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GOVERNMENT

Stranger helps victims navigate FEMA

BY JESSICA PRIEST JPRIEST@VICAD.COM

Already exhausted from trying to put the pieces of their lives back together, some of those affected by Hurricane Harvey are connecting with strangers to take on the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

They figure two will be better off than one when navigating the cumbersome process to get assistance.

“If it wouldn’t have been for him and others encouraging us, I wouldn’t have come

back,” Guadalupe Sanabria FEMA DISASTER said last week about Victoria resident Omar Rachid. “I RECOVERY didn’t know where to start.” CENTERS So far, FEMA has given al- ■ Dr. Pattie Dodson Public most $13 million in assisHealth Center, 2805 N. tance to the Crossroads. This Navarro St., Victoria amount represents the about ■ Edna High School Football 36 percent of applications the Stadium, 1303 W. Gayle St., agency has approved.

Edna Sanabria’s portion was $600 ■ Goliad Memorial Auditorium, and a motel stay until Sept.

925 South SH 183, Goliad 24.

■ Calhoun County Library, 200 Sanabria and others who W. Mahan St., Port Lavaca do not think the amount As of Friday, all were open

NICOLAS GALINDO/ NGALINDO@VICAD.COM

Water damage from Hurricane Harvey and the ensuing mold buildup made Guadalupe Sanabria remove an entire section of a wall and ceiling at her home.

“It’s so stressful,” Sanabria said. “I just feel like someone came and took everything away from me.”

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BLOOMINGTON

COMMUNIT Y

LEFT OUT T O DR Y “

Former UPS worker gets delivery of hope

I went to look around, and I was very upset to see that the people had no food or nothing.

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Theresa Martinez, 49, of Bloomington

BY GABRIELLA CANALES GCANALES@VICAD.COM

Hector Martinez, 32-year UPS employee, is hitting the reset button on his life.

“I retired to enjoy and kick back,” Martinez, of Rockport, said. “But, I’m back to square one again.”

Martinez’s Rockport home was among those hammered by Hurricane Harvey.

Almost five years ago, he bought a small home in Rockport, and as his family grew, he decided to expand, he said.

“I saved money and did it in sections,” he said. “I just finished the flooring and restroom and storage downstairs.”

He and his family evacuated to Zapata before the storm, he said. When they returned Tuesday after the storm, he saw the damage to Rockport.

“Everything was taken away,” he said.

In addition to his home, Martinez lost several vehicles to floodwaters, including his wife’s car, his work truck and his grandchildren’s golf cart.

Seeing his hard work demolished was heart-wrenching.

“I was really down and depressed,” he said. “I didn’t know how to start all over again.”

Martinez, who retired Jan. 26, had delivered packages to downtown Victoria for about 26 years, he said.

The businesses he delivered packages to in downtown Victoria and his former coworkers pitched in to help him begin again.

“As a grown man, I don’t like to ask for anything,” he said. “They just came and showed up.”

Donations, including clothes and gift cards, were collected and brought to Cole, Easley, Sciba and Williams law firm, said Jackie Garcia, bookkeeper for the law firm.

“It was a good turnout,” Garcia said.

“It was a pleasure to help him. He left a good impression on everybody.”

John Szilagyi, UPS supervisor, was also a part of the assistance “Shortly after the storm hit, we found out Hector lost everything,” Szilagyi said. “He showed me the ropes of downtown and taught me a lot starting off.”

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Laila Garcia, 4, left, and her sister, Zoey Garcia, 5, sit on the front porch of their temporary home at the ALMS apartments in Bloomington.

Nonprofit leaves tenants lost after Harvey

BY MARINA STARLEAF RIKER

ALMS EXPENSES

Charitable organizations such as La Raza Unidos - also known as ALMS - are required to fill out and submit 990 forms with the internal Revenue Service each year, which show financial information such as revenue and expenses.

Free housing program

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When Darlene Moya, 38, returned from Austin with her three children after fleeing Hurricane Harvey, she found herself locked out of her Victoria rental home.

The single mom said she knew this might happen when she decided what most mothers would: Instead of spending $170 on rent, which is due weekly, she used the last couple hundred dollars to her name to evacuate her daughters – who are 2, 3 and 15 years old. The family sought shelter with relatives in Austin, out of

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“I had two choices,” said Moya, who owns a secondhand clothing shop. “Either I pay the rent here and we wait

it out and see – but if I stay here, I’m putting (my children’s) lives in danger.”

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HURRICANE HARVEY

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HOW TO HELP

We know Crossroads residents have big hearts. If you want to help or need help, visit VictoriaAdvocate.com.

We’ll share with our thousands of readers.

Victoria Responds

Call Center ■A

single phone call will connect donors, volunteers and affected individuals or families of Hurricane Harvey with the resources they need. The number is 361-433-2785 and will connect to the Victoria Responds Call Center. The line will be answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The original volunteer/donation line also can be used for now, 361-580-5790, and will be answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Affected individuals and families should pre-register with both FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 and the American Red Cross at 1-866-526-8300.

How You Can Give

■ Erica

Briggs has started a gofundme account to purchase air mattresses for children in Bloomington and the surrounding area to cover their immediate needs of not sleeping on the floor. Ashley Furniture is also partnering with the effort to provide beds through its Hope to Dream program for future needs to provide permanent beds to children once their homes are repaired. You may donate to this cause at gofundme.com/kids-shouldnot-sleep-on-wet-floors.

■ Lacks Furniture has set up donation stations at all three of its Galleria stores in McAllen, Brownsville and Laredo to collect nonperishable food, water and supplies for families affected by Hurricane Harvey. To learn more about how you can contribute, visit the Lacks Facebook page or bit.ly/LacksHurricaneRelief.

■ Official GoFundMe page to support the unmet needs of residents who were impacted

by Hurricane Harvey: Visit gofundme.com/victoria-tx-disaster-relief-fund.

■ The Red Cross is greatly in need of volunteers to help with warehousing, shelter management, supply distribution and administrative support. Those interested in volunteering may register at redcross.org/volunteer.

■ Farmers and ranchers seeking Natural Resources Conservation Service financial and technical assistance can sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program at their local Natural Resources Conservation Service office or if already a USDA client, online via Conservation Client Gateway nrcs.usda.gov/wps/ portal/nrcs/main/national/ cgate/.

■ The Red Cross depends on financial donations to be able to provide disaster relief immediately. Help people affected by Hurricane Harvey by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. The Red Cross is helping with immediate needs at redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey or call 1-800-HELP-NOW. ■ Perpetual Help Home and the Center for Peace residents were able to safely evacuate before the storm; however, the nonprofit’s facilities didn’t fare so well. The roofs on both the main home and the center sustained damage.

Perpetual Help Home is a Christian-based restorative justice organization assisting women in breaking the cycle of incarceration and homelessness. Donate online at perpetualhelphome.org.

■ The Victoria County United Way is accepting donations to help local residents with contributions to partner agencies for disaster relief and emergency food and housing. Unitedwayvictoria.org/help. Executive Director Dolly Stokes said the

office phones have been down, but people also can text “Victoria” to 313131 to donate online.

■ All H-E-B grocery stores, including Central Market and Joe V’s Smart Shop stores across Texas, have begun a statewide tear pad campaign offering customers an opportunity to support victims by donating in increments of $1, $3 or $5 at the check stand.

All monies collected from the tear pad campaign, as well as a $100,000 donation from H-E-B, will benefit the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army and Feeding Texas.

■ Donate to Food Bank of the Golden Crescent directly by visiting victoriafoodbank.org/get-involved/donations/. If you prefer, a check can be sent to FBGC with “Hurricane Harvey relief” in the memo line: 3809 E. Rio Grande St., Victoria, TX 77901. You can also promote the fundraising campaign by sharing this on your Facebook. For more information, contact 361-655-1607 or 361-578-0591 or rcadle@ feedingamerica.org.

■ Donations accepted at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 814 N. San Antonio St., in Port Lavaca.

■ To volunteer or offer donations, call the Volunteer Hotline at 361-580-5790.

■ Donations are still being accepted at Faith Family Church. Hours for dropping off items are 8 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends. Volunteers are still needed as well. Many shifts are available!

8802 N. Navarro St. The Fairfield Inn, 7502 N. Navarro St. ■ Dollar General, Mockingbird Lane ■ LaQuinta Inns and Suites, 3107 S. Laurent St., closed indefinitely until January 2018 ■ Bealls, 121 Calhoun Plaza, Port Lavaca, closed until mid-November ■ Bayside Seafood, 2055 SH 35, Port Lavaca ■ KFC, 1010 E. Rio Grande St. ■ Baymont Hotel, 308 Park Heights, Cuero, closed for three to four months ■ The Wellhead Tavern, 23404 N.W. Zac Lentz Parkway, closed for another six weeks ■ Victoria Ag and Ranch Store, 1410 S.W. Moody St. ■ Trinity Shores, 201 Trinity Shores Drive, Port Lavaca ■ Victoria Residence and Rehab, 114 Medical Drive ■ Jade and Madalynn’s, Town and Country Shopping Center ■ El Taco, 711 W. Main St., Port Lavaca ■ Lacks, 3607 N. Navarro St., not open, will take months ■ AAA Electric, 404 Sequoia Drive ■ Xtreme Ink Tattoos, 1303 N. Ben Jordan St.

Victoria is closed until further notice. The office sustained flood damage and electrical issues during Hurricane Harvey. If you need to get your driver’s license renewed or need to take a driving test, visit one of the driver’s license office locations in the surrounding area: Port Lavaca, 201 W. Austin St., Port Lavaca; 208 E. Live Oak St., Cuero; or 412 Texana St., Hallettsville.

■ Texas A&M Agrilife Extension-Victoria County office has been temporarily moved to the Victoria County 4-H Activity Center, 259 Bachelor Drive (Victoria Regional Airport). The office’s phone number is the same, 361-575-4581.

■ Dr. Frederick Lykes’ medical office, 303 E. Airline Road, will be closed indefinitely because of damages caused

by Hurricane Harvey. Patients can still send their bill payments to the office address.

■ U.S. Soil and Water Conservation Wharton Field Office has been closed. The regular phone number is still functioning, 979-532-0077 ext. 3.

■ Yoga Chicks, is temporarily relocated at 2505 Bon Aire St. Gentle Yoga, 11 a.m.

Wednesdays; Yoga Basics, 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays.

How You Can Get Help

Get food for the homebound ■ Victoria

County Senior Citizens Center, 603 Murray St., 576-2189, open weekdays, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

■ Community Action Agency, 4007 Halsey St., 361-578-2989, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

■ The American Red Cross has

emergency response vehicles taking meals to those in need in the impacted areas; anyone can flag a van down.

■ Food Bank of the Golden Crescent, 361-578-0591, has added more distributions sites, including mobile distribution. Visit tfbgc.org for more information.

ery Center is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m daily, at Edna High School Football Stadium, 1303 West Gayle St. in Edna.

Help with Filing Insurance Claims ■ Representatives

with AllState, State Farm and The Hartford are in the Home Depot parking lot, 6708 N.E. Zac Lentz Parkway from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to assist policy holders with filing insurance claims and answer insurance questions.

Clothing and household supplies ■ Mid-Coast

Family Services, 120 S. Main St., Suite 175, 361-575-7842, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

■ Restoration House Ministries, 1204 N. Moody, 361-237-0500, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

■ Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry, 108 N. Liberty St., 361-572-0048, weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon.

Financial Assistance ■ American

Red Cross, financial assistance will be online shortly; details to be provided ■ Community Action Agency, 4007 Halsey St.; 361-578-2989; weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

■ Mid-Coast Family Services, 120 S. Main St., Suite 175, 361-575-7842; weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Disaster Recovery ■A

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is in Victoria at the Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center, 2805 N. Navarro St. The center is open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. FEMA is recommending people apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

■ FEMA Disaster Recovery Center open at Calhoun County Library, 200 W. Mahan St., Port Lavaca. Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

■ FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center now open at 911 Navigation Circle, Rockport.

Available 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, as needed.

■ FEMA Mobile Disaster Recov-

Shelter/Housing locations ■ The

American Red Cross manages urgent response preparations for Hurricane Harvey. For a list of open shelters, please visit redcross.org. The information will evolve, so you may wish to check back as you are able.

■ FEMA provides eligible applicants access to a list of approved hotels in their area, and applicants may choose to stay at any approved hotel or facility identified by FEMA. The list of approved hotels is available at femaevachotels.com/index.php or the FEMA Helpline.

■ Salvation Army, 1306 N. Louise St. No. 361-576-1299; weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

■ Mid-Coast Family Services, 361-575-7842 ■ Perpetual Help Home, 361-575-5335.

Counseling Services ■ Gulf

Bend Center STAR Family Services, 361-575-0611, mental health services for adults and children ■ Community in Schools, 361-576-5872, for middle and high school students.

■ First United Methodist Church, 361-578-2701, counselor on site, call for an appointment.

Tax Relief After a Disaster ■ The

IRS provides tax relief to

survivors of disasters. Find out if you qualify by visiting irs.gov/uac/tax-relief-indisaster-situations.

■ Disaster Unemployment Assistance provides financial assistance to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a major disaster and who are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits. Visit the Texas Workforce Commission website to see if you are eligible.

Severe Storm and Flood Recovery Assistance ■ The

U.S. Department of Labor assists in recovery efforts in the communities affected by severe storms, floods and other disasters.

For questions and assistance, call DOL’s National Contact Center at 1-866-487-2365.

Replacing Lost or Damaged Documents ■ SNAP

Card (food stamps): Call the Lonestar helpdesk toll-free at 1-800-777-7328.

■ Green Cards: Call 800-375-5283.

■ Birth and Death Certificates: Call 888-963-7111.

■ Texas Driver’s License: Call 512-424-2600.

Food/supplies ■ Christ’s

Kitchen, 611 E. Warren Ave., serving hot meals.

The program’s hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Saturday. They also help with other needs as resources permit.

■ Guerrilla Gourmet, located at 311 E. Constitution, is providing meals to those in need in exchange for donation.

Cleanup/Other Help ■ Samaritan’s

Purse located at Faith Family Church is offering help to remove trees and tarps on roofs. Call 361-484-5437.

■ If you need assistance finding food or water, you may call Victoria Transit at 1-877-538-6819.

NEWS YOU CAN USE If you see something missing from the list, contact Robbi Patterson in the newsroom at 361-574-1222.

CANCELED EVENTS

The Symphony League style show and luncheon scheduled for Sept. 13 has been postponed until Oct. 18.

■ Victoria College’s Brown Bag Lunch Series has rescheduled its sessions to Sept.

29, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17.

■ Crown Hospice Barn Dance, scheduled for Sept. 21, has been canceled.

■ Adopt-A-Beach at Magnolia Beach, scheduled for Sept.

23, has been canceled. but two other beaches in Port O’Connor will have the clean up – Boggy Nature Park and King Fisher Beach. Additionally, the new restrooms at Magnolia Beach are not operational after the septic system was flooded with sand. It is unknown when the facilities will reopen.

■ The Victoria Czech Festival, scheduled for Sept. 24, is canceled because of storm damage to the Victoria Community Center.

■ Victoria Symphony’s first performance of its master series called “The Undisputed Masters” that was scheduled for Sept. 16 has been postponed until March 24.

■ The start date for the adult sports fall leagues is postponed. Check the Victoria Parks and Recreation Facebook page for information and updates regarding fall leagues and registrations.

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CLOSED BUSINESSES

Family Dollar, North Street and Ben Jordan Street ■ J.C. Penney, 8106 N. Navarro St. ■ Harbor Freight, 3605 N. Navarro St. ■ Hungry Jacks Thirsty, 1209 E. Airline Road ■ Vera Cruz, 3110 N. Navarro St., for at least for a month ■ The PumpHouse riverside Restaurant and Bar, 1201 W. Stayton Ave., now has power and they are now in the process of cleaning and organizing. It should be opening soon.

■ Elite Cleaners, 2809 N. Laurent St. ■ Burger King, 8501 N. Navarro St. ■ Barkett’s, 321 Broadway Ave., Seadrift ■ Paradise Burgers, 607 S. Laurent St. ■ Texas Driver’s License Office, ■

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BUSINESSES NOW OPEN

Faststop, Delmar and Lone Tree Road ■ Bayside Seafood, Navarro Street ■ Sky Restaurant, 236 Foster Field Drive ■ Crossroads Feed Store, 13300 U.S. 77 ■ Charlie’s Donuts, 1406 E. Rio Grande St. ■ Jack In The Box, both locations ■ Conoco, Delmar and Lone Tree Road ■ Advance America, 3805 N. Navarro St. ■ All About the Dress, 13955 U.S. 77 ■ Victoria Family Eye Care, 6380 N. Navarro St. ■ Marble Slab, 6362 N. Navarro St. ■ Victoria Nursing and Rehabilitation, 114 Medical Drive ■ Port Lavaca Post Office, 1201 Half League Road, Port Lavaca ■ Telferner Post Office, 319 Farm-to-Market Road 1686, Telferner ■

CLOSURES/ RELOCATIONS

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The driver’s license office in

in the Victoria area to receive updates regarding public education announcements following Hurricane Harvey. Parents in the Victoria area can call 512-463-9603 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily for up-to-date information on public education options and enrollment information for students.

benefits from hiring people who know the territory well.

These are temporary jobs but often last several months or even longer.

■ Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent To apply online for disaster unemployment assistance, visit ui.texasworkforce.org. For more information, call 361-578-0341.

COMMUNIT Y CONNECTION

PARKS/VENUES

All 16 parks in the city of Victoria are closed until further notice. Although Riverside Park remains closed following Hurricane Harvey, the Victoria Parks and Recreation Office is open and can be reached by calling 361-485-3200 or emailing parks@victoriatx.org.

■ All Community Center reservations for the month of September have been canceled. Reservations will be rescheduled or refunded.

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EMPLOYMENT

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The Victoria Advocate, for a limited time, is offering 14 days of free online-only Classifieds to post your situation and to help you recover. You may post lost or found items such as pets or valuables as well as offered or wanted items such as phones, computers and devices, housing, etc. Visit Crossroadsfinder.com/recovery to place your ad.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

FEMA recommends people apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

■ Wharton – FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Wharton Civic Center, 1924 N. Fulton St., Wharton ■ Victoria – FEMA Disaster ■

For FEMA local job opportunities, go to workintexas.com, which is the Texas Workforce Commission website for jobs. First register for jobs on the site, then search for FEMA when doing a job search. FEMA

Recovery Center, Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center, 2805 N. Navarro St., 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

■ Port Lavaca – FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, Calhoun County Library, 200 W. Mahan St., Port Lavaca.

■ Rockport – FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, as needed, 911 Navigation Circle, Rockport.

■ Edna – FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center, 9 a.m.-6 p.m daily, Edna High School Football Stadium, 1303 W. Gayle St., Edna.

MOSQUITO SPRAYING

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Spraying for mosquitoes continues daily about 8 p.m. across the city of Victoria.

Spraying is done in the evening and early morning hours. If you are outside when the fogging truck approaches, go inside until the truck passes and the fog subsides. Residents can help with mosquito control by emptying storm debris and other things, such as old tires, bird baths, potted plants and clogged rain gutters, that may be holding water that creates a prime breeding place for the pests.

TRASH/YARD WASTE

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Beginning Sept. 18, residents should place all household garbage, including garbage in plastic bags, in the gray garbage cart or the green and yellow recycling cart. Plastic garbage bags will not be picked up from the curb after Friday.

In anticipation of restarting recycling routes on Oct. 2, Sept. 18-22, is the last week residents can use the green and yellow recycling carts for excess household garbage. Beginning Sept. 25, all household garbage must be placed inside the gray carts. Also beginning Sept.

18, yard waste pickup resumes. Place yard waste in paper bags, cardboard boxes, or old trash cans at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled yard waste pickup day. No yard waste will be picked up in plastic bags.

EDUCATION HOTLINE

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A telephone hotline has been set up by the Texas Education Agency for parents

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EVENTS

Organizers reschedule festival honoring Tejano music Hispanic Heritage month events continue despite hurricane

BY GABRIELLA CANALES

GCANALES@VICAD.COM

As long as the accordion plays, Majic will cast a spell on the memories of Hurricane Harvey for area residents, said Martin Hernandez, vice president of Majic Fest.

“It’s something that would be good for Victoria so people can get their minds off of what did happen,” Hernandez said Friday. “It will get Victoria back going and show Victoria is strong.”

Event organizers pushed the date and location for Majic Fest to a one-day event Oct. 28 at De Leon Plaza because of the hurricane.

Originally, the event was

scheduled to be two days of festivities Sept. 29-30, Hernandez said.

It had to be postponed because the venue, the Victoria Community Center, was damaged in the hurricane and was a station for hurricane recovery efforts, so the location was not available, he said.

“We felt it was more important for Victoria to concentrate on establishing and rebuilding,” he said. “It will show that Victoria is strong as we revitalize the downtown area.”

Despite a date and venue change, a turnout of about 4,000 people is expected, he said.

Ticket sales began Thursday night. Previously sold tickets will be honored.

Majic Fest is one of the biggest celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month, Hernandez said. Although the new date falls outside the

celebration period, the event will still promote awareness of the Hispanic population.

Artists include Ramon Ayala, La Mafia, Erick Massore, AJ Castillo, Megan Chapa and other special guests and local artists.

The Tejano music genre is upbeat. There will also be cumbia songs.

Arts and craft vendors, food trucks and a kid zone are also planned for the event, Hernandez said.

Proceeds will benefit the turkey, toy and Christmas giveaways the radio station hosts, he said.

The Hispanic and Latino culture is growing, Hernandez said.

“It’s important to keep our grassroots going, right now especially,” he said. “People are forgetting where we came from and the origin of Hispanic Mexican culture.”

Although events were

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People are forgetting where we came from and the origin of Hispanic Mexican culture.

■ WHAT: Majic Fest ■ WHEN: 12:30 p.m. Oct. 28 ■ WHERE: De Leon Plaza, 101

MARTIN HERNANDEZ

N. Main St. Available at Buddy’s Home Furnishings, the Taqueria Guadalajara drive-thru, Majic 95.9 radio station, New Rodeo on Rio Grande Street and John Stockbauer Drive and Chavana’s Grocery and Market in Port Lavaca.

■ COST: $10 presale tickets ■ NOTE: Bring lawn chairs.

Vice president, Majic Fest

postponed by the hurricane, people can still celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, said Arturo Lara, DeLeon Club secretary.

The club plans to honor three Hispanics and Latinos for their community service 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at the University of Houston-Victoria.

This is the fifth year the club is honoring people for their community contributions.

Recognized this year will be Joel Gomez, who works with emergency response; Lucy Balderaz, a retired registered nurse; and Ernestina Garcia, retired educator.

“It is important to honor community members,” Lara said. “There are a lot who have given contributions, and we need to rec-

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ognize them.”

The DeLeon Club hosted the 31st annual Martin De Leon Symposium on the Humanities at the University of Houston-Victoria on Saturday.

This year’s symposium theme was “En Lucha: Mexican Americans and Educational Protest.”

Speakers included Jesus Jesse Esparza, assistant history professor at Texas Southern University; and Tony Diaz, writer, professor and director of intercultural initiatives at Lone Star College-North Harris in Houston.

“Our basis for starting it back then was the fact we wanted to educate the community on the Hispanic con-

tributions to society, state and world,” he said.

The proceeds go to scholarships the club awards.

Hispanic Heritage Month should be recognized, Lara said.

“We have some contributions that have made a difference in society,” he said.

“We need to be proud of that.”

GREAT GOBBLER GALLOP

Paycheck cashes in for come-from-behind win

BY ALYSSA SOBOTKA THE GLOBE

WORTHINGTON — Saturday ’s Great Gobbler Gallop was not a close race but a come-from-behind victory that satisfied many spectators who lined Worthington’s 10th Street.

Paycheck and the Worthington Great Gobbler Gallop team crossed the finish line in collected fashion in 1 minute, 42.65 seconds, defeating opponent Ruby Begonia and the Cuero team, who clocked a 4 minute 30.65 second time.

Ruby actually crossed the finish line in two minutes 11.05 seconds, but 22 five-second touching penalties and a two-minute carrying penalty really added up against the team during the first leg of the annual race. The Paycheck team

committed no penalties.

Ruby Begonia earned an impressive lead over Paycheck early on, but it wasn’t enough to ruffle the Worthington team’s feathers.

In fact, it was all part of the team’s strategy, said Paycheck Coach Wade Roesner.

“We wanted to give the Cuero team a little bit of a lead to make them feel good — just to keep their hopes alive,” Roesner said. “Then we figured, ‘OK — that’s far enough’; we gave them a block lead and then turned on the afterburners.”

It was at about half a block from the start line at the intersection of 10th Street and Third Avenue where things went awry for the Cuero team. Ruby decided she’d rather take a stroll on the sidewalk.

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(Ruby Begonia) went to do a little window shopping ... She was looking for a sweater because it’s KEITH GOEBEL a little cool.

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Captain, Ruby Begonia Race Team

“She went to do a little window shopping,” laughed Ruby Begonia Race Team Captain Keith Goebel. “Y’all got all these neat stores downtown — she was looking for a sweater because it’s a little cool.”

Goebel said it went from bad to worse when the team tried to navigate the bird back onto the racetrack.

Team Member Jimmy Martin even took a little dive on the pavement.

“We couldn’t get anybody to move to get (Ruby) back on,” Goebel said. “Eventu-

ally we had to grab the bird to get it back on the track.

We’re on the opposition’s turf; we understand.”

But all too soon, the Cuero team will have the home-field advantage when Paycheck travels Oct. 14 to compete in the second leg of the race during Turkeyfest.

The turkey with the best score from the two heats will be awarded the Traveling Trophy of Tumultuous Triumph. Second place will have to settle for the Circulating Consolation Cup of

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Ruby Begonia gets back on track too late during the Great Gobbler Gallop in Worthington, Minn.

Consummate Commiseration.

Saturday ’s King Turkey Day celebration came about three weeks after Hurricane Harvey blew through and caused extensive damage to regions in Texas, including Cuero.

Goebel said recovery of

the southeastern Texas town has been going well, and that assistance from the city of Worthington is appreciated.

“That’s what makes the turkey race worth it,” he said after Saturday’s loss.

“Win, lose or draw — it’s the camaraderie.”

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The federal government auctioned off disaster-response trailers at fire-sale prices just before Harvey devastated southeast Texas, reducing an already diminished supply of mobile homes ahead of what could become the nation’s largest-ever housing mission.

More than 100 2017-model Federal Emergency Management Agency trailers were sold during the two days before the Category 4 hurricane landed in the Gulf Coast, an analysis of government data by The Associated Press found.

Harvey was already projected to be a monster storm that would inflict unprecedented damage.

The trailers were designated to be sold through Aug. 28, after floodwaters sent thousands of Texans onto rooftops and into shelters.

About 79,000 homes in the areas affected by the hurricane were flooded with 18 inches or more of water, Michael Byrne, FEMA’s federal disaster recovery coordinator for Harvey, told AP. The auctions — about 300 since the beginning of the year — have left FEMA with a standing fleet of only 1,700 units. The agency has put out bids for another 4,500, but officials could not say when they would be ready to meet needs arising from Harvey, Irma and potentially future storms.

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FEMA officials said the units sold had all been used to house survivors of last year ’s floods in Southern Louisiana, who returned them with damages that made them unfit for redeployment.

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Yet the 300 trailers sold on the Government Services Agency ’s online auction since the beginning of the year 2017 were advertised either without problems or with only minor damage, such as flat tires, buckling trim or missing furniture, GSA records showed. FEMA said trailers also go to the auction block because of leaks, roach infestations and odor left by cigarette smoke.

FEMA officials said the trailers it had recently ordered will cost the agency about $40,000 for a one-bedroom. By contrast, GSA sold a 2017-model trailer Aug. 23 with damage it described as normal wear and tear and low or flat tires for less than $5,000.

FEMA deployed 144,000 trailers after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita but started selling off its stock in 2007 when the trailers became symbols of the troubled federal response after lawsuits accused some of those units of being riddled with high levels of cancer-causing formaldehyde.

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Chefs organize pop-up event to support farmers market Guerrilla Gourmet chef spearheads effort to feed Victoria area

IF YOU GO ■ WHAT:

“V for Victoria” is an afternoon pop-up event hosted by Chef James Canter, of Guerrilla Gourmet, to benefit Victoria’s Downtown Farmers Market and the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent.

■ WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 ■ WHERE: DeLeon Plaza ■ TICKETS: $45 per person; purchase online at chefcooperatives.com/events

BY LAURA GARCIA LGARCIA@VICAD.COM

Chef James Canter fed thousands of hungry people during Hurricane Harvey at his downtown restaurant, Guerrilla Gourmet, but months earlier, he had planned to combat hunger in a different way by spearheading a pop-up event called V for Victoria.

Some of the region’s most seasoned chefs will be at DeLeon Plaza on Sept. 24 to serve a farm-to-table gourmet meal.

Proceeds from the event will support the city’s Downtown Farmers Market, a program of the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent.

Stephen Paprocki, president of Chef Cooperatives and founder of Texas Black Gold Garlic, said the group of chefs selected Victoria because it is Canter’s home city.

Several members of the Chef Cooperatives came down after the hurricane to help Canter serve the masses hot meals in a “pay-if-you-can” system.

“After the devastation from Hurricane Harvey, there is more of a need now than ever before in Victoria,” Paprocki said.

The event gives the group an opportunity to shed some

V for Victoria Family-Style Menu Main Dishes ■ Coffee-Blackened

(Waco): Chicken with gingered pear and persimmon compote with grilled poblanos.

■ Figgety Figgety Pork, Y’all: Roast Pork with caramelized figs and fig sauce, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY JOHNNY HERNANDEZ chile-citrus chow chow.

■ Aurelia’s Chorizo: A group of chefs and volunteers pose for a group photo outside of Guerrilla Gourmet in the days Burlap-steamed Gulf oysters, after Hurricane Harvey struck Victoria.

Texas chimichurri mignonette and ginger pear soy rice wine.

Paprocki said the group is positive light on the area chef-crafted dishes; beer and support the much-need- from Alamo Beer with a driven to support Texas Side Dishes ed farmer’s market, he michelada option from agriculture and farmers ■ Watermelon salad, feta, mint Madge’s Spicy Bloody Mary and ranchers. said. and cracked black pepper. and wine from “We try to educate people ■ Roasted corn with carne Tickets are $45 and can be Mix; purchased online or at Can- Kuhlman Cellars and Lost about where their food machaca and cotija with comes from,” he said. ter ’s restaurant at 311 E. Draw Cellars. charred scallion crema.

The nonprofit cooperative Canter said he’s been in- ■ Green hatch chile potato au Constitution St. “We’re asking the commu- raises funds through its volved with the cooperative nity to rally – come out and pop-up dinners to support for about four years.

He said he thinks it’s im- or raises these food eat a great chef-prepared the health and prosperity of meal and support Victoria at South Central Texas farm- portant to bring the orga- sources.

Canter said supporting ers, ranchers and vintners. nization to Victoria because the same time,” he said.

The group is composed of there is a real need here for and eating from the local Those who attend will ena more than a dozen chefs access to healthy, local- farmer ’s market is not only joy family-style meal made with from South and Central ly-grown food sources and healthy for us but for our education about who grows ecosystem and our econofresh, locally sourced and Texas.

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Residents should watch out for hurricane-related scams

FROM A NEWS RELEASE

Well, evidently mosquitoes aren’t the only pesky critters to show up after a hurricane.

Almost as soon as the winds died down, the scammers were out and about trying to take advantage of the misfortune of others.

As a matter of fact, we are still getting reports.

This week, someone reported a scammer had called requesting personal information and wanting to come to her residence to “check for damages.” The complainant said when she began to ask a few questions, the scammer hung up on her, according to a news release form the Victoria Police Department.

Scammers tend to take advantage of people in emotional distress, and immediately after a disaster is a perfect opportunity for them.

The following tips are from the Texas Attorney General’s Office.

Tips to avoid fraud in aftermath of disaster A natural disaster leaves more than uprooted lives in its wake. It also pulls in an army of price gougers, fly-by-night door-to-door contractors and bogus charities.

If you are the victim of a home repair scam or price gouging, call the Office of the Attorney General toll-free at 1-800-252-8011.

vices like drinking water, ice, groceries, fuel, towing and car and home repairs.

Charging excessive prices for necessities in an officially recognized disaster area can constitute price gouging.

Under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, price gouging is illegal, and the Office of the Attorney General has authority to prosecute any business that engages in price gouging after a disaster has been declared by the governor.

The attorney general has issued stern warnings about price gouging to businesses in times of disaster, but you should still be on your guard.

If you feel that you are being unfairly charged for goods or services, such as drinking water, food, towing or any other necessity, raise the issue of price gouging with the provider.

Speak to them respectfully but be frank. If you are unable to resolve the matter, file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

Door-to-Door Repair

After natural disasters, door-to-door salespeople flock to some neighborhoods offering cleanup and repair services.

While many of these people are honest and reputable, some are not.

Protect yourself and your wallet from unscrupulous operators.

Price gouging If you are insured, call Some businesses raise your insurance adjuster their prices excessively on and have them make an esessential goods and ser- timate of the damage and

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probable repair cost. This will give you a benchmark estimate, prepared by a professional, when you negotiate with contractors.

If someone does come to your door and offers to do repairs, we suggest that you do the following: ■ Get more than one estimate.

■ Don’t be pushed into signing a contract right away. Take your time.

■ Check the contractor out with the Better Business Bureau. Ask if there are any complaints about the company.

■ Get references from past customers and check them.

■ Get the salesperson’s license plate number.

■ Avoid out-of-town businesses. If the repair job turns out to be substandard, this can make correcting the problem or getting your money back more difficult.

■ Get everything in writing and keep a copy of all documents. The total cost, work to be done, schedule, payment terms and other expectations should be written in specific detail. A notice of cancellation – giving you the right to change your mind within three business days – must be included if the transaction occurs at your home.

■ Do not sign a contract with blanks. Unscrupulous salespeople could enter unacceptable terms later.

■ Ask for proof of insur-

ance. Make sure the contractor has disability and workers’ compensation insurance. If the contractor is not insured, you could be liable for accidents on your property.

■ Never get too far ahead on the payments. Arrange for an independent agent (insurance adjuster or real estate inspector) to inspect the completed work before you make full payment.

If you pay too much up front, the contractor has little incentive to return and finish the job.

■ Find out in writing if the contractor or business will place a lien, security interest or mortgage on your property.

■ Ask for guarantees in writing. If the contractor provides guarantees, they should be written into the contract, clearly stating what is guaranteed, who is responsible for the guarantee (the dealer, the contractor or the manufacturer) and how long the guarantee is valid.

■ Don’t sign completion papers or make final payment until the work is completed to your satisfaction. A reputable contractor will not threaten you or pressure you to sign if the job is not finished properly.

■ In summary, be cautious and take your time.

■ Be especially suspicious of door-to-door salespeople who make “lowball” estimates, refuse to

leave a contract overnight so you have time to review it or try to sell their services to you by playing on your emotions.

Charities In the wake of a natural disaster, you may want to assist by giving to a charity that provides assistance to victims. We commend your generosity but urge you to make sure your donations go to legitimate organizations.

■ It is wise to give only to charities you are already familiar with.

Most reputable organizations do not directly solicit donations from individual consumers by telephone, email or door-to-door visits. Do not use links embedded in unsolicited emails to access an organization’s website.

The following resources can help you research charities: ■ The BBB Wise Giving Alliance, which issues reports on national charities when they receive questions or concerns from a charity’s donors.

Reports include evaluations of the charity.

■ The American Institute of Philanthropy, a charity watchdog that helps donors make informed choices.

■ Guidestar, which gathers data on more than 850,000 IRS-recognized nonprofits.

gratin. shrimp, cabbage and fennel slaw.

■ Smoked mushroom, local milled cheese grits, “local yokel” egg yolk dressing.

■ Annato puerro llapingachos.

■ Dried

Dessert ■ Apple

and pear pie with burnt honey caramel ■ Goat cheese ice cream

Chefs and supporting team ■ Stephen

Paprocki of Texas Black Gold Garlic ■ Chris Cook of Cook Consulting ■ James Canter of Guerrilla Gourmet ■ Toby Soto of Humo ■ Adrian Davila of Adrian Davila BBQ ■ Christina Everett of Creations Catering ■ Iverson Brownell of Fork & Garden ■ Tatu Herrera of Tatu’s Food Debauchery ■ Michael Grimes of Southern Grit Flavor ■ Michael Miller of Madge’s Food Company.

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“This culinary event will be unlike any culinary event that Victoria has ever seen, and it’s all to support Victoria’s community food system,” he said.

PUBLIC SAFETY 3-vehicle wreck sends 4 to hospital ADVOCATE STAFF REPORT

A woman and three children were transported to a Victoria hospital after a three-vehicle wreck Saturday.

The wreck happened just before 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of North Navarro and East Red River streets.

A red Ford Escape, driven by Tomasa Salinas, was traveling southbound on North Navarro Street and ran a red light, said Victoria Police Department Sgt. James Brewer. The red Ford Escape then collided with a black Mercury that was traveling east on East Red River Street.

As a result, the black Mercury collided with a white Chevrolet pickup truck in the northbound inner lane at the intersection of North Navarro and Red River streets.

The accident caused traffic through North Navarro and Red River streets to be redirected for about half an hour.

The driver of the black Mercury, Martha Martinez, and three children who were passengers in the vehicle were transported to a local hospital to check for injuries, Brewer said. The driver of the white Chevrolet pickup truck, Dean Balentine, and his two adult male pssengers did not receive injuries.

No citations were given, Brewer added.

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ALMS CONTINUED FROM A1 later, the landlord had locked her out of the home – with all of her belongings still inside, she said. Moya, who had been unable to return to work because the power was out, was told she needed to come up with $340 – two weeks rent – if she still wanted to live there, she said.

Moya was at a loss, she said. But little did she know the property manager that told her to come up with rent money – just days after Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Gulf Coast – is actually a nonprofit agency that claims to have provided millions of dollars in emergency shelter and free housing during the past decade.

Since 2007, La Raza Unidos, which is known by its renters as ALMS, has filed tax documents stating it has provided more than $4.9 million in free housing, in addition to more than $1.5 million in emergency shelters and relief to victims of natural disasters and house fires. The nonprofit’s mission is to “provide free clothing, food and shelter to the impoverished.”

But among residents, ALMS is better known as the property manager of hundreds of apartments, many of which are rented for between $140 and $190 a week. Many of the units –

some of which have just one room with a microwave and a mini-fridge – are in Bloomington, one of the poorest parts of Victoria County.

Nowhere in the nonprofit’s tax documents, however, is there any mention of a rental property program.

“I think that as a general rule, nonprofits need to do exactly what they claim to do if they want to maintain their nonprofit status,” said Victoria County District Attorney Steve Tyler. “And if they fraudulently portrayed themselves as a nonprofit, they can suffer consequences.”

The Internal Revenue Service said it can’t comment on whether specific organizations and individuals are adhering to nonprofit laws.

ALMS’ attorney didn’t respond to questions about the rental program. Instead, Bernard Klimist said ALMS provided emergency housing to more than 100 people who sought shelter after Hurricane Harvey damaged their homes.

He added the nonprofit’s free housing program has continuously provided free housing in single-family homes to people in need since 2006.

“They had generators running so they could pass out food and water ... 24 hours a day (after Hurricane Harvey),” Klimist said. “Everyone could see their lights on and knew what they were doing.”

But Klimist did not respond to multiple requests to tour homes used in the nonprofit’s free housing and shelter programs. He also didn’t answer requests for information about where the homes are located.

Advocates unaware Many of Victoria’s government and nonprofit officials were unaware of any shelters providing disaster relief or free housing open in all of Victoria County after Hurricane Harvey – let alone any programs run

by ALMS. “I don’t know anything about disaster relief that was offered by anyone in Bloomington or Placedo,” said Commissioner Danny Garcia, whose district covers part of the county where dozens of ALMS rentals are located.

Kim Pickens, who for years served as president of the Victoria Area Homeless Coalition, said she hadn’t heard from anyone who lived in free housing or shelter provided by ALMS – even before Hurricane Harvey left hundreds of Victoria residents without homes.

“I do not personally know of anyone I can verify that has received free housing through ALMS,” said Pickens, who works as an advocate for homeless residents.

The Volunteers Active in Disaster network, which coordinated volunteer efforts in Harvey’s aftermath, also

was unaware of disaster relief services provided by ALMS. But the attorney for ALMS tells a different story.

In addition to housing 100 people, ALMS donated and distributed truckloads of water, canned goods, clothing, bleach and clean linens to Bloomington residents in need, Klimist said.

None of ALMS’ tenants were displaced during the storm, Klimist said. But some people were moved into different units.

“They did not evict anyone, lock out anyone nor charge anyone for uninhabitable spaces during the recent disaster,” Klimist said, adding the confusion might have been caused by problems with phone lines during the storm.

Stacie Allen, who lives with her husband in one of the Bloomington rentals, agreed with Klimist: There were problems with communication during the storm, she said.

“I have to be honest: at first, I didn’t know their systems were down,” said Allen, who moved to Bloomington when her husband lost his oil field job two years ago. “They did ask me for rent, and I did get upset.”

The storm left Allen without power and electricity for a week, she said. Still, she had already paid rent – $160 due weekly, she said, which totals about $640 a month.

The storm had forced many people out of work,

leaving them without the means to pay, she said.

“How dare you ask for rent?” she said, recalling her frustration.

But after she voiced her concerns, ALMS gave her a two-week rent credit, she said. They also replaced her mattress and brought other supplies for doing laundry such as quarters and detergent, she said.

“It’s just a blessing they finally came through with this,” Allen said.

Other experiences But some ALMS tenants weren’t so lucky.

Earlier this summer, Scottra Vincent moved from Louisiana with her boyfriend to Bloomington when he found a job in a local oil field, she said. They agreed to pay ALMS $540 per month to rent an apartment, she said.

When Harvey struck months later, the couple, who knew few people in the area, fled to safety with family and friends in Louisiana.

The two returned to Bloomington almost a week later to survey the belongings they’d left behind. Upon arrival, they found the unit’s roof had been ripped off and was a crumpled pile near the entrance, Vincent said.

“I had got there before they locked me out,” she said. “I showed up in the middle of the night to grab what I could grab.”

Vincent was told she needed to pay rent if she

wanted to keep the damaged apartment, she said.

But without a sure answer about when it would be fixed, the couple packed up their belongings and went back to Louisiana.

Vincent’s story is like others Theresa Martinez, 49, has heard in Hurricane Har vey ’s aftermath.

Despite losing her mobile home to Hurricane Harvey, the Bloomington native has spent the past couple of weeks cooking hot meals and distributing canned food, water and clothing to residents living in poverty.

“I went to look around, and I was very upset to see that the people had no food or nothing,” said Martinez.

While volunteering at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, she met Moya and two other families struggling to come up with rent money for ALMS, she said. Martinez also delivered supplies to the apartments, where some people couldn’t afford to evacuate.

“They don’t have no income or nowhere to go,” Martinez said.

Bloomington already was struggling with poverty before Hurricane Harvey ripped off roofs and crushed homes with trees.

Martinez felt frustrated because there wasn’t more being done to help people who lost their homes, she said.

“A lot of these people don’t have vehicles; they’re on a fixed income,” she said.

“And we need to set up a shelter for them.”

FEMA: Spokeswoman says residents who receive loan applications should complete them CONTINUED FROM A1 FEMA has given them is enough can appeal.

Those who FEMA denies assistance to can also appeal.

Rachid, a physician recruiter Sanabria met through a mutual friend on Facebook, connected her with a contractor. That contractor said it would cost at least $6,000 to make her house habitable again.

Har vey ’s Category 4 winds damaged her roof, and water got into the house. Then came the mold and its sickening smell.

Rachid didn’t have expertise to offer, but he had energy.

“What I’m afraid of is that people are basically mentally and physically exhausted, and I don’t think they have the wherewithal to go through an appeal process,” said Rachid, a member of the Victoria Islamic Center.

“I was blessed with more than I deserve, so I’m able to allocate time to help others.”

Every day, Sanabria takes care of her 89-year-old mother, who recently had a tumor removed from her stomach. She prepares her mother ’s meals and ensures she takes her medication.

Sanabria’s home in the 1300 block of Harry Street is the first and only she’s ever owned. She’s raised her three kids and 11 grandchildren there.

“We worked so hard for it and to have it destroyed,”

Sanabria said. She trailed off and then rallied: “I know it gets worse before it gets better. Hopefully, the worse is over.”

Gloria Munoz also has a family member counting on her despite the hurricane complicating life: her 47-year-old son, Joey Caldera.

In 1993, Caldera was beaten by two men in Edna.

They stabbed him and hit him over the head with a 19-inch TV. He’s living now with a traumatic brain injury, Munoz said.

In June, the 65-year-old mother and her son moved from Port Lavaca to Victoria because Victoria has public transportation and is closer to the Gulf Bend Center, where Caldera receives some treatment.

They do not have a car and rented a place on Catalpa Street, but they can’t stay there because other tenants are stealing and it is infested with bedbugs, Munoz said.

Now that her son is back on his medication after going days without it, Munoz is trying to find a place for them to live. She said they have $735 every month to live on.

FEMA told her because she didn’t sign a lease agreement, she would need to provide receipts showing she paid to live at the place on Catalpa Street. Munoz is hopeful that if she comes back with her receipts, FEMA will help her.

“I’m sure they will,” she said.

Rachid’s presence Friday at FEMA’s office seemed to bolster her, too.

“Without him, I probably wouldn’t have gotten anywhere because I’m not familiar with this process,” she said.

Munoz didn’t know the FEMA office was open Saturdays, so she went to go help an elderly couple that day. She learned on Facebook that the couple, who are in their 80s, were struggling because their home was damaged by the hurricane.

“I just helped them bag up the kitchen and put up glassware and all that good stuff,” Munoz said.

She planned to stay the night with a friend and go to the FEMA office Sunday.

After Sanabria and Rachid showed FEMA the estimate and photos and filled an appeal statement, the 15- to 30-day process began.

FEMA also approved her for two months of temporary housing. And if Sanabria and her husband use all $919 per month on housing, they could get that assistance extended, Rachid said.

Anyone may appeal within 60 days of receiving an assistance decision from FEMA. Appeals may relate to eligibility, the amount or type of help provided, a late application, a request to return money or continuing help.

People may explain in writing why they think the amount or type of assis-

DID YOU KNOW?

As of Thursday, FEMA registered 26,756 households in the Crossroads. Of those, 9,700 were approved for housing assistance and other needs. Housing assistance includes repairs and cleaning, not transitional housing, such as hotel rooms. Other needs include clothing, furniture, appliances and vehicles.

Assistance by county:

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Guadalupe Sanabria’s home in the 1300 block of Harry Street in Victoria was damaged by Hurricane Harvey. After mold was discovered, the Sheetrock was removed. tance is not correct and mail it to the FEMA National Processing Service Center, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, Md. 20782-7055 or fax 800-827-8112 attention: FEMA. Before mailing or faxing it, the letter must be signed and notarized. And as Sanabria did, it’s best to include supporting documents.

People also may go to a FEMA office, which is called a Disaster Recovery Center. There are four in the Crossroads.

“That’s the first thing I would do,” FEMA spokeswoman Jann Tracey said. “If you get a denial letter, go to a disaster recovery center and talk to them and find out why. Often, it is just a matter of a piece of information is missing.”

Tracey did not know how

many people had been denied because FEMA is still trying to get people to register for assistance.

“That’s the real message right now. If you have any damage at all, we want to know about it even if you have flood insurance because sometimes, flood insurance doesn’t cover what may be covered by FEMA,” Tracey said.

She added if anyone receives a Small Business Administration loan application in the mail, they shouldn’t toss it out, either.

Instead, they must fill it out, even if it’s to indicate they do not want it. If people who receive the application do not fill it out and return it, they will be booted out of FEMA’s computer system, which could be troublesome if they received another

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form of FEMA assistance.

“The name often confuses people. It does deal with individuals. It provides low-interest loans. I believe the rate is 1.5 percent. If somebody, for example, had a lot of damage to their home and they are not covered under flood insurance, the maximum pay out from FEMA is $33,300, so obviously people can end up sustaining a lot more damage than that, and they might want to take advantage of that 1.5 percent,” Tracey said.

Rachid spent several hours helping Sanabria and Munoz at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Victoria. He walked away with a positive impression of the agency.

“The whole process from A to Z is extremely confusing and not user-friendly, but they are helpful nonetheless,” he said.

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VANISHED FROM VICTORIA

Despite frequent power outages, show went on at Uptown Theatre As Victorians recover from the ravages of Hurricane Harvey, many are buying generators to provide their homes with electricity, anticipating future power outages when the next storm sweeps through Victoria.

In 1931, power outages were evidently somewhat frequent, whether or not there was a storm event.

Rubin Frels, who constructed the Uptown TheJIM atre at 113 W. Constitution Victoria St. in 1931, rePreservation alized that in Inc. order to avoid interrupting a movie, he needed to be able to generate his own power. He built his own generator using assembled components, including Ford automobile engines, and mounted it on the rear wall of his movie palace.

Mr. Frels also built his own theater air conditioning system from assembled components and mounted the compressors adjacent to his generating equipment.

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When the unnamed hurricane of 1942 swept through Victoria the town went dark, except for the Uptown Theatre. The storm blew the “U” off the theatre sign, thus making it the “ptown theatre,” but the show continued on in air-conditioned comfort.

When the Uptown Theatre first opened in 1931, it was a refined example of art deco architecture in vogue at the time. It featured a black water fountain in the lobby, black commodes and sinks in the restrooms and a stunning art deco chandelier in the lobby as well as period furnishings. Minerals in the city water at the time quickly stained the black fixtures, and they were soon replaced with more conventional white ones.

The Uptown Theatre continued as a centroid of movie entertainment in Victoria throughout what was considered Hollywood’s golden age, along with the El Rancho Theatre on Forrest Street across DeLeon Plaza. Many felt the marquees directly across the plaza from one another competed in brilliance and light.

There were other theaters

in Victoria during the years between 1930 and 1960.

Downtown alone had not only the Uptown and the El Rancho but the Rita, the Queen/Princess/Venus and the Victoria Theatre. Far out on the Hallettsville Highway were the twin-screen Tejas/Aztec Drive-In Theatre and the Twin Ranch Drive-In Theatre (later named the Gemini). The Lone Tree Drive-In Theatre was located on the east side of Victoria.

Manpower was needed for the tasks of changing the marquees, popping the popcorn, cleaning the auditoriums and ushering patrons in and out of the theatres.

Many present-day Victorians worked at one or the other of the theaters as their first jobs.

The Uptown Theatre stood in the 100 block of West Constitution Street for almost 50

ART CORNER

Art show postponed, but weekly exhibits continue Display, reception successful despite impending storm Wow! It has really been one crazy, strange week with Hurricane Harvey coming right to our doorstep and staying awhile.

As I write this, our power is still out. I hope all of you were safe and the damage to your homes minimal. We had some damage to the Art League, but we are up and running. I’m thankful the water above us didn’t flood us as it did in 1998.

Our new annex created from the downstairs apartment is complete. It will serve as a gallery for special showings, extra space for additional classes and rental space for smaller events or meetings. Even though Harvey was heading straight for us, we still held our very first reception for Heath Seerden in our newly renovated annex.

Heath has put together a showing of photography from his trips to the Melanesian Islands south of China. His photos depict the natives and the scenery from these areas.

I know many of you could not make it because you were preparing for the storm. I was in a lift cutting a large limb that overhung our house, but Susan made it. Attendance, of course, was light, but it was an excellent show and reception.

It will remain up most of this month until Sept. 20, so be sure to come out to see it.

We want to thank Ingra Sparkman and Jim Feig for their outstanding efforts in putting this show on. The food was great, too. (That’s from Susan).

The 50/50 show started with Joyce Ritchey with her oil and watercolor paintings Sept. 3. Trent Rickman

and his abstract paintings started Sept. 10, followed by Brandee Hess and her photographs Sunday. Emma Milam’s paintings will complete the month Sept. 24.

Remember, each artist’s artwork only will be displayed that one week, so come often to check them out.

Our adult show and competition has been postponed until a later date.

More information will be included in future art columns. Keep painting for the future show.

Janice Carriger will continue to be our Artist of the Month until the October show is hung. Her photography skills are truly amazing, and you will enjoy viewing the variety she exhibits.

We had our regular meeting and demonstration Sept. 10 with Doc Roberts showing us how he makes his creations in glass. It was fun to watch. We encourage everyone to come to our monthly demonstrations, and you can find out what they will be and information on other activities at our webpage, victoriaartleague.org; on facebook at victoriaartleague; or by calling the league at 361-572-0825.

You are welcome to come to the Art League any time our doors are open between 1 and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday to see our special shows and our members; art on the walls, join a class or workshop, buy some art or check out our historic facility for rent for special occasions.

Our classes will continue.

The pottery classes planned for September have been postponed until after the first of the year because of Hurricane Harvey. For more information, call 361-649-8309.

Jim Feig started a beginner ’s digital photography class Sept. 12. Call him for

A World Premiere at the Uptown Theatre, 1956.

years. It was demolished in 1979 as the First Victoria National Bank (now Prosperity Bank) expanded westward. Four years earlier, in 1975, the El Rancho Theatre across DeLeon Plaza was destroyed by fire.

An era had “Vanished from Victoria.”

Editor ’s Note: Portions of the foregoing were published by the Victoria Advocate in 2009.

Jim Cole, a retired civil engineer, is a Victoria Preservation Inc. board member. He can be reached via email at jim@colemines.com.

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The Uptown Theatre, 1931.

NOTICE

Some post offices still closed; pickup available FROM A NEWS RELEASE

BILL

BAUER

ART CORNER future classes at 361-649-8738.

Michael Windberg, son of Dalhart Windberg, teaches oil painting on Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. Whether you are just starting or have been painting for a while, he can help you improve your skill and understanding of this medium.

Ask him about acrylic painting. If an afternoon class will work better for you, let him know. You can contact Michael at MRWindberg@gmail.com or 361-649-2833.

Have you ever wanted to learn to draw or improve your drawing skill? Now you can do something about it. Candace Coyle is teaching drawing Saturday mornings. Just call her at 361-582-6435 to get more information on times and cost.

Eunice Collings is still holding Painting the Town sessions where you and maybe friends can come and enjoy an evening of social paintings. Call her at 361-576-4043.

Well, I think that is about all for now.

Remember to prepare your artwork for our show next month.

If you do not do art but know someone who does, please let them know about the show.

Don’t forget all the other activities to see in our galleries here at the Art League: Heath Seerden’s show in the Annex, the 50/50 show in the Gallery – a new one each week – and all the work on the walls and gift areas by our members for you to enjoy and purchase.

Until next time, everything is green for a while, so “keep smelling the roses.”

Bill Bauer is the president of the Victoria Art League.

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The U.S. Postal Service is working to reopen closed post offices damaged by Hurricane Harvey.

The following post offices remain closed until further notice: ■ Telferner, 319 Farm-to-Market Road 1686; alternate location for mail pickup, Edna, 603 Rose St. ■ Woodsboro, 501 First St.; alternate location for mail pickup, Refugio, 507 Osage St. ■ Austwell, 611 Vanden-

berge St.; retail and P.O. Box operations have moved to Tivoli, 211 W. Scott St. ■ Bayside, 715 Third St.; alternate location for mail pickup, Gregory, 102 W. Fourth St. ■ Aransas Pass, 634 S. Commercial St.; alternate location for post office box mail pickup and street delivery, Ingleside, 2230 SH 361 ■ Fulton, 301 Cactus St.; alternate location for mail pickup, Ingleside 2230 SH 361 ■ Rockport, 1550

Farm-to-Market Road 2165; alternate location for mail pickup, Ingleside, 2230 SH 361 ■ Skidmore, 122 E. Patricio St.; alternate location for mail pickup, Mathis, 121 S. Bee St. Customers with questions or comments about their mail service can contact their local post office.

Customers may also call 1-800-275-8777 toll-free or send an email to the Postal Service by clicking “customer service” at the bottom of the postal service’s homepage at usps.com.

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HURRICANE HARVEY

Livestock Indemnity Program benefits available FROM A NEW RELEASE

U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Executive Director Darrin Watkins in Victoria and Calhoun County Friday announced that producers who suffered qualifying livestock losses due to natural disasters, including flooding and hurricane, could be eligible for the

Livestock Indemnity Program.

The Livestock Indemnity Program compensates livestock owners and contract growers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to an eligible adverse weather event, including losses due to hurricanes, floods, blizzards, disease, wildfires, extreme heat and extreme cold.

“A notice of loss must be filed with Farm Service Agency within 30 days of when the loss of livestock is apparent,” said Watkins.

“Livestock that die within 60 days of the date of the eligible loss condition may be considered eligible for loss benefits if the animal died because of the eligible loss condition. Producers must also file an application for

payment no later than 90 days after the calendar year in which the eligible loss condition occurred.”

The Livestock Indemnity Program national payment rate for eligible livestock owners is based on 75 percent of the average fair market value of the livestock.

Producers should contact the Victoria County Farm

Service Agency office at 361-576-1129 ext. 2 or the Calhoun County Farm Service Agency office at 361-552-2969 ext. 2 to schedule an appointment to submit a notice of loss and application for payment.

Producers are encouraged to bring supporting evidence, including documentation of the number and kind of livestock that died,

supplemented if possible by photographs or video records to document the loss, purchase records, veterinarian records, production records and other similar documents.

For more information on LIP, please contact the Victoria or Calhoun County Farm Service Agency office or visit Farm Service Agency online at fsa.usda.gov.

low free air circulation.

If odors remain, repeat above steps or try any of the following: ■ Wipe inside of unit with equal parts vinegar and food to become unsafe and water. The acid in vinespoil. gar destroys mildew.

If food has spoiled in a refrigerator or freezer and ■ Leave the door open and allow to air out for sevodors remain, the following eral days. procedures may help: ■ Dispose of any spoiled or ■ Stuff both the refrigerator and freezer with questionable food. rolled newspapers. Close ■ Remove shelves, the door and leave for crispers and ice trays. several days. Remove Wash them thoroughly paper and clean with with hot water and devinegar and water. tergent. Then rinse with ■ Sprinkle fresh coffee a sanitizing solution (1 grounds or baking soda tablespoon unscented, loosely in a large, shalliquid chlorine bleach low container in the botper gallon of water). tom of the refrigerator ■ Wash the interior of the and freezer. refrigerator and freezer, ■ Place a cotton swab including the door and soaked with vanilla ingasket, with hot water side the refrigerator and and baking soda. Rinse freezer. Close door for 24 with sanitizing solution hours. as above.

■ Use a commercial prod■ Leave the door open for uct available at hardabout 15 minutes to al-

ware and housewares stores. Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions.

For more information, AskKaren.gov provides information about preventing foodborne illness, safe food handling and storage, and safe preparation of meat, poultry and egg products.

This automated response system can provide food safety information 24/7 and a live chat during Hotline hours.

The Ask Karen mobile app can also be downloaded from the iTunes and Google Play app stores.

NUTRITION

Food safety after natural disaster Severe weather events can mean power outages, floods and other problems that can affect the safety of food.

Knowing what to do after a weather event can help you reduce your risk of illness.

By following these guidelines, you can also minimize the amount of food that may be lost due to spoilage.

Even if fridge and freezer doors remained closed during the power loss, the food inside your refrigerator would only have been safe for about four hours.

And the food in your freezer would have been safe for 24 to 48 hours, depending on how full it was.

If you were gone from your home for more than 48 hours and you are unsure

exactly how long your power was out, the safest thing to do is to throw away all perishable BRENDA foods in both your refrigerand EXTENSION ator ASSISTANT freezer.

If water damage or flooding occurred in your home, discard any bottled water or drinks that may have come in contact with floodwater.

Discard any food that was not in a waterproof container if there is any chance it may have come in contact with floodwater.

Food containers that are not waterproof include those with screwcaps, snap lids, pull tops and crimped

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caps.

Discard wooden cutting boards, plastic utensils, baby bottle nipples, and pacifiers that may have come in contact with floodwater.

Thoroughly wash all metal pans, ceramic dishes and utensils that came in contact with floodwater with hot soapy water.

Sanitize by boiling them in clean water or by immersing them for 15 minutes in a solution of 1 tablespoon unscented, liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of drinking water.

Refrigerators and freezers are two of the most important pieces of food safety equipment in the kitchen and we are instantly reminded of their importance when the power goes off or flooding occurs, causing

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RESOURCE: FOOD SAFETY FACT SHEETS AT: HTTPS://WWW.FSIS.USDA.GOV/ WPS/PORTAL/FSIS/TOPICS/ FOOD-SAFETY-EDUCATION/ GET-ANSWERS/ FOOD-SAFETY-FACT-SHEETS

Brenda Anderson is a Victoria County extension assistant.

ASSISTANCE

Farm Service Agency accepting emergency conservation program applications FROM A NEWS RELEASE

U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Executive Director Darrin Watkins announced that Victoria and Calhoun County are approved to accept applications for the Emergency Conservation Program to address damages from Hurricane Harvey.

Emergency Conservation Program sign-up will be now

until at least 30 calendar days but no more than 60 calendar days from Sept. 11.

According to Watkins, approved Emergency Conservation Program practices under this authorization include EC1-debris removal, EC2-land smoothing/leveling, EC3-restore fencing and EC4-conservation structures.

Emergency Conservation Program is administered

by Farm Service Agency to assist producers with the cost of recovery activities required to restore the agricultural land to pre-disaster conditions. Producers who sustained damage from this disaster event are encouraged to submit their request for assistance prior to beginning reconstructive work. Submitting a request after completing qualified recon-

structive work may result in forfeiture of program eligibility.

Farm Service Agency county committees will complete an evaluation of submitted requests and obligate available funds based on an on-site inspection of the damaged land, taking into consideration the type and extent of the eligible damage. Completion of the on-site inspec-

tion does not guarantee that cost-share funding will be allocated.

The use of obligated funds is limited to return the land to the relative pre-disaster condition.

Conservation concerns that were present on the land prior to the disaster are not eligible for Emergency Conservation Program assistance.

Approved Emergency

Conservation Program applicants may receive up to 75 percent of the cost of completing the approved restoration activity.

For more information on Emergency Conservation Program, contact the Victoria County Farm Service Agency office at 361-576-1129 ext. 2 or the Calhoun County Farm Service Agency office at 361-552-2969 ext. 2.

LIVESTOCK MARKETS BEEVILLE

Sept. 8 Cattle on hand: 289 Horses: 1; Sheep and goats: 7 Trends: Steers and heifers, steady/active.

Steers: (200-300) $103-$201; (300-400) $132-$185; (400-500) $125-$180; (500-600) $113-$155; (600-700) $106-$136; and (700-800) $105-$134.

Heifers: (200-300) $105-$181; (300-400) $113-$160; (400-500) $113-$148; (500-600) $112-$150; (600-700) $97-$148; and (700-800) $92-$130.

Slaughter cows: $40-$68; slaughter bulls, $68-$94; stocker cows, $55-$90; bred cows, $790-$1,025; pairs, $1,100-$1,375; horses, $160-$210.

CUERO

Sept. 15 Receipts: 1,870 Had 180 cows and 15 bulls. The packer market was again down as this is a seasonal trend. Prices were about $2 to $4 cheaper. Supplies of packer animals increase this time of year, and prices suffer every year because of the volume.

The calf market was lower by about $1 to $3.

Demand was good just at a lower level. As in the packer market, supplies are increasing as we get into the fall/winter time frame. Some of the bigger heifers were as much as $4 to $5 lower.

Packer bulls: All weights, $70-$79 Packer cows: Canners and cutters, $51-$67; light and weak, $40-$50.

Palpated dry cows (23 bred): $95-$120 Steer calves: (under 200) $180-$220; (200-250) $170-$190; (250-300) $156-$170; (300-350) $158$204;(350-400) $158-$180; (400-450) $158-$178; (450-500) $145-$172; (500-600) $140-$161; (550-600) $137-$158;(600-700) $134-$139; (700-800) $132$138.

Bull Calves: (under 250) $185-$200; (250-300) $150-$170; (300-350) $159-$168; (350-400) $150$161; (400-450) $164-$182; (450-500) $142-$170; (500-600) $133-$155; (550-600) $127-$140;(600-700) $126-$138; (700-800) $88-$113.

Heifer Calves: (under 200) $171-$240; (200-250) $170-$195; (250-300) $157-$182; (300-350) $145-

$172; (350-400) $142-$161; (400-450) $140-$174; (450-500) $138-$200; (500-600) $126-$140; (550-600) $127-$136;(600-700) $123-$132; (700-800) $123$137.

EDNA

Sept. 11 Receipts: 848 Steers: (200-300) $160-$228; (300-400) $163-$213; (400-500) $160-$186; (500-600) $140-$158; (600-700) $132-$142; and (700 and up) $112-$138.

Heifers: (200-300) $143-$195; (300-400) $146-$181; (400-500) $139-$164; (500-600) $131-$146; (600-700) $125-$138; (700 and up) $107-$128.

Stockers cows: $930-$1,125.

Packer cows: (600-800) $40-$49; and (800 and up) $50-$62. Packer bulls: (800 and up) $61-$83.

EL CAMPO

Sept. 12 Receipts: 1,245 Trend: Feeder steers and heifers were steady to $4 higher. Cows and bulls were steady.

Steers: (under 200) $181-$250; (200-300) $168$198; (300-400) $171-$200; (400-500) $158-$188; (500-600) $141-$159; (over 600) $135-$145.

Heifers: (under 200) $230; (200-300) $152-$205; (300-400) $151-$205; (400-500) $141-$200; (500-600) $132-$163; (over 600) $124-$133.

Slaughter cows: High dressing, $60-$68; lower dressing, $52-$56; thin, 38-$48.

Slaughter bulls: High dressing, $79-$83; low dressing, $70-$77.

Replacement cows: Pairs, $1,200-$1,300.

GONZALES

Sept. 9 Receipts: 1,435 cattle Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady to $4 to $6 higher. Packer cows sold $5 lower.

Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1 (150-300) $205-$210;(300-400) $175-$200; (400-500) $148-$170; (500-600) $138-$145; (600-700) $135$137; (700-800) $130-$133.

Bull yearlings: (700-900) $98-$115.

Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large No. 1 (150300) $155-$165; (300-400) $143-$149; (400-500)

$135-$139; (500-600) $128-$134; and (600-700) $124-$126.

Packer cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $53$56; cutters, $58-$62; canners, $48-$53; low yielding fat cows, $54-$59.

Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 and 2, good heavy bulls, $82-$84; light weights and medium quality bulls, $75$78. Stocker cows, $850-$1,000. Pairs, $900-$1,200.

HALLETTSVILLE

Sept. 12 Cattle on Hand: 2,780 Week ago: 1,494; Year ago: 2,154 Compared to last week: The market this week was mixed but about steady overall. Lighter weight classes sold $2 to $4 higher on very good demand. Heavier weight steer classes sold fully steady. Heavier weight heifer classes $2 to $3 lower. Demand continues very good.

Packer cows and bulls sold $4 lower on about 275 head total.

Packer cows: Canner and cutter cows, $57-$64; utility and fat cows, $54-$61; light weight canner cows, $40-$53.

Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, $80-$83; utility and cutter bulls, $74-$80; light weight canner bulls, $70$75.

Stocker and feeder calves and yearlings: No. 1 steer and bull calves, (under 200) $180-$240;(200-300) $175-$225;(300-400) $172-$215;(400-500) $148$187.50; (500-600) $134-$161;(600-700) $128$140;(700-800) $124-$137.

No. 1 Heifer calves: (under 200) $170-$225; (200300) $152-$190;(300-400) $145-$172;(400-500) $135$158;(500-600) $128-$144; (600-700) $122$134;(700-800) $112-$123.

Replacement heifers (350-700) $160-$440

KARNES CITY

Sept. 9 Cattle on hand: 680 Market was stronger on all quality calves.

Replacement cows/heifers market stout.

Steers: (200-300) $155-$185; (300-400) $155-$195; (400-500) $150-$180; (500-600) $138-$155; (600-700) $130-$142; (700 and up) $125-$136.

Heifers: (200-300) $145-$170; (300-400) $140-$165; (400-500) $140-$185; (500-600) $135-$175; (600-700) $130-$175; (700 and up) $120-$135.

Stocker cows (per head): Bred cows $1,125-$1,350, Pairs $1,350-$1,500; Packer cows: No. 1 $63-$69, No. 2 $57-$61, and Bulls $80-$85.

Goats and other (per head): 240 on hand Kid goats: (25-50) $75-$125; (50-100) $125-$240.

Nannies: $120-$175. Billies: $165-$290. Sheep: $95$160. Rams: $260-$325. Piglets: $25-$60. Top Hogs: $32-$45 (per pound). Sows: $22-$30 (per pound).

Boars: $5-$7 (per pound).

KARNES COUNTY

Sept. 14 Cattle on hand: 783. Calves steady. Packer softer.

No. 1 steer and bull calves: (200-300) $193-$221; (300-400) $161-$190; (400-500) $151-$178; (500-600) $136-$155; (600-700) $128-$139; (700-800) $126$135.

No. 1 heifer calves: (200-300) $165-$177; (300-400) $149-$187; (400-500) $139-$196; (500-600) $131$140; (600-700) $127-$152; (700-800) $119-$155.

Stocker cows: Good cows and heifers, $975-$1,025; good cow/calf pairs, $1,375-$1,525.

Packer cows: Higher dressing utility and cutter cows, $57-$63; lower dressing utility and cutter cows, $48-$53; light weight canner cows, $41-$44.

Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, $79-$84; utility and canner bulls, $72-$75.

NIXON

Sept. 11 Volume: 1,436; cows: 149; bulls: 14 Steers: (200-300) $167-$215; (300-400) $144-$195; (400-500) $138-$187; (500-600) $126-$150; (600-700) $123-$144; (700-800) $120-$138.

Heifers: (200-300) $135-$180; (300-400) $147-$410; (400-500) $132-$280; (500-600) $125-$230; (600-700) $120-$163; (700-800) $119-$150.

Slaughter cows: $35-$67; slaughter bulls, $73-$84; stocker cows, $700-$1,275; pairs, $800-$1,475.

WHARTON

Information unavailable.

DAMAGE

Irma aftermath: Georgia farmers face heavy losses in pecans, cotton

BY KRISTINA TORRES

tour areas of South Georgia on Friday with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to asATLANTA — Georgia pecan sess the storm’s impact, giving and cotton farmers face heavy producers a chance to ask them losses and early reports suggest both how to get help. more than a dozen other row In the meantime, Black’s staff crops and vegetables were dam- have taken on recovery efforts aged in Tropical Storm Irma’s aimed at helping grocery stores, treacherous path. gas stations and dairy farms, Georgia Agriculture Commis- among other businesses, get sioner Gary Black said he will back up and running.

THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION (TNS)

Three of the state’s farmers markets are also being used to help stage disaster response efforts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has set up camp at the Cordele market; the market just south of downtown Atlanta has been used to coordinate help for animals; and the Macon market is being used as a pet shelter and Red Cross base.

“I couldn’t be prouder,” Black

told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Wednesday.

Black said some of the storm’s most significant damage was done to pecan trees, some of which are decades old and bursting with nuts ready to harvest. At least 30 percent of the crop is expected to be lost, he said.

The news is just as bad for cotton growers.

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NONPROFIT

Rotary club accepts grant applications FROM A NEWS RELEASE

The Victoria Rotary Club is now accepting applications for grant requests from local 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organizations.

Applications may be submitted for grants up to $1,500 per grant. The greatest emphasis on grant requests will be placed on pro-

jects that support youth and youth development, but other requests are welcome and often funded.

Applications and further information may be obtained by going to the Victoria Rotary Club website at victoriarotary.org.

The deadline for submitting grant applications is midnight Nov. 1.

5-DAY FORECAST FOR VICTORIA TODAY

TONIGHT High

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A t-storm in spots this afternoon Precip chance: 40%

Humid with increasing clouds Precip chance: 25%

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NATIONAL WEATHER

MARINE STATISTICS Offshore (Port Arthur to Port O'Connor) Inner Waters Wind east 7-14 knots today. Seas 1-2 feet. Shower and thunderstorm. Water temperature: 84.

Outer Waters Wind east 6-12 knots today. Seas 1-3 feet. Visibility under 2 miles in a thunderstorm. Water temperature: 84.

(Port O'Connor to Port Brownsville) Inner Waters Wind east 6-12 knots today. Seas 1-2 feet. Visibility clear. Water temperature: 82.

Outer Waters Wind northeast 6-12 knots today.

Seas 1-2 feet. Visibility clear. Water temperature: 83.

Precipitation

Yesterday ending 4 p.m. ........................... 0.00" Month to date ............................................. 0.00" Normal month to date ............................... 2.39" Year to date .............................................. 40.40" Normal year to date ................................. 29.26"

Port O’Connor Tides

SUN & MOON

Sunrise today .......................................... 7:14 a.m.

Sunset today ......................................... 7:30 p.m.

Moonrise today .................................... 4:32 a.m.

Moonset today ..................................... 6:03 p.m.

Sunrise Monday ...................................... 7:14 a.m.

Sunset Monday ..................................... 7:29 p.m.

Moonrise Monday ................................ 5:34 a.m.

Moonset Monday ................................. 6:45 p.m.

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High Today 8:42 a.m.

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Hector Martinez’s home in Rockport sustained damage from Hurricane Harvey.

UPS: ‘The look on his face when we pulled up ... That was the biggest payback’ CONTINUED FROM A1 Martinez was a mentor to Szilagyi when he started in June 1999, he said.

“My first Christmas, I was with him downtown delivering,” Szilagyi said.

He was able to experience Martinez’s good nature firsthand.

“He touched people around here with the way he was,” he said. “He never asked for anything. We knew we had to do something.”

The minivan-load of supplies was delivered to Martinez Sept. 9.

About 25 people brought four truckloads of water to him and other Rockport residents, Szilagyi said.

“It hit the heart to see what a storm could actually do in a matter of hours,” he said.

The volunteers, ranging from former coworkers to people he delivered to downtown, also helped Martinez clean up his home.

“They opened up their hearts and donated quite a bit,” he said. “That was good to see.”

Being able to give back to someone who gave him so much is what Szilagyi enjoys most, he said.

“The look on his face when we pulled up and leaving, the thanks he was giv-

ing, that was the biggest payback,” he said The group plans to return to continue helping Martinez rebuild.

UPS is a close-knit family, he said.

“If something happens to one, we all step up and help out where we can,” he said.

The boost was just what Martinez needed, he said.

Although Martinez was able to receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, his friends and the community have given him much more, Martinez said.

Currently, he is staying in an RV under his house, running a generator at night only.

“I’m living like a refugee,” he said.

Once he is able to get electricity back, he will begin working on his home.

Martinez’s two grandchildren, who now go to school in Port Lavaca, are his primary motivation.

“The youngest cried because she wants to come home; it’s heartbreaking,” he said. “That’s my initiative to get going again.”

He is determined to get his life back to the way it was before the storm, Martinez said.

“I’m going to make it happen somehow or another,” he said. “I have hope.”

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Avg.

NATIONAL CITIES YESTERDAY

Rec.

2.52 11.87 (1934) 2.08 9.08 (1992) 2.77 11.61 (1997) 2.82 11.70 (1997) 5.19 14.66 (1993) 4.46 13.50 (2004) 4.18 20.34 (2007) 2.85 14.50 (2017) 4.16 19.05 (1978) 4.64 17.25 (1960) 3.24 16.14 (2004) 2.31 8.67 (1923) 41.22 73.70 (2004)

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MONDAY

82/59/pc 57/47/pc 86/66/pc 81/64/pc 91/71/pc 87/67/pc 76/63/pc 82/59/pc 84/64/pc

85/56/pc 54/46/sh 85/66/s 80/64/pc 91/72/t 88/68/s 71/62/c 76/64/pc 83/65/pc

Release (cfs)

Canyon ...... 909.0 ......... 906.54 Texana .......... 44.0 ............. 43.92 Coleto ........... 98.5 ............ 98.23 Travis .......... 681.0 ........... 671.94 Medina .... 1064.2 .......... 1053.11 Georgetown 791.0 ......... 780.51 Austin ........ 492.8 .......... 492.02 Marble Falls 737.0 .......... 736.34 LBJ .............. 825.4 .......... 824.65 Somerville . 238.0 .......... 252.48

.............. N.A. ................... 0 ................... 0 ................... 0 ............. —— ................... 0 ................ 119 ................... 0 ................... 0 ............ 2294

TODAY

MONDAY

City

Hi Lo Prec Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W

71 0.03 91/66/pc 93/70/pc 65 97/73/pc 95/74/t 64 79/60/t 89/62/pc 74 92/69/pc 93/72/t 67 89/74/pc 89/74/t 74 92/76/pc 92/77/t 72 91/73/pc 90/75/t 70 92/75/pc 92/75/t 74 94/73/pc 94/75/pc 51 77/56/pc 89/55/pc

YESTERDAY

1.1 ft.

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Del Rio El Paso Galveston Houston Kerrville Kingsville Laredo Longview Lubbock Lufkin

YESTERDAY

Sat.

24-hr Change

..... 12.47 ....... -0.14 ...... 9.94 ...... -0.08 ....... 9.33 ....... none ...... 8.83 ....... -0.19 ..... 16.29 ...... -0.42 ...... 0.89 ....... -0.01 ....... 3.75 ...... -0.03 ...... 3.50 ...... -0.06

TODAY

MONDAY

96/74/pc 91/66/pc 87/78/pc 92/75/pc 91/68/pc 94/75/pc 98/76/pc 92/70/pc 89/61/pc 90/70/pc

97/75/pc 93/69/pc 86/78/t 89/75/t 92/71/pc 94/76/t 99/78/t 92/72/s 91/63/pc 90/71/pc

TODAY

MONDAY

77/63/pc 91/76/pc 69/54/pc 88/66/pc 89/75/pc 81/66/c 84/68/t 73/61/pc 82/67/pc

78/64/pc 91/77/s 65/55/pc 87/67/pc 90/75/t 77/66/c 89/69/pc 76/64/r 80/68/pc

Hi Lo Prec Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W

97 90 88 91 93 96 99 91 96 87

73 70 76 68 70 69 76 63 70 65

YESTERDAY

Flood Stage

Navidad Sublime ....................... 27.0 Speaks ....................... 24.0 Morales ..................... 29.0 Lavaca Edna ............................ 21.0 Colorado Wharton .................... 39.0 Bay City ..................... 44.0 La Grange .................. 26.0

City

0.6 ft.

Marfa McAllen Midland Orange Port Arthur Presidio San Angelo San Antonio Waco Wichita Falls

YESTERDAY

Sat.

24-hr Change

....... 5.91 ..... +0.02 ....... 4.32 ...... -0.04 ...... 8.26 ...... -0.06 ...... 6.44 ...... -0.03 ..... 11.40 ....... -0.14 ....... 7.85 ...... -0.66 ...... 4.34 ...... -0.06

TODAY

MONDAY

87/56/pc 100/78/pc 93/68/pc 88/74/pc 88/75/pc 97/67/pc 94/65/pc 92/72/pc 94/69/pc 93/68/pc

86/58/pc 99/80/t 95/70/pc 88/75/t 88/75/t 96/68/pc 96/69/pc 92/75/t 95/73/pc 94/69/pc

TODAY

MONDAY

99/74/s 82/62/pc 85/65/pc 84/68/pc 74/66/pc 72/62/pc 65/52/r 90/74/pc 83/68/pc

100/73/s 83/62/pc 82/63/s 82/67/t 75/65/pc 72/60/s 60/51/r 90/74/s 82/68/pc

Hi Lo Prec Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W

82 99 93 89 91 89 96 91 94 97

61 T 75 76 0.02 70 67 69 72 0.01 73 73 72

YESTERDAY

City

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City

Hi Lo Prec Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W

City

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City

Hi Lo Prec Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W

Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Baltimore Baton Rouge Birmingham Boston Chicago Cincinnati

80 52 86 84 89 87 72 87 82

Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Honolulu Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock

66 81 80 61 86 85 86 87 89

Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Omaha Philadelphia

78 92 80 88 90 82 89 76 86

Phoenix Pittsburgh Raleigh St. Louis San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Wash., D.C.

95 79 85 90 74 71 72 94 87

60 48 0.02 68 62 76 T 69 0.04 63 65 62

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COURTS Evacuated inmates now part of lawsuit HOUSTON (AP) — A judge said at least 600 inmates evacuated during Harvey to a prison unit with oppressive heat are now part of an ongoing lawsuit about conditions at the facility.

U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison ruled Thursday that by being evacuated to the Pack Unit, a state prison near Houston, these inmates were also being put at risk.

In July, Ellison found the heat at the unit threatened the health of many inmates. As a result, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice moved more than 1,000 inmates out of the unit to facilities with air conditioning.

The department said Friday it strongly disagrees with Ellison’s ruling.

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66 81 0.03 70 0.04 62 76 T 70 69 T 62 0.22 68

74 58 62 66 67 56 53 78 66

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TEXAS WEATHER FORECAST Abilene 94 Alice 97 Amarillo 89 Austin 92 Beaumont 91 Brownsville 91 Bryan/C.S. 91 Corpus Christi 92 Dallas/FW 95 Dalhart 90

8:24 a.m.

Ht.(ft) 0.5 ft.

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Actual Level

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ALLERGEN COUNT

Shown are noon positions of weather and precipitation.

Temperature bands are highs for the day.

LAKE LEVELS (through 7 a.m. Saturday)

3.76 3.15 4.84 1.79 4.98 4.32 2.94 4.59 3.06 6.37 3.51 3.18 0.37 0.66 16.94 5.52 0.00 2.55 ---0.06 ---4.05 ---3.01 40.40 39.25

Low

Mostly cloudy, a shower; breezy Precip chance: 55%

Clearing

High/low ...................................................... 94/73 Normal high/low ........................................ 90/69 Record high ....................................... 100 in 1954 Record low ........................................... 55 in 1945

2017

92 75

Low

Mostly sunny and humid with a t-storm Precip chance: 50%

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Oct. Nov. Dec. Year

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94 76

Statistics for Victoria through 4 p.m. yesterday.

Mon.

THURSDAY

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92 76

Low

Humid with some sun; a p.m. t-storm Precip chance: 55%

WEDNESDAY

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IN BRIEF WHITE HOUSE: NO CHANGE IN CLIMATE DEAL POSITION

The White House says it has not changed its position on the Paris climate accord and will withdraw from the agreement that President Trump has called unfair to the United States unless it can be renegotiated The statement Saturday came in response to reports by the Wall Street Journal and AFP that a top European cli­ mate official said the U.S. would "not renegotiate the Paris Ac­ cord but will try to review the terms on wliich they could be engaged under this agreement.”

‘SANCTUARY STATE' BILL ADVANCES IN CALIFORNIA

California Democrats ap­ proved a “sanctuary state” bill Saturday that would limit how police can interact with federal immigration agents.

The bill is intended to bolster the state’s already strong immi­ grant protections.

It will now be considered by Gov. Jerry Brown, who an­ nounced his support after the top state Senate leader agreed to water down the bill.

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Protests erupt in St. Louis over ex-officer’s acquittal After violent events overnight, others try calm disruption Protesters march through the streets of St. Louis on Fri­ day following the acquittal of former police officer Jason Stockley, charged with firstdegree mur­ der last year in the death of Anthony Lamar Smith in 2011.

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CITY, MO. Demonstrators protesting the ac­ quittal of a w h i t e former police officer in the killing of a black man in 2011 marched through West County Mall on Saturday afternoon chanting “Black lives matter!” and “No justice, no peace!” After leav­ ing West County, they moved to Chesterfield Mall and then the Taste of St. Louis, carrying UNIVERSITY

the same message of protest.

The demonstrations in this St. Louis suburb followed a night of protests that at times turned violent. A number of businesses were vandalized, 11 police officers were injured, and 32 people were arrested.

A spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police De­ partment said in a statement that nine St. Louis officers, one Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper and one St. Louis Coun­ ty officer were hurt Friday night.

One of the city officers was hit with a brick. O’Toole said the in­ juries to St. Louis police officers include a possible broken jaw ► STORY CONTINUES ON 2B

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JURY: GIRL MENTALLY ILL IN STABBING OF CLASSMATE

A girl who admitted to par­ ticipating in the stabbing of a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man will avoid prison after a jury de­ termined she was mentally ill.

Anissa Weier trembled as the jury's verdict was read late Fri­ day in Waukesha, Wis., after a week of testimony and 11 hours of deliberations, and cried fol­ lowing the verdict.

A plea agreement called for her to spend at least three years in a mental hospital if judged mentally ill.

CALIF. LAWMAKERS BACK EARLIER MARCH PRIMARY

California lawmakers voted early Saturday to set the state’s presidential primary in March, a move that would force candi­ dates to mount expensive cam­ paigns earlier in the state that awards the most delegates.

The bill will go to Gov. Jerry Brown for consideration. He has not said if he will sign it A March primary would like­ ly fall on so-called Super Tues­ day, when roughly a dozen states typically vote.

ICELAND'S PM RESIGNS OVER PARDON SCANDAL

Iceland’s president on Satur­ day accepted the resignation of the island's prime minister.

Prime Minister Bjami Benediktsson lost his center-right coalition after one party quit over an attempt by his father to help clear the name of a con­ victed pedophile.

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turn home to the badly damaged Florida Keys a week after Hurri­ cane Irma battered the low-lying island chain.

"We've gone through some dif­ ficult times here. We will go through some more difficult times,” Monroe County Commis­ sioner George Neugent said. “The Keys are not what you left several days ago.”

Commissioner Heather Car-

ruthers said officials decided to reopen the Lower Keys to allow people to return and assess the damage to their property. Yet the fewer people come back, the less they will overwhelm existing re­ sources. Plumbers, air-conditioning repair workers and other people with skills to help the area recover are needed. ► STORY CONTINUES ON IB

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Sign it — but with a sign­ ‘It is one of the weirdest, ing statement attached. rarest uses of a signing The presidential sign­ statement that I know ing statement has long of.” been a controversial The resolution urged presidential tool that al­ the president to specifi­ lows presidents to sign cally “speak out against bills even as they at­ hate groups that espouse tempt to reinterpret racism, extremism, xe­ AH’/GETTY IMAGES them. nophobia, anti-Semi­ But Trump's use of a President tism, and white signing statement on a Trump supremacy.”

Trump signed the res­ non-binding sense-ofCongress resolution may break olution late Thursday. His signing statement said Americans "op­ new ground, experts say.

“This is extraordinary,” said pose hatred, bigotry, and racism Christopher Kelley, a Miami Uni­ in all forms.” But just as his initial versity political scientist who has statements on Charlottesville studied presidential statements. blamed “all sides” for the fatal vi­

olence, Trump’s statement didn’t condemn any specific group.

“It is ironic that this bill is in response to Trump's tone-deaf comments about ‘¿1 sides,’ and then when he signs this state­ ment, he repeats the very thing that sparked the controversy in the first place,” Kelley said.

Indeed, some members of Congress suggested that the sign­ ing statement showed a lack of sincerity by the president.

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., the sponsor of the resolution, said he was pleased the president signed it, but “unfortunately he still equivocates when he speaks,” he tweeted.

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Carruthers said it will be a while before the Keys return to normalcy, and the district’s an­ nouncement that schools will re­ open Sept. 25 will help that happen.

“People need to be prepared for primitive conditions,” she said.

Frustrated residents camped out at a checkpoint during the week demanding re-entry into the lower parts of the chain of is­ lands. Yet some understand the need to stay away and allow re­ covery crews to clean up and re­ establish power, water and cell­ phone service.

"I understand why they keep you away and you would want to be away," said Tim O’Hara, a re­ porter at the Key West Citizen newspaper who evacuated to Sa­ vannah, Ga. “You wouldn’t want to be down there sweating all night long.”

O’Hara, his wife and son went to Tampa last Friday, but after they saw Hurricane Irma was headed that way, they moved to Savannah. He said evacuating has been stressful for his 5-year-old because they switched to four dif­ ferent locations between a friend's house, an Airbnb and hotels.

‘1 can tell it's been tough on him because he keeps telling me, 'Can we go home? ” said O'Hara, 48.

Co-workers who stayed behind told him his second-floor apart­ ment, built to withstand a Cate­ gory 5 hurricane, didn’t sustain damage. A friend in Summerland Key, however, lost his home, and another in Cudjoe Key doesn’t know what his house will look like when he returns, O’Hara said.

He will begin heading back Sun­ day morning.

Monroe County officials planned to open up U.S. High­ way 1 all the way to Key West as of 7 am Sunday. The storm de­ stroyed portions of the road,

which have now been rebuilt; knocked down power lines and severed drinking-water supplies; and cut oil cellphone and Inter­ net service. The storm also de­ stroyed hundreds of homes, trailers and RVs, along with knocking down awnings over businesses and breaking off gas pumps.

“This is one of the toughest de­ cisions to make but also an indi­ cator of how well our recovery has been going since the Keys suffered a direct hit by Category 4 Hurricane Irma,” Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi said in a statement. “We know there will be many challenges ahead, especially for our hardest hit areas in the Lower Keys. But we want our residents and busi­ ness owners to come back to re­ build their lives, their livelihoods and our economy. We are pre­ pared to restore the Keys back to the special paradise we love.”

Many people refused to leave the Keys during the storm. Evac­ uees have frantically contacted reporters to get updates on their homes or tried to pass messages to neighbors, and many have been watching Facebook groups for information.

Authorities said they’ve kept people out because of fears of what would have potentially been a humanitarian crisis: thousands of people living without access to water, power or sewage disposal.

For days, even law enforcement officers were unable to communi­ cate reliably with one another af­ ter the storm destroyed radio repeaters and phone lines. Work­ ers are rapidly rebuilding the area’s infrastructure. Residents and business owners from the Upper Keys have been able to ac­ cess the area since Tuesday.

Officials say nine deaths are connected to the storm in the Keys, although it’s unclear how many were directly related to the weather. In several cases, au­ thorities said, people with pre-existing health conditions died.

HURRICANE JOSE AND TROPICAL DEPRESSION 15

Elsewhere, Hurricane Norma moved closer to Mexico in the Pacific, while Tropical Storm Lee formed in the Atlantic.

Storm ambles north off U.S. coast as Irma-like system eyes Florida Keys Strike possible from N.C. to New England

Monday night or Tuesday.

Forecast maps show the storm moving on an Irma-like path over Puerto Rico on Wednesday and Hispaniola on Thursday morning heading straight to­ Doug Stanglin ward the Florida Keys. @dstanglin Hurricane Jose, meanwhile, USATODAY was 480 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, N.C., moving As Hurricane Jose ambled northwest at 9 mph with maxi­ northward in the Atlantic far off mum sustained winds of the East Coast, an innocuous- 80 mph. sounding system known as The center said “interests” “Tropical Depression 15” wfas from North Carolina to New’ stirring in the Caribbean Satur­ England should monitor the day and could well follow Irma’s storm’s progress and advised destructive path tow'ard Florida that tropical storm watches as Hurricane Maria. could be issued in the next day At 2 p.m. Saturday, the Na­ or two along the East Coast. tional Hurricane Center upgrad­ Elsewhere, Hurricane Norma ed the onetime disturbance to a moved closer to Mexico in the tropical depression and said it Pacific, while Tropical Storm was 695 miles east-southeast of Lee formed in the Atlantic far the Lesser Antilles, moving west from land, heading west.

Norma is forecast to pass near at 20 miles per hour. It had sus­ the resort-studded southern tip tained winds of 35 mph.

Tropical storm watches wrere of Mexico’s Baja California Pen­ in effect for St. Lucia, Marti­ insula late Sunday and early nique, Guadeloupe, Dominica Monday. and Barbados.

The NHC said Tropical Storm The hurricane center said the Lee had sustained winds of depression was forecast to be­ 40 mph and was about 655 miles come a tropical storm within wrest of the Cabo Verde islands. hours and could be near or at Little change in strength w'as hurricane strength when it ap­ forecast over the next couple of days. proaches the Leeward Islands

“There’s only two things this system understands: money and eye-for-an-eye, tooth-for-a-tooth.

The second, we're not engaged in, so we have to affect this system economically. Today, we are going to shut down a mall.”

Demonstrator Amir Bradley

money and eye-for-an-eye, tooth-for-a-tooth. The second, we’re not engaged in, so we have to affect this system economi­ cally. Today, we are going to shut down a mall.”

In St. Louis, protests late Fri­ day were mostly peaceful until demonstrators spattered red paint on St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson’s home and broke a window, prompting riot police to lob tear gas to disperse crowds.

On Friday, after the verdict, A1 Watkins, attorney for Smith’s fiancee and daughter, said the family is devastated and ap­ palled by the judge's ruling.

Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner said she was disap­ pointed by the judge’s decision because prosecutors presented sufficient evidence of guilt.

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Fact check: Trump tax plan's effect on wealthy nearly 18%, and the top 0.1% would see a 20% tax cut.

FactCheck.org “Forty percent of the benefits would go to the top 1 percent,” Gleckman wrote.

In promoting his plan to over­ The Tax Policy Center analysis haul the nation’s tax system, comes with the big caveat that President Trump claimed that the administration did not at the “the rich will not be gaining at all time provide - and has not since with this plan.” But the tax pro­ offered — enough details for a posal his administration outlined more precise estimate. in April would heavily benefit Treasury Secretary Steven high-income taxpayers, and Mnuchin has said the administra­ Trump hasn’t revealed any tion supports ending all “loop­ changes to it. holes,” except those for home Trump made his remarks prior mortgages and charitable giving to a Sept. 13 meeting with mem­ — so the Tax Policy Center analy­ bers of Congress from both par­ sis takes that into account. But ties. In discussing “our tax the administration has not speci­ proposal,” the president said he fied income ranges for the pro­ wanted to cut the corporate tax posed income tax brackets, so the rate from 35% to 15% and low'er center’s analysis had to estimate individual income taxes. where the three proposed brack­ “And the rich will not be gain­ ets might begin and end. ing at all with this plan,” he said, Also, the administration is in promising instead that his plan discussions with Republican would benefit the “middle class.” leaders that will likely result in Of course, things could change, changes to Trump’s tax plan. but the Trump administration re­ For example, The New York leased a one-page outline in April Times has reported that the ad­ that included these major tax ministration is considering leav­ changes: ing the top bracket at 39.6%, ► Abolishing the estate tax,rather than cutting it to 35%. which now falls only on those Also, House Speaker Paul Ryan with assets wrorth more than has said cutting the corporate tax $5.49 million (double that for rate to “the mid to low 20s” is more “achievable” than 15%. But couples). ► Cutting the corporate taxat the Sept. 13 meeting, Trump from 35% to 15%. The non-parti- repeated that “we want a 15% san Congressional Budget Office rate.” <fWe’re looking at a 15% rate,” estimates 75% of the corporate Trump said. “And we want a 15% tax burden falls on investors. ► Abolishing the alternativerate because that would bring us minimum tax, which is designed low — not by any means the low­ to ensure that the most wealthy est — but it would bring us to a level where China and other taxpayers pay a minimum tax. countries are. And we will be able ► Collapsing the seven income tax brackets, which range from to compete with anybody. No­ 10% to 39.6%, to three (10%, 25% body will be able to touch us.”

Roberton Williams of the Tax and 35%).

In July, the non-partisan Tax Policy Center said there is “no ev­ Policy Center estimated the im­ idence” that Trump and Republi­ pact of a “Trump-like plan.” How­ can leaders will abandon “all of ard Gleckman, a senior fellow at the tax cuts that benefit the rich” the tax center, wrote that middle- in Trump’s plan. He said any ef­ income households (those earn­ fort to merely scale back the tax ing between $50,000 and plan will still benefit the wealthy.

“And I’ve seen nothing to indi­ $86,000) would see an average tax ait of about $1,900, or about cate that the plan would retain ei­ 3%. But the top 1% (those earning ther the estate tax or the AMT, more than $732,000) would get two things that hit higher-income an average tax cut of $270,000 or households hardest,” he said.

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An American flag waves Thursday where a home in the Sea Breeze Re­ sort in Islamorada, Fla., used to stand before it was destroyed when Hurri­ cane Irma brought high winds and flooding.

and a dislocated shoulder.

The band U2 canceled its Sat­ urday night concert in St. Louis because the police department said it wouldn’t be able to pro­ vide its standard protection for the event, organizers said.

For weeks, activists had been threatening civil disobedience if Jason Stockley, a former St. Louis police officer, were acquit­ ted of murder for killing Antho­ ny Lamar Smith following a high-speed chase.

Stockley was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in May 2016, about 4‘/2 years after shooting and killing Smith on Dec. 11, 2011. Stockley opted for a bench trial — without a jury — before veteran Circuit Judge Timothy Wilson.

On Friday, Wilson made his decision, finding Stockley not guilty on both counts.

At the trial, Stockley testified that he saw the 24-year-old Smith holding a silver revolver as he sped awray at the start of the chase. He said when he shot Smith, he felt he was in immi­ nent danger.

Prosecutors said Stockley planted a gun in Smith’s car af­ ter the shooting — Stockley’s DNA was on the weapon, but Smith’s wasn’t.

Dashcam video from Stock­ ley’s police car captured him saying he was “going to kill this (expletive), don’t you know it” Less than a minute later, he shot Smith five times.

Stockley’s lawyer dismissed the comment as “human emo­ tions” uttered during a danger­ ous pursuit.

In his decision, Wilson wrote that the statement “can be am­ biguous depending on the context.”

Wary of the protests that broke out in 2014 in nearby Fer­ guson over the killing of Michael Brown by a police officer, au­ thorities took precautions in St.

Louis. Barricades were erected around police headquarters and the courthouse, among other sites, in anticipation of the verdict.

Demonstrators went to the mall Saturday after gathering in Heman Park to discuss their next move.

"Economically, we’ve been ex­ cluded,” said one demonstrator, Amir Bradley. “There’s only two things this system understands:

He's said that 'the rich will not be gaining at all/ but top 1% could get 40% of benefits

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Roberton Williams of the Tax Policy Center said there is “no evidence” that Trump will abandon “all of the tax cuts that benefit the rich."

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Juggalos descend on Washington National Mall gathering follows pro-Trump 'Mother of All Rallies’ that draws hundreds Deirdre Shesgreen USATODAY

Followers of the hip-hop group Insane Clown Pos­ se — known as Juggalos — held a march Saturday on the National Mall, alleging discrimination af­ ter the FBI labeled the group a gang in a 2011 report.

The band, consisting of the duo Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, said the gang accusation “has resulted in hundreds if not thousands of people subjected to various forms of discrimination, harassment and profiling simply for identify­ ing as a Juggalo.” In a video on their website, the hip-hop artists claim their fans have lost jobs and custody of their children and been denied access to the military for their Juggalo affiliation.

Alesia Modglin, a pizza deliv­ ery worker from southwest Mis­ souri, said she felt compelled to drive to D.C to protest the FBI’s classification. She said the group draws in young people who grew up in troubled homes.

“It’s a family. ... Everybody loves each other,” said Modglin, who came to the nation’s capital with her husband, two toddlers and several other family mem­ bers. She said some of the band's songs are “demonic, but there are hidden messages of a peaceful place.”

Best of all, she said, there’s "no judgment” Fonz Tobin, a 25-year-old from Albuquerque, said the FBI’s clas­ sification was ridiculous.

“We’re painting our faces and clowning around,” said Tobin, who joined the Juggalos when he was 13.

“I had no place to live. I had no food in my stomach,” he said.

‘The people who took me in were the Juggalo. ... They pulled me into their family.”

He said he works at Target for a living and is trying to do film production on the side.

“Am I out there dealing drugs?

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A few hundred pro-Trump supporters gather on the National Mall on Saturday to take part in the “Mother of All Rallies. up?' he said. “No. I have a job.”

Earlier Saturday, hundreds of pro-Trump activists gathered on the National Mall in what they said was a show of American pa­ triotism and celebration.

“We’re here to support our president and this country,” said Sue Babinec, who traveled to Washington from Cincinnati for what organizers dubbed the “Mother of All Rallies.”

U.S. Park Police braced for a crowd of as many as 3,000 people.

As the event opened, there were perhaps only 1,000 people gath­ ered just north of the Washington Monument where organizers set up a stage and booths for the

Donald Trump is “one of us.

He’s an everyman’s president.”

Dana Robinson, of Pittsburgh, at the "'Mother of All Rallies” on the National Mall on Saturday

day's activities.

If the crowd lacked the project­ ed strength, it made up for it in show, with many participants decked out in pro-Trump garb and carrying American flags.

“As soon as they announced it, I knew I had to be here,” said Da­ na Robinson, of Pittsburgh, as she weaved her way through the crowd in a patchwork dress of Trump photos.

Trump is “one of us,” Robinson said. “He’s an everyman’s presi­ dent. ... He’s doing great with no help from any of the Republicans.”

A handful of Republican candi­ dates also made their way to the stage, rallying the crowd with their Trump-style political pitches.

“Everywhere you turn, there are stumbling blocks to success,” said Bruce Nathan, a GOP candi­

n

date for governor of Florida, “put there by the federal government.”

The rally was peaceful but not without some skirmishes. A few counterprotesters tried to inter­ act with the Trump supporters, and they were met in at least one case with a swarm of camouflageclad militia rallygoers. The park police quickly intervened and broke up the confrontation.

Matthewr Murguia, 52, from the Washington suburbs, arrived with a sign that said, “Mexico will pay for impeachment hearings.”

Murguia said he came to the rally to “remind these people that their president, my president, is a liar.”

HURRICANE IRMA

U.S. rushes aid to Caribbean islands, not Cuba Storm was worst to hit Florida’s southern neighbor since 1932, but relations are still icy Doug Stanglin @dstanglin USA TODAY

The U.S. government is provid­ ing humanitarian aid to a string of Caribbean islands devastated

by Hurricane Irma, but Cuba — just 90 miles off the coast of Flor­ ida — is not among them.

The Category 5 hurricane, the worst to hit the communist island since 1932, spent 24 hours grind­ ing away over northern parts of the island, damaging more than 4,000 homes, inundating down­ town Havana with knee-high floods and destroying thousands of acres of cane sugar.

More than 3.1 million people — a quarter of the island's popula­ tion — lost water service. Small beach towns also were destroyed on the northern coast, causing millions of dollars in losses and leaving thousands homeless. At least 10 people were killed.

The U.S. State Department clearly recognized the extent of the disaster, warning American travelers not to visit Cuba be­ cause of the widespread destruc­ tion. Yet it has not sent a USAID rapid response team to the island, nor dispatched any U.S. military ships loaded with bottled water and blankets, as it has to other devastated Caribbean neighbors.

The guidelines for U.S. assis­ tance include a requirement, not surprising, that a host country must request help, which Cuba — a proud adversary in a decadeslong battle with its superpower neighbor — is not inclined to do.

“Currently, the government of Cuba has not asked for coopera­ tion from the United States in re­ sponse to the hurricane,” USAID said in a statement.

Nor has the U.S. sought out Cu­ ba to ascertain its needs.

In response to an email query, the Cuban embassy in Washing­ ton on Thursday pointed to Cu­ ban websites detailing the damage from Irma, but it didn't

which has even provided food to North Korea over the years — is glaring in contrast with its assis­ People affect­ tance to other Caribbean island nations and those administered ed by Hurri­ by foreign countries, like France cane Irma line up for and the Netherlands: drinking ► USAID’s Office of U.S. For­ water Mon­ eign Disaster Assistance deployed a Disaster Assistance Response day in Cuba.

Team to Haiti, the Dominican Re­ public, Barbados and the Baha­ mas to coordinate the ground delivery of humanitarian assistance.

“Cuba has ► A U.S. team was also evaluat ing damage and humanitarian not asked for cooper­ needs in Antigua and Barbuda ation from and St. Martin, among the most the United devastated islands. Within days, USAID was supporting the trans­ States in port of emergency relief supplies response from the Bahamas’ capital city, to the Nassau, to hard-hit southern hurricane.” islands. ► The U.S. Department of De­ USAID, in a fense’s Southern Command also statement PHOTOS BY RAMON ESPNOSA. A? set up Joint Task Force-Leeward gle,” said Mora, a professor of pol­ Islands to assist USAID humani­ itics and international relations tarian operations on St. Martin, at Florida International whose governance is divided be­ University. tween France and the Meanwhile, other governments Netherlands. have stepped in. Officials say Pan­ “We want to save lives and ease ama has airlifted in the first ship­ human suffering and also aug­ ment of 4 tons of aid to Cuba and ment civilian emergency re­ San Martin, the EFE news agency sponse capabilities until our efforts are no longer necessary,” reported.

The governments of Argentina, said Marine Corps CoL Michael Bolivia, Colombia, China, Costa Samarov, commander of the task Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, El Sal­ force. vador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Russia, U.S. assistance involving Cuba Spain, Uruguay, Venezuela and over the years has been laced Vietnam expressed their solidar­ with particularly sharp political People move through flooded streets in Havana on Sept. 10 ity with Cuba and willingness to considerations. after Hurricane Irma passed through Cuba. assist in its recovery efforts.

USAID, for example, provides Canada, w'hich has long main­ ongoing humanitarian assistance address whether Havana request­ and Havana after more than 50 tained good relations with Ha­ — such as food, vitamins, medi­ vana, “stands ready to assist cines and toiletries — to political years of estrangement. ed or was receiving U.S. aid.

The two countries have re­ Frank Mora, former U.S. depu­ Cuba,” Global Affairs Canada said prisoners in Cuba and their fam­ fused each other’s aid in the past, ty assistant secretary of defense in a statement. ilies, as well as for “politically “As appeals for funding are re­ marginalized individuals.” even in times of dire need. The for the Western Hemisphere un­ George W. Bush administration, der Obama, said that “the truth of ceived, wre will work with other “Politics playing the dominant notably, declined a Cuban offer to the matter is that Cuba doesn’t donors to coordinate the humani­ role in humanitarian relief unfor­ send 4,000 doctors in 2005 after want our assistance” and is “very tarian response, including by ad­ tunately has been with us far too jealous of (the United States') dressing any gaps and avoiding long,” said James Williams, presi­ Hurricane Katrina. and of their duplication of our efforts,” the dent of Engage Cuba, a coalition The strained relations reflect sovereignty governmental department said. decades of animosity, compound­ independence.” of private businesses and compa­ “To be seen as even working Private organizations like UNI­ nies working to lift the travel and ed by President Trump’s an­ nounced plan in June to roll back with or collaborating with the CEF USA have provided help as trade embargo on Cuba that Con­ steps by President Obama to nor­ US. would in their mind betray well But the absence of direct aid gress has refused to lift despite from the U.S. government — malize ties between Washington Obama's opening.

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Equifax breach should be a wake-up call to use caution

We're disclosing Social Securi­ ty numbers left and right, and the massive Equifax breach is a wakeup call to sometimes say, "No." For the 143 million Equifax customers the credit reporting firm says might haw had their personal information stolen, one of the first steps advised by Equi­ fax required entering a partial so­ cial security number.

That process was riddled with prob­ lems, adding to consumers’ al­ ready deep sense of vulnerability.

But Equifax, notwithstanding complaints about how it handled the breach, is justified in asking for the information, said Jean Chatzky, author of Money Rules: The Simple Path to Lifelong Secu­ rity and host of the podcast Her Money.

Credit bureaus — Transunion, Experian and Equifax — require this information “to prove that you arc you." They also might ask you to answer some other ques­ tions about places you've lived or

loans you've had or seek a partial number to help identify you It also is legitimate to get asked for the number in any dealings with the Internal Revenue Ser­ vice — filing taxes or making pay­ roll. for instance, said Joe Valenti, director of consumer finance at the Center for American Pro­ gress, a think tank.

Insurance companies, credit card companies, and any compa­ ny that sells products or services that require notification to the 1RS (such as banks and car deal­ ers) have a right to ask, too.

Federal law mandates that state tax authorities, departments of motor vehicles and other gov­ ernmental agencies may legiti­ mately request your Social Security number to identify you.

(But the Privacy Act of 1974 re­ quires all government agencies to disclose whether submitting your number is required and how it will use the information.)

If you initiate a cash transac­ tion totaling more than $10,000, you must provide your Social Se­ curity number so that the trans­ action can be reported to the 1RS. According to Valenti, doctors, hospitals, university and other

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With the increasing threat of identity theft in recent years, health care providers and institu­ tions of higher education (like the military services) are trying to minimize the use of Social Secu­ rity numbers or create new ways to identify us. Valenti points to different tools, notably the in­ creased use of biometric data, such as thumbprint or iris scans and facial recognition ID. Still, Social Security numbers have become a de facto national identification number, which makes them a hot ticket for iden­ tity theft.

Robert Ellis Smith, a privacy

expert and the publisher of Priva­ cy Journal, said there arc still plenty of more traditional ways to identify us: full name, date of birth, address or former resi­ dence, place of employment.

"Two other factors help to create a viable match," he said.

The trick, he said, to withhold­ ing your Social Security number is to know when it’s legally re­ quired and when it’s discretion­ ary, as well as how to phrase a refusal in a positive way. Explain why you’re reluctant. "Because I'm concerned about my privacy, I choose to keep that information to myself." he suggested, followed up with, "What else can I do to complete the transaction?” Or ask. in your nicest voice. “Why do you need my number? Is there a law that requires you to ask?"

What we can do: ► Don’t disclose your Social Security number without think­ ing twice and asking yourself why it might be needed. ► Know when the law requires disclosure and when it's discretionary. ► Ask to provide alternative means of identification to your Social Security number.

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Finances key for retirees with dementia What family members need to know about managing a loved one's money

"Those with money can hire attorneys, financial planners and trustees — assuming

they're

willing to spend the money.

Others may be dependent on volunteers or left vulnerable to being exploited.”

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Retirees with cognitive impair­ ment and especially dementia need help managing their money, according to a recent report pub­ lished by the Center for Retire­ ment Research at Boston College (CRR). And, “without help, they are vulnerable to financial fraud, abuse, or mismanagement,” the authors of the CRR report wrote.

One source of help, according to the report, is Social Security’s representative payee program, which allows a designated person to receive and manage a retiree's benefit check.

Unfortunately, just 9% of peo­ ple older than age 70 with de­ mentia have a payee, according to the CRR report, Are Many Retir­ ees with Dementia Lacking Help?

And that's a bit concerning, the authors say.

The good news? Most people without a representative payee do have other potential sources of help, often a family member such as a spouse or child. But they also can get help from the staff of a nursing home or from a power of attorney they may have assigned.

"And these arrangements,'’ the authors say, "may be preferable to having a payee because they allow individuals to maintain some autonomy for as long as possible.”

In fact, the CRR report notes that most elders do have help: 85% of those with mild cognitive impairment have at least one form of help, and 95% of those with dementia haw help.

So, what do family members need to know about managing their loved one's money? ► Don’t procrastinate. “It is important to understand long in advance what needs to be done, where everything is and how it will be handled,” said Carolyn McClanahan, the co-founder of Whealthcare Planning and the founder and director of financial planning at Life Planning Part­ ners. “Additionally, families need great communication and trans­ parency to reduce the chance of wrongdoing, resentment and mistakes.”

And, if a family is concerned about an elder having cognitive impairment, address it early.

“Get help sooner rather than lat­ er before cognitive issues make it difficult for someone to make de­ cisions,” McClanahan said.

McClanahan also recommends drafting what she describes as a

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financial caretaker plan, a road trustees — assuming they’re will­ map that shows how finances will ing to spend the money," he said. be turned over to a designated “Others may be dependent on caretaker. volunteers or left vulnerable to ► Draft a durable power of being exploited. Some parts of attorney. One big part of a fi­ the country have public guard­ nancial caretaker plan is a dura­ ians who can step in but most ble power of attorney, a written don't, leaving a real gap in legal document whereby a com­ protection.”

The CRR report notes those petent adult appoints someone to act as their agent to manage “without any help are more likely to be isolated from family, less their financial affairs “We use durable powers of at­ educated, and non-white.”

Experts suggest contact your torney and trusts much more than representative payees be­ local senior center or council on cause, as the (CRR) study sug­ aging if you need help managing gests, there’s often no need to go your money. ► Use Social Security’s through the rep payee process," said Harry Margolis, the founder Representative Payee Pro­ and president of ElderLaw gram? The Social Security Ad­ representative Answers. "A spouse or family ministration's member has access to the ac­ payment program provides fi­ count receiving the Social Securi­ nancial management for the So­ ty payments and can help cial Security and Supplemental Security Income payments of manage the funds.” ► Seek help from communibeneficiaries who are incapable ty-based organizations. The of managing their Social Security problem, Margolis said, comes or SSI payments. when there’s no one to help out.

“In the representative payee ‘Those with money can hire at­ program, a retiree's benefit is torneys, financial planners and sent to another person (often a

relative) who spends it on the re­ tiree's behalf and submits rec­ ords to Social Security documenting that the expendi­ tures were in the beneficiary's best interest," the authors of the CRR report say.

Should you use this program?

There are pros and cons.

"The program keeps elder peo­ ple out of trouble due to loss of cognitive function," McClanahan said. “But one really needs to put the pieces in place to keep the payee from taking advantage of the elder.”

Her bottom line advice about using the representative payee program: “Be proactive about planning for this long in ad­ vance,” McClanahan said. “We recommend that elder people have multiple people looking be­ hind them to reduce the risk of fraud and abuse."

If your family is concerned about an elder having cognitive impairment, address it early.

Powell is editor of Retirement Weekly and contributes regularly to USA TODAY, The Wall Street Journal, TbcStreet and Market Watch. Have questions about money? Email Rob at rpowelKtfallthingsrf-tiremeiit.com.

This move can bump up your credit score in 30 days Early payments can be a big help for better utilization

able credit. When you get an alert, go online to make a payment. ► Setting up charge alerts or checking your account regularly so you can pay off purchases as soon as they post. ► Making planned "micropayments” every week or two to keep balances low.

Rood said retail credit cards - those associated with a par­ ticular store - can create prob­ lems because they tend to have low credit limits. Just $250 worth of purchases on a store card with a $500 limit puts that account at 50% credit utiliza­ tion.

But it's also easier to fix high usage on store cards than if you’ve used 50% of your $10,000 Visa limit.

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Building credit takes time, and there aren’t many shortcuts.

But paying your credit-card bill early could give you a boost in just 30 days.

Ted Rood, a senior loan officer in St. Louis, says he has seen credit scores jump as much as 100 points as a result of this ap­ proach. Here’s why it works and how to do it.

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

Two factors have a big influence on credit scores, and one's pret­ ty obvious: paying on time. Late payments do credit damage that only time can repair.

Early payments, on the other hand, can help with the second big factor, which is credit utili­ zation. That's a big term for a simple concept: how high your balance is compared with your credit limit.

Most credit experts recom­ mend keeping balances under 30% of your limit on any card, and lower is better.

Consumers with the very best scores typically use less than 10% of their available credit.

Paying early can mean that whenever your card issuer re­ ports your balance to the credit bureaus, it will be a small per­ centage of your available credit.

And unlike late payments,

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high credit utilization stops hurting your score as soon as a lower balance is reported.

WHO IT CAN HELP

If you are just shy of a credit score that would give you what you want — getting a credit card or loan, say, or the best terms on a mortgage — consider paying early or extra to get balances as low as you can.

It also is worth doing if you just made the cut because credit scores fluctuate. A margin of safety is a good idea.

Reducing credit utilization is “a great way to see your score go

up" said Jeff Richardson, a spokesman for scoring company VantageScore.

Rood said this strategy works best if high credit utilization is the only blemish on an other­ wise good credit report.

HOW TO DO IT

You don’t need to know when your balance is reported to the bureaus — just make sure it stays low throughout the billing cycle. Depending on your bud­ get, try one of these methods: ► Setting up alerts to let you know when you’ve reached a certain percentage of your avail­

Two factors have a big influence on credit scores, and one’s pretty obvious: paying on time.

If you're having trouble getting below 30% credit usage but have decent credit, you could consid­ er a personal loan to pay down credit-card debt.

That can drop your utilization percentage — and the loan might give you a lower interest rate, too. And having a more di­ verse mix of credit (loans as well as cards) can help your score.

Rev O’Shea is a staff writer at NerdWallet, a personal finance website and USA TODAY content partner providing general news, commentary and coverage from around the Web. Its content is produced independently of USA TODAY. Email: bosheaignerdwallet.com.

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POLICE AND COURTS ARRESTED

DeWitt County ■ CUERO – David Tijerina, 38, of Raymondville, by a Department of Public Safety trooper Sept. 5 on a charge of failure to pay child support.

■ CUERO – Jose Soto, 29, of Cuero, by a Department of Public Safety trooper Sept.

7 on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

■ CUERO – Juan Rodriguez-Gonzales, 34, of Cuero, by a DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office deputy Sept.

7 on a charge of illegal entry.

■ YOAKUM – Richard Kaiser, 38, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Aug. 29, on a charge of disorderly conduct by gesture. He was also charged by Yoakum police on Sept. 1 with possession of contraband.

■ YOAKUM – Claro Lopez, 32, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Sept. 1 on a warrant charging her with open container of alcoholic beverage, fined $254.93; and failure to appear in an open container of alcoholic beverage, fined $319.80.

■ YOAKUM – Christopher Williams, 24, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Sept. 1 on charges of no driver’s license and no liability insurance.

■ YOAKUM – Nadab Guerrero, 17, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Sept. 2 on a charge of possession of marijuana.

■ YOAKUM – Cristobal Guerrero, 22, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Sept. 2 on a charge of possession of marijuana.

■ YOAKUM – Cesar Gonzales, 28, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Sept. 3 on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

■ YOAKUM – Samantha Delavaga, 30, of Yoakum,

by Yoakum officers Sept. 5 on a Nueces County warrant charging her with violation of a protective order and a charge of assault family violence.

Lavaca County ■ YOAKUM – Stanley Brooks, 48, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Aug. 16 on a charge of stalking first offense.

■ YOAKUM – Lottie Ramon, 41 of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Aug. 17 on a warrant charging her with failure to appear in an evading arrest charge.

■ YOAKUM – Demetre Mann, 24, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Aug. 17 on warrants charging him with forgery of governmental document, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and violation of probation in an assault case.

■ YOAKUM – Courtney Harris, 28, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Aug. 17 on a charge of violation of a protective order.

■ YOAKUM – Richard Broz, 32, of Cuero, by Yoakum police Aug. 18 on charges of driving with license invalid and possession of drug paraphernalia.

■ YOAKUM – Delynn Linnermier, 23, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Aug. 18 on a charge of driving with an invalid license.

■ YOAKUM – Christian Zamarripa, 20, of Moulton, by Yoakum police Aug. 19 on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

■ YOAKUM – Roman Herrera, 20, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Aug. 19 on a charge of possession of marijuana and a warrant charging bond forfeiture.

■ YOAKUM – Victor Lopez, 19, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Sept. 6 on a charge of assault family violence ■ YOAKUM – Drakkar Mayberry, 25, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Sept. 6 on a warrant charging him with evading arrest.

■ YOAKUM – William Calloway Jr., 46, of Yoakum,

by Yoakum police Sept. 7 on a Caldwell County warrant charging him with non-support.

■ YOAKUM – Ricardo Chavez, 39, of Yoakum, by Yoakum police Sept. 8 on a charge of theft.

Victoria County ■ VICTORIA – A 24-year-old Victoria man by officers Sept. 14 on suspicion of driving with license invalid from a previous conviction or suspension without final resolution.

■ VICTORIA – Cesar Ricardo Aguiniga, 23, of Victoria, by deputies Sept. 14 on a warrant charging him with violation of probation in a possession of marijuana

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less than 2 ounces case.

VICTORIA – Ruby Ann Cardenas, 25, of Victoria, by officers Sept. 14 on suspicion of two counts of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance between 1 and 4 grams and a warrant charging him with violation of parole.

■ VICTORIA – Christopher Renee Countryman, 35, of Victoria, by deputies on warrants charging him with engaging in organized criminal activity and manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance between 4 and 200 grams.

■ VICTORIA – Joshua Eugene Gallaway, 27, of Victoria, by officers Sept. 14 on warrants charging him with two Class C misdemeanors and an Austin County warrant charging him with violation of parole.

■ VICTORIA – Henry Benitez Garcia Jr., 19, of Victoria, on a warrant charging him with violation of probation in a possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram case.

■ VICTORIA – Brad Lakeith Herron, 36, of Victoria, by deputies Sept. 14 on two Attorney General’s warrants charging him with contempt of civil court in a child support case.

■ VICTORIA – Ruby Ramirez, 38, of Victoria, by officers Sept. 14 on suspicion of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance between 1 and 4 grams and a warrant charging her with a Class C misdemeanor.

■ VICTORIA – A 21-year-old Victoria man by officers Sept. 14 on suspicion of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance between 1 and 4 grams.

■ VICTORIA – Reuben James Serna, 29, of Houston, by troopers Sept. 14 on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and a warrant charging him with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

■ VICTORIA – Anthony Soriano, 20, of Houston, by troopers Sept. 14 on warrants charging him with two Class C misdemeanors and a Harris County warrant charging him with illegal dumping between 5 and 500 pounds or 5 gallons and 100 cubic feet.

■ VICTORIA – Edwin Ybarra Sr., 40, of Houston, by deputies Sept. 14 on warrants charging him with a Class C misdemeanor and contempt of civil court.

■ VICTORIA – John Anthony Cruz, 27, of Victoria, by deputies Sept. 15 on a bond forfeiture warrant charging him with theft of property between $20 and $500 by check.

■ VICTORIA – A 26-year-old Victoria man by officers Sept. 15 on suspicion of harassment of a public servant; obstruction or retaliation; evading arrest or detention; resisting arrest, search or transport; and a Class C misdemeanor.

■

ASSAULTED

VICTORIA – A 27-year-old Victoria woman at a home in the 1400 block of Melrose Avenue on Sept. 11.

■ VICTORIA – A 28-year-old Victoria man by a family member at a home in the 4400 block of East Juan Linn Street on Sept. 12.

■ VICTORIA – A 27-year-old Victoria man by a family member at a home in the 700 block of South William Street on Sept. 13.

■ VICTORIA – A 30-year-old Victoria woman by a family member’s hands, fists or feet in the 3100 block of U.S. 59 on Sept. 13.

■ VICTORIA – A 27-year-old Victoria man by a family member at a home in the 700 block of South William Street on Sept. 13.

■ VICTORIA – A 44-year-old Victoria woman by a family member in the 300 block of Tropical Drive on Sept.

14.

■ VICTORIA – A 38-year-old Victoria man by a family member at a home in the 1800 block of Dudley Street on Sept. 14.

■ VICTORIA – A 24-year-old woman by a family member with a deadly weapon in a parking lot in the 4400 block of North Navarro Street on Sept. 15.

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PLACEDO – A dining table valued at $200 from a home in the 300 block of South William Street on Sept. 8.

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CAROLYN STERNADEL VICTORIA Carolyn Sternadel, 76, of Victoria, passed away September 12, 2017. Carolyn was born January 23, 1941 in El Campo, Texas to the late Grady and Edith Rod Ingle. She retired from Marshall Pontiac of Port Lavaca where she worked as office manager. After retiring, she volunteered at the Port Lavaca Food Pantry. She loved camping with family and friends. She made sure that birthdays and holidays were special for her family.

Especially enjoyed time spent with her high school and lifelong friends. An Avid quilter and was a member of the Port Lavaca Quilt Guild. Gardening, painting and sewing were also some of her favorite pass times.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 53 years, Franklin T. Sternadel; sons, Kelly Sternadel and wife, Rene of Avinger, TX, Dean Sternadel and wife, Tisha of Victoria; sister, Linda Ingle and husband, John Cox of Rosenburg, TX and brother, Grady Ingle and wife, Ditter of Rockport, TX. A visitation for family and friends will be Monday, September 18, 2017 from 5-7 PM at Rosewood Funeral Chapels with a rosary to be recited at 7 PM. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 10 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church with inurnment to immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.c om

DOROTHY JEAN BUGG LAS VEGAS, NV - Dorothy Jean Goldsum Bugg 76, passed away on September 10, 2017 in Las Vegas. She was born on October 15, 1940 in Nursery Texas to the Late Edwin and Mary Goldsum.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Willie H. Cook of Victoria TX and her daughter Kathryn A. Neubrech of Las Vegas, NV. She is also survived by her grandson Tyler E. Cook of Victoria, TX. There will be no memorial services, the family will arrange for a private burial at a later date in Nursery Texas.

jeans, black pants and a bag containing jewelry valued at $1,660 from a home in the 200 block of Sunset Drive on Sept. 9.

■ VICTORIA – Clothing valued at $30.63 from a department or discount store in the 4100 block of Houston Highway on Sept. 11.

■ VICTORIA – An air mattress valued at $58.46 from a grocery store in the 4100 block of Houston Highway on Sept. 12.

■ INEZ – A red Craftsman lawnmower valued at $150 from a home in the 100 block of Bumpy Road on Sept. 11.

■ McFADDIN – A Winchester Model 42 .410 pump shotgun and Winchester Model 101 12-gauge over/under shotgun valued at $3,000 from a parking lot or garage in the 2400 block of Warburton Road on Sept.

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■ VICTORIA – A small wallet, Texas driver’s license, Social Security card, H-E-B First Convenience Bank card, U.S. currency, residence keys and a Wells Fargo bank card valued at $145 from a home in the 1900 block of Morningside Street on Sept. 14.

DALLAS Dr. Theodore Herman Greiner, age 93 of Dallas,TX died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 31, 2017. He and his brother, Arthur Samuel Greiner, were born in St. Louis on July 25, 1924 to the late Theodore Greiner, M.D. and the late Amy Bateman Greiner. He grew up in St. Louis, graduating from University City High School. He attended Washington University and graduated from the Washington University School of Medicine in 1947. He did fellowships at that medical school and at Cornell Medical College. He served in the U.S. Army while in medical school. During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base where he was involved in research on the effects of high altitude flight on pilots. Later he moved to Houston, TX where he worked in the early development of space flight. He completed a psychiatry residency at Baylor University Medical School. He was in private practice in Houston for many years. Later he had a practice in Cuero and Victoria, Texas. He also cared for patients at Gulf Bend Community Health Center, Veterans Administration Clinic and Citizens Medical Center, all in Victoria. In 2010, he moved to Dallas to be near his wife’s family.

He married Dorothy Walters in 1947 in St. Louis. They had four children; Theodore, Mary, David and Teresa. He married Joan Bush in 1961 and they had two children; Wendy and Steven. He married Barbara White Baur in 1991.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; six children, Theodore Herman Greiner Jr. and his wife, Denise Arcoverde, Mary Louise Greiner, David Walters Greiner and his wife, Maureen, Teresa Joan Greiner, M.D. and her partner, Chuck Klink, Wendy Jeanette Greiner and her fiance, Steven Sachse, and Steven Thomas Greiner and his wife, Deanna. He is also survived by three stepchildren, David Ogden Baur, Kathleen Baur Dahlman and husband, Wade, and Mindy Baur Satterwhite and her husband, Brandon. He has eleven grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Services: Funeral Services were held privately on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Chatham Bible Church, 6375 Howdershell Rd., Hazelwood, MO 63042 with burial following at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Memorials: If desired, donations in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice, 3200 Broadway Boulevard, Suite 220, Garland, TX 75043 or Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Avenue, Victoria, TX 77901-3933.

Family was served by the Shepard Funeral Chapel of Saint Louis, MO. www.shepardfuneralchapel.com

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ALLAN LEE BUTLER

YOAKUM - Robert E. "Bobby" Manning, 80, joined his heavenly family Friday, September 15, 2017. He was born September 28, 1936 in Yoakum to the late James B. and Effie Wilcox Manning.

He graduated from Yoakum High School in 1955 and went on to Southwest Texas State, graduating in 1960. He lettered in football and was a member of T associate (a T-man). He completed his masters from Prairie View A&M in 1973 and eventually became the Yoakum High School Principal. He served his community with his dedication to education for over 40 years. He coached at Yoakum, Yorktown and Stroman and he never met anyone that he did not take under his wing and treat them as his own family.

Survivors are his beloved wife of 62 years, Joyce Soehnge Manning; daughter, Jan Mascheck (Brent); sons, Michael Manning (Kathy) and Kevin Manning (Carolyn); 9 grandchildren, Jenna Einem (Andy), Scott Manning, Brittany Grahmann (Brian), Brooks Sitka (Elizabeth), Kori Mascheck, Parker Manning, Blake Mascheck, Ty Manning and Trey Manning.; 3 greatgrandchildren, Harleigh Grahmann, Landon Grahmann and Luke Einem; brothers, Don Monk and Jim Manning.

Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Edward Monk, Mary Adams, Marjorie Wasserman, J.D. Manning, Helen Foxell, Royal Manning, Joyce Benbow, Wayne Manning and Neiland Monk.

Memorial Service 11 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2017 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. Ansel Wenzel and Rev. Sarah Shanks officiating.

Memorials may be given to Bobby Manning Memorial Scholarship Fund or Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

Arrangements by Thiele Cooper Funeral Home, 361293-5656.

VICTORIA - Allan Lee Butler, 89, of Victoria passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was born November 9, 1927 in Cuero to the late Amos Lee Butler and Albertina Gohmert Butler Giesick. He served his country in the United States Army. He retired from CPL and was a businessman and rancher. He was a member of First English Lutheran Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, various church council positions and chairman of the Education Building Committee.

He also served on the board of directors at the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch, Junior Achievement and the Victoria County Appraisal Board of Review.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred E. Ruschhaupt Butler of Victoria; sons, Richard Butler of Houston, Paul Butler (Darlene) of Victoria and Ray Butler of Cuero; 4 grandchildren, Celia Butler, Lindsay Butler, Bonnie Butler and Katie Butler and 1 greatgrandchild, Avery Krohn.

The family will receive friends from 1 - 2 pm Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at First English Lutheran Church.

Funeral services will follow at 2 pm with Rev. Jim Pearson officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Randy Muegge, Jim Hartman, Clarence Heinold, Bobby Meitzen, Brian Wendel, Jim Davidson and Moon Gohmert.

Memorials may be made to Bluebonnet Youth Ranch or First English Lutheran Church.

Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.c om

GORGE LUIS VARGAS, SR. VICTORIA Gorge Luis Vargas, Sr. went to be with the Lord September 12, 2017 at the age of 64. He was born August 6, 1953 in Goliad, Texas to the late Raul and Felicitas Vargas Sr. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan Vargas; daughters Georgette (Timothy, Sr.) Juarez and Cheryl (Frank) Munoz; son George (Jenny) Vargas, Jr.; sisters Maria (Robert) Cuellar, Terri Macias, Delores (Carlos) Menchaca, Marcia (Ernest) Madrigal and Armandina (Joe) Gonzales; brothers Johnny (Mary Carmen) Vargas, Antonio (Angie) Vargas and Raul (Irene) Vargas, Jr.; grandchildren Jacob Juarez, James Juarez, Emily Juarez, Timothy Juarez, Jr., Aaron Munoz, Aden Munoz, Adrian Munoz, Destiny Hale, Stephanie Vargas, George Vargas, III, Nelson Argueta, II, and Elijah Vargas and 4 great grandchildren.

Gorge was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan, he loved the outdoors where he enjoyed fishing on his boat and loved to cook especially BBQ. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed being with his family and friends.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.gracefuneralhome.net.

Services are under the direction and personal care of Grace Funeral Home.

ARLENE V. MARKLEY PALACIOS Arlene V. Markley, age 86 of Palacios died Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She was born May 15, 1931 in Pomona, CA to the late William and Elsie Maurer Beaman.

Arlene is survived by her sons, David and Randy Thomas; her grandchildren Bryan Skelly, Kevin Skelly, Tiffany McCourt, Jeff Thomas and Mike Thomas; and also her great grandchildren Evan Snow Kennady McDougal and Wylynn Skelly.

She is preceded in death by her husband Lorin Markley, her parents, brother Jimmy Beaman and sisters Francis and Edna Carls.

Private services will be held at a later date. To leave a comforting message, or to share a fond memory, please visit www.gracefuneralhome.net.

TODAY SERVICE CANO, CARMEN, 89, of Victoria: Visitation 5 - 9 p.m. with Rosary at 6 p.m. at Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home, 361-575-3212.

GODSEY, MARLENE, 83, of Victoria: Visitation 6 - 8 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapels, 361-573-4546.

REYNA, MARTHA, 63, of Victoria: Visitation 3 - 7 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, 361-573-4341.

DEATH NOTICE DEWITT COUNTY CORNER, ARLENE RUTH, 101, of Cuero, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Services are pending with Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.

WEEK 4 SCHEDULE FRIDAY’S GAMES

Non-District (at 7:30 p.m.)

■ Victoria East at McAllen High ■ Victoria West at La Vernia ■ Liberty Hill at Calhoun, 7 p.m.

■ St. Joseph at Industrial ■ Palacios vs. Bloomington, at

Victoria Memorial Stadium Wharton at El Campo Cameron Yoe at Bay City Sinton at Beeville Gonzales at Cuero Refugio at Edna Giddings at Yoakum Hallettsville at Columbus East Bernard at Van Vleck Luling at Rice Consolidated Marion at Goliad Louise at Tidehaven Schulenburg at Weimar San Antonio Cole at Nixon-Smiley ■ Karnes City at Poteet ■ Shiner at Falls City ■ Danbury at Ganado ■ Stockdale at Yorktown ■ Brazos at Flatonia ■ Agua Dulce at Runge ■ Woodsboro at Three Rivers ■ Austin Hyde Park at Shiner St. Paul ■ Austin St. Michael’s at Hallettsville Sacred Heart ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

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Senior Jack Traugott carries the Titan flag as he and his Victoria East teammates run onto the field before Friday’s game against San Antonio East Central at Memorial Stadium.

RALLY IN RED

Titans work OT to seize 1st win

BY REY CASTILLO

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Kicker Jack Traugott is no stranger to pressure situations.

No matter what the score is, the senior is ready when Victoria East needs him.

“Everybody has a specific job to do,” Traugott said. “Line has to block, snappers have to snap, and kickers have to kick. At practice that’s what we work on – everybody doing their job.”

Traugott did more than his job Fri-

day night at Memorial Stadium.

The third-year starter connected on a game-tying 35-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, and nailed the game-winning extra-point in overtime to seal a 44-43 win over San Antonio East Central.

“It’s a huge confidence booster being down and pulling together as a team to pull out the victory,” Trau-

gott said. “It was tough after the first game, but coming into this week we came out and played a great game.”

The Titans (1-1) overcame a 30-13 deficit in the third quarter to win their first game of the season.

“From the start, I knew our team had a lot of fight,” said East running

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St. Joseph’s Jacob Bordovsky looks for an open teammate before being tackled by Tomball Christian’s Thomas Watkins during Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium in Victoria.

Blood, sweat and tears St. Joseph drops matchup against Tomball Christian in tense 4th quarter

BY MARCUS GUTIERREZ MGUTIERREZ@VICAD.COM

Jacob Bordovsky didn’t like sitting on the St. Joseph bench in the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

Bordovsky had pushed his body to the limit and painful cramping wouldn’t allow the sophomore quarterback on the field.

“I hated it,” Bordovsky said. “It hurts me not to be out there to lead my team and play. There was nothing I could do about it. It was an early game and I thought that I hydrated well. The cramps just became too much to handle.”

Bordovsky went 7-of-10 for 160 yards, and rushed for 129 yards

and four touchdowns in the Flyers’ 35-34 loss to Tomball Christian.

The Warriors are the defending Texas Christian Athletic League state champions.

“Jacob has a lot of potential and is going to be a special player,” said St. Joseph coach Mike Hall.

“I thought we did well on offense and executed better than our first game.

“On defense, we were able to get some turnovers, which was good because we told the players this week that they had a lot of skill players. We came up short, but overall the effort was there and a lot of young players stepped up.”

Bordovsky scored on a 4-yard touchdown run with 9 seconds left in the third quarter that gave the Flyers a 34-28 lead going into the fourth quarter.

The Warriors (1-1) took a 35-34 lead on the Flyers (0-2) when

quarterback Ethan Wilkins threw an 11-yard pass to Nick Wolff.

Wilkins finished the game 4-of-8 for 189 yards and three touchdowns.

Wolff had three receptions for 179 yards and two touchdowns.

The Flyers’ defense caused two fumbles in the fourth quarter, but were able to turn those turnovers into points.

The offense had two fumbles without Bordovsky on the field.

“They ’re a good football team,” Hall said. “I told the guys that I was proud of them for hanging in there and they just kept playing hard.”

The Flyers took a 20-14 lead over the Warriors at halftime with a touchdown runs of 20 and 4 yards from Bordovsky, and a 3-yard run by running back Payton Terrell.

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SAN ANTONIO – Victoria West quarterback Jordan Fillmore was anxious to get back on the field.

Fillmore sustained a knee injury during basketball season and was limited during the spring and the beginning of fall camp.

But the junior made his first start of the season against Alamo Heights on Friday night at Harry B. Orem Stadium.

“It felt great,” Fillmore said. “It felt like nothing ever happened. You just have to go into a game with that mindset that nothing happened.”

Fillmore rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown in the Warriors’ 42-14 loss to the Mules.

“He got tackled the first time, which was important for him,” said

West coach Courtney Boyce. “He brought a spark to the team along with leadership. It was a benefit for the team. He still has some work to do, but he’s settling in nice.”

Fillmore admits the rehab to get back on field was challenging.

“In the beginning it was a struggle,” Fillmore said. “But nothing in life comes easy and you have to work for it. I had to work hard to get on the field.”

Fillmore scored on a 1-yard run to tie the game at 7 in the first quarter.

“I like the way we started out,” Boyce said. “We played fast and sustained that throughout the game. There’s no doubt in my mind that we got better.”

The Warriors (0-2) other score came from Rolando Ruiz on a 5-yard run off a jet sweep in the fourth quarter.

“I mean for the second game we got a lot better than the first game,” Fillmore said. “It helps to play

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Victoria West’s Tyvon Hardrick (9) runs against Alamo Heights during Friday night’s game at Harry B. Orem Stadium in San Antonio.

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Goliad routs Bloomington for 1st win

BY JEREMY SHAPIRO

SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE

GOLIAD – The Tigers were equal-opportunity unit scorers early in a 51-0 homecoming win over Bloomington on Friday.

Goliad’s offense, defense and special teams each had a score in the first nine minutes of the game. That was a fitting start since all three units excelled in the Tigers first win of the season.

“Offensively, we are not based on one person,” Goliad coach Bobby Nicholson said. “We try to spread the ball around. Defensively, our goal is to shut people out, and we did that tonight.

We work on special teams a lot. In a big game, it’s just as important as offense and defense.”

The special team score came a minute and 49 seconds in the game when Bloomington’s snapper had trouble feeding the ball to the punter, Mauro Urbina.

The Tigers (1-1) tackled Urbina in the end zone for a safety.

Goliad’s offensive touchdown came on a 13-yard run to the right side by Logan Bland. A quick pass from Rocky Morris to Trevor Parr on the two-point try put Goliad ahead 10-0 five minutes into the game. Morris hit Parr four times Friday for 109 yards.

On the ensuing possession, Logan Moya intercepted a Rene Rodriguez errant pass. The senior returned the ball 33 yards for the touchdown.

The game got out of hand in the second quarter as Goliad scored three more touchdowns to build a 44-0 halftime. The second half had a running clock.

Nicholson said while it

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Alamo Heights’ air-raid offense caused problems for the Warriors.

Quarterback Reed Anderson went 27-of-35 for 376 yards and four touchdowns.

He also ran for two touchdowns.

Nik Proctor led the Mules (1-2) with seven receptions for 187 yards and two touchdowns. Jack Seger and William Dehlinger also had touchdown catches.

“That was a very disciplined team we played,” Boyce said. “They’re fundamentally sound in everything they do.”

Sophomore cornerback Brandon Gonzales had an interception for West, which has forced three turnovers in two games.

“The quarterback was locked in on the receiver the whole time,” Gonzales said.

“I knew he was going to throw it, and I jumped the

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Goliad’s Angel Hernandez escapes a tackle during Friday’s game at Tiger Stadium in Goliad. was apparent Goliad had a stronger team, his players had to treat the game as just as important as any game on the schedule.

“We wanted to play for four quarters,” he said. “We were focused all week and all game. It shows the maturity of the team.”

Goliad was coming off a 35-28 loss to Refugio. Playing the defending 2A state champions right off the bat may help in the long run.

“The speed of the game route. We’re always trying to look to cause turnovers on defense.”

West running back Tyvon Hardrick, a sophomore, carried 23 times for 187 yards.

“At first it had an effect on me,” Hardrick said of playing on the varsity. “Once I got my first rep I was OK. The game is faster and you just have to be mentally strong on every play and don’t give up.”

Hardrick had runs of 33, 22 and 21 yards and often broke attempted tackles.

“I just want to help my team win,” Hardrick said. “I will put the team on my back and go the extra mile. When I get the ball, I’m trying to get into the end zone and not let anyone take me down.”

West will close out non-district play Friday at La Vernia.

“We have to grow up quickly,” Boyce said. “As coaches, we have to put our kids in the best spot. The positives about everything is how hard they played no matter how tired they were we kept on fighting.”

was fast against Refugio,” Nicholson said. “The speed and physicality last week helped us this week. The schedule I adopted when I got here, a scrimmage against East Bernard and games against Shiner and Refugio, was a gauntlet.

The game slows down after playing teams like that.”

Bloomington (0-2) dropped its eighth straight game dating back to last season. The Bobcats have faced difficult circum-

late in the first half. On fourth and 9 at the Goliad 37, Rodriguez threw a deep ball to Martinez, but it was just out of his reach in the end zone.

“Our players didn’t quit,” Arroyo said. “We moved the ball early. We stopped them when we could. We played hard, and that’s important to me.”

The Tigers will host Marion on Friday. The Bobcats play Palacios on Friday at Memorial Stadium in Victoria.

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Edna thinks positive despite loss

BY MIKE FORMAN

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eryone back together, it will be a big step forward.”

The Bobcats had two promising drives in the first half. Four early catches by senior Raymond Martinez got the attention of the Goliad secondary. The Tigers were called for two pass interference calls to bring the ball to the Goliad 49. The drive stalled, however, when Rodriguez was sacked on third down.

Bloomington drove the ball again into Goliad territory

Edna quarterback Thomas Long hands the ball off to Kenny Haynes during practice at Cowboy Memorial Stadium earliar this season.

Stumble against No. 9 East Bernard bolsters Cowboys’ drive for next game

Victoria West prepares to face Alamo Heights at Harry B. Orem Stadium in San Antonio.

stances in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The players will resume school Tuesday after more than three weeks off.

“We’ve got to get better, and we will,” Bloomington coach Adam Arroyo said.

“We’ve missed nine practices, a game and a scrimmage, so we’re behind. We will start school this week and get people in a routine.

We still have players in FEMA hotels in different towns, so if we can get ev-

EDNA – Edna quarterback Thomas Long has never experienced a week quite like the last one.

Long has spent most of his football career preparing to play for East Bernard.

He found himself in the position of having to get ready to play against the Brahmas.

“The whole week was a little weird,” Long said. “I know their team better than I know my own right now. It was strange.”

Edna coach Jerry Long, Thomas’ father, went through similar emotions.

Jerry Long was the head coach for East Bernard for 10 seasons and led the Brahmas to the 2012 state championship.

“It’s tough. It’s tough,” Jerry Long said. “It was a tough week for both sides. Most of those kids played for me, and

most of those coaches worked for me. It was probably tougher on my son. He grew up with those kids.”

Jerry Long brought the slot-T offense he ran at East Bernard with him when he left Corpus Christi Carroll to become the head coach at Edna after last season.

The Cowboys (1-1) appear to have made great strides despite a 29-22 loss to the No. 9 Brahmas (2-0) on Friday night at Cowboy Memorial Stadium.

“We knew what we were going to get and there was no question about it,” Jerry Long said. “The question was, were we going to fight and we did. I couldn’t be more proud of these kids.”

East Bernard coach Wade Bosse, who was an assistant under Long for nine seasons, wasn’t surprised with how hard Edna played.

“I saw it when I watched it on film,” Bosse said. “I knew they were going to do a great job in the slot-T. Jerry is outstanding and those guys like coach (Robert) Draper coming from Liberty Hill know how to coach this offense. I knew what we were going to

get. It was going to be about who had the ball last and who did a better job of getting off the field.”

Edna trailed 22-7 at halftime and its only touchdown came on a 49-yard fumble return by Ahmad Callis.

But the Cowboys rallied to tie the game on a 21-yard touchdown run by Kenny Haynes and a two-point conversion run by Holden Alegria with 8:16 left in the fourth quarter.

Haynes, a senior, had a breakout game for the Cowboys. He rushed 23 times for 170 yards and also scored on a 22-yard run in the second quarter. He added three catches for 35 yards, and two kickoff returns for 65 yards.

“Coach Long makes everybody responsible on the team and he holds everybody accountable and wants everyone to get out there and get the job done,” Haynes said.

“We became a family. We’ve got each other’s backs.”

Edna’s defense held East Bernard without a first down in the second half until its game-winning drive in the fourth quarter.

The drive went 71 yards in

eight plays and was capped by a Locke Rowley 25-yard touchdown run with 4:16 left.

“That’s an established program,” Jerry Long said.

“Those kids expect to do that in the end and we’re getting there. We’ve got to get this community to buy in with these kids and the kids are buying in. They’re there.

We’re taking steps.”

The task will remain difficult for the Cowboys, who play Refugio, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A next week.

The game was originally scheduled for Refugio, but moved to Edna because of the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.

“It was a good step, and it doesn’t get any easier,” Jerry Long said. “I told our kids you play these kind of teams that’s how you get better.”

The Cowboys left the field believing they took a step in the right direction.

“I think East Bernard was surprised we played that hard,” Thomas Long said. “It was real fun. I enjoyed it. I think we’ve got to maintain that type of physicality every game and we should be pretty good.”

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Astros’ magic number at 1 after win

BY KRISTIE RIEKEN ASSOCIATED PRESS

HOUSTON — Dallas Keuchel threw six solid innings, Carlos Beltran had three hits and two RBIs and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 8-6 on Saturday to drop their magic number to one for clinching the AL West title.

The Astros (90-58), who reached 90 wins for the first time since 2004, can secure the franchise’s seventh division title with one more win or a loss for the Los Angeles Angels. Los Angeles was scheduled to play Texas on Saturday night.

A day after scoring three runs in the first, the Astros jumped on the Mariners again, scoring four times against Erasmo Ramirez (5-6) in the second inning.

Keuchel (13-4) allowed one run — Jean Segura’s 11th homer in the sixth — and four hits, bouncing back nicely from a rocky performance in his previous start.

The 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner issued a season-high four walks in 5 2/3 innings in a 10-2 loss at Oakland last Sunday.

Joe Musgrove allowed a solo homer to Mitch Haniger with two outs in the ninth before striking out Robinson Cano for his first save.

George Springer and Josh Reddick had two hits and two RBIs apiece for the Astros, who have won three in a row.

The Mariners scored four runs in the eighth. Cano hit a two-run single and Nelson Cruz and Kyle Seager had RBI singles before Musgrove came in and retired three in a row.

The Astros jumped in front on Derek Fisher ’s RBI double with two outs in the second. Springer followed with a two-run single and Reddick doubled home a run to make it 4-0 Houston.

Altuve and Carlos Correa hit consecutive singles with no outs in the fifth before a third single — this one by Beltran — scored Altuve and chased Ramirez. Houston tacked on another run when Correa scampered home on Alex Bregman’s double play.

Ramirez allowed eight hits and walked three in four-plus innings.

Trainer’s room Mariners: Manager Scott Servais said there was nothing physically wrong with James Paxton a day after he got just four outs in his first start since returning from

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Cowboys’ Scandrick out against Broncos with broken hand

FRISCO (AP) — Dallas cornerback Orlando Scandrick has been ruled out of Sunday’s game at Denver with a broken left hand.

The Cowboys have said they don’t think the 10th-year player will miss much time after getting injured in the season-opening win over the New York Giants. It’s more a question of how the hand will be protected when Scandrick plays. He could return next weekend against Arizona.

Receiver Terrance Williams and safety Byron Jones were listed as questionable Friday. Williams sprained his left ankle on the first play against the Giants. Jones showed up on the injury report midweek with a groin issue.

Rookie cornerback Jourdan Lewis was a full participant all week after missing all four preseason games and the opener with a hamstring injury.

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TCU quarterback Kenny Hill (7) pass as teammate tackle L.J. Collier (91) blocks SMU defensive end Justin Lawler (99) during Saturday’s game in Fort Worth

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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick looks to the sideline during a game against the New York Giants on Sunday in Arlington.

FORT WORTH (AP) — Jalen Reagor made a leaping 38-yard catch between four defenders in the end zone on the last play of the first half, finally putting No. 20 TCU ahead to stay in a 56-36 victory over upset-minded SMU on Saturday.

The Mustangs (2-1) led 19-7

before Kenny Hill threw three TD passes in the final 7 1/2 minutes of the second quarter. The last was Reagor’s catch in a crowd of Mustangs who seemed more like observers than defenders.

“It made a huge difference, just give us a little something going into halftime, kind of

deflated them a little bit,” Hill said. “That’s the first time I’ve been in a game that I’ve ever seen a Hail Mary completed. ... Just kind of throwing it up to him, let him go make a play.”

Darius Anderson ran for two touchdowns for TCU (3-0) in the second half, including

the first drive after halftime.

Speedy running back Kenedy Snell also scored twice, while Hill completed 24 of 30 passes for 365 yards and four touchdowns.

Snell had a 10-yard TD run and later turned a short pass

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Texas A&M rallies to beat Louisiana-Lafayette COLLEGE STATION (AP) — Texas A&M needed a second-half comeback to defeat Louisiana-Lafayette 45-21 on Saturday at Kyle Field.

The Ragin’ Cajuns (1-2) led 21-14 at halftime before the Aggies scored 31 consecutive points en route to the victory, one preserving embattled coach Kevin Sumlin’s job for at least another week.

After much of the first half went wrong for A&M, the third quarter went entirely right, as the Aggies (2-1) scored 17 points in that span to grab the lead for good.

Freshman quarterback Kellen Mond, in beginning to live up to his preseason hype as a five-star prospect, collected a five-yard touchdown run and threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to fellow freshman Camron Buckley in the decisive third quarter.

Sumlin is on the hot seat after the Aggies have lost six consecutive games to Power Five opponents, dating to last season and including A&M blowing a 34-point lead ASSOCIATED PRESS against UCLA in this year’s season openTexas A&M wide receiver Damion Ratley (4) catches a pass over Louisiana-Lafayette defensive er. The Aggies have responded with two back Lorenzo Cryer (11) during the first quarter of Saturday’s game in College Station. consecutive victories, but also needed to

break open a 14-14 tie against Nicholls State last week before prevailing 24-14.

The takeaway Texas A&M: Despite their comeback the Aggies appear far from ready for Southeastern Conference play, after trailing the Cajuns by a touchdown at halftime. Keep in mind this is a Louisiana team that gave up 66 points in a loss at Tulsa a week prior.

It’s been trial by fire for freshman quarterback Kellen Mond, but the experience of playing all four quarters on Saturday should help him greatly with the start of SEC play.

Louisiana-Lafayette: Despite blowing the second-half lead the Cajuns should be buoyed by their overall showing on the road against an SEC foe, even if the Aggies don’t appear to be much of a power this season. Junior quarterback Jordan Davis is a warrior - he twisted his knee in the first half, limped for some time but kept playing. The Cajuns need him for Sun Belt play.

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Australia, France take 2-1 leads in Davis Cup semis

LILLE, France (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champions Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert beat Filip Krajinovic and Nenad Zimonjic 6-1, 6-2, 7-6 (3) for France to lead Serbia 2-1 in the Davis Cup semifinals on Saturday.

Apart from a scare in the third set when the Serb pair won four games in a row, Mahut and Herbert were in control on the indoor clay court and put France one win away from its 18th Davis Cup final.

In the other semifinal in Brussels, Australia also needs just one more point to reach the final for the first time since it won the title in 2003 after John Peers and Jordan Thompson breezed past Arthur de Greef and Ruben Bemelmans of Belgium 6-3, 6-4, 6-0.

“It was surprising. Davis Cup doubles you usually see marathon

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five-setters,” Thompson said.

A highly anticipared contest between Belgium’s David Goffin and Nick Kyrgios could become the climax of Sunday’s reverse singles in the Belgian capital.

In the northern city of Lille, the French were flawless on their service games until 5-2 in the third set when Herbert was broken after he hit a double fault.

The Serbian duo broke again following two beautiful winners from Krajinovic — a perfect lob and passing shot — but the French proved stronger in the tiebreaker.

“We are super happy and very proud,” said Herbert, who won Wimbledon and the U.S Open with Mahut. “It’s never easy to serve for the match, I felt weaker at the worst time.”

Mahut, who has been hampered by a calf injury in recent weeks,

thanked the medical staff for enabling him to play.

“They did not count their hours to put me back on my feet,” he said. “This victory is also theirs.”

Friday ’s singles were played outdoors but organizers decided to close the roof at Pierre Mauroy Stadium because of forecasts of bad weather.

In the absence of Novak Djokovic, Viktor Troicki, and Janko Tipsarevic, Serbia was given little chance against the French, but Dusan Lajovic gave Serbia a 1-0 lead on Friday before Jo-Wilfried Tsonga won the second singles.

In Sunday’s first reverse singles, Tsonga can clinch the tie for France with victory over Lajovic.

If he fails, the tie will be decided in the final singles between Lucas Pouille and Serb debutant Laslo Djere.

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French captain Yannick Noah, right, celebrates with his players, Pierre-Hugues Herbert, left, and Nicolas Mahut during their Davis Cup doubles match Saturday at the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Lille, France.

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NASCAR

Sponsors, Twitter spats headline playoff opener

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ROSTER NEEDED FOR 12U SOFTBALL TEAM

DATE: Sept. 23 TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

LOCATION: St Joseph Field of Dreams Complex located at 3006 N. Cameron in Victoria.

All positions are open, especially pitchers. Xtreme Heat Fastpitch Softball Organization has been in the Crossroads area for the past five years. For more information, contact Ron Chavez at 361-894-5480 or email Xtremeheat12@yahoo.com.

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YORKTOWN COUNTRY CLUB 4-LADY SCRAMBLE TOURNAMENT

DATE: Sep. 30 TIME: 9 a.m.

Entry deadline is Sep. 25 for 18-hole, 4-lady scramble. Teams will be flighted according to lowest team member’s handicap. The tournament committee reserves the right to place teams in proper flights. Must be 18 years of age to play.

32 individual maximum handicap. Entry fee is $160 per team, which includes practice round, Mulligans, green fees, refreshments and meal on the 19th green.

Cart rental fee is $20 per cart.

For more information call Karen Dueser at 361-491-0168, Bonnie Kaiser at 361-564-3302, Jolly Howard at 469-442-6006 or Yorktown Country Club at 361-564-9191.

6TH ANNUAL VICTORIA FALL SOFTBALL CLASSIC

DATE: Oct. 21-22 LOCATION: Victoria Softball Complex A three-game guarantee or round robin based on how many teams enter per division. The softball tournament will be played under the 2017 USSSA rules. Early registration is Oct. 11 with a $175 fee that includes umpires.Early registration for coed softball is Oct. 11 with a $100 fee that includes umpires. You can also register Oct. 18 for softball for a $200 fee and a $125 fee for coed softball. Prizes include awards, caps, T-shirts, towels and drifits. For more information, contact Robert Mendieta at 281-745-2696 or email him at at B_onenine@yahoo.com.

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DATE: Oct. 28 LOCATION: Victoria K.C. Hall TIME: 11 a.m.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. The entry fee is $35 for one event and $10 for each additional event. For information, call Ralph Jaschke at 361-575-2467 or Gary Moses at 361-550-5466.

VARSITY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

DATE: Feb. 22-24 The city of Goliad is hosting a softball tournament. Teams are needed to fill bracket play. For more information, con tact coach Pustka at 361-649-5091 or cpustka@goliadisd.org.

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Marc Leishman strikes his tee shot on the fourth hole Saturday during the third round of the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Ill.

Leishman maintains lead at BMW

BY DOUG FERGUSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Marc Leishman got up-and-down from a tough lie behind the 18th green for one last birdie that gave him a 3-under 68 and extended his lead to five shots over Jason Day and Rickie Fowler going into the final round of the BMW Championship.

Leishman gets another chance to win a FedEx Cup playoff event and grab one of the top five seeds at the Tour Championship next week. The top seeds have the clearest path to claim the $10 million bonus.

And this opportunity is much better than two weeks ago.

Leishman shared the 54-hole lead at the TPC Boston with Justin Thomas, who surged past Leishman and held off Jordan Spieth. This time, no one could make a run at him Saturday on a warm day with a steady wind at Conway Farms.

Fowler rolled in a 25-foot eagle putt from just short of the green on the opening hole, and made only one birdie the rest of the way. He missed putts from the 6-foot range on consecutive holes on the back nine, one of them for birdie, and couldn’t make birdie with an iron in his hand for his second shot on the par-5 18th.

Day pulled within two shots with a birdie at the turn, but played the back nine with eight pars and a

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AUTO RACING 6:30 A.M.

NBCSN — Formula One, Singapore Grand Prix, at Singapore

2 P.M.

NBCSN — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, Tales of the Turtles 400, at Joliet, Ill.

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NBCSN — IndyCar Series, GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma, at Sonoma, Calif.

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bogey. He also had an iron for his second shot on the 18th, but it plugged into the side of the bunker.

Fowler and Day each shot 70.

Leishman was at 19-under 194 after the kind of round that limited the possibilities for the final day.

No one else was closer than seven shots of the affable Australian. Justin Rose had a 66 and was at 12-under 201, while Jon Rahm had a 65 and was in a large group at 11-under 202, eight shots out of the lead.

The excitement figured to come from the race to East Lake.

The top 30 in the FedEx Cup advance to next week’s Tour Championship, where all have a mathematical chance at the $10 million bonus and are assured spots in every major except the PGA Championship next year.

Phil Mickelson, finally finding his form late in the year, has a chance to make it to the Tour Championship. He had a 69 — his seventh straight round in the 60s — but failed to take advantage of the easiest par 4 at Conway Farms — the reachable 15th — and took bogey on both par 3s.

“I’m playing well enough to get in contention and win again,” said Mickelson, whose last trophy came from the British Open in 2013. “And I want to get in that field because I think if I do, I think I’ll have a really good shot at it.”

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FS1 — NHRA, Carolina Nationals, finals, at Charlotte, N.C.

GOLF

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GOLF — LPGA Tour, The Evian Championship, final round, at Evian-les-Bains, France

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GOLF — PGA Tour, BMW Championship, final round, at Lake Forest, Ill. NBC — LPGA Tour, The Evian Championship, final round, at Evian-les-Bains, France

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Going into Sunday, Masters champion Sergio Garcia and a pair of PGA Tour rookies, Mackenzie Hughes and Patrick Cantlay, were projected to get into the top 30.

Saturday At Conway Farms Golf Club Lake Forest, Ill. Purse: $8.75 million Yardage: 7,208; Par: 71 Third Round

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MLB

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TBS — St. Louis at Chicago Cubs

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ESPN — L.A. Dodgers at Washington

NFL

JOLIET, Ill. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. is playing out the string in his final NASCAR season, leaving a mammoth opening for some driver to capture the sport’s attention and become its next most popular star.

Junior had some advice on how the new generation can win fans — and it had more to do with Brooklyn and Nashville filters on Instagram than taking checkered flags at Dover or Kansas.

“I think the young guys are really, really crafty for social media and I think that’s a great direction for them,” he said.

Sure enough, it was social media that again got NASCAR talking — typing?

— and not over a fun debate on who will win the playoff opener.

Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski, who have long tussled on and off the track, poked each other some more Friday on Twitter — where else? — over Toyota’s recent run of success. Led

by Busch, Toyota took the top four spots in practice, prompting Ford driver Keselowski to tweet, “Haven’t seen NASCAR let a manufacturer get this far ahead since the 70s.” Busch retorted with a crying emoji and wrote, “STFU.” Keselowski then accused Busch of name-calling.

Get to your corners, guys!

OK, McGregor-Mayweather trash talk, this was not.

But the grade school back-and-forth perked up a few ears on a quiet Friday at the track for a sport that could use hot finishes and new stars to try and snap out of its funk.

Denny Hamlin, Busch’s teammate at Joe Gibbs Racing, joined in the Twitter battle and Toyota crew chief Cole Pearn chimed in on the debate. Hamlin, Busch and Martin Truex Jr. of Furniture Row Racing have won a combined eight races this season.

Not bad, but hardly the dominant run Keselowski thinks the manufacturer is riding into the playoffs.

Keselowski spurred the Twitter chain, then dismissed a question about stirring the pot before he qualified for Sunday’s race.

Busch piled on before his run.

“I feel like all he’s doing

NOON

CBS — New England at New Orleans FOX — Philadelphia at Kansas City

3:25 P.M.

FOX — Dallas at Denver

7:20 P.M.

NBC — Green Bay at Atlanta

SOCCER

right now is slapping his people across the face,” Busch said.

Busch won the pole and Hamlin and Truex followed for a 1-2-3 Toyota start to Sunday ’s race.

Catching up hours after the Twitter clash, Earnhardt simply tipped his cap toward JGR’s season.

“I got on a bike after practice and rode 40 miles with Jimmie (Johnson), which is a terrible idea. So I missed the whole debate,” Chevrolet driver Earnhardt said Friday. “I think that Joe Gibbs and that whole organization have done an incredible job of getting four teams to work very closely together. And, I’ve never seen it done any better, where one organization literally has four cars that seem almost equal every week.”

Oh yeah, results.

NASCAR headlines have been dominated of late by all sorts of hot topics that have little do to with actual results: Danica’s Done! Smithfield pulled pork sponsorship from The King! Ambulance Chasers! Encumbered Finishes! Ratings Plunge!

Where will Aric Almirola drive in 2018? (Hey, not every headline was breathtaking).

The two most in-demand drivers Friday at Chicagoland were Almirola, with one career Cup win, and Darrell Wallace Jr., on the hunt for his first fulltime Cup ride.

“Damn, I didn’t come here for this (stuff),” he said to a sizable media crowd at a promotional appearance for Nickelodeon.

But the field is set and it’s time to fasten those lugnuts, slap down some PJ1 and try not to confuse a doughnut for a sandwich as NASCAR’s version of the postseason within the regular season gets underway.

Yes, after all the sponsorship sniping, 140-character potshots, and enough open seats to heat up Linkedin, the chase (lowercase c) to become the first NASCAR champion under the Monster Energy sponsorship banner opens Sunday at Chicagoland.

But there are storylines over the final 10 races that will not only determine the champion, but could do more to shape NASCAR’s direction than any other in years.

erkusen vs. Freiburg

10 A.M.

NBCSN — Premier League.

Manchester United vs. Everton

11 A.M.

FS2 — Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund vs. Koln

NOON

ESPN — MLS, Philadelphia at N.Y. Red Bulls

6:30 A.M.

WNBA

7:30 A.M.

ESPN — Playoffs, semifinals, Game 3, Minnesota at Washington

FS1 — Bundesliga, Hoffenheim 1899 vs. Hertha BSC Berlin CNBC — Premier League, Chelsea vs. Arsenal

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4 P.M.

ESPN — Playoffs, semifinals, Game 3, Los Angeles at 8:30 A.M. FS1 — Bundesliga, Bayer Lev- Phoenix

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Up next Texas A&M: The Aggies open SEC play against Arkansas in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sept.

23, and will try and make it six in a row against the Razorbacks. Arkansas still leads the overall series 41-29-3.

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Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys head to the Mile High City today when they face the Denver Broncos.

Broncos, Cowboys ready for Mile High matchup

BY ARNIE STAPLETON ASSOCIATED PRESS

DENVER — Von Miller can’t wait to bust out some of his new sack dances like the “Sexy T-Rex” he introduced after dumping Aaron Rodgers in the preseason.

Trouble is, Miller has now gone without a sack for a career-long five consecutive regular-season games.

So, like Miller, you’ll just have to imagine his new moves.

The Chargers chose to double- and triple-team Miller in their 24-21 loss to the Broncos in the opener, keeping him from getting to Philip Rivers but severely limiting their offensive options. They didn’t top 100 yards passing until the fourth quarter.

Miller ’s task gets no easier against the Cowboys (1-0) and terrific tackles Tyron Smith and La’el Collins, part of what Miller calls “an all-star offensive line” protecting Dak Prescott, who led Dallas to a 19-3 win over the Giants in their opener.

“They ’re really the tone-setters on our football team,” said Dallas tight end Jason Witten.

“They ’re the hardest-working group on the team ... They just fight.

They ’re always last shoving. They’re playing to the whistle.”

Miller ’s an All-Pro himself, and despite his sackless streak he still ranks fourth in NFL history with .83 sacks per game. He’s also become one of the best outside linebackers playing the run.

So he’s the fulcrum of any defensive coordinator’s blueprints.

“He’s one of the best players in the league,” said Cowboys coach Jason Garrett. “He is just fantastic in every aspect of the game.

He’s quick, he’s fast, he’s explosive. He’s got great instincts for rushing the passer. He’s so disruptive and he makes play after play after play each week.

And he’s getting a lot of attention from opposing offenses, so we have a real respect for him.”

Broncos coach Vance Joseph said Miller is putting his imprint on games even without getting his hands on the quarterbacks. He noted the Chargers converted just 25 percent on third downs: “They were 3 of 12 ... so who cares? It’s team football. So, if they’re going to take Von away, we’ve got ways to win third downs and win second downs.

That’s what’s important, not sacks.”

Miller isn’t worried about his dearth of sacks, figuring they’ll come in bunches, like his mentor, Elvis Dumervil, used to say.

Plus, he knows he can wreck an offensive game plan in other ways. So, no, he isn’t pressing.

“I’ve been playing great,” Miller said. “We’ve been playing great as a defense. ... I’m on it. The sacks are going to come.”

Other subplots as the Cowboys seek their first win over Denver since 1995:

more scrimmage yards in 12 of 16 career games, including 140 against the Giants in the opener. The Broncos allowed Melvin Gordon to gain just 33 yards on 17 tries after he scampered for 21 yards on his first carry.

In Elliott, whose six-game suspension in a domestic violence case is on hold, the Broncos get a litmus test for their offseason makeover of their defensive line featuring the additions of nose tackles Domata Peko and Zack Kerr.

Record breaker Witten is set to break Ed “Too Tall” Jones’ club record by playing in his 225th game Sunday. That’s a week after topping Hall of Fame receiver Michael Ir vin’s franchise mark in yards receiving with 11,947, 43 yards more than Ir vin.

“I don’t think I’ve ever been around a guy who is as dedicated to getting every aspect of his job done the right way every day,” Garrett said.

Louisiana-Lafayette: The Cajuns return home to open Sun Belt play against Louisiana-Monroe on Sept.

23, following consecutive road losses to Tulsa and A&M. Louisiana-Lafayette opened its season with a 51-48 home win over Southeastern Louisiana.

Iowa 31, North Texas 14 IOWA CITY, Iowa — Nate Stanley threw for 197 yards and a pair of touchdowns and Iowa overwhelmed North Texas to finish the non-conference season unbeaten.

Freshman Ivory Kelly-Martin added 74 yards rushing and two TDs for the Hawkeyes (3-0), who played most of the second half without running backs Akrum Wadley and James Butler.

Iowa pulled ahead 17-14 on a 23-yard TD pass from Stanley to Noah Fant — on fourth down and 5 — late in the third quarter.

No. 2 Oklahoma 56, Tulane 14 NORMAN, Okla. — Baker Mayfield passed for 331 yards and four touchdowns, and Oklahoma followed its impressive victory at Ohio State with a win over Tulane.

CeeDee Lamb caught four passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns before he was ejected for targeting on

a block in the second quarter. Marquise Brown had career highs of six catches for 155 yards, including an 87-yard touchdown grab in the fourth quarter for the Sooners (3-0).

The Sooners and Green Wave were tied at 14 in the second quarter before Oklahoma’s Parnell Motley returned an interception 77 yards for a touchdown to turn the momentum for good. Oklahoma extended its nation-leading winning streak to 13 games.

Tulane (1-2) scored on its first two drives and never scored again.

Dontrell Hilliard ran for 104 yards and a touchdown to surpass 2,000 yards rushing in his career for the Green Wave.

touchdowns and Ohio State rebounded from a deflating loss to rout Army.

No. 9 Oklahoma State 59, Pittsburgh 21 PITTSBURGH – Mason Rudolph threw five touchdown passes, all in the first half, for Oklahoma State.

Rudolph completed 23 of 32 passes for 497 yards before being pulled in the middle of the third quarter with the Cowboys (3-0) in full command. He did throw his first interception of the season, ending a streak of 216 passes without a pick dating to last season. It was the longest active streak in the FBS.

No. 10 Wisconsin 40, BYU 6

No. 24 Florida 26, No. 23 Tennessee 20

PROVO, Utah – Alex Hornibrook threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns GAINESVILLE, Fla. – for Wisconsin.

The Badgers (3-0) met litFeleipe Franks heaved a 63-yard touchdown pass to tle resistance as they put Tyrie Cleveland as the clock the game away in the first expired, and Florida beat half and led 24-6 at halfTennessee in a wild, wacky time. and sometimes unwatchNo. 15 Auburn 24, Mercer 10 able rivalry game.

Memphis 48, No. 25 UCLA 45

AUBURN, Ala. – Kamryn Pettway ran for 128 yards MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Riley and three touchdowns and overcame five Ferguson threw for 398 Auburn yards and six touchdowns, turnovers to hold off FCS and Jacobi Francis broke school Mercer. up a fourth-down pass in No. 16 Virginia Tech 64, the closing seconds in East Carolina 17 Memphis’ win over UCLA.

No. 7 Michigan 29, Air Force 13

GREENVILLE, N.C. – Redshirt freshman Josh Jackson threw for 372 yards ANN ARBOR, Mich. – and five touchdowns – three Donovan Peoples-Jones re- to Cam Phillips – for Virturned a punt 79 yards for a ginia Tech. score and Quinn Nordin No. 21 Washington State 52, tied a school record with Oregon State 23 five field goals, helping Michigan overcome offenPULLMAN, Wash. – Luke sive struggles.

Falk threw six touchdown No. 8 Ohio State 38, Army 7 passes – three to Tavares Martin Jr. – and Washington COLUMBUS, Ohio – State beat Oregon State for Freshman J.K. Dobbins ran its fourth consecutive victofor 172 yards and a pair of ry over the Beavers.

Leary sidelined

The Broncos’ big offseason addition was right guard Ron Leary , who bolted Dallas for Denver’s four-year, $36 million contract. But he left his first game with a concussion, leaving the Broncos scrambling to plug in Connor McGovern and Billy Turner.

They might end up using both men, just like they rotated Max Garcia and Elliott’s exploits Allen Barbre at left guard Ezekiel Elliott has 100 or last week.

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Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) evades Louisiana-Lafayette defensive back Simeon Thomas (8) for a touchdown during Saturday’s game in College Station.

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Arizona at Indianapolis, Noon Minnesota at Pittsburgh, Noon Cleveland at Baltimore, Noon New England at New Orleans, Noon Chicago at Tampa Bay, Noon Buffalo at Carolina, Noon Tennessee at Jacksonville, Noon N.Y. Jets at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Miami at L.A. Chargers, 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

Washington at L.A. Rams, 3:25 p.m.

Dallas at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games

Detroit at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 21

L.A. Rams at San Francisco, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 24

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Baltimore vs Jacksonville at London, 8:30 a.m.

New Orleans at Carolina, Noon.

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, Noon Denver at Buffalo, Noon Pittsburgh at Chicago, Noon Miami at N.Y. Jets, Noon N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, Noon Atlanta at Detroit, Noon Houston at New England, Noon Cleveland at Indianapolis, Noon Seattle at Tennessee, 3:05 p.m.

Kansas City at L.A. Chargers, 3:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Green Bay, 3:25 p.m.

Oakland at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

East

Monday, Sept. 25

North

W 1 1 0 0

Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati

L 0 0 1 2

West

Denver Oakland Kansas City L.A. Chargers

Philadelphia Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington

W 1 1 1 0

W 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 0 1

L 0 0 1 1

T Pct PF 01.000 20 01.000 21 0 .000 18 0 .000 9

PA 0 18 21 33

T Pct PF 01.000 24 01.000 26 01.000 42 0 .000 21

PA 21 16 27 24

T Pct PF 01.000 30 01.000 19 0 .000 3 0 .000 17

South

Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans

W 1 1 0 0

Detroit Minnesota Green Bay Chicago

W 1 1 1 0

L.A. Rams Seattle Arizona S. Francisco

W 1 0 0 0

L 0 0 0 1

T Pct PF 01.000 23 01.000 23 0 .000 0 0 .000 19

North L 0 0 0 1

West L 0 1 1 1

PA 17 3 19 30 PA 3 17 0 29

T Pct PF 01.000 35 01.000 29 01.000 17 0 .000 17

PA 23 19 9 23

T Pct PF 01.000 46 0 .000 9 0 .000 23 0 .000 3

PA 9 17 35 23

Thursday’s Games

Houston 13, Cincinnati 9

Sunday’s Games

Philadelphia at Kansas City, Noon

AMERICAN LEAGUE W 85 82 72 72 69

Boston New York Tampa Bay Baltimore Toronto

L 63 66 77 77 79

Central Division z-Cleveland Minnesota Kansas City Detroit Chicago

W 92 77 73 61 59

L 57 70 75 86 88

West Division Houston Los Angeles Seattle Texas Oakland

W 90 75 74 72 65

L 58 72 75 75 82

z-clinched playoff berth

Friday’s Games

N.Y. Yankees 8, Baltimore 2

Saturday’s Games

Houston 8, Seattle 6 N.Y. Yankees 9, Baltimore 3 Cleveland 8, Kansas City 4 Boston 3, Tampa Bay 1 Chicago White Sox at Detroit, late Oakland at Philadelphia, late Toronto at Minnesota, late Texas at L.A. Angels, late

Saturday’s Games

Sunday’s Games

Monday’s Games

Pittsburgh (Cole 11-10) at Cincinnati (Stephenson 4-5), 12:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Gsellman 6-7) at Atlanta (Teheran 11-11), 12:35 p.m.

Oakland (Manaea 10-10) at Philadelphia (Alvarez 0-0), 12:35 p.m.

Milwaukee (Woodruff 1-2) vs. Miami (Peters 0-1) at Milwaukee, Wis., 1:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Lynn 11-7) at Chicago Cubs (Quintana 10-11), 1:20 p.m.

San Diego (Chacin 12-10) at Colorado (Gray 8-4), 2:10 p.m.

Arizona (Walker 9-7) at San Francisco (Stratton 2-3), 3:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 5-7) at Washington (Strasburg 13-4), 7:08 p.m.

Baltimore (Jimenez 5-10) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 11-5), 12:05 p.m.

Boston (Rodriguez 5-5) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 8-8), 12:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Covey 0-5) at Detroit (Boyd 5-10), 12:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Duffy 8-8) at Cleveland (Kluber 16-4), 12:10 p.m.

Oakland (Manaea 10-10) at Philadelphia (Alvarez 0-0), 12:35 p.m.

Seattle (Moore 1-3) at Houston (Verlander 12-8), 1:10 p.m.

Toronto (Biagini 3-10) at Minnesota (Gibson 10-10), 1:10 p.m.

Texas (Gonzalez 7-11) at L.A. Angels (Richards 0-1), 2:37 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Pct GB .574 — .554 3 .483 131/2 1 .483 13 /2 .466 16 Pct GB .617 — .524 14 .493 181/2 .415 30 .401 32 Pct .608 .510 .497 .490 .442

GB — 141/2 161/2 171/2 241/2

Friday’s Games

Chicago Cubs 8, St. Louis 2 L.A. Dodgers 7, Washington 0 Oakland 4, Philadelphia 0 Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 2 Atlanta 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Milwaukee 10, Miami 2 Colorado 6, San Diego 1 Arizona 3, San Francisco 2 L.A. Dodgers 3, Washington 2 Cincinnati 2, Pittsburgh 1 St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 3:05 p.m.

Oakland at Philadelphia, late Milwaukee vs. Miami at Milwaukee, late N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, late San Diego at Colorado, late Arizona at San Francisco, late

Boston at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

Oakland at Detroit, 6:10 p.m.

Dallas at Arizona, 7:30 p.m.

East Division

Oakland 4, Philadelphia 0 Detroit 3, Chicago White Sox 2 Kansas City 4, Cleveland 3 Boston 13, Tampa Bay 6, 15 innings Houston 5, Seattle 2 Toronto 4, Minnesota 3 L.A. Angels 7, Texas 6

East Division x-Washington Miami Atlanta New York Philadelphia

W 89 68 67 63 57

L 59 79 79 84 90

Central Division W 81 78 77 68 65

Chicago Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati

L 66 69 70 81 84

West Division z-Los Angeles Arizona Colorado San Diego San Francisco

W 96 86 81 65 57

z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division

L 52 62 67 82 92

Pct .601 .463 .459 .429 .388

GB — 201/2 21 251/2 311/2

Pct GB .551 — .531 3 .524 4 .456 14 .436 17 Pct GB .649 — .581 10 .547 15 .442 301/2 .383 391/2

Sunday’s Games

Monday’s Games

L.A. Dodgers at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 9:10 p.m.

ASTROS 8, MARINERS 6 Seattle

Houston ab r h bi ab r h bi Segura ss 5 2 2 1 Sprnger cf 5122 Haniger rf 4 2 2 1 Reddick rf 4022 Cano 2b 5 1 1 2 Altuve 2b 4220 Cruz dh 4 0 1 1 Correa ss 4110 K.Sager 3b 4 0 1 1 Beltran dh 4132 Vlencia 1b 1 0 0 0 T.Kemp pr-dh 0 0 0 0 Alonso ph-1b 1 0 0 0 Bregman 3b 3 1 0 0 Zunino ph-c 1 0 0 0 B.McCnn c 4000 Heredia cf 3 0 1 0 Y.Grrel 1b 4000 Gamel ph-lf 1 0 0 0 Fisher lf 4221 C.Ruiz c 3010 Vglbach 1b 0000 Motter lf 2000 Hnnmann ph-cf 2 1 1 0 Totals 36 610 6 Totals 36 812 7 Seattle 000 001 041 — 6 Houston 040 020 11x — 8 E—Keuchel (5), Segura (17). DP—Seattle 1, Houston 1. LOB—Seattle 6, Houston 7. 2B—Springer (27), Reddick (32), Beltran (29), Fisher 2 (4).

HR—Segura (11), Haniger (13).

Seattle IP H R ER BB SO Ramirez L,5-6 4 8 6 6 3 5 Simmons 1 0 0 0 0 0 Miranda 1 0 0 0 0 1 Vincent 1 2 1 1 0 0 Garton 1 2 1 1 0 0 Houston IP H R ER BB SO Keuchel W,13-4 6 4 1 1 2 4 Gregerson 1 0 0 0 0 0 Martes 0 4 4 4 1 0 Sipp 0 1 0 0 0 0 Musgrove S,1-3 2 1 1 1 0 3 E.Ramirez pitched to 3 batters in the 5th Martes pitched to 5 batters in the 8th Sipp pitched to 1 batter in the 8th Umpires—Home, Mark Ripperger; First, Rob Drake; Second, Phil Cuzzi; Third, Tom Hallion.

T—3:21. A—33,650 (42,060).

MLS EASTERN CONFERENCE Toronto FC New York City FC Chicago Atlanta United FC Columbus New York Montreal New England Orlando City Philadelphia D.C. United

W 17 15 13 12 13 12 10 10 9 8 8

L 3 8 9 8 12 10 11 13 12 12 16

T Pts 8 59 5 50 6 45 7 43 4 43 5 41 6 36 5 35 8 35 8 32 4 28

GF GA 59 26 49 36 49 37 57 35 43 43 41 36 42 43 44 48 32 47 37 39 23 46

WESTERN CONFERENCE

W L T Pts GF GA Portland 12 9 8 44 49 45 Vancouver 13 9 5 44 43 37 Seattle 11 7 10 43 42 35 Sporting KC 10 6 11 41 32 21 Houston 10 9 8 38 46 38 FC Dallas 9 8 10 37 39 38 San Jose 10 12 6 36 31 48 Real Salt Lake 10 14 5 35 42 51 Los Angeles 7 14 6 27 36 48 Minnesota United 7 15 5 26 33 56 Colorado 7 16 4 25 25 41 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Wednesday, September 13

Atlanta United FC 7, New England 0 Vancouver 3, Minnesota United 0

Saturday, September 16

Orlando City 3, Atlanta United FC 3, tie Columbus 2, Vancouver 2, tie Minnesota United at Montreal, late Seattle at FC Dallas, late D.C. United at Chicago, late New England at Sporting KC, late New York City FC at Colorado, late Portland at Real Salt Lake, late Houston at San Jose, late Toronto FC at Los Angeles, late

Sunday, September 17

Philadelphia at New York, Noon

Wednesday, September 20

Los Angeles at Atlanta United FC, 6 p.m.

Montreal at Toronto FC, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 23

Houston at New York City FC, 2 p.m.

Toronto FC at New England, 4 p.m.

Chicago at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

San Jose at D.C. United, 6 p.m.

New York at Columbus, 6:30 p.m.

FC Dallas at Minnesota United, 7 p.m.

Seattle at Real Salt Lake, 8:30 p.m.

Colorado at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Sunday, September 24

Los Angeles at Sporting Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Montreal at Atlanta United FC, 4 p.m.

Orlando City at Portland, 7 p.m.

WNBA PLAYOFFS First Round Wednesday, Sept. 6

Washington 86, Dallas 76 Phoenix 79, Seattle 69

Second Round Sunday, Sept. 10

Phoenix 88, Connecticut 83 Washington 82, New York 68

Semifinals (Best-of-5) Minnesota 2, Washington 0

Tuesday, Sept. 12: Minnesota 101, Washington 81 Thursday, Sept. 14: Minnesota 93, Washington 83 Sunday, Sept. 17: Minnesota at Washington, 2 p.m. x-Tuesday, Sept. 19: Minnesota at Washington, 7 p.m. x-Thursday, Sept. 21: Washington at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles 2, Phoenix 0

Tuesday, Sept. 12: Los Angeles 79, Phoenix 66 Thursday, Sept. 14: Los Angeles 86, Phoenix 72 Sunday, Sept. 17: Los Angeles at Phoenix, 4 p.m. x-Tuesday, Sept. 19: Los Angeles at Phoenix, 9 p.m. x-Thursday, Sept. 21: Phoenix at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

Finals (Best-of-5)

Sunday, Sept. 24: TBD, 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 26: TBD, 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 29: TBD, 7 p.m. x-Sunday, Oct. 1: TBD, 7:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, Oct. 4: TBD, 7 p.m.

VictoriaAdvocate.com

C6 — VICTORIA ADVOCATE, Sunday, September 17, 2017

FINAL MINUTE

PAGE DESIGNER/COPY EDITOR: REY CASTILLO, RCASTILLO@VICAD.COM

BOWLING

Dickinson consistent in producing top score lon Kern (657).

Christine Speer was high for the ladies with a 203 high game helping towards a 585 series during Sugar & Spice League play.

Deborah Kern with a 220 high individual and Pat Robles with a 211 also made the list.

Steve Dickinson had only one open in the three games during Sundowner ABEL League play to garner the top score for BOWLING the week.

A split open in the 6th frame of the third game was the only blemish in the series that produced a 700 total on individual games of 246, 243, and 211.

Tom Crowe rolled the second high total during Sugar & Spice competition with a 259 high game contributing towards a 686 set.

Other bowlers breaking the 250-650 mark were Mike Stacy (258-680), T.J. Mooney 259-673), Justin Tweedle (249-669), Tamarcus Bennett (665), and Way-

GARCIA

SOCCER

United fans bask in record-setting MLS crowd

BY GEORGE HENRY ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATLANTA — The MLS single-game attendance record belongs to a first-year expansion club.

Atlanta United’s crowd of 70,425 Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium had everyone buzzing about the new game in town.

“It’s incredible,” MLS commissioner Don Garber said. “I think it says that there are really no limits.

We never really expected this to happen.”

Breaking the MLS mark of 69,225 set at the Rose Bowl by the Los Angeles Galaxy in 1996, Atlanta hosted the most attended U.S. soccer game since the New York Cosmos sold over 77,000 tickets for a North American Soccer League playoff game at Giants Stadium in 1977.

United drew over 150,000 fans to its first three games this week at the new $1.5 million stadium, which will host another sellout Sunday night when the Atlanta Falcons play the Green Bay Packers.

Falcons and United owner Arthur Blank told Garber that soccer would be a big draw in Atlanta, a city known mostly for its affinity for college football, the Falcons and Braves. Garber took a wait-and-see ap-

Friendly reminder A reminder to local bowlers who are participating in the Corpus Christi Amistad Tournament, that it will be held locally at the Century Lanes on September 30 and October 1.

Now that the PWBA 2017 season is over, Liz Johnson was named the PWBA Player of the year for the 3rd consecutive year. She won three PWBA titles this season, including two Majors and was the top money and points earner for the

proach, but he started being convinced when United played before sellout crowds earlier this year at Georgia Tech while Mercedes-Benz had construction delays.

“We’ve been in the soccer business for a long time and we’re continuing to have experiences like this that are defying everyone’s expectations and my expectations,” Garber said. “When I look at all this, I want to remind myself to suck it in, take a deep breath and remember that this is a beginning for even greater things to happen in our league.”

For Jonathan Rivera, who grew up in Spain and moved to Atlanta 20 years ago, United’s 3-3 draw with Orlando City took no luster off the big day.

Rivera, 38, was hoarse from yelling in the supporters’ section. He arrived to tailgate at 9 a.m., walked into the stadium about an hour before the match and spent the first half bouncing around on the front row of the lower level.

“This is one of the best things to happen to Atlanta,” he said. “I’ve been here for a long time and I plan to be here for a long time. I’ve got season tickets for the Falcons, but you never see people happy like this. If the Falcons don’t win tomorrow, you won’t see very many people smiling.”

Part of Saturday’s appeal was getting a chance for a first-time experience at the stadium — even if that meant sitting in the top row of the upper level.

Regina Montgomery, 58, of Atlanta, doesn’t describe herself as a soccer fan, but she climbed 56 steps up to

year. Johnson won the PW- agreed to support a new BA Players Championship professional bowling orgaand her fourth consecutive nization.

U.S. Women’s Open.

Carter was the most dominating bowler in the 1950’s Pasak receives reward and early 1960’s and it was Poland’s Daria Pasak was his strong support and ennamed the PWBA Rookie of couragement that led to the year by winning the the founding of the PBA Greater Detroit Open for Tour. her first PWBA title. She Among a variety of spewas a 2016 graduate of cial tributes will be the unWebber International(Flori- veiling of the “60 most da). memorable moments in PBA history” as a part of PBA Tour front celebrates PBA’s ESPN television anniversary schedule beginning on On the PBA Tour front, February 4 and concluding 2018 will be festive anniver- on May 13, 2018. Houston’s sary year as they celebrate Jack Biondolillo’s first natheir 60th year of competi- tionally televised 300 game tion. It was at 1958 ABC will be among those feaMasters that Don Carter tured. and 33 of the most famous RESULTS bowlers in the United CUERO TROTTERS 1ST States met with Ohio lawyer and sports promot- PIN UPS Women: L. er Eddie Elias to and Hempel 434; OVER THE HILL 1ST TEAM 11 Wom-

her corner perch in section 334 so she could take in the atmosphere from the nose bleeds. She’s been a Falcons season-ticket holder for 16 years and will be much closer to the action in section 105 on Sunday.

“I certainly won’t be up here,” she said. “But even in these seats you really can see pretty well. The whole field’s right here in front of you. You feel pretty close even though you’re not.”

Aaron Popkin, 53, grew up in Atlanta as a Braves and Falcons fan and never gave soccer much thought until his four boys started playing. The family persuaded him to buy United season tickets, and they watched the match from section 232.

“If you remember, back the first time when they tried the MLS, it didn’t work,” Popkin said. “This time it just works. I think we have more kids growing up not playing football and, unfortunately, not playing baseball, which I love. But they all can play soccer.”

His son, Reece, 12, was having the time of his life.

“I just like the action of it,” he said. “There’s no stopping. Everything just keeps going.”

Carolina Rollins, 27, didn’t know what to expect when she and her friend Laura Cunningham headed downtown for the match. Now she’s sold.

“Being born and raised here, I’m very avid Braves and Falcons fan, but now it’s so exciting for the Atlanta United to be in town,” she said. “I’m more of an American football fan, but the atmosphere here is great.”

PREP CROSS COUNTRY SHINER – Following are results from Saturday’s Shiner Cross Country Meet.

Boys

Class 3A-6A Team totals: 1, Navarro, 71; 2, Stockdale, 82; 3, East Bernard, 87; 4, Rice Consolidated, 139; 5, Victoria East, 156; 6, Sealy, 174; 7, Industrial, 186; 8, Hallettsville, 210; 9, Palacios, 233.

Individuals: 1, Baez, Industrial, 16:06; 2, Akin, Stockdale, 16:56; 3, Cater, Navarro, 17:13; 4, Barrientes, Navarro, 17:22; 5, Mejia, Victoria West, 17:40; 6, Gassiott, Sealy, 17:45; 7, Barrera, Hallettsville, 17:51; 8, Hoem, Rice Consolidated, 17:52; 9, Martinez, Stockdale, 17:57; 10, Ortiz, East Bernard, 17:57; 11, Biles, Victoria East, 18:01; 12, Tomasek, East, 18:01; 20, Lesar, East, 18:28; 60, Martin, East, 20:12; 67, Flores, East, 20:20; 92, Haug, West, 21:34; 108, White, West, 24:31; 111, Lempa, West, 25:46.

Class 1A-2A

Team totals: 1, Incarnate Word, 42; 2, Shiner St. Paul, 71; 3, Moulton, 85; 4, San Antonio Brooks Academy, 124; 5, Shiner, 126; 6, Weimar, 160; 7, Ganado, 180; 8, Louise, 183.

Individuals: 1, Martinez, Ganado, 17:33; 2, Cade, St. Paul, 17:53; 3, Lane, St. Paul, 17:56; 4, Morrison, Incarnate Word, 18:02; 5, Walker, St. Paul, 18:14; 6, Aguilar, Incarnate Word, 18:19; 7, Blahuta, Moulton, 18:20; 8, Afuso, Incarnate Word, 18:23; 9, Polendo, Brooks Academy, 18:36; 10, Herbest, Incarnate Word, 18:37.

Girls

Class 3A-6A Team totals: 1, East Bernard, 28; 2, Yoakum, 85; 3, Karnes City, 99; 4, Goliad, 154; 5, El Campo, 179; 6, Industrial, 179; 7, Rice Consolidated, 219; 8, Sealy, 231; 9, Hallettsville, 251; 10, Edna, 266; 11, Victoria East, 273; 12, Palacios, 310.

Individuals: 1, Ravius, East Bernard, 12:02; 2, Albrecht, Goliad, 12:13; 3, Hlavinka, East Bernard, 12:24; 4, Muzik, East Bernard, 12:31; 5, Anzualda, Yoakum, 12:48; 6, Taylor, Industrial,

12:50; 7, Krueger, Brazos, 12:53; 8, Martinez, East Bernard, 13:22; 9, Betras, Yoakum, 13:32; 10, Kirk, Edna, 13:34; 27, Oubre, Victoria West, 14:05; 42, Wimbish-Gay, East, 14:38; 59, Marek, Victoria East, 15:07; 64, Cadera, West, 15:17; 70, Valenzuela, East, 15:33; 71, Madigan, East, 15:33; 74, Flores, East, 15:43; 78, Flores, East, 15:58.

Class 1A-2A Team totals: 1, Incarnate Word, 29; 2, Shiner, 62; 3, Shiner St. Paul, 66; 4, Flatonia, 157; 5, Moulton, 174; 6, Falls City, 212; 7, St. Joseph, 216; 8, Fayetteville, 265; 9, Ganado, 285.

Individuals: 1, Stirm, Bracken Christian, 12:37; 2, Kloesel, Shiner, 12:46; 3, Ellison, Incarnate Word, 13:06; 4, Moore, Incarnate Word, 13:09; 5, Thomas, Incarnate Word, 13:13; 6, Becker, Incarnate Word, 13:17; 7, Sherman, Bracken Christian, 13:25; 8, Blair, St. Paul, 13:27; 9, Nagle, St. Joseph, 13:30; 10, Rowell, Flatonia, 13:37; 34, Galvan, St. Joseph, 15:00; 59, Morales, St. Joseph, 16:52; 66, Tejera, St. Joseph, 17:58; 67, Johnson, St. Joseph, 18:22; 78, Rodriguez, St. Joseph, 23:34.

PREP VOLLEYBALL

Victoria East falls to Calhoun

ADVOCATE STAFF REPORT

PORT LAVACA – Victoria East came up short against Calhoun Friday after a 18-25, 16-25, 14-25 District 27-5A loss.

The Lady Titans (7-10, 1-2) had strong performances by sophomore Leilani Wimbish-Gay, who finished with 2 aces, 7 kills, 3 blocks and 2 digs. Jordyn Vasquez totaled 2 aces and 7 digs, while Loren Escalona had 10 assists and 4 digs. Samantha Fuentez had 17 digs to complete the stat line for East.

Calhoun 3, Victoria East 0

East - 18 16 14 Calhoun - 25 25 25 Highlights - (East) Leilani Wimbish-Gay, 2 aces, 7 kills, 3 blocks, 2 digs; Jordyn Vasquez 2 aces, 7 digs; Loren Escalona 10 assists, 4 digs; Samantha Fuentez 17 digs.

Record - East 7-10, 1-2 District 27-5A JV lost - 23-25, 10-25 Freshmen won - 13-25, 30-28, 25-21

Late Friday Scores Yoakum 3, Randolph 0

Yoakum - 25 27 25 Randolph - 23 25 14 Highlights – (Yoakum) Ashley Taylor 11 kills, 1 ace, 2 blocks, 1 dig, 1 assist, Morgan Vinklarek 2 digs, 1 assist, Lisa Seidenberger 10 kills, 10 digs, Madison Harrison 4 kills, 3 blocks, 13 digs, Kim Correa 3 aces, 9 digs, Hannah Stansberry 1 kills, 2 aces, 10 digs, 8 assists, Desiree Miller 1 dig, Lauren Caka 2 kills, 3 dig, 21 assists, Sadi Meza 4 kills, 5 digs, 1 assist.

Record – Yoakum 15-6; 3-0

Goliad 3, Bloomington 0

Goliad - 25 25 25 Bloomington - 9 3 9 Highlights – (Goliad) Kelly Thomas 5 aces, 4 kills, 2 digs, 26 assists, Kassidy Nicholson 3 aces, 1 digs, Kaitlyn Duval 2 aces, Savannah Shaw 2 aces, 2 blocks, 5 kills, 1 dig, Ashlyn Davis 2 aces, 1 block, 9 kills, Karleigh Hill 1 block, 4 kills, Amaya Brown 9 kills, Mollee Henicke 1 kill, 1 assist, Kaci Hotz 1 kill, 3 digs, Mallory Hermes 1 dig.

Record – Goliad 18-7; 1-0

Hallettsville 3, Nixon-Smiley 0

Hallettsville - 25 25 25 Nixon-Smiley - 10 8 18 Highlights – (Hallettsville) Lilliana Jenks 1 assist, Kiara Andrada 2 digs, Courtney Lopez 3 aces, 1 kill, 9 assists, 3 digs, Meghan Garcia 2 aces, 1 assist, 4 digs, Katy Tschoepe 1 ace, 5 kills, 3 digs, Maggie Mendez 5 aces, 4 kills, 1 assist, 4 digs, Yesenia Limon 1 ace, 1 dig, Yulisa Limon 1 dig, Faith Pullin 4 kills, Shelby Perez 2 kills, 1 assist.

en: C. Guerra 474; Men: A. Garcia 209-605; M. Almendarez 527; MONDAY MIXED 1ST ON A ROLL Women: B. Cowan 504; D. Kern 220; Men: T. Bennett 237-665; W. Kern 232-657; R. Lyman 240-647; J. Cooper 637; J. Cano 233-622; S. Kocian 228-620; S. Dickinson 618; K. Schupbach 238-593; T. Byrne 232-592; T. Miller 582; S. DeLagarza 577; R. Vivero 226-575; T. Williams 563; A. Whitehead 562; B. Marquew 560; D. Rowe 558; R. Barnette 550; M. Redding 225; SUGAR & SPICE 1ST EN FUEGO Women: C. Speer 203-585; P. Robles 211-522; J. Reyna 521; O. Jackson 519; T. Wortham 505; Men: T. Crowe 259-686; J. Tweedle 249-669; M. Stacy 233-632; M. Wortham 228-623; T.J. Mooney 621; B. Jackson 231-615; L. Conner 594; T. Bennett 593; C.

Aiken 580; L. Hall 579; S. Miller 575; K. Blake 234-573; J. Cass 559; S. Zeplin 553; P. Delgado 233-552; B. Hilbig 551; CAPTAIN’S 1ST PIN PALS Women: J. Brown 501; SUNDOWNERS 1ST (2 way tie) WHO and THAT’S A QUARTER Women: O. Jackson 506; Men: S. Dickinson 246-700; M. Stacy 258-680; T.J. Mooney 259-673; C. Aiken 234-646; M. Unger 237-643; L. Conner 635; C. Hammack 225-625; J. Tweedle 225-611; T. Bennett 234-610; G. Mason 224-602; W. Jackson 225-594; K. Stasny 591; R. Rendon 590; M. Conchola 588; M. Osterson 586; J. Flores 586; B. Hammack 580; G. Hatter Jr. 579; E. Smith 578; P. Delgado 577; R. Lyman 575; R. Vivero 570; D. Glass 556; M. Almendarez 556; L. Hall 233; J. Flores 229.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Astros’ Derek Fisher (21) avoids home plate umpire Mark Ripperger (90) after scoring during the second inning of Saturday’s in Houston.

ASTROS

see how he feels on Sunday before deciding if he’ll start on Tuesday against the CONTINUED FROM C3 White Sox. He was scratched from his schedthe disabled list on Friday uled start on Wednesday afnight. Servais said he was ter experiencing arm fajust “out of whack” on the tigue during pregame mound after sitting out throwing. since Aug. 10 with a Up next strained pectoral muscle.

Mariners: Andrew Moore Astros: RHP Lance McCullers threw a bullpen (1-3, 5.36 ERA) is scheduled session and the Astros will to start on Sunday. Moore

TCU/SMU CONTINUED FROM C3 into a 71-yard sprint to the end zone . That long score put TCU up 21-19 with 2:40 left in the first half. Snell and Reagor are both true freshmen from Waxahachie, Texas, less than an hour from the TCU campus “Obviously we put it in so (Reagor) could jump there.

We already knew he could do it,” Patterson said when talking about the two newcomers. “We’ve been chasing Snell all through two -a-days.”

Josh Williams kicked his third field goal for SMU after Snell’s big play, but TCU still had time. Taking over at its 44 with 10 seconds left after the kickoff, Snell had an 18-yard run before a timeout to set up the final play.

SMU was trying to start 3-0 for the first time since 1984. That was before the Mustangs were shut down in 1987 and 1988 by crippling

sanctions and the NCAA’s so-called death penalty.

“There’s no doubt that our football team has gotten better and continues to get better over our third time playing them,” coach Chad Morris said. “But when you play an opponent such as TCU and what they’ve built here, it comes down to four or five plays. We did some really, really good things today, but we did some things that were costly.”

Ben Hicks threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns for SMU with two interceptions, one returned 19 yards for a touchdown by linebacker Travin Howard.

Trey Quinn, an LSU transfer, had seven catches for 116 yards with a 58-yard TD that put the Mustangs ahead only 2 1/2 minutes into the game.

allowed one hit and one run in six innings of relief in his last outing.

Astros: Justin Verlander (12-8, 3.58 ERA) will make his first home start on Sunday since being traded from the Tigers on Aug. 31. Verlander, who has started twice for the Astros on the road, was great in his last start, allowing just one hit in eight innings of a 1-0 win over the Angels.

The takeaway SMU: In their third season under coach Chad Morris, SMU showed it has more offensive weapons than only standout WR Courtland Sutton. It was a big improvement overall, considering the Mustangs lost 33-3 at home to TCU last season.

TCU: The Frogs’ defense gave up 463 total yards and some big plays even while holding Sutton to one catch for zero yards. That will be a concern for coach Gary Patterson going into Big 12 play. But there is plenty of experience on that defensive unit, so the players will know how to respond.

There were also the three lost fumbles by the offense.

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SMU: After its only non-conference road game, Poll implications the Mustangs return home While the Horned Frogs to play Arkansas State in won going away, they were their last game before AAC big favorites going into the play. game and there likely will TCU: The Horned Frogs be little room for them to open their Big 12 schedule move up much in the next at No. 9 Oklahoma State poll — if at all.

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VICTORIA ADVOCATE, Sunday, September 17, 2017 — C7

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WEEK 3 CROSSROADS SCORES TOMBALL CHRISTIAN 35, ST. JOSEPH 34

Tomball Christian 7 7 14 7 -- 35 St. Joseph High 6 14 14 0 -- 34 School

FIRST QUARTER

TC - Christian Vaughn 10 pass from Ethan Elkins (Thomas Watkins kick), 8:29 S- Payton Terrell 3 run (2 pt pass fail), 5:27

SECOND QUARTER

S- Jacob Bordovsky 20 run (Terrell run), 8:59 TC - Nick Wolf 70 pass from Derek Gill (Watkins kick), 2:57 S- Bordovsky 4 run (2 pt pass fail), 0:05

THIRD QUARTER

S - Bordovsky 1 run (Terrell run), 10:12 TC-Vaughn 43 run (kick fail), 9:25 TC - Vaughn 25 pass from Elkins (Griffin Estes pass from Elkins), 5:42 S - Bordovsky 4 run (pass fail), 0:09

FOURTH QUARTER

TC- Wolff 11 pass from Elkins (Watkins kick), 10:28 TOM ST. First Downs 13 16 Yards Rushing 42-250 37-235 Yards Passing 203 169 Passes 9-5-4-0 16-8-0-0 Punts 41.50 45.00 Fumbles-lost 3-2 3-2 Penalties-yards 4-35 4-30

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- Tomball Christian, Christian Vaughn 17-150, Ethan Wilkins 10-49, Josiah Criswell 4-16, St. Joseph High School, Jacob Bordovsky 11-129, Kyle Bitterly 5-14, Payton Terrell 17-82, Carson Dohmann 2-3, Izac Canchola 7-7, PASSING-- Tomball Christian, Derek Gill 1-1-70-0, Ethan Wilkins 8-4-133-0, St. Joseph High School, Jacob Bordovsky 10-7-160-0, Izac Canchola 1-6-9-0, RECEIVING-- Tomball Christian, Christian Vaughn 1-10, Griffin Estes 1-14, Nick Wolff 3-179, St. Joseph High School, Brodie Beck 2-99, Hayden Wuensche 4-61, Henry Horadam 1-9,

Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards

EAST BERNARD 29, EDNA 22

East Bernard Edna

7 15 0 7 -- 29 7 0 7 80 -- 22

FIRST QUARTER

EB-Taihron Nichols 1 run (Locke Rowley kick), 5:38 E-Ahmad Callis 49 fumble return (Sam Shook kick), 1:45

SECOND QUARTER

EB-Hunter Goudeau 1 run (Rowley run), 6:45 EB-Nichols 46 run (Rowley kick), 0:48

THIRD QUARTER

E-Kenny Haynes 22 run (Shook kick), 8:51

FOURTH QUARTER

E-Haynes 21 run (Holden Alegria run), 8:16 EB-Rowley 25 run (Rowley kick), 4:16 EAS EDN First Downs 16 16 Yards Rushing 43-316 46-2760 Yards Passing 25 370 Passes 6-3-0-0 8-4-0-0 Punts 40.50 0 Fumbles-lost 2-1 1-1 Penalties-yards 3-15 2-10

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- East Bernard, De Leon Perkins 6-53, Hunter Goudeau 6-12, Locke Rowley 14-98, Payton Peloquin 1-5, Taihron Nichols 8-114, William Anderson 7-38, Edna, Kenny Haynes 23-170, Dayton McCoy 8-54, Javonte Seymore 9-34, Thomas Long 6-18, PASSING-- East Bernard, Hunter Goudeau 3-6-25-0, Edna, Thomas Long 4-8-47-0, RECEIVING-- East Bernard, Jared Brantly 1-11, Joshua Hlavinka 1-16, Edna, Kenny Haynes 3-35, Tristen Pruitt 1-12,

RANDOLPH 21, KARNES CITY 0

Randolph Karnes City

21 0 0 0 -- 21 0 0 0 0 -- 0

FIRST QUARTER

E-Brandon Tumlinson 33 run (Jack Traugott kick), 0:33

R-Justin Kaeka-Bacon 2 run (Zach Kuehn kick) R-Kaeka-Bacon 2 run (Kuehn kick) R-Manasseh Woodson 32 pass from Kyle Kaeka (Kuehn kick) KC RAN First Downs 8 14 Yards Rushing 32-73 33-158 Yards Passing 66 122 Passes 19-7-0-1 10-6-1-0 Punts 31.00 40.00 Fumbles-lost 3-3 3-3 Penalties-yards 3-18 2-0

SECOND QUARTER

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

VICTORIA EAST 44, SA EAST CENTRAL 43

Victoria East 7 6 7 17 7 -44 San Antonio E. Cen- 0 16 14 7 6 -tral 43

FIRST QUARTER

EC-Jonathan Garcia 30 FG, 7:39 EC-Blade Strzelczyk 36 pass from Charles Olgesby (Garcia kick), 5:12 E-Alec Sanchez 47 pass from Grant Baker (run failed), 4:16 EC-Strzelczyk 69 pass from Olgesby, 3:14

THIRD QUARTER

EC-Adrian Zapata 6 pass from Olgesby (Garcia kick), 7:14 EC-Edward Stokes 21 pass from Olgesby (Garcia kick), 4:51 E-Tumlinson 3 run (Traugott kick), 1:18

FOURTH QUARTER

RUSHING-- Karnes City, Acie Jauer 5-8, Brent Gisler 5-2, Rayden Cordaway 20-57, Nicholas Bourne 1-3, Randolph, Evan Oberg 2-17, Justin Kaeka-Bacon 14-48, Kyle Kaeka 5-26, Maximus Hill 10-40, Tavian Trapp 2-27, PASSING-- Karnes City, Acie Jauer 19-7-66-1, Randolph, Kyle Kaeka 10-6-122-0, RECEIVING-- Karnes City, Gabe Washington 1-12, Jayson Reyes 4-31, Adonis Shular 2-18, Caleb Conover 1-13, Randolph, Justin Kaeka-Bacon 1-6, Manasseh Woodson 2-51, Maximus Hill 3-65,

E-Tumlinson 1 run (Traugott kick), 9:02 E-Traugott 35 FG, 2:17 E-Tumlinson 2 run (Traugott kick), 0:03

OVERTIME

EC-Zapata 25 pass from Olgesby (kick failed) E-Tumlinson 12 run (Traugott kick) SAN VE First Downs 24 31 Yards Rushing 26-132 61-314 Yards Passing 292 194 Passes 27-21-4-031-12-1-0 Punts 28.00 42.00 Fumbles-lost 0-0 1-1 Penalties-yards 7-45 7-65

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- San Antonio E. Central, Adrian Zapata 1-3, Blake Strzelczyk 2-55, Charles Oglesby 5-8, Edward Stokes 1-11, Michael Stephens 16-65, Victoria East, Brandon Tumlinson 29-177, Grant Baker 8-17, Jonathan Buckner 13-49, Quincy Johnson 6-61, PASSING-- San Antonio E. Central, Charles Oglesby 27-21-292-0, Victoria East, Grant Baker 31-12-194-0, RECEIVING-- San Antonio E. Central, Adrian Zapata 4-20, Blake Strzelczyk 5-144, Edward Stokes 5-73, Michael Stephens 1-13, Tanner McKay 1-30, Taylor Neil 1-11, Victoria East, Brandon Tumlinson 3-54, Alec Sanchez 3-86, D'ary Patton 4-29, Jacob Leigh 2-24,

HALLETTSVILLE 49, BOLING 14

Hallettsville Boling

13 15 14 7 -- 49 7 0 7 0 -- 14

FIRST QUARTER

B - Alec Valenta 87 kickoff return (Angel Mendoza kick) 11:47 H - Rhett Trlicek 17 pass from DJ Taylor (Logan Holik kick) 5:23 H - Scooter Adams 18 pass from DJ Taylor (kick failed)

SECOND QUARTER

H - Adams 5 run (Adams run) 10:17 H - Jordan Brooks 5 pass from DJ Taylor (Holik kick) 0:40

THIRD QUARTER

H - Jackson Taylor 52 pass from DJ Taylor (Holik kick) 11:50 H - Brooks 5 pass from DJ Taylor (Holik kick) 3:04 B - Vernon Jackson 20 run (Mendoza kick) 0:56

FOURTH QUARTER

H - Damen Sanchez 22 pass from Trlicek (Holik kick) 9:54 BOL HAL First Downs 6 18 Yards Rushing 32-124 25-119 Yards Passing 21 289 Passes 3-1-0-122-17-0-1 Punts 2.75 0

WEEK 3 STATEWIDE SCORES

Friday’s Scores CLASS 6A

Allen 35, Coppell 23 Alvin 35, Fort Bend Austin 18 Arlington 56, Plano East 21 Arlington Martin 29, South Grand Prairie 10 Austin Bowie 52, Cedar Park Vista Ridge 31 Austin Westlake 52, Pflugerville 3 Beaumont West Brook 56, Houston King 20 Belton 24, Round Rock Stony Point 21 Cedar Hill 28, Mesquite Horn 20 Channelview 29, Aldine Davis 28 Clear Brook 52, Pasadena South Houston 25 Clute Brazoswood 35, Rosenberg Lamar 26 Converse Judson 62, SA Roosevelt 21 Copperas Cove 42, EP Franklin 23 Cypress Ranch 23, Cypress Falls 10 De Soto 41, Midland 14 Del Valle 51, Round Rock McNeil 30 Denton Guyer 66, Dallas Kimball 12 Dickinson 47, Texas City 7 Duncanville 45, Dallas Skyline 7 Eagle Pass 34, Eagle Pass Winn 7 Edinburg Vela 34, Brownsville Memorial 20 EP Coronado 10, EP Andress 3 EP Montwood 47, EP Burges 26 Friendswood 31, Humble Kingwood 16 Garland Naaman Forest 21, Grand Prairie 0 Garland Sachse 61, Mesquite 0 Harlingen 22, SA Reagan 20 Hewitt Midway 40, Temple 28 Houston Langham Creek 45, Cypress Creek 26 Houston Strake Jesuit 35, Galveston Ball 7 Houston Westbury 36, Houston Northbrook 7 Humble Summer Creek 33, Pearland Dawson 14 Irving Nimitz 43, Richardson 35 Justin Northwest 30, Byron Nelson 14 Katy Cinco Ranch 47, Houston Memorial 10 Katy Mayde Creek 51, Aldine Nimitz 48 Keller 30, Hurst Bell 28 Keller Fossil Ridge 42, Saginaw 10 Keller Timber Creek 22, Lewisville Flower Mound 7 Klein 27, Fort Bend Marshall 7 La Joya Juarez-Lincoln 31, Donna North 3 Lake Travis 64, Dallas Jesuit 45 Laredo United 45, SA Northside Stevens 10 League City Clear Springs 24, La Porte 3 Lewisville Hebron 35, Plano West 27 Lewisville Marcus 31, Mansfield 17 Longview 38, Dallas South Oak Cliff 7 Los Fresnos 45, McAllen 6 Lufkin 44, Tyler 34 McKinney 52, Midlothian 35 Midland Lee 48, EP El Dorado 34 Montgomery 29, Killeen Ellison 25 New Braunfels 54, San Marcos 42 North Crowley 53, Cleburne 35 North Mesquite 49, Arlington Bowie

45 Odessa Permian 49, EP Eastwood 27 Pflugerville Hendrickson 34, Manor 12 Plano 34, Garland Rowlett 23 Richardson Berkner 35, Garland 16 Rockwall-Heath 48, Irving MacArthur 9 SA Johnson 20, SA Northside Brennan 17 SA Madison 43, New Braunfels Canyon 22 SA Northside Clark 44, SA Lee 21 SA Northside O’Connor 42, Cibolo Steele 30 SA South San Antonio 42, SA Antonian 28 SA Southwest 30, SA Northside Holmes 16 San Angelo Central 57, Kerrville Tivy 6 San Benito 31, McAllen Memorial 7 Smithson Valley 50, Round Rock 10 South Garland 46, Dallas White 40 Southlake Carroll 52, Rockwall 38 Spring Dekaney 26, Alief Taylor 14 Spring Westfield 37, Galena Park North Shore 20 The Woodlands College Park 20, Deer Park 19 Tyler Lee 41, Nacogdoches 19 Weslaco East 56, Edinburg Economedes 14 Wylie 10, Richardson Lake Highlands 7

CLASS 5A

A&M Consolidated 66, Austin High 0 Abilene Cooper 49, Abilene 35 Aledo 24, Mansfield Legacy 3 Austin Lanier 14, Austin Eastside Memorial 0 Austin LBJ 48, Austin Anderson 20 Azle 17, Crowley 7 Brenham 56, Bellaire Episcopal 42 Brownsville Lopez 61, PSJA Memorial 7 Burleson 29, Weatherford 15 Castroville Medina Valley 27, Hondo 20 CC Calallen 48, CC King 7 CC Flour Bluff 34, Laredo United South 17 CC Moody 21, CC Ray 14 Cedar Park 63, Bastrop 15 Colleyville Heritage 31, Euless Trinity 14 Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial High 55, La Feria 14 Crosby 48, Barbers Hill 32 Dallas Adamson 38, Dallas Pinkston 6 Dallas Jefferson 14, FW Polytechnic 12 Dallas Molina 17, FW Western Hills 16 Dallas Wilson 17, Frisco 14 Dayton 53, Barbers Hill 27 Dayton 53, Splendora 27 Denison 24, Abilene Wylie 23 Donna 16, La Joya 0 Dripping Springs 21, Buda Hays 17 El Paso 42, San Elizario 0 El Paso Eastlake 51, EP Parkland 37 Elgin 46, Bastrop Cedar Creek 14 EP Bel Air 55, Canutillo 34 EP Bowie 21, EP Socorro 17 EP Del Valle 28, Clint Horizon 0 EP Hanks 33, EP Ysleta 28 EP Jefferson 35, Fabens 18 Frisco Lone Star 35, Lucas Lovejoy 3

1-0 4-30

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- Boling, Vernon Jackson 8-54, Hallettsville, Caleb Edmonds 3-4, DJ Taylor 3-10, Rhett Trlicek 2-8, Scooter Adams 11-58, Jordan Brooks 1-4, Lane Linhart 1-1, Logan Holik 4-34, PASSING-- Boling, Vernon Jackson 3-1-21-1, Hallettsville, DJ Taylor 19-14-233-0, Rhett Trlicek 4-3-56-0, RECEIVING-- Hallettsville, Jackson Taylor 5-73, Rhett Trlicek 3-55, Scooter Adams 3-62, Damen Sanchez 2-24, Jordan Brooks 3-41, Matthew Vreeland 1-24,

BAY CITY 16, SWEENY 15

Bay City Sweeny

0 10 6 0 -- 16 6 0 0 9 -- 15

FIRST QUARTER

S-Ashton Callahan 36 pass from Mark Schumann (kick failed), 6:05

SECOND QUARTER

BC-Pedro Cuevas 21 FG, 5:10 BC-Justin Brinkley 13 pass from Dylan Davidson (Cuevas kick), 4:46

THIRD QUARTER

BC-La'Darrion Florez 39 pass from Davidson (kick failed), 0:50

FOURTH QUARTER

S-Juan Jurado 33 FG, 4:04 S-Jalen Austen 42 pass from Schumann (conversion failed), 1:18 BC SWE First Downs 0 0 Yards Rushing 0-0 0-0 Yards Passing 0 0 Passes 0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0 Punts 0 0 Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-yards 0-0 0-0

EL CAMPO 27, CALHOUN 13

El Campo Calhoun

7 7 6 7 -- 27 7 6 0 0 -- 13

FIRST QUARTER

EC-Nery Enriquez 37 run (Enriquez kick), 9:03 C-Marshall Batts 1 run (Jose Vargas kick), 3:34

SECOND QUARTER

EC-Enriquez 32 run (Jorge Hernandez kick), 10:31 C-Batts 6 run (kick failed), 3:03

THIRD QUARTER

EC-Enriquez 6 run (kick failed), 11:03

FOURTH QUARTER

EC-Reed Spenrath 16 pass from Lynn Osina (Hernandez kick), 9:14 PLC EC First Downs 11 20 Yards Rushing 39-184 46-305 Yards Passing 10 52 Passes 2-1-0-0 8-3-1-1 Punts 21.00 0 Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-yards 5-33 5-50

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- Calhoun, Jesse Lopez 20-100, Marshall Batts 9-34, Sylias Montgomery 3-8, Xavier Rivera 4-36, Gavin Baker 2-3, Steve Johnson 3-3, El Campo, Jared Haller 5-22, Nery Enriquez 25-182, Chris Robertson 4-30, Darrell Jackson 1-6, Dontrelle Dove 1-6, Je'Veon Cunningham 8-41, Lynn Osina 3-7, PASSING-- Calhoun, Marshall Batts 2-1-10-0, El Campo, Lynn Osina 8-3-52-1, RECEIVING-- Calhoun, Walker McCauley 1-10, El Campo, Demond Carter 1-14, Reed Spenrath 2-38,

CUERO 52, FLORESVILLE 14

Cuero Floresville

10 7 21 14 -- 52 7 0 0 7 -- 14

FIRST QUARTER

C-Isaiah Mungia 25 FG, 6:16 F-Salih Williams 9 run (Francisco Lozano kick), 4:59 C-Keiran Grant 3 run (Mungia kick), 1:24

SECOND QUARTER

C-Grant 3 run (Mungia kick), 4:14

THIRD QUARTER

C-Grant 2 run (Mungia kick), 6:55 C-Jordan Whittington 55 punt return (Mungia kick), 4:16 C-Grant 27 run (Mungia kick), 0:59

FOURTH QUARTER

C-Whittington 58 pass from Michael Barta (Mungia kick), 9:37 F-Nick Sosa 1 run (Lozano kick), 4:44 C-Chance Albrecht 24 run (Mungia kick), 0:30 CUE FLO

Frisco Reedy 52, Denton Braswell 15 FW Carter-Riverside 17, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis 0 FW Chisholm Trail 35, FW Southwest 33 FW South Hills 40, Dallas Adams 21 Georgetown East View 25, Leander Rouse 22 Granbury 42, Springtown 20 Grapevine 66, Frisco Heritage 52 Greenville 35, Paris North Lamar 31 Hereford 52, Pampa 19 Houston Austin 52, Houston Milby 0 Houston Madison 39, Houston Wisdom 0 Humble 50, Conroe Caney Creek 30 Huntsville 41, Conroe 14 Hutto 25, Georgetown 23 Jacksonville 15, Hallsville 14 Joshua 43, Carrollton Turner 3 Lancaster 41, Corsicana 23 Laredo Nixon 27, Roma 7 Lewisville The Colony 28, Denton 24 Little Elm 34, Irving 10 Lubbock Cooper 41, Wolfforth Frenship 9 Lubbock Coronado 21, Odessa 20 Lubbock Monterey 42, Canyon Randall 16 Magnolia 35, Katy Taylor 26 Magnolia West 20, Bryan 14 Mansfield Lake Ridge 41, Mesquite Poteet 30 Manvel 45, Pearland 7 Marble Falls 16, Austin Crockett 8 Mercedes 21, Weslaco 20 N. Richland Hills 57, FW Haltom 27 New Caney 36, Humble Kingwood Park 20 North Dallas 30, Dallas Roosevelt 27 North Forney 56, Dallas Spruce 15 Prosper 43, Frisco Liberty 7 Red Oak 28, Athens 20 Rio Grande City 63, Pharr Valley View 0 Royse City 23, Waco Connally 8 SA Alamo Heights 42, Victoria West 14 SA Burbank 35, SA Highlands 32 SA Edison 14, SA Houston 12 Saginaw Boswell 37, N. Richland Hills Birdville 35 Santa Fe 39, Baytown Goose Creek 13 Seagoville 21, Dallas Samuell 14 Sharyland Pioneer 34, Laredo Cigarroa 12 Sherman 35, Mount Pleasant 33 Texarkana Texas 37, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau 23 Tomball 42, Austin Reagan 0 Tomball Memorial 46, Galena Park 14 Uvalde 34, Carrizo Springs 27 Victoria East 44, SA East Central 43, OT Waco 42, Killeen Harker Heights 35 Waxahachie 35, Ennis 28, OT West Mesquite 46, Garland Lakeview Centennial 14 WF Rider 42, Amarillo Palo Duro 14 Wichita Falls 15, FW Arlington Heights 13 Willis 33, Huffman Hargrave 26

CLASS 4A

1-1 8-91

Andrews 47, Levelland 31 Anna 33, Van Alstyne 15 Aransas Pass 28, Taft 24 Argyle 49, Celina 35 Aubrey 28, Pilot Point 6 Bandera 27, Ingram Moore 22 Bay City 16, Sweeny 15

First Downs Yards Rushing Yards Passing Passes Punts Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards

16 10 28-191 35-192 166 26 15-10-1-0 9-2-0-2 52.00 25.25 0-0 1-0 8-85 4-35

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- Cuero, Bralen Taylor 1-1, Chance Albrecht 8-68, Drew Riemenschneider 2-(-6), Jordan Whittington 3-25, Kieran Grant 17-88, Claeveon Patton 1-5, deandre lange 1-1, Floresville, Darian Mayberry 7-(-1), Kane Numera 10-99, Nick Sosa 9-49, Walker Hopkins 1-1, salih williams 8-44, PASSING-- Cuero, Drew Riemenschneider 14-9-108-0, Michael Barta 1-1-58-0, Floresville, Darian Mayberry 9-2-26-2, RECEIVING-- Cuero, Jaden Williams 2-16, Johnnie Whitehead 1-22, Jordan Whittington 4-90, Claeveon Patton 2-19, deandre lange 1-19, Floresville, Patrick Silva 1-3, Walker Hopkins 1-23,

INDUSTRIAL 35, SKIDMORE-TYNAN 6

Industrial Skidmore-Tynan

14 6 15 0 -- 35 0 6 0 0 -- 6

FIRST QUARTER

I-Blayne Morehead 1 run (Karston Wimberly run), 4:54 I-Luke Harms 5 run (run failed), 0:56

SECOND QUARTER

I-Joey Adams 9 pass from Wimberly (run failed), 6:17 ST-Ryan Garcia 5 run (run failed), 1:22

THIRD QUARTER

Heights, Aaron Proctor 4-31, Brandon Gonzales 2-10, Jack Seger 6-96, Nik Proctor 7-121, William Hoffman 3-35, William Dehlinger 6-85, William Conn 1-8,

NIXON-SMILEY 43, SACRED HEART 14

Nixon-Smiley 16 21 0 6 -- 43 Hallettsville Sacred 0 0 0 14 -- 14 Heart

FIRST QUARTER

NS-Devin Hester 39 run (Colby Newman run), 4:44 NS-Hester 28 interception return (Jason Yell pass from Newman), 3:32

SECOND QUARTER

NS-Newman 34 run (run failed), 11:47 NS-Matthew Moore 28 interception return (Newman run), 1:57 NS-Daniel Rodriguez pass from Newman (kick), 0:11

FOURTH QUARTER

SH-65 run (kick), 11:20 NS-Hester 16 pass from Newman (kick failed), 7:08 SH-3 run (kick), 2:47 NIX HSH First Downs 12 13 Yards Rushing 35-278 33-212 Yards Passing 78 50 Passes 9-3-2-0 10-3-0-6 Punts 0 0 Fumbles-lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-yards 8-65 6-53

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- Nixon-Smiley, Chris Brown 2-10, Colby Newman 17-151, Daniel Rodriguez 5-38, Devin Hester 4-43, Jason Yell 7-36, PASSING-- Nixon-Smiley, Colby Newman 9-3-78-0, RECEIVING-- Nixon-Smiley, Daniel Rodriguez 1-25, Devin Hester 2-53,

I-Wimberly 23 run (Moreland run), 8:32 I-Adams 30 pass from Wimberly (Moreland kick), 6:46 IND SKI First Downs 19 11 Yards Rushing 45-281 18-61 Yards Passing 133 106 Passes 20-10-2-025-14-0-2 NAVARRO 35, GONZALES Punts 25.00 24.67 Fumbles-lost 1-1 3-3 10 Penalties-yards 11-85 5-40 Navarro -- 35 Gonzales -- 10 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS NAV GON RUSHING-- Industrial, Blayne Moreland 0 0 9-66, Collin Long 1-7, Derrick Cann First Downs 0-0 0-0 11-57, Zach Mendoza 3-6, Coby Yards Rushing 0 0 Borchert 1-9, Karston Wimberley 12-93, Yards Passing 0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0 Luther Harms 2-13, Michael Williams Passes Punts 0 0 5-48, Skidmore-Tynan, Felix Menchaca 0-0 0-0 1-2, Logan Schanen 5-15, Ryan Garcia Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0 1-5, Stephen Moreno 2-(-5), Tyler Penalties-yards DeLeon 9-54, PASSING-- Industrial, Karston WimberGOLIAD 51, BLOOMINGTON ley 20-10-133-0, Skidmore-Tynan, Stephen Moreno 25-14-106-2, 0 RECEIVING-- Industrial, Collin Long 1-6, Goliad 0 0 0 0 -- 51 Derrick Cann 2-31, Joey Adams 5-93, Bloomington 23 21 7 0 -- 0 Kie'Andre Kelly 1-8, Connor Barnhart FIRST QUARTER 1-2, Skidmore-Tynan, AJ Arredondo Safety, 10:11 2-10, Brenden Boales 1-14, Conner G DeLeon 6-52, Logan Schanen 2-12, G - Logan Bland 13 run (Trevor Parr pass from Rocky Morris), 7:00 Ryan Garcia 1-1, Tres Ortiz 2-17, G - Logan Moya 33 interception (Morris kick), 3:51 SA ALAMO HEIGHTS 42, G - Parr 33 pass from Morris (Morris run), 0:57

VICTORIA WEST 14

San Antonio Alamo 14 14 14 0 -- 42 Heights Victoria West 7 0 0 7 -- 14

FIRST QUARTER

AH- Jack Seger 26 pass from Reed Anderson (Seth Ellis kick), 9:43 VW- Jordan Fillmore 1 run (Michael DiSanto kick), 7:53 AH- Nik Proctor 34 pass from Anderson (Ellis kick), 2:01

SECOND QUARTER

AH- Anderson 9 run (Ellis kick), 10:31 AH- William Dehlinger 19 pass from Anderson (Ellis kick), 5:48

THIRD QUARTER

AH- Nik Proctor 12 pass from Anderson (Ellis kick), 9:53 AH- Anderson 3 run (Ellis kick), 4:07

SECOND QUARTER

G - Bland 39 pass from Morris (Morris kick), 6:22 G - Bland 20 run (kick failed), 4:53 G - Parr 63 pass from Morris (Morris run), 0:43

THIRD QUARTER

G - Shaun Justice 24 run (Morris kick), 8:19 BLM GLD First Downs 5 13 Yards Rushing 24-17 25-201 Yards Passing 19 148 Passes 15-4-0-1 9-5-3-0 Punts 22.40 0 Fumbles-lost 2-0 3-3 Penalties-yards 4-35 6-80

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- Bloomington, Rene Rodriguez 6-(-16), Adrian Rojas 12-25, FOURTH QUARTER VW-Rolando Ruiz 5 run (DiSanto kick), Dedrick Miller 6-80, Goliad, Angel Hernandez 2-19, Dontavion Clay 2-11, Lo11:55 VW SAN gan Bland 12-103, Rocky Morris 2-19, First Downs 14 0 Carlos Vasquez 5-21, Grant Garnett 1-4, Yards Rushing 45-265 27-76 Shaun Justice 1-24, Yards Passing 18 376 PASSING-- Bloomington, Rene RoPasses 14-5-0-035-27-0-1 driguez 15-4-19-1, Goliad, Rocky Morris Punts 44.67 20.00 9-5-148-0, Fumbles-lost 1-1 1-0 RECEIVING-- Goliad, Rocky Morris 1-39, Penalties-yards 1-15 7-60 Trevor Parr 4-109,

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- Victoria West, Brandon Turner 1-7, Jordan Fillmore 20-70, Rolando Ruiz 1-6, Tyvon Hardrick 23-187, San Antonio Alamo Heights, Joshua Yznaga 10-40, Koby Love 1-11, Reed Anderson 4-(-6), William Conn 12-31, PASSING-- Victoria West, Jordan Fillmore 14-5-18-0, San Antonio Alamo Heights, Reed Anderson 35-27-376-1, RECEIVING-- Victoria West, Brandon Turner 1-2, Rolando Ruiz 1-5, Cade Mitcherling 1-5, San Antonio Alamo

Beeville Jones 20, SA Southside 14 Boerne 24, SA Holy Cross 9 Brownfield 42, Muleshoe 13 Brownsboro 49, Bullard 35 Bushland 49, Borger 28 Caddo Mills 42, Lone Oak 33 Canton 35, Mabank 20 Carthage 42, Whitehouse 20 CC West Oso 22, San Diego 3 China Spring 21, Cameron Yoe 14 Cleveland Tarkington 21, Warren 6 Clint 36, EP Austin 21 Clint Mountain View 35, EP Irvin 16 Crandall 41, Ferris 3 Crystal City 40, Zapata 10 Cuero 52, Floresville 14 Dallas Carter 56, Dallas Sunset 0 El Campo 27, Port Lavaca Calhoun 13 Fairfield 34, Palestine 6 Fort Stockton 27, Denver City 17 Fredericksburg 56, Burnet 7 Freeport Brazosport 56, Cleveland 27 Gainesville 53, Bridgeport 28 Gatesville 49, Waco University 20 Geronimo Navarro 35, Gonzales 10 Giddings 28, Fischer Canyon Lake 23 Gilmer 60, Argyle Liberty Christian 7 Gladewater 17, Center 3 Glen Rose 51, Mineral Wells 20 Godley 34, Lake Worth 0 Hamshire-Fannett 32, East Chambers 28 Henderson 35, Pittsburg 21 Houston North Forest 36, La Marque 31 Houston Yates 26, Wharton 7 Huntington 31, Saratoga West Hardin 14 Kennedale 51, Alvarado 7 Kilgore 64, Longview Pine Tree 28 Kingsville King 49, Ingleside 21 La Vernia 30, La Grange 13 Lamesa 49, Lubbock Roosevelt 12 Liberty 49, Coldspring-Oakhurst 34 Liberty Hill 70, Brownwood 49 Llano 45, Brady 0 Longview Spring Hill 36, White Oak 20 Lubbock Estacado 31, Amarillo Caprock 10 Madisonville 49, Caldwell 32 Melissa 50, Waxahachie Life 29 Mexia 36, Groesbeck 8 Midlothian Heritage 35, Decatur 21 Monahans 45, Big Spring 20 Navasota 41, Waller 21 Needville 61, Houston Washington 0 Paris 26, Sulphur Springs 23, 2OT Pearsall 14, Blanco 13 Pecos 21, Alpine 16 Pleasanton 30, Jourdanton 0 Port Isabel 31, Hidalgo 13 Princeton 51, Carrollton Creekview 21 Quinlan Ford 42, Venus 3 Raymondville 35, Lyford 20 Rio Hondo 52, Brownsville St. Joseph 48 Robinson 34, Troy 28, OT Rusk 41, Crockett 6 Salado 35, Austin Hyde Park 27 Sanger 49, Krum 7 Sealy 58, Columbus 0 Seminole 40, Snyder 0 Silsbee 30, Jasper 23 Sinton 34, Orange Grove 20 Somerset 27, SA McCollum 0 Stafford 7, Bellville 5 Stephenville 34, Everman 21 Sweetwater 52, San Angelo Lake

YORKTOWN 28, BRUNI 8

Yorktown Bruni

FIRST QUARTER

Y - Brian Metting 4 run (kick failed), 5:34

SECOND QUARTER

Y - Metting 33 run (Dylan Sinast kick), 4:59 B - No. 10 10 pass from No. 5 (No. 5 kick), 0:13

View 21 Tyler Chapel Hill 31, Tatum 14 Van 41, Lindale 17 Vernon 36, Burkburnett 28 West Orange-Stark 39, Bridge City 6 Wimberley 52, Lampasas 17

CLASS 3A

6 7 6 8 -- 28 0 8 0 0 -- 8

Alba-Golden 37, Tyler All Saints 34 Altair Rice 41, Danbury 12 Arp 28, Alto 21 Banquete 34, Robstown 33, OT Beckville 62, Quitman 14 Big Lake Reagan County 42, Coahoma 35 Bishop 34, Ben Bolt 2 Boyd 21, Tolar 14 Brock 42, Grapevine Faith 21 Buffalo 60, Grapeland 20 Buna 28, Anahuac 20 Canadian 36, Perryton 0 Childress 35, Iowa Park 28 Cisco 25, Comanche 24 Clyde 66, Ballinger 21 Colorado City 33, Christoval 13 Como-Pickton 7, Hawkins 0 Cooper 20, Callisburg 7 Crane 27, Ozona 26 Daingerfield 38, New Boston 7 Dilley 19, Cotulla 12 Early 39, Bruceville-Eddy 29 East Bernard 29, Edna 22 Eastland 34, Breckenridge 7 Edgewood 50, Commerce 30 El Maton Tidehaven 40, Palacios 0 Eustace 31, Palmer 12 Farmersville 49, Emory Rains 14 Florence 28, Holland 26 Franklin 27, Lorena 26 Friona 48, Bovina 13 Garrison 28, Shelbyville 0 George West 31, Odem 6 Goliad 51, Bloomington 0 Gunter 52, Whitesboro 13 Hallettsville 49, Boling 14 Hebbronville 21, Falfurrias 18 Hemphill 27, Pineland West Sabine 10 Henrietta 46, Bowie 40 Henrietta 46, Bowie 40 Hitchcock 62, Houston Lutheran South 28 Holliday 49, Ponder 7 Hughes Springs 22, Omaha Pewitt 12 Idalou 38, Littlefield 24 Jacksboro 14, Paradise 7 Jefferson 41, Elysian Fields 30 Jewett Leon 48, Axtell 13 Johnson City 27, San Saba 6 Kemp 67, Rice 14 Kirbyville 34, Palestine Westwood 6 Kountze 35, Hull-Daisetta 6 Lexington 38, Rockdale 7 Little River Academy 21, Goldthwaite 15 Luling 25, Weimar 21 Marion 42, Devine 27 Mathis 34, Lytle 13 Maypearl 28, Clifton 0 Mineola 34, Wills Point 14 Mount Vernon 30, Hooks 6 Natalia 42, D’Hanis 7 New Diana 55, Gladewater Union Grove 22 New London West Rusk 53, Gladewater Sabine 8 New Waverly 29, Hardin 21 Newton 40, Diboll 20 Nixon-Smiley 43, Hallettsville Sacred Heart 14 Nocona 71, Olney 0 Poth 29, SA Cole 14

THIRD QUARTER

Y - Metting 15 run (kick failed), 0:03

FOURTH QUARTER

Metting 41 run (Ryan Zuniga kick good), 9:16 YOR BRU First Downs 13 9 Yards Rushing 36-197 40-15 Yards Passing 16 71 Passes 6-1-0-0 11-5-0-0 Punts 35.00 24.60 Fumbles-lost 1-0 0-0 Penalties-yards 8-86 8-54

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- Yorktown, Brian Metting 12-135, Dylan Sinast 13-26, Ryan Zuniga 11-35, PASSING-- Yorktown, Dylan Sinast 6-1-16-0, RECEIVING-Yorktown, Corey Pargmann 1-16,

SHINER 35, BRAZOS 20

Shiner Brazos

FIRST QUARTER

S - Donyai Taylor 56 run, Cole Jalufka, kick good, 6:38

SECOND QUARTER

B - Damion LaFrance 2 run, 2pt pass failed, 1:37

THIRD QUARTER

S - Tyler Mikes 36 run, kick no good, 9:09 S - T. Mikes 1 run, kick no good, 6:58 B - Lyndon Hardin 79 run, LaFrance 2pt pass, 6:00 S - T. Mikes 4 run, Lane Mevlud 2pt good, 0:19

FOURTH QUARTER

B - L. Hardin 4 run, 2pt failed, 8:42 S - C. Jalufka 67 pass T. Mikes, Jacob Cown 2pt good, 7:00 SHI BRA First Downs 17 12 Yards Rushing 49-333 26-169 Yards Passing 78 59 Passes 3-3-1-0 17-7-0-0 Punts 29.00 6.60 Fumbles-lost 2-1 1-0 Penalties-yards 3-30 4-25

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- Shiner, Cole Jalufka 2-9, Collin Bujnoch 17-81, Jacob Cowan 11-41, Lane Nevlud 3-13, Tyler Mikes 10-63, Donyai Taylor 6-86, PASSING-Shiner, Tyler Mikes 3-3-78-0, RECEIVING-- Shiner, Cole Jalufka 1-67, Devin Lehnert 1-6, Hunter Kloesel 1-5,

SHINER ST. PAUL 35, FLATONIA 8

Shiner St. Paul Flatonia

14 7 14 0 -- 35 0 0 0 8 -- 8

FIRST QUARTER

S - Conor Kresta 39 run (Frank Benes kick), 10:36 S- Joseph Natal 35 run (Benes kick), 7:06

SECOND QUARTER

S - Kresta 1 run (Benes kick), 11:55

THIRD QUARTER

S - River Haynes 11 run (Benes kick), 8:08 S - Haynes 21 run (Benes kick), 2;43

FOURTH QUARTER

F Dakory Willis 4 run (Seth Patten run), 4:06 FLA SSP First Downs 10 19 Yards Rushing 35-181 49-395 Yards Passing 15 9 Passes 8-1-0-3 7-1-0-0 Punts 33.33 18.00 Fumbles-lost 2-1 2-2 Penalties-yards 2-30 6-44

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- Flatonia, Dakory Willis 20-140, Juan Netro 3-8, Marco Lopez 4-27, Seth Patten 6-18, Shiner St. Paul, Conor Kresta 15-138, Joseph Natal 6-75, River Haynes 10-107, Tre'Zell Jenkins-Perry 6-37, kai giese 8-30, PASSING-- Flatonia, Seth Patten 8-1-15-3, Shiner St. Paul, River Haynes 7-1-9-0, RECEIVING-- Flatonia, Seth Janak 1-15, Shiner St. Paul, Joseph Natal 1-9, Beeville 20, San Antonio Southside 14 Burton 57, Louise 14 Luling 25, Weimar 21 Woodsboro 49, Kenedy 7 Yates-Barnett Stadium 26, Wharton 7 Yoakum 46, Taylor 7 Rice Consolidated 41, Danbury 12 Falls City 22, Stockdale 20 Three Rivers 48, Runge 13 Tidehaven 40, Palacios 0 Schulenburg 40, Ganado 7

Pottsboro 44, Bonham 21 Rio Vista 26, Dawson 24 Rogers 33, Marlin 7 Santa Gertrudis Academy 47, La Villa 0 Santa Rosa 21, Progreso 18 Schulenburg 40, Ganado 7 Shallowater 54, Midland Greenwood 34 Sonora 61, Junction 20 Sunnyvale 24, Nevada Community 9 Teague 57, Dublin 7 Tornillo 34, Anthony 14 Troup 28, Elkhart 7 Tuscola Jim Ned 55, Anson 16 Universal City Randolph 21, Karnes City 0 Vanderbilt Industrial 35, Skidmore-Tynan 6 Wall 57, Lago Vista 7 Waskom 49, Tyler Grace Community 42 West 48, Carrollton Ranchview 14 WF City View 14, Electra 0 Whitewright 47, Tom Bean 16 Whitney 34, Hillsboro 26 Winnsboro 20, Pattonville Prairiland 0 Winona 45, Grand Saline 28 Woodville 28, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 14 Yoakum 46, Taylor 14

CLASS 2A

7 0 20 8 -- 35 0 6 8 6 -- 20

Abernathy 43, Dimmitt 6 Albany 52, Roscoe 12 Bells 43, Paris Chisum 0 Big Sandy 42, Clarksville 7 Bogata Rivercrest 55, Trenton 0 Booker 48, Beaver, Okla. 19 Burton 57, Louise 14 Cayuga 26, Frankston 7 Celeste 19, Leonard 18 Center Point 20, San Marcos Baptist Academy 7 Centerville 42, Trinity 13 Charlotte 20, Leakey 7 Clarendon 15, Wheeler 12 Crawford 48, Meridian 7 Crosbyton 42, Sudan 41 Cushing 72, Burkeville 2 De Leon 42, Cross Plains 19 Era 13, Alvord 0 Evadale 16, Deweyville 13 Falls City 22, Stockdale 20 Farwell 28, Olton 7 Floydada 49, Lockney 14 Forsan 44, Stanton 14 Freer 41, Benavides 12 Frost 55, Itasca 22 Gorman 46, Lometa 0 Hale Center 42, Boys Ranch 12 Hamilton 35, Moody 17 Hamlin 26, Hawley 16 Harper 68, Eldorado 12 Haskell 50, Baird 25 Hico 35, Millsap 25 Honey Grove 30, Blue Ridge 26 Hubbard 35, Valley Mills 6 Iola 35, Anderson-Shiro 0 Iraan 51, McCamey 28 Italy 21, Blooming Grove 14 Joaquin 43, Lovelady 28 Kerens 24, Corsicana Mildred 7 Linden-Kildare 41, Queen City 17 Lindsay 55, Petrolia 12 Mart 43, McGregor 22 Mason 47, Comfort 6 Mason 47, Johnson City 6 Menard 35, Rocksprings 18 Mertzon Irion County 17, Miles 6 Milano 28, Bremond 21 Mount Enterprise 34, Colmesneil 28

Muenster 46, Howe 12 Munday 48, Bronte 0 New Deal 25, Slaton 18 Normangee 45, Chilton 40 Post 41, Coleman 0 Price Carlisle 56, Overton 0 Ralls 33, Smyer 27 Riesel 41, Granger 21 Riviera Kaufer 47, Monte Alto 28 Roby 20, Ranger 8 San Augustine 44, Groveton 7 Sanford-Fritch 50, Tulia 41 Santo 50, Chico 7 Seymour 63, Archer City 7 Shiner 35, Wallis Brazos 20 Stamford 39, Merkel 20 Stinnett West Texas 45, Claude 0 Stratford 74, Guymon, Okla. 0 Sundown 27, Seagraves 3 Tahoka 27, Springlake-Earth 6 Tenaha 53, Dallas Gateway 0 Thorndale 31, Jarrell 0 Three Rivers 48, Runge 13 Timpson 28, Malakoff Cross Roads 8 Valley View 35, Muenster Sacred Heart 27 Vega 55, Amarillo Highland Park 7 Wellington 42, Hollis, Okla. 0 Wellington 42, Hollis, Okla. 0 Windthorst 47, Quanah 20 Wink 27, Plains 7 Winters 52, Bangs 36 Wolfe City 47, Cumby 14 Woodsboro 49, Kenedy 7 Wortham 38, Rosebud-Lott 21 Yorktown 28, Bruni 8

OTHER

All Saints Episcopal 65, Whitharral 42 Alvin Shadow Creek 28, Marshall 21 Austin Brentwood 39, Austin St. Dominic 28 Azle Christian School 57, Killeen Memorial Christian 6 Big Sandy Harmony (Gilmer) 68, Scurry-Rosser 0 EP Pebble Hills 31, EP Chapin 13 FW Brewer 41, Burleson Centennial 35, 4OT Glenn 37, Rockport-Fulton 21 Granbury North Central 110, Dallas Tyler Street 100 Houston Heights 56, League City Clear Creek 21 Magnolia Legacy 27, The Woodlands Christian 0 Marshall Christian Academy 66, Laird Hill Leverett’s Chapel 20 Plano John Paul II 41, Arlington Grace Prep 7 SA FEAST 66, Seguin Lifegate 20 San Angelo Texas Leadership 40, San Angelo Grape Creek 22 San Marcos Hill Country Christian 34, Baytown Christian 6 Santa Teresa , N.M. 21, EP Cathedral 12 Schertz John Paul II 14, La Pryor 12 Tioga 51, Newcastle 6 Waco Texas Wind 37, Somerville 26 Willow Park Trinity 18, FW Temple Christian 10 Wilson def. Lazbuddie , forfeit

POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS

Houston St. Thomas vs. College Station, ccd.

Kermit vs. Van Horn, ccd.

March fa vs. Balmorhea, ccd.

Richland Springs vs. Zephyr, ccd.

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PAGE DESIGNER/COPY EDITOR: NICOLE CRAPPS, NCRAPPS@VICAD.COM

El Campo gets running game going against Sandcrabs

BY ROSS STAPP

Special to the Advocate

PHOTOS BY OLIVIA VANNI/OVANNI@VICAD.COM

St. Joseph’s Hayden Wuensche jumps to catch the ball while being guarded by Texas Christian’s Ethan Wilkins, center, and Christian Vaughn during Saturday’s game at Victoria Memorial Stadium.

FLYERS CONTINUED FROM C1

St. Joseph’s Hayden Wuensche becomes emotional when the referees call him down a few yards before the end zone during Saturday’s game at Victoria Memorial Stadium.

Warriors running back Derek Gill threw a 70-yard halfback pass to Christian Vaughn for a touchdown and Elkins connected with Vaughn for a 10-yard scoring pass.

“We executed well on offense and made improvements from our first game,” said Terrell, who rushed for 82 yards. “My job is to never let the first defender get me.

I’m going to keep fighting and I’m always expected to break the first tackle.”

Bordovsky connected with tight end Brodie Beck for 64 yards on the first play of the second half.

Bordovsky scored on a 1-yard quarterback keeper to give the Flyers a 28-14 lead.

“You have to give credit to

the offensive line because they protected me and I got time to make some play for the team,” Bordovsky said.

“A lot of people stepped up today, but we just didn’t get it done.”

Vaughn ran 43 yards for a touchdown and the Warriors tied the game on a 79-yard pass from Wilkins to Wolff.

“We had some mistakes in the secondary where we let them get by and that’s OK,” Hall said. “We will just have to learn, make corrections and get better as a team.”

The Flyers will travel to Vanderbilt on Friday to take on Industrial.

“We’re getting a lot better with each game that we play,” Hall said. “We came out a lot sharper than what we did in our first game. We saw what type of team we could be, and we will get back on the practice field this week and prepare for our next game.”

EAST CONTINUED FROM C1 back Brandon Tumlinson.

“The scoreboard is always 0-0 until the fourth quarter is over. When it’s time to play, you have to get your head in the right place and go get it.”

Tumlinson finished with 177 yards rushing and a career-high five touchdowns to scorch the Hornets’ defense.

“After our first game, we talked about enjoying the journey and getting better on every snap,” said Victoria East coach Roland Gonzalez. “The one thing without question is that our kids played 48 solid minutes of football. Whether we were up or down, they didn’t duck their heads.”

East Central (0-3) had several chances to close out the game. But the Titans fought back.

The Hornets led 37-30 and East faced a fourth-and-15 from the East Central 34-yard line late in the fourth quarter.

But Grant Baker threw a 32-yard pass to Alec Sanchez and the Titans called timeout with 10 seconds remaining.

Tumlinson scored his fourth touchdown on the next play and Traugott kicked the extra point to send the game into overtime.

“We had a lot of mistakes, but we needed to run a play and I needed to come up clutch,” said Sanchez, who also caught a 47-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. “Coach Gonzalez was giving us great vibes and letting us know we have a great team behind us.”

The Titans’ offense was powered by more than just one player. Baker, sophomore running back Quincy Johnson (61 yards rushing), Jonathan Buckner (49 yards rushing), and Jacob Leigh all made plays late in the fourth quarter to keep East alive.

PHOYOS BY ANA RAMIREZ/ARAMIREZ@VICAD.COM

Victoria East’s Quincy Johnson, left, returns a punt before being tackled by East Central’s Deangelo Rosemond.

“Our kids pulled together,” Gonzalez said. “We really grew up tonight because we had to play together and face the trials together. We had to face adversity, and it was a great team win.”

East Central quarterback Charles Oglesby did his best to get his team its first win.

The sophomore finished with 292 passing yards and four touchdowns.

Blade Strzelczyk and Michael Stephens combined for 276 yards of total offense and three touchdowns for the Hornets.

“We give East Central a tremendous amount of credit,” Gonzalez said.

“They ’re a very talented group, who came out and did a great job against us.”

Friday ’s win was more than enough motivation for Baker.

The first-year starter believes the team will use it as motivation for

Victoria East’s Brandon Tumlinson runs with the ball during a football game against East Central. Tumlinson scored the first touchdown of the game. the rest of the season and “I think the whole team against next week’s final needed this,” Baker said. non-district game against “We can do anything if we McAllen High. put our minds to it. I thank

God for tonight, we’ll enjoy it and then we will go back to work to get ready for the next one.”

EL CAMPO – A pair of old district rivals met in a physical game Friday night at Ricebird Stadium.

El Campo scored two second-half touchdowns and came come away with a 27-13 win.

The Ricebirds (1-1) bounced back from a season-opening loss to Angleton behind running back Nery Enriquez, who rushed for 182 yards and three touchdowns.

“He ran well,” El Campo coach Wayne Condra said of Enriquez, who had 25 carries. “We rotated a few other guys in there who also did really well.”

Enriquez scored on runs of 37 yards in the first quarter, 32 yards in the second quarter, and 6 yards in the third quarter.

“We saw things we needed to work on and spent a lot of time watching film and our kids really focused in on taking care of that,” Condra said. “We came out and executed the way we’ve been working.”

Enriquez’s third touchdown came after El Campo recovered a fumble at the Calhoun 10-yard line on the first play of the third quarter.

“When you have a game like this, you are going to have five plays that will change the game,” said Calhoun coach Richard Whitaker, whose team dropped to 1-1.

El Campo rushed for 305 yards to 184 yards for the Sandcrabs, who scored on runs of 1 and 6 yards by quarterback Marshall Batts.

“I felt like Calhoun really came off the ball well, too,” Condra said. “Our kids focused in on the things we needed to do to come back and execute at a better level.”

Fullback Jesse Lopez led Calhoun by rushing for 100 yards on 20 carries.

“You have to be physical, Whitaker said. “(El Campo) is a physical football team and we are a physical football team. If you don’t match their physicality up front, you are going to get hammered. I didn’t think we were as physical as we needed to be tonight.”

El Campo’s final touchdown came on a 16-yard pass from Lynn Osina to Reed Spenrath in the fourth quarter.

El Campo will be back at Ricebird Stadium to play its final non-district game of the season against Wharton.

“Our conditioning is still not where we want,” Condra said. “You work hard all through the summer and into two-a-days and all of a sudden you have a situation that took place you have to get back going and working hard on the conditioning part.”

Calhoun will look to bounce back in its first home game of the season against Liberty Hill.

“I told the kids, we are going to be a good football team,” Whitaker said. “I don’t know if it is going to be this next week or when it is going to happen, but we will be a good football team.”

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JOBS Growing retail and service company in El Campo, Texas is seeking a Controller to plan, direct and supervise the financial affairs to include financial reporting, payroll, tax compliance, collections and inventory management for several entities by performing the following duties:* Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll and benefits, inventory management, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting.* Interface with outside CPA firm, casualty/liability insurance agents, credit card companies, customer and vendors.* Other duties as necessary QUALIFICATIONS Self-starter with supervisory experience. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline; five or more related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and e xperience.Solid working knowledge of QuickBooks, general ledger, AR, AP, and payroll reporting. Knowledgeable in Excel, Word, and Outlook with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package and casual work environment.Send resume to: pcurran@bvccpa.com orBriggs & Veselka, Co.123 N Washington, El Campo, TX 77437Applicants will remain confidential.

El Campo Memorial Hospital RN-FT, Med/Surg, ICU, & ER nights, weekends required LVN-FT, Med/Surg nights, weekends required,PRN all shifts

has immediate opening for EXPERIENCED PHLEBOTOMIST for a very busy, fast-paced physicans office lab. Medical-phlebotomy references are a must. Excellent benefits. Monday-Friday 8am -5pm.

Fax your resume and references to 361-580-2121.

RADIOLOGY TECH (NCT) wanted for medical clinics in Moulton and Shiner TX. Please mail CV to Box 965, Shiner TX 77984

CHILDBIRTH CENTER RN: FT 7P – 7A MED/SURG NURSING: RN: FT 7P-7A CNA/WARD CLERK: FT 3P-11P EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RN: FT 7P-7A ICU/PACU RN: PRN HOME HEALTH PAS SUPERVISOR/LVN: PT CUERO MEDICAL CLINIC LVN: FT 8A-5P MA SCRIBE: FT 8A-5P MA: FT 8A-5P PATIENT REP - SCHEDULER: FT 8A-5P PATIENT REP – INSURANCE VERIFICATION: FT 8A-5P MA or CNA - PHONE OPERATOR: FT 8A-5P

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Now hiring CNA’S AND CAREGIVERS We are looking for honest, hardworking, and reliable individuals, with a passion for working with seniors and adults needing assistance in their home. Must be comfortable with helping clients with all daily living activities, personal care, meal prep, transportation, and housekeeping. Must have reliable transportation and a valid drivers license. Apply at 103 E Red River in Victoria.

HIM CLERK: FT 8A-5P LABORATORY MT/MLT: PRN PHLEBOTOMIST: PRN 6A-5:30P PHARMACY TECH: FT 6A-5P DIETARY DIETARY AIDE: FT VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL LISTING OF AVAILABLE POSITIONS

COMPLETE LISTING, DESCRIPTIONS AND APPLICATION ON WEBSITE PH: (361) 275-0522 Fax: (361) 275-5829 employ@cuerohospital.org Website:www.cuerohospital.org EOE

F/T PHARMACIST IN CHARGE in Yoakum OR Yorktown.

Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:30.

Send resume to yoakumdiscount@sbcglobal.net or call 361-649-1659.

Accepting applications and resumes for the following positions: NIGHT AUDIT FRONT DESK CLERK, HOUSEKEEPERS, & MAINTENANCE HIRING NOW!!

Experience preferred but not required.

MUST APPLY IN PERSON at 6203 Dairy Road.

7 Days a Week Please see Kunal or Sandra

Looking for mature person to provide in home care to elderly couple. Duties include personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep., and shopping. Non-smoker and animal friendly necessary. Must have own transportation. Call 361-570-1716

Rexco Inc. is currently hiring personnel for the following positions: BELLY DUMP & TANDEM DUMP DRIVERS . Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid Texas CDL Class A license. Apply in person at 1104 Mildred Dr, Port Lavaca, TX, 361-552-5371. Rexco is an EEOC employer.

Experienced Dependable WAITSTAFF (TABC CERTIFIED) and KITCHEN HELP needed. College hours available. Apply Mon. - Fri. 2:30pm - 5:00pm, Ramsey’s Restaurant, 1403 N Navarro

NOW HIRING OILFIELD HELPER Must have good driving record. No experience necessary, will train.

Starting pay $12/hr. Must pass drug screen.

Fax resume to: 361-516-1030

Oil Patch Downhole Inc. is looking to hire a skilled employee with experience in drill pipe handling tools and drill pipe.

Qualified applicants must be willing to work outside.

Position is full-time and requires to be on-call every other weekend. Applicants must have a good driving record and be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Apply in person at 991 Industrial Park Dr., Victoria, TX 77905.

ROUTE DRIVERS needed for established dairy company. Previous experience preferred, CDL training provided. Good driving record required. Benefits included.

Apply at 4705 N HWY 59, Victoria, TX 77901. Fax resumes to 361-2373593. Email resumes to randys@hillcountrydairies.com or call Randy Schoener 512-836-6123.

DRIVER wanted to take veteran to out of town doctor appointments primarily in San Antonio, TX. We provide vehicle & gas. Valid drivers license required. Call 361-570-1716

Hiring GRAVEL HAULERS Class A CDL. Competitive Pay. Gresham Trucking 979-648-2580

Drive company owned truck to deliver buildings. Wide load experience, CDL and good driving record.

Home most nights.

FINISH CARPENTER/ CABINET MAKER Needed Must have Experience in Casework Manufacturing, Laminating, Finish Carpentry Apply at 2002 Delmar Drive Victoria, Texas LANDSCAPER needed for a multiple location property.

Need valid drivers license.

Prefer experienced. Apply at 101 Palmwood Suite 4.

LANE ATTENDANTS needed at Century Lanes. Evening & weekend shifts. Apply in person Century Lanes, 3401 John Stockbauer Dr. Immediate Openings FULL AND PART-TIME CAR WASH ATTENDANTS Must have valid drivers license .

Apply in person at 7102 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PARAMEDIC: FT & PRN INTERMEDIATE: PRN BASIC: PRN

FRONT DESK/NIGHT AUDITOR Must work evening shifts!!

Best Western Plus 8106 NE ZacLentz Pkwy Apply in person ONLY. No Phone Calls.

MORGAN BUILDING & SPA Hallettsville, Tx 361-798-3616

Make building deliveries with your 1 ton or bigger truck pulling Morgan’s Gooseneck trailers. Part or full time.

KENEDY FAMILY PRACTICE RECEPTIONIST: PT/PRN 8A-5P M-W

ATTENTION Mature person needed for bail bond company in Victoria TDL and clean record required.

Good salary. Non smokers.

Call 361-484-1153

LEASING AGENT

needed for a multi-family property with multiple locations.

Requirements are valid drivers license, dependable vehicle with valid insurance.

Must be able to work weekends.

Apply at 101 Palmwood Suite 4.

Need EXPERIENCED WORKER for sanding & finishing hardwood floors. Must be reliable & have own transportation. Call 361-575-1971 Noah’s Ark Daycare is hiring for FULL-TIME & PART-TIME CHILDCARE WORKERS Apply at 7009 N. Navarro LAWN, LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION WORKERS with 23 years experience needed for growing full service landscape company servicing Victoria and surrounding counties. $10 - $15/hr DOQ. Call 361-648-9703 for more information and to schedule and interview.

ROOFING HELPER Needed Must have tools and transportation Please Call 361-649-4618 or 361-573-6403

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Rexco Inc. is currently hiring personnel for the following positions: GENERAL LABOR, CONCRETE & REBAR HANDS . Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid Texas drivers’ license. Apply in person at 1104 Mildred Dr, Port Lavaca, TX 361-552-5371. Rexco is an EEOC employer.

PB FENCING AND DECK SKILLED/UNSKILLED WORKERS needed for locally owned fencing company. $9-$14 hourly. Contact Pat Buhler @ 650-271-2144

THE VICTORIA CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT is accepting applications for the position of FIELD APPRAISER .

Responsibilities include office and field work associated with the appraisal of all types of real and personal property.

Must be a high school graduate. Some college preferred. Computer skills required, good communications skills are a must. Prior experience in Real Estate, Insurance adjusting, Construction or Accounting a plus. TDLR certification preferred but not required.

This position requires reliable transportation, a valid Texas driver’s license, and proof of insurance. Salary is contingent upon experience and qualifications. Send resume and cover letter detailing appraisal experience to Victoria Central Appraisal District, 2805 N. Navarro Suite # 300, Victoria, Texas 77901. Resumes accepted until October 1, 2017. EOE Hiring AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN, pay based on experience up to $22 an hour. We offer sign-in bonus.

Call 361-987-2743 ask for Frank

VICTORIA ADVOCATE IS HIRING! AND WE NEED GREAT PEOPLE!

CURRENT OPENINGS: • MULTI MEDIA SALES CONSULTANT

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Routes available in Yorktown, Wharton, Port Lavaca

If you’re committed to learning and earning, then we want to hear from you TODAY! Benefits and strong pay for full time employees.

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FOUND - Two white Shetland ponies in rural Victoria. Call 920-3321.

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FOUND: Tan and dark colored Siamese cat. Found on Rosebud in Victoria. Call 361-250-0225

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Needville’s Saturday & Sunday September 16 & 17

8:00 a.m. - ??? (rain or shine) We’re located just 10 miles south of Rosenberg on Hwy. 36. Over 100 locations all around town.

Maps will be available at each location. Look for the official red and white signs!

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Partial Dispersal of Windland Ranches at Beeville Livestock Comm. Inc. Selling Friday, September 22, 2017 Sell time 11:00.

Phone 361-358-1727 beevillelivestock.com 30 Purebred Brangus cows 30 Purebred Charolair cows 60 Red white face cows (Red Angus & Hereford) All 3 sets will consist of pairs, buds, and opens).

Their cattle are being offered for sale due to the hurricane that hit the south Texas coast line.

FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY, PLEASE WATCH FOR ONE-WAY STREETS, DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS & PARK ASSURING CLEARANCE FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES!

979-793-4895 or 281-238-7083 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK.COM/NEEDVILLECITYWIDE

Old Coins Wanted. US/Foreign, Currency, Silver Dollars, Gold Coins, Jewelry. Collectors Prices Paid Cash.

361-485-0464

2016 40-ft. 30K lbs.

HYDRAULIC DOVETAIL. Ready for Work! Reduced $2K - NOW: $26,900. 361-433-3069

NEED CASH? WILL PAY TOP DOLLAR for clean working household appliances & furniture. 572-3008

NORTHSIDE Boat & RV Storage.

Protect your investment.

575-4041.

DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Fridges, Washers/Dryers, Electric/Gas Ranges & Freezers. Buy & Sell. Appliance Repair. 578-7232/550-4459

2010 Jayco Eagle. 35ft 5th wheel, 2 AC units, 3 slides, auto satelite for HD Direct TV, kept under roof, excellent condition, $26,000 or make offer. Call 361-489-0565.

Will HAUL OFF your old Appliances & Metal Items for free.

For Sale: Washer, Dryer & Refrig.

361-578-5496/894-9797

Sofa and Recliner $175 for both.

Floor lamp $15.

Call 361-572-8291

WANTED USED GUNS. Check with us before you sell Best selection in town. Don’s Firearms 2302 N. Main 572-9866.

RV/Boat Storage/ Store Rooms Avail. Sizes from up to 50x12. Start at $45 mo. Reserve today! 361-433-3069 2008 Big Horn/Heartland 38.3ft model #367ORL, 4 slide out, 2 AC, & fireplace. $29,000.

Call 361-550-2396 2014 MXT by KZRV, 35’ 2 slideouts, 2 AC, use as toy hauler or 2 bedroom travel trailer. $16,900 361-648-4430 PRICE REDUCED! 32ft. 2005 Jayco camper, w/ lg. side out. Excellent condition, been kept under a roof, bumper pull, sleeps 8.

361-208-5114

2 couches and a Laz-E boy recliner.

In great shape! $500.

Call 361-798-6570 Offshore Shipping Containers. Lease or sale. Choose your location. 20 ft., 40 ft., 8.5 ft. or 9 ft. tall. 361-433-3069 (32) 16 ft. 10inX10in Heavy, treated, square posts. $125 ea. (must buy all) Call 361-550-3798

FOR SALE or RENT John Deere skidsters, Takeuchi track loaders, root grapples 72"/ 84", auger drivers, bits & extensions. Generators available.

3796 Hwy 183N, Gonzales, TX 78629. 830-672-8393.

Delivery Available.

15ft. bush hog shreader. Good working condition.

Call 361-550-2945 Cat D5H-XL dozer, 6-Way $29,500.

Komatsu PC 200C excavator $32,500.

979-567-4606/979-567-3425

Otto’s Coastal Hay Variety of Square & Round Bales.

Alfalfa Small Square Bales Avail.

Best Prices!

550-9169 or 550-9167 JIGGS & TIFTON 85. Tops.

Coastal Roots, Planting avail.

979-533-2554 www.stephendnaiser.com

Fresh bailed fertilized jiggs 5x5 1/2 rolls, $35-$50. Hauling available.

979-541-7234

Dump Trailer. 20 ft, Hydraulic, Goosneck, & home built. $2500 1985 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 88,000 Original miles, cold A/C, & nice. $3000 Call 361-550-3798 D&S Products New mobile home doors, skirting, windows, and much more.

830-560-1057 dandsproducts.com Nearly new full size mattress and box springs $100; all wood book case 32 x 72 in.-beautiful! $125.

Call 361-578-3758

Free 2 yr old calico cat and 6 weeksold kitten. Very sweet and lovable. If interested please call 361-212-3390 Free puppies: 1 month old, medium sized, mixed Australian sheep dog puppies. Please call 361-550-2236 2 free Cuckoo Maran roosters, willing to separate Quail Creek area call or text 361-237-8667

INVITATION TO BID The Commissioners’ Court of Victoria County, Texas is accepting sealed bids for the following: ANNUAL SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, AND DYED DIESEL FUEL

NORTHSIDE Boat and RV Storage.

Convenient & secure.

Protect your investment.

575-4041.

Dump Trailer. 20 ft., Hydraulic, Gooseneck, & home built. $2500.

Call 361-550-3798

AKC YORKIE puppies. 2 males. 8 weeks old. $1,000. Please call 361-578-5839

Chaparral Portable Buildings.

Many styles & colors.

On lot to browse thru or can design & custom build to suit your needs. 361-575-0419 Offshore Shipping Containers. Lease or sale. Choose your location. 20 ft., 40 ft., 8.5 ft. or 9 ft. tall. 361-433-3069

Blk. ANGUS & Blk. LIMOUSIN Bulls.

Breeding ages. Family owned since 1975, using top of the line sires.

Del. avail. 979-263-5829.

ANGUS & BRANGUS X heifers & bulls. Low BW, high growth, gentle, 8-10 months. $900 and up. 361-772-1113

23 guaranteed bred BRANGUS & BRANGUS CROSS HEIFERS. 2-8 months. avg. weight 1000 lbs.

Call 979-676-1643

CHAROLAIS BULLS, Heifers.

Medium, Large Frame, 12-24 months, Low birth weight, High Weaning Weight Bloodlines, very gentle, can hand feed. Vaccinated, wormed, pasture,supp. feed. $1500-$3500. 361-550-8021

BULLS FOR SALE FULL FRENCH CHAROLAIS BULLS ALL BULLS OUT OF TB FREE CERTIFIED HERDS TRICH & FERTILITY TESTED

RJ CATTLE CO / RAMRO LLC CUERO, TEXAS 77954

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713-253-4804

JASON: 361-461-1869 SE HABLA ESPAÑOL

BULLS FOR SALE GENTLE BRANGUS & FULL FRENCH CHAROLAIS BULLS ALL BULLS OUT OF TB FREE CERTIFIED HERDS TRICH & FERTILITY TESTED

RJ CATTLE CO / RAMRO LLC CUERO, TEXAS 77954

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713-253-4804

JASON: 361-461-1869 SE HABLA ESPAÑOL

Specifications may be obtained at the office of Judy McAdams, County Auditor, 115 N. Bridge, Room 122, Victoria, Texas 77901.

The bidder shall use unit pricing.

The method of payment shall be from Current Operating Funds.

No bidders bond required.

Bids shall be received by Ben Zeller, County Judge, 101 N. Bridge, Room 102, Victoria, Texas, 77901, until 10:00 A.M., September 25, 2017, at which time Commissioner’s Court shall convene in the Commissioners’ Courtroom in order to open such bids.

The Commissioners’ Court shall have the right to reject any and all bids, or to waive any informality in bid or bids as may be deemed in the best interest of Victoria County.

Judy McAdams, CPA Victoria County Auditor (458) NOTICE OF TAX SALE CAUSE NO. 16-0679650-D STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF VICTORIA §

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE, issued out of the 377th District Court of Victoria County, Texas on a judgment rendered in said Court on the 20th day of March, A.D., 2017, in favor of Propel Financial Services, LLC, as Agent and Attorney in Fact for PFS Tax Lien Trust 2014-1, a DE Statutory Trust, Plaintiff(s), and Victoria County, Intervenor(s) and against Hector Perez a/k/a Hector A. Perez, et al, Defendant(s), and being Cause No. 16-0679650-D in such Court, I did on the 3rd day of August, 2017, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., levy upon the following described tracts and parcels of land situated in the county of Victoria, State of Texas as the property of the said Hector Perez a/k/a Hector A. Perez and any and all other persons including adverse claimants, owning or having or claiming any legal or equitable interest in or lien upon the hereinafter described property, Defendant to wit: PROPERTY: TAX ID # 29604 (the “Property”); legally described as: BEING 5.00 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE JOSE MARIA GALBAN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 35, IN VICTORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING PART OF LOT 7, OF THE JOHN W. MCKINNONS SUBDIVISION, OF THE FLIMING RANCH (PLAT IN VOLUME 57, PAGES 544-545, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF VICTORIA COUNTY, TEXAS), AND ALSO BEING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN 86.847 ACRE TRACT ACQUIRED BY JAMES E. BLAIR AND JACK S. HARRIS FROM BERFORD PAYNE, ET AL., BY DEED DATED JANUARY 25, 1977, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 922, PAGE 494, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF VICTORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID 5.00 ACRES OF LAND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN EXHIBIT A OF A GENERAL WARRANTY DEED DATED AUGUST 5, 2008, RECORDED ON OCTOBER 26, 2009, UNDER DOCUMENT NO. 200911718, IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF VICTORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM ALBERTA PEREZ TO HECTOR PEREZ. And on the 3rd day of October, 2017, being the first Tuesday of said month at the hour 10:00 o’clock A.M., on said day, at the Victoria County Courthouse steps, I will offer for sale and sell at public auction, for cash, all the right, title, and interest of the above named Defendant(s), in and to said above described property, as provided for by the Texas Property Tax Code. This sale will be conducted to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $18,429.65 for delinquent property taxes, accrued penalties, interests and attorney’s fees due on the properties described herein, and for all costs of court and sale, all subject to increase. I do hereby verify that true and correct copies of the foregoing Notice of Tax Sale have been delivered by United States Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and by regular mail, to each of the Defendants named in the above numbered and styled cause.

Dated at VICTORIA, TEXAS on the 7 day of August, 2017.

(396)

SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE REAL PROPERTY

2004 BUICK LESABRE runs good, $2,500 OBO Call 361-524-5416

1999 Ford Ranger, ext cab, XLT. 6 cylinder, automatic, air, 175K mi.

LIC./INSP $1,950. 361-649-4588

1980 CHRYSLER CORDOVA under 50k miles, asking $3,500.

Call 361-935-3270

FREE 1979 GMC 2 door, long bed truck. Call for details at 361-655-0602

2004 DODGE STRATUS $3,000 Cold A/C, brand new tires & fully loaded. Call 361-648-7617

2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5, access cab, 4 door, 4.7, automatic transmission, AC, headache rack, Kobalt toolbox, lay-in bed liner, $4,000. Call 361-578-0754

The State of Texas, County of Victoria County WHEREAS, on the June 26,2017, in that certain Cause No. 17-03-80835-A, Styled; OVATION SERVICES, LLC VS. TYRONE JONES, DEBRA JONES, ONEMAIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (IN REM), Wherein said PLAINTIFF OVATION SERVICES, LLC, recovered judgment in the District Court of Victoria County, Texas, 24th Judicial District, in Cause No. 17-0380835-A, against Defendants, DEBRA JONES AND TYRONE JONES, ONEMAIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (IN REM), for delinquent taxes, penalty, interest and court cost for the years hereinafter shown upon the following described property: BEING 0.3637 ACRES OF LAND, A PORTION OF THAT 7.55 ACRES OF LAND (7.637 ACRES BY RESURVEY) OUT OF FARM LOT NUMBER ONE (1), BLOCK NUMBER TWO (2), RANGE NUMBER SEVEN (7), EAST ABOVE TOWN, IN THE ORGINAL FOUR LEAGUE GRANT TO THE TOWN OF VICTORIA, VICTORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN PARTITION DEED DATED FEBRUARY 3,1964, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 651 PAGE 224, DEED RECORDS VICTORIA COUNTY, TEXAS.

OF

I have levied upon said property of Tyrone Jones and Debra Jones, Onemain Financial Services, Inc and on the first Tuesday of October 2017, the same being the 3rd day said month, at the Court House door of Victoria County, Texas in the City of Victoria, Texas 115 N. Bridge Street at 10:00 A.M., by virtue of said levy and said Order of Sale, I will offer for sale and sell at public sale, for cash, to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of the said property. And in compliance with the law, I give this notice by publication, in the English Language, once a week for three consecutive weeks immediately proceeding said day of sale, in The Victoria Advocate, a newspaper published in Victoria County.

WITNESS MY HAND, this 31st day of July, 2017

2001 ISUZU NPR diesel box truck, lift gate, good tires, 163,957 miles.

Good condition $9,500 Call 361-574-1259

2012 BOSS 302 MUSTANG red with black stripes, 9100 miles, $35K. Serious inquries only.

Call for details 361-550-1713 2014 FORD FIESTA SE hatchback, 4 new tires, good ac, heater, runs good, great in town & highway MPG, 4 door, silver, extended warranty, 45k miles, take over payments of $262 or more to payoff quicker. 361-550-3361/ 361-550-2896 1998 FORD GT MUSTANG. 158K mi., AC, runs great, standard. $3,800.

Call/Text for info.361-649-4560 95 FORD THUNDERBIRD 57k+ mi., good condition, burgundy, $2,300 Cash. 361-526-3022

2004 JEEP SAHARA, new tires/rims, lifted, winch, lots of extras, $17,500. Call Tommy 361-550-3388/550-5262 if no answer leave message.

2005 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC with pickup bed. Clean, good condition, garage kept. $5,250.

Call 361-798-0107

T. Michael O’Connor, Sheriff Victoria County, Victoria, Texas

By Michele Thomas (381)

2013 White Platinum Lincoln MKT, 84,000 Miles, Seats 7, New Tires. Call 361-220-1958

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS VICTORIA COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Victoria County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on September 7, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in October, 2017, the same being the 3rd day of said month, at the East Door of the Courthouse building, located at 115 North Bridge Street of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Victoria, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Victoria and the State of Texas, to-wit:

2014 NISSAN ALTIMA S Selling below NADA value due to unexpected bills. Great condition 32K mi., PS, PW, AM/FM/CD/Sirius radio, back-up camera 32 mpg, maroon exterior, tan cloth interior. $10,800. 361-935-8304 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER Sharp, Cloth Seats, PW, PL WE BUY CARS!!

361-578-0043 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, Dark Gray, 2.4 Engine, 200K miles, $6,800. Located at 9117 State Hwy 238, Port Lavaca. Call 361-552-6630

CAUSE NO., STYLE OF CASE, LEGAL DESCRIPTION, ESTIMATED MINIMUM BID 13-9-16031, Victoria County vs. Mark D. Meza, ET AL, BOULEVARD LOT 4 BLOCK E in the City of Victoria, Victoria County, Texas $1,298.98 14-12-16247, Victoria County vs. Roy Canchola, ET AL, Lot 5, Block 2, Page-Givens-Stubblefield Addition, an addition to the City of Bloomington, Victoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 68, Page 136, Deed Records of Victoria County, Texas. $2,354.86 15-05-16294, Victoria County vs. Victoria Bank & Trust, ET AL, 107.00 feet by 44.00 feet, containing 0.108 acre, more or less, out of Lot 3, Block 143, City of Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, as described in Volume 956, Page 809, Deed Records of Victoria County, Texas. $4,855.63 15-08-16396, Victoria County vs. John Bernal, ET AL, Lots 17, 18, and 19, Callis Addition No. 5, an addition to the City of Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, as described in Volume 100, Page 152, Official Records of Victoria County, Texas. $3,950.00

2007 NISSAN ALTIMA 1 owner, maintenance records available, 132K mi., no AC, runs good, $2,300 Call 361-649-4707

2004 MERCEDEZ-BENZ E320 Wagon very good condition, must see to appreciate, runs good, navigation, tinted windows, 168k miles, $5,000. Call 361-655-5070 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, TDI, red, 175k mi., diesel engine & AC runs great, dent by tire rock, no structural damage, 1 owner 10 yrs, $1,200 negotiable, clutch weak but works. 830-583-2952 Goliad

16-01-16461, Victoria County vs. Bertha Bates, ET AL, AKERS DEVELOPMENT, .02 AC OF FL3 BLK B EAST & LOT 7 BLOCK 4 in the City of Victoria, Victoria County, Texas $3,953.21 12-11-15877, Victoria County vs. Apolinario Casares, ET AL, Lot 13, Block 8, Parkwood Subdivision, an addition to the City of Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3 Page 26, Map Records of Victoria County, Texas. $3,143.01 (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Victoria County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

NO Phone - NO Internet NO Roof ...

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1998 CHEVROLET 1-TON, DRW, rhino-lined welding bed w/ compartments, automatic transmission, 2WD, brand new vinyl seat. $4,900 . 361-510-3156

2012 DODGE Mega Cab Cummins longhorn, RED & HOT, 4X4, $39.5K (361) 433-3069 ONE OWNER, NON SMOKER! 2008 DODGE 2500, Mega Cab, Cummins, 2WD, 23+MPG! $23.5K OBO!!

361-433-3069

Dated at Victoria, Texas, September7, 2017 Sheriff T. Michael O’Connor Victoria County, Texas

By Kristy Compean Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (855) 6505848 (460)

2007 DODGE RAM 2500HD, Silver ext., Single Cab, Cummins Diesel, Std. transmission, Runs Great, Very clean on the inside. New paint. $9,000 OBO. Call 361-284-3130 2005 DODGE RAM 3500 HD, 5.9L Cummins, quad cab, LWB, one owner, clean, $17,995. 575-1009 www.hartmansautosales.com 2001 DODGE RAM 1/2 ton, 142K mi., $5,400 OBO. Call 361-550-8754 98 DODGE 2nd Gen 12v Cummins, 5 spd., manual trans., 20+ MPG. Red. 10.9K to 9.5K. 361-433-3069

1983 FORD F-350 Flatbed 4 speed manual transmission, $3,588 OBO (361) 433-3069

2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT 4WD, Grey exterior, 128k mi., clean, non smoking, 3rd row seat, cold AC, tinted windows and clean title. $12,500 OBO. Call 361-571-0622 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE, LT, Leather, 3rd Row Seat, PW, PL, Cold AC, Extra Roomy. WE BUY CARS!!

361-578-0043

2007 LINCOLN MKX very clean, leather interior, moon roof, runs good, needs torque converter. $6,500 negotiable Call 361-649-2894 2008 NISSAN ROGUE 150K mi., $5,900 OBO. Call 361-550-8754 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK 350 AWD, V6, Glass Roof, Low Miles, PW, PL, Like New. WE BUY CARS!!

361-578-0043 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, V6, low miles, great mpg, PW, PL, like new. WE BUY CARS!!

361-578-0043 2011 VOLVO XC90 Sporty, Sun roof, Leather Interior, PW, PL. WE BUY CARS!!

361-578-0043 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL Black exterior, runs great, well maintained, garage kept 98K mi., $12,000. Call 361-550-1922 2017 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Leather Interior, 3rd Row Seat, PW, PL. WE BUY CARS!!

361-578-0043

1967 MERCURY COUGAR 2 door, blue exterior with black vinyl top. 289 motor, looks & runs great, garage kept, clear title. $6,500 Call 979-323-4999 1985 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 88800 Original miles, cold A/C & nice. $3000 Call 361-550-3798

1983 Harley FLHT 35,000 miles.

Last year of the shovelhead. This bike has been in the family for 23 years. Very well kept up. I want to start riding again, and this one’s too big for me. $7,900 Call Karen @ 979-541-7626. El campo

1997 KAWASAKI VULCAN 500 LTD Very clean, garage kept, under 5400 miles, $1200 Call 576-1375 2004 ROAD KING CLASSIC, 1 owner, 26k. mi., Smokey Gold Flashback.

Color made 2 yrs. only. 2 in to 1 Vance & Hines exhaust. Screaming Eagle Kit, super clean, can be seen in Port Aransas. Call 402-841-7286

2007 BMW K1200LT, cruise, reverse, heated grips and seats, Bose stereo, GPS, electric windshield, new tires, Corbin seats, $7,000. Call 979-533-9929

WHEELS Add bling to your Ford Focus with 17" Alloy Wheels, 2011 or earlier model, $500. Call 361-552-6630

VICTORIA ADVOCATE, Sunday, September 17, 2017 — D3

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CONSTRUCTION

2K BACKHOE SERVICE Ditches & Trenches Post Holes Drilled Land & Brush Clearing Call in Advance @ 361-212-6395

AREA WIDE CONSTRUCTION Specializes in roofing & siding.

Free inspection & estimates. Locally owned. Lic./Bon./Ins. 979-299-8891

DEMOLITION Tub-to-shower conversions Licenced. & Insured.

Veterans program welcome.

361-935-1060

CARPENTRY Framing to finish.

New construction. Remodeling.

Ref’s. Guaranteed wk. 30 yrs. exp.

361-645-1639/ 648-1610

I Can Fix Your PC Today.com Anti Virus. Storm related damage.

Upgrade your PC today!

361-935-3270

G&G Cement Contractors.

Foundations, Patios, Driveways, Concrete Slabs, & Leveling. Free estimates. 578-5083 or 649-3637.

M&M Concrete. Sidewalks, Parking Lots, Driveways, Etc. All Types of Concrete Work. Reasonable Rates.

Free Estimates. 361-649-4364 QUALITY Concrete lowest price in town. We do driveways, patios sidewalks, & lots more. Free estimates. 361-433-6371 or 212-9645 E. R. P Constrution Company Foundations, Driveways, Sidewalks, Concrete paving, Patios.

361-649-3392

Custom Fences by Livewire Francisco Rodriguez 361-894-4426

Step By Step Remodeling Sheet Rock, Tape, Texture, Paint, Carpenter Repair, Roofing.

Cell 361-655-3601

CLIPPER CONTRACTING LLC Privacy fencing, decks, tree/debris removal. Bob Clipper, 512-850-9188 clippercontractingllc.com

DOZER SERVICE

FLOORING & TILE

HENNEKE DOZER WORKS LLC., Dozer works of all types.

Call Randy 361-772-3823 OR 361-798-5960

Bubela’s Expert Floor Installation, tile, carpet, vinyl & laminate floors, backsplashes.Free estimates.

Jeff Bubela @ 361-571-8453

GARAGE DOORS

Private caregiver over 25 years exp.

Errands, light housekeeping, meal preperation, compainionship, personal care. 361-489-0613

FENCES CONCRETE WORK

HANDYMAN

Will Do All Types Of Fencing, Remodeling, House Painting, Carpentry & Decks. 30 yrs. Exp. Call Gene @ 361-652-8808

K & J Hauling Service.

We tear down houses, barns & mobile homes. Licensed & insured.

655-2984/ 655-6556

ELDERLY CARE COMPUTERS

FENCES

Custom Farm & Ranch Fence Work.

Barbed Wire, Net Wire, Stock Pens, Underbrush Clearing & Dirt Work.

Zachary,361- 404-0023. Palacios, TX All Seasons Fence. Free Est. Prof. bldg. all types of fencing. Installation concrete driveways /patios /sidewalks. 361-484-7689 Privacy/Cedar fencing.

Lic. & ins.

CBA 361-935-1060 Veterans Program Welcome!

LEITA FENCE CO. Professionally building all types of fences, patio covers, decks & concrete work. 361-433-8788.

CAM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC All types of fencing & brush clearing. Free estimates.

Competitve rates! 361-550-8013

VICTORIA BUILDER SUPPLY Co. 572-8929. Complete line of residential/ commercial doors & electrical operators. We service all brands. Free estimates.

HANDYMAN

HAULING K & J Hauling Service.

We haul trash & junk.

Clean properties, Estate & Farm.

655-2984/ 655-6556

Foundation Repair Service Quality Slab & Pier & Beam House Leveling Since 1987.Free Estimates, Warranty. 361-676-5267 House Leveling.

Pier & Beam, Concrete Slab.

Free Estimates!

Call Joe 361-541-3489

HOUSECLEANING SUZIE’S CLEANING SERVICE: Hurricane house clean-up.

Windows, rooms & garages.Last minute cleaning. 361-652-4604 -- BUSY BEE’S CLEANING PRO-Offices, Complete Residential cleaning. Move ins/outs. Ref. Since 1984. 361-218-5511/361-652-0146

Red’s Handyman Service.

Decks/Porches/Remodeling Work Indoor/Outdoor Painting Metal Roof. 897-1069

HAVE openings to clean your home/ apt. Trustworthy dependable. References.

Call Sara at 361-489-1217.

LAND CLEARING

All type of work. We do it all!

361-433-6371

TCS LAND WORKS. Mulching & Land Clearing. Ponds, Pads, Right of Ways. General Site Work/Fully Insured. 979-417-4015/979-264-3990

Fencing, Carpentry, Indoor/Outdoor Painting, Texture, Sheetrock Repair, Remodeling, Door Installs, Floor & Tile Installs. 361-218-1291

All Around Tree & Shrub Services Tractor work, land clearing, haul away, stump grinding.

361-433-8111

ROOFING

Coastal Group Roofing Inc. 281-331-4122

ROOFING

FREE

ESTIMATES.

No money down!

Quality Tree Service. Trim Ups, Removal, Stump Grinding.

References Available. James & Rika McDonald, 361-652-9211.

Composition Roofing.

Licensed.

Veterans Programs Welcome!

CBA 361-935-1060

STANFORD TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL. Bucket Truck Service Always Used. Insured. Competitive Rates. Call Greg @ 361-412-8684.

C&A Services - Septic System Install, Maint. Contracts, Home Real Estate Inspections, & Parts Sales. Lic. & Insured 361-571-1246

SHREDDING CHULA VISTA SERVICES Tractor, shredding, mowing.

No job too small or too large!

Buddy Williams, 281-615-2795

SITTERS & HOMEMAKERS

LAWNCARE If it’s broke I can fix it !!!

Lawn Equip., Chainsaws, Pressure Washers, Generators & Small Engines. Call 361-212-2253.

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Marcis Svcs. Mobile Home Transport & set up. License & Bonded. 361-676-0184.

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ZEKE THE HANDY MAN Inside or Outside Work. Painting, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry.

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Tall & difficult tree trimming, stump grinding & insured.

Free Estimate Albert 570-1304 or 652-9677

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Stump and root ball removal.

Call Glen Dodson 817-770-1264.

75 mile radius of Victoria.

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Free estimates 550-6976 Tree Trimming & Stump Grinding.

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Over 25 years experience.

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EDITORIAL BOARD Opinions published under “From Us” represent the views of the Victoria Advocate editorial board.

Dan Easton,

Chris Cobler,

Becky Cooper,

John M. Roberts,

Catherine R. McHaney,

Camille Easton,

Editor, Vice President of Content Managing Editor

Publisher

President, Chairman of the Board Secretary-Treasurer

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Sponsorship Coordinator

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FROM US

Need for affordable housing grows after storm ■ Topic: Transitional shelters ■ Our View: City must work to ensure cheaper, more plentiful living options

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early three weeks after Hurricane Harvey tore through the Crossroads and up the Texas coast, Victoria is beginning to regain some normalcy. Crews are hard at work to clear tree limbs and debris from the roadway, stores and restaurants have flipped their closed signs to “open” and most of the city has power restored.

But for some, the catastrophic storm is still very present. Living in homes with missing roofs or windows and battling the advance of toxic mold, these residents struggle with the ongoing burden of the scant options for housing in Victoria.

During the hurricane, a few emergency shelters accepted

NEED SHELTER?

■ Call 1-800-RED-CROSS. ■ Download the FEMA app,

call 1-800-621-3362 or go to femaevachotels.com to find a place to stay.

Victorians who were unable to evacuate, but since skies have cleared, these sites have closed.

The nearest housing offered through Federal Emergency Management Agency is up to an hour ’s drive away, making it an impossibility for those with limited transportation or who need to keep their jobs in the city if they are to have any chance of reclaiming a normal life.

Still, no transitional shelters have been established in Victoria.

City and county officials cite a

low demand as their reasoning for not providing temporary housing, but it is both unfair and impractical to put the onus for resources upon those in need.

Without internet or phone access after the storm’s destruction, requesting help becomes far more difficult than a simple call.

And according to Ginny Stafford of Mid-Coast Family Services, the already underreported need for housing could grow exponentially in the weeks ahead.

“Up to this point, people have been making do,” Stafford said.

“They ’ve been staying with friends or in their cars or trying to hold out at home. But there’s only so long you can live in a place with no roof or air condi-

tioning, so I think we’re going to see a real emergence of people who need help.”

Many of those most affected by Harvey have been residents living on a low income, existing from paycheck to paycheck. Friday, representatives from Mid-Coast Family Services called 44 apartment complexes and found just six units ready to rent through October – only one of which was available immediately. They are trying to arrange housing for 45 displacedpeople with more on the way.

“For us to think they (low-income residents) can just get back on their feet again isn’t reasonable,” Stafford said.

Affordable housing has long been an issue for the city, but since Harvey, the problem has

A WORD FROM VISD

Best ‘second first week of school’ ever

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his week, we had the opportunity to experience the best “second first week of school” ever in VISD. As I travel across our “612 Square Miles of Excellence,” it is clearly evident that we are surrounded by exceptional students, outstanding employees, supportive parents, a visionary Board of Trustees and a community that truly values the importance of education.

I had the distinct privilege and honor to present the VISD State of the District Report to the Victoria Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 13.

The Victoria ISD is made up of 27 campuses that support 14,300 amazing students. We have 2,200 exceptional employees, serve more than 2 million student meals per year, and travel 4,557 miles per day in the delivery of our students.

We are honored to be named as a Texas Education Agency “District of Innovation,” and we are currently designing our educational strategies to align and support improved instruction, evaluate student performance and improve professional development opportunities.

We have once again earned a Texas Education Agency (TEA) rating of “Met Standard,” and over the last three years we have experienced tremendous growth in the special recognition of Distinction Designations with 10 Distinction Designation Campuses earning a total of 21 Distinction Designations.

In VISD, we provide our students the opportunity to take their AP exams at no cost. By reducing this financial burden for our students, we

have witnessed an extensive increase in the number of AP exams our students are undertaking. Currently, we offer 23 AP that are deROBERT courses signed to provide our students with a curriculum that is at the depth and complexity level of college courses.

This year, we have experienced an increase of 261 more students taking 273 more AP exams. We have also increased the number of high school and middle school students enrolled in Pre-AP classes as well.

The VISD offers 56 dual-credit courses allowing students to graduate from high school with numerous college hours. Both Victoria East and Victoria West high schools have full-time Career and College Coaches on campus to provide support services with scholarships, financial aid, college applications, dual credit registration, university visits and college exams.

Furthermore, at our Liberty Academy Early College Center, 23 out of 30 seniors graduated from Victoria College with an Associate’s Degree before they received their high school diploma. And seven of these 23 students earned two Associates Degrees.

We will continue to offer extended hours in our high school homework centers and provide a free meal and free transportation home to our students. We also provide free SAT and ACT prep courses and assume the cost for all sophomore and junior students to take the

Editor, the Advocate: We are so thankful for wonderful people like Alison Jecker, Mark Robinson, Larry McDougal, Ryan Rachunek and others like them for their compassionate rescues of animals and people in flooded locations.

Thank you very much for saving lives.

Linda and Sam Jones,

Victoria

Robert Jaklich is the superintendent for the Victoria Independent School District.

Contact him at 361-788-9202 or through the VISD website, visd.com.

This opinion reflects the views of the Victoria Advocate’s editorial board.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS Please send your photos of neighbors helping neighbors after Hurricane Harvey to deliverydesk@vicad.com.

Please include names and where the photo was taken. We want to help our community come together.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Because of their positive experience with Warrior’s Weekend, this group of supporters had it in their hearts to come to our area to help cook and serve meals at the Catholic War Veterans Hall to all those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Volunteers helped to clean up in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Edna after Harvey. Magnum Services, Matt Martin, Chad Hermes, Scott and Brenda Coulter, Jo Ann Blanar and Steve Minch all helped in the cemetery this past Saturday. We are so proud of our community coming together.

CONTACT YOUR LAWMAKERS

FROM YOU Gratitude expressed for compassionate rescues

JAKLICH

PSAT/NMSQT, which is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholars Program.

We are extremely proud to announce that the following students – Vy Nguyen, from Victoria West High School, and Calder Meis, from Victoria East High School – have just been selected as a Semifinalist in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Competition. A student is awarded Semifinalist status by placing in the top five percent of more than 1.6 million students from across the nation who took the exam. Students who are recognized as a National Merit Semifinalist show exceptional academic promise in the areas of critical reading, mathematics and writing.

The National Merit Finalists will be named in early February, and we extend our sincere congratulations to Vy and Calder on this remarkable accomplishment.

In the Victoria ISD, we believe the best way to predict the future is to create it. On behalf of our Board of Trustees and our entire school district, thank you for making our students your number one priority and for creating a future of hope and endless possibilities for “Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day.” We are and will remain “VISD Proud” and “VISD Strong.”

gained new urgency. We urge city and county leaders to stop expecting storm victims to come to them, and instead acknowledge that a need already exists.

A solution could take many forms – whether it be a request to the Red Cross to establish a temporary shelter or asking FEMA for more local options to aid displaced Victorians. More long-term, the city must work to ensure cheaper and more plentiful living options. We know a better system can be created.

For the sake of everyone still suffering in the hurricane’s wake, we hope our leaders will commit to finding it.

TEXAS GOVERNOR ■

Gov. Greg Abbott: State Capitol Bldg., 1100 Congress, Room 2S.1, Austin, TX 78701, office: 512-463-2000 or 800-843-5789, fax: 512-463-1849

TEXAS U.S. SENATORS

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn: 317 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510, office: 202-224-2934, fax: 202-228-2856 ■ U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz: B40B Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510, office: 202-224-5922 ■

TEXAS U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold: 2110 Rayburn House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20515, office: 202-225-7742, fax: 202-226-1134 ■ U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela: 437 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20515, office: 202-225-9901 ■

TEXAS SENATORS ■

State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst: Victoria Office: 5606 N.

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ongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

– First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

YOUR POEM Hurricane Harvey Such an alliterative name!

Category 3 at landfall.

Wind and rain.

Precautions and procedures.

Shelter in place.

Sr. Frances Cabrini Janvier, Victoria

Navarro St., Suite 300X, Victoria, TX 77904; Office: 361-573-7300; Austin: 512-463-0118, Austin fax: 512-475-3736

TEXAS REPRESENTATIVES ■

State Rep. Geanie Morrison: (District includes Victoria, Calhoun, Refugio, Goliad, DeWitt counties)

District Address: 105 E. Main St. Suite 102A, Brenham, 77833; Office: 979-421-9840; Fax: 979421-9862 Austin Office: Room E2.208, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, 78768; Office: 512-463-0600; Fax: 512463-5240

VICTORIA COUNTY District Address: 1908 N. Laurent, Suite 500, VicCOMMISSIONERS COURT toria 77901; Office: 361-572-0196; Fax: 361-576-0747; Austin Office: 512-463-0456, Austin ■ County Judge: 101 N. Bridge St. Victoria 77901, 361-575-4558 (general number for the commisFax: 512-463-0158 ■

State Rep. Phil Stephenson: (District includes Jackson County)

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Rosenberg District Office: 834 Third St., Rosenberg, 77471; Office: 281-232-7900; Fax: 281-232-7901; Wharton District Office: 1603 N. Richmond Road, Wharton, 77488; Office: 979-532-1157; Austin Office: Room E2.906 P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768, office: 512-463-0604; Fax: 512-463-5244 ■

State Rep. Leighton Schubert (District includes Lavaca County)

WORDS But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

Acts 4:17-18 “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.”

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sioners court) County Commissioners:

Precinct 1 at DaCosta 77905, 361-575-8711 Precinct 2 at Nursery Drive 77976, 361-575-4558 Precinct 3 at Goliad Highway 77905, 361-78-8212 Precinct 4 at Foster Field 77904, 361-575-5221

VICTORIA COUNTY SHERIFF

101 N. Glass St., Victoria 77901 361-575-0651

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Education reporter: Gabriella Canales, 361-580-6578

DEVELOPMENT

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IN SOUND HEALTH

Jaxson Parma, 4, raises his hand during a hearing screening Thursday.

School vision, hearing tests screen future issues

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Trinity Episcopal School kindergarten-3 Jaxson Parma closed his eyes, took in the silence and waited for the moment he heard sound.

“I heard beeps,” Jaxson, 4, said. He puckered his face and scrunched his nose in concentration every time he raised his left hand to signal he heard every sound.

Jaxson was among many Trinity Episcopal School students screened Thursday for hearing. Students also received vision screenings Tuesday.

Adjusting and programming the audiometer was Tamyra Fox, middle school administrative assistant.

An audiometer is a machine used for evaluating hearing acuity.

The tight fit of the headphones allows students to hear the tested sounds versus outside noise, she said.

Students raise their hand in response to the variety of

hertz and decibels at different levels.

Screenings are performed on kindergarten-5, first grade, second grade, third grade, fifth grade and seventh grade. Tests are also conducted on new students who come in during the school year.

Older students raise either their left or right hand when they hear the noise for the corresponding ear, she said.

When working with younger children, the goal is for them to raise any hand when identifying the sound, she said.

The testing area must remain quiet so that students do not mistake other noises for the corresponding beeps.

Different factors that could contribute to failing include the weather and medications.

If a student fails once, they are retested, she said. If a student fails a second time, a notification is sent to par-

ents and a doctor.

For eight years, Fox has conducted the hearing screenings and receiving the certification through the Region 3 Education Service Center.

The machine is calibrated yearly and sent off for repairs, she said.

Once a month, Fox tests the machine on three different adults at the school to make sure they are in working order.

Teachers are notified about student performance so adjustments can be made in the learning environment. This could include talking in a face-to-face manner with students and moving students to closer to see.

“We want to do what’s best PHOTO BY GABRIELLA CANALES/GCANALES@VICAD.COM for the students,” she said. Tamyra Fox, middle school administrative assistant, adjusts the headphones on Laney Taylor, 4, Fox offers positive encourbefore her hearing screening begins. agement to students and explains to them what can happen if they damage their she said.

Parents are encouraged to “It will make it easier for hearing.

Screenings are important followup with a doctor or pe- the child if you take care of “Listening to music loud is because problems can be diatrician if their child fails, those issues,” she said. “It’s the biggest issue with kids,” detected early, she said.

Fox said. very much worth it.”

ADMINISTRATION

UHV names interim business school dean FROM A NEWS RELEASE

A former business school dean and financial bond analyst is the new interim dean of the University of Houston-Victoria School of Business Administration.

James Jordan-Wagner started his position at UHV on Monday, replacing former dean Farhang Niroomand, who resigned at the end of August to teach after more than eight years of leading the school.

“Dr. Jordan-Wagner has extensive experience as a business school dean and will provide a valuable outside view about how we can continue to strengthen the UHV School of Business Administration,” UHV President Vic Morgan said.

Jordan-Wagner served as dean of the College of Busi-

ness at Tennessee Technological University for six years before retiring in 2014.

Under his tenure, the college was re-accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a distinction held by less than 5 percent of all business schools, including the UHV School of Business Administration. He also helped increase student enrollment through aggressive student recruitment and retention programs.

In addition, he served as interim dean of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University from 2014 to 2015 and was a faculty member and then chairman of the School of Business at Eastern Illinois University from 1990 to 2008.

He also worked in the fixed

income markets for three years.

JordanWagner lives in Paris, Ill., with his wife, DiMorgan ane, a physician in private practice, and will split his workweek between the UHV main campus in Victoria and UHV Katy, which offers bachelor ’s degrees for transfer students and master ’s degrees in Greater Houston. He also plans to continue his position as treasurer of the Luther Legacy Foundation in Paris.

“I’m looking forward to working in the UHV School of Business Administration,” Jordan-Wagner said.

Jordan-Wagner holds a doctorate in finance from the University of North Texas and bachelor’s and master ’s degrees in psychology from Central Michigan University.

During his time as interim dean, he hopes to increase enrollment in the business school and raise awareness.

“I’d like to look for ways for the school to have a more public face in the community, perhaps by having faculty members help businesses that have been affected by Hurricane Harvey,” Jordan-Wagner said.

Morgan expects Jordan-Wagner to serve as interim dean of the UHV School of Business Administration for about six months.

A national search for a new business school dean will begin soon.

COURSES

VC offering Excel, Quickbooks training FROM A NEWS RELEASE

Victoria College’s Workforce and Continuing Education Department is offering a Microsoft Excel Ninja class Sept. 28 and a Quickbooks course Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 25 to Oct. 16.

The 90-minute Microsoft Excel Ninja class will cost $25 and starts at 11:30 a.m. in Room 305 at VC’s Emerging Technology Complex.

Students will learn shortcuts and tips to increase productivity. Attendees should bring a lunch.

The Quickbooks course will cost $175 and will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 305 at VC’s Emerging Technology Complex.

Students will learn to set up a chart of accounts; reconcile checking accounts; generate reports; and create invoices, receipts and statements.

VC’s Emerging Technology Complex is at 7403 Lone Tree Road in Victoria.

For more information, call 361-582-2528 or email Mary.Pullin@VictoriaCollege.edu.

CITY EDITOR: TONY BALANDRAN, TBALANDRAN@VICAD.COM; DELIVERY DESK CHIEF/COPY EDITOR/PAGE DESIGNER: J.R. ORTEGA, JRORTEGA@VICAD.COM

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Victoria Advocate, VictoriaAdvocate.com•Sunday, September 17, 2017 ABOVE: Tony Geryk prepares to float the Gulf on a flamingo raft.

NOTE: The Victoria Advocate has documented Port Lavaca resident Tony Geryk, 21, since he learned his transplanted heart was failing and began his bucket list journey. This installment in the “Live Like You’re Dying” series is about his Florida vacation and was intended to publish before Hurricane Harvey. The family drove to Florida in a rented 15-passenger van Aug. 24, when the hurricane was just a blip on the radar. The Geryk family returned to Port Lavaca from their trip a few days later than originally planned and found minimal damage to their home. Their goats survived, too.

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ESCAPE

Family of man with failing heart leaves for bucket list vacation ahead of storm PHOTOS AND STORY

BY ANGELA PIAZZA

APIAZZA@VICAD.COM

Aug. 25: Worried about home PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The first full day of Tony Geryk’s vacation began with news of home.

Huddled around the TV in their Panama City condo living room, Tony, his parents, sister, aunt and family friend watched as meteorologists predicted utter devastation.

“It’s kind of disheartening to sit here thinking when you go home, you might not have a home to go home to,” his mother, Alice, said.

The vacationers left without preparing for a hurricane. Harvey was still a tropical storm when they drove out of Port Lavaca at 2 a.m.

Aug. 24, to set out for Tony’s second road trip to cross items off his bucket list.

Family friend Mary Benedick expressed fear for a son who did not evacuate, two Chihuahuas, rental apartments and a furniture resale shop she left behind.

“We couldn’t do anything to prepare,” she said. “Most people who are evacuating can bring their pictures, their pets or whatever valuables and we couldn’t do that.”

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Tony Geryk sits in front of Captain Rob Darley and enjoys a boat ride during a dolphin encounter and snorkeling tour. Mary Benedick and Rebekah Geryk talk to each other near the bow of the boat.

Alice and Mark Geryk and Jeanna Hooker, right, enjoy a sunset tour on a catamaran boat in Panama City, Fla.

Mark and his son Tony Geryk parasail in Destin, Fla. PAGE DESIGNER/COPY EDITOR: NICOLE CRAPPS, NCRAPPS@VICAD.COM

VictoriaAdvocate.com

E2 — VICTORIA ADVOCATE, Sunday, September 17, 2017

CLUB AND SUPPORT CALENDAR

PAGE DESIGNER/COPY EDITOR: NICOLE CRAPPS, NCRAPPS@VICAD.COM

SUNDAY

WONDERKIDS CLASSES

Parkway Church, Rooms 203 and 204 ■ 4802 N. John Stockbauer Drive ■ 11 a.m.

■ For children, ages 2-10, and youth, ages 11-18, with special needs.

■ Email kristi@parkwayvictoria.org.

■

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Faith Family Church, Room 113 ■ 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane ■ 9-10 a.m.

■ Contact Mark Longoria at 361-573-2484, ext. 31.

■

SONSHINE FELLOWSHIP

First Church of the Nazarene 1105 Edinburgh St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. second Sunday Group is especially for citizens with disabilities or special needs of all ages. Families and friends welcome. Activities include Bible stories, music, crafts, games and snacks.

■ Contact Janie Thompson at 361-935-2378 or email jtom56@sbcglobal.net.

■ ■ ■ ■

CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS AUXILIARY GARAGE SALE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

CWV Hall 1007 S. Main St. 9 a.m.

Free In-door shopping with several vendors. Kitchen concession serving breakfast and lunch items. Proceeds to benefit Auxiliary’s Special Projects Fund. For information contact Lupita Martinez, 361-649-4483.

MONDAY

DIABETES EDUCATION

Health Department of Victoria 2805 N. Navarro St. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Individualized education and support from a team of health care professionals. Classes held each Monday. Sponsored

by Healthy South Texas, HealthyTexas.TAMU.edu.

■ Call 361-703-5441. Enroll for free at 1-866-524-1408.

■ ■ ■ ■

CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER

1501 E. Red River, Suite C-1 1-4 p.m.

Volunteer-run nonprofit that helps pregnant women find local resources for prenatal care and guides them through the adoption process.

■ Call 361-575-6171.

■ ■ ■

VICTORIA BOULEVARD LIONS CLUB MEETING ■ Grapevine Cafe ■ 110 Medical Drive ■ 6-7 p.m.

■ Contact Billye Jo Mathiews,

president, at 361-570-7594.

WEIGHT WATCHERS

Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex ■ 7403 Lone Tree Road ■ Meetings at 6 p.m.

■ Registration at 5:30 p.m.

■ Contact Pat Babb at 361-576-4705.

■

DIVORCE CARE FOR ADULTS ■ ■ ■ ■

Faith Family Church 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane 7-8:30 p.m.

Contact: Dr. Chris Royael at 361-573-2484 or email croyael@myffc.com.

DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS

Faith Family Church 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane 7-8:30 p.m.

Curriculum designed for children ages 5 to 12.

■ Contact: Dr. Chris Royael at 361-573-2484 or email croyael@myffc.com.

■ ■ ■ ■

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Parkway Cafe 4802 N. John Stockbauer Drive ■ 6:30-8:30 p.m.

■ Group led by Becky Hirschhauser.

■ A place of healing for life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.

■ Call 361-572-8340.

■ ■

YOUNG-AT-HEART ■ ■ ■ ■

Baptist Temple Church 1804 N. Laurent St. 2-4:30 p.m.

Call 361-573-9157.

■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Sky Restaurant 236 Foster Field Drive Noon-1 p.m.

New members are welcome.

Contact Terry Blevins at 361-573-6451 or email terrylynn@suddenlink.net.

KIWANIS CLUB OF VICTORIA

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

Grace Presbyterian Church 3604 N. Ben Jordan St. 10-11 a.m.

OA offers help for those with an eating disorder to overcome that problem through the 12-step program.

■ Call 361-575-4409 or visit oavictoria.org.

■ ■ ■ ■

VICTORIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Victoria County Courthouse 115 N. Bridge St. 10 a.m.

Free Meet every Monday to discuss and vote on county business.

KOREAN WAR VETERANS ■ ■ ■

VFW Hall 2001 Lova Drive 6 p.m., first Monday

■

Contact Cmdr. C.G. Atzenhoffer Jr. at 361-575-2829.

JACK RINGEL DETACHMENT NO. 540 MARINE CORP LEAGUE ■ ■ ■ ■

VFW Hall 2001 Lova/VFW Drive 7 p.m., second Monday Contact Shane Morris at 361-578-2225.

GREATER VICTORIA TOASTMASTERS

Call for meeting location.

6:30-7:30 p.m., second and fourth Monday ■ Contact Gerry Wyant at 361-576-1863.

■ ■

TUESDAY

GULF BEND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ■ ■ ■

Gulf Bend Center 6502 Nursery Drive Noon to 2 p.m. (Sept. 26)

DIVORCE CARE FOR ADULTS ■ ■ ■ ■

Faith Family Church 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane 7 p.m.

Email rachelhernandez06@yahoo.com.

DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS

■ Faith Family Church ■ 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane ■ 7 p.m.

■ Email williamsa@uhv.edu.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP

Call 361-573-4357 for location.

■ 7-8 p.m.

■ For female survivors of family violence who have been affected by physical or emotional abuse, either past or present.

■

VICTORIA WOMEN’S ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Grace Presbyterian Church FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER 3604 N. Ben Jordan St. ■ Texas Roadhouse 5:30 p.m.

■ 4908 N. Navarro St. Weekly meeting is designed ■ 3 p.m. for women and is a nonsmok■ On the third Tuesday each ing group. We follow the month, Texas Roadhouse will 12-steps/12-traditions. donate 20 percent of their pro- ■ Call the AA Hotline, available ceeds to the Food Bank of the 24 hours a day, at Golden Crescent, but you 866-672-7029 or visit MUST mention the Food Bank swtadist7aa.org. for your table to be included VICTORIA MEN’S ALCOHOLICS in fundraiser.

ANONYMOUS ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER ■ Christ the Victor Church SUPPORT AND EDUCATION ■ 202 Stanly St. ■ Twin Pines Nursing and Rehab ■ 6 p.m.

Center ■ Weekly meeting designed for ■ 3301 E. Mockingbird Lane men and is a nonsmoking ■ 6 p.m. group. Open discussion.

■ Group brings awareness and ■ Call the AA Hotline, available provides opportunity to share 24 hours a day, at experiences in a safe setting 866-672-7029 or visit and learn from others. Classes swtadist7aa.org. begin Sept. 5 and will be evSEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS ery Tuesday for seven weeks.

■ Victoria area meeting Light refreshments will be ■ Noon served. Workshop is spon■ Troubled by your sexual thinksored by Senior Helpers, Twin ing and behavior? Sexaholics Pines Nursing and RehabilitaAnonymous can help. We also tion Center, and AARN Health have meetings at 6:30 p.m.

Services. Call 361-894-8901.

Thursdays.

THE VICTORIA WRIGHT■ For locations and questions, PATTERSON MAHJONGG CLUB call 210-541-1299 or ■ 1 p.m.

866-424-8777 or email ■ Beginners are welcome. victoriatexassa@gmail.com.

■ Call 361-575-1344 for locaGOLDEN CRESCENT tion.

BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES ■ Victoria County 4-H Activity ■ Gulf Bend Center Center ■ 6502 Nursery Drive Victoria ■ 259 Bachelor Drive ■ 12-1 p.m.

■ 7 p.m., first Tuesday ■ Gulf Bend Center Board of ■ Free Trustees meeting ■ Monthly meeting for local beeVICTORIA ROTARY CLUB keepers.

MEETING

Victoria Country Club 14 Spring Creek Road Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.

Meeting at noon There will be a guest speaker as well as a student speaker.

Guests and prospective members are welcome.

■ Contact club secretary Linda Caldwell at 361-579-7137.

■ ■ ■ ■ ■

CHRISTIANS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Church of Christ 286 N. Rail St., Bloomington 7-8 p.m.

Twelve-step recovery program for any kind of addiction, including but not limited to drugs and alcohol.

■ Call the church at 361-897-1313.

■ ■ ■ ■

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall ■ 301 N. Glass St. ■ Moody Street entrance ■ 8:30-10 a.m.

■ Call 361-935-1202 or 361-550-1203.

■

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Northside Baptist Church Student Center ■ 4100 N. Laurent St., building A ■ 6:30-8:30 p.m.

■ Doors open at 6 p.m.

■ A biblical, balanced program that helps us overcome our hurts, hang-ups and habits so that we may become all that God intends us to be.

■ Contact Pastor Dean Meade at 361-578-1568.

■

KNIT HAPPENS

Parkway Church 4802 N. John Stockbauer Drive ■ 5:30-7:30 p.m.

■ Knitting and support group for any life challenge.

■ Contact Debra Yencer at 361-582-6384.

■ ■

CELEBRATE RECOVERYPORT LAVACA

Safety Council of the Texas Mid-Coast ■ 3731 S.H. 35 South, Port Lavaca ■ 6:30-8 p.m.

■ Group led by Becky Hirschhauser.

■ A place of healing for life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.

■ Call 361-572-8340.

■

TAPESTRY, THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

First Presbyterian Church, 2408 N. Navarro St. 10 a.m.

Gathering of friends to knit and crochet prayer shawls to give comfort and support to those in need. One need not know how to knit or crochet; lessons will be given.

■ Contact Mary Ann Oakley at 361-578-4502 or call the church office at 361-575-2441.

■ ■ ■ ■

■ ■ ■ ■

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The Guadalupe Center 512 S. Glass St. 5:30 p.m., first Tuesday Meetings are open to anyone who has suffered a loss. The mission statement is: Assist the bereaved during their journey of grief and mourning with intellectual, spiritual and moral support.

■ Contact Naomi Odom at 361-648-3318.

■ ■ ■ ■

FRIENDS OF HALLETTSVILLE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION ■ ■ ■ ■

Hallet Oak Gallery 115 N. Main St., Hallettsville 5-6 p.m., first Tuesday Contact Mieko Mahi, founder and executive director, at 361-217-7030.

VICTORIA WOODCARVERS ASSOCIATION

4009 Halsey St. 7-9 p.m., first Tuesday New carvers and visitors welcome.

■ Call 361-573-5944 or 361-578-4433.

■ ■ ■

VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CROSSROADS CHAPTER 898 ■ ■ ■

American Legion Hall 1402 E. Santa Rosa St. 7 p.m., first Tuesday

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS

First United Methodist Church 407 N. Bridge St. 7-8:30 p.m., second Tuesday Compassionate Friends is a support group for anyone who has lost a child or children. All family members are welcome.

■ Contact Linda Goss at 361-489-2741 or Doris Perkins at 361-649-1691.

■ ■ ■ ■

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD LODGE 3694 ■ ■ ■ ■

Montana Mike’s 6409 N. Navarro St. 6:30 p.m., second Tuesday Contact Bobby L. Clark at 361-578-5066.

THE GABRIEL PROJECT

101 W. Convent St., behind St. Mary’s Catholic Church ■ 6:30 p.m., second Tuesday ■ Evening of prayer, learning and fellowship about the The Gabriel Project. Light supper provided. Everyone welcome.

■ Volunteers are needed.

■ Contact Barbara McCain at 361-649-1612 or 1-866-627-9243 or email barbaramccain85@yahoo.com.

■

AMERICAN LEGION NO. 166 AND AUXILIARY MEETING

American Legion Hall Covered dish/potluck meal at 6:15 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. – second Tuesday of the month ■ Contact Winnie McCarrell at 574-8939.

■ ■

VFW POST 4146 AND AUXILIARY ■ ■

2001 VFW/Lova Drive Covered dish meal at 7 p.m.; meeting at 8 p.m. – third

■

Tuesday Contact Winnie McCarrell at 361-574-8939.

AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION-VICTORIA MEETING

Location to be determined.

Visit website to obtain address.

■ 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., third Tuesday ■ Guest speaker ■ Meets the third Tuesday each month. Program is open to advertising, marketing and business professionals. Nonmember cost to attend the lunch meeting is $25.

■ Visit aafvictoria.com and click on the “Event Calendar” link.

■

PURPLE HEART GROUP

VFW Hall 2001 Lova Drive 9:45 a.m., third Tuesday All wounded warriors from all wars are welcome.

■ For more information, call John Alvarez at 361-576-3481.

■ ■ ■ ■

VICTORIA COUNTY DEMOCRATS CLUB ■ ■ ■ ■

Vera Cruz Restaurant 3110 N. Navarro St. 7 p.m., fourth Tuesday Contact Gary Hall at 361-212-4602.

WEDNESDAY

VPEN MONTHLY NETWORKING LUNCHEON ■ ■ ■ ■

Victoria Country Club 14 Spring Creek Road 11:30 a.m. (Sept. 20) Have lunch and network with fellow business women.

Bryant Price, with Agama Advertising, will be presenting Stratgetic Marking for Business Success. Cost is $17 for members and $20 for non-members. RSVP to mtuttle@gulfbend.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

Citizens HealthPlex 9406 Zac Lentz Parkway 7-8 p.m.

The Phoenix Group – Meets each Wednesday in the Citizens Healthplex Room C. ■ Call 361-576-6458.

■ ■ ■ ■

IBC Bank conference room on N. Virginia St. in Port Lavaca ■ 7 p.m., second Wednesday ■ Call 361-534-8217 or 361-484-0779.

■

BLIND COURAGE SUPPORT GROUP

Victoria Mall Community Room ■ 7802 N. Navarro St. ■ 9:30-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Wednesday ■ Your care provider or family member is welcome to accompany you.

■ Contact Debbie Ross at 361-573-2424 or Donna Munsch at 361-580-1998.

■

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Twin Pines North Nursing and Rehab – Chapel ■ 1301 Mallette Drive ■ 2 p.m., fourth Wednesday ■ To register, contact Chaplain Nolan Porter at 361-572-0622 and nporter@newcenturyhospice.com.

■

VICTORIA COUNTY VETERANS COUNCIL American Legion Hall 1402 E. Santa Rosa St. 7 p.m., last Wednesday each month ■ Contact Peter B. Riesz at 361-550-7599 or email pbriesz@suddenlink.net.

■ ■ ■

THURSDAY

PLANNING NETWORK ADVISORY COMMITTEE ■ ■ ■

WEIGHT WATCHERS SUPPORT GROUP

Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex ■ 7403 Lone Tree Road ■ Meeting at 12:15 p.m.

■ Registration at 11:45 a.m.

■ Contact Pat Babb at 361-576-4705.

■

PAIN TO PURPOSE ■ ■ ■ ■

CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER

1501 E. Red River St., Suite C-1 ■ 1-4 p.m.

■ A volunteer-run nonprofit that helps pregnant women find local resources for prenatal care and also guides them through the adoption process.

■ Call 361-575-6171.

■

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO FUNDRAISER

KC Hall 3610 N. Ben Wilson St. Doors at 6 p.m.

Bingo games at 7:30-10 p.m. $10 – 10-pack of bingo sheets Food/drinks available. Proceeds benefit council projects.

■ Call KC Hall at 361-575-9214 or Gary Moses at 361-550-5466.

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Gulf Bend Center 6502 Nursery Drive Noon to 2 p.m. (Sept. 21)

Faith Family Church 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane 6:30 p.m.

Purpose of this weekly class is to validate, educate, heal and empower women who have been through any type of abuse. It is held in the Legacy Lounge. Childcare is provided.

Park on post office side and come through doors under the awning. Contact Amanda Wendel 361-649-6948 or kawendel@ suddenlink.net.

CROWN HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP ■ ■ ■ ■

Crown Hospice 1101 E. Salem Road 5:30 p.m.

We offer help from others who have experienced loss and offer respect for all points of view. Confidentiality. Open to the community.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

■ ■ ■ ■

Faith Family Church, Kids Life Auditorium ■ 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane ■ 6 p.m., dinner; 7 p.m., class ■ Free childcare and dinner are provided.

■ Contact Mark Longoria at 361-573-2484. ext. 31.

LUNCHEON AND BINGO

■ ■ ■

CLOGGING CLASS

Englein Haus 115 N. Main St., Hallettsville 5-7 p.m.

Clogging class on Wednesdays ■ Contact Nancy Braus at 361-798-9295.

First United Methodist Church fellowship hall ■ 601 S. Second St., Seadrift ■ 11:30 a.m.

■ $3 – suggested donation ■ All senior citizens, 60 years of age or older, and their spouses, are invited to attend the luncheon. Hot meal served at 11:30 a.m. Bingo played after lunch. Presented by the Calhoun County Senior Citizens Association Inc. ■

CELEBRATE RECOVERY-LONE TREE Parkway Lone Tree 1802 Lone Tree Road 12-1:30 p.m.

Group led by Becky Hirschhauser.

■ A place of healing for life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.

■ Call 361-572-8340.

■ ■ ■ ■

FINANCIAL PEACE

Parkway Church 4802 N. John Stockbauer Drive ■ 6:30-8:30 p.m.

■ Contact Chris at 361-572-8340.

■ ■

PINE STREET ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Pine Street Community Center 803 E. Pine St. Noon and 6:30 p.m.

Weekly meeting is a nonsmoking group and has open discussion.

■ Call the AA Hotline, available 24 hours a day, at 866-672-7029 or visit swtadist7aa.org.

■ ■ ■ ■

COMMUNITY PRAYER ON THE SQUARE ■ ■ ■ ■

DeLeon Plaza 101 N. Main St. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Join us the first Wednesday of each month for prayer for our leaders, community, churches, schools, nation and ourselves.

During prayer time please be respectful of others. Call Carmia Green 361-582-6074.

PORT LAVACA AMERICAN LEGION POST 167

■

SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Victoria area meeting 6:30 p.m.

Troubled by your sexual thinking and behavior? Sexaholics Anonymous can help. We also have meetings noon Tuesdays.

■ For locations and questions, call 210-541-1299 or 866-424-8777 or email victoriatexassa@gmail.com.

Divorced? Separated? Help is here. We want to help you heal from the hurt of divorce.

Whether contemplating divorce, currently separated or divorced, you are invited to this supportive environment led by licensed professional counselor Gail Spurgeon. Getting the confidential support you need and offering the same to others can be very healing. Join us and gain hope for your future. Child care provided.

■ Call 361-573-3228.

■

VICTORIA FACE TO FACE – BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

Citizens Healthplex, room DE 9406 NE Zac Lentz Parkway 7-8:30 p.m., third Thursday Are you looking to connect with other women diagnosed with breast cancer? Victoria’s new Young Survival Coalition Face 2 Face group offers resources, connections and support so women feel empowered and hopeful during one of the most challenging experiences of their lives. We believe no woman should face breast cancer alone. Visit youngsurvival.org for more information.

■ Contact Amy Townsend at 307-399-1942 or email txtownsend@yahoo.com.

■ ■ ■ ■

VICTORIA AMATEUR RADIO

Call for meeting location 7:30 p.m., third Thursday Anyone interested in amateur radio is welcome.

■ Contact Pat Babb at 361-576-4705.

■ ■ ■

QUILT GUILD OF VICTORIA

Grace Presbyterian Church 3604 N. Ben Jordan St. 9 a.m., social and refreshments; 9:30 a.m., meeting – fourth Thursday ■ Visit quiltguildvictoria.org or our Facebook page.

■ ■ ■

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN

Faith Family Church – Kids Life Room ■ 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane ■ 6-7:30 p.m., last Thursday each month ■ Are you a grandparent who needs support? You are not alone. This GRG support group offers resources and support to strengthen grandparents who are providing care for their grandchildren.

Finding others who understand one’s experiences can be a blessing. We welcome all caregivers who are raising a family member. Child care provided.

■ Contact Mark Longoria at 361-573-2484, ext. 31, or Linda Zamarripa at 361-579-8249.

■

FRIDAY

CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER

1501 E. Red River St., Suite C-1 ■ 1-4 p.m.

■ The Crisis Pregnancy Center is a volunteer-run nonprofit that helps pregnant women find local resources for prenatal care and also guides them through the adoption process.

■ Call 361-575-6171.

■

COMMUNITY LUNCH/LEARN

■ Twin Pines North ■ 1301 Mallette Drive ■ 11 a.m., first Friday ■ Light lunch, socializing and in-

formative seminar. We will discuss topics that focus on different struggles and ailments facing seniors and their families.

JOY MEETING ■ ■ ■ ■

First Baptist Church 301 N. Glass St. 10 a.m., first Thursday Potluck fellowship and games.

LIFE IMPACT CHURCH LADIES MEETING

1603 Port Lavaca Drive 7 p.m., first and third Thursday ■ All ladies and young girls are welcome. Childcare is limited.

■ ■

MORNING STUDY CLUB

Victoria Women’s Clubhouse 1408 N. Moody St. 9:30 a.m., first and third Thursday ■ Morning Study Club meets from October through May. ■ Email dfhrifr@suddenlink.net.

■ ■ ■

CROSSROADS CRUISERS

■ ■ ■ ■

Vera Cruz 3110 N. Navarro St. 7-8 p.m., second Thursday Contact Frank Barcheck at 361-576-0516.

DESK AND DERRICK CLUB ■ ■ ■ ■

The Club at Colony Creek 301 Colony Creek Drive 6 p.m., second Thursday Contact Denise Becker at 361-920-9477.

HALLET PHOTO CLUB ■ ■ ■ ■

Hallet Oak Gallery 115 N. Main St., Hallettsville 7-9 p.m., second Thursday Contact Mieko Mahi, founder and executive director, at 361-217-7030.

HEIRLOOM STITCHERS GUILD

First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall ■ 211 N. Clinton St., Cuero ■ 9 a.m., third Thursday ■

CROSSROADS DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP

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Trinity Episcopal Church Parlor 1501 N. Glass St. 6:30-7:30 p.m., third Thursday

GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY

Victoria Art League 905 S. Bridge St. Fellowship at 6:30 p.m.; meeting, program, workshop at 7 p.m. – first Friday ■ Email victoriagemandmineral@yahoo.com.

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 166 STEAK NIGHT

American Legion Hall 1402 E. Santa Rosa St. 5 p.m. – until sold out Steak night is the first Friday each month. All welcome.

■ Steaks available at different prices (depending on size) and include a salad, baked potato and bowl of beans. Desserts sold separately.

■ Each attendee is asked to bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Victoria Food Bank.

■ Contact John Tait at 361-920-4407 or Mike Pfeil at 361-652-0969.

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WOMEN RICH IN FAITH MINISTRY

Faith Family Church, Kid’s Life Room.

■ 2002 Mockingbird Lane ■ 7-9 p.m., second and fourth Friday ■ Support group for women who have or had distractions with their walk with God. We invite you and your friends to join us for study, fellowship and fun. Our mission is to help and encourage women to find the true love that God has for them. Child care provided.

■ Contact Patricia Pruett, a leader, at 361-578-2677.

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COMMUNIT Y

UHV Campus Lions Club member leads donation effort FROM A NEWS RELEASE

When Vito Lozano evacuated to his hometown in Eagle Pass before Hurricane Harvey made landfall, he wondered what would happen to Victoria after the hurricane had passed.

“Victoria and the University of Houston-Victoria are like a second home for me,” Lozano said. “During the storm, I got updates from friends who stayed in the area, and their experiences really impacted me. After finding out how Victoria was affected, I just wanted to find a way to help.”

Sept. 2, a group of 20 volunteers, including UHV students and staff members, and members of two of the Lions Clubs in Victoria, distributed donations collected

by Lozano. Victoria community members affected by Hurricane Harvey drove up to a donation station set up in the parking lot of 6412 N. Navarro St. The donations of food, water, toiletries and clothing were distributed from 2 to 7 p.m. to more than 300 cars.

Lozano, a UHV sophomore and member of the Campus Lions Club, began collecting donations through his father’s connections in the Eagle Pass Lions Clubs. He ended up filling a 53-foot semitrailer with six pallets of water, three pallets of food, two or three pallets of toiletry items and lots of donated clothing. The items were donated by several sources,

EVENT

‘Titus Andronicus’ to be shown at Welder Center FROM A NEWS RELEASE

Victoria College’s Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, in partnership with Theatre Victoria, will show the Royal Shakespeare Company ’s “Titus Andronicus” at 2 p.m. Sept. 24.

Tickets are available at the Leo J. Welder Center Box Office, by phone at 361-570-TKTS (8587) and online at WelderCenter.org.

The Leo J. Welder Center is located at 214 N. Main St. in Victoria.

For more information on this event and others at the Leo J. Welder Center, call 361-485-8540 or visit WelderCenter.org.

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM E2 ADULT GAMES NIGHT AND POTLUCK DINNER ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

First Baptist Church 301 N. Glass St. 6:30 p.m., fourth Friday Public is invited.

Call 361-573-4373.

SATURDAY

MEET THE ARTIST ■ ■ ■ ■

Hallet Oak Gallery 115 N. Main St., Hallettsville 9-11 a.m.

Contact Mieko Mahi, founder and executive director, at 361-217-7030.

SQUARE ART CLUB ■ ■ ■ ■

Hallet Oak Gallery 115 N. Main St., Hallettsville 3-4 p.m.

Contact Mieko Mahi, founder and executive director, at 361-217-7030.

SISTA SAT-DAY MORNIN’ ■ ■ ■

3604 Glendale St. 10 a.m. to noon, first Saturday Call 361-575-3007.

HOPE COMMUNITY CENTER JAM SESSION

Hope Community Center Near the intersection of state Highway 111 and U.S. Highway 77 ■ 6-9 p.m., second Saturday ■ Everyone is invited to join us for singing and picking.

■ Contact Elvis Johnston at 361-772-3113 for directions and information.

■ ■

JIGSAW PUZZLE EXCHANGE

Victoria Mall Food Court 7800 N. Navarro St. 9:30-10 a.m., third Saturday Bring your gently used jigsaw puzzles and exchange for different ones.

■ Contact Laurie McVay at 361-579-7818 or Gary Moses at 361-573-2853.

■ ■ ■ ■

BOATING SAFETY CLASS

Coleto Creek Reservoir 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., third Saturday ■ To participate, call and reserve your spot at 361-575-8600.

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Kumar

Kofron

including Walmart, H-E-B, McCoy’s Building Supply and Eagle Pass community members. The truck and driver were provided by Trinity Logistics Group.

“I was happy to see so many people receive these donations,” Lozano said. “We gave almost everything away, but there were some leftover clothes that we took to Goodwill at the end of the day. It was amazing to see how much effort everyone put into helping others. Even some of the people we gave donations to came back and volunteered for an hour or two.”

Lozano worked with Hilary Kofron, UHV associate director of Student Life, to set up the donation site and gather volunteers. Kofron contacted UHV students and staff members as well as Lions Clubs in Victoria to solicit help.

“It was amazing to see so many people come out to help get these donations to people who needed them,” Kofron said. “We had so many people coming to receive the items that we had to assign volunteers just to direct traffic. It was wonderful to see so many people with

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UHV student Vito Lozano, left, in yellow, works with other volunteers Sept. 2 to distribute food, water and other items to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Victoria. Lozano gathered the donations and brought them to Victoria from his hometown of Eagle Pass. The UHV Campus Lions Club, UHV students and staff, and members of two of the Lions Clubs in Victoria distributed the items to the community. kind hearts willing to go the extra mile.”

Aarushi Kumar, of Bangalore, India, responded to Kofron’s call for volunteers.

The UHV sophomore biology major is not a member of the Campus Lions Club, but she was looking for an opportunity to help after the hurricane.

“It felt good to help out,”

Kumar said. “It was heartbreaking to hear all these stories about people who lost so much, their roofs caved in or they were sleeping on the floor. It’s eye-opening to see how everything can change in an instant. I’m glad I could be there to help.”

This was the first time Kumar had experienced a hurricane. She rode out the storm

RECOVERY

with her aunt and uncle.

“After the storm, my aunt and I were talking about how some people seem to think everything is always fine in America,” Kumar said. “This was a big reminder that even developed countries can’t escape some things. No one has control over natural calamities.”

After he returned to

Victoria and saw the effects of Hurricane Harvey for himself, Lozano agreed. He saw houses that were hit by fallen trees and downed power lines across the city.

“This storm had a major impact on so many lives in this area,” Lozano said. “I know if I was in the place of those people, I also would want help.”

ASSISTANCE

UHV SBDC help businesses apply Fund created to help students for disaster financial assistance after hurricane’s destruction FROM A NEWS RELEASE

FROM A NEWS RELEASE

Whether Hurricane Harvey caused physical damage or a loss of business income, financial assistance is available from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Most counties in the path of Hurricane Harvey have been declared disaster areas, which makes many Coastal Bend businesses eligible to apply for help.

“We don’t want business owners to think they are in this by themselves,” said Joe Humphreys, University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Center director.

The UHV SBDC is helping business owners from an 11 county region apply for SBA Disaster Loans.

The SBA has declared Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Refugio and Victoria counties as disaster areas.

People who own rental property also can apply.

For businesses with existing SBA loans, payment deferrals are available if requested.

The first step is to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The second step is registering for assistance from the SBA. UHV SBDC advisors can help with the paperwork and documentation required to complete the SBA application for assistance. The SBA will assign a loan officer and a loss verification assessor to each business.

“Without business records, it can be daunting to prove where your business was and how your business was doing,” Humphreys said. “The physical damage is very obvious in most cases.

Some of the financial

aspects, in particular, projecting economic injury – the loss of revenue and customers – can be challenging.”

SBDC advisors are traveling to each of the 11 counties to talk with business owners and lend a hand.

Business owners also can get in touch with the SBDC by calling 361-485-4485, emailing sbdc@uhv.edu or visiting the SBDC office on the fourth floor of Victoria Tower, 1908 N. Laurent St. “It is recommended that businesses go ahead and apply for a FEMA number and SBA assistance now,” Humphreys said. “There will be situations where businesses appear to be all right financially short term but could use assistance down the road.”

The SBA offers a business physical disaster loan to repair and replace disaster-damaged property.

This includes real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment.

The application deadline is Oct. 24.

The SBA also offers an economic injury disaster loan to provide working capital to meet financial obligations that can’t be met otherwise because of the hurricane. May 25 is the deadline for applying for economic injury.

“If your building is up but your employees aren’t back or your customer base is decimated, then you can get help for economic injury,” Humphreys said. “If your revenue is going to decline sharply, the SBA can provide working capital to help keep employees in place and the business afloat.”

Business owners can apply for assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center or online at SBA.gov.

Disaster Recovery Centers

already are set up in the following cities: ■ Victoria County – Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Department, 2805 N. Navarro St. ■ Calhoun County – Calhoun Public Library, 200 W. Market St. in Port Lavaca.

■ Goliad County – Goliad Memorial Auditorium, 925 S. U.S. 183 ■ Jackson County – Edna High School football stadium, 1303 W. Gayle St. ■ Aransas County – Women’s Club of Aransas County, 1104 Concho St., Rockport.

Call the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 for help locating other centers.

Humphreys said the key is to get started. The more complete the paperwork is, the faster it can be processed. He said businesses’ current credit history will be looked at, not just the credit score.

“The SBDC is in this for the long-term success of the business,” he said. “We encourage having an ongoing relationship with a business advisor to grow your business.”

Another opportunity to learn about business disaster assistance will occur Tuesday in Yoakum. The Yoakum Economic Development Corp. will host “After the Storm” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yoakum City Hall, 808 U.S. Highway 77A S. Speakers at the event will include John Frederick, an SBA public information officer, and Ches Bostick, a licensed public insurance adjuster and appraiser.

The cost is $10, and lunch is included.

To RSVP, call 361-293-6321 or email yedc@cityofyoakum.org.

The University of Houston-Victoria has created a fund to help students who are facing hardship because of Hurricane Harvey.

“We knew some of our students would be severely affected, and we wanted to help them,” said Jesse Pisors, UHV vice president for advancement and external relations. “The university’s primary focus is always our students, and we want to be sure they have what they need to be successful at UHV.” The UHV Relief Fund was launched on Sept. 5. The fund will offer small grants to individual students to replace lost or damaged items such as clothes, laptops, tablets, school supplies, books and more. Students can access the online application form by going to uhv.edu/alert and clicking the link in the Financial Aid section.

“The response to Hurricane Harvey has been immense both in the region and at the university,” UHV President Vic Morgan said.

“As our communities rebuild, there are many wonderful nonprofits soliciting donations, and each one is doing good work. I hope community members will consider this fund as another option to support our students’ recovery.”

Applications will be reviewed by a committee overseen by Student Affairs with input from the university’s Financial Aid office.

“Students who have been affected by the hurricane may be eligible for more financial aid because of their unique circumstances,” Pisors said. “With that in mind, we wanted to make sure they have the opportunity to receive as much aid as possible in addition to what they already were receiving before the storm.”

Donations started coming in immediately after the fund was launched, and many Pisors of them came from UHV faculty and staff members. Some individuals and businesses have given more than $1,000 despite their own losses during the hurricane, Pisors said. All donations from UHV employees will be matched by the university.

“One of our long-term faculty members saw significant damage to his own home, but he still made a substantial gift to the fund,” Pisors said. “He told me that his own experience made him understand how difficult this is for his students and motivated him to help.”

The fund is intended to be a temporary, targeted relief effort in response to Harvey and any other hurricanes that may affect UHV students this year, Pisors said.

Any money that is raised will be given out as soon as possible to students in need, and no funds will be retained.

“Every penny we raise will go directly toward helping our students replace necessary items,” Pisors said. “This is not a scholarship that will slowly accumulate funds over time. As soon as the money comes in, we will be looking for someone who needs it.”

To contribute to the fund, go to uhvconnect.org/donations and click on the UHV Relief Fund link or contact University Advancement at 361-570-4306. To learn more about the fund, contact Pisors at 361-570-4812 or pisorsj@uhv.edu.

ENTERTAINMENT

Moviegoers to vote on independent short films at festival FROM A NEWS RELEASE

Victoria has been selected to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world when the 20th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screens at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts at 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 3.

The audience will have an opportunity to judge 10 short films from Manhattan Short’s record 1,615 short film entries from 52 countries. The 10 finalists hail from eight countries.

Last year, the audience selected a short film that went on to win an Oscar.

The festival will screen simultaneously at select cinemas across the globe between Sept. 28-Oct. 8.

Audiences at each venue will be handed a voting card upon entry to each cinema and asked to vote for the one film that they think should win. Votes will be tallied by each cinema

and sent to Manhattan Short headquarters in New York City.

The overall winner will be announced Oct. 9 on manhattanshort.com.

The Victoria screening of Manhattan Short is sponsored by the Victoria Texas Independent Film Festival and the Leo J. Welder Cen-

ter for the Performing Arts.

Admittance to the festival is $10. Tickets are available online at WelderCenter.org, vtxiff.com or by calling the Welder Center Box Office at 361-570-TKTS (8587).

Half of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Manhattan Short festival.

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HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR SUNDAY, SEPT. 17, 2017

This year you prefer to share less and listen more. You will do a lot of processing on your own. Speak more frequently with a confidant who can present different perspectives. You are unusually fortunate with money, but JACQUELINE don’t count on this luck lasting forever. If you are BIGAR’S STARS single, you enjoy the closeness of a new bond. Get to know a potential sweetie well before plunging in. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy your passionate time away from others. You love these times together. Leo might be flashy, but you know where he or she is coming from.

BIGAR

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

««««Others want to have

your creative input. The number of conversations taking place around you indicates how much you have to offer. Enjoy the attention and interest. You might surprise yourself with a spontaneous desire to take a risk. Tonight: Let the fun go on and on.

This Week: You achieve a new beginning with the energy of the New Moon.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

«««Remain secure, despite a difficult talk involving a close partner. Know that this person does not see the situation the same way you do. Your imagination helps you to clear out your to-dos more quickly.

Make special time for a loved one.

Tonight: You gain a deep, intense perspective.

This Week: You are full of creativity.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

«««««Speak your mind with the full expectation that you will be heard. Caring evolves. Others respond to you. A child might even reach out. The unexpected marks a friendship or a get-together.

Take the impulsiveness as it is intended to be received. Tonight: Let the party go on.

This Week: Speak your mind, share ideas and expect feedback.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

«««Be aware of the ideas being presented by friends and loved ones. Brainstorm, if need be, in order to tap into the creativity of others. Use the moment to the max. A friend might opt to create some chaos. Find out what is going on with this person. Tonight: Live life to the fullest.

This Week: Don’t hesitate to verbalize your feelings.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

«««««You feel energized and magnetic. You have noticed how important you are to others.

This trend will continue throughout the day. You might feel the need for constant approval. Be aware of this drive and how it could cause a

problem. Tonight: Accept an invitation.

This Week: Be careful with your financial involvements.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

««To withdraw some would suit you well, as you have been going at a fast pace and might need some R and R. How you deal with someone else who wants to drag you out the door will reflect how you feel. Do what you can to make this a peaceful day. Tonight: Not to be found.

This Week: Open up a problem in order to find a solution.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

«««««Friends surround you and make a major difference in how you carry out this day. You could be convinced to play ball with friends, or head to the movies.

Make the most of the moment, and enjoy being out and about. You are lucky once more. Tonight: As you like it.

This Week: A friendship is more important than you realize.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

««««You are a force to be dealt with. Today, others acknowledge you in their own way. Go within yourself to find answers, but know that you will hear solutions from others as well. Invite an older friend or relative to join you for an early dinner. Tonight: Could be another late one.

This Week: Emphasize networking and driving a hard bargain.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

««««Reach out to a loved one at a distance. You often enjoy your chats with this person. You might feel the desire to get together soon. Why not? Start planning to meet halfway. A child could be full of surprises, which will delight you to no end. Tonight: Opt for a novel experience.

This Week: Embrace a new perspective.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

«««««One-on-one relating emerges and allows greater give-and-take. You have a need to contact a key person and catch up on news. At the same time, you’ll strengthen your friendship. Caring can solidify a bond more than you realize. Tonight: Have a fun dinner with close friends.

This Week: A close relationship soars in importance.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

«««««Your instincts are to cause no hassles. Being docile promotes a sense that you do not demand and/or need much. Find a different way to avoid conflict. You could state your feelings and acknowledge others’ feelings, yet still opt to go your own way. Tonight: Say “yes.”

This Week: You make a big difference.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

«««You like the friendly nature of the people who surround you at the moment. You could find it nearly impossible to say “no” to others. Before you know it, a loved one becomes part of your plans for the day. Be careful with any financial commitments. Tonight: Schedule a massage.

This Week: Allow others to handle issues that often plague you.

YEARS AGO 1917 Sept. 18 – The drafted men that compose the country’s quota of 40 percent and their alternates and the additional 10 percent quota that has been called, because so many counties are not supplying their quotas, will report today at the local board’s rooms in the Welder Building for instructions. All those desiring to remain home the last night will be given that privilege if their application is properly made out.

Sept. 19 – The following men constitute Victoria County’s forty percent quota: Henry R. Wurdel, Frank Joseph Holy, C.D. Sitterle, Virgil Newell, John Wenglar, H.W. Fiek, Adolph Ohrt, Gus Swartz, Charlie Boldt, Lad Marek, Renfroe Pack, Albert Poehler, Alfred Korth, Frank Bena, Claude Friedricks, William Ray Johnson Jr., Alfred Hencerling, Hiram Schmidt, Henry Innocenti, Ben J. Fox, August Hagedorn, Gustav Kornfuehrer, Ocey Marshall, Arthur Wheeler, Leon Henkes, J.D. Noble, Edmund Merten and Adolph Gleinser.

1942 Sept. 17 – The Ministerial Alliance of Victoria met in a called meeting Monday to further discuss plans for the proposed drive against the sale and distribution of indecent and salacious literature in the city of Victoria and in nearby Army camps. Rev. F.O. Beck was appointed to draft a set of resolutions.

1967 Sept. 20 – Shrimp boats and pleasure craft were seeking the safety of the Victoria Barge Canal Tuesday afternoon as Hurricane Beulah piled up high tides and heavy seas off the Texas coast.

Sept. 21 – Tornado “blips” peppered the radar screen like buckshot, up to seven at a time, Wednesday in the U.S. Weather Bureau at Foster Field as Hurricane Beulah triggered deadly and destructive twisters over a broad area of South Texas.

Sept. 23 – Flood waters washed out a trestle on the Southern Pacific bridge over Coleto Creek and damaged the older of the two Goliad Highway bridges over the normally tranquil creek.

Rehabilitation grants will be available to Victorians who suffered home damage, loss of furniture or loss of occupational supplies due to flooding, American Red Cross officials announced Friday.

1992 Sept. 22 – Construction on $390,000 in improvements at the Victoria Regional Airport will begin this week, airport manager Pat Rhodes said Monday.

The project, which includes installing new taxiway lights and rehabilitating runway surfaces, will be completed by spring of 1993.

The local cost share of the project is $39,300, “and has been budgeted,” Rhodes said.

The remainder of the construction will be funded by a Federal Aviation Administration grant.

Engineer for the project is Urban Engineering of Victoria. The resurfacing of the runways will be done by CTI Inc. of San Antonio, and taxiway lighting will be done by JLK Electrical Co. of San Antonio.

Sept. 23 – Janey Lack of Victoria has been appointed by Gov. Ann Richards to the Educational Economic Policy Center Committee.

The committee examines instructional methods and curricular programs for the state’s public school system.

Lack, 52, is vice president of marketing for Lack’s Stores Inc. She is currently a member of the Texas Literacy Council.

She earned her master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration and is a former member of the Texas Advisory Council for Vocational-Technical Education and the State Job Training Coordinating Council.

She replaces Jack Ladd of Midland, whose term expired.

DEAR ABBY

Religious differences drive couple apart Dear Abby: For the first time in my life, I am in love. We met about a month ago.

I know he’s the man I have waited my entire life to meet.

I am 33, so I know what I DEAR feel isn’t just lust. We JEANNE have one PHILLIPS huge hurdle, though: religion. He’s actively religious, while I am not, and he doesn’t believe our relationship can survive this difference.

On every other level, we are wonderful. We want the same things in life and share similar values. Our difference isn’t that I don’t believe in God. I do. But that isn’t enough for him.

I told him I would go to church with him, and raise our children (his and mine) in a Christian home, but when they are old enough we should allow them to make their own decisions. He says

ness by email or text.

ANY conversation feels excessive to them, and they are humoring me by answering the phone.

Where is the middle ground here? How can I maintain what feels like basic good manners and human interaction without annoying my colleagues?

Polite in California

Dear Abby: The company I work for recently

switched to digital phones that show the caller’s name and location on a screen no matter where they are in the building. Years ago, I formed the habit of introducing myself when placing a call: “Hi, this is Sally from marketing. How are you, Trent? Great!

I’m calling because ...” I have been informed that what I’m doing is old-fashioned, unnecessary and a waste of ever yone’s time.

The preferred method would be to launch into the heart of the conversation with no introduction, just “Hi. I need instructions for the new projectors,” because the person already knows who is calling. To me, this feels rude, especially when talking with someone I see rarely.

I can’t help but wonder what the long-term office climate will be like if everyone is so terse. On the other hand, many of my younger co-workers would prefer not to talk at all and conduct busi-

Esplanade St. behind Cuero Regional Hospital.

Information for potential VC sets nursing program students on prerequisite information night in Cuero changes, curriculum changes, admission reFROM A NEWS RELEASE quirements, course reVictoria College’s Voca- quirements, estimated tutional Nursing Program in ition/fees and financial asCuero will hold an Informa- sistance will be available. tion Night from 6 to 7:30 Established in 1982, Vicp.m. Thursday at 2550 N. toria College’s Vocational

Nursing Program in Cuero gives DeWitt County students an opportunity to pursue a Vocational Nursing Certificate close to home. This is a 12-month certificate program fully approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the

National Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses. Satisfactory achievement on the exam qualifies students for licensure as a vocational nurse.

To learn more, contact Vocational Nursing Administrative Assistant Wendy Prather at 361-277-6760 or email Wendy.Prather@VictoriaCollege.edu.

ABBY

EDUCATION

that would be “just going through the motions” and I’d eventually resent him for it.

Must I let him walk away? Or should I fight for what could be (next to my kids) the best thing that’s ever happened to me?

Heartbroken in Texas Dear Heartbroken: In what way do you plan to “fight”? Do you plan to convert to his religion and devote the kind of time to it that he does? Think carefully about what that would mean.

While his fervent religiosity is laudable, what this man doesn’t realize is that regardless of the example he wants to set for his children, eventually they are going to make up their own minds and live their lives the way they wish.

This “one difference” is a deal-breaker. He is looking for a spiritual clone.

You’re not it, so let him go.

Dear Polite: There are certain niceties that make interactions with others more pleasant. While you may no longer have to announce that you are “Sally from marketing,” it is polite to inquire how the person is doing or how the day is going. It’s a pleasant conversation-starter and a transition into the business you will conduct.

Because you are getting flak for it, go to your employer or H.R. for guidance in navigating the new system Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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MARRIAGES Victoria County Jacob Allen Heinold to Katrina M. Suire ■ Bryan Gene Beyer to Brandy Marie Cole ■ Cody Austin Williams to Jessica Renee Horton ■ Coleby Conrad Becker to Abby Mary Pfeiffer ■ Marco Antonio Segura Saenz to Ernestina Salazar ■ Jesse Wade Debord to Kathryn Anne Janca ■ Jeremy Edward Clay to Andrea Marie Luna ■ James Edward Smith to Eva Carao Pandalangan ■ Jace Philip-Bowen Woodstock to Trella Emily Pina ■ Matthew Scott Devos to Jennifer Sease Kelley ■ Ty Alan Hilgart to Devin Kelsey Jennings ■

BIRTHS Editor ’s Note: Announcements of births in Victoria County are published as a free public service based on information from local hospitals.

For more information, call 361-580-6524. Those outside Victoria County, or more detailed or specially worded, are available for a fee through the classified advertising department. Call 361-574-1226. Paid birth announcements appear on this page in a box.

DeTar Hospital

■ Brienna Perkins and Mar-

cus Hernandez, a son, 9 pounds, 7 ounces, at 8:01 a.m. Aug. 23, 2017 ■ Jamie Gomez and Jose Rangel Jr., a daughter, 6 pounds, 2 ounces, at 9:48 a.m. Aug. 23, 2017 ■ Gabrielle Smallwood and Joseph Kent, of Cuero, a son, 7 pounds, 2 ounces, at 2:43 p.m. Aug. 23, 2017 ■ Shana and Esteban Monjaras, a daughter, 7 pounds, 6 ounces, at 9:01 a.m. Aug. 24, 2017 ■ Leticia Robles and Richard Rodriguez, a daughter, 6 pounds, at 12:39 p.m. Aug. 24, 2017 ■ Mr. and Mrs. Roman Ballin, of Edna, a daughter, 8 pounds, 9 ounces, at 1:59 p.m. Aug. 24, 2017 ■ Devon Polk and George Davila Jr., a son, 7 pounds, 7 ounces, at 2:33 p.m. Aug. 24, 2017 ■ Jessamine Ybarra and Johnny Lopez Jr., a son, 8 pounds, 1 ounce, at 11:24 p.m. Aug. 24, 2017 ■ Sabrina Escalona and Adam Raz, a son, 6 pounds, 4 ounces, at 1:54 a.m. Aug. 26, 2017 ■ Shelby Salas and Justin Martinez, a son, 8 pounds, 13 ounces, at 1:37 p.m. Aug. 31, 2017 ■ Aleida Ramirez and Francisco Vargas Jr., a son, 7 pounds, 6 ounces, at 1:47 p.m. Aug. 31, 2017

Citizens Medical Center

■ Carinna Orta, a son, 8

pounds, 7 ounces, at 3:04 p.m. Sept. 1, 2017 ■ Socorro Aguilar and Cassidy Eastlick, a son, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, at 2:19 a.m. Sept. 3, 2017 ■ Jovan Villarreal and Skylar Riojas, a daughter, 8 pounds, 5 ounces, at 11:24 a.m. Sept. 3, 2017 ■ Tony and Callie Craft, a son, 8 pounds, 12 ounces, at 11:35 a.m.

Sept. 4, 2017 ■ Kathleen Hopper, a daughter, 7 pounds, 5 ounces, at 2:20 p.m. Sept. 5, 2017 ■ Brittany Coufal and Jose Miguel Castillo, a son, 7 pounds, at 1:02 a.m.

Sept. 6, 2017 ■ Luis and Maria Guillen, a daughter, 8 pounds, 10 ounces, at 12:53 p.m.

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Proper teasing adds extra volume, body to hair

Q: Mr. Colson, you may have

covered this in an earlier column but I try teasing my hair for extra body and nothing seems to make it fuller. My hair is layered and I thought that would be all I needed to do. What could I be doing wrong? I bet your advice would be helpful to many.

There are times I have mentioned this and I know, without a doubt, it was well received. No matter the length of your hair, there really is a proper way to tease it for more volume. Simply hold the amount of hair you tease at a time and the first stroke is the most important. From your fingers place the comb against your fingers and stroke all the way down to the scalp and from then it builds up the amount of teasing you desire. With

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hairstyles now in fashion, it usually takes just a small amount of teasing to add more body to your style. Many have asked me if it CHARLES mattered if their hair was color treated ASK CHUCK and the answer is no.

Most of the time when you go to brush over the teased part, you are probably combing out some of the teasing anyway.

Proper teasing allows the hair to relax so it gives a softer touch to the style. Now I know some think that teasing has completely gone out of style, but most styles need a little amount and even more if the hair is thinner. So don’t go crazy with a lot of heavy teasing so as to make it ap-

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pear it has been ratted. Ratting hair heavily gives a harder look to the style. Believe me, some teasing in styles currently requires little teasing to give it that extra special look.

In an earlier column, I mentioned that teasing used to be called French lacing. That was back in the 30s and 40s. This was when many women wore buns and extra padding to hairstyles so they appeared much fuller. I remember in the 60s, I styled many actors hair for the Community Theater in Victoria. It was quite an educational experience for me for about three years. I had to help create styles that were worn in like the early plays on Broadway. And would you believe some of the best productions are still popular. However, back then the higher the hair style,

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VC’s leadership series rescheduled after storm FROM A NEWS RELEASE

Victoria College is partnering with Development Dimensions International, Inc., to offer a three-part “Leadership Series.”

The series will begin Oct. 12 with “Essentials of Leadership.”

Each class will be from 8 a.m. to noon in Room 302 of Victoria College’s Emerging Technology Complex.

The series was resched-

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the better. Now the lower the hairstyle is the best. Man, have things changed in the past years. I was discussing this with a client recently and she and I agreed that some styles back in the ’60s and ’70s should still remain popular because a great hairstyle that looks good on a person should never go out of style. One we were fascinated with was the style called the Ducktail. Both men and women looked quite suave and attractive. I guess this is why Elvis Presley made it so popular. Right? Just be yourself.

Paisley is an 11-month-old female Sheltie mix with a tan and cream coat. She is always happy to make new friends and gets along well with other dogs her size.

Daphne is a 7-month-old female Dachshund and Labrador Retriever mix with a solid black coat. She does well with kids.

Find all these pets at Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption Center.

uled because of Hurricane Har vey.

“Essentials of Leadership” is the prerequisite course for the series and will teach leaders how to get results through people.

The class will simulate the day in the life of a typical leader.

The deadline to register for “Essentials of Leadership” is 5 p.m. Oct. 4.

“Resolving Conflict” will be Nov. 9. The class will teach leaders how to recognize signs of escalating conflict and minimize their damage. The deadline to register for “Resolving

Conflict” is 5 p.m. Nov. 1.

“Creating a Service Culture” will be Dec. 14. The class will help leaders identify barriers to service excellence and provide them with five leader practices to create a service culture. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Dec. 6.

The cost for each class is $115 and includes all materials.

VC’s Emerging Technology Complex is located at 7403 Lone Tree Road in Victoria.

For more information, call 361-582-2528 or visit VictoriaCollege.edu/WCE.

make sure that your With the recent microchip informaevents of Hurricane tion is current as Harvey, pets were well. traveling and being There are some relocated more than rules to follow when ever. There are traveling in a motor some important vehicle. Dogs should things to keep in SHANA never travel in the mind when traveling with your pet to keep FOR THE LOVE back of the truck. your pet safe and OF YOUR PET Even the most seasoned dog may lose your pet’s experihis balance and fall or see ence positive. You will want to make preparations something enticing and jump out. This can lead to in advance to avoid any life threatening injuries complications or mishaps and expensive veterinary on the trip.

If you are traveling out of bills. If your pet must ride in the back of a vehicle, state you will want to then make sure that they check and see if a health are confined in a kennel certificate is required by that state. You can contact that is secured to the truck to prevent injury. Cats the USDA or check out should always travel in a their website to look at crate. This keeps your cat state regulations. safe, as well as you. Pets It is a good idea to get a should not be allowed on current copy of your pet’s medical records, including the driver’s lap on the vaccine history, current ra- floorboard. Ideally, larger dogs should be retrained bies certificate, existing with a harness attached to conditions and current the car’s seat belt. Small medications. dogs should travel in a Make sure to pack all crate as well. Doggie seat your pet’s supplies. This belts and car seats are includes toys, food, fresh now commercially availwater, collars/harnesses, able. leashes, medications, bedWhen traveling you want ding, and blankets. Proper to make sure that your fitting leashes and/or harnesses are very important. pet’s environment is relaxing and as stress free as A leash that is too loose could allow your dog to get possible. You want to keep the temperature comfortloose and run into danger, able, provide adequate such as traffic or an altercation with another dog. A bedding, and allow for occasional potty breaks (evcollar should be snug ery two to three hours). enough that only two finPreparation and planning gers fit underneath it. You will make your pet’s expewill also want to make rience more positive and sure that your pet has enjoyable. identification tags with up-to-date information (name, phone number, and Dr. Shana Bohac is a address), just in case he veterinarian at Lakegets lost. A microchip is a way Veterinary Clinic great form of permanent in Edna. She works on identification that can be both small animals and administered by your vetequine patients. Submit erinarian. If your pet has a questions to drshanabomicrochip, you will want to hac@hotmail.com

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Hands-on workshop to focus on creating employee handbooks Crossroads small business owners interested in creating or editing an employee handbook will be able to get professional guidance through a workshop hosted by the University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Center.

The Employee Handbook Clinic will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the new UHV SBDC office, 1908 N. Laurent St., fourth floor of Victoria Tower.

The clinic will be presented

by Deirdre Pattillo, a project manager for Employer Services for the South-West Texas Border SBDC Region’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center at the University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development.

“Deirdre is an outstanding instructor who always brings valuable experience and knowledge to the area when she comes,” Joe Humphreys, UHV SBDC di-

rector, said. “She is a certified human resource professional and will be available to advise workshop attendees both during and after the clinic.”

Attendees will spend the day crafting employee handbooks for their businesses or reviewing current handbooks to ensure policies are updated for situations faced by modern businesses, such as social media and cellphone use.

“Employee handbooks are

important because they set the ground rules for how a business should be run,” Humphreys said.

“By putting what should or should not be done and what is expected of employees in writing, businesses create clear expectations and a foundation for success.”

Every business should have a handbook, Humphreys said. One of the important lessons people will learn in the workshop is that a handbook doesn’t

Hours,” will kick off Victoria College’s 2017-18 Lyceum Lecture Series on Oct. 2 at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts.

The event, supported in part by Redeemer Lutheran Church, will begin at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Due to limited seating, tickets are required for the event. There is a maxiFROM A NEWS RELEASE mum of three tickets per Kris “Tanto” Paronto, person. Free tickets are by calling whose firsthand account of available the 2012 terrorist attack in 361-570-TKTS (8587) or at Benghazi is told in the the Welder Center Box Ofbook and movie “13 fice, the Museum of the

Coastal Bend at Victoria College, or online at WelderCenter.org. A $1 convenience fee applies for tickets ordered online.

Paronto was part of the CIA Annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on a U.S. State Department Special Mission Compound in Benghazi on Sept. 11, 2012 and helped save 20 lives while fighting off terrorists for more than 13 hours.

In his new book, “The Ranger Way,” Paronto uses his experiences in Basic and Ranger Training to explore how to deal with mis-

takes and disappointment like a leader, accept responsibility, and turn every obstacle into an opportunity for growth.

Paronto obtained his bachelor ’s degree from Mesa State College and a master ’s degree from The University of Nebraska at Omaha. He served four years in the U.S. Army and an additional four years in the U.S. Army National Guard, reaching the rank of sergeant.

Every fall, VC’s Lyceum Committee invites community members to suggest speakers for the next se-

ries. This year, Rev. Andrew Schroer proposed several speakers on behalf of Redeemer Lutheran Church’s outreach committee, and he was excited to learn one of the suggestions was selected by the Lyceum Committee.

Community members will be invited to suggest Lyceum speakers for next year ’s series beginning in October.

The Leo J. Welder Center is located at 214 N. Main Street in Victoria. For PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY VICTORIA COLLEGE more information on the Kris “Tanto” Paronto will start Lyceum Lecture Series, VC’s 2017-18 Lyceum Lecture call 361-573-3291.

Series on Oct. 2.

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have to be complicated.

There is a $195 fee to attend the clinic. However, the cost of the day-long clinic is affordable compared with how much a business owner would pay to have a consultant create a handbook, Humphreys said.

To register for the workshop, contact the UHV SBDC at 361-485-4485, 877895-7232 or sbdc@uhv.edu.

Participants also can sign up through the SBDC at uhvsbdc.com.

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PHOTOS BY ANGELA PIAZZA/APIAZZA@VICAD.COM

Tony Geryk sits in the white sand and watches his family and his heart donor’s family swim in the Gulf. He had a hard time navigating the high surf due to Hurricane Harvey.

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Go to VictoriaAdvocate.com/ livelikeyouredying to see coverage of Tony Geryk’s trip to Florida and the first story in this series about his heart condition and transplant. You can also find a link to his GoFundMe account. Any funds left over after funeral expenses will be donated to the Texas Children’s Hospital and Harbor Hospice.

CONTINUED FROM E1 The uncertainty and helplessness of their situation shifted the group’s happy-go-lucky dynamic. They made frequent, frantic calls home and at times, bickered over trifles.

However, moments of joy breached the worry Friday.

Family members of Tony’s heart donor, Zachary Guined, who gifted the Florida vacation, promised to meet up with Tony on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.

Tony floated in the Gulf on a pink inflatable flamingo wearing spangled swimming trunks, $1 cowboy boots courtesy of Goodwill and the cowboy hat he was given on his first bucket list road trip.

At sunset everyone enjoyed a catamaran boat ride and watched a playful spectacle put on by wild dolphins.

The evening got even sweeter when the group stopped for cookies and cream, chocolate peanut butter, butter pecan and more chocolate ice cream.

They concluded the day the same way it began, in a semicircle around the TV watching the storm strengthen.

Aug. 26: The donor’s family The Geryks did not turn on the TV in their condo Saturday morning. No matter what was happening at home, they were determined to enjoy their vacation.

Eight hundred driving miles away, Hurricane Harvey was doing untold damage to Port Lavaca.

LEFT: Tony Geryk’s heart donor’s family from left, mother, Pam Thomas; sister, Bethany Guined; and stepfather, Don Thomas, visit from Alabama. Pam holds a painting of a cross Tony made for her.

Jeanna Hooker, Tony’s aunt who traveled with the family to Panama City, lives in Deer Park. The family had discussed staying with her after they leave Florida until the way home was clear.

“I know the storm is there, but sometimes you just have to,” Jeanna inhaled deeply, “and look around you.”

Late morning, Tony, his family and friend snorkeled.

They jumped into clear blue water and watched dolphins swim mere inches under their feet.

Tony ’s sister, Rebekah, said she had never been so

close to them.

“I could like, reach out and touch one of them,” Rebekah said enthusiastically.

“That’s how close they were to me.”

An overconfident Tony jumped into the water without a life jacket and briefly found himself in deep water.

“I figured I knew how to swim, so I didn’t need the jacket,” Tony said. However, as he drew nearer to a rocky pier, the waves overpowered him. His mother, Alice, came to his rescue and secured a life jacket around him.

In the afternoon, members of the heart donor’s family,

visited from Alabama.

Tony gave Pam Thomas, Zachary ’s mother, a painting of a cross he made for her.

“I don’t want to cry,” Thomas said.

Receiving news of Zachary ’s death and now Tony ’s failing heart was devastating to the family.

“We love Tony, and we are so glad we made this journey with him, but it is very hard for us,” Thomas said.

“We’re still praying for a miracle.”

The two families enjoyed time on the beach and the condo’s swimming pool.

Exhausted from spending

the day outside, they ate dinner in the condo. Tony led the prayer and asked God for a home to return to or a safe place to stay.

Thomas offered her home as refuge.

Zachary ’s and Tony’s families finished the night playing Uno and catching up.

Once the Geryks, Hooker and Benedick were alone, they checked on the storm’s disastrous progress.

Aug. 27: Flying over Florida In the early morning hours Sunday, Tony’s aunt, received numerous communications from home. She had learned that her Deer Park

Tony Geryk’s parents, sister, aunt and friend walk down the beach in Panama City, Fla.. After stepping into the white sand, Tony said it “feels like flour” under his feet. Alice Geryk, right, speaks with her daughter in Victoria.

neighborhood was flooding.

With no hope of returning to Texas the following day as planned, the road trip vacationers were agitated and susceptible to episodes of crying.

The vacation was part of Tony ’s bucket list as his body rejects the heart transplant he received four years ago from Zachary.

While out to breakfast with Zachary ’s family, Rebekah asked her mother, Alice, what she wanted and she responded, “I don’t know,” with a distant look on her face.

The conversation at the table of nine drifted off with Alice’s unfocused stare.

Through watery eyes Tony ’s aunt, Jeanna, said, “I think we just all want to be home right now.”

Zachary ’s mother, Pam, and sister, Bethany, offered to extend the family’s stay at their condo. Zachary’s family had gifted the timeshare to the Geryks months prior.

After breakfast, the two families said their goodbyes and more tears were shed.

Pam reaffirmed she is holding out hope for a miracle that Tony’s heart wouldn’t fail.

In the afternoon, Tony got to check off another bucket list item: parasailing.

After 3 p.m. Tony and his father, Mark, rocketed off a boat and soared some 400 feet above water in Destin, Fla. After being pulled safely back onto the boat, Mark, who was harnessed with Tony said, “That was fun, and at the same time you’re hoping nothing breaks.”

Tony said he also enjoyed the ride and that it didn’t frighten him.

The crew was hungry after parasailing so they stopped at Fudpucker’s, a seafood restaurant with live alligator attractions.

After dinner, Mary treated Tony to a photograph with a live 2-year-old alligator.

Advocate reporter Laura Garcia contributed to this project.

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KNOW YOUR GOAL Ask the question, “What is this renovation designed to accomplish? More functionality? Storage? Living space?” If a homeowner doesn’t know where they’re going with the renovation, chances are they’ll never get there.

DO YOUR RESEARCH In most things, knowledge is power, and knowing what to expect, in advance, can keep expectations in check. Investigate options, budgets and timelines, and arrange financing in advance.

HIRE PROFESSIONALS Be sure that they are happy to work with you to meet your budget and achieve your vision.

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OPT FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND TRADES THAT ARE EXPERIENCED, LICENSED AND INSURED Don’t hesitate to check credentials and references. Get recommendations from family, friends and colleagues who have had work done and were satisfied with the results.

START WITH QUALITY BUILDING MATERIALS When it comes to home renovation and construction, the adage, “it’s what’s on the inside that counts” seems apt.

While homeowners tend to get caught up in the aesthetics of a project, such as finishings and paint colors, the key to a successful renovation often lies in what you won’t see. Investing in quality behind your walls will ensure durability, comfort and safety for years to come.

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DEVELOP A GOOD PLAN This includes preparing for the unexpected. Setting aside a 20 percent contingency fund will help bring you to the finish line when unanticipated issues creep up.

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Beautiful home in convenient neighborhood to the amenities. This 4/3 home needs a family to enjoy. Split bedroom plan with all down.

Upstairs is 300sqft. bonus room. The garage was enclosed and slab raised to home height with full bath (wheelchair access shower) on separate A/C & heat system. Privacy fenced back yard with mature trees in back and front. Back patio and storage bldg. and full yard in ground sprinkler system. Gas logs in fireplace. The roof is fiber glass base shingle replaced approx. 41/2 yrs.

This home is going to be ready for a family to move in and is close to schools, shopping, mall and restaurants. The home has 2 central air and heat systems. $209,900

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OPEN HOUSE - SUN. 2-4PM 110 LARIMORE -CASTLE HILLS WEST Great House with Guest House. Ready to move into. 3 Bedrooms-2 1/2 Baths in house and 1 Bedroom and Bath in Guest Quarters. 2 Dining Areas - Oversized 2 car Detached Garage. Convenient well established neighborhood with mature trees. One owner home. $249,900 MLS# 224418

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2306 LOMA VISTA

105 ROSEWOOD

This 3 bedroom 2 bath home has two living and dining areas in beautiful college area.

Tree-shaded backyard with large covered patio. Priced to sell. Make some time to look at this one. Contact James Wearden at Woolson Real Estate. 361-649-9157.

Very Nice 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home!

Modestly nestled within the Tanglewood Subdivision. Well Maintained! Storm windows throughout home and new window blinds updated 2017.Mature trees allowing for beautifully shaded yard. $137,500. Call Gary Crick at 361-649-5540.

Jeanette Hernandez REALTOR®/Broker, GRI 361-648-0325

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Chris Vega REALTOR® 361-649-5239

$80,000! Beautiful 3/2 in Westhoff, updated and ready for you! Great kitchen update with new cabinets and countertops, cozy and chic! New flooring throughout, updated HVAC and Septic, Hardi siding added, and

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Close to the college. 3 Bedroom home with large backyard. Ready for the finishing touch. Priced below $50 a square foot. Call James Wearden for a private showing at 361-649-9157.

413 LONDONDERRY

207 N. WHEELER

1504 WARREN AVE.

Beautiful back yard with like-new deck – perfect for entertaining! This neat, clean 3 BR home in The Hamlet is and priced to sell at $133,900. It has new garage doors and water heater in 2017 and an inviting interior with hard surface floors and brick fireplace. Call Dianne at 676-6228.

Beautiful and immaculate 3/2/2 home in Old Victoria with a 1/1 adjacent income-producing garage apartment! The property is on a lovely corner lot with mature trees and lots of history. Reasonably priced at $256,500 - make it yours!! Call Dianne at 676-6228 for an appointment to see this unique property.

NEW carpet and refinished hardwood in this cozy 3 bedroom cottage near the college. Gas range with double ovens.

Outdoor deck and tree shaded yard. Garage with workshop. Don’t miss this one for less than 90k. Call James Wearden for a private showing. 361-649-9157

1110 N. BEN JORDAN

302 YORKSHIRE

107 BROOKWOOD

111 WILDROSE

3 bedroom, 2 bath, office, 2 living, large bedrooms, built-ins, nice size back yard. $164,900. 302 Yorkshire. Call Sheryl Murphy at 361-652-3979.

New roof makes this beautiful move-in ready 3/2/2 home even better than before! The spacious and spotless home is now priced at $182,500 and includes many extras - European style walkin shower in the Master Bath, beautiful easy care flooring in the Study and Family Room, and double sinks in both bathrooms.Call Dianne at 676-6228.

Beautiful 3 bedroom home with 2 1/2 baths, 2 living, 2 dining, large bedrooms, huge kitchen, fantastic pool and patio area, garden and storage shed, refrigerator to stay. Move in and have a party! $349,900 … call Sheryl Murphy at 361-652-3979.

511 DOVE

Kevin Epley REALTOR® 361-649-6666

2605 N. BEN JORDAN

206 BERWICK Beautiful home on Oak tree shaded ½ acre lot! This 3BR/2BA/1LA/1DA/Mudroom is ReadyTo Sell!! Many recent updates that will WOW you! Home and property includes a Camper/RV Metal Carport on a concrete slab,large enclosed GardenArea w/ 8’x12’ garden shed & large 16’x16’ chicken coop w/ outdoor run, Sprinkler syst. for the entire yard. Too many updates to mention!!! Call Gary Crick at 361-6495540 to see this beauty!

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$134,900 plus New Roof/$3,000 Allowance. Located in the Quail Creek Subdivision. At this price it won’t last long!

Features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, spacious indoor utility room, and 2 car garage, wood burning fire place, living room with vaulted ceiling. Great curb appeal! This home is a must see!

Call today … Chris Vega 361-649-5239.

$339,900

Beautiful split bedroom with 2 living, 4 bedrooms, 2 dining, Bonus room, wonderful patio and pool. 2 sided fireplace, quartz counter tops in kitchen, lots of storage, located in a beautiful subdivision. 103 Masters Court Call Sheryl & Dan Murphy at 361-652-3979.

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101 MCDOW

If lawn maintenance is wearing you out but you still want your space, why not try townhome living? This large 3 BR 3 ½ BA in Somerset Place can simplify your life! It is a delightful place with a lovely, peaceful view from the covered deck and plenty of room for entertaining. Call Dianne at 676-6228 to take a look, make an offer, and make it yours!

Reduced!! Roomy home near Victoria College and UHV Campuses! 3/2/2 with 2 Living area. Approximately 1,994 sf and freshly painted interior. $129,000. Call Jeanette at 361-648-0325 to schedule a showing.

Must see this attractive 2/1 brick home with a nice back yard, large covered patio, and spacious carport. Hardwood floors, central air & heat, and large updated kitchen are some of its special features. Must see to appreciate. Call Dianne at 676-6228.

1509 W ADAMS  PORT O’CONNOR

2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Pull thru drive on large corner lot with separate electric meter and plenty of room for additional house, mobile home, RVs! Great site for small business... the potential is limitless! $155,000.

Call Jennifer at 361-218-0660.

LOTS ON MAIN ST. 3 Lots on Main Ready to Sell! Approx. acreage starts at 3.94 ac. - 4.39 ac. with Frontage on Main near Airline intersection. Utilities available but not onsite.

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Mineral Rights to convey. This heavily wooded 14 acres at the corner of Kohutek and Love.

Priced to Sell at $89,500. Call Elaine McDaniel at 361-935-1154.

12887 US 59N Commercial Use or Residential- 6ac. w/ 325 Ft. of Hwy 59 frontage. Owner will divide! Ingress/egress from Fisher Rd. (access rd. for Hwy 59) & Evelyn Ave. 260 Ft. of frontage from Evelyn. 8’ Security Fence surrounds property. 40’ x 200’ covered storage/parking w/ 14’ eave ht. Water/Sewer/Elec. avail. $275,000. Call Nancy Garner 361-571-0161.

HWY 185 Great site for Commercial or Residential use! 6ac. w/ 325 Ft. of Hwy 59 frontage. Owner will divide! Ingress/egress from Fisher Rd. (access rd. for Hwy 59) & Evelyn Ave. 260 Ft. of frontage from Evelyn. 8’ Security Fence surrounds property. 40’ x 200’ covered storage/parking w/ 14’ eave ht. Water/Sewer/Elec. avail. $275,000. Call Nancy Garner 361-571-0161.

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Converting garages into livable spaces Courtesy of Metro Creative Connection Many people decide to upgrade from their apartments or condominiums out of a need for more space. But even after moving into a new home, homeowners may soon begin to outgrow the room they have.

Rather than looking for a new home, some homeowners consider expansion. Expanding a living space can be expensive, and a more affordable option

may be converting existing basement or garage space into something more livable. Garages already are built on a foundation, have four walls and a roof overhead, so a garage-conversion project is merely a matter of turning this utilitarian area into a living space.

Before beginning the renovation, homeowners should consider the benefits versus the cost of converting the garage.

For those who are planning to grow old in a house, a garage conversion can be a worthy investment. But those who intend to sell their homes rather than retire in them may learn that a converted garage can affect home value and make it less desireable at resale. Compare your home to others in the area and see what your neighbors have done. If converted garages are the norm where you live,

your own renovation may fit in with others.

Always apply for the proper permits and learn the zoning laws to see if a garage conversion is acceptable in your town or city. It’s best to go by the book so that work can be done in a proper manner and be inspected for safety.

Many homeowners hope their garage-conversion projects will make their garages seem like a seamless part of the rest of the house. To do so, you will need to remove evidence the space was once a garage. Slab floor will need to be raised and insulated. Walls also will need

to be insulated and finished to improve comfort and soundproofing. Many garages do not have windows, so for the garage to function as a renovated space, windows may need to be added.

One of the biggest transformations will come by way of modifying the garage door entry. Some homeowners prefer to leave the existing door so that the home still has the appearance of a garage from the curb, while others remove the garage door and rebuild the exterior wall so that it has a window or another architectural element.

An architect can help suggest design elements that will cam-

ouflage the original garage look and make the space seem like it was always part of the main living area of the home.

Landscaping work also can minimize the appearance of an old garage. Rather than having the driveway end at the wall of a home, shrubbery, pavers and other techniques can blend the garage renovation into the rest of the yard design.

Transforming a garage into a living space can add several hundred square feet to a home. Hire a reputable contractor and follow the municipal guidelines for modifying the space to ensure the job is done right.

Simple ways to give your bathroom a new look and feel Courtesy of Metro Creative Connection According to the “Remodeling” magazine’s 2011-12 “Cost vs. Value Report,” which compares the average cost for 35 popular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale, homeowners can expect to spend upward of $52,000 on an upscale bathroom remodel. That makes a bathroom remodel one of the more expensive home improvement projects a homeowner can undertake.

For many homeowners, that costly price tag is simply too much money to commit, especially in an economy where money is still hard to come by.

Fortunately, there are several sim-

ple ways homeowners can give their bathrooms a new look and feel without breaking the bank.

INSTALL A NEW SHOWER One of the best ways to give a bathroom a new look is to replace the traditional tub and showerhead with a bigger, more airy shower. Such showers are typically found in modern hotels that boast luxury amenities. Instead of the tub and slide glass, choose a hinged door with heavier glass, replacing the bathtub entirely.

ADD WINDOWS AND A SKYLIGHT Many bathrooms, particularly those in older homes, sorely lack adequate lighting.

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Country living with city amenities on over an acre, with gorgeous professional landscaping . Relax on the covered patio and enjoy the starry night sky and wonderful breeze, on both the front and back porches. $362,900

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Adding some extra windows and a skylight can give a bathroom an entirely new look, even if you don’t replace any of the existing features or fixtures. Sunlight can make a bathroom more inviting, giving the room the feeling of a sanctuary that many of today’s homeowners prefer.

it’s turned on. Homeowners can bring this lap of luxury into their own homes. This is especially valuable to homeowners whose bathrooms currently feature soaking tubs where they can escape the daily grind with a hot bath and now even watch a little television while they soak.

ADD SOME ENTERTAINMENT Just like they offer larger showers with more room to breathe, many luxury hotels now ensure guests can be entertained even while they’re in the bathroom. Such hotels often feature small flatscreen televisions that sit behind the bathroom’s mirror. Guests don’t even see the television until

REPLACE OLD TILES Many homeowners cite their bathroom’s tiles as the feature they would most like to change. Old linoleum tiles give many bathrooms a dated look that few of today’s homeowners find appealing. Glass tiles are growing in popularity, but those old linoleum or glazed tiles can be swapped out with porcelain or stone tiles to give the room

an entirely new look without spending excessively.

REPLACE THE TOILET Another easy way to give a bathroom a new look is to replace the toilet. Older toilets may be eyesores and many are not very eco-friendly, either. A new toilet can give the bathroom a sleek, modern look, and since many of today’s luxury

models are low-flow, you’ll also save money on your monthly water bill while doing something good for the environment.

Renovating a bathroom is a top priority for many homeowners. But if a full-scale remodel is not within your budget, there are still plenty of inexpensive ways to give your bathroom a new look and feel.

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Adorable 1940’s farmhouse! 4/2 on two acres in Inez. Newly remodeled farmhouse chic home is great for a large family who likes to entertain. There is also a study. The 4th bedroom currently has a armoire as a closet, but the home owner is adding a closet. $189,900

Gorgeous 3 bedrooms 2 bath parade home with many extras and fine attention to detail.

Beautiful hardwood floors, Bosch appliances with double oven and expresso machine. Open floor plan, gas fireplace, large backyard with outdoor kitchen. $279,900

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Houses & Apartments for Rent Weekly & Mo. Rates. Can work w/ Deposit. Call 361-571-9290 3008 Oaklawn 2BR/1BA central air, stove, fenced in backyard, No smoking, No pets. $700 mo./$700 dep. Call 361-575-3872 2 Trailers in Placedo both are 2BR/1BA, $650 mo./$650 dep.

Call 361-575-3872 REDUCED 4BR/2BA. $1,300 mo., $1,300 dep. Pet deposit required.

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361-652-7541.

907 N. DEPOT. Unfurnished 2BR, 1BA on corner lot with detached garage. $600 monthly/$450 deposit. Call 361-575-3747 111 D Monterrey. Built in 2004.

Beautiful 2 BR, 2 BA. Approx 1,000 sq. ft., very clean, no smoking. $995 monthly includes yard care.

Victoria Property Management 570-8934. www.victoriapremierhomes.com 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath pets considered.

Privacy fenced yard & double car garage. $1,325 Monthly.

210 Gemini Court. Victoria Property Management 570-8934 2503 PRINCE ST. NEW HOME. Large 3BR/1BA. 1 block from Dudley elementary.

254-421-6700 3306 ERWIN: 3 bdrm/2bath, 2 living areas. Has covered patio.

Pet negotiable. No refrig. No smokers. $995 rent/$995 deposit.

Call SUMMIT RENTAL 576-6517 House for Rent on 10 Acres – 756 Thomaston River Rd. 2000/mo – 1000 deposit Call 361-564-4953 3 BR/2 BA CAH, in the Country 5 mi. E. of Yoakum, incl. fridge/stove. $1250 Mo/ $1000 Dep. No smoker. 830-857-0329

(361) 578-6822 Very nice RV for rent, single person/couple. No pets. $700mo/$300dep. We pay the first $100 of electricity. 361-489-2555

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Outstanding bldg. Nicely decorated.

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112 Cumberland Gap 3BR/2 BA, some pets ok. No Smoking. $1595 mo/ $1200 dep. Call Church Rentals 361-652-4150/816-795-1641

Prime Location 4702 N. Laurent, over 2000 Sq. Ft. Office, Lab, open concept cabinet shop. 578-7690 Rent based on tenants need.

HOG HUNTING SPECIAL $125 Hunt 3,000 acres of river bottom & brush in Victoria County for $125 per day. Bow and/or Rifle.

Ranch has feeders going year round. Lodging included.

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This is a great property for those who want a fixer upper log cabin with a gorgeous backdrop and privacy. Tract 1 32.68 AC Santa Rita Ranch Estates Please call 512-350-3532 Premiere Ranch Properties 847 Rutherford, North Goliad County, 25+/- acres with spacious Palm Harbor home, move-in ready, native wildlife, privacy. Call Eling Corp Real Estate 361-277-3424 Dividing 100 acres, Owner financing Live Oak Woods, Live Creek, Deer, FM 111 Lavaca, 10 to 30 acre tracks BKR 979-561-6565 5 acres for sale. Owner Financing Available. $500 down payment. 4.7 miles north of Loop 463. Easy qualifications. Good Restrictions in place. Call (361) 649-1300 Refugio County: Approximately 833 acres with highway frontage, gorgeous views, windmills, cattle pens and amazing hunting of deer, hog, quail, turkey and dove. Call Cindy Gayle at RE/MAX Land and Homes III at 361.318.6769.

FOR SALE BY OWNERS 346 Acres-5 miles NW of Louise TX on CR. 319 Rice & Wheat base, 12 Acres of Timber 1,000 sq. ft. farm house w/ water well 8" irrigation well, Non Restricted 4,800 per Acre.

Call 361-550-0276 Goliad County: Approximately 50 acres in the Charco area, great hunting with lots of brush and paved road frontage. Call Cindy Gayle at RE/MAX Land and Homes III at 361.318.6769.

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Goliad County 33 Acres. 3BR/2 BA, Open concept, 1890 sq. ft. LA, 1361 sq. ft. porches. Separate living & storage bldg. w/ cover patio.

1640 sq. ft., $399,000.

361-550-9772 Dewitt County 131+/- acres, hunting, good fishing, older home on black top road. Only $5000 per acres. Call Gary Miller @ 830-672-2094

1.96 Acres w/ old 1 1/2 story farmhouse at 1507 Salem Rd. Access to water, sewer, & electric.

Call 361-571-6144 SERENITY ESTATES, Restricted 3+ acres home-sites, minutes from Victoria & Cuero Eling Corp, 361.277.3424 www.elingcorp.com 7 acres. 2307 S. Laurent. Business yard, access, all utilities, gravel yard, older home, tress, secluded, 133,500 Pro Rty. 361-550-3012 Wood Hi Dacosta Area.

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LOVELY home in the tree shaded neighborhood! This home has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 living and 2 dining.

Island kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless appliances, double ovens, microwave, wine cooler and large pantry. Large bedrooms. wood and tile flooring, indoor laundry with ice maker with refrigerator space and desk area. Special touch of Venetian plaster walls in some rooms. Lush landscaped backyard with stamped concrete covered patio and just in time for a SPARKLING pool with waterfall and hot tub. Dog run on the side of the home. Security and sprinkler systems.

This home has it all! $423,900

1380 Camp Colet Rd

Schroeder one of the most beautiful country areas to reside. This picturesque 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home situated in this park like setting just minutes from the historical Schroeder Hall.

5+/- acres of gorgeous trees, a seasonal creek, a sparkling pool and apartment(460 sq ft).

Covered porches, drive thru carport and 2 car garage, a corner lot with 2 entrances. Updates throughout the home. 2 Large living one w/ fireplace, a sunroom and a mud room. 2 Septic systems. You won’t want to miss this home! $398,900

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Amazing space for the price! This home is situated on a corner lot in Woodway! This home offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 4 living and 2 dining rooms enough room for a large family! The possibilities are endless for this home! Foundation and plumbing repairs have been completed.

Everything is big but the price! $199,900

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204 Woodglenn

Great potential for this property Residential or Commercial. Currently a wig salon and an area for a beauty salon not currently occupied. An apartment upstairs. A separate office space currently rented. 2 car garage detached and 1 car attached for apartment tenants. Paved parking. $129,900

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4 bedroom 2 bath home in the charming neighborhood of Shenandoah. Fresh paint, tiled floors, vaulted ceiling, large kitchen, indoor laundry, tiled kitchen countertops and backsplash, split bedroom plan, covered back patio. $149,900

00 CR 415

Live on the property while you build your dream home.

Located a few miles out of town this 5.8 acres has a guest house barn-da-minium for guest or entertaining, workshop, storage shed, 2400 sq. ft., air conditioned, additional 2000 sq. ft. of awning, deer everywhere.

This property can be purchased with an additional 3.75 Oak covered acres, this one has it all. A beautiful 3/2.5/2 2249 sq. ft. Stone house has all you need. Large open concept kitchen, large eating bar, breakfast room, dining room, 3 large bedrooms, office area, outdoor kitchen, in-ground pool. Who could ask for more with peaceful mornings and breezy evenings on your porch.

Call Listing Agent for more details. $259,000

1307 Carroll Drive, Yoakum

Nice family home in a quiet neighborhood, easy access to anywhere. Large back yard, large family room. Open concept with kitchen, dining, and living areas. This 3/2/2 house has great landscaping, large trees, shaded play area in back yard for kids to play.

Plenty of room for the family to grow or additional shop area in back. New roof in May 2017. $189,900

1404 E St Hwy 111

Custom built brick home on 4.62 manicured acres.

4/2.5, formal living, dining rooms, large family rooms and bedrooms. Great for entertaining. 3 Fire place’s, wet bar, breakfast area, kitchen has big pantry, 1000’ cvd porch. Master b/b- his/her closets, 2 vanity sinks, dressing table, large tub, nice shower. 4 car Att Garages. Picturesque yard, large wk/shop with storage and work tables & kitchen area. Patio area for H/ tub,pool. Hot House, dog pen. 1 car garg w/ workshop.

Storage everywhere. Must see. Too much to mention here. If you have kids you can inherit 2 kid ponies if you wish at no cost. MLS# 223633. $389,000

Mark Manning REALTOR 361-550-8021

237 CR 415

PARADISE! Look no further, this has 3.75 Oak covered acres located a few miles out of town, this one has it all. A beautiful 3/2.5/2 2249 sq. ft. Stone house has all you need.

Large open concept kitchen, large eating bar, breakfast room, dining room, 3 large bedrooms, office area, outdoor kitchen, in-ground pool. Who could ask for more with peaceful mornings and breezy evenings on your porch.

This property can be purchased with additional 5.8 acres and a workshop, guest house barn-da-minium for guest or entertaining, workshop, storage shed, 2400 sq. ft. can be air conditioned, additional 2000 sq. ft. of awning, deer everywhere. Ask for additional details. $639,000

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1424 Pvt Rd 1069

If you want to get away, this is your property. 21.76 acres surrounded by large oaks, deer, hogs, turkey, great hunting area in the back of the property. This 2008 Ranch style Barn-da-minium is just great for the country, with surrounding porches totaling over 2500 sq. ft. gives plenty of room for the kids to play, entertaining, etc. This property has 2 water wells, cross fencing, livestock barns, pens, equipment storage, etc. Also, the original homestead house is still on the property used as an outdoor kitchen.

If you’re looking to get away, this is it. Shown to preapproved buyers only, by appointment. $400,000

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1119 Rice Davis Rd

Great rustic style property covered in Large Oaks accompany this 5/3/2 3300sf log Home, living spaces up & down, great loft area. Plenty of room for entertaining or large family, weekend getaway. Laundry’s in home & pool house. Barn-da-minium /pool house 45 X 60 shop, 1850sf entertaining area w/full kitchen, bath, granite counters, new appliances, large sleeping quarters, beautiful pool w/hot tub, large covered patio w/fire pit.

Huge shaded yard, carpet grass, landscaped, garden area & sprinkler system installed. Water softeners in the home & pool house. Auto gate. Great Hunting, deer, hogs, with Brushy Creek running through the back of the property. Just a few miles out of town.

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191 Adcock

This is the home you need on 1.5 green acres!

Gorgeous home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths.

Fresh paint in most rooms, beautiful custom cabinetry in the kitchen. Oversized garage, fenced backyard, nice relaxing front porch and plenty of parking. Upstairs living would be great as a living area or game room. Plenty of storage. Newer flooring throughout. It’s a MUST see home! $249,900

208 Blyth

This is an amazing property with not only the main house but an apartment as well! The main home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 living and 1 dining. Kitchen has granite, smooth top range, tile backsplash and eating bar. Master bath has granite, walk in shower. Security system.

The apartment is 1 bedroom, 1 bath with nice kitchen, elec range, microwave, dishwasher and 2 car carport, HVAC 2016. Indoor laundry with toilet area. Covered patio, fenced backyard and a sparkling swimming pool. $298,900

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9983 E St Hwy 111

Ranch property for horses or cattle, currently used for horses, located 10 miles outside of Yoakum.

This 11.46 acres has large scattered oak trees, great grass, 8 horse stalls, storage barn, Hydraulic powered horse walker, numerous small pens. Home is a 4/2/2 1660 sqft home, has 3 year old roof, numerous updates to the kitchen, bedrooms and baths. Wood burning Fire Place, On Demand WH. Home is move in ready. $320,000

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1851 Nursery Rd.

Custom built Barndominium on 12.5 acres in Nursery with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 living and 1 dining areas. A 6 car attached carport that provides a covered area for entertaining with a relaxing country view in a peaceful quiet setting.

Has a separate 12 x 24 metal building on a cement slab for storage. $284,900

17 Meadow View

Truly magnificent luxury home in the gated neighborhood of Hidden Meadows! Exquisite 4 bedroom, 4 full baths and 2 half baths with over 5800 sq. ft. of living area. A massive living area with a fireplace open to the spectacular kitchen with Viking appliances, subzero refrigerator and a center island. Luxury master suite with vaulted ceiling plus a fireplace. 3 living areas, security system and sprinkler system, 3 car oversized garage. Heated pool and hot tub plus and outdoor kitchen and fireplace for the ultimate in entertaining! $639,900

211 Iron Gate

All things bright and beautiful is this Lake Forest home with 4 BR, 2 BA on a spacious lot and an expansive backyard and patio! All of the extras included with this beauty are 2 dining, 1 living a kitchen with granite, eating bar, pantry, microwave, electric smooth top range.

Open concept living area with a fireplace. Built in buffet and cabinets in Dining Room. Split bedroom plan. Gorgeous Master suite with granite, garden tub, large shower, dual sinks.

Mud room! Fenced backyard! $334,900

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6009 Country Club

This home is in a quiet neighborhood of fine homes and manicured lawns! This home is impressive in size and design featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 living and 2 dining open spacious cathedral ceiling kitchen with Jenn Aire grill w/4 burners, trash compactor, brick accent wall and desk. Unique in design and character with magnificent detailing, large master suite and bathroom, large bedrooms, Anderson windows.

Living room w/FP and wet bar and walk in safe. 2 story ceilings, sun filled rooms throughout this home. A lovely patio sized lot with pretty curb appeal, sprinkler system and security system. You won’t want to miss out on this unique home in the Country Club area. $419,900

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6108 Country Club

An impressive home in Fairway Estates on the Victoria Country Club golf course! Incredible space in this home with everything you expect including 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and (3) 1/2 baths, 3 living and 2 dining and a kitchen with 6 burner electric cooktop, island, double ovens, subzero, eating bar and a pantry. Large game room balcony patio, built ins. Closet designed for elevator. Large bar, fridge, ice maker. 2 car drive thru garage. Sprinkler system, security system. Massive master suite. This Large Texas size home has it all with soaring ceilings and gorgeous views! $598,900

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13 Spring Creek

This spectacular home situated on 1 +/- acre nestled among 150 year old oak trees with pecan trees. It features an abundance of windows with breathtaking views including the Victoria Country club and golf course. Gleaming hardwood floors, a glamorous master suite w/updated amenities. It comes complete with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths including a Mother-in-law suite w/ private entrance. Gas log fireplace separating the family and breakfast room. Security and Sprinkler systems.

Over-sized 3 car garage w/storage attached, a studio w/ half bath and much more! $597,000

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118 Lexington

816 N Church

Needing a lovely home with a spacious yard, great for entertaining in a very popular neighborhood! Check out this listing! House features 3 bed/ 2 bath floorplan with a 2-car attached garage. This oversized living area with cathedral ceiling and wood burning fireplace is a must see. Fresh paint inside and out. Outside patio and yard with large shade trees, fruit trees and garden area. Property sits in a cul-de-sac with an oversized back yard area and is located within walking distance of Victoria’s walking trail! This home is located close to schools and shopping! Please hurry cause this home will not last! Vacant and move-in ready!!! $144,900

Once in a Lifetime Home!!! This beautiful home has entertainment built in for the whole family!! This home consists of 4 oversize bedrooms, 3 full baths, formal living, formal dining with 14ft ceilings, large family room with wood burning fireplace and a wetbar. The kitchen features granite counters, all appliances, breakfast eating bar and separate breakfast area. You will fall in love with the outdoor kitchen which features BBQ grill, fish fryer, large pot burners, refrig., beverage cooler, ice machine and granite counters. The outdoor kitchen overlooks large in ground pool, separate deck and playhouse for the kids. This property is located across the street from Goliad High school. $549,900

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201 TerraVista Trail

Every Day’s a Day of Sunshine in this affordable country three bedroom, two bathroom home in Northcrest. A fantastic room has been added on to provide you with more living space and/or great play room, cozy dining just off the kitchen overlooking tree shaded front yard, spacious bedrooms and great storage. You will find plenty of large shade trees for rest and relaxation on this half acre lot. Don’t delay on this one! It’s priced to move. $167,400

Wonderful four bedroom 2 bath home on a corner lot in the TerraVista Subdivision.

Gorgeous flooring, open concept, split bedroom floor plan, granite countertops with subway tile backsplash in large kitchen with island and eating bar, nestled between the dining room and great room! Many upgrades and beautifully laid out! This is a must see home! $239,999

5215 N. Navarro Victoria, TX 361-573-0444

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