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Gunman’s slip ends 8-hour standoff BREYANA SEGURA

Chief Staff Writer

An eight-hour armed standoff between officers and an assault suspect ended in Pearsall on Monday, February 11, when the gunman tripped and fell in the front yard of a home on Nora Street.

The gunman, identified as Juan Nicanor Garcia, 56, who police believe is responsible for shooting his estranged

wife’s new boyfriend early Monday, was taken into custody at 1 p.m.

by Pearsall officers and a DPS task force.

Police had been called to a residence on Ash Street at 4:45 a.m. in response to a call regarding a dispute between Garcia and the Arrested: two occupants of the house. The Juan Nicanor Garcia man was later hospitalized and

reported to officers that Garcia had shot at him.

According to a report on the case, Garcia had a restraining order and was not to be on the premises.

When confronted by the victim, Garcia shot at him with a shotgun.

The bullet struck a television set and peppered the man in his lower torso.

“He fired two rounds through the window,” Police Chief Peter Salinas said.

“He hit the man in the mid to lower back.”

After shooting the man, Garcia barricaded himself inside his home on Nora Street, subsequently causing the lengthy standoff.

Several attempts were made by DPS (See STANDOFF, Page 6)

Wandered from home with his dog...

Elderly man found dead following overnight search BREYANA SEGURA

“Indicative of management problems...”

Chief Staff Writer

Frio jail to close after repeated failed inspections BREYANA SEGURA

Chief Staff Writer

The Texas Commission of Jail Standards voted Thursday to issue a remedial order for closure of the Frio County Jail for repeatedly failing to adhere to minimal jail standards.

The facility has failed four inspections since 2017.

The unanimous decision to close the facility came during a hearing in Austin on Thursday, February 7.

According to TCJS Executive Director Brandon Wood, inadequate jail management and the failure to provide resolutions for on-going problems led to the Commission’s

decision to issue a remedial order for closure of the facility.

“There are multiple areas of continued non-compliance that continue to occur,” Brandon Wood said in a phone interview Tuesday morning. “The concern that they are operating as a lock-up facility and not a full facility was indicative of management problems.”

A May 2017 failed inspection outlined four deficiencies; a May 2018 inspection noted eight areas of non-compliance; and a recent January 2019 inspection noted correction of three previous deficiencies, however, the inspector cited the (See FRIO JAIL, Page 6)

Frigid temperatures may have played a factor in the death of an 82-year-old Pearsall man who wandered from his home on Saturday, February 9.

According to a social media post by the Frio County Sheriff’s department, Juan Siller, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, wandered from his home with his dog along FM 1582 in the early evening hours on Saturday.

The department

immediately began a search-andrescue effort around 3 a.m. Sunday morning, in which the department Juan Siller utilized tracking dogs from the Torres Unit in Hondo.

According to individuals who joined the search party, the dogs lost Siller’s scent and thermal imaging was (See ELDERLY MAN, Page 5)

“It is time Pearsall puts this chapter behind them...”

Tobias awarded $193,898.61 in wrongful termination suit BREYANA SEGURA

Chief Staff Writer

Three weeks after a Frio County jury ruled that Robert Tobias was unjustly fired in 2013, a district judge has ordered the city of Pearsall to pay the former city manager nearly

$200,000.

District Court Judge Lynn Ellison handed down the decision on Thursday, February 7 citing the jury’s January 16 verdict would stand.

“The plaintiff did not repudiate his employment

contract with the city of Pearsall,” the final judgement noted.

According to the judgement, Tobias was at all times willing and able to perform the duties of his job; the six-month waiver of residency was reasonable;

and the city would pay all of Tobias’ accrued attorney fees.

Tobias served as the city’s top administrator from April 16 to September 10 and was let go on a split council vote of 4-3. The decision to fire Tobias marked the fifth

administrative turnover in two years.

The final judgement awards Tobias a yearly salary of $80,400 plus interest.

Tobias is set to receive a check for $98,498.61.

Reid Meyers, legal counsel for Tobias, is set to receive a

check for $95,000.

It was during a 2014 council meeting when councilors questioned Tobias’ residency and decision to apply for a job in the Valley. Former Mayor Albert Alvarez quizzed (See TOBIAS, Page 6)

Mariachi Cotuleño completes “Race for Seis”, earns another state title energy, passion, and pride,’ earning them top honors as the six-time state champions.

Mariachi Cotuleño performed Es Bonito Zacatecas, Popurri de Danzones (Ixtapa, En Tu Pelo, and Como Quien Pierde Una Estrella), and Que Bonito Es Esta Vida.

Performing members include: (violins) San Juanita Vazquez, Brittney Gonzales, Emily Arenas, Jadrian Rodriguez, and Marina Hernandez, (trumpets) Brandyn Ramirez and Ethan Flores, (guitarrones) Linda Castillo and Joseph Martinez, (vihuelas) Javier Sanchez and Alexia Miranda, (guitars) Josue Perez, James Carrizales,

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Cotulla High School’s Mariachi Cotuleño has earned a six consecutive Class 3A Texas Association of Mariachi Educators state championship title during the event on Friday, February 8.

The group competed at the Texas Association of Mariachi Educators State Mariachi Finals in San Antonio at Palo Alto College. They were one of five schools in the 2A/3A division which included San Diego, Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco, Mathis and Falfurrias.

The group was cited for its ‘terrific performance, full of

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Members of the Pearsall Rotary Club recognized the local youths who attended the recent Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where students develop leadership skills.

“I would like to give a huge thank you to the Rotarians,” Lazarus Jimenez said.

“RYLA was a wonderful experience and if I could go back, I would go back in a heart beat.”

“I had an amazing lifetime experience,”

attendee John Franklin said. “I will remember the awesome people I met at RYLA forever and it’s all possible because of you guys and I’m am truly grateful.”

“I want to start off by thanking the Pearsall Rotary Club,” RYLA Team Leader Caden McBride said. “They have done so much for me and even more for our community. I want to thank everyone in Rotary for paying my way and giving me the opportunity to attend RYLA. It changed my life. Thank you.”

McBride also attended RYLA last year.

By Breyana Segura road grime from brick and stucco surfaces; Pearsall City Councilors approved the and the replacement of florescent light first Main Street Façade Improvement fixtures under the awnings. The building, awning, poles, and door frames will also application during a meeting on Tuesday, February 5. undergo upgrades as Barnhart proposes to The application, submitted paint the structures.

by Dallas business owner Tom “The work will enhance the Barnhart, will improve the store appearance of the shopping and business area,” Barnhart noted in his front of businesses from 101 through application.

107 Oak Street in downtown The fifty-fifty matching grant Pearsall. program is designed to promote Total improvements will cost Pearsall’s unique character through Barnhart $4,875 of which $2,437 the revitalization of downtown, will be reimbursed by the grant “They need according to Main Street Director program following the completion of to protect the brick; it needs Leah Carrizales. the work. to be cleaned To qualify a business must be “There are some conditions,” in accordance located in the Main Street District City Manager Charles Jackson said. with the guidelines.” which is the eight-block radius of “They need to protect the brick; it Pearsall City Manager: Elm to Ash Street and Brazos to San needs to be cleaned in accordance Charles Jackson Antonio Street. with the guidelines.”

Records filed at City Hall show the Barnhart outlined proposed repairs in a statement of work presented to revenues used for the grant program do not councilors last week. The work, which is to come out of the city’s general fund but from be completed within 45 days, includes the monies eared from raffles and entry fees for repair of the awning; removal of mildew and city-sponsored festivals.

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RAIN LAST WEEK: 0.10” TOTAL THIS MONTH: 0.86” SAME MONTH 2018: 0.05” TOTAL 2019: 0.86” THIS TIME 2018: 030”

CALENDAR BAND BOOSTER MEETING Dilley Band Booster meeting, Monday, February 18, 6:30 p.m., Band Hall. All band parents should attend.

Cotulla 4H CLEAN UP - Cotulla 4H recently partnered with the Cotulla Women’s Club to pick up trash along Highway 97 on February 2. Each year the 4H clubs across Texas participate in One Day 4H activities that promote positive involvement within their communities. This year, Cotulla 4H has chosen to help keep Texas clean by adopting a highway and picking up trash.

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PUBLIC HEARING Cotulla ISD Public Hearing for Optional Flexible School Day Program, Friday, February 15, 5 p.m., Betty Avant Cafetorium, 1034 State Hwy 97. Call Frank Guerra at (830) 879-2374.

CISD PUBLIC HEARING Cotulla ISD Public Hearing for 2017-18 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), Monday, February 25, 5:30 p.m., Central Office Board Room, 310 N. Main Street.

Public is invited to attend.

AUXIN SPECIFIC APPLICATIOR TRAINING Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office training, Thursday, February 28, 400 S. Pecan, 9-11 a.m., $10, 2 CEU’s available. Registration begins 8:30 a.m.

59th HONORS BANQUET 59th Honor’s Banquet, February 21, 6 p.m., Cotulla High School Betty Avant Cafetorium. Tickets $10, available with Woman’s Club members. Call Elizabeth Martinez, (830) 752-5240 or Marcena Martinez, (956) 337-4366. Event honors top three students in grades 9th-12th grades and members of CHS Los Jefes Chapter National Honor Society and Newman Middle School National Junior Honor Society.

PISD ELECTION MAY 4 Pearsall ISD trustee election, Saturday, May 4, to elect school board trustees in expired positions #5 & #6, three-year terms. Candidate applications available, PISD Administration Office, 318 Berry Ranch Road. Deadline to file for a place on the ballot, 5 p.m., Friday, February 15.

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BURGER SALE EDC will host a burger sale Saturday, February 16, 10 a.m. onwards, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. Proceeds benefit EDC dancers fees for competition.

CONFIRMATION CLASS First United Methodist Church, Cotulla Confirmation Class, February 16-April 26, Friday night, 6-7 p.m., 6-12th grades. Call Pastor Jesse to sign up, (830) 8794170.

MENS CONFERENCE Miracle Center Church, Cotulla Commissioned Men’s Conference, Saturday, February 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Alexander, Convention Center, Cotulla. Free event, lunch provided. Many guest speakers.

PISD SUBSTITUTE TRAINING Pearsall ISD Substitute training, Friday, February 15, 9 a.m.-noon, PISD Administration Building. Two forms of ID needed and photo ID. Bring transcripts if you have college hours. Apply online: www.pearsallisd.org, before training. Applicants must be fingerprinted before substituting. PISD will offer reimbursment for fingerprinting fee after substituting three days.

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Applications for a place on the ballot shall be filed no later than 5 p.m., Friday, February 15. Applications available at CISD Administration Office, 310 N. Main St., Cotulla. Call Jeanette P. Ramirez, (830) 879-3073 ext. 1011, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED New CASA volunteer classes starting soon. Call Francie Gasch, (830) 2671025. Help needy children in Frio and La Salle counties have a safe home.

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DILLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

Dilley Public Library January Report

By Norma Herrera DPL Visits DISD Dilley Public Library staff visited the Dilley Elementary School Library (and donated 130 books) on January 10. There were 116 second and third graders at the library and each child received a book compliments of the Dilley Public Library.

Teachers each received a special bag with books to add to their class room collection.

Little Red School House A donation was made by Mayor Mary Ann Obregon to the Dilley Public Library of a handmade Little Red School House.

The miniature school house was made

by Sovieda Obregon, Mary Ann’s sister in-law. Sovieda was a dedicated school teacher and served the community in many ways. We will house the Little Red School House at the library for all of our patrons to view. The mayor also donated a beautiful doll for display. We thank her for the generous donations.

Story Hour

The library held Story Hour at the Dilley Public Library on January 25 as children read stories and looked at books for their enjoyment including pop-up books, big books and easy readers. The children had a fun day at the library with coloring pages, arts and crafts, video games, board games and also watched children’s movies. The children were also allowed to select a free toy from the library’s Children’s Treasure Chest.

They enjoyed their visit to the library and the leisure time they spent doing what they enjoyed most in a nice supervised environment the Dilley Public Library.

We would like to thank Kara Wilmeth and Sylvia San Miguel for the support and supervision at the library during the children’s visit. .

Brown Foundation The Brown Foundation was at the library on January 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the outcome was great! Citizens from the community and the surrounding areas visited for appointments to repair or fix their hearing aids. Visitors were

also given hearing tests at no cost. The Brown Foundation will be back for follow up appointments on March 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Library Highlights The Alexander Memorial Library staff from Cotulla visited the Dilley Library on February 6 for a tour of our new facility.

The Library Director will visit the DISD Day Care Center on February 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for Story Time and provide the children with free reading material. There are about 15 children ages 1-3.

Posters for the Dilley Welcoming signs are on display at the Dilley Public Library. The community and/or visiting patrons will be the judges of the pictures that were turned in to the City of Dilley.

Categories included ages (6-9), ages (10-14) and (15-18).

Judging will end on March 1.

The Dilley Public Library has contracted Dinosaur George for the Summer Reading Program. He will be at the convention center with his show on

June 18, for children attending the SRP. The library has reached out to children in the DISD/ Elementary school with reading material. We gave each child a free book in PK, Kinder, 1 st (127), 2nd and 3rd grade (130). We hope to continue to distribute free reading materials to the children of the community.

We will deliver to the school’s Day Care Center and hope to reach out with reading material to the 4 th (77) and 5 th (73) graders before Spring Break.

Children and patrons that visit the library have also received free reading material.

Plans are to contract a performer for the 4 th and 5 th graders utilizing the City’s Convention Center, Kara Wilmeth and other concerned citizens mentioned that they may be able to help with the fees.

Patron Count Patrons 279 Internet 108 Wi-Fi Circulation 229 Students 89 Visits 99

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“We are collecting items until Friday, March 1,” Communications Specialist Jackie Muennink said.

“We will take the food, along with a co-op donation, to local food pantries,” The goal is to “fill a bucket truck” with food donations for local food pantries at various locations within Medina EC’s service territory.

Medina EC members who make a donation will be entered into a drawing for a $20 bill credit.

Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at any Medina Electric Coop office by March 1 in an effort to help MEC meet its goal of filling a bucket truck.

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HISTORY REVISITED - Frio County Jail Museum Association President Robert Gorhum is interviewed in front of the old Frio Town Courthouse by KSAT-12's Justin Horne for a special feature on the abandoned community that will air on the station later this month. Members of the Jail Museum Association were given special permission by landowner Gus Roberts to visit the historic ruins of the courthouse, jail and (CURRENT Photos: Manuel Azocar III) Presidio Road Crossing on the Frio River on Wednesday, February 6. Formerly the county seat, Frio Town was abandoned in 1883 in favor of moving the seat to Pearsall.

“I am humbled to be able to bring a South and West Texas perspective to this committee...”

Hurd named to House Appropriations Committee US Representative Will Hurd (TX-23) was chosen by his colleagues to serve on the House Appropriations Committee which decides public funding amounts across the federal government, including for many important projects across the 23rd District of Texas, including but not limited to: national defense, cybersecurity, national park funding and healthcare, energy and infrastructure funding.

“The House Appropriations Committee funds efforts that not only are crucial to our national security, but also impact the everyday public health and safety of communities I represent and fight for each day in Congress,” Hurd said. “I am humbled to be able to bring a South and West Texas perspective to this powerful committee, and I look forward to continue working with my colleagues on both sides of the political aisle to secure even more wins in Congress for my District, the great state of Texas and the nation.”

“Will is one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial members in Congress,” House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) said. “He has a proven track record of

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“As our government faces unique challenges in a changing world, Will’s creative approach will be called upon as we work for a more effective, efficient, and accountable government.”

“I am excited to welcome my friend and fellow Texan Rep. Will Hurd to the Appropriations Committee,” Committee Ranking Member Kay Granger (TX-12) said. “Rep. Hurd is an authoritative voice in the House, especially on national security and technology, and is a tireless advocate for his constituents. I look forward to working with him and the rest of the Committee to secure funding for important priorities for our state and the nation.”

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Walk Across Texas set for March 4 in Frio County Community Conference Room

By Jocelin Villarreal Family and Community Health Agent The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Frio County will host a Walk Across Texas Kick-Off event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on March 4 at the Frio County Community Conference Room.

The Walk Across Texas! program encourages people to develop a habit of regular physical activity. Team and individuals walk, run, dance, garden, swim or do any other form of exercise for an eight-week period. Each 20 minutes of exercise counts as one mile.

At the end of that time each team’s or person’s total mileage is added up. A quick look at a map of Texas shows how far everybody would have gone if he or she had been walking in a straight line.

“You can walk together, individually, outside, at a mall, at a grocery store or at a gym, any way that fits your schedule and lifestyle,” said Jocelin Villarreal, Family and Community Health Agent. “Keep track of your team’s miles

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to see if together you can go the equivalent of the 832 miles it would take to walk across Texas in eight weeks.”

Villarreal said anyone can participate.

“Bring your family, friends, neighbors, pets, coworkers, and classmates,” she said.

The first 25 participants who register for the program will receive a prize that includes water bottles, infuser tumblers, dri towels, pedometers.

To register for the eight-week program, visit: http://walkacrosstexas.tamu.edu or come to the Team Captain’s Training on February 25 at the Frio County Community Conference Room from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to learn how to register.

There will also be fitness classes during the eight-week program. Walk & Talk sessions will be held on Wednesdays from March 6 to April 24, starting at 5:15 p.m. at the Community Conference Room.

For more information call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, (830) 334-0099.

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used in an attempt to locate the man.

Deputies paired up with ranch owners who used their all-terrain vehicles to search heavilywooded areas on the west side of the county.

Siller’s body was found shortly before 1 p.m. on a ranch some seven miles from his home.

The Alzheimer’s Association warns wandering and getting lost is common among people with dementia and can happen during any state of the disease.

However, the association outlines some warning signs that include a person returning from a regular walk later than usual; forgets how to get to familiar places; talks about fulfilling former obligations; tries to go home when they are home; become restless; has difficulty locating familiar places; ask the whereabouts of past friends and family; acts as if they are doing a hobby or chore but nothing gets done; and acts nervous or anxious in crowded areas.

Creating a daily schedule; identifying times of the day wandering may occurs; ensuring basic needs are met; avoiding situations that cause disorientation; using signaling devices when a door or window is open; supervision; and keeping car keys out of sight are some preventative measures provided by the association.

COUNTY ARRESTS Eleven suspects were taken into custody in Frio County over the past week, with arrests made by Sheriff’s deputies, Pearsall Police Dept., Dilley Police Dept. and troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Charges ranged from misdemeanor offenses to felonies, including drugrelated offenses.

Those taken into custody between Monday February 4 through Sunday February 10 with arrest times logged at booking in the Frio County Jail, were as follows: Jack Earl Hooks, 68; of Dilley; arrested 1:02 a.m. Monday February 4 by Dilley Police Dept.; Violation protective order Bias/Prejudice with 2+ previous convictions; Tony Tobias Gonzales, 32; of Pearsall; arrested 7:00 a.m. Monday February 4 by Frio Co. Sheriff Dept.; WarrantFailure to appear; Gregory Michael Witherspoon, 31; of Windcrest; arrested 12:07 a.m. Tuesday February 5

by Frio Co. Sheriff Dept.; Driving while intoxicated; Joshua Anthony Garcia, 29; of Pearsall; arrested 2:50 p.m. Tuesday February 5 by Pearsall Police Dept.; Reckless driving; Angelica Rendon, 40; of Pearsall; arrested 8:50 p.m. Tuesday February 5 by Frio Co. Sheriff Dept.; Criminal mischiefDiversion public service;

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SanJuanita Monreal, 31; of Natalia; arrested 3:28 p.m. Thursday February 7

by Frio Co. Sheriff Dept.; Judgement revoking community supervision; Bradley Gene Woodard, 41; of Pearsall; arrested 11:00 p.m. Thursday February 7 by Pearsall Police Dept.; WarrantEvading arrest or detention with motor

vehicle out of county; Luis Daniel Torres, 35; of Santa Rosa; arrested 5:00 a.m. Friday February 8 by Frio Co. Sheriff Dept.; Driving while intoxicated; James Manzanares, 19; of Pearsall; arrested 7:31 a.m. Saturday February 9

by Pearsall Police Dept.; Driving while intoxicated 2nd; Savannah Crystal

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Corona, 31; of Dilley; arrested 9:15 a.m.

Saturday February 9 by Dilley Police Dept.; No Driver License when unlicensed; Expired registration; Failed to maintain financial responsibility; Johnny Moreno Molina, 38; of Dilley; arrested 10:58 a.m. Saturday February 9 by Frio Co.

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negotiators and Pearsall police officers to have Garcia surrender. However, the man refused to cooperate with officers. A tactical team assisted local police and were able to gain entry into Garcia’s home using an armored personnel carrier.

Garcia was standing in the doorway with a shotgun.

According to Salinas, Garcia appeared to be heavily intoxicated and slipped outside the doorway of the home due to the rainy conditions, allowing officers to utilize non-lethal force to get him into custody.

Garcia is facing a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal trespass, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Court records show Garcia was convicted in 2014 of driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age.

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Tobias over the city manager’s apparent decision to apply for administrative positions in two other cities.

“Mr. Tobias, did you apply in the city of Mercedes?” Alvarez asked during the council meeting.

“Yes, this council has not provided me a sense of security,” Tobias said. “Do you know what a hostile work environment is? This council has provided me with a hostile work environment.”

Former Councilor Davina TrevinoRodriguez, who served as Pearsall’s mayor pro tem at the time, defended her evaluation of Tobias by citing his decision to pay a bill without council’s approval.

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“I gave you a [rating of] two or one; you made the biggest mistake paying a bill without council’s approval,” Councilor Trevino-Rodriguez said. “My evaluation was not a political move.”

Tobias, who served as the economic development consultant before serving as interim city manager, had been given six months to relocate to Pearsall, according to the city charter.

In an August 2013 meeting, the council extended Tobias’ time to establish residency in Pearsall until October 24. Tobias told councilors at their September meeting that he was still looking for a house, adding that he believed the housing market was too

expensive.

“My wife is a realtor and is looking,” Tobias said. “I might have to rent for the time being.”

“I’m sorry I can’t sit here and say I have faith in you when you applied somewhere else,” Councilor Trevino-Rodriguez said.

Former councilor Trevino-Rodriguez, Odilia Villarreal, and Conrad Carrasco testified on the city’s behalf during the recent trial.

“Davina Trevino was elected to the city council and immediately began a campaign to smear Tobias,” Meyers said in an email following the trial. “It is time that the city of Pearsall is held accountable for the arrogance

and corruption at City Hall during those days. And the jury agreed.”

“This is if they pay now,” Meyers said. “If they appeal, it will be the third time Pearsall has taken this case to the Fourth Court of Appeals. Tobias was vindicated by the [Frio County] jury after five years of litigation and unmerited appeals. It is time Pearsall puts this chapter behind them.”

The city was slated to review their options on Tuesday, February 12 during a council meeting.

Although the city has declined to comment pending Tuesday’s meeting, it was confirmed the monies awarded to Tobias will be paid out of the general fund.

Component, HGT AG, INC out of San Antonio for the replacement of antiquated plumbing lines.

In addition to plumbing, the holding cells were sandblasted and painted; and the court recently awarded a contract to Walter’s Enterprises for $311,016 to repair the roofing.

Records filed at the County Auditor’s office show infrastructure repairs made in 2017 totaled $52,899.07; 2018 totaled $666,186.86; and in 2019, $316,046.80, which includes an encumbered amount of $246,016.00, remaining due for roofing project.

Since 2017, commissioner’s have invested $1,035,132.73 in an effort to meet minimum jail standards.

According to the Texas Administrative Code title 37, part 9, chapter 297, rule 297.8, a remedial order by the TCJS provides the

following, “If the commission determines that the responsible officials receiving a notice of non-compliance or an administrative order fails to initiate corrective measures within the time prescribed, the commission may, by remedial order, delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested or by personal service to the responsible officials, declare that the facility in question or any portion thereof be closed, that further confinement of inmates or classifications of inmates in the noncomplying facility or any portion thereof be prohibited, that all or any number of the inmates then confined be transferred to and maintained in another designated facility, or any combination of such remedies.

The county has 15 days from the time of receipt to appeal the remedial order. The registered letter was mailed on Monday,

February 11, according to Wood.

“If they choose to appeal it is automatic,” Wood said. “The order is stayed and cannot be enforced.”

If the Pearsall facility should be closed by TCJS, Frio County taxpayers would suffer severe financial problems in that they would have to transfer all inmates to other county jails at a significant cost to taxpayers, lose jailer jobs, and affect the county budget and financial affairs.

The last time the jail was ordered to be closed was in 2015 on a 5-3 commission vote.

Records filed with the Jail Commission, showed the facility had failed two annual and two special inspections from 2013-2015, namely the holding of inmates over the 72-hour allotted time period.

As of press time, Sheriff Albert DeLeon had not returned a request for comment.

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jail for three additional deficiencies.

All three new deficiencies were day-to-day operational procedures.

“The commissioners’ court of a county shall provide a safe and suitable jail for the county,” Local Government Code, Chapter 351 notes.

“The sheriff of each county is the keeper of the county jail. The sheriff shall safely keep all prisoners committed to the jail by a lawful authority, subject to an order of the proper court. The sheriff may appoint a jailer to operate the jail and meet the needs of the prisoners, but the sheriff shall continue to exercise supervision and control over the jail.”

Since the May 2017 failed inspection, Commissioners have repaired several areas of maintenance.

During a January 3 meeting, the court awarded a $570,000 contract to Cool

Obituaries Celia Carrizales

Celia Carrizales, 85, of Pearsall, died on February 4, 2019. She was born on April 10, 1933 in Peasall, to Pablo Carrizales and Eziquia Saldana.

She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Ray Luna; siblings, Nestora Garcia, Domingo Carrizalez, Micuela Esquivel, Tiburcio Carrizalez, Cruz Hernandez, Blasa Gonzales and Dominga Vinton.

She is survived by her children, Yomieda Rodriguez and Jimmy, CARRIZALES, 85 Viola Gonzales and Antonio, Maria Ariza and Agustin, Edward Carrizales and Rosie, all of Pearsall; siblings, Josepha Martinez, Pabla Guajardo, and Gregorio Carrizales; 23 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; numerous great- great grandchildren, along with nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, February 5, at Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapels from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Funeral mass was celebrated on Wednesday, February 6, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 10 a.m. Interment followed at the Frio County Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapels www.trevinoroyaloaks.com

Roberto Garcia

Roberto L. Garcia, age 64, of Pearsall, died Saturday, February 09, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 20, 1955, in Pearsall to Francisco and Lucinda (Leal) Garcia.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Roberto is survived by his mother, Lucinda “Chinda” Garcia of Pearsall; his aunt, Maria R. Garcia of Pearsall; daughters, Sandy Garcia Martinez and husband, George Salinas Jr. of Pearsall, Cindy Ann Garcia and husband, Luis O. Martinez of San Antonio, Rani Garcia Martinez and husband, Oscar R. Martinez of Pearsall; sisters, Delia Gonzales and husband, Luis Gonzales Sr. of Pearsall, Rosario Yanez and husband, Jesus Yanez Sr. of Bryan; nine grandchildren.

Visitation was held Sunday, February 10, in the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the rosary recited at 7 p.m. Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m.

Monday, February 11, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Pearsall.

Pallbearers included, George Salinas Jr., Luis O. Martinez, Oscar R. Martinez, Luis Gonzales Jr., Jesus Yanez Jr. and Lauren N. Martinez. Services concluded at

the church.

Arrangements were under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home in Pearsall.

Martin Gonzales

Martin V. Gonzales, 61, of Pearsall, died on February 3, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1957 in Ozona, Texas to Juan Victor Gonzales and Viviana Viesca Gonzales.

He is preceded in death by his father and brother in law, Arnulfo Patino He is survived by his wife, Barbara Alcoser Gonzales; children, Martin Gonzales Jr. and wife, Lupe, Roxanna Vela and husband, Justin, Marie Gutierrez and husband, GONZALES, 61 Jesse Joe and Michelle Banda and husband, Adolfo; mother, Viviana Gonzales; brothers and sisters, Juan Victor Gonzales Jr, Belinda Patino, Rosa Longoria and husband, Rudy, Florinda Reyna and husband, David, Roman Gonzales and Viviana “Maya” Gonzales, all of Pearsall; 12 grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers included, Joe Gonzales, Jesse Joe Gutierrez, Adolfo “Chicky” Banda, Justin Vela, Johnny Gonzales, Roman Gonzales, David Reyna and Tony Banda.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 6, at Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapels from 2 p.m. to 9 p. m. with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Funeral mass was celebrated on Thursday, February 7, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1 p.m. Interment followed at the Frio County Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapels www.trevinoroyaloaks.com

Cruz Pruitt

Cruz Teresa Pruitt, 81, of Pearsall, died on February 4, 2019 at her home. She was born on December 19, 1937 in Pearsall to Patricio Bernal and Cruz Rodriguez Bernal.

She is preceded in death by her son, Alfredo “Chico” Pruitt; parents; brother, Rolando Bernal; grandchildren, Bianca Pruitt, Anthony Maldonado and Christopher Gonzales.

She is survived by her husband, Alfredo Pruitt; children, Leticia Rios and Blackie Elizondo, Dalia Hinojosa and Baldemar, Yolanda Perez and Eduardo, Thelma Pruitt, David Pruitt and Jose Araujo, Veronica King and Maury and Rebecca De Leon and Albert Sr.; brothers and sisters, Elida Carrizales, Esaura Sanchez, Victor Bernal, Guadalupe Lezak, Patricio Bernal, Odelia

Villarreal and Rosario Reyna; five generations of grandchildren; along with numerouse nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers included, Simon Sambrano, Noe B. Gonzales, Alfredo “Chico” Pruitt III, Reynaldo Rios Jr., Craig “Peanut” Mendoza, Adam Gonzales, Zachary Saldana, Joshua Maldonado and Max Mendoza.

Visitation was held on Thursday, February 7, at Trevino Royal Oaks PRUITT Funeral Chapels from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary recited at 7 p.m.

Funeral mass was celebrated on Friday, February 8, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 10 a.m.

Services concluded at the church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapels www.trevinoroyaloaks.com

Juan Siller Juan Morales Siller, age 82, of Pearsall, died Sunday, February 10, 2019.

He was born in Pearsall on March 13, 1936, to Jose C. and Josefa (Morales) Siller.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Jose M. Siller Jr. and Ruben M. Siller.

He is survived by his brothers, Filiberto M. Siller of San Antonio, Abel M. Siller of Cotulla, Mario M. Siller, Santiago M. Siller, both of Pearsall; SILLER, 82 sisters, Herminia Siller of Pearsall, Carolina Siller Carter, Maria Siller, both of New Braunfels, Esperanza Siller-Kavanagh of Littleton, Colorado; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Wednesday, February 13, 2019, in the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the rosary recited at 7 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday, February 14, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Pearsall with interment to follow in the Catholic East Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home in Pearsall.

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“Ask Tencha” asktencha@gmail.com

“Behind every well-behaved child is a mother with her chancla...”

Q. Dear Tencha, Another Valentine’s Day is upon me and I am still single, no boyfriend, and I am kind of annoyed with myself. It’s not like I can’t land a date, but the guys who ask me out are not my type. I don’t want to start something only to end it and look like a complete jerk to these guys, you know? Plus, I’m afraid that if I do go out, I may let my loneliness take the best of me and I will end up doing something I shouldn’t.

What do you suggest I do to keep from feeling depressed this coming Valentine’s Day? V Hola V,

Ay, ay, ay… mujer! Girl, just go on a date! Those muchachos may not be your “type”, but have you considered that

they might not want to spend Valentine’s Day alone either? Dinner, a pelicula, heck… maybe even a cup a coffee and a good conversation are all positive things that can be the end result of just saying “yes”. Porque no?

They say misery loves company pero no one ever mentions how miserable loneliness can be. Why not have company? If you tell them from the start that you aren’t ready for anything serious, they will know where they stand and you can feel good about not misleading them as you date. If you are afraid that you might make an “irrational decision” because you are lonely and there is an hombre willing to spend time with you, I’ll give you some advice on how to keep your virtue intact. Don’t shave your

See You In Church A Letter from Brother J

In The Fog

When it happens it causes me a real problem because I live in a place where it is very easy to become disoriented if you leave the house in foggy weather. When this occurs I can’t tell where I came from or where I am going.

Sometimes I find myself in a similar situation in my Christian life or walk. I can’t explain as to why; I just know it happens. We might be going to church regularly, reading our Bibles daily; praying and doing everything God says to the best of our ability and still seemingly lose touch with God. I have come to the place in life that I want to have fellowship with God above everything else, (Psalm 119:3335). I don’t want to stray away from or lose fellowship with Him, (11Kings 10:31).

When in the Spiritual fog, my soul or spirit seems empty, the strong joy and peace is not there and I have no sense of spiritual direction and it scares me. I start by searching and seeking for God with all my heart, (1 Kings 8:54-61). I ask God to show me if I have sinned or done something He does not approve of and if so forgive me, (1 John 1:9).

Sometimes, I am not in the fog for long and at other times it may be awhile. Oh, what a joy (there is life within my soul or heart) when the fog clears, (Psalm 119:1-3).

See you in Church next Sunday.

Brother J

CRAFTER’S CORNER It’s time to let your creativity shine!

By Teresa Villarreal tvillarreal@fncnow.com

For this project you will need: 5” x 6” printed paper with hearts and message 1 table spoon (Clear) Dish liquid 1 tablespoon acrylic paint- glittery red, silver, or gold work best A paint brush A red or black sharpie fine-point pen A white crayon

empty hearts and your customized message.

Hearts with a red or black outline are needed.

Take a small bowl and add the dish liquid and acrylic paint. Mix it well and let it set for a few minutes.

While that sets, take your pen and write down your message or prize inside the empty hearts and color the hearts in with the white crayon. (This protects the message from the paint.)

Lastly, paint in the hearts with the dish liquid/paint mixture and let it dry completely. (It may take a few coats.)

Add your personal, finishing touch to your card, and that’s it!

Instructions First, print out your card in the form of a “Love Scratch-Off” with

Scratch away the secrets to love with this cool yet simple craft.

Happy Crafting!

DIY VALENTINE’S SCRATCH-OFF HEARTS Ever wonder how to make scratch-off tickets and cards? Here’s an easy craft that can bring a smile this Valentine’s day.

“No one wants to sleep with Chewbacca ... unless thety are obsessed with Star Wars,” piernas! I truly believe that hairy legs are a good link to reality. No one wants to sleep with Chewbacca… unless they are obsessed with Star Wars. ; )

Q. Dear Tencha, My girlfriend wanted to spice things up and talked about us getting a piercing on our “privates”. I am not into that kind of stuff, but she is. She’s been talking about it for weeks and this past Saturday, she got her first piercing down there. I don’t know what the heck she was thinking!

I saw it. Truthfully, I’m not turned on by it at all. Actually, it had the opposite effect. I don’t even want to fool around with her sometimes. Now she’s complaining about how I haven’t gotten mine done, but I explained to her that I never agreed. It’s causing problems in our relationship. What should I do?

Hola H,

A la! I remember what it was like when I got my

ears pierced and that hurt gacho bad, but imagining being pierced “down there” makes me squirm.

OUCH! I have amigas who have done that and they insist that those piercings in that specific area make intimacy better for them. The sensations they describe are very onesided, so I can understand if you feel a little left out. If your novia says she did it for you, she’s a mentirosa. She did that for herself. No one does that for an hombre unless it’s a mutual decision and from the sound of it, you weren’t committed. It’s not your fault that she went off and did that to her “nether regions”. If she persists on having you do the same thing, think twice. I have snagged my earring on a blouse a few times and that hurt like a mother… can you imagine what snagging a piercing “down there” will feel like? Nombre shut up! Tambien… how do they get past airport security? Sheesh… now I won’t be able to sleep until

I uncover these mysteries.

Thanks a lot for my sleepless night, H! ; )

Q. Dear Tencha, I hate my wife right now.

I am actually crying while I am writing this to you because I feel so overwhelmed. I just found out that she had been cheating on me with a man I know very well.

As a matter of fact, he is closer to me than you could ever imagine. He’s my step-brother! He lives in my Dad’s old house, and I know the address really well. I took the kids to school one day in my wife’s jeep because my truck wouldn’t start, and I noticed that the GPS showed that address.

I found it strange, so I thought I’d ask her about it later that evening at dinner. I didn’t think much of it until I asked her why that address was listed on the GPS. She stopped eating, got nervous, and told the kids they could eat in the living room. (I don’t normally allow that.)

She then broke down and confessed that she had been having an affair with him for a good while! I was so upset that I had a mild stroke and was sent to the hospital. I’m okay now, it

Food from the Heart

By Teresa Villarreal tvillarreal@fncnow.com NUTELLA PUFF PASTRY HEARTS WITH STRAWBERRIES Chocolate hazelnut lovers will fall head over heels for this delectable dessert.

It may soon become a Valentine favorite!

Ingredients: 1 box frozen puff pastry thawed in fridge 1-2 cups Nutella 4 tbsp berry sugar for dusting 1 pint strawberries sliced 5 tbsp milk Instructions: Preheat oven to 425F. Dust flour on surface.

Roll out the thawed dough to about ¼ inch thickness.

Cut out heart shapes with large cookie cutter or you can also freehand by knife.

Mark a border about a ½ inch inside the pastry, but

happened months ago. My question is if I should tell my parents and children the truth about why I am getting divorced? I want to tell them so bad, but I don’t want my mother to get sick or the kids to hate their mother.

N

A. Hola N,

Dios Mio! Lo siento, Papito. That is a lot to have to deal with, and yet you are so strong that you are still putting others before your heartache.

Divorcing her is a very smart decision, but the handling la verdad is a touchy situation. This type of affair is quite literally a “family affair”! Everyone is going to be hurt by this, pero you have to ask yourself if keeping this secret from your family will help you or hinder you.

Kids will be kids. If they see that you are pushing for a divorce, you will be the reason why your family is breaking apart and they could possibly resent you for it. On the other hand, if you tell the truth… corazones will break and your esposa and their “step-tio” will be hated.

That’s inevitable when the truths come to light, but (See TENCHA, page 9)

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try not to cut the pastry right through. You can either do this with a smaller heart cookie cutter or again with a knife, This will allow for the edges to puff up.

Spread Nutella in the middle with a spoon or offset spatula (You can also do this after baking instead, it’s a personal preference) Brush on milk around the edges. Then sprinkle heart shapes with sugar.

Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly, than place sliced strawberries on top.

Drizzle with melted Nutella.

You can also dust with powdered sugar.

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Until then… savor every meal with delight!

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DHS students earn UIL solo and ensemble State bids

Dilley High School students competed in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest in Eagle Pass on Saturday, February 9 with participants in six different categories earning state bids.

Pilar Garfield, Ashley Zepeda, Amaris Gonzales, Mistica Perez, Leeloo Marquez, Jazmine Martinez, Jace Aguilar, Melody Del Real, Victoria Rodriguez, Angeina Ford, Raylee McLain and Rene Ochoa have all advanced to the state competition on Memorial Day weekend in May. Results from the event are as follows: Class 1 Flute Solo Memorized, Three Romances, Op. 94 by Schumann, Pilar Garfield, Division 1-State bound; Class 1 Bb Clarinet Solo Memorized, Concerto in Bb K. 622 by Mozart, Ashley Zepeda, Division 1-State bound; Class 1 Flute Trio-Six Trios for Three Flutes #1 by Hook, Pilar Garfield, Amaris Gonzales, Mistica Perez, Division 1-State bound; Class 1 Flute Trio-Six Trios for Three Flutes #1 by Hook, Leeloo Marquez, Jazmine Martinez, Mistica Perez, Division 1-State bound; Class 1 Trumpet Trio-Three Trios by Rozelli, Jace Aguilar, Melody Del Real, Victoria Rodriguez, Division 1-State bound; Class 1 Brass Quintet-Largo and Finale from New World by Dvorak, Melody Del Real, Angeina Ford, Raylee McLain, Rena Ochoa, Victria Rodriguez, Division 1-State Bound; Class 3 Euphonium Solo, Country Dance by Haydn, Jerik Trevino, Division 1; Class 2 Alto Saxophone Solo-Sicilienne by Faure, H. Isaac Garfield, Division 1.

DILLEY HIGH SCHOOL UIL SOLO AND ENSEMBLE PARTICIPANTS

It Was Dino-Mite

Josepha Olvera, Pearsall Intermediate School; Shana Rogers, Pearsall Junior High School; Alecia Rumfield, Cluster XII Special Education Counselor; Mitzy Rodriguez & Victoria Ariza, Pearsall High School; Chyvonne Vinton & Cindy Farr, Ted Flores Elementary.

Pearsall ISD celebrates National School Counseling Week Pearsall ISD trustees recently honored its school counselors as part of National School Counseling Week, which is annually sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), and is celebrated from February 4–8.

National School Counseling Week focuses public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do.

National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

“The special week honoring school counselors provides recognition for school counselors who “implement comprehensive school counseling programs, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century,” Pearsall ISD Superintendent Dr. Nobert Rodriguez said.

According to the ASCA, school counselors are actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents. They work in a partnership with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today’s world. They focus on positive ways to enhance students’ social/ personal, educational and career development. They work with teachers

and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves.

Their training and experience make them a vital part of the total educational program.

“School counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic concerns, career awareness in post-secondary options and social/ emotional skills,” ASCA Executive Director Kwok-Sze Wong, Ed.D. said.

“Comprehensive school counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a muchneeded resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success.”

More than 100,000 school counselors nationwide will be participating in the week’s festivities.

Many school counselors will be hosting special events and activities to call attention to the countless benefits of a comprehensive school counseling program.

As part of its celebration for National School Counseling Week, Pearsall ISD honored their school counselors with a special appreciation breakfast and special gifts. District students were also asked to share how they feel about their counselors.

Elementary students said, “They are

both nice and they show us how to be nice!” One junior high student stated, “Mrs. Rogers has been there for me ever since she’s gotten here. I thank her for everything she has done for me and for other students. She has helped me through tough times here at school, even when something goes on at home she has still helped me. Thank you so much Mrs. Rogers!”

A couple of special education students said, “I like Mrs. Rumfield a lot, she is great. She is nice, easy to talk with, listens to me, and cares about me.”

Parents or community members with specific questions or concerns about school counseling programs should contact the school counselors at their local schools. More general information can also be found on ASCA’s website, www.schoolcounselor. org.

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a worldwide nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Va. Founded in 1952, ASCA helps school counselors guide their students toward academic achievement, career planning and social/emotional development to help today’s students become tomorrow’s productive, contributing members of society. ASCA has a network of 50 state associations, plus the District of Columbia and Guam and a membership of more than 34,000 school counseling professionals.

Students, parents, and faculty enjoyed the Dino-Mite Bookfair hosted by Pearsall Intermediate last week. Attendees who purchased more than $25 worth of merchandise were entered into a raffle to win a bag full of goodies and a shirt, winners included third grader, Analyse Nuno; fourth grader, Kristian Longoria; and fifth grader Kalista Gutierrez. All staff were eligible to win a $25 gift card, paraprofessional Angie Hernandez was the winner. The school extends their thanks to JJ Rivera for donating the shirts to all the winners.

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Pearsall Intermediate four grade student Ashley Netro took sixth overall in the annual Region 20 Spanish Spelling Bee in San Antonio on February 2. She is pictured with her Bilingual Teacher Marynia Rivera.

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Gearing our students up for success

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s your Representative, one of my top priorities is making sure Congress enacts policies that create economic opportunity and give every family a chance at the American dream. Education is an essential part of these efforts. Without a well-educated workforce the next generation will be unable to take full advantage of the opportunities available in the 21st century economy. Ensuring access to educational opportunities for Texans of all backgrounds strengthens our economy, drives innovation across all industries and allows folks to overcome socioeconomic challenges and create a better life for themselves and their families.

I understand the unique challenges South and West Texas students often face which is why I work hard with local officials to identify ways we can improve the eduation of our kids. Educational opportunities are not limited just to what kids learn in the classroom. Services such as counseling, mentorship, tutoring and financial assistance are equally vital to ensuring students’ success.

That’s where Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) comes in. This competitive federal grant program provides funding for local organizations that offer students counseling, tutoring, mentoring and scholarships. By expanding access to these programs, GEAR UP helps bridge the educational attainment gap and prepare low-income students for college and their careers, starting as young as 6th or 7th grade and supporting them through their first year of college.

Funding from GEAR UP serves thousands of students throughout the 23rd District of Texas each and every day. More than 1,100 students in Alpine,

Del Rio, Fort Davis, Fort Stockton, Marathon, Marfa, Presidio, and Terlingua are GEAR UP students. In El Paso, students at 10 Ysleta Independent School District middle schools benefit from the program.

WILL Additionally, San Antonio ISD has received funding HURD in the past and still serves many GEAR UP students. These counseling, tutoring and mentorship services supported by more than $3 million in GEAR UP funding each year will help prepare these South and West Texas students for success.

That’s why I’m proud that one of the first bills I’ve introduced in the 116th Congress is a bipartisan bill in the House to reauthorize GEAR UP, so South and West Texas students are prepared for success in high school, college and their careers. I am also grateful to my friend, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), for introducing this important bill in the Senate. Additionally, I hope to use my new role as a member of the Appropriations Committee to secure robust funding for GEAR UP so that our school districts across TX-23 can compete for future grants.

I’ll continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure that every student in Texas has an equal chance for success for generations to come. For more information on my work for you in Congress, please sign up for my email list at hurd.house.gov and follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube at @ HurdontheHill.

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ov. Greg Abbott named as his emergency priorities education reform, teacher pay, school safety, property tax reform, mental health services and disaster response in his Feb. 5 “State of the State” address to a joint session of the Texas Legislature.

The House and Senate may schedule committee hearings on bills related to items on the governor’s priority list before the 60th day of the legislative session, which hits on March 8. Consideration of all other legislation must wait until after that date, except for House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 2 — the state budget — which is already in the works.

Abbott gave lawmakers something to cheer about when he said, “When you combine our legislative accomplishments with our recordbreaking prosperity, you have elevated Texas to rarified status and I am proud to tell you that the state of Texas has never been better.”

Abbott touched on a number of other issues that need attention and funding, such as Hurricane Harvey recovery and disaster readiness, law enforcement and public safety, border security, mental health and services for military veterans. In a news release, Abbott pointed out that half of the issues on his list “deal directly with public education, more if you count property tax reform, which is inextricably linked with school finance.”

Tax panel receives input The Senate Property Tax Committee on Feb. 6 held its first public hearing of the 86th session of the Texas Legislature to consider SB 2, a proposal to cap local property tax growth at 2.5 percent for most taxing entities and automatic ratification elections if an entity wishes to exceed the cap.There is an exemption in the bill for entities that take in less than $15 million in revenue per annum.

“We’re going to solve this problem, “ said Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, author of the bill. “We’re going to be here until we do.”

Bettencourt said property tax bills have pushed many homeowners out of their neighborhoods and kept many others from buying homes, and passing a state law to lower the rollback rate is a way to change what is happening locally.

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Revenue total increases Comptroller Hegar on Feb. 4 announced state sales tax revenue totaled $2.8 billion in January, an amount 6 percent greater than the total reported in January 2018.

Growth in sales tax collections was primarily due to continued strong spending in oil- and gas-related sectors. Collections from restaurants also grew, while those from retail trade were flat relative to a year ago, Hegar said.

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BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS

La Vernia bears down, edges Pearsall 43-37 Lady Bears 10-0 run to close game vaults them to Area playoffs.

MANUEL AZOCAR III Sports Editor

Trailing for most of the night, Pearsall rallied in the third period and finally pulled ahead in the fourth only to see La Vernia stem the tide and bounce back to claim a 43-37 bi-district basketball win on Monday evening, February 11 at Harlan High School in San Antonio.

The Lady Bears led by as many as eight points twice in the contest but Briana Moreno hit a three pointer just before the halftime buzzer as the Lady Mavs cut the deficit to 28-23 at intermission.

Pearsall would outscore La Vernia 8-5 in the third.

Emy Carrillo hit a three late in the period as Pearsall cut it to a single point.

The girls continued their surge to open the fourth. Beginning with Moreno's three to close the first half, Pearsall went on a 14-5 run to eventually take a four-point lead at 37-33 with 4:52 to play. La Vernia would close on a 10-0 run, however, to steal to the win.

“The girls played a hard fought game,” PHS Head Coach Arlene Silva said. “We did a great job of executing the game plan and doing what had to be done to keep us in the game. We knew it was going to be tough going in.

“Unfortunately against a very good La Vernia team we made some crucial errors down the stretch and they were able to capitalize off of that. It does not take away from how hard our kids

Pearsall’s Samantha Jimenez pulls up for a short jumper in the lane during the Lady Mavs’ bi-district playoff game against La Vernia Monday, evening, February 11 in San Antonio. La Vernia rallied from a four-point, fourth quarter deficit to claim a 43-37 win and advance to area.

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worked and battled for 32 minutes. It was a heartbreaking way to end the season especially for this group.”

Aracely Ortiz led the team with 16 points while Abigayle Dailey added six points. Carrillo and Samantha Jimenez both added four points apiece.

“We have eight seniors who have been in the program, Michaela Fernandez, Esmeralda Martinez, Esmeralda Reyes, Kaitlyn Brady, Thalia Martinez, Samantha Jimenez, along with our two senior captains Emy Carrillo, Aracely Ortiz, who have played varsity ball for us for four years,” the coach said. “We are so proud of our team and our senior leaders and what they have accomplished in our program.

“Lady Mavs basketball has been in the playoffs four of the last five years. All the credit goes to them for staying the course and committing themselves to the work.

We will continue to work hard to improve.”

Coach Silva also extended her thanks to the parents, members of the community, athletic boosters and PISD officials for their continued support.

Pearsall closed out the season with a 22-14 mark overall and were the fourth place team in District 29-4A with a 2-6 record. The Lady Mavs have made the playoffs for three straight years and four of the last five.

La Vernia will now advance to take on the Corpus Christi West Oso-La Fernia winner in an area matchup.

2019 DISTRICT 30-3A BASKETBALL

Cowboys knock off Natalia, remain tied for second Cotulla hosts Dilley in finale late Tuesday with playoff seeding in the balance.

MANUEL AZOCAR III Sports Editor

Cotulla kept pace with second place Jourdanton for the runner-up spot in league play with a 59-32 rout of Natalia last week.

Jarek Ramirez sparked the 27-point rout, scoring 25 points for the Cowboys

in the winning effort.

The Cowboys were set to close out the district's regular season Tuesday evening at home against rival Dilley.

The Wolves are locked in as the fourth and final playoff seed in District 30-3A while Lytle is also set, having claimed the league crown with a 9-0 mark.

With Jourdanton hosting Lytle in their finale, the team could take sole possession of second place with a win over the Wolves and an Indians loss.

A Jourdanton win and Cowboys loss would put the Indians in as the second place seed.

If both lose, the two would face off in

a district playoff this Friday to determine the second and third place seeding.

The second place team would face off with the third place team in District 293A, currently George West, (10-13 overall, 7-6 in district). The third place team would take on the second place team, currently Aransas Pass, (23-11, 10-1).

2019 HIGH SCHOOL POWERLIFTING

Wolves, Lady Wolves finish second at Uvalde powerlifting meet MANUEL AZOCAR III Sports Editor

Dilley's powerlifting teams were both runners-up in action at the Uvalde Powerlifting Championship on Saturday, February 2.

The Lady Wolves finished 14 points shy of Uvalde for first place at the meet. Knippa was third with 30 points.

Dilley's Wolves were also

second to Uvalde, finishing 16 points shy of the top spot. Del Rio was third with 39 points.

Four girls won their respective divisions at the event as Natalie Garza, Blanca Muniz, Kristal Rodriguez and Saylene Torres were tops in their weight classes.

Garza tallied a total lift of 420 lbs. in the 97-lb. division while Muniz had a 510-lb.

total lift at 114 lbs.

Rodriguez was tops in the 123-lb. weight class with a 660-lb. total lift and Torres posted a 730-lb. total weight in the 259-lb. division.

Anamarie Rodriguez and Lexi Ramirez were both second in the 132- and 165-lb. divisions. Rodriguez tallied a total weight of 575 lbs. while Ramirez posted a 665-lb.

total weight.

Zenestina Perez was third at 148 lbs. with a total lift of 615 lbs. while Stephanie Flores was fourth at 123 lbs. with a total lift of 450 lbs.

The Wolves also had four lifters with their respective weight classes as Jacent Cantu, Alex De La Rosa, Fabian Santos and Dustin Dominguez all won first place

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medals.

Cantu posted a total weight of 690 lbs. in the 123lb. weight class, De La Rosa was tops at 148 lbs. with a total weight of 890 lbs.

Santos recorded a total weight of 1,115 lbs. in the 165lb. weight class and Dominguez was tops at 275 lbs. with a total lift of 1,310 lbs.

Carlos Gonzales was sec-

ond at 165 lbs. with a total lift of 1,085 lbs. Aaron Ramirez was also second at 220 lbs. with a total weight of 1,200 lbs.

Ryan Martel took fifth overall in the 165-lb. division with a total lift of 850 lbs.

Dilley is scheduled to be in action this Saturday at the annual Crystal City powerlifting meet.

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uled on Thursday, February 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pearsall Public Library.

Registration fees for first three

dates are $50 for the first child and $35 for each additional child.

The late registration fee is $75 per child.

STBRL final registration is Friday, Feb. 13 The South Texas Babe Ruth League is now taking registrations for its 10th anniversary season of youth baseball and softball in Cotulla.

All season games will be local and there are no registrations fees for T-ball, softball, coach-pitch and baseball.

Final registration will be on Friday, February 15, all times from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Dollar General.

Tryouts will be held at Old Martinez Park Softball Field on

Sunday, February 17.

All players must be registered before tryouts. No registrations during tryouts.

Tryouts will begin at 2 p.m. with a coaches-only paper draft for T-ball. A coaches-only paper draft will also be held for the Coach-Pitch division at 2:30 p.m.

Official tryouts for coaches and players will begin at 3 p.m. with 11 and Under Softball, followed by 14 and Under Softball at 3:45 p.m., 11

and Under Baseball at 4:30 p.m., 14 and Under Basbeall at 5:15 p.m. and 16/18 and Under Softball at 6 p.m.

The league is also in need of coaches and assistants for every division but must pass board approval.

Additional information is available by calling or texting Abel Y. Garcia at (830) 202-0480.

Information and news is also available at www.facebook.com/ southtexasleague.

Wolves wrap up playoff berth MANUEL AZOCAR III Sports Editor

Despite dropping two of their last three district outings, Dilley has secured the fourth and final playoff berth in District 30-3A. The Wolves sandwiched a 91-53 rout of Laredo Harmony between a 43-40 loss to Natalia and 88-72 decision to Lytle.

The Pirates have wrapped up the district title with a 9-0 mark heading into their district finale late Tuesday against Jourdanton.

Having wrapped up their playoff spot, the Wolves closed out the regular season Tuesday at rival Cotulla.

A win in that outing could drop the Cowboys to third place if the Indians upset Lytle in their contest.

Ryan Ochoa had 23 points, seven rebounds, four steals and three assists in the Harmony win. Jared Aguilar and Scottie Reyes both had 13 points.

Ochoa had 25 points, 17 boards, two steals and two assists in the Lyle loss.

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Farm & Ranch

Kinsel represents Texas Cattle Producers on Beef Checkoff

Leslie Kinsel has been named to the Texas Beef Council (TBC) and the Beef Promotion Research Council of Texas (BPRCT) board of directors.

This is her first term on the board and she serves as a representative of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA). Board members’ terms coincide with TBC’s fiscal year that began October 1.

The checkoff boards establish the budget and ultimately decide which demand building programs receive checkoff funding collected under the national and state Beef Checkoff Programs. The board consists entirely of beef producers providing representation of the state through organization affiliation. In addition, the board may elect two directors at large, without nomination by a qualified organization, to round out the board

with equitable geographic and sector representation. Directors can serve up to six consecutive one-year terms on the checkoff boards.

As a member of the TBC board, Kinsel serves on the beef resources committee.

This committee approves and evaluates checkoff-funded beef quality assurance programs, producer communications, issues and reputation management, research projects and export programs conducted in partnership with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The Texas Beef Council (TBC) conducts the $1 per head national checkoff program for Texas beef producers and is also the contractor for the Beef Promotion Research Council of Texas (BPRCT), which administers the $1 per head Texas state LESLIE KINSEL checkoff program.

Felps is 2019 Calf Scramble winner at SA Stock Show & Rodeo Pearsall’s James Felps was among the winners of the annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Calf Scramble on Monday, February 11.

Area 4-H and FFA youth compete for certificates to purchase a breeding animal to show at next year’s San Antonio Stock Show. Throughout the year they complete reports over specific topics such as: animal selection, animal care, nutrition, etc.

Felps was one of the many who caught a calf during the calf scramble. Felps is a member of the Pearsall FFA and plans to purchase a heifer to show with his certificate. His hobbies include hunting, fishing , and riding horses.

Established in 1949, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, winner of the PRCA Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year for an unprecedented 14 consecutive years, has grown to be one of the largest and most prestigious single events in the city, with over 2 million visitors entering the grounds each year.

The organization has donated over $198 million to the youth of Texas through scholarships, grants, endowments, auctions, a calf scramble program and show premiums.

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AgriLife Extension study:

Forage sorghum silage viable option with sugarcane aphid control Forage sorghum silage in the Texas High Plains is a viable option with sugarcane aphid control, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service study.

Texas High Plains feedlots and dairies demand large quantities of quality silages. While corn is the predominant silage crop, declining well capacities and pumping restrictions are prompting interest in forage sorghum silage. sugarcane aphid damage The concern, however, is with sugarcane aphids, or SCAs, and whether heavy infestations will allow proper ensiling, said Dr. Jourdan Bell, AgriLife Extension agronomist in Amarillo.

Also, producers question if damage to the forage will degrade further during the fermentation process.

SCA infestations in forage sorghum silages the past three years have been extremely heavy, causing harvest issues, Bell said.

But prior data on the actual amount of damage to silage yield and quality from these infestations is nonexistent.

“While we previously documented a direct correlation between increased SCA damage and decreased forage quality at harvest, we’ve never evaluated the effects of SCA damage to silage quality over time,” she said.

The Bottom Line In 2017, Dr. Ed Bynum, AgriLife Extension entomologist in Amarillo, and Bell conducted a field trial to evaluate damage potential of SCAs to forage sorghum yield and silage quality. The research funding came from the Texas Grain Sorghum Board.

Find the full study outline at https://tinyurl.com/ sorghforageSCAdamages.

Bynum said while it is known SCA damage adversely impacts forage tonnage, the study helps determine the

effects on ensilage quality.

“For example, a study on spider mite damage to corn showed that as spider mite infestations increased, plant damage increased, resulting in declining silage yields,” he said. “But the spider mite infestation levels did not affect the nutritional quality of the corn silage.”

Study data indicate the damage SCAs cause to yields from the milk stages to harvest will impact the yield and quality of the forage, Bynum said.

“Since populations can develop rapidly, producers should control SCAs to prevent damage during the flowering and early grain development growth stages,” he said.

Ultimately, Bell said, the quality of the silage is only as good as the quality of the harvested forage. So, when managing forage sorghums, timely SCA management is necessary to maintain fresh and ensiled quality.

Managing the Infestation Using a commercial forage sorghum hybrid commonly grown for silage in his study, Bynum said he expects this data to apply equally to other hybrids.

Insecticides with different efficacy levels and a check with no treatment allow different infestations and damage levels in the plots.

Treatments include Sivanto Prime, at rates of 5, 7 and 10 fluid ounces per acre; Intruder, 1 fluid ounce per acre; Warrior II, 1.92 fluid ounces per acre; Lorsban Advanced, 16 fluid ounces per acre; and an untreated check.

Applying Sivanto Prime at three different rates allows monitoring of different levels of control and damage, Bynum said. Warrior II is a pyrethroid that does not kill sugarcane aphids but will kill beneficial insects, resulting in a rapid flare of SCA populations. Lorsban Advanced and Intruder are

Forage sorghum comparison of freshly harvested chop length.

Left sample represents heavily infested forage sorghum while right sample represents the forage sorghum with low levels of sugarcane aphid damage.

(Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Dr. Ed Bynum)

two insecticides that only suppress sugarcane aphid populations for a few days. forage sorghum silage damage sugarcane aphids Sivanto provides excellent control at the higher rate and with the 5- and 7-fluid ounces per acre application rates at flowering before heavy aphid infestations, he said.

Both Lorsban Advanced and Intruder delay populations from building for a week, Bynum said. This delay prevents substantial yield losses when sorghum harvest is at the soft dough stage. However, if harvest is at a later growth stage, the yield losses may be substantial.

SCA density levels start causing significant increases in damages by Sept. 1 when sorghum is in the beginning milk stage in the untreated and Warrior plots, he said.

Damage levels in these two treatments continue to increase and remain significantly higher than the other treatments from Sept.

8-20.

Monitoring Forage Damage Bell said forage from the trials was ensiled for 60 days. The quality of the ensilage was then compared to the quality of the forage at harvest.

Crude protein, lignin,

starch, acid detergent fiber and in-vitro dry matter digestibility were all negatively affected by the damage in the untreated and Warrior treatments, she said. There is no statistical difference between other insecticide treatments for the fresh forage.

Total digestible nutrients, milk per ton and relative quality are industry standard values for forage comparison, Bell said.

At damage levels greater than 4.5, all of these values decrease for harvested forage. This reflects a significant reduction in the fresh, harvested forage quality with increasing SCA damage.

Depending on the end-user needs, crude protein and starch are also important parameters, she said. These levels decrease with increased SCA damage, due to a lack of grain development.

“When evaluating forage quality after ensiling versus at harvest, we found ensiling did not stabilize quality parameters,” Bell said. “Following 60 days of ensiling, there is a significant reduction in lignin, in-vitro dry matter digestibility and starch levels. This indicates quality for heavily damaged forage is not stable during the ensiling process.”

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Dr. Charles Allen receiving his Superior Service Award in the Distinguished Career category in January.

Boll weevil eradication pioneer Dr. Charles Allen retires from Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist Dr. Charles Allen retired last week after three decades of service to the agency.

Allen, a professor and associate head of Texas A&M’s entomology department is an awardwinning scientist who spent the last 10 years of his career in AgriLife Extension’s District 7, based in San Angelo.

“I will miss the people the most; I’ve been so fortunate to work with really good people over the course of my entire career,” Allen said at his recent retirement event in San Angelo. “Everything I’ve ever done has been with a group or a collaborative project. It is so gratifying to have the opportunity to work with fantastic people on big, meaningful projects that ultimately did a lot of good for a lot of people.”

These meaningful projects included his leading the charge to eradicate the boll weevil. The state of Texas was saved an estimated 3.3 billion dollars in cotton crop damage and revenue loss thanks to the boll weevil eradication efforts of Allen and his team. Every year, those eradication efforts have kept 12 million cumulative acres of cotton from needing to be sprayed in Texas.

He also led the team that eradicated the pink bollworm from the continental U.S. The eradication resulted in over $400 million in net benefits for cotton growers in the southwestern U.S. At his retirement dinner, Allen was feted by friends, family and co-workers – some who had traveled from across the state and nation to celebrate his career.

“The advances that I have witnessed (in the cotton industry) in my lifetime are just tremendous,” said AgriLife Extension interim director Dr. Parr Rosson, who traveled from College Station. “Many of those advances, in terms of insect control, integrated pest management, the ability to increase yields and increase profitability to farmers have come about because of the efforts of folks like Dr. Allen.”

San Angelo AgriLife Center resident director of research Dr. John Walker and district administrator Marty Gibbs also paid tribute to their retiring colleague.

“Everyone might know the contributions Charles has made to the industry and the cotton growers, but he’s also made so many contributions to the AgriLife center in San Angelo,” Walker said. “He has been an inspiration for all of us. I’m going to miss his counsel, and we’re all going to miss Charles more than

he knows.”

“Dr. Charles Allen is one of the most professional, hardworking and dedicated individuals I have ever worked with in AgriLife Extension,” Gibbs said.

“He has made tremendous impacts in the lives of farmers and ranchers over the past 38 years that have shaped the future of agricultural production in this region for many years to come.

“Charles is a champion of extension education and has committed his career to building relationships with county extension agents, commodity leaders and agricultural producers across the State of Texas.”

Last month, Allen received a Superior Service Award in the Distinguished Career category for his 34 years with AgriLife Extension and for his work with the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Program.

Other awards for his work include the West Texas Ag Institute’s Innovator award, the Service to Cotton award from the Plains Cotton Growers and the Friends of IPM – Pulling Together Award for the Entomology Team’s work in managing the sugarcane aphid.

In addition to his pest eradication work, Allen said that it was in leadership where he was able to do the most good for Texans.

Allen supervised as many as 2,200 people during his 38-year career. He started his AgriLife Extension career in 1981 in Weslaco. He then went to Fort Stockton where he spent 13 years as a specialist. In 1996, he left to be an extension entomologist at the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.

In 2000, Allen returned to AgriLife Extension to serve as program director for the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation and as a professor and extension specialist in Abilene. Allen became the statewide IPM coordinator and associate department head in San Angelo in 2009.

Allen’s academic contributions include 19 publications authored or co-authored, 43 extension publications, 117 articles and three white papers. Over the course of his career, he received $3.1 million in grant funding and managed over $16 million in state funds.

“I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together. I’ve been blessed to associate with many fine, hardworking people, the salt of the earth, and I will not forget them,” Allen said at the conclusion of his retirement celebration.

“In Extension, we have the rare opportunity to invest our lifeworks in improving other people’s lives. It is a special gift, both to those we serve and those whose job it is to provide the service.”

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BIGFOOT CATHOLIC OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL FM 472; Rev. Jose Francisco Puente; Sun. Mass, 12:15 p.m.

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

COTULLA BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 201 Frio St. Cotulla, Tx. 78014; 830-879-3615; Noe Rodriguez, Music Minister; Sun. School, 9:45 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Youth Sunday 6 p.m. and Wednesday 7:30 p.m.; Awana’s Wedneday 5:30 p.m.; http://www. fbccotulla.org/ PRIMERA BAUTISTA FELLOWSHIP 106 Lane, Cotulla, Tx., 830-8793119; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Praise & Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Night Bible Study 6-7 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.; Thurs.

Youth Night 7-9 p.m.

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

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

EPISCOPAL ST.TIMOTHY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Leona and Choctaw, Cotulla, 830879-2239; Rev. Mike Davis, Vicar; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m.; METHODIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 302 N. Center St.; 830-879-4170; Jesse Franklin, Pastor; Sheryl Hartweck, Lay Speaker; Cowboy Service Sun. 9 a.m.; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.; Traditional Service Sun. 11 a.m. Bible Study Mon. 10 a.m.

OTHER LIVING FAITH FAMILY WORSHIP CHURCH 651 Guadalupe St., Cotulla, Texas. www.lffwc.org Pastors Mark & Kim Linares. Established since 2012.

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

LA VINA DEL SENOR 1727 S. Main, Cotulla, Tx. Rev. Victor Mancias; Tues. Prayer Meeting 6 p.m.; Wed. Worship 6 p.m.; Sat. Worship 6 p.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Prayer Line 830879-9092; Rev. 512-293-5426.

THE MIRACLE CENTER CHURCH 502 N. Front; Cotulla, Tx. 78014; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m.; Mon. Prayer Service, 7 p.m.; Thurs. Worship Service, 7:30 p.m.; Pastors Danny & Nicole Villarreal. www.facebook.com/ tmccotulla/ DERBY PENTECOSTAL MISSION DE LA FE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH County Rd. 4415, Derby; 830-3171199, 830-334-7516; Humberto & Ida Gonzalez, Pastors; Co Pastor Humberto Gonzales II; Services: Wed. 7 p.m.; Fri. Prayer Service 7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. (English) 6 p.m. (Spanish).

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BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 201 W. Hugo; 965-1013; Lance Hartsfield, Pastor; Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.; Wed. Awana, 6:00 p.m.

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

CATHOLIC ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 114 E. Frio, 965-1926; Father Garcia; Sun. Mass in English, 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Sat. Mass in Spanish, 7 p.m.

CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER 13848 S. IH-35, Dilley, Tx., 965-1880; www.christianfaithcenter; Sun. Service, 10 a.m.; Mon. Ladies’ & Men’s Group, 6:30 p.m.; Tues. Prayer Service, 6 a.m.; Wed. Service, 7 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH Pastor, Rev. Rob Shull; Associate Pastor, Rev. Patty Shull; Services: Sunday School, 10:00; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Wed. Night Youth, 7 p.m.; Bible Study, 7 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 215 W. White; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m.

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

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

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 122 W. Miller, Rev. Jennifer Kelley, 432-693-6330. Weekly Informal Worship and Bible Study, days and times will vary. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. All are welcome to our services.

FOWLERTON FREY GOSPEL SERVICES 1st and 3rd Sundays, 11:30 a.m. Hwy. 97, Fowlerton, Texas, 830-480-9943.

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ENCINAL COMMUNITY CHURCH (A Baptist Church) Corner of Sunrise and Hodges; Sunday Worship Services, 11:3012:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Good News Club for Children, 6-8 p.m.; Thomas Stagg, Pastor; Timothy Garza, Director of Music. For more information, call 956-237-1713.

James A. Sindon Joseph A. Sindon ◆ 215 E. San Marcos - P.O. Box 607 - Pearsall, Tx. 78061

IGLESIA EN LA ROCA DE ENCINAL Corner of Blue Bonet and Sunset; Servicios: Domingos 3 p.m.; Jueves 7 p.m.; Pastor Jose Ramon Rivera; 830-444-9386.

METHODIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 507 E. San Antonio, 334-9494, Rev. Dr. David Bachelor, Cheryl Hartweck, Layperson, Sun. Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School, 9:30 a.m.; Wed. Worship, 6:30 p.m.

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MOORE BAPTIST MOORE BAPTIST CHURCH 420 W. FM 462 and Airline; Pastor Billy Morse; Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m.

“SAN PABLO” UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 421 W. Trinity; 334-3885; Bilingual Services; Sun. 9:45 Bible Class, 10:45 Worship Services, 6:30 Prayer; Wed. 6:30 Bible Study.

Pastor: Rev. Daisy Borrego.

CATHOLIC ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH Rev. Antonio Hernandez; Sun. Mass, 11:00 a.m.

PENTECOSTAL LIRIO DE LOS VALLES (LILLY OF THE VALLEY) 405 S. Garcia, 334-2215; Pastor Juan Ponce Jr.; Sun., 10 a.m (Bilingual); 6 p.m. (Bilingual); Wed. 7 p.m. (Bilingual); Everyone is welcome.

OTHER TEMPLO CRISTO ES EL REY Rt. 1, Box 385; 663-3863; Gustavo Arreguino, Pastor; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. Worship, 7 p.m.; Fri. Worship, 7 p.m.; Servces in Spanish.

PEARSALL ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1015 E. Colorado; 334-4931; John & Sherri Davila, Pastors; Sun. Worship & Sunshine Kids Club, 10 a.m.; Sun. Evening Service, 6:30 p.m.; Tues.

Bible Study, 7 p.m.; Wed. Adult, Youth & Children’s Classes, 7 p.m.

BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 204 S. Walnut, 334-2363; Pastor Brian Blackburn; Sun. Bible Study, 9:45 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 10:55 a.m..; Wed. Prayer Meeting and Awana, 6 p.m.; nursery open at all services.

IGLESIA BAUTISTA NUEVA VIDA 211 S. Woodlawn; 334-2290; Jesus Medina, Sun. School, 9:45 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Sun. Discipleschip, 5 p.m.; Wed. Bible Study, 7 p.m.

CATHOLIC IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 422 W. Brazos, 334-4046 or 3344879; Father Jesus Camacho; Sun. Mass in Spanish 8 a.m.; Mass in English, 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Sun. Reconciliation, 10-10:30 a.m.; Daily Mass Mon., Wed., Thurs. 8 a.m.; Tues. & Fri. 6 p.m.; Sat. Mass in English 5:30 p.m.; Sat. Reconciliation 5-5:30 p.m.; Weds. Bible Study 6-7 p.m.; Thurs. Holy Hour 5-6 p.m.

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

CHRISTIAN IGLESIA EVENGELICA CRISTIANA I.E.C. Family Worship Center; Pastor: Rev. Gilbert Marquez; Wed. Service 7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.. 516 W. Colorado.

PREVAILING WORD “Teaching Triumphant Truth” 419 S. Main St.; 830-879-4777; Abram De La Garza, Pastor; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m.; Wed. Worship, 7:00 p.m.

IGLESIA LA ROCA 407 N. Sheep Hill Road; 830-9654348; Jose Ramon & Rose Rivera, Pastors; Wed. Service, 7 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.; Fri. 7 p.m. Prayer.

Services are Bilingual.

THE SHEPERD’S FLOCK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 308 S. Pecan St., Pearsall, Tx., 830-334-2708; Pastor Fred Nieto Sr.; Sunday Morning Services 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; Thursday 7 p.m.

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TEMPLO EL BUEN PASTOR (IGLESIA PENTECOSTES) 1130 CR1056 Horizon; Jacob Medrano, Pastor; Sun. Morning 10 a.m.; Sun. Evening 7 p.m; Fri. Worship 7 p.m.

TEMPLO ALBANZA PENTECOSTES 1200 E. Pecos; 334-8468; Gilberto & Elisa De La Rosa, Pastors; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. in Spanish; Tues. Worship, 7 p.m.; Wed. Worship, 7 p.m.

TEMPLO EL OLIVAR 203 N. Tafolla, 830-334-2825, Rev. Paulo Morales, Pastor; Sun. Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.; Thurs.

Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.

OTHER TABERNACLE OF FAITH 319 Cypress St., Pearsall, Tx..

Pastors: Rev. Estevan Gonzales Jr. and Lic. Belinda C. Gonzales.

Service Times: Sun. School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.; Worship Service Thurs. 7 p.m. 830-444-6039 or 830-444-6050.

HOUSE OF GOD CASA DE DIOS 402 S. Ash at San Antonio; 830334-4233; Alex J. Romo, Pastor; Sun. Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Thurs.

Worship, 7 p.m.

TEMPLO MONTE DE SION 226 N. Mulberry St.; 210-725-4881 or 210-823-8473; Pastor Hector & Alma Campirano; Co-Pastors Remigio & Crystal Campirano; Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

TEMPLO CALVARIO FULL GOSPEL 218 N. Oak St., Pearsall. 830-3170394 or 830-317-7212; Pastor Roland; Prayer Night Tues. 7 p.m.; Service Times: Wed. 6:30 p.m.; Sunday Morning 10 a.m.; Sunday Prayer 6 p.m.

Financing Available with Low Monthly Payments 2 Stores to Better Serve You! 1311 W. Comal St. & 120 N. Oak St. in Pearsall

Owned & Operated by the Ruiz Family

Business Hours: Tues.-Sun. 7:30 am-2 pm, closed on Mondays and last Tuesday of the month

CHAVERA’S

2404 BI-35 E., Suite 2, P.O. Box 1116, Pearsall, Tx. 78061 chaveraseptic@gmail.com

Lil Pups Day Care Sylvia A. San Miguel, Director 220 N. Main St. Dilley, Texas 78017 Phone 830-965-2160 Fax 830-965-1616

E-mail: littlepupsdaycare@gmail.com

www.Sindonlaw.com sindonlaw@sbcglobal.net

ELECTRIC, INC.

ELECTRICAL WORK

Industrial, Commercial & Residential Trenching Service - Motor Rewind & Repairs

405 S. Ash Pearsall, TX 78061

Office: 334-8327 TECL 18237

First United Methodist Church 507 E. San Antonio St. - Pearsall

830-334-9494

Pastor: Dr. David Bachelor

www.pearsallfirstumc.org www.methodist.name

Celebrating God’s Love in Jesus Christ

Paula Burleson, LMT Massage Therapy & Bodywork

By Appointment Only

830-334-7138 MAVERICK SELF STORAGE 302 N. Cherry St. - Pearsall, Texas

Commercial/Residential Storage Surveillance Cameras  Controlled Access Entry Fenced  Management On Site

Febe Ramos, Manager

830-334-4441

R&R Hardware & Supply  Lumber Cement Paint

Fencing PVC Steel

Phone 830-965-1224 Fax 830-965-1401 16737 S. IH-35 - Dilley, Texas RANDRSUPPLY@YAHOO.COM

John T. Buchanan, CPA CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 133 NORTH HIGH UVALDE, TEXAS

830-591-1040 www.buchanancpa.com

Frio County Federal Credit Union AINE C. MORALES Office Manager Your Savings are NCUA Federally Insured to $250,000

Phone 830-334-2368 Fax: 830-334-9142 114 S. Oak St. Pearsall, TX 78061

DRILLING WATER WELLS FOR OVER 85 YEARS

830.334.4565 www.mckinleydrilling.com

industrial • municipal • agricultural • repair & inspection

South Texas Cattle Marketing Lew Thompson

Septic Pump Service

OFFICE 830-334-2070 • CELL 512-966-7652 • FAX 830-334-2890

Tel: 830-334-3687 • Fax: 830-334-4823

830-879-9981

Furniture * Appliances * Electronics

Lollie Chavera, Owner

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

418 S. Main Cotulla

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GE  Whirlpool  Maytag  Amana  Hotpoint

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LUTHERAN ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH 819 E. Brazos; 334-2336; Rev. Thomas Winter, Pastor; Divine Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School and Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.

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

830-334-3791 / 830-334-9366

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Marketing Director Martha Wing

Admissions Clerk

169 Medical Dr. Pearsall, Tx. 78061

Office 830.334.3371 Cell 210.284.7590 Fax 830.334.2001

mwing@regencyhealthcare.com

Robledo’s Pest Control

Commercial & Residential Termites & General Pest Control

Lic. No. 1892

Bud Robledo – Certified Applicator

1302 N. Oak - Pearsall, Texas

Serving Pearsall, Dilley, & Cotulla

334-2535 or 334-7337 www.robledopestcontrol.com

www.southtexascattlemarketing.com

P.O. Box 913 Pearsall, Texas 78061 Email: southtexascattlesbcglobal.net

Office 830-334-8227 Mobile 830-965-3058 Fax 830-334-2123

Johnnie Rosenauer Realtor

“Selling Frio County Area Ranches”

MOBILE 210-275-8828

Tobin Brauchle, Sales Associate

210-508-0965

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1110 E. FRIO ST., PEARSALL XBOX 360, 1 controller with batteries, and 5 fighting games; $100.

Basketball net with pole; $50.

Call Michael 830-317-1325.

BIG LAND SALE! 1 acre South of San Antonio between Pearsall and Devine. Small Down. No interest for 5 months.

No city taxes. Financing by Owner. 210-656-0185.

FOR RENT FOR RENT IN PEARSALL 1020 E. Trinity. Call 830-334-9461 for details.

ASJC ACRES R.V. PARK 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home for rent. Central A/H, all bills paid.

IH 35 access near HEB. Call 210380-3946.

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME Very large yard with large 2 car carport; all appliances including washer/dryer. Located in Gardendale; $400 a month plus utilities. Call 210-273-2396 for more info.

FOR RENT IN PEARSALL Furnished, all bills paid, Wi-Fi, shade trees, $600 per month. No pets, max 2 people.

- R.V. SPACE AVAILABLE-4 RV’S FOR SALECall 830-334-7899.

2 YARDS FOR RENT OR LEASE (CARRIZO SPRINGS ON HWY 277) Small Yard • About 1/3 acre; highway frontage • West of and next to United Rentals • Septic tank, electricity, water hook-ups available Large Yard • About 4 acres • Entrance from highway between Eastex Crude Trucking and Mesa Well Service • Electricity, water, 3 septic tank hook-ups available for offices/ trailer houses Contact Information: Billy 361813-4266.

HELP WANTED JOB OPENING Dilley Housing Authority is now accepting applications for

Executive Director. Please fax resume/application to (830)9651548 or stop by our office located at 400 Ann St. Dilley, TX.

CHAPARRAL DRILLING HAS OPENINGS FOR DRILLERS 1 - 3 y e a r s o f experience in a rig-based role is required. Must have valid Texas Driver’s License and consent to a hair follicle drug test. Hourly Rate based on experience. Benefits including 401k and Health Insurance after 60 days.

Contact Will Carter at 210-2989890 Ext 303 or Mingo Rascon at 210-394-5147.

PART TIME/FULL TIME LIFEGUARD MARTINEZ SPORTS COMPLEX 916 HUDDLESTON ST. COTULLA, TEXAS Phone#: 830-483-5362 Position Summary: The Lifeguard will be responsible for the safety and care of our public members who frequent the pool areas. He or she explains and ensures that rules, regulations and policies are adhered to. He or she is responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the pool areas and are also responsible for providing exceptional and professional public service at all times.

Duties & Experience -Ensures the well-being of Adults and children in the pool area by watching for potential hazards.

-Explains and enforces pool regulation, rules and policies.

- Ensures cleanliness of pool area and that equipment is maintained throughout the day.

-Assists with pool service.

-Reports and problems to the leader.

-Responds and reports to first aid and emergency situations.

-Cleans and closes the pool if necessary.

-Completes all other duties as assigned.

-Is flexible with their schedule, able to work long hours, shift work, evenings, weekends and holidays as business levels require.

Education & Experience: -Previous experience as a lifeguard (preferred but not required) -First aid, CPR, and AED certification (preferred but not required) **Training will be provided to candidates. Candidates must pass tests in order to be considered for employment.

-High School or Equivalent (preferred but not required) -Must know how to swim. (Required)

Job Type: Full-time & Part-time.

Applications can be picked up at the Martinez Sports Complex phone number:830-483-5362

WANTED HUNTING LEASE WANTED: Conser vative family group s e a rc h i n g f o r y e a r ro u n d hunting lease. Management minded. Willing to discuss any size property. Reference available. Please call Jason at 281-460-1077.

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC AUCTION Pursuant Chapter 59 of the Texas property code, Maverick Self Storage, 302 N. Cherry St., Pearsall, Texas will hold a public auction of property which is being sold to satisfy a Self-Storage Lien.

The sale is being held at 9:00 am, February 23, 2018 at Maverick Self Storage, 302 N Cherry St Pearsall, Texas, Frio County, TX. The property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash above a minimum. Deposit for clean-up and immediate removal required.

Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid and to withdraw any of the following occupants: #30 Dominga Saldivar: Mattress, box spring, adult walker, 2 metal chairs, Holiday decor. Bag of clothes, coffee table, end table, dream catcher, bed frame, head board, cabinet. #48 Jennifer Villarreal: Christmas decor, bags of clothes, bags of shoes, toys, playpen, desk, 3 tires with rims, tool box.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT Sierra Resources, LLC, 333 Clay Street, Suite 3600, Houston, TX 77002 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Wilcox Formation, STS ‘A’ Lease, Well Number 1S. The proposed injection well is located 14.6 miles South of Fowlerton, Texas in the Big Alamo (5550) field, in LaSalle County. LaSalle County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 5700 to 6800 feet. LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended, Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of

Texas. Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected or requests for further information concerning any aspect of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, PO Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone 512463-6792).

CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: Heirs and Assigns of L. E. Bellamy, AKA L. E. Bellamy Dick.

GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Original Petition on or before ten o’clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of forty two days from the date of the issuance of this citation, same being the 18th day of March 2014, at or before 10:00 o’clock a.m. before the Honorable 2184 Judicial District Court of La Salle County, Texas, at the Courthouse of said county in Cotulla, Texas.

Said Plaintiff’s Original Petition was filed in said court, on the 22nd day of March, 2017 on the docket of said court, and styled: Thunder Patch 11, LLC vs. Heirs And Assigns Of L. E. Bellamy, AKA L. E. Bellamy Dick, Cause No. 17-03-00056-CVL. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Thunder Patch 11, LLC is the plaintiff. The Heirs and Assigns of L. E. Bellamy, AKA L. E. Bellamy Dick, which are presently unknown; and Rex Hawkins, Representative of the Estate of Romelia Saito, known party Defendant.

A brief statement of the nature of this suit is, to wit: To obtain a Judicial determination that 1938 documents purporting to convey an oil gas interest from Lula B. Seidler to L. E. Bellamy, recorded at Volume 6, page 542 and Volume 6, page 540, of the oil and gas records of La Salle County, Texas is invalid and unenforceable; and that such said conveyance slanders and clouds Plaintiff’s title to the real property interests in the same lands that is recorded at Volume B3, page 594 and B3, page 596 of the deed records of La Salle County, Texas, from Lula B. Seidler to Ethel B. Cooper, in 1934. Additionally, Plaintiff makes a breach of warranty claim against Defendants; and is more fully shown by Plaintiff’s Original Petition on file in this suit. If this citation is not served within ninety days after the date of its issuance, it shall be returned

Frio Apartments 5, 10, 15 & 20 Acres Pearsall city limits 1440 acre Frio County farm 8 pivots, 2 wells

210-602-4531

texasranchesforsale.com

A part of Housing and Community Services 1200 East Frio Street - Pearsall, Texas

Office 830-334-2702 Fax 830-334-4349

We Are Now Taking Applications!

Apply at 1200 East Frio Street Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We have 1, 2, & 3 bedroom units.

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Saturday and Sunday,

THE STEPHEN WILLIAMS AGENCY

At HCS it’s been our tradition since 1993 to make the most out of more lives by providing affordable housing solutions and a diverse range of support services for individuals and families.

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The Frio Apartments does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employees in, its federally assisted programs and activities.

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

FIND LOTS MORE INFO AT: www.stephenwilliamsagency.com

NEW LISTING! Affordable 3BR, 2 bath home in quiet area on Wm Dr near schools. Tile floorts, cent a/h, garage, fenced yard. BIG PRICE DROP! OWNER EAGER! CALL TODAY! 820 E. SAN MARCOS - Spacious 2,500+ square foot home on big lot with beautiful yard. 3BR, fireplace, storage, carport, sprinkler system, & so much more!

PRICE IMPROVED! Call us today!

219 S. PEACH - 3 BR home of over 1,000 SF at 219 S. Peach. Newer metal roof and double pane windows. Store room and porch in back. LOOK, NOW ONLY $38,000!

JUST LISTED - Big lot in quiet area in Dilley on Avant St. Almost 1 acre with city utilities. $17,500. Call for more info.

COMMERCIAL/INVESTMENT/ RANCH PROPERTY JUST LISTED! 4+ acres on Vaughan Road with city water, fence and shed. $69.000. Call for more info!

Home. Help. Hope.

1 & 2 Bedroom Private Residences for Lease

• All Bills Paid • Gated Community • On-site Management and Maintenance Personnel

1 & 2for Bedroom Private 1 & 2 Bedroom Private Residence Lease • Amenities Center with Residences for Lease

Recreation Room, Covered Pavilion, Outdoor Grilling Area,

• All BillsTables, Paid Laundry Facility,  All Bills Paid Picnic and IceCommunity Machine  Gated Community • Gated •• On-site Management Fully Furnished withand Appliances Personnel On-Site ManagementMaintenance and Maintenance and Flat-screen Television •• Amenities Center with Private Driveways and Covered Personnel Recreation Room, Covered Front Porches Pavilion, Outdoor Grilling Area, Amenities Center with • Cable and High Speed Internet Picnic Tables, Laundry Facility, with Wi-Fi connection Recreation Room, Covered and Ice Machine • Fully Furnished Appliances Pavilion, Outdoor Grilling Area, with Picnic and Flat-screen Television Tables, Laundry Facility, and Ice Machine • Private Driveways and Covered Fully Furnished withFront Porches • Cable and High Speed Internet Appliances and Flat-screen TV’s with Wi-Fi connection Private Driveways and Covered Front Porches Cable and High Speed Internet with Wi-Fi Connections

NEW LISTING: Storefront at 219 S. Oak. Near busy intersection & great visibility.

PRICE IMPROVED TO $50,000!

FORMER OUTLAW BAR & GRILL LOCATION: Roughly 10,000sf of modern restaurant, bar, & meeting space on 2+ acres on I-35. Fully equipped & ready for your venture. PRICE IMPROVED TO $999,000.

NEW ON MARKET - 28+ ac on west side of Pearsall, inside city limits & borders I-35. City utilities nearby, and access via Davila St. Contact me for more info today!

NEW LISTING ON FIXER UPPER: Needs work, but on a big shady corner lot near schools. Lots of extras & asking price is less than $29/sf! $69,500!

JUST LISTED IN DILLEY - affordable storefront at 113 S. Commerce. Great retail or office visibility! Only $49,000 and owner financing available to qualified buyers! Call today!

NEW LISTING - 504 E. Florida - Affordable home close to schools. Great for teachers or small family. New hardiboard siding, central a/h, wood floors, carport, big fenced yard. Smarter than renting! $79,500. Call today!

IF YOU HAVE A RANCH, HOME, OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TO SELL, WE’D LOVE TO TALK! CONTACT US TODAY! WE’VE BEEN SELLING FRIO COUNTY FOR OVER 33 YEARS!

For Information Contact For Information Contact Rhonda Gonzales Rhonda Gonzales

830.505.7013

830.505.7013 senderoranch@hamiltonalley.com

senderoranch@hamiltonvalley.com

Business 35 E. Pearsall, TX 78061 www.senderoranch.net 35583558 Business 35 E. - Pearsall, TX. 78061 www.senderoranch.net A Development by

unserved. The officer executing this process shall promptly execute this same according to law, and made due return as the law directs. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Cotulla, Texas January 29, 2019.

Margarita A. Esqueda District Clerk La Salle County, Texas By: Sonia Maldonado District Clerk/Deputy

COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS DIVISION Rule 37 Case No. 0316902 Status/Permit No. 839434 DISTRICT 01 DATE OF ISSUANCE: Feb 5, 2019 NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, Mar 12, 2019 Address: Railroad Commission of Texas ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit P.O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 Fax: (512) 463-6780 Email: SWR37@RRC.TEXAS.GOV NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the XTO ENERGY INC., (RRC Operator No. 945936] has made application for a spacing exception permit under the provisions of Railroad Commission Statewide Rule 37 (16 Tex. Admin. Code section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to the lease line distance requirement because the Applicant is less than the required Rule 37 lease line distance to an unleased or non-pooled interest within the subject unit for the AMENDED NEW DRILL permit in Sec. 704, Bk. , RAINES, MRS RS Survey, A-1309, EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Field, LA SALLE County, being 19.2 miles NE direction from COTULLA, Texas.

PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of Railroad Commission rules and regulations, this application may be granted WITHOUT A HEARING if no protest to the application is received within the deadline. An affected person is entitled to protest this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the proposed well than the minimum lease line spacing distance. If a hearing is called, the applicant has the burden to prove the need for an exception.

A Protestant should be prepared to establish standing as an affected person, and to appear at the hearing either in person or by qualified representative and protest the application with cross-examination or presentation of a direct case. The rules of evidence are applicable in the hearing. If you have any questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission’s Docket Services Department at (512) 463-6848.

If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in this Notice, please contact the Commission’s Drilling Permit Unit at rule

37 (512) 463-6751.

IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION’S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS SET OUT ABOVE BY Mar 12, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RECEIVED WITHIN SUCH TIME, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVELY. THIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION REQUIRES PUBLICATION The location and identity of the well is as shown below: FIELD: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD1) Lease/Unit Name: IRVIN MINERALS SOUTH Lease/Unit Well No.: E 7H Lease/Unit Acres: 4149.7 Nearest Lease Line (ft): 100.0 Nearest Well on Lease (ft): 400.0 Lease Lines: 400.0 F S L, 792.0 F SE L, Survey Lines: 6783.0 F SE L, 202.0 F NE L Wellbore Profile(s): Horizontal Lateral: TH1 Penetration Point Location Lease Lines: 348.0 F S L 5678.0 F SE L Terminus Location BH County: LA SALLE Section: Block: Abstract: 640 Survey: RABY, K Lease Lines: 100.0 F N L 4451.0 F E L Survey Lines: 746.0 F S L 6858.0 F W L Field Rules for ALL fields on the permit application are as follows: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1): Special Rules 330/0, 80.0 acres.

Optional Rules 330/0, 40.0 acres.

This well is to be drilled to an approximate depth of 10000 feet.

If you have questions regarding this application, please contact the Applicant’s representative, Joanna Bass, at (903) 5797731.

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS DIVISION Rule 37 Case No. 0316993 Status/Permit No. 839347 DISTRICT 01 DATE OF ISSUANCE: Feb 5, 2019 NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, Mar 12, 2019 Address: Railroad Commission of Texas ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit P.O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 Fax: (512) 463-6780 Email: SWR37@RRC.TEXAS.GOV NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the XTO ENERGY INC., (RRC Operator No. 945936] has made application for a spacing exception permit under the provisions of Railroad Commission Statewide Rule 37 (16 Tex. Admin. Code section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to the lease line distance

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Tierra Roja Real Estate COTULLA, TEXAS

Jay Watson, Broker * 830-879-5999 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN COTULLA: 210 N. MAIN - Investment opportunity. Car wash and 2 office rental buildings on 3 city lots. Listing price is $229,000.

605 GOFT - Multi-use 2-story building on 4 lots across from Plaza Florita.

Retail store on bottom floor, 7 furnished rental apartments on upper story.

Listed at $350,000.

11 PLUS ACRES - Prime spot for housing development. City water and sewer available. Listed for sale at only $17,800 per acre.

6.4+/- ACRES - Near downtown Cotulla on Hwy. 97. Electricity, city water and sewer already on site. Listed at $33,950 per acre.

PROPERTIES IN COTULLA: 303 S. GIRAUD - Older brick home. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2504 sq. ft +/- of living area. Parts of 4 lots totaling 0.429 acre, 18,687 sq. ft. +/-. Central a/h, tile, hardwood, carpet floors, appliances included, 2 fireplaces, 2 cellars, detached garage, large back yard, plenty of room and storage. Listed for sale at $190,000.

309 LEONA (BIG PRICE REDUCTION!) - Older home. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,315 sq. ft. +/- living area. HardwoodOfloors, NTRACTfireplace, needs a roof, NDER C sq. upgrades, some repairs. LargeU11,880 ft. +/- lot, detached garage and carport. Listed at $98,000.

401 KERR ST. - on corner of Leona and Kerr, 4 bedroom/3 full bath manufactured home, over 2400 sq. ft., on 1 lot. Appliances included, large living area and kitchen, fireplace, 2 decks, lots of extras. Asking price is $130,000.

502 CENTER ST. - 2 homes on 2 large lots. Completely fenced. Numerous recent upgrades added for same listing price! $195,000.

Large City Lot For Sale - 301 Rio Grande St. Priced to sell at only $27,500 RANCH LISTINGS: 40 ACRES +/- Located 7.3 miles south of Cotulla just off IH-35. Has electric service and water well, 2 stock tanks, 20 acres cleared and 20 acres of native brush, completely fenced, 8’x30’ RV trailer. On the market at $192,000.

164 ACRES +/- Located 7.1 miles south of Cotulla, 1 mile off IH-35. Water wells, electricity, all weather road to gate, 3 stock tanks, 1 stocked with fish, 2 cleared plots, rest of property in native brush, fenced all the way around.

Listed for $625,000.

PRICE REDUCTION 30.27 +/- ACRES near Fowlerton on Hwy. 97. Road frontage and frontage on Frio River. 1/2 brush and 1/2 cleared, electricity, water well. Listed at $5,995 per acre.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN DOWNTOWN COTULLA: 29 UNIT MOTEL AND LAUNDRY BUSINESS - Call for details. $499,000.

MORE DETAILS ON THESE PROPERTIES AND OTHERS IS AVAILABLE AT OUR WEBSITE: tierrarojarealestate.com

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requirement because the Applicant is less than the required Rule 37 lease line distance to an unleased or non-pooled interest within the subject unit for the AMENDED NEW DRILL permit in Sec. 704, Bk. , RAINES, MRS RS Survey, A-1309, EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Field, LA SALLE County, being 19.2 miles NE direction from COTULLA, Texas.

PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of Railroad Commission rules and regulations, this application may be granted WITHOUT A HEARING if no protest to the application is received within the deadline. An affected person is entitled to protest this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the proposed well than the minimum lease line spacing distance. If a hearing is called, the applicant has the burden to prove the need for an exception.

A Protestant should be prepared to establish standing as an affected person, and to appear at the hearing either in person or by qualified representative and protest the application with cross-examination or presentation of a direct case. The rules of evidence are applicable in the hearing. If you have any questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission’s Docket Services Department at (512) 463-6848.

If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in this Notice, please contact the Commission’s Drilling Permit Unit at rule 37 (512) 463-6751.

IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION’S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS SET OUT ABOVE BY Mar 12, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RECEIVED WITHIN SUCH TIME, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVELY. THIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION REQUIRES PUBLICATION The location and identity of the well is as shown below: FIELD: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD1) Lease/Unit Name: IRVIN MINERALS SOUTH Lease/Unit Well No.: E 6H Lease/Unit Acres: 4149.7 Nearest Lease Line (ft): 100.0 Nearest Well on Lease (ft): 400.0 Lease Lines: 380.0 F S L, 6782.0 F SE (corner) L Survey Lines: 773.0 F SE L, 210.0 F NE L Wellbore Profile(s): Horizontal Lateral: TH1 Penetration Point Location Lease Lines: 348.0 F SE L 6081.0 FSE (CORNER) L Terminus Location BH County: LA SALLE Section: Block: Abstract: 640 Survey: RABY, K Lease Lines: 100.0 F N L 4851.0 F E L. Survey Lines: 841.0 F S L 6469.0 F SW L Field Rules for ALL fields on the permit application are as follows: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1): Special Rules 330/0, 80.0 acres.

Optional Rules 330/0, 40.0 acres.

This well is to be drilled to an approximate depth of 10000 feet.

If you have questions regarding this application, please contact the Applicant’s representative, Joanna Bass, at (903) 5797731.

GROUP NOTICE OF TAX FORECLOSURE SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FRIO

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE Date & Time of Sale: 10:00 A.M., on March 5, 2019 (being the first Tuesday of the Month).

Suit Number: 16-04-00155CVF. Style: Frio County vs. Luciano Rodriguez, III, Et. Al. Judgment: May 22, 2018.

Date of Levy: February 5, 2019.

Property: “Lot 6, Block 2, J.C. Campbell Addition, with 1994, Trinity Mobile Home (Label No. TEX0507994, Serial No. 12521576), City of Pearsall, Frio County, Texas, as described in Volume 88, Page 630, of the Frio County Official Deed Records”.

Tax office parcel number P-14205 and P-14343.

Suit Number: 16-05-00194CVF. Style: Frio County vs. Jalsa Enterprises, LLC. Judgment: December 14, 2017.

Date of Levy: February 5, 2019.

Property: “Lot 4, Block 1, Ithaca Subdivision, City of Pearsall, Frio County, Texas, as described in Volume 170, Pages 549 – 551, of the Frio County Official Deed Records”. Tax office parcel number P-22197.

Suit Number: 18-06-00214CVF. Style: Frio County vs. Beatrice Viesca, A/K/A, Beatrix Minerva Tafolla Viesca, Et. Al. Judgment: December 11, 2018.

Date of Levy: February 5, 2019.

Property: “Lots 5 & 6, Block “O”, Original Townsite, to the City of Pearsall, Frio County, Texas, as described in Volume 375, Pages 201 -212, of the Frio Co. Official Deed Records”. Tax office parcel number P-8945.

Suit Number: 18-08-00304CVF. Style: Frio County vs. Joe F. Schaner.

Judgment: December 11, 2018.

Date of Levy: February 5, 2019.

Property: Tract #1: “Lot 4, Block 7, Derby Original Townsite, Frio County, Texas, as described in Volume 37, Pages 396 – 397, of the Frio County Official Deed Records”. Tax office parcel number P-7570. Tract #2: “Lot 10, Block 27, Derby Original Townsite, Frio County, Texas, as described in Volume 37, Pages 396 – 397, of the Frio County Official Deed Records”. Tax office parcel number P-7571.

Suit Number: 18-08-00305-CVF. Style: Frio County vs. W. S. Spangle.

Judgment: December 11, 2018.

Date of Levy: February 5, 2019.

Property: “Lot 6, Block 7, Derby Original Townsite, Frio County, Texas, as described in Volume 37, Pages 364 – 365, of the Frio County Official Deed Records”.

Tax office parcel number P-8718.

Listed in the caption above are delinquent tax suit(s) in which Judgments of Foreclosure have been rendered and Order(s) of Sale have been issued. The listing for each suit sets out the cause number, the plaintiff taxing unit, the defendant(s), the date of judgment, the date of levy and the property description.

Under the Order(s) of Sale issued pursuant to each Judgment above listed, I did at the time specified for each suit levy upon each property located within Frio County, State of Texas, in such suit as described above as the property of the Defendant(s) named or designated in such suit.

On the sale date specified above, which is the first Tuesday of said month, I will offer and sell at public auction, for cash (check, cashier check or money order), each property described above, and all the right, title, interest and estate in and to each such property owned or claimed by the judgment Defendant(s) named in connection with the foreclosure judgment with each such property, and conveyance to be made by Sheriff’s Deed which is without warranty, of only that right, title and interest owned by said judgment Defendant(s) named in the foreclosure judgment; PROVIDED, however, that no property shall be sold directly or indirectly to anyone other than a Taxing Unit which is a party to that specific suit for less than the total amount of taxes, penalties, interest and costs due against that particular property or any adjudged value decreed, whichever is lower. The Foreclosure Sale(s) under this Notice will be held on the First Tuesday of said month at the Courthouse door of said County,

at the time set out above, by and through the LAW OFFICE OF JAMES E. CABELLO, P.O. Box 6158, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, 210-532-7228, my authorized representative.

The sale of each property shall be subject to the rights of the Defendant(s) named in connection with each particular property, and any successors in title, to redeem such specified property in the time and manner provided by law; and subject also to the rights of any defendant(s) to have each particular property owned or claimed by such defendant(s) divided and sold in less divisions than the whole as provided by law. The sale as to each property is to be made to satisfy the Judgment rendered against that particular property and the Defendant(s) named in connection with that particular property. The proceeds of the sale of each property are to be applied to the satisfaction of the Judgment against that particular property, and the remainder of the sale proceeds, if any, are to be applied as the law directs.

Dated at Pearsall, Texas, this the 1st day of February, 2019.

Albert DeLeon Sheriff, FRIO COUNTY, TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS DIVISION Rule 37 Case No. 0316903 Status/Permit No. 839435 DISTRICT 01 DATE OF ISSUANCE: Feb 5, 2019 NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, Mar 12, 2019 Address: Railroad Commission of Texas ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit P.O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 Fax: (512) 463-6780 Email: SWR37@RRC.TEXAS. GOV NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the XTO ENERGY INC., (RRC Operator No. 945936] has made application for a spacing exception permit under the provisions of Railroad Commission Statewide Rule 37 (16 Tex. Admin. Code section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to the lease line distance requirement because the Applicant is less than the required Rule 37 lease line distance to an unleased or non-pooled interest within the subject unit for the AMENDED NEW DRILL permit in Sec. 704, Bk. , RAINES, MRS RS Survey, A-1309, EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Field, LA SALLE County, being 19.2 miles NE direction from COTULLA, Texas. PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of Railroad Commission rules and regulations, this application may be granted WITHOUT A HEARING if no protest to the application is received within the deadline.

An affected person is entitled to protest this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the proposed well than the minimum lease line spacing distance. If a hearing is called, the applicant has the burden to prove the need for an exception. A Protestant should be prepared to establish standing as an affected person, and to appear at the hearing either in person or by qualified representative and protest the application with cross-examination or presentation of a direct case. The rules of evidence are applicable in the hearing. If you have any questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission’s Docket Services Department at (512) 463-6848. If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in this Notice, please contact the Commission’s Drilling Permit Unit at rule 37 (512) 463-6751.

IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION’S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS

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SET OUT ABOVE BY Mar 12, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RECEIVED WITHIN SUCH TIME, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVELY. THIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION REQUIRES PUBLICATION The location and identity of the well is as shown below: FIELD: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD1) Lease/Unit Name: IRVIN MINERALS SOUTH Lease/Unit Well No.: E 8H Lease/Unit Acres: 4149.7 Nearest Lease Line (ft): 100.0 Nearest Well on Lease (ft): 400.0 Lease Lines: 420.0 F SL, 6785.0 F SE L Survey Lines: : 810.0 FSE L, 194.0 F NE L Wellbore Profile(s): Horizontal Lateral: TH1 Penetration Point Location Lease Lines: 348.0 F S L 5275.0 F SE L Terminus Location BH County: LA SALLE Section: Block: Abstract: 640 Survey: RABY, K Lease Lines: 100.0 F N L 4050.0 F E L Survey Lines: 651.0 F S L 7248.0 F W L Field Rules for ALL fields on the permit application are as follows: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) : Special Rules 330/0, 80.0 acres.

Optional Rules 330/0, 40.0 acres.

This well is to be drilled to an approximate depth of 10000 feet.

If you have questions regarding this application, please contact the Applicant’s representative, Joanna Bass, at (903) 5797731.

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS DIVISION DISTRICT 01 Rule 37 Case No. 0313752 Status/Permit No. 842721 DATE OF ISSUANCE: Feb 11, 2019 NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, Mar 18, 2019 Address: Railroad Commission of Texas ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit P.O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 Fax: (512) 463-6780 Email: SWR37@RRC.TEXAS.GOV NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the EOG RESOURCES, INC., [RRC Operator No. 253162] has made application for a spacing exception permit under the provisions of Railroad Commission Statewide Rule 37 (16 Tex. Admin.

Code section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to the lease line distance requirement because the Applicant is less than the required Rule 37 lease line distance to an unleased or non-pooled interest within the subject unit for the AMENDED NEW DRILL permit in Sec. 200, Bk. , H&GN RR CO/WAUGH, W A Survey, A-1091, EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Field, LA SALLE County, being 7 miles SW direction from FOWLERTON, Texas.

PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of Railroad Commission rules and regulations, this application may be granted WITHOUT A HEARING if no protest to the application is received within the deadline.

An affected person is entitled to protest this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the proposed well than the minimum lease line spacing

distance. If a hearing is called, the applicant has the burden to prove the need for an exception.

A Protestant should be prepared to establish standing as an affected person, and to appear at the hearing either in person or by qualified representative and protest the application with cross-examination or presentation of a direct case. The rules of evidence are applicable in the hearing. If you have any questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission’s Docket Services Department at (512)463-6848.

If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in this Notice, please contact the Commission’s Drilling Permit Unit at rule 37 (512)463-6751.

IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION’S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS SET OUT ABOVE BY Mar 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RECEIVED WITHIN SUCH TIME, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVELY. THIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION REQUIRES PUBLICATION The location and identity of the well is as shown below: FIELD: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD1) Lease/Unit Name: SOCKEYE B Lease/Unit Well No.: 2H Lease/Unit Acres: 1109.42 Nearest Lease Line (ft): 1.0 Nearest Well on Lease (ft): 286.0 Lease Lines: 1528.0 F S L, 289.0 FEL Survey Lines: 1528.0 F S L, 289.0 FEL Wellbore Profile(s): Horizontal Lateral: TH1 Penetration Point Location Lease Lines: 49.0 F S L 1781.0 F NE L Terminus Location BH County: LA SALLE Section: 195 Block: Abstract: 295 Survey: H&GN RR CO Lease Lines: 3503.0 F NEC L 1570.0 F NE L Survey Lines: 1650.0 F N L 719.0 F E L Field Rules for ALL fields on the permit application are as follows: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) : Special Rules 330/0, 80.0 acres.

Optional Rules 330/0, 40.0 acres.

This well is to be drilled to an approximate depth of 10500 feet. If you have questions regarding this application, please contact the Applicant’s representative, Jeremy Montanez, at (210)7309432.

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RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS DIVISION Rule 37 Case No. 0316968 Status/Permit No. 839340 DISTRICT 01 DATE OF ISSUANCE: Feb 5, 2019 NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, Mar 12, 2019 Address: Railroad Commission of Texas ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit, P.O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 Fax: (512) 463-6780 Email: SWR37@RRC.TEXAS.GOV NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the XTO ENERGY INC., (RRC Operator No. 945936] has made application for a spacing exception permit under the provisions of Railroad Commission Statewide Rule 37 (16 Tex. Admin. Code section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to the LEASE LINE requirement for the AMENDED NEW DRILL permit in Sec. 704, Bk. , RAINES, MRS R S Survey, A-1309, EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Field, LA SALLE County, being 19.2 miles NE direction from COTULLA, Texas. PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of Railroad Commission rules and regulations, this application may be granted WITHOUT A HEARING if no protest to the application is received within the deadline.

An affected person is entitled to protest this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the proposed well than the minimum lease line spacing distance. If a hearing is called, the applicant has the burden to prove the need for an exception. A Protestant should be prepared to establish standing as an affected person, and to appear at the hearing either in person or by qualified representative and protest the application with cross-examination or presentation of a direct case. The rules of evidence are applicable in the hearing. If you have any questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission’s Docket Services Department at (512) 463-6848. If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in this Notice, please contact the Commission’s Drilling Permit Unit at rule 37 (512) 463-6751.

IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, YOU MUST FILL OUT, SIGN AND MAIL, FAX, E-MAIL OR DELIVER TO THE AUSTIN OFFICE OF THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS THE ENCLOSED NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEAR IN PROTEST.

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Wellbore Profile (s): Horizontal Lateral: TH1 Penetration Point Location Lease Lines: 348.0 F SE L 6483.0 F SE (CORNER) L Terminus Location BH County: LA SALLE Section: Block: Abstract: 640 Survey: RABY, K Lease Lines: 100.0 F NW L 5252.0 F NE L Survey Lines: 937.0 FSE L 6080.0 F SW L Field Rules for ALL fields on the permit application are as follows: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) : Special Rules 330/0, 80.0 acres.

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This well is to be drilled to an approximate depth of 10000 feet.

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RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS DIVISION DISTRICT 01 Rule 37 Case No. 0313830 Status/Permit No. 842722 DATE OF ISSUANCE: Feb 11, 2019 NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, Mar 18, 2019 Address: Railroad Commission of Texas ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit P.O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 Fax: (512) 463-6780 Email: SWR37@RRC.TEXAS.GOV NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the EOG RESOURCES, INC., [RRC Operator No. 253162] has made application for a spacing exception permit under the provisions of Railroad Commission Statewide Rule 37 (16 Tex. Admin.

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Code section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to the lease line distance requirement because the Applicant is less than the required Rule 37 lease line distance to an unleased or non-pooled interest within the subject unit for the AMENDED NEW DRILL permit in Sec. 200, Bk. , H&GN RR CO/WAUGH, W A Survey, A-1091, EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Field, LA SALLE County, being 7 miles SW direction from FOWLERTON, Texas.

PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of Railroad Commission rules and regulations, this application may be granted WITHOUT A HEARING if no protest to the application is received within the deadline. An affected person is entitled to protest this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the proposed well than the minimum lease line spacing distance. If a hearing is called, the applicant has the burden to prove the need for an exception.

A Protestant should be prepared to establish standing as an affected person, and to appear at the hearing either in person or by qualified representative and protest the application with cross-examination or presentation of a direct case. The rules of evidence are applicable in the hearing. If you have any questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission’s Docket Services Department at (512)463-6848.

If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in this Notice, please contact the Commission’s Drilling Permit Unit at rule 37 (512)463-6751.

IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION’S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS

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SET OUT ABOVE BY Mar 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RECEIVED WITHIN SUCH TIME, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVELY. THIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION REQUIRES PUBLICATION The location and identity of the well is as shown below: FIELD: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD1) Lease/Unit Name: SOCKEYE C Lease/Unit Well No.: 3H Lease/Unit Acres: 1109.42 Nearest Lease Line (ft): 1.0 Nearest Well on Lease (ft): 316.0 Lease Lines: 1528.0 F S L, 257.0 FEL Survey Lines: 1528.0 F S L, 257.0 FEL Wellbore Profile(s): Horizontal Lateral: TH1 Penetration Point Location Lease Lines: 183.0 F S L 1426.0 F NE L Terminus Location BH County: LA SALLE Section: 195 Block: Abstract: 295 Survey: H&GN RR CO Lease Lines: 2604.0 F NEC L 1219.0 F NE L Survey Lines: 787.0 F N L 982.0 F E L Field Rules for ALL fields on the permit application are as follows: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) : Special Rules 330/0, 80.0 acres.

Optional Rules 330/0, 40.0 acres.

This well is to be drilled to an approximate depth of 10500 feet. If you have questions regarding this application, please contact the Applicant’s representative, Jeremy Montanez, at (210)7309432.

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS DIVISION DISTRICT 01 Rule 37 Case No. 0313826 Status/Permit No. 842717 DATE OF ISSUANCE: Feb 11, 2019 NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, Mar 18, 2019 Address: Railroad Commission of Texas ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit P.O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 Fax: (512) 463-6780 Email: SWR37@RRC.TEXAS.GOV NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the EOG RESOURCES, INC., [RRC Operator No. 253162] has made application for a spacing exception permit under the provisions of Railroad Commission Statewide Rule 37 (16 Tex. Admin.

Code section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to the lease line distance requirement because the Applicant is less than the required Rule 37 lease line distance to an unleased or non-pooled interest within the subject unit for the AMENDED NEW DRILL permit in Sec. 200, Bk. , H&GN RR CO/WAUGH, W A Survey, A-1091, EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Field, LA SALLE County, being 7 miles SW direction from FOWLERTON, Texas. PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of Railroad Commission rules and regulations, this application may be granted WITHOUT A HEARING if no protest to the application is received within the deadline. An affected person is entitled to protest this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the proposed well than the minimum lease line spacing distance. If a hearing is called, the applicant has the burden to prove the need for an exception. A Protestant should be prepared to establish standing as an affected person, and to appear at the hearing either in person or by qualified representative and protest the application with cross-examination or presentation of a direct case. The rules of evidence are applicable in the hearing. If you have any questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission’s Docket Services Department at (512)463-6848.

If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in this Notice, please contact the Commission’s Drilling Permit Unit at rule 37 (512)463-6751.

IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION’S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS SET OUT ABOVE BY Mar 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RECEIVED WITHIN SUCH TIME, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVELY. THIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION REQUIRES PUBLICATION The location and identity of the well is as shown below: FIELD: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD1)

Lease/Unit Name: NAYLOR JONES UNIT 94 Lease/Unit Well No.: 4H Lease/Unit Acres: 614.5 Nearest Lease Line (ft): 77.0 Nearest Well on Lease (ft): 331.0 Lease Lines: 1529.0 F S L, 353.0 FEL Survey Lines: 1529.0 F S L, 353.0 FEL Wellbore Profile(s): Horizontal Lateral: TH1 Penetration Point Location Lease Lines: 1805.0 F S L 980.0 F E L Terminus Location BH County: LA SALLE Section: 195 Block: Abstract: 295 Survey: H&GN RR CO Lease Lines: 39.0 F N L 1339.0 F SW L Survey Lines: 1599.0 F S L 5.0 F E L Field Rules for ALL fields on the permit application are as follows: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) : Special Rules 330/0, 80.0 acres.

Optional Rules 330/0, 40.0 acres.

This well is to be drilled to an approximate depth of 10500 feet. If you have questions regarding this application, please contact the Applicant’s representative, Jeremy Montanez, at (210)7309432 RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS OIL AND GAS DIVISION DISTRICT 01 Rule 37 Case No. 0313751 Status/Permit No. 842719 DATE OF ISSUANCE: Feb 11, 2019 NOTICE OF PROTEST DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, Mar 18, 2019 Address: Railroad Commission of Texas ATTN: Drilling Permit Unit P.O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 Fax: (512) 463-6780 Email: SWR37@RRC.TEXAS.GOV NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the EOG RESOURCES, INC., [RRC Operator No. 253162] has made application for a spacing exception permit under the provisions of Railroad Commission Statewide Rule 37 (16 Tex. Admin.

Code section 3.37). Applicant seeks exception to the lease line distance requirement because the Applicant is less than the required Rule 37 lease line distance to an unleased or non-pooled interest within the subject unit for the AMENDED NEW DRILL permit in Sec. 200, Bk. , H&GN RR CO/WAUGH, W A Survey, A-1091, EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) Field, LA SALLE County, being 7 miles SW direction from FOWLERTON, Texas.

PURSUANT TO THE TERMS of Railroad Commission rules and regulations, this application may be granted WITHOUT A HEARING if no protest to the application is received within the deadline. An affected person is entitled to protest this application. Affected persons include owners of record and the operator or lessees of record of adjacent tracts and tracts nearer to the proposed well than the minimum lease line spacing distance. If a hearing is called, the applicant has the burden to prove the need for an exception.

A Protestant should be prepared to establish standing as an affected person, and to appear at the hearing either in person or by qualified representative and protest the application with cross-examination or presentation of a direct case. The rules of evidence are applicable in the hearing. If you have any questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission’s Docket Services Department at (512)463-6848.

If you have questions which are specific to the Application or the information set forth in this Notice, please contact the Commission’s Drilling Permit Unit at rule 37 (512)463-6751.

IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION, AN INTENT TO APPEAR IN PROTEST MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE RAILROAD COMMISSION’S AUSTIN OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, OR E-MAIL ADDRESS SET OUT ABOVE BY Mar 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. IF NO PROTEST IS RECEIVED WITHIN SUCH TIME, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST AND THE REQUESTED PERMIT MAY BE GRANTED ADMINISTRATIVELY. THIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION REQUIRES PUBLICATION The location and identity of the well is as shown below: FIELD: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD1) Lease/Unit Name: SOCKEYE A Lease/Unit Well No.: 1H Lease/Unit Acres: 1109.42 Nearest Lease Line (ft): 1.0 Nearest Well on Lease (ft): 279.0 Lease Lines: 1529.0 F S L, 320.0 FEL Survey Lines: 1529.0 F S L, 320.0 FEL Wellbore Profile(s): Horizontal Lateral: TH1 Penetration Point Location Lease Lines: 55.0 F S L 2142.0 F NE L Terminus Location

BH County: LA SALLE Section: 195 Block: Abstract: 295 Survey: H&GN RR CO Lease Lines: 4404.0 F NE L 1586.0 F SW L Survey Lines: 2514.0 F N L 454.0 F E L Field Rules for ALL fields on the permit application are as follows: EAGLEVILLE (EAGLE FORD-1) : Special Rules 330/0, 80.0 acres.

Optional Rules 330/0, 40.0 acres.

This well is to be drilled to an approximate depth of 10500 feet. If you have questions regarding this application, please contact the Applicant’s representative, Jeremy Montanez, at (210)7309432.

BID NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE This is a Request for Proposal

by Dilley Independent School District for the administration of our USDA Child Nutrition Programs. We are requesting bids to operate and manage the school food service for the 20192020 school year renewable for four one-year terms. Proposals will be received by SFA until 2:00 pm CST, March 25, 2019. For more information, please contact Dilley ISD at 830-965-1912.

The entire proposal package, including specifications, may be obtained from the Dilley ISD web page at dilleyisd.net. Please submit all questions in writing to the district by March 8, 2019, by 12:00 pm (Noon) via email to pamela.bendele@dilleyisd.net.

The questions received via email and any questions asked during the Pre-proposal conference will be place on the district’s website with the RFP information.

CONSTRUCTION ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS The (City of Dilley) will receive bids for (12” Dia. Water Main Replacement – TxCDBG #7217099) until (2pm) on (1st day of March 2019) at (Office of the City Secretary – 116 E. Miller Street, Dilley, TX 78017). The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at (2pm) on (1st day of March 2019) at (116 E. Miller Street, Dilley, TX 78017). Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows: WATERLINE REPLACEMENT POJECT FROM WATER PLANT ALONG MAIN ST. TO F.M. 117 The project consists of construction for 12” Dia. AWWA C900 PVC Pipe = 2,312 L.F. With related valves, appurtenances and incidentals. Supply all necessary pipe, valves, fittings, restraints, water services and any appurtenances associated with the installation. Provide temporary water service where needed to avoid interruptions to customer services. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, machinery, materials and incidentals in order to install bid items.

Lines are to connect to existing lines along Harris St. and interconnects at Water Plant.

Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at (Premier Engineering Office, 1302 Calle Del Norte Ste 2, Laredo, TX, 78041 at which copies may be obtained). Copies of Bid/ Contract Documents may be reviewed free of charge at the Office of the City Secretary, 116 E. Miller Street, Dilley, Texas, or copies may be optained upon deposit of $125.00 for each full size (24”x36”) set of plans and documents, $75.00 for each half size (11”x17”) set of plans and documents, and free of charge for digital copies of plans and documents on a CD. The entire amount of deposit will be refunded if plans and specifications are returned in good order within ten (10) working days after bid opening. A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of Dilley or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Texas Department of Rural Affairs and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex age or national origin. The (City of Dilley) reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by (City of Dilley) for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders qualifications prior to the contract award. (City of Dilley) (David Jordan), (City Administrator) All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project.