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“It is not about fixing him...”

Morales: 20 years for killing son Chevrolet Silverado pickup with his son in the passenger seat. Morales then drove Pearsall resident Sotero through a construction zone Morales was sentenced last on Rural Road 187 about week in Uvalde to serve 1.3 miles south of Sabinal, twenty years in prison for where the vehicle reportedly his responsibility as a drunk driver in the death of his own veered off to the right and went into a son. side skid before Morales, 46, striking a barbed was charged wire fence. with intoxication The pickup manslaughter overturned, in the aftermath coming to a of a June 2010 rest on private crash near property. Both Sabinal in which Morales and 22-year-old Maldonado were Michael Ray ejected from Maldonado was the truck in the killed. crash. The verdict Maldonado was handed was pronounced down during a dead at the hearing in the scene. Morales Uvalde County was transported Justice Center, where 38th Sentenced: to University Judicial District Sotero Morales Hospital in San Antonio with Judge Camile lacerations to his neck and Dubose found Morales leg. guilty and sentenced him According to the court, to 20 years in the Texas this was not Morales' first Department of Corrections and levied a $10,000 fine for encounter with the law because of his alcohol use. the drunk-driving crash that Morales reportedly had eight killed Maldonado. DWIs between 1985 and the Morales had admitted in 2010 accident. a pre-sentence investigation Jason Maldonado, report to having consumed Maldonado's older brother, eight 16-ounce beers in a testified through tears in three-hour period on June court that although he 6, 2010, prior to climbing behind the wheel of the 1984 (See MORALES, Page 2A) By Kimberly Rubio Uvalde Leader-News

Boo-yah!

Texas Camel Corps instructor Doug Baum helps a Pearsall student examine the underbelly of one of his prized animals during an exhibit on the grounds of the Frio Pioneer Jail Museum on Monday, March 4, an event at which local youths in several grade levels were introduced to the history of the state's early settlers and the development of a team of camels in the 19th Century to help open the American West. (CURRENT Photo: Manuel Azocar III)

Police nab four on drug charges

Arrested: Leonides Escalante By Manuel Azocar III

Pearsall police arrested four individuals over a twoday period in two separate

Arrested: Tony Arredondo

drug-related cases Monday and Tuesday, February 25 and 26. Officers raided a trailer house just south of the Soto

Arrested: Juana Cardenas

St. and W. San Marcos St. intersection, at a location behind 1005 W. Comal. Police Lt. Peter Salinas said he and several officers

Arrested: Tito Cardenas

executed the warrant based on a previous investigation at the location for cocaine and methamphetamine traffic.

(See DRUG, Page 2A)

27 first-division ratings...

Dilley soloists aim for State By Marc Robertson

Dilley’s state-bound soloists include Lexie Garcia, Jose Palacios, Danny Chavera, Dylan Stone and (not pictured) Kristina Zepeda

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Scores of high school band students converged on Cotulla at the end of February for the annual University Interscholastic League Region Solo & Ensemble Contest, at which several local students earned advancement to the state finals. The event on Wednesday, February 27 included performances of rehearsed pieces of music by students alone or in groups and at varying levels of difficulty. Those who earned the highest

ratings of "Superior" (Division I) from judges at the contest for their performances of music rated at the most challenging level (Class I) and played from memory were subsequently ranked as state contenders. This year, Dilley High School sees five of its students advance to the state finals. The DHS Grey Wolf Band brought home a total of 27 Division I medals. Results for the DHS Band, as listed by the school, include the following, as

(See BAND, Page 2A)

Water table drops 60’ per year...

Council OK’s emergency well work By Marc Robertson

An apparent drop in the water table below Cotulla has left one municipal well sucking air and another in danger of failing, prompting councilors to approve emergency repair expenses totaling around $200,000 last week. The unanimous decision came late Thursday, February 28 after a brief outline by City Administrator Larry Dovalina, who reported that a water well beside the La Salle County Courthouse in the middle of Cotulla had begun drawing air and malfunctioned earlier in the month. A second well, located on Buckley Street on the east side of town, Dovalina said, was likely to fail if measures were not taken at once. "The situation is that we are currently dropping sixty feet in the water table per year," the city administrator said at

(See WATER, Page 3A)

Doused

The Pearsall Volunteer Fire Department puts water on a van that had caught fire in the northbound lanes of IH-35 a short distance south of town at 3 p.m. Monday, March 4. The northbound lanes of the interstate were closed while fire crews extinguished the blaze. (CURRENT Photo: Dean Smith)

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^Morales

(From Page 1A)

loved his father he believed Morales deserved the maximum penalty for the death of his brother. Monique Reyna, Maldonado's girlfriend who was pregnant at the time of the accident, said that it was not her place to pass judgement. “It wasn't intentional, it was an accident," Reyna said. "Life threw something at us that we will never be able to change." In his closing statement, District Attorney Daniel Kindred asked the court to take into consideration Morales' multiple DWIs and the testimony of his son, Jason Maldonado, and sentence Morales to the maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. “It is a little embarrassing to see how the judicial system, that I am a part of, has failed Sotero Morales, but it really failed the public because time after time .... nothing was done," Kindred said. "Let’s let that failure stop today in this court." In his closing statement, defense attorney Manuel Montez asked the judge to consider an alternative to prison time and asked the court to recommend a treatment program for Morales, who he said had a serious alcohol problem. In response, Kindred said the case was not about fixing Morales but rather justice for Maldonado. “He killed a person, he killed a young man, a young man that was about to be a father, a young man that was fixing to start a new life, gone," Kindred said. "Gone because of him. It just so happens that it was his son... it is not about fixing him."

^Band

(From Page 1A)

listed by the UIL: Division I "Superior" ratings, Class 3 solo performances, Brittany Lopez, flute, "The Swan," by Saint-Saens; Roberta Ramos, clarinet, "Gypsy Moods," by Hovey; Ieshia Flores, alto saxophone, "Fandango," by Buchtel; Division I rating, Class 3 clarinet quartet, Dario Martinez (8th gr), Isaiha Mojica, Desi Ramirez and Roberta Ramos, "Gavottte," by Purcell; Division I rating, Class 2 solo, Nathan Rodriguez, tuba, "Honor and Arms," by Handel. Division I ratings, Class I solo performances - Kaitlyn Summers and Kristina Zepeda, flute, both performing "Sonata II, Movements 1 and 2," by Bach; Zepeda becomes state qualifier; Lexie Garcia, clarinet, "Adagio," by Mozart, state qualifier; Addie Resendiz, "Fantasy Pieces," by Schumann; Jose Palacios, tenor saxophone, "Canon in D," by Pachelbel; Danny Chavera and Dylan Stone, both tuba, both performing "Alleluja, Exultate," by Mozart. The Dilley students qualifying for the State UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest are Kristina Zepeda, Lexie Garcia, Jose Palacios, Danny Chavera and Dylan Stone. The DHS Mariachi Group earned Division I medals for its performances of "Tu, Solo Tu" and "Vulver, Vulver." The group includes Luis Campos, Danny Chavera, Manny Duque, Lexie Garcia, Adelina Garfield, Jose Palacos, Edfrain Ramirez, Jessica Ramirez, Roberta Ramos, Addie Resendiz, Isaiah Rodriguez and Kaitlyn Summers. Results from Pearsall and Cotulla high school bands will be published when they become available.

^Drug

(From Page 1A)

Salinas said officers forced entry into the home and located the target suspect in the case, Leonides Escalante and a second suspect, Tony Arredondo. An ensuing search of the home yielded approximately 12 grams of methamphetamine, 10 grams of cocaine, two grams of heroin and a misdemeanor amount of marijuana. Salinas said that items such as a 55-inch TV and a suspect’s truck were seized and will be filed for forfeiture proceedings. “Once the residence was secured, a search of the location yielded the listed narcotics,” Salinas said. “These illegal narcotics were located in the north-side bedroom and bathroom belonging to Escalante. One small baggie of what appears to be crystal methamphetamine was located on the dresser. “A can of Comet cleaning powder was also located there and found to have a false compartment. Inside this compartment we located two larger size plastic baggies. One contained a white powdery substance while the other contained a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine.” Officers said that a search of Escalante’s bathroom turned up his wallet containing his ID and two small plastic bags in the pockets of a pair of blue jeans. They said that one bag contained a white powdery substance that they believe to be cocaine and the other contained a brown powdery substance they believe is consistent with the look and smell of heroin. “Along with the illegal narcotics also located was a digital scale which, based upon my narcotics law enforcement experience, is commonly used to weigh illegal drugs such as those found on scene, and more empty plastic baggies used to package such narcotics,” Salinas added. “I attempted to interview both male subjects after providing them both with their Miranda rights warnings. Both Escalante and Arredondo refused to answer any questions on scene.” Salinas said that Escalante was transported to the Frio County Jail on two first-degree felony drug charges and a third-degree felony charge. According to police, he was released on bond within 24 hours of his arrest. Arredondo was placed under arrest for an active warrant and on an additional marijuana possession charge.

“This is yet another suspected drug dealer charged and arrested,” Lt. Salinas said. “The information received during this investigation is that the suspect has been at this for several years and is tied to other suspected dealers in the area. We will continue to try and rid this community of illegal drugs and the people distributing them.” In a second drug stop on February 25, Salinas and officers Shea Mayberry and Michael Guerrero attempted to execute a routine traffic stop on Oak St. Officers said the vehicle pulled over but did not come to a complete stop and instead crept along the shoulder for some time. Salinas said he could see the driver "moving around inside the vehicle" as it moved slowly along before coming to a stop. Detective Mayberry questioned the driver and advised Lt. Salinas that the female passenger did not speak English. The driver, identified as Tito Cardenas, gave officers consent to search the vehicle, which Mayberry said smelled of burnt marijuana. The passenger, identified as Tito Cardenas' mother, Juana Cardenas, was seated in a patrol car as officers noted she was unsteady on her feet due to a weak leg. Officer Guerrero assisted in the search of the vehicle, which turned up a small pill bottle of anti-diarrhea pills on the ground just outside the passenger-side door. The bottle contained plastic bags of what officers described as a white powdery substance. Officers asked Juana Cardenas if the bottle belonged to her but she did not answer and said she would not answer any questions, the investigators' report sghowed. Both suspects were subsequently charged with possession of a controlled substance, from 4 to 200 grams, a second-degree felony. They were then transported to the Frio County Jail. “Tito was given numerous opportunities to claim ownership,” Lt. Salinas said. “But instead he cast more suspicion on his elderly mother.”

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Warm weather will be the case for the start of the forecast period as stronger than usual high pressure sets up over Texas. However, this will be short lived and temperatures will not be quite as warm as compared to earlier in the week. Another trough of low pressure moves into South Texas over the weekend, allowing for cooler temperatures and a decent chance of rainfall. Expect the best chances of rainfall on Sunday. Temperatures moderate slightly, but mostly pleasant weather will occur through the middle of next week. Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 74. Low 57. Southeast winds 5-15 mph. Friday: Mostly cloudy. High 78. Low 59. Southeast winds 10-15 mph. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. High 80. Low 60. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Southeast winds becoming northwest, 10-15 mph, gusting up 20 mph. Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High 75. Low 55. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Northeast winds 10-15 mph. Monday: Partly cloudy. High 71. Low 50. East winds 5-10 mph. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 72. Low 51. East/ southeast winds 5-15 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 72. Low 51. East/ southeast winds 5-15 mph.

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Courtesy of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, assisting the Frio Soil & Water Conservation District and recorded at Cotulla Airport

Monday, March 4 RAIN LAST WEEK: 0.00” TOTAL THIS MONTH: 0.24” SAME MONTH 2012: 0.10” TOTAL 2013: 2.63” THIS TIME 2012: 2.33” High temp. 94, March 4; Low temp. 36, March 1

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Two Texas Department of Transportation road crew members required airlifting to hospital and one truck driver was ambulanced by the Cotulla EMS to Dilley Community General Hospital shortly after noon Wednesday, February 27 when they were extracted from the wreckage of roadwork vehicles and a freight truck following a collision near Milemarker 52 in the southbound lanes of IH-35. The case is being investigated by the Highway Patrol. (Courtesy photo)

$3.7M in cocaine on a bus...

Vehicle searches reveal massive drug cargoes

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have intercepted 449 lbs. of cocaine and 30 lbs. of methamphetamine in recent days, according to a report from the agency, which notes that the investigations cover six alleged drug transport attempts. In one case, according to investigating officers, as much as $3.7 million was found stashed in an intercity bus traveling north from the border. The total in seized narcotics for a single weekend of interception by the CBP has reached

^Water

$15 million, according to officers, with four seizure cases that amounted for a total of 449 lbs. of cocaine seized. In addition, there were two cases of alleged methamphetamine seized that totaled 30 lbs. The latest seizure occurred Saturday, February 23, when CBP officers examined a 2000 Nissan Frontier truck being driven by a 41-yearold female US citizen from Houston. Upon referral to a closer inspection, the vehicle was found to contain seven pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $224,000.

commercial bus and questioning its passengers on Friday, Feb. 22 that officers made what they are describing as their most remarkable drug interceptions of the weekend. Having stopped a 1998 MCI commercial bus being driven by a 43-yearold male Mexican citizen from Chicago, Illinois, and interviewing the passengers, CBP officers discovered 48 bundles of cocaine that tipped the scales at 118 lbs. The narcotics, whicj had been hidden in the bus, have an estimated street value of $3,776,000.

(From Page 1A)

Thursday's meeting. "Well Number Five was sucking air and sustaining damage. We had to remove the casing and the pump. We had to take the shaft out and drop in a submersible pump that will ride with the water table. "We had to move fast," Dovalina said, "to ensure that we did not have complete well failure." Councilors learned that the decision to order repairs was made at City Hall during a month when the council's regular meeting had been moved by two weeks, from Feb. 14 to 28. "We had to move on an emergency basis," the city administrator told the council. "Shall we order the other

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Another interception took place Saturday, February 23, when officers examining passenger vehicles stopped a 2006 Ford Mustang being driven by a 29-yearold male US citizen from Arlington, Texas. the officers referred the vehicle and its occupants to a secondary examination, where the car was found to contain 44 packages of a total 23 lbs. of methamphetamine. The estimated street value of the cargo has been pegged at almost three quarters of a million dollars. It was while they were examining a long-distance

pump before it is also damaged, and before summer weather comes? "We want to be comfortable that we have sufficient water capacity," Dovalina told the council. Councilors agreed to replace both the downtown and Buckley Street wells with submersible pumps that will accommodate a further drop in the water table. The Cotulla water supply is drawn from the Carrizo Aquifer. The motion to approve the $200,000 emergency expenditure was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lytle Arche, seconded by Councilor Trish Garcia and supported by Councilors Juan Garcia, Lucio Cabello and Gilbert Ayala.

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Special Pioneer Day Feature By Mona Hoyle and Marc Robertson rio County celebrates Pioneer Day on the grounds of the old jail and museum in Pearsall on Saturday, March 23, spotlighting some of the early settlers, the communities they helped develop in the South Texas brush and the trappings of their trades. Pioneer Day brings displays, entertainment and museum tours along with food contests and Wild West re-enactments suitable for audiences of all ages. This year, event organizers are highlighting pieces of the county's history in the weeks leading up to Pioneer Day with a view to bringing greater awareness of Frio County's colorful history to the public. In "A Brief History of Dilley," the group shows that the town fared both well and poorly, much like many others, in the turbulent 133 years of its history, beginning with the development of the railroad line through the Wintergarden and reaching today's economic boom in the wake of the Eagle Ford Shale oil and gas play. Although it was first settled almost 150 years ago and named Darlington after a local landowner, the community in southern Frio County would only

Dilley... From railroad to oil roads

Downtown Dilley has changed little in generations, and the 1920s structures of an earlier economic boom remain in use, including (Above) the Chamber of Commerce, built on railroad property by the Women’s Club, and (Right) the Dilley Hotel, where railroad passengers would be served a noon meal. (CURRENT Photos: Marc Robertson)

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be laid out as a town in 1880, some fifteen years after the first settlers had put down roots. Dilley is reported to have earned its name from an official of the International & Great Northern Railroad, the company whose line first plied through the brush to the Coastal Plains. Other historians have pinpointed the derivation from the Dilley Iron Foundry in Palestine, Texas, where the rails themselves were manufactured for the I&GN by prominent railroad contractor George Mansfield Dilley. Five years after the city map was drawn up and streets identified in a simple grid on each side of the railroad tracks, Dilley received its first post office, another indicator that the community had growth potential and a chance at permanency. Over the next forty years, Dilley found its role as a focal point for agriculture in the Wintergarden, largely enabled by the railroad line that carried the small-town harvests to San Antonio. At the same time, the "Blue Star" PanAmerican Highway was developed through South Texas, passing through each of the principal communities en route to the Mexican border.

(See DILLEY, Page 5A)

“Insurance in the palm of your hand...”

Guillen supports technology bill District 31 State Representative Ryan Guillen has introduced two bills that he says will work to keep Texas on the cutting edge, with HB 77 and HB 239 giving drivers what he describes as "additional flexibility when showing proof of insurance coverage." “The extreme growth of smartphone technology, near-

ly doubling from 2010-2012 and estimated to exceed 135 million users in the United States this year, is projected to continue to climb," Rep. Guillen said. "A Pew research study shows that over 35 percent of adults own smartphones, and an even higher percentage of young people are using this technology.

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"With such exponential growth, many insurance companies have created mobile applications with features that include tools to more accurately log accident information and provide users with vital information regarding their policy,” Rep. Guillen said. “This technology is a pervasive part of our life," he added. "Even the insurance companies see the value in using the technology at hand, and it is time that Texas led the nation in this digital initiative. This bill does not require or allow phones to be used at all when vehicles are in operation, it merely allows for them to be used in cases where the vehicle is pulled over or in an accident; HB 239 allows drivers to utilize their smartphone to show proof of insurance instead of paper copies. “Another step that we are taking, with HB 77, is to require officers to use their electronic verification system in the event that the driver is not in possession of a paper copy before they can issue a citation," the state representative said. "Cases where this would be particularly useful would be with rental cars, or if you were to borrow a car. Sometimes these things are just out of your hands, but it is important that drivers are able to use verifiable digital records to show proof of insurance. Simplifying the system will help not only our law enforcement officers, but also our drivers.” If passed, the bills will go into effect September 1.

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“Reflect the realities on the ground...”

Council expects hurdles in access road zoning By Marc Robertson Since the interstate highway was paved through South Texas in the early 1970s, the principal commercial zones along the new high-speed thoroughfare were limited to intersections with county and state roads, but a burgeoning oil economy and the demand for more high-visibility real estate may soon bring long-awaited changes to residential neighborhoods in Cotulla. City councilors have begun the process of identifying whether some or all of the properties along the IH-35 access road should be re-zoned as commercial real estate or whether the debate should address demands on a case-by-case basis. At a meeting last week, councilors learned that an increasing number of businesses have made requests that highway frontage properties in which they have expressed an interest be re-identified as commercial zones on the city map, thereby allowing for revenue-generating development. In the past, efforts at planting businesses on properties that were listed as residential were stymied by local property owners who defended their rights against commercial incursion. At hearings last year, councilors were told a number of new businesses have begun operating near the interstate highway but adjacent to private residences. Concerns from citizens included noise, lights, heavy traffic and storage of fuel and other chemicals within yards of single-family homes. The new zoning discussion begins at City Hall in the same month as ground is broken and construction proceeds quickly at the sites of two nine-acre truck stops that will be built side by side at a previously undeveloped site, the west-side southbound intersection of IH-35 and North Main Street (Business IH-35, Old Hwy 81). Gas and water lines,

sewer connections and a new driveway leading to both travel centers will accommodate the two businesses' demands and will also allow utility capacity for future development, according to City Administrator Larry Dovalina. "We have agreed to look at the best use of land along the highway," the city administrator told the council last week. "We have agreed to make the properties commercial, but how far back does that zone go?" He noted that a 300-foot commercial zone along the highway access road would represent one city block in depth. Along some stretches of the highway access road, those 300 feet would incorporate properties that include family homes, while others have already been developed for commercial enterprise. Still others remain empty. "Several people are waiting for this rezoning to go ahead," Dovalina said. "We need to identify all the areas that are going to be re-zoned. The best use is not for them to be vacant and unused." To date, Cotulla City Hall has earned -- Larry Dovalina Cotulla City Administrator record revenues through its sales tax reimbursement from the state, a reflection of new and ever-expanding business, retail sales and significant growth in the travel-related industry and restaurants. Financial advisor Jorge Flores has twice this year reported to the city council that sales tax revenues for Cotulla have not only topped budget predictions but have enabled the city to put funds in its accounts for new expenditures. That growth in the retail industry, according to city officials, is an indicator of the need for new commercial real estate and the opening of new opportunities for business to move to Cotulla or expand their current operations. City Hall has conceded, however, that a large number of its map areas are either incorrectly labeled or should have been

“We want to do this in one swoop. Some people are being hurt financially”

^Dilley

zoned as commercial sites more than forty years ago, when the interstate was mapped, if not more than fifty years ago. Councilors pointed to a number of places on the 1962 city map that are labeled as residential zones when they have been used for commercial enterprise for at least a generation, including downtown sites. The map was drawn for the city before the arrival of the interstate highway, although early maps of La Salle County dating back a century indicate that there had long been plans for the development of an improved road between Laredo and San Antonio and that it would closely follow the railroad line. "As we move forward with mapping, some of the re-zoning will be cleaned up," the city administrator said. "We want to do this in one swoop. Some people are being hurt financially." City Attorney Steve Pena, who has helped moderate discussions between city councilors and local residents complaining that businesses have encroached upon residential zones, told councilors that he believes City Hall should adopt a temperate approach, thereby involving the citizens themselves in the redrawing of the map and the

(From Page 4A)

The railroad and the largely unpaved two-lane highway represented the community's only links to the outside world. By the 1920s, Dilley had developed a reputation for its onion crops, and these were followed by other lucrative harvests, notably potatoes, peanuts, cantaloupe and watermelon. A silkworm farm was established south of town, close to the present site of the municipal water plant and the FJ Avant Memorial Arena. Since those early days of hardscrabble farming, the watermelon has become Dilley's "king of crops" and the town's motif. To this day, a large concrete watermelon holds pride of place at City Park downtown, facing the old highway. The prosperous 1920s saw the development of several large structures in Dilley, some of which remain today. The stucco Chamber of Commerce building in the middle of town was originally built by the Dilley Women's Club with permission on the railroad right-of-way. Curiously, the building protruded to the west into the path of an ever-widening Highway 81 (today's Main Street), and a part of the structure had to be removed. The Dilley Hotel, built in 1924 and now under renovation, stands across the street from the Chamber and faces both the highway and the railroad line. It derived much of its business from the railroad and would receive telegraph messages in advance of the noon train, enabling staff to prepare meals for all the passengers.

To reach the hotel, train passengers followed a set of simple wooden gangplanks that are visible in early aerial photographs. Also built in the 1920s, Dilley's main school building and auditorium remain in service today on the elementary school campus, although many of the highceilinged classrooms with wall-to-wall chalkboards and sash windows have since been converted to administrative use. Also vintage to the era is the former Garcia's Cafe, which advertised itself on the Pan-American Highway with an early neon sign and remained in the same family's hands from 1939 to the late 1990s. It has since been remodeled and reopened under a new name. Periods of boom and bust marked the 20th Century for Dilley, with highpoints including the rodeos of the 1940s, hosted by the Dilley Lions Club; the construction of a new jail (measuring 14'x14', replacing a timberframe structure); the arrival of the interstate highway between Laredo and San Antonio in the early 1970s; and a rollercoaster series of oil industry developments

that culminated in the horizontal drilling boom at the end of the 1980s. Also coming to Dilley in the last decade of the century was the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which broke ground at the end of the 1980s for its Dolph Briscoe Unit, which today holds thousands of inmates near the intersection of Hwy 85 and IH-35. Today, Dilley is experiencing the biggest oil boom in its history, as oil and gas rigs illuminated in chains of light puncture the night sky, thousands of oilfield workers pass through and lodge in the city, and retail sales have helped boost the city's funds. The construction of several hotels and shortterm lodges, the addition of trailer and RV parks, and the development of previously untouched land for warehouses, oilrelated industries and new businesses have become the daily sights and sounds of a town that, despite all of its new economic development, remains a typical and closely knit community set against a rugged backdrop of wildflowers and cactus. Frio County's Pioneer Day

will feature cooking contests, chuck wagons and museum tours that will help present audiences with a glimpse of the life that lay in store for those who traveled to South Texas to carve a living out of the harsh land.

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6A FRIO-NUECES CURRENT - THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013

Tanked...

Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders

Work continues on a 500,000-gallon ground storage tank at the Cherry St. plant in Pearsall last week. The new tanks will help boost pressure to multiple pumps in the city and improve water pressure for citizens. Work on a another tank is beginning at the plant at Hackberry St. and Mesquite on the northeast end of town. (CURRENT Photo: Michelle V. Frausto)

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designation of commercial zones. "I believe you need to let the people tell you what distance they want re-zoned," Atty. Pena said. "It is a long process, getting proper zones and proper maps. "There are substantial errors on that map," the city attorney said, indicating the 50-yearold blueprint that hangs at City Hall. "I believe you should consider a 300-foot commercial zone," the city administrator said. "It is a major interstate. Developers will drive the price of land up so high, people will eventually capitulate and sell their properties.

Marcos Trevino, a student at Pearsall Junior High School, has been selected as Frio County's first winner of the Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders contest, an initiative of Chesapeake Energy Corp. in partnership with the 4-H, FFA, AgriLife Extension agency and the Pearsall Chamber of Commerce. He is credited for his membership and involvement in football, basketball, 4-H and church activities and shooting sports. He is also a member of the band and excels in the classroom. As part of the award, the school will receive a computer and Trevino will be entered to win a personal laptop computer at the end of the eight-week contest period. Pictured with Trevino at the presentation on Wednesday, February 27 are (L-R) Chamber representative Angela Pichardo, teacher Sammy Yanez, Chamber representative Ronda Shelton, PJHS Principal Derrick Byrd, Marcos Trevino, Chamber President John Mendez, Theresa Yanez, mother of Marcos Trevino, and Chesapeake representatives Rene Montalvo and Hailey Curry.

(CURRENT Photo: Manuel Azocar III)

You will determine what the best use of that tract of land will be. "When you have an interstate going through, the properties closest to it are usually all commercial," Dovalina added. "The value of the property is going to determine how it's going to be used," Atty. Pena told the council. "You have to adjust the map to reflect the realities on the ground." The motion to proceed with a long-term rezoning plan was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lytle Arche, seconded by Councilor Trish Garcia and supported unanimously by the council.

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8A FRIO-NUECES CURRENT - THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013

We stand with you... The Huajilla Unit of the Texas Retired Teachers Association met in Pearsall during February and was given a presentation by Francie Gasch, volunteer coordinator of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of South Texas, which represents children caught in foster care, shelter, custody and related hearings in court. Gasch addressed the group on CASA's activities in Frio, La Salle and Atascosa counties, and the need for volunteers to help children who have recently been drawn into the system, some of them because of intervention by Child Protective Services. In some cases, Gasch noted, children may enter the system as victims of abuse and neglect. The volunteer's main focus is on the child, giving hope and help in guiding the child to a safe, permanent home, Gasch said. Members of the Huajilla Unit expressed their support for the CASA volunteers' efforts and the organization's work for the benefit of children whose voices may otherwise go unheard in court. Present to demonstrate the retired teachers' support for CASA of South Texas were (L-R) Second Vice President Marsha Stroud, First Vice President Cathy Melcher, President Rosemary Bendele and Secretary Irene Dubberly. CASA is presently recruiting volunteers and can be reached at (830) 267-1025 or www.casasouthtx.org. (Courtesy photo)

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Gray sky, blue sky

Why is the sky blue and not some other color? From space, the Earth is seen totally surrounded by blackness, says Texas A&M University's Brent McRoberts. "But the blue sky and white clouds we see are the result of light being scattered in all directions,” he explains. “We

know that light is coming from the sun, and this light contains all of the colors within the spectrum. The colors of light travel in waves of different lengths, and about 18 miles up, light encounters air molecules. “These air molecules allow most of the light to pass through. But blue and violet travel at small wavelengths which get scattered by these very small air molecules across the sky. This is also known as Rayleigh scattering, which makes the sky look blue. During a sunrise or sunset, the sunshine has to pass through more atmosphere, so the shorter wavelengths are almost completely scattered away, allowing a reddish color to be seen." On hazy days, large particles in the air make the sky appear gray or even white, McRoberts explains. "These larger particles tend to scatter more wavelengths of light in the color spectrum," he says. "Hazy air has a lot of water molecules, and these molecules can scatter light of all wavelengths, not just blue. In heavily polluted air, the sky may appear yellow or brown, and this is due to the particles being able to scatter the light to produce these colors. This phenomenon is called Mie scattering. To sum it up, the way light is scattered determines the color of the sky."

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Loyd Nail Loyd Lee Nail, age 78, of Tyler, and formerly of Pearsall, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 in Tyler. He is preceded in death by his parents, Loyd and Norma (Applewhite) Nail; sister, Lorraine Nail Smith. He is survived by his wife, Ann H. Nail of Tyler; daughters, Doris (Dottie) Nail of New Boston, Texas, Norma Nail Holcomb and husband, Mike of Tyler; grandchildren, Chad Holcomb, Whitney Holcomb Bauman and husband, Seth, and Taylor Bell; great-grandchild, Clayton Bauman. Visitation was held Sunday, March 3 at the Hurley Funeral Home in Pearsall from 8 a.m. to service time. Graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 3 at the Pearsall Cemetery, with interment immediately following. Arrangements were under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, Pearsall.

Richard Santos Richard Glafiro Santos, age 73 of Pearsall, died Friday, February 22, 2013 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvino and Juana (Almeida) Santos. He is survived by his wife Sally Santos of San Antonio; sons Vincent Santos of Chicago, Illinois, Richard Santos of San Marcos, Luis Santos of Chicago, Yosef Santos of Chicago, Shaun ThompSANTOS, 73 son of Mattoon, IL, Michael Thompson of San Antonio; daughters Cynthia Santos Garcia of San Antonio, Victoria Santos of New Mexico, Aisha Zamora of San Antonio; sister-in-law, Grace Ellis of Crystal City; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel in Pearsall. Services will conclude at the Funeral Home. There will be no visitation at the Hurley Funeral Home in Pearsall prior to service. Arrangements were under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, Pearsall.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

LUPE CORONADO September 28, 1942 -- January 25, 2013

A letter to my family I wanted to write a letter to you, sent down from up above and let you know how things are and send to you my love I am happy now, all pain is gone and loneliness is no more. Family and friends were waiting for me when I passed through the door. They rejoiced when they saw me, we walked hand in hand down streets made of pure gold. I know you will miss me And your heart will ache But ties are not broken And memories don’t break Remember this isn’t the end You still have each other Stay strong in the Lord And we’ll be together again A family we are and always will be No matter if it is one or three When you get together give each other a kiss and tell them it is from me.

Lupe Coronado

THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013

Calendar

FRIO-NUECES CURRENT

Current Events

In the Area

School Events

Bigfoot bake sale

La Salle County Fair

PHS Winterguard fundraiser

The Bigfoot Wallace Museum will host a fundraising bak sale from 9 a.m. onwards, Saturday, March 9 and will also offer its museum t-shirts, buttons and post-cards. The museum and adjoining Independence Hall are open for visitors at FM 472 and FM 462 in Bigfoot. All area residents are invited.

The 2013 La Salle County Fair, Wild Hog Cook-Off, Junior Livestock Show & Ranch Rodeo continues this week with the Pet Parade at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 in the Fair Barn on the county fairgrounds. All livestock entries will be in their stalls, ready for weighing and sifting, between 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday at the AB Alexander Showbarn. The Food Show will be judged from 10 a.m. onwards, Friday, March 8. Junior Livestock Show judging begins at 10 a.m. that day. The Wild Hog Cook-Off set-up will be from 5 a.m. onwards, Saturday, March 9. Judging is at noon. The Cotulla - La Salle County Chamber of Commerce Wild Hog CookOf Parade through downtown Cotulla begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Livestock awards are presented at 1:30 p.m., followed by the auction. The Wild Hog Olympics are held at 2 p.m. in the American Legion Arena at the fairgrounds. The Wild Hog Cook-Off Awards are presented after the livestock and food auctions, approximately 5:30 p.m. in the showbarn. The Ranch Rodeo, Wild Hog Futurity and Wild Pig Scramble are held in the American Legion Arena on Sunday, March 10, beginning with Cowboy Church at 1 p.m.

The Pearsall High School Winterguard will host a Bake Sale/Car Wash at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts on Sunday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

'Do Well, Be Well With Diabetes' Wesley Nurse Janet Crain, RN, assisted by the Cotulla First United Methodist Church Health Committee, will offer a free series of five “Do Well Be Well with Diabetes” classes every Monday evening beginning March 18 and ending April 15. The classes will be held at the Cotulla First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 302 Center St., from 6 to 8 p.m. The program is primarily for people with Type 2 diabetes and aims to help participants learn how to manage their meal plans and self-care, and to maintain their blood glucose in the ranges recommended by the American Diabetes Association. The classes will be provided by Nurse Crain and other guest speakers with expertise on the various topics to be covered. To learn more or to register, call Nurse Crain at (830) 879-6955, or visit the church office.

Carnival tickets The Cotulla High School Student Council is selling carnival tickets for the La Salle County Fair & Wild Hog Cook-Off, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, March 7-10 at the county fairgrounds. Sheets of 20 tickets are available for $15 (cash only) from council members and from sponsor Karrie Thomas. For more information, call (830) 879-2374.

Tax office holiday The Cotulla ISD Tax Office will be closed on Friday, March 8 in observance of the La Salle County Fair and on March 14 and 15 for the Spring Break holiday.

La Salle tree sale The La Salle County Soil & Water Conservation District in Cotulla is hosting its annual tree sale until Wednesday, March 13, offering oak and ash shade trees in #7, #15 and #20 containers; shrubs, citrus trees, tropicals and perennials. For more information, prices and delivery date, call Yolanda at (830) 879-2621 or 8793071.

Mammograms in Frio All those interested in having a mammogram are encouraged to sign up with Wintergarden Mobility on North Oak (Business IH-35) in Pearsall between 8:30 a.m. and noon on Friday, April 19. Those who do not have health insurance may call for details on how to apply for the service free of charge. For information, call (830) 334-8748.

'Walk Across Texas' The AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System is again promoting its 'Walk Across Texas' health and fitness regimen, encouraging students and community members of all ages to take part by arranging group walking programs over an eight-week period, adding up a total of 830 miles to represent the width of the state. For more information, to sign up and become involved individually or with a group, call the Frio County Extension at (830) 334-0099 or visit Frio Pioneer Day in Pearsall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23.

Resources for the needy The San Antonio Food Bank offers free over-the-phone assistance to complete applications for SNAP (food stamps), Adult Medicaid, Children’s Medicaid, CHIP, TANF, Long Term Care, Women’s Health Program and WIC. CHIP Perinatal is available to citizens, non-resident aliens and legal aliens who qualify for benefits. Required documents include proof of income (three consecutive paycheck stubs), proof of residence, social security numbers for all applying, and proof of identification. Wesley Nurse Janet Crain at the First United Methodist Church in Cotulla also offers free prescription assistance application services to assist low-income members of the community to access certain low-cost and no-cost prescription medications. For more information, Nurse Crain at First United Methodist Church, 302 N. Center Street in Cotulla or call (830) 879-6955. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (subject to change due to nurse’s activities). If there is no answer, leave a message.

Pioneer Day The Frio County Historical Commission and the Old Pioneer Jail Museum will host Pearsall's annual Pioneer Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at the museum grounds and adjoining Firemen's Park, with food and game booths, historic displays, frontier artifacts, museum tours and exhibits, a 4th grade children's art contest and the popular bean and salsa contests. Live entertainment will include the Almost Patsy Cline Band. All those planning to open booths at the festival should call (830) 334-1253 to reserve a space.

CASA needs volunteers The Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of South Texas, which represents children's interests in court during foster care, shelter and family-related hearings, is looking for new volunteers to help with a caseload that has grown since the holidays and since a number of children were recently removed from their homes by Child Protective Services in Frio, La Salle and Atascosa counties. The organization has begun scheduling training sessions and is inviting community members to step forward as volunteers to help the youngsters. All those interested should call (830) 2671025 or visit www.casasouthtx.org.

Mulch available The city of Pearsall has begun offering mulch to the public at the municipal waste station alongside FM 1581.

Chamber membership The Pearsall Chamber of Commerce is inviting area businesses and individuals to become members of the organization that promotes tourism and trade in the community. For more information on the Chamber's activities and its new Leadership Program, call (830) 334-9414.

Pearsall Potato Fest The Pearsall Chamber of Commerce 24th annual Potato Festival is scheduled for April 5 and 6. Vendor, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For information on participation, call (830) 334-9414.

Bigfoot Museum members The Bigfoot Wallace Museum is actively seeking new members for its organization. All those interested in joining to help promote, operate and maintain the museum and take an active role in the facility's events should call President John Morales at (830) 931-5291, Secretary Laura Bush at (830) 663-2532, or visit on one of the museum's open days, bake sales or fundraisers.

DHS Senior parents' meeting All parents of Dilley High School seniors will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 18 at the offices of the Medina Electric Cooperative to discuss the annual Senior Dance. Seat reservations for the dance begin March 18 at $50 apiece on a first come, first served basis.

Shots required All students planning to enroll in college classes in the Fall 2013 semester will be required to show documentation of receiving the bacterial meningitis vaccination.

Free college planning Students and parents have free access to college and career planning at a website that offers planning tools, resume guiding, scholarship searches and a list of more than 4,500 college profiles. Students and parents can also receive alerts regarding testing and scholarship application deadlines. Visit www.TexasCollegeandCareer. org

CHS tutoring Cotulla High School is offering after-school tutoring in a range of subjects this semester, including English, Math, Science and Social Studies, to which all students are invited.

Top ten percent Students who are ranked in the top ten percent of their graduating class are automatically accepted to all Texas four-year public universities, provided that all application requirements are met. In addition, all students ranked in the top nine percent of their graduating class are automatically accepted to the University of Texas at Austin. Further information is available from high school counselors or online at collegeforalltexans.com.

'Get FIT' at Cotulla ISD Cotulla ISD has begun hosting the Get FIT Program, which offers parents and students up to 5th grade nutritional and health information, exercise, social interaction and appropriate counseling on healthier living. Classes are offered 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday. For more information, call Cotulla ISD or Marissa Ryals at (210) 253-3244.

SWTJC Courses A list of evening courses that Southwest Texas Junior College is offering in Cotulla, Pearsall, Dilley, Castroville and Carrizo Springs is available through SWTJC’s website at www.swtjc.edu.

CHS tutoring

Church Events

Cotulla High School is offering after-school tutoring in a range of subjects this semester, including English, Math, Science and Social Studies, to which all students are invited.

Community flea market

Apply Texas

Las Carmelitas of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dilley will host a community flea market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at the church grounds. Booth spaces are available at $10 each, approximately 10'x10'. A table and canopy are available. There are no electrical hookups. The public is invited. For information, call Elvia Obregon at (830) 965-6456, 965-4255 or 935-1431.

Seniors are encouraged to submit their college applications. Apply Texas is an online application for 38 public universities, 17 private universities and 55 community colleges. It allows high school seniors the opportunity to send their application to universities and colleges of their choice. Application fees are waived if a fee waiver was used for an ACT or SAT test. Visit www. applytexas.org to start the application process. Fee waiver forms are available from high school counselors.

Fish-n-Chips, seven weeks Sacred Heart Church Knights of Columbus Council Ladies Auxiliary in Cotulla is hosting a seven-week fundraiser of "Lenten Fish & Chips" dinners, available at St. Vincent Hall on Main Street on Fridays in Lent from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Plates are available for $10 donations, eat in or to go.

Alvarado convention The Lirio del los Valles church in Pearsall is inviting people to attend the general convention in Alvarado on March 8-10.

MARKETPLACE Free advertising for items $100 or less

FOR SALE – Trampoline, as is, $60. Large clothes, 2X and 3X, $1 - $10. Call (830) 334-3535 or visit 406 N. Mulberry, Pearsall. GARAGE SALE – Saturday, March 16, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., 921 N. Oak, Pearsall, across from Security State Bank. FOR SALE – New and almost new, Easy Spirit shoes, size 7 1/2. Call (830) 334-2495. YARD SALE – Friday, March 8, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., 202 N. Peach, Pearsall. Stuffed animals, jewelry, tennis shoes, men’s blue jeans, size 38x34. GARAGE SALE – Friday, March 8, Saturday, March 9, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., 415 Malone Dr., Devine. Kid’s and adult clothes, toys, fishing gear, yard items, dishes, misc. household items and more.

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Take the CLEP The College-Level Examination Program is available at Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde. Students who pass a CLEP test will receive college credit and not have to take the course in college. The CLEP test is offered at SWTJC every Monday and Wednesday and can be taken at 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Subjects that high school seniors can test in are Business, Composition and Literature, Foreign Language (Spanish), History and Social Science, Mathematics, and Science. The cost is $80 (two money orders, one made out to “College Board” for $65 and one made out to SWTJC for $15). Students must register a week in advance and pay on the day of the exam (with photo ID). The testing time is 90 minutes. For more information, visit the CollegeBoard website at http:// www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about. html

Financial aid applications All high school seniors should begin making their applications for student financial aid for higher education immediately. Senior class members will need their parents' 2012 income tax forms and a personal identification number allowing them to sign their FAFSA forms electronically. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov for more information. The priority deadline for the FAFSA is March 15.

Community service Students at Cotulla ISD who wish to acquire community service hours should visit CHS Counselor Marlene Costley Maldonado for more information. There are many businesses who are interested in having students work in their office after school until 5 p.m. The opportunity enables students to list community service on their high school resumes for college applications and scholarships.

Opinion

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JP Doodles

Letters to the Editor Diligence and alertness Dear Editor, One day last week, our alarm company wanted to run a test on our system. They set their equipment not to notify the police here in Dilley when the alarm went off and told us to let it “go off” for one minute (while they stayed on the line with us). Everything was going just fine, but right before they gave us the word to

turn the siren off, we were surprised by the diligence and alertness of the Dilley Police Department. Two officers who were driving by the house heard the alarm. While Officer Rudy Ortegon circled around to the back of the house, Officer Casey Ruiz slipped into the house through the garage. They observed what could have been a very dangerous situation

and rushed to the rescue. Thank the Lord there was not an emergency, but my confidence in the Dilley Police Department skyrocketed by the quick and selfless way these officers risked their lives to protect me and my family. I want to thank them. Sincerely, Lance Hartsfield

Sequestration happens

By Ed Sterling riday, March 1 was the deadline for Congress and the White House to agree on how much to tax and how much to spend to avoid “sequestration” — automatic across-the-board cuts to federal programs in the current federal fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30, and beyond. No agreement came. Now, budget reductions totaling $85 billion will come, resulting in fewer federal dollars meted out to the 50 states for education, social programs, environmental funds, civilian jobs linked to defense functions, and more. According to Texas’ 10-member Legislative Budget Board, however, key safety-net programs are exempted from federal cuts, such as Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, National School Lunch Program, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Also, certain transportation programs are exempted, including those administered by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration. The Airport Improvement Program is also exempted, the LBB said. On Feb. 25, F. Scott McCown, executive director of the Austin-based Center for Public Policy Priorities, said, “Sequestration will be extremely damaging to our economy and to American families.” McCown listed possible effects in Texas resulting from sequestration, such as: - Loss of $68 million in

funding for primary and secondary education, putting around 930 teacher and aide jobs at risk. - Loss of $51 million in funding for about 620 teachers, aides, and staff who help children with disabilities. - Around 4,720 fewer low income students would receive aid to help them finance the costs of college and around 1,450 fewer students will get work-study jobs that help them pay for college. - Head Start and Early Head Start services would be eliminated for about 4,800 children. - Loss of $8.5 million in environmental funding to ensure clean water and air quality, as well as prevent pollution from pesticides and hazardous waste. - Some 52,000 civilian Department of Defense employees would be furloughed, reducing gross pay by around $274.8 million in total. Lawmakers here march on Even with the prospect of no agreement in Washington to avoid sequestration, the Texas Legislature pressed forward with its tasks in the weekdays leading up to March 1. On Feb. 27, the Senate Finance Committee tentatively approved SB 7, legislation funding education and health and human services. The House on Feb. 21 passed House Bill 10, a patch that funds Medicaid until Sept. 30 coupled with partial restoration of the $5 billion hit suffered by public education in 2011. The bill quickly moved through the Senate Finance Committee, where it was substituted and passed. CSHB 10 is on the Intent Calendar, awaiting consideration by the full Senate. SB 7, bySenate Health and Human Services Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, redesigns the Med-

icaid long-term care system for individuals with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as Texans 60 and over, she said. “We cannot continue to fund the same inefficient, unsustainable Medicaid system and expect a different result, especially given the significant increases in our populations of seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities - who are living longer, healthier lives than ever before,” Nelson said, adding, “SB 7 ensures that those currently being served continue to be served — but in a more efficient, coordinated manner. It also lays the groundwork to extend services to those currently waiting for them.” Military vote effort starts Texas Secretary of State John Steen on Feb. 25 launched an initiative, The Boots and Ballots Tour, by the Elections Division in the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, to prepare and provide military voters with additional resources to register to vote and participate in local, state and federal elections. As part of the effort, military and overseas voters are also being reminded the Federal Post Card Application they can fill out and return permanently registers them to vote and serves as a ballot request for a calendar year so they do not have to request a ballot each time an election is held. There are two Uniform Election dates in Texas this year: May 11, and Nov. 5. “No one does more to protect our freedom and right to vote than the men and women of our armed services,” Steen said. “So we must do everything we can to ensure they can participate in the very process they are serving and fighting to protect and defend.”

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A View From the Bridge Marc Robertson

ome people do not like going to the zoo, and you may count me among them. Now, please don’t misunderstand me. I dearly love animals and am very fond of lots of your typical zoo inhabitants such as elephants, giraffes and assorted monkeys, the odd hippo and perhaps an otter or two. I have nothing against the okapi and the marmoset. I bear no grudge against the hyena and the wildebeest. I could spend hours with a wombat (and who couldn’t?). I just don’t like seeing all those wonderful creatures standing around behind bars waiting for me to walk past and say “Ooh.” I’ve been to a lot of zoos in several different countries in my life, and I’m using the term “zoo” loosely to include safari parks, so-called wilderness parks, aquariums, petting zoos and fun parks. All the places where creatures we don’t normally see are kept, well, for our pleasure, basically. I’ve been to zoos that had more amusement rides than animals, zoos that had animals native to the area but curiously missing from the wild, zoos through which one drives in a car, zoos that seemed to have nothing but very noisy birds and a lot of ice cream vendors, and zoos that offered only small and furry things for children to pester. I’ve been to zoos that specialize in returning specific animals to the wild, such as mountain gorillas, and zoos that

keep only reptiles (plus one rather naughty chimpanzee, if you’ve ever stopped in New Braunfels), and, to be quite truthful, I’ve always come away feeling rather sad. Why? Well, putting aside a childhood fascination with giraffes and a longstanding desire to take one home with me but having to settle instead for a kitten, as an adult I just can’t look those creatures in the eye and convey to them the firm belief that they’re better off in a concrete pond behind an enormous railing thousands and thousands of miles from home. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a happy elephant. Really. What’s more, the elephants I rode on in zoos and circuses when I was a child were either drugged to the eyeballs or about half a minute shy of turning the next screaming little oik in Lederhosen into a pink Frisbee, so I learned at a young age to stay away and keep my mouth shut. Giraffes, in case you hadn’t noticed, seem always to have an expression of such intense sorrow and body language to match that I’m quite sure someone must have just taken away their favorite teddy bear or told them grandma’s been turned into upholstery covers for a brothel in Paris. You and I both know that sea creatures aren’t fooled by one-way glass, plastic shipwrecks and mealtimes that involve pellets falling on them from the sky. They know they’re not at home, I’m sure of it, but they really don’t have much choice in the matter and will swim around in circles until someone comes up with a cracking good plan. I haven’t the heart to tell them. Neither can I spend much time looking at the big cats that pace back and forth all day, looking for all the world as though they are modeling overpriced jewelry but in fact glowering at me with a look that says, “Unless you’re bringing me half a

gazelle or some bolt cutters, I haven’t time for you.” To soften the blow of witnessing so many animals so far from home and so desperately lonely, a lot of zoos have dressed up their attractions by adding music, fiberglass models larger than life, special displays with celebrities or people who make the animals jump on command, restaurants, souvenir shops and train rides. And what better way, I ask you, can there be to help a giraffe feel as though he’s striding across the Great Rift Valley than to put Kelly Clarkson in his ear and drive a steam train past him every twelve minutes? Well, I’ve said a lot of rude things about zoos here today, and you might have agreed with me some of the time, but I think we all share a far deeper feeling of sorrow in the knowledge that, unfortunately, a zoo may soon be the only place left on Earth where we can see these animals, most of which now feature prominently on the Endangered Species List, to which the polar bear has been added as “threatened” because ice floes are melting at such a rate that the big white bears can’t make their home on them any more. That’s right folks. Not only have we slaughtered animals by the millions to the point that zookeepers have had to resort to raising them in cages in order to try reintroducing them to the wild, we have also managed in a hundred and fifty years of industrialization to heat up the planet to the point at which creatures far bigger and stronger than us are dying faster than we can build concrete ponds for them behind railings in any city that’s willing to put up the expense. But gosh darn it, I’m glad they’ve moved all the big animals next door to each other, instead of having them continents apart in different temperatures, like nature used to do so inconveniently.

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Rookie of the year... The Shavano Park Police Department, north of San Antonio, presented Sgt. Emily Gomez with its 'Rookie of the Year' award in February, citing the officer's work performance in her first year on the job. Last year, the Alamo Area Council of Governments Law Enforcement Academy recognized Sgt. Gomez for bravery and meritorious action.Sgt. Gomez was nominated among other officers by ASIS Chapter 092 for Distinguished Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, earning recognition for her dedication and service. She is the daughter of Laura and Johnny Gomez of Cotulla.

All in the family...

Students at the Pearsall Intermediate and Pearsall Junior High School visited the Frio Pioneer Jail Museum on Monday, March 4 and were also treated to a presentation from the Texas Camel Corps. Students were given a history of the jail and classroom while Doug Baum, owner of the Camel Corps has been educating students on the unique parts camels have played in opening up the American West. Baum, a former zookeeper, has been raising awareness of camels and desert ecology as well as the historic US Camel Corps of the 19th century. (CURRENT Photos: Manuel Azocar III)

Eric Aldaco, holder of the 2012 title of Little Mr. La Salle County, turned over the honors to his little brother, Deric, last week as the youinger sibling earned the title at the annual contest for the La Salle County Fair, Wild Hog Cook-Off, Junior Livestock Show & Ranch Rodeo, which begins this week. The boys are the sons of of Debra DeLeon and stepfather Frankie Miranda. (Courtesy photo)

“Dinner Tonight” program addresses changes in family food habits By Paul Schattenberg Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension The percentage of the family food budget spent on away-from-home food has steadily increased since the 1970s and so has the amount of calories families consume, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service family and consumer sciences expert in Dallas. “When dining out, there is a tendency to choose foods higher in calories, and large portions have become more common,” said Susan Ballabina, AgriLife Extension’s North Texas regional program director for family and consumer sciences. “In addition, many people become overwhelmed when they think of menu planning and trying to prepare healthy, cost-effective meals for themselves and their families.” To help address this

situation, Ballabina said, the Dinner Tonight! program was developed by AgriLife Extension agents statewide with the knowledge and expertise to provide resources and recipes to help encourage at-home family mealtime. The program provides quick, nutritious, cost-effective recipes to consumers through weekly video webcasts and other web-based methods, including blogs and Facebook. “Every Monday, a new video demonstration is released by a member of the Dinner Tonight! team,” Ballabina said. “We also added Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking Schools as a new initiative in 2012. These cooking schools provide an opportunity to bring people together in a fun environment to further our mission of teaching families about healthy meal planning and preparation.”

There are now more than 200 free video webcasts of easy-to-prepare nutritious recipes available at http:// healthyliving.tamu.edu under the Dinner Tonight! tab. Recipe groups include chicken, beef, seafood, pork, turkey, vegetarian, salads, soups, sandwiches casseroles and slow-cooker. The Dinner Tonight! videos average three to five minutes and are produced in a similar manner as mainstream television cooking shows. The site is updated every Monday with a new recipe and webcast, Ballabina said. Families can sign up on the website to receive weekly emails announcing new recipes. “We had fifty new video demonstrations released in 2012 and had 18,049 unique visitors from over 50 different countries or territories to the Dinner Tonight! website,” Ballabina said. “We also have more

See you in Church A letter from Brother J The old cat and little birds We have had her for about 14 years. She is a nice pet and we like it when she catches mice in the barn but there is one problem. She likes to catch and kill little birds. Normally that would not be a problem but my wife likes birds around the house and she is always putting out different kinds of birdseeds for them. I have watched that cat so many times as she quietly sneaks upon unsuspecting birds and catches them. Sometimes she will lie down nearby and act like she is not paying attention to them and then it's too late for little birdie. That cat reminds me of something in the Bible. It says we have an enemy or

adversary and he wants to destroy us, (John 8:44 &17:15). He prowls around trying to find ways to trap us, (1 Peter 5:8). He may start out by getting us hooked on drugs, alcohol or sex and many times he uses false religions or false gods to ensnare us, (1 Timothy 3:72 :Timothy 2:24-26). It could be pleasures, wealth or fame, anything to keep us from drawing near to God and knowing Him. He just wants to keep us ensnared till our life on earth runs out and then it is too late, (John 10:10). Then we are headed for eternal separation from God, (John 3:16-20). That is just what Satan wants. See you in Church next Sunday.

than 1,000 people currently following Dinner Tonight! on Facebook.” Additionally, Dinner Tonight! videos are shown each Monday in the Dallas area on the KWTX “Mom’s Every Day” newscast. “In 2012 we also conducted eight Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking Schools, reaching over 950 people.” Ballabina said program evaluations have shown Dinner Tonight! efforts have been “highly successful in having a positive impact on family nutrition” based on evaluation surveys given to those involved in the program. “Almost all of those we have surveyed responded they intend to prepare some of the recipes demonstrated and to experiment with healthy recipe modifications and substitutions,” she said. “And a large majority say they intend to incorporate new, healthy foods in their diet, eat more fruits and vegetables and plan healthy meals in advance.” Ballabina said while Dinner Tonight! is one of the newer programs offered by AgriLife Extension to promote healthy living, an array of additional information on health and wellness topics and programs can be found at http://fcs.tamu.edu/.

March 12, 2013

~ Feliz Cumpleanos (Ama)

Marina Moya Garza Gracias por todo el amor, que Dios la bendiga siempre. Con mucho amor, sus hijos, Dorelia y Mario Monsivais y sus nietos, Chachi, Bocho y Zachariah

Camino Real Community Services We provide comprehensive services to: persons with psychiatric needs, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and infants/toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. Call Toll Free (800) 491-5201 for additional information

I am for the child who has attended eight schools in four years. Because she’s in foster care. Because her birth mother, debilitated by mental illness, neglected her. That is the child I am for. And because I am, she will be half as likely to languish in foster care, and that much more likely to find a safe, permanent home. I am a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. I am you. (830) 267-1025

24-Hr. Crisis Line: 1-800-543-5750 Website: www.caminorealcs.org

WELCOME PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

114 East Stewart Street Cotulla, Texas SCHEDULE Worship Service Sunday March 17th 9:30 a.m. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

I am for the child whose name no one can remember.

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This devotional and directory are made possible by these businesses who encourage everyone to attend worship services. ARTESIA WELLS CHURCH OF GOD CHURCH OF GOD SEVENTH DAY 830-676-3469; Sat. Worship, 10 a.m.

202 E. White; 830-965-4030; Pastor Sonny Osio; 210-216-4404; Sun. School, 9:45 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; children’s church provided; Wed. Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m. CATHOLIC

JOURDANTON STATE BANK

BIGFOOT CATHOLIC OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL FM 472; Rev. Jose Francisco Puente; Sun. Mass, 11:30 a.m.

1837 W. Comal - Pearsall, TX - 830-334-8022

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST James Wilson, Pastor; Sun. Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

830-334-3653

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PEARSALL BRANCH & JSB INSURANCE AGENCY

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ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 114 E. Frio, 965-1926; Father Jose A. Villanueva; Sun. Mass in English, 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Sat. Mass in Spanish, 7 p.m. CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER Hwy 85 East, 965-1880; Jacky Stephenson, Pastor; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m.; Wed. Service, 7 p.m.; Thurs. Morning Prayer 6 a.m.

COTULLA BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 201 Frio; 879-3615; Loren Fast, Pastor; Noe Rodriguez, Music Minister; Sun. School, 9:45 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. Bible Study 6 p.m.

608 E. Trinity - Pearsall - 334-3361 303 College St. - Devine - 663-4445 14822 Main St. - Lytle - 709-0698 “Caring Family Business Since 1919” Bring Medications & Immunization Card Herbert I. Garfield, M.D. Will D. Thompson, PA-C Carolina Alejandro, PA

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205 N. Commerce St. 404 E. San Marcos Pearsall, Tx. 78061 Dilley, Tx. 78017 830-334-3336 830-965-4466

408 N. Giraud Cotulla, Tx. 78014 830-879-2279

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Interim Pastor, Rev. Mine Min; Associate Pastor, Rev. Patty Shull; Services: Sunday School, 9:45; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Wed. Night Youth, 7 p.m.; Bible Study, 7 p.m.

PRIMERA BAUTISTA FELLOWSHIP 106 Lane, Cotulla, Tx., 830-879-3119; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Praise & Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Night Bible Study 6-7 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.; Thurs. Youth Night 7-9 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 215 W. White; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD MISSION CHURCH OF GOD LA FE PENTECOSTES 4600 Hilltop #1168; 965-1264; Dominga Rodriguez; Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 2 p.m.; Fri. Worship, 7:30 p.m.

CATHOLIC SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 307 S. Main; 879-2658; Father Francisco Stodola; Sun. Mass, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Mon.-Fri. Mass, 7 a.m.; Sat. Mass, 6 p.m.

METHODIST BETHANIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 124 E. Curtis St.; 830-931-1837; Sun. Worship, 10:00 a.m. Morning Message; Tues. Prayer 7 p.m. Wed. Service 7 p.m.; Pastor: Jacob De La Garza.

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 306 Medina; 879-2090; Sun. Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. Worship, 7 p.m.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 125 W. Miller, 965-1111; Jeff Muehl, Pastor; Wed. Informal Worship & Bible Study, 6 p.m.; Sun. School, 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 10:45 a.m.

EPISCOPAL

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830-879-2331

Parsons

Furniture & Appliance "Quality Service Since 1964"

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Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 to 5:30, Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 203 E. SAN MARCOS PEARSALL, TEXAS

Office (830) 334-4862

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LA VINA DEL SENOR 1727 S. Main, Cotulla, Tx. Rev. Victor Mancias; Tues. Prayer Meeting 6 p.m.; Wed. Worship 6 p.m.; Sat. Worship 6 p.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Prayer Line 830-879-9092; Rev. 512-293-5426.

403 S Peach Pearsall, Texas 78061

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Working together towards a common vision ... To Be The Greatest Dialysis Company The World Has Ever Seen!

Come See Us For All Your Prescription Needs.

GADDIS DILLEY DRUG STORE PHARMACY 106 N. MAIN - DILLEY

830-965-1666

302 N. MAIN - COTULLA

830-879-2323

Commercial Refrigeration Environmental Air Conditioning Class A Service

Heating & A/C

705 La Salle St. - Cotulla, Tx. 78014 Raymond Jay Hernandez Lic. No. TACLA0041094E

830-334-3800 or 830-334-2195

Cell #210-689-1824 Alt. #830-267-6139

830-334-7125 Johnny 830-334-7126 Pump Truck 830-334-7975 Pump Truck

JAAR WATER WELL SERVICE Complete Line of Windmills and Submersible Pumps

J.T. Neal, Jr. * 414 East Florida * Pearsall, Tx. 78061

Mexican Food - Steaks - Seafood Dine-In and Orders To Go!

Rock House Cafe

Tony Garcia 211 E. Colorado St. Pearsall, Tx. 78061

830-334-9000 210-382-3018

IGLESIA LA ROCA 407 N. Sheep Hill Road; 830-965-4348; Jose Ramon & Rose Rivera, Pastors; Wed. Service, 7 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.; Fri. 7 p.m. Prayer. Services are Bilingual.

PENTECOSTAL FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH 105 Center; 879-3995; Roy Iness, Pastor; Sun. Worship, 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. Worship, 6:30 p.m.

334-3604

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OTHER IGLESIA JESUCRISTO RESTAURA 4600 Hilltop #1168, 830-965-4503; Worship: Thurs./Jueves 7 p.m.; Sat./Sabado 7 p.m., Sun./ Domingo 10 a.m.

METHODIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 302 N. Center; 879-4170; CJ Tillinghast, Pastor; Wed. Service, 6:30 p.m.; Sun. School, 9:45 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m.

OTHER BIBLE FAITH CENTER 507 N. Main St., Cotulla. Sun. Worship. 10:30 a.m.

RamiRez Commercial Refrigeration Joe Ramirez

ST.TIMOTHY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Leona and Choctaw; 879-2239; Rev. Ben Wright, Vicar/Canon Missioner; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m.; Wed. Bible Study, 6 p.m.

ENCINAL

OTHER ENCINAL COMMUNITY CHURCH (A Baptist Church) Corner of Sunrise and Hodges; Sunday Worship Services, 11:30-12:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Good News Club for Children, 6-8 p.m.; Thomas Stagg, Pastor; Timothy Garza, Director of Music. For more information, call 956-237-1713. IGLESIA EN LA ROCA 301 Holcomb; Sun. 3 p.m.; Thurs. 7 p.m; For more information, call Sister Rosales at 956693-9573.

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY 101 Front; 879-3398; Rosie Gonzales, Pastor; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m.; Wed. Wor-ship, 7 p.m.

MOORE

BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Two blocks north Hwy 87; Dwayne Hanie, Pastor; Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m.

PREVAILING WORD “Teaching Triumphant Truth” 419 S. Main St.; 830-879-4777; L. Lynn Beams, Pastor; Sun. Worship, 3 p.m.; Thurs. Worship, 7:00 p.m.

MOORE BAPTIST CHURCH FM 462 and Airline; Rev. Duane Young; Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m.

THE MIRACLE CENTER 502 N. Front; 879-2192; Ruben Medel, Pastor; Sun. Worship, 9:45 a.m.; Mon. Prayer, 7 p.m.; Tues. Bible Studies, 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. Worship, 7:30 p.m.; Services are bilingual.

CATHOLIC ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH Rev. Jose Francisco Puente; Sun. Mass, 8:45 a.m.

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Newman academic team earns medals at contest Members of Cotulla’s Frank Newman Middle School University Interscholastic League Academic Events Team competed in the South Zone of the District 29AA UIL Academic Junior High Contest last month, returning with a rake of medals for their performance. The meet was held in Jourdanton during January and students also competed “in-house” at Cotulla in a number of other events. Schools represented in the contest zone include Cotulla, Natalia, Dilley and Jourdanton. Cotulla’s middle school

students fared well in both the in-house events and the contest at Jourdanton, earning medals in one or more grade levels in 20 of the 22 events at which they were able to compete. The school had 70 students participate in one or more events during the competition, including 30 sixth graders, 18 seventh graders and 22 eighth graders. The students earned a total of 674 points in the UIL contest for Cotulla, putting their campus in the overall second-place finish. The school received 96 medals in the top six places in all the events. The 6th grade individual

The Frank Newman Middle School UIL Academics Events Team medal count of the top six places were three in first place, ten in second place, eight in third place, nine in fourth place, six in fifth place, and six in sixth place. The 7th grade individual medal

count of the top six places were four in first place, six in second place, six in third place, six in fourth place, four in fifth place, and four in sixth place. The 8th grade total individual medal count

of the top six places were five in first place, nine in second place, six in third place, five in fourth place, five in fifth place, and two in sixth place. School district administrators, faculty

and staff are extending their congratulations to the students on their academic contest performance and the coaches who helped ready the middle schoolers for the event.

Fortunate thirteen ... Students at the Frank Newman Middle School in Cotulla will benefit from the donation of thirteen new computers last week by Chesapeake (Photos this page), a presentation that was made by company representatives Rene Montalvo and Haley Curry at the school in the company of the Newman Student Council. Also present were Cotulla ISD Superintendent Dr. Jack Seals, Newman Middle School Principal Lila West, Technology Director Kevin Billings and Instructional Technologist Stephanie Crisp. The new computers have been installed in the school’s “Chesapeake Lab” for use by the students. (Courtesy photos)

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Garcia competes in dance at SA event Cotulla’s Alezai Garcia represented her school in competition at the ShowMakers of America Dance Competition in San Antonio on Friday, March 1, where she earned high marks from judges. Garcia performed two dance routines at the contest, the first an excerpt from the film “Burlesque,” which incorporated jazz and stylistic moves requiring agility, energy and flexibility. The second routine served as a contrast, with a contemporary piece entitled “Skyscraper,” featuring emotion, fluid and abstract movement. Garcia noted that she related closely to the second routine because of its interpretation of a message of triumph after enduring hardship. Each routine was choreographed by Cotulla Chaparette coach Erika Garza. The 2012-2013 season appearance was the first for Garcia, who finished a few points shy of the judges’ superior rating. She is the daughter of George and Becky Garcia.

Opportunity knocks ... Future Farmers of America State President Blake Vineyard and Tyler Reiley, FFA first vice president, visited the Cotulla High School FFA members on Tuesday, February 26, addressing topics ranging from their experiences in the organization to what they described as the opportunities that have opened for them along the way. Both Vineyard and Reiley are college students and stressed the importance of grades, how better to serve the community and what students can do to improve their prospects in education and careers. Pictured at the presentation are (L-R) the Cotulla FFA officers with the state president and first vice president, Blake Vineyard, Jacob Hearn, George Ayala, Taylor Price, Sara Reese, Devlin Reese, Kade Northcut and Tyler Reiley. (Courtesy photo)

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PHS academic team competes at Somerset Invitational

HEB supports education ... The Pearsall HEB awarded Ted Flores Elementary with a $500 prize and 1,000 books on Friday, March 1 as part of its Read 3 Campaign, an early childhood literacy initiative the business launched in 2011. The campaign’s mission is to educate parents and caregivers about the importance of reading to children a minimum of three times per week and to provide families with the tools and resources they need to prepare their children for school. HEB donated 7,000 books and $2,250 in cash to local schools and organizations.

Members of the Pearsall High School University Interscholastic League Academic Events Team have returned from invitational competition at Sabinal, where they earned a number of awards for their performances on Saturday, March 2. The PHS team competed against teams from 13 high schools from the area ranging in size from 2A to 5A classification. Results for the Pearsall team include the following: Addie Williams, first place in Editorial Writing and first place in Headline Writing; Zeke Hinojosa, first place in Social Studies and 5th place in Number Sense for the 11th/12th grade division; Abigail Cantu, 4th place in Calculator Applications for the 11th/12th grade division; Sarah Moses, 6th place in Calculator Applications for the 9th/10th grade division and 6th place in Accounting; Alicia Ortiz, 3rd place in Accounting; Marina Sarabia, 5th place in Spelling; andEsteban Camacho, 10th place in Mathematics for the 9th/10th grade division. The event at Somerset represented the last invitational of the season for the Pearsall academic team. The students will next attend the UIL District Contest at Hondo High School on Saturday, March 23.

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Wolves run record to 9-2 following Charlotte, Memorial tourneys By Manuel Azocar III Sports Editor

Dilley rolls through field, claims Charlotte title and place third at SA Memorial.

A week after claiming the tournament title at Charlotte, Dilley went 3-1 in action at the San Antonio Memorial event to finish third overall. Eventual tournament champion, Class 4A SA McCollum provided Dilley with its only loss of the event as the Wolves notched wins over 3A Memorial, 3A Sam Houston and St. Anthony. Lysias Garcia and Prendi Garcia were both named to the all-tournament team for their efforts during the event. Garcia tossed a one hitter against St. Anthony, allowing only one hit during the team's final at-bat. “Prendi led the team with several keys hits and good defensive plays on the field,” DHS Baseball Coach Larry

Lumbreras said. Dilley dropped SA Christian on Saturday 18-6 in another solid effort. Jeremy Herrera notched a complete game win as he went six innings, allowing only three earned runs. In tournament action at Charlotte the Wolves posted two shutouts and routed Carrizo Springs and the Pleasanton junior varsity in claiming the title. Dilley crushed Sabinal 12-0, Carrizo Springs 8-4, St. Anthony 3-0 and the Pleasanton JV 6-2. Sabby Torres was named the tournament Most Valuable Player and won his only pitching start at the event. Leo Garcia and Daniel Autrey also earned spots on the all-tournament team.

2013 Dilley Wolves baseball team

Torres pitched in the win against St. Anthony while Lysias Garcia picked up the win against Sabinal and Jeremy Herrera

collected the victory against Carrizo Springs. Leo Garcia earned the win against the (See WOLVES, page 2B)

PoPeye classic baseball tournament

popeye power

Mavericks outscore opponents 31-4 to claim Crystal City tourney title. By Manuel Azocar III Sports Editor

Pearsall routed the competition to claim the championship trophy at the annual Popeye Classic in Crystal City last weekend. The Mavs were a perfect 3-0 at the event, scoring 31 runs on 25 hits during the tourney. Pearsall opened the event with a 10-3 rout of tourney host Crystal City on Thursday. The Mavs' second round opponent pulled out of the event and the team was forced to rematch the Javelinas for the right to advance to the title game. The team rolled in the rematch, winning 11-1 in five innings. Pearsall then pitched a shutout in routing

2013 Pearsall Mavericks Popeye Classic Tournament Champions

La Pryor 10-0 to claim the tournament title. Freshman Adrian Leal paced the team with five hits

during the event while Brody Lichtenberger and Alex Monarres each had four hits. “Overall it was a total

team effort throughout the tournament,” PHS Baseball Coach Mike Garza said. Ricky Medrano and

Monarres each picked up two hits apiece in the 10-3 opening round win. In the semifinal rematch

with the Javelinas, Emmit Gomez had a pair of hits and three RBI to power the Mavs to the five inning victory. A powerful pitching performance from Lichtenberger in the title game guided the Mavs to that win. Lichtenberger tossed a complete game shutout, allowing only two hits and struck out ten in the 10-0 victory. The wins vaulted Pearsall to 5-3 for the year entering the annual Pearsall Maverick Round-Up Baseball Tournament this weekend. Pearsall will open play on Thursday at 9:45 a.m. against St. Gerard. The Mavs will then take on Jourdanton at 2:15 p.m. and Luling at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 7.

Pearsall to host annual Maverick Round-up baseball tournament By Manuel Azocar III Sports Editor

In a twist on its usual format, Pearsall will play host to the annual Maverick Round-up Baseball Tournament this weekend with games also scheduled in Dilley and Natalia. With 16 teams in attendance in four pools,

the first round of pool play will be held in Pearsall, Dilley and Natalia. Teams competing in the event include Pearsall, Luling, St. Gerard and Jourdanton in pool A, Natalia, Floresville, Marion and Lytle in pool B, Dilley, Carrizo Springs, D'Hanis and the Geneva School of Boerne in pool C. Cotulla, Crystal City, Laredo LBJ and

Navarro in pool D. Pearsall will have games at the high school field at 9:45 a.m. against St. Gerard, 2:15 p.m. against Jourdanton and 6:45 p.m. against Luling, all on Thursday. Dilley will have three games at Dilley as they take on D'Hanis at 1 p.m. and Geneva at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday while they will then

take on Carrizo Springs at 11 a.m. on Friday. Cotulla will have three games in Pearsall at the Victor Trevino Sports Complex. They will take on Crystal City at noon and Navarro at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. They will then play Laredo LBJ at 1:20 p.m. on Friday. The title game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.

tHsWPa regional meet

Five locals earn berths to state powerlifting meet in Corpus Christi By Manuel Azocar III Sports Editor

Pearsall’s Vargas claims Region 5, Division II 105-lb. title and smashes regional meet records.

In a record-setting performance, Pearsall’s Victoria Vargas claimed the girls’ Region 5, Division II title in her weight class, shattering every meet record in the process during action last week. Vargas won the title in the 105-lb. weight class with a new regional record total of 720 lbs., obliterating the previous mark of 595 lbs. by 125 lbs. She was honored at the meet for recording the best bench press and best overall Victoria Vargas total. Her total weight bested the total weights in three other weight classes and was only 55 lbs. off from a fourth class. In all, Vargas broke four regional records in her weight class in the squat with a lift of 265 lbs.; bench press with 155 lbs.; deadlift with 300 lbs. and best overall total. She improved on the squat record by 20 pounds, the bench press by 25 pounds and deadlift by 45 pounds. Clarissa Garcia placed fifth in the 123-lb. weight class with a total of 620 lbs. She had lifts of 250, 105 and 260 lbs. in the squat, bench press and deadlift. Vargas will represent Pearsall at the state meet at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi on Friday, March 15. Pearsall will also be sending eight Mavs to the regional

meet on March 9 in Kingsville. Jon Ventura, Rene Rodriguez, Isaiah Lucio, JM Elizondo, Matthew Medrano, Zachary Ornelas, Christopher Vinton and Silverio Trejo will all compete at the event.

Dilley’s Flores returns to state meet Having seen action at the event a year ago, Dilley’s Jubilee Flores will be hoping to make a bigger splash this year at the state powerlifting meet in Corpus Christi on March 16. Flores qualified for a return trip to state with a third place finish at the Region 5, Division III event in Kingsville last weekend. Flores was ninth in the 132-lb. weight class at the state event in 2012 with a total weight of 710 lbs. Competing in the 148lb. weight class this year, Jubilee Flores Flores tallied a total weight of 790 lbs. Her lifts included weights of 320, 160 and 310 lbs. in the squat, bench press and deadlift. Valerie Sambrano and Jackie Garcia also competed at the regional meet. The state meet will be held at the American Bank Center on Saturday morning.

Cotulla trio going back to state competition Cotulla had three of six athletes qualify for the state powerlifting meet in Corpus Christi following regional action in Kingsville last week. “Our girls competed and represented Cotulla very well,” CHS Powerlifting Coach Lupe Hernandez said. Ariana Flores, Thalia Garcia and Xciana Cruz will all advance to the state meet on Saturday, March 16. All three earned state berths a year ago. Cruz was fifth in her division while Garcia placed tenth last year. In

regional competition last week, Flores was fourth in the 97-lb. weight class with a total weight of 505 lbs. She recorded lifts of 180 lbs, 90 lbs. and 235 lbs, in the squat, bench press and deadlift. Garcia was fifth in the 114lb. division with a total weight of 610 lbs. She tallied lifts of 250, 105 and 255 lbs, in the squat, bench press and deadlifts. Cruz was also sixth in the 114-lb. division with a total (See POWERLIFTING, page 2B)

Xciana Cruz, Ariana Flores and Thalia Garcia

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Lady Mavs tops at La Pryor

Tearing it up...

Pearsall cruises to second straight meet victory at Bulldog Invitational.

By Manuel Azocar III Sports Editor

Dilley’s Yngwie Mata placed second at the Lonestar Quad Racing Series season opener at Cowboy Badlands Extreme Sports Park in Beaumont. The second round of the series will be on March 17 at Down South MX in New Iberia, Louisiana. Mata extended his thanks to his sponsors, Alsatian Motorsports of Castroville, Fly Racing of Boise, Idaho and Hilltop Automotive of Dilley.

Pearsall’s Lady Mavs dominated the field for a second straight week, winning the overall team title at the Bulldog Relays in La Pryor last Thursday, February 28. Kim Rendon paced the team as high-point girl with 43 points. Alex Cantu also tallied 36 individual points. “The girls did a great job of competing,” PHS Track Coach Edye Lea said. “We still have a lot of work to do before the district meet. Hondo is loaded again this year, they will be the team to beat!” Rendon won gold in the triple jump, 100m and 200m dashes while the sprint and mile relay teams also finished first overall. Alex Cantu also took first in the long jump and pole vault. Results are as follows: shot put, 4th tied, Scharlie Martinez 27’2”; discus, fifth, Yendi Camacho 75’11”; long jump, first, Alex Cantu 15’8”, second, Kim Rendon, 14’11”; triple jump, first, Kim Rendon, 33’1”, sixth, Amy Garza, 30’2”, fifth, Nikki Carrillo, 30’7”;

high jump, sixth, Ashley Garcia, 4’, fifth, Jessie Viesca, 4’2”, fourth, Amy Garza, 4’2”; pole vault, second, Abigail Byrd, 7’6”, third, Estefani Loa, 6’6”, first, Alex Cantu 8’6”; 3,200m run, first, Destinee Reyes, 6:14, sixth, Addie Williams, 3:21, fourth, Lisa Rendon, 13.24; 400m relay, first, Alex Cantu, Ashley Garcia, Kim Cantu, Kim Rendon, 52.5; 800m run, fifth, Jessie Viesca, 2.48, sixth, Ciara Gonzales, 2.51, third, Lauren Trevino, 2.44; 110m hurdles, fourth, Gloria Paredes, 21.0; 100m dash, first, Kim Rendon, 12.6, fourth, Kim Cantu, 14.1; 800m relay, second, Kim Cantu, Ashley Garcia, Nikki Carrillo, Iris Gonzales, 01:57.1; 400m dash, first, Karla Longoria, 64.0, fifth, Amy Garza, 71.4, third, Alex Cantu, 68.3; 300m hurdles, third, Nikki Carrillo, 56.7, fourth, Gloria Paredes, 61.0; 200m dash, first, Kim Rendon, 26.7, third, Iris Gonzales, 29.3; 1,600m run, second, Destinee Reyes, 5:49; 1,600m relay, first Karla Longoria, Alex Cantu, Iris Gonzales, Ashley Garcia, 4:34.

Pearsall boys finish second at Bulldog Relays in La Pryor By Manuel Azocar III Sports Editor

Pearsall tallied 129 points to finish second overall at the Bulldog Relays in La Pryor on Thursday, February 28. Crystal City won the event with 151 points. Brackettville was third overall with 110 points. Manuel Barrera won the 800m and 1,600m runs while Ruben Hernandez won the shot put. Kevin Gonzales and Landry

Byrd also finished one-two in the pole vault. The Mavs also had top three finishes in each of the relay events. Results are as follows: shot put, first, Ruben Hernandez, 38’10”; discus, second, Ruben Hernandez, 105’9”, fifth, Richie Gandara, 98’11”; long jump, Frank Dowell, 17’11”, Jerry Chairez, 17’9”, Aaron Millican; triple jump, fifth, Michael Delgado, 36’10”, high jump, fifth, Bryan Martinez, 5’2”; pole vault, first, Kevin Gonzales, 11’6”,

Wolves compete at Lytle meet With a number of athletes in action at other sporting events, Dilley competed at the Pirate Invitational in Lytle on Saturday, claiming medals in a number of events. Results are as follows: 400m dash, James Rodriguez, sixth, 52.0; 800m run, James Rodriguez, fifth, 2:09; triple jump, James Rodriguez, eighth, 37'10-1/2"; 3,200m run, RJ Tijerina, sixth, 10:43;

1,600m run, RJ Tijerina, seventh, 4:55; 110m hurdles, Will Urban, fifth, 18:45; 300m hurdles, Will Urban, second, 42.87; high jump, Will Urban, fourth, 5'8"; triple jump, Will Urban, fifth, 37'9"; pole vault, Nathaniel Gonzales, second, 11'; discus, Santa Aguilar, seventh, 109'8". Dilley will in action at Crystal City on Thursday, March 7.

second, Landry Byrd, 10’6”; 400m relay, second, R. Cantu, J. Chairez, M. Iraheta, L. Deleon, 46.16, 800m run, first, M. Barrera, 02:07.9, sixth, M. Cuellar, 02:21.0; 110m hurdles, second, Cody Ramirez, 19.12; 100m dash, fifth, Bryan Martinez, 11.9; 800m relay, second, M. Iraheta, J. Chairez, B. Martinez, R. Cantu, 01:37.3; 400m dash, fifth, Luis Martinez, 61.54, fourth, Kevin

Morales, 61.16; 300m hurdles, third, Kevin Gonzales, 47.0; 200m dash, Matthew Morales, 25.43, Kevin Morales, 26.01, Aaron Realme, 27.59; 1,600m run, first, Manuel Barrera, 0:04:57; 1,600m relay, third, D. Vasquez, I. Lucio, C. Ramirez, L. Deleon, 0:03:57. Pearsall will be in action at Somerset this Thursday.

PJHS eighth graders second at Pirate Invitational In action at the Pirate Invitational in Lytle, Pearsall's Junior High School eighth grade boys scored 115 points to place second overall at the event. Pearsall's seventh graders were fourth overall at the event with 104 points. Eighth grade results are as follows: high jump, Josiah Cantu, fourth, 4’10”; long jump, Justin Munoz, third, 17’1-½”; pole vault, Steven Maldonado, second, 8’; 400m relay, second, 49.40, Steven Maldonado, Bubba Cuevas, Justin Munoz, Quaid Embry; 800m run, Ricardo Vasquez, fourth, 2:32.45; 110m hurdles, Sol Rodriguez, third, 20.39; 100m dash, Steven Maldonado, fifth, 12.95, Justin Munoz, sixth, 13.16; 800m relay, second, 1:44.72, John Reyes, Steven Maldonado, Ricardo Vasquez, Dylan Ramirez; 400m dash, Bubba Cuevas, first, 59.78, Dylan Ramirez ,second, 1:00.25; 300m hurdles, Joshua Pawlik, fifth, 51.12; 200m dash, Josiah Cantu, second, 26.53, Justin Munoz, 3rd, 27.03; 1,600m run,

Andrew Reyes, fifth, 6:12.94; 1,600m relay, second, 4:06.40, John Reyes, Dylan Ramirez, Josiah Cantu, Bubba Cuevas Seventh grade results are as follows: shot put, Jesse Elizondo, fifth, 29’4-½”; long jump, Alex Gandara, fourth, 16’11-¼”; Nathaniel Gandara, sixth, 16’4-¼”; triple jump, Nathaniel Gandara, third, 31’9-½”; RJ Telles, fourth, 30’11”, Adrian Anzua, sixth, 30’9-¼”; high jump, Isaac Navarro, second, 5’2”; pole vault, Alex Gandara, first, 7’6”; 800m run, Adrian Anzua, sixth, 2:37.81; 110m hurdles, Isaac Navarro, first, 21.31, Matthew Gonzales, fourth, 22.06; 100m dash, Alex Gandara, third, 13.10; 800m relay, second, 1:55.57, Matthew Gonzales, Carson Neal, Josh Ovalle, Oscar Cubriel; 300m hurdles, Matthew Gonzales, second, 53.39; 200m dash, Nathaniel Gandara, first, 26.87, RJ Telles, fifth, 28.90; 1,600m relay, third, 4:19.15, Alex Gandara, Nathaniel Gandara, Carson Neal, Adrian Anzua.

Lady Dogies place second, third at Lytle The Pearsall Junior High School Lady Dogies were in action at Lytle last Friday where the seventh graders finished second overall with 152 points while the eight grade was third with 84 points. Seventh grade girls' results are as follows: 100m dash, first, Kaylynn Rios, 12.93, third, Giselle Gonzales, 13.34, fifth, Raevyn Martinez, 13.61; 400m dash, second, Kaylynn Rios, 1:09.78; 800m run, fourth, Faith Pawlik, 2:57.42; fifth, Brittney Leal, 2:58.41; 1,600m run, third, Faith Pawlik, 6:40.80, fifth, Brittney Leal, 6:56.48; 2,400m run, third, Faith Pawlik, 10:24.58, sixth, Delia Benavidez, 11:04.53; 100m hurdles, sixth, Katie Kalthoff, 20.73; 300m hurdles, first, Katie Kalthoff, 58.18, fourth, Brittney Leal, 1:00.74; 400m relay, second, Rios, Martinez, Gonzales, Galvan, 58.10; 800m relay, fifth, Martinez, Parsons, Galvan, Gonzales, 2:10.99; 1,600m relay; third, Gulley, Rodriguez, Torres, Kalthoff, 5:16.39;

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weight of 610 lbs. Her lifts included 250, 100 and 260 lbs. in the squat, bench press and deadlift. Also competing for the Cowgirls at the regional meet were Deydra Garcia, Kristina Hernandez and Julia Gonzales. All three girls placed well at the meet but did not earn qualifying lifts to the state meet.

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high jump, first, Norma Delgado, 4’; long jump, first, Kaylynn Rios, 13’3”, third, Faith Pawlik, 12’11- 1/4”, sixth, Norma Delgado, 11’10-3/4”; triple jump, third, Allison Gulley, 26’5”, sixth, Allison Guerra, 25’; shot put, first, Jovanna Ramirez, 21’7-1/2”; discus, first, Jovanna Ramirez, 66’10”, fourth, Sarah Garcia, 51’3”. Eighth grade results are as follows: 100m dash, first, Kim Rios, 14.14; 200m dash, fifth, Kassandra Benavides, 32.38; 400m dash, first, Kim Rios, 66.08; 300m hurdles, fifth, Andrea Rodriguez, 66.08; 400m relay, second, Deleon, Cantu, Benavidez, Rios, 56.98; 800m relay, fourth, Luna, Cantu, Trevino, Elizondo, 2:06.73; 1,600m relay, third, Moreno, Cantu, Deleon, Benavidez, 5:05.10; high jump, fourth, Diana Cantu, 4’2”; long jump, fifth, Diana Cantu, 13’43/4”; triple jump, third, Kim Rios, 29’10”; shot put, second, Makayla Deleon, 24’11”; discus, fourth, Makayla Deleon, 78’3-1/4”.

Garcia was sixth in the 97-lb. weight class while Hernandez was fourth in the 220+lb. division. Gonzales also competed in the 181lb. weight division. The state meet will be held at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi and lifting is scheduled to begin on Saturday morning, March 16.

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Pleasanton JV. Jose Martinez also picked up two saves at the event and did not allow a single run. “We had a great tournament in the sense that eight pitchers got to see action on the mound,” Lumbreras said. “We struggled at the plate with expectations we set for ourselves but the bats came alive when we needed them.”

Dilley improved to 9-2 overall following the two events and will be in action at the Maverick Round-Up baseball tournament this weekend. The Wolves will play D'Hanis at 1 p.m. on Thursday. They will then take on the Geneva School of Boerne the same day at 7:45 p.m. Dilley will then finish pool play on Friday at 11 a.m. against Carrizo Springs.

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THURSDAY, MARcH 7, 2013

TrC numbers indicate oil production is on the rise Texas producing nearly 1.5 million barrels of oil per day

The Texas Railroad Commission released production numbers on Wednesday, February 27, indicating Texas is producing almost 1.5 million barrels of oil per day, a nearly 50 percent increase in crude oil production since 2011. Texas now represents almost a fourth of total crude oil produced in the United States. “It’s exciting,” Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick said to members of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association at its annual meeting in Austin on Tuesday. “It’s evident not just in the production numbers, but in the jobs that are being created and the taxes this industry contributes to our state’s coffers. Last year, oil and gas energy sectors were responsible for 427,761 jobs in Texas and the industry paid $9.25 billion in state taxes in 2011,” Craddick said. “We are finding new resources with innovative technology and pioneering techniques. I think we have the potential to fulfill our energy needs in North America, so we can stop relying on unfriendly nations for oil. The shale plays being discovered in this state are tremendous. We are experiencing a climate that has created a real potential for a shift in global energy dynamics, and I am excited that Texas is playing a major role.” With increased oil production through technological developments within the industry and the wealth of discovery in shale gas in Texas, U.S. energy independence grows closer to a reality, Commissioner Craddick said. “Today, the United States consumes almost 18.5 million barrels of oil per day and imports approximately 12 million barrels a day. Some forecasters predict crude oil and petroleum imports may drop to 6 million barrels per day by 2014. We are not only producing more hydrocarbons, we are also consuming less oil, and we are finding new ways to use the abundant energy resources we have.”

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RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for March, 2013 The Texas average rig count as of February 22 was 812, representing about 48 percent of all active land rigs in the United States. In the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 534 million barrels of oil and 7.1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. The Commission’s estimated final production for December 2012 is 51,069,243 barrels of crude oil and 485,269,993 MCF (thousand cubic feet) of gas well gas. The Commission derives final production numbers by multiplying the preliminary December 2012 production totals of 43,824,975 barrels of crude oil and 425,078,831 MCF of gas well gas by a production adjustment factor of 1.1653 for crude oil and 1.1416 for gas well gas. (These production totals do not include casinghead

gas or condensate.) Texas natural gas storage reported to the Commission for January 2013 was 363,238,354 Mcf compared to 393,708,521 Mcf in January 2012. The February 2013 gas storage estimate is 343,001,687 Mcf. The Texas Railroad Commission’s Oil and Gas Division set initial March 2013 natural gas production allowables for prorated fields in the state to meet market demand of 9,334,758 MCF (thousand cubic feet). In setting the initial March 2013 allowables, the Commission used historical production figures from previous months, producers’ demand forecasts for the coming month, and adjusted the figures based on well capability. These initial allowables will be adjusted after actual production for March 2013 is reported.

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TEXAS MONTHLY OIL & GAS STATISTICS JANuArY PErMITS TO DrILL (Issued: February 27, 2013)

The Texas Railroad Commission issued a total of 1,978 original drilling permits in January 2013 compared to 1,581 in January 2012. The January total included 1,819 permits to drill new oil and gas wells, 36 to re-enter existing well bores, and123 for re-completions. Permits issued in January 2013 included 603 oil, 138 gas, 1,172 oil and gas, 57 injection, zero service and eight other permits. DECEMBER CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION Texas preliminary December 2012 crude oil production averaged 1,413,709 barrels daily, up from the 1,045,816 barrels daily average of December 2011. The preliminary Texas crude oil production figure for December 2012 is 43,824,975 barrels, up from 32,420, 281 barrels reported during December 2011. JANUARY OIL AND GAS COMPLETIONS In January 2013, operators reported 1,114 oil,

351 gas, 50 injection and five other completions compared to 765 oil, 234 gas, 18 injection and three other completions in January 2012. Total well completions for 2013 year to date are 1,520 up from 1,020 recorded during the same period in 2012. Operators reported 51 holes plugged and zero dry holes in January 2013 compared to 800 holes plugged and zero dry holes in January 2012. DECEMBER NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION Texas oil and gas wells produced 523,343,832 Mcf (thousand cubic feet) of gas based upon preliminary production figures for December 2012 down from the December 2011 preliminary gas production total of 530,873,658 Mcf. Texas preliminary December total gas production averaged 16,882,059 Mcf (thousand cubic feet) a day. Texas production in December 2012 came from 137,981 oil wells and 87,727 gas wells.

January Texas Oil & Gas Drilling Permits And Completions By District TRC District Permits To Drill Oil/Gas Holes Oil Completions Gas Completions (1) San Antonio Area 311 145 9 (2) Refugio Area 145 62 17 (3) Southeast Texas 82 54 16 (4) Deep South Texas 62 23 33 (5) East Central Tx 7 5 5 (6) East Texas 42 15 59 (7B) West Central Tx 65 52 0 (7C) San Angelo Area 214 148 7 (8) Midland 658 458 2 (8A) Lubbock Area 140 72 0 (9) North Texas 174 38 155 (10) Panhandle 78 42 48

December Texas Top Ten Oil & Gas Producing Counties Ranked By Preliminary Production 1. Karnes 2. Andrews 3. De Witt 4. Gaines 5. Ector 6. La Salle 7. Gonzales 8. Yoakum 9. Midland 10. Upton

3,135,866 2,490,744 2,030,942 2,025,222 1,924,619 1,886,903 1,830,423 1,814,908 1,771,885 1,757,702

1. Tarrant 2. Johnson 3. Webb 4. Panola 5. Pecos 6. Wise 7. Denton 8. Freestone 9. Nacogdoches 10. Wheeler

62,367,519 33,234,326 20,947,545 20,001,618 19,793,641 18,285,652 17,649,838 14,749,941 12,825,453 11,618,750

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Eagle Ford Shale Rig Count settles at 245 running units The Eagle Ford Shale drilling rig count settled at 245 units running this past week. La Salle County still leads with 33 rigs running. Judging by announcements from operators, we should expect to see the rig count decline throughout 2013. Operators have dropped the average drilling time from 33 days to just 16 days currently. That would indicate the same number of wells could be drilled with less than half the number of rigs that were active at the peak (260+). To date, smaller operators have stepped in and increased their drilling efforts as the largest players have dropped rigs. We’ll see more of the same in 2013, but I suspect we’ll see a rig count closer to 200 than 250 in the coming months. The biggest announcement of the week came from Net Midstream. The company plans to build a 124-mile, 42-inch natural gas pipeline from the Agua Dulce Hub in Nueces County to the border near Rio Grande City in Starr County. The pipeline will potentially export up to 2.1 Bcf/d, which would more than double current exports to Mexico. Read more in the article Net Midstream Plans Eagle Ford Pipeline to Mexico.

The natural gas rig count was 28 this past week. That’s one above the Eagle Ford record low set last week. Natural gas prices traded up during the week to $3.47/mmbtu on Friday afternoon. Colder weather and more recent outages at nuclear plants have helped support natural gas prices. The oil rig count fell three to 216 running in the area. WTI crude futures traded down on the week to a little more than $90 per barrel. Eagle Ford crude prices traded at $101.12/bbl on the 28th of February. Eagle Ford light crude and condensate in the area traded at $88.50 and $87.50, respectively. There are 201 horizontal rigs running in the region. Ten rigs in Webb County were reclassified this week from horizontal to directional. That change almost accounts for the entire drop in horizontal drilling this past week.. An injection well is being drilled in Karnes County. La Salle County leads development with 33 rigs running. DeWitt (26), Gonzales (25), Karnes (25), Webb (25), McMullen (24), Dimmit (21), Live Oak (15), Atascosa (9), Leon (7), Wilson (7) and Lavaca (5) round out the top counties in the region.

Eagle Ford Rig Count by Operator BHP (Petrohawk) EOG Resources Chesapeake Marathon Oil (Hilcorp) ConocoPhillips Pioneer Natural Murphy Oil Lewis Petroleum Talisman Energy (Statoil) Anadarko Hunt Oil

27 26 18 18 11 10 10 10 8 7 6

30 25 16 18 11 10 9 8 8 6 6

Plains Exploration Rosetta Resources SM Energy EP Energy Halcon Resources Shell Swift Energy Carrizo Oil & Gas Penn Virginia All Others Total

7 6 4 5 5 5 5 4 3 52 247

6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 3 53 245

What is the Rig Count? The Eagle Ford Shale Rig Count is an index of the total number of oil & gas drilling rigs running across a 30 county area in South Texas. The South Texas rigs referred to in this article are for ALL drilling reported by SmithBits and not solely wells targeting the Eagle Ford formation. All land rigs and onshore rig data shown here are based upon industry estimates provided by the Baker Hughes Rig Count and/or Smith Service Co’s (Schlumberger) Smith Rig Count. Eagle Ford Shale Drilling by County County Prior Week Current Week County Prior Week Current Week La Salle 36 33 Grimes 3 3 Dewitt 25 29 Fayette 2 2 Gonzales 23 25 Zavala 0 2 Karnes 26 25 Frio 1 1 Webb 23 25 Austin 0 0 Mcmullen 24 24 Bastrop 0 0 Dimmit 24 21 Bee 0 0 Live Oak 16 15 Burleson 0 0 Atascosa 12 9 Colorado 0 0 Leon 7 7 Duval 1 0 Wilson 6 7 Goliad 0 0 Lavaca 6 5 Lee 0 0 Madison 5 5 Maverick 1 0 Robertson 3 4 Milam 0 0 Brazos 3 3 Washington 0 0 Information courtesy of www.EagleFordShale.com

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Grass-fed beef conference With consumer interest heightening about where food comes from, grass-fed beef producers will have the opportunity to learn more about marketing opportunities as well as production trends during a May 30-31 conference in College Station. Dr. Rick Machen, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle specialist in Uvalde, said producers can learn about all aspects of grass-fed beef production techniques at the conference, which will be held at the Rosenthal Meat Science Building on the Texas A&M University campus. “One of the highlights will be Dr. John Andrae, Extension forage

Knowing our stuff ... The Frio County Livestock Judging Teams competed in the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Livestock Judging Contest on February 24 against 1,180 other competitors. The senior team consisted of Corban Hemphill, Mahala Harper, Micah Frederick and Jacob Frederick; the junior team consisted of Walker Hemphill, Covy Harper and Levi Lopez. Highpoint on the junior team went to Walker Hemphill; other outstanding achievements of the junior team included Covy Harper with the team high score in hogs, and Levi Lopez with the junior team high score in questions. Both teams placed in the top 30 percent. The team includes (L-R) Covy Harper, Micah Frederick, Mahala Harper, Corban Hemphill, Coach Wendy Hemphill, Jacob Frederick, Walker Hemphill and (not pictured) Levi Lopez. (Courtesy photo)

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P.O. Box 1208 - 321 East San Marcos Street * Pearsall, Texas 78061 * Open Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Fax us your ad at 830-334-3647 or call 830-334-3644 for ad rates Ranch, Residential & Commercial

Liz Kreusel Broker Associate

THE STEPHEN WILLIAMS AGENCY

107 S. Oak Pearsall, TX 78061

818 N. OAK ST. (ACROSS FROM WAL-MART) STEPHEN WILLIAMS, BROKER - 334-8089

Cell: 830-334-7959 Office: 830-334-4300

swilliamsagency@sbcglobal.net

FIND LOTS MORE INFO AT:

www.stephenwilliamsagency.com

SO MUCH CONTRACTED OR SOLD! WE NEED MORE LISTINGS! WE HAVE MORE EXPERIENCE THAN ANYONE IN THIS MARKET & WE HAVE SEVERAL OPTIONS YOU CAN CONSIDER AS A SELLER. LOTS OF BUYERS LOOKING! GIVE US A CALL TODAY! BRAND NEW HOME in great area near schools. 3 BR, 2 baths, garage, on over 1/2 acre. Beautiful finish out, and if you contract now, you can make some finish out choices! Call today! JUST LISTED! Big (over 2200sf) 3 BR, 3 bath home on almost 7 acres in Hilltop Addition in Dilley. Lots of flexibility inside and out. $250,000. Call for more details today! 412 MARGO DR. - NEW LISTING on attractive 3 BR home in great area near schools. Lots of extras, including C A/H, ceiling fans, carport for 3 cars and covered RV slab in back, fenced yard, mature shade, stg. bldg., big utility room and so much more! Call us! HOME ON APPROX. 3 AC. - 4 BR, 3 bath, cent. a/h, brick, fireplace, garage, pool, city water, and more! Call us for more info, today! WOW! 104 N. ANNE ST. DILLEY! - Brick 3 BR, 2 bath home, on slab, cent a/h, raised ceilings, appliances, big glassed in bonus room, fenced yard, mature shade. Near schools. ALL THIS FOR UNDER $70,000!?!? YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT! PRICE REDUCED: 4 BR, 3 bath home on almost 10 acres. Metal roof, 2 car garage, large shop, pool, separate set up for an RV or mobile home, fenced, & many more extras. City water, but no city taxes! Great flexibility for home, business, horses or combination. Come take a look today! CALL ABOUT OUR NEW PRICE!

MISCELLANEOUS

100 ACRES – In La Salle County, 5 miles north of Encinal, excellent hunting, high fence on two sides, water well needs repair. For more info call Lee Peters (830) 8792393 or (830) 879-2500. OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE IN COTULLA – Motivated seller, 202 Stuart St, 3,000 sq. ft., modern construction, 1 block from courthouse, ½ block off the main street. Call Lee Peters at 830-8792393 or 830-879-5200. BIG LAND SALE! 5 acres South of San Antonio near Pearsall. Small Down. No credit check. No interest for 5 months. By Owner. 210-654-2476. 10 ACRES - Between Campbellton & Charlotte on Hwy140 near Hwy16. Water & Elec. $65,000,$2,000 down,$565/mo., 10.25%. Gary Owner/Broker 512923-1904. 1 LOT FOR SALE – Has two houses that need to be demolished, 415 Neal St., Cotulla. Call (815) 575-2621 or (815) 353-0641

HOMES FOR SALE

FOR SALE In Big Wells, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, family room, living, dining, kitchen, den, laundry, porches, sprinkler system, alarm system and more, $139,000. Call (830) 255-9053 or see at forsalebyowner.com

PRICE JUST REDUCED! 2 BR home with 2 car garage, cent. a/h, fenced back yard, covered back porch, lots of shade, in quiet area near schools. Call for new price and more info today! NEW LISTING! Nice 2 BR, 2 bath home with cent. a/h, big kitchen, stove,O and big LD S frig, detached garage with storage. Priced to sell at only $69,500. Call today! COMMERCIAL/ INVESTMENT/RANCH PROPERTY WOW! 98+ ACRES on East edge of Pearsall. Where else can you get a corner in the city limits, and an oat patch full of deer? Inviting 3/2 country style home in like new condition, large new metal barn on slab, new 3/2 mobile home, city water, well water, high fence, and on and on. 3 separate public roads dead end at this place. Call for more details on this unique opportunity today! **OWNER CAN INCLUDE SOME MINERALS!!!*** ONE TRACT REMAINING FOR SALE by Hospital Association in business park. Over 6 acres with utilities and paved road, just off of I-35 behind hospital and south of new nursing home. Booming commercial area. Call for more info today! 33 PLATTED LOTS IN MOORE - Great area with nice homes surrounding, water and sewer systems, only a few minutes to Chesapeake yard, I-35, San Antonio, Devine and Pearsall. DEVELOPERS AND HOME BUILDERS, COME TAKE A LOOK! JUST LISTED IN DILLEY: Big home on almost 7 acres outside city limits but with city water and utilities. Home can be used for lodging and/or office, and acreage for many business uses. NEAR I-35 in Hilltop area North of Dilley. $250,000. Call today! IF YOU HAVE A HOME, SMALL RANCH, OR OTHER PROPERTY TO SELL, WE’LL DO WHAT IT TAKES TO GET YOUR BUSINESS AND MAKE YOU A SATISFIED CUSTOMER. CONTACT US TODAY! HOUSE FOR SALE – 3 bedroom, 1 bath, brick house with central AC. 1315 N. Huajillo St. Call (210) 793-0850.

FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT – 2 bedroom, 1 bath, unfurnished, located in Pearsall. Call Mr. Perez at (512) 566-0167. HOUSE FOR RENT IN PEARSALL – Large 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,200 square feet, furnished, central AC/HEAT. Private pool access! No yard work! $1,200/ month. Call 830-334-2810. RED OAK APARTMENTS 1014 S. Oak in Pearsall. Call (830) 334-7593. FOR RENT – 3 bedroom, 1 bath, A/C, central air, washer/dryer connections, fenced in backyard, $1,100/month. Call (210) 260-4328. OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT – Central location, plenty of parking, recently renovated, new A/C. Call (210) 219-2170. I-35 R.V. LOTS & R.V.’S FOR RENT – Easy on/off, 4 miles form Chesapeake at exit 114, large spaces, Dish T.V., WiFi, laundry, patios, extra parking. (830) 9925997. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Cotulla office space available. Located on 504 N. Main St. For more information please call (830) 879-2615.

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PEARSALL

REDUCED! 175 ENCINO DR - Down $10,000 to $239,000. 3/3+/2, brick home, 3535sf, huge living room with fireplace, open floorplan, split bedrooms, 900sf workshop, all on 1.5 acres. S. PECAN ST./HAYNES AVE. - 8.345 acres, utilities at the OLD street. $83,450. READY TOSDEVELOP!! 2822 CR 1070 (DOVE LN.) - 4/2/1 brick home, 2 living rooms, RACT ONTyard. modern fixtures, 1 acreC fenced $126,000. SUPER NICE!

DEVINE

CR 5710 - 5 acre building site in small rural subdivision, water and electricity available, cleared of brush, manufactured home OK, located NW of Devine. $35,000. NICE RANCHETTE!

FOR RENT IN DILLEY

23 UNIT MAN-CAMP - Nice 3/1 fully furnished with W/D in each unit, gated, fenced, on-site manager, corporate lease rates. CALL FOR INFO!

FOR RENT IN PEARSALL

RESIDENTIAL REDUCED! 158 ENCINO DR - 3/2/2, Game room with pool table, large living room with fireplace, workshop all on 1.5 acres. Unfurnished $2,750/mon./dep., Furnished $3,000/mon./ dep. READY TO MOVE IN! COMMERCIAL 218 E. COLORADO - 1,600sf, 12 ft. tin ceilings, CH/A, lots of parking $1,250/mon/dep. MAIN CORNER IN TOWN! 2423 HWY. 140 - For ground lease. 2-10 acres, utilities available, great truck yard location. $500/mon/acre.

Got House? We Have Renters & Buyers! MOBILE HOME FOR RENT - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator, AC. Located in Gardendale, 5 miles north of Cotulla off IH-35. $500 deposit, $1,000 a month. Call 210-2732396. FOR RENT IN COTULLA – 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home, A/C, heat, all appliances, all utilities paid. $125/week, per occupant, minimum of 4 occupants. R.V. LOTS FOR RENT, $350 including utilities. 210-213-4811 or 830665-3724. FOR RENT – 3 bedroom, 1 bath, A/C, central air, washer/dryer connections, fenced in backyard, $1,100/month. Call (210) 260-4328. FOR RENT – 4 bedroom, completely furnished, $800/month, $500/deposit. ONE BEDROOM APT. $600/ month, $500/deposit, washer/ dryer included. 2 RV’S AVAILABLE $650/month, $300/deposit. Call 830-334-2361 or 830-317-7558. FOR RENT – By the week, day or month, 5 R.V.’s, fully furnished, all utilities, direcTV. Will lease or rent with option to buy. Ready to live in! Call Jack at 830-334-1252. FOR RENT ASJC ACRES RV PARK 2 & 1 bedroom RV’s (new) for lease. RV lots for lease. IH-35 access near HEB. www.asjcacres. com CALL (210) 380-3946. HOUSE FOR RENT – 590 W. Miller, Dilley. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, garage, family room, central A/H, $1,200/month plus $500 deposit. Call Emilio 210-237-0475. RV’S AND MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT IN PEARSALL – Fully furnished, satellite T.V. All bills paid, quiet and shady. Call 281-798-9888, 830-334-8667 or 830-334-7899 OIL FIELD EXECUTIVE RENTAL 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 80/18 trailer house like new, quiet, secluded. 3 miles down Cameron Ln. Fowlerton, TX. Close proximity to Tilden, Pleasanton, Cotulla. 361-4495738. $2,000/month.

FOR Lease

LAND FOR LEASE – For cattle. Call (210) 415-1976 or (830) 665-2185. 14 ACRES FOR LEASE - Pearsall, IH 35 access and frontage, utilities available. Call (830) 3347996.

MOBILE HOMES

NEW 3 BED $357.00 A MTH 10% down 20 yrs 7% w.a.c. Only 2 left 210-673-9025 rbi03190 www. claytonsa.com

MI CASA HOUSING, LTD. 16890 IH 35 SOUTH ATASCOSA, TX 78002. YOUR INCOME TAX REFUND IS YOUR DOWN PAYMENT EASY FINANCING AND CREDIT REPAIR AVAILABLE NEW SINGLE AND DOUBLE WIDES CALL L.J. TODAY 210-710-5081, 210-6220450 RBI 35705. $687.00 4 BEDROOM - Granite counter tops. All appliances included Won’t last long! 10% dw 20 yrs 7% apr w.a.c. 210-6739025 rbi03190 www.claytonsa.com FINANCING SPECIALIST! Land & Home or Home only (RBI35417) No Credit, Bad Credit no SSN# al OK! 1.888.623.335 www.MHFinancingSpecialist. com. 5 BEDROOM, 3 BATH $597.37 PER MONTH - 210-673-9028 rbi03190 10%dw 20yrs 7.00 apr w.a.c. www.claytonsa.com TAKE OVER PAYMENTS $487.00 PER MONTH - 4 payments behind. w.a.c. rbi03190 800-9349644 www.claytosa.com MI CASA HOUSING, LTD. EASY FINANCING AND PROGRAMS AVAILABLE NEW SINGLE WIDES NEW DOUBLE WIDES PRE-APPROVALS OVER THE PHONE CALL L.J. TODAY 210-710-5081, 210-622-0450 RBI 35705.

SERVICES

WEDDINGS, PARTIES, family reunions, inside or outside available, bar-b-que pits, kitchenavailable, 12 acres. Pearsall Lions Club, Contact 830-334-2222 or 830-334-7216.

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING – Janitor/Maintenance, weekdays, weekends, experience preferred. Apply within at Kreg’s Travel Stop (Chevron), 130 S. IH 35, Pearsall. NAPA AUTO PARTS IN DILLEY IS NOW HIRING – A full-time experienced counter parts sales person. Apply within at 1074 W. Hwy 85, Dilley. NEED BACKHOE OPERATOR – CDL A and 3 years experience required. FBE Construction (830) 963-7250. COWPOKES BAR-B-Q IS LOOKING – To hire a responsible person. Apply in person. NOW HIRING - Royal Inn is now hiring for Office Clerk and housekeeping. Apply in person at 1903 W. Comal in Pearsall. LEASING AGENT NEEDED For property in Dilley/Pearsall, Texas. Fax resume to 512-7569885 Attn: HVM/Sendero or email cmiller@hamiltonvalley. com

HILER REAL ESTATE JIM HILER, BROKER

503 E. COLORADO - PEARSALL, TEXAS

830-334-3623 or 1-800-433-3639 - e-mail: jim@hilerrealestate.com Beth Hiler 830-334-3735 Holly Carter 210-842-4326

OPEN ON SATURDAYS! PEARSALL RESIDENTIAL * $100,000 - 516 N. VINTON - 1,824 SQ. FT. BRICK HOME ON 3 LOTS, WITH 3 BEDROOMS, PORCH, 2 CAR CARPORT, STORAGE, AND MORE. * $215,000 - 570 WILLIAM DRIVE - GREAT 2,700 S.F. 4 BEDROOM, BRICK HOME ON 1.1 ACRE SITE. 2 FULL BATHS AND 2 HALF BATHS, LOTS OF WALK IN CLOSETS AND HUGE OPEN KITCHEN, DINING AND LIVING AREA. PRIVACY FENCED BACK YARD AND HUGE STORAGE ROOM. * $185,000 - 1032 CR 2014 - BEAUTIFUL 2,845 SQ. FT. HOME. EXCELLENT CONDITION, IN-GROUND POOL, WATER WELL, CARPORT, STORAGE, AND 1.19 ACRE OF LAND.

DILLEY RESIDENTIAL

* $125,000 - 210 W. WHITE - IMMACULATE 2330 SF, 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME WITH 2 CAR CT RAFURNISHED CONT GARAGE. LARGE FENCED BACK YARD. MOSTLY AND READY FOR MOVE IN. * $350,000 - MODERN 4-PLEX APARTMENT BUILDING ON LARGE LOT AT 204 W. WHITE ST. EACH APARTMENT HAS TWO BEDROOMS. LOTS OF PARKING OR ROOM FOR EXPANSION. * $77,000 - 214 HARRIMAN - 1550 SQ. FT. HOME WITH CARPORT AND STORAGE. NEAR CT CO SCHOOLS. LARGE YARD. CENTRAL AIRNT ANDRA HEAT.

RANCHES

* $568,225 - 191.5 ACRE HIGH FENCED, STRICTLY MANAGED HUNTING RANCH. FRONTS ALONG THE RAILROAD ABOUT 5 MILES SOUTH OF MOORE, AND ONLY ABOUT 45 MINUTES FROM SAN ANTONIO. WATER WELL, BUNK HOUSES, STOCK TANKS, AND SO MUCH MORE. * $2,900,000 - 267.70 ACRE RANCH WEST OF DIVOT ALONG CR4725. GREAT LITTLE LOW FENCED HUNTING RANCH AND AT THE ABOVE PRICE. ALL MINERALS WOULD CONVEY! * $140,000 - 13.10 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF PEARSALL ON THE PARADISE RANCH SUBDIVISION. FENCED, NICE CABIN, 5 BAY METAL SHED, SEPTIC AND ELECTRICITY. ALSO HAS PAVED ROAD AND HUNTING. * $567,000 - GREAT LITTLE 210 ACRE RECREATION RANCH. GOOD MIX OF BRUSH FOR DEER, AND ROLLING SAND HILLS FOR QUAIL AND DOVE. VERY GOOD RANCH!

MOORE

* $370,000 - RARE OFFERING - 12.4 ACRES ALONG CR 1515 JUST OFF I-35. NICE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME. COMMUNITY WATER AND SEWER AVAILABLE, AND OFFERING INCLUDES 100% OF MINERALS UNDER 16.4 ACRES. CALL FOR MORE INFO. ALSO MORE MINERALS AVAILABLE. * $75,000 - 5 ACRE BUILDING SITE. FENCED, CLEARED OF BRUSH, PAVED FRONTAGE. WATER AND ELECTRICITY AT FENCE LINE. LOCATED JUST OUT OF MOORE ALONG CR 1660. (BLACK CREEK ROAD)

NATALIA RESIDENTIAL

* $90,000 - LOCATED JUST OFF IH-35 AND LESS THAN 30 MINUTES NORTH OF PEARSALL - FOUR BEDROOM, 2 BATH, 2 STORY HOME IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. CITY WATER, CT FOR MOBILE HOMES, CAMPERS, RAROOM NT CO SEWER, ELECTRICITY, HUGE BACK YARD WITH ETC. THIS IS A GREAT PROPERTY AND APPLIANCES ARE IN PLACE.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.hilerrealestate.com COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES * ATTENTION: FOR SALE OR LEASE!!! SEVERAL CHOICE LOCATIONS ALONG IH-35 AND U.S. HWY. 85 IN THE MOORE, PEARSALL, DILLEY, AND MILLETT AREAS. SOME HAVE PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER. MOST HAVE 3 PHASE ELECTRICITY. CALL FOR DETAILS!!! 830-334-3623 OR 210-364-6102. * $60,000 - 0.66 ACRE BUSINESS LOCATION HAVING ACCESS FROM INTERSTATE AND ALSO FROM I-35 BUSINESS AT THE SOUTH EDGE OF DILLEY. HIGH VISIBILITY LOCATION WITH LOTS OF POTENTIAL. * $370,000 - 12.4 ACRES ON CR 1515 IN MOORE, WITH PLAIN, BUT NICE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME ON SLAB, WITH CENTRAL A/H AND FIREPLACE. ALSO HAS SEPARATE STOREROOM WITH WAHER/DRYER CONNECTIONS. PRICE INCLUDES SURFACE PLUS 100% OF 16.4 ACRES OF MINERALS!!!! * $465,000 - 4.7 ACRES, HAVING 1,500 FEET OF FRONTAGE ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF I-35 AT THE NORTH EDGE OF PEARSALL. ELECTRICITY AND WATER WELL ON THE PROPERTY. GREAT VISIBILITY FROM THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. * $340,000 - FINE 34 ACRE TRACT HAVING 1,393 FEET OF FRONTAGE ALONG THE EAST FRONTAGE ROAD OF I-35 AT THE SOUTH EDGE OF MOORE, TX. PARTIALLY CLEARED OF BRUSH AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIZO SAND WATER WELL, 3 PHASE ELECTRICITY, CAMPSITE AND VERY EASY ACCESS TO I-35. * $595,000 - 30 ACRES AT INTERSECTION OF FM3352 AND I-35 ABOUT 8 MILES NORTH OF PEARSALL. BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, BRICK HOME WITH 2 CARRIZO SANDS WATER WELLS, OFFICE, POOL, EQUIPMENT STORAGE, NICE POND AND LOTS OF HIGHWAY FRONTAGE. PERFECT FOR SO MANY USES. SOME MINERAL RIGHTS WILL CONVEY. * $365,000 - 60.7 ACRES ALONG FM HIGHWAY 1582 ABOUT 1 MILE SOUTHEAST OF PEARSALL. WATER WELL, OLDER HOME, CATTLE WORKING PENS, STOCK TANK, ELECTRICITY AND 892 FEET OF HIGHWAY FRONTAGE. FINE BUSINESS LOCATION AND ALSO GOOD HUNTING. * $525,000 - 37 ACRES FRONTING ON CR2015 (NAIL ROAD). 2 BEDROOM HOME, WATER WELL, CITY WATER, BARN. MOSTLY OUTSIDE THE CITY OF PEARSALL AND SUPER WHITEWING DOVE HUNTING.FOR SALE OR FOR RENT. * $300,000 - 50 ACRES ON FM 1582 ONE MILE FROM I-35 BUISNESS - NICE BUSINESS LOCATION WITH LOTS OF FRONTAGE ALONG FM 1582. ALSO GREAT DOVE HUNTING LOCATION. * $1,400,000 - BEAUTIFUL 61 ACRE LOCATION ALONG HUGO ROAD, ABOUT 1.5 MILES WEST OF DILLEY. WATER WELL, 4 BEDROOM HOME, STORAGE BUILDING, AND A GOOD PLACE TO LOCATE YOUR BUSINESS HEADQUARTERS, AWAY FROM THE NOISE AND TRAFFIC OF TOWN. ALSO A GREAT DOVE HUNTING PLACE. * $415,000 - 13 ACRES ON HWY. 85 ABOUT 1.5 MILES EAST OF FM 1582. 2,000 SQ. FT. LIKE NEW HOME. WATER WELL AND 1,400 FEET OF FRONTAGE ALONG HWY. 85. GREAT COMMERCIAL LOCATION. * $28,000 - 280 FEET ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 181 IN FLORESVILLE AT THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 181 AND EAGLE NEST LANE.

FOR RENT

* $3,500/MONTH RENTAL FOR 14 ACRES AT MILLETT. VERY NEAR I-35 WITH GOOD ACCESS. CALL 210-364-6102 FOR SHOWING. * UNDER DEVELOPMENT - 52 ACRE COMMERCIAL SITE 1 MILE SOUTH OF MILLET. WATER, ELECTRICITY AND 40’X100’ BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION. CALL FOR MORE INFO. CHECK WITH JIM HILER FOR OTHER RENTAL PROPERTIES. THEY DO NOT LAST VERY LONG!

DRIVERS CDL-A: Lots of Miles. Great Pay/Benefits & Bonuses. Home Weekly. No Slip Seat. No Touch, Newer Equipment. Recent Driver Grads Welcome. 877-7238932. CURRENTLY TAKING APPLICATIONS ALL POSITIONS. Front Desk, Housekeeping, Night Audit and Houseman. Holiday Inn Express, Cotulla TX. 624 Las Palmas Cotulla, TX 78014. Tel. 830-879-2000. DRIVERS NEEDED! South Texas area. Average upto $1,100.00 to $1,700.00/wk! 5 Day Work Week, Texas Dedicated, Assigned Trucks!Excellent Benefits. CDL-A, X 1yr Exp & TWIC Req. 1-866823-0294. NEW WESTERN WEARHOUSE RETAIL STORE IN DILLEY IS NOW HIRING - FT and PT sales associates. Apply within, 1074 W. Hwy 85, Dilley, right next to NAPA Auto Parts. HELP WANTED – For oilfield catering service with good people skills. Potential to make $10-$20/ hour. Must have valid drivers license. Apply in person 222 S. Elm, Pearsall.

CITY OF PEARSALL JOB OPENING The City of Pearsall is seeking a part time Library Aide. Must have a high school diploma. Available to work weekends. Bilingual a plus. Work consists of sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching and lifting objects up to 25 pounds. Any familiarity with PC’s and laptops and excellent customer skills. Applications are available during work hours at City Hall, 215 S. Ash Street, Pearsall, Texas 78061. The City is an “at will” and equal opportunity employer. Position open until filled. LIFEGUARDS The City of Dilley is currently accepting applications for lifeguards. Applicants must be both lifeguard and CPR certified, or willing to take the certification necessary. The position is seasonal with rotating hours. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and is open to the general public. There will be a $50.00 pre-course fee required up front. Interested applicants may pick up an application at City Hall, 101 S. Commerce Dilley, Texas. EEO.

FOR LEASE

HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Fully Furnished, Washer/Dryer, Direct TV, All Utilities Paid $2,500 Per Month - $500 Deposit No Dogs or Smokers

Call Jack at 830-334-1252

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POOL MANAGER The City of Dilley is currently accepting applications for a Pool Manager. The Position is seasonal. Interested applicants may pick up an application at City Hall located at 101 S. Commerce Dilley, Texas. For more information you may contact City Hall @ 830-965-1624. EEO. CITY OF CRYSTAL CITY JOB OPENING JOB TITLE: Police Officer (Reserve) DATE POSTED: February 4, 2013 CLOSING DATE: until position is filled SALARY: DOE GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This is a responsible non supervisory position. Duties include patrolling an assigned area, generally by vehicle, to prevent crime and enforce laws and ordinances; and responding to emergency calls and routine complaints, taking appropriate action. If you have any questions please call Sandra D. Zavala at (830) 374-3477 ext. 244 or for a complete Job Description and/or Job Application, please contact Ms. Zavala, City Clerk in person/ by mail or email at: Sandra D. Zavala, City Clerk City of Crystal City 101 E. Dimmit Street Crystal City, Texas 78839 szavala@cityofcc. org The City of Crystal City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Sale of property to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale is 10:00 am 3/22/13 at Texas Mini Storage, Pearsall,Tx., 830/3348188. Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Cleanup deposit may be required. Seller

reserves the right to withdraw from sale. Property is for: Delores Benevidas: Misc household furniture, couch, chest, desk, luggage, misc household. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF PEARSALL Pursuant to the City of Pearsall’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance notice is hereby given that the City of Pearsall will hold (1) Public Hearing at the City Council Meeting on March 12, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pearsall City Hall located at 215 S. Ash St. Pearsall, Texas 78061. The purpose of a (1) Conditional Use Permit being requested by Dominga Rodriguez to establish, and hold Church Services on the days of Tuesday and Sundays. Property’s Legal Description being; Lot(s) 4-6, Block 82, of the Pearsall addition. Located at 705 S. Mesquite. This property is currently zoned a(n) R-1; Single and Two Family Dwelling District. The City encourages citizens to participate and to make their opinions known at this public hearing. If you have any questions regarding this application please contact the City of Pearsall at City Hall at 215 S. Ash Street. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF PEARSALL Pursuant to the City of Pearsall’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance notice is hereby given that the City of Pearsall will hold (1) Public Hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on March 11, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pearsall City Hall located at 215 S. Ash St. Pearsall, Texas 78061. The purpose of a (1) Conditional Use Permit being requested by Dominga Rodriguez to establish, and hold Church Services on the days of Tuesday and Sundays. Property’s Legal Description being; Lot(s) 4-6, Block 82, of the Pearsall addition.

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Located at 705 S. Mesquite. This property is currently zoned a(n) R-1; Single and Two Family Dwelling District. The City encourages citizens to participate and to make their opinions known at this public hearing. If you have any questions regarding this application please contact the City of Pearsall at City Hall at 215 S. Ash Street. CBP/ICE SEIZED PROPERTY POSTINGS GO ONLINE Public notice of seized property pending forfeiture will no longer be published in the legal section of this publication. Effective March 1, 2013, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) will advertise notices of seizure and intent to forfeit on the Department of Justice website, www.forfeiture.gov which will become the primary method to notify the public that property was seized and is subject to forfeiture. The Department of Homeland Security authorized this action in accordance with 19 CFR Part 162, as published in the January 29, 2013, Federal Register. Seized property listings will be posted on the website running in 30 consecutive day ad cycles. Visit www.forfeiture. gov to Learn More. THE STATE OF TEXAS TO THE FOLLOWING: The Unknown Heirs of CHARLES LYNN CARROLL, JR., Deceased YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER HEREIN at or before 10 o’clock a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of 42 days from the date of issuance of this citation. Your answer is due no later than 10 o’clock a.m. on Monday, on or before the first day of the first term of court which convenes after the expiration of 42 days from the date of issuance of this citation. You may employ an attorney. This suit is numbered 3506 and is styled “In the Estate of Charles Lynn Carroll, Jr., Deceased”. The Application to Determine Heirship in this cause was filed on the 6th of February in the County Court of Frio County, Texas. This lawsuit is to determine the heirs of Charles Lynn Carroll, Jr., Deceased. Plaintiffs Attorney Name and Address: Grady L. Roberts, Jr., 409 S. Walnut St., P.O. Box AA Pearsall, Texas 78061. NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(S): You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation at or before 10 o’clock a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of 42 days from the date of issuance of this citation a default judgment may be taken against you. ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of office on February 5, 2013 at 3:40 p.m., in Pearsall, Frio County, Texas. Angie Tullis Clerk of the County Court NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Dilley, Texas (the “City”) to adopt an Ordinance providing for the issuance of interest-bearing obligations of the City presently contemplated to be designated and known as the “CITY OF DILLEY, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2013” (the “Certificates of Obligation”) for the purpose of providing for the

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EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. v. Evan Thomas and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability wherein the said EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. is Plaintiff, and the said Evan Thomas, et al., known or unknown, are Defendants. The said petition, filed on the 22nd day of February, 2013, discloses the nature of said suit as follows: This suit is brought to have a receiver appointed under the provisions of Section 64.091 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code for any undivided mineral interests owned by the Defendant in the following described lands in La Salle County, Texas, to-wit: Lot 1587, Block 66 of Altito, according to the original plat of Altito Townsites duly recorded in Volume V, Page 435, in the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas and all of Tract 1587 located in Survey 10 of the I.&G.N.R.R Co. Survey, A-394, being a total of 10 acres of land, more or less, and being a part of the Altito Ranch Lands Subdivision, according to the Map or Plat recorded in Volume V, Page 436 of the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas. and to execute Mineral Leases thereof to the Plaintiff and a pooling, unitization or production sharing agreement covering said land, and take such other action deemed necessary under the provisions of said statute. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT on this the 22nd day of February, 2013, at La Salle County, Texas. Margarita A. Esqueda Clerk, District Court La Salle County, Texas PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT BY LaSALLE COUNTY TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR THE REGULATION OF CERTAIN SUBDIVISIONS OF LAND, MANUFACTURED HOME RENTAL COMMUNITIES, AND THE ADOPTION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE STANDARDS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LaSALLE COUNTY Notice is hereby given, as required by §2007.042 of the Texas Government Code, regarding the intention of LaSalle County, Texas, acting by and through its Commissioners Court, to conduct a public hearing on the 8th day of April, 2013 at 5:00 p.m., County Commissioners Courtroom, LaSalle County Courthouse, to receive public comment on proposed regulations pertaining to comprehensive development regulations designed to promote the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of LaSalle County and the safe, orderly, and healthful development of the unincorporated area of LaSalle County. Draft copies of the proposed regulations are available for inspection in the office of the County Judge during normal business hours. Copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained in the office of the County Judge, or the County Clerk, at a cost of $13.30. Additionally, a Takings Impact Assessment (TIA) of the proposed regulations is also available for inspection in the office of the County Judge during normal business hours. The TIA, using the analysis outlined by the Texas Attorney General, has determined that the proposed regulations do not constitute an unconstitutional taking of real property, as defined by §2007 of the Texas Government Code, but are reasonably designed to provide the County and the residents of LaSalle County with the ability to reasonably assure that development within the County is conducted in a manner that will promote the safe, orderly and healthful development of the unincorporated areas of LaSalle County, Texas, and which will prevent sub-standard residential or commercial development, inferior infrastructure, or unsafe or unhealthful disposal of wastewater and/or storm water. Copies of the TIA may be obtained in the office of the County Judge, or the County Clerk, at a cost of $2.60.

THE STATE OF TEXAS YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO CAUSE TO BE PUBLISHED, ONCE, NOT LESS THAN TEN DAYS BEFORE THE RETURN DAY THEREOF, EXCLUSIVE OF THE DATE OF PUBLICATION, IN A NEWSPAPER PRINTED IN LA SALLE COUNTY, TEXAS, THE ACCOMPANYING CITATION, OF WHICH THE HEREIN BELOW FOLLOWING IS A TRUE COPY - (BUT IF THERE BE NO NEWSPAPER SO PRINTED IN SAID COUNTY, THEN THAT; YOU CAUSE THE SAID CITATION TO BE POSTED FOR AT LEAST TEN DAYS BEFORE THE RETURN TERM THEREOF AS REQUIRED BY LAW). CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JANET KERR WIMBERLY, DECEASED. NO. 1509, COUNTY COURT, LA SALLE COUNTY, TEXAS. K’REESA HILLJE COLEY, IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED ESTATE, FILED ON THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2013, AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION (DECEDENT DIED INTESTATE). SAID APPLICATION WILL BE HEARD AND ACTED ON BY SAID COURT AT 10:00O’CLOCK A.M. ON THE FIRST MONDAY NEXT AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF TEN DAYS FROM DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS CITATION, THE SAME BEING THE 11TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2013, AT THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COTULLA, TEXAS. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE ARE HEREBY CITED TO APPEAR BEFORE SAID HONORABLE COURT AT SAID ABOVE MENTIONED TIME AND PLAC EBY FILING A WRITTEN ANSWER CONTESTING SUCH APPLICATION SHOULD THEY DESIRE TO DO SO. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT AT OFFICE IN COTULLA, TEXAS THIS THE 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D., 2013. MARGARITA A. ESQUEDA COUNTY CLERK LA SALLE COUNTY, TEXAS BY: ARTURO CARBAJAL DEPUTY CITATION BY PUBLICATION Clerk of the Court Margarita A. Esqueda 101 Courthouse Square, Suite 107 Cotulla, TX 78014 Attorney for Plaintiff James A. Porter James W. Seitz EP Energy LLC 1001 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment will be taken against you. TO: Leona Reid and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, known or unknown, Defendants, in the cause herein described. You and each of you are hereby commanded to appear and answer before the 81st Judicial District Court of La Salle County at the courthouse in Cotulla, La Salle County, Texas, by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation, being at or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, the 8th day of April, 2013, then and there to answer the petition of EP Energy E&P Company, L.P., in Cause No. 13-02-00041-CVL, styled EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. v. Leona Reid and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees (Continued on page 7B)

22 FRIO-NUECES CURRENT - THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012 of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability wherein the said EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. is Plaintiff, and the said Leona Reid, et al., known or unknown, are Defendants. The said petition, filed on the 20th day of February, 2013, discloses the nature of said suit as follows: This suit is brought to have a receiver appointed under the provisions of Section 64.091 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code for any undivided mineral interests owned by the Defendant in the following described lands in La Salle County, Texas, to-wit: Lot 1585, Block 66 of Altito, according to the original plat of Altito Townsites duly recorded in Volume V, Page 435, in the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas and all of Tract 1585 located in Survey 10 of the I.&G.N.R.R Co. Survey, A-394, being a total of 10 acres of land, more or less, and being a part of the Altito Ranch Lands Subdivision, according to the Map or Plat recorded in Volume V, Page 436 of the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas. and to execute Mineral Leases thereof to the Plaintiff and a pooling, unitization or production sharing agreement covering said land, and take such other action deemed necessary under the provisions of said statute. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT on this the 20th day of February, 2013, at La Salle County, Texas. Margarita A. Esqueda Clerk, District Court La Salle County, Texas

CITATION BY PUBLICATION Clerk of the Court Margarita A. Esqueda 101 Courthouse Square, Suite 107 Cotulla, TX 78014 Attorney for Plaintiff James A. Porter James W. Seitz EP Energy LLC 1001 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment will be taken against you. TO: R.B. (Richard B.) Parker, Carrie M. Parker, II and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, known or unknown, Defendants, in the cause herein described. You and each of you are hereby commanded to appear and answer before the 218th Judicial District Court of La Salle County at the courthouse in Cotulla, La Salle County, Texas, by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation, being at or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, the 8th day of April, 2013, then and there to answer the petition of EP Energy E&P Company, L.P., in Cause No. 13-02-00038-CVL, styled EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. v. R.B. (Richard B.) Parker, Carrie M. Parker, R.B. Parker, II and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability wherein the said EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. is Plaintiff, and the said R.B. (Richard B.) Parker, Carrie M. Parker, R.B. Parker, II, et al., known or unknown, are Defendants. The said petition, filed on the 20th day of February, 2013, B) discloses the nature of said suit

as follows: This suit is brought to have a receiver appointed under the provisions of Section 64.091 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code for any undivided mineral interests owned by the Defendant in the following described lands in La Salle County, Texas, to-wit: Lot 1616, Block 67 of Altito, according to the original plat of Altito Townsites duly recorded in Volume V, Page 435, in the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas and all of Tract 1616 located in Survey 10 of the I.&G.N.R.R Co. Survey, A-394, being a total of 10 acres of land, more or less, and being a part of the Altito Ranch Lands Subdivision, according to the Map or Plat recorded in Volume V, Page 436 of the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas. and to execute Mineral Leases thereof to the Plaintiff and a pooling, unitization or production sharing agreement covering said land, and take such other action deemed necessary under the provisions of said statute. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT on this the 22nd day of February, 2013, at La Salle County, Texas. Margarita A. Esqueda Clerk, District Court La Salle County, Texas CITATION BY PUBLICATION Clerk of the Court Margarita A. Esqueda 101 Courthouse Square, Suite 107 Cotulla, TX 78014 Attorney for Plaintiff James A. Porter James W. Seitz EP Energy LLC 1001 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment will be taken against you. TO: Rhea Columbia Haring Reidy, David Reidy, Margaret M. Haring, Glenn L. Huben, Henry D. Nolen, Arthur M. Haring and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, known or unknown, Defendants, in the cause herein described. You and each of you are hereby commanded to appear and answer before the 81st Judicial District Court of La Salle County at the courthouse in Cotulla, La Salle County, Texas, by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation, being at or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, the 8th day of April, 2013, then and there to answer the petition of EP Energy E&P Company, L.P., in Cause No. 13-02-00045-CVL, styled EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. v. Rhea Columbia Haring Reidy, David Reidy, Margaret M. Haring, Glenn L. Huben, Henry D. Nolen, Arthur M. Haring and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability wherein the said EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. is Plaintiff, and the said Rhea Columbia Haring Reidy, David Reidy, Margaret M. Haring, Glenn L. Huben, Henry D. Nolen, Arthur M. Haring, et al., known or unknown, are Defendants. The said petition, filed on the 22nd day of February, 2013, discloses the nature of said suit as follows: This suit is brought to have a receiver appointed under the provisions of Section 64.091

FRIO-NUECES CURRENT - THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code for any undivided mineral interests owned by the Defendant in the following described lands in La Salle County, Texas, to-wit: Lot 1369, Block 58 of Altito, according to the original plat of Altito Townsites duly recorded in Volume V, Page 435, in the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas and all of Tract 1369 located in Survey 5 of the I.&G.N.R.R Co. Survey, A-389, being a total of 10 acres of land, more or less, and being a part of the Altito Ranch Lands Subdivision, according to the Map or Plat recorded in Volume V, Page 436 of the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas. and to execute Mineral Leases thereof to the Plaintiff and a pooling, unitization or production sharing agreement covering said land, and take such other action deemed necessary under the provisions of said statute. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT on this the 22nd day of February, 2013, at La Salle County, Texas. Margarita A. Esqueda Clerk, District Court La Salle County, Texas NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Medina Electric Cooperative is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture , and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization’s programs or activities. The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s nondiscrimination compliance efforts is the Manager of Human Resources. Any individual or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 202509410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION FOR TPDES PERMIT FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER NEW PROPOSED PERMIT NO. WQ0015058001 APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION. New Way Land Development, LLC, 722 Enford Court, Katy, Texas 77450, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0015058001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 200,000 gallons per day. TCEQ received this application on August 27, 2012. The facility will be located at the intersection of Interstate Highway 35 and Ranch Road 3408 in La Salle County, Texas 78014. The treated effluent will be discharged to an unnamed tributary; thence to Nueces River Above Holland Dam in Segment No. 2105 of the Nueces River Basin. The unclassified receiving water use is no significant aquatic life use for unnamed tributary. The designated uses for Segment No. 2105 are high aquatic life use, public water supply, and primary contact recreation. In accordance with 30 Texas Admin. Code (TAC) § 307.5 and the TCEQ implementation procedures (January 2003) for the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards, an antidegradation review of the receiving waters was performed. A Tier 1 antidegradation review has preliminarily determined that existing water quality uses will

not be impaired by this permit action. Numerical and narrative criteria to protect existing uses will be maintained. A Tier 2 review has preliminarily determined that no significant degradation of water quality is expected in the Nueces River Above Holland Dam, which has been identified as having high aquatic life uses. Existing uses will be maintained and protected. The preliminary determination can be reexamined and may be modified if new information is received. The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The permit application, Executive Director’s preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at La Salle County Courthouse, County Judges Office, 100 North Stewart Street, Cotulla, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://’N’N\\’.tceg.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?l at=28,4130ss&lng=q9.246388& z00m=13&type=r PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ holds a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting a contested case hearing or reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court. TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name; address, phone number; applicant’s name and permit number; the location and distance of your property/ activities relative to the facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; and the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are germane to the group’s purpose. Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission will only grant a contested case hearing on disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission’s decision on the application. Further, the Commission will only grant a hearing on issues that were raised in timely filed comments that were not subsequently withdrawn.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. The Executive Director may issue final approval of the application unless a timely contested case hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed. If a timely hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed, the Executive Director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or are consideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/ or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. All written public comments and public meeting requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq. texas.govjaboutjcomments. html within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea informacion en Espanol, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. General information about the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www. TCEO.texas.gov. Further information may also be obtained from New Way Land Development, LLC at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Hector Castaneda, Jr. EIT, LNV at 361-883-1984. Issuance Date: February 26, 2013

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8B 7, 2013 22 FRIO-NUECES FRIO-NUECESCURRENT CURRENT- -THURSDAY, THURSDAY,MARCH JULY 19, 2012 trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, known or unknown, Defendants, in the cause herein described. You and each of you are hereby commanded to appear and answer before the 218th Judicial District Court of La Salle County at the courthouse in Cotulla, La Salle County, Texas, by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation, being at or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, the 8th day of April, 2013, then and there to answer the petition of EP Energy E&P Company, L.P., in Cause No. 13-02-00042-CVL, styled EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. v. J.W. Singleterry and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability wherein the said EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. is Plaintiff, and the said J.W. Singleterry, et al., known or unknown, are Defendants. The said petition, filed on the 20th day of February, 2013, discloses the nature of said suit as follows: This suit is brought to have a receiver appointed under the provisions of Section 64.091 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code for any undivided mineral interests owned by the Defendant in the following described lands in La Salle County, Texas, to-wit: Lot 1622, Block 67 of Altito, according to the original plat of Altito Townsites duly recorded in Volume V, Page 435, in the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas and all of Tract 1622 located in

Survey 10 of the I.&G.N.R.R Co. Survey, A-394, being a total of 10 acres of land, more or less, and being a part of the Altito Ranch Lands Subdivision, according to the Map or Plat recorded in Volume V, Page 436 of the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas. and to execute Mineral Leases thereof to the Plaintiff and a pooling, unitization or production sharing agreement covering said land, and take such other action deemed necessary under the provisions of said statute. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT on this the 22nd day of February, 2013, at La Salle County, Texas. Margarita A. Esqueda Clerk, District Court La Salle County, Texas CITATION BY PUBLICATION Clerk of the Court Margarita A. Esqueda 101 Courthouse Square, Suite 107 Cotulla, TX 78014 Attorney for Plaintiff James A. Porter James W. Seitz EP Energy LLC 1001 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment will be taken against you. TO: C.E. Dempsey and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants

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as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, known or unknown, Defendants, in the cause herein described. You and each of you are hereby commanded to appear and answer before the 218th Judicial District Court of La Salle County at the courthouse in Cotulla, La Salle County, Texas, by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation, being at or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, the 8th day of April, 2013, then and there to answer the petition of EP Energy E&P Company, L.P., in Cause No. 13-02-00036-CVL, styled EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. v. C.E. Dempsey and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability wherein the said EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. is Plaintiff, and the said C.E. Dempsey, et al., known or unknown, are Defendants. The said petition, filed on the 20th day of February, 2013, discloses the nature of said suit as follows: This suit is brought to have a receiver appointed under the provisions of Section 64.091 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code for any undivided mineral interests owned by the Defendant in the following described lands in La Salle County, Texas, to-wit: Lot 1575 and 1576, Block 66 of Altito, according to the original plat of Altito Townsites duly recorded in Volume V, Page 435, in the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas and all of Tracts 1575 and 1576 located in Survey 10 of the I.&G.N.R.R Co. Survey, A-394, being a total of 20 acres of land, more or less, and being a part of the Altito Ranch Lands Subdivision, according to the Map or Plat recorded in Volume V, Page 436 of the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas. and to execute Mineral Leases thereof to the Plaintiff and a pooling, unitization or production sharing agreement covering said land, and take such other action deemed necessary under the provisions of said statute. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT on this the 22nd day of February, 2013, at La Salle County, Texas. Margarita A. Esqueda Clerk, District Court La Salle County, Texas CITATION BY PUBLICATION Clerk of the Court Margarita A. Esqueda 101 Courthouse Square, Suite 107 Cotulla, TX 78014 Attorney for Plaintiff James A. Porter James W. Seitz EP Energy LLC

1001 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment will be taken against you. TO: Nels Peterson, Sophia Peterson, Edith E.M Peterson Raasch, Frank Otto Raasch, Frank Otto Raach, III, Karen E.A. Raasch, Malia Jane Wilson Raasch and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, known or unknown, Defendants, in the cause herein described. You and each of you are hereby commanded to appear and answer before the 218th Judicial District Court of La Salle County at the courthouse in Cotulla, La Salle County, Texas, by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation, being at or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, the 8th day of April, 2013, then and there to answer the petition of EP Energy E&P Company, L.P., in Cause No. 13-02-00040-CVL, styled EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. v. Nels Peterson, Sophia Peterson, Edith E.M Peterson Raasch, Frank Otto Raasch, Frank Otto Raach, III, Karen E.A. Raasch, Malia Jane Wilson Raasch and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability wherein the said EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. is Plaintiff, and the said Nels Peterson, Sophia Peterson, Edith E.M Peterson Raasch, Frank Otto Raasch, Frank Otto Raach, III, Karen E.A. Raasch, Malia Jane Wilson Raasch, et al., known or unknown, are Defendants. The said petition, filed on the 20th day of February, 2013, discloses the nature of said suit as follows: This suit is brought to have a receiver appointed under the provisions of Section 64.091 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code for any undivided mineral interests owned by the Defendant in the following described lands in La Salle County, Texas, to-wit: Lot 1595, Block 67 of Altito, according to the original plat of Altito Townsites duly recorded in Volume V, Page 435, in the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas and all of Tract 1595 located in Survey 10 of the I.&G.N.R.R Co. Survey, A-394, being a total of 10 acres of land, more or less, and being a part of the Altito Ranch Lands Subdivision, according to the Map or Plat recorded in Volume V, Page 436 of the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas. and to execute Mineral Leases thereof to the Plaintiff and a pooling, unitization or production sharing agreement covering said land, and take such other action deemed necessary under the provisions of said statute. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT on this the 22nd day of February, 2013, at La Salle County, Texas. Margarita A. Esqueda Clerk, District Court La Salle County, Texas PUBLIC NOTICE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FRIO ORDER, PROHIBITING OR RESTRICTING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF FRIO COUNTY, TEXAS

WHEREAS, the Frio County Commissioners Court finds that circumstances are present in all or parts of the unincorporated areas of the county that create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Commissioners Court of Frio County that all outdoor burning is prohibited in the unincorporated areas of the county for 90 days from this date of March 7, 2013, unless the restrictions are terminated earlier based on a determination made by the Texas Forest Service or this court. This order is to expire on the 4th day of June, 2013. This Order is adopted pursuant to Local Government Code §352.081, and other applicable statutes. This Order does not prohibit outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for: (1) firefighter training; (2) public utility, natural gas pipeline or mining operations; (3) planting or harvesting of agricultural crops; (4) in the burning of accumulated brush or vegetation by farmers and ranchers on their property being cleared with heavy equipment by a “land clearing contractor,” or anyone else who may initiate a burn under the direction of the “land clearing contractor” and that the “land clearing contractor” or anyone else provide documentary evidence or such other sufficient proof of such trade when requested first before beginning the operation; (5) that are conducted by a prescribed burn manager certified under Section 153.048, Natural Resources Code and meet the standards of Section 153.047, Natural Resource Code. (6) the burning garbage or trash in a container or barrel with a wire mesh screen or grill on top of the container; (7) ranchers and farmers burning prickly pear cactus to feed livestock; (8) a Prescribed Burning Management Plan development by the USDA-NRCS personnel in the unincorporated areas of Frio County, Texas or that the following attached Exhibit “A” containing conditions, which are incorporated herein as if recited in full, have been met on the day of the burn. In accordance with Local Government Code §352.081(h), a violation of this Order is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00. ADOPTED this 1st day of March 2013 by a vote of 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, and 0 Abstention, 0 Absences HON. CARLOS GARCIA Frio County Judge CITATION BY PUBLICATION Clerk of the Court Margarita A. Esqueda 101 Courthouse Square, Suite 107 Cotulla, TX 78014 Attorney for Plaintiff James A. Porter James W. Seitz EP Energy LLC 1001 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment will be taken against you. TO: Hank Alverson and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, known or unknown, Defendants, in the cause herein described. You and each of you are hereby commanded to appear and answer before the 218th Judicial District Court of La Salle County at the courthouse in Cotulla, La Salle County, Texas, by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation, being at or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, the 8th day of April, 2013, then and there to answer the petition of EP Energy E&P Company, L.P., in Cause No. 13-02-00044-CVL, styled EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. v.

Hank Alverson and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability wherein the said EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. is Plaintiff, and the said Hank Alverson, et al., known or unknown, are Defendants. The said petition, filed on the 22nd day of February, 2013, discloses the nature of said suit as follows: This suit is brought to have a receiver appointed under the provisions of Section 64.091 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code for any undivided mineral interests owned by the Defendant in the following described lands in La Salle County, Texas, to-wit: Lot 359, Block 15 of Altito, according to the original plat of Altito Townsites duly recorded in Volume V, Page 435, in the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas and all of Tract 359 located in Survey 30 of the I.&G.N.R.R Co. Survey, A-414, being a total of 10 acres of land, more or less, and being a part of the Altito Ranch Lands Subdivision, according to the Map or Plat recorded in Volume V, Page 436 of the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas. and to execute Mineral Leases thereof to the Plaintiff and a pooling, unitization or production sharing agreement covering said land, and take such other action deemed necessary under the provisions of said statute. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT on this the 22nd day of February, 2013, at La Salle County, Texas. Margarita A. Esqueda Clerk, District Court La Salle County, Texas CITATION BY PUBLICATION Clerk of the Court Margarita A. Esqueda 101 Courthouse Square, Suite 107 Cotulla, TX 78014 Attorney for Plaintiff James A. Porter James W. Seitz EP Energy LLC 1001 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment will be taken against you. TO: Cora Hughes Moore and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability, known or unknown, Defendants, in the cause herein described. You and each of you are hereby commanded to appear and answer before the 81st Judicial District Court of La Salle County at the courthouse in Cotulla, La Salle County, Texas, by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation, being at or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, the 8th day of April, 2013, then and there to answer the petition of EP Energy E&P Company, L.P., in Cause No. 13-02-00037-CVL, styled EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. v. Cora Hughes Moore and the unknown heirs, administrators and assigns of such of the Defendants as may be deceased; the unknown spouses of the defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of such defendants as are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations, the unknown executors, administrators, trustee, creditors, successors and assigns of such (Continued on page 9B)

22 FRIO-NUECES CURRENT - THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012 defendants as are or were partners or in partnership and the unknown guardians and trustees of such of the defendants as are minors or are in anywise under legal disability wherein the said EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. is Plaintiff, and the said Cora Hughes Moore, et al., known or unknown, are Defendants. The said petition, filed on the 20th day of February, 2013, discloses the nature of said suit as follows: This suit is brought to have a receiver appointed under the provisions of Section 64.091 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code for any undivided mineral interests owned by the Defendant in the following described lands in La Salle County, Texas, to-wit: Lot 1607, Block 67 of Altito, according to the original plat of Altito Townsites duly recorded in Volume V, Page 435, in the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas and all of Tract 1607 located in Survey 10 of the I.&G.N.R.R Co. Survey, A-394, being a total of 10 acres of land, more or less, and being a part of the Altito Ranch Lands Subdivision, according to the Map or Plat recorded in Volume V, Page 436 of the Deed Records of La Salle County, Texas. and to execute Mineral Leases thereof to the Plaintiff and a pooling, unitization or production sharing agreement covering said land, and take such other action deemed necessary under the provisions of said statute. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT on this the 22nd day of February, 2013, at La Salle County, Texas. Margarita A. Esqueda Clerk, District Court La Salle County, Texas

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS T h e Pe a r s a l l I n d e p e n d e n t School District will receive proposals for third-party administrator services for the District’s employee benefits insurance plan at the administration office, 318 Berr y Ranch Road, Pearsall, Texas 78061. Proposals must be received not later than: 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Request for Proposals which may be obtained by contacting Robert Lindeman, Chief Financial Officer, at the address above or by phone: 830-334-8001 extension 1110. ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NO. 12-020 ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS PEARSALL ISD – TED FLORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RENOVATION PEARSALL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PEARSALL, TEXAS Proposals for partial demolition and renovation of the east wing of Ted Flores Elementary School will be received by W. R. Griggs Construction Inc. and Pearsall Independent School District at the following location: W. R. Griggs Construction Company Inc. 1030 Country Lane P. O. Box 491 Castroville, Texas 78009 Phone: 830/931-2121 Fax: 830/931-2111. There will be a Pre-Proposal Conference at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Ted Flores Elementary School, 321 West Pena, Pearsall, Texas. Proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time, Thursday, March 28, 2013 at W. R . G ri g g s C o n s t ru c t i o n Company Inc., P. O. Box 491, Castroville, Texas 78009. Faxed proposals will be accepted. The Technical Proposal Form included in the Specifications will not be required to be included with the Proposals. We do reserve the right to require The Technical Proposal at a later date. Proposals shall be addressed to W. R. Griggs Construction Company Inc. and the Pearsall Independent School District. W. R . G ri g g s C o n s t ru c t i o n Company Inc. and Pearsall Independent School District shall receive, open and review all subcontractor proposals in a manner that does not disclose the contents of the proposal during the selection process. All proposals shall be made public within seven (7) days after the date of final selection.

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The proposer selected for award of the contract will be the proposer whose proposal is most advantageous and considered to be the “best value” to the Owner. The Owner is not bound to accept the lowest priced proposal if that proposal is not in the best interest of the Owner, as determined by the Owner. Selected subcontractors/suppliers will be required to enter into W. R. Griggs Construction Company Inc. standard subcontract or purchase order agreement. If required, performance and payment bonds will be submitted on forms provided by W. R. Griggs Construction Company Inc. These documents are available for review at W. R. Griggs Construction Company Inc. office during normal working hours. . Schedule: The notice to proceed for this work is anticipated by April 10, 2013. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the prevailing wage rate determination prescribed in the Specification, Wage Rate Determinations, must be paid on this project. Contract documents will be made available at W. R. Griggs Construction Company Inc. upon receipt of $300.00 deposit for each project set. Deposits will be refunded for each complete set of Contract Documents received back in the Construction Manager’s office in good, reusable condition within fourteen (14) days after the Contract date. Contract Documents may also be reviewed in the Pearsall ISD Superintendent’s office, 318 Berry Ranch Road, Pearsall, Texas 78061, and in area plan rooms. AGC Plan Room 10806 Gulfdale San Antonio, Texas 78216 (210) 349-4921 Fax (210) 349-4017 AGC Plan Room 609 South Lamar Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 442-7887 Fax (512) 442-3503 AGC 4500 W. Waco Drive Waco, Texas 76710 (254) 772-5400 Fax (254) 772-5451 Builders Exchange 4047 Naco-Perrin San Antonio, Texas 78217 (210) 564-6900 Fax (210) 564-6921 AGC Plan Room 11111 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas 75229 (972) 647-0697 Fax (972) 247-1930 ABC Plan Room 3006 Longhorn Blvd., Suite 104 Austin, Texas 78758 (512) 719-5263 Fax (512) 719-3278 iSqFt Plan Room 4538 W Commerce Street #307 San Antonio, Texas 78237 (800) 364-2059 x 8322 Fax (866) 570-8187. ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NO. 12-036 ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS COTULLA ISD - 2012 QZAB RENOVATIONS - BID PACKAGE II COTULLA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT COTULLA, TEXAS Proposals for High School window replacement; roofing work at High School, Ramirez Burks Elementary School,

Learning Center, Keithly Gym, & Encinal Elementary School; MEP work at High School, Ramirez Burks Elementary School, & Encinal Elementary School will be received by Leyendecker Construction Inc. and Cotulla Independent School District at the following location: Leyendecker Construction Inc. 4220 Sanders Laredo, Texas 78041 Phone: 956/722-0531 Fax: 956/722-8215 There will be a Pre-Proposal Conference at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Cotulla High School Administration Building (Building F), East Highway 97, Cotulla, Texas. Proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time, Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Leyendecker Construction Inc., 4220 Sanders Avenue, Laredo, Texas 78041. Faxed proposals will be accepted. The Technical Proposal Form included in the Specifications will not be required to be included with the Proposals. We do reserve the right to require The Technical Proposal at a later date. Proposals shall be addressed to Leyendecker Construction Inc. and the Cotulla Independent School District. Leyendecker Construction Inc. and the Cotulla Independent School District shall receive, open and review all subcontractor proposals in a manner that does not disclose the contents of the proposal during the selection process. All proposals shall be made public within seven (7) days after the date of final selection. The proposer selected for award of the contract will be the proposer whose proposal is most advantageous and considered to be the “best value” to the Owner. The Owner is not bound to accept the lowest priced proposal if that proposal is not in the best interest of the Owner, as determined by the Owner. Selected subcontractors/ suppliers will be required to enter into Leyendecker Construction Inc. standard subcontract or purchase order agreement. I f re q u i re d , p e r f o r m a n c e and payment bonds will be submitted on forms provided by Leyendecker Construction Inc. These documents are available for review at Leyendecker Construction Inc. office during normal working hours. Leyendecker Construction Inc., 4220 Sanders Avenue, Laredo, Texas 78041. Schedule: The notice to proceed for this work is anticipated by March 27, 2013. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the prevailing wage rate determination prescribed in the Specification, Wage Rate Determinations, must be paid on this project. Contract documents will be made available at Leyendecker Construction Inc. upon receipt of $100.00 deposit for each project set. Deposits will be refunded for each complete set of Contract Documents received back in the Construction Manager’s office in good, reusable condition within fourteen (14) days after the Contract date. Contract Documents may also be reviewed in the Cotulla ISD Superintendent’s office, 310 North Main Street, Cotulla, Texas 78041, and in area plan rooms. AGC Plan Room 10806 Gulfdale San Antonio, Texas 78216 (210) 349-4921 Fax (210) 349-4017

AGC Plan Room 609 South Lamar Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 442-7887 Fax (512) 442-3503 AGC 4500 W. Waco Drive Waco, Texas 76710 (254) 772-5400 Fax (254) 772-5451 Builders Exchange 4047 Naco-Perrin San Antonio, Texas 78217 (210) 564-6900 Fax (210) 564-6921 AGC Plan Room

11111 Stemmons Freeway3006 Dallas, Texas 75229 (972) 647-0697 Fax (972) 247-193 ABC Plan Room Longhorn Blvd., Suite 104 Austin, Texas 78758 (512) 719-5263 Fax (512) 719-3278 iSqFt Plan Room 4538 W Commerce Street #307 San Antonio, Texas 78237 (800) 364-2059 x 8322 Fax (866) 570-8187

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