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INSIDE LEAKEY ISD TO MOVE TO 6 MAN FOOTBALL ............................ Page 4

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

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PROGRESS, WHAT PROGRESS? “The water line construction and paving will not affect the Wasterwater project progress says Leakey Mayor”

by Julie Becker

When questioned at last weeks Leakey City Council meeting, Mayor Harry Schneemann was insistent that the wastewater project construction would not be affected by Hoover Construction being contracted to put the new water line in at 7th street or by the paving project of the city streets.

However, this week when approached to be directed to the location of the workers on the Wastewater project, Utility Director Michael Collard said he did not know the location of the workers and I would have to speak

to the Hoover Construction supervisor “Johnny.” He proved to be very elusive, but when finally located he replied to the question of “Where are the wastewater project workers?” by stating “Right here paving the streets.”

On a project that was given the Notice to Proceed on APRIL 16, 2012 it would seem that THIS project would have priority!! When questioned again Mayor Schneemann stated “I went on the information I was given.” I requested financial information from Naisamith Engineering but prior to

receiving it, I received the requested information from the Texas Water Development Board. I also requested a status of funds distributed and the response was “The Texas Water Development Board has committed $30.2 million in financial assistance to the Nueces River Authority, City of Leakey project. So far, the TWDB has disbursed $15.1 million. They have used the disbursed funds to pay for land and easements, four construction contracts to-date, engineering costs, and closing costs. The remaining $15.1 million is

budgeted primarily for construction said Kimberly Friesen Leggett, Media Relations Specialist.”

Upon review of the submitted financial information, what stood out the most was the Utility Director’s salary which averages $10,000 per month, as you can see in the chart below. Associated Construction Partners is the contractor for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Citizens have asked “Are we really getting our money’s worth?” continued page 11

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Geraldo Rivera Defends Nueces Canyon Band Headed to State Trump and Puerto Rico ............................ Page 11

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INDEX Legals/Jail Register ... . Page 3Community News ......... Page 4-7 Feature Story ............... Page 8-9 Obituaries ...................... Page 10 Classifieds ..................... Page 14

Today’s Weather

High: 78° Low: 53°

By Band Director Ted Buhrts

The Nueces Canyon “Pride of Pantherland” Marching Band competed at the UIL Region 11 Marching Band contest on Saturday October 14, 2017. The band earned a Superior rating and will advance to represent the school and community at the State Marching Band contest on November 6, to be held at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Ted Buhrts, the Nueces Canyon Band Director said “The explosion of cheer coming from the band students, who were seated on the visitor’s side of the stadium, brought a huge smile to my face. I am so very proud of the students.”

Exact performance times will be set once all of the region contests across the state have been completed. We do know that the state contest is run in a Prelims/Finals format with prelims beginning at 8:00am and finals beginning at 1: 30pm.

A part of our success is due to the fantastic support we get from Superintendent Kristi Powers and Principal Luci Harmon. The director and students would also like to thank Brianna Taylor, Crystal Martin, Nancy Luce, Norma Hidalgo, Chris Whipkey, Carroll Vernor, Shelli Carnes, and Brianna Taylor for making contest day run so smoothly.

Extensive information for spectators, including ticket information, can be found on the UIL website. Type in: www.uiltexas.org/music.

Again, thank you to the school board, administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and community for all of the support you have given the band program. It’s a great day to be a Panther!

Water News and River Flows

by: Joel Pigg, General Manager, RECRD

Flows at all crossings on the Frio River were taken on October 13, 2017 and they all showed an increase in flow since the last measurment.

Fulgham’s Crossing just south of the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment had a flow of 10,670 gpm (gallons per minute) last month and now has a flow of 22,453 gpm; this is a 2X increase in flow. The rainfall events we had the last week of September really helped the flows at this crossing. The Leakey Springs crossing had a flow of 3,633 gpm last measurement, and a flow of 4,660 gpm this reading; about a 22% increase in flow since the last measurement.

This crossing has remained very constant since last summer with only slight variations from one measurement to the next; but has shown a downward trend over the last several measurements. This measurement gets the crossing

closer to the normal flow. The Mill Creek Crossing showed a slight increase in flow this measurement of about 2%; there are culverts on the south end of this crossing that continue to have no flow. This crossing has a flow of 8,415 gpm this measurement which is up from the last measurement of 8,238 gpm last month.

On the west prong of the Frio River, conditions are very similar with all flows showing an increase since the last measurement. The Rancho Real crossing had a flow of 5,938 gpm last month compared to a flow of 6,619 gpm this measurement increasing the flow by 10%.

The Kent Creek crossing showed an approximately 33% increase in flow since the last measurement; to a flow of 1,641 gpm this month up from a flow of 1,097 gpm last measurement. continued page 13

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SOUTH TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE WITH THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF A PARTIAL WAIVER OF ELECTRIC UTILITY OBLIGATIONS TO PURCHASE AND SELL ENERGY FROM AND TO QUALIFYING FACILITIES South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. (STEC), on behalf of itself and three of its member distribution cooperatives, Jackson Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Jackson), Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Magic Valley), and Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Medina) (collectively, Member Cooperatives) hereby gives notice of the intent to file a Petition for Waiver with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) requesting relief of certain obligations imposed on them by Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) and Part 292 of the FERC’s Regulations. This petition would provide relief from the purchase and sale obligations imposed on electric utilities with respect to Qualifying Facilities (QFs) such that (1) STEC, the generation and transmission cooperative, assumes all of the Member Cooperatives’ QF energy purchase obligations under Section 292.303(a), and (2) the respective Member Cooperative assumes all of STEC’s obligations under Section 292.303(b) of the regulations to supply backup capacity and energy to any QF located within its respective service area.

Copies of the approved waiver will be supplied to interested parties upon request. STEC intends to file for approval of the Petition for Waiver with FERC on or after November 13, 2017.

FERC will publish notice of STEC’s filing in the Federal Register following the receipt of the filing. That notice will specify that any person desiring to be heard in this matter can make the appropriate filing with the FERC. Inquiries concerning this matter should be addressed to: Arthur H. (Holly) Gifford Transmission Project Coordinator P. O. Box 119 Nursery, TX 77976 (361) 485-6134

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JAIL REGISTER

Real County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Dispatch Report October 8 - October

October 8 - October 14, 2017

Hortness, Christian Matthew, 23 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Assualt Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Capias Pro Fine- No Drivers License, A/D 10/8/2017, $2,000 Surety Fine Paid Stinson, Beau Jeffery, 28 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson, VOP-TERRORISTIC THREAT OF FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD, A/D 10/9/2017 Released to Probation Cox, Jayna Louise, 38 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Deputy Castro, Public Intoxication A/D 10/9//2017, Credit for time served Musquiz, Patrick Jose, 28 W/M, Camp Wood, Texas, A/O Constable Chisum, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, A/D 10/10/2017 $5,000 Surety Bond Downum,Crystal Jo, 30 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Constable Chisum, Theft of Property, A/D 10/10/ 2017, $15,000 PR Bond w/ Pre-Trial Release Koopman, Thomas Eugene, 49 W/M, Leakey, Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson, Poss of Marij. <2OZ, A/D 10/13/2017, $3,000.00 surety Collins, Shannon Leigh, 36 W/F, Leakey, Texas, A/O Sheriff Johnson, Obtain Drugs by Fraud, A/D 10/13/2017, Weekend Time Served William Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Corporal Jake Sanchez, DPS Highway Patrol Alexander Robertson, DPS Highway Patrol Clint Graham, TPWD Game Warden

Real County Law Officers Nathan T. Johnson, Sheriff Steven Castro, Deputy Sheriff Mark Cox, Deputy Sheriff Teddy Douthit, Deputy Sheriff

10/09/2017 @ 1924 responded to a residence on Ranch Road 336 for a trespasser 10/10/2017 @ 437 responded to Rolling Hills Health Center in Leakey for a burglary alarm 10/12/2017 @ 1757 responded to Blanton’s Steak House in Camp Wood for a trespasser 2000 responded to a residence on Mountain Street in Leakey for a dog bite 2122 responded to a residence on US Highway 83 in Leakey for a trespasser 10/13/2017 @ 1351 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Leakey for a motorcycle accident 1948 responded to Ranch Road 337 east of Camp Wood for loose livestock

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.

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10/08/2017 @ 1012 responded to a residence on Farm to Market Road 1120 for a verbal disagreement

1014//2017 @ 1259 responded to East Fourth Street in Camp Wood for gun shots

REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WANTED PERSONS AND FUGITIVES

McMahan, Khristy Anne, 49 W/F Theft of Property => $100 <$750 Theft of Property => $100 <$750 5/9/2017, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Frenzel, Devon, 22 W/M, Violation of Probation - Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury w/ a Deadly Weapon 5/16/2017, Uvalde County Jail, Texas

The Real County Sheriff’s Office has numerous felony, misdemeanor, and capias warrants and we are actively seeking to apprehend all persons wanted by the various courts within our jurisdiction. The wanted individuals highlighted below are six individuals we have highlighted for this week’s “FUGITIVE SECTION”. We need your help to apprehend these subjects and hold them responsible for criminal acts committed in our community. If you know where these subjects are please call the Real County Sheriff’s Office at 830-232-5201. If you ARE one of these subjects or know you have outstanding warrants…. TURN YOURSELF IN AT ONCE.

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

HOLDING LIST

Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 Greater than 1 gram Less than 4 grams, District, 8/8/2017 3 YRS TDCJ, Edwards Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram, District, 8/8/2017 2 YRS SJ,Edwards Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram, District, 8/8/2017 2 YRS SJ, Edwards Hewitt, Shannon Dewayne Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 Less than 1 gram, District, 8/8/2017 2 YRS SJ, Edwards McAlpine, Theodore Violation of Probation Deadly Conduct, District 8/15/2017, SAFPF Bandera Irvin, Leslie Leigh Violation of Probation - Theft of Property Greater than $750 Less Than $2500 County, 8/20/2017

61 Days CJ w/ Credit for Time, Bandera Irvin, Leslie Leigh Violation of Probation Burglary of a Habitation District, 8/25/2017 Continue on Probation 10/13/2017, Bandera Released to Probation Rivas-Rocha, Juanita Violation of Probation Burglary of a Habitation District, 8/25/2017 6 YRS TDCJ, 10/13/2017 Bandera

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John Truman Pitcher DOB 08-24-1974 IN CUSTODY IN INDIANA Bond Forfeiture – Burglary of a Habitation – 3 Warrants

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Thomas E. Koopman DOB 04-26-1968 Possession of Marijuana – 1 Warrant

Brett Fraizer AKA “Buck” AKA Brett Lara DOB 05-11-1988 Operating an ATV on public roadway - 3 Warrants

Capias Pro-Fine (Subjects CAN MAKE PAYOFF by contacting our office with cash, cashier’s check, or money order)

Shannon, Joshua Benjamin

Violation of Parole - Injury to a Child Causing Bodily Injury, District, 9/7/2017 Bandera

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Shannon, Joshua Benjamin

Violation of Probation Burglary of a Habitation District, 10/13/2017 Bandera Parks, David Scott Violation of Parole - Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More (Bell County), District 9/10/2017, Bandera

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I Juan A. Estrada AKA “Juanito” DOB 10-22-1992 Numerous citations – 6 Warrants

Notice is hereby given that the Frio Canyon EMS, Inc. (FCEMS) has requested a variance from the Texas Department of Health Services to operate their EMS service while not in compliance with the law. The variance, if approved would allow the FCEMS to operate their emergency service 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 30, 2017 at the Real County Courthouse in Leakey, TX at 6:00 p.m.

The public is encouraged to attend.

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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 • Bob Bowers 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, Garry Merritt 830-232-5304 Real County Attorney, Bobby Jack Rushing 830-232-6461 County/District Clerk, Jennifer Manchester 830-232-5202 Justice of the Peace Dianne Rogers: 830-232-6630 Justice of the Peace VACANT: 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 Michael Mann 830-232-6248 Real County Public Library 830-232-5199 Camp Wood Public Library 830-597-3208 Real County Commissioners: Precinct #1: Manuel Rubio Pct.#2: Bryan Shackelford Pct. #3:Raymon Ybarra 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

Richard William Becker DOB 06-19-1966 IN CUSTODY COLORADO Theft of property – Violation of pre-trial – 2 Warrants

Beverly Fish DOB 03-15-1959 Criminal Trespass – 1 Warrant

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Leakey Moves Forward To Six Man Football The mood of the meeting was serious as the Leakey School Board quizzed the district’s Athletic Director, Donnie Dutton; Head Football Coach, Josh Stacey; Assistant Football Coach, Brian Leiker; and Principal, DeeAnna Blanton regarding the pros and cons of considering 6-Man Football.

Athletic Director Dutton said, “Serious injuries have plagued the Leakey Eagle Junior High and High School teams this year as they faced older and larger players on the other teams.” Coach Stacey added that just last week a junior high school student broke his arm, and a high school student was diagnosed with a concussion.

Leakey is currently one of the smallest schools in the state still trying to field an 11-Man team. It has been years since Leakey has been able to win more than 50% of its games. But the Board members agreed that more important than any win-loss record is the safety of our local athletes. Currently, due to injuries, only 16 students will be able to play football this Friday night and many of them are young players. One game was already forfeited this year due to injuries.

Next week the district’s Athletic Director and Superintendent must file the district’s

intent to not only play UIL Football next school year but also whether or not it would be 6-Man or 11-Man Football. Just last year Nueces Canyon and before that Medina ISD faced the same crossroad and successfully transitioned to 6-Man Football. In the 1970’s Leakey was a powerhouse in the state’s 8-Man Football league, an option no longer available.

In February the UIL will release which teams Leakey will play next school year in six-man football. Hopefully, it will include our neighbors Medina and Nueces Canyon and other teams that are in close proximity as more small schools consider this option. Coaches Dutton, Stacey, and Leiker assured the Board that they can easily make the transition to coaching SixMan Football. Coach Stacey cited that his own uncle had done so after many years of coaching 11-Man. He also cited that the move will allow the program to bring back JV Football so students can learn the craft of football playing students their own size.

Coach Dutton already has many years experience coaching 6-Man Football and sees the transition, including a shorter 80Yard Field, doable. Mrs. Blanton, Principal of Leakey School, says that she loves the

“faster pace” of 6-Man football used by her previous school, Xephyr.

In the end, a motion was made and passed to move the Leakey School Football program to 6-Man Football for the next two years. In the future as larger classes move up, the district could decide to go back to 11-Man Football. The decision is made every two years according to Coach Dutton. In the meantime, the safety of the current athletes took a front seat. Superintendent, Barbara Skipper, commended the Board for making such a difficult decision.

In other decisions, the board approved the issuing of a RFQ for the Design and Building of a track around the football field. In addition, Board President Charlie Reagor announced that he had recently received the resignation of Board member, Amy Springer, who no longer resides in the district. The Board will appoint a community member to replace her at the next Board meeting scheduled for Monday, November 27 at 5:30 PM in the Cafetorium. Anyone interested in serving on the Board, please send a letter of interest to the Board President prior to November 15.

Jayden Pichardo dreams of the day to be Leakey Eagle football player!

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The Leakey PTO Pumpkin patch was a blast last weekend! Many creative desserts were brought by parents to help raise funds for students at LISD. Lots of pumpkin desserts and a courtyard of pumpkins! This is one of the PTO larger events and proceeds will supply Leakey ISD teachers with additional needed materials. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Pumpkin Patch and a huge thank you to all of the parents, teachers and community for baking, helping setup and purchasing!! THANK YOU!!

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2017 Nueces Canyon Homecoming Court Announced Three beautiful senior girls, Nataliah DeLeon, Britney Pannell, and Megan Sifuentes, were honored with positions on the 2017 Nueces Canyon High School Homecoming Court. · Nataliah DeLeon is the daughter of Norma and Richard DeLeon of Camp Wood. She has participated in Band, UIL, OAP, FFA, Stock Show, FCA, Cheerleading, Student Council, Cross Country, Track, Basketball, & Yearbook.

Nataliah plans to attend UTSA and pursue a degree in Psychology. Nataliah’s escort will be Daunte Flores. · Britney Pannell is the daughter of Glenys and John Pannell of Montell. She has participated in OAP and Yearbook. Britney plans to attend Galen University and pursue a degree in Nursing. Britney’s escort will be Eli Ludlow. · Megan Sifuentes is the daughter of Stephanie and Ricky Sifuentes of Camp Wood. She has participated in basketball, track, cross country, yearbook, and cheerleading.

Megan plans to attend University and pursue a degree in Kinesiology. Megan’s escort will be Winston Walker.

Any one of these three young women would be a lovely representative as Queen for Nueces Canyon High Schools Homecoming 2017. The Nueces Canyon 2015 Homecoming

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L to R: Megan Sifuentes, Nataliah DeLeon, Britney Pannell Queen Gabriella Irwin will return to crown this year’s Queen at halftime of the homecoming game on Friday, October 27th.

News from the Judging Trail Well the kids of the Nueces Canyon FFA are at it again. The new-year always brings a fresh set of faces to the Ag Shop but one thing never changes is the desire to be great.

The judging season started with a rough go with the first contest being cancelled due to weather. Undeterred the kiddos just keep working and we headed to Harper to see if we could qualify for area. In the drizzling rain the young judgers made their presence felt. Land which is full of returning judgers but our still young team took a little steam out of Area 7 power houses placing Fourth as team. Cody Johnson placed 2nd individually, followed by Caiden Childs placing 11th, and Eli Ludlow rounded out the day with a 13th finish. Grace Luce and Mason Hicks also competed placing very well. The Home-site evaluation team is a different story after graduating all those seniors last year after a state competition. I had to start hunting some new kiddos. With just one returning Judger in

By FFA Advisor Richard Kramer

Leslie Taylor I had to think pretty quickly on what to do. I sent a slew of freshman and sophomores and one lone junior out to compete. One thing never changes no matter who the kids are they show you why you are proud to be a teacher here in the canyon. They walked out there and placed 6th out of 25 teams. The group was led by freshman Maddie Williams who finished 11th overall, followed by Leslie Taylor, Edmund Winston, Shelby Pannell, Fabian Hernandez, Kam DeLeon, Payton Nevarez, Jett Hill, and Layne Hicks. After qualifying for area in both events I was extremely proud of all these guys but I told them we had to go back to work this Saturday and hit two practice meets in Hondo and Medina Valley. I cannot express how proud I am of these kids for just showing up after almost all of them had played in an away football game on Friday night in one capacity or another. To climb on the bus that early shows the true grit of our kids. Well for

being tired, all those guys and girls did was kick some rear end. Land competed and placed second in both contest to a returning National Qualifying team. We had several top ten finishers with both Cody and Caiden bringing home some Hardware. Home-site placed fourth in Medina Valley and fifth in Hondo. We also had some top ten finishers in Maddie Williams and Shelby Pannell.

All these kids have been working very hard and showed great improvement contest to contest. The amazing thing is these guys work knowing there will be no cheering crowds or cheer-leaders they just show up and work. I firmly believe luck is were hard work meets opportunity and I promise we have worked as hard as anyone if not harder. We will be heading out Thursday before daylight to compete in area and earn our way into State. Wish all these kids luck because all they need is the opportunity.

they saw results, “Results only, no excuses.”

Our first boys’ team in 12 years qualified to the Region IV UIL Championships. They placed 3rd as a team with 64 points. Results are as follows: Daunte Flores 7th, 19:57; Mikey Ibarra 10th, 22: 31; Moses Falcon 11th, 22:34; Kambryn Deleon 17th, 24:52; Edmund Winston 19th, 25:35; Jordan Short 28th, 33:22. New expectations, with higher standards, and no excuses is what these boys will expect as they prepare for regionals. Most teams only train to get to regionals. It is too much of a sacrifice and takes more discipline to stay focused and motivated to keep going past district. With goals in mind, these boys have been training at another level this past week. They will be competing in Corpus Christi this coming Monday, October 23, 2017 for the Regional Championships.

Congratulations to both the boys teams on their accomplishments this year!

R to L: Back Row: Santos Flores, Andres Carabajal, Nate Carbajal, Ryan Rodriguez, Coach Deyanira Flores; Front Row: Jordan Taylor, Zavey Paz, Ralph Ramos

L to R: Daunte Flores, Edmund Winston, Kambryn DeLeon, Jordan Short, Moses Falcon, Mikey Ibarra

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a 15:28. Megan Sifuentes fought hard and secured 11th place with a time of 16:09.

Finishing in a very respectable 15th place was Payton Nevarez with a time of 17: 45 and in 19th Amanda White with an 18: 38. The girls did a great job of working together as a team and bringing home for the Third year in a row the title of District Champions! Now on to Regionals!!

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

SABINAL HAPPENINGS

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At the regular meeting on Monday, October 9, the repairs to North San Antonio Street adjacent to the post office, along with the curbing that was broken by the huge yucca plants and their removal, were a topic that after much discussion, was decided it had to be fixed, at least the part next to the city roadway. It was mentioned that from now on, Civic Club, Lions Club, Rodeo Club, or any other entity that wants to change something effecting city properties needs to approach City Council first.

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under the direction of Band Director Dawn Henry, wife of Steven Henry. They will be advancing to Area in two weeks at Cuero.

The time has not been set, as of this writing. Band, you blew us away. Congrats.

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There will be a bingo at the Sabinal Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 West Rheiner Avenue, today beginning at 2:30 p.m. To play, bring a prize. There will be snacks and cake for all. There is no charge for the bingo. Come and have a good time.

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There will be three presentations at Sabinal ISD this afternoon by Sabinal Police Officer Eddie Cruz for the students.

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Church of Christ

Each Sunday, a scripture is provided that is meant to uplift and encourage. This week’s was 1 Corinthians 15:56 - 58.

Kathy Sprott and family brought in more items to pack in boxes for Franklin Graham’s Operation Christmas Child. They have been working all year on this project.

First Baptist

The emphasis at church is “50 Days of Prayer” and the beginning of a new sermon series focusing on the “Lord’s Prayer”.

The Christmas Cantata is currently set for December 10, with the time to be announced at a later date. Mark your calendars, because it will be a treat. The community choir is under the direction of Steven Henry.

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With the close of 1st quarter, the Sabinal Jackets football team scored 7 and the Harper Longhorns were 0. At second half, the score was 14 to 0. In the exciting 3rd quarter, Harper began to score. In the 4th quarter, for most of it, the score was 14 all and at the close of the game, Sabinal won with a score of 27 to 14.

Following the game, the Yellowjackets swarmed RBBQ. There they were treated a free meal as well as a live band, AZER SLAYS. There was body surfing and moshing to the beat. Many of their parents sat outside and watched the kids entertain themselves. Inside the café, it was packed. Making good memories guys.

Regional Results

Sabinal ISD performed at Barry Stadium in Hondo at the UIL Regional Contest at 1:15 p.m. Saturday. There were many Sabinal people in attendance to see their special one of the 44 students in the band. The band’s performance was flawless, and when the results came in, they were the only band there that scored a one in all categories. They are

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On Sunday, November 19, Central Christian Church, located at 512 North Center Street, will host the Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. A light meal will follow the service. Following the meal, plates of cookies will be prepared and readied to be delivered to the home bound for their Thanksgiving.

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Eleanor Rooker played “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”, adding the chimes for emphasis, as prelude. Colleen Casburn read from the first chapter of the Book of James. This young lady is as sweet as the cakes she bakes. During Communion, the choir sang “You Are My All In All”.

The kick-off for Operation Christmas Child took place at First Baptist Church in Uvalde this past Sunday. Member Cindy Casburn is Area Coordinator.

Canned goods, particularly meats, are currently being collected to help locals with their meal planning. They will be delivered this coming week to Team Focus at The Lounge.

Poinsettias have gone on sale. Contact Anita Herndon if you are interested. This year, they are collecting the orders and the money at the same time. Hopefully it will be less confusing this way.

Coming up is a pot luck dinner on October 29 following the worship service. A sign-up sheet is at the entrance to the

At the Church Conference held on October 11, last Wednesday evening, questions were asked and a vote was taken about a change in the way the church will be governed. The vote was overwhelmingly for the change. The meeting was conducted

by Hill Country District Superintendent John A. Wright. While the vote was being taken, the group sang old familiar tunes, making the time pass more quickly.

Charge Conference will be held October 29 at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist in Uvalde. Located at 301 N. High Street, it will be held jointly with La Divina Trinidad Iglesia Metodista, First Methodists of both Uvalde and Sabinal. This is an annual meeting and the lifeblood of the church.

Everyone that can should attend.

The Advent Study this year will be held for four Sundays beginning November 28 at 9:45 a.m. for ages 14 and older.

Advent By Candlelight, a celebration of the season - for women, will be held on Tuesday, November 28 at 6:30 p.m. An ecumenical evening, social time will be held in the Fellowship Hall, followed by a service in the sanctuary.

Movie night will be held on Friday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m. “Hotel Transylvania” is the chosen film. Come and join the group. There is no charge for the film nor for the snacks provided. Just come and enjoy one another and the movie.

Upcoming, God’s Scrap Iron, a men’s vocal group, will be lifting the Lord in song on November 4 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. It is open to the community. A special offering will be taken for victims of Hurricane Irma.

Bible News Club is held each Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Frontier Girls follow at 6:30 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Catholic

This weekend the flowers in church were placed by the Dan Tristan family in loving memory of Natalia and Roy Tristan.

This past Sunday, there were tacos, your choice of beef or chicken, as well as sweets on sale with the sale beginning at 10:30 a.m. Everyone has to eat and this is a neat way to join in fellowship one with another or if preferred, get it to go, all while supporting your parish. Proceeds go for the needs of the church.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Uvalde County Voting

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by Billie Franklin

There are 7 amendments proposed from the Texas Legislature on all precinct ballots. Election day is November 7 with the time at all polls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Early voting for the City in Sabinal begins at City Hall on October 23 from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and ends November 3. There is a local option on the ballot for or against alcohol of all types to be sold in the City of Sabinal. The election for precinct 2 will be held in the Sabinal Public Library.

Voting for Utopia, Precinct 3, will be held at the Senior Center with a local option on the ballot for the legal sale of beer and wine; and for Concan, Precinct 4 votes will be cast at the Concan Community Building. Voting for Precinct 6 in Montell will be held in the Montell Community Building; Precinct 11 in Knippa will vote at Emmanuel Lutheran Church; and Precinct 14 at Reagan Wells voting will take place at the Heard School.

Early voting for all precincts other than Sabinal, begins at the Willie DeLeon Civic Center, in the Cactus Room on October 23 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and ends November 3. The election for precincts 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13 will be held at the Willie DeLeon Civic Center.

To request a ballot by mail, contact Melissa Jones, Uvalde County Election Administrator at 830-591-2724 or fax her at 830-5912541. To qualify you must be over 65, disabled, or if you will be out of the county on election day.

November 7, 2017 Constitutional Amendment Election Ballot Language STATE OF TEXAS PROPOSITION NUMBER 1 (HJR 21) “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.”

STATE OF TEXAS PROPOSITION NUMBER 2 (SJR 60) “The constitutional amendment to establish a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan, establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, changing certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans, changing the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit, and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads.”

STATE OF TEXAS PROPOSITION NUMBER 3 (SJR 34) “The constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholders appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate after the expiration of the person’s term of office.”

STATE OF TEXAS PROPOSITION NUMBER 4 (SJR 6) “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.”

STATE OF TEXAS PROPOSITION NUMBER 5 (HJR 100) “The constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles.”

STATE OF TEXAS PROPOSITION NUMBER 6 (SJR 1) “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.”

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Caddel-Smith DRT Meeting News

by Judy Burleson Caddel-Smith Publicity

Caddel-Smith Chapter of chapter pins and several yards of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas the Texas Bluebonnet tartan. The met October 12 in the McNelly Room chapter pins celebrate the native of First State Bank of Uvalde. A reguyucca plant and the honey bee on a lar order of business followed. sky blue background. Its design is Chapter President Jane Van meant to honor the theme established Hoozer highlighted the recent District by chapter founding members who VII meeting, and provided members honored the chapter city of Uvalde as with the goals for the state organization the “Honey Capital of Texas.” as given by President General Barbara The Texas Bluebonnet tartan was Stevens. recognized as the official state tartan Among those goals are the in 1989 by House Resolution No. 242 long-range plans to complete the new during the 71st Legislature Session.

DRT headquarters and research buildThis fabric is fashioned into a scarf ing. Other goals include improvements worn to honor the state bluebonnet in communications with membership, flower and to display official DRT placing memorial markers on qualifyribbon and jewelry. ing sites, improving accessibility of The program for October was proancestor documents, and increasing vided by Debra Ripka. She spoke to membership. the group about her Texas ancestor The Caddel-Smith Chapter Thomas P Plaster who manned one has consistently worked to increase of the Twin Sister cannons at the membership. Over the past four years, Battle of Jacinto. She told how those the chapter’s growth can be attributed cannons left San Jacinto, were seized to good publicity, to enthusiastic memby the United States and then sent bership encouraging friends and family to a Louisiana foundry before their to join, and to the tedious work of the replicas returned as monuments to the This a picture of new member Mary Gwen Hunter next to the Caddel-Smith chapter registrar.

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Chapter Charter. This picture accompanies the October Meeting news article.

Under Registrar Mary Dale Caddel-Smith invites ladies who Brewer in 2013-14, the chapter added are lineal descendants of a man or eight new members. This past year, the current Registrar Roberta woman who established residency in Texas before its annexation Himebrook surpassed that number, and chapter membership on February 19, 1846, to consider membership in DRT. More increased by nine. The chapter commends the efforts of all its information is available by email at caddelsmith@drtinfo.org or officers, but it is the service of the registrar that gives life to a by contacting Roberta Himebrook at [830-460-0242] or by email noble organization.

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Two prospective members signed their application The next meeting will be Thursday, November 8 in the McNelly papers before the meeting, and then the newest chapter member Room at First State Bank at 10:30 a.m. The program will be Mary Gwen Hunter from Dilley was introduced as the lineal provided by Chapter First Vice President Virginia Davis titled descendant of James Brown.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

O B I T U A R I E S Francisca Navarro

Celeste Anne Ivey

(March 18, 1946 - October 12, 2017)

(June 4, 1930 - October 10, 2017)

Celeste Anne Ivey passed peacefully from earthly bounds to join her family and friends in Heaven on October 12, 2017, in Kerrville, Texas. A memorial and celebration of life will be held at 11 AM Thursday, October 19 at Leakey United Methodist Church with Pastor Walter Prescher officiating. Her family hopes that you can join with us at that time to share the joy Celeste brought to our lives.

Celeste Anne Baresh was born March 18, 1946, in Sinton, Texas to Vaclav (also known as James) and Joyce Baresh. She grew up in Edinburg, where she graduated form Edinburg High School before becoming a licensed cosmetologist. Later. she moved to Lubbock and became a hairdresser. Here, she would meet her future husband, Glen Ivey, on a blind date in 1965. From that moment, they became almost inseparable and married in February 1966, when they were 19. Their daughter, Glenda Lee, was born in the fall of 1966, son Jim in 1968 and Greg in 1979, Glen’s broadcast career took them from Lubbock to Houston before settling in Longview for 13 years where, Celeste became an avid bowler, winning a number of trophies in local and state competitions. Along with Glen, Glenda, and Jim, she attended practically every Longview Lobo football game. Celeste and Glen also chartered busses traveling to all out of town games and across the state to playoff games with friends, fans, and families of players who otherwise could not attend. She was a big fan of The University of Texas sports before, during, and after Jim and Greg graduated from UT. As a skilled engraver for Trophy Town in Longview, she took great pride in her work on trophies and plaques celebrating the special moments for so many East Texans. In 1981, they moved to Dallas and later relocated to Houston as Glen began a 31 year career with Metro Networks and Westwood One, a broadcast content provider. Celeste became a child care provider for several children, including a boy who was born with several internal physical challenges. She loved and cared for each of them like her own. Today those grown up children think of her as a second mother. Her neighbors and friends recall that she was like a sister to them. Although they had vacationed at the Frio since the seventies, in 1997, Celeste and Glen moved to Rio Frio so she could care for her father as Glen commuted back and forth each weekend to Houston for work for 13 years. Glen took early retirement in 2007 so they could spend the remainder of their years together. Over the years, Celeste worked at Happy Hollow and other local businesses and made many friends in the community. Always an animal lover, the larger yard in Rio Frio allowed Celeste the opportunity to have even more dogs. Her animals became like children to her. Celeste and Glen welcomed their youngest grandchild, Valencia Claire Ivey, on February, 15, 2016, the day before their 50th wedding anniversary.

Celeste will be greatly missed, but we are at peace knowing she is reunited with our Father and resting in God’s Eternal Kingdom. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Mark and grandson, Maxwell Austin Ivey. Celeste is survived by her husband, Glen, of Rio Frio, daughter Glenda of Crowley, Texas, sons Jim of Brooklyn, New York, and Greg of Garland, Texas, six grandchildren, and her sister, Linda Scott of Walnut, Mississippi.

Celeste passed following a long battle with Dementia.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Dementia Society of America or the charity of your choice.

Tita went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Tita was born in La Hacienda de Guadalupe, Municipio de Guerrero, Coauhila, Mexico on June 4, 1930 to Andres & Ignacia Guerrero. She was one of 9 children. She attended school in Mexico until the fourth grade.

She married Jesus Puente Navarro on the “Rancho de las Tinajas” near Piedras Negras, Coauhila and later they were married through the Catholic Church - “Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe” in Piedras Negras. They had a total of 13 children, 10 boys and 3 girls.

She came to the United States in 1955 at the age of 25 where she and her husband settled their family on the Harold Jacoby Ranch, which eventually became known as the Fair Ranch located 28 miles North of Leakey on the Edwards Plateau.

In the early 1970’s, our parents purchased their first home at 352 W. 7th Street in Leakey, Texas, where they would finish raising their children and spend the remainder of their years together.

She was a traditional stay at home mother raising her eleven children. She was an excellent cook of her authentic Mexican food, she was meticulous with her house chores, and kept the Navarro household running. She was a dedicated wife, truly the heart and soul of the family. She set an example for our entire family through her love of reading; she was devout in reading her Bible and praying the Rosary. Her faith was solid, visible, and inspiring to all those around her and she had a devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary; it has carried her and her family through this journey. She loved music; she sang and whistled while she completed her house chores, you could hear “La Rancherita del Aire” playing throughout the house as she worked.

Our parents were married for 56 years and during these years we witnessed a commitment and devotion, a true example of selfless sacrificial love. She will be greatly missed but we are all at peace knowing that she is reunited with our Father and resting in God’s Eternal Kingdom. She is preceded in death by her husband, our beloved Father, Jesus Navarro, son Fermin Navarro, daughter Gloria Navarro and Brothers: Jose Guerrero, Alejandro Guerrero, Rafael Guerrero, Gorgonio Guerrero, Placido Guerrero, Rafael Guerrero; Sister: Maria Eufracia Esquivel. She is survived by her 11 children: Gilbert and wife-Vickie Navarro of Tyler, Texas; Ruben and wife-Maria “Gela” Navarro of Leakey, Texas; Juanita and husband-Javier Rivera of Bakersfield, California; Rollie and wife-Pam of Tyler, Texas; Mario Navarro and special friend Cynthia of Leakey, Texas; Andy and wife-Linda Navarro of Tyler, Texas; Leti and husband-Jesse Rodriguez of Sabinal, Texas; Fred and Jolene Navarro of Boerne, Texas; Fern and Ann Navarro of Leakey, Texas; David and Debbie Navarro of Sabinal, Texas, and Joe and Letty Navarro of Leakey, Texas; 38 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren from various parts of Texas, California, and South Carolina; 1 Sister – Andrea Flores of Eagle Pass, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews in Texas and Mexico. Pallbearers: Gilbert Navarro, Rollie Navarro, Mario Navarro, Andy Navarro, Fred Navarro, Fern Navarro, David Navarro, and Joe Navarro. Honorary Pallbearers: Gilbert Navarro Jr., Ruben Navarro Jr., Alex Rivera, Phillip Navarro, Thomas Navarro, Matthew Navarro, Stevie Rodriguez, Tate Navarro, Carlos Navarro, and Eric Navarro. Visitation was 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 and Friday, Oct. 13 at Nelson Funeral Chapel, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7p.m. each night.

A Mass of Christian Burial wase held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017, at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Leakey, Texas, with Father Adrian Adamik and Deacons Ruben Navarro and Gary Overbey officiating.

Burial followed at Leakey Floral Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial Donations may be made to: Frio Canyon EMS, P.O. Box 803, Leakey, Texas 78873 & Uvalde Hospice, 1038 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, Texas 78801.Funeral services are under the special care of Nelson Funeral Home, Leakey, Texas

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Learning to read our heavenly blueprint I recently spent an afternoon with a young man as he was sharing about his search for personal direction. In his attempt to discover what type of life God wants for him, he’s hoping that he will eventually find happiness and contentment. I truly respect anyone (especially a teenager) that is trying to do the right thing and willing to invest the time it takes to search until they find it. I remember a few years ago reading about another young man named Guiseppe, who was also trying to find his place in the world. His parents had come to America from Sicily and his father was from a long line of fisherman (no pun intended). His father was very proud and considered it an honor to carry on this profession and he expected all of his sons to continue just as all the generations before. The problem was that even though he wanted to please his father, the Sea and the smells of dead fish made Guiseppe nauseated. Instead of this type of work, he had a passion to play sports. Sadly, throughout his teenage years, his father was very disappointed and constantly declared Guiseppe was lazy and would grow up to be good-for- nothing. Neverthe-

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less, in spite of the emotional hurt and pain, he continued with his vision and surprisingly ended up more successful than anyone in his family could have ever dreamed. You may have heard of him, his full name was Guiseppe Joe Dimaggio.

Horace Bushnell is quoted, “There must be detail in every great work” and if we stop and think for a moment, we can see that paying attention to even the smallest features and components can make a huge difference between success or failure. Creative individuals are called dreamers and visionaries and its true with high expectations they achieve wonderful accomplishments but somewhere within the advancement process you will find that either themselves or a team of trusted supporters worked diligently to make sure all the tiny elements and aspects of the original idea was taken care of. Mr. Bushnell went on to say, “Accurate and careful minding of common and small tasks, combined with general scope and vigor, is the secret to efficiency.” This is an excellent principal to our natural life but we can also apply this wisdom to our spiritual life as well. Becoming a

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Christian does not complete our mission – it enables us to begin. Until our spiritual eyes are opened, we are not able to interpret how our divine blueprints were meant to guide our everyday life. The same way that a good education or a successful profession does not just fall out of the sky, we must accept that becoming spiritually sensitive and developing our faith also does not just automatically happen.

So, how can we begin to pay attention to our divine blueprint and become more enlightened to what God’s will is for our life? We begin with the desire to know what He wants us to do. As we are constantly making decisions let us remember that God will not force us to follow His instructions.

For example, we know that praying is the most powerful spiritual action we can take, but to what level are we willing to persevere in order for prayer to become an essential part of our life? It would be such an inspiration if we could grasp how God has planned a wonderful destiny for us and is just waiting for us to not only see

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it but also to become determined to accomplish it.

When we take a serious look at this concept, we notice right from the beginning that our level of desire will ultimately measure our how successful we will be. We have heard the old saying that, “if we can dream it – we can build it” but let us also be reminded there is no substitute for hard work and no such thing as an overnight success. Herman Melville is quoted, “It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” We can reach for the stars but may we keep in mind the purpose of our destiny is not necessarily for our pleasure or glory but in order that we might fulfill HIS plan.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017 LOUISIANA-Louisiana oil rig explodes, at least 6 injured. Several injuries have been reported Sunday night after an oil rig in Louisiana exploded. There were “a lot of injuries,” many of them serious, with at least six confirmed and more expected.

No deaths have been reported. “Several people have been rescued from the active fire on the rig,” Harris said.

IRELAND-Hurricane Ophelia heading to Ireland, then Scotland. Hurricane Ophelia is a Category 2 storm as it sets its sights on Ireland. It is a fast-moving storm that is farther east than any other major hurricane. Ophelia’s position is the farthest east that a major hurricane has traveled in the Atlantic. The previous record was held by Hurricane Frances in 1980, and never made landfall.

Ophelia has accelerated on its way to the United Kingdom, moving at 38 mph, the hurricane center said in its 5 p.m. ET advisory. Though the hurricane is expected to weaken at landfall on a predicted path to Scotland, the center’s message remained the same. “Preparations to protect lives and property should be rushed to completion by this afternoon,” an earlier Sunday advisory said.

SAN ANTONIO - Deputies arrested a woman on Sunday and charged her with beating two teenagers with an aluminum bat.

Marissa Monica Cano, 38, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Authorities became aware of the beatings after a 15-year-old victim escaped the house where he was being kept on Saturday and ran to a Sonic in the 3000 block of TPC Parkway for help. There, someone helped him call 911. According to an arrest affidavit, Cano’s address is a mile from the Sonic. Deputies removed a total of five kids from the home -- the three victims and Cano’s two children.

Salazar said Cano’s kids didn’t show any signs of abuse.

HOUSTON - You’ve probably seen videos of cars maneuvering the roads with no assistance from drivers. Now, METRO wants to apply that very same technology to mass transit as part of the Texas Mobility Summit that kicked off Sunday. A&M

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is also working on platooning technology for trucks, which means a driver is in the first truck and the trucks behind it are driverless. The technology has already been shown to prove fuel efficiency, and METRO is now looking at the technology for buses. “Where buses can talk to each

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The technology holds exciting possibilities for public transportation in Houston. Why is this cool technology being displayed in Houston? With strong research universities, Texas has been named one of the proving grounds for automated driving technologies.

MISSISSIPPI-Jury deliberations began Sunday afternoon in the trial of Quinton Tellis,

who is accused in the burning death of a Mississippi teenager. Tellis, 29, did not take the stand in his own defense. Firefighters responded to a report of a car fire in December 2014 and found Jessica Chambers, 19, on a rural. Her car was burning and she had been set on fire with gasoline, according to investigators with the U.S. Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives. Tellis was arrested in February 2016 while he was an inmate in a Louisiana prison. He was serving a sentence for using the debit card of a woman who had been killed, authorities said. Authorities have said Tellis is the prime suspect in that slaying.

SOMALIA-The most powerful bomb blast ever witnessed in Somalia’s capital killed 276 people with around 300 others injured, the country’s information minister said early Monday, making it the deadliest single attack in this Horn of Africa nation.

The toll was expected to rise. Countries including Turkey and Kenya had already offered to send medical aid. Hospitals were overwhelmed a day after a truck bomb targeted a crowded street near key government ministries, including foreign affairs.

MISSOURI-A statewide manhunt is underway in Missouri after two prisoners, accused of violent crimes, escaped from jail just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, according to local authorities. The two escaped from the Pemiscot County Jail through an air duct, arrived at a room to leave and then set off an alarm before jumping over a fence behind the building, Caruthersville, Missouri, Police Chief Tony Jones told ABC News.

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Rivera, whose family lives in Puerto Rico, saw Trump’s visit firsthand and said 90 to 95 percent of the people Trump met were enthusiastic about his visit. He said the media distorts real-

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PIONEER REAL ESTATE

PIONEER REAL ESTATE Shirley Shandley, Broker 698 Highway 83 South * Office 830-232-6422

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· #7 – New Listing! 31.79 AC West of Leakey off scenic FM 337, cabin, generator, 3 blinds, 3 feeders $85,000 · #5 – New Listing! Rustic Hillside Cabin, power, water & septic on 5 AC, long views from large covered deck, fronts county maintained road, minutes to Leakey & Frio River $119,000 · #13 – New Listing! Twin Forks – 3/2 Home, covered patio, carport, access 2 Frio River parks, gated community $125,000 · #2 – New Listing! 1.9 AC close to Leakey, fenced, small building with bath & living area, workshop, beautiful view of mountains $82,900 · #8 – 3 BD/2 BA Home on 1.97 AC, large game room, barn & storage bldg., fenced backyard, fronts FM 1120 $279,000 · #15 – Newly Priced! Frio River Access at private park – Pretty 1.68 Ac lot, water & electric available, views, RV storage, short walk to river $95,000 · #9 – 370.79 AC Real Co. Ideal hunting property, Rock House w/fireplace, well w/50,000 gal. storage tank, barns, pens, Co. Rd. access, Sika, Fallow, Axis, Elk, Black Buck Antelope $2656 Per AC · #12 – Frio Riverfront – 3 BD/2 BA Home perfect for entertaining on 1.81 AC, large deck shaded by huge oaks, both sides Frio River + adjoins 20 AC private river park $389,000 · #32 – Newly Priced! 27.22 AC+/- off Hwy 41 with plenty of cover & numerous oaks, lots of wildlife in area, electricity close $82,000 · #33 – 3 BD/2 BA/2 Car Garage, Exceptionally Neat & well maintained home on 1.3 AC, high ceilings, fenced, workshop, landscaped, minutes to Frio River and Leakey $215,000 · #30 – Newly Priced! Nueces River Access 4.56 AC water & electric avail., septic installed. Building site w/view of hills, gated community $84,000 · #3 – 5.07 AC+/- Concan, Uvalde Co., remote homesite, heavily treed, 1.4 miles off Hwy 127 $29,000 · #11 – 429.14 AC Edwards Co. private & secluded with space for hunting, hiking & other recreational activities. Free roaming wildlife, nice elevation changes & covered in native vegetation $579,336 · #29 – 3.58 AC N. of Leakey, fronts Hwy 83, water & electric available, sweeping view of hills $75,000 · #6 – 55.38 AC Hunting Ranch NW Real Co. easy access from I-10, fronts Hwy 41, Cabin w/electricity $185,523 · #37 – 6.14 AC, Waterfront furnished cabin, all utilities + well house/utility room w/washer/dryer, freezer, refrigerator, Kawasaki Mule, paddle boat $219,000 · #4 – 5.74 AC off scenic RR 337, several bldg. sites, fencing, low taxes, sensible restrictions, great views $48,000 · #36 – 9.3 AC Homesite in gated community West of Leakey, water, electric, beautiful views, possible owner terms $108,600 · #26 – 1.87 AC Private Frio River Park Access – RiverTree, gated community, water/electric available (Owner/Assoc. Broker) $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 · #1 – 6.57 AC fronts Wilson Creek, water well, electric, septic, caliche pad, 30 amp RV hook-up, spectacular hilltop views! $139,000 · #31 – 7 AC Hillside views, 3/2 Home overlooking spring-fed lake which is part of 50 AC park for Roaring Springs $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 · #10 – 6.10 Fenced AC, Nice Cabin with spectacular views from front porch, double carport, RV with covered deck, minutes to Garner SP & Frio River $224,950 PENDING For more info – photos, plats, more listings, go to www.hillcountryrealestate.net www.hillcountryrealestate.net

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~For crust: 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened ? cup packed brown sugar 2? cups all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon salt For topping: 1 stick (1⁄2 cup) unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar ? cup honey 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 cups chopped pecans Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil, leaving enough for a 2-inch overhang on all sides. First make the crust by creaming together butter and brown sugar until fluffy in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add in the flour and salt and mix crumbly. Press the crust into the foil lined pan and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. While the crust bakes, prepare the filling by combining the butter, brown sugar, honey, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer mixture for one minute and then add pecans. Remove the crust from the oven and immediately pour the pecan filling over the hot crust to cover the entire surface. Return the pan to the oven and bake an additional 20 minutes. Remove the pan. Allow bars to fully cool in the pan. Use the foil overhang to lift bars and transfer them to a cutting board. Peel off the foil, slice into bars and serve.

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1 (15 ounce) package pretzel rods 1 (16 ounce) container prepared vanilla frosting or melted white chocolate 1/2 cup sparkly sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration Directions Dip each pretzel rod into frosting, not quite half way. Roll in sprinkles to coat the frosting. Abracadabra, you have a magic wand!

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Leakey/Nueces River Authority Wastewater Project Update The latest monthly report from Naismith/Hanson noted a budget amendment to provide additional funding for inspection, administration, and land acquisition submitted to the TWDB on September 29, 2017. In the submitted financial information this is the requested amendment: Inspection - Currently, $3,104.23 remains in the “inspection” line item of EDAP grant G1000461, and $16,116.02 remains in the same line item of CWSRF grant G110033. This combined amount of approximately $19,000 is not enough to complete the project.

Recently, the NRA entered into a contract with SNG Civil Engineers (SNG) from San Antonio to provide specialty inspections for the project. These specialty inspections are anticipated to be for electrical and equipment installation and start-up, and other technical components beyond typical construction. The cost of these specialty services is $52,500.00.

Furthermore, additional funds are needed for the NRA’s Utility Director to perform inspections. As of June 2017, insufficient funds were available to reimburse the NRA for the Utility Director’s expenses. These expenses are approximately $10,000 per month, and include salary, taxes, fringe benefits, and travel. Ten additional months of expenses are being requested, ranging from June 2017 through March 2018, for a total of $100,000.00. The combination of $52,500.00 for SNG and $100,000.00 for the Utility Director results in a proposed budget amendment of $152,500.00 from “contingency” to “inspection”. Adam Luke with Naismith Engineering indicated in an email date October 2, 2017 “ The budget amendment is currently under review by the Texas Water Development Board.”

Ok, lets move on to timeline. Here is a comparison in the submitted completion dates listed in the October 2016 project schedule versus the recently submitted October 2017 project schedule: PROJECT SCHEDULE:

Report Dated Oct. 2016

Report Date Oct. 2017

Complete TxDOT Subset Begin Package A Construction Begin Package B Construction Complete WWTP (Plant) Complete Package A Complete Package B Complete Hookups, Ponds, and Irrigation System

November 2016 Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Winter 2017/2018

October 2017 March 2017 Fall/Winter 2017 Spring 2018 Summer 2018 Fall 2018 2018-2019

Project Closeout

Spring 2018

2018-2019

The Office Building Renovation and site work is no longer listed on the schedule but is stated as “No Change. architectural and engineering redesign efforts of the office building continue. The project is planned to be re-bid. This portion of the overall project is not critical to the commissioning of the new watewater collection system and treatment plant, and is currently not a high priority.”

So in conclusion, this project was given the go ahead to get started on April 12, 2012, the project total funding thus far is $30.2 million, they have spent $15.1, and each month completion dates move like squirrel being chased by a big dog. If you have questions please contact Con Mims at the Nueces River Authority 830-278-6810 or Texas Water Development Board Team #5: Dain Larsen, (512) 463-1618

Water News and River Flows The Nueces River flows were taken on October 13, 2017 with the same increases in flows that were seen on the Frio. McDonalds Crossing was flowing at 11,150 gpm last measurement and increased to a flow of 25,896 gpm this measurement or slightly over a 2X increase. This crossing has several culverts that are reduced in flow at this time with gravel clogging the pipes. The Nueces River Dam on Highway 55 south of Camp Wood had a flow of 16,391 gpm last reading and this measurement the culverts had a flow of 43,122 gpm or about a 2.5X increase. This crossing is still lower than usual but is closer to normal than it has been since June.

For those of you that live in the northern portion of Edwards County near Telegraph here are the latest flow measurements for the crossings in your area. The first crossing on Highway 377 near Telegraph had a flow of 36,512 gpm a few weeks ago and has idecreased to a flow of 35,516 gpm or a decrease in flow of about 3%. There are a couple of culverts at this crossing that have debris clogging the pipes. The second crossing on High-

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way 377 near the Evergreen School had a flow of 39,603 gpm a few weeks ago when I last checked the flow and now has a flow of 38,603 gpm or a decrease of about 2%. This crossing also has pipes that are clogged with gravel causing some reduction in flow.

Well Registration I am still asking everyone that has a well on their property to make sure that the well is registered with the District, we would like to know that the well is on your property just for knowledge that the well exists. We are not wanting to get into your business and tell you how to use or how much to use your well we just want to know that the hole is there. The more information we have on the wells the more we will be able to protect your interests when outsiders come looking for water to take for their use. Our District has operated from its inception in the belief of private property rights and we are motivated by the principle of education first and regulation as a last resort in the conservation of this very important natural resource.

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Meet today’s organic shopper (BPT) - The organics category is growing in just about every measurable way: in volume, dollars spent and even in conversations in the media.When consumers dabble in organic produce, they are more likely to purchase organic goods like organic snacks or organic cotton sheets. This means it is important for retailers that sell organic products across departments to pay attention to trends in organic produce.The organic shopper”Organics are becoming mainstream, and shoppers are beginning to choose organic items over conventional items,” says Michael Castagnetto, vice president of sourcing for Robinson Fresh. “In our survey with U.S. consumers who buy produce, we found that 51 percent

of respondents purchased organic produce and of those, 73 percent purchased both conventional and organic produce during the same trip.”Research indicated that the organic shopper of today is most likely under the age of 35 or has young children living at home. Organic purchases are also highly correlated to household income.Millennials, Generation X and baby boomers all show a preference for organic produce.Why organic is becoming mainstream”In the past, purchasing anything organic was an emotional-based purchase,” continues Castagnetto. “How-

ever, for today’s casual shopper, organic purchases are increasingly becoming more of an impulse purchase. The way that produce is merchandised makes a difference in how consumers make purchasing decisions.”How organic produce is purchasedHere are the main factors people cite when asked why they go organic:* The freshness and quality of the produce: 73 percent of respondents ranked this as a top driving factor* The price of the produce: 61 percent of respondents rank this as a top driving factor* The packaging the produce comes in* Whether the organic produce is locally grownTo learn about information on the buying habits surrounding conventional and organic produce, visit the Robinson Fresh website at www.robinsonfresh.com.

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EMPLOYMENT REAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER/JAILER. No experience is required, applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a clear criminal history. Applications may be picked up at the Real County Sheriff’s Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

REAL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Housekeeper Needed: Now hiring a year around housekeeper to clean cabins. Off season work will include deep cleaning and some miscellaneous jobs. We are looking for a dependable individual who takes pride in their work and works well with others.

Please pick up an application at Seven Buff Cabins, 4251 County Road 348, Concan.

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Nutrition Director Real County is accepting applications for Nutrition Director. Applications may be downloaded from the county website at www.co.real.tx.us or picked up in the office of the Real County Judge. Applications should be returned to the office of the Real County Judge and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants will be subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

Real County is an equal opportunity employer.

Big Springs Charter School is accepting applications for the position of high school English teacher on the Ed Brune campus in Leakey.

Applicants must hold a valid teaching certificate in the state of Texas. For an application or more information please call (830)232-7101.

POSITION: Full Time Teller – Leakey Branch REQUIRMENTS: Alert with ability and desire to learn technical aspects of the position Customer Oriented Preferably with previous cash handling experience Able to handle monetary transactions accurately under pressure Must be trustworthy and responsible Competitive benefit package Apply at First State Bank of Uvalde – Leakey Equal Opportunity Employer

HELP WANTED

FOR SALE Mahogony China Cabinet, curve glass, mirror backing, 48hx46wx20depth, call 830-278-8265 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: ONE (1) S175 BOBCAT SKIDSTEER (2008) 3,129 HRS $16,700.00 ONE (1) BILL JAXMANLIFT (2007) 5965.8 HRS $9,500.00 - PRICE REDUCED!!

ONE (1) M57 KAESER 210 CFM PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR $8,900.00 Contact Russell Glass, Real Rentals LTD Office 830-232-4229 Solar System $1500, almost new; call Kevin 713.449.1411 Bulls For Sale SimAngus/SimBrangus 18 onths+.

Gentle Easy Calving. Reasonably Priced Patrick Crosby 210-826-1695 or 830-665-3267

LOST AND FOUND I-PAD LOST ON 337 EAST BETWEEN TWIN FORKS RD AND CEDAR MILL LOST ON OCTOBER 8 @ 1PM, REWARD!! CALL 830-279-6495 OR 830-232-5000

SERVICES Alterations & Custom Sewing. Local and fast turnaround. Mending, hems, buttons. Custom wedding dresses & alterations. Western wear, scrubs, suits, jeans, costumes, historical garments. No job too small. Experienced. Debby 210-427-7610.

WANTED HUNTING LEASE WANTED: Looking for a hunting/deer lease for me, my dad and 2 son’s (ages 17 and 22). We are well seasoned respectable hunters and will take care of your place as if it were our own. Please call 281-734-4706.

Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Buffet Cooks, Dishwashers, Cashiers and Wait Staff

Apply in person - Mill Creek Cafe, S. Hwy 83, Leakey, Texas

Help Wanted Bullard’s Auto Body Shop 830-597-3368 Receptionist/ Office Assistant Needed Looking for an organized dependable person with good phone and communication skills to answer phone, perform general office assistant functions, handle bookings and reservations.

Call (830)232-6797 or send your resume to whiskeymountaininn@gmail.com WANTED: Office person with experience in ordering parts, such as an Auto Parts clerk. Must know how to order different parts and other items on-line.

Will need to make flight, hotel, and rental car reservations on-line. Some book-keeping useful. Salary according to experience. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, and paid more.

Apply personally at TEXAROME or call 830 279 2944.

Part time housekeeping help needed.

Call Margie at River Haven Cabins 830-232-5400

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Work with abused children on our campuses near Kerrville or Leakey. Couples or singles. Training, certification, career ladder. Room and board. Benefits. Must be 21 years old or older. Subject to background check and drug test. Call 830-3676111 or email contact@youth-ranch.org.

Hill Country Youth Ranch. EOE FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ADDITIONAL POSITION PAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - ANYONE MAY APPLY A/C INSTALLER/TECH APPRENTICE WANTED NO EXERIENCE NEEDED WILL TRAIN PREFER RESUME AS WELL AS APPLICATION, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT OFFICE LOCATION: 14694 FM 1050, UTOPIA, TX

FULL TIME REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS Exposure is what it’s all about, Properties that we market are placed in a total of 5 multiple listing systems, including San Antonio, Midland/Odessa, Kerrville, Uvalde, and Del Rio. No one else gets your property exposed the way we do. If you seriously want to sell your property, we will seriously get it exposed! Call us today! We Sell Service!

Check out the Ridge Subdivision if you are looking for a beautiful building site in the Frio Canyon with all the amenities, such as a TCEQ approved water system, beautiful river park, paved roads, and a security gate. Prices start at $99,500 for 5 acre tracts. You’d pay that much for a 1-acre tract in Concan with all the noise and traffic. Why do that? Don’t overlook the Ridge. Call us for a tour of heaven in the hill country today.

NEW LISTINGS

HELP WANTED. Labor work. Must have own transportation. Must be reliable, responsible, and a team player. No drugs and subject to background checks.

Call (830) 232-4388 for more information.

Great Paying Part Time Janitorial Position 2 Nights per Week Must have transportation.

We supply all supplies and chemicals.

Please call 817.690.7584.

FOR RENT 2 BR, 1 Bath, cottage with carport, covered porch, water furnished, small yard area for outside pet, $600.mo, $600.00 deposit. Text for any other questions 830-486-8891 or 830-486-8892

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WANTED: apprentice welder, or welder’s helper. Will train for various types of welding and metals, for possible certification. This is a paid learning opportunity. Skill welders are well paid and always in demand.

Apply in person at TEXAROME in Leakey, or call 1 (830) 279 2944.

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Four Bedroom four bath river front home located in the popular Frio Pecan Farm. Home is a good money maker and is in like new condition. Open floor plan concept with great room. Huge deck overlooking the river. $439,000.

PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 1⁄2 bath home outside the city limits on 1.74 acres. Home is in like new condition and features a covered deck and a detached workshop. City water. Huge oak trees provide a lot of shade for the beautiful yard. $189,000.

Three bed-room 2 bath riverfront home on the Frio River. Four decks to choose from when you want to drink coffee and listen to the river. $425,000.

Three bed-room two bath home with approximately 2,223 square feet, on 45 acres, close to town, yet private. Other improvements include a large barn. $579,000.

Two bed-room one bath home in Leakey, located on corner lot and walking distance to schools. $129,900.

Cabin #9 in Frio Pecan Farm. Great Income producing property. Two bed-room 2 bath cabin fully furnished and with all the amenities offered by the Pecan Farm for only $155,000.

PRICE REDUCED!!! Three bed-room 2 bath modern brick home on 3.25 acres just outside Sabinal, Texas.

Two large outbuildings consisting of an equipment shed and a workshop. Plenty of room for a garden or a 4-H project. Approximately 2 miles to town. $215,000.

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Established Auto Parts Store located in the heart of Leakey. Well established, great business in a great location. $259,000 plus inventory!

Like new office building on the south side of town, where all the new development is happening. Great access and visibility from Highway 83. A rock fireplace in the reception area adds to the rustic ambience this building provides. Sit outside in the morning and drink coffee on the huge covered front porch. $250,000.

OAKRIDGE LODGE AND CABIN located in the RIDGE. The main lodge features over 4300 feet of centrally heated and cooled area that is configured to sleep up to 30 guests. The property also features a detached cabin that sleeps an additional 10 guests. This is the best income producer in the Frio Canyon. An in ground pool and outdoor fireplace adds to the ambience, or relax on the upper deck and watch the sun go down. This property commands approximately $1,000 per night and is on track for 100 nights this year. This is the investment you’ve been looking for. Call today for a showing.

Like new retail building located along Highway 83, close to Stripes with great visibility and easy access.

Has a history of successful operations. This is the first building on the left that you see when you enter Leakey from the south. Over 2,000 sf of building area situated on a highly visible one-acre tract on Highway 83. $275,000.

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5-acre river front tract in Rancho Real. Great building site with beautiful river frontage. Go to sleep at night listening to the water running over the rapids. Only $119,000.

2.467 acres located on east prong of the Frio River.

Approximately 156 feet of river frontage lined with huge Cypress Trees. Highway 83 frontage makes access easy. Property could be placed in rental pool.

$255,000.

Great building site in Frio Canyon Estates, right behind Old Baldy! This subdivision features a beautiful river park for all property owners. One acre for $49,500.

Great hunting tract in Leakey Hills. 31 acres with easy access and favorable topography. Two ground blinds and feeders, RV, all for only $99,000.

PRICE REDUCED! 14 acres of Cypress lined Mill Creek in close proximity to Lost Maples State Park.

Great for gentleman’s estate building along the bank of the creek. Good tillable soil that is perfect for vineyard.

Extensive black top frontage with “live” water and excellent topography.

PRICE REDUCED!!! 5-acre tract in the Ridge. Great building site, access to river park, paved roads, security gate, TCEQ approved water system, only $92,000.

Beautiful home site in Frio River Place. Gated community, sensible restrictions, beautiful river park, parking area for owner’s RV, priced right at $75,000.

BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT TRACT, this 5 acre building site on the Frio River can be yours today!

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. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! Price Reduced to $299,900 THE RIDGE-Experience the Texas hill country at its finest w/ private access to your own beautiful Frio River park w/BBQ pavilion. Underground utilities WITH TCEQ APPROVED WATER SYSTEM, paved roads, security gate, free roaming wildlife, hiking, biking & much more! This restricted subdivision offers 5 acre tracts of peaceful solitude that are beautiful 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 at $99,500

RESIDENTIAL

Four bedroom 3 bath home on 6.88 acres just outside D’Hanis Texas. Great home with plenty of space for a garden or orchard. Barn in the back yard complete with storage area and a smoke house. Private but close to town. Easy commute to Hondo or San Antonio. Priced at $269,000.

Beautiful one bedroom one bath cabin in Reagan Wells. Great rock patio and huge wood deck. Mature live oaks, over 100 acres of common area for property owners in this development. This can be your private get away in the woods. $139,000.

PRICE REDUCED!!! Like new home in the heart of Leakey. Three bedroom two baths with approximately 1640 sf of centrally heated and cooled area. Walking distance to the banks, restaurants, grocery store, and the court house. All this for just $179,000.

PRICE REDUCED!!! This is turnkey, and ready for you! Approximately 176 feet of river frontage and a home in Frio River Place. Beautiful cypress lined private swimming hole in addition to subdivision park, three bedrooms and three full baths in main house, with guest quarters complete with a full bath. Lots of storage space, huge covered patio to watch the sun go down over the river, black top frontage. Close to Garner, Con Can, and Leakey, yet quiet and peaceful. $549,900.

Dub Suttle GRI - Broker Kathy Suttle GRI, - Associate Broker Fred McNiel GRI, - Associate Sterlin Boyce - Associate Doug Smith - Associate COME BY FOR ONE OF OUR COMPLETE LISTS OF PROPERTIES, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEBSITE OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE!

1260 S US Hwy 83, Leakey, Tx. 1/2 mile south of Leakey city limits on US Hwy 83 830-232-5242 www.SuttleandCompany.com

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

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Marilyn’s

In the old Legion Hall 4,000 square feet!

Wed-Sat 10:00-5:00 Camp Wood 597-6400

DON’T MISS OUT! GET YOUR HANDMADE

WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION AND GREAT PRICES!

BAR STOOLS * MATTRESSES * SOFAS * RECLINERS

“TRICK-R-TREAT” BAGS BY J $20

STOP BY HELLO HONEY BOUTIQUE DOWNTOWN LEAKEY TO GET YOUR ONE OF A KIND BAG FOR HALLOWEEN

Marilyn’s Home Furnishings

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(830)-966-4604 P.O. Box 434 Utopia, Texas 78884 www.UtopiaAC.com serving Frio and Sabinal Canyon areas

Specialty Meats, Prepared Foods, Fresh Produce, Beer/Wine, Full Coffee and Ice Cream Bars, Gummy Bear Bar, Home Goods, Decor, Picnic, Gifts, Deer Corn/Feed, Hunting/Fishing License!

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STAR DRY CLEANING SERVICES DROP OFF MONDAY BEFORE 9 AM PICK UP THURSDAY DROP OFF THURSDAY BEFORE 9 AM PICK UP MONDAY

• Fresh Cut Steaks • Fresh Ground Beef • Deli Meats • Camping Supplies

OPEN SUNDAYS !!

9a.m.-8p.m.

Corner of 83 and 337 DOWNTOWN, LEAKEY, TEXAS

830-232-6299 Hours: M-T 7a.m. - 8p.m.

Fri. 7-9 Sat. 8-9

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SHERMAN’S H20 SOLUTIONS “What are you doing about your water problem?”

LEAKEY RENTALS MINI STORAGE

call Greg (Gator) Sherman for a quote to fit your needs 830.486.4767

As low as $39.99/ month Financing Available w/ac

NEW INSULATED UNITS

5X10, 10X20, 10X30 UNITS RENTAL PRICES FROM $30 PER MONTH Office Location: 633 S. Hwy. 83, Leakey, Texas Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

830-232-5282 (office) 830-279-6648 (cell)

Frio Canyon Homemakers

Saturday, November 4 9:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM

OIL CHANGES TRAILER REPAIRS

Tinkum Hall Leakey United Methodist Church

LEAKEY, TEXAS

Baked Goods, Jams, Pickles, Candy Holiday Items, Decorations, Gifts and Much More . Enjoy a cup of coffee and/or a sweet treat for a small charge at our coffee bar.

TRI CANYON BRANCH

Proceeds from the bazaar are used to purchase “I Like Me” Books for kindergarten students, and to support community organizations.

100% TEXAN 410 S Hwy 83 Leakey, TX 78873 Ph. 830-232-4553 Office Hours-Lobby Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00 Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Office Hours-Drive-Thru Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 Sat 9:00 to 12:00 Drive-Up ATM Located at Branch Also located inside Concan General Store

CHICKEN EARL’S IS OPEN!!

NOW SERVING CHICKEN LIVERS!!

TUESDAY AND FRIDAY

830-232-5001

OPEN FROM 11 a.m. until sold out!!

HWY 83 SOUTH, LEAKEY TEXAS