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Body found in ditch near Inez Sheriff’s office investigates what caused woman’s death BY JON WILCOX

initially suspected. It was the body of a deceased woman. “I called 911 and instantly started saying Hail Marys,” said friend Kim Kubecka, who was with Charbula at the time. Nearly hidden from sight in waist-high Gordo Bluestem grass, the body was about 3 feet from the roadway near the 8000 block of Old Highway Road about 200 yards from the road’s dead-end. “It’s not something you expect to find on a Saturday morning,” Kubecka said.

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INEZ – Rancher Davy Charbula was driving in east Inez on Saturday morning when he noticed something strange by the side of the road. “When you ranch, you’re constantly looking for something out of place,” Charbula said. “I almost kept going.” He saw four plastic water bottles and “something black.” Upon closer inspection, Charbula discovered the black object was, in fact, not a trash bag like he had

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A woman’s body was found by a rancher in tall grass on the side of Old Highway Road near a dead-endSaturday morning.

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WELLNESS

Mental health programs aim to fill gaps in regional care

It always feels good to tell somebody, to get it out. It’s like I’m getting rid of it little by little.

Counselors, therapists fill in where Crossroads cuts narrow treatment options

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BY JESSICA PRIEST

S TEPHANIE G ARZA

JPRIEST@VICAD.COM

18-year-old, Victoria

PHOTOS BY ANA RAMIREZ/ARAMIREZ@VICAD.COM

Stephanie Garza, 18, cries as she talks about how she was sexually assaulted by a family friend when she was 12 years old.

REACHING OUT

One by one, people entered DeTar’s Counseling and Wellness Center, a building tucked discreetly behind the hospital on the north side of Victoria. They greeted each other, sipped coffee from Styrofoam cups and sat down. A hot pink flier advertising the date and time of the group’s meeting sat on the center table. It showed a picture of clouds clearing over a flat horizon, a metaphor for what they would be discussing that day. What will their future look like one, five or even 10 years from now? Some marveled at being able to answer that question; it meant they could see the clouds clearing.

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ONLINE For an interview with Stephanie Garza, visit VictoriaAdvocate.com.

Student uses resources to bolster mental health after sexual assault MINDS THAT MATTER BY JESSICA PRIEST JPRIEST@VICAD.COM

Stephanie Garza’s younger sister has Rett Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. When Garza helps bathe her, the 7-year-old sometimes pulls her hair or scratches her while bobbing around in the water. “When that happened, I didn’t want to be around her, and my mom noticed,” Garza said tearfully. “She thought it was because of her disability ... It had nothing to do with that.” The pulling and scratching reminded Garza, now 18, of when she was 12. Six years ago, a man sexually assaulted her. The assaults happened when her parents were away and the man volunteered to babysit. He was a neighbor and her father’s co-worker. Sometimes, the man would pull her hair or slap her in the face, she said. “He told me, ‘If you ever say anything, I will do the same thing I do to you to your sisters,’” Garza said. “I let him do whatever he had to do to not hurt my sisters.”

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Part of an ongoing series The Victoria Advocate is taking an in-depth look at our ailing mental health system. Those living with a mental illness often are handcuffed faster than they are treated. This series examines how the system is broken and what can be done to fix it. To talk about the issue, please contact reporter Jessica Priest, jpriest@vicad.

Stephanie Garza, 18, cleans at Victoria West High School. Garza is a senior at the high school and works Monday through Friday after school as a custodian.

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Victoria Advocate employees sold Breast Cancer Awareness Month T-shirts. Several hundred shirts were sold both to Advocate employees and readers. The proceeds from shirt sales will go toward supporting breast cancer awareness.

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Poll was conducted Saturday.

What’s your favorite Bob Dylan song? Blowin’ in the Wind ............. 46% The Times They Are A-Changin’..... 17% Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right ............ 4% Like a Rolling Stone .......... 4% Other................... 12% Don’t like Bob Dylan songs......... 17% As of 4:50 p.m. Saturday. The polls are not scientific.

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MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CLASS I VC’s Emerging Technology Complex I 7403 Lone Tree Road I $235 I Classes are from 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. I Motorcycles will be provided. I Beginning and experienced riders can benefit from the course, which covers advanced physical and mental skills required to operate a motorcycle safely. Students will also learn defensive street-riding strategies. After completing the course, students will be issued an MSB-8 certificate, which should satisfy the Texas Department of Public Safety’s written and driving examinations. Students must provide a helmet. I For more information, contact Mary Pullin, Workforce and Continuing Education program specialist, at 361485-6830 or Mary.Pullin@ VictoriaCollege.edu.

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of Shiner; dine-in or to-go plates available. Other events include a cake walk, country story kids games, raffle tickets and a live auction at 12:30 p.m. Raffle tickets are $2 each or six for $10.

Ministry is celebrating 30 years of serving those in need in Victoria County. Tour our facility to learn more about what we do. Light refreshments will be provided. Call the VCAM office at 361-572-0048. Also, check us out on Facebook.

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ADULT ART SHOW RECEPTION

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I The Victoria Art League I 905 S. Bridge St. I 2-4 p.m. I Free and open to the public I Rules, regulations and cate-

Graeme Wood will speak on “What ISIS really wants.”

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I Yoakum Community Center I Yoakum I 9 a.m. I Free I Holy Cross Lutheran Church

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of Yoakum, will hold it’s annual Lutherfest. Doors open at 9 a.m. for festivities and music by ‘Los Kolaches.’ Picnic stew, sausage, and all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., dine in and to go plates $9. Country store, craft booth, kids games, cake/pantry wheel, silent auction and raffle. Live auction will start at 12:30 p.m. with cattle, furniture, handmade quilts, collectibles, outdoor items and much more.

will be provided. I Prospective students will have

the opportunity to tour the campus and obtain information on scholarships, financial aid, campus life and student services. Attendees can also get information on potential career paths, academic transfer, associate degrees, certificates and industry-recognized credentials. Students can register by contacting VC’s Pre-College Programs and Recruitment Office at 361-485-6823 or PreCollegePrograms@VictoriaCollege.edu.

KEVIN JAMES GARZA BENEFIT I CWV St. John’s Post 1269 I 1007 S. Main St. I 11 a.m. I Free I Barbecue plates $9; live and

SPOTLIGHT YOUR PHOTOS BLOG

Bob Dylan’s simple twist of fate By Patrick Hubbell

In Flotsam and Jetsam Bob Dylan, nee Robert Zimmerman, after a half-century of representing anti-establishment sensibilities, has done it again. First, he shocked the world by plugging in a guitar and, unfortunately, a microphone. Then he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. Talk about a simple twist of fate. The times they are a-changing. (I could go on and on. He made 37 albums.) Well, why not? Obama got a Nobel Prize before he even took office. And look how successful he has been, spreading peace all over the world in places like Syria, Libya, Iraq and Georgia – one of the original Red states, not the one between Florida and South Carolina – and the Crimea, and ... well, you get the idea. In recent years, it seems the only two considerations for the prize is obscurity and unreadability. So, I think it’s great that someone got this award

for writing something that makes sense. Not everyone in the artistic community agrees, however. Rabish Alameddine, a previous winner, sniffed, “Bob Dylan winning a Nobel in literature is almost as silly as Winston Churchill.” Oh, really? Churchill? The one who helped defeat Nazi Germany and win World War II? Or the one who wrote The History of the English-Speaking People and a dozen other widely-praised works? He also had no use for the Bard: “I read Shakespeare when I was 14 . . . I think that’s a problem, a remnant of colonialism.” Alameddine is a master of the non-linear narrative, which is probably like reading William Faulkner on acid. One or the other or both. A youth-oriented blog, Vice, opined that “Dylan’s win won’t tarnish the Nobel in the eyes of the world . . . But maybe this help writers care less about awards in general, and focus more their arbitrariness.” No kidding? I had already reached that conclusion when Obama was awarded the Nobel. Let’s take a deep breath. It’s not as if Dylan won the award for his singing. His “Christmas in the Heart” album alone would have taken care of that. But now that musicians are fair game, Paul Simon should definitely be next.

YOUR PHOTOS To submit photos, go to VictoriaAdvocate.com and upload your digital image at Your Photos. To have your picture selected, you must include detailed caption information, including the full name and hometown of the person featured and an explanation of the picture. You also may mail your photographs to Your Photos, P. O. Box 1518, Victoria, TX. 77902.

RANCH GATHERING

I Power Avenue Warehouse I 402 E. Power Ave. I 6-8 p.m. I Free I Texas and Southwestern Cat-

silent auction; $1 raffles; shirts and bumper sticker, etc. Ready Ice and Friends, Cheryl Clifford, Darlene Denise are also co-hosting event.

tle Raisers Association members and the local ranching community are welcome to attend. The event will cover TSCRA activities and other issues facing ranchers. R.S.V.P. to 800-242-7820, Ext. 192. or rsvp@tscra.org.

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I VCAM I 108 N. Liberty St. I 2-4 p.m. I Free I Victoria Christian Assistance

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Cyclists enjoy scenery during annual event 25th Missions Tour De Goliad welcomes more than 500 riders BY CASEY JACKSON CJACKSON@VICAD.COM

Warm morning light outlined hundreds of cyclists as they waited to start their ride Saturday morning from the Goliad Courthouse Square. Cyclists from across Texas came to Goliad to participate in the 25th annual Missions Tour De Goliad. The ride looped throughout many parts of Goliad County, with four different routes covering 10, 30, 50 and 65 miles. “We have people riding from (ages) 7 to 72, from all over the state and a couple of out-of-staters. We (had) over 500 riders, so we a very, very excited,” said Bonnie Riggs, event organizer. This is Riggs’ fifth year running the Missions Tour De Goliad. “I really enjoy meeting people,” Riggs said. “It’s a little reunion once a year for people to come to Goliad. Meeting people is the best part.” For Goliad resident Mollie Gayle, who rode the 10-mile route on a mountain bike, the Tour de Goliad was her first organized cycling event. “It was awesome,” Gayle said. “I was surprised. I’ll probably be doing another one. The best part for me was the finish.” The ride was also enjoyed by experienced cyclists. Ralph Pitzer, 63, woke up about 5 a.m. Saturday to drive from Corpus Christi to attend the event’s 50-mile route. “I’ve done it 14 or 15 times,” said Pitzer, who has cycled for more than 20 years. Pitzer said he especially enjoyed the challenge of Goliad County’s varying land, which was sometimes hilly and at other times flat. “Corpus (is) very flat, so this is a little different terrain than my usual (ride), so it’s nice to get out and see something different,” he said.

PHOTOS BY CASEY JACKSON/CJACKSON@VICAD.COM

Cyclists ride in the Missions Tour De Goliad race down Farmto-Market Road 1726 outside Goliad early Saturday morning.

PUBLIC SAFETY

DWI cases at risk as expert questioned

DALLAS (AP) – Thousands of DWI convictions in North Texas could be jeopardized after the testimony of a state forensic scientist recently came under scrutiny, according to a newspaper report. Christopher Youngkin was involved in a 2013 lab error in which two blood samples from separate cases were mixed up. Youngkin erroneously reported to police that a woman had a blood-alcohol level that was nearly twice the legal limit when in fact she had not been drinking, The Dallas Morning News reported. Attorneys now are questioning whether Youngkin in recent cases has given conflicting testimony about the error, which would call into question his credibility as a witness and expert. Youngkin works for the

Texas Department of Public Safety crime lab in the Dallas suburb of Garland. He took the stand Wednesday in a misdemeanor case of driving while intoxicated and ended up invoking his Fifth Amendment right not to testify. A DPS spokesman on Friday declined to answer the newspaper’s questions about Youngkin or the issues raised by defense attorneys, saying it would be inappropriate to comment at this time. Defense attorney Hunter Biederman said a Dallas County jury found a client not guilty of drunken driving last month, in part, he believes, because of cross-examination of Youngkin over his lab error. “Most people haven’t had the opportunity to know about this and either use it in trial, use it in pre-nego-

tiations or use it in punishment,” he said. There’s no guarantee of getting an acquittal, Beiderman said, but the questions raised about it could lead to conviction of a lesser offense, which means a less severe punishment. The scrutiny of Youngkin comes after a Harris County toxicologist last month resigned when her academic qualifications were questioned. The toxicologist, Dr. Fessessework Guale, had worked in the county medical examiner’s office since 2006 and had regularly testified in Houston-area DWI cases. She earlier had been reassigned after officials learned that she testified to having a master’s degree in toxicology but actually earned one in physiological science from Oklahoma State’s veterinary school.

COMMUNITY Rotary Club accepting grant applications from local nonprofits 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 projects which support youth and youth development, but other requests are welcome and often funded. This year, 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.

Mollie Gayle, 44, celebrates crossing the Tour De Goliad finish line.

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I AGE: 35 I PARTY: Democrat I EDUCATION: Bachelor’s

of science in criminal justice from the University of BY KARN DHINGRA Houston-Victoria KDHINGRA@VICAD.COM I BACKGROUND: Worked in Victoria County Sheriff T. law enforcement for 7-plus Michael O’Connor, 61, wants years and mental health to continue working on the resources for 3 years fundamentals, what he calls I CURRENT JOB: Seadrift police officer and private investigator the ABCs – accountability, I CONTACT: http://bit.ly/2ds1z7I or email mah1318@hotmail.com budget and crime – if he’s re-elected to a fourth term. T. MICHAEL O’CONNOR O’Connor’s challenger, I AGE: 55 Mike Henry, 35, a former I PARTY: Republican Victoria County Sheriff ’s Of- I EDUCATION: Graduate of St. Joseph High fice deputy, begs to differ. School; attended Victoria College and earned The Victoria County Shera bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M iff ’s Office has emphasized University; graduated from the Victoria drug interdiction to the Police Academy and commissioned as a detriment of public safety in Texas peace officer in 1977. Holds areas outside the city of Vicnumerous peace officer certifications as well toria, said Henry, who is a as a Master Peace Officer Certificate. Has completed more than Seadrift police officer and 2,700 hours of certified law enforcement training. private investigator. I BACKGROUND: Fifth-generation South Texas rancher and “I feel that more emphasis businessman continuing his family’s tradition of stewardship can be put on communiand community leadership. Served on the Texas A&M University ty-oriented policing,” Henry Board of Regents as well as the Texas State Government said. Management Task Force and the Texas Border Security Council. O’Connor said in the Current president of the South Texas Coastal Sheriffs Alliance Crossroads’ current ecoand has worked actively on numerous boards, commissions, nomic environment, the and committees at the national, state, regional, and local levels. Victoria County Sheriff ’s Of- I CURRENT JOB: Victoria County sheriff. fice has actively sought I CONTACT: 361-220-2044 or send an email to toconnor@tmoc.com funding from alternative sources to help the depart- in the Crossroads. for people in these commument stay tough on crime Henry also takes issue nities to meet with law enand easy on taxpayer wal- with what he calls O’Con- forcement,” Henry said. lets. These efforts include nor’s neglect of rank-andO’Connor said he inheritfederal and state grants file employees. ed a dysfunctional sheriff ’s along with asset seizures Henry said the sheriff ’s of- office, which has improved from criminal-related activ- fice needs to stop using un- under his leadership, but ity. used salaries from unfilled also said he still had work In recent months, the Vic- deputy positions to pur- to do. toria County Sheriff ’s Office chase unneeded equipment “Being sheriff requires has received federal and and overcompensating ad- keen supervisory skills, restate funds for equipment ministrators. al-world experience managand improving the jail. “I will focus on training ing people, finances and reO’Connor said he’s proud and bringing back the Com- sources,” O’Connor said. of how his agency has munity Services Division,” “I’ve gained invaluable exworked as a team with he said. “I want to bring lo- perience serving as sheriff other local, state and cations in our outlying com- since 2005 and bring nearly federal law enforcement munities for residents to 35 years of business, public agencies to aggressively meet with officers and ob- service and law enforcecombat organized crime, tain information and re- ment experience to the gangs and drug trafficking ports, etc., making it easier sheriff ’s office.”

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H-E-B on East Rio Grande Street was closed for a few hours Saturday afternoon after a generator caught fire behind the grocery store, an employee said. Firefighters were dispatched to H-E-B about 5 p.m., said Victoria Fire Department Battalion Chief Jeff Cowan. After discovering the burning generator, firefighters extinguished the flames. Firefighters exercised caution in battling the blaze out of fear of an electrical hazard, Cowan said. Although the burning generator was “up against” the building, the grocery sustained no structural damage. The Victoria City Fire Marshal’s Office will investigate the fire’s cause, Cowan said.

HOUSTON (AP) – The Houston school board has voted to accept a $7.5 million gift for an arts school, marking the first time the district has sold naming rights to a public campus. The Houston Chronicle reports the board’s decision Thursday to accept the money and rename the school after the donors is a rarity in elementary and secondary education in the U.S. Officials said the money will go toward rebuilding the school downtown. It will be called the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, named for billionaire couple Rich and Nancy Kinder. Some board members criticized what they described as secretive negotiations and questioned the fairness to other district schools.

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A memorial is erected where Benito Garcia, 50, was found dead in the 500 block of North Navarro near the railroad tracks. Wilting sunflowers and a pen hang from the metal cross which is staked to the ground with rebar. A plastic knife sticks out of the base. The investigation into his death continues with the Victoria Police Department

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On the right, a memorial is erected where Benito Garcia, 50, was found dead in the 500 block of North Navarro near the railroad tracks.

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Texas had lowest turnout for primary among all but 7 states BY JOLIE MCCULLOUGH THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

You already know that Texas voter turnout doesn’t measure up. Here’s a new brick in that particular wall: Only seven primary states had lower turnout in the major-party primaries held earlier this year. In Texas, about 7 percent of adults cast ballots in the Democratic primary and 14 percent of adults cast ballots in the Republican primary, according to records compiled by the United States Election Project, barely topping Arizona for eighth-to-last in voter turnout. Not all states hold primaries for both major parties, but of the 35 that do, Louisiana’s 17 percent turnout (8 percent Republican and 9 percent Democratic) was the worst. In New Hampshire, the top state in these rankings and the home of the most famous primary of all, 51 percent of the voting age population turned out. Republican turnout, on average, was slightly higher than Democratic turnout in the primary states. It was highest in New Hampshire (27 per-

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Travis County voters cast ballots Feb. 25 at the Travis County Tax Office. cent), followed by Wisconsin (25 percent) and Alabama (23 percent). Democratic turnout was highest in Vermont (27 percent), the home state to Sen. Bernie Sanders, who contended for the nomination, and in nearby New Hampshire (24 percent). Republican turnout in Texas was pretty close to the national average, but Democratic turnout here was the lowest of all 35 states studied and only about half the average achieved in other states. In the Texas primary, held on March 1, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz led the Republi-

can presidential race with 44 percent of the vote, followed by Donald Trump at 27 percent. Hillary Clinton easily won the Democratic side with 65 percent support, followed by Sanders with 33 percent. Though Texas saw record turnout numbers for the 2016 presidential primaries, it still ranked near the bottom nationally, above seven of the 35 states who held primaries for the two major parties. Overall, about 21 percent of adult Texans cast ballots. Ross Ramsey contributed to this report.

IMMIGRATION

‘Doubly invisible’ immigrants have no official form of ID HOUSTON (AP) — Laura Vanessa Gutierrez doesn’t exist, at least on paper. She is an undocumented immigrant from Mexico who was never issued a birth certificate. She’s one of thousands, maybe tens of thousands, of U.S. residents not recognized by any nation. They are the so-called “doubly invisible.” “It’s the worst thing that can happen to you,” Gutierrez told the Houston Chronicle. She can’t get a driver’s license. She can’t open a bank account. If stopped by police, Gutierrez couldn’t even show she’s a Mexican national. Because of security procedures, the stay-at-home mother can’t even enter her children’s school because she has no ID. Last May, her four kids secretly rehearsed at home for the elementary school Mother’s Day show, knowing their mom wouldn’t be able to hear their songs and receive their roses. She had to wait outside. No one can say precisely how many people share Gutierrez’s dilemma, but globally, the problem’s scope is enormous. UNICEF estimates that in 2012 alone, 57 million infants — four of every 10 babies delivered worldwide — were not registered with civil authorities. In Somalia, 97 percent of births aren’t registered. In India, fewer than half are. Poverty lies behind both parts of the problem: In countries around the world, very poor people are more likely to slip through registration systems at birth and also more likely to emigrate in search of work. Gutierrez was born in Mexico, where new laws have begun to address the enormous problem. According to Karen Mercado, president of the Be Foundation Derecho a la Identidad, about 12 percent of the population in Mexico, or between 10 million and 14 million people, were never registered in the office of National Population Registry. Many were born in rural areas or places far from registration offices. And until recently, it cost the equivalent of $12 to register a newborn in Mexico — too much for the nation’s poorest residents to afford. “The states with the greater numbers of these people tend to be the poorest, like Oaxaca, Guerrero, Chiapas or the state of Mexico, which are regions of origin for a majority of

EL CAMPO - Evelyn Mary Gaidusek Linhart, 83, of El Campo, passed away October 13, 2016. She was born on September 15, 1933 in Hallettsville to the late Julius and Matilda Vasek Gaidusek. She was a homemaker and a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, St. John’s Altar Society and SPJST Lodge 30. She is survived by her husband of almost 62 years, Daniel Linhart of El Campo; daughters, Charlene Smith and husband David of El Campo, Margaret Leopold and husband Ronnie of El Campo, Diane Seaman and husband Brian of El Campo, Lynette Linhart of Alvin; grandchildren, Denise Leopold McKeon, Darin Leopold and wife Leakyn, Jason Smith and fiancée Natalie Bazan, Megan Bubela and husband Garret, Cody Seaman and fiancée Jennifer Skrzycki, Shelby Seaman; great-grandchildren, Clint McKeon, Keegan and Macie Bubela; sister, Irene Brown of New Caney and brothers, Bennie Gaidusek of Hallettsville and Raymond Gaidusek of San Antonio. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Matilda "Tillie" Gaidusek Linhart; niece, Jeanette Linhart Bender and grandson, Jeffrey Allen McKeon. Visitation begins at 12 p.m. Monday, October 17 at Triska Funeral Home with a Rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass begins at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Taiton with Rev. Gabriel Oduro Tawiah officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be David Smith, Ronnie Leopold, Brian Seaman, Garret Bubela, Darin Leopold, Jason Smith and Cody Seaman. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and godchildren , Shirley Morgan, Alvin "Boyce" Linhart, Jr., Sharon Kaminski and Joyce Janda. Memorial donations in memory of Evelyn may be made to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 or donor’s choice. The family would like to thank her caregiver, Tina Cannell. triskafuneralhome.com Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681

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Maria Villegas speaks Sept. 19 during a meeting with Mexican Be Foundation, which is reaching out to so-called “Double Invisibles”: Mexican immigrants who were never registered in their country of origin in the first place, at Casa Hidalgo in Houston. emigrants,” Mercado points out. In 2014, Be Foundation led a constitutional reform in Mexico that made it free to register a newborn. And last month, Mexico passed a constitutional reform that will help at least some immigrants to the U.S. obtain a Mexican birth certificate. Starting in 2017, Mexican consulates can issue extemporaneous birth certificates to people who never before appeared in Mexico’s official records. “The ordeal for these people without recognized identities is now over,” said Mexican Sen. Gabriela Cuevas, who supported the law. “They would be able to open bank accounts, have a passport or a (Mexican) voter ID.” At the beginning of this year, the Be Foundation began attempting to reach the people affected, visiting cities in Texas, California, Illinois and New York to publicize the new law and offer help obtaining documents. Without the budget for a high-profile campaign, the group has been limited to distributing fliers and giving talks to small groups of immigrants. So far they’ve identified approximately 300 doubly invisible people in the U.S.; 160 of those are in Texas. More than 50 cases are in Dallas; 45, including Gutierrez, are in Houston. Mercado expects all those numbers to grow rapidly: “We believe we are talking about tens of thousands, if not more.” Many people are afraid to reveal their situations. Maria Villegas hesitated to

call the Foundation’s hotline (1-844-998-1010), but her family insisted. “I thought that I was a strange case, that there were no people like me,” she says. Villegas, now in her late 30s, came to the U.S. with her mother when she was 2 years old. She works in her home, making quinceanera dresses and party accessories, and has five American-born children with her husband, a legal resident. Twice now, Villegas has tried to legalize her status in the U.S.: once, years ago, sponsored by her husband; and more recently, sponsored by her eldest daughter, now 24. “Both times, immigration has accepted my process,” said Villegas, “but everything has stopped because I don’t have a birth certificate.” Daniel Perez, 22, has never seen an official ID with his name on it. Perez’s undocumented parents brought him from Puebla shortly after he was born. If he’d had a birth certificate, he could have benefited from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) executive act, which provides people brought to the U.S. at a young age temporary relief from deportation while they study and work. His father said he feels guilty about his son’s situation. Like many immigrants, he thought he expected to stay in the U.S. only a short time, just long enough to make enough money to buy a house back in Puebla. But time passed, and the money never seemed enough.

ECLETO, TEXAS - Age 82, His rosary will be recited at 6 PM, Sunday, Oct. 16th 2016, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Panna Maria. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 AM, Monday Oct. 17th. Interment will follow in the Panna Maria Cemetery. Funeral service entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home of Karnes City, Texas.

STEVEN STOCK HALLETTSVILLE Steven Stock, age 62, of Arkansas passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. Visitation from 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Funeral service at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by ThieleCooper Funeral Home 361-2935656.

IN BRIEF Dallas officer kills gunman after shooting DALLAS — Police in Dallas said a gunman who had moments earlier fatally shot a man was himself killed by an officer who was in the area responding to a separate call. The unidentified officer was in plain clothes Friday evening investigating a property crime when he heard gunfire nearby. The officer confronted the gunman, later identified by authorities as 24-year-old George Zapata, and exchanged gunfire with him. Zapata died in the exchange, and the officer was injured. Deputy Chief Thomas Castro declined to say whether the officer was struck by gunfire or injured in some other way. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and later released. Authorities said Zapata also shot a second man,

ARMANDO "ANDY" R. GARZA S U G A R LAND - Armando "Andy" R. Garza passed away Monday, October 10, 2016, at the family ranch in Cuero, TX. Andy was born on May 18, 1947, in Cuero, the only child of the late Ralph Garza and Librada "Lilly" Chavez. Andy graduated from Cuero High School in 1965, attended Victoria College and received his Associate’s Degree in 1967. He continued his education at the University of Houston Central Campus in Houston earning his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in 1969. In 1971, he married Sylvia Flores, of Victoria, TX and recently they celebrated 45 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia, of Sugar Land, TX and their children, Monica and Stephen Garza, also of Sugar Land, TX, several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Andy began his career in Harris County as an auditor for several years and then began working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury as an IRS agent. He worked for the Department of Homeland Security Bureau of Customs and Border Protection as a Customs Officer and Regulatory Auditor. He continued to work for the Department of Homeland Security until his retirement in 2005. He received many awards in recognition and appreciation for noteworthy contributions to the effective and efficient operation of the Department of the Treasury. Andy proudly served as a Private in the U.S. Army National Guard. There will be a flag presentation at the cemetery. He was a member of the Port of Houston Lions Club and from 1979 - 1980 served as President and later as Treasurer. As a member, he worked on special projects such as the Annual Glasses drive. He enjoyed working at BBQ’s and other special events to raise money for the Club. Andy also enjoyed coaching little league baseball and the thrill of his life was watching his son, Stephen, hit a homerun in the Astrodome while in the high school playoffs in 1999. He enjoyed watching Monica play little league baseball and striking out all the boys. Andy loved spending time at the family ranch in Cuero and enjoyed visits from his neighbors, Curtis and Myra Booth. Many family and friends enjoyed visiting the ranch over the years, fishing on the Guadalupe River and hunting. He taught his wife and children how to shoot but also how to respect guns. Andy loved watching UH Cougar Football, Houston Texans Football, the Houston Astros and also the Houston Rockets. He enjoyed playing his guitars and he loved his beagle, Clinton, and all he had to say to him was, "Come on buddy, let’s go watch the game", and Clinton followed his best friend. The service to honor and celebrate Andy’s life will begin on Monday, October 17, 2016, with a visitation from 6 to 7 pm followed by a rosary to be recited at 7 pm at Colonial Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at 9 am on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Perez, Eugene Perez, Ole Nygren, Noe Garza, Ismael Garza, Manuel Reyes, Stephen Garza, and Curtis Booth. "The Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need. HE lets me rest in fields of green. He leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. HE gives me new strength. HE guides me in the right paths as HE’S promised. Even if I go through the deepest darkness I will not be afraid, LORD, for you are with me." Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com

TODAY SERVICE BITTERLY, KATHLEEN A., 75, of Cuero: Funeral service 2 p.m. at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Meyersville, interment following at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Freund Funeral Home, 361-2752343. JANYSEK, JOHN E., 82, of Ecleto: Rosary 6 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Panna Maria, Rhodes Funeral Home, 830-780-3334. PEREZ, MANUEL, 91, of Victoria: Visitation 4-8 p.m. with Rosary beginning 7 p.m. at Artero Memorial Chapels, 361-575-3212. ROSS, GLORIA SWANSON, 91, of Nathalie, Va: Graveside service 2 p.m. at Garden of Memories, Wheeler Funeral Home, 979-5433512.

who was listed in stable condition Saturday at a hospital.

Officials: Man stole dogs confiscated from him WICHITA FALLS – A Texas man has been convicted on charges that he took two dozen dogs from an animal shelter after the dogs had been seized from him by police investigating whether some had been mistreated. Fifty-three-year-old Lee Allen Miller pleaded guilty Friday in a Wichita Falls court to a felony count of tampering with evidence. KAUZ-TV reported he’s expected to serve about a month in jail. The dogs were confiscated last year by Iowa Park police and placed at the shelter as they investigated allegations of animal cruelty.

2 men killed in morning shooting outside bar HOUSTON – Police investigators in Houston are trying to determine what

MARGARITA H. GARCIA EL CAMPO Margarita Garcia, 72, of El Campo passed away October 14, 2016. Rosary will be 6 p.m. Monday at St. Robert’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be 10 am Tuesday at St. Robert’s Catholic Church. Burial at Evergreen in Wharton. Wheeler Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 979-543-3512.

DEATH NOTICE VICTORIA COUNTY CARNEY, RICHARD M. JR., 67, of Victoria, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016. Services are pending with Grace Funeral Home, 361-573-4341. MARBACH, ALTON, 79, of Victoria, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016. Services are pending with Rosewood Funeral Chapel, 361-573-4546. ELSEWHERE GUAJARDO, STEPHEN R., 34, of Houston, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. Services are pending with Artero Memorial Chapels, 361-575-3212. prompted a shooting that left two men dead outside a bar. Authorities said about a dozen shots were fired early Saturday morning, and when a bar manager and others went outside afterward, they found the men on the ground. The two had been patrons of the bar. KPRC-TV reported police are trying to determine if a nearby utility pole was damaged by a getaway vehicle speeding from the scene. There were no apparent witnesses to the shooting, but investigators will review surveillance video from an adjacent gas station for clues. COMPILED FROM ADVOCATE WIRE REPORTS

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PROGRAMS: Organizations work to make ends meet with less funding for mental health care CONTINUED FROM A1 “I get to chase my dreams again,” said one man, who has depression and is nine months sober. Although many programs for those with mental illness have been cut in the Crossroads, a few remain to fill some of the gaps in treatment. DeTar’s Counseling and Wellness Center, or the intensive outpatient program, is one of them. Believe Behavioral Health is another. ANA RAMIREZ/ARAMIREZ@VICAD.COM

Stephanie Garza, 18, watches her boyfriend play soccer at the Victoria Community Center.

RESOURCES: With help from case worker, teenager looks forward to attending college CONTINUED FROM A0 Two years later, Garza confided in a friend, who promptly told Garza’s mother. Garza, who is a senior at Victoria West High School, gave the Victoria Advocate permission to use her name and share her story. She hoped doing so would help other victims come forward to get help. “It always feels good to tell somebody, to get it out. It’s like I’m getting rid of it little by little,” Garza said. “If I can help just one girl out there, just one girl who is going through the same thing, that will feel amazing.” Since being sexually assaulted, Garza has been treated for bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. But her access to treatment was limited initially. A year ago, Garza tried overdosing on medication, said her mother, Claudia Garza. At 17, her daughter would not have qualified for the intensive outpatient program at DeTar’s Counseling and Wellness Center because she was too young. And the local mental health authority employs only one psychiatrist to treat children. He commutes to the area once a week from Corpus Christi. Like many Crossroads families, the Garzas couldn’t manage doctor visits outside of town. Claudia Garza cannot take her seven children to appointments elsewhere be-

POLICE AND COURTS DAMAGED

VICTORIA – A glass window at a home in the 900 block of South Cameron Street on Oct. 12. SENTENCED

Editor’s Note: Under deferred adjudication, the charge will be dismissed if he successfully completes the probation. But he could receive the maximum sentence if it is revoked.

VICTORIA – Vicente Gaspar Hinojosa, 31, of Victoria, to seven years in prison after his probation was revoked Oct. 10 for a December 2012 driving while intoxicated third offense or more case. VICTORIA – Michael Eric Rendon, 27, of Victoria, to one year probation, a $2,000 fine, $180 restitution to the Texas Department of Public Safety. VICTORIA – Valeria Gonzales, 34, of Victoria, to two years deferred adjudication probation, 100 hours of community service and a $4,000 fine after she pleaded guilty Oct. 12 to assault causing bodily injury. VICTORIA – Sarah Independence Dziuzynski, 37, of Victoria, to 241 days in the Victoria County Jail after she pleaded guilty to hindering the apprehension or prosecution of a known felon. VICTORIA – William Michael Elliott, 47, of Victoria, to three years deferred adjudication probation, a $500 fine and $2,450 restitution after he pleaded guilty Oct. 12 to theft of property between $1,500 and $20,000. The prosecution abandoned a charge of burglary of a habitation against him. VICTORIA – Evette Eusebia Routt,

cause she does not have a driver’s license. She knew to take her daughter to Believe Behavioral Health, a counseling center in Victoria, because her son went there after he was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Today, a Believe Behavioral Health case worker visits the family’s home at least once a week. “I wouldn’t know what to do or where to go without them,” the mother said. “They’ve helped a lot.” When Stephanie Garza first told someone about being sexually assaulted, it set off a whirlwind of law enforcement and court activity. When the man was eventually acquitted and deported to Guatemala in 2013, she felt as if her deepest fear of being judged by others had been realized, she said. The girl, who wanted to be a star like Selena and who took pride in her appearance, withdrew from the world. She was afraid to wear shorts or blouses. “I told my mom several times, ‘Please, don’t take me to no counselor. Don’t take me to no psychologist.’ I thought those places were for crazy people,” she said. Garza, who works six hours every weekday as a janitor at the high school she attends, has since changed her mind. During a recent meeting with her case worker, they giggled and talked about Garza’s college plans. “She’s my go-to person. I

33, of Victoria, to four years probation, 100 hours of community service, a $1,000 fine and $180 restitution after she pleaded guilty Oct. 12 to possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram. VICTORIA – Dalton Kole Timberlake, 17, of Victoria, to 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty Oct. 12 to aggravated sexual assault. He must also register as a sex offender for life. VICTORIA – Jeffrey Dupree Robinson, 34, of Victoria, to 180 days in state jail after he pleaded guilty Oct. 11 to unauthorized absence from a county correctional center. VICTORIA – Sean Cody Allums, 25, of Victoria, to 15 months in state jail after he pleaded guilty Oct. 11 to driving while intoxicated with a child under 15. VICTORIA – Rickey Leander Thomas, 53, of Victoria, to five years probation and a $500 fine after he pleaded guilty Oct. 11 to theft of property less than $2,500 with two or more previous convictions. VICTORIA – Cynthia Ann Vandiver, 53, of Weesatche, to five years probation and a $500 fine after she pleaded guilty Oct. 11 to possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram. VICTORIA – Edward Joe Pena, 48, of Victoria, to five years deferred adjudication probation and a $1,000 fine after he pleaded guilty Oct. 11 to evading arrest or detention with a previous conviction and possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram. DISMISSED

VICTORIA – Terry Angel Martinez Jr., 26, of Victoria, on charges of

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offers free and confidential counseling to adult sexual assault victims no matter how long ago the sexual assault happened. It has a 24-hour crisis hotline at 800870-0368 or 361-736-4357. I Hope Child Advocacy Center in Victoria conducts interviews with children who have made an outcry of abuse. Some of the interviews are later used in court. It also offers counseling services. Call 361-573-4673.

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could call her at 1 o’clock in the morning, and she would answer to make sure I was OK,” Garza said of her assigned case worker, Christina Garza, who is of no relation to her. Recently, her caseworker talked with her about the benefits of taking dual-credit classes and drove her to the Texas Workforce Commission in downtown Victoria to search for entry-level jobs in the mental health field she wants to enter. What’s great about Believe Behavioral Health, the teen said, is that the case workers there don’t allow you to dwell on the past. “They take you out of it. They say, ‘Look! There are bigger and better things all the time,’” she said. “I’m looking forward to helping others.” burglary of a habitation and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon on Oct. 12. VICTORIA – Maria Rivera, 39, of Victoria, on a charge of burglary of a on Oct. 6. VICTORIA – Jeanie Martinez Gomez, 41, of Victoria, on a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Oct. 12. VICTORIA – Jaylon Alexander Bradford, 22, of Markham, on a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Oct. 11. INDICTED

Editor’s Note: An indictment is not an indication of guilt. It is a finding by a grand jury that enough evidence exists to warrant a trial.

VICTORIA – A Victoria County grand jury returned indictments on the following people Oct. 13: Lisa Ann Quintanilla, 51, of Meyersville, on a charge of theft of less than 10 head of livestock, valued at less than $30,000, from a woman during a single transaction Feb. 16. Luis Enrique Hernandez, 24, and Nelly Angelica Romero, 20, both of Houston, on a charge of money laundering about or more than $300,000 on April 12. Hernandez was pulled over on U.S. 77 near Kemper City Road after a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper observed his vehicle to have a defective license plate light and an obscured license plate. Hernandez consented to the search of his vehicle and the trooper found three bags, which contained 287 bundles of cash wrapped in aluminum foil tape. Judge Stephen Williams issued a default judgment Sept. 14 forfeiting Romero’s interest in $569,891 to the

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Welder added, “You may have someone who is 80 years old and someone who is 20 in the same group and still, they can learn from each other.” The program is supposed to be a step up for people not thriving in individual counseling on a weekly or monthly basis and a step down for those discharged from a psychiatric hospital. While the majority of the patients have commercial insurance, Medicaid and Medicare also cover the program and DeTar works with those without insurance. So far, it has served 238 people. The grant that got the Center going ends on Dec. 31, 2017. But “there are plans to extend the program in some form another three years after that date,” said Jace Jones, an assistant administrator for the DeTar Healthcare System. “I call this place a recovery center,” Gengenbacher said. “My favorite phrase is we’re all recovering humans.”

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Started in July 2013 with a grant, the center serves people 18 and older. Patients do not need a referral nor a diagnosis of mental illness, but a behavioral issue interfering with their life to qualify. A nurse does an initial screening and within a day or two, the patient is placed into group counseling led either by Steven Gengenbacher, a licensed professional counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist, or Joseph Smullen, a licensed clinical social worker. “And they are usually with the psychiatrist within a week,” Gengenbacher said of DeTar’s psychiatrists, Drs. James Haliburton and Dennis Ugboma. “The speed with which we get these people in, I don’t think you really hear that anywhere in Victoria at all.” Before it switched to a new scheduling program this summer, the average time new patients waited to see a psychiatrist at the Gulf Bend Center, the mental health authority for the seven-county region, was six months. Gengenbacher said the Center is intensive because by the end of its four-week program, patients will have spent 36 hours in group counseling and four hours in individual counseling. Gengenbacher used to work at the Gulf Bend Center; Smullen at the University of Houston-Victoria. Both said they were drawn to DeTar because they liked the wisdom shared in the group sessions. “It’s empowering,” said Deborah Hoppe, the director of the Center, “to tell your story and have other people find value in it. It is empowering and it helps fight stigma.” Physician Liaison Eliza

Although Daniel Rodriguez’s parents did not go to college, they told him it was important that he go. And all through high school, Rodriguez thought, surely, someone would show him how to get there because his parents’ best wishes could not. “I vividly remember graduation was on a Thursday and they told me Friday the diplomas would be ready at the high school. I remember going to get my diploma, and I remember sitting in my car and looking back at the high school and thinking, ‘S---, no one showed me how to get to college,’” Rodriguez said. Rodriguez figured it out, eventually becoming a licensed professional counselor and working for the Gulf Bend Center. Today, he is the co-founder of Believe Behavioral Health, which he says is the only privately-run counseling centers in the state that offers case management. Case management can help people not only with mental illness but with other dilemmas affecting their quality of life, like the one Rodriguez found himself in years ago. “I always tell our case workers that people come to you for one thing, but if there’s any other way you can help them out in anoth-

er area, do that,” Rodriguez said. “So, we have our case workers running around with their clients like, ‘Hey, you’ve never had a job. Let’s do a mock interview,’ or, ‘Hey, you don’t know how to apply for college. I didn’t either. Let’s figure it out.’” Rodriguez said its preventative steps like this that keep the burden of serving people with mental illness off their families, emergency rooms and law enforcement. Until September 2013, case management was a service offered only by and billable to the state’s 39 mental health authorities. Senate Bill 58, authored by Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, changed that. It coordinates physical and behavioral health better and increases the number of providers, according to the bill’s analysis. Now, Rodriguez said, privately-run counseling centers, such as Believe Behavioral Health, can bill Medicaid for case management, which incentivizes case workers to work later to ensure someone does not go into a crisis and need hospitalization. Rodriguez described mental health authorities as top heavy with administration whereas almost everyone working at Believe Behavioral Health sees clients out in the community on a daily basis. Believe Behavioral Health has five licensed professional counselors, including Rodriguez, and six case workers. A psychologist, David B. Hensley, is credentialed to practice there and a psychiatrist, Dr. Raul R. Capitaine, of Corpus Christi, is also there every Friday. Rodriguez said being lean makes preventative care such as this efficient. Since opening in October 2015, Believe Behavioral Health has served more than 200 people. “We don’t have a waiting list, and we are never going to have a waiting list,” Believe Behavioral Health co-founder Justin Alexander said. “If we get too swamped with people who are wanting services, then we’ll hire additional staff.”

state, according to court records. Eden Alan Martinez, 46, of Hebbronville, on a charge of money laundering between $2,500 and $30,000 on Sept. 19, 2015. Martinez was pulled over by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper on U.S. 77 south of Spur 91 for speeding. He gave the trooper consent to search his vehicle. The trooper found $10,750 in cash in a vacuum sealed plastic bag. Martinez said the cash was for the payment of Glycol pumps. Judge Stephen Williams issued a default judgment Dec. 4 forfeiting Martinez’s interest in the cash to the state, according to court records. Aaron Michael Martinez, 26, of Victoria, on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and injury to a child with intent to bodily injure. He is charged with hitting a woman with a thermos and pulling a child 14 or younger’s hair June 10. Samson Lee Reyes, 24, of Bloomington, on charges of assault of a family or household member with a previous conviction and evading ar-

rest or detention with a previous conviction. He is charged with grabbing a woman, pulling her hair and hitting her head on a wall and fleeing from a peace officer who was attempting to arrest or detain him May 27. Rocky Julio Balboa, 21, of Victoria, on charges of assault of a family or household member with a previous conviction and assault of a family or household member by impeding the person’s breath or circulation Nov. 9. Daniel Steven Delagarza, 45, of Victoria, on a charge of theft less than $2,500 with two or more previous convictions. He is charged with stealing a nail pouch, measuring tape and wire cutters, valued at less than $2,500, from Wal-Mart, 4101 Houston Highway, on April 17. Melinda Mae Charleston, 29, of Victoria, on a charge of theft of property less than $1,500 with two or more previous convictions. She is charged with stealing sunglasses, valued at less than $1,500, from Advance Vision Care, 1505 E. Rio Grande Street, on June 18, 2015.

Willie Marie Robinson, 51, of Victoria, on a charge of theft of property less than $2,500 with two or more previous convictions. She is charged with stealing hair care products, valued at less than $2,500, from H-E-B Plus!, 6106 N. Navarro St., on May 14. Michael John Jimenez, 38, of Victoria, on two counts of burglary of a habitation and one count of attempted sexual assault. He is charged with entering a home without permission to commit an assault or sexual assault against women. He is charged with pulling down a woman’s shorts and pushing her in the direction of the bedroom at that house on March 15, 2013. He was convicted of aggravated kidnapping in Victoria County in 1998, according to his indictment. Christian Tyler Ramon, 18, of Victoria, on charges of robbery and unauthorized use of a vehicle. He is charged with stealing from a woman and shoving her to the ground and stealing a vehicle from a man March 20.

DeTar counseling, wellness center

Believe Behavioral Health

A8 — VICTORIA ADVOCATE, Sunday, October 16, 2016

COVER STORY

TODAY

PAGE DESIGNER/COPY EDITOR: NICOLE CRAPPS, NCRAPPS@VICAD.COM

INEZ: Autopsy to take place early Monday CONTINUED FROM A1 investigations were not available from the sheriff ’s office Saturday. Victoria County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace John Miller, who visited the scene, said he pronounced the woman, who appeared to be in her 30s, dead at 9:21 a.m. He said he did not see any signs of blunt force trauma to the woman’s body or other signs of foul play. Central Texas Autopsy in Lockhart will conduct an autopsy at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Miller said. Medical investigators will attempt to identify the woman and determine a cause of death. The justice of the peace expects preliminary results as early as Tuesday morning. About 9 a.m., several sheriff ’s office vehicles sped down Old Highway Road with emergency lights on, said 42-year-old Inez resident Michelle Anderle, who lives near in the 8000 block of Old Highway Road. “I saw cop cars flying down the road,” she said. Anderle and her husband

had stayed up late into the previous night attending a barbecue at a neighbor’s home, she said. Although her husband did not go to bed until about 2:30 a.m., he did not see any unusual vehicles traveling the road. Another neighbor who was up until at least 3:30 a.m. also reported seeing nothing out of the ordinary, she said. Although Anderle said she did not see the woman’s body herself, she is quite familiar with the ditch. “We pick dewberries down there,” she said. Anderle said she was shocked to hear that a deceased person had been discovered about a quarter of a mile from her home in the sleepy neighborhood of Sandhop Estates. In the tightly knit rural community, neighbors know one another’s names and “are all friends,” she said. “I love it out here,” Anderle said. Saturday afternoon, sprinklers watered lush lawns as well-cared for dogs and cats napped in the shade of trees and porches. While Anderle said she isn’t scared for her own safety, Saturday morning’s events have given her pause. “We don’t normally have dead bodies down here,” she said.

TONIGHT Low

FORT WORTH (AP) — Texas has been awarded more than $45 million to help communities recovery from disastrous flooding related to storms earlier this year. The Department of Housing and Urban Development on Thursday announced the housing-related funding. HUD officials say the Texas counties that were hit the hardest were Harris,

Montgomery and Newton counties. A HUD statement says the community development block grant is meant to help people with the greatest level of unmet housing needs. Agency officials say disaster recovery grants can support a wide variety of activities including housing redevelopment, business assistance and infrastructure repair.

TUESDAY

Precip chance: 5%

LOCAL ALMANAC

THURSDAY

High

91 69

91 66

90 66

84 57

Low

Mostly sunny and very warm Precip chance: 5%

Clear to partly cloudy

WEDNESDAY

High

Low

Sunny, very warm and humid Precip chance: 5%

Low

Mostly sunny and remaining warm Precip chance: 20%

NATIONAL WEATHER

Not as hot with a t-storm in spots Precip chance: 45%

MARINE STATISTICS

Statistics for Victoria through 6 p.m. yesterday.

Offshore (Port Arthur to Port O'Connor) Inner Waters Wind southeast 6-12 knots today. Seas 2-4 feet. A shower. Water temperature: 81. Outer Waters Wind from the southeast at 6-12 knots today. Seas 3-5 feet. Visibility generally clear. Water temperature: 83. (Port O'Connor to Port Brownsville) Inner Waters Wind southeast 7-14 knots today. Seas 2-4 feet. Visibility clear. Water temperature: 83. Outer Waters Wind southeast 6-12 knots today. Seas 2-4 feet. Visibility clear. Water temperature: 84.

Temperatures High/low ...................................................... 92/64 Normal high/low ......................................... 84/61 Record high ......................................... 98 in 1925 Record low ........................................... 43 in 1995

Precipitation Yesterday ending 6 p.m. ........................... 0.00" Month to date .............................................. 0.01" Normal month to date ................................ 2.21" Year to date ................................................. 32.14" Normal year to date ................................. 33.33"

SUN & MOON

Port O’Connor Tides

Sunrise today ......................................... 7:29 a.m. Sunset today ......................................... 6:56 p.m. Moonrise today .................................... 7:43 p.m. Moonset today ...................................... 7:52 a.m. Sunrise Monday .................................... 7:30 a.m. Sunset Monday ..................................... 6:55 p.m. Moonrise Monday ................................ 8:32 p.m. Moonset Monday ................................ 9:00 a.m. Last

New

First

Full

Oct 22

Oct 30

Nov 7

Nov 14

Mon.

2016

2015

Avg.

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Year

3.15 1.79 4.32 4.59 6.37 3.18 0.66 5.52 2.55 0.01 ------32.14

3.07 0.98 8.37 6.81 8.50 9.37 0.70 2.48 4.52 5.03 2.25 1.60 53.68

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 10.88 (1914) 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)

Rec.

NATIONAL CITIES

TODAY

82/51/s 82/51/s 38/25/pc 37/31/sn 81/61/pc 84/62/s 72/56/pc 80/60/pc 89/67/pc 88/71/s 83/63/sh 88/62/s 69/58/s 71/57/pc 73/64/r 81/67/pc 81/63/pc 84/67/s 80/63/r 81/67/pc

Ht.(ft) 0.8 ft. 1.3 ft. 0.7 ft.

Tree ...................................... LOW Grass .........................MODERATE Ragweed ..............................HIGH Mold .................................... LOW

TEXAS WEATHER FORECAST YESTERDAY

City

TODAY

Abilene 89 Alice 94 Amarillo 95 Austin 91 Beaumont 90 Brownsville 93 Bryan/C.S. 90 Corpus Christi 95 Dallas/FW 88 Dalhart 96

68 69 59 66 68 T 71 68 73 T 68 45

89/67/s 94/68/s 95/55/s 91/67/pc 88/70/pc 93/73/s 89/70/pc 93/72/s 89/70/s 94/51/s

90/67/s 95/70/s 93/51/s 91/70/pc 88/69/pc 94/75/s 91/70/pc 93/73/s 90/72/s 92/46/s

YESTERDAY

TODAY

MONDAY

YESTERDAY

TODAY

MONDAY

YESTERDAY

TODAY

MONDAY

City

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

City

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

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

91 90 87 90 89 93 94 87 89 89

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

86 98 94 87 90 94 89 88 90 87

67 54 77 T 68 69 70 T 73 63 62 63

90/67/s 89/59/s 86/76/sh 90/71/pc 87/65/s 94/69/s 96/72/s 87/66/pc 90/57/s 89/66/pc

91/68/s 89/57/s 86/76/pc 90/72/pc 88/66/s 95/69/s 97/73/s 87/68/pc 92/55/s 88/68/pc

YESTERDAY

TODAY

MONDAY

50 73 66 67 T 68 T 67 64 73 71 65

87/49/s 87/51/s 98/73/s 99/76/s 94/65/s 95/62/s 86/70/pc 87/70/pc 87/70/sh 89/69/pc 92/52/s 94/52/s 92/65/s 93/66/s 90/69/pc 91/72/pc 91/70/pc 91/71/s 89/67/s 91/67/s

YESTERDAY

TODAY

MONDAY

City

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

City

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

City

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

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

85 71 73 33 84 75 82 72 88 81

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

76 88 69 84 90 65 84 74 68 94

Pittsburgh Raleigh St. Louis Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Seattle Syracuse Tampa Wash., D.C.

75 39 72 49 82 60 76 51 0.08 74 63 72 60 62 50 0.33 67 35 88 72 0.13 69 49

LAKE FORECAST AND RIVER LEVELS (as of 8:30 p.m. Saturday)

Actual Level 908.9ft 43.3ft 96.1ft 680.7ft

MONDAY

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

51 60 0.01 45 15 74 51 66 0.75 61 70 60

82/50/s 82/68/c 73/62/r 27/10/pc 85/75/pc 80/65/pc 82/67/pc 84/70/pc 85/68/s 86/66/s

Normal Level Canyon 909.0ft Texana 44.0ft Coleto 98.5ft Travis 681ft

Ht.(ft) Low 1.2 ft. 11:54 a.m. 1.3 ft. 1.3 ft. 12:42 a.m. 1.4 ft. 12:39 p.m.

ALLERGEN COUNT

Shown are noon positions of weather and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.

MONDAY

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

Albuquerque 85 51 Anchorage 43 29 Atlanta 79 62 Baltimore 66 41 Baton Rouge 89 62 Birmingham 83 63 Boston 56 43 Chicago 69 52 T Cincinnati 78 54 Cleveland 77 45

High Today 2:58 a.m. 9:57 p.m. Mon. 2:46 a.m. 11:36 p.m.

SOURCE: ACCUWEATHER.COM

VICTORIA RAIN LOG

YESTERDAY

Texas gets more than $45M in disaster aid for flood recovery

MONDAY

High

Mostly sunny, very warm and humid Precip chance: 5%

City

FUNDING

VictoriaAdvocate.com

5-DAY FORECAST FOR VICTORIA

Release 248 2524 2 N/A

73/40/pc 86/56/pc 80/68/pc 28/12/pc 85/74/pc 84/69/s 82/65/pc 87/60/s 80/62/pc 88/68/s

60 75 1.07 59 0.04 62 0.01 71 46 64 61 44 67

72/64/pc 85/75/t 74/63/c 84/63/s 88/74/pc 70/60/s 88/68/s 81/62/pc 72/58/s 94/67/s

73/59/pc 86/75/t 73/51/t 86/65/s 88/74/pc 77/63/pc 89/66/s 84/52/pc 79/61/pc 90/66/s

78/59/pc 76/56/pc 84/70/pc 60/47/r 74/66/pc 70/59/r 59/50/r 72/57/r 86/71/t 74/60/pc

79/62/pc 80/60/s 89/72/s 60/41/c 73/61/pc 70/55/pc 58/50/r 71/59/c 88/71/pc 81/64/pc

Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, r-rain, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice, prcp-precipitation, T-trace.

Guadalupe Gonzales Cuero Victoria Near Bloomington San Antonio Falls City Goliad Navidad Sublime Speaks

Flood Stage

Yest.

24-hr change

31ft 24ft 21ft 20ft

12.8ft 9.3ft 7.9ft 13.3ft

-0.2ft -0.1ft 0ft 0ft

12ft 25ft

1.6ft 5.4ft

0ft -0.3ft

24ft 24ft

5ft 2.9ft

0.9ft 0ft

Flood Stage Morales 29ft Lavaca Edna 21ft Colorado Wharton 39ft Bay City 44ft La Grange 26ft

24-hr Yest. change 7.1ft -0.03ft 5.1ft 0ft 8.9ft -0.4ft 5.2ft -0.1ft 3.9ft 0ft

DATA COMPILED FROM ACCUWEATHER.COM, MILITARY WEBSITES, WEATHER.GOV

GULFBEND.ORG Routine Screenings 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 877-723-3422 ∙ Extended Hours Available

REVENUES & EXPENDITURES FY 2015 Revenues Local Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,305,474 State Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,753,924 Federal Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $715,561 Total Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,774,959

Helping all people lead a fulfilled life

FY 2015 Expenditures Total Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Salaries/Wages/Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$8,350,140 Local Vendor Purchases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,503,587 Total Expenditures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,853,727

in our community.

2015

O U T PAT I E N T & R E S I D E N T I A L S E R V I C E S Adult Mental Health Total Service Encounters Case Management & Rehabilitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,278 Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,562 Extended Observation Unity (Bed Days). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570 Wellness Community (Days). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,780 Psychiatric Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,074 Children & Adolescents Case Management & Rehabilitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,949 Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,965 Psychiatric Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,197 STAR (Services to At-Risk Youth). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,785 Safety Net Services Crisis Screening & Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,649 Assessment & Diagnosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,415 Intellectual & Developmental Disability Services Residential (bed days). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,924 Service Coordination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,481 Supported Employment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Habilitation / Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,914 Psychiatric Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,864 Other Services VET (Veteran Services). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,915 Integrated Behavioral / Medical Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

ANNUAL

REPORT

Major project initiatives underway at the Center include continued expansion of the provision of primary care services, the further expansion of Place4 individual and family counseling services, bringing online the newly constructed Wellness Community, a 32-unit transitional living apartment complex designed to provide short-term housing with a focus on the promotion of prevention and wellness, and delivery of integrated care to individual adults who are enrolled in Center services and who could benefit from these services. In addition, the Center is focusing much of its efforts to continue the expansion and enhancement of its psychiatric emergency services with the opening of the Extended Observation Unit at Citizens Medical Center in 2014. Another important project that was implemented in FY 2015 is the human resource data management system, DATIS, which is designed to integrate with the Center’s financial management and payroll system. Initial steps are being taken in order to implement in the near future an electronic health record system that meets the Center’s needs and electronic system capability that assures compliance with federal laws protecting the gathering, storage and portability of individual health information. The 1115 Transformation Waiver continues to offer the Center the necessary resource capacity through the leverage of federal funding to further build upon and enhance Center services currently provided. Under provisions of the Waiver local community centers are designated as having authority to make intergovernmental transfers necessary for leveraging federal funding to support service delivery projects identified in a Regional Partnership Plan approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in Washington, D.C. During calendar Fiscal year 2016, Gulf Bend Center will continue to evolve projects identified in year five (5) of the Waiver Plan. Center management will continue to work to develop community partnerships with other providers and stakeholder organizations to address gaps in local community mental health and developmental disability services. Building these relationships will be necessary to the Center’s ability and capacity to meet the needs of the region which exceed the Center’s capacity today. Gulf Bend Center is fully committed to making this happen.

Total Service Encounters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,779

GRANTS & CONTRIBUTIONS Calhoun County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000 Dewitt County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,198 Goliad County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,600 Jackson County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 Lavaca County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,100 Refugio County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,524 Victoria County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000 Victoria County United Way (STAR Program). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,375 First Presbyterian Church - Dewitt County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 Hogg Foundation for Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,789 Kathryn O’Connor Foundation (STAR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,225 M.G. & Lillie A. Johnson Foundation (Wellness Community). . . . $100,000 Inteplast (Wellness Community). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 South Texas Electric Co-op. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 Individual and Corporate Donations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,523 Individual & Corporate Donations (Wellness Community). . . . . . . . $54,425 Total Grants & Contributions Received in FY 2015 . . . . . . . . . $470,759

Thank you, Jeffrey Tunnell Executive Director

GULF BEND NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT. DONATE ONLINE AT SUPPORTGULFBEND.ORG

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Steve Hipes Chair Victoria County

Debra Baros Vice-Chair DeWitt County

Louis R. Willeke Refugio County

Annette Pfeil Secretary Calhoun County

Dr. Sylvester Walleck Jackson County

Judge Tramer J. Woytek Lavaca County

Shirley McMillan Goliad County

Gary Burns Victoria County

Melissa Lester Calhoun County

SPORTS

Today in Sports, C2, C5 • 3rd&Short, C3 • 4th&Long, C4 • Final Minute, C6 Victoria Advocate, Advosports.com • Sunday, October 16, 2016

S E C T I O N

C MARTIAL ARTS

MLB

Indians edge Jays to take 2-0 lead in ALCS CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Tomlin baffled Blue Jays batters for nearly six innings and Andrew Miller blew them away as the Cleveland Indians edged Toronto 2-1 on Saturday to take 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series. Carlos Santana homered off 20-game winner J.A. Happ and Francisco Lindor had an RBI single for the Indians, who have won five straight postseason games for the first time in their 116-year history. An afterthought in August, Tomlin has emerged as an unlikely October star for the Indians. He allowed one run and three hits in 52/3 innings before Cleveland manager Terry Francona called on his bullpen led by the magnificent Miller, who is making the Blue Jays look like Little Leaguers. The lanky left-hander struck out the side in the seventh, two more in the eighth and has 10 strikeouts in 32/3 innings in the series. He has not allowed a run in 16 career postseason innings. Cody Allen struck out Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista in a perfect ninth for the save, finishing a three-hitter. The Indians had never been up 2-0

SEE ALCS, C3

BONNIE ARBITTIER/BARBITTIER@VICAD.COM

Eileen Webb, above, makes a move on Penny Meyer during judo practice at Integrity Defensive Arts on Saturday. Webb will compete at the Pan American Games in the Domincan Republic in November.

FIGHT OF HER LIFE West freshman to compete at Pan Am Games in Dominican Republic

Montero's pinch-hit slam lifts Cubs over Dodgers in NLCS CHICAGO (AP) – Miguel Montero snapped an eighth-inning tie with the third pinch-hit grand slam in postseason history, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 in their NL Championship Series opener Saturday night. Pinch-hitter Chris Coghlan was intentionally walked by Joe Blanton with two outs in the eighth, loading the bases and bringing up closer Aroldis Chapman’s spot in the batting order. Cubs manager Joe Maddon sent up Montero, who drove an 0-2 slider into the right-field bleachers for his first hit of the playoffs. The crowd of 42,376

SEE NLCS, C3

NLCS TV LINEUP SUNDAY

BY MARCUS GUTIERREZ MGUTIERREZ@VICAD.COM

Eileen Webb isn’t the typical teenager who sleeps in Saturday mornings. Instead, she gets up early for judo practice at Integrity Defense Arts to learn the passage of the Warrior. “I think it makes me feel special,” the 14-year-old said. “I like to have the power to protect people and help others if it’s needed.” Webb, a freshman from Victoria West, has been practicing judo since she was 8, and her hard work has paid off. Webb, who is 5-foot-4, will compete in judo at the Pan American Games in the Dominican Republic on Nov. 9-14, Webb will compete in the Juvenile A division, a 141-pound weight class for competitors born in 2002 or 2003.

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nized person.” Webb has confidence when she’s on the mat, and she already has high expectations at the Pan Am Games. “I often picture myself winning and being up on the podium getting the gold medal,” said Webb, who is a brown belt. “I’m sure when you win, they play your national anthem. It has always been a dream all of my life to represent the United States of America.” Tim Webb is Eileen’s father. He is also one of her instructors. “Eileen is an intuitive fighter,” Tim Webb said. “She can go out on the mat and based on the reaction of her opponent, she knows what to counter with. It’s a difficult thing to teach it, and makes it easy

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Webb qualified for the Pan Am Games after the Junior Olympics in Dallas a month ago when she moved from third to second in her division in the national standings. “I think I did good at getting my cardio up at the Junior Olympics,” Webb said. “Doing wrestling has helped me a lot in judo, and I have seen improvements.” Webb is also on the Warriors’ wrestling team. Her daily routine is simple, but difficult. She trains with the team Monday through Friday, and goes to judo practice Saturdays and Mondays. “I make sure to prioritize what I have to get done for the following day,” Webb said. “I do get stressed sometimes, and I can’t function when I’m stressed. I’m an orga-

Orland Cantu’s fascination with racing cars since the age of 10 started with the sound of the motor. “Racing has been my passion and hobby,” said the 22-year old. “I love the need for speed and being able to build a car from the bottom up and race it on the track is exciting.” Cantu and his crew broke a world record for the fastest stock manifold GTR at Edinburg Motor Park on Sept. 30 after recording 8.47 seconds at 166 miles per hour on a quarter-mile course. Cantu’s 2013 white Nissan GTR beat the previous record of 8:48 held by Nathan Cicio for a few months. “I was very excited when we broke the record,” Cantu said. “We worked

real hard to chase this record. I was proud of the whole crew. We set out a goal six months ago to get this record, and we did it.” Cantu and his crew worked on the car for a year and a half, tuning it to prepare it for several races. Cantu’s crew includes fabricator Sabastian Kucera, crewmen Rolando Cantu, Justin Alonzo, Miguel Baladez and Freddy Carvajal. Mark Pflaum is the owner of the car. Cantu, a Victoria native, started working on cars inside of his parents’ garage and now owns Cantu Racing at 805 E. Rio Grande St. “Since we have broken the record, we have been busy in the shop,” Cantu said. “We even had a couple

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Orlando Cantu, who owns Cantu Racing, stands with his 2013 Nissan GTR that broke the world record for the fastest stock manifold GTR. Cantu beat the previous mark, recording 8.47 seconds at 166 miles per hour on a quarter-mile course at Edinburg Motor Park on Sept. 30. Cantu built and drove the car. Mark Pflaum is the owner.

UHV SOFTBALL EAGLES AT REDSKINS, NOON TV: FOX (Suddenlink Ch. 3)

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Kelsey Tidrick pitched for Calhoun last spring.

Now, as a member of the UHV softball team, the freshman is hoping to contribute to an experienced rotation. Tidrick pitched three scoreless innings with two strikeouts in the Jaguars’ doubleheader scrimmage against Lamar State College on Saturday at the Victoria Youth Sports Complex. “I think Kelsey has worked very hard, said UHV head coach Lindsey Ortiz. “She’s coming in as a freshman, and I’ve asked her to make some changes that weren’t exactly easy, and she embraced them. She goes home and works on her own, and she’ll come back better the next day. I think that showed today when she stepped up as a freshman.” Tidrick was one of six pitchers to throw for the Jaguars in the team’s final scrim-

mage of the season. No statistics were recorded. “It felt good to be able to come out today and make an impact,” Tidrick said. “I had a good defense behind me and without them, I wouldn’t have been able to that. The seniors help me out a lot, and they always pick me up when I’m down.” Ortiz, who is entering her eighth season as head coach of the Jaguars, is happy to be back on the field. The goal Saturday was to see where the team stood with the season starting in February. “It was awesome to be back on the field,” Ortiz said. “Being on the field is my favorite place to be. I think my group

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Cowboys’ investments in line paying off FRISCO (AP) — Tyron Smith and Travis Frederick signed lucrative second contracts with Dallas after starting right away as first-round picks, and Zack Martin is next. The Cowboys have made significant investments in their offensive line for five years, and it’s paying off for two rookies and budding stars in quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott. Dallas doesn’t even miss the injured franchise leader in passing yards and touchdowns, Tony Romo. And opposing defenses are certainly noticing. “Now I see why he’s got $100 million dollars on his line,” Cincinnati cornerback Adam Jones said after last week’s 28-14 loss to his former team and former

boss, Dallas owner Jerry Jones. “Some of those holes my daughter could have run through.” The Cowboys (4-1), who visit Green Bay (3-1) on Sunday, hadn’t drafted a lineman in the first round since Jones bought the team in 1989 when they took Smith ninth overall in 2011 thinking he would eventually be their left tackle. Two years later, Frederick went 31st, then Martin at No. 16 the year after that. Three first-rounders in four years, followed by an eight-year, $98 million extension for Smith that pushed the total value of his deal over $100 million and made him the second player after Romo in franchise history to hit that mark. This preseason, Freder-

ick signed a six-year, $56 million extension that makes him the highest-paid center in the NFL. Martin figures to get something in the range of $10 million per season — tops among the league’s right guards at the moment. Doug Free, a 32-year-old right tackle in his 10th season, has been the other constant on the line the past five years. Ron Leary, undrafted four years ago, started at left guard for two years before the addition of La’el Collins. With Leary starting again, it’s the same line that blocked for NFL rushing champion DeMarco Murray in 2014. Now, Elliott is the league leader with 546 yards through five games.

Clowney becoming player Texans expected HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien was asked about Jadeveon Clowney’s play this week, and for the first time in years the coach raved about the top overall pick in the 2014 draft. “He’s playing well. He played really well (Sunday),” O’Brien said. “He was one of our best players on our whole team.” Clowney has shaken off two years of injuries to become one of Houston’s most consistent players this season, and his transition to defensive end has helped the Texans absorb the loss of star J.J. Watt to injury. Clowney had a careerhigh four tackles for losses Sunday to give him eight

for the season, which ties his career-best and leads the NFL. While he’s now listed as a defensive end, the Texans line him up in various spots on the line. At South Carolina, the 263-pound Clowney was bigger than almost anyone he had to block. But he’s a bit undersized to play defensive end, and when he lines up at tackle, he faces offensive lineman that routinely weigh 60-70 pounds more than he does. This week, he could have to block Colts right guard Denzelle Good who, at 355 pounds, outweighs him by almost 100 pounds. He has started every game this season, easily his longest streak in his career.

Though he’s piling up tackles for losses, sacks have evaded Clowney and he has just two this season. He’s hoping to add to that total this week when he faces an Indianapolis line that has allowed Andrew Luck to be sacked an NFL-high 20 times this season. Some had wondered if Clowney was ever going to make the kind of impact he did during a three-year career at South Carolina where he had 130 tackles, 24 sacks, 47 tackles for losses and 20 quarterback pressures. So far this season, he’s proven that he’s capable of being a disruptive force when he’s healthy, and people are noticing.

AUTO RACING and on the other side of the state line his home track. He gets to see family and friends. The crowd adores him. There really are no drawbacks. Except that he can’t seem to win there. And that presents a problem heading into Sunday’s Sprint Cup race. It’s the KANSAS CITY, Kan. second stop in the (AP) — Carl Edwards gen- three-race round of 12 in erally loves the two races a the championship Chase, year at Kansas Speedway. and a win would take the He was born and raised stress out of Talladega by in Columbia, Missouri, and assuring him a spot in the spent his formative years next round. In fairness, Edwards acracing late models across the Midwest. So to this day, tually has been to victory Edwards considers the lane at Kansas, though it mile-and-a-half speedway was in the Truck Series just down Interstate 70 more than a decade ago.

Edwards feels pressure for 1st win at home track

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Edwards won 38 times in the Xfinity Series, but never in seven tries at Kansas, and none of his 27 wins in the Sprint Cup Series has come there. Edwards qualified second in the Chase race a year ago before finishing eighth. Jimmie Johnson already has the pressure off after his win last weekend at Charlotte, and one of the 11 remaining Chase contenders could be in the same situation Sunday. Matt Kenseth and Kyle Busch qualified on the front row, while Edwards gave the Gibbs stable a sweep of the top three spots.

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Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) and center Travis Frederick (72) point out coverage as Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins lines up against them during a game Oct. 9 in Arlington. Prescott has been sacked seven times, matching the second-lowest total in the league. The protection probably has something to

do with him being eight passes away from breaking Tom Brady’s record of 162 attempts without an interception to start a career.

PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FRIDAY’S GAMES DISTRICT 27-5A

Angleton at Victoria West, 7:30 p.m. Victoria East at Richmond Foster, 7:30 p.m. Rosenberg Terry at Calhoun, 7:30 p.m.

TAPPS DIVISION II, DISTRICT 4

Houston Second Baptist at St. Joseph, 7 p.m.

BOWLING

DISTRICT 12-4A, DIVISION I

Knowlan leads local circuit Dolee Knowlan found a way to create strikes to earn the weekly high ABEL scoring honors. Knowlan BOWLING rolled a tremendous middle game of 285 to help contribute towards an excellent 740 set in Sundowners League play. He started league play with a 232 and finished with a 223 for his total. Mike Stacy edged T.J. Mooney for the second high series with a 254 high game and a 671. Mooney posted two good sets of 258-670 and 669 in two leagues. Other scores of note were Jacob Silgero (667), Mason Alex (857) for four games and Danny Reissig’s 276. Gayle Boyd was the highest scorer for the women with a 212 game and a 572 series in Sundowner League play. Other good scores for the ladies in Sugar & Splice League play were Christine Speer (229-563) and Sharon Guinn (235).

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Bowler remembered It is with sadness that I note of a former Victoria league bowler who passed away. Evelyn Heibel bravely fought cancer for six years before she passed away at the age of 81 last week. Evelyn bowled for many years and enjoyed competing in the Carbide (Dow) and Over The Hill Leagues until her health stopped her from enjoying the game. My sympathy and condolences go out to the family.

PBA Bowling Sean Rash has become a contender for the PBA Bowler of the Year award after the last two weeks of the Fall Swing tourna-

ments were televised on CBS Sports Network. Rash has won back-toback tournaments to claim his 10th and 11th career PBA Tournaments and has a chance for a third title in the Fall King of The Swing event October 19. Last Wednesday, he defeated No. 1 seed Jason Belmonte in a low-scoring match to win the PBA Detroit Open 178-161. He prevailed over Wes Malott in the semifinal match by finishing with four strikes for a 202-198 win. Malott needed a double in the 10th frame but left a ringing 10 pin after striking on the first ball. The Fall King of Swing event will feature previous fall swing winners Sean Rash, E.J. Tackett, Tom Daugherty and wild cards Jason Belmonte and Wes Malott. It will be televised at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

RESULTS FALL SUNDAY STRIKERS 1ST WE HATE THE GAME Men: M. Osterson 225-596; J. Cass 590; M. Wooten 237-586; J. Kantz 546; OVER THE HILL 1ST THROWN TOGETHER Women: C. Wilson 520; E. Estrada 448; Men: G. Brooks 234-618; A. Garcia 227-618; T. Bennett 214-562; A. Hempel 548; R. Estrada 535; MONDAY MIXED 1ST ALVA & THE CHIPMUNKS Women: D. Kern 469; Men: L. Hall 614; J. Cooper 224-609; J. Matson 590; D. Padgett 232-587; P. Alva 575; S. Dickinson 555; B. Redding 553; NFL LEAGUE (4 games) 1ST AFC (tie) COWBOYS and STEELERS NFC 1ST (tie) DOLPHINS and BEARS Men: M. Alex 236-857; A. Whitehead 234-820; H. Hernandez 236-791; R. Morris 223-782; T. Bennett 753; SUGAR & SPICE 1ST HERE FOR THE BEER Women: C. Speer 229-563; S. Guinn 235-528; O. Jackson 206-515; Men: M. Stacy 254-671; T.J. Mooney 258-670; B. Hilbig 238-643; K. Schupbach 235-635; M. Svatek 632; J. Silgero 628; L. Conner 602; H. Tesch 225-586; M. Osterson 582; B. Korczynski 579; T. Crowe 227-569; S. Zeplin 565; R. Silgero 565; J. Wittenburg 229-562; K. Blake 562; T. Bennett 559; R. Vivero 230-558; M. Wortham 556; CAPTAIN’S 1ST GIRLFRIENDS Women: N. Wallace 434; SUNDOWNERS 1ST POCKET POUNDERS Women: G. Boyd 212-572; S. Guinn 530; L. Williams 527; O. Jackson 512; Men: D. Knowlan 285-740; T.J. Mooney 238-669; J. Silgero 244-667; M. Svatek 248-645; P. Delgado 236-632; G. Hatter Jr. 234-618; D. Reissig 276-616; M. Stacy 238-615; J. Flores 234-608; R. Rendon 235-598; J. Talbott 597; L. Fuhrman 236-595; M. Michalec 591; G. Brooks 591; M. Conchola 589; B. Hammack 233-588; S. Chambers 581; J. Cass 235-579; S. Dickinson 574; M. Unger 567; S. Miller 567; E. Smith 561; R. Bassano 558; J. Matson 551;J. Whitenburg 550; A. Whitehead 225.

Brazosport at Bay City, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-4A, DIVISION I Beeville at Rockport-Fulton, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 10-4A, DIVISION II Gonzales at Giddings, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-4A, DIVISION II Cuero at Sinton, 7:30 p.m. Wharton at Sweeny, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 14-3A, DIVISION I Hallettsville at Rice Consolidated, 7:30 p.m. Edna at Industrial, 7:30 p.m. Yoakum at Van Vleck, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-3A, DIVISION I Goliad at George West, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 14-3A, DIVISION II Bloomington at Danbury, 7:30 p.m. Schulenburg at Boling, 7:30 p.m. Brazos at Tidehaven, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-3A, DIVISION II Nixon-Smiley at Dilley, 7:30 p.m. Karnes City at Poth, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-2A, DIVISION I

Shiner at Yorktown, 7:30 p.m. Refugio at Kenedy, 7:30 p.m. Ganado at Weimar, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-2A, DIVISION II Louise at Falls City, 7:30 p.m. Flatonia at Pettus, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Runge, 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 16-2A, DIVISION II Benavides at Woodsboro, 7:30 p.m.

TAPPS DIVISION III, DISTRICT 5

Hallettsville Sacred Heart at Shiner St. Paul, 7:30 p.m.

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Wagner leads until rain halts play NAPA, Calif. (AP) – Johnson Wagner chipped in for birdie and took a one-shot lead in the Safeway Open by keeping bogeys off his card in the rain Saturday at Silverado. Wagner was at 15-under par through 15 holes when the third round was halted as rain caused puddles to form around the edges of the green. Scott Piercy was just short of the 16th green when he told tour officials he couldn’t play his shot because of the water. Piercy was in the last group with Wagner and at 14 under. Pattron Kizzire was at 14 under through 16 holes. Paul Casey was two shots behind and in the final group.

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Cleveland Indians’ Carlos Santana hits a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning of Game 2 of the ALCS in Cleveland on Saturday.

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and Danny Salazar gave him another chance and he’s made the most of it. The Indians took a 2-1 lead in the third on Lindor’s RBI single. Rajai Davis reached on a fielder’s choice, stole second and took third when Happ’s pitch bounced in the dirt and rolled a few feet away from catcher Russell Martin. One out later, Lindor lined his single to center for this third RBI in two games, another clutch moment by a 22-year-old with the presence of a 10-year veteran. Tomlin had the Blue Jays off-balance and guessing with an assortment of breaking pitches — nothing harder than 75 mph — before Toronto finally pushed across its first run

of the series to tie it 1-1 in the third. Darwin Barney, starting at second in place of the injured Devon Travis, singled with one out, moved up on a groundout and scored on Josh Donaldson’s opposite-field double, his sixth of the postseason. Tomlin walked Encarnacion, and with reliever Jeff Manship up in Cleveland’s bullpen just in case, he struck out Bautista, who remains in a funk. Santana gave the Indians a 1-0 lead in the second with a lined homer that barely cleared the 19-foot-high wall in left. The switch-hitter, who batted leadoff in Game 1, yanked a 1-1 pitch for his first postseason homer and the first allowed by Happ in five starts.

bases and kept cheering until the veteran catcher popped out of the dugout CONTINUED FROM C1 for a curtain call. Dexter Fowler homered at Wrigley Field roared as on the next pitch as the Montero rounded the Cubs rebounded quickly

from a shaky performance by their bullpen. Adrian Gonzalez hit a tying, two-run single off Chapman in the top half of the inning for Los Angeles.

CONTINUED FROM C1 in four previous ALCS trips. Toronto has one run and 10 hits — eight singles and a pair of doubles — in two games against the Indians. Bautista is 0-for-6 in the series with five strikeouts and in a 0-for-14 postseason tailspin. The series heads north to Toronto’s raucous Rogers Centre for Game 3 on Monday with Cleveland’s Trevor Bauer slated to face Marcus Stroman. The 31-year-old Tomlin pitched himself out of the rotation by going 0-5 with a 11.48 ERA in August, but injuries to Carlos Carrasco

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton has been cleared from the NFL’s concussion program and can play Sunday when Carolina visits New Orleans. The team said Saturday in a short statement that Newton had passed the league’s concussion protocol. Previously, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said the quarterback and 2015 league MVP was expected to start against the Saints “barring a setback.” Newton participated fully in practice Friday, but still had to meet with an independent doctor.

Former NFL player Byrd killed in car accident TULSA, Okla. – Dennis Byrd, the former NFL de-

fensive lineman whose career was ended by neck injury, was killed Saturday in a car accident. He was 51. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Byrd was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Oklahoma 88 north of Claremore. Byrd starred at Tulsa before playing for the New York Jets. The highway patrol said a 17-year-old Claremore youth driving a 2000 Ford Explorer northbound on Oklahoma 88 veered into the oncoming lane, striking the 2004 Hummer H2 that Byrd was driving. Byrd was pronounced dead at the scene. Byrd was briefly paralyzed during a game Nov. 29, 1992, against Kansas City. He broke his neck after slamming headfirst into the

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LA Sparks on brink of 1st title since 2002 LOS ANGELES (AP) — For their first 11 years, the face of the Los Angeles Sparks was Lisa Leslie. Three-time WNBA MVP. Eight-time All-Star. Two league championships. Leslie retired in 2009, a year after the Sparks took Candace Parker as the No. 1 pick in the draft. Parker was expected to pick up where Leslie left off. Individually, the former

Tennessee star certainly did. She’s been rookie of the year, a two-time MVP and MVP of the All-Star game. But she has come up short in delivering the franchise’s first WNBA title since the Leslie-led Sparks won in 2001 and ’02. Parker can change all that Sunday night. The Sparks take a 2-1 lead over the Minnesota Lynx into Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. A victory gives Los Angeles its third title in franchise history. A loss sends the best-of-five series back to Minnesota and allows the Lynx another chance at winning win their record-tying fourth championship. The league’s 20th anniversary season is concluding with a matchup featuring two teams with a combined

winning percentage of .794, highest in WNBA Finals history. The Lynx, winners of three of the last five WNBA titles, have been down before in this series. The Sparks won Game 1 on the road by two points. Minnesota responded with a 19-point win in Game 2 before the series shifted to the West Coast. Behind Parker and current league MVP Nneka Ogwumike, the Sparks raced to an early 22-point lead and took Game 3, 92-75. Minnesota’s Rebekkah Brunson, who scored 14 points Friday, could become the league’s first five-time champion. She won her first title with Sacramento in 2005.

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chest of teammate Scott Mersereau as Chiefs quarterback David Krieg stepped forward to avoid a sack.

Slaughter, who led UCLA to 1st NCAA hoops title, dies LOS ANGELES – Fred Slaughter, who helped UCLA win its first NCAA basketball championship as a senior under coach John Wooden in 1964, has died. He was 74. The school announced Saturday that Slaughter died Oct. 6 at his home in Santa Monica. No cause of death was given. He was the Bruins’ starting center from 1962-64. They were 30-0 in 1963-64, the school’s first undefeated season that culminated in the first of Wooden’s record 10 NCAA titles. COMPILED FROM ADVOCATE WIRE REPORTS

CLEVELAND — J.R. Smith can begin launching away for the Cavaliers. After sitting out most of training camp, the free agent shooting guard re-signed Saturday with the defending NBA champions, who now have all their starting pieces in place to begin defending their title. Smith made a franchise record 204 3-pointers last season and was a major contributor during the Cavs’ run to the first championship by a Cleveland team since 1964. His agents were in a stalemate with the Cavs for weeks, unable to come to terms on a deal to keep him in Cleveland. But the sides were able to come to terms Friday on a four-year, $57 million contract, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday night. The person spoke on condition of

anonymity because the team’s policy is not to divulge contract terms. Smith’s deal guarantees him more than $45 million in the first three years of the deal, the $15 million per season he was looking for when negotiations opened this summer. If he stays four seasons, he will get $57 million. Smith is expected to practice Sunday and he could play in the preseason finale Tuesday night in Columbus against Washington. Grizzlies 134, Rockets 125, 2OT: The Grizzlies closed on an 11-2 run in double-overtime to hand the Rockets their first loss of the preseason. Troy Williams scored 23 points while Jeff Green had 21 and eight rebounds to pace the Grizzlies (4-1). Pistons 97, 76ers 76: Andre Drummond had 10 points and 13 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the

Cleveland

x-Thursday, Oct. 20: Los Angeles at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia 76ers 97-76. Kings 124, Wizards 119: All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins scored 22 points and had five rebounds and six assists in the Kings (3-2) victory. Point guard Darren Collison finished with 22 points on 7 for 11 shooting and added eight assists. Timberwolves 101, Heat 96: Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points on 9 for 16 shooting and the Timberwolves (3-1) continued their strong preseason. Reigning rookie of the year Karl-Anthony Towns posted 16 points and 14 rebounds. Celtics 119, Knicks 107: R.J Hunter scored 17 points in 15 minutes off the bench as the Celtics (4-1) shot a blistering 58.9 percent from the field. Avery Bradley finished with 15 on 7-for-9 shooting. COMPILED FROM ADVOCATE WIRE REPORTS

SCOREBOARD NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE New England Buffalo N.Y. Jets Miami

W 4 3 1 1

East L 1 2 4 4

T 0 0 0 0

South

Houston Tennessee Indianapolis Jacksonville

W 3 2 2 1

L 2 3 3 3

T 0 0 0 0

North

W 4 3 2 0

Pittsburgh Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland

L 1 2 3 5

West

Oakland Denver Kansas City San Diego

W 4 4 2 2

L 1 2 2 4

Pct PF PA .800 114 74 .600 117 87 .200 92 136 .200 88 119 Pct PF PA .600 82 104 .400 92 101 .400 137 148 .250 84 111

T 0 0 0 0

Pct PF PA .800 139 93 .600 94 88 .400 92 110 .000 87 148

T 0 0 0 0

Pct PF PA .800 142 137 .667 140 108 .500 83 92 .333 173 155

NATIONAL CONFERENCE Dallas Philadelphia Washington N.Y. Giants

W 4 3 3 2

East L 1 1 2 3

T 0 0 0 0

South

Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans Carolina

W 4 2 1 1

L 1 3 3 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct PF PA .800 129 91 .750 115 51 .600 115 122 .400 89 108 Pct PF PA .800 175 140 .400 94 142 .250 114 130 .200 123 135

North

W 5 3 2 1

Minnesota Green Bay Detroit Chicago

L 0 1 3 4

West

Seattle Los Angeles Arizona San Francisco

W 3 3 2 1

L 1 2 3 4

T Pct PF PA 01.000 119 63 0 .750 98 83 0 .400 119 125 0 .200 85 126 T 0 0 0 0

Pct PF PA .750 79 54 .600 82 106 .400 125 101 .200 111 140

Thursday’s Games

San Diego 21, Denver 13

Sunday’s Games

Cincinnati at New England, 12 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Miami, 12 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 12 p.m. Baltimore at N.Y. Giants, 12 p.m. Jacksonville at Chicago, 12 p.m. Carolina at New Orleans, 12 p.m. Los Angeles at Detroit, 12 p.m. San Francisco at Buffalo, 12 p.m. Cleveland at Tennessee, 12 p.m. Kansas City at Oakland, 3:05 p.m. Atlanta at Seattle, 3:25 p.m. Dallas at Green Bay, 3:25 p.m. Indianapolis at Houston, 7:30 p.m. Open: Tampa Bay, Minnesota

Monday’s Games

N.Y. Jets at Arizona, 7:30 p.m.

MLB WILD CARD

Tuesday, Oct. 4: Toronto 5, Baltimore 2, 11 innings Wednesday, Oct. 5: San Francisco 3, N.Y. Mets 0

DIVISION SERIES Toronto 3, Texas 0

Thursday, Oct. 6: Toronto 10, Texas 1 Friday, Oct. 7: Toronto 5, Texas 3 Sunday, Oct. 9: Toronto 7, Texas 6, 10 innings

Cleveland 3, Boston 0

Thursday, Oct. 6: Cleveland 5, Boston 4 Friday, Oct. 7: Cleveland 6, Boston 0 Sunday, Oct. 9: Cleveland at Boston, ppd., rain Monday, Oct. 10: Cleveland 4, Boston 3

National League Chicago 3, San Francisco 1

Friday, Oct. 7: Chicago 1, San Francisco 0 Saturday, Oct. 8: Chicago 5, San Francisco 2 Monday, Oct. 10: San Francisco 6, Chicago 5, 13 innings Tuesday, Oct. 11: Chicago 6, San Francisco 5

Los Angeles 3, Washington 2

Friday, Oct. 7: Los Angeles 4, Washington 3 Saturday, Oct. 8: Los Angeles at Washington, ppd., rain Sunday, Oct. 9: Washington 5, Los Angeles 2 Monday, Oct. 10: Washington 8, at Los Angeles 3 Tuesday, Oct. 11: Los Angeles 6, Washington 5 Thursday, Oct. 13: Los Angeles 4, Washington 3

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League Cleveland 2, Toronto 0

Friday, Oct. 14: Cleveland 2, Toronto 0 Saturday, Oct. 15: Cleveland 2, Toronto 1 Monday, Oct. 17: Cleveland (Bauer 12-8) at Toronto (Stroman 9-10), 7:08 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18: Cleveland (Clevinger 3-3) at Toronto (Sanchez 15-2), 7:08 p.m. x-Wednesday, Oct. 19: Cleveland at Toronto, 3:08 p.m. x-Friday, Oct. 21: Toronto at Cleveland, 7:08 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 22: Toronto at Cleveland, TBA

National League Chicago vs. Los Angeles

Saturday, Oct. 15: Chicago 8, Los Angeles 4 Sunday, Oct. 16: Los Angeles (Kershaw 12-4) at Chicago (Hendricks 16-8) (FS1), 7:08 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18: Chicago (Arrieta 18-8) at Los Angeles (Hill 3-2) (FS1), 7:08 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19: Chicago (Lackey 11-8) at Los Angeles (FS1), 7:08 p.m. x-Thursday, Oct. 20: Chicago at Los Angeles (FS1), 7:08 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 22: Los Angeles at Chicago (Fox or FS1), TBA x-Sunday, Oct. 23: Los Angeles at Chicago (Fox or FS1), TBA

WORLD SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) All games televised by Fox

L 1 2 2 3 5

Pct .800 .600 .500 .250 .167

Southeast Division Miami Atlanta Washington Charlotte Orlando

W 3 2 2 1 1

L 2 2 3 3 3

Pct .600 .500 .400 .250 .250

Central Division Chicago Indiana Detroit Milwaukee

W 3 3 2 2

L 2 2 2 2

Pct .600 .600 .500 .500

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Houston Memphis San Antonio Dallas N. Orleans

W 3 4 3 2 1

L Pct 0 1.000 1 .800 2 .600 3 .400 3 .250

Northwest Division W 3 3 2 2 0

Minnesota Portland Utah Denver Oklahoma City

L 1 1 2 3 2

Pct .750 .750 .500 .400 .000

Pacific Division Golden State Phoenix Sacramento L.A. Clippers L.A. Lakers

NHL GB — — 1 2 21/2 GB — — 1 11/2 2

W 3

L 1

Pct .750

GB —

3 3 2

2 2 2

.600 .600 .500

.400

11/2

/2 1 1

Saturday’s Games

GB — 1 11/2 21/2 31/2 GB — 1 /2 1 11/2 1 1 /2 GB — — 1 /2 1 /2

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Ottawa Florida Tampa Bay Montreal Toronto Boston Buffalo Detroit

GP W 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 0 2 0

L OT Pts GF GA 0 0 4 9 7 0 0 4 6 2 0 0 4 9 6 0 1 3 7 5 0 1 3 8 6 1 0 2 7 7 1 0 0 1 4 2 0 0 5 10

Metropolitan Division Pittsburgh Wash. Phila. N.Y. R. Carolina New Jersey Columbus N.Y. I.

GP W 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 0

L OT Pts GF GA 0 0 4 6 4 0 1 3 4 4 0 0 2 4 2 1 0 2 7 6 0 1 1 4 5 1 1 1 3 5 2 0 0 5 9 2 0 0 4 7

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

Detroit 97, Philadelphia 76 Sacramento 124, Washington 119 Boston 119, New York 107 Minnesota 101, Miami 96 Memphis 134, Houston 125 Chicago 107, Milwaukee 86 Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 10 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE W 4 3 2 1 1

.400

Orlando 114, Indiana 106 Toronto 122, San Lorenzo de Almagro 105 Chicago 118, Cleveland 108 Miami 108, San Antonio 100 Golden State 129, Denver 128 Phoenix 112, Dallas 107

NBA PRESEASON Atlantic Division

Friday’s Games

Tuesday, Oct. 25: NL at AL Wednesday, Oct. 26: NL at AL Friday, Oct. 28: AL at NL Saturday, Oct. 29: AL at NL x-Sunday, Oct. 30: AL at NL x-Tuesday, Nov. 1: NL at AL x-Wednesday, Nov. 2: NL at AL

Boston Toronto New York Brooklyn Philadelphia

Sunday’s Games

Atlanta at Orlando, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Denver at Portland, 9 p.m.

WNBA Finals (Best-of-5) (x-if necessary) Los Angeles 2, Minnesota 1

Sunday, Oct. 9: Los Angeles 78, Minnesota 76 Tuesday, Oct. 11: Minnesota 79, Los Angeles 60 Friday, Oct. 14: Los Angeles 92, Minnesota 75 Sunday, Oct. 16: Minnesota at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.

St. Louis Dallas Nashville Minnesota Winnipeg Colorado Chicago

GP W 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 0 0 2 0

L OT Pts GF GA 0 0 6 11 6 0 0 2 4 2 0 0 2 3 2 1 0 2 6 6 1 0 2 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 8

Pacific Division Edmonton San Jose Arizona Vancouver Anaheim L. Angeles Calgary

GP W 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0

L OT Pts GF GA 0 0 4 12 7 0 0 4 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 7 2 0 0 3 6 2 0 0 7 12

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday’s Games

Pittsburgh 3, Anaheim 2 Florida 4, Detroit 1 Toronto 4, Boston 1 San Jose 3, Columbus 2 Minnesota 4, Winnipeg 3 Tampa Bay 3, New Jersey 2 Ottawa 4, Montreal 3, SO Washington 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 St. Louis 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Nashville at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Dallas at Colorado, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Arizona, 8 p.m. Calgary at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Sunday’s Games

Anaheim at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m. Buffalo at Edmonton, 6 p.m. Carolina at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Monday’s Games

Colorado at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. San Jose at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. Ottawa at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Boston at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

MLS EASTERN CONFERENCE New York New York City FC Toronto FC Montreal D.C. United Philadelphia New England Columbus Orlando City Chicago

W 14 14 13 11 10 11 10 8 7 6

L 9 9 9 10 9 12 13 12 11 16

T Pts 9 51 9 51 10 49 11 44 13 43 9 42 9 39 12 36 14 35 10 28

GF GA 56 42 57 53 46 35 47 48 48 42 52 51 40 52 47 51 49 58 38 54

WESTERN CONFERENCE Colorado FC Dallas Los Angeles Seattle Real Salt Lake Sporting KC Portland San Jose Vancouver Houston NOTE: Three points for tie.

W L T Pts GF GA 15 5 12 57 38 30 16 8 8 56 48 39 11 6 15 48 53 39 13 13 6 45 41 40 12 11 9 45 43 44 12 13 7 43 40 41 11 13 8 41 46 49 8 11 13 37 32 38 9 15 8 35 41 51 7 13 12 33 38 43 for victory, one point

Thursday, October 13

Columbus 2, Chicago 2, tie Colorado 2, San Jose 1

Sunday, October 16

Columbus at New York, 2 p.m. New England at Chicago, 2 p.m. New York City FC at D.C. United, 2 p.m. Orlando City at Philadelphia, 2 p.m. Toronto FC at Montreal, 2 p.m. Colorado at Portland, 4 p.m. Los Angeles at Houston, 4 p.m. Seattle at FC Dallas, 4 p.m. Sporting Kansas City at Real Salt Lake, 4 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 4 p.m.

Sunday, October 23

Chicago at Toronto FC, 3 p.m. Columbus at New York City FC, 3 p.m. D.C. United at Orlando City, 3 p.m. FC Dallas at Los Angeles, 3 p.m. Houston at Colorado, 3 p.m. Montreal at New England, 3 p.m. New York at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Portland at Vancouver, 3 p.m. Real Salt Lake at Seattle, 3 p.m. San Jose at Sporting KC, 3 p.m.

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St. Joseph runners compete in the TAPPS District 6-5A cross country meet Saturday in Corpus Christi.

St. Joseph 2nd at district meet ADVOCATE STAFF REPORT

CORPUS CHRISTI – No. 8 St. Joseph finished second in the TAPPS District 6-5A cross country meet Saturday. No. 2 Incarnate Word Academy finished first. St. Joseph’s Alex Nagle finished finished second af-

ter turning in a time of 13 minutes, 13 seconds. IWA’s Natalie Trevino took home the gold medal. St. Joseph’s Meadow Prakta was seventh, while Sydney Barker was 10th. Annie Mozisek finished 13th and Alisa Novosad wass 15th. Other runners

for St. Joseph were Melanie Hermes (18th), Reagan Heard (20th). The boys’ team finished fourth behind Julian Marroquin (19th), Matthew Padron (25th), Michael Morales (38th), C.J. Wagner (44th) and Pierce Hammack (46th).

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Eileen Webb holds Penny Meyer in an armlock during judo practice Saturday.

JUDO CONTINUED FROM C1 for her during competitions. Most of judo can be taught through training, but not how to counter several moves. I’m proud as a parent and a sensei that she will be representing our country at the Pan American Games.” The training has gotten simple for the duo. “He knows me than better than anybody at what I can do,” Eileen Webb said. “At matches, I might not be doing so good, but he gives me a pep talk to get me back out there.” Sensei Rick Torres, owner of the Integrity Defensive

UHV SOCCER

Jaguars shut out Jarvis Christian ADVOCATE STAFF REPORT

The UHV teams recorded shutouts against Jarvis Christian in Red River Athletic Conference play at The Cage on Saturday. The women won 9-0 to improve to 8-3-1, 3-1-1, while the men registered a 4-0 victory to move to 5-5-1, 2-2-1. The women took a 5-0 halftime lead, and never looked back. Ashley Chapa and Amy Burrows each scored two goals. Emily Lupton, Jaiden Lauterbach, Valeria Hinojosa, Treysi Diaz Deleon and Amber Zola added single-game scores. Ashleigh Thurman and Lauren Leslie each had two assists. Bianca Galindo led the Jaguars in net. The men took a 4-0 halftime lead on goals by Taylor Gordon, Espen Hansen, Miguel Hernandez and Hugo Miranda. Gerado Arriaga had three assists, while Brian Redmond made one save to record the shutout. The Bulldogs dropped to (1-12, 0-6), while the men are (2-14, 0-6).

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The Shiner St. Paul cross country teams finished first in the Round Top-Carmine Cross Country Meet on Oct. 8.

PREP CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS District 28-3A At Palacios

Eileen Webb, right, and Penny Meyer demonstrate how to perform a flip during judo practice Saturday. Arts, has taught martial arts for over 49 years. “We’re extremely proud of Eileen,” Torres said. “She works hard and is a dedicat-

UHV CONTINUED FROM C1 that’s coming back is very hungry to repeat from last season. I think my senior group is doing a really good job in having that show towards the new kids.” One of those seniors is outfielder Aubri Hockenbury. In a day filled with offense, Hockenbury delivered three home runs to lead the Jaguars. “It’s my last year and I’m trying to get the ring,” Hockenbury said. “We have a pretty team to do it, too. It was a good way to end scrimmages on a good note. Coach trusts me in the No. 3 spot, and I have to get it done with runners on.”

ed student. It’s everything you would ask for as a teacher. She has gotten a lot sharper and has great technique.” The Jaguars won the Red River Athletic Conference regular season title and put together a 38-15 record. “We’re going to have work really hard if we want to get back to that level,” said sophomore pitcher Michelle Revels. “When we do scrimmages like this, we get to figure out everyone’s tendencies. Last year, from the fall to the spring, it’s a progress. You have to take the fall games and use them as practice, but in the spring, you have to show up to play.” In 2017, UHV will return nine starters from last season. Ortiz is hoping the new players can contribute to the experienced group. “Our seniors have done a really good job in having

Wednesday Girls 1. 2. 3. 4.

Palacios 45 Industrial 50 Boling 56 Edna 65

Teams

Individuals

1. Caeli Taylor, Industrial 14:05

that trickle down to the new kids,” Ortiz said. “I think we hit extremely well today and showed some fight. Despite some struggles and from a coach’s standpoint, I appreciated those things.” The Jaguars are done scrimmaging for the fall, but will take part in an intersquad game Friday. “This is a brand new team, and we’re still working out some kinks,” Revels said. “For the most part, we are all getting together and starting to bond and create something that’s going to be better in the spring time.”

2. Guadalupe Mancera, Palacios 14:12 3. Lucero Gonzalez, Industrial 14:15 4. Anisa Cornett, Tidehaven 14:22 5. Bailey Kirk, Edna 14:24 6. Lizabeth Guillen, Palacios 14:30 7. Haley Gavranovic, Boling 14:33 8. Cheyenne Burton, Industrial 14:34 9. Ashleigh Sulak, Boling 14:38 10. Fatima Cruces, Edna 14:45

Boys 1. Industrial 40 2. Palacios 49 3. Boling 54

Teams

4. Edna 75 5. Van Vleck 131

Individuals

1. Kevin Baez, Industrial 16:51 2. Leonardo Baez, Industrial 17:51 3. Francisco Olvera, Boling 18:09 4. Miguel Gutierrez, Palacios 18:38 5. Daniel Gonzales, Industrial 18:50 6. Humberto Luna, Edna 19:16 7. Corey Cunningham, Edna 19:16 8. Holden Alegria, Edna 20:13 9. Tyler Le, Palacios 20:25 10. Timothy Kessler, Palacios 20:30

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RACING

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2016 Club Championship Day 1 results

of Lamborghinis in here the other day. I plan on moving to San Antonio to work on cars up there.” With one world record down, Cantu and his crew have their eyes set on more. “We’re seeking out to break the fastest six-speed Corvette and the six-speed Camaro record. Maybe one day we will break the Guinness Book of World Records.”

Saturday Championship Flight

1. Doug Wilson 75 2. Donovan Dekowski 79 3. Claude Bridges 80

First flight

1. Claud Jacobs 77 T2. Mike Garvel 83 T2. Randy Pilsner 83 4. Mike Bridges 84 5. Bryan Hunt 85 6. Albert Quilantan 87 7. Joe Whitley 92 8. Mark Mullen 96

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Victoria West ......................33 East Bernard .......................42 Victoria East........................36 Bloomington .........................0 St. Joseph...........................12 Danbury ................................7 Fort Bend Christian.............28 Schulenburg........................40 El Campo ............................31 Natalia.................................14 Sealy .....................................7 Nixon-Smiley ........................8 Bay City...............................17 Dilley...................................35 Needville ...............................7 Karnes City .........................13 La Vernia.............................14 Yorktown...............................6 Beeville................................56 Refugio ...............................55 Columbus .............................7 Weimar .................................7 Gonzales .............................14 Shiner .................................26 Aransas Pass ........................3 Kenedy ..................................0 Cuero ..................................70 Ganado................................37 Sinton ...................................0 Runge ...................................0 Wharton ..............................40 Flatonia ...............................43 Van Vleck ............................42 Falls City .............................57 Edna....................................35 Charlotte .............................13 Industrial...............................0 Pettus .................................29 Hallettsville..........................29 Louise .................................34 Palacios ..............................12 Hallettsville Sacred Heart......7 Yoakum...............................54 Schertz John Paul II .............0 Mathis.................................25 Shiner St. Paul....................56 Goliad..................................22 San Antonio St. Gerard.........0

BEEVILLE 56, LA VERNIA 14

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-- 56 -- 14

Team totals – 1, El Campo, 194; 2, Columbus, 182; 3, Wharton, 170; 4, Rosenberg Terry, 120; 5, Bay City, 68; 6, Brazosport, 46. Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay – 1, El Campo HS 'A' 2:17.35. 2, Wharton HS 'A' 2:22.22. 3, Columbus HS 'A' 2:36.71. 4, Terry HS 'A' 2:42.25. Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay – 1, Columbus HS 'A' 2:09.27. 2, Terry HS 'A' 2:32.95. Mixed 200 Yard Medley Relay – 1, El Campo HS 'A' 2:00.15. 2, Columbus HS 'A' 2:00.59. 3, Wharton HS 'A' 2:07.62. 4, Brazosport HS 'A' 2:56.16. Girls 500 Yard Freestyle 50-100-150-200 Relay – 1, El Campo HS 'A' 5:40.30. 2, Bay City HS 'A' 6:16.38. 3, Columbus HS 'A' 6:59.72. 4, Terry HS 'A' 7:24.54. Boys 500 Yard Freestyle 50-100-150-200

Following are results from the Victoria East, Victoria Double-Dual Meet West, El Campo and St. Joseph double-dual meets Thursday at the VISD Aquatics Center.

Boys Team Totals West 51, East 29; West 57, St. Joseph 5; East 44, St. Joseph 11; West 49, El Campo 20; East 42, El Campo 27; El Campo 30, St. Joseph 10. Girls Team Totals West 37, East 32; St. Joseph 44, West 28; St. Joseph 43, East 23; El Campo 63, West 23; El Campo 64, East 16; El Campo 59, St. Joseph 22. Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay – 1, El Campo High School 'A' (Krpec, Brooke 12, McComb, Cailyn 10, Williams, Hope 12, Jansky, Camryn 09), 2:02.58. 2, El Campo High School 'B' (Slattery, Sydney 10, Wood, Malyn 09, Beard, Susan 12, Wilson, Emily 10), 2:21.01. 3, St Joseph Flyers 'A' (Guerra, Makenzie N JR, Barker, Sydney A SR, Herman, Kaitlyn M SO, Barker, Robin C FR), 2:26.30. 4, Victoria West 'A' (Schumacher, Jessie 11, Heyer, Shelby 09, Cervantes, Cristina 09, Gonzalez, Ashley 09), 2:34.06. 5, Victoria East 'A' (Beck, Samantha 12, Caltzonzin, Daisy 10, Flores, Lauren 10, Carrera, Jasmine 09), 2:38.02. Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay – 1, Victoria West 'A' (Svatek, Brandon 12, Williams, Tanner 11, Sievers, Dillan 11, Yanez, Eric 12), 1:47.79. 2, Victoria East 'A' (Marquez-Torres, Alan 12, Wagner, Christopher 09, Kocian, Jared 12, Seiler, William 10), 2:17.53. Girls 200 Yard Freestyle – 1, Cervantes, Cristina, VICW, 2:17.56. 2, McComb, Cailyn, ELCA, 2:26.38. 3, Beck, Samantha, VICE, 2:29.91. 4, Herman, Kaitlyn M, St Joe, 2:40.78. 5, Sparkman, Avery E, StJoe, 2:56.53. 6, Gonzales, Trini, ELCA, 3:23.98. 7, Gonzalez, Ashley, VICW, 3:47.60. Boys 200 Yard Freestyle – 1, Sievers, Dillan, VICW, 2:02.91. 2, Kocian, Jared, VICE, 2:16.22. 3, Noriega, Pablo, VICW,

NFL INJURY REPORT BALTIMORE RAVENS at NEW YORK GIANTS — RAVENS: OUT: OLB Elvis Dumervil (Foot). DNP: WR Devin Hester (Thigh), FS Kendrick Lewis (Thigh), ILB Clinton Mosley (Thigh), WR Stevonne Smith (Ankle), T Richard Wagner (Thigh), G Marshal Yanda (Shoulder). LIMITED: T Ronnie Stanley (Foot). FULL: OLB Terrell Suggs, WR Mike Wallace (Chest), CB Shareece Wright (Back). GIANTS: OUT: FS Natneal Berhe (Concussion), T Marshall Newhouse (Calf), FS Darian Thompson (Foot). DNP: CB Eli Apple (Groin), WR Dwayne Harris (Toe). LIMITED: TE Jerell Adams, RB Rashad Jennings (Thumb), OLB Devon Kennard (Concussion), DE Jason Pierre-Paul (Groin), CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Groin), DE Olivier Vernon. FULL: TE Larry Donnell. CLEVELAND BROWNS at TENNESSEE TITANS — BROWNS: OUT: WR Corey Coleman (Hand), TE Seth DeValve (Knee), QB Joshua McCown (left Shoulder), TE Randall Telfer (Ankle). DNP: DE Xavier Cooper (Shoulder), T Joe Thomas. LIMITED: TE Gary Barnidge (Forearm), CB Joseph Haden (Groin). FULL: C Cameron Erving, QB Cody Kessler, DE Carl Nassib, CB Tramon Williams (Shoulder). TITANS: OUT: NT Al Woods (Calf). LIMITED: CB Cody Riggs (Hamstring). FULL: P Brett Kern, T Taylor Lewan. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at WASHINGTON REDSKINS — EAGLES: DNP: CB Leodis McKelvin (Hamstring). LIMITED: DT Fletcher Cox (Ankle). FULL: DE Bryan Braman. REDSKINS: OUT: WR Joshua Doctson (Achilles). DNP: TE Jordan Reed (Concussion). LIMITED: DE Christopher Baker, CB Bashaud Breeland (Ankle), ILB Su’a Cravens (Concussion), OLB Trent Murphy,

Major League Baseball

MLB — Announced Toronto INF Justin Smoak will replace injured INF Devon Travis on the American League Championship Series roster.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Re-signed G J.R. Smith to a four-year contract.

FOOTBALL National Football League

BALTIMORE RAVENS — Signed LB Patrick Onwuasor from the practice squad. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Released DT Brian Price. Activated CB Demetri Goodson and DT Mike Pennel from exempt sta-

Dilley

0 -- 43 0 -- 0 FLA 0 38-340 36 3-1-1-0 0 2-0 0-0

Karnes City First Downs Yards Rushing Yards Passing Passes Punts Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards

0 7 0 6 -- 13 DIL KC 0 0 0-0 39-124 0 103 0-0-0-0 15-7-0-2 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- Dilley, Brian Carroll 1-(-6), Dillion Carroll 3-31, Enrique Garza 4-43, James Garza 8-110, Julian Cantu 1-5, Noe Garcia 10-96, Taylor Autrey 3-5, Karnes City, Acie Jauer 17-30, Jaron Denson 1-1, Rayden Cordaway 18-55, Robert Schmidt 3-37, PASSING-- Dilley, Noe Garcia 9-4-86-0, Karnes City, Acie Jauer 14-6-84-2, Jayson Reyes 1-1-19-0, RECEIVING-- Dilley, DJ Martinez 1-5, James Garza 2-76, Mason Foster 2-10, Karnes City, Gabe Washington 2-57, Jayson Reyes 2-16, Michael Ochoa 3-30,

13 15 7 0 -- 35

NATALIA 14, NIXON-SMILEY 8

Natalia Nixon-Smiley

7 7 0 0 -- 14 0 6 0 2 -- 8

SECOND QUARTER

NS-Jason Yell 5 run (kick fail)

FOURTH QUARTER

NS- Safety

First Downs Yards Rushing Yards Passing Passes Punts Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards

NAT NIX 10 13 24-65 36-158 170 76 18-7-2-0 13-4-0-1 6.40 7.60 3-1 2-2 9-71 13-88

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING-- Nixon-Smiley, Colby Newman 23-93, Genaro Vasquez 2-(-5), Jason Yell 11-70, PASSING-- Nixon-Smiley, Colby Newman 13-4-76-1, RECEIVING-- Nixon-Smiley, Daniel Rodriguez 1-10, Devin Hester 2-37, Ricky Flores 1-29,

PREP VOLLEYBALL

PREP FOOTBALL STATEWIDE SCORES

Houston Christian 3, St. Joseph 1

Saturday’s Scores CLASS 6A

Cypress Fairbanks 27, Cypress Creek 20 Fort Bend Ridge Point 42, Fort Bend Dulles 21 Friendswood 52, League City Clear Creek 34 Katy Cinco Ranch 29, Katy Mayde Creek 12 Katy Taylor 52, Katy Seven Lakes 14 Klein Collins 63, Houston Spring Woods

7 Spring 63, Aldine 7

CLASS 5A

Aledo 59, FW Eaton 14 FW Wyatt 24, Fort Worth YMLA 7 Houston Madison 63, Houston Milby 0 Houston Sterling 34, Houston Furr 13 Nederland 28, Beaumont Ozen 8

CLASS 4A

Houston Washington 55, Houston Scarborough 0 Houston Worthing 21, Houston Kash-

mere 3

CLASS 3A

Clifton 42, Dallas A+ Academy 0

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Baytown Christian 47, SA Lutheran 0

OTHER

Houston Emery/Weiner School 52, Houston Texas Christian 7 Longview Heritage 56, Denton Calvary 6 Willow Park Trinity 55, Amarillo San Jacinto 7

Houston Christian– 25 24 25 25 St. Joseph– 15 26 22 12 Highlights – (St. Joseph) Mikah Sloan 5 kills, 10 digs, Stori Sloan 1 ace, 17 kills, 3 blocks, Katherine Terry 7 kills, 18 digs, Savannah Wharton 5 kills, 7 blocks, Caroline Scherer 3 blocks, 5 digs, Caelen Johnson 2 aces, 1 kill, 1 block, 1 dig, Kacie Knippa 1 ace, 12 digs, Dakota Stewart 2 aces, 4 kills, 34 assists,10 digs. Record – St. Joseph 36-6 JV – St. Joseph won 2-1 Freshman – St. Joseph won 2-1

SPORTS IN BRIEF

Relay – 1, Terry HS 'A' 5:43.81. 2, Columbus HS 'A' 6:07.85. Mixed 500 Yard Freestyle 50-100-150-200 Relay – 1, El Campo HS 'A' 5:28.56. 2, Wharton HS 'A' 6:06.28. 3, Columbus HS 'A' 6:12.22. 4, Brazosport HS 'A' 7:58.41. Girls 300 Yard Medley 3 x 100 IM Relay – 1, Wharton HS 'A' 4:02.19. 2, Bay City HS 'A' 4:04.45. 3, El Campo HS 'A' 4:14.53. Girls 200 Yard Butterfly 50-100-50 Relay – 1, Wharton HS 'A' 2:30.03. 2, El Campo HS 'A' 2:40.10. Boys 200 Yard Butterfly 50-100-50 Relay – 1, Columbus HS 'A' 2:37.21. Girls 200 Yard Freestyle Relay – 1, El Campo HS 'A' 1:52.69. 2, Bay City HS 'A' 2:10.31. 3, Wharton HS 'A' 2:23.60. 4, Columbus HS 'A' 2:30.78. 5, Terry HS 'A' 3:00.89. Boys 200 Yard Freestyle Relay – 1, Columbus HS 'A' 2:01.75. 2, Wharton HS 'A' 2:10.05. 3, Terry HS 'A' 2:13.71.

Mixed 200 Yard Freestyle Relay – 1, El Campo HS 'A' 1:48.85. 2, Wharton HS 'A' 1:50.79. 3, Columbus HS 'A' 1:57.25. 4, Terry HS 'A' 2:39.06. 5, Brazosport HS 'A' 2:45.25. Girls 200 Yard Backstroke 50-100-50 Relay – 1, Wharton HS 'A' 2:33.75. 2, El Campo HS 'A' 2:40.34. 3, Columbus HS 'A' 2:46.24. 4, Terry HS 'A' 3:18.73. 5, Brazosport HS 'A' 3:53.22. Boys 200 Yard Backstroke 50-100-50 Relay – 1, Terry HS 'A' 2:42.66. Girls 200 Yard Breaststroke 50-100-50 Relay – 1, Wharton HS 'A' 2:46.65. 2, El Campo HS 'A' 2:50.85. 3, Bay City HS 'A' 2:51.40. 4, Terry HS 'A' 3:25.72. Boys 200 Yard Breaststroke 50-100-50 Relay – 1, Columbus HS 'A' 2:44.72. Girls 400 Yard Freestyle Relay – 1, El Campo HS 'A' 4:34.91. 2, Bay City HS 'A' 5:23.44. Mixed 400 Yard Freestyle Relay – 1, Wharton HS 'A' 4:14.31. 2, El Campo HS 'A' 4:25.16. 3, Columbus HS 'A' 4:35.60. 4, Brazosport HS 'A' 5:58.85.

2:17.90. Girls 200 Yard IM – 1, Schumacher, Jessie, VICW, 2:40.69. 2, Wilson, Emily, ELCA, 2:54.56. 3, Guerra, Makenzie N, StJoe, 3:08.29. Boys 200 Yard IM – 1, Svatek, Brandon, VICW, 2:17.83. 2, Marquez-Torres, Alan, VICE, 2:59.43. Girls 50 Yard Freestyle – 1, Williams, Hope, ELCA, 26.46. 2, Herman, Kaitlyn M, StJoe, 30.30. 3, Barker, Robin C, StJoe, 31.90. 4, Caltzonzin, Daisy, VICE, 32.03. 5, Beard, Susan, ELCA, 32.60. 6, Monney, Stormy, VICW, 35.93. 7, Carrera, Jasmine, VICE, 36.80. Boys 50 Yard Freestyle – 1, Peterson, Kyle, ELCA, 23.80. 2, Yanez, Eric, VICW, 26.10. 3, Bludau, Reese B, StJoe, 28.07. 4, Seiler, William, VICE, 29.16. 5, Lemmons, Graham, VICW, 33.75. 6, Delafuente, Adrian, VICE, 36.02. 7, Garcia, Ryan, ELCA, 39.76. Girls 100 Yard Butterfly – 1, Cervantes, Cristina, VICW, 1:13.61. 2, Beard, Susan, ELCA, 1:28.08. Boys 100 Yard Butterfly – 1, Sievers, Dillan, VICW, 58.96. 2, Smith, Mason, ELCA, 1:16.72. Girls 100 Yard Freestyle – 1, Jansky, Camryn, ELCA, 59.33. 2, Krpec, Brooke, ELCA, 59.96. 3, Barker, Sydney A, StJoe, 1:06.26. 4, Flores, Lauren, VICE, 1:16.54. 5, Sparkman, Avery E, StJoe, 1:21.49. 6, Monney, Stormy, VICW, 1:23.14. 7, Heyer, Shelby, VICW, 1:26.15. 8, Delagarza, Mercedes, VICE, 1:37.88. Boys 100 Yard Freestyle – 1, Peterson, Kyle, ELCA, 53.68. 2, Williams, Tanner, VICW, 54.98. 3, Lemmons, Graham, VICW, 1:16.75. 4, Peart, Kasey, VICE, 1:29.49. 5, Garcia, Ryan, ELCA, 1:35.47. Girls 500 Yard Freestyle – 1, Slattery, Sydney, ELCA, 6:42.51. 2, Caltzonzin, Daisy, VICE, 7:27.34. 3, Charles, Rose, VICW, 10:48.96. Boys 500 Yard Freestyle – 1, Yanez, Eric, VICW, 6:39.52. 2, Seiler, William, VICE, 7:22.46. 3, Wagner, Christopher, VICE, 8:07.94. Girls 200 Yard Freestyle Relay – 1, El Campo High School 'A' (Krpec, Brooke 12, Jansky, Camryn 09, Wilson, Emily 10, Williams, Hope 12), 1:50.54. 2, El Campo

High School 'B' (Beard, Susan 12, Romo, Kiara 10, McComb, Cailyn 10, Slattery, Sydney 10), 2:01.76. 3, St Joseph Flyers 'A' (Herman, Kaitlyn M SO, Guerra, Makenzie N JR, Barker, Sydney A SR, Sparkman, Avery E SO), 2:07.35. 4, Victoria East 'A' (Caltzonzin, Daisy 10, Flores, Lauren 10, Carrera, Jasmine 09, Beck, Samantha 12), 2:11.76. 5, Victoria West 'A' (Schumacher, Jessie 11, Gonzalez, Ashley 09, Heyer, Shelby 09, Cervantes, Cristina 09), 2:11.99. Boys 200 Yard Freestyle Relay – 1, Victoria East 'A' (Marquez-Torres, Alan 12, Wagner, Christopher 09, Seiler, William 10, Kocian, Jared 12), 2:09.15. Girls 100 Yard Backstroke – 1, Jansky, Camryn, ELCA, 1:09.59. 2, Schumacher, Jessie, VICW, 1:12.89. 3, Beck, Samantha, VICE, 1:17.02. 4, Guerra, Makenzie N, StJoe, 1:23.88. 5, Parikh, Karishma D, StJoe, 1:49.83. 6, Gonzalez, Ashley, VICW, 1:52.54. Boys 100 Yard Backstroke – 1, Svatek, Brandon, VICW, 59.50. 2, Smith, Mason, ELCA, 1:17.16. 3, Marquez-Torres, Alan, VICE, 1:17.88. 4, Noriega, Pablo, VICW, 1:22.13. 5, Gwosdz, Carson, StJoe, 1:35.16. 6, Peart, Kasey, VICE, 1:37.37. Girls 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1, McComb, Cailyn, ELCA, 1:21.43. 2, Barker, Sydney A, StJoe, 1:31.53. 3, Barker, Robin C, StJoe, 1:34.08. 4, Romo, Kiara, ELCA, 1:34.19. 5, Flores, Lauren, VICE, 1:40.97. Boys 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1, Williams, Tanner, VICW, 1:03.56. 2, Williams, Conner, ELCA, 1:11.07. 3, Kocian, Jared, VICE, 1:15.40. 4, Monney, Ethan, VICW, 1:22.79. 5, Bludau, Reese B, StJoe, 1:24.48. 6, Gwosdz, Carson, StJoe, 1:36.26. 7, Wagner, Christopher, VICE, 1:41.13. Girls 400 Yard Freestyle Relay – 1, El Campo High School 'A' (Krpec, Brooke 12, Slattery, Sydney 10, Wilson, Emily 10, Williams, Hope 12), 4:21.95. Boys 400 Yard Freestyle Relay – 1, Victoria West 'A' (Williams, Tanner 11, Svatek, Brandon 12, Yanez, Eric 12, Sievers, Dillan 11), 3:52.09. 2, El Campo High School 'A' (Peterson, Kyle 11, Smith, Mason 11, Dubroc, Cade , Williams, Conner 09), 4:39.59.

CB Joshua Norman, CB Dashaun Phillips (Hamstring), T Trent Williams. FULL: ILB Mason Foster, OLB Patrick Kerrigan. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at OAKLAND RAIDERS — CHIEFS: LIMITED: OLB Tamba Hali. FULL: RB Knile Davis, CB Phillip Gaines, ILB Snorsio Moore, T Jah Reid, RB Charcandrick West. RAIDERS: OUT: G Vadal Alexander (Ankle), RB Latavius Murray (Toe), T Menelik Watson (Calf). LIMITED: SS Nathaniel Allen (Quadricep), G Jonathan Feliciano (Calf), RB Taiwan Jones (Knee), T Matt McCants (Knee), OLB Malcolm Smith (Quadricep), TE Clive Walford (Knee). DALLAS COWBOYS at GREEN BAY PACKERS — COWBOYS: OUT: T Charles Green (Foot), QB Tony Romo (Back), CB Orlando Scandrick (Hamstring). DNP: RB Lance Dunbar (Knee), T Tyron Smith (Back), OLB Kyle Wilber (Neck). LIMITED: WR Dez Bryant (Knee), CB Morris Claiborne (Ankle), DE David Irving (Concussion). FULL: K Dan Bailey (Back), WR Terrance Williams (Shoulder), TE Christopher Witten (Chest). PACKERS: OUT: FS Ayorunmi Banjo (Hamstring), TE Jared Cook (Ankle), CB Samuel Shields (Concussion). DNP: RB James Starks (Knee). LIMITED: WR Randall Cobb, RB Eddie Lacy (Ankle), G Thomas Lang, CB Damarious Randall (Groin), C Joseph Tretter. ATLANTA FALCONS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — FALCONS: OUT: MLB Paul Worrilow (Groin). LIMITED: OLB De’Vondre Campbell, MLB Deion Jones, WR Quintorris Jones, G Andrew Levitre. FULL: DE Dwight Freeney, DE Brooks Reed, WR Mohamed Sanu, CB Desmond Trufant. SEAHAWKS: OUT: DE Quinton Jefferson (Thumb), RB Thomas Rawls (Fibula). DNP: DE Frank Clark (Hamstring). FULL:

TE Jimmy Graham, WR Tyler Lockett, RB C.J. Prosise (Wrist), DT Jarran Reed, TE Nicholas Vannett, QB Russell Wilson. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at HOUSTON TEXANS — COLTS: OUT: C Jonotthan Harrison (Illness), DT Zachariah Kerr (Ankle), WR Donte Moncrief (Shoulder). DNP: WR Jaquan Bray (Shin), CB Darius Butler (Hand), CB Patrick Robinson (Knee). LIMITED: WR Eugene Hilton (Hip), QB Andrew Luck. FULL: SS Michael Adams, CB Vontae Davis, RB Frank Gore, DE Kendall Langford, OLB Robert Mathis, ILB Joshua McNary, RB Robert Turbin. TEXANS: OUT: G Jeffery Allen (Concussion), TE Stephen Anderson (Hamstring), SS Quintin Demps (Calf), RB Jonathan Grimes (Ankle), ILB Brian Peters (Quadricep). DNP: T Derek Newton (Ankle). LIMITED: T Duane Brown, TE Colton Fiedorowicz, WR William Fuller (Hamstring), TE Ryan Griffin, CB Kareem Jackson (Hamstring), CB Johnathan Joseph, WR Braxton Miller. FULL: G Oday Aboushi, CB Charles James, CB Kevin Johnson, C Gregory Mancz, G Xavier Su’a-Filo.

Monday

NEW YORK JETS at ARIZONA CARDINALS — JETS: DNP: ILB David Harris, C Nick Mangold, CB Darrelle Revis. LIMITED: TE Braedon Bowman, T Ryan Clady, TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, DE Muhammad Wilkerson, G Brian Winters. FULL: WR Robby Anderson, WR Onachie Enunwa, RB Matthew Forte, WR Brandon Marshall, WR Jalin Marshall, SS Rontez Miles, QB Bryce Petty, CB Darryl Roberts. CARDINALS: DNP: G Mike Iupati, DT Edward Stinson. LIMITED: CB Justin Bethel, TE Darren Fells. FULL: DT Josh Mauro, ILB Kevin Minter, QB Carson Palmer, DT Frostee Rucker.

TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL

7 14 22 0 0 0 RNG 0 0-0 0 0-0-0-0 0 0-0 0-0

First Downs LA BEE Yards Rushing First Downs 0 0 Yards Passing Yards Rushing 41-222 24-218 Passes Yards Passing 25 387 Punts Passes 6-1-0-135-21-6-0 Fumbles-lost Punts 0 0 Penalties-yards Fumbles-lost 4-4 0-0 Penalties-yards 0-0 0-0 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-- Flatonia, Corey Lyons 13-77, INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Kyle Etzler 3-21, Lucas Herrera 6-34, RUSHING-- La Vernia, Derrik Barnhardt Samuel Netro 1-20, San Juan Ramirez 2-5, Matthew Helinski 9-30, Parker Beck 1-32, Anthony Tate 5-20, Gabe Smith 12-74, Wyatt Cowsert 18-113, Beeville 7-122, Juan Netro 2-14, Jones, Paul Wessels 19-171, SEAN PASSING-- Flatonia, Corey Lyons CROOK 1-7, Steve Barrera 5-40, 3-1-36-0, PASSING-- La Vernia, Matthew Helinski RECEIVING-- Flatonia, Samuel Netro 5-1-25-1, Beeville Jones, Justin Gomez 1-36, 35-21-387-0, RECEIVING-- La Vernia, Wyatt Cowsert 1-25, Beeville Jones, SEAN CROOK DILLEY 35, KARNES CITY 7-192, Waydale Jones 13-187,

PREP SWIMMING Bay City Relays BAY CITY – Following are results from Saturday’s Bay City Relays.

FLATONIA 43, RUNGE 0

Flatonia Runge

tus. HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed DE Brandon Dunn to the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed DL Geneo Grissom and DL Anthony Johnson from the practice squad. Placed LB Jonathan Freeny and TE Greg Scruggs on injured reserve.

HOCKEY ECHL

SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS — Announced F Kelly Zajac, D Joey Leach, D Danny Federico, F Dylan Margonari, F Domenic Monardo and RW John Parker were reassigned to the team by Hershey (AHL).

COLLEGE

WINTHROP — Named John Menken volunteer assistant baseball coach and Eddie Hill director of baseball operations.

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Djokovic loses temper, match in Shanghai SHANGHAI – Three-time champion Novak Djokovic lost his temper, then his semifinal match at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, falling to Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 6-4. The top-seeded Serb struggled to control his errors for the second straight match, spraying groundstrokes all over the court and missing routine drop shots. He couldn’t control his emotions, either: He smashed his racket into bits after losing the first set — later grabbing a towel to sweep up the smashed racket — and ripped his shirt open in anger during another point. He also argued repeatedly with the chair umpire, continuing the exchange even after the match was over. Djokovic hadn’t played in

a tournament since losing the U.S. Open final last month due to an elbow injury, and the rustiness showed. He had 29 unforced errors and only converted two of nine break point chances.

Hope Solo hints at overseas move

STOCKHOLM – Hope Solo said she’s received several offers to play overseas and could even continue her career in Sweden, whose fans she enraged by describing their national team as “cowards” at the Rio Olympics. In a talk show aired late Friday on Swedish television network SVT, the American goalkeeper said she is still reeling from being kicked out by the U.S. Soccer Federation, and suggested it was partly due to her advocacy for women’s rights.

“I don’t really know where I’m going with my life right now,” she said. Solo, who announced her departure from Seattle Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League at the end of August, insisted she hasn’t retired. “I have had a lot of offers to play overseas. So maybe Sweden will welcome me back,” she said, but didn’t give any details. Solo apologized for saying Sweden played like a “bunch of cowards” after they eliminated the U.S. in the quarterfinals of the Olympics, saying she wasn’t talking about the players or the coach, but their style of play. The U.S. Soccer Federation suspended Solo for six months and terminated her contract, saying it was the result of several missteps. COMPILED FROM ADVOCATE WIRE REPORTS

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Buechele’s TD passes send Texas over Iowa State AUSTIN — Shane Buechele passed for 296 yards and two touchdowns and Texas got coach Charlie Strong a desperately-needed win, snapping a three-game losing streak with a win over Iowa State 27-6 Saturday night. Buechele threw scoring strikes of 37 yards to Jerrod Heard and 75 yards and Devin Duvernay in the third quarter as the Longhorns’ high-powered offense overcame a sluggish start. Texas (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) hadn’t played at home in a month and the losing streak fueled intense speculation that Strong’s job is on the line in his third season. He has two seasons left on a five-year contract that pays him more than $5 million per season. The win also snapped a 14-game losing streak when Texas trailed at halftime. Texas played its best defensive game of the season. Strong took over defensive play-calling two weeks ago and the Longhorns responded with eight sacks against Iowa State, containing a Cyclones offense that was averaging 39 points over the previous three games. D’Onta Foreman rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown for Texas, his seventh game in a row with at least 100 yards. Joel Lanning passed for 140 yards for Iowa State (1-6, 0-4).

UTSA 14, Rice 13 HOUSTON – Goliad graduate Dalton Sturm threw two touchdown passes in the first half and Texas-San Antonio held on to defeat Rice. UTSA (3-3, 2-1 Conference USA) has won two straight since snapping a three-game skid. Rice (0-6, 0-4) is off to its worst start since losing its first nine games and finishing 2-10 in 2009. Sturm threw a 75-yard TD pass and a 28-yard score, both to Josh Stewart between the first and second quarters.

Former Auburn star DE Groves dies at 32 AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Former Auburn football star Quentin Groves, who played defensive end for the Tigers from 2004-07 and shares the program record for sacks, has died. He was 32. Auburn spokesman Kirk Sampson said Saturday that Groves died in his sleep while visiting Trinidad, his wife’s native country. Sampson said he didn’t know the cause

Tobola missed a 50-yard field goal in the second quarter and a 42-yarder with 1:27 remaining. Rice forced a three-and-out with 29 seconds left on the Roadrunners’ next series. Stehling completed 2 of 3 passes and drove to the UTSA 27 before time expired.

Sam Houston St. 48, Abilene Christian 21 HUNTSVILLE – Jeremiah Briscoe threw for six touchdowns as Sam Houston State remained undefeated, beating Abilene Christian. Briscoe had 404 yards on 31-of-39 passing for the Bearkats (6-0, 5-0 Southland Conference). Nathan Stewart had 129 yards receiving and two touchdowns and Tyler Scott had 130 yards receiving and a score. Remus Bulmer, Deon Hutchinson and Hayden Cagle also caught scoring passes. Bulmer also ran for a touchdown.

Southeastern Louisiana 58, SFA 34 NACOGDOCHES – Courtney Rutledge ran back a blocked field goal attempt 72 yards for a touchdown and Jacorey Fuller returned an interception 41 yards for another score in the fourth quarter as Southeastern Louisiana pulled away for a win over Stephen F. Austin. The Lions (3-3, 3-1 Southland Conference), who have won two straight for the first time this season, led 30-17 at the half.

Louisiana-Monroe 40, Texas St. 34 MONROE, La. – Will Collins threw two touchdowns passes, Ben Luckett ran for two more scores and Louisiana-Monroe held on to beat Texas State 40-34 on Saturday night. Luckett had 100 yards rushing, and Duke Carter ran for 104 yards and a third-quarter touchdown for Louisiana-Monroe (2-4, 1-2 Sun Belt). COMPILED FROM ADVOCATE WIRE REPORTS

of death. Groves had said in 2008 that he was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, which causes a rapid heartbeat. Groves, from Greenville, Mississippi, was an All-Southeastern Conference performer for Auburn. He recorded 26 sacks and was a second-round draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He signed with seven NFL teams from 2008-2014. Groves met his wife, Teska Baptiste, at Auburn when he played football and she ran track. The school said he is survived by his wife and two children.

TEXAS SCORES I Texas 27, Iowa State 6 I Houston 38, Tulsa 31 I West Virginia 48, Texas

Tech

17 I UTSA 14, Rice 13 I Baylor 49, Kansas I Louisiana-Monroe

Texas A&M-Commerce 38, Western New Mexico 24 I Texas A&M-Kingsville 56, UT Permian Basin 7 I West Texas A&M 42, Oklahoma Panhandle State 14 I Hardin Simmons 54, Howard Payne 15 I Mary Hardin-Baylor 59, East Texas Baptist 22 I McMurry 56, Belhaven University 7 I Sul Ross State 21, Louisiana College 14 I Texas Lutheran 17, Austin College 13 I Arizona College 57, Texas College 7 I Southwestern 48, Trinity 0 I Wayland Baptist University 24, Southwestern Assemblies of God 14 I

7 40, Texas

State 34 Houston State 48, Abilene Christian 21 I Houston Baptist vs. Nicholls, late I Southeastern Louisiana 58, Stephen F. Austin 34 I Alcorn State 23, Texas Southern 20 I Lamar University 32, Northwestern State 31 I Midwestern State 28, Angelo 21 I Tarleton State 26, Eastern New Mexico 16 I Sam

FINAL MINUTE

No. 11 Baylor remains undefeated WACO — Seth Russell threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores while playing only the first half, Ryan Reid returned the first of his two interceptions for a score and No. 11 Baylor remained undefeated with a 49-7 win over Kansas on Saturday. Shock Linwood’s 4-yard score on the first play after a Kansas fumble was his 36th career rushing touchdown and broke a tie with Alfred Anderson for the most in school history. Linwood was already the career rushing leader for the Bears (6-0, 3-0 Big 12). Kansas (1-5, 0-3) had five turnovers that led to 21 points for the Bears. The Jayhawks have lost 15 Big 12 games in a row, and dropped 36 consecutive road games since winning at UTEP seven years ago. Reid’s 64-yard interception return ended the first offensive drive for Kansas and gave the Bears a 14-0 lead. Reid returned a pick in the second quarter 52 yards to the Jayhawks 19, but Baylor then had the first of its three missed field goals. The Bears led 42-0 after Russell’s last pass, a 4-yard TD to Ishmael Zamora with 1:45 left in the first half. Russell, 14-0 when starting for Baylor, was 9-of-22 passing for 144 yards. He led the Bears with 68 yards rushing, and got flipped after he leaped in the end zone for a 26-yard TD when converting a fourth-and-3 to make it 21-0 in the first quarter.

No. 13 Houston 38, Tulsa 31 HOUSTON – Emeke Egbule returned a fumble 24 yards for a touchdown with 1:21 remaining to give No. 13 Houston a win over Tulsa. The game was tied at 31-31 when Garrett Davis knocked the ball out of the hands of quarterback Dane Evans. Egbule scooped it up and dashed into the end zone for the score. Tulsa (4-2, 1-1 American) had a chance to tie it, but Jesse Brubaker was stopped just short of the goal line after a reception on the last play of the game to seal Houston’s victory. The play was reviewed and upheld. It was a close call for the Cougars (6-1, 3-1) a week after Navy beat them 46-40 for their first loss of the season after a 5-0 start. Tulsa never led, but had twice rallied from 14-point deficits to tie the game. The second time came when James Flanders scored on a 3-yard run with 3:31 left. The Golden Hurricane forced a punt after that, but the fumble by Evans came two plays later. Houston’s Dillon Birden ran for 82 yards and three touchdowns playing in place of injured starter Duke Catalon.

No. 20 West Virginia 48, Texas Tech 17 LUBBOCK – Skylar Howard ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to lead No. 20 West Virginia past Texas Tech 48-17 on Saturday to keep the

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Baylor quarterback Seth Russell scores over Kansas linebacker Mike Lee in the first half of a game Saturday in Waco. Baylor won 49-7. Mountaineers unbeaten and in the hunt for the Big 12 title. The Mountaineers (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) held Texas Tech (3-3, 1-2) to its lowest offensive output this season, just 379 yards, and harassed quarterback Patrick Mahomes most of the day. He threw for 305 yards, his second-lowest passing total of the season, and was replaced in the fourth quarter by Nic Shimonek. A 14-point turnaround in the second quarter helped the Mountaineers gain momentum. Sean Walters’ interception at the West Virginia 11 led to a TD pass from Howard to Justin Crawford at the other end of the field to put the Mountaineers up 17-7.

No. 3 Clemson 24, North Carolina St. 17 CLEMSON, S.C. – Deshaun Watson threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Artavis Scott in overtime and Marcus Edmond followed with an interception to give No. 3 Clemson a victory over North Carolina State. The Tigers (7-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) looked all but done in regulation, but Kyle Bambard’s 33-yard field goal try as time experience was wide right. Clemson took advantage with Watson’s strike to Scott. Then Edmond reached high to grab a throw in the end zone from NC State’s Ryan Finley, and Clemson escaped with its path to the ACC title game and the College Football Playoffs still all clear.

No. 1 Alabama 49, No. 9 Tennessee 10 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Jalen Hurts and Bo Scarbrough each ran for over 100 yards and Alabama again got points from its defense and special teams. Alabama (7-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) has won 19 straight overall and 10 in a row in theannual series. Tennessee (5-2, 2-2) has lost its last 13 games

against Western Division schools.

No. 18 Florida 40, Missouri 14

No. 10 Nebraska 27, Indiana 22

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Jalen Tabor and Quincy Wilson returned interceptions for touchdowns, helping Florida move into first place in the Southeastern Conference’s Eastern Division. The cornerback tandem provided nearly as many highlights as either offense and seemingly saved the Gators (5-1, 3-1) from a fourth homecoming loss in the last seven years.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Terrell Newby ran for one score and Tommy Armstrong Jr. hooked up with Stanley Morgan Jr. on a 72-yard touchdown pass with 9:57 left to play for Nebraska. The Cornhuskers (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) won their seventh straight game overall and their fifth in a row in the series, last played in 1978. It’s No. 19 Oklahoma 38, also the first time since 2001 Kansas State 17 that Nebraska has won its NORMAN, Okla. – Baker first six. Mayfield was 25 of 31 for 346 yards and four touchdowns, No. 22 Arkansas 34, and Dede Westbrook had No. 12 Mississippi 30 nine receptions for 184 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – yards and three scores for Jared Cornelius scored on a Oklahoma. 6-yard touchdown run late One week after Mayfield in the fourth quarter and passed for 390 yards and Arkansas outlasted MissisWestbrook had a sippi. school-record 232 yards reAustin Allen was 19-of-32 ceiving, the duo help Oklapassing for 229 yards and homa (5-2, 3-0 Big 12) won three touchdowns for its third straight game after Arkansas (5-2, 1-2 Southa 1-2 start. eastern Confererence), giving the junior an SEC-best No. 21 Utah 19, 18 touchdown passes for the Oregon State 14 season. Rawleigh Williams CORVALLIS, Ore. – Joe added a career-high 180 Williams came out of retireyards rushing on 27 car- ment and ran for a 5-yard ries. first-quarter touchdown and Utah beat Oregon State No. 14 Florida State 17, in wet and windy condiWake Forest 6 tions. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Williams finished with 179 Travis Rudolph had a cayards rushing on 34 carries reer-high 13 receptions for for the Utes (6-1, 3-1 238 yards and Florida State Pac-12). overcame three turnovers to beat Wake Forest. No. 24 Western Michigan 41, Rudolph had the Akron 0 fourth-best receiving game AKRON, Ohio – Jarvion in Florida State history in Franklin ran for a the ugly game with the school-record 281 yards and teams combining for seven Zach Terrell threw for two turnovers. scores and ran for two more for Western Michigan, Syracuse 31, ranked in the Top 25 for the No. 17 Virginia Tech 17 first time. SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Eric The Broncos (7-0, 2-0 Dungey accounted for 417 Mid-American) had 585 yards and two touchdowns yards of offense in a victory and Syracuse beat a rabked that capped one of the opponent for the first time biggest weeks in the since 2012. 100-year history of the proFans stormed the field and gram. carried off Dungey in celeCOMPILED FROM bration after he passed the ADVOCATE WIRE REPORTS 311 yards and ran for 106.

TOP 25 FARED The AP Top 25 Fared

No. 1 Alabama (7-0) beat No. 9 Tennessee 49-10. Next: vs. No. 6 Texas A&M, Saturday. No. 2 Ohio State (5-0) at No. 8 Wisconsin. Next: at Penn State, Saturday. No. 3 Clemson (7-0) beat NC State 24-17, OT. Next: at No. 14 Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 29. No. 4 Michigan (6-0) did not play. Next: vs. Illinois, Saturday. No. 5 Washington (6-0) did not play. Next: vs. Oregon State, Saturday. No. 6 Texas A&M (6-0) did not play. Next: at No. 1 Alabama, Saturday.

No. 7 Louisville (5-1) beat Duke 24-14, Friday. Next: vs. NC State, Saturday. No. 8 Wisconsin (4-1) vs. No. 2 Ohio State. Next: at Iowa, Saturday. No. 9 Tennessee (5-2) lost to No. 1 Alabama 49-10. Next: at South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 29. No. 10 Nebraska (6-0) beat Indiana 27-22. Next: vs. Purdue, Saturday. No. 11 Baylor (6-0) beat Kansas 49-7. Next: at Texas, Saturday, Oct. 29. No. 12 Mississippi (3-3) lost to No. 22 Arkansas 34-30. Next: at LSU, Saturday. No. 13 Houston (6-1) beat Tulsa 38-31. Next: at SMU, Saturday.

No. 14 Florida State (5-2) beat Wake Forest 17-6. Next: vs. No. 3 Clemson, Saturday, Oct. 29. No. 15 Boise State (5-0) vs. Colorado State. Next: vs. BYU, Thursday. No. 16 Miami (4-2) lost to North Carolina 20-13. Next: at No. 17 Virginia Tech, Thursday. No. 17 Virginia Tech (4-2) lost to Syracuse 31-17. Next: vs. No. 16 Miami, Thursday. No. 18 Florida (5-1) beat Missouri 40-14. Next: vs. Georgia at Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 29. No. 19 Oklahoma (4-2) beat Kansas State

38-17. Next: at Texas Tech, Saturday. No. 20 West Virginia (5-0) beat Texas Tech 48-17. Next: vs. TCU, Saturday. No. 21 Utah (6-1) beat Oregon State 19-14. Next: at UCLA, Saturday. No. 22 Arkansas (5-2) beat No. 12 Mississippi 34-30. Next: at No. 23 Auburn, Saturday. No. 23 Auburn (4-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 22 Arkansas, Saturday. No. 24 Western Michigan (7-0) beat Akron 41-0. Next: vs. Eastern Michigan, Saturday. No. 25 Navy (4-1) did not play. Next: vs. Memphis, Saturday.

MAJOR SCORES EAST

Albright 59, FDU-Florham 7 Alfred 41, Cortland St. 28 Amherst 41, Colby 0 Army 62, Lafayette 7 Ball St. 31, Buffalo 21 Brockport 42, Ithaca 28 Buffalo St. 27, Alfred St. 0 Colgate 27, Bucknell 7 Dartmouth 20, Towson 17 DePauw 69, Allegheny 21 Delaware Valley 52, Wilkes 10 Endicott 35, Maine Maritime 14 Fitchburg St. 17, W. Connecticut 14 Fordham 44, Yale 37 Franklin & Marshall 25, McDaniel 7 Frostburg St. 34, College of NJ 7 Hamilton 26, Bowdoin 25 Hartwick 43, Morrisville St. 41 Holy Cross 27, Harvard 17 Husson 43, Castleton 21 Illinois 24, Rutgers 7 Juniata 38, Ursinus 27 Lehigh 35, Georgetown 3 Maine 20, Albany (NY) 16 Mass. Maritime 24, Westfield St. 21 Mass.-Dartmouth 42, Worcester St. 26 Merchant Marine 16, RPI 13 Middlebury 49, Williams 23 Muhlenberg 43, Gettysburg 7 North Carolina 20, Miami 13 Norwich 28, Anna Maria 7

Penn 35, Columbia 10 Pittsburgh 45, Virginia 31 Princeton 31, Brown 7 Sacred Heart 31, Cornell 24 Salisbury 77, William Paterson 19 Salve Regina 52, Nichols 14 Springfield 70, Rochester 47 St. Francis (Pa.) 38, Bryant 3 Stevenson 45, Widener 21 Stony Brook 14, Rhode Island 3 Susquehanna 35, Moravian 34 Syracuse 31, Virginia Tech 17 Thomas More 40, Waynesburg 7 Utica 23, St. John Fisher 6 W. New England 37, MIT 0 Wagner 25, CCSU 21 Wesley 48, Kean 17 Wesleyan (Conn.) 28, Bates 7

SOUTH

Alabama 49, Tennessee 10 Alabama A&M 40, Ark.-Pine Bluff 7 Alabama St. 56, MVSU 24 Albany St. (Ga.) 26, Morehouse 21 Alcorn St. 23, Texas Southern 20 Bowie St. 38, Virginia St. 37 Butler 20, Davidson 17 Cent. Arkansas 35, McNeese St. 0 Chowan 54, Virginia Union 21 Christopher Newport 28, Montclair St. 21 Clemson 24, NC State 17, OT Coastal Carolina 17, Gardner-Webb 7

Dayton 36, Jacksonville 16 E. Illinois 30, Tennessee Tech 24 Emory & Henry 27, Randolph-Macon 20 FIU 27, Charlotte 26 Fayetteville St. 37, Johnson C. Smith 21 Florida 40, Missouri 14 Florida A&M 41, Delaware St. 27 Florida St. 17, Wake Forest 6 Furman 52, ETSU 7 Georgia Tech 35, Georgia Southern 24 Hampden-Sydney 33, Catholic 28 Hampton 21, Morgan St. 12 Jacksonville St. 34, Austin Peay 14 James Madison 42, New Hampshire 39 Limestone 28, Brevard 17 Livingstone 23, Shaw 12 Louisiana Tech 56, UMass 28 Marist 44, Morehead St. 41 Marshall 27, FAU 21 Maryville (Tenn.) 42, Ferrum 19 Mercer 38, W. Carolina 24 Minnesota 31, Maryland 10 Mount Ida 13, Gallaudet 12 NC A&amp;T 52, Bethune-Cookman 35 NC Central 33, Savannah St. 3 NC Wesleyan at Methodist, ppd. North Greenville 31, Tusculum 7 Pikeville 59, Cincinnati Christian 0 Richmond 23, Villanova 0 Rowan 17, S. Virginia 7 SC State 14, Howard 9 Samford 55, VMI 21

The Citadel 22, Chattanooga 14 Troy 31, Georgia St. 21 Valparaiso 21, Stetson 18 Vanderbilt 17, Georgia 16 W. Kentucky 44, Middle Tennessee 43, 2OT Washington &amp; Lee 48, Guilford 34 William & Mary 24, Delaware 17

MIDWEST

Alma 38, Aurora 14 Ashland 63, Lake Erie 6 Augsburg 27, St. Olaf 9 Bemidji St. 52, Minot St. 28 Bethel (Minn.) 32, Gustavus 17 Buena Vista 48, Luther 24 Carthage 37, Elmhurst 28 Case Reserve 48, Thiel 21 Cent. Michigan 34, N. Illinois 28, 3OT Chicago 33, Rhodes 26 Concordia (Moor.) 34, Hamline 14 Defiance 20, Anderson (Ind.) 13 Doane 27, Hastings 19 E. Michigan 27, Ohio 20 Ferris St. 45, N. Michigan 23 Grand Valley St. 41, Truman St. 3 Grand View 38, Graceland (Iowa) 14 Illinois Wesleyan 62, Carroll (Wis.) 10 Iowa 49, Purdue 35 Lake Forest 35, Macalester 14 Mac Murray 59, Greenville 46 Marietta 66, Wilmington (Ohio) 23

Mary 26, Minn.-Crookston 13 Miami (Ohio) 18, Kent St. 14 Minn. Duluth 33, Northern St. (SD) 19 Minn. St.-Mankato 42, Augustana (SD) 35 Missouri Valley 40, Cent. Methodist 13 Mount Union 45, Capital 0 Muskingum 14, Baldwin-Wallace 13 Nebraska 27, Indiana 22 North Dakota 45, S. Utah 23 Northwestern 54, Michigan St. 40 Ohio Wesleyan 28, Hiram 21 Olivet 31, Albion 14 Rose-Hulman 44, Manchester 9 S. Dakota St. 19, N. Dakota St. 17 SW Baptist 51, William Jewell 28 San Diego 38, Drake 7 Sioux Falls 41, Winona St. 30 South Dakota 33, Indiana St. 30, 2OT St. Cloud St. 41, Minn. St.-Moorhead 38 St. Francis (Ind.) 44, Concordia (Mich.) 6 St. John’s (Minn.) 62, Carleton 0 Taylor 21, Siena Heights 14 Toledo 42, Bowling Green 35 Upper Iowa 41, Concordia (St.P.) 21 W. Illinois 38, Missouri St. 35 W. Michigan 41, Akron 0 WV Wesleyan 21, Urbana 20 Wabash 24, Kenyon 3 Wartburg 20, Simpson (Iowa) 6 Wayne (Mich.) 47, Walsh 14 Webber 28, Point (Ga.) 14

William Penn 13, Peru St. 9 Wis.-Oshkosh 13, Wis.-Stevens Pt. 3 Youngstown St. 14, N. Iowa 10

SOUTHWEST

Arkansas St. 17, South Alabama 7 Baylor 49, Kansas 7 Hardin-Simmons 54, Howard Payne 15 Mary Hardin-Baylor 59, E. Texas Baptist 22 Oklahoma 38, Kansas St. 17 SE Louisiana 58, Stephen F. Austin 34 Sam Houston St. 48, Abilene Christian 21 UTSA 14, Rice 13 West Virginia 48, Texas Tech 17

FAR WEST

Arizona Christian 29, Texas College 22 Cal Lutheran 34, Claremont-Mudd 0 Cal Poly 55, Portland St. 35 Idaho 55, New Mexico St. 23 Montana 68, Sacramento St. 7 Montana Tech 34, Carroll (Mont.) 15 N. Arizona 52, Idaho St. 7 New Mexico 45, Air Force 40 Pacific (Ore.) 55, Lewis & Clark 0 Rocky Mountain 21, Montana St.-Northern 13 Southern Cal 48, Arizona 14 UC Davis 34, N. Colorado 21 Utah 19, Oregon St. 14 Weber St. 45, Montana St. 27

VICTORIA ADVOCATE, Sunday, October 16, 2016 — C7

VictoriaAdvocate.com

2016 JACKSON COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW GRAND CHAMPION STEER I NAME: Blaine Allen I AGE: 14 I CLUB: LaWard 4-H I WEIGHT: 1,360 pounds I TYPE: Exotic steer

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER I NAME: Emily Allen I AGE: 11 I CLUB: LaWard 4-H I WEIGHT: 1,360 pounds I TYPE: Exotic steer

GRAND CHAMPION FRYER I NAME: Joshua Young I AGE: 9 I CLUB: Saddle Club 4-H I WEIGHT: N/A I TYPE: N/A

PHOTOS BY KATHRYN CARGO/ KCARGO@VICAD.COM

GRAND CHAMPION ROASTER I NAME: Brady Davis I AGE: 13 I CLUB: Texana 4-H I WEIGHT: N/A I TYPE: N/A

RESERVE CHAMPION ROASTER I NAME: Emma Sulak I AGE: 15 I CLUB: Ganado 4-H I WEIGHT: N/A I TYPE: N/A

GRAND CHAMPION SWINE

RESERVE CHAMPION SWINE

GRAND CHAMPION RABBIT

RESERVE CHAMPION RABBIT

Youth Fair 4-H I WEIGHT: N/A I TYPE: Californian rabbit

I WEIGHT: N/A I TYPE: Californian

RESERVE CHAMPION FRYER I NAME: Jacob Sulak I AGE: 12 I CLUB: Ganado 4-H I WEIGHT: N/A I TYPE: N/A

I NAME: Luke Bures I AGE: 10 I CLUB: Ganado Jr FFA I WEIGHT: 273 pounds I TYPE: Gilt swine

GRAND CHAMPION GOAT I NAME: Sydney Grona I AGE: 17 I CLUB: Jackson County

Youth

Fair 4-H I WEIGHT: 79 pounds I TYPE: Boer goat

RESERVE CHAMPION GOAT I NAME: Raney Orsak I AGE: 14 I CLUB: Jackson County

Fair

4-H I WEIGHT: 73 pounds I TYPE: Boer goat

GRAND CHAMPION LAMB I NAME: Haylee Lonis I AGE: 14 I CLUB: Industrial FFA I WEIGHT: 150 pounds I TYPE: Hampshire-cross

lamb

RESERVE CHAMPION LAMB I NAME: Jordan Hoerster I AGE: 9 I CLUB: Saddle Club 4-H I WEIGHT: 151 pounds I TYPE: Medium wool lamb

Jackson County livestock auction brings in $773,941 BY KATHRYN CARGO KCARGO@VICAD.COM

The Jackson County Youth Fair auction brought in $59,481.99 less this year than last. Although the Jackson County Youth Fair didn’t raise as much as it did last year, the fair was very successful, said Dee Darilek, fair president. “All in all our auction was pretty good for a county of our size,” she said. “We are appreciative of all the buyers who come out and support our youth. For a county of our size that’s a very big auction figure and we’re proud of that fact.” The fair auction sold 173 animals this year, which is four less than last year, Darilek said. Total auction sales for this year was $773,941.01, compared to $833,423 last year. “We had some more issues of animals not making the weight class and hardships,” Darilek said. “People lost animals. It’s hard to raise show animals in the heat of the summer.” The exhibitors who showed the champion and reserve champion animals are:

Steers Blaine Allen’s 1,360-pound grand champion steer sold for $12,460. Buyers were Dale Allen, Mabel Allen, Atzenhoffer Chevrolet, Dr. and Mrs. Joey Bonnot, Bulls-Eye Partners, Capital Farm Credit, CLH Farms, Coastal Title Co., Commercial Landscape and Maintenance, CPS Crop Production Services, Edna Livestock, Larry and Sherri Ellis, Farm Bureau Insurance - Kenneth Land, G T Oilfield, Ganado Feed and More, Nicholas and Shelly Gerjes, H-E-B Foods, Hlavinka Equipment Co., Jackson County Farm Bureau, Hunter and Kimberly Karl, Lakeway Veterinary Clinic, Lance Koop Farms, LaWard Community Fund, Lolita Community Fund, Magnum Services, Mark and Terry Malear, Shawn Malone, Hondo and Shelley Marek, Randy and Jan Moerbe, New First National Bank, Ralph Novosad, Oaklawn Funeral Home, Premier Grains, R.J. Peters Crop Insurance, Shirley Reichardt, Jesse and Shelly Riddle, Steve and Janie Riddle, Shoppas Farm Supply, Simplot Grower Solutions, Kerry Sims, Sklar Seed, David and Cindy Steffek, Sun Coast Resources Inc., Donnie Tegeler, Gary and Debra Tomas, Vanderbilt LaSalle Community and White’s Custom Farming. Emily Allen’s 1,360 pound reserve champion steer sold for $12,260. Buyers were Dale Allen, Mabel Allen, Atzenhoffer Chevrolet, Dr. and Mrs. Joey Bonnot, Bulls-Eye Partners, Capital Farm Credit, CLH Farms, Coastal Title Co., Commercial Landscape and Maintenance, CPS Crop Production Services, Edna Livestock, Ellis Farm and Ranch, Farm Bureau Insurance-Kenneth Land, G T Oilfield, Ganado Feed and More, Nicholas and Shelly Gerjes, H-E-B Foods, Hlavinka Equipment Co., Jackson County Farm Bureau, Jackson County Feed, Hunter and Kimberly Karl, Lance Koop Farms, LaWard Community Fund, Lolita Community Fund, Magnum Services, Mark and Terry Malear, Shawn Malone, Hondo and Shelley Marek, Randy and Jan Moerbe, New First National Bank, No Bull About It, Ralph Novosad, Oaklawn Funeral Home, Premier Grains, R.J. Peters Crop Insurance, Shirley Reichardt, Jesse and Shelly Riddle, Steve and, Janie Riddle, Shoppas Farm Supply, Simplot Grower Solutions, Kerry Sims, Sklar Seed, Sun Coast Resources, Inc., Donnie Tegeler, Gary and Debra Tomas, Vanderbilt LaSalle Community and White’s Custom Farming.

Swine Luke Bure’s 273-pound grand champion hog sold for $9,325. Buyers were 4-AG Crop Insurance, Andel and Sons, Atzenhoffer Chevrolet, Bures Farms, Capital Farm Credit, CLH Farms, Coastal Flying, Cotton Belles, Crop Production Services, Edna, Auto Supply, Edna Livestock, Efficiency Air, Larry and Sherri Ellis, Ganado Feed and More, GSM Insurers, Hayden Lease Service, Helena Chemicals, Hurt’s Wastewater Management, Kacers Kwik Stop, Lance and Melissa Koop, Kubecka Flying Service, Lakeway Veterinary Clinic, Steven and Linna Lesak, Hondo and Shelley Marek, Michelle’s Flooring and Design, Shannon and Tara Orsak, Plow Boy Cattle, Premier Grains, Prickett’s Fire Protection, Prosperity Bank, Rice Belt Warehouse, Shoppas Farm Supply, Tim and LaFawn Snedecor, Harrison Stafford, Sun Coast Resources Inc, First State Bank of Louise and Twin Rivers Real Estate. Skylar Lenamon’s 256-pound reserve champion hog sold for $9,250. Buyers were Bures Farms, Coastal Bend Foundation, Coastal Flying, Cotton Belles, Brandy Cottrell, Haylee Lonis, James and Diann Cottrell, Shane Cottrell, CPS Crop Production Services, Allen Gabrysch Family, Nicholas and Shelly Gerjes, Hayden Lease Service, Hurt’s, Wastewater Management, K and T Farms, Hunter and Kimberly Karl, Lakeway Veterinary Clinic, LaWard Community Fund, Hondo and Shelley Marek, Glen and, Barbara Martin, Wes and Stephanie McGinnis, Plow Boy Cattle, Randy Shafer’s Warriors, Shirley Reichardt, Roman Landscaping, Tim and LaFawn Snedecor, Steve Stephenson, Strauss Ranch, Kathy Veldwijk and Clovis and Betty Wimberly. Lambs Haylee Lonis’s 150-pound grand champion lamb sold for $8,200. Buyers were Adam’s Cattle Co., Cactus Tools, James and Diann Cottrell, Shane Cottrell, Efficiency Air, High Brehm Hats and Western Wear, Jackson County Farm Bureau, Kubecka Flying Service, JJ and Tanya Kusak, Hondo and Shelley Marek, Morales Farms, Morris Utz Memorial Fund, RSI Oilfield Production Chemicals, Brad Sears, Tim and LaFawn Snedecor,, Mickey Tucker, TX AM Pumps, Utz Cattle, Linda Utz, Sherri Utz and W P Construction Co. Jordan Hoerster’s 151-pound reserve champion lamb sold for $8,199. Buyers were 4-AG Crop Insurance, Allen Cattle, Atkinson Associates, Brian and Sarah Bradley, Bulls-Eye Partners, C and S Utsey Well Service, James and Diann Cottrell, Shane Cottrell, Edna Livestock, Efficiency Air, Farm Bureau Insurance Kenneth Land, Fowler Plumbing, Jeffrey and Samantha Gerdes, Gonzales Lawn Service, Gary and Nancy Henderson, Jackson County Farm Bureau, George and Barbara Kain, JJ and Tanya Kusak, L2 Cattle Company, Lee Cattle Co, Magnum Services, Meek Brothers, Morales Store, New First National Bank, Shannon and Tara Orsak, Prosperity Bank, R Bank, Rafter S Hereford- Buck and Sara Schoemeberg, Kim and Debbie Spring, Harrison Stafford, First State Bank of Louise, United Ag, Utz Cattle and Vanderbilt LaSalle Community. Goats Sydney Grona’s 79-pound grand champion goat sold for $9,100. Buyers were Area Wide House Inspectors, Atkinson Associates, Preston and Robin Atkinson, Comfort Tech Plumbing, Efficiency Air, Mike and Cindy Greer, H-E-B Foods, Hurt’s Wastewater Management, K and T Farms, Mark and Jennifer Kallus, Magnum Services, Shannon and Tara Orsak, Rice Belt Warehouse, Sonic Drive In – Edna, Taft Electric and Kenneth and Marsha Wright. Raney Orsak’s 73-pound grand champion goat sold for $8,000. Buyers were Andel Farms, Atkinson Associates, Bures Farms, Callaway Services. Capital Farm Credit, Dwain and Michelle Darilek, James and Dee Darilek, Davis Jewelry and Gifts, Edna Auto Supply, Edna Livestock, Farm Bureau Insurance - Kenneth Land, Gabrysch Farms, Bart and Karen Hajovsky, H-E-B Foods, K and T Farms, David and Lisa Kallus, Mary Kallus, Patricia Kallus, Lance and Melissa Koop, Lakeway Veterinary Clinic, Steven and Linna Lesak, Hondo and Shelley Marek, Darrell and Kami Muschalek, Stanley and Debbie Myers, Keith and Michele Orsak, Louis and Georgia Orsak, Shannon and Tara Orsak, Roy and Judy Ortolon, Brandon and Sabrina Peters, Pre-

mier Grains, Prosperity Bank, R.J. Foster Electric, Shoppas Farm Supply, MT and Nancy Simons, Harrison Stafford, Strauss Ranch, Sun Coast Resources Inc., Jim Theiss, Union Services, W P Construction Co., Wayne and Agnes Gabrysch Farms and X-Chem. Rabbits Emma Ganem’s grand champion rabbit sold for $5,175. Buyers were Chad Cheshire, Coastal Bend Foundation, Mike Crane, Linda Davidson, Garcia Law Group, K and T Farms, Ron Kocian, Kresta Boats and Motors, Lakeway Veterinary Clinic, Josh Martin, Prosperity Bank, Roman Landscaping, Daryl Smith, Harrison Stafford, Trey Ganem Designs, Twin Rivers Real Estate, Union Services, Victoria Pawn and Jewelry, Warriors Supply and Christine Weaver. Peyton McCarrell’s reserve champion rabbit sold for $3,600. Buyers were Aaron Maxwell Welding, Atkinson Associates, Preston and Robin Atkinson, Rick and Kendra Boone Family, Bures Farms, Coastal Bend Foundation, David Darilek, Edna Livestock, Efficiency Air, Ellis Farm and Ranch, Robert Fojtik, Nicholas and Shelly Gerjes, Mike and Cindy Greer, Hayden Lease Service, Holloway Shunts, K and T Farms, Magnum Services, Martin and Tonya Nelson, Premier Grains, Prosperity Bank, R Bank, Rice Belt Warehouse, Roman Landscaping, Justin and Elizabeth Sommerfeld, Sonic Drive In – Edna, Harrison Stafford, Sun Coast Resources Inc., Trey Ganem Designs, W P Construction Co. and Tammy and Charles Zajicek. Roasters Brady Davis’ grand champion pen of roasters sold for $6,150. Buyers were Atkinson Associates, Atzenhoffer Chevrolet, Blue Diamond Rental, Edna Auto Supply, Efficiency Air, Jeffrey and Samantha Gerdes, Guard Master, Hi Tech Septic and Construction, Chris and Cari Jackson, K and T Farms, Dennis and Leslie Kallus, Mary Kallus, Patricia Kallus, Casey and Diane Koop, Magnum Services, Alroy and Doris Malina, New First National Bank, Shannon and Tara Orsak, Prosperity Bank, R Bank, Randy Shafer’s Warriors, Shelley Ressman, Toby and Mandi Ressman, Roaming Riehs Farm, Roman Landscaping, Sonic Drive In – Edna, Thompson Insurance Association, Evelyn Tittizer and Young Welding Service. Emma Sulak’s reserve champion pen of roasters sold for $3,850. Buyers included Allen Cattle, Atkinson Associates, Atzenhoffer Chevrolet, Bures Farms, Coastal Flying, Cotton Belles, David Darilek, Divas by Design, Edna Auto Supply, Efficiency Air, Chris Faidley, Robert Fojtik, Ganado Feed and More, H-E-B Foods, Hi Tech Septic and Construction, Destini Holub, Hunt RV Park, Jackson County Farm Bureau, K and T Farms, Kacers Kwik Stop, Dennis and Leslie Kallus, Mark and Jennifer Kallus, Patri-

I NAME: Skylar Lenamon I AGE: 16 I CLUB: Industrial FFA I WEIGHT: 256 pounds I TYPE: Hampshire swine

cia Kallus, Cody and Sara Koop,

I NAME: Emma Ganem I AGE: 15 I CLUB: Jackson County

SEE AUCTION, C8

I NAME: Peyton McCarrell I AGE: 9 I CLUB: Jackson County Fair

4-H

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“Cowman to Cowman” Central Texas All Breed Bull & Female Sale Friday, October 21

Thursday, October 20

J.B. Wells Park, Gonzales Texas 11 a.m. Bull Sale; Females follow

Noon to 6 p.m. - Cattle Viewing 6 p.m. - Cattle Viewing & Social

Selling 75 Top-End Breeding Age Bulls Charolais Hereford Angus Sim Angus Brahman

Brangus Red Brangus Limousin Simbrah Charbray

400 Quality Replacement Females Brangus Braford Brahman F1 Brangus

Black Baldies Charbray Charolais

Tour Gonzales, Texas Tour Gonzales • (888) 672-1095 info@tourgonzales.com

BID & View ONLINE cattleinmotion.com. (must pre-register) Your consignments and/or purchases help

Support the Independent Cattlemen’s Association Sale Manager: Billy Bob Low (830) 857-3324 • wrjoann@gvtc.com Sale Consultant: Ken Persyn (830) 931-0099 • knp@knpcattle.com • www.knpcattle.com Catalogs On-Line at icatexas.com

Oct 19-20 • • • •

Luncheon Speakers: Darrell Glaser & Julie Borlaug Over 125 Booths & 25 Guest Speakers CEU’s & TDA BQA & CCA Credits Available Free Admission to show $20.00/person/day to attend educational programs. (Lunch included) • Exhibit booths will be open from 10am - 7pm Oct. 19 and 10am - 5pm Oct. 20

13th Annual South Texas Farm & Ranch Show October 18th

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C8 — VICTORIA ADVOCATE, Sunday, October 16, 2016

VictoriaAdvocate.com

YOUR SCHOOLS

Education reporter: Gabriella Canales, 361-580-6578

COLLEGE Q&A

UHV shuttles take students around city, beyond Q:

I’ve seen the UHV shuttle buses at various locations in Victoria outside of campus and one time on the highway going to Houston. What are the shuttle destinations? While UHV shuttle buses remain a popular way for University of Houston-Victoria students and staff to move between the residence halls and academic buildings, they also allow students to work out, shop, attend events and become more familiar with Victoria. A great example was during UHV’s Family Weekend on Saturday when the shuttles were used to transport students and their family members to Bootfest in downtown Victoria. UHV currently has a fleet of six operational shuttles, including that seat up to JEREMY three passengers. SHAPIRO 32This semester, UHV COLLEGE Q&A added scheduled shuttle trips to the Victoria YMCA three times a day Monday through Thursday. A shuttle also is provided to Wal-Mart twice a week. Just last week, UHV added hourly trips to the Victoria College/UHV Library. The bus leaves Jaguar Hall for the library every hour between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Even if students miss the YMCA or library bus, they can still call for a ride after 5 p.m. A shuttle is provided on request to the library or YMCA beginning at 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday by calling the Jaguar Hall front desk at 361-485-4404. The new routes and request system are another great benefit to students living in the residence halls. Many of our dorm residents are from outside Victoria and don’t have their own transportation. The shuttle bus also came in handy when UHV decided to plan a last-minute trip to Louisiana during Labor Day weekend. A total of 29 UHV students and four staff members rode a shuttle bus to assist flood victims in and around Baton Rouge, La. Students also have hopped on the bus to go to beach cleanups in Rockport and Port Lavaca. In addition, the buses have been used for Saturday student life trips. UHV students attended a UH football game in September. The next Saturday, students boarded the bus to head to a San Antonio amusement park. The shuttles also will take students to the polls on Election Day so that they can vote. UHV faculty members have taken advantage of the shuttles as well, transporting students for class field trips to the Nave Museums, Victoria Zoo, Habitat for Humanity homes, Food Bank of the Golden Crescent and McNeil Ranch.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

BODY and

MIND

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS BY ARLENE HAWES

Jasmine Williams, sophomore at Victoria West High School, concentrates as she plays bocce as part of VISD’s Special Olympics Team Victoria.

Disabled VISD students win 3 gold medals at bocce competition in Austin GCANALES@VICAD.COM

IF YOU GO

John Bednarczyk, 48, said the students are the reason behind his 25 years of teaching. In his four-year role as coach for VISD’s Special Olympics Team Victoria, he can continue to do what he enjoys. Team Victoria won three gold medals Sept. 30 at the Area 13 Bocce Competition in Austin. Competing were 171 athletes and a dozen teams from the Austin area. Team Victoria has 72 athletes, but for the Bocce ball competition, only six participated. “We’ve never competed in it before, so we took a small number to see what it’s like,” Bednarczyk said. Bocce ball is known as lawn bowling, a combination of horseshoes, bean bag toss and washers, he said. Players must roll or toss the pallina, a type of ball, to land as close to the marker as possible. “Being a Special Olympic athlete and to be able to understand the mechanics, that’s neat,” he said. “There’s a lot more to it than people think.” The pallina is 25 feet away, so athletes had to strategize when knocking their opponents out of the way or moving the marker, he said. The team has participated in other sports, including golf, full court basketball, track and field and equestrian. Students who can compete in bocce can be everyone from wheelchair users to people with autism and Down syndrome, he said. The opportunity to work with students motivated Bednarczyk

to be the coach for the team. “I want to see my special needs students excel just like any other,” he said. “No matter what you chose in life, be the best at it.” Players participated in two sets of the game at 30 minutes each. A third round could be played if needed; however, all three double teams won two sets. “The fact we have never competed before and end up going to Austin and winning both sets in a row is amazing,” he said. Bednarczyk said he learned what the award means to the athletes at last year’s equestrian competition when an athlete who earned a medal told someone it’s about participating. “They are just glad to be out there competing,” he said. “That is why they do it.” Team Victoria is also a volunteer group, he said. “The fact there are so many volunteers putting on the event who take their personal time off to help guide the athletes is wonderful,” he said. The next level of competition will be at Century Lanes when the 72 athletes of Team Victoria will compete in bowling. “We want the community involved,” he said. “The kids love seeing the high-school athletes there.”

BY GABRIELLA CANALES

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I WHAT:

VISD’s Special Olympics Team Victoria competes in bowling I WHEN: Noon–2 p.m. Nov. 18 I WHERE: Century Lanes, 3401 John Stockbauer Drive I COST: Free of charge; open to the public

The fact we have never competed before and end up going to Austin and winning both sets in a row is amazing. JOHN BEDNARCZYK

Coach, Special Olympics Team Victoria

Do you have a question about the University of Houston-Victoria? Contact Jeremy Shapiro, UHV communications manager, at 361-570-4296 or shapiroj@uhv.edu.

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Keenan Pennison, eighth-grader at Patti Welder Middle School, and Zach Oracion, senior at Victoria West High School, strategize and participate in bocce as part of VISD’s Special Olympics Team Victoria.

VISD’s Special Olympics Team Victoria won three gold medals Sept. 30 at the Area 13 Bocce Competition in Austin. From left to right, back row, are Coach Arlene Hawes, of Howell Middle School; Keenan Pennison, eighth-grader at Patti Welder Middle School; Abigail Brzozowske, eighth-grader at Howell Middle School; Zach Oracion, senior at Victoria West High School; Jasmine Williams, sophomore at West High School; and Coach John Bednarczyk. Front row, left to right, are Samara Torres, sophomore at West High School, and Celeste Briones, seventh-grader at Howell Middle School.

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LIVESTOCK CONTINUED FROM C7 Kubecka Flying Service, Magnum Services, Morris Utz Memorial Fund, New First National Bank, Premier Grains, Rice Belt Warehouse, Steve and Janie Riddle, Rozsypal Farms, Sonic Drive In – Edna, First State Bank of Louise, Thompson Insurance Association, Tise Land Services, Utz Cattle, Vanderbilt LaSalle Community, W P Construction Co., Young Welding Service and Tammy and Charles Zajicek. Fryers Joshua Young’s grand champion pen of fryers sold for $3,855. Buyers were Allen Farms, Area Wide House Inspectors, Atkinson Associates, Atzenhoffer Chevrolet, Blooming Co., Bulls-Eye Partners, Thomas and Wendy Curlee, Darilek Brothers, David Darilek, Edna Auto Supply, Efficiency Air, Fowler Plumbing, G T Oilfield, Randy and Diana Guice, Gary and Nancy Henderson, Hunt RV Park, Jag Industrial Services, Magnum Services, Darrell and Kami Muschalek, Premier Grains, Steve and Janie Riddle, Roman Landscaping, Rozsypal Farms, Union Services, Vanderbilt LaSalle Community, W P Construction Co., Young Welding Service, Youngs Custom Cabinets and Tammy and Charles Zajicek. Jacob Sulak’s reserve champion pen of fryers sold for $3,700. Buyers were 4-AG Crop Insurance, Allen Cattle, Atkinson Associates, Atzenhoffer Chevrolet, Rob Barjenbruch, Bures Farms, Cotton Belles, David Darilek, Divas by Design, Efficiency Air, Shawn Faidley, Farm Bureau Insurance-Kenneth Land, Robert Fojtik, Ganado Feed and More, H-E-B Foods, Hi Tech Septic and Construction, Destini Holub, Jag Industrial Services, K and T Farms, Kacers Kwik Stop, Dennis and Leslie Kallus, Mark and Jennifer Kallus, Patricia Kallus, Kubecka Flying Service, Morris Utz Memorial Fund, Martin and Tonya Nelson, Premier Grains, Rice Belt Warehouse, Steve and Janie Riddle, Rozsypal Farms, Sonic Drive In – Edna, Texana Insurance, First State Bank of Louise, Tise Land Services, Utz Cattle, Vanderbilt LaSalle Community, W P Construction Co., Young Welding Service and Tammy and Charles Zajicek.

Milk and bread are served with each meal.

garden salad, carrot sticks, fruit

BLOOMINGTON ISD Monday – Pizza, garden salad, green beans, fruit I Tuesday – Chili dog, glazed carrots, green beans, fruit I Wednesday – Chalupas, Spanish rice, corn, garden salad, fruit I Thursday – Sausage roll, spinach, cucumber, fruit I Friday – Meatball sub, sweet potato fries, burger salad, pickles, fruit I

HALLETTSVILLE SACRED HEART Monday – Hamburger, hamburger salad, pork and beans, fruit I Tuesday – Sweet and sour chicken, rice, broccoli, carrot coins, egg roll, fortune cookie, fruit I Wednesday – Beef nachos, pinto beans, garden salad, fruit I Thursday – Chicken spaghetti, green peas, carrot coins, fruit, garlic bread I Friday – Pepperoni pizza,

INDUSTRIAL ISD Monday – Chicken spaghetti, carrot slices, spinach, fruit, hot roll I Tuesday – Steak fingers, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, hot roll I Wednesday – Hot dog, chili, tots, baked beans, fruit I Thursday – Beef nachos, pinto beans, salad, Spanish rice, fruit I Friday – Chicken sandwich, chips, lettuce and tomato, fruit

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Monday – Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, spinach, fruit I Tuesday – Cheese nachos, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, Spanish rice, fruit I Wednesday – Chicken spaghetti, steamed cauliflower, carrot sticks, fruit I Thursday – Steak fingers, fresh broccoli, salad, fruit I Friday – Chalupas, lettuce, tomatoes, corn, fruit I

MEYERSVILLE ISD

Monday – Grilled cheese sandwich, French fries, corn, candied apple I Tuesday – Sweet and sassy chicken, mixed vegetables, tossed salad, roll, fruit cocktail I Wednesday – Mozzarella stick, peas, marinara sauce, tossed salad, peaches I Thursday – Enchiladas, Spanish rice, refried beans, pears with cher-

ries, pico Friday – Pizza, corn, pineapple tidbits

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST SCHOOL

Monday – Burger, lettuce, tomato, apple I Tuesday – Chicken nuggets, rice, sweet potato fries, pears I Wednesday – Chili, cornbread, beans, strawberries I Thursday – Popcorn shrimp, hush puppies, broccoli, pineapple I Friday – Pizza, salad, mixed fruit I

NURSERY ISD Monday – No school Tuesday – Nachos, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, diced peaches I Wednesday – Chicken tenders, green beans, golden corn, pears I Thursday – Spaghetti, carrots, lettuce, tomato, fruit mix, dinner roll I Friday – Hamburger, lettuce, tomato, pickle, ranch-style beans, rosy applesauce I I

OUR LADY OF VICTORY Monday – Grilled cheese sandwich or tuna sandwich, carrot and celery sticks, chips, yogurt I Tuesday – Chili mac or ham and cheese sandwich, corn, bread, peaches and strawberry I Wednesday – Early dismissal I Thursday – No school I Friday – Domino’s Pizza pepperoni slice, spinach, salad, mixed fruit I

VICTORIA ISD I

Monday – No school

Tuesday – Barbecue sandwich, breaded chicken sandwich, crinkle-cut fries, green beans, pineapple tidbits, fruit I Wednesday – Mostaccioli, pizza, spinach salad, yellow squash, pears with cherries, fruit, crackers I Thursday – Tamales, bean and cheese burrito, Spanish rice, pinto beans, cherry tomato with celery, fruit, juice I Friday – Farm-fresh natural products, baked beans, rosy applesauce, fresh fruit I

WESTHOFF ISD Monday – Steak fingers, diced potatoes, salad, roll, mixed berries I Tuesday – Turkey sandwich, chips, lettuce and tomato, cheese stick, grapes I Wednesday – Spaghetti, salad, corn, breadstick, cherries I Thursday – Chicken and rice, squash, roll, apricot I Friday – Nacho supreme, pinto beans, salsa, pear I

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Voucherswouldhurtpubliceducation,economy I Topic: School vouchers I Our View: Vouchers are not good for public education voucher system that takes public money from public education and gives it to private schools is not good for Victoria or Texas. The voucher system essentially would take money away from public schools that in many ways are still reeling from the $5.4 billion in classroom cuts approved by state lawmakers in 2011. Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is proposing a bill to create vouchers to allow public money to be spent by parents to send their children to private schools. If the Legislature approves this bill in the next session, public education, its students and our state will take a direct hit. Taking public money from public schools is the opposite of where we need to be going at this time. Public schools need funding for more math, science, engineering and

technology programs so our students can learn higher thinking skills and be able to compete for more jobs. It also will hurt the performing and visual arts that provide creative outreaches for all students no matter their economic background. A good education is the cornerstone of our economy and life. By making an investment in quality education, we are making a long-term investment in the growth and strength of the nation’s economy. The cold, hard truth is when we fall behind in education, we fall behind economically. Texas has long prided itself on leading the nation in economic growth. Vouchers would halt that success. Our state’s founding fathers knew the importance of public education. They knew it so deeply they guaranteed it in the state’s constitution.

To reverse that state constitutional right would take Texans voting to amend the constitution. Why would we ever want to do that? Our founding fathers had the right idea when they wrote the constitution 140 years ago. Supporters of vouchers say parents should be able to say where their children attend school. Parents already have the right to move their children from poor-performing public schools to higher-performing ones. If parents want to send their child to private school, they also have that right, but at their own expense. Most private schools offer scholarships to students whose parents cannot afford the tuition charged by the schools. Another area of concern is the lack of public accountability in private schools, who are not governed by elected representatives. If

vouchers, made up of public money, are handed over to private schools, the public should have the right to ask how that money is being spent. Private schools definitely have no interest in operating like a public school, yet that is what they must do were they to receive public money. Transparency is necessary when it comes to spending all public money, no matter who is doing the spending. The only way to keep this really bad bill from becoming law is to let your state representative and senator know it is bad news. It is bad for the state. It is bad for public education, and, most importantly, it is bad for the 5.2 million students who are our state’s future leaders. We cannot short-change our future leaders and the state. This opinion reflects the views of the Victoria Advocate’s editorial board.

FROM OTHERS

WHO TO CONTACT SENATOR I State

Sen. Lois Kolkhorst: P.O. Box 1867, Brenham 77834, office: 979-251-7888, fax: 979-251-7968; Austin: 512-463-0118, Austin fax: 512-475-3736

TEXAS REPRESENTATIVES I State

Rep. Geanie Morrison:

(District includes Victoria, Calhoun, Refugio, Goliad, DeWitt counties) District Address: 1908 N. Laurent St., Suite 500, Victoria 77901; Office: 361-572-0196; Fax: 361-576-0747; Austin Office: 512-463-0456, Austin fax: 512-463-0158 I State

Rep. Phil Stephenson:

(District includes Jackson County) 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 Fax I State

Rep. Leighton Schubert

(District includes Lavaca County) 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: 512- 463-5240

A WORD FROM VISD

There are educational opportunities for all students

FROM YOU People are too quick with judgments Editor, the Advocate: This letter is in response to the topic of abuse of handicap parking spaces. I’ve had a handicap parking permit since 2003. I have been a business owner since 1976. My company name is on the three sides of my work van. I have been accosted by some very rude people at four different business

establishments right here in Victoria. I won’t mention the businesses’ names as it wasn’t their problem. Each of these individuals came up to me and said that I wasn’t handicapped since I was driving a work truck and working. I do not have to justify my permit to any of the four accusers. I want to let them know, they have no right to judge anyone. In 2003, I had orthoscopy on my left knee. In 2004, I had a total hip replacement on my

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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

left hip. In 2006, I had a heart attack. In 2009, I broke my left ankle. In 2011, I had a blood clot in my left leg. Then, in 2015, I contracted vibrio, commonly known as the flesh eating disease, in my left leg. I almost lost my leg, not to mention my life. After each of these events, I was back at work running my business – sometimes against doctors’ advice. So, final note: Mind your own business!

YOUR POEM Og, the Giant Og came to Noah. “Let me go in the ark.” Noah said he had no space. “It orders the days. ”There atop the roof.” So Og, the Giant, rode out the great flood. Sr. Frances Cabrini Janvier, Victoria

Marvin Miller, Victoria

s we reflect on the first nine weeks of school, 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. Oct. 12, I had the distinct privilege and honor to present the VISD State of the District Report to the Victoria Chamber of Commerce. Part of the presentation addressed the outstanding business and community partnerships that support VISD along with the positive impact these partnerships have brought forth across our “612 Square Miles of Excellence.” We are extremely indebted to our VISD business partners for the opportunities they provide our school district and for allocating resources that enrich teaching, inspire learning and enhance educational opportunities for all of our students. VISD is made up of 27 campuses that support 14,443 amazing students. We have 2,200 exceptional employees, serve over 2 million student meals per year and travel 4,557 miles per day in the delivery of our students. To put the delivery of our students in perspective, the distance from Victoria to the North Pole is 4,000 miles. Each and every day, we travel farther than the North Pole in providing transportation opportunities to our students and families. We have once again earned a Texas Education Agency (TEA) rating of “Met Standard” and 22 of our 24 VISD campuses that fall under this accountability system were also rated “Met Standard,” including five schools – FW Gross, Guadalupe, Hopkins, Rowland and Shields Elementary – that had previously been rated as “Improvement Required” the preceding year. Both Victoria East and Victoria West high schools have earned a “Met Standard” rating for the fourth year in a row, and our third high school, Liberty Academy, exceeded the state standards in all measured indexes by 26 to 53 points. Throughout the last two years, we have experienced tremendous growth in the special recognition of Distinction Designations, and this year, we are proud to state that we have 11 Distinction Designation campuses that earned a total of 22 Distinction Designations. We also continue to offer extended hours in our high school homework centers and provide free transportation home to our students. We provide free SAT and ACT prep

WORDS But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. Matthew 26:56-57 “No sooner do we think we have assembled a comfortable life than we find a piece of ourselves that has no place to fit in.” Gail Sheehy (b.1937) American author, journalist and lecturer

courses and free PSAT exams for our sophomores and juniors, including an “AP Potential” component that is afforded to each student and parent. We alROBERT so provide our students the opportunity to take their AP exams at no cost. By reducing this financial burden for our students, we have experienced an extensive increase in the number of AP exams our students are undertaking. Currently, we offer 23 AP courses that are designed to provide our students with a curriculum that is at the depth and complexity level of college courses. In 2015-2016, we had 491 students take 927 AP exams. This year, we are proud to state that we have significantly increased the number of students enrolled in AP courses to 752, and these students will take approximately 1,200 AP exams. We have also increased the number of high school and middle school students enrolled in pre-AP classes as well. 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. Another example of our commitment to develop our students to reach their maximum potential can be found in our high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs which prepare our students for career and college readiness endeavors. We currently offer 65 CTE course opportunities including nine practicum courses with internships. We also offer 17 local industry partnerships, four postsecondary partnerships and have over 200 students enrolled and employed in our Career Preparation programs. In VISD, 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.”

JAKLICH

Robert Jaklich is the superintendent for the Victoria Independent School District. Contact him at 361-788-9202 or through the VISD website, visd.com.

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RING Victoria MMA fighter focuses on future

Carly Cavazos holds Ashley Reger on the mat in their match at the Ambition X MMA tournament. BY BONNIE ARBITTIER BARBITTIER@VICAD.COM

The first time I saw Carly Cavazos, she was wearing a red mouth guard with black, bold print that read “Queen of Mean.” Her hair was in two braids; her muscles were flexed in anticipation for her fight at Ambition X on Sept. 11 at the Victoria Community Center. She walked toward the cage staring straight ahead, a look on her face that showed no wrath, yet there was also no hint of backing down. Her opponent Ashley Reger had entered the cage first, and when Cavazos walked in, Reger bared her teeth wildly, veins bulging from her neck. Cavazos stripped down to her sports bra, shorts, and gloves, and was approved for the fight. From the sidelines, I worried for her. She had lost her three first fights, and this was her fourth. She was about to enter the cage to face a girl who looked dangerous. It was unlike any fight I had seen. Cavazos looked so calm that she seemed to be meditating, from the point in which she moved toward Reger and threw her first punch, to the few minutes she was able to hold Reger on the floor before winning the fight. Her eyes stayed on her coaches, listening to their every instruction, as her muscles trembled while holding Reger down. Even in the final moments of her fight, when she was trying to gain as many points as possible, she remained calm. It was only when the fight was over that she broke down. “As soon as I won, I raised my hands and I had no strength to even hold myself up. I just fell to my knees and I didn’t know what to do,” Cavazos said. She and Reger hugged tightly

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Right, Carly Cavazos cries and hugs her opponent Ashley Reger at the Ambition X MMA tournament.

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It is so important to be humble and dedicate yourself. You have to have determination. I never take my opponent lightly. I’m never going to underestimate somebody, because that person could beat me.

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while Cavazos cried, tears streaming down her cheeks. She asked over and over again if Reger was alright, and Reger smiled and hugged her harder. After the fight, Cavazos admitted, “I felt really relaxed and calm, and I had never really felt that before in the cage. I was very impressed and proud of myself.” MMA has been a journey for Cavazos from the day she started training to her first win on Sept. 11. She was not always in control of her emotions and strength. “MMA saved me. I used to get into street fights a lot before I started training. Anybody could say any little thing and I’d be mad right away,” Cavazos said. Cavazos uses MMA as a therapy for her emotions. “When I go to practice, I feel so relieved. My frustration is left there. I have an outlet to go somewhere and push myself and do something I love,” she said. “Without MMA I would probably be in a lot of trouble by now. I’d probably be in jail. That’s not something I’d be proud of at all. I’m just lucky that I started training.” Cavazos’ practice schedule keeps her busy. She has been able to dedicate all her time to MMA since finishing emergency medical technician training in July.

Ashley Reger preps for her fight at the Ambition X MMA tournament. She trains Monday through Thursday. On Mondays and Wednesdays she practices Muay Thai, on Tuesdays she practices MMA, and on Fridays she practices jiu-jitsu. Her coaches are Arnold Fuentes and Coby Moulder. She is so thankful to them for their motivation and support. Cavazos is also extremely inspired by her parents, Raymond and Laurie Cavazos. “I don’t know where I would be without them because they are my biggest fans,” she said. “They support me and they motivate me because they know I want to fight in the UFC one day.” Her father was a boxer when he was younger. She gets her focus from her mom’s work ethic. Cavazos’ mother had a full ride to Texas A&M for track and cross country.

Meeting with Cavazos after her fight, I had a conversation with a girl who was extremely engaging, confident, and funny. Her braids had transformed into straightened hair, she wore a simple T-shirt and jeans. After asking her what she wants in her future, she admitted that she wants to be a role model, but not in the way she thought when she was in high school. “Now, I would never encourage a little kid to go to school and pick a fight. I want them to start training if that’s what they want to do. Have an outlet,” she said. She would tell them not to start a fight at school because there is no point to it. “There’s no point. That’s going to get you nowhere but in trouble. I’ve had fights at school, after school, on the streets, and it’s not

worth it. I look back now and it’s silly. I was mad over a boy? I was mad because you called me a name or said something ugly to me? I don’t need to fight besides in the ring.” Cavazos knows she wants to keep fighting in the future, and she hopes to fight in the UFC one day. She knows she will continue to transform as a person and as a fighter. One of the most important lessons she has learned from her experience is to never give up. “I’m 1-3, I lost three fights in a row, and that was me not giving up on my dream or myself.” Cavazos said. “It is so important to be humble and dedicate yourself. You have to have determination. I never take my opponent lightly. I’m never going to underestimate somebody, because that person could beat me.”

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CIVIL CASES FILED IN SEPTEMBER 2016 Case Number

16-09-80008-B 16-09-80009-C 16-09-80010-D 16-09-80011-A 16-09-80012-B 16-09-80013-C 16-09-80014-D 16-09-80015-A 16-09-80016-B 16-09-80017-C Children 16-09-80018-D 16-09-80019-A 16-09-80020-B 16-09-80021-C 16-09-80022-D 16-09-80023-A 16-09-80025-C Children 16-09-80026-D 16-09-80027-A 16-09-80028-B 16-09-80029-C 16-09-80030-D 16-09-80031-A 16-09-80032-B 16-09-80033-C 16-09-80034-D 16-09-80035-A 16-09-80036-B 16-09-80037-C 16-09-80038-D 16-09-80039-A 16-09-80040-B 16-09-80041-C 16-09-80042-D 16-09-80043-A 16-09-80044-B

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Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Juanita Gutierrez Cons./Comm/Deb 9/1/2016 In Re: Summer Grace Bingham, et al, Minor Child(ren) AG - Paternity 9/1/2016 In Re: Otto Charles Cox, III, A Child AG - Paternity 9/1/2016 In Re: Maricella Araceli Hernandez, A Child AG - Support Order 9/1/2016 In Re: Balen Cade Rodriguez and Leighton Alexas Rodriguez, Minor Children AG - Paternity 9/1/2016 In Re: Alyssa Renee Santamaria, A Child AG - Support Order 9/1/2016 In Re: Elliot Alexander Chacon, et al, Minor Child(ren) AG - Paternity 9/1/2016 In Re: Macario Eli Fox, A Child AG - Paternity 9/1/2016 In The Matter Of The Marriage of Phillip M. Hopkins and Saralin H. Hopkins Div - Children 9/1/2016 In The Matter Of The Marriage of Robyn Alisha Helton and Richard Dale Helton, Jr. Div 9/1/2016 Warrior Supply, Inc. vs. XOG Operating, LLC Cons./Comm/Deb 9/1/2016 In Re: Annalia Celeste Hernandez , et al, Minor Child(ren) AG - Support Order 9/2/2016 In Re: Paizley Amerie Ramos , et al, Minor Child(ren) AG - Support Order 9/2/2016 In Re: Order of Foresclosure Concerning 313 North Rail Street, Bloomington, Tx 77951 Under Tex.R.Civ.P.736 Other Contracts 9/2/2016 Jessica Barron and Edward Barron vs. Wells Fargo Fiancial Texas, Inc. Other Civil Law 9/2/2016 In Re: The Lois Jean Jackson Descendant Trusts Other Contracts 9/5/2016 In The Matter Of The Marriage of Kelsey Gonzales and Marcus Gonzales Div 9/6/2016 Ex Parte: Martin Robert Villarreal Writ of Hab Cor (Pre-Indc) 9/6/2016 Guadalupe Perez vs. County of Victoria, Texas, Et Al Other Injury Or Damages 9/6/2016 Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Patricia A. Vera Cons./Comm/Deb 9/6/2016 Douglas A. Davis,Tracey K. Davis vs. Kelsey Cheyenne Ferry Other Family Law 9/7/2016 In The Matter Of The Marriage of Lori Leann Rodriguez and Lance Nathaniel Rodriguez Div - Children 9/7/2016 John Forrest Burkhart and Lisa Michelle Dickinson vs. Grant Nathaniel Webernick Motor Vehicle 9/7/2016 In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Elsa Abigail Noack and Michael Wayne Noack Div - No Children 9/8/2016 In The Matter Of The Marriage of Jennifer Schulte and Thomas L Schulte, Jr. Div - Children 9/8/2016 In Re: Order for Foreclosure Concerning 1001 Taylor Ave, Victoria, Tx 77901 Under Tex. R. Civ. Proc. 736 Other Contracts 9/8/2016 In Re: Southern Rylee Hernandez , et al, Minor Child(ren) AG - Support Order 9/8/2016 In Re: Braydon Emory Villarreal , et al, Minor Child(ren) AG - Support Order 9/8/2016 In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Dustin Ray Wendel and Erin Marie Wendel Div - No Children 9/8/2016 In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Catherine Danielle Orta and Robert Greg Orta Div - No Children 9/8/2016 James Duncan vs. Roy Albert Ekstrum Other Injury Or Damages 9/9/2016 Ovation Services, LLC vs. Antonio J Vasquez, Et Al Other Contracts 9/9/2016 Archrock Services Leasing LLC and Archrock Partners Leasing LLC vs. Victoria Central Appraisal District Other Civil Law 9/9/2016 Marvin Bryant vs. Safeco Insurance Company of America Other Contracts 9/9/2016 In The Matter Of The Marriage of Sayra Martinka and Chris Martinka Div - Children 9/9/2016 In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Julia Rodriguez Rodriguez

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CIVIL CASES DISPOSED IN SEPTEMBER 2016 Case Number

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and Carlos Carrion Rodriguez Div - No Children 16-09-80045-C Paul A. Tagliabue, Jr. vs. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and Cassandra Blackburn Other Contracts 16-09-80046-D In The Matter Of The Marriage of Oscar Pulido and Richelle Annette Pulido Div - Children 16-09-80047-A In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Kevin D. Mathews and Milagros S. Orozco Mathews Div - No Children 16-09-80048-B International Bank Commerce vs. Victoria Central Appraisal District Other Civil Law 16-09-80049-C In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Komal Bhakta and Mihirkumar Bhakta Div - No Children 16-09-80050-D Jose Cortez vs. Edde Drilling Company, Inc Other Injury Or Damages 16-09-80051-A In The Matter Of The Marriage of Marleny Eloisa Elias Casas and Raul Barrera Valenzuela Div - Children 16-09-80052-B In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Brandon J Kowalik and Ashley D. Kowalik Children 9/14/2016 16-09-80053-C Joseph Garcia and Sandra Garcia vs. Blanche Charkalis, Greek Bros. , Inc. and George Charkalis Cons./Comm/Deb 16-09-80054-D In The Matter Of The Marriage of Librado Ramirez and Sarah Lynn Ramirez Div - Children 16-09-80055-A TWPN North Realty, LLC vs. Victoria Central Appraisal District Other Civil Law 16-09-80056-B In Re: Dustin Jace Garcia, Minor Child Name Change - Child 16-09-80057-C In Re: Chasity D. Cain, et al, Minor Child(ren) Ag-Foreign Judgment 16-09-80058-D In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Matthew Lee Cooke and Dannie Gayle Cooke Transfer In (Non-AG) 16-09-80059-A In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Sherry Sparks Aten and Curry Lamar Aten Div - No Children 16-09-80060-B In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Kimberly L. Wiggen and Troy A. Wiggen Div - No Children 16-09-80061-C Marcus Lira and Tracy Mullins vs. Mark E. Flores and Albert C. Cantu and Mary E. Cantu Vehicle 9/15/2016 16-09-80064-B In Re: Kai Alyce Tuttle , et al, Minor Child(ren) AG - Support Order 16-09-80065-C In Re: Sabrina Aliza Martinez , et al, Minor Child(ren) AG - Support Order 16-09-80066-D In Re: Eloy James Monjaraz , et al, Minor Child(ren) AG - Support Order 16-09-80067-A In the Matter of the Marriage of Jeffery Lee Patton, Jr. and Victoria Louise Patton AG - Transfer In Case 16-09-80068-B In The Matter Of The Marriage of Timothy Molina and Kristen Rae Huselton Children 9/16/2016 16-09-80069-C Sas Hospitality LLC and Days Inn Motel vs. Victoria Central Appraisal District Other Civil Law 16-09-80070-D Brixmor Ia Centre At Navarro, LLC vs. Victoria Central Appraisal District Other Civil Law 16-09-80071-A In The Matter Of The Marriage of Warren R. Johnson and Michelle E. Johnson Div - Children 16-09-80072-B Amy Lynn Petitta vs. Nicholas Th Lin Other Injury Or Damages 16-09-80073-C In The Matter Of The Marriage of Rachael Reyes Allen and Branden James Allen Div - Children 16-09-80074-D Sharon Burdette vs. On Our Own Services,Inc. Other Injury Or Damages 16-09-80075-A In The Matter Of The Marriage Of JOHN CHARLES WRIGHT and Sherri Michele Wright Div - No Children 16-09-80076-B Randall Stone vs. Raquel Pulido Motor Vehicle 16-09-80077-C The State of Texas vs. Serena Blossom Escamilla Judgment Nisi

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14-05-76422-B Tara Marie Malish, et al vs. Margaret Huber Rosenquest Motor Vehicle 14-07-76581-A Angela C. Howard vs. Ismael P. Gomez Motor Vehicle 14-07-76683-C National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-3 vs. Florencia Rea Consumer/Commercial/Debt 14-07-76684-D National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-1 vs. Florencia Rea Consumer/Commercial/Debt 14-07-76685-A National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-3 vs. Florencia Rea Consumer/Commercial/Debt 14-07-76686-B National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2007-3 vs. Florencia Rea Consumer/Commercial/Debt 14-12-77325-A Landpoint, LLC vs. Mid Coast Safety Services, LLC and Danny Garber Other Civil Law 15-01-77437-A New Distributing Co. Inc. vs. State Materials, LLC and Anthony Shad Cundiff Consumer/Commercial/Debt 15-04-16264 VICTORIA COUNTY vs. Patti Dick Anderson and Robert Jeremy Olson, et al Tax Cases - District 15-04-77798-B August William Brosh, Jr., Et Al vs. Joe David Taylor, Et Al Motor Vehicle 15-05-16291 Victoria County vs. Rosario Gonzales and Sylvia V. Gonzales, et al Tax Cases - District 15-05-77909-A Alison Burrows and Jack Burrows vs. Jung Tile Services, Inc., et al Consumer/Commercial/Debt 15-06-16311 Victoria County vs. Eulogio Sotello, et al Tax Cases - District 15-06-16320 Victoria County vs. Nathan John Tait and Curtis D. Tait, et al Tax Cases - District 15-06-16343 Victoria County vs. Edward Barron, et al Tax Cases - District 15-06-77996-D Michael Clark and Patricia Clark a/n/f of Marissa Clark vs. Martha Hernandez and Samantha Hernandez Motor Vehicle 15-09-16408 Victoria County vs. Corpus Chris, LLC, et al Tax Cases - District 15-09-78442-B Derek Eugene McMahan,Et Al vs. April Badgett Other Civil Law 15-12-78702-B Carol Jo Simmonds Stewart, Et Al vs. Prosperity Bank, Trustee Other Civil Law 16-01-78887-C Joe M. Baladez, Sr. vs. Palletized Trucking, Inc. and Jose Carmelo Coreas Motor Vehicle 16-02-78953-A Earth Engineering, Inc. vs. N&N Associates, LLC, Et Al Consumer/Commercial/Debt 16-03-79219-A Hugh M. Sappington vs. Jason Greenberg and Pioneer Natural Resources Pumping Services, LLC Motor Vehicle 16-03-79235-A In Re: Order for Foreclosure Concerning 220 Woodchase Drive, Victoria, Tx 77904 Under Tex. R. Civ. P. 736 Other Contracts 16-04-79350-D Bank of America, N.A. vs. Aspire Financial, Inc., d/b/a Texaslending.com, a/k/a Texaslending.com d/b/a of Aspire Financial, A Corporation and AEGIS Wholesale Corporation Other Real Property 16-04-79353-C Rebecca R. Moya and Otilia P. Moya and Ricardo Puebla vs. Scott M Hewer and M.W. Rentals & Services, Inc. Motor Vehicle 16-05-79434-D Ex Parte: Christopher Alexson Pappillion Writ of Hab cor (Pre Ind) 16-06-79579-A Ex Parte: Marissa Nicole Martinez Writ of Hab cor (Pre Ind) 16-06-79588-B Ex Parte: Braylen Wayne Snell Writ of Hab cor (Pre Ind) 16-06-79631-A ADB Companies, Inc. vs. The Hatch Group, Inc. Consumer/Commercial/Debt 16-06-79678-D The State of Texas vs Richard Lee Quinonez, Jr. Judgment Nisi 16-06-79685-C The State of Texas vs Samuel Louis Moses, Jr. Judgment Nisi 16-07-79775-A In Re: Order for Foreclosure Concerning 3306 Wildwood, Victoria, Tx 77901 Under Tex. R. Civ. Proc. 736 Other Contracts 16-07-79777-C The State of Texas vs. 2008 Peterbilt Truck Tractor TXLP No. 1J7-1709 VIN No. 1XPXDB9X38D751689 Seizure & Forfeiture 16-07-79785-C Ditech Financial LLC vs. Israel Gomez, Jr. and Viena L Gomez and Occupant of the Property Other Contracts 16-07-79790-D Kimberly Castillo and John Castillo vs. Ashley Lara Other Contracts 16-07-79825-B The State of Texas vs. Robert Lee Williams Judgment Nisi 16-08-79901-C The State of Texas vs. Nicholas Ryan Moore Judgment Nisi 16-08-79902-D The State of Texas vs. Jennifer Wilborn and E.P. Salas,Ernest Guajardo Judgment Nisi 16-08-79903-A The State of Texas vs. Jennifer Wilborn and E.P. Salas,Ernest Guajardo Judgment Nisi 16-08-79915-A The State of Texas vs. Anthony Hernandez and Bankers Insurance Company dba ABC Bonding Company Judgment Nisi 16-08-79946-D Wayne Pozzi and Kelly Pozzi vs. State Automobile Mutual Insurance Other Contracts 16-09-80023-A In Re: The Lois Jean Jackson Descendant Trusts Other Contracts 16-09-80089-C In the Matter of The O'Connor Ranch Land Trust and The Thomas Marion O'Connor Residuary Trust Under the Will of Mary Vivian O'Connor, Deceased Other Civil Law 13-10-75492-D In Re: Aiden Bell, et al, Minor Child(ren) Child Protective Services 14-03-76070-D In Re: MEAGHAN ELIZABETH SYKORA-CUTCHEN , et al, Minor Child(ren) (CONSOLIDATED NTO CAUSE #15-06-78002-B) Par-Ch Relsp (No Divorce) 14-07-76638-BB In Re: Damarious Crayton, et al, Minor Child(ren) Child Protective Services 14-12-77339-C In Re: Jason Latrell Delossantos, Jr., et al, Minor Child(ren) AG - Paternity 15-03-77628-D In Re: Theadora Ramirez, et al, Minor Child(ren) (CONSOLIDATED CASE) Child Protective Services 15-03-77628-DD In Re: Theadora Ramirez, et al, Minor Child(ren) (CONSOLIDATED INTO CAUSE #08-8-67659-A) Child Protective Services 15-04-77837-A In Re: Maisie Danae Patterson, Minor Child (CONSOLIDATED CASE INTO 16-08-79892-B) Name Change - Child 15-06-78002-B In The Matter Of The Marriage of Amber Michelle Sykora and Ian Cutchen Divorce - Children 15-11-78670-B In The Matter Of The Marriage of Loralinda Cruz and Dean Chaney Divorce - Children 15-12-78716-D In Re: Maylia Rose Garcia , et al, Minor Child(ren) AG - Support Order

9/21/2016 9/15/2016 9/20/2016 9/23/2016 9/20/2016 9/19/2016 9/20/2016 9/16/2016 9/20/2016 9/16/2016 9/20/2016 9/16/2016 9/20/2016 9/6/2016 9/23/2016

Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Final Judgment After Non-Jury Trial Agreed Judgment Final Judgment After Non-Jury Trial Agreed Judgment Default Judgment Default Judgment Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Default Judgment

9/14/2016 9/20/2016 9/28/2016 9/12/2016 9/14/2016 9/22/2016 9/14/2016

Agreed Judgment Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Final Judgment After Non-Jury Trial Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Default Judgment Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff

9/20/2016 Final Judgment After Non-Jury Trial 9/28/2016 Default Judgment 9/2/2016 9/16/2016 9/26/2016 9/26/2016 9/1/2016 9/14/2016 9/28/2016

Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Final Judgment After Non-Jury Trial Final Judgment After Non-Jury Trial Final Judgment After Non-Jury Trial Default Judgment Default Judgment Default Judgment

9/16/2016 Default Judgment 9/9/2016 9/1/2016 9/14/2016 9/28/2016 9/28/2016 9/28/2016 9/28/2016

Agreed Judgment Default Judgment Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Default Judgment Default Judgment Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff

9/28/2016 Agreed Judgment 9/16/2016 All Other Dispositions 9/29/2016 Final Judgment After Non-Jury Trial 9/29/2016 Final Judgment After Non-Jury Trial 9/2/2016 Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff 9/6/2016 9/2/2016 9/1/2016 9/12/2016 9/12/2016 9/2/2016 9/6/2016 9/20/2016 9/16/2016

Agreed Judgment Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff Final Judgment After Non-Jury Trial Final Judgment After Non-Jury Trial Final Judgment After Non-Jury Trial Agreed Judgment Agreed Judgment Dismissed or Non-Suited By Plaintiff

Case Number 16-01-78841-B 16-02-78923-C 16-02-78931-C 16-02-79029-A 16-03-79087-A 16-03-79096-B 16-03-79214-D 16-03-79245-C 16-04-79269-C 16-04-79307-A 16-04-79310-D 16-04-79311-A 16-04-79315-A 16-04-79319-A 16-04-79330-D 16-04-79343-A 16-04-79347-A 16-04-79374-D 16-05-79395-A 16-05-79416-B 16-05-79427-A 16-05-79438-D 16-05-79456-B 16-05-79457-C 16-05-79473-C 16-05-79474-D 16-05-79480-B 16-05-79495-A 16-05-79519-A 16-06-79545-C 16-06-79546-D 16-06-79548-B 16-06-79550-D 16-06-79566-D 16-06-79602-D 16-06-79603-A 16-06-79604-B 16-06-79606-D 16-06-79624-B 16-06-79636-B 16-06-79651-A 16-06-79665-C 16-06-79687-A 16-07-79689-C 16-07-79698-D 16-07-79700-B 16-07-79701-C 16-07-79703-A 16-07-79704-B 16-07-79705-C 16-07-79730-D 16-07-79731-A 16-07-79756-B 16-07-79772-B 16-07-79791-A 16-07-79806-D 16-08-79924-B 16-08-79928-B 16-08-79950-D 16-09-80029-C 16-09-80057-C 16-09-80066-D

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Case Number

9/12/2016

16-09-80078-D In Re: Order for Foreclosure Concerning 1010 Commercial, Victoria, Tx 77901 Under Tex. R. Civ. P. 736 16-09-80079-A Herbert Garner and George Lewis vs. Jane McGinley 16-09-80080-B In The Matter Of The Marriage of Timothy Andrew Briggs and Sabrina Lee Briggs 16-09-80081-C Josefina Torres and Jose Torres vs. Hutco Energy Services, Inc., Et Al 16-09-80082-D Blank Instruments Repair Co., Inc. vs. Energy Production Specialties, LLC 16-09-80083-A Patrick Cates and Nicole Schultz vs. Victoria County, Et Al 16-09-80084-B Erica Hernandez and Cynthia Ann Vasquez vs. Sarah Brzozowske 16-09-80085-C In The Matter Of The Marriage of Ashton Leigh DeVos and Matthew Scott DeVos 16-09-80086-D In The Matter Of The Marriage of Penny Withers and Paul Withers 16-09-80087-A In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Jo Leah Boyd and Steven Thomas Boyd 16-09-80089-C In the Matter of The O'Connor Ranch Land Trust and The Thomas Marion O'Connor Residuary Trust Under the Will of Mary Vivian O'Connor, Deceased 16-09-80090-D State Farm Lloyds as Subrogee of Gayle Webb vs. Aaron Hill 16-09-80091-A In The Matter Of The Marriage of Charles Kevin Windham and Amy Elizabeth Windham 16-09-80092-B In The Matter Of The Marriage of Crystal N. Martinez and Joe M. Martinez, Sr. 16-09-80093-C In The Matter Of The Marriage of Adrien Michelle Monaco and Paul Michael Monaco, III 16-09-80094-D Alex Solis and Julie Solis vs. L & M Plumbing, Inc. and John Martinez 16-09-80095-A In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Stephanie Lee Soto and Gilbert Soto 16-09-80096-B Devana Almaguer vs. Lydia Hendrick 16-09-80097-C In Re: L. Harryman 16-09-80098-D In The Matter Of The Marriage of Sidney Steven Nelson and Kari Matthews Nelson 16-09-80099-A In The Matter Of The Marriage of Shannon Nicole Clara Kelley and Richard Henning Paul Kelley 16-09-80100-B Investment Retrievers, Inc. vs. Correlia A Hanzelka 16-09-80101-C In The Matter Of The Marriage of Demetria Black and Kevin Black 16-09-80102-D In The Matter Of The Marriage of Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez and Marcos Antonio Segura 16-09-80103-A In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Marcus Mathis and Elizabeth Coretta Mathis 16-09-80105-C In The Matter Of The Marriage of Kristin Gayle Roldan and Robert DeLaVega Roldan 16-09-80107-A In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Robert Charles Caraway and De Dee Sanford Caraway 16-09-80108-B Gabriela Hernandez vs. Billy K. York, Et Al 16-09-80109-C In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Sheri Ann Stubblefield and Charles Stubblefield 16-09-80110-D In Re: Jack Allen Yoast , et al, Minor Child(ren)

9/12/2016 9/12/2016 9/12/2016 9/12/2016 9/13/2016 9/14/2016 9/14/2016 Div - No

9/14/2016 9/14/2016 9/14/2016 9/14/2016 9/15/2016 9/16/2016 9/15/2016 9/15/2016 Motor 9/16/2016 9/16/2016 9/16/2016 9/16/2016 Div -

9/19/2016 9/19/2016 9/19/2016 9/20/2016 9/21/2016 9/21/2016 9/21/2016 9/21/2016 9/21/2016

Case Description

File Date Case Description In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Veronica Sue Palacio and Tom Palacio, III In Re: Zion Lamar Jelks, et al, Minor Child(ren) In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Emily Molder and Ron Molder In Re: Joseph J'ace Zamora, Jr. , et al, Minor Child(ren) In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Domingo Reyna Vera and Rosa V. Vera In Re: Brooklyn Shannelle Renee Ragan, Minor Child In Re: Wesley Mandela Balli, et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Stephanie Danae Jimenez , et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Arriana Celeste Zuniga, et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Jamarion Lee Williams, et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Kaleb Anthony Mata, et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Crystalline Love Garner, et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Ricardo Nicholas Zuniga , et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Hayden Hairell, et al, Minor Child(ren) In The Interest of Steven Anthony Zamora, Et Al, Minor Children In Re: Matthew James Cantu, II , et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Alexzayvier Michael Garza, et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Jaydrian Wayne Longoria, et al, Minor Child(ren) In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Shawn Allen Kline and Serena Ann Warren In Re: Breon Lee Carroll, Jr., et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Kaleb Ray Cavazos , et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Janesca Adaly Sanchez and Sergio Alejandro Sanchez, III, Minor Children In Re: Justin Tijerina, et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Khloe Elizabeth Helms , et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Zayden Ray Stephens , et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Cecil Calvin Taylor , et al, Minor Child(ren) In The Matter Of The Marriage of Amanda Dorr and Carlos Dorr In Re: Michael Xzavier Siegel- Rubalcava, et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Emery Angel Castillo , et al, Minor Child(ren) In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Cody Nicole Frontz and Colton Edward Frontz In Re: Ella Renesmee Salas , et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Hailey Marie Morse, et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Luke Salas , et al, Minor Child(ren) In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Debra Lyn Haynes and James Edward Haynes In Re: Emmarie Grace Barefield , et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Aaliyah Raedalynn Garcia , et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Jordan Wayne Garza , et al, Minor Child(ren) In The Matter Of The Marriage of Samantha Nicole Alaniz and Dustin Ray Alaniz In Re: Rayden Lee Hinojosa , et al, Minor Child(ren) In The Matter Of The Marriage of James Newport and Jenna Rae Newport In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Ann Margaret Candia and Teodoro Silva Candia In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Deborah A. Lopez and Rudy T. Lopez In The Matter Of The Marriage of Eva Marie Olguin and Tommy Lee Olguin In The Matter Of The Marriage of Julie Ann Murphy and Michael David Murphy In The Matter Of The Marriage of Bobby Ray Allen, Jr. and Erica Marie Allen In The Matter Of The Marriage of Chelsey Reeder and Tyson Reeder In The Matter Of The Marriage of Robert Alan Wilkinson and Breanna Kathleen Wilkinson In The Matter Of The Marriage Of William Patrick Rath and Jessica Lynn Rath In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Lela Jeanette May and Clifford James McNeme In The Matter Of The Marriage of Brandy Marie Macias and Richard Macias In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Toni Alyse Espinoza and Eduardo Espinoza In The Matter Of The Marriage of Ashley R Lara and Christopher David Spilger In The Matter Of The Marriage Of BRITT ALAN STRYK and STEFANIE GRIFFIN STRYK In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Ashley Nicole Gainer and Vicente Jose Gonzales In The Matter Of The Marriage of Kylie Anne Cuellar and John Michael Cuellar In The Matter Of The Marriage Of Caroline Vargas Stevenson and Brian Keith Stevenson In Re: Tyler May, et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Madyson Gonzales, et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Caitlin Lee Cavazos , et al, Minor Child(ren) Douglas A. Davis,Tracey K. Davis vs. Kelsey Cheyenne Ferry In Re: Chasity D. Cain, et al, Minor Child(ren) In Re: Eloy James Monjaraz , et al, Minor Child(ren)

Case Category

File Date

Other Contracts Motor Vehicle

9/21/2016 9/21/2016

Div - Children Motor Vehicle

9/21/2016 9/22/2016

Cons./Comm/Deb Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle

9/22/2016 9/22/2016 9/22/2016

Div - Children Div - Children

9/22/2016 9/23/2016

Div - No Children

9/26/2016

Other Civil Law 9/26/2016 Other Injury Or Damages 9/26/2016 Div - Children

9/27/2016

Div - Children

9/27/2016

Div - Children Cons./Comm/Deb Div - No Children Motor Vehicle Other Civil Law

9/28/2016 9/28/2016 9/28/2016 9/28/2016 9/28/2016

Div - Children

9/28/2016

Div - Children Cons./Comm/Deb Div - Children

9/29/2016 9/29/2016 9/29/2016

Div - Children

9/29/2016

Div - No Children

9/29/2016

Transfer In (Non-AG)

9/29/2016

Div - No Children Motor Vehicle

9/30/2016 9/30/2016

Div - No Children Par-Ch Relsp(No Div)

9/30/2016 9/30/2016

Closure Date Disposition

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LITERATURE

UHV faculty members to share perspectives on Rumi’s poetry FROM A NEWS RELEASE

Born more than 800 years ago, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi-Rumi has been one of the best-selling poets in the U.S. during the last three decades. “Meet the Poet: Rumi” will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the UHV Center for the Arts, 204 N. Main St. The event is free and open to the public. “What does a 13th century religious mystic and poet have to do with our present lives, and

why is he still so popular today?” said Charles Alexander, UHV poet and designer in residence. “Those are the types of questions we had in mind when we started the Meet the Writer series.” The UHV School of Arts & Sciences graduate creative writing program began the series in July with an event that focused on American poet Emily Dickinson. Alexander and Saba Syed Razvi, a UHV assistant professor of English and creative writing, are co-curators of the series. “The Meet the Writer series al-

lows us a chance to share some of our passions in literature with the community in an informal, celebratory way,” Alexander said. “Each of the artists, poets Razvi and writers at UHV has his or her own grand collage of literary history, and our reading lives cross in several places. The series provides open conversation among ourselves

and with the public about who inspires us and why.” Alexander, Razvi, UHV adjunct lecturer Anthony Madrid and Cynthia Miller, UHV Alexander artist in residence, each will discuss their understanding of Rumi in presentations that include readings of the poet’s work and comments about that work.

The presentations also will include images and music. A Persian poet and Sufi master, Rumi is considered a saint and teacher to many Sufis, Miller Miller said. Sufism is a branch of Islam that seeks an inner mystical and spiritual truth. “Rumi is elegant, sure-footed and shows a path to a rich inner life in the world,” Miller said.

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UHV business school hosts annual conference FROM A NEWS RELEASE

KATY – University of Houston-Victoria School of Business Administration faculty and students came together Oct. 5 for a night of camaraderie, accolades and to learn more about what has made one Houston area company so successful. HCSS CEO Mike Rydin opened the 2016-2017 UHV School of Business AdminDistinguished istration Speaker Series with a presentation at the UHV Katy campus. HCSS develops software to help construction firms streamline their operations. Much of Rydin’s speech was about organizational culture. “Mr. Rydin gave an entertaining and thought-provoking speech that I think was eye-opening to a lot of students and alumni,” said Farhang Niroomand, dean of the UHV School of Business Administration. “The story of his company’s rise and the way he treats his staff was inspirational.” The evening started with a reception honoring students, alumni and faculty. The Bloomberg Businessweek Teaching and Research Awards winners were announced. The winning professors were:

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Christy Sanders, right, regional sales manager at Bloomberg Businessweek, presents Rachana Kalelkar, a UHV assistant professor, with a Bloomberg teaching award Oct. 5 during a business awards celebration at the UHV Katy campus. The award was announced by Farhang Niroomand, left, dean of the UHV School of Business Administration. Rupak Rauniar, Bloomberg Fall 2015 Teaching Award; Barjinder Singh, Bloomberg Spring 2016 Teaching Award; and Rachana Kalelkar, Bloomberg 2015-2016 Research Award. Rauniar and Singh each received $2,000 and Kalelkar received $2,500. Bloomberg Businessweek award winners are chosen

based on the professors’ use of the publication’s teaching materials in the classroom. Also honored at the reception were winners of the Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration case competitions for fall 2015 and spring 2016; stu-

HCSS CEO Mike Rydin shows the audience a photo of his company’s lobby during his speech. Rydin was the first presenter in the 2016-2017 UHV School of Business Administration Distinguished Speaker Series. dents who were inducted to Beta Gamma Sigma international business honor society; and students who received the Wu-Feng Scholarships to study in China during the summer. Rydin started his career as a programmer, developing estimating software for a construction company.

When the company went out of business, Rydin rewrote the software for PCs and started HCSS. But it was a long road ahead. Rydin financed the business with credit card debt and worked 120-hour weeks for the first five years with no salary, while his wife held two jobs.

Today, the company has 230 employees on a campus in Sugar Land. The company has been named “A Best Place to Work in Texas” for nine straight years. To read more go to VictoriaAdvocate.com and click on this story.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

UHV honored nationally for community service

College observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Victoria College is observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October. Trees on VC’s Main Campus have been decorated with purple ribbons to recognize the annual observance. “According to the Texas Council on Family Violence, more than 100 women in Texas die each year due to domestic violence,” VC Counselor Magali Silva said. “Victoria College is proud to

sis,” said Michael WilkinThe University of Hous- son, UHV Student Life and ton-Victoria encourages its Services director. “Within students to be involved in the last couple of years, we’ve added several community service new service initiaactivities, and a natives. We have done tional organization this to increase the recently took note. number of outside The Corporation of the classroom for National and learning opportuniCommunity Service ties. Giving back is recognized UHV on good for you perthe President’s sonally, as well as Higher Education the community in Community Service Morgan which you reside.” Honor Roll. For the past two The university years, the universiwas one of 28 Texas ty has offered volunschools honored. teer opportunities This included UH, through the Jags Texas A&M UniverJoin In – Day of Sersity and the Univervice. This year, 42 sity of Texas at students volunAustin. teered at Victoria It was the second nonprofit organizaWilkinson year in a row UHV tions, including has received the Golden Crescent Habitat honor. “Community service is a for Humanity, Food Bank of vital part of UHV’s role as a the Golden Crescent and place of higher learning,” Adopt-A-Pet. Students also UHV President Vic Morgan had the opportunity to take said. “We want our stu- part in an Alternative dents, as well as our faculty Spring Break trip to help and staff, to have a positive complete community serimpact on our community.” vice projects in New OrUHV’s emphasis on com- leans. Most recently, a group of munity service has led to the creation of several programs 28 students and four staff in recent years. Freshmen members went to Louisiana participate in a First-Year during Labor Day weekend Experience course that in- to assist in recovery efforts cludes opportunities to vol- after the state experienced unteer with Habitat for Hu- severe flooding. The trip manity and other nonprofit was suggested by the university’s administration organizations. In addition, UHV hosts a and is a testament to UHV’s Volunteer Opportunity Fair commitment to service, every semester to educate Wilkinson said. “We want to continue to students about needs in the Victoria area. Nonprofit or- expand what we’re doing ganizations that need vol- from a service standpoint,” unteers set up recruitment Wilkinson said. “It’s an hontables and talk with stu- or and a privilege to be dents about available op- named to the President’s Honor Roll. It says a lot portunities. “UHV students volunteer about our institution, and it and are very active in our echoes the fact that UHV is community on a regular ba- service-minded.”

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Trees on Victoria College’s Main Campus have been adorned with purple ribbons to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

HISTORY US, Cuba try to save Hemingway artifacts BOSTON (AP) – U.S. and Cuban officials and scholars are meeting in Boston to discuss joint efforts to preserve artifacts at Ernest Hemingway’s former Cuban estate. The forum at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is focusing on a U.S.-Cuban collaboration to ensure the literary icon’s legacy lives on in both countries. The event includes TV host Bob Vila, a son of Cuban emigrants who’s been working to restore the Hemingway home itself. Joining Vila are U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts; Ada Rosa Alfonso, director of Cuba’s Hemingway Museum; and Susan Wrynn, former curator of the JFK Library’s Ernest Hemingway Collection. Amid a new era of U.S.-Cuban normalization, both nations are working together to preserve Hemingway artifacts ranging from books and letters to fishing rods and mounted animal trophies.

participate in this annual observance to help promote awareness of domestic violence in today’s society.” Victoria College will host a Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Thursday at VC’s Johnson Symposium inside the Allied Health Building. Tammy Harger, of Mid-Coast Family Services, will present the workshop. The event is open to the public. Victoria College is at 2200 E. Red River St.

ENTERTAINMENT

UHV alumni plan trip to Cougar game Transportation, tickets provided for fans from Houston area FROM A NEWS RELEASE

University of Houston-Victoria alumni and their families can soon spend a Saturday cheering on the nationally ranked UH Cougars while exchanging high-fives and stories with fellow alumni. The UHV Office of University Advancement has planned an alumni trip to the UH Cougars versus Tulane homecoming football game Nov. 12 at TDECU Stadium. Two charter buses will provide transportation between Victoria and Houston. “This will be a fun and relaxing outing,” said Kira Mudd, UHV director of alumni relations and annual giving. “Alumni and their guests can ride to the game in comfort, and they don’t have to worry about

finding or paying for parking. We get dropped off right next to the stadium.” The trip is open to Mudd all UHV alumni, their family members and friends. The cost is $25 and includes a game ticket, transportation, and drinks and snacks on the bus. Only 45 tickets remained as of Wednesday. Tickets for the game and bus ride can be purchased at uhvconnect.org. Kickoff time will be determined about two weeks before the game. The Cougars are 5-1 and ranked No. 12. Houston is attempting to work its way back into the top 10 to have a shot at a spot in the college football playoffs. “UH is a big draw this year, and the home games have been popular,” Mudd said. “We have a seating block of 120 tickets, and I’m

sure it will be a festive atmosphere in the stadium. It’s not often people have a chance to watch one of the top teams in the country without the hassle of driving to the game.” This is the third UHV alumni trip of the year. An outing to a UH basketball game was held in February. In July, 75 UHV alumni and their guests attended a Houston Astros game against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. “Everyone who has gone on one of the trips has been very pleased with how fun and laid back it is,” Mudd said. “It’s a great chance to re-connect with old friends and make new ones.” The tickets for UHV alumni living in the Houston area who do not need charter transportation already have been sold out. A waiting list has been created in case tickets open up. For more information about the trip, contact Mudd at 361-570-4869 or muddke@uhv.edu.

FINANCIAL AID

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Victoria College student Dinah Retiz receives a scholarship check for $1,350 from the DeLeon Club of Victoria. Pictured are, from left, VC Law Enforcement Academy Director and DeLeon Club member James Martinez; club committee member Mike Rivera; Retiz; and committee member Rey Herrera.

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The DeLeon Club of Victoria awarded a $1,350 scholarship to Victoria College Law Enforcement Academy student Dinah Retiz on Wednesday. VC Law Enforcement Academy Director James Martinez recommended Retiz for the scholarship after several students submitted letters expressing their goals and qualifications. The DeLeon Club’s directors chose Retiz after Martinez’s recommendation. “Her selection was based on her performance in the Law Enforcement Academy from Day 1,” Martinez said. “We opened it up to

the entire class. Based on the letter she submitted, we decided she was the most worthy person for this award.” This is the first year the DeLeon Club has provided scholarships to VC Law Enforcement Academy students. “It’s our plan to do this every year,” said DeLeon Club committee member Mike Rivera. “With the help of Mr. Martinez, we’re going to select somebody else during the next semester.” Retiz is seven weeks away from completing her classes in the academy. “I am very honored,” Retiz said. “It was a surprise to me. I have been

planning to attend the academy since I was little. It’s always been one of my dreams to be a police officer ever since I can remember. I was very fortunate to be in the academy this semester under Mr. Martinez’s direction. This will be a huge help for me and my family.” VC’s Law Enforcement Academy is accepting applications for its day academy to begin in January. Applications are due by Jan. 4. A night academy will conducted depending on demand. For more information, contact Ricki Van Horn at 361-572-6426 or Ricki.VanHorn@VictoriaCollege.edu.

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Fixer-upper car becomes treasured possession About once a week, I get a growl coupled with an exasperated sigh from at least one of my sons. It is unavoidable not to bruise a leg, trip over or brush up against what lurks in our garage. Austin and Jamison try to suppress their anguish as they don’t want to me to hear their despair, and launch into my often told story featuring just what is hiding under that car cover. I usually give them a reprieve but every once in a while, my juices get flowing and my story-telling genes take hold. What is under that cover is a reminder of my youth and it is positioned way too close to the garage side entry door, the enormous white box freezer that every ranch family owns, John’s boy toy Harley, a camping trailer, various forms of lawn equipment, and my faithful child / grocery-getter Land Cruiser. It is a hindrance to squeeze by, but most days when I march into the garage, a lopsided smile comes to my face and I get a little giddy. My boys sigh

MARRIAGES Victoria County Ernest Alexander Trevino to Ariel Christine Gonzales I Eric Michael Brown to Jacqueline Susanne Ramon I Steven Robert Brown to Dorthie Anne Marshall I Charles G. Boswell III to Gail Temple Edison I David Loya to Janet Elaine Bianchi I William Allen Smith Jr. to Stephanie Rae Little I Richard Alexander Lind to I

YEARS AGO 1916 Oct. 21 – The football season opened in Victoria yesterday with a game between the High School 11 of this city and Edna, which was won by the Edna team by a close score of 9-7. The material available among the students of the High School this season for a football team was altogether of such light weight that at first it was decided for the school not to be represented on the gridiron this year. But Prof. George W. Page, superintendent of schools, persuaded the boys to go ahead and organize a team, telling them they were not expected to win many victories, but just to give a good account of themselves, which they coud do by making up in science much of what they lacked in weight. Oct. 22 – An industry in Victoria that the public knows little about is the bit and spur factory, of which Joseph Bianchi is the proprietor. So far as is known, this is the only institution of its kind in the state devoted exclusively to the making of hand-forged bits and spurs, and Mr. Bianchi is enjoying a statewide patronage. In fact, he is receiving orders from as far distant as Idaho and Panama. Owing to his increased business, he is now enlarging the facilities of the plant.

1941 Oct. 18 – Elizabeth Fowler Draper, who resided in this city for several years with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.D. Fowler, is becoming famous for her verse, which is syndicated into a daily column. Mrs. Draper’s breezy, satirical verses appear in many big state papers.

1966 Oct. 16 – Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, a musical production

and settle in with bored faces as they prepare once again for my retelling of my beloved JOHANNA first car, which sits in the place of SMELLY honor in our SOCKS garage under a cover for protection – a virtual veil of love. I was a typical 90s child, and my teenage thoughts of freedom and stasis were mainly centered on turning 16 years old, getting your driver’s license and picking the right car. Perhaps my car overzealousness is due to having a car enthusiast father. Popsy went bonkers every time we would pass one of Detroit’s finest muscling along or a finely tuned European engine. He would actually insist that we have roll our windows down whenever we pulled up next to a Jaguar, a Corvette or anything else that rumbled and had interesting lines. I actually thought on several occasions I would see his

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given last spring by the Catholic Youth Organization of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, will be staged again by popular request at St. Mary’s Hall. Oct. 19 – For those who think being a policeman is not a dangerous job, ask city Patrolman Howard Gould Jr. But wait until he gets out of Citizens Memorial Hospital. The 29-year-old officer was struck on the side of his head and knocked unconscious early Tuesday morning by an unknown assailant while he was making a routine security check of a door at the Goodyear Tire and Appliance Co. store, 2406 Port Lavaca Drive. Oct. 20 – The zone lines for Victoria High School and the new Stroman High School are expected to be set forth when the Board of Trustees of the Victoria Independent School District meets Thursday afternoon. This is the first time the VISD has wrestled with the problem of creating boundary lines at the high school level, because never before has the school district had two fully-integrated high schools.

1991 Oct. 17 – If you’re tired of hearing the same old political rhetoric that comes out every four years during presidential campaigns, then do what one Rockport man has decided to do – run for president of the United States. Last week in Rockport, J.R. “Zachary” Taylor, a retired restaurateur and caterer, officially announced his plans to run for president, and Nov. 2, during the Democratic Mid-Term Convention in Manchester, N.H., he plans to be nationally recognized as a candidate. Taylor, who describes himself as a “Rock-solid Truman democrat,” said he was personally tired of “seeing the same old liberal lineup” appearing as candidates for the presidency.

gaze over I notice that I completely lost my sons’ attention. I knew that I could bring them back with their favorite part of my restoration story. I begin to tell them about the fancy, new steering wheel that I was gifted that Christmas of the restoration. Their attention perks up as they know what is coming. On this steering wheel where three perfectly portioned rows of three holes that happen to fit my thin index fingers. Whenever I was driving and got a little fidgety, I would stick my fingers through the holes. One time I slid my fingers in and they didn’t pull out like normal. Both of my index fingers didn’t budge. They were stuck tight and I started panicking as I was driving home because my 2 index fingers were stuck, hurt, and starting to swell. I pulled up to my house and hollered for someone to rescue me. After much explaining how exactly this happened and my parents soaping my fingers up, my bruised and swollen fingers were freed

from their steering wheel bondage. I have never been able to look at that steering wheel the same way. That fancy wood and metal steering wheel and I have a strained relationship. My boys chuckled and I can see that I have engaged them once again. The same steering wheel was obviously cursed as it struck again late one night. I was turning into our ranch gate when the horn stuck. I pulled and tugged and couldn’t get it to stop blaring. When your daughter gets a car you make sure the horn sound is healthy. Popsy made sure that horn worked and was loud. I drove up the half mile ranch road with the horn blaring. I saw lights turn on in my house and when I arrived in my driveway, I see Popsy in his boots and his nightshirt with an exhausted look on his face. He walked over and opened my car door. He grabbed the horn and pulled it off the center of the cursed steering wheel. Wires poked out while the blaring stopped. Popsy pro-

Oct. 6, 2016 Alysha Sandoval and Eric Saenz, a daughter, 5 pounds, 5 ounces, at 3:45 Editor’s Note: Announcea.m. Oct. 7, 2016 ments of births in Victoria I Mr. and Mrs. Jared LumpCounty are published as a kins, a son, 5 pounds, 13 free public service based ounces, at 8:57 a.m. Oct. 8, on information from local 2016 hospitals. For more inforI Laura Santiago and Hummation, call 361-580-6524. berto Lopez, a daughter, 7 Those outside Victoria pounds, 11 ounces, at County, or more detailed 10:41 a.m. Oct. 8, 2016 or specially worded, are I Fantasia Balli and John Leravailable for a fee through ma, twins: a daughter, 4 the classified advertising pounds, 4 ounces, at 3:47 department. Call a.m.; a daughter, 5 pounds, 361-574-1226. Paid birth an10 ounces, at 3:48 a.m. nouncements appear on Oct. 9, 2016 this page in a box. I Leslie and Paul Perez, a DeTar Hospital son, 8 pounds, 9 ounces, at 7:55 a.m. Oct. 10, 2016 I Jessica Gamez and Brian I Mr. and Mrs. Justin Gomez, Pillow, a daughter, 6 a daughter, 7 pounds, 15 pounds, 12 ounces, at 4:20 ounces, 9:32 p.m. Oct. 10, p.m. Oct. 5, 2016 2016 I Miranda Aguirre and Juan I Leslie Ybarra and Pilar Ruiz Rosalez Jr., a daughter, 8 III, of Cuero, a son, 6 pounds, at 11:58 a.m. Oct. pounds, at 5:53 p.m. Oct. 6, 2016 10, 2016 I Jacklyn Morales and Efrin I Katie Villarreal and Jesse Gomez, a daughter, 8 Salinas, a daughter, 6 pounds, 7 ounces, at 12:24 pounds, 7 ounces, at 8:17 p.m. Oct. 6, 2016 p.m. Oct. 10, 2016 I Chelsea Pena and Felipe Cortez Jr., a son, 6 pounds, I Pia Garingalao and Alejandro Cratic Ramos, of Port 15 ounces, at 11:55 p.m.

Lavaca, a daughter, 5 pounds, 4 ounces, at 8:24 p.m. Oct. 10, 2016 I Ashly Brown and Tommy Williams Jr., of Goliad, a son, 7 pounds, 8 ounces, at 1:40 p.m. Oct. 11, 2016 I Mr. and Mrs. Weston Pavlicek, of Hallettsville, a daughter, 7 pounds, 1 ounce, at 2:54 p.m. Oct. 11, 2016 I Sarah Dismuke and Joseph Garcia, of Goliad, a daughter, 4 pounds, 9 ounces, at 4:28 p.m. Oct. 11, 2016 I Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jurosek, of Cuero, a son, 8 pounds, 9 ounces, at 7:44 p.m. Oct. 11, 2016 I Erin Gutierrez, a daughter, 8 pounds, 6 ounces, at 10:51 p.m. Oct. 11, 2016 I Brittany O’Brien and Earnest Landrum Jr., a son, 8 pounds, 8 ounces, at 7:48 a.m. Oct. 12, 2016

ears grow as they strained to discern whether an engine was not firing correctly or if it was just the high performance cam shaft. So, as his only daughter and a daddy’s girl to boot, imagine being on a date or in a prom dress and having your date roll down her window to listen to exhaust notes. Most of my dates thought I was amusing back then, and now my own boys giggle when this is still a habit I find myself doing. My story begins with how Popsy had a perfectly imperfect 1966 Mustang pulled in our driveway with a big, red bow for my 15th birthday. We were going to embark on a project to make the ‘Stang exactly what it could be. I knew it had great potential when we raised the hood and there sat an engine that said, “Cobra Powered By Ford.” Popsy decided that he and I would restore the ‘Stang together, and it would be, “Our project.” “Over the next year, Popsy and I restored this car to near perfection,” as I

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The program, which is scheduled to last until 1 p.m., will feature the true story of “Johnny,” a young man with Down syndrome who changed the culture of his organization by providing excellent customer service. “Customer service is vital for any business and seems to be a lost art,” said Sherri Pall, VC Workforce and Con-

11:43 a.m. Oct. 3, 2016 Chris and Katy Walterscheidt, a daughter, 7 pounds, 3 ounces, at 11:44 a.m. Oct. 3, 2016 I Mr. and Mrs. Pablo Santillan Jr., a son, 7 pounds, 12 ounces, at 2:37 p.m. Oct. 3, 2016 I Regina Garcia and Mario Garcia, a daughter, 6 pounds, at 10:20 a.m. Oct. 4, 2016 I Yazmin Lopez and Jose Brito-Aguilar, a son, 7 pounds, 6 ounces, at 1:03 p.m. Oct. 4, 2016 I Leighton and Priscilla Smith, a son, 7 pounds, 3 ounces, at 4:44 p.m. Oct. 4, 2016 I Yunuem Nava, a daughter, 6 pounds, 3 ounces, at 6:51 p.m. Oct. 4, 2016 I Armando Reyes Jr. and Kimberly Deleon, a son, 7 pounds, 1 ounce, at 12:09 p.m. Oct. 7, 2016 I Lindsey Thorp and Bradley Dennis, a daughter, 8 pounds, 9 ounces, at 12:36 p.m. Oct. 7, 2016 I Louis and Skye Garza, a daughter, 7 pounds, 12 ounces, at 1:08 p.m. Oct. 7, 2016 I

Correcting misconceptions in veterinary medicine Here are some common questions and misconceptions we hear on a daily basis. “My dog doesn’t need heartworm prevention, he never goes outside.” HeartSHANA worms are transmitted by FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR PET mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are not confined to the outdoors. They can sneak into your house from time to time. “I don’t need to give heartworm prevention during the winter because there are no mosquitoes then.” Unfortunately, in South Texas, it is very warm all year, and we can see mosquitoes year round. As everyone that lives here can attest, we don’t have a “true” winter. “Why does my dog need heartworm prevention every month?” Heartworm prevention is just that, prevention. It only kills immature heartworms. If we do

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Next Victoria College Brown Bag talk to focus on improving customer service Victoria College’s Brown Bag Series will continue AT 11:30 a.m. Friday with “Johnny the Bagger: A True Story of Customer Service” in Room 302 at VC’s Emerging Technology Complex. The cost for the event, which is open to the public, will be $25. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunches.

Citizens Medical Center Evan and Amanda Mutchler, a daughter, 7 pounds, 9 ounces, at 10:03 a.m. Oct. 3, 2016 I Jason Zambrano and Shanice Amejorado, a son, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, at I

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ceeded to march back into the house and not another word was mentioned until the next morning when discussion turned to whether or not that steering wheel is truly possessed by an evil spirit. I soon learned that the 1966 Mustang wasn’t practical for everyday driving, and it has sadly sat in the garage ever since. I have now found the bright spot to my sons growing up and soon graduating from high school. I am looking forward to getting the old girl all gussied up once again and hitting the road in my own piece of classic American muscle. Perhaps this time around I will invest in a new steering wheel.

tinuing Education director. “This program will inform business owners and those employees who deal with customers face to face the importance of quality customer service.” For more information about the Brown Bag Series, call VC’s Workforce and Continuing Education Department at 361-582-2528.

not give the preventative every single month on a regular basis, we allow a gap, which can allow heartworms that will then mature into adults. These preventatives cannot kill the adult heartworms, and serious damage to your dog’s heart and even death can occur. “I feed my dog two cups of food a day; why is he still fat?” Every pet food is formulated differently. Some foods have more fillers than others. It is best to feed your pet the exact amount of food recommended for your dog’s weight that is located on that specific dog food bag. That may be one cup of one food and two cups of another food. If you want your pet to lose weight, you will begin feeding him the amount the bag says is needed for your dog’s ideal weight. If Fido is 60 pounds and should really be 45, then you will need to feed him what the bag says a 45-pound dog should receive. “My dog got puppy vaccines; they can’t get par-

vo.” Vaccines are of utmost importance for your puppy, however they are not 100 percent effective. Your puppy CAN still get parvovirus, but dogs that are vaccinated will have a much better chance of survival and lessened clinical signs. Dogs and cats need vaccines on an annual basis. “My flea prevention isn’t working, and I give it every month.” Flea prevention is also not 100 percent effective. If there is a very high overload of fleas in the environment, the flea preventative can get overwhelmed. Treating your house and the yard is a very important part of flea control. “Why do I need to spend the money on annual exams?” Annual exams are a great way for your veterinarian to pick up on medical issues or concerns that you cannot see with the naked eye. For example, heart murmurs, changes in lung sounds, lumps/bumps, lymph node enlargement and abdominal tumors are things that your veterinari-

an checks for during a wellness exam. “Veterinarians are in this profession for the money.” I cannot speak for all veterinarians, but I do know that I hear this a lot. I can assure you that we do not spend long hours at the clinic, take emergency calls, work weekends and spend time away from our beloved family for the money. We truly love animals and work super hard to do what is best for our patients. If you have any misconceptions I can debunk for you, please feel free to contact me at drshanabohac@hotmail.com. Please take some time to learn a little more about us at www.lonestaranimalhospital.com. Dr. Shana Bohac is a veterinarian at Lone Star Animal Hospital in Victoria. She works on both small animals and equine patients. Submit questions to drshanabohac@hotmail.com also visit lonestaranimalhospital.com

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Speakerphone use makes caller want to end conversation Take care of yourself Dear Abby: When I call first. my brother or sister, I expect my call to be Money Matters private, just beDear Money mattween the two of ters: I am sorry us. However, halfway through your generosity has the call, other peolanded you in so much trouble. I am ple in the houseprinting your letter hold join the conversation or I’ll because it proves hear pots and the truth of the DEAR adage “charity bepans rattling. I gins at home.” Evconsider this to be JEANNE very rude. eryone should begin PHILLIPS I realize in this putting aside money toward retirement era of technology as soon as they get their a speakerphone is a convenience, but I feel first job, and continue for the caller should be told as long as they are working. Whatever monies are upfront that he or she left after paying expenses is on speakerphone rather than realize dur- and saving for retirement ing the call that others are considered discretionary, to be spent as the have been listening. saver wishes. Am I overly sensitive, or do you think the caller should be told Dear Abby: My son has an older neighbor who they’re on speaker and who will be listening in? often looks after his Just a little privacy, daughter, who is 8 please? months old. This neighKathy bor has no children or In South Carolina grandchildren of her own. She buys my granddaughter clothes, Dear Kathy: You are not overly sensitive. How- shoes, toys and, most recently, a high chair. ever, because you know The problem is, she your siblings are in the keeps all of these things habit of doing this, you at her house and should ask at the begindoesn’t share these gifts ning of the phone call if with my son and his you are being put on wife. They don’t have a speaker. If the answer is lot of clothes for the bayes, you can then sugby or a high chair. Do gest the person call you you think this is approback when you can talk priate, or am I out of privately. line to think it isn’t? Unsure In Kentucky Dear Abby: I retired two years ago at 71. Prior to retirement, I gave Dear Unsure: If someone buys clothes and money to family memshoes for a toddler, combers from every paymon sense dictates they check. I didn’t save a dime. should be kept where the child is dressed in the I am now losing my morning – presumably at home and in worse home. (A supply of diashape than they were when I gave them my pers and wipes should be money. I learned my les- on hand wherever the little one is.) However, beson too late. Perhaps cause lugging a high my predicament will help others. chair and toys back and forth could create a probSince retirement, I lem, I see no reason why have had two surgeries they shouldn’t remain at with minimal help from anyone I helped. Doctor the caregiver’s house. bills are piling up. Contact Dear Abby at If I had just saved as DearAbby.com or P.O. much as I gave away, I’d have enough to save my Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. home.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR SUNDAY, OCT. 16, 2016

This year you have an opportunity to see many sides of an issue. You will discover what voice to use in any discussion. You might want to weigh the pros and cons of using an intellectual apJACQUELINE proach as opposed to an emotional one. BIGAR’S STARS Indulge others more often, and try not to be so me-oriented. If you are single, you meet potential sweeties with ease. Still, wait for the right person to come along. If you are attached, the two of you often sit on opposite sides of a question. Accept and respect your differences. Taurus can be gentle yet demanding at the same time.

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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) «««You might wake up feel-

ing energetic, but as afternoon approaches you could feel as if you need to slow down. Whether you meet friends for brunch and overeat or you simply are dragging your feet, a nap could be in order. Make time for yourself. Tonight: Just don’t be alone. This Week: Your focus is on a money matter.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

««««You’ll perk up considerably after the morning. You might need some time to yourself, or perhaps you’ll want to share a few private moments with a key person in your life. You could stumble into quite the social scene. Enjoy every minute. Tonight: Ask and you shall receive. This Week: You roll into this week as a force to be dealt with.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

«««««You could be in the position of wanting a change of pace from your hectic and demanding social life. Take the afternoon off just for you and a friend or two. Listen to your inner voice about what you would most like to do. Tonight: Happiest at home. This Week: Don’t expect a project to get off the ground until Tuesday.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

««««You could be recuperating from the Full Moon. You might feel drained and pressured beyond your normal limits. Listen to what someone else suggests you do to get yourself energized. Accept an invitation from a friend or loved one. Tonight: Back into the groove. This Week: Use Monday and Thursday to the max.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

««««You could be worn out by recent demands. You might feel as if you have to be in many places at once. Know that no one can maintain such a hectic schedule. Enjoy a relaxing few moments with a family member or older

friend. Tonight: There is nothing you have to do. This Week: You need to be rewarded for a job well done.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

««««You’ll draw quite a few friends to you. One-on-one relating in the morning could be rather fulfilling. Some of you might decide to reach out to a special person with whom you enjoy catching up. Your desire to take off takes over! Tonight: Try a new spot. This Week: Look at the long-term ramifications of proceeding as you have been.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

«««««The Full Moon opposite your sign might have you feeling exhausted. You will enjoy relating to others on a one-on-one level. You’ll treasure special time with a friend. You both have a good time, no matter what your plans are. Tonight: Add some spice to your life. This Week: A partner takes action and surprises you.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

««««You could feel pushed to the max, and will want to make an impression on a special person. Postpone plans until the afternoon, when you discover how many people could be seeking you out. Look at what is happening around you. Tonight: With family and friends. This Week: Defer to someone else.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

««««The morning holds magic for you and a loved one.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

««««You could be full of fun. You’ll want to make the most of your time at home. Lighten up in the afternoon. If you are single, you might meet someone who can be described as nothing less than tantalizing. Tonight: Get to know this person better. This Week: Be willing to capitalize on the moment.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

««««You will speak your mind in the morning. How you feel about this newfound transparency will depend on what you end up saying, and how well you can accept being vulnerable. Keep communication flowing. Accept an invitation for brunch. Tonight: As you like it. This Week: Getting going could take enormous effort Monday.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

««««You might need to pull back and spend less. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy yourself. Listen to your sixth sense. In the afternoon, start returning calls to catch up on others’ news. Make plans to get together with friends in the evening. Tonight: Live it up. This Week: Reach out to someone you really care about.

EDUCATION

Journalist to speak on ‘What ISIS Really Wants’ FROM A NEWS RELEASE

Victoria College’s 2016-17 Lyceum Lecture Series will continue at 6 p.m. Monday with Yale University political science lecturer Graeme Wood speaking on “What ISIS Really Wants” at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts. Wood, a national corre-

spondent for The Atlantic, traveled the world to interview ISIS recruiters and gain more insight on the religious group’s intentions to usher in the Apocalypse. In his cover story “What ISIS Really Wants” for the March issue of The Atlantic, Wood wrote, “Our

failure to appreciate the essential differences between ISIS and al-Qaida has led to dangerous decisions.” “What ISIS Really Wants” became the most-read article in the history of The Atlantic. The lecture is free and open to the public. The series will conclude

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How to care for the windows to the soul Q:

sides can be evidence of I recently noticed myasthenia gravis, an authat I have a gray ring toimmune disease characaround the color part of terized by muscle my eye. When I weakness according mentioned it to a to Dr. John C. Hafriend, they said I gen, III, ophthalmolprobably had high ogist. High blood cholesterol. Is that pressure, can be detrue? tected by ophthalOur eyes hold mologists, by looking clues to our overall PHYLIS B. at the retina. health and are rightMarfan’s Syndrome fully known as the DO YOU KNOW is a genetic disorder “windows to the NUTRITION? that affects the consoul”. The color of the eyes, whether they are nective tissue in the body. Some eye doctors have dibrown, hazel, blue, gray, green or somewhere in be- agnosed this condition whom observe characteristween, can dictate your tic changes in the string risk for certain diseases. like tissue that holds the According to a study pubeye’s crystalline lens in lished in the American place. Journal of Ophthalmology, In the eye, diabetes has dark eyed people had a 1.5 to 2.5 times greater risk of caused tiny hemorrhages in the retina and yellowish cataracts. deposits of blood fats Vitiligo is less common (lipids). The condition is among blue eyed people known as diabetic according to a study published in Nature magazine, retinopathy. One telltale sign of thyroid disease are while melanoma is more bulging eyes. As a recomcommon in individuals mendation, I recommend with blue eyes. an eye exam every two Many health conditions years for optimum eye cause symptoms throughhealth and overall wellout the body, through our ness. skin, our mouth, and our Thought for the week: fingernails but the eye reDon’t look back, you’re not veals a particularly large going that way. percentage of health issues according to Dr. Phylis B. Canion is a Charles P. Wilkinson, a doctor of naturopathic retina specialist and clinimedicine and is a certical spokesman for the fied nutritional consulAmerican Academy of tant; email her at docOphthalmology. phylis@gmail.com. This White rings that develop column is for nutritionaround the eyes can be an al information only and indication of high cholesis not intended to treat, terol and triglycerides. diagnose or cure. Droopy eyelids on both

You could find that you both are playing a wild game. By the afternoon, you might decide to slow down the pace and enjoy some time on the couch. Tune in to what is going on with a roommate. Tonight: Think “tomorrow.” This Week: Be imaginative when dealing with a bump in the road.

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•VICTORIA: North Navarro Street next to Lowe’s (361) 576-1385

April 14 with David J. Peterson, creator of the Dothraki language for the HBO series “Game of Thrones,” appearing at 12:30 p.m. at VC’s Sports Center. For more information on the series, call 361-573-3291 or visit VictoriaCollege.edu/ Lyceum.

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Ashley Reger sticks out her tongue for a mouth search to be approved for her fight at the Ambition X MMA tournament.

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Carly Cavazos’s arm is held up by the referee after she wins her match against Ashley Reger at the Ambition X MMA tournament.

Tim Higgins, left, is pushed to the ground by Juan Ontiveras at the Ambition X MMA tournament.

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Professor named Former VC Saberettes reunite, donate items to library to Higher Education Coordinating Board FROM A NEWS RELEASE

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gic plan for higher educaVictoria College History tion. “The overarching goal of and Geography Professor Edward Byerly has been this plan is that by 2030, 60 percent of all Texappointed to the ans aged 25-34 will Undergraduate possess a college Education Advisocredential in the ry Committee by form of either a the Texas Higher professional certiEducation Coordification or a denating Board. gree. The plan emByerly, who was phasizes developappointed in Aument of margust, will serve a ketable skills while three-year term Byerly at the same time for the board which “serves as a forum working to stem the rising for problem solving and costs of a college educathe generation of good tion.” The committee is comideas to promote undergraduate education that prised of representatives reflect the goals of Texas’ from community and techhigher education plan, nical colleges, universi60x30TX,” according to the ties, health-related institutions, independent colboard’s website. “I wanted to serve on the leges and universities and committee in order to one nonvoting student learn more about and par- member. “Dr. Byerly brings more ticipate in decision-making processes at the state than 25 years of teaching level,” Byerly said. “I’m es- experience and service to pecially interested in is- higher education to this sues related to assess- committee and we are exment of the state’s core cited for him to be includlearning outcomes for col- ed in any conversation on leges and universities and the future of higher educathe implementation of the tion in Texas,” VC Presistate’s new 15-year strate- dent David Hinds said.

Donna Surface Homsher felt like she discovered lost treasure six months ago in the attic of her home in Phoenix, Ariz. Homsher was a member of Victoria College’s Saberettes in 1957-58 and stumbled across some items from her two years on the dance team. “I knew I had them somewhere,” Homsher said. “I wasn’t positive where in the house they were. We’ve been in that house for 42 years now. They had been in a store room, and we had decided to get rid of some stuff. I didn’t want to get rid of it, so I put it in the attic. My husband never knew I hid it there.” VC/UHV Library Director Joe Dahlstrom welcomed Homsher’s suggestion to ship her VC sweater, Saberettes blanket, saber and other items to Victoria for display at the library. Homsher and two other former Saberettes along with former Saberette sponsor Ruth Williams met Tuesday morning at the library for a mini-reunion to view Homsher’s items and rehash old memories. “It’s exciting to be able to relive everything,” said Pat Vogt Holton, who was a 1958-59 Saberette. “A lot of this I had forgotten about. I just wish more of the girls could have come.”

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Former Victoria College Saberettes sponsor Ruth Williams, left, poses with three former Saberettes, from left, Pat Vogt Holton, Donna Surface Homsher and Mary Grace Adcock Krejci, at the VC/UHV Library. The Saberettes performed primarily during Victoria College Pirate football games. They also made appearances at parades and events for local civic groups. “It was hard work,” said Mary Grace Adcock Krejci (1957-59). “We had to be dedicated and we had to get boys off of our minds. We had to concentrate and focus. When one of us would kick too soon, we got in trouble. Sometimes we had to run laps around the gym. We could outrun and outkick the football team, for sure.” Krejci relived the times when she and Homsher

would ride around town and cruise “The Jet,” which was a popular Victoria drive-in restaurant in the 1950s and ‘60s. “The Jet to The Corral, that was our circle,” Homsher said. One of the worst memories relived by the former Saberettes was putting white makeup on their legs for every performance. “It was a mess,” Homsher said. “We had to do that because we didn’t have any tights.” Homsher served as dance captain and often had many of the 33 Saberettes at her

house to work on projects. “She believed in posters,” Krejci said. “We were forever making posters.” During Tuesday’s gathering, Homsher also displayed a Pirate flag that her mother helped her create. “Somebody said we needed a flag,” Homsher said. “I said, ‘My mom will make it.’ In two days we had a flag.” Homsher said she would like to connect with more former Saberettes. Former Saberettes wishing to contact Homsher can email her at dshphoenix@gmail.com or call her at 602-809-2442.

Pearl is a 10-month-old female Domestic Shorthair mix with a grey tabby and white coat and green eyes. This friendly feline is looking for a home where she will receive plenty of attention. Find her at Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption Center.

Pumpkin is a 4-week-old male Domestic Medium Hair polydactyl with an orange tabby coat. He loves to play with his siblings. Pumpkin would do great in a home with another kitten. Find him at Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption Center.

PETS OF THE WEEK DOROTHY H. O’CONNOR PET ADOPTION CENTER I 135 Progress Drive, Victoria I Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

weekdays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays I For more information, visit docpac.net or call 361-575-8573.

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS BY SARAH MARSHALL Noel is a 1-year-old female

Sherman is a 4-year-old male Miniature Dachshund mix with a blue dapple and white smooth coat. He has plenty of energy and loves going on long walks. Find him at Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption Center.

Miniature Schnauzer mix with a black and tan medium coat. She is always happy to make new friends and loves being with you all the time. Find her at Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption Center.

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Some 800 bags of mulch are ordered and scheduled to be spread in all flower beds at Victoria Educational Gardens each spring. Shown here is Master Gardener Janet McCrea preparing to do her part in maintaining the gardens by adding mulch to the heirloom garden.

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A painting from Guanajuato, Mexico, hangs in Omar Rachid and Lanell Mantey’s dining room at their Victoria home.

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Couple’s home holds many stories BY KATHRYN CARGO KCARGO@VICAD.COM

Artistic treasures from all over the world decorate Lanell Mantey and Omar Rachid’s home in the 100 block of Buckingham Street. The couple started traveling together to far-off places at the start of their relationship six years ago. Each time Mantey and Rachid step onto foreign soil, they immerse themselves in the local culture and try to find local artists to buy from so they can bring home a piece of the country they visit, Mantey said. The couple has traveled to Turkey, Mexico, England, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Dubai, Ecuador and Italy, Mantey said. When visiting foreign countries, they try to avoid taking taxis and walk or

If you live in a historic home or a home that has a good story to tell and would like for it to be featured in this section, please send us your name, address, daytime phone number and a couple of sentences about your home to newsroom@vicad.com. Type “Home Feature” in the subject line, call us at 361-574-1222, mail us at the Victoria Advocate, P.O. Box 1518, Victoria, TX 77902 or come by our office at 311 E. Constitution St. take public transportation, she said. “We both like to learn about different cultures,” she said. “We both like to explore. We’re some of those people that hit the ground running when we get off the airplane. What the locals do, we try to do.” Mantey, 49, is the executive director of the Victoria

Business and Education Coalition, and Rachid, 56, handles physician recruitment and relations at Citizens Medical Center. The two met each other through mutual friends. They have a painting of a local neighborhood street scene in Cuenca, Ecuador, which they visited in 2012. “A 19-year-old boy was painting on the side of the road so we stopped and visited him,” she said. “He invited us back to his house which was a big studio.” Mantey does photography as a hobby and captures scenes of buildings and people in their everyday life. Capturing people in their essence displays the country’s culture in the photos, she said. “To me, it tells a story within the photograph,” she said. “I take great pride in being able to share people’s experience of whatever they do in a photograph.” The couple visited Guana-

When you visit Victoria Educational Gardens, you may ask yourself, “How do they do it?” To maintain Victoria’s best kept secret, these gardens are the pride and results of many, many volunteer hours of Victoria County Master Gardeners. GARDENERS’ The nearly 2-acre gardens consist of water features, a koi VICTORIA pond, 19 different COUNTY mini-gardens, arMASTER GARDENER bors, gazebos, inforASSOCIATION mational kiosks, memorial brick paver areas and a newly installed butterfly haven for various native butterfly species. So, walk with me through Victoria Educational Gardens as I share some of what the master gardeners do year-round to provide Victoria County and surrounding communities with a place to go and share nature’s beauty with folks of all ages.

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The couple’s living room features art and figurines from other nations and the U.S. Rachid says the living room is his favorite spot in the house because it captures a lot of different places the couple have visited.

Assigned duties In order to have a successful program, we find it is best to have appointed “chairs” in each of the areas at Victoria Educational Gardens. The chairs, in turn, oversee their

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Beautiful, recently finished out 5 bedroom, 3 bath home located on a large lot. Each bathroom contains a jacuzzi bathtub. Circular drive in the front. New carpeting still needs to be installed. Stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and stack-able washer & dryer in the laundry room. Upstairs bar with sink and mini refrigerator in family/recreation room.

Russell Cain, REALTOR® 361-920-6313 208 WATERMARK

Great home in Lake Forest has 4BR, 1 Ofﬁce/ bedroom, 3BA, features granite counter tops, a large kitchen island, formal dining room, a decorative glass Fireplace between family room and kitchen, custom cabinets, tile ﬂooring, large family room, lots of natural lighting, to many amenities to list. Large pool with hot tub, beautiful landscaping, room for the kids to play in the backyard. MLS #221795. $334,900. LAND & HOMES

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Call Gary Crick 361-649-5540 to schedule a showing!

8 VILLA DEL MAR WATERVIEW! Custom built home in a quiet neighborhood with cathedral ceilings in the living room. The upstairs balcony overlooks the living room. It features built in bookshelves, a breakfast area, a den and an office and comes with a beautiful view of the water. This is a clean home and well maintained.

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The couple’s master bedroom features photos, taken by Mantey, from Puerto Rico and pillows from Ecuador, Turkey and Mexico.

HOME CONTINUED FROM F1 juato, Mexico, in 2015, and Mantey has a set of three photos she took there of people performing daily tasks. One is of a woman making dolls in front of a Catholic church, and she has one of the dolls sitting on a shelf in her living room. Mantey also took a photo of a man making pottery in the center park area of the city, she said. “He’d been doing that his entire life,” she said. “You could see it in hands. His hands just told his story of working with clay all the time. He was showing people his work in progress.” The last photo in the series is of a man riding a donkey herding goats. Mantey said she could tell that the man was a hard worker, and his hand was thick and rough when she shook it. “I like to capture people in their culture,” she said. “People are very passionate about whatever is their doing so I like to capture that in a picture. It tells a story in the photograph. ” Mantey also is passionate about capturing buildings with unique architecture, she said. A large canvas of a photo she took of a mission in Puerto Rico hangs in their living room. “If you look, it has beautiful two colors here and the water in the background,” she said. “I was looking down between two walls to see this piece.” In the master bedroom, colorful pillows from Mexico, Turkey and Ecuador complement the bed. Every piece of artwork from each country is different and has details that brand the artwork. In Turkey, where Islam is the main religion, most of the pottery has tulips as part of

The couple’s living room features prominently a Turkish rug. Omar Rachid has visited more than 15 countries and 33 states.

Frog lawn ornaments are scattered throughout the couple’s front yard. This frog was purchased in the Houston area.

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Lanell Mantey and Omar Rachid I LOCATION: Buckingham Street I I YEAR BUILT: 1975 I SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,100 I BEDROOMS: Three I BATHROOMS: Two

The couple’s living room features Alaskan figurines carved from whale tusks. the Islam culture, Mantey said. “I can see different things of where the art came from based on how they were put together on that culture,” she said. “The same with Mexico, they use certain yellows in their artwork.”

Mantey has platters with colorful intricate designs hanging on their wall from Istanbul, Turkey, made from a local potter. The couple traveled to Alaska in 2013 and brought Eskimo figurines back with them that are carved out of

the tusk of a whale. One day when they were in Cuenca, Ecuador, they decided to ride the bus to explore the city and see where it would take them, Mantey said. The bus took them through neighborhoods and started to go outside the city

Early Act First Knight program helps students

schools four years ago. Early Act First Knight is now in all 13 of the VISD elementary schools within the city limits. The first weeks of this school year the class worked on the value of respect. The week of Oct. 4 two knights (Sir Cass and Sir James) visited the schools to recognize students for their “knightly” deeds. The children are selected for knighting not only by their teacher, but also their peers because they have best extolled the recent virtue. The next virtue the students will be working is discipline. The knights will return in November for another knighting ceremony. In all, there will be six knighting ceremonies throughout this school year.

into the mountains. The bus driver stopped on top of a mountain to get his time card stamps, she said. “We were the only two on the bus,” she said. “He stepped off the bus and we’re sitting on the bus just chatting. All of the sudden I

look out the window, and the bus is starting to roll backwards.” Mantey and Rachid took no time to jump off the bus, she said. “The bus hit an incline in the dirt and stops right before it literally goes off the side of this mountain,” she said. The unexpected that comes with traveling makes the experiences unforgettable, Mantey said. Next stop for the couple will be Spain and Portugal. “I always learn something new when I go to these places,” Mantey said. “In Italy, there’s no rules on highways so you can drive as fast as you want.”

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Student receives scholarship

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PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY THE VICTORIA MASONIC LODGE

The Victoria Masonic Lodge No. 40 presented a $2,000 scholarship to Nathan Mader. Nathan is a 2016 graduate of Industrial High School and is enrolled in Victoria College. Shown at the presentation, from left, are Andrew Mader (Nathan’s father), Nathan Mader and Roy Burris, Worshipful Master of Victoria Masonic Lodge No. 40.

The Rotary Clubs of Victoria helped VISD elementary schools celebrate their first knighting ceremony of the school year. Attending the knighting ceremony at DeLeon Elementary was Rotary District 5930 Governor Debbie High from the Rotary Club of South Corpus Christi. Early Act First Knight is a program developed by the Knights of the Guild. The Rotarian commitment of “service above self ” has become part of a theme of knightly heroes. The Rotary Clubs of Victoria sponsored the program beginning with five

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY THE ROTARY CLUB

Shown at the recent ceremony, from left, are Sir James; Debbie High, District Governor and member of Southside Rotary Corpus Christi; and Linda Caldwell, secretary of Victoria Rotary Club.

VISD has been able to track the Early Act First Knight students through middle and high school

and they have found that those students retain the traits of virtues taught to them in grade school.

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Oranges aren’t always orange Visiting with a fellow gardener the other day, he mentioned how surprised he was that he had tasted a green orange that he found under one of his orange trees, and it was delicious and sweet. But why wasn’t it orange? Ripe oranges are orange, aren’t they? Fact is in most warmer parts of the world, especially around the equator, ripe oranges are green, never orange. As an orange matures, it is full of chlorophyll. If exposed to cool temperatures during the maturing process, chlorophyll will die off and the orange color comes through. People living in southern countries, and especially near the equator, probably haven’t ever seen an orange with an orange rind. All their oranges will have green rinds because of

their warm climates. Oranges in many parts of the U.S. and EuLAURIE rope are grown in GARDENING WITH warmer LAURIE climates, picked when they are green and shipped to cooler places that don’t grow citrus. Since oranges do not continue to ripen once they are harvested, many green oranges are artificially colored orange. For an orange to be sellable here in the U.S and many parts of Europe, it’s thought that green oranges would be considered to be unripe and nor sellable to the general public. The most common ways used to color oranges are to expose the green fruits

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to ethylene gas, which breaks down the chlorophyll, or to expose the fruits to cold temperatures. Another very common way to color green oranges is to dye the fruits. Oranges are usually dipped in wax after the coloring process is done to hold moisture in the fruit and extend the shelf life. Just know that an orange doesn’t have to be orange in color to be a true orange. Until next time, let’s try to garden with nature, not against it, and maybe all our weeds will become wildflowers. Laurie Garretson is a Victoria gardener and nursery owner. Send your gardening questions to laurie@vicad.com or in care of the Advocate, P.O. Box 1518, Victoria, TX 77902.

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Don’t let the intricacy of your chandelier keep you from cleaning it properly.

Clean your chandelier before holiday season Hotels and restaurants know that nothing makes an impression quite like a glistening chandelier. The twinkle of a those crystal-encrusted fixtures casts a beautiful glow over the room like no other lighting, and it’s no different at home. When it comes to holidays or special occasions, nothing beats a beautifully set table with crystal, china, silver and linen. And nothing brings that to life quite like a gleaming chandelier (or brings it down if it’s dusty and the crystal is dull). Many chandeliers suffer from neglect. Because of their intricacy, homeowners often resist cleaning them until it’s absolutely necessary. If your chandelier is coated with dust and cobwebs, it’s time to clean it before the deluge of holiday meals. By cleaning it ahead of time, your chandelier will be clean and ready when you are. You have two choices for cleaning a chandelier: Hire a service or try cleaning it yourself. If you have an ornate chandelier or one that’s too high to clean, you may end up having to hire a specialty chandelier cleaning service. If you have a particularly fine chandelier, you should contact your favorite lighting center or where the fixture was purchased to inquire about how to clean it prop-

erly. But no matter who is cleaning your chandelier, it’s important to that KATHRYN note electricity should be LIVING SPACE turned off at the breaker before the cleaning process begins. And the electricity should remain off until your chandelier has completely dried. One method of cleaning involves covering all the bulbs with a small plastic bag and securing with a rubber band and then spraying with glass cleaner, and letting the excess cleaner drip onto a plastic liner. However, it is messy and may not create the desired effect of a perfectly polished chandelier. Dry cleaning that’s done by hand is always better, safer and more thorough. Hand cleaning enables you to individually polish the arms of the chandelier, bulbs and all the crystals. Before undertaking cleaning, move the table away from the chandelier and place a soft washable cloth or blanket underneath. This way, if you dislodge a crystal, it’ll fall on something soft. Dry cleaning a chandelier involves having two cloths, one to for cleaning and the other for polishing. Spray one cloth with

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enough cleaner to make it thoroughly damp. Next, wipe each crystal clean with the damp cloth. Follow up with a dry cloth to polish and dry each crystal. This is a tedious, time-consuming process, but you’ll know that it’s done properly and safely. Another option is to remove all the crystals that are easily removable and put them into hot soapy water. With this done, you can completely wipe down the entire fixture before returning your washed and dried, sparkling crystals to their original positions. If you have small lamp shades over the bulbs, remove them and wipe with a dry microfiber cloth to remove any dust. Use an extender wand duster to go up and down on the chandelier chain to clean excess dust or dirt particles. Let the fixture dry for one to two days before turning the light on again. Now you’ll have a sparkling chandelier that’s ready and waiting for your next special meal. Kathryn Weber is a home and decorating columnist and publishes the Red Lotus Letter feng shui ezine. For more information, contact Weber through her website, redlotusletter.com.

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The 37th annual Matejek Reunion will be held Oct. 30 at the Yorktown Fire Station Auditorium, 107 W. Main St., in Yorktown. Attendees are asked to bring enough food for their family and items for the auction. The doors will open at 10 a.m. with a noon meal, followed by a business meeting with cash prizes to be awarded. For more information, call Diane Moeller at 361-275-6069 or Sharon Matejek at 361-564-3851.

The Citizens Medical Center Auxiliary quarterly meeting was held recently in the Citizens Medical Hospital central classroom with Darlene McDonald, president, presiding. Pledge to the United States flag and prayer for hospital auxiliaries were recited in unison. New member Linda McLughlin was introduced and welcomed. The auxiliary approved the purchase of Quiet Pacs for patients, three vital sign machines for CMC Emergency Room and cap and booties sets to be given to

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SHINER & YOAKUM newborn babies during December. A Resolution of Appreciation from the Hospital Board of Directors commending the volunteers services provided at CMC was read and acknowledged by the volunteers. The plaque is hanging behind the main information desk. Eleven junior volunteers were honored for sharing 439 total service the summer hours. Each received a certificate stating their achieved hours, a gift card and a pizza and salad buffet was served acknowledging them and their guest. Community news items can be emailed to planner@vicad.com, faxed to 361-574-1220.

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Women donate to campaign

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY PAT M. BROWN

The Republican Women of Yoakum Area donated campaign funds to Mike Buchanek who is running for Lavaca County Constable Pct 1. Shown with the donation, from left, are Donna Nevlud, president of RWOYA, and Buchanek.

RWOYA donates to judge

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY BRYNN LEE/VICTORIA COUNTY MASTER GARDENER

Every three to four years, crushed granite is spread over all walkways at Victoria Educational Gardens. Master gardeners are shown here on site outside the gardens when a 25-ton load arrives to haul it in and begin spreading it.

DIRT CONTINUED FROM F1 area for plants and/or supplies they may need. Along with other workers, they keep their area free of weeds, do spot watering and create a friendly, knowledge-filled garden complete with plant labels and informational signage. The chairs do not have to make all the decisions for maintenance or supplies alone. Pat Plowman, chairwoman of Victoria Educational Gardens, has a natural vision and knowledge of plants to keep the gardens running smoothly in all aspects. I have been fortunate to co-chair with her the last several years, and it amazes me to see just what it takes to keep the gardens “visitor ready.”

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Republican Women of Yoakum Area President Donna Nevlud presents a donation check from the Republican Women of Yoakum Area to 267th Judicial District Judge Bobbie Bell. Bell was recently appointed to his position by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Man attends annual reunion

Master gardeners spread 25 tons of crushed granite, shovel by shovel, into walkways at Victoria Educational Gardens this year. Work is being done in the walkways of the labyrinth near the cathedral arbor (upfront) as well as in other areas.

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Orby Ledbetter attended the 91st annual reunion of the 36th Division Association, the Fighting 36th, Sept. 8-10 at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in San Antonio. They toured Fort Sam Houston Army Base. Their Salerno Memorial Services were held at the main chapel on base. The 36th Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard was the first to land in Salerno, Italy. The veterans, who were present in that Salerno landing, front row, from left, are Mahlon Conaway, All Dietrick, Bates Southall and Dan Mock; and back row, from left, are Bill Scarbrough, Orby Ledbetter and John Scarbrough.

Winter Put your feet up and sit back? Not the case. The gardens are maintained all year. Fortunately or not, our winter months are generally pleasant temperature-wise, so we can continue to grow plants through the winter months. We must keep close watch on our watering sources (mostly drip irrigation) and be prepared to shelter plants from a freeze. Winter is also the time we watch our plants closely to determine if they are suitable for this USDA Zone. And did you know there are winter weeds?

Spring These months can get very hectic when you have so many plants and flowers that we offer for visitors’ enjoyment. Each year, more than 800 bags of mulch are ordered, delivered and scheduled to be spread in every bed of Victoria Educational Gardens by the master gardeners. About every three to four years, we have 25 tons of crushed granite delivered and wheel barrel by wheel barrel, it is spread in the pathways of Victoria Educational Gardens. Removal of dead plants, planting of new and nurturing of existing ones is a major project. Spring is a time for pruning and cleaning up flower beds and, of course, the never-ending chore of weeding. Maintenance of equipment is always a must. Mowers need oil changed, blades need to be sharpened and tools need to be purchased or repaired. There is constant ordering of chemicals for water features, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, fire ant bait and plenty of drip irrigation connections. Yes, we even do a spring cleaning of the tool shed.

Summer Hot, hot and very hot months of summer can take a toll on Victoria Educational Gardens. Summer creates extra care of plants – even with a watering system. This is the time for the area chairs to update the informational

Master Gardener Ed Gregurek, 87, is shown in waders cleaning the koi pond at Victoria Educational Gardens. This is a two-day task done every other year by master gardeners to maintain the ecosystem. Gregurek is not only a treasured master gardener senior but is the member with the longest duration in the organization since 1997. kiosks, make sure plant labels are in place, and inform the maintenance chair if they need to paint, repair, build or pressure wash some of the structures. And did I mention weeding?

Fall Ahh, take a breath. Cooler temperatures are getting close. Now is the time to get into full swing of planting our fall gardens. Groups plan when, what and where we are going to plant. The soil has to be conditioned and tilled with mulch and compost added. And the weeds even like cooler temps. About every other year, we schedule a two-day job of draining and cleaning the koi pond. If funding is available, we have a professional pond cleaning crew help, but most of the down and dirty work is done by master gardeners. Not only are the plants an attraction to Victoria Educational Gardens, the overall grounds are something to behold. Besides Monday and Thursday being regular work days, there are daily requirements of cleaning pond filters and special work days for spreading mulch, granite or pond cleaning. We also maintain the mowing and trimming in and around the whole area towards and including the Victoria County 4-H activity center, which encompasses just about 3 acres. So the next time you visit Victoria Educational Gardens, and you are wondering, “How do they

MINI-GARDENS AT VICTORIA EDUCATIONAL GARDENS I Children’s

Garden, with Animal Alphabet in Sensory, Native, Birding Habitat Gardens I Vegetable Garden I Butterfly Haven I Patriotic Garden I Heirloom Garden I Daylily Garden I Patio Container Garden I Military Honor Garden I Tropical Garden I Annual/Seasonal Garden I Pocket Herb Garden I International Garden I Iris Garden I Antique Rose Garden I Ornamental Grass Garden I Xeriscape Garden I Rain Garden I Perennial Garden/Turf Grass I Meditation Garden I Texas Superstar Garden I Bulb Garden I Shade Garden do it?” you now understand why and how the master gardeners get it done. Enjoy your visits to Victoria Educational Gardens. The Gardeners’ Dirt is written by members of the Victoria County Master Gardener Association, an educational outreach of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Victoria County. Mail your questions in care of the Advocate, P.O. Box 1518, Victoria, TX 77901; or vcmga@vicad.com, or comment on this column at www.VictoriaAdvocate.com.

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WHAT INQUIRING MINDS OFTEN WANT TO KNOW I Located

at 333 Bachelor Drive, Victoria Regional Airport, across from airport control tower I Free admission; open dawn to dusk every day I Almost two acres in size; all work done by Victoria County Master Gardeners I About 800 Victoria Educational Gardens volunteer hours recorded in 2015 I Go to vcmga.org for additional information

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Winners of the Fire Prevention Poster Contest were announced and recognized at an awards ceremony held recently at Fire Station No. 1. The theme of this year’s contest was “Don’t Wait Check the Date.” Shown with the first place winners, from left, are Victoria County Fire Marshal Ron Pray; Nathan Blohm, first grade, Victoria Christian School; Kapish Chand, fourth grade, Schorlemmer Elementary; Victoria Fire Marshal Tom Legler; Myleigh Kramer, third grade, William Wood Elementary; Emma Willemin, second grade, Our Lady of Victory and Liam Winks, fifth grade, Chandler Elementary. Sponsors for this year’s contest were Victoria Fire and Safety, Rosewood Funeral Home and Citgo.

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Reduced! Duplex – 1BD/1BA. Approx. 480 sq. ft.; 2BD/1BA. Approx. 1320 sq. ft.; currently used as rental property. Located on dead-end street, very little thru-trafﬁc. Opportunities are limitless! $75,000. Call Jennifer Hill 361-2180660.

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Only a few oak covered lots left to choose from! Build your dream home and enjoy country living just minutes from town. Seller will provide a septic or water well with lot purchase. Located in the desirable Industrial I.S.D. Starting at $36,900.

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Drop dead gorgeous custom built home inTuscany subdivision.Built in 2014 with tons of upgrades. Granite counter tops in kitchen and baths, laminate ﬂooring throughout, large custom deep drawers in kitchen withgasrange.Beautifullydecorated inside and out.Fabulous landscaped yard under a shaded patio. Truly a magniﬁcent home. $213,500

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211 LAMORAK Beautifully re-constructed home in Castle Hills West! Come see this gorgeous 4 bedroom with 3 full baths that has been exquisitely redone.

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5101 Lingo Rock bottom price of $87,000. Easy access to Main St. & Navarro, close to shopping on 0.4 acres. 2 living areas, long-lasting metal roof, brick & siding with beautiful deck. New carpet in April 2016. Refrigerator, washer, dryer, microwave and range included.

Beautiful home in Bell Tower designed for family living. This home boast 2 Living areas, 2 Dining rooms,4BR & 2 .5BA on a corner lot with a pool! The double sided fireplace is perfect for adding to the cozy atmosphere of the living areas. The Master BR is located on the first floor, additional 3BRs are upstairs. Step outside the back door & enjoy the pool and the gorgeous tropical landscape. The interior of the home has recently been painted, new floors have been installed in the kitchen, den & breakfast room. MLS#221250. $283,500

Gorgeous home located in established neighborhood! 3BR/2BA,2 living and 2 dining all on a beautiful tree covered yard. Granite in the kitchen and lovely landscaping with darling storage building. Priced to sell fast at only $171,900

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416 Lakeshore Imagine a lake just steps from your back door! With spacious living areas inside and out, beautiful lakeside sunsets from the deck, and a bonus man cave or rec room, this is a must see 4BR/2BA home. Upstairs master enjoys panoramic view and private upper deck with spiral stair access to main deck. Exclusive private neighborhood park is perfect for picnics and water sports. Adjoining lot can be purchased too. $399,900

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165 Lexie (1.18+/- Acres)

305 Berkshire 4 B R / 3 B A / 2 LV / 2 D N . S p l i t bedroom plan. “Mother-inlaw” suite with private bath. Master suite with dressing room perfect for nursery or exercise room. Major remodel in 2003, including sheetrock, insulation and wiring. Oversized yard, 12 x 16 storage bldg. Priced at $249,900

Ernest Guajardo Jr. REALTOR® 361-571-0311

788 Goliad North Looking for a home with a TRANQUIL setting this is it! You will love all of the trees that cover this 4.8+/acres and the 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home. Outbuildings, fenced with aerobic septic system. RV area.Only $149,500!

Debbie Welfel REALTOR® 361-648-9355

129 Byron The arched window entry leads you in to this delightful home w/open concept living offers a split bedroom arrangement with 3BR, 2BA a spacious living w/ a cathedral ceiling, wall mount TV and a ﬁreplace, open dining area. Kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, electric range, refrigerator. The master bedroom w/cathedral ceiling is very spacious, large walk in closet. Unique Master bath has dual sinks, garden tub and sep shower. This home has been freshly painted inside/ garage. The backyard is privacy fenced and storage shed. Only $149,900. MLS#222624

Pride of ownership shows in this home situated on 1.18+/- acres just a few minutes from Victoria. 3BR/ 2BA updated with beautiful laminate wood ﬂooring, new toilets, paint. A room that has been redone in the carport outbuilding that makes a great bonus space and has AC. Roof 2014. Aerobic system. Fenced back yard! Great home for the money! Priced at only $85,000!

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THE RESERVE APARTMENTS 8602 NE Zac Lentz Parkway Victoria, TX 77904 361-572-0664 1 & 2BR UNITS AVAILABLE! Controlled Access Gates, 24 Hour Fitness Center & Valet Trash Service. Sat. 9-1 CARRIAGE PARK APARTMENTS 1810 E. Colorado 1, 2 & 3 BR. Open Sat. 9-1 361-576-5122 Stratford Place Apts. $299 Total Move in Washer/Dryer Connections Available 361-578-7381 2 BEDROOM APTS. $300 TOTAL MOVE IN W/APPROVED CREDIT STONEBROOK APARTMENTS 2406 E. Mockingbird Ln. 361-573-9711 Quiet & Quality Elegant 2/2.5 Townhome From $875-573-1300 vistaaltavictoria.com SMALL EFFICIENCY: 1 & 2 BR Some Bills Paid. Furnished. No Pets. Weekly & Monthly Rates. Also have houses. 361-571-9290 Spacious 3 x 2 upstairs apartment located in Tanglewood. Has refrigerator, stove, OTR microwave, dishwasher and W/D in unit. $950 + dep. To schedule an appointment call 361-485-1260. Central Park Apartments 1603 E. Brazos St. Victoria, TX 77901 Sat.8:30-12:30 361-578-5001

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barnwellpropertymanagement.com Cambridge Arms Apartments 2/1 & 2/2 from $695. Well maintained & updated. Great Pool! Responsive customer service. Cambridgeaa.com 575-5751. 905 D Simpson available now. 2BR/1BA, appliances in kitchen, w/d hookups, C A/H, water & garbage & yard service provided,covered parking. No pets/No smokers. Sec. Dep. $700/$700 Monthly rent. Call Linda Johnson Management 361-648-4069. 130 SHERWOOD: 2/2 downstairs ($775 rent)or 3/2 upstairs( $815 rent). Complete kitchen. No smokers/no pets. Call SUMMIT RENTAL 361-576-6517

2207 N. LIBERTY: charming home close to St. Joseph’s High School. 3 /1 , 2 diing areas, has stove and refrig. Huge backyard w/2 detached garages for extra storage. A must see to appreciate! No pets/no smokers. $1195 mo./ $1100 dep. Call SUMMIT RENTAL 576-6517

Spacious 1 & 2 BR APTS., 1902 Lawndale. Fresh paint & tile, patio, REDUCED-410 Monterrey-3BR/2BA, CAH, water pd. 1BR-$575 mo. + dep. Approx. 1200 sq. ft. Stove, D/W, 2BR-$675 mo. + dep. 361-579-0615 Small Chest Freezer, Washer/Dryer Conn. One small pet allowed w/ Large 1BR, ceramic flooring thru addt’l dep. $1200 mo./$1000 dep. out, CH & A, water paid, 1 car Woolson Real Estate 361-578-3623 garage, $675 mo. + dep. 361-655-0557 LARGE 2 & 3 BR HOUSES. No Ap-

pliances. No Pets. Yards. Weekly & Monthly Rates. 361-571-9290

7216 State Hwy 185 Large 1BR/1BA, CAH, Kitchen appliances, washer & dryer, water, garbage, & yard service provided. No pets. No smokers. $850 mo./$550 dep. Call 361-655-6233 Country Home on Guadalupe Rd. 2BR/1BA, washer & dryer conn., large kitchen, large living room, $650 mo./ $650 dep. For appointment dial 361-575-1400 220 Sunset, 4/2, $1500/$1500 130 Carlsbad, 3/2, $1295/$1295 114 Kreekview, 2/2, $975/$975 1701 Wheeler, 2/1, $725/$350 604 Dunabr, 4/2, $2100/$2100 RBC Property Management 361-580-9240 211 GETTYSBURG - Remodeled 3/2 w/ covered patio & fenced yard Nice. Clean. No smokers or pets! $1,175/mo. + dep. 361-649-6666 1505 E. POWER: 2bdrm/1bath, some new flooring, fresh paint and other re-dos make this home something you need to see. No pets/no smokers. Complete kitchen. $875 rent/$600 deposit. CALL SUMMIT RENTAL 576-6517

2/1! 807 Simpson B (down) $700/$700 .Water /garbage paid!! Owner/agent. No pets/smokers. 361-570-4663.

605 N. Washington, 2BR/1BA cottage. No pets, water paid, yard services provided. $1,000 monthly. $800 deposit. 361-576-1317

MOSSWOOD APARTMENTS 1906 Sam Houston Drive 361-578-0951 Mon. thru Fri. 8:30am-5:30pm Sun. 10am-1pm

Reduced. 114 Sterling Ct. 3BR/2BA approx. 1290 sq ft, stove, D/W, WD Conn. No Smoking $1295 mo./ $1000 dep. Pet Dep. $500. Call for details. Woolson Real Estate 361-578-3623

111 FLEETWOOD: Large 3/2.5 duplex, 2 car gar. and fenced back yard. A must see! No pets/no smokers. $1795mo. /$1795dep. Call SUMMIT RENTAL 576-6517

102 Lancaster 3/2, $1395/$1000 212 Pennsylvania 3/2, $1250/$700 1703 DeLeon 3/1, $895/$700 1510 Park 3/1, $950/$700 209 & 211 Versailles 2/2, $825/$700 No pets/no smokers. All Star Properties 361-570-4663

2369 FM 236 - 3BR/1BA, Living room, Kitchen, Dining. $925 monthly, $500 deposit. Taking Applications, 361-550-8456

2403 Red River-Across from College Completely remodeled, fenced backyard, CA & H, 1 car garage. $995 mo./$600 Dep. 361-575-8444 www.victoriapremierhomes.com 203 A Lancelot in Castle Hill West. 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage. All kitchen appliances. Very clean. No smokers, no pets $995 monthly. Victoria Property Management (361) 570-8934 503 CABANA: 3 /2, in Tangerine. No refrig, no pets and no smokers, please. $995 rent/ $995 deposit. Call SUMMIT RENTAL 576-6517 303 Queenswood Trail. 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage, newly updated, no smokers, $1,395 mo., $1,000 dep. Call 361-652-6600. skmrental.com www.victoriapremierhomes.com 206 Gemini, 3/2, $1,125 108 Jocelyn, 3/2, $1,325 203 A Lancelot, 2/1, $995 Victoria Property Management (361) 570-8934 www.victoriapremierhomes.com For the best selection in newer 3 BR/2 BA Victoria home rentals call Victoria Property Management. Rents starting at $1,125. 570-8934. Pretty 3/2 house in Meyersville, 30mi. from Victoria, 15mi. from Cuero, W/D & all kitchen appl. provided. Fenced yard, 2 car garage w/ doors. $1,200 OBO. Call or text 361-275-4322. FREE RENT 1ST MONTH! Vanderbilt schools 3 blocks away. 2BR/2BA trailer. No smokers. Pets okay. $500 dep. 361-652-4150. 1908 N. DeLeon. 2BR 1/BA, living room, dining room, kitchen. New paint and carpet. No pets. No smokers. $800 mo./ $800 deposit. 578-1258 Monday thru Friday.

1804 POPLAR-Clean 3/2/2 living areas, fenced, 3 window units/panel 2703 Mistletoe, 3BR/1BA, CA, heat. Has complete kicthen. No pets/smokers. $900 rent/$650 dep. kitchen appls. No pets. No Smokers. $825 mo./$700 dep. Call Summit Rental 576-6517 Call 361-433-8139 122 RIATA: Large 3BR/2 BA, split Off Country Club Dr. Secluded bedroom plan. No refrig, no pets, 2BR/1BA, w/ appls. 2 car garage no smokers. $1495 mo./ $1495 dep. attached. $800 SUMMIT RENTAL 576-6517 361-935-1154 120 CLYDESDALE. 3BR/2BA, newer home, no pets, no smokers, 65 Grouse, 3/2, $1650 $1200 mo., $1200 deposit. 105 Cynthia, 3/2, $1300 * 114 Carlsbad, $1200 mo./$1200 2207 N. Main, 3/2, $1300 Call 361-652-7062. 808 Linwood, 2/2, $1100 204 Westwood, 2/2, $950 3201 MAYFAIR 308 B Lariat Lane, 2/1, $800 3BR/1BA, CA/H, Garage & Fenced 122 Cumberland Gap, back yard $800 mo. / $400 dep. 507 E. Forrest, $1700 mo. Call 361-550-8456 603 E. Church 3BR/2BA House Call 361-573-2098 107 CYNTHIA: 3/2/2 gar. in the country. Large fenced yard. No pets/smokers. $1075 rent/$1075 Deposit. Call SUMMIT RENTAL 576-6517

RENTALS VICTORIA 361-649-1300

115-A Tampico Ct. 2BR/1BA, carport, $775 monthly. Call 550-7336.

2 houses in River Haven, 14 mi. from loop, on Cuero Hwy.; 202-B Maplewood Dr. tiny house on stilts w/ deck Large 3BR/2BA townhome, overlooking Guadalupe. Suitable for garage, $950 monthly. 1 person; the other is 1-3 BR w/ art Call 550-7336. studio, multiple decks, dock on river, lg. garage. $475 & $1,200 Tanglewood Townhomes respectively. Deposits match rent. Non smokers preferred. Pets case Updated 2/2 townhomes from $995. by case w/ healthy dep. 972-832- Fireplaces, fenced yards and covered parking. Pics and info @ 1781, leave message. tuckerpm.com Call Tom 550-3937 1617 SYCAMORE-3/1, carport, window units, Ref’s req’d. $750 mo./$800 dep. houserentalslocal.com 361-935-3270 3BR/2BA Mobile Home 1584 Raab Rd. Victoria, Tx. $850 monthly. $500 deposit. 606 E. TRINITY, 2BR/1BA Call 361-550-8456 Central air & heat. No pets, no smoking. $800 monthly, $650 Mobile home for rent deposit. Call 361-920-6839 3BR/1BA $725 mo. /$725 dep. No pets. Castle Hills. Large executive home, Call 361-935-0245 freshly painted & new flooring. Move-in ready! $1,285 mo., $1,000 2BR/1.5 BA trailer house for rent, dep. Call 361-220-0646. in the country, refrig. & stove. 4708 Evergreen. 3 BR/1.5 $500/mo., $500/dep. Ref. req. BA/2 Car Garage, Fenced Call 361-578-6543, 361-550-2620 or yard, storage building $1,200 Mo. 361-652-3008. $1,000 dep. 361-676-9533. Available now! 2BR/2BA w/office. 505 Avenue C. 2BR/1BA. Spacious On private ranch in country. C A/H, living room. W/D connection. Large some appliances. No pets/No backyard. $645 mo., $645 deposit. smokers. $600 Sec. Dep./$800 Call 575-1400 monthly rent + electricity. Call Linda ,Johnson Management 1908 N. DeLeon. 2BR 1/BA, living 361-648-4069. room, dining room, kitchen. New paint and carpet. No pets. No $600 mo., $300 dep. 10 miles from smokers. $850 mo./ $850 deposit. river bridge on 59 South. Must have 578-1258 Monday thru Friday. ID or SS#. Coleto Creek Mobile Country. 361-460-9558 2406 E. BRAZOS 2BR/1BA/1 car garage, window units, no pets. $765 monthly & $765 deposit. Call 361-212-0638.

Cuero-701 E Hamilton-2BR possible 3BR/1.5 bath woodframe, CA/H. Motivated Seller $95,000 Eling Corp 361-277-3424 Where the Professionals Ar e

• 844 • 844 sq. sq. ft. ft. top top floor floor professional office office suite suite professional with four four rooms rooms with • Prime on • Prime location location on Navarro Navarro • Beautiful, well-kept • Beautiful, well-kept building and and grounds grounds building • Daily cleaning services services • Daily cleaning

5606 N. Navarro Call 573-7812

CUERO-905 E. Main, Very nice 2BR/1BA wood frame, close to park & golf course, Move-In Ready $119,500. Eling Corporation 361-277-3424 CUERO-505 E. Morgan, 1.5 story Cottage style 3BR/1.5BA, CA/H, oodles of potential $99,900 Eling Corporation 361-277-3424 53.5 acres on FM 446 3 BR/2.5 BA brick home with shop barn and pens. $375,000 361-649-4965

4000 to 8271-FT. Will divide. Outstanding bldg. Nicely decorated. 2002-A Commerce. 578-1258

Motivated Seller, Owner Financing Avail. 102 Woodwind Dr, Woodway Subd. 3/2. 2,170 sq. ft. Asking $195.5K. More info online.218-9212

8500 FT. Multi Offices. Great visibility. Nicely decorated. 2403 N. Laurent $3900. 578-1258 OFFICE SPACE for lease 1,000 sq.ft., furnished or unfurnished, well located, concrete parking, nicely appointed, reasonable. 361-652-9630

$2,000 house - to be moved @ buyers expense. 1410 E. RED RIVER. 2BR/1BA. 361-573-1102, ext. 302 OWNER FINANCE, 115 BRANDYWINE , 3/2/2. Totally remodeled, newer roof & AC, move in ready, $129,900. $9K down, $1305.55 mo. Call 361-550-0445 OWNER FINANCE! 207 ROANOKE 3/2/2. TOTALLY REMODELED & upgraded, NEW fixtures, floors, kitchen counter, stove & dishwasher. $139,900. 10k down, $1,450 per mo. Call 361-550-0445

1077-FT. Victoria’s most active strip center. Open floor plan plus office. 5803-B John Stockbauer. $600. 578-1258

FSBO. 508 RATTAN DR. 2BR/2BA located in Tangerine Subdivision. $119,000 Call 361-652-3706

3000-FT. Open floor plan with office. Private R/R. Formerly a church. 606 W. Main, in Edna. $1200. 361-578-1258

REDUCED, SELLER FINANCE. 1003 Fillmore. 3/2, C H/A, $3,900 +/- down, $899/mo. (incl. insurance & taxes), 20 yrs. 979-229-2866

1000-FT. Office/shop. A/C warehouse. Very secure. 108-C Circle. $400. 578-1258 18,800-FT. (4800-ft. deluxe office) 10 huge O/H doors. 6-acre fenced yard. Concrete aprons & driveway. Equipped with 5 ton crane less than 10 yrs. old with 48 ft. span. In perfect condition. 1 month free rent. 7506 Hwy. 59 (loop). $9750 578-1258 4000-FT. 4 deluxe office space plus whse. O/H doors. Very secure. Concrete paving + 1/2 ac. yard. 3909 Lone Tree. $1300. 578-1258

1033-FT. Six office suite. Nicely decorated. Great location. 2519 N. Laurent. $650. 578-1258

423 Ivanhoe, 3/2/2, approx. 1,425 s.f., lg. living area, CA/H, ceiling fans, fenced. No pets. No smokers. $1,150/mo. 572-0324

5618-FT. Office/shop/warehouse plus fenced in yard. 3505 Houston Hwy. $1530. 578-1258

1425-FT. Doctors office. 9 office suite. Beautifully finished. Bills paid. 1501-A2 Red River. $750. 578-1258

800-FT. Industrial park. O/H door. Very secure area. 2802-D Wildwood. $325. 578-1258

19,248-FT. Multi office building. Professional building by YMCA. Will lease half or all. 1910 Commerce. 578-1258

CUERO-204 E. French, Quaint 3BR/1BA wood frame, CA/H, Move-in Ready $127,600 Eling Corporation 361-277-3424

790-FT. Small office. Great for started business or small retail location. 5803-A John Stockbauer. $400. 578-1258.

Updated 3BR/2BA $1200 Month, $800 Deposit, CA/H, 1 Car Garage. 3307 Avondale Call 361-571-6068

108 PECAN - Yoakum. 2 story 4BR/3BA, 1 car garage, CA/H. No smokers or pets. $950mo., $950dep. 361-655-6903

CUERO-204 E. French, Quaint 3BR/1BA wood frame, CA/H, Move-in Ready $127,600 Eling Corporation 361-277-3424

800-FT. New building. Great location. Very secure. 2404-F Rio Grande $315. 578-1258

810-FT. New bldg. Great location. Very secure. 3206-E Sam Houston. 2,000 sq.ft. office, includes 400 $300. 578-1258 sq.ft. warehouse; can divide & lease separately. 805 S. Bridge, $785 mo. 8228-FT. Shop plus 2260-FT. ofc. Call 361-649-2297. with 8000-FT. w/h, 1.58 ac. fenced AVAIL. NOV. 1ST, 3BR/2BA-2 living in yard. 1303 Constitution. $4775. 2390-FT. Professional office suite. areas, large laundry room, detached 578-1258 Extensive built-ins. Bills paid. garage, fenced in back yard. $1,100mo. + dep. Call 361-655-0557 1501-B1 Red River. $1800 578-1258 SHOP/WAREHOUSE/RV/BOAT/XL STORAGE - Multiple sizes. Range 4604 LILAC, 3BR/1.5BA, 1 Car 350-FT. 2 rooms. Extensive built-ins from 16’X42’ to 48’X48’ w/lights, Garage, Fenced, Trees, Storage 403-B Profit. $280 110v & 220v outlets. Starting bldg., Carport in front, Covered @$295 mo. Incl. elec. 361-550-0632 578-1258 patio in back, Central air. Call 361-655-6388

3 HOMES - MUST BE MOVED !! 1. Hallettsville, Tx 3BR or 2BR 2. Cost, Tx - on CR112 Methodist Parsonage 3. Edna, Tx - Modular 1250 sq. ft., lovely. See at HomesToBeMoved.com 361-533-0846 401 Basswood Dr. 4BR/3.5BA, 2 living area, formal dining area & office, 3 car garage situated on nearly 2 acres in Mesquitewood Estates. $382,000.361-212-3340 Eagle Creek-206 Canyon Creek: 5BR/ 2BA, newly remodeled brick home. Fenced in backyard, $229,000 2261 sq ft. 361-218-9403

805 ROSEBUD 2BR/1BA $89,500 Call 361-576-1317

209 Ridgewood - 3/2/2, central air, new granite, tile flooring, interior/ exterior paint, fenced, $139,900. Owner fin. w/$15K down. 433-6474

2015 Year Model. 14’ x 56’ 2BR/ 1BA. Includes all kitchen appliances, washer, dryer, A/C unit, skirting, power pole, front & back porch decks w/stairs. Owner will not finance. Buyer needs to coordinate moving off of the lot.

Commercial Property. Navarro St. and 201 Stanly. Easy Access. Victoria, Tx. By owner. 361-992-4826

The Dam Store is up for sale $25,000 Please 361-433-1571

(4) TRACTS OF 22-35 ACRES in prime country at the corner of US Hwy 183 & FM 622 near Historic Goliad, Texas. Beautiful rolling meadows, scattered live oaks, all perimeters are fenced w/ electricity available. PERFECT get away or home site.

VERY LIMITED FROM $189,900 to $299,900 Contact John Golden 361-564-3853; cell 361-550-4208 Andy Griffin 361-945-0783 53.5 acres on FM 446 3 BR/2.5 BA brick home with shop barn and pens. $375,000 361-649-4965 Only 1 Farm Left. Tynan area. 461 acres irrigated Farm. Boy, what a farm. Ron: 512-818-7777 Harold: 361-946-9600 www.haynes-realty.com Goliad 420 acres. Lush coastal hills, Oaks, beautiful ranch home, Pool, barn, pens. Grazing & game paradise. Harold 361-946-9600 Ron 512-818-7777 www.haynes-realty.com Beeville 230 ac. Aransas Creek ranch. Live creek, partially high fenced, exotics, home, guest home, barn all furnishings & equipment remain. Minerals, Owner Financing available. Harold 361-946-9600 Ron 512-818-7777 www.haynes-realty.com ROCKPORT NEW. Shop w/apt., RV. Large lot. Owner Financing Available. Harold Haynes 361-946-9600 www.haynes-realty.com Austin NW. Spectacular views creek. Live Oaks, Elm, Cherry, Brush. Great building sites in a high growth area. 59 Acres. $10,950/acre. Owner financing. Possible trade considered. Call 361-277-9332. Randy Smith, Owner-Agent. Smith Ranch Investments.

Mobile Home for Rent: 3 BR/1 BA, central H/A, W/D connections, 4908 Elk, 361-237-9547.

110 LAGUNA, 3/2/2 in Cimarron. Approx. 1800 sq ft, private fence. No smokers. $1450 mo./$1450 dep. Pets allowed. Call 361-212-1177 2407 E. Brazos. 2BR/1BA, 1 car garage, fenced yard, central air, no pets, $775 mo., $775 dep. Call 361-212-0638. Eagle Creek: Brick 5BR/ 2BA, remodeled $1800 mo. $1,000 dep. Fen. in backyd, fridge, microwave, D,/ stove. 2261 sf. 361-218-9403

3BR/1BA $950 mo./$500 Dep. Call 361-218-9403 102 BILTMORE: Large 3/2.5BA 3 living and 2 dining areas. Country Club Village. Immaculate. No pets/smokers. $2200 rent/$2220 deposit. A must see! Call SUMMIT RENTAL 576-6517 for an appt. to show. OLD VICTORIA. Large 2BR/2BA, CAH, brick, lg. backyard, very clean, no pets, ref. req. 803 N. Craig St. $995 + deposit. 361-575-6506

709 Mistletoe, 3BR/1.5BA CA, kitchen appls. No pets. No Smokers. $790 mo./$700 dep. Call 361-433-8139

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. 2 Day/4 Person Minimum NOW BOOKING FOR 2016 More information & pictures at: www.dcwildlife.com 361-550-0282 South Texas Trophy Whitetail & Exotic Hunts. Great prices, great deer, great facilities. 361-648-2284 / 920-2443

FSBO Beautiful 4/2/2 2,183 sq. ft. home in Lakeview Subdivision off FM 236. Close to Loop, Must see! Call Jim at 361-652-6927. $279,900, too many amenities to list.

Lot Model Clearance, making room for new 2017 models. Large selection of singlewides and doublewides. Fayette Country Homes 800-369-6888 www.fayettecountryhomes.com RBI32896 Camp in Style 14’ X 60’ 3/1, linoleum floors throughout, Wind Zone 2. $25,900 Cash Fayette Country Homes 800-369-6888 www.fayettecountryhomes.com RBI 32896 2/1 12’ x 34’ Park Model, Central air and heat. $19,900 delivery not included. Fayette Country Homes 800-369-6888 www.fayettecountryhomes.com RBI 32896

(2) mature hunters desire a yr round hunting lease of 3-500 ac. Excellent Goliad ref. avail. Contact Gary in Houston at 832-289-0119 REDUCED. Seller Finance. 1403 Mistletoe. 3/1, C H/A, $2,900 +/- down, $819/mo. (incl. insurance & taxes), 20 yrs. 979-229-2866

Used Singlewide Mobile Home, 3BR/2BA, Call for more information (361) 573-0960 RBI35822

1401 LOMA VISTA 2BR/1BA Large yard, corner lot. $93,500 Call 361-576-1317

Portable Hunting Cabins, Many sizes available, New, Used, and Repo, A-1 Homes Victoria, a-1homesvictoria.com, (361) 573-0960, RBI35822

Mesquitewood Estates, 406 Basswood-3BR/2BA brick, 2 car attached gar. Priced to sell $196,700. Eling Corp 361-277-3424

Looking For Used Mobile Homes. Will pay cash. Call 361-553-9433

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NURSERY-Serenity Estates, all lots REDUCED, 3+ acre tracts, restrictions apply, Eling Corporation 361.277.3424 elingcorp.com Yorktown, Eighth St. 4.8+/unimproved acres $40,500. Eling Corporation 361-277-3424 Cuero-404 C L Duckett Dr-large lot to build your dream home in beautiful Pebble Ridge Estates. Eling Corp 361-277-3424 5 Ac Tracts - Victoria. Owner fin. is avail. w/ $500 dn. N. of Victoria city limits. Remax Land & Homes, 361-649-1300 willowcreekranches.com

534 US Hwy. 183 South Great commercial or residential tract. Located South of Cuero. 4 acres includes water well & electricity. $375,000. Call for more information. Bosco Realtors, Rosa Acosta, Agent, 281-687-2172.

A lovely home in Woodway! An exceptional home with split plan with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 living, 2 dining. Beautiful updates in the kitchen, flooring, bathrooms, windows and window coverings, skylights. 2 Fireplaces with remote gas logs and wet bar. Low voltage lighting in the front and back trees. Sparkling swimming pool with updated pool area. Lush landscaping, 2 covered patios, sprinkler system and security system. A fabulous home to see! $369,900.

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906 E. Anaqua The Good life begins in this delightful home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 2 living/ 2 dining. Large island in kitchen with gas range and an abundance of cabinets, refrigerator. Laminate wood and tile flooring. Formal dining room with built in buffet and gorgeous chandelier. Roof 3 years old. 2 car garage. Fenced back yard, covered patio, Magnolia Tree. Recently replaced the back of the home with hardi-siding, vinyl siding on eaves. Near elementary school. Security System.$129,900

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76 Post Oak Trail Spectacular custom built home in Post Oak Estates! 4BR, 3.5BA home beautifully placed on 3.09+/- acres. Custom features include (ICF) Construction (250+MPH wind rated), lg island kitchen, quartz counters, SS appl, induction cooktop and convection oven, dual dishwasher a 2nd cooking area w/propane range dual oven convection. Knotty Alder cabinetry. Laundry w/ sink,refrig and is a SAFE ROOM! This home is completely climate controlled w/dehumidifier system. Stained concrete flooring! 1200 Sq Ft solarium w/an indoor heated salt water pool, completely climate controlled. ADA compliant, 4 door 2100 sqft gar/workshop w/restroom, kennel and a 450 sq ft apartment. $524,900.

104 Summit View This Springwood home reflects the epitome of quality for gracious living! This home has all you can expect and more with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath, 2 living, 2 dining and an office. Large island kitchen, eating bar, gas cooktop, granite countertops, tile backsplash. Fireplace with built-ins, gleaming wood floors, crown molding, recessed lighting. Spacious master bedroom suite, master bath with jetted tub, separate shower, dual sinks, double walk in closets with built ins. The living space continues outside to the lovely pool, built in gas grill, lush landscaping and covered patio, sprinkler system and 3 car garage. $429,900.

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6034 Country Club

This Plantation style mansion with its elegant columns is an absolutely fabulous home in Springwood! This impressive home has 5BR, 3BA, 2 1/2BA, 3L, 2D situated on 4.78+/- acres! Impressive views of the acreage an oversized patio and a sparkling pool. Luxurious master suite. Expansive living with French doors out to the patio. 3 FP’s, security system, sprinkler system. $739,000. Call John Quitta today at 361-571-7934 for your private showing of this most gracious home!

Picture Perfect home on the Victoria Country Club Golf Course.Alovely 4 bedroom, 2 full bath and 2 1/2 baths w/1 spacious living with a fireplace, coffered ceiling, wet bar and 2 dining areas. Kitchen has double ovens, corning cooktop, granite counters tile backsplash w/lg pantry. Master bedroom is large w/ nice closet space and an open space for exercise or office. Master Bath silestone counter 2 sinks with large walk in shower. More storage space than you can imagine 2 attic walk in and walk in closets in every bedroom. Sprinkler system. Lovely tree shaded backyard on the golf course. Homes like this don’t come available very often! $339,900. Call John Quitta today at 361-571-7934.

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Custom built Barndominium on 12.5 acres in Nursery with 3 BR, 2 BA and 2 living 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 bldg. on a cement slab for storage. All for only $284,900. Call John Quitta today at 361-571-7934!

Amazing space for the price! This home is situated on a corner lot in the tree shaded neighborhood of Woodway! This home offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 4 living with 2 fireplaces and 2 dining rooms! The possibilities are endless for this home! Everything is big but the price that has been reduced by $130,000! The price is right now at only $239,900. Call John Quitta at 361-5717934 to help you purchase this home today! MLS#218384.

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No expense spared in this 4364 sq ft, 3/3.5, 2 story home on 3 acres. This Victorian beauty, built in 1986, located 4 miles outside Yoakum. Detached 2 car garage has 1/2 bath & bonus room above. Updated kitchen w/ granite counters & tile backsplash, wrap around porches, oak floors, oak moldings, solid oak doors, tin ceilings, stained glass windows, and entertainment room with oak bar. It also has large, walk-in closets and an extra-large amount of storage. $389,000

Great Ranch property for horses or cattle, located 10 miles outside of Yoakum this 11 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 2 year old roof, numerous updates to the kitchen, bedrooms and baths. Wood burning Fire Place, on demand WH. MLS#220480 $299,000

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901 N Craig Charming 2781 sqft 4/3/2 home on corner lot in downtown Victoria! Victoria Preservation Tour in 2007. Home has been remodeled with updated kitchen, Granite counter tops, over sized indoor utility, refinished hardwoods,a master suite and much more! Attractive curb appeal with wrap around front porch and a screened back porch with courtyard to be a little more peaceful relaxing. Great family home are can be easily be converted to two separate apartments. $259,000

3693 Hotz Rd. Great River property, very remote 83 acres with 1500’ of river frontage, boat ramp on property, great pasture land for cattle or horses. Very nice two story home with covered parking under the home. Recently remodeled 2276 sqft home, 4/2 with large porches for entertaining with great views. Large master bedroom with large bath, separate shower and tub, large walk-in closet, two downstairs bedrooms, eating bar, breakfasts area, fireplace, dining room, two family rooms. Outside entertaining room with bar in separate building, outside deck with hot tub. Horse stalls. Fenced on 3 sides. MLS#222743.

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404 Cottonwood Very spacious home in Mesquitewood Estates on .79 acres +/- with 4 BR, 2.5 BA. The entry and living of this home are amazing with the cathedral ceiling and natural light from the cathedral windows, FP. Spacious master bed/bath w/garden tub. Kitchen has recessed lighting, w/lots of cabinets and garden window. Nice office space with 4th bedroom addition. Large covered patio and storage bldg. Fenced back yard. 2 car gar, 2 car carport, indoor utility. Sprinkler/Security Systems. $224,900. Call John Quitta today at 361-571-7934!

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105 Auburn Hill Lake Forest the neighborhood you want to live in! Charming open concept living with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, tile and wood floors, situated on a quiet cul-de-sac lot. Pretty island kitchen with granite countertops, eating bar and pantry. Security system. Covered patio, fenced yard, sprinkler system and a beautiful sparkling pool! $359,900! Call John Quitta today at 361571-7934!

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204 Woodglenn Lovely home in the tree shaded neighborhood of Woodway! This home has 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 Liv and 2 Din. Island kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances, double ovens, microwave, wine fridge and lg pantry. Large bedrooms. Wood and tile flooring, indoor laundry with ice maker with refrigerator space and desk area. Special touch w/Venetian plaster walls. Lush landscaped backyard w/stamped concrete cov patio, sparkling pool w/waterfall and hot tub. Security and sprinkler systems. $447,000.00 Call John Quitta 571-7934

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103 Pasadena Family sized home in the Whispering Creek neighborhood among fine homes and manicured lawns offering an updated 4 BR, 3.5 BA. Open floor plan. The kitchen has an island and eating bar. Game room with bar, loft area, upstairs rec room could be 5th bedroom. The outdoor space is family sized also and on over 1.5 acres on a cul-de-sac tree shaded lot with a sparkling pool, propane fire pit and large covered patio. $449,900. Call John Quitta today at 361-571-7934.

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251 Haynes Rd.

131 Schott

This home in Lake Forest has 4 bedrooms, 1 Office/bedroom, 3 bath, features granite counter tops, a large kitchen island, formal dining room, a decorative glass Fireplace between family room and kitchen, custom cabinets, tile flooring, open floor plan. Large pool with hot tub, beautiful landscaping. $334,900

9 miles from Cuero, it sits on 9.8 acres. This 3BR/2BA 1600 sq ft, features modern construction, many built-ins, dining room, 2 living areas, sunroom & utility. Master has a spacious walk-in closet & large walk-in shower. Enjoy the beautiful open view from the covered porch on 3 sides. 5 double dug gardens, storage shed/pump house, chicken coop & barn. Acreage is great for horses & additional buildings. MLS #218389. $225,000

100 +/- acres close to town, can buy up to 195 +/- acres, many options, great hunting area, deer, dove, with Spring Creek access. Open areas with trees, great building site. Also, great for development, near Terra Vista Subdivision. Property entrance is 2.5 miles from the Victoria Mall. MLS#222776.

Beautiful Austin Stone home on 17 acres. This 4/2.5/2 w/office, 2511 sq.ft has country living with city utilities. Open concept, split floor plan, dining room and breakfast area and Fireplace. Large rooms make this home a great family home. Covered back porch with deck area, room for a pool. Great grazing land with a large stock tank. A bonus is that the property also has several barns and pens that are still useable. MLS #220819. $425,000

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404 Nueces

201 Tropical

The heart of Victoria has this precious cottage style home that’s looking for a new owner! Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious living space, formal dining, wood flooring, lots of storage space and great character is what you will find here. Nice high fenced backyard and a large storage building. Whether you are a first time home buyer, looking to downsize, or looking for an investment property, this is the place for you. MLS#222087. $99,000.

Spacious home on large corner lot just outside the city limits of Victoria. Great curb appeal, huge trees & the house is move-in ready! Home features 2 living, 2 dining, 3 large BRs w/ plentiful storage. Kitchen has beautiful solid wood cabinets, silestone countertops, eating bar & open to breakfast & family room. Many updates through-out including new carpet & vinyl wood plank flooring in 2015. Just a couple blocks from Cade Middle School & West High School. Clean & move-in ready!MLS#221807. $199,800.

690 Woodsprite

306 Fleetwood

A nice piece of the country life just minutes from Victoria or Cuero! 4BR/2BA home with many updates and remodeling throughout including beautiful laminate and tile floors. Kitchen has granite countertops, island, stainless steel appliances, gorgeous cabinets. Large dining and living rooms. Split bedroom floorplan, three outbuildings, extra insulation, mature oaks and lovely setting. Home is secluded from road. MLS#222062. $289,000.

ADORABLE & MOVE IN READY! Make an appointment today to see this 3BR, 2BA home in Fleetwood Subdivision. Great room features vaulted ceiling and wood burning fireplace open to dining. Kitchen has new (in 2016) cabinets, countertops, and tile. Freezer space in laundry! Both bathrooms have been remodeled (in 2016). A/C is just 5 years old. Hot Water Heater is just 2 years old. MLS#222456. $145,900.

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