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Volume 32, Issue 45
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Honoring Our Veterans
Chambers County Commissioners Court Votes to Reduce JP Courts and Constables
By Wade Thibodeaux The Chambers County Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 9:30 am. in the County Courtroom of the Chambers County Courthouse. The court dove right off into the agenda item that most of the people in the packed courtroom were interested in and that was the redistricting of the Justice of the Peace and Constables Precincts to reduce the number to either 4 or 5 from the current 6 Precincts. Several persons signed up to speak during the citizen's comments section of the agenda and Chambers County Judge allowed all of the elected officials that could possibly be affected to speak as well as several concerned citizens. A few of the comments were in support of reducing the number, but the overwhelming majority of the comments were opposed to reducing the Precincts. After about an hour of comments, when everybody that wanted to speak had an opportunity to do so, Commissioner Billy Combs made a motion to reduce the number of both the JP and Constables Precincts from 6 to 5. Commissioner Tommy Hammond provided a second and immediately Commissioner Jimmy Gore asked exactly which Precinct he was going to eliminate. Combs fired back that the restructuring of the Precincts due to the census would take
care of that. A discussion of the restructuring ensued and then a vote was taken on the motion which passed 3-1 with County Judge Jimmy Sylvia not voting, but having voiced his opposition to the reduction during comments from the Court. Commissioner Jimmy Gore was the only Commissioner voting against the reduction. A break was taken to seek legal advice on the boundary lines of the new Precinct. After the break, the Court reconvened and Commissioner Combs introduced a motion to combine JP Precincts 2 and 3, which would effectively eliminate Justice of the Peace Tracy Woody and Constable Donny Standley after they had finished serving out their current term. Commissioner Tommy Hammond provided the second to the motion and again the Court voted the exact same way with Combs, Hammond, and Tice in support, Gore against, and the Judge not needing to vote. The Court continued with the agenda and adjourned later in the afternoon after a lunch break. The next regular meeting of the Chambers County Commissioners Court was yesterday, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 9:30 am., but the press deadline for this week's version of The Hometown Press did not allow for coverage of that meeting.
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EC Lassoes the Longhorns 42-7 By Wade Thibodeaux The East Chambers Buccaneers got back on the winning track last Thursday evening as they took care of the Tarkington Longhorns by a score of 42-7. The game was not ever close as the Bucs scored 21 points in the first quarter while shutting out Tarkington and then added another touchdown to make it 28-0 at the
halftime break. Each team crossed the goal line in the third frame, which was the only time the Longhorns would score, and the score after three was 35-7. East Chambers added another score in the final quarter to make the score 42-7 when time ran out on the clock. Overall, the Bucs had 272 yards of total offense as they were plagued by three turnovers in the game, and
most of that was on the ground as they had 253 yards of rushing offense and only 19 yards through the air. The offense scored 4 touchdowns(all on the ground) and they were aided by a 55 yard punt return from KK Morris(#5) for a score and Wyatt Cash(#3) intercepted a pass from Tarkington and returned it across the goal line.
Hadyn Reeves(#6) had 21 carries for 142 yards and one touchdown while Garrett Reves(#16), Eliceo Marinez(#24), and Ashton Gage(#20) each crossed the goal line one time to round out the offensive scoring. East Chambers will now play Huntington at Lumberton Raider Stadium on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 7:00 pm. GO BUCS!!!!!
By Wade Thibodeaux Jose Vitor Leme won everything at the 2021 PBR Release the Beast World Championship bull riding in Las Vegas last weekend as he won the actual event, the year's Championship, and he set several World records in the process. The Brazilian is a former soccer player, but turned his attention to bull riding and is only the second man in the PBR history to win back to back world titles, joining his fellow countryman Silvano Alves with that distinction. Leme had mathematically won the World Championship before he even rode his last
bull in the World Finals Sunday, but that didn't stop him from getting on the back of Woopaa, the number one ranked bull in the PBR bull statistics and turning in a perfect ride of 50 points while Woopaa did his job and scored 48.75 for a total combined new World record 98.75 points. Leme won a Million dollars for his World Championship as well as a new Ford F-150, a gold buckle and another $300,000.00 for the Release the Beast title. He set numerous World records in his travels this season and is quickly becoming the best of the
best in the sport of bull riding. The Release the Beast World Finals is a grueling five day event in which contestants have to ride at least one bull in the first four days in order to make it to the semi finals round on Sunday. Then the top 12 scoring riders will advance to the final round where they will get on their sixth bull in five days with the hopes that their cumulative score will earn them the title of Release the Beast Champion. Score is kept for the entire year's series and the rider with the most points at the end of the series is the World
Champion. The bulls have their own competition as well as the bull's score is cumulative for the year's season and the top ranked bull at the conclusion of the season wins $100,000.00. The Release the Beast World Finals is moving to Texas next year with a date set for May 13-22 in Dickies Arena in Ft. Worth. A bull riders team series finale is planned for the first weekend in November in Las Vegas where bull riders will compete in teams of five across several events scattered around the Country. More information can be found at PBR.com.
Leme Wins it All at PBR World Championship
Bull fighters run towards problem situations as demonstrated in this photo. They ran towards the bull to help this rider make it to safety.
Getting on a bull is relatively easy.....he’s confined in a chute. Getting off of a bull is a whole different situation as this rider makes a forward dismount at the bulls directive.
And, we have lift off.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Disclaimer: This column is the opinion of Publisher Wade A. Thibodeaux and may contain subject matter on a variety of topics, but usually contains humor of some description. An occasional serious thought may be thrown in to entice the reader to think.
Wade In the Shade by Wade Thibodeaux I am writing this from my hotel room in Vegas and so far this little experiment is working fairly well. We just completed the final round of the PBR Unleash the Beast World Championship and what a week of bull riding it has been. Now, don’t get me wrong.......it has been fun, but it has also been a grueling week. First off was the two hour time difference. We left DFW at 6:30 pm. and we arrived in Vegas at 7:00 pm. after spending two and a half hours in the air. Of course, after we got checked into our room, we hit the casino and spent half the night gambling. Then, I slept half the next day which really messed up my sleeping pattern. That started an entire cycle of sleeping late and then staying up half of the night and that was all okay because Vegas is 24/7. However, Saturday evening really threw
a kink into things because the fourth round of the PBR finished about 11:30 pm. and we had to be back at T-Mobile Stadium at 7:30 am. the next morning. And, that happened to be the Saturday night/ Sunday morning time change weekend so another one hour time change. Although I think that one actually gave me another hour of sleep. Heck, I don’t know, I’m just going through the motions. I’m working on the papers this afternoon and then I think we are taking a 12 hour tour of the Grand Canyon/ Hoover Dam tomorrow before I put the finishing touches on the paper Monday night before I catch a plane at the crack of dawn Tuesday morning. Then I think about those cowboys that are going through the same issues except they are climbing on the back of some of the very best bulls in the
Opinion & Entertainment World every night. Some of these guys climbed on six bulls in five straight days regardless of what injuries they sustained in the previous rides and still turned in some amazing performances. One guy had a separated shoulder, a few broken ribs, and a few other minor things and he still managed to climb aboard six bulls. The bulls were also something to watch as they are athletes as well. One of the bulls was allowing people to scratch him before the performance(He even re-positioned himself so that he could be scratched in a certain spot, his shoulder), but when he was in the arena, he was a beast and wanted to take out anything or anyone that was in his path. Anyway, I wanted to let you guys know all of this because it has been a great week, but the greatest thing that I witnessed this week was the pure respect that this sport gives to our Country and to God. Every performance began with a prayer with every person in the building bowing their head. Then that was followed with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner with everybody with
their hand or their hat over their heart. No kneeling, no protesting, just respect and pride. Even the cowboys from other Countries went along and some even sang along. Pretty much anytime a microphone was put into somebody’s face, they gave thanks to God for their abilities and their opportunities. That’s a group of folks that I can get along with and enjoy watching and hanging out with. Every one of them
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that I talked to was polite, respectful, and easy to visit with even though we may or may not have ever met. I have been able to figure out some of the details of managing work, clothes, and the schedule of working out of a hotel room. I’m planning on being back in Vegas next month for the NFR(National Finals Rodeo) and I think I have located a laundromat, dry cleaners, office supply,
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and a grocery store for my anticipated two week stay. Hopefully, the process of organizing and producing a newspaper from Vegas will go smoothly. Thankfully, I have some good people that take care of things for me and make my life so much easier. Remember, find your sport, find your people and then have fun either doing it or watching it. Till next time, I’m............Wade in the Shade.
Tumbleweeds
OKRAPALOOZA CELEBRATES THE STRANGE VEGGIE By Tumbleweed Smith
Gumbo is not the only use for okra, a vegetable brought to the US by slaves in the 1660s. Dallas has an event called Okrapalooza every year about the time okra is harvested. Elizabeth Dry turned a trashy vacant lot into a community garden 12 years ago and named it The Promise of Peace Garden. To raise money for the rent on the property she went to her computer and googled okra festivals in Texas, “”And there were none,” says Elizabeth. “So I started one. The first year there were just 3 chefs who prepared okra dishes on picnic tables and attendees paid 5 dollars to come in.” The fund raising event has grown considerably and now attracts hundreds of people. It is an upscale event with an admission charge of 85 dollars. Guests get to sample gourmet okra dishes and custom made wines and beers while listening to live music. They also get to hear about okra recipes and ways to eat healthy. “We have several musical groups that play 45 minute sets. During that time guests will be tasting the okra dishes, going from chef’s table to chef’s table
and they learn about stuff. There are two prizes. One is a people’s choice ward and the other is a choice of 6 judges. The winner will be judged on presentation, complexity, flavor and all that.” This year’s event was at the Cotton Mill in McKinney. Twelve chefs were on hand producing everything from pickled okra seeds to okra ice cream. “We’ve got a very diverse group of cooks. There’s personal chefs, there’s chefs from 4-star restaurants, there;s chefs that actually farm their own food.” Elizabeth says there are no big corporate sponsors. This is for the community. “The chefs love it. It’s one of the most down to earth, fun, love-filled events I’ve ever been to. And these chefs create masterpieces that have never been replicated. People told me that I need to ask the chefs what they’ll be cooking. so nobody will be cooking the same thing. Well they never have in 12 years. And we’ve had an average of 15 chefs per festival since it started. And that’s a lot of different dishes.” This year because of Covid
the number of guests was limited to 150. Everyone seemed to like the Cotton Mill and it will probably take place there next year. “We received so many compliments from guests, chefs, musicians and nearly everyone was pleased with the winners. The judges’ favorite was Olivia Lopez who is cultivating heirloom red, yellow and blue corn from Mexico to preserve her culture. For Okrapalooza she did an okra enchilada that was unbelievable. She used two different colors of corn, blue and red. The people’s choice award went to Adam West who owns Local Yokel Restaurant in McKinney. He did a churro that was incredible. He folded okra into the flour and somehow made it sweet with a dipping sauce.” Winners get to forage once a month for 3 months on Elizabeth’s farm. www.tumbleweesmith.com
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ■ East Chambers regular school board meetings are held on the second Monday beginning at 6pm in the 216 Champions Loop Winnie, TX 77665
THEME: THANKSGIVING ACROSS 1. “If all ____ fails...” 5. *Male Thanksgiving bird 8. Yoko’s last name 11. Indian restaurant bread 12. Carhop’s carrier 13. *”Kiss the Cook” garment 15. Homer’s “The Odyssey”, e.g. 16. *Grandpa or Grandma, often 17. Moolah or dough 18. *Pilgrim’s colony 20. Allah’s cleric 21. Arranges into categories 22. Chance’s genre 23. *”Plains, Trains and Automobiles” star 26. Woven containers 30. Kimono sash 31. Aristotle’s school 34. Part of ideal 35. Hurricane feature, pl. 37. Comedian Schumer 38. Teen worry 39. Side of a ruler 40. Left over 42. *When will the guests be here?, acr. 43. Rejuvenate 45. Expression of agreement (2 words)
47. *What Turkey Trot participants did 48. Outdoor entertainment area 50. Messy substances 52. *It makes Thanksgiving wishes come true? 55. Half of diameter, pl. 56. Flu symptom 57. Accompanies relief 59. Leaves out 60. More than a talker? 61. Isaac’s firstborn 62. Skin cyst 63. “____ my party, and I’ll cry if I want too...” 64. Confederate or Union, e.g. DOWN 1. Compass dir. 2. Arctic native 3. Go yachting 4. Become enclosed in a cyst 5. Freshwater fish 6. Hop-drying kilns 7. *Pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving, e.g. 8. Sea World’s performer 9. “Cheers” regular 10. Top seed 12. Like a rosebush 13. Spy name 14. *Kind of squash
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19. Toils 22. Truck brand motto: “Guts. Glory. ____” 23. Lawn trimmer 24. Toe the line 25. Designs on lemur’s tail 26. Purchases 27. #39 Across, pl. 28. T in Ferrari TR 29. Thai restaurant chicken staple 32. Elder’s support 33. Flightless bird 36. *Thanksgiving football game host city since 1934 38. Impromptu 40. Big coffee holder 41. Choice word 44. Desert mirage 46. Makes less tight 48. Lace loop 49. “Angela’s _____,” memoir 50. *Raiders vs. Cowboys, e.g. 51. Scandinavian war god 52. Dry riverbed 53. Not final or absolute 54. Exclamation of surprise, archaic 55. Propel your boat! 58. Color wheel feature
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located at 1222 N. Main St. in Anahuac, distributes food to those in need on the fourth Saturday of each month. Anyone wishing to donate canned goods, money or volunteer is of the encouraged to do so. Pantry,
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Local News
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 PUNISHMENT RANGE
Forty-Five individuals were arrested and booked into the Chambers County Jail between Sunday, October 31 and Saturday, November 6. Warrants from last week are also as followed. The individuals have been
magistrated and formally informed of the charges against them. However, just because these individuals were arrested and magistrated does not mean they are guilty of the crimes they are charged with committing. Also, not
everyone charged with a crime is alleged to have committed the crime in Chambers County, but perhaps was simply arrested in Chambers County on outstanding warrant(s) while in Chambers County. Instances in which individuals
were arrested on outstanding warrants, their original conviction and the reason they are on probation or parole, if available, is included in parenthesis set.
• First degree felony: punishable by up to 99 years or life in prison and a $10,000 fine. • Second degree felony: punishable by up to 20 years and a $10,000 fine. • Third degree felony: punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. • State jail felony: punishable by up to two years in prison. • Deferred adjudication probation: typically offered to the first time offenders. Defendants’ judgement is deferred until later, if ever. If they successfully complete the terms of their probation, they are not judge and thus have no criminal conviction in connection to the offense. However, if they accept deferred adjudication probation but fail to abide by the terms of their probation, they could be sentenced to the maximum time in prison allowable under the law without the benefit of a trail by jury. • Class A misdemeanor: punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000. • Class B misdemeanor: punishable by up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine.
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LEGAL NOTICE A storage auction will be held at 1916 SH 124 in Winnie, Texas for storage unit number 93 on November 26, 2021 at 10:00am. PUBLIC NOTICE
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Pierre Lege, Deceased, were issued on November 2nd, 2021 in Cause No. 21CPR0132, pending in the County Court of Chambers County, Texas, to: Brenda Lege All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to Brenda Lege within the time and in the manner prescribed by law at the following address: Brenda Lege c/o Travis McCall McCall & McCall, PLLC 3350 Eastex Frwy Beaumont, Texas 77703
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Religion & Lifestyle
Sunday Observations from Christy
Like A Good Neighbor
I opened the gate to drive my tractor down the road to do a “good deed” for a neighbor. My two cows and bull found the gate I forgot to close. When I returned home, my neighbor Raymond was doing “his” good deed. He found my cows, got some feed, and led them back home. And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” (Hebrews 13:6) Danny R. Biddy, Chaplain: Chambers County Sheriff’s Office & Fellowship of Christian Cowboys OBITUARIES
Oma Waites Watley, 71, of Winnie, died Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was born May 19, 1950, in Winnie, to Jeanne Maxine Haley Crosby and Gerald Avon Crosby, Sr. Oma started her career as a office manager for Temple Inland. Later, she and her husband, John, owned their own businesses for over thirty years. They owned John and Oma Automatic Transmissions in Silsbee and
Assemblies of God
Cornerstone Church 3810 Hwy. 124 • Stowell 409-296-2481 Sunday Worship Service.........10:00 am Wednesday Family Night......6:30 pm Cornerstone Church 1100 Oak Street • Anahuac 409-296-2481 Sunday Worship Service.....10:30 am
Baptist
First Baptist Church of Anahuac 405 South Magnolia • Anahuac 409-267-3262 Sunday School..............9:00 am SundayMorningWorship.....11:00 am Evening Worship..........6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting.....6:30 pm First Baptist of Fannett Highway 124 • Fannett Sunday School.................9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship...10:45 am Sunday Discipleship Training.......5:00 pm Sunday Evening Worship.............6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting......7:00 pm First Baptist Church of Hamshire Highway 124 • Hamshire 409-243-2163 Sunday School.................9:15 am Morning Worship.........10:30 am Evening Worship............6:00 pm Wednesday Discipleship....6:15 pm First Baptist Church of Stowell W. Main &VanOstrand • Stowell 409-296-4510 Sunday School.........................9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship......11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship........6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 pm OutdoorsMen Church of Winnie Hwy 124 in Winnie Saturday.......6:00pm (covered dish meal at service)
Winnie as well as Bigfoot Transmissions in Evadale. Oma enjoyed collecting coins and ships with sails. She also enjoyed reading, listening to music, especially 60’s to the 80’s rock, and watching crime/dramas on television. She was known to be quick witted and to have a sharp mind. Soduko was one of her favorite past times and she could play a mean hand of cards. Oma was a wonderful wife and mother, and she cherished the memories she made with her family. Survivors include her husband, John Watley; children, Jeannie Martinez and husband, Pascual, all of Winnie and Blair Waites and wife, Susanna Dela Cruz, of Anahuac; stepsons, Shawn Watley, of Beaumont and Schuyler Watley, of Fort Worth; nine
First Baptist Church of Winnie Winnie 409-296-4072 Brian Johnson, Pastor Sunday School.................9:15 am Sunday Morning Worship..10:30 am SundayEvening Worship...........6:00 pm Wednesday: Kids for Christ.................4:00 pm Youth (Grades 7-12)........4:00 pm Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting.6:00 pm Sweet Home Baptist Church Hankamer 409-374-2208 Pastor: Ronald Smith Sunday School.................9:30 am SundayMorningWorship.........10:30am Wednesday Dinner......................6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study Adult, Youth and Children’s.....6:30 pm Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Campbell Rd &Ave G • Stowell 409-296-2938 Sunday School.........................8:00 am Sunday Morning Worship.........9:00 am Monday Mission & Teachers.......6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Choir St. Paul Baptist Church First Street • Stowell 409-296-2750 Sunday School.........................9:45 am Sunday Worship....................11:00 am Monday Brotherhood............7:00 pm Tuesday Mission.....................6:30 pm WednesdayPrayerMeeting...........7:00pm
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Saturday morning I woke up, was drinking coffee, and scrolling the world of social media. I had three posts back to back, from friends with the same dilemma. These three are all young dads. They have little ones. Their commonality is that for whatever the reason, they have limited time with their children. I’m not going to get involved in them, or their exes. What I will do however, is talk about split custody. grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gerald Avon Crosby, Jr. A gathering of Mrs. Watley’s family and friends was at 12:00 p.m., with her funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. Her interment followed at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie. Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.
VINTON - Bobbie Ruth "Granny" (Hudson) Granger, age 88, of Vinton, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Bobbie was born November
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Shared kids. Remember this phrase….. you must love your child more than you hate your ex. Listen, I was a product of divorce. I unfortunately found myself in those shoes with a 7 month old. So when I speak please know, I speak from both sides of the coin. There is nothing more important you can do than involve the other parent in their children’s lives. Is it hard? Yes. Is it impossible? Nope not at all. 29 years ago, when I went for my divorce, Judge Gist was filling in in family court. As I approached the bench slightly terrified, this mountain of a man said words that stuck. He said, I will grant you this divorce on two conditions. First, understand this little girl is half her dads. That the child support he pays, is not payment to see his child. The visitation he receives is not a gift you give. Visitation and child support are two separate court orders, him failing to
pay, or you keeping her from him are both violations of this court order. Both contempt of court. Both equally wrong. Second, love this child more than you hate your ex. Unless you know your child is in danger, let the other parent see them. Ignore the visitation, they want them on Monday instead of Wednesday? Let them have them on Monday. Or both. Folks if you know me you know my child has not always had a perfect relationship with her dad. But those big issues started when she was much older. So I’m not being hypocritical, he would tell you he could have, and did, see her any time he wanted. Not one time in 18 years was his child support increased. He paid half of extracurricular activities on his own. My point is, this morning, I saw posts from three young men who are yearning for a simple thing….. to love their child. As a parent, I
don’t know how on earth you justify keeping someone from loving your child, much less their parent. Divorce is messy. It’s hard. And no one, self included, will handle everything right. But you owe it to your child to involve the other parent. You thought enough of them to have a child with them. Yes I know there are exceptions. Some parents walk away, have substance abuse issues, or have shown themselves unable to safely tend to their child. But that is rare. Happy Sunday peeps….. I truly hope if you are in a divorce, a split custody situation, that you will choose to be involved. To allow involvement. To make peace with your personal past, and history, so that your personal scars do not carry over to become weapons of hurt towards your child. It’s quite simple….. love the child more than you hate the ex.
1, 1932 in Ged, LA. She was a lifelong resident of Vinton and a 1950 graduate of Vinton High School. Granny was employed with CPSB as Cafeteria Manager at Vinton High and was later an aide at Vinton Elementary. She was a lifelong member of Welsh Memorial United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. Bobbie was a member of the Vinton Order of Eastern Star. Granny enjoyed spending time with her family fishing and camping, especially on their house boat. Some of her hobbies included: traveling, crocheting, gardening, canning, and spending time with her grandkids and greatgrandkids. Those left to cherish her memory are: her daughters, Cindy Granger of Vinton, Carolyn Simon (Ray) of Hamshire, TX, and Linda Beth Keeling of Vinton; her grandchildren, Van Granger (Cara), April Nunally (Anthony), Shane Courville (Lesliee), Philip Granger (Tyffani), Emily Dalfrey (Joey); 11 great grandchildren; 2 great-great
grandchildren; and numerous step grand, great grand, and great-great grandchildren; her sister, Lillie Belle Fontenot (Richard); and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bud Granger; her mother, Estelle Webber Stokesberry (John); her father, Edward Hudson; her sisters, Dorothy Jeane Kuebodeaux and Melba Erbelding; her son-in-law, Evans Courville; her father & mother in-law, Clarence & Kate Granger; her sistersin-law, Evelyn Benoit & Pat Allen. Granny's funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Welsh Memorial Methodist Church in Vinton. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until time of service in the church. Burial will follow in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. The family would like to express their appreciation to Harbor Hospice for the compassion and care they provided in Granny's final days.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. hixsonvinton.com for the Granger family.
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Donna Marie (Larson) Granger, 71, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her residence. Donna was born in Gilmer, Texas on October 10, 1950 to Leonard Earl McCarley and Dorothy Marie Estall McCarley. She had earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Lamar University and worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Elizabeth’s on OB/ GYN from which she retired then went to Jasper Memorial in OB/GYN. (contd on page 8)
Church Services
St. Mary Baptist Church Hwy 61 &Albritton •Hankamer 409-374-2182 Sunday School.........................9:30 am Morning Worship..................11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study.........7:00 pm SunlightMissionaryBaptistChurch Spikes Rd • Hankamer Sunday School.........................9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship......11:00 am Wednesday Evening..................7:00 pm LaBelle Baptist Church 9400 Hwy 365 • LaBelle 409-796-1240 Sunday School.......................10:00 am Sunday Adult Worship............11:00 am Sunday Children’s Church......11:00 am Sunday Evening......................6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study.............7:00 pm First Baptist Church High Island Sunday School.........................9:30 am Sunday Worship....................10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship..........6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer & Bible......7:00 pm
Catholic St. Louis Catholic Church 315 W Buccaneer Dr • Winnie 409-296-4200 Weekday Mass Wednesday..................8:30 am Spanish Friday....9:45 am English at Arboretum Saturday...Reconciliation 3:00-3:45 pm Mass in English...............4:00 pm Sunday Mass in English.....7 am & 10:30 am Spanish Mass........................noon Holy days......8:30 am & 6:30 pm Our Lady of Light Catholic Church S. Main St • Anahuac 409-267-3158 Confession:Saturday...............5:00 pm English: Sunday.......................8:30 am Spanish: Saturday...................6:00 pm Thursday...................................6:00 pm
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hwy. 365 & IH-10 • Fannett 794-2548 Saturday Mass.........................5:00 pm Sunday Mass............7:00 & 11:00 am St. Martin DePorres Mission Boyt & Kidd • Cheek 409-794-2548 Sunday Mass............................9:00 am
Church of Christ Winnie Church of Christ 2559 Hwy 124 • Stowell 409-899-1737 • 409-363-9898 Sunday Bible Class.................9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship.......10:45 am Sunday Evening Worship......5:00 pm Wednesday Service................7:00 pm Church of Christ Oak Street • Anahuac 267-6445 Sunday Bible Class.................9:30 am SundayWorship Service......10:30 am SundayEvening Worship.......6:00 pm Wednesday Service................6:00 pm
Episcopal Trinity Episcopal Church Washington & Light St • Anahuac 409-267-6582 Sunday Holy Communion..10:00 am
Latter Day Saints
Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints Menely Road • Winnie Sunday Morning.....................9:00 am Wednesday Youth Activities.....7:00 pm
Lutheran
Hope Lutheran Church 9th & LeBlanc - Winnie 409-296-2377 Sunday Worship............9:30 am Sunday School............10:45 am
First United Methodist 204 Trinity St • Anahuac 409-267-3242 Sunday School.......................10:45 am Sunday Worship....................11:00 am St. James Methodist Ed Hopkins @ Texas St • Anahuac Sunday School.........................9:30 am Sunday Worship 1st & 4th Sunday.....................................11:00 am Wednesday Bible Studies......6:00 pm Faith United Methodist Highway 365 • Fannett 409-794-1121 Sunday School......................10:00 am Sunday Worship....................11:00 am UMYF 2nd and 4th Sunday.....5:00 pm Middleton Memorial Methodist Wallisville Rd • Wallisville 409-389-2218 Sunday Worship......................9:00 am St.PaulUnitedMethodistDoubleBayou www.stpauldoublebayou.com Sunday School........................10:45am Sunday Worship .................... 9:00 am Wednesday Bible Studies.........6:30 pm St. Mathew’s United Methodist 1312 Weeks Ave • High Island Sunday School.........................9:00 am Sunday Worship Service.........10:00 am UMYF.............................................3:00 pm First United Methodist Highway 124 @ Freeman • Winnie 296-4382 Sunday School.........................9:30 am Sunday Worship....................10:45 am UMYF.......................................6:00 pm Sunday Worship......................9:30 am Sunday School.......................10:45 am
SmithPoint Community Church Smith Point Sunday School.......................10:00 am Sunday Morning Worship......11:00 am Trinity Church 1324 Hwy. 124 • Winnie Sunday Happy Hour...............9:00 am Morning Worship.................10:00 am WednesdayEveningWorship....7:30pm House of Prayer Fannett Elementary School 409-794-9470 Sunday Services.............2:00-5:00 pm HankamerCommunity Fellowship FM 1663 @ FM 1724 • Hankamer Sunday School.....................10:00 am Sunday Praise & Worship..11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study........7:00 pm Lighthouse of Hope Church 507 6th St. Winnie, Texas (at the corner of 6th St. and Oak St.) 409-782-5354 Sunday Worship....................10:00 am Wednesday Worship..............6:30 pm Word of Life Church Please call (351) 999-4923 to participate in our phone church services: Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Church services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm
Pentecostal
Calvary Tabernacle 1210 FM 1406 • Winnie 296-2020 Sunday School........................2:00 pm Sunday Worship.....................2:45 pm Thursday Evening...................7:00 pm (Children’s Church, Youth Service & Bible Study) - Pastor Carl A. Vickery Calvary Tabernacle UPC 11185 Mahon Rd, Fannet Pastor Steve Adams 409-201-8033 Sunday 1pm, Thursday 7pm First UnitedPentecostal Church 1352 Walter Street • High Island 286-5444 Sunday Worship....................10:00 am Tuesday.....................................7:30 pm
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Clark Freight Line Bus Pg Ad:May 21 ad 11/29/17 11:39 AM Page 1
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C & V WRECKER SERVICE Craig Stowe Owner
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Whooping Cranes Make Their Way to the Texas Coast
With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast being reported, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding Texans to be on the lookout for these impressive birds as they move through the state. Whooping cranes are the tallest, rarest birds in North America. Currently, there is a population of around 506 individuals. Thanks to coordinated conservation efforts, whooping cranes are slowly returning from the brink of extinction. Whooping cranes make a 2,500-mile journey from their Canadian breeding grounds in northern Alberta’s Wood Buffalo National Park to the coastal marshes of Texas each year. The migration south to Texas can take up to 50 days. During their migration, whooping cranes seek out wetlands and agricultural fields where they can roost and feed. The birds often pass large urban centers like Dallas-Fort Worth, Waco and Austin. Though whooping cranes rarely stay in one place for more than a day during migration, it is important that they not be disturbed
or harassed at these stopovers. As a federally protected species, it is illegal to disturb or harass these birds. With sandhill crane and waterfowl hunting seasons opening and whooper migration in full swing, TPWD urges hunters to be extra vigilant. Whooping cranes are sometimes found in mixed flocks with sandhill cranes, which are gray and slightly smaller. With their allwhite body plumage and black wingtips, whooping cranes may also resemble snow geese, which are much smaller and have faster wing beats. A video detailing the differences between snow geese and whooping cranes can be found on the TPWD YouTube Channel. There are several other non-game species that are similar in appearance such as wood storks, American white pelicans, great egrets and others, but a close look will reveal obvious differences. More information on look-alike species is available online. Wade Harrell, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Whooping Crane Coordinator (contd on page 7)
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Let our readers know about your garage sales, help wanted, services.... Deadline: Monday before publication at 12 noon
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Palms RV Park 721 9th House for rent: brick Street, Winnie. Showers, house, 3 bed 2.5 bath, inside has laundry room, wifi, propane washer, dryer & refrigerator. bottle exhange, privacy fence, very nice house. one month security cameras. 409.673.5927 $1,200. One year contract call 832-298-8159 For Lease 4 BR 2 bath please 1 car garage. 936 Van House for Rent 3 BR 1 1/2 $1100.00/month and Ostrand, Winnie. $1550.00/ bath $1100.00 deposit. No utilities. month. Call 409-363-4570 Call Reenay 409-201-0399 1600 sq. ft. for rent. Window display, Highway frontage 409-781-0918 1000 sq. ft. office space for rent. 409-781-0918.
2BR, 1B, kitchen with built-ins, Franzen Rd, 725/mo; 4 0 9 6 7 9 9 7 7 3
HELP WANTED Hatfield Garage Mechanic Needed Call 409-296-3333 Food Service Co needs delivery drivers full and part time. Earn up to $70,000/year 832-740-9636 Ask for Rosa FOR SALE
4x5 Round bales stored outside for cows. $35.00 each. Call 409-781-2236
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Handyman needed for only a few hours work around the house and yard. 409-296-6224
Cub SI40 farm tractors 14’50’ mobile home - large dog house metal - garden tiller - 3 drilling rigs want to buy disk - brush hog - tractor w/ front loader. 281-788-7838 For Sale 28' Triple Axle Gooseneck Trailer $6500.00. Call 409-267-3063 7 1/4 acres furnished house lots of outside equipment. 409-284-5543 2005 Crown Vic Intercepter: Clean, dependable, new tires, brakes, great ac, etc., $3, 800.00. 281-414-6353 Trailer axles $40.00 - $100.00 each, PVC pipe 1 1/2 to 4" $50.00, Call 409-457-5204 Commercial gas tank for sale $700. refrigerator for sale $80. please call 832-298-8159 2012 Jeep Compass runs good. A/C works but does not cool well. Work vehicle $5000.00 Call 409-277-1065
Canal City lot for sale by owner on the middle canal undeveloped Lot #302, 1468 Van Sant Gilchrist TX call Alan 409-939-3240 no texts $30,000
Garry Bratten- Experienced Handyman. No job too small or large. 409-354-8280. Horse hay 4x5 fertilized Jiggs Bermuda in barn $50.00/ roll. Call 409-781-2236 For sale: Bradford, Brangus, and Hereford bulls. Call 713.875.5703 ALTERATIONS by Mrs. Henry 409-2937287. Call me for all types of clothing and formals!!
General Labor crew needed. Duties include: shoveling, weedeating/mowing, pouring concrete, laying pipes and clearing land. Background check and drug screen required. Tempto-hire - $12.00 per hour. Call us at 835-5566.
Part time maintenance man needed. Apply at Winnie Square Apartments 218 W Magnolia Ave #33 Winnie TX 409-296-2100 FOR RENT House for rent in Winnie. 3 bed, 1.5 bath + game room, fenced backyard. Brick house in nice neighborhood. $1,200 month +deposit. 409-789-0289 One BR apartment $600.00/per month, $600.00 deposit. No utilities Call Reenay 409-201-0399
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Garage sale to be held in the Fisher Building in the Winnie Park on Friday, November 12 and Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm each day. For information call 337.309.0794. Queen size bedroom set, includes dresser with mirrors and one nightstand. $300.00. Call 409-291-1288 4x5 Round bales Horse quality in barn $50.00 Call 409-781-2236 2000 Ford gas tractor parts. Call for prices Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4
Horse and cow pasture for lease. One mile from Winnie. 20 acres and 2 barns. $100/month. Window air conditioner $50 in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 6 6 - 6 4 1 7 , Located 4 0 9 4 5 7 5 2 0 4 4 0 9 - 2 9 6 - 9 2 6 7
Cat 3406, new rods &main bearings, marine gear includes PTO & hydraulic pump. Shaft is 2 1/2" x 12'3" w/4 blade prom 3 drum winch & stainless cables. Engine on stand to hear run in Oak Island. 936-546-4401
2004 40' Mountain Air motorhome, made by Newmar. 250 Cummings diesel, 6 speed Allison transmission $25000.00 Call 409-277-0883 or 409-277-9872
For Sale 28' Triple Axle Gooseneck Trailer $6500.00. Call 409-267-3063 Trailer axles $40 - 100 each Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4
Part-time shop help needed for weekends and some weekdays. If interested please call 409-296-6980.
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4 tires size 33x12.50 R18LT $100 Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4 Metal Shelves $10 each 4 available Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4 Set of metal steps. $40 Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4
Disk and scoop for tractor $25 each Located in Stowell 4 0 9 - 4 5 7 - 5 2 0 4
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It looks like an “off-year” for bobwhite hunters in most regions this season, but South Texas hunters can expect “very good” hunting. Last season, 80% of the bobwhite harvest came from south of San Antonio. Photo by John Jefferson.
Whooping Cranes on the Way (contd)
WOODS, WATERS, and WILDLIFE
DON'T JUDGE TOO SOON By John Jefferson
It’s said you can’t judge a book by its cover. Quail experts are learning the truth of that regarding habitat this season. A quail authority recently wrote an excellent article entitled “Just Add Water.” It had rained at the right time that year and provided food and nesting cover for quail. That summer that was mild, too, resulting in a bumper quail crop. This year started out dry last winter. And the three prior years had seen lean quail production. The dryness initially hampered nesting by the diminished
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number of birds. Moisture came in mid-February but it came in cold rain, sleet, ice and snow. How that affected quail isn’t quite clear. It took a toll on doves, though, freezing and frost-biting their toes. It’s understood that dove mortality was high. If it killed doves, could we expect quail to be unharmed? Then the rains came in May, lasting into summer. That was a blessing. Nesting was triggered as a result and brood sightings followed. Grass and forbs (weeds and flowering plants) were abundant. Rain tapered, but South Texas and the Rolling Plains, two of Texas better ecoregions for quail, continued to receive above-average rainfall. TPWD’s August roadside surveys reported hearing males calling, but failed to see many adults or broods of hatchlings. Fewer birds were actually seen in South Texas and the Rolling Plains during roadside counts than EVER since the counts began in 1978! That was a shock, considering the habitat conditions. Having too much lush habitat is almost like having too much fun. Or money. But quail, as you know, are only a few inches above the ground. With good habitat conditions, they are blessed with cover and concealment from hawks, eagles, coyotes … and biologists counting small birds. Add up what quail had
to deal with this year, and it’s little wonder the counts were low. Three prior years of low production in some areas. A dry start to 2021. Delayed nesting. Then a killing week-long storm that may have claimed more than was known. And finally the blessing of high weeds in which to hide and eat in several regions. Quail deserved it. Some were still nesting in September. Numbers are low, especially in the ROLLING PLAINS, which is usually an area hunters can depend upon for good shooting. “Below-average” quail hunting is expected, there. But a number of biologists agree there are more quail than were counted. SOUTH TEXAS quail hunting is more promising. Again, spring and summer rainfall provided a welcomed boost. Surveys failed to indicate that but biologists predict populations and harvest will exceed survey results. Best areas are the “sand sheet” in Brooks and Kenedy counties and west of I-35 to Del Rio. The HIGH PLAINS, EDWARDS PLATEAU, and CROSS TIMBERS received good rains, but lacked adequate nesting birds. “Average” hunting is expected. GULF PRAIRIES quail made some gains and those with access should have “average” hunting. Like they told us in the Army – if you’ve got ‘em, smoke ‘em!
at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), says the first of the season was a family group consisting of two adults and a juvenile on the Aransas NWR, along with another tracked bird that arrived in the Port O’ Connor-area, both on Oct. 29. Harrell says typically most all of the tagged Whooping Cranes he studies are on the move in November as they head for their wintering grounds. The majority of the birds arrive on the Texas Coast in December. Once whooping cranes arrive on their wintering grounds, many stay in the same general area. Younger birds, however, often haven’t paired yet and may wander a little off their usual flight path, using areas quite distant from the Aransas NWR area. Harrell says due to the La Niña weather
pattern forecast for this winter, the Southwest is in for a drier, warmer season. While this past summer was relatively wet and freshwater wetlands currently have water, a dry winter may require the use of freshwater wells on the Aransas NWR and surrounding areas to provide freshwater to the whooping cranes later in the winter. The USFWS is encouraging landowners to consider providing freshwater on their properties as well to aid the birds during their migration and wintering period. The public can help track whooping cranes by reporting sightings to TPWD’s Whooper Watch, a citizen-science based reporting system to track whooping crane migration and wintering locations throughout Texas. More information about Whooper Watch, including instructions
for reporting sightings, can be found online and by downloading the iNaturalist mobile app. These observations help biologists identify new migration and wintering locations and their associated habitats. Biologists remain optimistic that continued research and restoration work will ultimately lead to improved numbers of whooping cranes and say that new pending federal legislation, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), could help in a big way. RAWA would provide the funding needed to continue the important conservation work that is vital for whooping cranes and other species throughout Texas. Learn how to help through the Texas Wildlife Alliance’s online toolkit. Texas Wildlife Alliance is a grass roots coalition formed to support RAWA.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. TO UPDATE ITS MARK TO MARKET RIDER CONSISTENT WITH THE COMMISSION’S ORDER IN DOCKET NO. 51095 On November 1, 2021, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI”) filed an Application with Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission”) for approval to update its Mark to Market (“MTM”) Rider tariff consistent with the Commission’s Order in Docket No. 51095. In Docket No. 51095, ETI sought and the Commission issued Order an approving ETI’s initial MTM Rider tariff to provide customers with the credits specified in the Accounting Order issued in Docket No. 50540. The Accounting Order in Docket No. 50540 established the regulatory accounting treatment applicable to the tax effects resulting from a MTM tax accounting method election ETI proposed to make and subsequently made with respect to its power purchase agreements (the “ETI MTM Tax Position”). In addition, the Commission approved a methodology by which ETI will provide to customers the benefits associated with the ETI MTM Tax Position. Under this methodology, ETI will provide to customers guaranteed credits associated with the ETI MTM Tax Position regardless of the final determination on that tax position by the taxing authorities. Moreover, to the extent the taxing
authorities ultimately accept ETI’s MTM Tax Position, the Company will provide additional credits to customers. In the instant proceeding, ETI seeks Commission approval to update its MTM Rider tariff, consistent with the process described therein, to provide credits to customers for year 2022 consistent with the terms of the Commission’s Accounting Order. This filing was made pursuant to Sections 14.001, 14.151, 32.001, and 36.003 of the Texas Utilities Code. Effect on Customer Classes All of ETI’s Texas retail customers will ultimately be affected if the Commission grants the relief requested in this Application in that such customers will receive credits in accordance with the methodology approved in the Commission’s Accounting Order in Docket No. 50540. Contact Information Persons with questions or who want more information on this Application may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service— ETI MTM Rider Tariff Update, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, email tcr@entergy.com, or call 1-866-981-2602 during normal business hours. A complete copy of this application is available upon request. The Commission has assigned Docket No. 52755 to the Application. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public
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OBITUARIES Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (tollfree) 1-800-735-2989. A deadline for intervention will be established for this proceeding. All communications should refer to Docket No. 52755. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the preferred method for you to file your request for intervention is electronically, and you will be required to serve the request on other parties by email. Therefore, please include your own email address on the intervention request. Instructions for electronic filing via the “PUC Filer” on the Commission’s website can be found here: https:// interchange.puc.texas. gov/filer. Instructions for using the PUC Filer are available at: http://www. puc.texas.gov/industry/ filings/New_PUC_ Web_Filer_Presentation. pdf. Once you obtain a tracking sheet associated with your filing from the PUC Filer, you may email the tracking sheet and the document you wish to file to: centralrecords@puc. texas.gov. For assistance with your electronic filing, please contact the Commission’s Help Desk at (512) 936-7100 or helpdesk@puc.texas.gov. You can review materials filed in this docket on the PUC Interchange at: http://interchange.puc. texas.gov/.
She had been a resident of Sabine County since 2010, having previously resided in Winnie, Texas. Donna enjoyed refurbishing furniture, sewing and crocheting. She is survived by her husband, Gene Irvie Granger
of Hemphill; son, Dale Larson and wife, Brandi, of Winnie; daughters, Angelina Foil and husband, Jerry, of Buna, Christina Livingston and husband, Mark, of Kingwood, and Harley Larson and her fiancé Kristi of Winnie; brother, Larry
McCarley and wife, Susan, of Plano; sister, Debbie Fox and husband, Steve, of Canton; and her grandchildren, Morgan, Madison, Dakota, Lauren, and Abigale, and 9 great grandchildren.
Texas Veterans Land Board Announces 2021 Holiday Wreath-Laying Schedule
The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) is honored to announce the 2021 schedule for its annual holiday wreath-laying ceremonies for each of its four Veterans cemeteries. During the holiday season, the VLB and its partners observe this tradition to commemorate the bravery of our nation’s military heroes and honor the many sacrifices they have made for our nation.
These ceremonies are made possible by the dedicated work of the VLB and hundreds of volunteers from around Texas who come together to beautify the cemeteries each holiday season. Wreath-laying events are scheduled at each of Veterans Cemeteries— Abilene, Corpus Christi, Killeen, and Mission. Dates and times for the VLB wreath-laying ceremonies are as follows:
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen—Saturday, November 27 at 10 a.m. Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery, Mission—Saturday, November 27 at 9 a.m. Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene—Saturday, December 18 at 11 a.m. Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, Corpus Christi—Saturday, December 18 at 11 a.m.