, Columbia University physicist Peter Woit comments, “I still hope this is a fad that will soon die out.” OUR SKY TONIGHT: The Epsilon Perseid meteor shower is now active, approaching its peak by Wednesday. Look northeast, around 11 p.m.
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“In the unceasing ebb and flow of justice and oppression we must all dig channels as best we may, that at the propitious moment somewhat of the swelling tide may be conducted to the barren places of life.” — Jane Addams, “Twenty Years at Hull House”
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TODAY’S HOROSCOPE Optimism and confidence will help you reach your goals. You have the knowledge and resources to attain any position you desire. Maintaining current contacts and making new ones will enable you to show off your talents to your best advantage. Joint partnerships and collaborations look promising. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don’t be pressured into doing something that makes you uneasy. If you allow yourself to be intimidated by someone unscrupulous, you will open the door to further exploitation. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Staying informed and involved will keep your options open. Keeping abreast of current trends will give you the insight to make your move at the right time. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don’t take on someone else’s responsibilities. You have enough to contend with, so try not to take on more tasks, especially if the rewards or returns are low. Romantic opportunities look promising. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Nurture an important relationship. You may have a difference of opinion, but don’t let that discourage you from being affectionate and compassionate. Truth and trust will win out over doubt or suspicion. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Make a beneficial lifestyle change. Don’t stay trapped in a stale or unhappy situation. Get motivated to take control. You are in charge of your own happiness. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You will be granted favors by friends and neighbors. Include in your plans the younger people in your life. Youth-oriented activities will offer new challenges and perspectives. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You have an agenda, but don’t try to force your will on others. Be honest and aboveboard in all your dealings in order to get the support you need. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Multicultural events or gatherings will fulfill your desire to learn more about different philosophies and lifestyles. Open your mind to new experiences. Plan a journey that will help you implement positive personal change. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Use your time wisely. Reorganize personal papers and eliminate any stress caused by clutter or deadlines. Set up a realistic budget that will ensure greater cash flow. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will experience emotional turmoil. Take a break and do something that makes you happy. An excursion to a calming place will help you find answers. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Home decorating projects will encourage you to host an event that includes a mix of younger and older people. Make a point to mingle, socialize and make new friends. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t be so negative about your prospects. You have talent, knowledge and strong intuitive reasoning. Your unique ability to help others will bring you added confidence and satisfaction.
TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Put your best foot forward. Do whatever it takes to reach your desired destination. Be an unstoppable force that steps boldly into the unknown, and use your expertise to discover what’s available to you. Rid yourself of the people, memories, excuses and insecurities that hold you back. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Uncertainty will be a factor today. Deal with what’s important to you early on and get responsibilities out of the way. Only then will you find the satisfaction you are searching for. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Refuse to let others take advantage of you or boss you around. Pointless arguments concerning differences of opinion should be avoided. Do what’s right for you, even if others disagree. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Invest in your abilities and talents before anything or anyone else. Time spent traveling, learning or teaching will pay off. Don’t be tempted by untried, risky, or unrealistic ventures that will separate you from your cash. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Try to look for the positive in every situation. Suspicion, jealousy or a stubborn grudge will give you a sour outlook, unnecessary stress and unpleasant companions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If your routine has become stale or unfulfilling, shake things up. Get out with friends, try a new experience or walk to an unfamiliar place. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Get off the couch and enjoy motivational outdoor activities or challenges. The fresh air will invigorate you and the good times will lift your spirits and brighten your day. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It’s never too late to make a change. Don’t be afraid to explore new career or lifestyle options. Consider making improvements that you can incorporate into your everyday routine. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don’t get frustrated about transportation, communication or environmental issues that you cannot control. Relaxing activities such as listening to music or reading a good book will assuage your stress. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You need to change your situation at home. Strive for a comfortable and efficient setting. Host an event or invite a special someone over to enjoy the improvements you have made. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Strive to be more accepting and amiable. If you overreact, or get rattled or uptight about inconsequential matters, you are not likely to receive a much-desired invitation. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Catch up with people you haven’t heard from in a while. Don’t be nervous regarding the changes heading your way. In the end, you will receive unexpected rewards. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A holiday or excursion will introduce you to innovative, influential people. Be wary of anyone who pressures you to invest in a business, campaign or product. Offer suggestions, not cash. © 2015 United Feature Syndicate Inc.
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Dougherty-Kibodeaux Engagement Haley Renee Dougherty and Zachary Logan Kibodeaux, with their families, are pleased to announce their engagement. Haley is the daughter of Stephanie and Steven Williams of San Marcos and the late Harry Dougherty. She is also the grandaughter of Josephine (and the late Larry) Dougherty and Peggy Hanover of New Braunfels. Zachary is the son of Logan and Julie Kibodeaux of Jones Creek, Texas. He is also the grandson of Mary (and the late Earl) Landry of Jones Creek, and Tom and Doris Kibodeaux and the late Virginia Kibodeaux of Lake Jackson. The bride graduated from Dripping Springs High School in 2011 and is a graduate of Texas State University where she received a degree in Music Education. She currently teaches Elementary Music in Lockhart Independent School District. The groom graduated from Brazoswood High School in 2006 and is a graduate of Texas State University where he received a degree in Vocal Performance. He currently teaches private voice, guitar, piano, and song writing lessons for Curious Chords Music Studio in Kyle and is the singer/songwriter for the Blue Water Highway Band. The couple plans a late September wedding.
GOFF Continued from page 3C possible to use gravity flow to irrigate. The pond became the object of a riparian (water) rights suit. Haas said that a mill owner farther down the Comal Creek had been using the overflow of the pond to turn a waterwheel for his mill. When Coreth dammed it up, water no longer flowed to his mill. The mill owner, and Haas did not name the person, filed suit against Coreth and the suit eventually went to the Texas Supreme Court. The court ruled in favor of Coreth’s rights. The whole area on which Altgelt Pond is located has its unusual features whether for agricultural — purposes or industry. Some old prominent names connected with this land were Meusebach, Altgelt, Coreth, Ogden, Eikel and especially Dittlinger who was the founder of the settlement of Dittlinger in the early 1900s. He and I.A. Ogden began a rock-crushing business on a large scale that has grown to what it is today. Dittlinger created a settlement of houses, a school, a church, stores, and a dance hall for workers at “Las Calera,” or The Lime as it was called by the inhabitants. The settlement of Dittlinger is no more, agriculture in the area is sparse, but Der Teich refuses to go away. Come to think of it, I might be able to start a new career in investigative journalism.
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Final tour for Black Sabbath NEW YORK (AP)
After five decades, Black Sabbath will launch a farewell tour next year. The heavy metal band starring Ozzy Osbourne announced dates for its The End tour, which kicks off Jan. 20, 2016. The first show will be in Omaha, Nebraska. Osbourne, guitarist
Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler will visit 17 North American cities before heading to Australia and New Zealand for seven shows. More concerts will be announced next month. Original drummer Bill Ward, who had a falling out with Osbourne, is not part of the tour.
The Grammy-winning group released its self-titled debut album in 1970. They are pioneers of heavy metal music. Black Sabbath said in a statement: “When this tour concludes, it will truly be THE END, THE END of one of the most legendary bands in Rock ‘n Roll history.”
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Walker Chantel Nichole Gau of Enid, Ok and Bradley Ryan Walker of Canyon Lake were married in a 6pm ceremony on April 18, 2015 at the Kendall Plantation in Boerne. Fr. Rob Ruhnke officiated. Chantel is the daughter of Melanie Townsend of Fort Polk, La and Kevin Kelly of San Antonio. Bradley is the son of Paul and Mary Walker of Canyon Lake, and the grandson of the late Orval and Mary Walker of Canyon Lake and the late Ellis and Marion Fernalld of Houston. The bride was attended by her co-maids of honor Briea DiMarco and Jenna Davisson, bridesmaids Madeline Walker and Taylor Kelly, junior bridesmaid Karina Schwab and flower girl Mckenzy Koehler. The groom was attended by his best man, Ryan Sanders, groomsmen Ryan Nokelby, Robert Conley and Austin Kelly, ushers Chad Batey and William Simpson, and ring bearer Colin Stewart. The couple met at Texas Lutheran University, Chantel graduating in 2010 and Bradley in 2011. They both received dual bachelor’s degrees in Science and Business Administration with specialization in Accounting. Chantel is a Financial Analyst for Baytex Energy. Bradley is a CPA and Sr. Property Accountant at Halcon Resources. The bride and groom honeymooned at the romantic Sandals Resort on the Island of St. Lucia and now reside in their home in Houston, Texas.
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Jeri Fischer walks down the steps of the old Fischer school, which now serves as a community center.
FISCHER Continued from page 1C The Fischer community depicts the tenacity of the German immigrant and their values regarding the land, work, family, neighbors,
education and religion that has carried over to today. Boyd, believes traveling to Fischer is an experience people will never forget. “The community center was actually a one-room school house
at one point,” Boyd said. “Now, everyone still uses it. What’s unique about this town is that they never really threw anything away. The same Fischer family from the 1850s still lives there, and they are very proud of their
history. I don’t know if this town will become like Gruene is, but this National Register will bring it into the public eye. It helps people know what they have, and it’s quite amazing that everything is still intact.”
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XPC FORCE PROTECTION MORGAN HOUSEL Syndicated columnist Morgan Housel is a financial analyst and writes for The Motley Fool.
Thoughts on market gyrations
masked danced,” now known as the Kindermasken Parade (because the children no longer dance). Recordings of this tradition date back to 1856. It is the only parade of its type in Texas and USA. The Neu Braunfelser Zeitung was the only
“Global jitters” was used in the media 933 times last week to describe why the market was falling, according to Google. Thanks, that’s really helpful. It’s the equivalent of a doctor diagnosing you with “general illness.” • S&P 500 companies earned something around $38 billion in profits over the last two weeks. Over time, that number will matter far more than what the market did during the last two weeks. • The biggest impediments to a comfortable retirement are impatience, pessimism, gullibility, self-interest of middlemen, ignorance of the exponential function, and overconfidence. All six come out during market downturns. • President Obama was briefed after the market fell 10 percent. I guarantee you he’s not briefed after it rises 10 percent. Asymmetric emotional responses explain so much of why investing is difficult. • Daily market prices are determined by computers in New Jersey fighting to be a billionth of a second closer to exchanges than other computers. Business values are determined by 7 billion people waking up every morning trying to better themselves. If you bet on the latter and laugh at the former, you’ve figured half this game out. • If this decline keeps up, it could be as bad as the 2011, 2010 and 2004 downturns that no one remembers or cares about anymore. • When no one knows what the economy or stock market will do next, people say there’s high uncertainty. This is different from low uncertainty, when people think they know what the economy and stock market will do next, invariably
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ABOVE: John “JW” White, the founder and CEO of XPC, supervises as his daughter Stellan, 9, prepares to fire at a target during a recent training session. BELOW: It was at the funeral for Marine Sgt. Thomas Spitzer that XPC began to take shape around the principles of honor and integrity that Spitzer stood for.
Peace of mind Company looks to protect others, help them protect themselves
By Jared Meisinger The Herald-Zeitung
A company forged in the fires of grief of a local Marine’s death is building a name for itself in the private security industry. XPC Force Protection offers a number of different services, but they all aim to produce the same outcome — a peaceful state of mind. XPC was founder and CEO John White’s brainchild, but it was in attending Sgt. Thomas Spitzer’s funeral that his vision for the company began to come into focus.
Spitzer was a U.S. Marine from New Braunfels killed in combat in Afghanistan last year. The 23-year-old Canyon High School graduate was shot on patrol. Spitzer embodied everything XPC stands for, White said, which is why XPC formed in his memory.
The beginning White had never attended a fellow Marine’s funeral before and was struggling to work up the courage to See XPC, page 4E
New Braunfels is a one-of-a-kind special community September is here and Labor Day weekend ends New Braunfels official summer season. I hope you had a safe and fun filled summer. Now you hear the sounds of school bells, marching bands, spirit groups, and of course Friday night Guest columnist Joe Castilleja football. is the 2015 chair of Greater New I was fortunate enough Braunfels Chamber of Commerce. to be on the 1976 New
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Braunfels Unicorn Football Team, which won district for the first time in 25 years and continued on to the quarterfinals. Our head coach was none other than the legendary Jim Streety. As we traveled, our opponents found our mascot to be unique and our coaching staff innovative. Not only is our town
unique and innovative; New Braunfels is historical. Let’s look at what makes New Braunfels unique. We are home to the shortest spring fed river in Texas and in the United States — the Comal River. The Kindermaskenball meaning “children’s
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Stay invested or miss the climb We thought it would be appropriate to follow-up with our community after the recent couple of weeks of market turbulence with some insights and a chance to view the negative news as a potential opportunity. The market correction we observed in the earlier part of last week and this week was long overdue. Market indicators only tell part of the story as a large question remains — whether China’s malaise will be significant enough to lead the rest of the world into a recession. Time will tell whether that nation’s economy has become critical enough to lead world markets, as the U.S. has for decades, in the same direction it is heading. There is a strategy that just might allow investors to turn this downturn into an opportunity — thus turning lemons into lemonade. In our industry’s parlance, the strategy is known as tax loss harvesting. We will need to reserve further discussion of this concept for another column. First, we thought we should establish the backdrop. We do not believe there is a way of knowing whether this latest market stabilization is part of a broader positive trend, or, if the correction we saw in the earlier part of the week (and last week), is the first in a series. We have been expecting (and, frankly, needing) a correction (defined as a 10 percent drop from market highs). In addition to normalizing from May highs, the Aug 21st was the first 3 percent or more decrease in the markets in more than 4 years — a remarkable, extended positive run by historical standards. The markets will ultimately rise again, and it’s important to insulate your family from these downturns, by setting aside a proper emergency fund, and keeping capital you will be needing in the next 7 years out of the volatile (read: equity, commodity, long term bond, etc)
BRIAN COX Brian Cox is with Pauley Financial in New Braunfels and writes a quarterly column on the economy.
markets. As bad as the 2008 credit and housing crisis was, markets recovered within five years — hence the seven year buffer. The correction provided an excellent opportunity to invest some cash that may have been on the sidelines, and to tax loss harvest, which we will discuss in our next column. Investing cash on the sidelines after a correction simply provides you a more attractive entry point. Minimizing your time out of the markets — staying invested — allows you to participate in the inevitable market movement back up.
Exchange Traded Funds While my firm’s investment philosophy has evolved over nearly 20 years, our founder has been steadfast since inception that disciplined, tax-aware rebalancing of diversified portfolios (while keeping costs in check), is a cornerstone of sound portfolio management. I was reminded of our commitment when I read a couple of articles in the Aug 1 edition of The Economist For those not familiar, Exchange Traded Funds are made up of a pool of underlying securities (investments), and these funds are themselves traded and quoted intraday on stock markets. They are designed to track a financial market benchmark (e.g., the S&P 500 index, which itself is an indicator made up of 500 large companies with stock listed on the New York Stock
Exchange and the NASDAQ exchange). ETFs charge, on average, 0.44 percent, quite low compared with most mutual funds and hedge funds. In other words, on $100, an ETF’s manager would charge $.44. Mutual funds charge, on average, a management fee of 0.50 percent to 1.0 percent — some are lower — and some also charge a distribution fee, which are the costs that they incur to market, advertise and distribute their fund. Even in the scenario where fees are equivalent, we do not like the fact that they price just once per day, while their underlying investments change in value throughout a given business day. In the interest of full transparency, both mutual funds and exchange traded funds can potentially have a mismatch between the liquidity (sell-ability into cash) of these funds themselves and the assets they are invested in. This risk makes the above-mentioned buffer of keeping money that you need in the next seven years out of volatile markets all the more important.
In Summary Today, much of the market seems to have embraced the value of ETFs. This opportunity is part of the reason the exchange traded fund industry has seen continued capital inflows to this humble, steady and lower-cost investment vehicle. The value of investments in ETFs reached $2.971 trillion at the end of June 2015, $2 billion ahead of the more hyped — and sometimes coveted — hedge funds’ $2.969 trillion, as calculated by Chicago-based Hedge Fund Research. However, the size of the mutual fund industry, estimated by some research experts as more than $17 trillion, shows the market has some ways to go before ETFs catch up with their older sibling.
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Dear Dave, My wife and I moved to Washington, D.C., about a year ago, and we’d like to put our old place in North Carolina that we’ve been renting on the market. We’ll be asking around $140,000 for it, so do you think we should consider professionally staging the home? — Ben Dear Ben, It would make a lot of sense if you were talking about a million-dollar house, but with a less expensive home like that I’d just make sure it’s really clean and neat and nice — especially the front area with the sidewalk and bushes. We’re talking curb appeal here. Make sure the front door, trim and porch area are all cleaned or painted, too. All this is like a first impression on a job interview. There shouldn’t be any bad smells in the house, and everything inside should be crisp and clean as well. You can stage it yourself with a few pieces of nice furniture and such, if
DAVE RAMSEY Syndicated columnist Dave Ramsey is a financial analyst, lecturer and best-selling author
you have it available. And try this old realtor’s trick to make things a bit more homey: Put few drops of vanilla extract on an eye of the stove while it’s heated. It will make the whole house smell like you’ve been baking cookies. But no, I wouldn’t pay to stage a $140,000 house. — Dave
Going to extremes is unhealthy Dear Dave, I’ve heard you talk about extreme spenders and extreme savers. Exactly what do these terms mean? — Marianne Dear Marianne, Some people have a ten-
dency to live in the moment, while others think more about the future. Financially speaking, those who live in the moment tend to be spenders, while the other type tends to be savers. When you take these kinds of behaviors to unhealthy extents, you have extreme spenders or extreme savers. Either one can be an unhealthy thing. Extreme spenders may need to slow down, grow up and learn the value of money by living on a budget, setting savings goals and working to meet these goals. Extreme savers often operate out of fear and uncertainty. In some cases, they may have an even worse spirit in their lives — greed. They have to learn that it’s okay to have a little fun spending and to give generously. When it comes down to it, there are only three uses for money: spending, saving and giving. You have to do some of all three in order to have a truly happy and healthy life! — Dave
Chamber upcoming events for the week The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce has announced the following events for the coming week: • Ribbon Cutting: Newk’s Eatery, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m., 2975 Town Center Dr., (210)
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9, 4 p.m., Honors Hall, 390 S. Seguin Ave., (830) 625-2385 • Seminar: Marketing to New Braunfels, Thursday, Sept. 10, 11:30 a.m., Honors Hall, 390 S. Seguin Ave., (830) 6252385
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CHAIR Continued from page 1E continuously-published German newspaper during the Civil War. The Phoenix Saloon was the first bar in Texas to serve women. We have the only high school in the country that has a Unicorn as a mascot. The unicorn was on Prince Solm’s coat of arms. We are the only city in the United States founded by a Prince.
Innovative New Braunfelsers William Hunter Meriwether invented “snake wire fencing” and obtained the first patent for wire fencing in the United States. Chili powder was invented here in New Braunfels by William Gebhardt. The Father of Texas Botany was New Braunfels’
FOOL Continued from page 1E followed by being wrong, which they blame on high uncertainty. • U.S. investors have $16 trillion in mutual funds. It sounds huge when they withdraw $20 billion, but it’s a fraction of 1 percent of what’s outstanding. Even during big downturns, “Nearly all investors do nothing; go about their day; couldn’t care less about yuan devaluation” is the most accurate headline. • “Be greedy when others are fearful” sounds obvious during bull markets, smart during small pullbacks, reasonable during medium pullbacks and impossible during big downturns. • Your odds of dying in a car accident during your life are 1 in 74. That rarely makes headlines. The odds of an investor experiencing a big market crash during his or her life are 100 percent. But we treat it like it’s something rare and dangerous. • Stocks are down a lot in the last month, down a little in the last year, up a lot over the last six years and up a little over the last eight years. Pick your narrative, and you can tell a persuasive story. • I greatly appreciate your volatility outlook of continued weakness given your prescient forecast of 96 of the last two bear markets. • Ninety-three percent of the world does not own stocks. Zero percent of market commentators can believe this.
A financial plan on an index card: Keeping it simple Two years ago, University of Chicago professor Harold Pollack wrote his entire financial plan on an index card.
Lind- Postmaster in Texas and one of the earliest Postmistresses in the United New Braunfels States. Established in 1868, making history Waisenhaus was the Naegelin’s Bakery is the oldest bakery in Texas. first orphanage in Texas. Gruene Hall is the oldIt was chartered in 1848, est operating dance hall in as “Western Orphan Asylum” by L.C. Ervendberg. Texas. Like my coach, role Founded in 1849, Schutzen Verein is the oldest model, and friend Coach continually-running tar- Streety said, “You do not get shooting club in the need to win games to be a winner, it’s all about attiU.S.A. Established in 1845, tude, being positive, and New Braunfels ISD is the having a strong work etholdest school district in ic.” Also, “as a team player, Texas. The oldest high school knowing that you are a part of something bigger rivalry in Texas — New Braunfels vs. Seguin with than yourself.” That is a life lesson for The Unicorns leading the all who volunteer in our series 61-37-3. The first state-wide community, churches and Saengerfest (Festival of schools. As we lead in the busiSigners) was held in New ness and civic worlds, let’s Braunfels. Starting in 1857 and keep our faith, family, and serving until after the Civil community first and the War, Johanna Louise Ben- rest will take care of itself ner was the first female — in New Braunfels.
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Jobless rate falls; Fed move still unclear Christopher S. Rugaber AP Economics Writer
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U.S. unemployment fell to a seven-year low of 5.1 percent last month, but hiring slowed — a mixed bag of news that offers few clues to whether the Federal Reserve will raise rock-bottom interest rates later this month. The Labor Department report, issued Friday, was closely watched because it will be the last snapshot of the job market before the Fed meets in two weeks. And overall, it painted a picture of an economy growing at a modest but steady pace seven years after the Great Recession. But it wasn’t the unambiguous signal many on Wall Street were hoping for. The unemployment rate fell from 5.3 percent in July to its lowest point since 2008 and is now at a level
Fed officials say is consistent with a healthy economy. But employers added a moderate 173,000 jobs in August, the fewest in five months. “Anyone hoping today’s data would clear up the timing of the Fed’s first rate hike in years will be sorely disappointed,” said Megan Greene, chief economist at John Hancock Asset Management. Nevertheless, the prospect of higher interest rates weighed heavy on the stock market Friday, with the Dow Jones industrial average plunging 272 points, or 1.7 percent. Higher rates rise would most likely push up borrowing costs for mortgages and other loans for consumers and businesses, and some on Wall Street fear that could put a damper on corporate profits and the
larger economy. The Fed cut the shortterm rate it controls to a record low of nearly zero in December 2008 to try to stimulate growth during the Great Recession. For months, Fed officials have been saying the economy appears to be getting strong enough to tolerate the first increase in interest rates in a decade. They have signaled that they might raise rates at their Sept. 1617 meeting. Yet other factors have clouded those predictions. For one thing, there are signs that China’s economy, the second largest in the world, is stumbling, which could drag down global growth. The slowdown has already caused violent swings in the financial markets that could undermine consumer confidence.
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XPC Continued from page 1E go inside at Spitzer’s. Scott Hill and Johnny Serrata — two Marines who served with Spitzer — were also standing outside waiting to pay respects to their fallen comrade. White started talking to them, and eventually XPC came up. “When (Thomas died) that hit me pretty hard,” Serrata said. “Once they told me everything that was happening (with XPC) I wanted to do it, especially because who it was for and what we were doing it for.” Hill said when he met White at the Sptizer funeral he was about two months away from retiring. After talking with White, it became obvious to him that XPC was the way to go after retirement. “I could tell (White) was a like-minded person,” he said. That like-mindedness is White’s vision of XPC being faith-based and morally sound. He said anybody can pull a trigger, but doing it for the right reasons is what sets XPC apart. “There’s a difference between honor and honesty,” White said. That honor extends to who they protect, too. White said XPC would protect everyone from religious groups to LGBT groups — as long as the group is the bullied and not the bully. Why? They protect the oppressed, White said, and they will protect anybody’s Constitutional right, regardless of their political views. White also said unlike most private military companies, XPC is made up of only combat veterans who have been honorably discharged or retired. He said industry analysis has shownb that 60 percent of those employed by private military companies have no military or police background — they simply passed a course.
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XPC Force Protection is a group of more 85 Tier 1- or Tier 2-level ex-special operations combat veterans.
A purpose White’s father, Johnnie White — who served in Vietnam — said the hardest part for veterans returning from duty is finding something to do that they believe is worthwhile and makes a difference. Hill agreed. Johnnie White said he had a purpose coming back from Vietnam because he went to graduate school. He said now, many are coming back and asking, “What do we do now?” XPC fills that void, and White said he would take any Tier 1 or Tier 2 special operations veteran, regardless of disabilities. He said he doesn’t care what they can do physically. It’s what is inside their heart and soul that matters. “It’s not just a job for us,” Hill said. “It’s easy for us to work together because we all love each other.” Jean Spitzer, Thomas Spitzer’s mother, is an investor in XPC. “It just means a lot to my husband and I,” she said. “We know all these guys now, but all the guys that we knew before that served with Thomas — to have them here it’s pretty awesome. Of course, it’s a rough year, but these guys make it a lot easier.” In all, White said he hopes XPC will unleash the power of true freedom in everybody.
The future XPC is working on rolling out a state-of-the-art training facility near New Braunfels where it will offer concealed handgun license training; advanced concealed handgun training; beginner, intermediate, advanced and tactical weapons training; care and storage of
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tion in high-risk environments overseas, primarily for the energy industry. One example of that comes in with XPC working on a contract with an African nation. While excited about the opportunity, the company is keeping the details quiet until the deal is closed. Training for professionals offered for Department of Defense, State and Homeland Security, as well as local law enforcement personnel involving advanced weapons handling and tactical techniques and training courses designed for foreign government military and law enforcement personnel is also available.
XPC Officers ■ John White, CEO and owner ■ Scott Hill, chief of plans and training and owner ■ Johnnie White, CFO and owner ■ Jean Spitzer, investor and owner ■ Raymond Parizo, Jr., chief of staff. ■ Rick Hopkins, chief operations officer ■ Danny Wilson, human resources director ■ Johnny Serrata, lead operator ■ Karl Citarella, lead operator ■ Colby Miller, financial advisor ■ Armando Sanchez, manager, overseas operations ■ Nick Smith, president of A.T.A.C., chief combative consultant ■ Larry Nichols, training consultant
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A target is seen following a demonstration by John “JW” White of XPC Force Protection.