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Vol. 9 No. 41
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Current Weekly News for Leakey, Camp Wood, Sabinal, Utopia and Surrounding Areas
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MONTHLY REPORT ............................ Page 11
CLIMATE CHANGE WHAT WE CAN DO!
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FLOODING IN THE CANYONS First we want to say THANK YOU To all the TxDot, EMS, Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, Electrical Lineman and other personnel & volunteers who have stepped up to help all of our communities during the recent flooding. As you can see in the picture the Frio River was out of it’s banks. The Nueces River was also out of it’s banks at several locations. We recently had a nice amount of much needed rain and were and are thankful. However, we were inundated with a substantial amount more this week and flooding began immediately. No injuries or deaths were reported in Real County during the flooding, but Llano River residents in Junction reported several high water rescues and at last reports had up to 4 person missing from an RV park located on the Llano river. Soon enough the river will receded and reveal a “clean as a babies bottom” view, save and except all the water debris it brings with it. Ugh! We have prayed for rain for so long, it can now be changed to being thankful for the blessings of a full river. There is always something to be Thankful for!
October 10, 2018
by Julie Becker
FRIO RIVER SECOND CROSSING/FRIO PECAN FARM CROSSING 337 EAST LEAKEY TEXAS
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Real County Commissioner’s Court
Somewhere in the West ............................. Page 7
Real County Commissioners met for their first monthly meeting for October on Monday October 9, 2018. Commissioners Bryan Shackelford and Ramon Ybarra were not present. Commissioners approved a request from the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce to us the Courthouse square for their Christmas on the Square festivities on November 24, 2018. Commissioners heard from Real County citizen regarding access to his and others he represented with his presence at Commissioner’s Court. The
THE CEDAR CHOPPERS’
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JUST FOR GRINS
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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-6 Feature Story ................ Page 7 Community Events.........Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14
Today’s Weather
High: 83° Low: 59°
discussion regarding access to Weston Road was described as tumultuous at best. The citizens of property at the back side of Leakey Springs have been approached when trying to reach their property and in one instance law enforcement was called the property owners was given a citation for trespassing. Real County Judge W.B. Sansom, Jr. stated “We sympathize with your issue but only a portion of that road is listed as county road.” The citizen submitted a copy of checks that he felt showed the road was a public
The Camp Wood Public Library will host an author presentation of “The Cedar Choppers” a book by author Ken Roberts on Friday October 19th at 6:00 pm. Ken Roberts and his family have lived on a ranch outside of Liberty Hill for the past forty three years. Ken retired from Southwest University where he was a professor of economics for over 30 years. His teaching and research focused on the effects of
agricultural changes on poor farmers in developing countries especially in Mexico and China. Kens work on “The Cedar Choppers” in Central Texas continues in that vein, but unlike the farmers in other places who fled the land in response to lower prices and mechanization, these folks hung on. They were fiercely independent hill folk. Ken digs into the life of the cedar choppers an unusual people right here in Texas who chose not to surrender their lifestyle so easily. They captured his imagination and they will capture yours. Come join us for an interesting presentation on a group of people who are part of our history in the Nueces Canyon. For more information call 597-3208 during regular library hours.
by Julie Becker
road. Real County Attorney Bobby Jack Rushing took information and said he would look into the County’s position on the matter. Commissioners approved the payment of $57,487.11 and $27,795.46 for Hoover Construction Co. for the Chula Vista water well project in Camp Wood. Commissioners approved the Real County 2017 Annual Report of Ad Valorem Taxes. Commissioners adopted the Resolution for the resurfacing of the Airport runway: to make certain improvements to the airport,
rehabilitate runway, mark runway, rehabilitate taxiway and rehabilitate apron. It also states Real County will be responsible for 10% of the total project costs currently estimated to be $410,000. Agenda items relating to the Leakey Nutrition Center Van and the use of the Tahoe was combined with the decision to use the Tahoe for the nutrition deliveries until the van can be repaired. No action taken on Burn Ban. Following payment of bills and approval of reports the court adjourned.
HILL COUNTRY HERALD MAKES IT TO SITKA, ALASKA
GW Twilligear, Skip Twilligear, Steve Twilligear, and John Teague went to Sitka , Alaska fishing for a week in August. Former Real County Judge GW Twilligear made sure to take his weekly copy of the Hill Country Herald. Thank you! It was a great trip ....they fished for halibut and salmon. Pretty amazing GW can still go and have fun at 91 years old and he says he is ready to go back again next year.
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JAIL REGISTER
Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report
September 30- October 6, 2018
Estrada,Christopher Simon, 28 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Deputy Smith, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 Greater or Equal to 1g Less Than 4g, A/D 10/1/2018, $15,000 Surety Bond; Sherman, Gregory Neal, 58 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Constable Chisum, Terroristic Threat Cause Fear of Imminent SBI, 10/3/2018, $4,000 Surety Bond; Bomer, Michael Ray, 39 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Capias Pro Fine - Driving While License Invalid Capias Pro Fine - No Liability Insurance Capias Pro Fine - Invalid Driver License, A/D 10/4/2018, In Custody; Woodruff, Robert David, 63 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Constable Chisum, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, A/D 10/4/ 2018 $4,000 Surety Bond; Lewis, Kenneth Terrell, 39 B/M, New Braunfels, Texas, A/O Deputy Harvey, Assault Int/Reck Breath/Circ Family Member Prev Conv., A/D 10/6/2018, Transferred to Frio County Jail
Real County Law Officers
Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff , Deputy Sheriff Kevin Chisum, Real County Constable
Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden
A/D - ARREST DATE A/O - ARRESTING OFFICER
Disclaimer: All print and other visual media is for informational purposes only. This information is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Any indication of an arrest is not intended to imply or infer that such individual has been convicted of a crime. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
HOLDING LIST
September 30 - October 6, 2018 09/30/2018 @ • 1724 responded to Buckstop in Leakey to unlock a vehicle • 2332 responded to The Historic Leakey inn for a missing vehicle 10/1/2018 @ • 1026 responded to Cedar Hills Geriatric Center for a disturbance • 1235 responded to residence on Texas Highway 55 in Camp Wood for a welfare check 10/2/2018 @ • 1442 responded to Texas Highway 55 North of Camp Wood for a reckless vehicle • 1554 responded to a residence on Canal Circle South of Leakey for a welfare check 10/3/2018 @ • 822 responded to Canyon Health Center
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in Camp Wood for a burglar alarm 10/4/2018 @ 727 responded to a residence on 7th street in Leakey for a domestic dispute 2233 responded to a residence on West 2nd Street in Camp Wood for a break in 10/5/2018 @ 1130 responded to Texas Highway 55 South of Camp Wood for a reckless vehicle 2237 responded to U.S. Highway 83 in Leakey for a suspicious person 10/6/2018 @ 1621 responded to Ranch Road 337 West of Leakey for a brush fire 2128 responded to U.S. Highway 83 North of Leakey for Loose Livestock
Editor’s Note: This list is provided by Real County Sheriff’s Office, it lists subjects that are being held by Real County in contracted jail facilities awaiting trial INMATE
CURRENT CHARGE
REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES
COURT
Date of Arrest
Sentence
Sentence Date Paper Ready
Released Date
Shannon, Joshua Benjamin
Violation of Parole - Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury
District
Shannon, Joshua Benjamin
Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Habitation
District
Shannon, Joshua Benjamin
Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 < 1G
District
Falcon, Mathew Eric
Burglary of a Building
Falcon, Mathew Eric
Burglary of a Coin Operated / Collection Machine
Falcon, Mathew Eric
Evading Arrest Detention
Harlow, Bobby
Violation of Probation - False / Incorrect Information
1 YR SJ 8/17/2018 The2/6/2018 Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous Bandera felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted District 5/17/2018 $10,000 PR Bond within 8/28/2018 below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to appreCounty 5/17/2018 $4,000 PR Bond 8/28/2018 hend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these County 5/17/2018are please call the Real County Sheriff’s $4,000Office PR Bond at 830-232-5201. 8/28/2018 subjects If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE. District 7/2/2018 Bandera
Harlow, Bobby
Grand Jury Indictment - Count I Escape Count II Pocs Pg 1< 1G
District
8/17/2018
Bandera
Harlow, Bobby
Grand Jury Indictment - Evading Arrest/Det W/MV W/DW
District
8/17/2018
Bandera
Lockhart, David Wayne
VOP-Burglary of a Building
District
7/11/2018
18 MTS SJ
8/17/2018
Bandera
Edwards, Patrick
Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation
District
7/30/2018
4 YRS TDCJ
8/17/2018
Bandera
Edwards, Patrick
Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
District
7/30/2018
4 YRS TDCJ
8/17/2018
Bandera
Faulkner,Wesley Kipp
Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member
County
8/3/2018
Villegas,Fernando
Driving while license invalid W/Prev Conv/Susp
County
8/23/2018
$2,000 Surety Bond
Bort, Vincent Slade
Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation
8/28/2018
Bandera
Nervarez, Mary Elizabeth
Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon (Van Zandt County Warrant)
District Van Zandt County
8/29/2018
Bandera
Garcia, Samuel Joe
Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 >=4G<200G
District
8/30/2018 8 YRS TDCJ
8/30/2018
Bandera
Garcia, Samuel Joe
Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 >=4G<200G
District
8/30/2018 8 YRS TDCJ
8/30/2018
Bandera
DETAINER LIST INMATE
Age
Race / Sex
9/7/2017
Housed/Released
10/13/2017
Date of Detainer
In Custody of
49
W/F
Pitcher, John Truman
43
W/M
Bond Forfeiture - Burglary of Habitation
10/20/2017
Pitcher, John Truman
43
W/M
Bond Forfeiture - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
10/20/2017
Pitcher, John Truman
43
W/M
Bond Forfeiture - Terrorist Threat
10/20/2017
Hosmer, Jonathan
44
W/M
Violation of Probation - Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
3/6/2018
Fritsch, Tiffannie Cherie
34
W/F
Violation of Probation - Forgery
4/16/2018
Mendoza, Eduardo Carreon
22
W/M
Violation of Probation - Escape
4/16/2018 4/16/2018
Medina County Jail, TX Texas Department of Corrections Texas Department of Corrections Texas Department of Corrections
5/9/2017
Mendoza, Eduardo Carreon
22
W/M
Lewis, Kenneth
34
W/M
Violation of Probation - False Report to Peace Officer
4/20/2018
San Jacinto County Jail, TX
Novak, John
28
W/M
Violation of Pre Supervision Agreement
6/25/2018
Bexar County Jail, TX
Bort, Vincent Slade
30
W/M
Violation of Probation - Burglary of Habitation
6/29/2018
Lopez, Pedro JR
34
W/M
Theft of Property => $100 <$750
Sabinal Correspondent
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D E R U T P CA
8/28/2018
Leslie Irvin DOB 05-22-1981 VOP – Burglary of a Habitation – 1 Warrant
Michael Galindo DOB 02-04-1988 VOP – Criminal Trespass – 1 Warrant
Todd Lane – 1 Warrant
Released / Transferred Date Released / Transferred to
Texas Department of Corrections Indiana Department of Corrections Indiana Department of Corrections Indiana Department of Corrections
Violation of Probation - Burglary of a Building of CT1 Theft of Property >1500<2000 CT2
Contributing Writers: Elaine Padgett Carnegie Linda Kirkpatrick
Bandera
Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)
McMahan, Khristy Anne
Julie Becker/Editor/Publisher Billie Franklin,
8/17/2018
Bandera
Possession of controlled substance – 1 Warrant
CURRENT CHARGE
337 RR 337 West P.O. Box 822 Leakey, Texas 78873 (830) 232-6294 (830) 433-1424 Published Each Wednesday
7 YRS TDCJ
Kathy Anderson DOB 11-29-1967 VOP
Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750
HILL COUNTRY HERALD
Bandera
Bexar County Jail, TX TexasTheft DOB 07-16-1970 8/10/2018 Department of Corrections
D E UR
T P CA 8/28/2018
Transferred to Bandera County Jail
Thomas Dean Flora DOB 10-30-1957 Criminal Mischief – 1 Warrant
Timothy James DOB 11-191975 Theft – 1 Warrant
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Leakey Mayor: Harry Schneemann Secretary: Dee Dee Wally Office: 830-232-6757 Fax: 830-232-6775 Councilmen: Ken Auld • Roel Gonzalez• Carl Jensen Frankie DeLeon • Hazel Pendley Leakey Volunteer Fire Dept.830-232-4005 Frio Canyon EMS, Inc.830-232-5299 City of Camp Wood Mayor: Jesse Chavez Office: 830-597-2265 Fax: 830-597-5365 email:cityhall@swtexas.net Aldermen: Brianna Taylor • Juan ( Mafy ) Gomez Johnie Wooldridge • Domingo Tobar • Josh Cox Volunteer Fire Dept:830-597-6100 Camp Wood Library: 830-597-3208 Nueces Canyon EMS: 830-597-4200 City of Sabinal Mayor: Charles Story Secretary: Betty Jo Harris Office: 830-988-2218 Councilmembers: Ali Alejandro, Louis “Mando” Landeros, Danny Dean, J. R. Flores, Mike Nuckles, and Andy Schaefer Sabinal Library 830-988-2911 Sabinal Municipal Judge: Anita Herndon 830-988-2630 Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Bobby G. McIntosh,830- 988-2462 Real County County Judge, W.B. “Sonny” Sansom 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, D’Ann Green 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 or 830-597-6149 Sheriff, Nathan Johnson 830-232-5201 Real County Constable Kevin Chisum 830-232-5201 Tax Assessor-Collector Donna Brice: 830-232-6210 Treasurer, Mairi Gray 830-232-6627 Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Phone: 830-232-6623 Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Phone: 830-232-5756 or 591-4734 (cell) Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra 830-279-6787 Pct.#4: Joe W. Connell, Sr. 830-597-5159
KICKAPOO CAVERN STATE PARK •Camping •Picnicking •Hiking •Mountain Biking •Cave Tours •Bat Flight Viewing
Located 23 miles north of Brackettville, Kickapoo Cavern State Park offers a wide range of sights and activities. Its mixed habitats are home to a variety of wildlife, including 240 species of birds and a migrant bat population in Stuart Bat Cave. Activities include camping, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and guided tours of Kickapoo Cavern every Saturday. Guided Tours for Kickapoo Cavern: Reservations Required Call 830-563-2342 Cost: $10/person plus park entrance fee of $3. No children under 5 years of age in Cavern.
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1- Abel and the Eagle pause before the game. 2- Ethan supports 2 groups for the Leakey Eagles. 3- Freshman Cheerleaders Natalie, Daisy and Anais. 4- Aby Hudsonpillar proudly plays the clarinet. 5- Leakey Eagles fly over the Hawks, 45-0.
Leakey will celebrate their Homecoming Festivities the week of Oct. 15-19th. Theme- “Destination Sensation” Monday dress up- USA Tuesday- FIESTA Wednesday- SPACE Thursday- HAWAII Friday- LEAKEY, TX, Red & White Day BONFIRE- WEDNESDAY EVENING, SENIORS BEING HONORED, BAND PLAYING, CHEERLEADERS LEADING, 7:30-8:30, Outside the Rodeo Arena no food or drinks
COURTHOUSE PEP RALLY FOR COMMUNITY- FRIDAY MORNING, 9:45 PARADE OF FIRE TRUCK, FOOTBALL, CHEER, BAND & ALL STUDENTS FRIDAY NIGHT GAME- RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY 7:10pm ON FIELD, FIRST EVER 6 MAN TEAM & CURRENT LHS TEAM VICTORY LINE- 7:15 ALL FORMER LHS CHEER AND FOOTBALL PLAYERS LINE UP BY TUNNEL BEFORE GAME
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CLIMATE CHANGE...WHAT WE CAN DO!
On The Frio at the Frio Pecan Farm Pavilion 830-232-5022
by Elaine Padgett Carnegie
I try not to write about issues that are argumentative. But the newest report from the International Panel on Climate Change at least needs to be heard... in my opinion. Education is the key here. If people knew the ways they can make a difference...it might help. I hear people saying, “Well, it’s 30 degrees here! Where is global warming?” Then they laugh as if they have said something clever... I just shake my head in wonder... That is not what global warming means... Global warming means that “overall” the earth temps are warmer affecting the Earth’s weather patterns. The jet stream changes causing violent weather irregularities, both hot and cold; flood and drought. It doesn’t mean the earth will always be warm everywhere on the planet... If you believe in Climate Change or not, you have to believe in the numbers. 2030 is only 12 years away. I will still be a decade younger than my sweet Mama is today. I will have a 12-year-old great grandson playing baseball and football. Yet, if the IPCC got it right and we don’t contain the rising temperatures. Things will be changing. They say as long as we keep the global temps at 1.5 degrees higher than preindustrial years, we will be alright. We
aren’t looking for some kind of magic machine, or a dreaded “everybody do without scenario.” We are only looking at an everybody “do your part scenario.” Where this new study from the IPCC differs from previous approaches is that it clearly links lifestyle choices with warming. The report’s authors say that
changes must take place in four key parts of society: energy generation, land use, cities, industry. Many people might think that they have little personal involvement with any of these - but the IPCC authors say that’s not the case. “It’s not about remote science; it’s about where we live and work,” said Dr Debra Roberts. “The energy we buy, we must be putting pressure on policymakers to make options available so that I can use renewable energy in my everyday life.” Planting trees... everyone can plant a tree. Cutting energy demand by using less of it
is a highly effective step. Similarly, being aware of what you eat, where it comes from, thinking about how you travel, having a greater interest in all these things can impact energy use. This greater awareness, and the changes it might inspire, could even be good for you. “Frankly, the more we are prepared to make changes to behavioral patterns that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the less we would need to rely later on more difficult options that we don’t yet fully understand like carbon dioxide removal,” said Prof Jim Skea. “There are lots of reasons other than climate change for shifting diets. If we changed to fulfil health recommendations, we’d all live longer and bounce around much more and have nicer lives and we’d also reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” There’s no doubt that this dense, scienceheavy, 33-page summary is the most significant warning about the impact of climate change in 20 years. AT 2 degrees higher: “Hothouse Earth” paints a picture of boiling hot climates and towering seas in years to come if temperatures rise by just 2C. That means it could turn some of the planet’s natural forces - that currently protect us - into our enemies.
Hurd Champions 120,000 Public Libraries Across the Country WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Will Hurd (TX-23) joined Reps. Raul Grijalva (AZ-03), Leonard Lance (NJ-07) and David McKinley (WV-01) to introduce a bipartisan bill to ensure the continued success of libraries and museums across the nation. The Museum and Library Services Act (H.R. 6988) renews federal museum and library grant funding programs administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, of which Texas public libraries receive nearly $11 million in federal assistance each year. Similar bipartisan legislation was introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME). “Our public libraries, especially in rural areas, go far beyond simply providing books. They serve as the primary provider of literacy programming, technology training and job seeking assistance in many communities I represent across South and West Texas,” said Hurd, who represents more than one hundred public libraries, college libraries and school districts in the 23rd District of Texas. “The grant funding authorized through this bill directly serves libraries across our state and is vital for their continued success. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to ensure South and West Texans can continue to access quality educational resources.” “Libraries are centers of community life, providing opportunities for millions of Texans to discover their passion, and pursue education and career goals. On behalf of the Texas Library Association’s
more than 6,000 members, we’d like to thank Representative Hurd and Senator Reed for supporting our libraries, and for their leadership on the reauthorization of the Museum and Library Services Act,” said Dana Braccia, Executive Director of the Texas Library Association. “We thank Representative Hurd and Senator Reed for their leadership in support of the important work of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the thousands of libraries across the United States,” said Mark Smith, Librarian and Director of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. “The Museum and Library Services Act will help state library agencies like ours in all states and territories continue to bring excellent library services to all communities. “Libraries and museums ensure access to information for millions of adults and children across the country, and I am thrilled that we have the opportunity to promote their growth, expand their services, and safeguard these critical institutions for generations to come,” said Rep. Grijalva. “I look forward to working with my House and Senate colleagues to ensure libraries and museums have the necessary resources to modernize their services and solidify their role as the technological hubs of communities across the country.” “Libraries and museums are anchor institutions for their communities, and we need to do all we can to support them in their mission. The Museum and Library Services Act represents our national commitment to ensuring these institutions are funded,
staffed, and accessible to all. Through a relatively modest federal investment, this law helps build capacity to support and expand access to library and museum services at the state and local level. It will help fully leverage the role of libraries and museums in supporting the learning, educational, and workforce development needs of Americans nationwide,” said Senator Reed. “Libraries and museums enrich our communities, engage Americans of all ages in continued learning, increase economic opportunities, and sustain our values and cultures. The Museum and Library Services Act will help to strengthen the already amazing libraries and museums across Alaska,” said Senator Murkowski. “As a cosponsor of the Senate version of this bill, I commend Representative Hurd for his efforts to help diverse libraries and museums advance and to further enable the professionals and volunteers who dedicate their energies to these institutions.” “From offering job search resources and free Internet access to exposing children and families to literary and educational experiences, libraries and museums serve vital roles in our communities,” said Senator Collins. “The Museum and Library Services Act would bolster our commitment to supporting these institutions that enrich our communities. I urge my colleagues to join this effort to improve and update programs that help libraries and museums across Maine and the United States.”
Hurd’s Bipartisan Bill to Fix Overtime Pay for Border Patrol Passes House WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House passed U.S. Representative Will Hurd’s bipartisan legislation to streamline bureaucratic inefficiencies that have impacted safety and fair compensation for our nation’s Border Patrol agents. The Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Amendment Act of 2018, cosponsored by Border and Maritime Subcommittee Chair Martha McSally (AZ-02) and Ranking Member Filemón Vela (TX-34), addresses critical pay and schedule issues impeding the ability of Customs and Border Protection to recruit and retain quality agents. The bill has been endorsed by the Border Patrol Union which represents 15,000 CBP officers across the country. “Our most important border security resources are the brave men and women of our border patrol and they should be properly compensated for the highly dangerous and demanding jobs they perform. These agents and their families
deserve nothing short of certainty,” said Hurd, whose district includes more than 820 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, more than any other Member of Congress. “I thank my colleagues for coming together in a bipartisan manner to support our Border Patrol today, and I will continue to stand tall in Congress for the folks who put their lives on the line each day to keep Americans safe.” “I want to thank Congressman Hurd again for all his hard work on this legislation. This is the second time that Congressman Hurd has worked with the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) to address challenges we have faced after Congress instituted a new pay system for Border Patrol Agents three years ago,” said National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd. “Washington needs common sense problem solvers and Congressman Hurd is that kind of Member of Congress who can work in bipartisan basis to get results in Washington.”
“Border security requires us to recruit, train, equip, and retain border patrol agents as they protect our communities and country. After personally speaking with border patrol agents, I have heard their request for straightforward solutions to their compensation structure, and that’s why I was honored to lead the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Amendment Act with my friend and colleague Congressman Will Hurd,” said Chairwoman McSally. “As two of the nine members of Congress who represent southern border communities, we both fully understand the weight of responsibility we put on our agents. Our legislation streamlines the overtime payment process for the men and women protecting our border while also allowing due compensation for the high-risk jobs they perform. This fix will help increase retention of our experienced agents and secure our border.”
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KICKAPOO CAVERN STATE PARK •Camping •Picnicking •Hiking •Mountain Biking •Cave Tours •Bat Flight Viewing
Located 23 miles north of Brackettville, Kickapoo Cavern State Park offers a wide range of sights and activities. Its mixed habitats are home to a variety of wildlife, including 240 species of birds and a migrant bat population in Stuart Bat Cave. Activities include camping, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and guided tours of Kickapoo Cavern every Saturday. Guided Tours for Kickapoo Cavern: Reservations Required Call 830-563-2342 Cost: $10/person plus park entrance fee of $3. No children under 5 years of age in Cavern.
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Halloween Night
On Wednesday, October 31, the Sabinal Civic Club and Friends of the Library are hosting a Trick or Treat at the Library from 6 to 8 p.m. If you want to fill your candy bags up, save gas riding around, this is a one stop way, as well as a safe way, to have your little ones get their treats. Mark your calendar and remember to make it to the Library. If you do not belong to the Civic Club or Friends of the library, you too are welcome to set up your candy space and see the children come. There is no charge, just come.
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Celebrated on Monday, October 1, the Sabinal Police Department held National Night Out at Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park. Hector Olivarez of Uvalde ran the little train for the children to take a ride around the park, Municipal Judge Cynthia Casburn had a jumping castle, Air-Life arrived with their helicopter, Justice of the Peace Bobby McIntosh’s office gave out 400 hot dogs to all, free popcorn and raspas (snow cones) were available, Sabinal Police Department Secretary Sarah Martinez ran the cake walk which gave away sweets just about every 5 to 10 minutes, Alma Martinez gave tickets to all the children for a chance at winning a brand new bicycle, and Officer Cruz called out the winning tickets for the bikes. Going from table to table, attendees could get information from local health and emergency responders. The event was free with many people coming to meet and greet one another. It is always a great way to visit with new people to the area as well as family and friends.
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The Wednesday Night Bible Study will be held at 6 p.m. in the Annex. The focus
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is the study of the Book of 1 Peter with Pastor Jim Fox leading the in-depth study. Mark your calendars for Friday, November 2, when the 5th Quarter will be held in the Annex following the Parents Night game against the Center Point Pirates. All students are welcome to attend. The event lasts until midnight.
Church of Christ
5th Quarter will be held at the Church of Christ following the October 19 football game against the Harper Longhorns. A letter was sent to Minister David Sprott from Girl Scout Rebekah Ramirez of Knippa. She has chosen the Uvalde Food Pantry for her Service Project titled “Drive Out Hunger”. Under the guidance of Pantry Director Travis Kimble, she is requesting for the Month of October that people give 1 pound of pinto beans. For the month of March, 2019, she again wants 1 pound of beans. In June and July of 2019, she is requesting two items, jars of peanut butter and granola bars. Contact phone number is 830-275-0648. The Getty Street Church of Christ, located at 125 E. Garden Street is hosting a “Thankfulness” sing-along on October 18 at 6 p.m. The Nueces Canyon Church of Christ Ladies are hosting “Ladies Day at the Canyon” on Saturday, November 3 beginning at 9 a.m. Please RSVP by October 27 to 830-591-4131. They are located at 1656 N Texas Highway 55 at Camp Wood.
Emmanuel Lutheran
With new flooring planned for the Fellowship Hall, all activities will be held in the Annex when the Hall is unavailable. The Church Council will meet this coming Sunday following the Sunday service. Women of the Church meet Wednesday, October 17, at 11 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, located at 1303 Avenue M in Hondo, is having a Church Picnic on Sunday, October 28. At 10 a.m. will be fellowship and games as well as church crafts and a bake sale. Beginning at 11 a.m., a barbeque meal will be served.
First Baptist
The Community Christmas Choir is holding practice at 7 p.m. each Wednesday in the sanctuary. It is once again being led by Steven Henry. Join the group and raise your voice to make a joyful sound of praise for Christmas. The Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions has exceeded its goal of $900, raising a total of $1,099 during the month of September. Speaking out for Christ is
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evident in this church. Operation Christmas Child Shoebox items for the month of October are spiral notebooks, pens, pencils with sharpeners, erasers, rulers, colored pencils, notebook paper, toothbrushes, (no toothpaste) combs & brushes, bar soap, washcloths, socks, hats, hairclips, gloves, and scarves. The Del Rio - Uvalde Baptist Association Annual Meeting will be held in Sabinal on Sunday, October 21 at 3 p.m. A meal will follow the meeting. There will be from 100 to 120 Baptists from 40 area churches in attendance.
First United Methodist
Upcoming dates for Youth Group are October 21, November 4 & 18, and December 2 & 16. They meet at 5:30 p.m. for a meal, lesson, & games. It is open to all teens in the area. Friday night movie nights are October 12 with “Frankenweenie” and on October 26 with “Hocus Pocus”. Costumes are welcome on October 26, none scary please. Movie nights are free with candy, popcorn, nachos, and games available. Volunteers in Mission meets at Fredericksburg UMC on October 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for training for Disaster Recovery efforts. Pre-registration is needed. Contact Pastor Glenn A. Luhrs if interested. Food paks items are being collected at the church. To donate or for more information, contact Greg Bales at 830-486-6307. These items are for the children’s hunger fund.
St. Patrick’s Catholic
The special flowers on the altar this past weekend were placed in loving memory of mother, Ascencion, and father, Juan Leos by their family. The second collection this weekend went to support Hope for the Future and the Catholic Schools and students in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. This past Sunday, the Very Reverend Adrian M. Adamik, Dean/Priest Delegate, conducted the Mass of Installation of the Reverend Michael Ajewole, Missionary in Service to the People, as Administrator of St. Patrick Parish. There were representatives from St. Joseph’s in Knippa and St. Mary’s in Vanderpool present for the installation. Following the service, a meal was served in the large Parish Hall. Both Brother Monty Benson and wife Pam of First Baptist, as well as Pastor Jim Fox of Central Christian, attended the luncheon in support of Reverend Ajewole.
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Somewhere in the West
by Linda Kirkpatrick
Famous Ghosts of Texas
I figured that the best way to approach this month’s article was to talk about the ghosts of Texas. No matter if you believe or not, ghosts stories in October is a fun way to pass the time. I must admit that when I started researching ghosts, I didn’t realize that I would be opening a Pandora’s Box. I have always wanted to use this next word and now I finally am able to do that. There are a plethora of ghosts in Texas. So I will only be able to touch on a few and will include our own local lore as well. And for the safety of everyone, please don’t read these in the dark of night around a campfire. My nephew, Connor, can attest to this, because sometimes you can hear them. Texas is a large state and to address just a few of the favorites has been almost impossible. For the record, always keep this in mind, that when you hear stories of old, folklore or ghost stories for that matter, at the root of the story is a smidgen of truth. So never say, “That ain’t true,” because it probably is, just what part? Ghost stories are passed from one storyteller to another and with each telling a new twist is more than likely added. And not all ghost stories are intended to scare the “begeezers” out of you even though those are the most fun. Pecos Bill is one of those; his story can be told to children of all ages and is only as scary as the teller makes it. I guess, in my opinion only, one of the most popular unexplained mysteries is the Marfa Lights. I have witnessed these and believe me, I kept looking over my shoulder the entire time I was there. On a more local level, the Headless Horseman of the Nueces is a gruesome, bone chilling and humorous story of two old codgers, Big Foot Wallace and Creed Taylor. In reality, these two were pals and Creed Taylor did have horses stolen from his ranch in Kimble County. From that point on who knows? Did they really capture the horse thief, behead him and tie his headless body to a wild mustang and just turn it loose? And does that horse continue to race on the hills between Camp Wood and Leakey with a headless body bobbing on his back? Well, go out and sit, by your self is best, on that range of hills and relive the legend of El Muerto, the headless one. Then there is the story that has grown from a sad family story but through it all the Kirkpatrick humor has prevailed. My great great grandfather, Jehu Kirkpatrick was born in 1825 in Tennessee and migrated to Texas in the 1850’s. He married and settled in San Saba, Texas. When he died in 1871 he was buried in the Old San Saba Cemetery, across from the Methodist Church. His in-law’s are buried there too. As far as ghost stories go, matters were going along pretty good until the 1930’s. The land for the cemetery had originally been donated to the community of San Saba by a Doctor Rogan for the specific use as a cemetery
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and the Methodist church was to maintain the upkeep and pay the taxes. So when the cemetery had long gone to ruin after a new cemetery had been built the Rogan descendents took the cemetery back and decided to give it to the city for a recreational area, but it is a cemetery! Well ok, but this is only the beginning of the ghost story. The city did give the families the opportunity to move their loved ones and many did. Records indicate that there were twenty graves in the cemetery. Of the twenty only sixteen were moved so that leaves four that remained. Jehu’s daughter is said to have cried as she sat on her front porch and listened to the bulldozers as they plowed under the four remaining graves. The families had suffered greatly during the great depression and did not have the necessary funding to move poor old Jehu’s grave. It is written, “There was much discussion, dissent, grief and regret over this matter. Much historical information was erased when this little cemetery was invaded and abased…a great many people believe that sacrilege and violence has brought dishonor to this sacred spot…” Now after all the remaining head stones were crushed and buried, the land was smoothed and sod was laid and next thing you know, San Saba School has a football field. Yep and the fact that this now football field was once a cemetery has become a tool that San Saba football players use to intimidate the opposition. Yep they have spread the word about how those that still rest below the ground are known to cause tackles and sudden falls during a game. It got so bad that a rule was put into place that San Saba could not present the story to the other players but that still didn’t stop ole Jehu from taking part in the football games, even today. When you attend a football game at Rogan field and notice a player or two from the opposing teams just trip for no reason at all, well now you know
the reason, Jehu just having a bit of fun. One of the most popular ghost stories in the state is that of La Llorona, there was even
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world lost many tales the day that she passed. The story is a true story about an early Texas settler by the name of Josiah Wilbarger. Josiah and some companions were attacked by Indians. He was shot and scalped and left for dead but when the Indians were gone he managed to crawl towards the river and finally could go no further. He leaned up against a tree and there a vision from his sister back in Tennessee came to him in a dream.. She instructed him to go no further as help would come. Meanwhile during the night his neighbor, Sarah Hornsby had a dream that he was still alive. She had a hard time convincing her husband to gather a group and go hunt him. But they went where she instructed and they found him! He and Sarah shared their visions and he decided to write his sister and tell her of his dream of her. However, before he could get his letter in the mail, he received notice from his family that his sister had died the day before he and his friends were attacked by the Indians. Now how did that happen? But of all the Texas ghost stories, I must admit that my favorite is our very own here in the Frio Canyon, the White Lady of Rio Frio. The legend grew from a true story. Maria Juarez was a beautiful, young Mexican woman who loved children and she couldn’t wait for the day when she would marry and have children of her own. But alas, it would never be because her brother in law was jealous and wanted her for himself. When he discovered she was engaged he knew he had to do something but she told him that her love was for the young cowboy, Anselmo. With no way of winning her love he shot and killed her. But her love for children has never let her soul rest. Her spirit roams the Frio taking care of the children. She has been known to cover a child as he sleeps on a cold night or just sit on their bed watching them as they sleep. It is said that you can sometimes see her as a wisp of fog as she floats along the Frio. Watch for her on cold nights. Recently someone ask me about the haunting in the courthouse. Yes that is what I said. People have heard footsteps and wondered who could it be? Who could be there when the courthouse is supposed to be empty? Could it be the soul of an inmate that hung himself years ago? Could he be trying to find his way out? I guess I need to check into that tale a bit more.
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I Are The Goodest Communicator If you need any piece of information implied, imparted inferred proclaimed or divulged, I’m your guy. I have a college degree in communication, and 30 years of experience in public education and camping. Therefore, one would think that I could exchange information with my coworkers, the general public, our guests, my wife and my children with some degree of success, wouldn’t you? However, I’ve learned that there are many obstacles to effective communication that can trip folks up, and I’d like to discuss some of them at this time. First, if you want to be a good communicator, you must first develop your ability to listen. Although I consider my attention span to be better than the average bear, my wife says I never listen to her. At least I think that’s what she said, but in my defense, the college football game I had spent 4 hours watching was in the final 9 seconds for crying out loud! Also, if you really want me to listen to you please learn to “land your plane” and get to the point. All too often, I find myself trying to pay attention to someone who rattles on for several minutes about this or that when they could have answered me with just a few words. Honestly, I get bored sometimes listening to some guy talk about himself because I want to talk about me!
Even in this world of advanced technology, people just don’t get it. I will get a text from my aunt that looks as if it were the forward to a novel! After taking the time to read the darn thing, I just reply “OK” or if I’m really busy, just “K”. Here’s another communication scenario that requires some venting. I’m sitting in the back of the car minding my own business with mom and dad up front, and my brother and I in back on a long drive. All of a sudden, (how should I say this tactfully)- the urge to relieve myself of excess body fluid develops. “Can I go to the bathroom”, I politely inquire? It’s almost as if my mother has been waiting all day to respond to my cordial request with, “I don’t know, can you?” What the heck is that supposed to mean? I mean it’s everything I can do not to inflame the situation further by responding with a smug- “yes, mom, you taught me to be competent in the fine art of performing #1 many years ago, now can you please acquiesce to my request and pull over?!” Of course, I know that after being an elementary school teacher for 30 years, she just can’t help it, but give me a break! This conversation would also provoke her into her other favorite language corrective subject of kids these days misusing the word, “like” in normal conversation. Like I don’t already know that mom!
Actually, I have to give momma at least some credit for teaching me some of the nuances of effective communication. For example, in the aforementioned long drive scenario, my brother, who is perpetually hungry, would get a lesson when he blurted out, “Let’s eat mom!” The lesson, of course, was the proper use of pause for effect when speaking. “It’s impolite to eat your mother, son. You should have saidlet’s eat (pause) mom?” Finally, I will end my discussion of communication with an awkward moment that happened just last week. This is kind of uncomfortable to talk about, but since I only have 7 readers in Real County, I might as well just go ahead and mention it. You see, my doctor advised me that, in my advancing years, I should begin taking a dietary supplement called DHEA which is used to boost testosterone in older men. I was a little embarrassed when I approached the pharmacist and discreetly asked where I could find this over the counter medication, and this attractive younger woman said, “of course, Mr. Kerr, it’s just over here.” When it occurred to me that she knew my name, I asked how, and she said, “I was one of your 8th grade history students.” That’s just great, I thought!
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NOTICE Notice is here by given that the Frio Canyon EMS, Inc., FCEMS, has requested from the Texas Department of Health Services, to operate the FCEMS while not in compliance With the law. The variance, if approved would allow the FCEMS to operate the FCEMS Without meeting the minimum staffing requirement of at least two certified Emergency Care Attendants while responding to and transporting emergency patients. A public hearing is scheduled for October 22, 2018 at 6:00pm at Real County Courthouse in Leakey, TX. THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
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A History of Real County, Texas, Wagons, Ho! is now on sale at the Real County Public Library and the Hill Country Herald Office. The Centennial Edition bearing the Centennial Logo sells for $95. Recognized as exceptional, this collection of stories of the pioneers of Real County makes a great gift for relatives or students of local history.
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The Real County Wildlife Association Hunters Dinner will be on November 2, 2018 at 6 pm at the Buckhorn Bar and Grill. Silent Auction, Vendor Booths and a Six Gun Raffle
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LOTS Property 14: 1+ acre lot in Canyon Oaks—Concan. Hilltop/views + gorgeous river access park. Water/elec. avail. Rentals OK. $49,000 Property 8: 7+ acre lot located in Rio Frio. RNR Ranch. Sensible restrictions. Underground eled. Beautiful bottomland with large oaks. $75,000 Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $140,000 Property 20: Your choice of three Canyon Oaks lots! Each 1 ac. w/water & elec. avail. Frio River Park for owners! $39,900 EA. NEW Property 24: 6.29 acres in Concan Ranch. Backs to seasonal Brushy Creek. Electricity avail. Close to Neals and Frio River! $62,900 Property 28: Several 5ac. tracts north of Leakey to choose from! Remote & heavily wooded. Rancho Real. $33,500 to $37,500 Property 30: Frio River front lot just minutes from downtown Leakey. 1.15 acres, water & elec. available. TERMS. Owner/Broker $149,000 Property 34: 7+ ac. lot in R-N-R Ranch—Rio Frio, TX. Beautiful oaks, well/septic in place but need to be verified/tested. $107,700 Property 35: 5.16 ac. just west of Leakey. Gated, city water, paved roads, underground electric. See Old Baldy from here! $69,900 Property 37: Lot 35 in Valley Vista features gorgeous westerly views, all utilities, and use of community pool & clubhouse! $50,000 Property 52: 5+ ac West of Leakey. Fronts on John Buchanan Rd. Bldg. site faces east and is ready to go! $52,500
ACREAGE Property 8: LAST ONE! 7+ acre lot located in Rio Frio. RNR Ranch. Beautiful & flat bottomland with large oaks. $75,000 Property 10: 31.05 acres. Just off Hwy. 41 in far NW Real County. Fairview Ranch. Neat little hunting place! $93,150 Property 11: 22 ac. w/cabin, electricity, strong spring and views for miles! Located ~1 mi. off RR336. $135,000 Property 12: 5+ ac north of Leakey w/2400 sq. ft. metal bldg. Hwy. frontage. Some elevation for great views. $179,000 Property 13: 28 ac. w/cute 1BD/1BA cabin and creek frontage in Rancho Real. 631 Riemer Rd. $179,000 Property 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! $185,000 NEW PRICE Property 16: 36 acres in Spring Country Ranch. Wooded w/deep draws & dry creek. 1 mile from spring fed pond/park area. $91,000 NEW Property 17: 5 acres fronting Hwy. 127 in Concan Ranch. All utilities + outbuildings. Close to the Frio and Neals. $79,000 PENDING NEW Property 18: 22 acs. about 20 min. from Rocksprings. Easy access from Hwy. 41. Electric & small cabin. $74,800 Property 19: 15 acres with seasonal creek. Remote yet civilized! Views in every direction. Easy access & electricity available. $140,000 Property 29 : 170 acs. +/- WILL DIVIDE Hwy. 337W frontage. Views for miles! $3900 per acre Property 40: 17.6 acres w/Frio frontage! Close to Leakey. Several building sites. Electricity nearby. $230,000 Property 58: Watering Hole Ranch is 160 ac. w/3 AC lake, charming (fully furnished) ranch house. 6735 Hwy. 173 N., Bandera, TX $1,672,000 Property 59-67: Gorgeous acreage homesites ranging from 6 to 13 acres. 6 mi. north of Bandera. Elec. avail. $81,600- $163,200
COMMERCIAL Property 3-6: 1+ ac. Commercial lots Concan. Frontage on US HWY 83. All utilities available. $139,000-$149,000 Property 15: 6.5 acres in Concan with over 500’ of frontage on Hwy. 83! Nice & flat w/oaks. NO restrictions! $185,000 NEW PRICE Property 21: Highly desired location on CR350! 10.9 unrestricted ac., FRIO RIVER FRONTAGE, DW mobile and older home. $780,000 Property 36: Riverstone Vacation Cabins! 13.9 acres w/500’ of Frio river frontage. 5 cabins + main home. $775,000
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O B I T U A R I E S Janet Kay Whitworth
V.A. “Billy” Winn Jr.
(October 03, 1952 - October 04, 2018)
(June 21, 1935 - September 18, 2018)
Janet Kay Whitworth was born October 3, 1952 in San Antonio Texas to Dorothy Mae Whitworth and Norman “Babe” Whitworth; she went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2018. She is survived by her two brothers Norman “Tootie” and wife Dodie and Johnny Whitworth. Her children Dale and Stacie Rainwater, Senica and Jason Pucilowski. Her grandchildren Taylor and Lindsey Rainwater, Falyn and Daniel McKinney, Ryan Fletcher, Jason, Raiden, and Levi Pucilowski. Her great-grandchildren Dylan, Stetson, and Sheldon Rainwater, Emeri Johnson, Tatum, and Landon McKinney as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held in Rocksprings cemetery, on Sunday October 7, 2018 at 2:00pm. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.
V.A. “Billy” Winn Jr., 83, of Uvalde, died on Sept. 18, 2018, at Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Born on the longest day of the year, June 21, 1935, to Shirley Reagor and Vaughan Alexander “Bill” Winn, Billy lived a life that read like a novel. The final chapter of his story has now ended, but that book has been quite the page-turner. Billy was a cowboy. The real deal. At age 3 he could stand on a moving horse. He could ride better than any Comanche. He could rope a calf, blindfolded. He was one with a horse. One with a lasso. And one-of-a-kind. He partied with Meatloaf, smoked with Willie, rode with the Duke, kissed Raquel, cruised Mexico with Drew, and gambled the night away with Sam and Jessica. Billy didn’t know who Matt Damon was, but Matt Damon knew who he was. In fact, you could travel to any city in the state of Texas, and someone there, would know Billy Winn. He was the end of a time from life long ago. He lived life his way. He knew the old ways. He did things the hard way. It was always the cowboy way. Larry McMurtry must’ve stumbled into Ruby’s Lounge one night and watched Billy Winn from afar. He was a little bit of Call, a little bit of Gus, and a man all his own. He was resilient and tough, quick-tempered, easy to anger. He was rugged, a rogue, and a rascal. He’d give you the shirt off his back, sing you old country songs, tell endless family tales from long ago, he’d sit by the front window and read poetry, his phone rang nonstop on Derby Days because he always knew the horses, and he was a master with a lasso. He was an icon of cowboys, a reminder of the old west; he was a living legend. Billy is survived by his son Wesley Winn and wife, Kathy, of Baytown; daughter, Dana Carnes of Austin; grandchildren, Jami Carnes of Uvalde, Jodi and Joe Strickland of Uvalde, and Wesley W. Winn.; one great-grandchild, Luci Jane Strickland; his sister, Becky Rohde; niece, Ginger, and husband, Ken Brown; nephews, Winn, and Kolten Brown; dedicated cousin, Bub Winn. Billy was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Mary Jane Ferguson, of Eagle Pass, Texas, in March 2011. Billy was a longtime rancher, a well-known wrangler, and a avid roper throughout his life. He enjoyed spending time with lifelong friends Floyd Collins, Billy Allen, Lanny Leinweber, Robert Hinds and Victor John Niemeyer. Memories of Billy were shared at his final round-up, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at 1 p.m., Ruby’s Lounge. This is where the cowboy rides away. Rest in peace, Billy Winn.
There is no charge for obituaries in The Hill Country Herald The Following Donations have been made to the Frio Canyon EMS: In Loving Memory of: Mickey Shipman Dan Wright Given by: Anne M. Guinn In Loving Memory of: Jesse Guinn Louise Crook Mickey Shipman Given by: The American Legion Auxiliary In Loving Memory of: Jesse Guinn Given by: Jerry & Betty Jo Bates
Larry W. Welch
(September 17, 1936 - September 13, 2018) Larry Wayne “Big John” Welch, 81, of Uvalde died on Sept. 13, 2018, in Uvalde. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Sabinal Cemetery, and he will be interred next to his spouse. Immediately following, the family requests guests join them for a lunch to honor his life at the Spanish Dagger RV Park on Hwy. 90 E. He was born on Sept. 17, 1936, in Sabinal to Loyce Mae (Pruitt) and Everett Daniel Welch. He was raised in the Uvalde area and attended Uvalde High School, where his talent and skills as a member of the Coyotes earned him a football scholarship to Southwest Texas State, now known as Texas State University, in San Marcos. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, he served on two occasions between the Korean and Vietnam wars. The family says one of his favorite memories was of being asked to play football in the Honolulu Bowl for the Army when he was stationed in Hawaii. After being honorably discharged and receiving a good conduct medal, Welch returned to Uvalde to start a civilian career. It was here that friends introduced him to Florence Jean Rolls and the couple married on Feb. 7, 1964. The family says he always had a smile on his face and loved to make people laugh; he was a steadfast supporter of the University of Texas Longhorns and an avid fisherman who spent countless hours on lakes and rivers with friends and family. His favorite place on earth was his carport, which he constructed with the assistance of his sons, and many memories were created there. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters, Beverly Loyce Welch and Karen Janelle Dickie; granddaughter, Sarah Brehn Nethery; two nieces, Laura Devon Welch and Stacie Lyn Heaton; and two brothers, Allan Earl Welch and Ivan Alfred Welch. Welch is survived by two sons, Harold Glenn Huddleston and wife, Carolyn, of Uvalde and Cody Rex Welch and wife, Judy, of Corsicana; two daughters, Carol Lynn Nethery and husband, Larry, of Fulshear and Dana Jean Welch of Uvalde; nine grandchildren, Amanda Rose King, Wesley Charles Welch, Tyler Wayne Welch, Colby Rex Welch, Shelby Gail Welch, Jarret Johnson Nethery, Zachary Cole Nethery, Mackenzie Bess Welch and Jamie Lucille Knight; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Linda Gayle Davis and husband, Marshall, of Devine, Marsha Kay Heaton and husband, Danny, and Janna Sue Welch, all of Uvalde; three brothers, Gordon Everett Welch of Bandera, Terry Don Welch of Uvalde and Dwayne Pruitt Welch and wife, Terri, of San Angelo; two sisters-in-law, Sharon K. Welch of Boerne and Sherri Wright Welch of Wharton; and 22 nieces and nephews.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM FOR ALL CONVICTIONS As we are noticing in our ever-changing world, when one person is offended over something, the new social acceptance solution is to stop what we are planning and allow that individual to change or prevent the desires of many. It now appears that new rules of order are being established with the supposed intention of not offending anyone. I understand the idea to try and accommodate everyone with whatever they believe but since we are trending toward a puzzling destination, I’m troubled that our culture is losing an understanding of right and wrong. I was raised with the idea that it takes a voting majority to make decisions and this seems simple enough, however, our world is now becoming more complicated and focused in the quest to be socially and politically correct. Some will say this way of thinking is not what it appears and is actually based on a one-sided agenda to muzzle certain views while promoting others but whatever the case, our lives are being impacted. I am a certified fire chaplain and a faithbased member of our state emergency crisis response team. This is a government agency and even though I am recognized as clergy,
St. Raymond Catholic Church 2nd and Mountain St. P O Box 989 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.5852 Mass: 5:30pm Saturday 6:00 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Parish Priest Fr. Adrian Adamik Rectory: 830.683.2165 St. Mary Catholic Church Hwy 187 Vanderpool, TX Mass: 9:00am Sunday Contact:830.966.6268 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Camp Wood, TX Mass: 11:30am Sunday Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 401 N Hwy 377 P O Box 877 Rocksprings, TX 78880 830.683.2165 Mass: 9:00am Sunday Reál County Church 121 Oak Hill Ste. 4 Leakey, Texas Sunday School: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm Preacher: Charlie Gant
there are boundaries given to me such as not being allowed to randomly pray for those who are traumatized and especially if I intend on acknowledging the name of Jesus. I am also a volunteer chaplain for a veterans health care facility and again, I am limited with my intervention and continually reminded to restrain from using the name of Jesus because of the diversity in the resident population. The laws of correctness have developed to the place where I would not be surprised if all prayer will eventually be banned in the public domain. We have already seen prayer and the Bible removed from our education system and there has even been a strong attempt to remove “one nation under God” from our pledge of allegiance. Based on what we have witnessed in the last 50 years, we know this agenda to eliminate public displays of religious expression will continue. As Christians, we are called to follow the example of Christ in all that we do and we notice he was never intimidated by what people thought of him. He continually declared that his purpose was to obey what his father wanted and that was exactly what he did. How was he treated? People wanted his blessings but the
Come and Worship With Us 979-743-1066 Frio Canyon Baptist Church Pastor Michael Howard Hwy 83 South Leakey, TX (830) 232-5883 Sunday School: 9:45am Worship Service: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wed. Prayer: 6:30pm First Baptist Church P O Box 56 Hwy 83N Leakey, TX Pastor: Mark Spaniel Bible Study: 10:00am Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer: 7:00pm Mon-Fri Daily Prayer 11:00am 830.232.5344 Living Waters Church Hwy 1050 Utopia, TX 830.966.2426 Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Alive: Saturday 7:00pm Children’s Church 2nd & 4th Sunday
@10:30 Youth Pastor Josef & Christy Richarz Pastor Dr. Robert Richarz Church in the Valley Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6090 Pastor Ray Miller Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 10:45am Childrens Church 11 Evening: 6:00pm Wed. Service 6:30 Fellowship (2nd & 4th) 7:00pm
New Fellowship Church Hwy 337 & Camino Alto Leakey, TX 830.232.4287 Sunday School: 9:45am Pastor: Greg Mutchler Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service and Youth 6:30 p.m. Leakey Church of Christ One Block N of Courthouse Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6933 Sunday School: 10:00am Come and Worship: 10:45am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm
Concan Church of Christ Hwy 83 Concan 830.232.4058 Ministers: Paul Goodnight and Ray Melton Sunday School: 10:00am Com and Worship: 11:00am Evening: 6:00pm Wednesday: 7:00pm Concan Baptist Mission 23169 N Hwy 83, Concan, TX 830-232-4058 Minister: Chris Potter Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm
Cowboy Church in the Nueces River Canyon HWY 55 N @ Angel Wings Cafe’ PO Box 158 Barksdale, TX 78828 (830) 234-3180 or 2345170 5th Sunday 6:30 pm and Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm United Methodist Church P O Box 417 419 N. Market Leakey, TX 78873 830.232.6266
by William F. Holland Jr., DD., C.ED.D. Minister/Chaplain
government and even the religious world did not care for his dogmatic messages. Recently, I was asked to open in prayer at a horse racing track as a part of an honor presentation for veterans. There was a color guard with various members of the armed forces, the national anthem, a live bugle rendition of taps and all the activities were to be simulcast around the world. When the opening ceremony was posted on the website, a horse racing family who lives in another country, called and said they were offended because it mentioned the day would open in prayer. So, in order to appease this family, the owners of the track called and told us there would be no prayer. After a week of conversations, the organization did agree to allow a prayer but only if I would promise to not mention the name of Jesus. Everything worked out fine and we were still able to effectively represent God and honor the Veterans. Yes, of course it’s disturbing to know that our freedom of speech was stepped on but even more important is the concern of where our religious liberties are heading.
I realize it would be impossible for everyone to agree on everything, but do you believe crucial decisions should be changed or canceled whenever one person disagrees? It’s true we all have the right to protest, but since arguing accomplishes nothing except stirring and increasing more strife, should any group of people who want to express their convictions be stopped because someone objects? Should we as Christians fight against the world for our right to be heard and are we called to protest against others who do not believe like we do? I don’t think so. Number one: political and religious decisions will be controlled by the government which are decided by the masses. Number two: we should love and respect everyone but our personal dedication and ultimate mission is to obey God. Read more at billyhollandministries.com
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MONTHLY REPORT Dates Covered In Report
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GENERAL REPORT I again have done several transports, one kicked out my back window. COMMUNITY INTERACTION / SERVICE I attended a Leakey football game. LAW ENFORCEMENT / PEACE OFFICER DUTIES COURT BAILIFF DUTIES • Justice Court PCT 1&2 0 • Justice Court PCT 3&4 0 • County Court 1 • District Court 0 • Attorney General (AG) Court 0 • Child Protective Services (CPS) Court 0 • Grand Jury 0 • Other 0 WARRANT SERVICE Warrants served (Misdemeanor / Felony / Capias) – 0 INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED Cases / complaints to investigate – 1 Cases still open – 1 Cases closed – 0 CASES FILED County Attorney – 1 cases filed District Attorney – 0 cases filed Other - 0 TRANSPORTS Conducted transports for the sheriff’s office: Out of county (Bandera / Uvalde / Rocksprings) – 3 inmate transports Out of area – 0 inmate transport Out of state – 0 CITATIONS JP 1&2 -4 JP 3&4 – 0 FINES / FEES COLLECTED JP 1&2 – None JP 3&4 – None Process Service Fees: $250.00 AGENCY ASSISTS Assist in locating wanted persons on warrant list CIVIL PROCESS SERVED Writs / Subpoenas / Summons / Evictions etc… - 4 OTHER BUILDING & EQUIPMENT ISSUES In car camera is not working. Using body camera instead. TECHNOLOGY ISSUES Need a camera for crime scenes, evidence, injuries to victims, and crashes. GOALS / PROJECTS Continue deter crime and apprehend criminals in Real County Serve the people of Real County CURRENT AGENCY NEEDS Current vehicle is 10 years old and has 159,799 miles. BUDGET / EXPENDITURES Travel budget is in the red for the year. TOTAL HOURS OF SERVICE Total hours of service logged- 144.5 hours MILES TRAVELED Total miles traveled in execution of constable duties 1,580 miles___ (See attached daily mileage log for details) Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Kevin Chisum CONSTABLE
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Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members in fall ceremony Uvalde, TX, October 4, 2018 –A total of 41 new members were inducted into the Eta Beta Chapter of the international honor society Phi Theta Kappa during ceremonies held Oct. 2 in Uvalde. New members include Kassandra Alarcon, Clarissa Diaz, Jay-P John, Luke Alejandro, Shyann Dockal, Kutter Karns, Alyssa Ayala, Jackson Embers, Audria Lozano, Marla Bas, Shania Falcon, Dulce Martinez Salazar, José Benavides, Gabriela Flores, David Montoya, Taylor Bendele, Reagan Fox, Leila Mosqueda, Skyler Blalock, and Serina Garcia. Other new members also inducted were Gisselle Nava, Daniella Briseño, Victoria Garcia, Jon Navarro, Colleen Casburn,
Kyle Garza, Lesley Patching, Briana Castro, Matthew Garza, Antonia Perez Choz, Mia Chavez, Philip Gorden, Jr., Michaela Ramirez, Celeste Correa, Joshua Hendrickson, Kyle Stacks, Claire Dean, Garrett Hoak, Tripper Wright, Abigail Diaz, and Kimberly Jimenez. SWTJC President Dr. Hector Gonzales opened the ceremony with a welcome message to the new members. Gonzales thanked the families for the support they have given to the new inductees. “Thank you to all of you, you all help set the foundation, the foundation for these students that put them on the path to success,” said Gonzales. Eta Beta Chapter president Justin Perez
introduced Gonzales and served as master of ceremonies for the evening. The other chapter officers participating in the induction were Kimberly Gomez, Siboney Garza, Talia Chavez, Riley Rawald, Alana Rubio, and Karla Mercado Penilla. Also recognized during the event were chapter advisors Randa Schell and Ryan Aldrit, along with other faculty and staff in attendance. A reception held in the Matthews Student Center followed the induction ceremony.
830-232-5215 Photo: New members inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Eta Beta Chapter include (front row, left to right) Celeste Correa, Kimberly Jimenez, Alyssa Ayala, Shania Falcon, Claire Dean, Audria Lozano, Mia Chavez, Briana Castro, (bottom middle row) Daniella Briseno, Jon Navarro, Leila Mosqueda, Garrett Hoak, Kyle Stacks, Tripper Wright, Victoria Garcia, Kyle Garz, (top middle row) David Montoya, Abigail Diaz, Marla Bas, Antonia Perez Choz, Dulce Martinez Salazar, Michaela Ramirez, Skyler Blalock, (back row) Jose Benavides, Luke Alejandro, Colleen Casburn, Joshua Hendrickson, Kassandra Alarcon, Lesley Patching, and Reagan Fox.
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#5 – New Listing! 5.16 AC Beautiful Mountain Views from this cleared lot W. of Leakey, Electric & Water available, gated entry, paved streets, reasonable restrictions $69,995 #25 – New Listing! 2.32 AC Nueces River access at private river park for property owners, water & electric available (joins Prop. #26) $37,000 #26 – New Listing! 2.28 AC Heavily treed lot with Nueces River access at private river park, water & electric already in place (joins Prop. #25) $40,000 #14 – HUGE REDUCTION!! 9.31 AC Spring Fed Creek, remote & private, 3/2 house w/screened porch & FP, well, electricity, workshop, fruit trees. Possible owner terms, with approved credit $125,000 #12 – New Listing! 10.77 AC remote hunting, plenty of cover for native & exotic game, new entrance & gate, access to park & swimming area $43,080 #22 – New Listing! Immaculate 3/2 Home on corner lot Emerald Oaks, open concept, chef’s kitchen, 2 car garage, oak trees, shown by appt., additional land may be available $215,000 #11 – New Listing! 5.27 AC adjacent to Roaring Springs park, electric meter & pad, great views, access to 50 AC spring fed park for swimming, fishing $57,000 #7 – 6.57 Wooded Acres Deer Creek, electricity, fenced, minutes to Garner State Park & Frio River, gated subdivision for privacy $96,550 #1 – Gorgeous 3 BD/2 BA 2 Story Log Home with sweeping views overlooking Concan & Frio Canyon, large deck, outside patio area, Frio River Access, hasn’t been in rental pool, but could be $329,000 #16 – 20 AC+/- Frio Canyon acreage with current Agriculture Tax Evaluation, no improvements, no HOA, deep soil, partial fencing, near Garner State Park & Frio River $10,000 per acre, To Be Surveyed #9 – 6.28 AC Off Scenic RR 337 West of Leakey, access to spring fed swimming area, fishing lake, hiking, gated community $54,900 #23 – 20.16 AC with 4WD Access, furnished hunter’s cabin with rainwater & solar harvest, blinds, feeders, generator, wood burning stove $89,500 #18 – Beautiful Panoramic Views from this 1.01 AC Concan lot, water & electric available, clubhouse with pool, hiking, fishing pond, gated community, minutes to Garner State Park & Frio River $55,000 #27 – 42.19 AC+/- Established Hunting Camp N. of Leakey, rustic cabin, ATV & foot trails, blinds & feeders already in place, Axis & Whitetail Deer $160,000 #8 – Nueces River Access 2.28 AC water & electric available, views of surrounding hills, walking distance to private river park, gated community $46,000 #3 – 2 BD/1 BA Brick Home on 2+ Fenced AC in Leakey with 2 vehicle carport, metal pole barn, lots of Oak & Pecan trees, great starter or retirement home $185,000 #24 – Income Producing Business on 10 AC near Garner State Park, fronts Hwy 83, 8 rental cabins, 2 RV sites, fully equipped restaurant with seating for 90, BBQ kitchen with built in pit. Possible owner financing, with approved credit. $1.2 million #21 – 15.66 AC with approx..1200 ft Creekfront, small cabin, city water available, mature oak trees, easy access, Whitetail & Axis Deer, antelope $264,500 #13 – FRIO RIVER ACCESS – 3 BD/2 BA Home, covered patio, carport, access 2 Private River parks, gated community near Leakey $125,000 #29 – 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available, great sweeping view of hills $75,000 #44 – 5.601 AC Sabinal Riverfront, huge Cypress Trees, beautiful view of river, gated community (Owner/Agent) $215,000 #45 - Sabinal Riverfront Lot, Hwy 187 front, Utopia, joins #46 (Owner/Agent) $75,000 #46 – Fronts Sabinal River & Hwy 187 just outside Utopia, metal 2 car storage bldg., joins #45 (Owner/Agent) $85,000 #31 – 7 AC Hillside views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for gated community of Roaring Springs with hiking trails, swimming & picnic area $199,000 #57 – 1.07 AC Concan adjacent & access to community clubhouse/swim pool, water system, underground utilities, paved street, build on to rent. OWNER TERMS $5000 down, 7%, 10 yr, $464.44 per month (Owner/Broker) $45,000 #36 – 9.3 AC Homesite in gated community West of Leakey, water, electric, beautiful scenic views, possible owner terms $108,600 PENDING
Cattle Trailing Cattle trailing was the principal method of getting cattle to market in the late nineteenth century. It provided Texans with a practical, economical means of marketing surplus livestock. It also achieved mythological stature as an aspect of the American frontier. Although their heyday was from 1866 to 1890, organized livestock drives to market in the United States date to the seventeenth century. Texas drives during the nineteenth century usually featured mounted riders tending decidedly wilder beasts, at first mostly longhorn cattle and usually mavericks. As early as the 1830s, opportunists drove surplus Texas cattle from Stephen F. Austin’s colony eastward through treacherous swamp country to New Orleans, where animals fetched twice their Texas market value. After statehood, during the 1840s and 1850s, some cattlemen drove Texas cattle northward over the Shawnee Trail to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Ohio, where they were sold mostly to farmers who fattened them for local slaughter markets. The first recorded large cattle drive occurred in 1846, when Edward Piper herded 1,000 head from Texas to Ohio. Outbreaks of “Texas fever” during the mid-1850s caused both Missouri and Kansas legislatures to quarantine their states against “southern cattle.” The gold rush to California created substantial demand for slaughter beeves, and during the early to mid-1850s some adventurous Texans herded steers westward through rugged mountains and deserts to West Coast mining camps, where animals worth fourteen dollars in Texas marketed for $100 or more. At the end of the Civil War, Texas possessed between three million and six million head of cattle, many of them wild unbranded mavericks worth locally as little as two dollars each. However, the same beasts were potentially far more valuable elsewhere, especially in the North, which had been largely denuded of its livestock by wartime demand and where longhorns commanded forty dollars or more a head. As early as 1865 a few Texans reportedly tested export markets by trailing cattle to Mexico and Louisiana, but most cattlemen waited until the spring of 1866 to mount large trail drives, especially to the North. That year Texans drove more than 260,000 cattle to assorted markets. Some went eastward to Louisiana, where many animals were shipped by boat to Cairo, Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri.
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GRANNY’S KITCHEN BACK TO BASICS.... Soups for a Rainy Day Rain rain, go away, come again another day… Ugh, it’s been here raining for days. While we are grateful for the rain, it keeps us inside and sometimes creates a generally crummy mood. I thought I’d share some of my favorite soups to enjoy on a rainy day; a few are from here and others are from some of my favorite blogs that have caught my eye. Enjoy!
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
2 large carrots peeled and diced 3 large stalks celery diced 1⁄2 large onion, diced 1 tablespoon of butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons flour 1⁄4 cup dry sherry 1⁄2 cup wild rice 1 1⁄2 pounds cooked chicken, diced (about 3 breasts) 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth 1 cup of water 1⁄2 teaspoon salt + more for taste Splash of cream (optional) In a large stock pot or dutch oven, heat butter and oil over a medium heat, add carrots, celery, onion, and bay leaf. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, about five minutes. Sprinkle with flour. Cook another minute. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and then reduce for a simmer until rice is cooked through, about 45 minutes. If desired, finish off with a splash of heavy cream or half and half.
Momma’s Skinny New England Clam Chowder
4 large Vidalia Onions 4 chicken bouillon cubes 6-7 russet potatoes, washed, and chopped 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried dill 1 teaspoon garlic powder 6-8 bay leaves salt and pepper 6 pounds Ready to use, freshly shucked, Sea Clams (with juice) 2-12-ounce cans evaporated milk Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. In a food processor, roughly puree the onions, keeping them as coarse as possible. Pour them into the heated pan. Add the bouillon cubes, and cubed potatoes. Toss. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until softened, about 40 minutes. Once softened, using a potato masher, just barely mash some of the potatoes. Keep most of it cubed for texture, but mashing a little bit helps to naturally thicken the chowder. Next add water to JUST cover the top of the potatoes. Add the parsley, dill, garlic powder, bay leaves, and a dash of salt and pepper. Stir in clams, cook on medium-low for 20-30 minutes. Add the evaporated milk, cook until warmed through. Shut the stove off but leave the pan on it. Cover, and allow it to rest for 30-40 minutes, to reduce and slightly thicken. Serve and Enjoy! This makes a Large amount of Chowder! You can either half the recipe or make it all and freeze some for another day!
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili 1 medium onion diced 1 red pepper seeded and diced 14 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes 14 oz kidney beans drained and rinsed 4 cups butternut squash peeled and diced 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth low sodium 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
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3 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano salt and pepper to taste Place all ingredients in your slow cooker and heat on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours. Garnish with scallions, Greek yogurt, cilantro or crushed tortilla chips.
Curried Chicken and Potato Stew
1⁄2 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove minced 1⁄2 tablespoon butter 1⁄2 tablespoon olive oil 1 large russet potato cubed 1 large sweet potato cubed 1⁄4 cup flour 32 ounces low-sodium chicken stock 1 cup coconut milk 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder Pinch turmeric 1 Serrano chili minced 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 4 ounces lo mein noodles, broken into pieces 2 small chicken breasts cooked and cubed 1⁄2 cup frozen peas Sauté onion and garlic in butter and olive oil over a medium heat in a large Dutch oven or stock pot until translucent, about five minutes. Add potatoes and flour, stir until combined. Add remaining ingredients, through noodles. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes and noodles are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Add chicken and peas, cook another five minutes.
Keto Cobbler
This Keto Cobbler is perfectly sweet, bursting with antioxidants, and low in sugar! 3 cups berries 2 tablespoons granulated Swerve/Stevia 1 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt Crust: 1 1/2 cups almond flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons granulated Swerve 1 stick butter softened Preheat oven to 375° F. Place berries in a 10.5” cast iron skillet and toss with Swerve, cinnamon, and salt. In a medium bowl mix together the butter, Swerve, egg, and vanilla until combined. Add in the flour and mix until a dough forms. Spread the dough on top of the berries. Bake the cobbler for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the berries are bubbling around the edges.
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JUNCTION, Texas (AP) Rescue crews in boats and helicopters were searching Monday for at least four people missing since flooding from heavy rain washed away a recreational vehicle park in a small West Texas city. In all, at least a dozen RVs were washed away by the flooding. Nineteen other people have been rescued, some by boat and some from the air by helicopter crews. Kimble County Sheriff Hilario Cantu said Monday morning that no fatalities have been confirmed in the floods in Junction, about 140 miles of Austin, but that “all the RVs, everything, got swept away.”(Photo by Gordon Collier) HURRICANE MICHAEL- was upgraded from a tropical storm as it churns in the Gulf and is forecast to become a major Category 3 storm when it makes landfall in the Florida Panhandle later this week. Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 75 miles per hour, Michael is traveling north at a rate of 7 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center predicts that Michael will reach major hurricane status on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning as it nears the coast with sustained winds of 120 mph. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The man shot by Austin police officers on Friday, Oct. 5 after aiming a gun at them has been identified as 48-year-old Mark Herrera. The Austin Police Department released the names of the officers who shot Herrera — Erin Littig and Ryan Mihalik — and following standard protocol for an officer-involved shooting, the officers have been placed on paid administrative leave. The shooting happened around 7:37 p.m. in the 6800 block of Shadywood Drive, near the intersection of South First Street and William Cannon Drive. As officers approached, the man allegedly pointed a gun at himself and other
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was taken to the hospital in non-lifethreatening condition. HAITI-At least 12 people died and almost 200 were injured after a powerful magnitude 5.9 quake struck Haiti on Saturday. The US Geological Survey said the epicentre of the quake that struck late on Saturday was about 19km (12 miles) north-west of the city of Port-de-Paix. These images show how Haitians are trying to cope after the disaster. CLIMATE CHANGE-It’s the final call, say scientists, the most extensive warning yet on the risks of rising global temperatures. ������������������������������������������������������� Their dramatic report on keeping that rise under Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization 1.5 degrees C says the world is now completely off track, heading instead towards 3C. Keeping to the preferred target of 1.5C above pre-industrial levels will mean “rapid, farreaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society”. It will be hugely expensive - but the window of opportunity remains open. After three years of research and a week of haggling between scientists and government officials at a meeting in South Korea, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a special report on the impact of global warming of 1.5C. txtree@ktc.com LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Two Louisville Metro Licensed and Insured for Department of Corrections Your Protection inmate workers have escaped from custody. According to a press release from LMDC, Justin Stumler and Jeremy Hunt, escaped around 10 p.m. Saturday. Stumler and Hunt, both minimum security inmates, were working in the jail kitchen Vehicle Lockout where they hid in the food waste Hwy. 83 N. & 1st Street trash cans, which were then Leakey, Texas 78873 JIM AND TAMMIE taken outside the facility for Ph. (830) 232-6656 ALBARADO disposal. A witness then saw Res. (830) 232-4887 Owners the inmates climbing out of Cell (830) 374-7866 the trash cans and notified a YOU’LL FIND IT AT CARQUEST corrections officer. The escape was immediately confirmed, and arrest warrants have been issued. ISTANBUL — Friends of the missing Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi described him as being deeply afraid of his country’s rulers and of being targeted by the powerful 6:30 a.m. - 2 pm Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the months before his disappearance. Turkish authorities say they believe Khashoggi, a journalist and WATER WELLS • CLEAN OUTS • PUMPS • TEST HOLES critic of Saudi policies, was “Experience Counts” killed at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last week, a claim denied by the Persian Gulf kingdom’s officials. Barnett COMPLETE SYSTEMS INSTALLED Rubin, a senior fellow at TX LIC#2423AI NYU’s Center on International TX LIC#58730W Cooperation who met Clifton Wilson Rangler Wilson Khashoggi almost 30 years ago, (830) 591-9633 (830) 591-4708 said his friend had believed the Cell (830) 486-7100 crown prince was a threat. cwdrill2423wi@sbcglobal.net
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