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Metrocom schools prepare for UIL realignment

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his February, butterflies in stomachs will finally stop fluttering when area high school coaches find out their teams’ destiny for the next two years.

At 8 a.m. on Feb. 3, the University Interscholastic League, the state’s governing body for extracurricular public school activities, will release its lists of competitive football and basketball districts for 201415 and 2015-16. For the first time, schools with the largest enrollments will align into a new Class 6A, while elevating current six-man football schools into Class A.

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he Texas Department of Transportation finally opened the long-awaited FM 3009 north-to-south turnaround lane on Dec. 20. That’s good news for beleaguered drivers and businesses, as both have waited months to see congestion relieved at the critical intersection.

Much more needs to be done at that intersection, such as 3009’s south-to-north turnaround lane that officials hope to see completed before the end of March.

And, there’s the upcoming closure of the northbound 3009 exit ramp, which is shut down for three weeks for lane expansion.

TxDOT has taken a lot of heat the past several months for delays plaguing

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the $24 million Interstate 35 expansion project, which is now coming together and should be finished this year. TxDOT is also engaged in other projects in Comal County, notably the expansions of Seguin Avenue and FM 306 in New Braunfels and at U.S. 281 in Spring Branch.

TxDOT on Jan. 7 announced plans to spend over $800 million for major road projects in the San Antonio area. Protests are assured over plans to expand U.S. 281 into a four-lane tolled expressway from Stone Oak Boulevard to the Bexar-Comal county line, as well as tolled connector ramps at the I-10/Loop 1604 interchange.

Also on Jan. 7, TxDOT announced approval of Hunter Industries’ $2.45 million bid to expand the I-35/Rueckle Road overpass in New Braunfels.

There are other plans for traffic improvement in the area, each of which TxDOT says will help reduce the 40 million wasted hours drivers spend annually in traffic delays. It now seems that the I-35 project is only the start of achieving that goal.

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A new year’s resolution: Practice compassion by susan yerkes

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elson Mandela was a man of fierce compassion.

When the world mourned his death in December, I recalled meeting him at an International Women’s Forum Conference in Johannesburg a few years ago.

Mandela’s battle against the injustice that shamed his homeland led him, before his imprisonment, to endorse violent resistance. But instead of growing bitter in prison, he grew stronger in the belief that only compassionate change could save his country. And he led that change after his release.

The word "compassion" is cropping up everywhere. A network of organizations across this area are working to earn San Antonio the formal designation of an internationally recognized “Compassionate City.”

I learned about the movement at the Dialogue Institute of the Southwest’s ninth annual Dialogue and Friendship Dinner and Awards in December.

I also met Compassionate San Antonio volunteer Narjis Pierre, who works with the Peace CENTER, a nonprofit that created a website and serves as a reference point for the initiative. She told me about the Charter for Compassion, created in 2008 by author and teacher Karen Armstrong, whose best-selling book, “12 Steps Toward a Compassionate Life” was a springboard for the idea.

Armstrong describes it like this: “A compassionate city is an uncomfortable city! A city that is uncomfortable when anyone is homeless or hungry; if every child isn't loved and given rich opportunities to grow and thrive… when as a community we don't treat our neighbors as we would wish to be treated….and where many of its citizens and leaders joyfully embrace

a vision of what compassion will look like in their community.”

The sacompassionNET.org website has proved a powerful tool for creating awareness and consensus-building, and also distributing a calendar of events.

Pierre said supporters can sign the charter online, or at one of many local events the group organizes or helps promote. Earning the formal Compassionate City designation will require the City Council to endorse the document. That has already happened in a number of cities.

On Jan. 26, the Peace CENTER will hold its annual interfaith Blessing of the Peacemakers and name a new San Antonio Peace Laureate, and it’s organizing a major conference on compassion in March. A rapidly growing number of groups are hosting events focused on compassion.

“People respond well to the word compassion,” Pierre said.

As the new year begins, I’m putting “More Compassion Action” on my resolution list. I hope you’ll join me.

May we all enjoy the best one yet!

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Uncertainty is common until February announcement The last time the UIL bumped up the classification range was in 1980 when the largest division, Class 4A, became 5A. “I was at a Class B school for a number of years and eventually those schools wanted to be called an A,” said Jerry Comalander, North East Independent School District’s athletic director. “There’s really no change other than in the naming. Class B became Class A, and A went to 2A and so on. Now, the six-man league has petitioned to do the same. So they will be in Class A and everything moves up a notch.

“The divisions will be the same – it all just boils down to terminology.”

In an unprecedented move, in December, the UIL announced enrollment cutoff numbers, which are usually kept secret until the usual February redistricting

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January 2014

LOCAL LOWDOWN Take a quick look at what’s new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits.

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Community College. Follins earned his doctorate in educational administration from the University of Texas at Austin, and has an undergraduate degree in sociology.

“We look forward to the new opportunities that Dr. Craig Follins will bring to Northeast Lakeview College,” said Sabrina Hammel, president of Northeast Lakeview’s faculty senate. “His leadership experience at several other community-college systems allows him to relate to our students and their challenges and understand how the community college can help them accomplish their educational goals.” In March, Follins will succeed outgoing president Eric Reno, who retired in January.

Reno, in 2008, became the first president of the nearly 6,000-student facility, the newest of five in the Alamo Colleges’ system. Thomas Cleary, Alamo Colleges’ vice chancellor for planning, performance and information systems, will serve as interim president.

PHO 4 STAR NOODLE HOUSE, 2921 Pat Booker Road, Suite 120B in Universal City, offers a variety of Vietnamese, Thai and other Asian food. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more, call 659-2568 or visit www.phonoodlehousesa. com or Pho-4-Star-Vietnamese-NoodleHouse/Facebook. (See story on page 13) BRAIN BALANCE CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO, 1742 N. Loop 1604 East, Suite

121, brings hope to families of children who suffer from behavioral, social and academic challenges by offering programs at specialized achievement centers, officials said. Staffers use a drug-free, multifaceted approach. hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday. By appointment only on Saturday, clo4sed Sunday. For more, call 620-7378 or visit www.brainbalancecenters. com/. (See story on page 12)

IN OTHER NEWS FOLLINS NAMED NORTHEAST LAKEVIEW PRESIDENT – The Alamo Colleges’ board of

UC RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE SERVICES TO INCREASE – Universal City residents

trustees on Dec. 17 named Craig T. Follins as the next president of Northeast Lakeview College. Follins, president of Olive-Harvey College in the City Colleges of Chicago system, was among four finalists who participated in committee interviews and public forums in October and November. He previously served in various leadership positions at Cuyahoga Community College (Cleveland, Ohio), Victoria College (Texas), and Houston

will pay less for monthly garbage services, while their weekly waste pickups double, after the city approved a contract with Waste Management. Residents will see collections of yard waste and brush increase from once to twice a week, as monthly fees drop from $17.50 to $16.90 per residence. “The (city) staff and City Council have been sensitive to the need for efficient and cost-effective trash services for residents and businesses,” City Manager Ken Taylor said. City officials said residents typically had to wait until Saturdays for pickup of yard and brush waste. Beginning in January, residents could include waste with regular trash pickups — Monday and Thursday for some, Wednesday and Saturday for others. In addition, Taylor said most business owners would see nominal decreases

in monthly service charges. “The most significant change will be for the businesses that use commercial bulk containers,” he said.

JUDSON SELECTED FOR BATTLE OF FLOWERS PARADE – Groups from Judson

High School will participate in the 2014 Battle of Flowers Parade, scheduled to begin at 11:45 a.m. April 25 in San Antonio. Judson is among nine San Antonio-area high schools slated to participate in this year’s event, beginning at Broadway and Josephine streets and finishing downtown near Santa Rosa and Martin streets. Judson last participated in the parade in 2010. Students will construct a float reflecting the parade’s theme of “The Magic of Make Believe.” The school’s marching band and spirit groups will also perform.

CAMELOT ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES SPARK PARK – Camelot Elementary School

students eager to enjoy their new playground took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a SPARK park on Nov. 12. The San Antonio City Council in 2012 approved the measure to create the program, transforming elementaryschool playgrounds into community-fitness parks. The facility, among several projects being implemented across the city as part of the school-park program, involves city leaders, San Antonio Sports and area school districts, and is designed by architecturalstudies collegians at the University of Texas-San Antonio. Five parks were slated for completion by the end of 2013, including at Camelot, 7410 Ray Bon Drive, with eight scheduled to be done by summer 2014.

Families, community members and North East Independent School District employees joined the students in celebrating the new school-campus park. Camelot Elementary’s SPARK park, used by students during school hours, is open to the public during evenings and weekends. NEISD officials said the venue provides neighborhood residents with easy access to walking trails, covered playgrounds and a gazebo.

WINDCREST ES HELPS WITH ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Windcrest Elementary

students and staffers sponsored Windcrest families for donations from the Windcrest Angel Tree program in November and December. Windcrest residents, families of students and school staffers shopped for Christmas gifts for needy families, as well as collected nonperishable items and turkeys.

The Windcrest Garden Club purchased coats for each sponsored student, and helped finalize shopping lists for each sponsored family. Angel Trees were placed at the Windcrest campus, Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union and Windcrest Golf Course.

ROOSEVELT LEOS PARTICIPATE AT STATE CONFERENCE – Roosevelt High School’s Leo Club presented its prizewinning PowerPoint presentation to more than 100 Leo Clubs attending the MD2 Texas Leo Leadership Conference in San Antonio on Nov. 8-9.

Leo Clubs from across South Texas attended workshops on officer training, leadership and teamwork, project planning and management and charities, and marched in San Antonio’s Salute to Veterans Day Parade.

Leo Clubs encourage young people to get involved in their communities and develop leadership qualities. Club co-presidents Leticia Compean and Christian Gonzalez, and club members Regina Compean, Ashley Mata, Jonathan Peacher and Melissa Trevino represented Roosevelt’s club, sponsored by the Windcrest Lions Club.

CONVERSE ES OBSERVES VETERANS DAY – Converse Elementary School students wore patriotic colors and camouflage supporting U.S. veterans during their Red, White and Blue-OUT day of support during the Nov. 11 holiday. The students created cards with special messages delivered to members of local chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. The school’s Wall of Honor was rebuilt to honor service members.

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MWSA honor latest commendation for veteran, novelist by miranda koerner

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ARDEN RIDGE – Bob Doerr used to be a military special agent. Now he writes about them.

Following a 28-year career in the Air Force specializing in criminal investigations and counterintelligence, Doerr, 63, and his wife, Leigh, settled in Garden Ridge for an unassuming retirement. Instead, he started a second career as an author.

After penning five mystery thrillers and a middle-school novel, Doerr, who retired as a colonel in 2008, was named the Military Writers Society of America’s Writer of the Year during its annual conference in September. The MWSA, based in Pennsylvania, encourages writing for veterans and their families as a way to understand the complexities of military life.

The organization has selected a distinguished author each year since 2008.

In addition, his fifth book in the Jim West series, titled “No One Else to Kill,” was named first runner-up in the commercial fiction category for the 2013 Eric Hoffer Award for short prose and independent books.

“He’s a great writer,” said Dwight

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announcement. Those figures, based on average daily membership, or ADMs, compiled by district superintendents in October, serve as a base for the process.

Schools with ADMs above 2,100 students will be in Class 6A, followed by 5A (1,0602,099), 4A (465-1,059), 3A (220-464), 2A (105-219) and A (104 and below). Schools in 4A through A will separate into two divisions for regular and postseason play, while 6A and 5A will wait until postseason to do so.

While most Metrocom schools will compete in 6A, several could be affected by enrollment shifts of schools located north and south – which always creates apprehension.

It will be less stressful this year, since the UIL released classification numbers three months ahead of the realignment announcement.

“It allowed the coaches greater flexibility,

Crouch Karen

Zimmerman, MWSA president. “There (are) a certain criteria we look for before selecting the writer of the year.

We also look at their contribution to the organization, like attending the conference or hosting workshops. This is important because many of our members are first-time writers and interested in writing their memoirs. It’s important for our authors of the year to help in what can be an intimidating process (to get published). It was very difficult for us to make the selection (out of the three finalists). Bob simply stood out. We’re very proud to have him as author of the year.”

West, the main character in Doerr’s mystery series, is a former Air Force special agent and “reluctant detective” who keeps stumbling into cases of murder and mayhem. Doerr said he based West’s character on his own experiences in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.

“It seems like every time he turns around, he gets sucked into murder,” Doerr said, chuckling, “but I am not Jim West. We have similar backgrounds, but he is a figment of my imagination. He has a much more exciting life than I ever did.”

Bruce Moran, publisher of the series by Total Recall Publications, based in Friendswood, said Doerr’s style is simple but direct.

“Bob writes complex characters,” Moran said. “None are as complex as Jim West.

Bob’s storytelling style will keep the reader interested from scene to scene. (His) books are complex, but easy to read. The Jim

Author continues on pg. 08 especially those in football, in doing some preliminary planning of their schedules,” said Mark Cousins, UIL athletic director. “It would be easier for them to do that if they knew which conference they would be in, and for those who thought they might be on the bubble between one conference and another.

“Number two, with the change in the rules as to how we classify charter schools, it gives those who were moved up in classification the chance to get their appeals heard before the districts are set. And third, it increases transparency in the overall process.”

Although redistricting will ultimately affect academic, band, choir and other competitive sports, it’s all about football – which reigns supreme in Texas. What happens to schools in a neighboring district could drastically impact others,

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January 2014 OUR GUIDE TO YOUR MONTH

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Jan 20, FEB 17

THE CANCER SUPPORT TEAM at New Life Baptist

Church of Converse, 101 North St., will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. For more, call 658-1972.

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UNIVERSAL CITY SNOWFEST AND CARNIVAL will celebrate

winter’s chill when the Parks and Recreation Commission and Parks Partners sponsor the fifth annual event from 3-9 p.m. at ball field No. 1 in Universal City Park, 305 North Blvd. Free activities include a snow slope, snow play, hayrides, moon bounces and more; all-you-can-ride carnival tickets are $7 per person. Several vendors will sell refreshments and other items.

Limited park parking is available, along with bus shuttle service from Randolph Plaza Shopping Center. Call 659-5364 for vendor and volunteering information.

ELSEWHERE IN THE METROCOM HEALTH AND WHOLENESS Jan FAIR, sponsored by the city of

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Schertz, Schertz Chamber of Commerce and presented by Pawderosa Ranch Doggie Play and Stay, is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway. The event covers health wholeness: nutritional, physical, mental and spiritual. More than 55 vendor booths have been sold, with a capacity of 70 available.

Vendors will offer free health screenings for blood pressure, glucose levels, vision, body-mass index, cholesterol and will calculate the risk for stroke and heart attack.

Free massages, food samples and flu shots will be given, as well as information from medical, dental, therapeutic, nutritional, vision, wellness and health-assistance providers. For more, call 566-9000.

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GARDEN RIDGE WILD GAME DINNER, sponsored

by Northeast Bible Church’s men’s ministry, is 5-8 p.m. at the Garden Ridge Community Center in the Municipal Complex, 9500 Municipal Parkway, three miles west of Interstate 35 off FM 3009.

Comedian and entertainer Lyndy Phillips will perform at this seventh annual event, which also features raffles and a wild-game dinner. Proceeds will support CrossFire, a program providing local youths with hunting, outdoor activities and other skills. Tickets are $20. For more, visit www.gardenridgewildgamedinner.com.

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WESTERN WEEKEND AND COWBOY BREAKFAST, at

Triumphant Lutheran Church, 21315 Bat Cave Road in Garden Ridge, will have worship services to a western beat at 5 p.m. Feb. 8 and at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Feb. 9. A free Cowboy Breakfast, featuring biscuits and gravy, will be served between services Sunday morning. There will also be pony rides for the kids. For more, call 6519090 or visit www.triumphantlutheran.org.

ON THE HORIZON WILENCHIK WALK FOR LIFE, MAR

an annual event held by the city of Schertz in memory of former City Councilman Tony Wilenchik, features a 5K competitive fun run and a noncompetitive 5K walk along Schertz Parkway. All proceeds will be donated to the University of Texas Health Science Cancer at San Antonio Therapy and Research Center. Registration information and a photo slideshow of the 2013 event are available at www.visitschertz.com.

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GARDEN RIDGE WOMEN’S CLUB GARAGE SALE is 9

a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Garden Ridge Community Center in the city’s Municipal Complex, 9500 Municipal Parkway, three miles west of Interstate 35 off FM 3009. The event features more than 60 tables inside and outside the facility.

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s winter envelops us, outdoors isn’t always the best of places. To the rescue come a number of artistic venues in greater San Antonio with room-temperature family fun.

Museums are offering interactive events, lectures, visual displays, workshops and exhibitions during February; something for everyone seeking to keep little ones entertained. For ticket information and other details, contact the museums or visit their websites.

SAN ANTONIO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Located at 305 E. Houston St. in San Antonio, the museum features interactive exhibits designed for ages 2 through 10, including airplane simulations, a miniature H-E-B and a variety of hands-on activities.

During February, the Children’s Museum Gallery, Carmen’s Corner, features San

Antonio artist Louis Vega Trevino. A minimalist stripe painter and prolific drawer, Trevino will be showcasing drawings on napkins with a small collection of paintings.

Trevino’s artistic influences, drawing patterns and artwork have been spotlighted in various places from the Convention Center’s carpet designs, to the recently renovated Main Street Plaza facades, and San Antonio Airport’s Terminal B. Trevino will conduct two, 45-minute children’s workshops (free with museum admission) beginning at noon and 1 p.m. on Feb. 8. For more, call 212-4453.

SOPHIENBURG MUSEUM Highlighted exhibits at the Sophienburg Museum & Archives, 401 W. Coll St. in New Braunfels, include the recounting of German immigration to Texas, and fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, on display through May. “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Rapunzel” and “Little Red Cap” are paired up with artifacts reflecting the stories, mixing real history with familiar tales for a reconnection with childhood.

“This exhibit is making people remember,” said Keva Boardman, the

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Author continues from pg. 05 West character is a modern-day Holmes, with (Doerr’s) attention to detail.”

Doerr said he has fans all over the world and the hardest part of his job is marketing his novels. He spends his mornings writing and saves the afternoon for the social aspect of his job, promoting his novels by setting up book signings and sending out press releases.

In addition to his mystery-book series, Doerr has written a novel for middle school students titled “The Enchanted Coin.” It’s a science fiction/adventure tale in which teenagers find a magic token and have an adventure through time.

Doerr wrote the story with his oldest granddaughter, Caiden, and the two are working on a second novel.

“I wanted to write a book my five grandchildren would like and really just wanted to do a project with Caiden,” Doerr said. “I would do a chapter at a time and she would read and give me ideas and tell me what to do next. It was a lot of fun to work together.”

In the book, part of the Mouse Gate series developed by Moran, children travel to any place or time and return almost instantaneously with no one realizing they were gone.

“The children go out and return only seconds later, even though they’ve had a big adventure,” Moran said. “It’s a unique concept and it takes some time to get your thoughts around it.”

Moran said Doerr’s imagination, which has conjured up a variety of scrapes for West in the mystery series, has improved with each of his novels.

“I’ve read all of Bob’s books and they always keep me wanting more,” Moran said.

Doerr’s next book, “The Attack,” a political thriller about an international terrorist attack at an airport, will introduce a new secret-agent character and is scheduled for release in April.

Fans of West don’t need to panic, however, as a new book is in the works.

“There’s five in the Jim West series, but I just wanted to do a separate book for ‘The Attack,’” Doerr said. “I’ll have a new Jim West book by next year.”

Doerr’s books are available through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble Booksellers and Books a Million. If the book is not available in stores, it can be ordered and delivered. His novels are also available in area libraries, including the Schertz and Garden Ridge branches. For more, visit www.bobdoerr.com.

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“In the last realignment, we thought we’d be competing with the NEISD schools or with the Comal, New Braunfels and Converse schools,” Steele football coach Scott Lehnhoff said. “But, when (the news) came out, I thought they’d left us off the list. Then, I looked to see that we were with East Central, Southwest and South San in the Corpus Christi district. It never even occurred to me that would be a possibility.”

With Clemens jumping from 4A to 6A, both Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District schools are assured of competing in the same district – but which one? Hays and Lehman, both 4A schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District, are slated to advance to 6A. San Marcos, which competed in 5A, should remain unchanged.

“You never know what you’re going to get, and I think that’s the exciting thing

You never know what you’re going to get, and I think that’s the exciting thing about realignment Matt Monzingo, Comal Independent School District Athletic director

about realignment,” said Matt Monzingo, Comal Independent School District athletic director.

“Smithson Valley and Canyon will be in the same district regardless of which way we go.

There’s speculation we could be in with Hays, Lehman along with Steele and Clemens, and possibly New Braunfels.”

That scenario doesn’t include Judson and Wagner, both Judson Independent School District schools that competed in the same league with Steele, Smithson Valley, Canyon, New Braunfels and San Marcos the past two years.

JISD communications director Steve Linscomb said his district would cope with

possibly competing with Corpus Christiarea schools when the time comes.

“For us, there’s no difference,” he said. “We will do whatever we have to do – travel-wise or anything else, so it makes no difference to us.”

Lehnhoff hopes Steele and Clemens will compete closer to home.

“I don’t know if I’m really hoping that, because that would be a strong (competitive) district,” he said. “But, I think that’s the way it’s going to go – with us, Clemens, the Hays and Comal schools, and New Braunfels. But, what do I know? What does anybody know?”

Comalander’s seven NEISD schools should remain unaltered.

“We think (it will be the same), but it’s hard to tell right now,” he said. “Although I’m not sure how it’s going to play out, I’m pretty sure our seven will stay in the same district. There’s a possibility we could have one or two more, but we’ll just have to see.”

With Brennan making the move into 6A, all 10 Northside Independent School District high schools will likely stay in place.

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IVE OAK – With the holiday hubbub over, maybe it’s time to unwind by fishing in Live Oak Park.

In January, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department began populating the park’s pond with 400 rainbow trout as part of an urban-angling program to encourage more fishing, especially among young people.

Each year, TPWD stocks nearly 40 million fish in public lakes, ponds and saltwater bays around the state.

Many of those fish are small, called fingerlings or fry, taking several years to grow. However, the rainbow trout in Live Oak’s pond are adults.

“Our biologists have identified the (Live Oak) pond as a great place for

rainbow trout,” said Carl Kittel, TPWD hatchery program director. “It’s a small pond, so if you get there early, you might have a good chance of catching fish.”

Randy Myers, a biologist and TPWD’s district supervisor of inland fisheries, said the popularity of renewing and purchasing fishing licenses has declined across the nation in recent years. That’s why TPWD initiated the “Neighborhood Fishing: Reel Close to Home” program, which collaborates with local governments to stock catfish and rainbow trout in area lakes, motivating potential anglers, especially youngsters.

“We want to develop a passion for fishing in people and to do that, we stock the ponds,” Myers said. “We’re bringing fishing opportunities to these urban children. Now that people are living in more neighborhoods and subdivisions, they don’t grow up fishing. (By stocking ponds), we hopefully guarantee kids will catch a fish and encourage future anglers. It’s one tool in our toolbox.”

With most children immersed in fastmoving technology and video games, fishing is a sport from a slower time. By stocking the ponds, Live Oak officials and TPWD hope to prevent hours of boredom.

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You have to make it easy for them.”

“It’s an opportunity for young anglers and young people to learn about fishing and enjoy the sport,” added Mark Wagster, Live Oak’s public works director.

Programs offered by TPWD and other agencies won’t be limited to Live Oak during the upcoming months.

According to the Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County, TPWD will stock 20,821 fish at Guadalupe Park, Whitewater Sports, Rio Raft, Third Crossing and Camp Huaco Springs – all along the Guadalupe River.

WORD said special fishing regulations will be in effect, extending from the second bridge crossing on River Road, upstream to the easternmost bridge crossing on FM 306.

In that area, there is an 18-inch minimum limit, a one-trout daily bag, and only trout on artificial lures may be harvested.

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and methods to catch other species.

WORD will also be staging its 18th annual Fun Fish, a free kids’ fishing event, on Feb. 23 at Camp Huaco Springs on River Road. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m.; fishing begins at noon. Youths aged 3 through 16 will receive free T-shirts and lunch. Loaner fishing poles will be provided first-come, first-serve.

More than 2,000 trout will fill the river on the morning of the event. Trophies will be given for longest fish caught, medals to every child reeling in fish, and cash awards for snagging tagged fish.

For more, visit the WORD website at www.wordcc.com.

TPWD will also offer a “Go Fish – Learn-to-Fish Event” from 9 a.m. to noon March 8 at Bastrop State Park. Families will learn fishing basics through fun, hands-on activities. There will be chances to win fishing fun packs and other prizes; equipment and bait will be provided. No license necessary, but adults must accompany children. For more, call 512-581-0377.

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On Feb. 2, the event’s Celebrate Black History Month is noon to 5 p.m. at the Great Hall.

Visitors can explore African-American culture through contemporary art and a special exhibition of prints by Eldzier Cortor, as well as learn about the Harlem Renaissance, create Kara Walker silhouette portraits, and strike a pose for Kahinde Wiley-inspired photographs.

This family event is free for children 12 and under. For more, call 978-8100.

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A bronze statue welcomes visitors to The Briscoe Western Art Museum. Photo by Josh Michael

museum’s programs coordinator.

Boardman said archived collections illustrate the story of “Cinderella,” accenting the infamous glass-slipper episode. She added visitors stirred by the creative expression of the Grimm exhibit are “making people go back and reread the stories.”

For more, call 830-629-1572.

SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART Located at 200 W. Jones Ave. in San Antonio, the museum boasts an impressive selection of fine art from its permanent collection, as well as a variety of upcoming exhibitions by Thomas Sully (Painted Performance from Feb. 8- May 11) and Bob Kuhn (Drawing on Instinct from March 15-June 8).

The newly opened Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St. in San Antonio, tells the story of the art, history and culture of the American West through exhibitions, educational programs and public events reflecting the region’s traditions and shared heritage.

The Briscoe has started a First Tuesday lecture series in which invited artists, scholars and cultural tastemakers explore works of art or issues unique to the West. At 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4, the museum’s lobby will feature historian Dennis Medina, who will discuss the love and lore behind notable ballads from the U.S.Mexican border. For more, call 299-4499.

McNAY ART MUSEUM McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. in San Antonio, will celebrate its 60th birthday on Feb. 16 with a 60th Anniversary 5K Run and Free Family Day.The run begins at 10 a.m.; Free Family Day activities include live music, food trucks, kids’ races, sports activities, T-shirt screenprinting, cake cutting and museum tours, all lasting from noon to 3 p.m.

Registration for the 5K continues through Jan. 31 at Soler’s Sports, 5933 Broadway. For more, contact Tommie Ethington at 805-1718 or Scott Wood at 877-806-3987.

Contact the museum at 824-5368.

CHARLINE McCOMBS EMPIRE THEATER Charline McCombs Empire Theater, 226 E. Houston St. in San Antonio, will present the all-ages production, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” at 2 p.m. on Feb. 2. Adapted from Michael Rosen’s award-winning book, the stage event directed by Sally Cookson and scored by Benji Bower features intrepid adventurers braving nature’s elements during their quest to find a bear.

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he market for houses in San Antonio continues to get tighter as inventory of houses available for sale shrank to 4.2 months supply, the lowest it has been since December 2006.

A housing boom in 2005 and 2006 saw builders trying to keep up with demand in the San Antonio area, but fallout from the 2008 meltdown of the economy pushed the number of houses for sale up, slowed building and depressed property values.

The San Antonio Board of Realtors reported that in the first 11 months of 2013, there were 21,607 home sales in the area, a 17 percent increase over the same period in 2012 and the highest since 2007.

A SABOR analysis of data from the Multiple Listing Service found the average year-to-date median price for single-family housing in the area was up 7 percent to $207,650 and the median was up 6 percent to $170,200 through November 2013.

For the month of November compared to the same month in 2012, the average price rose 10 percent to $214,677 and the median price rose 6 percent to $172,100.

Total sales for the month were up slightly to 1,634, according to SABOR. The organization points to studies showing San Antonio as one of the top cities in job creation and retention as one of the reasons for the continued housing market recovery.

Median prices were a mixed bag, while the number of closed deals was mostly up in the residential areas of northeast San Antonio and cities bordered by Interstate 35, according to data gathered from the Texas Market Trends Report.

In the 78109 ZIP code, the median sold price in November rose 13.3 percent to $131,750 and the number of closed sales for the month rose by six to 42 when compared to the same month the previous year.

Closed sales rose by three for a total of 11 in the 78148 ZIP code, but the median price dropped 10 percent to $137,777.

The number of months of inventory tightened significantly from November 2012 to 4.4 months of supply from 9.3 months of available houses for sale.

In 78233 the median price was up 7.7 percent to $127,000 and closed sales rose by five to 35 for the month.

The median price declined by 14.7 percent in the 78239 area, but sales were stronger, more than doubling to 34 closed deals. Supply of inventory shrunk to 2.9 months from 6.9 months the previous November.

Another citywide trend is an increase in houses that sold for $500,000 or more.

Those accounted for nearly 4.5 percent of sales in November. Twelve houses sold for over $1 million, double the number of sales in that category the same month of 2012.

Street Address

List Price

SQ. FT.

Built

BR

FB

ZIP

10808 Fox Crest

$149,900

1,582

2010

3

2

78233

6729 Wayman Rdg

$173,000

3,288

2007

4

2

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6807 Elmwood Crst

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3

2

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$174,900

2,141

2010

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2

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2,328

2005

4

2

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78109

78148

78233

78239

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$116,250

$153,000

$117,950

$122,250

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$131,750

$137,777

$127,000

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10

48

24

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48

17

47

32

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48

95

111

NOV-13

104

85

78

64

NOV-12

48

8

30

16

NOV-13

42

11

35

34

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NOV-12

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9

31

22

NOV-13

36

14

33

23

Months supply of inventory

NOV-12

4.7

9.3

5

6.9

NOV-13

4.5

4.4

4.1

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