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Vol. 4 No. 10 www.hillcountryherald.net editor@hillcountryherald.net March 12, 2014

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ANNUALLEAKEY

LIONS CLUBRIB

DINNERFRIDAY MARCH 14TH

AT 5:30 P.M.AT THE AMERICAN

LEGION HALLLEAKEY, TEXAS

T h e S p i r i t o f ‘ 4 5 by Billie Franklin

You Have Been Tagged

The City of Camp Wood Code Enforcement administrator is using these red door tags to WARN citizens of the City

of Camp Wood of ordinance violations. If you have been tagged, have an ordinance

violation or have questions feel free to call city hall at 830-597-2265 or read

the ordinances yourself at www.cityofcampwood.com

The successful bond elections in Leakey ISD history:

• 1921 for two-story building still in use today and will remain

• 1930 for one-story building (directly south of two-story building) still in use today and will remain

• 1949 for gymnasium and cafeteria still in use today (cafeteria is now concession stand for gym) and will remain

Needs assessments done in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2013 all came up with same needs for district:A new building for high school and junior high school classrooms and science labs. A priority was put on

science and the challenges we have had in that field of study. A new competition gymnasium utilizing the existing covered play area where a substantial amount of the cost would be covered due to the fact the foundation and structural steel were already in place. It would also allow Leakey ISD to host tournaments and playoff games bringing in additional revenue to the school and the community.A cafetorium (cafeteria/auditorium) large enough to accommodate the regular breakfast and lunch requirements for all students. The elementary classes currently start lunch at 10:45 am and the high school students finish lunch at 1:00 pm. It was also determined that

the facility could be used for plays, ballets, school and community banquets, graduations, and meetings as well as other special events.Remodel some existing elementary and special education classrooms to accommodate growing needs (Pre-K has been discussed for several years but there has not been the room to accommodate the program). Also utilize the old cafeteria possibly converting it to classrooms and band hall.A field house and weight room for all our athletes to utilize.BE BETTER STEWARDS OF YOUR

MONEY AND RESOURCES!This was the message given to the school by a committee formed after a

failed bond election a few years ago. The administration and board took that message to heart and worked hard at accomplishing that goal. Working with limited funds the buildings and equipment were painted, patched, repaired and repaired again. Things that the district could afford to replace, such as window unit air conditioners, were. Many things on the campus are now beyond repair. The average age of the buildings are over 50 years old.In keeping with being good stewards of our resources it was determined replacing five older, inefficient buildings with an energy efficient two-story structure consisting of a steel building,

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Tommy Oliphant was born on a ranch, the son of a line foreman on the Matagora Ranch. His education was completed through the eighth, when he went to work at Valdena Farms for Mr. Woodriff at the age 14, under Barney Preston. He worked there for four years. He also worked for Mr. Smith, Wayland’s father. Working with horses was what he knew and how he supported himself and his family most of his life. He recalled driving a laundry truck for Hugh Buttler Laundry between jobs and laughed as he remembered picking up the laundry for John Nance and Ettie Garner. He also worked at Garner Field on airplanes before being drafted into service. Tommy and Maurine Oliphant were married in Uvalde at the home of a pastor there on September 25, 1943. Waylan Smith and future wife, Mary Jean Cordray, stood up for them when they got married. After he got drafted, he joined the Marines, went to boot camp in San Diego, and was in only one battle, Iwa Jima where he was awarded a Purple Heart. He only shook his head and said it was terrible. Maurine

or “Sis” worked for the phone company during the war and daughter, Tommy Lee, was born while he was overseas. He is retired from Sonny Clime Farms and lives adjacent to the horse farm, just down the road.

Clifford has left the building! This year’s spring book fair, Book Fair Fiesta, was a tremendous success!Over $4800 in total sales, our library profit was just over $1000. This money is used to fund the end of year Fun Fling trip, the AR Gift Cards, awards, and other AR prizes. We also earn a Scholastic Dollars profit that is used to purchase books for the classrooms and the library. During the week, we held several family events at which door prizes were drawn for those who attended. The Donuts for Dads door prize winner was Enrique Hidalgo, Muffins for Moms door prize winner was Tonya Jimenez, and the Breakfast with Grand door prize winner was Jamie Floyd! Congratulations to all three of these special people!I also was fortunate enough to have several volunteers, so a special “THANK YOU!” goes out to, Diana Quintero, Leann Durham, Janet Wells, Veronica Perez, Becky Williams,

Candi Voyles, and Charlie Perez! Without you all, I couldn’t put this book fair on! And of course, who could forget our special surprise guest? Clifford the Big Red Dog was a great treat for our Book Fair Fiesta. Children of all ages enjoyed his visit, his hugs, and yes, his crazy shenanigans! He ventured off on his own and tried his hand in PE with Pre-K, Band, and attempted to try out being a Math teacher. Danielle Irwin was an awesome Clifford! Thank you to Mrs. Hicks, Danielle Irwin, and Malorie Gomez for volunteering to help me with Clifford! Here are some tips to for parents to help their children learn to read! 1. Enjoy reading with your child, laugh at silly pictures, make goofy voices, have fun! 2. Make a game out of finding words that rhyme or that starts with the same sound. 3. After you finish reading a story, look back at the page and ask your child to find common words.

Camp Wood, TX – It has been 90 years to the month since Charles Lindbergh found his way to the Nueces Canyon via the Uvalde-Northern railroad that ended in Barksdale. This month, the City of Camp Wood, Pamela Winfield Rosar and the Real County Historical Commission request your presence at the dedication honoring Lindbergh’s famous visit by joining U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar and other officials in Lindbergh Park, downtown Camp Wood, on Saturday, March 29th at 2 p.m. . It has been a year since artist Pamela Winfield Rosar began working on her conception of a four panel art sculpture for Lindbergh Park in downtown Camp Wood dedicated to Charles Lindbergh’s visit to the area. Rosar says, “I felt the story of Lindbergh’s visit to Camp Wood was so unique and humorous, that when I heard it, I also saw this vision

and thought it would be a good idea to embellish it with an actual illustration of the story.” With a vision in mind, Rosar began working on relief sculptures, also known as bas-relief sculptures. This is art work that is low dimensional (art that comes

out or 3-D). In Rosar’s process she cast the four panels in concrete through a molding process where first each panel is sculpted in clay, then coated with ten layers of latex rubber. After the mold becomes a mold, mesh is used and the concrete is poured into the mold to form the art. Her four panels each depict a story. Panel one is Charles Lindbergh’s portrait, the second panel is flying the Nueces River, third is his plane hitting the famous pot hole that

caused his crash and the last panel is the actual crash into Puitt’s Hardware store. The panels were initially unveiled on Friday, December 20th at the burial of the Real County Centennial Time Capsule in the park; however, the artwork housing

was not complete at that time. Lindbergh’s book, “We”, was the main source of information for Rosar’s pieces; historical details are close but some artist liberties were taken. Rosar was assisted in the process of how this was to be displayed in Lindbergh Park by close friend Linda Haddock with metal design and execution given by Bob and Sky Tompson. Once all the details were decided, Rosar looked to the Camp Wood City Council for permissions to move forward with the project. With that behind her she then sought fundraising abilities of Bill Pierce to raise the initial $1600 of monies for the project. To date there have been over 15 contributors to the project from beginning to end. More contributions are needed to offset the overall cost of the project to the City of Camp Wood. Anyone wanting to contribute to the art project can call the City of Camp Wood at 830-597-2265 about details of contributing. The donors to date that have helped make this project possible are: Mayor Ben Cox,

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Leakey ISD Bond Election FACTS

WINDADVISORY

Nueces Canyon Elementary Hosts a Successful Book Fair Fiesta by NC Elementary Librarian, Jana Valenzuela

90 Years Later: Lindbergh Art Dedicated in Camp WoodBy Mayor Ben Cox

Rosar with Sky and Bob Tomson in Lindbergh Park

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Some people like to say this is the time of year when creative folks converge on Texas. I say, they’re here all the time.Granted, the numbers increase a bit for SXSW, Austin’s annual technology, film and music conference. But historically, Texas has always been home to people with innovative spirits and unique talents. It’s where the cutting edge comes together with what we call “good old-fashioned common sense” to make something extraordinary.This is, after all, the place where Texas Instruments created the integrated circuit in the 1950s. This is the place where Ray Price revolutionized how people thought of country music. And this is the place where Robert Rodriguez elevated guerrilla filmmaking to a modern art form.We’ve always been home to people who are willing to try new things, adopt new approaches, and carve new niches.That’s a tradition that’s thriving as never before.In fact, our state’s creative culture is flourishing in an economic climate that’s been ranked No. 1 in the nation for nine years in a row in an annual survey of CEOs.Visionary companies like Facebook, Electronic Arts and Apple have picked Texas for expansions. Last year, Austin was selected as just the second city in the country to receive Google Fiber service, and AT&T has made Austin one of the first places to get its own GigaPower network.Our latest creative surge is the result of a convergence of brain power and opportunity - the same combination that helped California’s “Silicon Valley.”Texas is home to some of the greatest universities in the world, including UT-Austin, Texas A&M and Rice University - all tier-1 research schools. Those schools are home to both game-changing research and visionary students, a potent mix that has already been making great strides in biotech, communications and energy.Throw in an economic climate that maximizes any venture’s chances for success, and you have the perfect place to make strides in whatever next-generation industry you choose.Our low-tax environment and reasonable cost of living also means more people have more money to pursue their passions, and that includes the arts.Austin isn’t the Live Music Capital of the World for

nothing, and other cities across the state are steadily evolving into major hubs of a variety of fine arts. Dallas-Fort Worth is home to an array of world-class galleries. San Antonio is a bastion of state history and fine music. And Houston has a thriving theater district that is surpassed only by New York City in terms of theater seats.That helps attract, and keep, the best and brightest in all fields, both those who produce the art and those who simply enjoy it.Statewide, from those who prepare the stage to those who play the strings, the Texas music industry employs more than 140,000 Texans.

We’re also home to a burgeoning film scene that hosts a variety of major films and television shows. The Oscar winning-film “There Will Be Blood” was principally shot in Texas, and, just last month, the NBC series “Revolution” shot scenes on the Texas Capitol grounds.As a whole, major TV productions in Texas - those expected to spend $3.5 million or more - are up 400 percent over the past six months.

That’s helping train and develop an energetic and capable corps of filmmakers, actors and technicians, vital elements of an infrastructure that will keep our state competitive for these kinds of projects - especially those fleeing the oppressive taxes, high costs and crippling regulations in states like California.The video game industry already employs more than 5,000 people in Texas, and is also showing strong signs of further growth. Since last fall, the number of major video games being produced in our state has increased 50 percent.It all comes down to freedom: the freedom to create, the freedom to explore and the freedom to put more of your resources into producing the best possible final product, whether that’s a film, a song or video game.This is an exciting time in Texas, and I encourage all of you to enjoy yourself during SXSW and - for those from out of state - take time to see why the Lone Star State is the best place to do business of any kind.

Texas is Home to A Vibrant Creative Culture By Governor Rick Perry

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CITY OF LEAKEYWILL NOT HAVE AN ELECTION

IN MAYNO OPPONENTS FILED FOR

THE OPEN POSITIONS. MAYOR HARRY SCHNEEMANN, COUN-

CILMAN CARL JENSEN AND COUNCILMAN BOB BOWERS

WILL RETAIN THEIR POSITIONS

City of Camp Wood Electing One Mayor and 2 council members.

Mayor Ben Cox and councilmen Curtis Wilson and Sammie Ives positions are up for re-election

Jesus Chavez and Josh Cox have filed for the Mayoral position, both incumbents Wilson and Ives filed along

with Darlene Bullard for the council positionsEarly voting is from April 28-May 6th at City Hall from 8-5

Election Day is May 10th at City Hall

City of SabinalRunning in the City Election, which will be held on May 10 from 7 am to 7 pm, in the Sabinal Public Library are as follows. Mayor in Place 1 is Louis “Mando” Landeros, Place 2 is Bill Cifranic; Ward I is Linda Musquiz, unopposed; Ward II is Mike Nuckles, unopposed; Ward III Place I is Danny Dean, Place 2 is Jeanette Keilman. Early voting will be held at City Hall in the City Secretary’s office on April 28 through May 6. Voting times for April 28, 29 will be from 7 am to noon and 1

pm to 7 pm. April 30 through May 6 voting times will be from 8 am to noon and from 1 pm to 5 pm. To receive a ballot by mail, you may go by and request one in writing prior to May 1 to: Early Voting Clerk Betty Jo Harris, City of Sabinal, P O Box 838, Sabinal, Texas 78881 or go by the office and fill out a form by April 25. The completed form may be received in person at City Hall as early as yesterday and no later than May 6. When the ballot is completed and mailed in, it may be received before and up to May 10 to be counted.

suspended ceilings and tile floors would be the most cost effective way to go. For the gym it was thought that utilizing the covered play area that already has a concrete slab and the structural steel and roof would allow the district to save a substantial amount of money over building a completely new facility from the ground up.Construction/Contractor Details:By law there are a few things a school district must have in order to construct new facilities. The following list includes some of the normal requirements and associated fees:

• Schools are required to have an architect design and draw the plans for the project. Architectural firms usually charge 8-12% of the cost of the entire project for their work.

• Schools are also required to have a

General Contractor or a CM-Agent (Construction Manager-Agent) for the actual bidding and managing of construction project. General Contractors usually range from 20-30% of the total project with CM-Agents being slightly less.

Leakey ISD had engaged Franklin Johnston Engineering out of Kerrville, Texas to work on this project. Mr. Johnston has over 30 years of experience and is a certified Excepted Engineer. This means Mr. Johnston is certified by the state to do not only engineering work but architectural work as well. Mr. Johnston has agreed to the following fee schedule:

• Act as the Excepted Engineer completing all design and engineering requirements as well as producing all construction drawings and documents necessary to

build the buildings. The fee for this work would be 5%.

• Act as the CM-Agent overseeing the daily requirements during the construction process. The fee for this work would be 4%.

The school district would also act as its own General Contractor for the purpose of bidding and payment. This would be overseen by the Superintendent and the business office. The school board will review bids and advise the Superintendent only. No board members will be involved in any aspect of the contractor or building of the project directly.By working with Franklin Johnston Engineering and with the school acting as the General Contractor, Leakey ISD will save 20-25% of the overall project.Bonds Will Be For Sale

If the bond election is successful the bonds will be made available to the Leakey ISD community first before they go on the open market. The following are some of the details:

• Bonds will be available in $5,000 increments

• Interest rates paid to purchaser of the bond will be approximately 5% per year for 20 years (one $5,000 bond will yield approximately $250 per year)

• If you buy a bond you may sell it at any time

For More Information on the ProjectGo to www.leakeyisd.org“School Bond Election” for more information on this project. You may also contact Leakey ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Barbara Skipper at 830-232-5595 for a bond presentation or a tour of school facilities.

Leakey ISD Bond Election FACTS continued from front page

City of Camp Wood Aldermen: Curtis Wilson, Josh Cox, Sammie Ives, Jesse Chavez, Domingo Tobar, City Employees: Merced GG Gonzales, Gary Dalton, Arvel Terry, Jody Falcon, Rick Rains, Jamie Hidalgo, Patsy Ruiz, Donations by: Henry Hutcherson, First State Bank of Uvalde, Pamela Winfield Rosar, Betty Ann Buaas, Bob and XX Tomson, Leo Lacey, C.R.Marsh, Kelso Vernor, Norvell Northcutt, Southwest Texas Telephone Company, Casey & Cristie Bolt, Roy Chastain, Milton, Lloyd, Carroll and Bill Pierce, Texas Department of Transportation--Real County, Ray Ross, Real County Centennial Committee and Historical Commission. Mayor Ben Cox and Rosar have overseen the details of the project in Lindbergh Park from start to finish, making sure Rosar and the cities vision were captured for the community. The art dedication will take place in the newly

built staging area where the Real County Centennial Time Capsule is buried and new flag pole was erected. The art installation is one of the highlights of the new Lindbergh Park focal points. Mayor Cox has been very thankful to Rosar and her vision for the community; the city council has been very involved and progressive with the art initiative taking place. The City of Camp Wood cordially invites the public to this momentous occasion on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 2 p.m. in downtown Camp Wood, Lindbergh Park. The event is being sponsored by the Real County Historical Commission and the City of Camp Wood. The event is free and there will be music, ceremony and refreshments for attendees.

90 Years Later: Lindbergh Art Dedicated in Camp Wood continued from front page

CITY ELECTIONS

Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Hill Country Herald Page 3

JAIL REGISTER

Real CountyLaw Officers

James E. Brice, SheriffDon Gass, Deputy Sheriff

Chris Sheridan, Deputy SheriffBruce Carr, Deputy Sheriff

Jim Wilson, ConstableJoe Tolleson, Constable

Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway PatrolClint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

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March 2 - March 8, 2014

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALSCity of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann

Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775

Councilmen: Ken Auld • Hugh Buchanan • Carl Jensen • Jesus Rubio • Bob Bowers

Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Ben Cox

Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net

Aldermen: Curtis Wilson • Brant Hickman • Sammie Ives

•Jesse Chavez • Josh CoxVolunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100

Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200

City of Sabinal Mayor: Louis LanderosSecretary: Betty Jo Harris

Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Nancy Alvarado, Chuck Van Pelt, Alma Martinez,

Linda Musquiz, Eloisa Munoz and Mike NucklesSabinal Library 830-988-2911

Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630

Real County County Judge, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304

Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461

County/District Clerk, Bella Rubio 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630

Justice of the Peace Chris Lacey: 830-597-6129 Sheriff, James Earl Brice 830-232-5201

Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627

Chief Appraiser Kelley Shults 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208

Real County Commissioners:Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford

Pct. #3:Gene Buckner Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. Real Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District

PO Box 807 . Camp Wood, Texas 78833(830) 597-3322 office Fax (830) 597-3320

recrd@swtexas.net email Roland Trees, Board President

Joel Pigg, General Manager

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City of Camp Wood Clean-up The City of Camp Wood will have

a City wide clean up Tuesday, March 11 through Friday, March 14th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each

day. There are two LARGE containers at the City yard next

to the water tower in Camp Wood where citizens can take junk. NO tires or hazardous material such

as motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, batteries, household cleansers, or

paint will be accepted. Leaves and brush will be accepted separately.

Anyone needing assistance on removing items from the curbside

can call city hall to make those arrangements by calling 830-597-2265. This clean-up is for

the citizens of the City of Camp Wood.

3/2/2014 @• 234 responded to the intersection of West Second Street

and South San Pedro Street for a loud music complaint3/4/2014 @

• 1229 responded to Middleton Drive in Leakey for a motor vehicle accident3/5/2014 @

• 1709 responded to Evergreen street in Leakey for a business alarm

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• 307 responded to the 400 block of West 1st street in Camp Wood for a disturbance call

• 958 responded to Ranch Road 337 East of Leakey for a report of loose livestock

• 1044 responded to Ranch Road 336 for a report of loose livestock

• 1556 responded to the 200 block of North Leon Klink street in Camp Wood for a report of suspicious activity

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PUBLIC NOTICECommunity Health Development, Inc.,

Board of Directors has called for its Annual meeting to be held March 27, 2014

at 6:00 p.m. at 200 S. EvansUvalde, Texas.

The two slots to be filled are:A.) One Patient Representative (Slot#1) (Uvalde County)

B.) One Commissioners Court RepresentativePatient representatives on the Board

must meet the following criteria:1.) A registered patient who has been seen

by a member of the medical/dental staff within the past two years.

2.) Must be 18 years of age or older. The Patient Representative will be elected by those present at the meeting who are registered patients. The representative

of the Uvalde County Commissioners Court will be accepted by the Board of Directors.

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Sabinal EMS, Inc..February 2014 Report “For February 2014 Sabinal EMS responded to a total of 14 calls where 14 patients were seen.7 Received treatment but were not transported7 were transported to Uvalde Memorial HospitalThe State granted variance was used 4 times out of the 14 calls.Sabinal EMS, Inc. is currently operating under a variance granted by Texas Department of State Health Services. The law requires two certified personnel on the ambulance at all times. The variance allows Sabinal EMS, Inc. to operate out of compliance by allowing one non-certified driver and one certified technician.”

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Gov. Rick Perry today released the following statement regarding Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropping to 5.7 percent in January 2014, down from 6.0 percent in December 2013: “Every day, more Texans are going to work, earning a living and supporting their families because we follow a simple recipe for job creation: we keep our taxes low, our regulations effective and

predictable, our courts fair and our schools accountable. That’s why Texas has been the national epicenter for job creation for more than a decade, and

today’s numbers indicate we’re not slowing down anytime soon. While Washington is unable to significantly move the needle on unemployment, in Texas we free job creators to pursue success, which means more good-paying jobs for more Texans.”

Perry on Texas’ Job Numbers Texas adds 33,900 jobs; lowest unemployment rate since November 2008

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SAN ANGELO – The Texas Brigades summer youth camp registrations are now in full swing. And along with the muster of cadets for the seven camps goes the perennial call for adult volunteers who often get as much or more from the five-day experiences as do the young participants, said two longtime volunteer leaders.Melissa Sturdivant teaches about habitat needs using the Habitat Lap Sit activity during a Bobwhite Brigade camp. (Photo by Ricky Linex, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service)The husband and wife team of Rodney and Melissa Sturdivant of Coleman are both longtime camp volunteers — for 13 years in Rodney’s case and nine years in Melissa’s.Dr. Dale Rollins, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service wildlife specialist at San Angelo and the camps’ creator headquartered at San Angelo, said there are seven camps held across the state — six centered around various wildlife species and one dealing with ranch management.Rodney Sturdivant talks to cadets about the indicators and signs of a quail’s roost site. (Photo by Dr. Dale Rollins, Texas A&M

AgriLife Extension Service)Rollins said they are meant to equip young people with the leadership skills needed to become effective advocates for wildlife conservation and land management. But to help them achieve those goals, the camps are always on the lookout for, as he puts it, “highly motivated adults ages 20 to 60 years old willing to serve as leaders.”Many like the Sturdivants gravitate to specific camps, in their case the Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade, which has become an annual high priority commitment in their lives.Rodney Sturdivant holds a bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries

management, but said he got sidetracked for 20 years being an Air Force navigator. Retired since 2001, he’s now a civilian contractor training navigators for the B-1 bomber at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene.“I joke about being a wayward biologist,” Sturdivant said. “I am involved in several volunteer groups like the Master Naturalists and in hunter safety courses along with the Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade – it’s my way of scratching my biology itch. I served as a Bobwhite Brigade covey leader in the 9th Battalion in 2001 and have been hooked ever since.”Rodney met Melissa through his volunteer work with AgriLife Extension’s Master Naturalists program.“I helped start the Big Country chapter in Abilene,” he said. “Melissa was in our first class and she was our first president. I invited her to come out to the Bobwhite Brigade, which she did, and since then we have been hooked on the camp — and each other.”Melissa Sturdivant said she was captivated at that first Bobwhite Brigade camp she attended, which like all the Texas Brigades share a military-styled theme.“Y’all had me with the first conservation cadence,” she said referring to the marching chants cadets learn to help them remember specific keys to proper conservation. “I volunteered as a Covey Leader in 2006 and I have been calling those conservation cadences ever since.”As a soil conservationist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Melissa Sturdivant is keenly aware that teaching the habitat needs of the Bobwhite quail, as well as most any range-related topic, can’t be done solely from a book or desk.Teaching “conservation on the ground,” as she puts it, gives her the greatest satisfaction, both personally and professionally. And to further that commitment, she is stepping in to serve as the Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade’s Camp coordinator beginning this year.“There is no substitute for experiential learning,” she said. “I feel so very fortunate, because to quote Dr. Rollins, we as instructors are truly blessed that many of our vocations are one in the same with our avocations.

“These youth are the future stewards of the land who will someday make decisions concerning its use. What better way to teach conservation on the ground than by spending time cultivating an informed future steward of the land? I love it and consider my time with the camps an investment in our youth that will ensure they have the knowledge to make informed decisions about land management as true stewards should.”Rollins, who also serves as the statewide coordinator for the legislatively funded Reversing the Quail Decline Initiative, said the camps are a partnership effort of AgriLife Extension, Texas Wildlife Association, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, several universities, conservation groups, local soil and water conservation districts, private businesses, and individuals with an interest in wildlife and youth leadership development.To learn more about the camps or how to become an adult leader, or to register as a cadet, applications may be completed online or downloaded at http://www.texasbrigades.org. Or contact Helen Holdsworth at hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org , Kassi Scheffer at kscheffer@texas-wildlife.org , or call 855-TXBRIGS (855-892-7447).“If you are passionate about our land and what it provides to us, and if you want to invest in our future and the sustainability of these natural resources, then the Texas Brigades are for you,” Melissa Sturdivant said.“Working with the brigades truly gives me joy in my heart knowing that some of the Bobwhite Brigade cadets will be that future generation who will continue to improve upon the proper stewardship tradition. It’s heartwarming when you realize these future stewards will probably be using skills they first experienced at a Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade camp or at one of the other camps. What a return on that investment.“And as far as volunteering as a couple? For us it’s ‘like minds; like hearts.’ When you are dedicated to such an effort as the Bobwhite Brigade and are as truly passionate about it as we are, it’s just a sign of what else is in your heart, right?”

Miranda Cave is the daughter of Todd and Blyth Cave. She has two sisters, Alyssa and Jolee Cave. Miranda has lived in Leakey most of her life. The Senior is active in the National Honor Society and Student Council. She has participated in UIL Ready Writing, Literary Criticism, and Mathematics. Miranda advanced to State in the Lions Club Diabetes Essay Contest. She is also the Vice President of the Senior class. Every summer since eighth grade, she has travelled with GeoFORCE, a geological outreach program funded by the University of Texas at Austin. For the past three summers, Miranda has worked at Garner State Park. Miranda has also participated in Volleyball and Basketball during her high school years. After graduation, she plans to attend Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas.

Kensee AuldKensee is the daughter of Ken Auld and Ann Moses; she has grown up in Leakey her entire life and has been very active in the community and school of Leakey. Kensee has an older sister Keena and a younger brother along with two step sisters, and step father Henry Moses. She has been involved in cheerleading, track, basketball, volleyball, band, and NHS, FFA, UIL, VASE, and Pioneers Leadership program throughout her high school career. After graduation, she plans to attend the Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, with her sister, Keena Auld, who also currently attends the college. She plans to earn her degree in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry in the hopes of becoming an anchor.

Do you enjoy a good Who-Done-It? How about an enjoyable night out? Then we invite you to our first annual dinner theater experience! The Leakey High School Players will present “Café Murder”, a one act murder mystery in which the audience is invited to solve the crime. The LHS gym will be transformed into a fancy French bistro, and patrons will be served a meal of Chicken Cordon Bleu, salad, coffee or tea, and a French dessert. After the meal, the mystery will unfold – will you be able to figure out which of the suspects committed the murder?Cast and crew for this production include Matt Leitner, Miranda Cave, Joanie Elliot, Yazi Perez,

Johanna Carrizales, Amber Cangemi, Daisy Fick, Pedro Gonzalez, Joyce Magill, Casie Fancher, Derek Troch, and Madison Rubio. Production staff includes Producer Kay Keen, Director Richard K. Austin, Technical Director Matthew Davis, and Dinner Coordinator Shirley Sliter. LHS Band Members will assist as wait staff.The dates of our dinner theater production are May 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2014, at 6:30 PM. Tickets purchased in advance are $12 for adults and $8 for students under 12. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $11 for students under 12. Advance tickets may be purchased from Jan Faulkner in the Leakey ISD office. Seating is limited, so get your tickets early!

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Teams from Brune Charter, Brackettville, Comstock, D’Hanis, Eldorado, Knippa, Leakey, Rocksprings, Sabinal and Nueces Canyon participated in the Nueces Canyon Relays this past Thursday. In the girl’s division, the panthers placed second with 135 points to the Brackettville Tigers’ 162. Representing NC at the meet was:Nikki Milliorn - 1st in shot put, 3rd in long jump, 2nd in 400 m. dash, 1st as a member of

the 400 m. relay and 3rd as a member of the 1600 m. relay;Siera Edwards - 1st in pole vault, 1st as a member of both the 400 m. and 800 m. relays;Priscilla Gonzales - 1st as a member of both the 400 m. and 800 m. relays, 3rd as a member of the 1600 m. relay;Gabby Irwin - 3rd in high jump, 1st as a member of both 400 m. and 800 m. relays, and 2nd in 200 m. dash;Aspen Winston - 4th in 100 m. hurdles and 3rd in the 300 m. hurdles;

Jayden Aguilera - 4th in 800 m. dash, 1st as a member of the 800 m. relay, 3rd as a member of the 1600 m. relay;Bethany Fisher - 1st in discus and 6th in the 100 m dash;Danielle Irwin - 3rd in discus and the shot put;Natalie Vargulish -6th in the 1600 m. run and ran the 3200 m;Joana Valenzuela -5th in the1600 m. run and ran the 3200 m;Hailey Luce - 400 m. dash;Haylee Chavez - 200 m. dash;

Madelyn Martinez - 200 m. dash;Tyanna Schexnider - 200 m. dash;Brandee Jones - 100 m.dash;and Vivica White - 100 m. dash.Once again, Nueces Canyon Community made the relays a success, and we wish to thank the Booster Club, NC Staff and Administration, Junior-High Athletes, and the host of volunteers who gave their time and effort.

On February 25th the Elementary Gym was a decidedly curious location. There were color charts, plants in various stages of growth, and things in plastic bags that you hoped stayed in there, and lots of colorful signage. It was the Annual Elementary Science Fair! Mrs. Trudy Rollison ran heard on the canyons heard of little Einsteins helping them to make presentations on whatever questions they chose to try to answer. It was obvious that each booth was carefully thought out and presented in a way to clearly describe their inquiry. Good work!

The High School Panther track team hosted the Annual Panther Relays. The Panthers performed well placing 4th in the final standings. · Shot Put, Isaiah Deleon 2nd

· Discus, Isaiah Deleon 2nd

· 400M Relay, Preston Nevarez, Dakota Davila, Nathan Carleton, Reagan Luce 5th

· 100M Run, Reagan Luce 4th

· 800M Relay, Dakota Davila, Josh Rodriguez, Nathan Carleton, Reagan Luce 4th

· 200M Run, Nathan Carleton 5th

· 1600M Relay, Will Evans, Dakota Davila, Ben Carabajal, Josh Rodriguez, 5th

· Long Jump, Reagan Luce 5th

· Triple Jump, Reagan Luce 5th

· Pole Vault, Aaron Gonzales 5th

The Panther Coaching staff would like to thank everyone that came out, supported the Athletes, and helped to make it a successful meet. In addition, a very special thanks to the sports boosters for all your hard work.

Diego Aguilar, Winston Walker, Eli Ludlow

This past Thursday the Swinging Panthers had a bit of spring fever for the Annual Brackettville High School Tennis Invitational. N.C. brought two Mixed Doubles Teams to brush up their tennis strokes and bask in the pleasant temperatures and sun. Nikki Ramirez and Josh Shearer paired for the #2 Team and worked the top half of the draw, while Meagan Prather and Ethan Tinsley partnered as the #1 Team in the bottom half of the bracket. Both Panther squads prevailed in their opening rounds. Ramirez and Shearer cleaned up their game to come back from being down 2-5 to take the pro-set from Brackett’s #2 team (8-5). The Panther’s #1 duo,

Prather and Tinsley, won easily against Rocksprings’ #2 team (8-4). In the second round, Ramirez and Shearer actually played some of their better points of the day, moving together to cover the court. However, they came up short against Utopia losing (6-8). Meanwhile, Prather and Tinsley began to play better together as well and beat Brackett’s #1 team (8-4). In the final round, Ramirez and Shearer battled for third place against Brackett’s #1 team. For the final round of action, teams played the best two out of three sets. N.C. played hard, and took several games to duce, but the Tigers were more consistent and grabbed the bronze medals winning in straight

sets (6-3)(6-4). The Panthers would have to settle for fourth place. N.C.’s #1 had more at stake, as they opened serve for the Championship against Utopia. Big Blue made quick work out of the Buffaloes. Prather and Tinsley only got stronger as the day went on, hitting first serves and finding the angles. They won easily (6-0)(6-1) for the teams’ first hardware of the year. N.C. will be off for the week of Spring Break, but they will be at it again chasing yellow tennis balls around the courts for the next week in Knippa. Hopefully they will harness their improved shot-making for the second half of their season. . .

The Nueces Canyon Third Graders attended the San Angelo Symphony in San Angelo, Texas on February 28. This year’s symphony was titled “It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s San Angelo Symphony’s Superheroes!” They were greeted at the door by Wonder Woman and enjoyed listening to the symphony perform “Don Juan” Richard, “Count Egmont”, Music from Apollo 13, Music from Indiana Jones, and Music from Superman.After the symphony, they enjoyed

a nice lunch at Los Panchitas. After lunch, the group traveled to the ASU Planetarium. They watched a show about the planets that reinforced what they have been studying all year at school.The icing on the cake was a stop at the Dairy Queen in Sonora for ice cream on the way home to the canyon. Everyone had a great time. Their teacher Mrs. Fairchild and Mr. Stephen Smith sponsored the students.

The Nueces Canyon PRIDE Club and their sponsor Mrs. Sandra Fairchild would like to thank all the people of the community that supported the Chili Supper on February 25. They served over 100 people. They would also like to thank all the persons who helped to make the night a success.

This week across the United States, many schools celebrated “Read Across America”. The event is in recognition of the children’s author Dr. Seuss’s birthday. The kindergarteners and pre-kindergarteners at Nueces Canyon Elementary enjoyed reading Dr. Seuss books this week. Students also did math, reading, writing, and art activities to celebrate this unique author’s style. They had fun making “Cat in the Hat” hats and “Horton” ears to wear to lunch this week. They completed the week by eating “Green Eggs and Ham”. The students compiled a booklet to remember all their Dr. Seuss activities.

NC Elementary Students Celebrate Dr. Seuss By Teacher Karen Bullard

NCHS Tennis at Brackett Invitational Tournament By Coach Brandy Sweeten

NC Third Grade visit San Angelo SymphonyBy Teacher Sandra Fairchild

NCHS Girls Track at Panther Relays By Coach Roe Burleson

Elementary Science Fair By Tena Taylor

Cheer Squads for 2014-2015 Cheerleader tryouts for the 2014-2015 cheerleading squads were held on May 7th at the Nueces Canyon Junior High and High School gym. The teams for next year are:High School Squad:Tori CarabajalNatalia DeLeonGabby IrwinHailey LuceMeagan SifuentesAlyssa ThreadgillNatalie VargulishAspen WinstonMascot “Petey”: Kristol PerezJunior High Squad:Mandi CarabajalJasmine CarrilloGrace LuceShelby PannellMyah RodriguezSamantha ThreadgillAll the girls that tried out for spots on the squads all did an outstanding job. Their skill, enthusiasm and school spirit are indeed appreciated. We would like to thank everyone that tried out.

Panther PRIDE Club has Successful Chili Supper By Sponsor Sandra Fairchild

NCHS Boys Track Team at the Panther Relays Home Meet By Coach Oscar Aguilera

The boys all district results have been released and the following boys have received honors.· 1st Team All District o Isaiah DeLeon· 2nd Team All District o Michael Pina· Honorable Mention All District o Reagan Luce· Academic All District o Isaiah DeLeon

o Dakota Davilao Jose GonzalesEven though we did not make the playoffs, the boys’ basketball represented the community and themselves very well. Their effort was very much appreciated by the coaching staff as well as their maturity and competitiveness. With the young players on the squad getting playing time on a regular basis

the future has a chance of being much more successful. Thanks to the upper classman who led and never showed signs of giving up or throwing the towel in during the tough season. The public measures the success of a season in wins and losses but when these players sit down and reflect on the season later in life, they will recognize that our play was much better than our record

shows. We got beat during the season but we never lost because we NEVER stopped playing and giving our best effort. These guys will make great citizens, husbands and fathers if they continue to grow and never let defeats define who they are and what they have to give. Their heart will shape the type of men they become!

High School Basketball All District By Coach Charlie Marquardt

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to have a ceremony, the American flag raised as music from an electric guitar played the National Anthem, speeches, and then a parade out of town complete with balloons of red, white, and blue drifting in the rain. Meat Lab The Sabinal FFA Meat Lab will be back in business on Monday. Ag teacher Charley Black informed me that he has stew meat, bacon, steaks, carne guisada meat, and ground meat to offer the public. Call the high school at 988-2475 to place your order and a student will take your meat to the office for you. Or on Friday drop by and select your meat personally. First United Methodist In lieu of the traditional Wednesday evening soup and sandwiches followed by a service, the church has opted to hold a Lenten Luncheon and Study from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Each person brings their meal and participates in the study which is led by Rev. Leighanne Brechin. St. Patrick Catholic On Sunday beginning at 10:30 am, there will be a carne guisada plate sale with rice, beans, and cornbread in the small parish hall. Money raised goes to support the parish. A raffle will be held on May 4 with many great prizes. An I Pad Mini and gift

certificates are some of the prizes. Maria Banda will be happy to sell you a chance at the prizes. Proceeds from the raffle are to be used to help pay for the church insurance. There are no religious education classes to be held during Spring break. Gospel Music The Lytle First Baptist Church at 18627 N Praire Street invites you to an evening of gospel music on Saturday, March 22 from 6 to 8 pm, featuring two groups from the Coastal Bend Gospel Music Association: “Lost but Found” and “His Word”. A

love offering will be taken. For more information, contact the church at 830-709-2202Civic Club Bingo The Sabinal Civic Club is hosting a bingo on March 22 from 3 to 6 pm. Twelve games go for $10 Hamburgers will be sold with chips and a drink for $5 a plate. A love seat will be auctioned off during the event. The cape which was donated by Delores

Designs of Camp Wood is being raffled off. Tickets are 7 for $5 and it will be drawn on Saturday during the 2 pm performance of the Wild Hog Catching Contest on March 29. The hat rack which was donated by Nora’s Tacos has been sold. World Day of Prayer On Friday afternoon, a number of ladies poured into the First United Methodist Church to learn about project HOPE and the effort of Carol Cloyd to combat poverty in impoverished nations. Following the presentation, the ladies perused the items for sale as well as enjoyed friendships and refreshements. What’s Happening Janet Hines and I decided to drop in at the Lounge last Saturday morning, curious to see what they offer us “older teenagers”. Flavored coffee, hot or iced tea, sodas of course, and light snacks are their fare. Sitting and enjoying the surroundings while sipping our drinks, a lady and gentleman peered in at the door. The lady was in the most beautiful outfit and I was anxious to see it. I think it is called a sari, gorgeous material. They came in and shared that they are originally from Pakistan but now live in Brownsville. They were meeting up with four other families to go to Leakey camping. Slowly other members of their group drifted in. The man’s wife had worked with U S troups in Afganistan and got her shoulder hurt there. He ran a restaurant in California and sold it when he got a job offer in Brownsville. She assured me that she did indeed pack a more practical type of clothing for camping. I do hope they felt welcome in Sabinal and will come again. Update on Restrooms At City Council Monday evening, Director of Public Works Director Kevin Persyn assured the Mayor and City Council that the restrooms would be completed in time for the Wild Hog events and that they are on schedule. He added that the fixtures will be in place one week prior, to make sure that all is working and in order.

In March we celebrate Texas Public Schools Week across our State; so please take a moment to thank a teacher for their efforts, as the future of Texas and our Nation are dependent on having a strong, well-educated workforce. As a career educator of nearly 31 years, I have been blessed to work with hundreds of teachers in five different school districts, and these professional educators sincerely cared about their students and their future. It is with this experience that I extend to all who read this article to understand that all Public Schools in Texas have many caring teachers, administrators and staff, and with your support, involvement, and understanding of the intricacies our schools face trying to meet the multitude of State and Federal mandates, we will

be successful. In tribute of Texas Public Schools week, Sabinal ISD continues to celebrate by announcing the outcomes from the newly required Self-Evaluation of School Performance, which allows an opportunity for districts to highlight school performance in their district beyond the outcomes of “the test.” The 83rd Texas Legislature recognized this fact and provided a mechanism to self-evaluated performance of schools throughout the 180 days of the school year, not just on the days of the “test;” a test that does not accurately gauge the academic achievement of every child in relationship to the complexities that occur in children’s lives or in diverse classrooms. As we all know, every child can learn, but they learn in different ways and sometimes in different learning environments; yet our students, and their schools, are evaluated by an industrial model “standardized” test that requires all children to conform to one style of learning, thus not aligned to each child’s individual needs. As required by law, the new self-evaluation tool

must be developed or approved by a local committee consisting of parents, community members and staff, which is designed to gauge: Fine Arts programs; wellness and physical education offerings; community and parental involvement activities; 21st Century workforce programs; second language acquisition programs; the digital learning environment; dropout prevention strategies; gifted and talented programs and compliance with statutory and policy requirements. Once the evaluation of these nine areas are completed, both at the campus and district levels, a rating is assigned. The ratings follow the old accountability (testing) system terminology of “exemplary, recognized, acceptable or unacceptable.” While a few areas for improvement were addressed, the committee unanimously approved an overall district rating of “exemplary;” a rating that we feel is appropriate considering the multitude of accomplishments occurring in Sabinal ISD each year. Sabinal ISD recognizes the importance of accountability and transparency with all Stakeholders, whether they are our students, parents or taxpayers, and we are pleased to offer our students a comprehensive educational experience with courses, programs and award winning extra-curricular activities usually found only in larger, progressive school systems. Sabinal Elementary and Sabinal High School were rated as “Recognized” campuses in the final years of the State’s former accountability system; and in its first year under the State’s new accountability system, all three campuses in Sabinal ISD received the State’s highest accountability rating. Sabinal ISD is also very proud to be one of the top paying school districts in Texas regardless of size, which allows the district to recruit and retain high quality teachers and ensures that their students receive an exceptional education. The students and teachers also enjoy learning in well-maintained, newly remodeled, and modern facilities equipped with some of the best technology found in any school. Our taxpayers support our schools while being assessed with the fifth lowest property tax rate (87₵) in Texas! Whether you are a current or prospective parent, teacher or business owner, consider the momentum of pride found in Sabinal ISD!

It’s time to celebrate in Sabinal ISD!Submitted by Richard W. Grill, Superintendent of Schools

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The haunting trumpet notes of Deguello, played by Mexican trumpeters, filled the early morning as the Alamo defenders awaited their fate. They had waited for the help that never came and as the final note graced the still morning air, Santa Anna’s troops charged. After that early morning attack on March 6, 1836, Mexican officers escorted a frightened young woman and her infant daughter to General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. The officers walked her past the bodies of the dead Alamo defenders, including her husband. The bodies were stacked in piles, later to burn. I doubt that words could ever describe the scene. Santa Anna released her with orders to go to Gonzales and to inform General Houston of the strength of the Mexican armies and that they would never stop. The trip to Gonzales would be long. She left with a small escort on the sixty-five mile trip. As she got closer to Gonzales, scouts of General Houston intercepted her and rode with her into the town. During the night of March 13, 1836, the young woman, her infant and their escorts arrived at the camp of General Sam Houston. She had been overtaken with anxiety and fear with due cause. It was from her lips that General Houston learned of the fall of the Alamo. She told Houston that she feared Santa Anna would arrive the next day. Susannah Dickenson was the young woman. Her panic and fear spurred the hasty departure of the Houston’s army and the town of Gonzales. Houston felt he was making the right decision to evacuate east, towards Louisiana. Everyone left in haste and in the haste; someone forgot to inform the picket guards stationed on the west end of town. The guards waited an hour before realizing that something must be wrong. They saddled up and crossed the river, heading to the town only to find it vacant. They soon located a few men who were beginning to burn the town to keep the Mexican soldiers from occupying the buildings. Two women, neighbors, whose husbands were at the Alamo, were sharing supper with their children when they got the awful news. They had neither wagon nor horse. They each gathered a small bundle of clothing and just left. They left the remains of their supper on the table. On their way to Peach Creek, they came upon the camp of Captain Bird. He arranged for one of his wagons and loaded the women and children so that they would continue their retreat. Much later, when they returned to Gonzales after the Battle of San Jacinto, they found their home just as they had left it, the food and plates still on the table. The people, who left Gonzales all headed to Peach Creek some ten miles away. The conditions were horrible. The roads were wet, slick and muddy. Many had no means of conveyance, so they walked, walked into history. The fear of Santa Anna and his troops fueled the horrible walk that these people made. History aptly recorded this walk as the Runaway Scrape. The wrath of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna began as early as January of 1836. The residences of the communities of San Patricio, Refugio and San Antonio began escaping east at that time. General Houston was aware of the coming of Santa Anna from the time that Santa Anna and his troops crossed the Rio Grande. Many questioned Houston’s decisions and many disagreed with his choices. Right or wrong, when he received word of the fall of the Alamo he decided to retreat. He ordered everyone to go east to the safety of Louisiana. Whether it was the order or fear, the people immediately left. Many died along the way. The trek was awful. Mary Millsap, an Alamo widow, became confused. Blind and with six kids she did as her husband instructed, she went to the banks of the Guadalupe River

and there she waited, for what she did not know. I wish that I knew the reason for this but in a late letter from the Alamo, Isaac Millsap instructed her to go to the river if he did not make it home. Someone realized that she had missed the evacuation. Houston sent his personal guards back to find her and they did, there on the banks of the Guadalupe River. From the news of the loss of her husband, to leaving her home, she must have been very

distraught. I can only imagine her fear of what she must do. Soon, settlements on both sides of the Brazos were deserted. Then all the settlements between the Colorado and the Brazos lay defenseless as Houston kept his army moving east. The settlers had no choice but to follow and slowly make their way towards Louisiana. Along the way the ancestors of my friends at Egypt, Texas did their best to protect their plantation. The Heard-Northington plantation lay in the direct path of Santa Ana. Hastily, they packed their silver, jewelry and anything of value into a large wooden box and buried it in the family cemetery that lay west of the house. The tombstone read, “Died of typhoid.” The Mexican army avoided the freshly dug grave. Today, the box has a place of honor in the plantation home. Their valuables were safe but the Mexican army camped close by leaving an array of collectable trash in their wake. And yes, the above mentioned Heard family is the ancestors of many people in the Frio Canyon area. The escape of the people of Texas was a flight of fear. The transportation or lack thereof was anything available and many just walked. The discomforts of transportation was plagued with disease, cold temps, rain and hunger. The many that died were buried in unmarked graves where they fell. What they refugees did not know was that General Houston was preparing his “Rag-tag” army for a different place of battle but his troops were restless. The troops were ready to revolt; they felt that

Houston was merely retreating. They knew that they were outnumbered but they were mad. On April 20, the two armies were camped close to the San Jacinto River. Was it over confidence or distraction? Either way, Santa Anna made a big mistake. The Rag-tag army took advantage of the situation and charged, screaming “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember Goliad!”In a mere eighteen minutes, it was over. The Rag-tag army and General Houston were victorious. Over 600 Mexican soldiers lay dead, over 200 were wounded and over 700 were captured. Houston’s troops only suffered nine causalities. Santa Anna escaped for a short period. He dressed as a common servant but his troops gave him up by saluting him when the Texans captured and brought him in. The Texans were victorious. What happened to the people who left everything for the safety of Louisiana? It took some time for many of them to get word of the victory at San Jacinto and then many did not believe the news. Many returned to their homes to rebuild and start over. The battle was

won but there were still things to fear in this new Republic of Texas. Part of the inscription on the monument at the San Jacinto battle ground states the following: “Measured by its results, San Jacinto was one of the decisive battles of the world. The freedom of Texas from Texas from Mexico won here led to annexation and to the Mexican-American War, resulting in the acquisition by the United States of the States of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California, Utah and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and Oklahoma. Almost one-third of the present area of the American Nation, nearly a million square miles of territory, changed sovereignty.”

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St. Mary Magdalen Catholic ChurchCamp Wood, TX

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Sacred Heart of MaryCatholic Church401 N Hwy 377

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United Methodist Church

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830.232.6266Pastor: Doug Smith

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Beatriz Alejandro Sarzoza of Sabinal passed away on March 2, 2014 at Tomball, Texas at the age of 90. She was born in Sabinal on February 10, 1924 to Ignacio and Donicia Alejandro. She is survived by her daughters, Lilli Maliner of Round Rock and Rose Pena of Tomball; sons, Tony Sarzoza Jr. of Crosby and Oscar Sarzoza of Helotes; 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Sarzoza and her parents. A rosary was held on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. A mass was held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sabinal. Burial followed at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Sabinal

Beatriz Sarzoza (February 10, 1924 - March 2, 2014)

Two men were talking about themselves and their neighbors. The first was saying that he was much better than his neighbors because he did not get drunk as often, did not fight and argue as often (at least not where the other neighbors could hear it!) and he did not act the hypocrite by going to church and acting so goody-goody like they did. Compared to them he was a good, moral man.The second man tries to explain that comparing ourselves with others was not an accurate measure of what it means to be good. Sure, there are always others that are ‘worse’ than we are; but there are also others that are much better than we are. Where does that leave us? No, others are not an accurate measure of whether we are good and moral. He knew a better way to measure man’s goodness. The first man’s curiosity was peaked and he asked what kind of scale could measure man’s goodness. The second man asked the first, “Have you ever told a lie?” The first answers, “Sure, everyone lies at some time or other.” “And what do we call a person who lies?” “A liar.” “Okay,” the second asks, “have you ever stolen anything?” “Yes, I have. So what?” The second then asks, “And what do we call a person who steals?” The first answers, “We call him a thief.” “Correct. Now, have you ever used God’s name in vain?” “Yes, I have,” the first man admits. “What do we call a person that blasphemes God by using His name in vain?” The first answers, “We call him a blasphemer, I guess.” “Correct again,” interjects the second man. “Now, one last question,” he adds. “Since the Bible says that if you look at a woman with lust in your heart you have committed adultery

with her (Matthew 5:28); have you ever done that?” Yes, I have,” the first admits. “And what do we call such a one?” “We call him an adulterer” the first man replies. “I appreciate your honesty,” the second man says. “So, let’s get this straight,” the second man remarks, “You have admitted that you are a LIAR, THIEF, BLASPHEMER and ADULTERER – and do you still maintain that you are a ‘good’ morally-upright person?” The first man hangs his head and realizes that compared to God’s standard of measure he is not nearly as good and moral as he had thought. The Bible calls such failures as these, SIN. “Your sins have made a separation between you and God” (Isaiah 59:2). “Those who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God” (Galatians 5:19-21). “Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). This is what God requires of a person if he will be good and morally acceptable to God. Comparing ourselves with others is futile!How did you do on the test? Are you good in God’s sight? Or do you need help getting your life right before God? “If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.” (1 John 1:10). Only by obeying God can we be right in His sight. His Word, the Bible, shows us the way. “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6). If I can answer your questions, or help you understand what God wants, please contact me ASAP!

Funeral services for Mack “Andy” Scott, 53, of Giddings were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings with Paul Tanner officiated. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Leakey Floral Cemetery in Leakey, Texas. Visitation was held on Friday, March 7, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home.

Andy passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin following a sudden illness. Mack “Andy” Andrew Scott was born on October

18, 1960 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to George & Iva (Wright) Scott. He was a surveyor for Weiser Becker Surveyors in Giddings. Andy was an avid fisherman and a member of the Bass Association. He also enjoyed camping, watching Nascar racing and was a huge fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and LSU football. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father. Andy is survived by his wife, Amelia Stayton of Giddings; his mother, Iva Scott of Winnsboro, LA; his brother, Malcolm “Dane” Scott of Winnesboro, LA; his sons, Blake Stayton of Pleasanton and Ray Fryar & his wife, Katrina of Bryan; his three grandchildren, Lexi Callaway of Alvin, Braylee Stayton of Leakey and Annika Fryar of Bryan; his aunts and uncles, Wade & Effie Wright of Winnesboro, LA, Jim & Maxine Wright of Winnesboro, LA and Jan Cascio of Auburn, CA; his in-laws, Karolen and James Pate of Leakey as well as numerous cousins and friends. Serving as honorary pallbearers in Giddings will be Malcolm “Dane” Scott, Blake Stayton, Ray Fryar, Ferman Iselt, Mike Frank, Billy Weiser, Wade Wright and Jim Wright. Serving as honorary pallbearers in Leakey will be James Pate, Blake Stayton, Shannon Hart, Bradley Hart, Dub Suttle, Gary Hart and Jeff Jones. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Israel “Relie” Falcon, age 60, of Camp Wood, Texas passed away Friday, March 07, 2014, At Lillian Hudspeth Memorial Hospital in Sonora, Texas. He was born in Camp Wood, Texas to Genovevo (Keno) Falcon, Sr. and Carolina Falcon on March 3, 1954.

He is survived by his son, James “Snapper” Allen Lynch of Uvalde, Texas; daughter, Naomi Falcon Davila and husband Rafael Davila, Jr. of Uvalde, Texas; grandchildren, Alazay Andrea Estrada, Indira Romana Estrada, Rafael Davila, III, Ezra Orlando Davila, Divina Ivy Davila, Payton Brumley, Brennleigh Lynch, and Elora Lynch. He is also survived by his brothers, Keno Falcon, Jr. of Camp Wood, Texas, Gome Falcon of Del Rio, Texas; sister, Linda Luna of El Paso, Texas; six nephews, five nieces; numerous great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Genovevo Falcon, Sr.; mother, Carolina Falcon; and brother, Armando Falcon. Pallbearers include Gomeciendo Falcon, Jr, Ariel Falcon, Roy Falcon, Marcos Ortiz, Jr., Rafael Davila, Jr., Rafael Davila, III, Keno Falcon, III, Michael Falcon, Freddy Falcon, and Arturo Aguero. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held at 7 pm at Nelson Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 2 p.m. at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Camp Wood, with Father Sady Santana officiating. Interment followed in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Camp Wood. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas.

Mack “Andy” Andrew Scott (October 18, 1960 - March 5, 2014)

Israel “Relie” Falcon(March 3, 1954 - March 7, 2014)

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April 11Stations of the Cross 6:00pm

LENTEN REFLECTION March 12

After Holy Mass at 6:00pmPENITENTIAL CELEBRATION

March 26After Holy Mass at 6:00pmGOOD FRIDAY April 18

Stations of the Cross and Passion of the Lord 3:00pm

HOLY WEEK April 13 to April 19Schedule to be announced

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Stations of the Cross 6:00pmLENTEN REFLECTION March 21After Stations of the Cross 6:00pm

PENITENTIAL CELEBRATION April 4After Holy Mass 6:00pmGOOD FRIDAY April 18

Stations of the Cross and Passion of the Lord 3:00pm

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2014 LENTEN SCHEDULE

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Tax Increase per Year without Homestead

Tax Increase per Month without

Homestead

$ 50,000 $ 70.28

$ 5.86

$ 100.40 $ 8.37

$ 51,000 $ 72.29

$ 6.02

$ 102.41 $ 8.53

$ 52,000 $ 74.30

$ 6.19

$ 104.42 $ 8.70

$ 53,000 $ 76.30

$ 6.36

$ 106.42 $ 8.87

$ 54,000 $ 78.31

$ 6.53

$ 108.43 $ 9.04

$ 55,000 $ 80.32

$ 6.69

$ 110.44 $ 9.20

$ 56,000 $ 82.33

$ 6.86

$ 112.45 $ 9.37

$ 57,000 $ 84.34

$ 7.03

$ 114.46 $ 9.54

$ 58,000 $ 86.34

$ 7.20

$ 116.46 $ 9.71

$ 59,000 $ 88.35

$ 7.36

$ 118.47 $ 9.87

$ 60,000 $ 90.36

$ 7.53

$ 120.48 $ 10.04

$ 61,000 $ 92.37

$ 7.70

$ 122.49 $ 10.21

$ 62,000 $ 94.38

$ 7.86

$ 124.50 $ 10.37

$ 63,000 $ 96.38

$ 8.03

$ 126.50 $ 10.54

$ 64,000 $ 98.39

$ 8.20

$ 128.51 $ 10.71

$ 65,000 $ 100.40 $ 8.37

$ 130.52 $ 10.88

$ 66,000 $ 102.41 $ 8.53

$ 132.53 $ 11.04

$ 67,000 $ 104.42 $ 8.70

$ 134.54 $ 11.21

$ 68,000 $ 106.42 $ 8.87

$ 136.54 $ 11.38

$ 69,000 $ 108.43 $ 9.04

$ 138.55 $ 11.55

$ 70,000 $ 110.44 $ 9.20

$ 140.56 $ 11.71

$ 71,000 $ 112.45 $ 9.37

$ 142.57 $ 11.88

$ 72,000 $ 114.46 $ 9.54

$ 144.58 $ 12.05

$ 73,000 $ 116.46 $ 9.71

$ 146.58 $ 12.22

$ 74,000 $ 118.47 $ 9.87

$ 148.59 $ 12.38

$ 75,000 $ 120.48 $ 10.04

$ 150.60 $ 12.55

$ 76,000 $ 122.49 $ 10.21

$ 152.61 $ 12.72

$ 77,000 $ 124.50 $ 10.37

$ 154.62 $ 12.88

$ 78,000 $ 126.50 $ 10.54

$ 156.62 $ 13.05

$ 79,000 $ 128.51 $ 10.71

$ 158.63 $ 13.22

$ 80,000 $ 130.52 $ 10.88

$ 160.64 $ 13.39

$ 81,000 $ 132.53 $ 11.04

$ 162.65 $ 13.55

$ 82,000 $ 134.54 $ 11.21

$ 164.66 $ 13.72

$ 83,000 $ 136.54 $ 11.38

$ 166.66 $ 13.89

$ 84,000 $ 138.55 $ 11.55

$ 168.67 $ 14.06

$ 85,000 $ 140.56 $ 11.71

$ 170.68 $ 14.22

$ 86,000 $ 142.57 $ 11.88

$ 172.69 $ 14.39

$ 87,000 $ 144.58 $ 12.05

$ 174.70 $ 14.56

$ 88,000 $ 146.58 $ 12.22

$ 176.70 $ 14.73

$ 89,000 $ 148.59 $ 12.38

$ 178.71 $ 14.89

$ 90,000 $ 150.60 $ 12.55

$ 180.72 $ 15.06

$ 91,000 $ 152.61 $ 12.72

$ 182.73 $ 15.23

$ 92,000 $ 154.62 $ 12.88

$ 184.74 $ 15.39

$ 93,000 $ 156.62 $ 13.05

$ 186.74 $ 15.56

$ 94,000 $ 158.63 $ 13.22

$ 188.75 $ 15.73

$ 95,000 $ 160.64 $ 13.39

$ 190.76 $ 15.90

$ 96,000 $ 162.65 $ 13.55

$ 192.77 $ 16.06

$ 97,000 $ 164.66 $ 13.72

$ 194.78 $ 16.23

$ 98,000 $ 166.66 $ 13.89

$ 196.78 $ 16.40

$ 99,000 $ 168.67 $ 14.06

$ 198.79 $ 16.57

$ 100,000

$ 170.68 $ 14.22

$ 200.80 $ 16.73

$ 101,000

$ 172.69 $ 14.39

$ 202.81 $ 16.90

$ 102,000

$ 174.70 $ 14.56

$ 204.82 $ 17.07

$ 103,000

$ 176.70 $ 14.73

$ 206.82 $ 17.24

$ 104,000

$ 178.71 $ 14.89

$ 208.83 $ 17.40

$ 105,000

$ 180.72 $ 15.06

$ 210.84 $ 17.57

$ 106,000

$ 182.73 $ 15.23

$ 212.85 $ 17.74

$ 107,000

$ 184.74 $ 15.39

$ 214.86 $ 17.90

$ 108,000

$ 186.74 $ 15.56

$ 216.86 $ 18.07

$ 109,000

$ 188.75 $ 15.73

$ 218.87 $ 18.24

$ 110,000

$ 190.76 $ 15.90

$ 220.88 $ 18.41

$ 111,000

$ 192.77 $ 16.06

$ 222.89 $ 18.57

$ 112,000

$ 194.78 $ 16.23

$ 224.90 $ 18.74

$ 113,000

$ 196.78 $ 16.40

$ 226.90 $ 18.91

$ 114,000

$ 198.79 $ 16.57

$ 228.91 $ 19.08

$ 115,000

$ 200.80 $ 16.73

$ 230.92 $ 19.24

$ 116,000

$ 202.81 $ 16.90

$ 232.93 $ 19.41

$ 117,000

$ 204.82 $ 17.07

$ 234.94 $ 19.58

$ 118,000

$ 206.82 $ 17.24

$ 236.94 $ 19.75

$ 119,000

$ 208.83 $ 17.40

$ 238.95 $ 19.91

$ 120,000

$ 210.84 $ 17.57

$ 240.96 $ 20.08

$ 121,000

$ 212.85 $ 17.74

$ 242.97 $ 20.25

$ 122,000

$ 214.86 $ 17.90

$ 244.98 $ 20.41

$ 123,000

$ 216.86 $ 18.07

$ 246.98 $ 20.58

$ 124,000

$ 218.87 $ 18.24

$ 248.99 $ 20.75

$ 125,000

$ 220.88 $ 18.41

$ 251.00 $ 20.92

$ 126,000

$ 222.89 $ 18.57

$ 253.01 $ 21.08

$ 127,000

$ 224.90 $ 18.74

$ 255.02 $ 21.25

$ 128,000

$ 226.90 $ 18.91

$ 257.02 $ 21.42

$ 129,000

$ 228.91 $ 19.08

$ 259.03 $ 21.59

$ 130,000

$ 230.92 $ 19.24

$ 261.04 $ 21.75

$ 131,000

$ 232.93 $ 19.41

$ 263.05 $ 21.92

$ 132,000

$ 234.94 $ 19.58

$ 265.06 $ 22.09

$ 133,000

$ 236.94 $ 19.75

$ 267.06 $ 22.26

$ 134,000

$ 238.95 $ 19.91

$ 269.07 $ 22.42

$ 135,000

$ 240.96 $ 20.08

$ 271.08 $ 22.59

$ 136,000

$ 242.97 $ 20.25

$ 273.09 $ 22.76

$ 137,000

$ 244.98 $ 20.41

$ 275.10 $ 22.92

$ 138,000

$ 246.98 $ 20.58

$ 277.10 $ 23.09

$ 139,000

$ 248.99 $ 20.75

$ 279.11 $ 23.26

$ 140,000

$ 251.00 $ 20.92

$ 281.12 $ 23.43

$ 141,000

$ 253.01 $ 21.08

$ 283.13 $ 23.59

$ 142,000

$ 255.02 $ 21.25

$ 285.14 $ 23.76

$ 143,000

$ 257.02 $ 21.42

$ 287.14 $ 23.93

$ 144,000

$ 259.03 $ 21.59

$ 289.15 $ 24.10

$ 145,000

$ 261.04 $ 21.75

$ 291.16 $ 24.26

$ 146,000

$ 263.05 $ 21.92

$ 293.17 $ 24.43

$ 147,000

$ 265.06 $ 22.09

$ 295.18 $ 24.60

$ 148,000

$ 267.06 $ 22.26

$ 297.18 $ 24.77

$ 149,000

$ 269.07 $ 22.42

$ 299.19 $ 24.93

$ 150,000

$ 271.08 $ 22.59

$ 301.20 $ 25.10

$ 151,000

$ 273.09 $ 22.76

$ 303.21 $ 25.27

$ 152,000

$ 275.10 $ 22.92

$ 305.22 $ 25.43

$ 153,000

$ 277.10 $ 23.09

$ 307.22 $ 25.60

$ 154,000

$ 279.11 $ 23.26

$ 309.23 $ 25.77

$ 155,000

$ 281.12 $ 23.43

$ 311.24 $ 25.94

$ 156,000

$ 283.13 $ 23.59

$ 313.25 $ 26.10

$ 157,000

$ 285.14 $ 23.76

$ 315.26 $ 26.27

$ 158,000

$ 287.14 $ 23.93

$ 317.26 $ 26.44

$ 159,000

$ 289.15 $ 24.10

$ 319.27 $ 26.61

$ 160,000

$ 291.16 $ 24.26

$ 321.28 $ 26.77

$ 161,000

$ 293.17 $ 24.43

$ 323.29 $ 26.94

$ 162,000

$ 295.18 $ 24.60

$ 325.30 $ 27.11

$ 163,000

$ 297.18 $ 24.77

$ 327.30 $ 27.28

$ 164,000

$ 299.19 $ 24.93

$ 329.31 $ 27.44

$ 165,000

$ 301.20 $ 25.10

$ 331.32 $ 27.61

$ 166,000

$ 303.21 $ 25.27

$ 333.33 $ 27.78

$ 167,000

$ 305.22 $ 25.43

$ 335.34 $ 27.94

$ 168,000

$ 307.22 $ 25.60

$ 337.34 $ 28.11

$ 169,000

$ 309.23 $ 25.77

$ 339.35 $ 28.28

$ 170,000

$ 311.24 $ 25.94

$ 341.36 $ 28.45

$ 171,000

$ 313.25 $ 26.10

$ 343.37 $ 28.61

$ 172,000

$ 315.26 $ 26.27

$ 345.38 $ 28.78

$ 173,000

$ 317.26 $ 26.44

$ 347.38 $ 28.95

$ 174,000

$ 319.27 $ 26.61

$ 349.39 $ 29.12

$ 175,000

$ 321.28 $ 26.77

$ 351.40 $ 29.28

$ 176,000

$ 323.29 $ 26.94

$ 353.41 $ 29.45

$ 177,000

$ 325.30 $ 27.11

$ 355.42 $ 29.62

$ 178,000

$ 327.30 $ 27.28

$ 357.42 $ 29.79

$ 179,000

$ 329.31 $ 27.44

$ 359.43 $ 29.95

$ 180,000

$ 331.32 $ 27.61

$ 361.44 $ 30.12

$ 181,000

$ 333.33 $ 27.78

$ 363.45 $ 30.29

$ 182,000

$ 335.34 $ 27.94

$ 365.46 $ 30.45

$ 183,000

$ 337.34 $ 28.11

$ 367.46 $ 30.62

$ 184,000

$ 339.35 $ 28.28

$ 369.47 $ 30.79

$ 185,000

$ 341.36 $ 28.45

$ 371.48 $ 30.96

$ 186,000

$ 343.37 $ 28.61

$ 373.49 $ 31.12

$ 187,000

$ 345.38 $ 28.78

$ 375.50 $ 31.29

$ 188,000

$ 347.38 $ 28.95

$ 377.50 $ 31.46

$ 189,000

$ 349.39 $ 29.12

$ 379.51 $ 31.63

$ 190,000

$ 351.40 $ 29.28

$ 381.52 $ 31.79

$ 191,000

$ 353.41 $ 29.45

$ 383.53 $ 31.96

$ 192,000

$ 355.42 $ 29.62

$ 385.54 $ 32.13

$ 193,000

$ 357.42 $ 29.79

$ 387.54 $ 32.30

$ 194,000

$ 359.43 $ 29.95

$ 389.55 $ 32.46

$ 195,000

$ 361.44 $ 30.12

$ 391.56 $ 32.63

$ 196,000

$ 363.45 $ 30.29

$ 393.57 $ 32.80

$ 197,000

$ 365.46 $ 30.45

$ 395.58 $ 32.96

$ 198,000

$ 367.46 $ 30.62

$ 397.58 $ 33.13

$ 199,000

$ 369.47 $ 30.79

$ 399.59 $ 33.30

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BACK TO BASICS....Paleo-Diet by Elaine Padgett Carnegie

Two hearty meals with a delicious side and scrumpcious deserts! For the next 3 weeks we are going to feature real BACK TO BASICS COOKING. Known as Paleo-Diet. Don’t miss it!

· #56 – New Listing! 40.38 AC near Hwy 41, Exotic Hunting Ranch $100,950· #45 – New Listing! 49.5 AC+/- minutes to Leakey. 2 nice cabins, pond, fencing, Exotic & Native Game, rifle range $415,000· #8 - New Listing! Spectacular CONCAN RIVERFRONT LOT #11 Heartstone. Bluff w/bldg. site overlooking crystal clear spring- fed river. Cypress trees, underground utilities, co-op water system, gated comm.. w/paved streets, rock bathhouse, lg. trees $359,000· #51 – New Listing! CONCAN AREA adjacent comm.. private park on Frio River, Lot 44 Heartstone, .74 AC, oak trees, utilities avail. $119,000· #16 – 10 Acres Hwy 187 front, homesite $47,499· #55 – New Listing! Magnificent Views from the decks overhanging the Frio River of this 2 BD/2 BA Home on 2 lots. Lg. Cypress trees, rental ability & expansion possibilities make this a property for you to see $489,000· #21 – New Listing! Heartstone Riverfront Lot 10 w/109.14’ Frio River, 2 acres, towering oak & cypress trees $319,000· #23 – REDUCED! 61.60 ac, spring-fed creek w2 dams, 3 wells, fenced, home, barn, equipment shed, Low Taxes, MOTIVATED SELLER – Now $744,000· #44 – New Listing! Frio River Access .74 acre corner lot in Concan with mature Oak trees, underground utilities, paved streets. Rentals allowed. Walk to priv. comm. Park $119,000· #41 – 45 AC MOL w/Sm. Pond & dam, Hidden in the Hills! Immaculate 5th wheel RV w/XLg. Metal canopy, landscaped patio, MUST SEE! $175,000· #67 – Frio River Access .92 AC Twin Forks $80,000 PENDING· #7 – 5.44 AC FRIO RIVERFRONT, elect., Great views, min. restrictions $159,999· #12 – WALK to your Frio River Park from this 2.24 AC RIVERTREE $109,500· #32 – CYPRESS LINED FRIO RIVERFRONT LOT, 1.78 AC, water/elect. avail. $149,000· #9 – ONLY 10 MINUTES TO GARNER STATE PARK, 5 1⁄2 AC, well, elect., shop, private $146,000· #19 – NEW LISTING! 2 BD Home fronts Nueces River, 1 1⁄2 acres, elect., own well, Lg. Trees, Wonderful deck to sit & view surrounding hills & wildlife $139,900· #13 – LOG HOME w/FRIO RIVER ACCESS, near Garner Park, 3 BD/2 BA w/ fireplace, CA/CH, Now Only $264,999· #25 – 5.68 Acres gated comm.. access 50 AC Roaring Springs Park. Great get-away place $33,995· #20, #17 – RIVER ACCESS, 2+ AC Homesite tracts, water, elect. & phone avail., Gated Comm. $45,000 & $55,000 (#20 Owner/Agent)· #30 – OWNER FINANCING 22.72 AC, heavily treed, paved streets, water & elect. avail. $73,840· #14 – Enjoy this weekend cabin while you build on this scenic 7.35 AC which already has water & elect. $84,500· #38 – 6 Acres Country Style 2/2 Home with wood burning fireplace, Leakey/Rio Frio area $220,000· #54 – FISH & SWIM in the Nueces Lake w/this 4 BD/2 BA Home

w/fireplace, 2 lots & view of lake $90’s· #42 – Creekfront Lot w/scenic views, water meter $49,500· #48 – CUTE AS CAN BE! 3 BD/1 BA Home w/access to 3⁄4 mi. Frio River, Huge Pecan trees, own well $159,000· #65 – 156.56 AC Nice Cabin $336,862 PENDING· #73 – 2200 sq. ft. MOL, Fleetwood Home, 3-4 BD/2 BA, oversized Dbl. garage/workshop, concrete drive, Leakey $141,900· #60 – GARDEN & ORCHARD parameter fenced, well, elect., access 3⁄4 mi. Frio River, 1.385 AC OWNER TERMS $80’s· #2 – CONCAN – minutes to Frio River, 70 AC secluded w/3 BD/2 BA Home, Hunting, out buildings $265,000· #26 – RiverTree, Access Frio River Park, 1.87 AC (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $69,995· #98 – Beautiful Lg. 3 BD/2 BA Home on corner lot, RiverTree, Frio River Access, RV hook-ups, huge trees $349,000· #93 – OWN both sides Frio River, 33+ acres, 2 BD/2 BA LOG home w/Santa Fe fireplace, screened porch $525,000· #78 – 200’ MOL Frio Riverfront, 5 1⁄4 acres, min. restrictions $90’s· #87 – VACATION CABIN IN THE HILLS! 6+ AC plus access to 50 AC park for swimming, fishing, hiking $109,000· #77 – HOME ON 3 LOTS backing up to private Frio River Park, 3 BD/2 BA Home w/fireplace, Lg. Cypress Trees surround the Lg. backyard deck where you can watch the deer $350,000· #64 – 3.58 AC Homesite, Hwy 83 front, water, elect. avail. $47,000· #52 – This lg. 3/2 Home, guest house, workshop, lg. deck, rock patio & deer proof fence, access 2 Frio River Parks $275,000· #46 – Spectacular Views from this hilltop 3/2 home at Barksdale, 13 AC+/-, fenced. Bring your horses $199,500· #36 – 9.3 AC Spring Hill, scenic homesite, city water & elect. avail. $111,600· #33 – Oversize Lot, Emerald Oaks area. Water, elect., lots of Lg. trees, cleared& ready for you to build $36,500· #15 – IDEAL COMMERCIAL LOCATION across adj. Real Co. Courthouse. 5500 sq. ft. MOL building. PRICED RIGHT $249,500· #3 – PRISTENE HOME 21 AC arched entries, high ceilings, granite countertops, SS appliances, 3/3 Home. Guest Home w/oversized 3 car garage/storage, barn w/liv. Quarters $689,000· #69 – 26.6 Acres near Leakey, well, elect., pond, scenic homesite $179,000· #75 – 503 AC Axis, turkey, Whitetail, stock tank, nice accommo. Located near HWY 41. Owner might sell in 2 parts $1,082,396· #61 – Flowing Springs 200 AC+/- Ranch, Bullhead Creek, 4 BD/3 BA Executive Home, metal barn w/living quarters $1,650,000· #74 – Frio River Access thru 2 parks, Twin Forks. Water & elect. avail. $33,000· #53 – 20.237 AC heavily treed, hunting or get-away place w/access to spring fed park $49,580· #50 – 3 BD/2 BA Brick Home, large kitchen & open living/dining area w/high ceilings $145,000· #39 – 90.8 AC just off Hwy 337 $450,000 PENDING#27 – Frio River & Leakey Springs Park access. 2.6 AC w/Owner Finance 20% dn., 10 yrs, 5% $152,000

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All Protein Meatloaf• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce • 1/3 cup crushed fried pork skins • 2 eggs • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder • 1 tablespoon garlic salt • 1 tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning

DirectionsPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190

degrees C).In a large bowl, mix together the ground

beef, Worcestershire sauce. tomato sauce, crushed pork skins, and eggs. Season with chili powder, garlic salt, and garlic pepper. Mix until well blended. Form into a loaf, and place into a greased loaf pan.

Bake, uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving

Baked Salmon II• 2 cloves garlic, minced • 6 tablespoons light olive oil • 1 teaspoon dried basil • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped • 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

DirectionsIn a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt,

pepper, lemon juice and parsley. Place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. Place sealed salmon in the

glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

Paleo Omelet Muffins• 8 eggs • 8 ounces cooked ham, crumbled • 1 cup diced red bell pepper • 1 cup diced onion • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons water

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 8 muffin cups or line with paper

liners.Beat eggs together in a large bowl. Mix ham, bell pepper, onion, salt, black pepper, and

water into the beaten eggs. Pour egg mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups.Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are set in the middle, 18 to 20 minutes.

Oven Kalua Pork• 5 pounds pork butt roast

• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring • 2 1/2 tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt, divided

DirectionsPreheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Rub liquid smoke and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the salt into the skin of the pork. Wrap well in foil, and seal completely. Place in a roasting pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) is reached, about 5 hours. Remove from oven and let cool before shredding. Sprinkle the shredded meat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of salt.

Kickin’ Collard Greens• 1 tablespoon olive oil • 3 slices bacon • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon pepper • 3 cups chicken broth • 1 pinch red pepper flakes • 1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-

inch pieces Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, crumble and return to the pan. Add onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until just fragrant. Add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt.

Pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender.

Low Carb Jambalaya• 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 tablespoon butter • 1 large onion, diced • 2 andouille sausage, halved

lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch half-moons

• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes • 3 green bell peppers, seeded and

diced • 2 zucchinis, diced • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste • 1 cup chicken broth • 1 pound chicken breast, cooked,

cooled, and chopped • 1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp

DirectionsHeat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and andouille sausage and cook and stir until the onion starts to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.Mix in crushed tomatoes, green bell peppers, zucchinis, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and chicken broth; bring mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook uncovered until the liquid cooks off and the mixture is thick, about 15 minutes. Stir in chicken and shrimp and simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

I would like to take this opportunity, to thank the voters of precinct # 2 who supported

me during the election, I would also like to thank my family and friends, my campaign manager/

treasurer. I look forward to serving my constituents for

another four years. Once again, thank you for exercising your right to vote. Bryan Shackelford

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The Southwest Area Regional Transit District (SWART) received notice on March 5, 2014 from the Texas Department of Transportation Public Transportation Division that they were successful in acquiring $98,371.00 for capital purchases. SWART applied for competitive funds for the purchase of a type II vehicle, and preventive maintenance in during the

December 2013 grant application process. SWART was one of the top scoring applicants. “We are so fortunate to be selected for funding for the next fiscal year. TxDOT has experienced a reduction in funding for capital purchases which makes the grant application process extremely competitive. We look forward to adding to our fleet

and to be able to have additional funds for preventive maintenance of our vehicles”, states SWART General Manager, Sarah Hidalgo-Cook.For more information on SWART, please visit www.paseoswart.org or contact Hidalgo-Cook at 830-278-4155 x 3009.

I watched a play once called “Hell’s Flames and Heaven’s Gates”. It was a skit put on by a production company about salvation. However, the one single segment that I remember so vividly is a young girl scoffing at her younger brother who is desperately trying to lead her to the Lord and away from her “wild” friends. She succumbed to peer pressure, overdosed and Satan laughed hysterically over her lifeless body, shaking a small clear package of methamphetamines (while her young soul quivered at his feet) and tauntingly saying, “My salvation comes in little white packages!” Then he grabbed her and she screamed…

In my work as a Paralegal and Private Investigator, I helplessly watch the lives of people destroyed...decimated by drugs. If you are telling yourself that it’s not a problem where you are...or if you think “nice” people don’t do it...you are wrong! If you think your children and/or your grandchildren would never be affected …please read this! Drugs are a dark and looming cloud hovering over our land and devouring our children! “A Mexican high school student died from drinking highly concentrated liquid methamphetamine at a San Diego border crossing.” “Cassie Haydal, an 18-year-old high school senior, went into a coma after using methamphetamine. She died at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings (Montana) without regaining consciousness.” “Missouri has a notorious problem with methamphetamine made in the state. Increasingly, the they see an influx of methamphetamine from Mexico. ” “Australian authorities seized $163 million worth of drugs as officers intercepted a container of 27 kayaks from China, 19 of which contained the drug methamphetamine.”

“A Hawaii man pleaded guilty Monday to federal drug charges after authorities intercepted three mannequin heads full of methamphetamine that he received in the mail from California.” “Law enforcement agencies in Eastern Carolina have another form of a deadly drug on their radar. Liquid meth, or methamphetamine manufactured in liquid form. “Two frozen alligators, a meth stuffed box of baby wipes and a pot plant are behind the arrest of a Florida

couple and state custody of their twin infants.” “A 9-year-old girl escaped injuries after she was left alone when a methamphetamine lab caught on fire in a garage at a Volusia County home.” (Florida) “Muncie. (Indiana) Police entering a guest’s room at the best Western reported finding meth, materials used in the production and ingestion of the substance — and a sleeping 8-year-old boy.” “Federal investigators in New Mexico said Tuesday that blue-tinted meth inspired by the hit TV show Breaking Bad is on the rise in New Mexico.” (N.Y.) “A couple claimed they were burned frying chicken wings had actually been producing methamphetamine. Both were charged with manufacturing meth and endangering the welfare of their three children.” “A Texas City Mother says she is trying to get help for her 11-year-old son after discovering he is hooked on meth, injecting it.” “The Texas Hill Country is known for its scenic

beauty and peaceful country living, but some small communities are also becoming known for drugs, mainly methamphetamine. In the small town of Ingram, with help from Kerrville, Police took down a meth house where the drug was being distributed to users.” “LEANDER —After investigators found traces of methamphetamine in a child’s Spider-Man backpack at a drug bust, a four-year old boy tested positive for methamphetamine.” In this short 700 word article we have covered 10 states and four countries! However, the human toll is incalculable. How many daddy’s came home, “coming down” irritable and half crazed and beat or killed his wife, children…how many people suffered property loss or were attacked,

or how many users lost their lives, because of just what we covered here? It is the worst problem facing our world today… It is sort of like weeding a garden if you think about it. You can cut the tops off all day long, but until you pull and destroy the root, the problem persists. I don’t think the root is the manufacturers, or the distributors or even the addicts…the root of the problem lies in our society. The root of the problem lies in lost and wandering souls, disjointed families and hearts that are so hardened in childhood that they can never reach their full potential. Bodies strong, spirits weak…rootless hearts. Easy targets for the one who says, “My salvation comes in little white packages!”

NEW LISTING: 94.74 ACRES only 3 miles west of Leakey! Extensive road work has been done, affording 4W access to some high country with jaw dropping views. There is a new entry, electricity brought onto property with pad site in place and cedar clearing done exposing pretty valley with lots of hardwoods and scenic wet weather creek, deep draws and ravines. But the best part is the price! $2350./acre CONTRACT PENDING ALREADY!NEW LISTING: 2.2 ACRES WITH 172+ FT. OF FRIO FRONTAGE! Neat as a pin, 3BR/2B DW. 1 car covered carport, with shed/workshop on slab, sidewalks, wood steps with landings to shady bank of Frio River, vacation rental potential! $269,900.NEW LISTING: PRICED TO SELL FAST! 2BR/2B home on .8 of an acre with mother-in-law quarters, man cave, several outbuildings and access to the Frio River! This home is priced below tax appraisal figure! $147,000.NEW LISTING: 3BR/2.5B home with separate 1BR/1B guest house, privacy fencing, lots of improvements for the money!! Must see to appreciate! $139,000. CONTRACT PENDING ALREADY!NEW LISTING: 2BR/1B rock home on corner lot near school. New interior paint, new linoleum, new fencing, new counter tops, new cabinets, new exterior windows, all appliances convey, metal shed! Perfect starter, retirement or rental property! $99,000..4 of an acre, mobiles and rv’s allowed, access to central water and gorgeous Frio River! $27,000.Two one acre tracts of land, good views, city water, paved road frontage. $25,000. each.7 of an acre with fully equipped and furnished restaurant. Highway 83 frontage with good visibility! Priced to sell at $139,000.1 acre south of Leakey on corner lot with large trees, city water, well, electricity, septic and outbuilding on slab. All ready to go! $49,000.Large 3BR/2B home on 20 beautiful acres of rolling terrain, large trees and seasonal creek, with city water and wells, two cabins, rv shed, carport and large barn with electricity.

$350,000.2 city lots totaling almost one acre on the north side of town with availability of city water, highway frontage, cleared of all cedar exposing beautiful oaks, and corners on three roads. $29,000.5.6 acres just a couple of miles east of Leakey on corner lot, with comfortable cabin, city water, well, cargo box, BBQ pit, no restrictions, no HOA, access to Frio River. $175,000.75 stunning acres with gorgeous 3BR/3B “barndominium”, bunk house, rv shed, well, city water, and breath-taking long views! Many extras you just have to see this one! REDUCED $595,000. CONTRACT PENDING1BR/1B home on 2.2 acres with gorgeous views, under fence, completely and beautifully furnished! $129,000.1 acre, completely fenced, fruit trees, shed, energy efficient 2BR/1B home, long views, wrap-a-round deck, comes tastefully furnished! $195,000.COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN LEAKEY! Two story, with leased restaurant downstairs and offices upstairs! Offices space upstairs could be easily renovated to be living quarters! Move to Leakey and make a living! $315,000.14.65 acres with incredible views from the 2BR/2B home, with sunroom, Wrap-a-round porch, city water, open floor plan with lots of privacy! $265,000.4.9 acres on the Frio River, good elevated building sites, electricity close! $85,000.1BR/1B rock cabin on 29.95, well, elec, and septic, amazing views. $300,000..4 of an acre with access to one mile Frio, all utilities. $25,000. 1.18 acres, access to 1 mile Frio River and 130 acres! All utilities in place, great views! $89,000.Cozy cabin on 6 acres, access to lake, creek, deep swimming hole. $129,000.1 acre near Garner, access to Frio River, water hookup available. $52,900.Two adjacent lots with access to the Frio River! $45,000. Each8.09 acres, with well, mixed terrain $109,080. Adjacent 22.6 acres $203,400. Owner financing available!

THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM Part I By Elaine Padgett Carnegie

KERRVILLE—Play ball with the Texas Hill Country Senior Softball League this spring. The league offers seniors an opportunity to have fun, exercise, and meet new friends while playing slow-pitch softball. All practices and games are held at Singing Wind Park Softball Complex, 2116 Singing Wind Dr. in Kerrville. Preseason practice and player registration will be held Mar. 16, 23, and 30. New player skill assessment and player draft

is set for Mar. 30. Practices are Sundays from 2-4 p.m. at softball field #2 through Sept. 14. Team jerseys and caps will be distributed at the last preseason practice on Apr. 6. Games are scheduled on Tuesday nights at 6:30 pm and 7:45 p.m. beginning Apr. 8 at softball field #1. The season includes a 20-game schedule ending Sept. 16.Men age 50 and older of all skill levels are invited to register now. Women age 45 and

older may sign-up if they feel comfortable competing with men. Those who reach the minimum age in the calendar year are eligible.Registration fee is $125 per player (includes jersey and cap) payable by cash or check no later than Apr. 6. For more information, call Ken Weber at 830-257-1972, Ron Griffith at 830-792-6224, or visit www.thcssl.org.

Senior Softball Registration Now Open

Southwest Area Regional Transit Receives Funding Award

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NEW LISTING Established nightly rental on the Frio River with great swimming hole, close to town, sleeps 13 comfortably. $375,000NEW LISTING River front lots in the heart of Con Can! River access lots available tool All Price ranges! Nightly rental allowed. Great investment and recreational opportunity.NEW LISTING 4 bedroom\four bath home in Frio River Ranch on 10.66 acres. $169,000 NEW LISTING La Hacienda, Four bedroom three bath home on the Sabinal River. Established income producing property. Ten acres of land on a permanent water hole on the river. $499,000.NEW LISTING Like New 4 bedroom home with a pool on 10 acres in close proximity to Garner State Park. Beautiful long views from hillside location. This one has it all. $469,000.Con Can on Bear Creek. 3 bdrm 2 bth with bonus room, approx. 2,000 square feet, and large covered porches, large detached garage/workshop. Great week end home or nightly rental near 7 bluff. $459,500.Cadillac Farms, 244 ac located 2 miles west of Leakey. A little bit of everything, fields, mtns, old ranch house, rustic barn. Fronts on FM 337 with Patterson Creek forming the southern boundary. Abundant wildlife. Call for details.CANYON OAKS! New construction, 4 bdrm 2 1⁄2 bth home with excellent views and river access. Great income producing potential. $279,900CANYON OAKS Three bedroom, 3 1⁄2 bath home on River Road. Income producing. Reduced to $299,000CON CAN RANCH 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home on 36.67 acres. Located in back of ranch adjoining a large ranch. Ideal hunting property in great location. $145,000Deer Creek lot with 5.31 restricted acres $64,500.DEVILS CANYON 25 acres with blacktop frontage west of Leakey .Price reduced to $125,000FAIRVIEW RANCH Nearly 20 acres with 3 bdrm 2 bth manufactured home and 2 bdrm 2 bth cabin., large metal building. Turn key living and hunting. Call for details.FRIO PECAN FARM managed rental with 2b/2ba, covered porch, beautiful Pecan grove, wildlife, price reduced to $160,000.PRICE REDUCED 3 bedroom 3 bth home on river front lot in Frio Pecan Farm. Like new condition with huge deck overlooking the river. Great income potential. Price reduced to $335,000. This property is a great income producer.FRIO RIVER PLACE Beautiful 1.93 acre building site, heavily wooded. Quiet location. $109,500.FRIO RIVER PLACE Here is your chance to own a 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home on the banks of the Frio River. Like new and over 2 acres of beautiful land area. One of the largest homes you’ll find on the Frio. $569,000FRIO RIVER RANCH 4 bedroom\four bath home in Frio River Ranch on 10.66 acres. $169,000.FRIO RIVER RANCH A beautiful hill country home sitting on the bank of the Frio River. Three bedrooms with 2 1⁄2 baths, high ceilings, open floor plan. All this plus a detached 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with approximately 148 feet of frontage along the east bank of the river. Close to town, yet private. Great income potential, only $469,900.FRIO TERRITORY This five acre building site on the Frio River is waiting for you. Huge cypress trees line this blue

water hole that is teeming with fish. Fronts on Highway 83 and the Frio River, private, yet close to town. Good restrictions, beautiful building site overlooking the river. $329,000Lower Frio Estates, 2 bedroom one bath cottage on river front tract, $134,900MOUNTAIN VALLEY Now you can own a 4 bedroom 3 bath home with great income potential in the heart of Concan. House is named Southern Comfort, and can be yours for a reduced price of $335,000OAKMONT VILLAGE 2.21 acres of heavily wooded building site located just of FM 1120. $49,000OAKMONT VILLAGE 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a bonus room for only $135,000RANCHO REAL 5 acres with 350 feet of river frontage, county road frontage, $149,900.RANCHO REAL 23 acres with highway frontage, great views, $49,900.RANCHO REAL Secluded 15 acres with hunting cabin. 4 wheel drive required. $47,000RANCHO REAL River frontage with 22 1⁄2 acres for only $70,000.RIVERTREE Beautiful residential building sites ranging in price from $99,900 to $109,950.SPICEWOOD SPRINGS Riverfront home on 3.7 acres in Spicewood Springs. Access to over a mile of Frio River. Four bedroom, three bath, 2 story home sitting on bank of river with a wraparound porch. $429,500.SPRING HILL- PRICE REDUCED.3.2 acres. Beautiful lot in a gated subdv, city wtr, List Price $64,500SPRING HILL 3.52 acres with a beautiful view overlooking Leakey. City water, Price reduced to $69,500THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers great building sites for your dream home, retirement or vacation get-away. B&B allowed. Call for a showing or take a drive out 4 mi. south on RR 1120. Prices start $87,500THE RIDGE New construction, 3 bedroom 3 bth, with 2 fireplaces and outdoor kitchen, walking distance to river. Nestled under huge live oaks. Call for a showing todayTHE RIDGE The Bungalow 40 will sleep up to 25 persons. The perfect place to get away with an in ground pool, outdoor kitchen, and a river park. Established income producer with a great upside. $425,000.TIERRA LINDA SUBDIVISION, Con Can. Prime residential building site for only $50,000.TWIN FORKS Two tree covered lots with owner financing available. $32,500 for one, or both for $59,900.TWIN FORKS PRICE REDUCED Like new double wide in Twin Forks, 3 bedroom 2 bth with approx. 1,848 sf, 2 carport, stg building, huge covered deck to enjoy your coffee. Only $89,900. Call today for a showing.COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. 5 income producing cabins on approx. 7 acres with room for more! $375,000.COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY. Turnkey restaurant available on Highway 83. Ready to go. Price reduced to $145,000. Call for details.COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY, the historic Frio Canyon Theatre in downtown Leakey, Great location. $149,500.

HOUSE FOR RENT IN LEAKEY! It is a 4bed/2bath. $850/month& security deposit $850. Pets by approval and require a pet deposit prior to move in. Application and references required. Contact 2105428611 for showing and info. Quick move in!

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