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Dear Lifestyle Reader, What a dynamic year we have had at Comanche Trace! Exciting member events and record real estate transactions have added a new level of confidence as we look toward 2015. Real estate transactions are on track to exceed 2013 (59 as of this writing), including house and lot sales. New construction continues to trend positively as we enter our fourth year of adding twenty-plus new custom homes per year. As the end of the year approaches, we have some exciting opportunities for property ownership in Comanche Trace. Les Chateaux has opened with fifteen lots, and Anderson Jenkins Signature Homes is currently building 2 homes in the new neighborhood. Offering high energy efficient building products, plus very low water consumption landscaping, Les Chateaux affords a unique style of living in the Hill Country. Look for more information on these and more at ComancheTrace.com.

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Everything that Comanche Trace offers its residents has the added benefit of enhancing quality of life for Kerrville through growth in our schools, increased patronage of retailers, as well as arts & entertainment, improved ad valorem tax base, and on and on. Our membership continues to grow as new residents join the club to enjoy all of the benefits of Comanche Trace. As always, we continue to provide relevant and timely news on happenings around the Hill Country. Visit us soon to claim your stake in the active lifestyle of Comanche Trace!

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GOLF UPDATE

FITNESS Your Life, Make it a Priority

CALENDAR

STAFF PROFILE Bryan Minnick

COMMUNITY Kerrville ISD Scores a Touchdown With New Stadium

FLAVORS Gourmet Destinations in the Texas Coastal Blend

HILL COUNTRY EVENTS CALENDAR

THEN & NOW Ghost Stories of Kerr County

MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS

GARDENING Fall: A Great Time to Plant from Seed

TREASURES The Charm and Intrigue of Old Ingram Loop

FEATURE STORY Topless in Terlingua â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Road Trip to Big Bend

REAL ESTATE UPDATE Growth and Community Contributions

REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

PET PROFILE

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In the August/September 2014 issue on page 43 we incorrectly credited Jan Lynch with Rustic Elegance with the interiror decorating of 4073 Comanche Trace Drive, one of the homes in the 2014 Texas Hill Country Tour of Homes. The actual interior designer for that property was Nancy Watts with Nancy Watts Interiors.

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GOLF UPDATE

Update

By Tony Johnson, PGA

t’s so nice to see the cooler weather coming, but what a great summer we had with temperatures in the mid 90’s and some welcomed rain showers. The course is in excellent, lush condition, as always, thanks to Scott Parker, Superintendent, and his crew. We have some great events coming up this fall that I would like to tell you about.

Rally for the Cure The first big event is the 4th Annual Rally for the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness tournament on October 22nd. The sign up board and registration forms will be in the golf shop if you would like to sign up for this worthy event that helps raise awareness for a great cause.

MGA Championship The MGA is hosting its MGA Championship on October 25th and 26th to determine the overall gross and net winners for the year.

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Halloween Glow in the Dark Challenge Following closely on October 29th, we will have the Halloween Glow in the Dark Challenge. The format will be a four person team with two different 9-hole formats. The first shotgun start will be in the evening; starting at 5:00 p.m. Participants will play 9 holes in the day time and the two lowest net scores per team will be recorded. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.; meanwhile the golf staff will light up the course and glow the flagsticks to prepare for a 9 hole scramble in the dark with glowing balls. Players can put their own team together or simply sign up and we will pair you with some other members. It’s a very fun event and if you have never played it, I highly recommend you join us!

James Avery Hill Country Classic In November we host the three day James Avery Hill Country Classic on November 8th, 9th, and 10th. This two man event is open to all amateurs and is a great event to play and enjoy some of the great courses of the Hill Country. We also held some fantastic events in August. Here are some pics from our winners this summer.

Bryan Minnick, PGA

Bob and Kristen Crandall Danny and Ariana Almond

There is no other aspect of golf where confidence plays a bigger role than with putting. We have all had those days where we just know we are going to make the putt before we even start the stroke. Conversely, there are those days when we know that the ball isn’t going in the hole, even before we take the putter out of the bag. Mike Burniston

Couples Club Championship The couples Club Championship was August 16th and 17th. Congratulations to Bob and Kristen Crandall who won the championship, while Danny and Ariana Almond won first place net.

Men’s Club Championship The Men’s Club Championship was August 1st and 2nd. Congratulations to Mike Burniston who won the championship flight gross division and is the new 2014 Men’s Club Champion.

New Pro Staffers If you haven’t noticed, we have two new golf professionals that have joined our team at Comanche Trace. Bryan Minnick and Corbin Bratteli have now been working at the club for three months and I am very happy to have them as our golf professionals. Bryan came from The Dominion, located in San Antonio and had worked there as the Head Golf Professional and as their Teaching Professional. Bryan has been a PGA Professional of America for the last 16 years, working with members to better their game and the game of golf. Corbin Bratteli just joined the PGA of America this August and is very anxious to get into the business. Corbin received his B.A. in Political Science from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN while playing on the university golf team. Corbin has worked in the high retail clothing business and he is looking forward to bringing some of his experience to our golf shop. Both gentlemen are very accomplished players and are happy to be part of our club.

I would highly recommend to every golfer that you have your stroke analyzed by one of the professionals here at Comanche Trace. Once you feel good about your fundamentals, you’ll be able to judge the success of your putt before it comes anywhere near the hole. Ask yourself this question, did the ball start on your intended line with the right speed? Remember that sometimes the perfectly stroked putt doesn’t go in the hole. Judging by results, whether number of putts for the round or number of three putts, will only make your confidence vary at best and will likely lower your confidence. By focusing on the process of rolling the ball instead of the results, you will gain lasting confidence that will lead to more consistent and predictable putts. The great Harvey Penick told a young aspiring pro to always go to dinner with good putters. Penick knew that good putters were always positive and confident and that confidence is a mindset. As you continue to focus on the process of rolling the ball, your confidence will grow and grow. Pretty soon you will be grabbing your putter and running to the green knowing the putt will go in the hole.

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Q What is least known about breast cancer?

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men. Regardless of your gender, if you find a lump or have any type of nipple discharge, you should contact your physician to schedule a mammogram.

Q Are mammograms

recommended for women with breast implants or dense breast tissue?

Absolutely. Every woman regardless of implants or density should have a mammogram at age 40 to establish a baseline. Techniques exist for screening women with implants, and for women with dense breast tissue mammograms can detect calcifications, which may be an early sign of breast cancer. If you have dense breast tissue and other risk factors, you may benefit from a supplemental ultrasound.

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give someone diagnosed with breast disease when selecting a surgeon?

When choosing a surgeon, you receive support from the HCM Breast Center and your physician. Ask, Do you have good rapport with the surgeon? Is the treatment plan tailored to your needs? Does the surgeon participate in a quality improvement program for breast health like the Breast Conference? The answers will help you make the best decision.

Q How has HCM stayed at

the forefront of diagnosing and treating breast disease?

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to support the HCM Breast Center by funding new and better equipment like a 3-D mammography machine.* The hospital and its facilities really do belong to the community.

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It was an everyday February morning as 36-year-old Emily Ottmers prepared for work at the Hill Country Memorial Breast Center where she has worked with women to make the most of their breast health for 12 years. I was putting on deodorant, and I felt a lump in my armpit. Just like that. So I came to work and asked for professional advice. We examined the lump with the ultrasound machine, but it looked benign. Because of its location in my armpit, I went forward with a digital mammogram and a biopsy. A surgeon performed the ultrasound-guided biopsy at the Breast Center. My coworkers, who have worked for years to catch cancer early, were right there with me. After a pathologist confirmed the lump was in fact cancer, specifically a metastatic lymph node, my husband and I shared the news with our family. I wanted as many people around me for support, and the response was amazing.

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After an MRI, a CT scan and a bone scan at HCM and a PET scan in Kerrville, my radiologist, my surgeon and I had all of the information we needed to determine the best course of action for me. Then it became a numbers game in terms of survival rates and recurrence rates. With surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment, my survival rate went from 40 percent to between 80 and 90 percent. That was a number I could live with. Before you have to go through any of these procedures, be aware of your body. When doing your breast self-exams, check all the way up into your armpit, and if you feel something different, tell your doctor right away. You are the best person to notice changes in your body.

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We know firsthand how stressful it is. That’s why we work hard to get women back in when they need additional images, and it’s why we work so quickly to get their doctors the reports. I look at our schedule on any given day, and I see women from 50 to 75 years old. What I don’t see are 40-year-olds. All 40-something women need to start coming every year, and your doctors need to encourage you to get a mammogram, too. Additionally, having a 3-D mammography machine in the near future will help reduce the incidence of being called back by producing better images with less radiation.* To all women, I’d say this: I had no family history of breast cancer and no risk factors. I felt fine, but it still happened to me. I know you’re busy, but you must make time to do this no matter what. You have to make time to live.

*Hill Country Memorial’s 3D mammography machine was funded by the HCMH Foundation’s spring appeal and by a generous gift from The Don L. and Julie Holden Foundation, Inc.

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FITNESS

Written by Jane Garbish

Isn’t it interesting how certain “significant” birthdays can make us evaluate our life? We tend to look back and ask ourselves thought provoking questions such as: • What have I accomplished? • Has my life really mattered to anyone else? (Have I made a difference?) • What do I still want to accomplish? • What are my priorities?

had one of those birthdays recently. Without divulging my age, I’ll say that I have many years to look back on with many things still on the agenda! I’m thankful to have raised two healthy and successful young men who have given me wonderful daughter-in-laws, grandchildren and even a grand dog. My “later in life” fitness career has given me the opportunity to help many people become stronger and healthier individuals, and pushed me to emulate that lifestyle. And I’m lucky enough to have a spouse who enjoys the same physically active lifestyle as I do. So what are our priorities? • Be thankful for every day. • Be active. • Be healthy. • Be able to enjoy our future.

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Age is a number, not an excuse Similar to an automobile, our bodies have a kind of built in obsolescence. Automobiles won’t last forever, but with proper preventative maintenance, the length of their useable lives is enhanced greatly. The proper fuel, regular fluid changes, and following the recommended maintenance schedule will enable you to drive that car for many years. Our bodies have similar issues. With age, certain breakdowns will occur without the proper maintenance. They include: • Loss of strength • Decline in aerobic capacity • Lower energy • Loss of bone mass But should we just accept all these conditions as “part of the aging process”? Definitely not! So much is preventable with proper exercise and nutrition. Here are 8 medically based reasons to exercise given to us by The Methodist Hospital in Houston: 1. Exercise helps keep arteries flexible for heart attack and heart disease prevention. 2. Weight reduction can reduce blood pressure, glucose, triglycerides and total cholesterol – all contributors to heart disease. 3. Exercise inhibits fat growth around the midsection (belly fat), which contributes to diabetes. 4. Exercise is a drug-free antidepressant. 5. Exercise can be social, which has been shown to improve general happiness. 6. Strength training improves bone density, which helps prevent osteoporosis. 7. Strength and flexibility training helps protect the body against injuries during activities of daily living. 8. Exercise can help tone muscles and create a leaner appearance. Consistent exercise must be accompanied by healthy eating, however, for a truly healthy life. Just as automobiles don’t run well on the wrong grade of fuel, our bodies don’t perform as they should on a diet of junk food. Here are a few tips to think about:

1. Eat frequently. Eating smaller, healthier meals and snacks every 2 to 3 hours keeps energy levels up and prevents gorging at meals. 2. Cut out simple carbs. Carbohydrates are essential to a well-rounded diet, but they need to be whole grains such as oatmeal, brown rice and pasta, and whole grain bread. Get rid of the white stuff! 3. Drink water before meals. We often mistake thirst for hunger. Drinking water before a meal can make us eat less. 4. Include protein. Protein takes more energy to digest than fat or carbs. It also helps workout recovery and builds muscle. 5. Eat fiber. Whole grains, beans and vegetables all contain lots of healthy fiber, which makes us feel fuller. 6. Snack on carbs plus protein. A healthy carb with protein as a snack – such as peanut butter on whole grain crackers or fruit with almonds – can satisfy hunger more effectively than either type of food alone. 7. Don’t keep unhealthy foods around. Is that package of cookies or bag of chips just too tempting to ignore? You can’t eat it if it’s not in your house! 8. Don’t eat out of the container. This has everything to do with moderation. A small bowl of ice cream is a good treat, but the whole container is a disaster!

Are you motivated yet? All those reasons for exercising and eating right make perfect sense (at least to me!), but unless they matter to you, those lifestyle changes most likely won’t happen. When we have choices, the things that most often get accomplished are those things at the top of our priority list. Do you have a list? What’s on it? If you’re fortunate enough to be at the stage of your life when you can devote more time to your interests and less time actually making a living, congratulations! Your priority list probably includes fun things like pursuing hobbies (maybe a little golf or tennis), traveling (have you walked up those 200 year old steps in Europe yet?), and spending more time with family and friends (those grandchildren can be hard to keep up with!). All of those activities require health and fitness. Don’t spend all your working years glued to your chair and then expect to be in prime physical shape when you actually have time on your hands. It won’t happen! More of your golden years will be spent at the doctor’s office than on the golf course. Not what you had in mind, right?

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We all must have our own reasons for becoming and staying fit. Here are a few things to think about when you’re looking for motivation: • Accept the fact that you have to exercise. No pill or surgical procedure is going to take its place. Being active every day is the only way to health. • Acknowledge your lifestyle. Most of us are somewhat consumed by technology, all of which puts us in a chair instead of doing physical labor. So, we need to make the time to exercise – regularly. • Make exercise mean something to you. If it’s going to be a long-term habit, it needs to have purpose. You can’t do it just because someone else tells you to do it. It must have an intrinsic purpose to you. Does it make you feel good? Do you like the way your body is starting to look? Do you feel mentally refreshed? Make it personal – make it matter to you. • Find your own path to exercise. You’re not going to stick with an activity that you hate. There are lots of choices out there. Some people like the camaraderie of a fitness center or a class, where others like solitude. Some people need to get it out of the way in the morning, while others like to look forward to working out at the end of their day. What you like is what you’re going to continue to do. • Be consistent. At the beginning of every week, write your planned exercise schedule on your calendar, and treat it like an appointment. Show up! • Be accountable. After every workout, take advantage of a fitness app on your phone or computer and log your workout. You’ll get an email on a weekly basis to let you know your progress. Good ones to try are MyFitnessPal.com or MapMyFitness.com. Keep track!

This is your only life – Make it a priority!

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GARDENING

October October 1

October 13

October 25

MGA 9:00 a.m.

Resident’s Party Club Open-Columbus Day

MGA Championship

October 2

October 15

LGA 9:00 a.m. Lady 9’ers 9:00 a.m.

MGA 9:00 a.m.

October 7 Bridge Club 2:00 p.m.

October 8 MahJongg 1:00 p.m. Member Happy Hour 5:00 p.m.

October 9 LGA 9:00 a.m. Lady 9’ers 9:00 a.m.

October 16 LGA 9:00 a.m. Lady 9’ers 9:00 a.m.

October 17 American Red Cross Charity Golf Classic

October 21 Bridge Club 1:30 p.m. Book Club 4:30 p.m.

October 22

October 26 MGA Championship

October 28 Bridge Club 2:00 p.m.

October 29 MahJongg Practice 1:00 p.m. Couples Night Golf 4:30 p.m.

October 30 LGA 9:00 a.m. Lady 9’ers 9:00 a.m.

Rally for the Cure

October 10 Nine & Dine 5:00 p.m.

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October 23 LGA 9:00 a.m. Lady 9’ers 9:00 a.m.

October 31 Kid’s Halloween Party

November 2

November 9

November 19

Daylight Savings Time ends

Hill Country Classic

MGA 10:00 a.m.

November 3

November 10

Member Guest Day Club Open

Club Closed for Aerification

November 4

November 11

Bridge Club 2:00 p.m.

Club Closed for Aerification

November 5

November 12

MGA 10:00 a.m. Bobby Shelton and the History of Comanche Trace

MahJongg 1:00 p.m. Member Happy Hour 5:00 p.m.

November 7

November 13

Hill Country Classic

LGA 10:00 a.m. Lady 9’ers 10:00 a.m.

November 8

November 18

Hill Country Classic

Bridge Club 1:30 p.m. Book Club 4:30 p.m.

November 20 LGA 10:00 a.m. Lady 9’ers 10:00 a.m.

November 22 MGA 10:00 a.m.

November 25 Bridge Club 2:00 p.m.

November 27 Thanksgiving Day Buffet

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STAFF PROFILE

Bryan Minnick 1st Assistant Golf Professional

ryan is a Class A PGA professional who has been in the golf business for over 20 years. Bryan’s love for golf and passion for helping people enjoy the game has guided his career path. After attending Texas A&M University, Bryan started his career in golf as an instructor at the prestigious Academy of Golf Dynamics in Austin. At the Academy, Bryan trained under 5 of the top 100 instructors (according to Golf Magazine). This helped mold and shape Bryan’s teaching philosophy of working with each individual’s abilities within a strict set of fundamentals. In 1999, Bryan became the Director of Instruction at The Dominion Country Club in San Antonio. Bryan’s continuing quest to search out and discover new and improved teaching methods was recognized when he was ranked as one of the best teachers in the state by Golf Digest (November 2011). Bryan’s attention to service and helping people enjoy the game led to him becoming the Head Professional at The Dominion in 2009. Bryan is looking forward to using his talents here at Comanche Trace to increase the member experience. In his time away from golf he enjoys being a father to his 9-year old daughter, Rachel. Hometown: Austin, Texas Family: Daughter, Rachel who will soon be 10! What is your favorite aspect of working in the hill country? Trying to not get distracted by the gorgeous views and enjoying the milder temperatures. What are your Hobbies? Following my favorite teams (Aggies, Spurs and Cowboys), snow skiing, and spending time with my daughter. Oh, and playing golf of course.

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What is your favorite movie & why? Caddyshack……of course. What has been your greatest challenge in your business? Getting non-golfers to understand what a wonderful and rewarding game golf can be and that there are so many positive aspects of the game that carry over into other areas of life. What has been your most rewarding experience in your business? Helping people achieve their goals, whether it has been the new golfer who just made their first par, the golfer who broke through a personal scoring barrier or the junior golfer winning his/her first tournament. Helping people enjoy the great game of golf and seeing that joy is very rewarding.

FLAVORS Yardarm Flounder

in the Texas Coastal Bend S

ince I moved to Kerrville five years ago, I have learned in conversations with my hill country friends and neighbors that one escape many of you take is the three hour drive to the Coastal Bend of Texas. Whether you go for the beach, the sights and sounds of the surf, bay or offshore bay fishing, the USS Lexington tour, the Texas State Aquarium or just go for quiet relaxation, many hill country folks really do enjoy the Coastal Bend. Some of you even have a second home there while others stay at one of the rental beach homes, condos or hotels. While my home is in Kerrville, my full time industrial equipment sales job takes me to Coastal Bend oil refineries and

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chemical plants every other week for three days. For dinner choices, there are many national chain and hotel restaurants, and plenty of fast foods and taquerias almost in every block. But, there are three locally owned and operated gourmet level destination restaurants. I visit The Yardarm on Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi, Latitude 28Â°02â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Glow in the Rockport area frequently for dinners with friends, customers or sometimes alone. All three establishments serve the very freshest, never frozen Gulf seafood in delightful preparations with seasonal starters and sides.

Swordfish, Amberjack, Yellow Fin Tuna or Triple Tail broiled or grilled and topped with the chef’s special sauces. When they have it, the whole, broiled bone-in flounder or the boneless flounder stuffed with crab dressing are my favorites. All entrees include either clam chowder or a tasty chilled gazpacho. I usually pour my gazpacho over an order of their ceviche appetizer. After the soup, there is a family style, mixed salad bowl for the table to share. They have two house-made dressings. One is a creamy Bombay dressing made with pureed avocado, anchovies, hot mustard, a bit of curry and mayonnaise. A really, viscous Balsamic vinaigrette is also served. Live on the wild side; mix the two dressings together for a unique treat. Ok, fried shrimp and fried oysters are offered for those that just absolutely have to have their seafood fried; no french fries, though. For non-seafood items the Grenadines of Beef, a Rib-Eye, Chicken Florentine and a Veggie Pasta round out the menu.

The Yardarm 4310 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi 361-855-8157 http://www.restauranteur.com/yardarm/index.htm In 1975, Diane and Constantine Tsaousis took the old family home and made it The Yardarm. It is a little yellow house between the high-rises right on the shore of Corpus Christi Bay. The interior is truly like a classic beach house with two levels, the upper dining room and my favorite, the glassed-in back porch overlooking the bay. Seating is cozy on both levels, but you will find that most of the Yardarm diners are regulars. They are some of the nicest people you have ever rubbed shoulders with. The Yardarm also has an outside patio, but for those of you that have already visited Corpus Christi you know the wind is seldom a light breeze. I have dinner on the glassed-in back porch at least one night on every trip.

The Yardarm has a full bar, a selection of beers and an excellent, reasonably priced wine list that works with all budgets.

Yardarm Amber Jack

The Yardarm’s menu items are prepared differently from other Coastal Bend seafood houses with the use of French sauces, cooking techniques and the chef’s use of Mediterranean seasonings. Among the unusual menu items are the Shrimp Newburg, Shrimp DeJonghe, and the Market Fish with Capers or prepared Pappilote where the fish is oven baked and steamed in a sealed paper bag. For those wanting a non-Gulf sourced seafood entrée, the Salmon or the Lobster Thermidor are beautifully presented. There are usually three specials which sometimes include locally caught

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FLAVORS are always my choice. Before making a decision for dinner from the menu, please ask your waitperson about Craig’s specials that will include a catch of the day (he makes it piccata for me) and other specials such as Lobster Thermidor or a hearty seafood stew reminding me of Cioppino at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Local oysters on the half shell in season or the Jumbo Lump Crab Meat in a drawn butter sauce with toasts are a wonderful starter to your meal. Craig’s menu specialties are several broiled seafood “Gilroy” dishes prepared with special sauces and a toasted garlic buttery bread crust. One of my new favorite menu items is the catch of the day topped with a Sophia Sauce of white wine, butter, fresh tomato and tarragon. The seafood is always fresh caught, never frozen and the selection of the steaks, chicken and vegetarian dishes will please the non-seafood eaters. There are no canned or frozen foods to be found in the kitchen. Cold beer and a nice wine list and full bar service with exceptional martinis.

Latitude 28°02’ 105 North Austin Street, Rockport 361-727-9009 www.latituderockport.com For over a decade, husband and wife team Ramona and Chef Craig Day have provided a contemporary dining experience in old downtown area of Rockport, Texas. Specializing in very fresh, local seafood, Latitude 28°02’ has come to be a favorite of mine and my dining friends. It also has a full separate bar that becomes a favorite watering hole among the locals. The backdrop, the upscale multi-room dining areas at Latitude 28°02’, is a nautical/coastal art gallery with framed photographs, paintings, and sculptures in some very unique designs by local and regional artists. Rockport is considered an art colony and the Latitude 28°02’ selections are very representative of their work. All entrees on the extensive menu include the vegetable of the day, orzo pasta in a light parmesan cream sauce and your choice of homemade soup du jour or a crisp, very cold dinner salad. Craig’s creamy roasted garlic dressing topped with crumbled blue cheese and toasted sunflower seeds 22 LIFESTYLE OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014

Latitude Lobster Theramidor

Latitude Snapper Piccatta

The bar is even more evidence of the diversity of Glow with its inspired cocktails like “The King Ranch Bubbly” made with Texas prickly pear syrup and champagne; “The After Glow” of Tito’s vodka, lavender, orange, wildflower honey and “The Pedro” of silver tequila, fresh lime, and jalapenos. Glow has a staff chosen selection of some well-known and some not so well known wines from all over the world. Walk on the wild side, try a glass of the Armand Roux Verdillac Rose’ with your snapper filet.

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Glow 1815 Broadway, Rockport 361-727-2644 www.glowrockport.com

I promise you, all three of these restaurants are destinations. You will have a wonderful meal to remember and probably will take a picture or two with your Smartphone for your Facebook page. Create a family buffet and have everyone order something different to share around or go for two nights every other week as I do and enjoy! When you dine at these restaurants, please tell them you read about them in Lifestyle of Comanche Trace and the Texas Hill Country magazine. Keep in mind, reservations by calling the restaurant directly are an absolute must every night.

Bon Appetit

Located in a small, no it’s actually a tiny boat house, across the road from Little Bay and Key Allegro, Glow is the newest of my favorite spots. Glow was founded in 2011, owned and operated by Chef Karey Lynn Butterworth. Karey and I had some time to talk on my first visit. I find she is an energetic mother of three boys, a full time restaurateur, a traveling culinary instructor and a food writer for the Corpus Christi Caller Times. Karey’s dichotomy of home-style cooking and gourmet “bistro” presentations is graced with her imagination. I find it very similar to the upscale Orvis Lodges cuisine I have enjoyed on memorable trips. Glow attracts locals, vacationers and winter Texans. The warm house-cooked bread, unsalted butter and housemade sea salt will delight you as it rapidly becomes an addiction. Glow’s small plates include soups, salads, a fried seafood board and salt and pepper Broken Arrow Ranch crispy quail. Memories of Karey’s childhood grace the main dishes on the menu like her Mom’s Texas shrimp bathed in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce over real smashed potatoes, also the Buttermilk Fried Chicken with thyme gravy, and my favorite of Pan Seared Snapper Filet with a rich, crab beurre blanc sauce. Her inspired side dishes are big enough to share. Chef Karey’s newest main dish is the Grilled Snapper with Fettuccine.

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GARDENING

A Great Time to Plant from Seed Written by: Mary Muse, Riverside Nature Center Executive Director Photos by: Native American Seed Company

Gentle Readers, as I began thinking about writing an article for this issue of Lifestyle magazine, I went to one of my favorite references; Native American Seed Company in Junction, Texas. If you have not yet discovered this Hill Country jewel, think about making an outing to Junction just to see their operation and meet the Neiman family (please call ahead to schedule your visit). You can go for a short visit or stay at one of their on-site guest houses. Understanding the care and commitment they give to producing seeds that are not only native to the Texas Hill Country, but harvested here in the Hill Country makes them truly unique. As I read their message on fall, I could not imagine saying anything more eloquently than what they had written. So I called my friend, Emily Neiman for permission to share their wisdom with you. Here it is. As you consider fall planting from seed â&#x20AC;Ś Think. Issues to consider are sun, drainage, soils, planting time, weather, existing plants and dormant weed seeds, residual chemicals, your tools and equipment, expectations, and your budget. Take responsibility and care for the land. Use common sense. The natives are very friendly.

Read the Land Touch the earth and quietly listen. One-hundred-fifty years ago only native plants grew here. Though many changes have occurred, they would love to come back home. We encourage you to become native to your place. 32 LIFESTYLE OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014

When choosing your site, read your land and how it lays. A compatible matching of seeds and planting sites is important. Most annual spring blooming wildflowers are cool season plants. They sprout and grow during the fall-winter. They bloom go to seed and then die back in late spring-summer. Plant these types of wildflower seeds in early fall. August through November is the best time, the earlier the better. The perennial wildflowers can be planted in spring or fall. Many perennials develop strong, deep tuberous roots the first year before producing blooms. Exotic cool season grasses and clovers are not compatible with wildflowers.

Warm season native grass seeds germinate when soil temps are above 65° F. Regarding the best time to plant native grasses; it is true that late spring gives the best chances of success in normal rainfall years. However, successful plantings may be made up until 90 days before the first frost. The tradeoff is the daily passing of this year’s growing season which translates into lighter top growth. Sprouting is triggered by soil temperature, moisture, and daylight hours. And of course there are always exceptions. If you need assistance, visit our website or please call us. Our staff is ready to help you.

Soil Preparation If you have existing warm season grass, mow short, and then remove thatch. Small sites can be hand raked or tilled no more than one inch deep to expose bare soil. Almost all soils contain dormant weed seeds, which will be awakened by excessive tilling. A “weedy” site may signal that special attention is required. Reduce invasive perennial weeds such as Bermuda, KR bluestem, buffel, vasey, and johnsongrassprior to planting native grass. Till and remove roots if possible. For small plots, consider using black plastic to solarize and kill weeds during hot summer months. For large areas, consider plowing with a tractor and various implements several times before seeding to expose, freeze, or dry unwanted roots. If you choose chemical weed killers, get advice from your county extension agent. The least amount of soil disturbance will have the most favorable results, unless other objectives such as breaking hard clay sub-soils or

incorporating organic matter and minerals are desired. When planting a native grass lawn, many people prefer to take special care. By starting with a weed-free, smoothly raked seedbed, the recommended lawn seeding rates are then applied. The lawn is kept weeded and watered until healthynative grass plants are established.

The Act of Seeding Achieve good seed to soil contact. Spread seed by hand, like “feeding the chickens”. A broadcast spreader or a seed drill is good for larger areas. Heavier seeding rates will work to your benefit. In comparing lost time maintaining weed control in a thin planting, the value of native seeds is very economical. Mix fluffy or small seeds with a “carrier” for even distribution. Carriers such as coarse sand, perlite, rice hulls, or other extenders aid in keeping seeds in suspension. This seed-carrier mix creates a “free flowing” characteristic as needed to broadcast the seed. Take half the seed mixture and spread it evenly over the whole area. Then cross back in opposite directions and spread the rest. Most seeds should never be buried more than twice their diameter. Do not bury small seeds at all! One of the most common reasons that seeds fail to come up is that they have been planted too deeply. Someseeds will be visible on the ground. Try using the sweeping motion of a tree branch or a leaf rake followed by a rollerpacker or the boots of a big foot. A diligent effort should be made to press the seeds into the soil. A firm seed-to-soil contact is very important. LIFESTYLE OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014 33

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Encourage and Enjoy We walk softly helping the young budding plants by pulling out exotic grasses and broadleaf weeds. We effectively reduce these weeds year by year by limiting the seeds they make. Do not mow dying wildflowers too early! Seed production for next year should be encouraged. Most of the seeds must be allowed to mature ‘on the vine’ before mowing. Nature’s plan goes on with us and without us. Be patient. Those who plant seeds play an intimate role in the experience of life. Connecting the miracle of a seed to the forces of earth and sky brings immeasurable joy to one’s heart.

Water Talk Nature allows seeds to lie dormant in the soil until rain falls. If you choose to irrigate, keep up with your watering until plants are established. For germination, water lightly and frequently to prevent top of soil from drying out. Rain gauges placed throughout the seeded areas can help you monitor daily watering. When wildflower seedlings are about 1 inch tall or grass seedlings have 3 to 5 blades per sprout, reduce the frequency of watering to 2 or 3 times weekly. Increase water per application to achieve greater soaking depths for development of healthy root systems. Alternate soil moisture from good deep soakings to moderately dry in between watering. Roots need a balance of oxygen. Reduce frequency of watering over time as plants become established. Supplemental water may be discontinued asseasonal rains return. 34 LIFESTYLE OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014

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Article by John Swann 36 LIFESTYLE OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014

Photography by Lisa Self and John Swann

Day 1 Five convertibles made the drive from Kerrville to spend a few springtime days in Big Bend. With speed limits set at eighty miles per hour for most of the way, (and including two potty stops, a picnic stop and a stop for gas) six hours is all it takes to get to Persimmon Gap at the northern entrance to the Big Bend National Park. The park is vast, and it takes over an hour to drive west from Persimmon Gap to Study Butte and Terlingua. The leisurely drive through Chihuahuan desert scenery is a great introduction to the Big Bend area. For some of our group the park is an old friend, while others were getting their first glimpse. The base for our trip was Study Butte, and its sister-town Terlingua. Just ten miles from the Mexican border, these two towns boast a combined population of only 267. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not surprising that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really not a whole lot to do in town. However, there are just enough good hotel rooms and good restaurants to satisfy even the most discerning traveler. The best lodging must be booked well in advance, especially outside the summer months.

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Our topless adventure would take us through breathtaking scenery. In fact, every road within eighty miles of Study Butte is designated as a “scenic route”. These highways are best savored top-down with good friends.

Day 2 In perfect weather, we drove northwest on Highway 170, which runs close to the Mexican border, through the Big Bend Ranch State Park. The distance to Presidio is only sixty-four miles, but Mapquest shows a travel time of almost two hours each way. The winding, mountainous road and the magnificent scenery demand a slow pace. The route follows the Rio Grande and there are many opportunities to enjoy the area upclose. As you crest one hill, you can look down on the abandoned Contrabando movie set. It looks like a piece of old Mexico with its tiny church and adobe homes. Between 1993 and 2000, a half-dozen movies were filmed there, including Streets of Laredo. The next hilltop offers views of the Rio Grande for miles in each direction. This was where Kevin Costner buried “Dom” in the movie Fandango.

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A photo-stop at the iconic teepees rest area is a must, especially when you have five convertibles to line up. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an unimpeded view of the Mexican border area, so it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t surprising to find a border patrol agent parked in the very best photo spot. The agent, Trevor, quickly understood our predicament and not only did he move his vehicle out of the shot, he happily agreed to take a group photo. In Presidio we explored St. Francis Plaza, and made a side-trip to Fort Leaton State Historic Site. We had selected The Enlightened Bean restaurant to be our lunch stop, and a group of Border Patrol customers confirmed that we had made an excellent choice.

Day 3 A cold front had blown in during the night, and we awoke to cold weather, low clouds, and sprinkles of rain, very unusual weather in which to explore the National

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Park. Dirt roads were pretty much off limits for the low-slung roadsters so, with tops up, we set out to enjoy every mile of blacktop the park has to offer. We began with the spectacular Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive all the way to the Santa Elena Canyon. Windbreakers were needed for the short hike to the canyon entrance, beneath the towering limestone cliffs. Here, the dividing line between the USA and Mexico is less than a stone’s throw (yes, we did try it). Big Bend is the only national park with its very own mountain range, but today the Chisos Mountains were partially hidden by rolling cloudbanks. Even in late-morning, the road up into the Chisos Basin was shrouded in thick fog, and “ice warnings” were posted. But as we crested the summit bright sunshine greeted us, and we could look back onto the cloud tops. We enjoyed lunch at the park restaurant, with amazing views back towards Terlingua. There’s so much to see and do in the park, but our plans would take us into Mexico, making this the first (and quite possibly the last) international trip for the Comanche Trace Topless Club. With passports in hand we headed for the border crossing at Boquillas. After being closed for a dozen years, the crossing has just reopened. The newly 40 LIFESTYLE OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014

built US border post provides safe parking, and once inside the building, park staff provide instructions and advice for the international journey. A two-minute walk brought us to the Rio Grande, and a rowboat made its way over from Mexico to pick us up. A five-dollar ticket is required for the round trip, and an official guide is recommended. We declined the optional pick-up truck or burro ride, and our walk to Boquillas took twenty minutes, with Jose as our guide. Jose spoke no English, but he led us to the village, directed us to the immigration office for our entry visas, and then walked us

Day 4 The perfect weather was back. Our group split up, some played golf at Lajitas, some opted to hike into the Chisos Mountains, and some began the journey home. It turned out that late February was the perfect time for our trip. We had one cold day sandwiched between three, perfect top-down days. While in Study Butte, we stayed at the Casitas at the Far Flung Outdoor Center, and each night we sat under the stars, around the firepit recounting the day’s adventures: the desert scenery, the wildlife, the old Terlingua ghost town, Study Butte’s amazing gas prices, and other mysteries of the universe. We also talked about likely destinations for the next Topless overnight road trip – the possibilities seem endless.

along Main Street pointing out the three bars and two restaurants. We later discovered that Boquillas also has a new school, a new medical building with two doctors on staff, and a population that has increased five-fold since the crossing was re-established. The village also boasts a new B&B/hotel to accommodate overnight visitors. We had been warned that the border officially closes at 6:00pm, so we were “in-country” just long enough to visit the Park Bar, and the Boquillas Restaurant. Then it was time to get our Mexican exit permits and head back across the Rio Grande. Entry into the US requires a passport scan, followed by a garbled phone connection to a customs agent who wanted assurance that we hadn’t made purchases during our foreign travels. A visit to Boquillas isn’t exactly a bucket-list item, but nonetheless we had a great adventure. LIFESTYLE OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014 41

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He is your friend , your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life , his love , his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true , to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion . - Author Unknown

y name is Poanna (derived from poa annua, a type of grass used on greens and generally regarded by the golfer as being difficult to read and annoying). Everyone calls me “Po Po”. I am a simple sort – a Golden Retriever by breed, no long pedigree, no champion blood lines. I was born in Mishicot, Wisconsin in a barn along with 7 siblings. It was 2006. For some reason, they picked me and it has been a heck of run so far. It was winter when they took me home to a 10 acre playground of snow, trees and plenty of room to

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run and roam. Little did I know at the time that winter would become a distant memory and chewing ice balls out of my feet would be a thing of the past. We packed up and moved to Texas in 2008 and it has been a party ever since. Now I spend my days riding in the golf cart (got over my motion sickness), waiting by the fence for Pam and Mike to throw me a treat (two barks means I am waiting for them) and taking my daily walks around the neighborhood. I was pretty much the center of attention all around until “she” came up the driveway in the golf cart…

If heaven is the place where all of dogs you have ever loved come to greet you, then that must mean this isn’t heaven. And if this isn’t heaven, then the real heaven must be a spectacular place to go because it is pretty dog gone good here. “It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog that comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.” -Author Unknown

My name is Mulligan and judging by my appearance, I am a mix of Miniature Pinscher, Chihuahua and some sort of terrier. I was “adopted” by my owners after they found me on the corner of Cielo Drive and Clubhouse Road. From my initial appearance, I was not in the best of shape but with some patience on their part and a little effort on mine, I came around in due time. My name is aptly suited since the golfer’s definition of a mulligan is a “do over” and boy did I hit the jackpot! I fell into the lottery of “found dogs” when I agreed to hop into the golf cart on that hot July day in 2011. A regime of daily exercise, playtime and proper discipline has turned me into a stellar example of how good a mutt can be given the time and patience required. You will often see me trotting alongside my owners, head and tail held high as we make our daily trek around Comanche Trace. I am also known as the “four legged shag bag” as my owner pitches golf balls out into the back yard and before they hit the ground, I snap them up and deposit them back at his feet. I could do that all day long! LIFESTYLE OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014 45

TEXAS WINE & BREW

Driftwood Estate Winery Photo Credit: Robert Anschutz

Fall Into a Wine Festival Written by Robin English-Bircher

Texas Wine Events and Festivals for October and November So what do you do when the work is done? Well, for those in the Texas wine industry, they celebrate. October is Texas Wine Month, and by that point, the vineyards and wineries are ready to relax and enjoy the fruits of their labors. The parties begin on October 1st and end in November.

he big highlight of October is the Texas Hill Country wineries annual Texas Wine Trail Month. For all 31 days, ticket holders can visit any of the 42 member wineries. Those on the trail will receive a passbook for a full complimentary tasting at each winery. Due to the expanded tastings, the trail has decided to limit guests to 4 tasting per day. In addition to the tastings, there is a 15% discount on wine purchases of 3 bottles or more.

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The trail will also include two scheduled tasting parties on Oct. 4 at Hye Meadow Winery and Oct. 25 at Driftwood Estate Winery. Guests get 10 tasting tickets, a logo glass, and 3+ bottle discount. The best part is enjoying a glass or a bottle with area winemakers, wine experts, and vineyard owners, as well as taking home a souvenir glass.

Driftwood Estate Winery

Fredericksburg Food And Wine Festival

Photo Credit: Laura Elliott

11th. During the other days, festival goers can enjoy nonTexas wine tastings, a catered meal paired with Texas wine, a Gospel brunch, and even a barbeque and beer tasting. The highlight is Saturday when 30+ Texas wineries offer some of their best alongside great live music and haute food truck cuisine. That evening, a special musical guest (TBA at time of writing) will perform at historic Gruene Hall. On Saturday be prepared for crowds and buy tickets in advance. The very next weekend is Pecan Jam in San Saba. Six Texas wineries will be pouring a diverse selection of Texas wines. The festivities end with an evening concert featuring Asleep at the Wheel.

Photo Credit: Peary Photography Gruene Music & Wine Fest

Two new wineries, Lost Draw Cellars and Kuhlman Cellars, will be open. Lost Draw in Fredericksburg, will bring Lost Draw Vineyards (in the High Plains) closer to the Hill Country. Kuhlman Cellars will be providing one-on-one tastings paired with light snacks by appointment on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. October has its share of great festivals. There are at least three major festivals that either showcase or include Texas wineries: Gruene Music and Wine Festival, Pecan Jam, and Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival.

Lost Draw Cellars

On October 9th through 12th, downtown Gruene showcases great Texas wine and music, with the major festival on October

Gruene Music & Wine Fest

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TEXAS WINE & BREW Fredericksburg Food And Wine Festival

Pecan Jam

Lost Draw Cellars

Hye Meadow Winery Gruene Music & Wine Fest Sandstone Cellars Fredericksburg Food And Wine Festival

Hye Meadow Winery

The highlight of October is the Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival. Like the event in Gruene, the festival starts on Thursday and has a number of events. The first two days provide an opportunity for more intimate wine events. The first is a wine dinner at Messina Hof; Bonariggo’s of Messina Hof throw great dinners, so be prepared for the OssoBucco to fall off the bone and the wine to pair perfectly. The next night is a little more casual with Wildseed Farms welcoming guests 48 LIFESTYLE OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014

to taste a selection of Texas wines and heavy hors d’oeuvres from Cartewheels Catering; this ticket also includes entrance to Saturday’s festival. On Saturday, guests can start the day with the Patron Brunch. At noon, it is time for Texas wine tastings, food, music, activities, and shopping in the Marktplatz for only $20. Tastings at this event are often 2-4 tickets, so plan on buying more than the 6 that come with the entrance fee.

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After just eight months of construction, major renovations to Kerrville ISDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antler Stadium are complete. The improvements began in January 2014, after the district passed a $6.2 million, no tax increase, bond sale in May 2013. Coupled with $2.3 million from the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fund balance, the bond sale allowed KISD to bring the stadium, built in 1971, up to date with federal requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title IX, which ensures equal access for females, while improving the overall safety and accessibility of the facilities.

lthough Antler Stadium is thought of as primarily a football venue, the stadium is actually utilized year round by a minimum of eight football teams, three soccer teams, eight track and field groups, band, three cheerleader squads, dance team, color guard, JROTC, summer athletic camps and

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graduation. Additionally, outside groups including Little Olympics, YMCA, Relay for Life, Fields of Faith, and traveling sports teams utilize the stadium. The improvements to Antler Stadium will impact numerous groups, students, families, and visitors for many years to come.

“Scoreboard” – The Tivy High School Athletic Booster Club purchased a new scoreboard with video replay for the district. It will generate one million dollars over ten years.

“Rbbon-cutting” – KISD administrators and School Board Trustees, city and county dignitaries and Booster Club members cut the ribbon to officially re-open Antler Stadium

The first goal of the stadium renovations was to address needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act. To satisfy requirements under ADA, the renovations added additional paved parking and handicap parking areas, additional handicap bathroom stalls for men and women, handrails and widened aisles in the stands and additional handicap seating areas on the home and visitor sides. The total number of parking spots at the stadium has grown from under 50 to more than 600. Although there will not be enough parking for a home football game, congestion will be greatly relieved and the parking will accommodate all other events held at the facility. The second major focus of the renovation was to bring the stadium into compliance with federal law under Title IX. Title IX requires equal access for both male and female athletes. The old field house had no female locker room or shower area, no access to coaches and

“Dedication” – KISD held a Dedication Ceremony and ribbon cutting on Friday, August 29. Visitors were given a field of the addition to the field house, as well as the rest of the facilities.

trainers without entry into the boy’s locker room, and limited female bathroom stalls. In the past, female athletes had to dress for their sport at the high school, bus to the stadium to practice, and then return to the high school to shower for class. The renovations added a large female locker room, shower areas and restrooms. Additionally, the females have access to the coaches and trainers without traveling past their male counterparts. The renovations also addressed general safety concerns, including: regular standing water on the home-side bleachers, limited sidewalks throughout complex, substandard stadium and parking lot lighting, lack of a meeting room outside of the locker room and an over-crowded weight room. Other additions included site development, a new field event area and a homeside concession stand to alleviate over-crowding during half-time concession sales. LIFESTYLE OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014 51

The Tivy High School Athletic Booster Club purchased a new scoreboard for the district. The scoreboard has a digital video board which will allow for the district to play advertisements, replays and other graphics during the game. The scoreboard is supported by sponsor advertisements and will generate one million dollars over ten years. All proceeds will go directly to the Booster Club to fund high school sports. Although not part of the renovation package, the scoreboard greatly enhances the crowd experience and KISD is grateful to the Booster Club for their ongoing support. It is well documented that participation in school athletics and activities helps students excel in school. KISD is grateful to the Kerrville community for their support of the 2013 Bond Referendum, and for making the student athletes in Kerrville a priority. For more information on KISD, please visit our website at www.kerrvilleisd.net. We hope to see you at Antler Stadium this season! TFND!

Tivy Antlers 2014 Football Schedule DATE

OPPONENT

SITE

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Fri., Aug. 15

Boerne High (Scrimmage)

Boerne