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since it left with a courier on horseback under the cover of darkness during the famous 13-day siege in 1836. In commemoration of the day the Immortal 32 from Gonzales joined the defenders of The Alamo the only Texians to respond to Travis call a delegation from Gonzales will gather at the historic site for ceremonies marking the blood shed by the heroes of Gonzales. Gonzales City Council on Tuesday gave its enthusiastic backing to the project, first proposed by Gonzales Economic Development Corp. chairman Nathan Neuse. The delegation is expected to gather at Alamo LETTER, Page A6
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Gonzales will answer the call as Travis Letter returns to The Alamo
On March 1, 1836, 32 men from Gonzales rode into The Alamo in response to a call for aid from LtCol. William B. Travis, joining nine other Gonzales citizens already among the defiant defenders of the old mission. On March 1 of this year, Gonzales will again answer the call of Travis Letter. William Barret Travis famous Victory or Death letter will make its return to the Alamo at 4 p.m. Friday, February 22 for a grand celebration at Alamo Plaza. This will be the first time it has been at the Alamo
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Trail Ride moves through town
Members of the Texas Trail Riders out of Oakland enter the Gonzales City Limits along Highway 90A Monday as part of their annual trek to the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. A total of five trail rides moved through the region this week in preparation for the annual festivities in San Antonio, which get underway today. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
Cuero police nab Relay readies for return robbery suspects

The Texas Independence Relay is composed of 40 relay legs of various lengths, totaling over 200 miles. The course starts in Gonzales, where the spark of the Texas Revolution took place, and it finishes at the San Jacinto Monument, where Texas Independence was won! To tackle this formidable task, your team will be composed of up to 12 members (your choice!), and youll have an exceptional time either furthering good friendships or making new ones! Youll encourage each other along the way while you visit the small cities of Gonzales, Shiner, Moulton, Flatonia, Schulenburg, Weimar, Borden, Columbus, Altair, Eagle Lake, Wallis, Orchard, Simonton, and Fulshear. Then, youll make your way through the paramount city of Houston, experiencing it in a way you never have before! Racing on a team with your friends in this unique format over an incomparable span of Texas steeped with momentous history all amounts to a GREAT time that youll fondly remember for years to come! This all takes place over Saturday and Sunday, March 23 24 (and dont forget the party on Friday, March 22!). Come and take it if you have what it takes!
VICTORIA The principal of Gonzales High School faces a charge of driving while intoxicated following an accident Friday night. Christopher Morrow, 39, was charged after a two-vehicle crash on Main Street at Mockingbird Lane, said Sgt. Lee Lemmons, of the Victoria Police Department. GISD superintendent Dr. Kim Strozier said Wednesday that district employment policy prohibits her
Christopher Morrow from commenting on Morrows situation and future with the school district. A Gonzales ISD Board of Trustees meeting is tentaMORROW, Page A6
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Detailed maps for every leg will be provided in the race manual and can be found on our interactive map. Specifics are subject to change, so please refer to the Race Updates section (and perhaps sign up to receive the updates) to get the most current information. Gonzales is an exceedingly welcoming town, rich with history and attractive to tourists looking to escape the big city! Your entire team will run a small loop together around downtown, marking the commencement of your journey. Youll enjoy picturesque rolling hills on perfect relay roads as you journey over rural dirt roads and Sam Houstons Tree! After leaving Gonzales, youll get a taste of smaller Texas towns with exceptionally large hearts! Shiner, Moulton, Flatonia, Schulenburg, and Weimar, youll appreciate each towns individual flavor, but you will also note that they all possess a distinct relaxing quality. By the time your team RELAY, Page A6
CUERO Cuero Police on Friday arrested the final two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the Dairy Queen on Jan. 11. Police Capt. Steven Ellis said Justin Austin, 24, of Cuero and Darien Patton, 21, also of Cuero, were taken into custody without incident in the 100 block of Aggie Street on Friday. The local police were assisted by U.S. Marshals during a day-long search for the two men which included several hours of searching in Gonzales on Friday. Police had previously arrested three other suspects in the case: Joshua Williams, 20; Dedrick Griffin, 18; and Mary Villareal, 18; ROBBERY, Page A6
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San Antonio man dies in oilfield accident

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CHEAPSIDE A San Antonio man was killed Monday after being run over by a trailer in an oilfield accident.
A Department of Public Safety spokesman said an oilfield crew was rolling 3-inch poly pipe on a spool mounted on a trailer being pulled by a pickup at around 12:20 p.m. Monday near Cheapside in far southeast Gonzales County. The pickup truck
towing the trailer was traveling northbound at 10-15 miles per hour on County Road 294, troopers said. A worker who was riding on the tongue of the trailer helping to spool the pipe fell off the trailer and was run over by the trailers right rear
wheel. Attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at 1:04 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Deidra Voigt. DPS said an investigation into the accident is proceeding.
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Today in Texas History
On this day in 1853, the town of Seguin was officially incorporated. This South Texas seat of Guadalupe County saw settlement as early as the 1830s, and founders originally called the site Walnut Springs before changing the name to Seguin in honor of Tejano revolutionary and Texas Republic senator Juan Nepomuceno Segun in 1839. The town enjoyed a rich agricultural landscape and ample water resources thanks to the nearby Guadalupe and San Marcos rivers and Cibolo and Geronimo creeks. Its original schoolhouse, built in 1850, was still used for educational purposes well over 100 years later, when the state recognized the structure as the oldest continuously used school building in Texas. Texas Lutheran College relocated to Seguin in 1912, and the towns economy experienced a major upswing with the discovery of oil in the nearby Darst Creek fields in the late 1920s. Throughout the twentieth century the community supported agricultural, oil-based, and manufacturing interests. In 2000 Seguin had a population of 22,011.
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Veterans Memorial plans to be unveiled

The Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association, a 501 (c)(3) organization, will hold a media event on February 8 at 5:15 p.m. at the corner of St. Lawrence Street and Moore St. (next to DAR building).
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E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com expenses for his kidney transplant. Gonzales Hermann Sons Lodge #175 will meet Mon., Feb. 18, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hermann Sons Hall east of Gonzales on US Hwy. 90-A. Discussions on Hall rental rates & Cemetery lots/upkeep rates are planned with membership in attendance. Water Conservation Presentation - Current Agricultural and Urban Landscape Management Practices - Dr. Guy Fipps, Professor & Irrigation Specialist, Charles Swanson, Extension Program Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M University, February 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Elks Lodge 1222 E. Sara Dewitt Dr., Gonzales. Sponsored by Water Protection Association - Gonzales County Texas A&M Extension Service. On Wednesdays during Lent (Feb. 13-March 27) the local Ministerial Alliance will be holding their Community Lenten Services. Every Wednesday at noon a 30 minute service will be held in the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church with lunch to follow in the First UMC Fellowship Hall. A different preacher from the community will bring the message each week with his/her home church providing the meal. This is an ecumenical event all are invited to attend. Thompsonville Ladies Club Annual Chili Supper and Auction will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Thompsonville Community Center. Chili Supper will be at 5 p.m. Chili is free we do accept donations. Auction is at 6 p.m. Proceeds will be used for scholarships to area youth.
A display of the proposed Veterans Memorial, in honor of those who serve, past, present, and future will be on exhibition. The public is invited to attend. For more information or to make a donation, contact Larry Mercer at 830-
263-0331, Herman Harris at 830-6723244, Dick Kuenzler at 830-672-7363 or Barbara Hand at the Chamber of Commerce at 830-672-6532 or go to www.gonzalescountyveteransmemorial.com
Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. If you are in need of a meal, Helping Hands, a non-profit, multi-church ministry would like to bless you with a free lunch. Meals will be distributed Saturday, February 9th, beginning at 11 a.m. in the GCAM parking lot located at 708 St. Louis Street. Volunteers and donations are welcome. Contact Linda or Gary at 361-275-1216.
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mission is accepting applications form county residents wishing to serve a twoyear term on the commission for 201314. Applications received by Feb. 22 wil be reviewed and appointments made by Gonzales County Commissioners Court at its regular March meetings. Application forms may be picked up at the Gonzales County Archives, 1709 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales, or by contacting chairperson Glenda Gordon at 512-9245850, ggordon@stx.rr.com, or secretary Pat Mosher at 830-672-7970, archives@ co.gonzales.tx.us. The Come and Take It Square Dance Club of Gonzales will offer lessons beginning Monday, March 4 from 7-8 p.m. To free open house sessions will be held on Monday, Feb. 18 and Monday, feb. 25 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. These two get-acquainted sessions will allow prospective students a chance to learn a few basic steps and to meet the friendly dancers. Lessons and open houses will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, located across the street from the courthouse in Gonzales at 414 st. Louis St. Everyone is welcome. Square-dancing is an enjoyable social form of exercise, appropriate for all ages from teens to seniors. For more information, call 830-672-7384, 830-672-9307 or 830-672-3224. The Pilgrim Heirs Band will be featured at the Pilgrim Opry Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Pilgrim Community Center, 12809 FM 1116. Special guests will be Ray Manley, Donna Manley, Bill Barrington and Vernon Whitehead. A barbecue chicken dinner with beans and potato salad will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. and will cost $6. Music begins at 7 p.m. with a $4 cover charge.
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Eyewitness to Crucifixion scheduled as Lenten service

Abiding Word Lutheran Church located at 1310 St. Louis Street (across from Lions Club Park) will host eyewitness to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Jerusalem in 30 A.D. The testimonies will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. and will continue each week throughout the Lenten season. Based on the evidence recorded in the Bible, various participants in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ will testify to what they observed and did. The testimonies will be in the First Person in order to signify the personal report of each participant. The presentations will take place according to the following schedule: I, Judas, February 13, Ash Wednesday I, Peter, February 20,
Christian Womens Job Corps, offering free job/life/computer skills for women, is taking applications for its Spring 2013 semester to begin on February 11. Wednesday For more information, call Sherry Poe at I, Caiaphas, February 27, 830-857-4960 or 830-672-6180. Wednesday I, Pointius Pilate, March 6, Lifelong Love Wednesday Faith Family Church, located at 1812 I, Dismas, March 13, Cartwheel Dr., will host Lifelong Love Wednesday Affair: Ignite Your Purpose; Renew Your I, John, March 20, Wednes- Vows on Feb. 8 9 (Fri., 7pm-9:30pm / Sat. day. 9am-noon) Communion service, March Give your spouse the gift that will 28, Maundy Thursday transform your relationship: a fulfilling, I, Longinus, March 29, purpose-filled, dream-come-true marGood Friday riage. Join Jimmy & Karen Evans for their The Biblical account of Lifelong Love Affair seminar, live via online Christs suffering that began on broadcast. Seminar is free and provided Thursday night and continued by Faith Family Church for the community. to His death at 3:00 p.m. on Find out more at MarriageToday.com Good Friday will be reviewed. Hosted by: Pastor Forrest Hamilton. ChildThe services are designed to care is available for $5 per day. For more prepare the hearers for a full information, call 830-857-1659 appreciation of the climactic resurrection of Christ from the Benefit Bake Sale dead on Easter Sunday. Benefit Bake Sale for Ricky Rivera Sr., For further information, February 9, 2013, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walplease call (830) 672-6616 Mart in Gonzales. To help defer medical
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Gonzales County Sheriffs Office Sheriffs Report for Jan. 27Feb. 2: 01/28/13 Molina, Joe Alfred, 08/1963, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or More. Remains in Custody. 01/29/13 Williams, Eric Donnell, 12/1992, San Antonio. Local Warrant Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Local Warrant Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Requires $1,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. 01/30/13 Guerra, Jeremy Lynn, 07/1986, Alice. Local Warrant Theft of Property >$50 <$500. Released on $1,500 Bond. 01/31/13 Egger, Bobby Joe, 01/1969, Smiley. Public Intoxication. Released on Order to Appear. 02/01/13 Vasquez, Alfredo Hernandez, 07/1967, Gonzales. Commitment/ Sentence Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Released Weekender/Work Release. Malatek, Jeffrey Lee, 06/1965, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Driving while License Invalid. Released Weekender/Work Release. Huser, James Aaron, 10/1979, Hallettsville. Commitment/Sentence Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. Released Weekender/Work Release. Vasquez, Michael, 03/1983, Gonzales. Local Warrant Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. Released on $2,500 Bond. 02/02/13 Pitts, David Fitzpatrick, 12/1980, Gonzales. Austin Parole Division Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >4G <200G. Remains in Custody. Wiley, Texas Ross, 09/1972, Nixon. Austin Parole Division Warrant Manufacturing/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >4G <200G. Remains in Custody. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 10 DPS 05 GPD 09 WPD 01 NPD 00 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 Total 25
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PULLIN Army Sgt. Jonathan N. Pullin has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South, Southwest and Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe. Pullin is a wheeled-vehicle mechanic assigned to the 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He has served in the military for seven and a half years. The sergeant is a 1997 graduate of Gonzales High School and the son of Audrey Pullin of Gonzales. He earned an associate degree in 1998 from Wyoming Technical Institute, Laromie, Wyo.
Members of Providence Missionary Baptist Church family would like to invite you to our Pastors and Wife 5th appreciation service, on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 3pm. We would love for you to come out and help us celebrate this great occasion and help us show our Pastor and wife how much we love them. The St. Paul Athletic Booster Club will hold its Annual Fat Tuesday Pork Steak Dinner Tuesday, Feb. 12. To-go only plates are $8 and can be picked up at the following locations: The Shiner KC Hall, Jahn Refrigeration in Yoakum, and Lone Star Bank in Gonzales. Tickets are available at Pateks Grocery in Shiner, Shiner Catholic School, or any CSC student The Gonzales Master Gardeners will present a free public program on roses February 12, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Street Building, 623 Fair Street, in Gonzales. The speaker will be Peggy Jones, Guadalupe County Master Gardener. Ms. Jones is a long time rose enthusiast and a member of the San Antonio Rose Society. Her lecture will emphasize Earth-Kind and Antique Roses. For more information, call Shirley Frazier, 437-2592.
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City to re-vamp information systems

city to use several different platforms including phone, text and e-mail to notify citizens of not only emergency events, but also a number of different everyday events of interest to citizens. They (Blackboard Connect) dont use the 9-1-1 database like other systems do, so it doesnt have to be a 9-1-1 emergency to send out a notification, Barnes said. The city could target only residents of particular streets or neighborhoods, for example, for notifications about eveyrthing from street work to police action to civic events. Barnes was also authorized to enter into agreements with Records Consultants Inc. to manage the citys legal recordkeeping requirements, and to seek bids on a new phone system for the city. In other action Monday, Council approved participation in both the Gonzales Immortals Day at The Alamo on March 1 and Gonzales County Day at the state Capitol on March 21. The Alamo event will follow on the heels of the citys Texas Independence Day ceremonies on Feb. 28, while Barnes said the event at the state Capitol is expected to include the reading of resolutions on the floors of the state House and Senate recognizing Oct. 2 as Come and Take It Day in Texas and naming
Pictured are Debra Drescher Farst, State Coordinator, Texas Main Street Program, Texas Historical Commission; Barbara Friedrich, City of Gonzales Main Street Administrator, and Brad Patterson, division director, Community Heritage Development Division, Texas Historical Commission.

Gonzales Main St. earns commendation

Main Street programs in Texas were recognized. These cities will be further recognized as Nationally Accredited by the National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, at the National Main Street conference in New Orleans in April. It really is a notable accomplishment to be recognized in this way, especially for those programs that do it year after year, said Debra Farst, TMSP state coordinator. Incremental progress that leads to comprehensive success is at the core of the preservation-based Main Street model and that is exactly what these programs are showing. This process respects the unique nature of each Main Street community. Each program is recognized for their own local effort. They are truly real places telling real stories. Accredited programs show
Gonzales City Council on Tuesday gave the green light for the city to re-vamp its records retention system, phone system, mass notification system and the council itself. Council approved an ordinance calling for the annual city election on May 11 for council Districts 1 (Gary Schroeder) and 2 (Tommy Schurig). Early voting in that election will begin April 29. The Council also authorized City Manager Allen Barnes to negotiate and enter into several agreements to upgrade the citys information management systems. Barnes had asked the Council to consider an agreement with Blackboard Connect for mass notification services for the city. The system will enable the
the historic Gonzales Cannon as a Texas Treasure. Council also accepted the annual Racial Profiling report from the Gonzales Police Dept.; declared a number of items of city property as surplus and designated them for internet auction; set the date for the public hearing on the citys sub budget (April 1-Sept. 30); and re-named two members to the citys Planning and Zoning Commission.
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LLANO Gonzales has been commended for successful annual progress as a designated Main Street community. The Texas Historical Commissions (THC) Texas Main Street Program (TMSP) made the announcement Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the winter gathering of Texas Main Street managers. Sixty-seven designated
above average performance in ten categories on an annual report. Selection criteria focus on planning, partnerships, staffing, volunteer effort, preservation ethic, training and program assessment through reporting. The state office also works with programs throughout the year by providing various services based upon local needs.
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KCTI to host rodeo radio coverage

ProRodeoLive.com, the Radio and Internet Broadcast home of Professional Rodeo, is about to kick off its exclusive 2013 schedule of live rodeo coverage in Texas and Oklahoma, at the award winning San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and the Timed Event Championships at the Legendary Lazy E Arena in Oklahoma. ProRodeoLives coverage from San Antonio will begin 15 minutes before the beginning of each performance. ProRodeoLives San Antonio broadcast will also be carried on KCTI-AM 1450 in Gonzales and will be carried on kcti1450.com as well as KCTI via the TuneIn Radio App for your smart device. Broadcasts are set starting at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 19-21, 7:15 Feb. 22, 1 p.m. Feb. 23 (XTreme Bull-riding) and the rodeo finals at 7:15 p.m. Feb. 23. ProRodeoLive will present the final rounds of the San Antonio Rodeo, including semi final rounds, the championship round, and the PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding on the final day of the rodeo. A week later, ProRodeoLive will provide exclusive coverage of the Timed Event Championships, March 1-3 from the Lazy E in Oklaholma. ProRodeoLive.com is owned by veteran PRCA member rodeo announcer Steve Kenyon, who will be describing the action from San Antonio and from the Lazy E. Kenyon was the
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When the labels no longer fit, what can we call ourselves?

We like labels. It helps us identify things. For those of us passionately involved in things political, labels are in many ways the most efficient manner to identify the good guys and the bad guys. Nowhere does this hold more true than with the labels of conservative and liberal because if you look at what theyre supposed to mean versus who is wearing those labels, it doesnt always fit. Most folks refer to me to as a conservative but depending on the subject and who youre talking to, to my views fit into a number of different categories. There are religious funamentalists out there who consider me a Godless heathen promoting the Beast because I dont much care who anyone else bunks down with. Gay activists hate me because I dare embrace the view that theyre welcome to their lifestyle but that government has no right to force me to like it. Think about it. Todays liberals ... are arguing for the status quo. And the most outspoken
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conservatives ... are fighting for radical change. For a wordsmith like myself, it can be maddening. Most of those we refer to as liberals these days arent really liberal. With the Progressives in power, theyre no longer promoting revolution, theyre implementing tyranny which automatically casts them into a role as conservatives. The classic definition of liberalism describes minds which are open, listening to all sides of issues before reaching a determination. Todays liberals, however, are about as open-minded as the vault at Fort Knox and as independentthinking as a boxcar full of zombies.
Consider their reaction to opposition: Opposed to Obamacare? Then youre a racist. Not on board with the administrations plan for gun confiscation? You must be a racist. Want to see a secure border as part of any immigration overhaul? You racist pig, you. Thats all right out of the script written by the original communists. Leon Trotsky told his followers in Russia that when confronted by opposition, to shout them down ... with force, if must needs to ensure that the communists agenda comes to be viewed as broadly supported. The concept was later adapted and refined by a fringe socialist movement in Germany. Adolf Hitler and the Nazis were ushered into power legitimately and democratically and wound up killing millions of people. Then theres that term conservative. Most of those we call conservatives no longer fit the classic definition, since they are now howling for changing things.
The word is supposed to define someone who is averse to change, and holds to traditional values and attitudes. Yet its applied today to people whose political beliefs center on bringing about radical change in the way things are done. Moreover, the word is given several definitions even by those who claim to be conservatives. Those who believe that the best government is government which is limited in scope and power think theyre the legitimate conservatives, while there are others who think that only those who are Christian evangelical fundamentalists can claim the title. Interestingly enough, many of the evangelicals want government to have less power except when its needed to regulate sinful behavior. Then you have the Old Guard conservatives, best exemplified by Karl Rove. Rove, who engineered gubernatorial and presidential political victories for George Bush, now backs a political action committee, the Conservative Victory Project, which aims
to bring big money to bear not to defeat liberal Democrats, but instead to sideline the primary campaigns of rock-ribbed-conservatives with Tea Party-style allegiances. The assertion by Rove and an organization called American Crossroads is that Tea Partiers are unelectable when facing liberals, while Old Guard Republicans (who arent the least bit conservative) can, as long as they claim the title of conservative. Interestingly enough, you wont hear Rove and the other Old Guard types voicing the complaint that too much power is resting in the hands of the federal government and Barack Obama. Theres a reason for that: Rove and Bush are the ones who accumulated all that power to be abused by the current chief executive. Im thinking we should coin a new term for those of us who would like to see the nation survive in spite of the idiots the liberals and conservatives have elected. We can call ourselves conserverals.
The Castros: Texas most dangerous leftist politicans

While many Texas conservatives continue to focus on national issues, the two most dangerous liberals in the state, U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro and San Antonio Mayor Julian Castor are laying the foundation to take over the state and to ascend to higher political office. Last Sunday, (Jan. 27) the Castro brothers were interviewed on CBS Face the Nation and predicted to a national TV audience that within two presidential election cycles, Texas would be dominated by the Democrats. Its changing. Its going to become a purple state then a blue state because of the demographics, because of the population from folks coming from outside Texas, Julin Castro said. Joaqun Castro agreed, but added that its going to take a lot of work from Democrats to lay the infrastructure for change. We are very busy working on that now. The key to the Castros vision and plan is the demographics. Their mother, Rosa Castro, was a member of the radical Raza Unida Party (RUP) in the 1970s which preached that America and Texas were the products of imperial aggression and colonialism imposed on Mexicans. Racial politics and Chicano nationalism are at the heart of their politics. Rosa Castro once stated that the defenders of the Alamo were a bunch of drunks. The Castros now have a major ally in the Democratic Party. Henry Muoz, a long time liberal political fund raiser in San Antonio, has been named chairman of the Partys Finance Committee. Munozs promotion shows that all the talk about taking Texas over is going a priority for the national Democratic Party. Since Munoz is already deeply involved in Texas Democratic Party politics, he can help fundraise nationally and help in ensuring Texas Democrats
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have funding for their state and local races in particular. If you want to know how Mayor Castro governs, just look at the Texas Comptrollers report on local debt from December 2012. San Antonio has the highest per capita debt among major Texas cities, even leading Houston. In November, Castro pushed through a Pre-kinder education program for 4 year olds which carries a long term debt for tax payers. Castro and VIA, chaired by Munoz, have also embarked on a streetcar project that will cost tax payers an estimated $790 million. Castor also recently appointed a homosexual liaison to city government. These are just a few of the indicators of what is to come if the Castro twins continue unchallenged, and succeed. The Castros come from the Saul Alinsky school of community organizing, similar to President Obama. They also come from a non-traditional home where they have been taught that the worlds poor are victims of capitalism, imperialism, and racism. If you like Barak Hussein Obama, you will love the Castro twins. Voters in San Antonio, Bexar County and throughout Texas should sit up and take notice of the Castros and organize to stop them. They truly are the most dangerous liberals in Texas.
D.C. vs. Zero Dark Thirty

In Zero Dark Thirty, CIA characters warn of congressmen coming after them for running the agencys interrogation program. As it happens, they could have said the same thing about making a movie about the agencys interrogation program. Washington is aghast at Kathryn Bigelows fantastically compelling new film. Zero Dark Thirty isnt really about interrogation, although you could be forgiven for thinking so given all the debate over its scenes devoted to the agencys harsh questioning of detainees after Sept. 11. Sens. John McCain, Dianne Feinstein and Carl Levin have panned the movie as inaccurate for suggesting that enhanced interrogation, or what its critics call torture, helped find Osama bin Laden. Fine. They can slam it all they want. They can give it zero stars on their websites. They can write harsh reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. They can urge friends to go see Silver Linings Playbook instead. Where they have shamefully -- and pathetically -- overstepped their bounds is in using their positions to badger the CIA over its cooperation with the filmmakers. In December, the trio wrote the acting director of the CIA, Michael Morell, two heavy-breathing letters about the movie, demanding in one of them to learn everything the agency told Bigelow and her team. Its as if Bigelow were an agent of a foreign power. The casual viewer of Zero Dark Thirty will find it hard to see what Langley could have possibly revealed that is worth investigating. It is, at the end of the day, another Hollywood movie, even if an exceptionally good one. Did the agencys hierarchy tell Bigelow that the hunt for bin Laden was led almost exclusively by a willowy, gorgeous redhead (the protagonist Maya, played by Jessica Chastain)? That the events leading to bin Laden were easily compressed into a straight-line narrative, punctuated by conveniently cinematic dialogue? Bigelow upset the senators and other purveyors of polite opinion by trampling on Washington pieties about interrogation. Zero Dark Thirty depicts detainees subjected to enhanced interrogation as providing information -- sometimes through their deceptions -- that helped the CIA zero in on the man acting as bin Ladens courier. The movie is hardly an advertisement for harsh interrogation. It depicts the CIA program as more frankly violent and uncontrolled than it was, confusing it with the abuses at Abu
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Ghraib. Even if in reality the CIA program was more antiseptic and bureaucratic than depicted, the movie leaves no doubt that breaking a man is a brutal business. Thats not enough for the amateur film critics of the worlds greatest deliberative body, though. They want to believe that we could have waged a shadowy war against terrorist operatives in the deadly urgent circumstances immediately after Sept. 11 without ever making difficult moral choices. For whatever reason, they are fine with flying trained killers to a compound in Pakistan in the dead of night to shoot the place up and bring bin Laden back in a sack. But they cant bear the thought that any of bin Ladens associates suffered coercive interrogations. In this case -- in perhaps a first -- it is Hollywood that has the greater appreciation for complexity and moral realism. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.
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Kleinschmidt on the session

This is an edited transcription of an interview with Texas state representative Tim Kleinschmidt prior to the 2013 legislative session. Brune: Youve been redistricted away from Colorado County but youre still a rural representative. Kleinschmidt: Yes, and I plan to stay that way. Brune: In past weeks weve visited with Senator Donna Campbell and Senator Glenn Hegar. We have a standard first question. What can property owners expect concerning tax relief? Is it time to cap property taxes? Years ago, the oil patch provided a higher percentage of revenue to school funds. When the oil patch slowed the taxpayers caught the slack with property taxes. Now, the oil patch is back in full swing. Should tax payers expect relief? Kleinschmidt: I really dont think it will show up as relief from ad valorem taxes. I do think there will be increased revenues in state coffers. The comptroller tells us we should have 10 to 11 billion more dollars than in the last budget period. So that means we shouldnt find it necessary to increase any fees or taxes. Texas has a growing population and a 10 percent-a-year growth in the school student population, and, were going to service that growth without increasing taxes. Fortunately, Texas has the oil industry that helps us come back quickly from recessions. So, if there is a form of relief its that were going to take care of a rapidly growing state without raising taxes. If you see any increase in fees or taxes, I would expect them to be transportation related. We also know well be dealing with education funding. The theme of this session will be budget, budget, budget. Another issue that will come up is finding a funding mechanism for the State Water Plan. And then deal with future water plan needs for the state. Well also deal with Medicaid and healthcare funding. As the Obamacare works its way through the process well be figuring out how to handle that problem. So, those are some of the major issues and they shouldnt reflect in any raised ad valorem taxes. Any taxpayer discussion on those taxes will probably be on the local level with tax appraisal districts. Brune: Would you elaborate about the Texas Wa-
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Are we headed towards dictatorship?

Dear Editor, I am sure most people have heard or seen the hearings on gun control, but before you jump on the emotionally-charged bandwagon for gun control, take a moment to reflect on the real purpose of the Second Amendment the right of the people to take up arms to defend themselves, their families and property in the face of invading armies or an oppressive government. The argument that the Second Amendment applies only to hunting and target shooting is asinine. When the United States Constitution was drafted, hunting was an everyday chore carried out by men and women to put food on the table. The Second Amendment was written by people who fled oppressive and tyrannical regimes in Europe, and refers to the right of American citizens to be armed for defense purposes should such tyranny rise in the United States. As time goes on, the average citizen of the United States continues to lose personal freedom and liberties. Far too many times unjust bills are passed and signed into law under the guise of for your safety or for your protection. Now the right to keep and bear arms is on the table. Before any American citizen blindly accepts whatever new firearms legislation may come out of these hearings, they should stop and think for a minute that evil does exist in our world. It always has and always will. Throughout history evil people have committed evil acts and we cannot legislate evil into extinction. Good people will abide by the law, bad people will always find a way around it. Where is evil most often found? In the hands of those with the power governments. In the 20th Century, one of the greatest human tragedies was carried out by two governments that slaughtered over 300,000 innocent citizens the Peoples Republic of China and the
An open letter to the citizens of Waelder, Texas: As the Chief of Police for Waelder, Texas, it is important for residents to know my position as it relates to the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In the past week I have had several inquiries concerning my stance on this matter. Normally I attempt to remain neutral on matters of politics, but this issue transcends political division and I feel it appropriate to state my position. I believe that the right to keep and bear firearms is fundamental to our individual freedom and that firearms are a part of life in our county. The Federal Government has a constitutional role in the gover-
Waelder Chief: I will not comply

nance of our republic, but the United States of America is a democratic republic of individual sovereign states. Each state has the absolute right to establish laws, within the confines of the constitution which is the supreme law of this republic, to regulate behavior. As a peace officer and your Chief of Police, I swore an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States and to enforce the laws of the State of Texas. I believe current state law is sufficient to protect the public safety while providing individuals the right to keep and bear arms. If the State of Texas desires to change current law, then it must do so through the legitimate process of
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legislation. In my opinion, it is a moral sin to erode freedom through obscure regulation and administrative rules. I believe this is also true for both State and Federal Government. I do not believe the Federal Government or any individual in the Federal Government has the right to dictate to the states, counties or municipalities any mandate, regulation or administrative rule that violates the United States Constitution or its various amendments. I would view any such mandate, regulation or administrative rule illegal and refuse to carry it out. Jim Taylor Chief of Police Waelder
former Soviet Union. The way they were able to do this was they first disarmed the people (once again, they FIRST DISARMED THE PEOPLE). What was Hitlers first step prior to the mass murders of the Holocaust? He confiscated all the firearms from the people. I sincerely hope the United States is not going down those same roads. I ask every American to contact their senators and congressmen and fight these gun control zealots. One last thought: When the President of the United States is sworn in, no matter his party affiliation, they place their left hand on the Bible and raise their right hand and swear to uphold and abide by the Constitution of the United States. Maybe I am missing something, but I do not believe this is happening at the present time. Jerry Akers Gonzales
ter Plan needing a funding mechanism? Also, a concern, on local levels, is that Groundwater Conservation Districts were implemented with the understanding that they provided local control. Its always a fear that the state may make that understanding go away. Kleinschmidt: GCDs should be safe. The only thing we hear any talk about is whether they need to follow aquifer boundaries instead of political boundaries. But I havent seen a bill to addresses that idea. Instead, I really think the discussion will be about a funding mechanism. We can talk about the Water Plan, new reservoirs, desalination, or moving water here. But anything that happens will be an expensive program. The number thats being kicked around is that we need $50 billion over the next few years to fund a water plan. So we hear everything being mentioned including peracre-foot fees, to tap fees, to other usage fees and well be trying to figure out some funding mechanism that is fair to municipalities, homeowners, industry, agriculture, and across the board. Its an awesome undertaking and an awesome responsibility. But somehow the burden of paying for the water plan must be shared across this spectrum of folks. Brune: That brings up another sticking point. People were promised that personal water wells will never be metered. The only meters would be on commercial wells, and those meters werent for fees to be applied, but rather as monitor for whats coming out of the aquifer. Who pays the bills for the Texas Water Development Board? Who pays their salaries? Kleinschmidt: How the TWDB salaries are paid is beyond my knowledge. There will be some competing interests between agriculture, industry, the recreation industry, homeowners, metro-areas, and rural areas.
There will be many questions concerning when we use groundwater and when to use surface water. Its a vastly complex problem. We sit over the Corrizo-Wilcox Aquifer which is the second largest in Texas and obviously everyone is looking at us for water. But as for the fees or taxes to create a funding mechanism thats what well be discussing during this session. Brune: In the past, Texas Parks and Wildlife, The River Systems Institute, the 16 Water Regions, and the multiple river authorities have been responsible for water studies and plans. But now if you create a real funding mechanism arent you creating a new bureaucracy for taxpayers to overcome? If a GCD is for local control, is there another government obstacle coming between landowners and taxpayers, and the institutions that make water plans? Kleinschmidt: No, I certainly hope we can get to a funding mechanism without creating a new state agency. The agencies that have done water studies had monies set aside in their budgets for those studies. The Lt. Governor has proposed using the Rainy Day Fund as a nest egg to get this started, or to fill any voids once a funding mechanism is decided upon. But we must be careful about setting precedents when it comes to tapping the Rainy Day Fund. Brune: What budget amount should we expect from this session. Kleinschmidt: Two sessions ago we were at 180 billion. The last session was at 150 billion. I think a reasonable guess is the 160 to 170 range. We know education will scoop up some surplus, then theres healthcare, agriculture and other agencies that want their budgets restored. Brune: Fund 9 grew when other revenues declined. This is the licenses and permit fees sold by TPW to fund that agency. However, a good percentage of those designated funds arent delivered but are used on paper to balance the budget. Will the legislature give TPW more of their designated funds? Kleinschmidt: I expect so. You will see a more straight-forward budget and increased transparency. Governor Perry and Speaker Strauss have indicated that as a goal.
Widow tired of being run over

Dear Editor: I am writing because I dont know what to do. I was informed that I would be taken to court for some vehicles on my property if they werent removed. What right does anyone have to run over a disabled widow? I have a another serious problem with the new housing addition behind me. They have built their drive way up considerably and it will block drainage when it rains and I will be flooded. I told the partner and he said we have 2 drain pipes in drive way, but that will not do any good as I have seen heavy rains here and it will not carry enough of the water away from my house to keep it from flooding my home. Okay, I am a widow, disabled and am tired of being run over. Last June the construction workers on this housing addition tore out my gas
line, had to be persuaded to put the gas line in and replumb my house and I was without gas for 31 days, no gas to cook with or to heat water for showers. I wasnt given any compensation for my hardships, I was having to buy food ready to eat and it is very expensive. I live on a very limited income and this really took its toll on me financially. Jo West Gonzales
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all of Cuero. About $1,000 was taken from the restaurant at 802 N. Esplanade St. A previous news release from Police Chief Jay Lewis said the robbery took place about 11:15 p.m. when three armed gunmen entered the restaurant as it was closing and held the manager at gunpoint. The manager was not harmed, but was forced into the freezer and remained there until she felt safe enough to leave and call police. They were wearing ski masks and hoodies, said Lewis. The manager was not harmed and was able to provide detailed information to the investigating officers. In responding to the call, police noticed a suspicious vehicle leaving the scene and attempted to catch up to it.
It was later located unoccupied at the corner of Dunn St. and North St. An off-duty DeWitt County Sheriff s deputy contacted police after seeing one of the suspects, leading to the arrest of Williams in the 200 block of Togo St. Williams was a former employee of the restaurant and had quit about a week prior to the robbery, Lewis said. A revolver and cash were recovered from the car, and police later found a backpack containing cash believed stolen from the restaurant. On Jan. 16, police arrested Griffin, and on Jan. 22, Villareal was also arrested. Police said Villareal was employed at the restaurant at the time of the robbery. The suspects are charged with aggravated robbery and engaging in organized criminal activity.
RELAY: Coming March 23-24

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reaches Columbus, the sun will be retiring for the day. Eagle Lake, Wallis, Orchard, Simonton, and Fulshear will be sleeping communities as you pass through (though at least a few will stay up to curiously observe your unrelenting journey through the night). Pressing on tirelessly toward the finish, you and your team will follow the trail of little flashing lights (other runners). When you begin to make your way through Cinco Ranch on the west side of Houston, youll notice the early indicators that a new day is underway. Youll also become aware that youre crossing the threshold between country and city. Between here and downtown, youll traverse paths
that wind through pleasing parks (George Bush Park, Terry Hershey Park, Memorial Park, and the Buffalo Bayou). Youll admire stately homes in well-preserved neighborhoods, and then, youll stride through Houstons very downtown, passing right by reflective sky scrapers and making your way around the Toyota Center! After exiting downtown, youll navigate through an industrial section of Houston that is quickly followed by quiet neighborhoods. Then youll march due east towards the vast Ship Channel all culminating with a celebratory finish in La Porte at the San Jacinto Battleground and Monument! To register for the event, you can sign up online at http://www.texasindependencerelay.com/registration/register2. php?race=tir
Guadalupe Co. supports split of 25th Judicial prosecutions

By BOB THAXTON
Of the Seguin Gazette
LETTER: Returning to Alamo

Plaza for a solemn reading of the names of the 41 Gonzales men who were among the Alamo garrison when it fell on March 6, 1836. The local delegation will then move into the Chapel of the old fortress, where the famous letter will be on display. To the People of Texas and All Americans in the world come and see the letter, Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson said, paraphrasing the opening lines of the Travis letter. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be inspired by this patriotic letter at the Shrine of Texas Liberty itself. On Feb. 22, the letter will be escorted to the Alamo by officers of the Texas Department of Public Safety and San Antonio Police Department. An honor guard will carry the letter inside as Travis fifth greatnephew, Denton County Sheriff William B. Travis, reads the stirring letter. Inside the Shrine, the letter will be carefully placed inside a custom-built, shatterproof glass display case made by the worldrenowned German company Casewerks at a cost of $20,000. This special case will allow visitors to see both sides of the fragile letter at a safe distance. Armed peace officers will flank the case for the duration of the exhibit. As a prelude to the viewing of the letter, visitors will tour an exhibit detailing Travis life and the Texas Revolution, through fragile historic documents and artifacts from the vaults of the Texas General Land Office and the Alamo. The arrival ceremony will include music and historical re- enactors and all are invited to join in the moment. Public display of the letter will be from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, through
Thursday, March 7. As always, the Shrine of Texas Liberty is open to visitors free of charge. Free full-size reproductions of the Travis letter will also be available to visitors inside the Shrine. Visitors are asked to be silent and respectful when viewing the document and no flash photography will be allowed to protect the light-sensitive paper. Commemorative items will also be available in the newly renovated gift shop, including an official exhibition guide, Tshirts, mugs and more. Sales from the Alamo Gift Shop fund the operation of the 300-year-old mission. The event is being coordinated by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, the Texas General Land Office and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. More than $100,000 in private donations from the San Antonio-based McCombs Family Foundation, Fort Worths Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation and Galvestons Moody Foundation will help cover the costs of this extraordinary exhibit. HE-B and the Kempner Family also contributed to the effort. Texans wishing to be a part of this moment may make an online donation through the San Antonio Area Foundation here: https://www.saafdn.org/ sslpage.aspx?pid=202. Dedication. Courage. Defiance. The very essence of Texas is captured in this letter, Patterson said. See this letter and be inspired about what it means to be a Texan and the cost of liberty. For more information on the Alamo, please visit www.travisletter.org or the Official Alamo website at www.thealamo.org. Stay posted with regular updates by clicking like on the Travis Letter Returns page on Facebook.
SEGUIN Guadalupe County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt a resolution supporting the acquisition of felony jurisdiction by the county attorneys of Gonzales and Lavaca counties and the creation of single-county felony jurisdiction for the Guadalupe County district attorney. This is something that has been talked about for several years, District Attorney Heather McMinn told the court. Felony jurisdiction by their county attorneys has been supported in resolutions passed Dec. 10 by Gonzales County Commissioners Court and Jan. 14 by Lavaca County Commissioners Court. Jurisdictional changes require action by the Texas Legislature, and State Rep.
MORROW: Facing DWI charge

Tim Kleinschmidt, R-Lexington, has filed House Bill 696 concerning Gonzales County. State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, has filed House Bill 717 concerning Lavaca County. Precinct 2 Commissioner Kyle Kutscher, who voted against the resolution, said he was concerned about the financial impact of the proposed changes. Gonzales and Lavaca counties currently provide $280,000 annually toward the budget of the district attorney for the 25th Judicial District. Right off the bat, Im going to be able to reduce my budget request by $100,000, McMinn said. Kutscher pointed out that her $100,000 budget reduction still would leave $180,000 in funding no longer provided by the outlying counties. McMinn indicated there could be additional budget reductions through con-
solidating some of the duties of the district attorneys office and the county attorneys office. We do have a good relationship, McMinn said, noting that County Attorney David Willborn was an assistant district attorney in her office before resigning to run for county attorney. Well continue to work together to combine our resources. If we dont do the combination for two or three years, were still going to be short, Kutscher said. McMinn said more than $40,000 was saved by moving her offices from the La Plaza Building to the Guadalupe County Courthouse. My staff is stacked on top of each other over there, she said. Most of our budget is personnel. If you want good lawyers, you have to pay good salaries, McMinn said.
tively set Tuesday, Feb. 12. Morrow was offered an opportunity to comment on the case but did not respond by press time Wednesday. He was hired by GISD at the June 11, 2012 Board of Trustees meeting after serving as principal at Friona High School from 2008-2012. Victoria Police said Morrow was driving a silver Hyundai south in the northbound lane on Main Street about 6:30 p.m. when his vehicle struck a Dodge pickup truck. David Silva, 49, of Dripping Springs, told police he was traveling north on the road in a Dodge pickup when he saw the Hyundai in his lane. Silva said he tried to swerve out of the path of the Hyundai, but it struck the bed of his pickup, knocking his truck off its axle and crushing the front of the Hyundai. No one was reported injured. Victoria Police Sgt. Eline Moya said Morrow, listed as a Gonzales resident, was charged with DWI, , a Class B misdemeanor punishable
by a fine of up to $2,000 or a maximum 180 days in jail and possible license suspension. A report in the Abilene Reporter-News on May 15, 2008, noted that Morrow had been placed on paid administrative leave by Huckaby Superintendent Cheryl Floyd as a result of an arrest for driving while intoxicated. The Reporter-News report quoted a Department of Public Safety account of an accident in which a vehicle was involved in a rollover accident in Stephenville. Stephenville police were called to the home of the driver of that vehicle, where he was arrested by DPS officers after refusing to submit to a breath test to determine his bloodalcohol content. According to Erath County Jail records, Morrow was charged with a first offense of driving while intoxicated. The newspaper gave no indication how that case was adjudicated. Morrow has also previously worked in various roles for the Dublin, Boerne and Gatesville school districts.
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business development seminars

The University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Center will be hosting two upcoming seminars this month. The first, Starting Your Own Business, is a free seminar to be held on Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the SBDC in Hallettsville. Learn the aspects of starting a business, plus get the answers and information you need to start up your business. If you have questions that you would like the presenters to address, they can be sent in advance to sbdc@uhv.edu with the workshop name in the subject line. Reserve your seat by registering at 361-485-4485 or sbdc@uhv.edu. Seminar may be cancelled if minimum number of registrants is not met. Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. Sign up for our newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/6tms6st Online training opportunities http://training.txsbdc. org/index.php?cntrID=8 For more information, contact Jean Smith at 361485-4485. The second seminar, Social Media Revolution, will be held on Feb. 15, from 10 a.m . to noon in the SBDC located at 427 Saint George St., Ste. 303 in Gonzales. What are my options? How do I start? Which platform is right for me? Is it worth it? These are all issues a small business owner faces when considering a Social Media campaign. If you have questions that you would like the presenters to address, they can be sent in advance to sbdc@ uhv.edu with the workshop name in the subject line. Reserve your seat by registering today at 361485-4485 or sbdc@uhv. edu. Seminar may be cancelled if minimum number of registrants is not met. Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. Sign up for our newsletter: http:// tinyurl.com/6tms6st Online training opportunities http://training.txsbdc.org/ index.php?cntrID=8
Storey Jewelers was host to the February First Friday coffee for the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Chamber member Charlie Gray (right) presents a plaque to Storey Jewelers President Paul Neuse honoring the firm as the Chambers Business of the Month. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Chili-Cornbread Supper set Thursday

The Chamber had a very successful banquet on January 25. Frank Benes was named the recipient of David B. Walshak Lifetime Achievement Award and Charlie Walls was presented the Community Service Award for Volunteer Work. Businesses that decorated tables were Randolph Brooks, Prosperity Bank, Persons Flowers, DuBose Ins., GVEC, Lone Star Bank, Pioneer Village, Gonzales Healthcare Systems, Victoria College, Laurel Ridge Antiques, Dierlam Ins., Rockin S Marketing and Design, and Hyden Highway Hauling. The table that won the Peoples Choice Award was Pioneer Village. The Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association will have the unveiling of the proposed Veterans Memorial on February
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8 at 5:15p.m. at the corner of St. Lawrence and Moore Street. The public is invited. Do not want to cook? Get your tickets to the Chili and Cornbread Supper on February 7, 4:30 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Gonzales Learning and Career Center at 113 St. Paul Street or call 8308291 email glcc@gvec.net. Tickets are $12 for a quart of chili and four servings of cornbread. Want to learn more
about roses, you may attend the Gonzales Master Gardeners free program on February 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Ground Building, 623 Fair Street. The speaker will be Peggy Jones, with the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners. The Pilgrim Country Opry will be held February 9 with a barbecued chicken meal from 5-6:30 p.m. for $6. The Pilgrim Heirs Band will play at 7 p.m., joined by guests Ray and Donna Manley and Bill Barrington. For show information, call Cal Taylor at 830-534-8499. The Business Committee will meet Wednesday at noon. J. B. Wells Park will have the Jr. High & High School Region Six Rodeo this weekend Saturday and Sunday.
GVEC, H-E-B look at possible expansion at Cuero properties

CUERO The current property site of the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperatives (GVEC) Cuero customer service center and operations facility may move as H-E-B begins the early planning stages of purchasing land near the corner of US 87 and Fain McDougal Drive. Over the past two years, GVEC staff has been considering the best way to bring a new customer service center to its members in the DeWitt County area.
H-E-Bs recent interest in the property comes at a crucial time in GVECs planning phase and created the perfect opportunity to determine the feasibility of selling the entire acreage to H-E-B. GVEC and H-E-B will be conducting independent feasibility studies to determine the viability of partnering on this project. If, after feasibility studies are complete, an agreement is reached, GVEC will build a new customer service center and operations facility elsewhere in Cuero. If no agreement can be reached, GVEC
will continue with plans to renovate the current building or construct a new customer service center on the existing property. GVEC and H-E-B share a history of strong commitment and involvement in the communities they serve and this factor is an important part of the way each company does business. In partnering on this project, H-E-B and GVEC could potentially help bring a new grocery store and GVEC customer service center to residents and customers in Cuero and surrounding areas.
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com! The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, February 2, 2013 had on hand: 815 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold $1.00 to $3 higher. Packer cows sold $1 to $2.00 higher. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150300 lbs., $230-$255; 300-400 lbs, $205-$220; 400-500 lbs, $185$195; 500-600 lbs, $153-$175; 600-700 lbs., $137-$151; 700-800 lbs, $133-$135. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$105. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150300 lbs, $185-$210; 300-400 lbs, $175-$177; 400-500 lbs, $155$170; 500-600 lbs., $138-$145; 600-700 lbs., $126-$131. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $68-$74; Cutters, $75-$86; Canners, $61-$67; Low yielding fat cows, $68-$76. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $94-$104; light weights and medium quality bulls, $84-$91. Stocker Cows: $950-$1,450. Pairs: $1,050-$1,650. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa.
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The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, February 4, 2013, Volume, 682. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $216 to $226 to $265; 300-400 lbs., $172 to $182 to $215; 400-500 lbs, $161 to $171 to $195; 500-600 lbs, $149 to $159 to $185; 600700 lbs, $129 to $139 to $162; 700-800 lbs, $119 to $129 to $137. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $164 to $174 to $213; 300-400 lbs, $155 to $165 to $200; 400-500 lbs, $142 to $152 to $198; 500-600 lbs, $130 to $140 to $179; 600700 lbs, $123 to $133 to $144; 700-800 lbs, $109 to $119 to $130. Slaughter cows: $40 to $84; Slaughter bulls: $81 to $100; Stocker cows: $600 to $1,200; Pairs, $1,000-$1,600.
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Cuero Livestock Market Report on February 1, 2013, had 728 head. Had 115 cows and 12 bulls. The packer market was fully steady to a little stronger on
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some classes. Had a short supply and as a result not much real indication of overall market. Market appeared to be very solid on those sold. The calf market was stronger throughout with the thinner calves showing the largest gain of $3-5/cwt. Almost all individual highs were over $8/cwt higher with averages increasing at least $2-3/cwt. Was a very active and strong demand in all classes. The shorter run of cattle was missing some numbers in some classes but what was sold was high. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $85$100; lower grades, $67-$80. Packer cows: breakers, $65$72; boning, $65-$78; canners & cutters, $62-$85; light & weak, $55-$65. 43 Palpated dry and Bred cows sold well, high dollar deal brought $1,234 each, $88-$113. Pairs: None. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs, one $224; 250-300 lbs, $206-$210; 300350 lbs, $196-$226; 350-400 lbs, $186-$211; 400-450 lbs, $173$214; 450-500 lbs, $171-$195; 500-550 lbs, $164-$174; 550600 lbs, $142-$160; 600-700 lbs, $144-$148; 700-800 lbs, $127$128. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $240-$345; 250-300 lbs, $220$232; 300-350 lbs, $192-$214; 350-400 lbs, $190-$215; 400450 lbs, $178-$209; 450-500 lbs, $167-$190; 500-550 lbs, $161$182; 550-600 lbs, $152-$170; 600-700 lbs, $145-$156. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $124$143. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., None; 200-250 lbs, $105-$180; 250-300 lbs, $179-$214; 300350 lbs, $166-$200; 350-400 lbs, $164-$192; 400-450 lbs, $155-
$189; 450-500 lbs, $149-$168; 500-550 lbs, $145-$167; 550600 lbs, $135-$147; 600-700 lbs., $125-$137; over 700 lbs, $124-$127. .
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The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on January 29, 2013, 1,257; week ago, 1,401; year ago, 1,155. The market was a little stronger this week. Better quality classes of calves and yearlings sold mostly $2 to $4 higher. Demand continues to be very strong in all areas. Packer cows and bulls sold near steady on approx.. 120 hd. Total. No high dressing cows or bulls on hand flesh condition a little thinner. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $72-$85; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $61-$72; light weight canner cows, $50-$61. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $93-$98.50; utility & cutter bulls, $84-$93; lightweight canner bulls, $77-$84. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $220-$275; 200-300 lbs, $210-$250; 300400 lbs, $185-$230; 400-500 lbs, $168-$197.50; 500-600 lbs, $145-$182.50; 600-700 lbs, $130-$158; 700-800 lbs, $128$136. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $210-$275; 200-300 lbs, $185-$235; 300-400 lbs, $162$198; 400-500 lbs, $145-$174; 500-600 lbs, $128-$158; 600700 lbs, $123-$138; 700-800 lbs, $116-$124. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.
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AUSTIN Most area municipalities continue to see strong retail growth evidenced by their monthly shares of state sales tax revenue announced Wednesday by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. Combs said that state sales tax revenue in January was $2.12 billion, up 6.1 percent compared to January 2012. Growth in sales tax receipts was led by the construction, retail trade and restaurant sectors, said Combs. Receipts from oil and natural gas-related activity also continue to be strong. State sales tax revenue has now increased for 34 consecutive months. Combs will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts their February local sales tax allocations totaling $741 million, up 4.6 percent compared to February 2012. The City of Gonzales will cash the largest of the sales-tax checks, with a February allocation for $258,442. That represents a 16.58 percent increase over the 2012 check of $221,668. For the year, Gonzales has collected $475,180, also tops in the
region and 18 percent ahead of last years figures. Two of the regions smaller cities posted the largest percentage monthly increases. Smileys February check for $5,968 is a 38.66 hike over last years figures, while Moulton will see a 36 percent increase over 2012 with a February check for $18,643. Strong gains were also reported in Flatonia, Yoakum and Hallettsville. Hallettsvilles check for $147,243 is 29.5 percent above last years February numbers. Yoakum will be receiving a February check for $130,635, 23 percent ahead of last year. Flatonias 2013 check for $30,671 represents a 33.8 percent increase. Seeing smaller, but still steady, increases were Nixon, Luling and Cuero. Nixon will get a February check for $28,066, up 7.1 percent over 2012. Lulings check for $129,452 represents a 6.67 percent increase, while Cuero will receive a check for $240,584, up 5.9 percent. Only two area cities will receive smaller checks this year than last. Waelders February allocation for $1,915 is a 21 percent drop from 2012s numbers, while Shiner will see a drop of 16.78 percent on its check for $27,129.
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Cannon News Services Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-33029 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Sandy A Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 10.04 miles northwest of Yorktown Survey Name: T. Mancha, A-326 Acres: 480.56 API No.: 42-123-33028 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Sandy A Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 10.03 miles northwest of Yorktown Survey Name: T. Mancha, A-326 Acres: 480.56 API No.: 42-123-33027 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Sandy A Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 10.03 miles northwest of Yorktown Survey Name: T. Mancha, A-326 Acres: 480.56 API No.: 42-123-33032 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: A.J. Baker A Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 10.03 miles northwest of Yorktown Survey Name: T. Mancha, A-326 Acres: 335.03 API No.: 42-123-33031 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: A.J. Baker A Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 10.03 miles northwest of Yorktown Survey Name: T. Mancha, A-326 Acres: 335.03 API No.: 42-123-33030 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: A.J. Baker A Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 10.03 miles northwest of Yorktown Survey Name: T. Mancha, A-326 Acres: 335.03 Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32860 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Lessor B Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 10,600 feet Direction and Miles: 4.25 miles southeast of Smiley Survey Name: J. Bostick, A-137 Acres: 640 API No.: 42-177-32862 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Vernon Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,500 feet Direction and Miles: 7.9 miles south of Smiley Survey Name: J. Dunbaugh, A-197 Acres: 490.63 API No.: 42-177-32861 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Vernon Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,500 feet Direction and Miles: 7.9 miles south of Smiley Survey Name: J. Dunbaugh, A-197 Acres: 490.63 API No.: 42-177-32857 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Burrow Unit Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,600 feet Direction and Miles: 14.5 miles southeast of Gonzales Survey Name: S. Bateman, A-1 Acres: 375.87 API No.: 42-177-32855 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Oro Negro Unit No.5 Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.85 miles northeast of Westhoff Survey Name: R.A. Lott, A-324 Acres: 61.39 API No.: 42-177-32847 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Brown A Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.84 miles northeast of Westhoff Survey Name: R.A. Lott, A-324 Acres: 191.38 API No.: 42-177-32856 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Hunt Oil Company Lease Name: Bubba Goodwin Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 18,000 feet Direction and Miles: 9.2 miles east of Gonzales Survey Name: C. Roahere, A-395 Acres: 483 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33629 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Re-Entry Operator: Mascot Oil Company Lease Name: Rother Unit Well No.: 1 Field Name: Moulton (Jackson) Total Depth: 1,500 feet Direction and Miles: 7.7 miles northwest of Hallettsville Survey Name: Hrs. J. Lyons, A-282 Acres: 122.61 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32699 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: N Steinmann Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: H.P. Cook, A-120 Direction and Miles: 11.8 miles northwest of Cuero Oil: 982 MCF: 4,444 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 7,405 Shut In Well Pressure: 7,977 Total Depth: 18,100 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,938 feet Perforations: 13,50017,889 feet API No.: 42-123-32706 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: N Steinmann Unit B Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: H.P. Cook, A-120 Direction and Miles: 11.6 miles northwest of Cuero Oil: 761 MCF: 3,192 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 5,610 Shut In Well Pressure: 7,977 Total Depth: 16,960 feet Perforations: 13,61616,751 feet API No.: 42-123-32575 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Taylor Unit B Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: F. Gonzales, A-194 Direction and Miles: 10.4 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 768 MCF: 596 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,270 Total Depth: 19,080 feet Perforations: 12,80918,757 feet API No.: 42-123-32664 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Pilgrim Unit B Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: R. Parmer, A-382 Direction and Miles: 13.3 miles northwest of Cuero Oil: 550 MCF: 540 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,330 Total Depth: 18,545 feet Perforations: 12,57318,338 feet API No.: 42-123-32822 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Big Oak B Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: S.P. Middleton, A-36 Direction and Miles: 2.14 miles southwest of Hochheim Oil: 787 MCF: 1,780 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 5,615 Shut In Well Pressure: 6,865 Total Depth: 17,040 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,938 feet Perforations: 12,86916,994 feet API No.: 42-123-32799 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Williams A Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: J. McCoy Jr., A-30 Direction and Miles: 10.02 miles northeast of Westhoff Oil: 649 MCF: 2,471 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,315 Total Depth: 19,310 feet Plug Back Depth: 19,212 feet Perforations: 13,28919,207 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32666 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Cornfield Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: F. Hoppell, A-280 Direction and Miles: 0.1 mile east of Sample Oil: 2,000 MCF: 3,327 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,006 Total Depth: 16,831 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,748 feet Perforations: 11,69016,738 feet API No.: 42-177-32671 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Cornfield Unit Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: F. Hoppell, A-280 Direction and Miles: 0.1 mile east of Sample Oil: 2,072 MCF: 3,015 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,070 Total Depth: 16,903 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,821 feet Perforations: 11,79316,811 feet API No.: 42-177-32607 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boothe Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-44 Direction and Miles: 5.9 miles north of Cheapside Oil: 3,812 MCF: 5,040 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 3,472 Total Depth: 16,291 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,208 feet Perforations: 11,86816,203 feet API No.: 42-177-32517 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boothe Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-44 Direction and Miles: 5.9 miles north of Cheapside Oil: 5,379 MCF: 5,976 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 3,415 Total Depth: 15,877 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,791 feet Perforations: 11,85915,786 feet API No.: 42-177-32604 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Hilbrich Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J.L. Wood, A-473 Direction and Miles: 1 mile south of Sample Oil: 1,588 MCF: 2,726 Choke Size: 36/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,498 Total Depth: 15,488 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,402 feet Perforations: 11,72615,392 feet API No.: 42-177-32719 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Brothers Unit Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: S. Gates, A-228 Direction and Miles: 9.6 miles southeast of Cost Oil: 1,874 MCF: 1,728 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,393 Total Depth: 17,241 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,158 feet Perforations: 10,98917,153 feet Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33653 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Eagle Ford Hunter Resources Inc. Lease Name: Bertha Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: W. Chase, A-9 Direction and Miles: 0.9 miles west of Moulton Oil: 1,434 MCF: 942 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,650 Total Depth: 17,236 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,065 feet Perforations: 11,24217,012 feet API No.: 42-285-33672 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Barraza Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: P. Soy, A-411 Direction and Miles: 2.44 miles southeast of Moulton Oil: 574 MCF: 636 Choke Size: 15/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,722 Total Depth: 16,174 feet Perforations: 12,13716,089 feet
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Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds January 1-31 Blanch, George to Martinez, Josue Salazar, w/d, Lts. 11-12, Blk. 87, Baker Addn, Nixon. LWE Properties, Ltd. to Chessher, Jimmy and Chessher, Cortnie, w/d, Lt. 2, Blk. 5, Lakewood Estates & Easements. Faulkner, James Ray (Trustee), James Ray Faulkner Living Trust and Faulkner Living Trust, James Ray to JRLFaulkner LP, w/d, 278.80 Acres, John R. Hubert Svy, A-268. Walshak, Dorothy to Cooper, Nicole and Styre, Edward, w/d, Pt. Lt. 5, Blk. 43, Orig. Inner Town Gonzales. Commissioner of the General Land Office State of Texas and Texas, State of Texas to EOG Resources, Inc. o/l, 16.311 Acres, Peter Winn Svy, A-464. Larry, Diondray to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 249.05 Acres, Wilson Simpson A-426 & Joseph Dillard A-177 Svys. Carter, Barbara to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Lord, Carl T. to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Gill, Opal L. and Gill, Dennis to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Heather, Sarah L. to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Miller, Edna to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Bracken, Catherine to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Lord, Robert J. and Lord, Ailene P. to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Carter III, Arthur to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Allert, Leslie D. to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Colfry, Jessica to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Colfry, David to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Fehlis, William V. to Boehm, James W. and Walshak, Pamela A, w/d, Lt. 3, Blk. 9 & Lts. 3-4, Blk. 12, Ottine. Fehlis, William V. to Devries, Roland E. and Devries, Patsy J., w/d, Lts. 1-2, Blk. 9 & Pt. Lt, Blk 6, Ottine. Nesloney, Thomas Jeffery and Nesloney, Wanda Gail to Stewart, Michael V., Childress, J. Frank, WA Childress Residuary Trust, w/d, 11.0061 Acres, Robert Sellers Sr Svy, A-414.
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Become a friend of The Gonzales Cannon on Facebook and post your favorite photos to our page! Well feature a few each week as part of our Phacebook Photo Phollies!
Trent Tabor took the Cannon on a cruise - The picture was taken in St. Thomas on The Oasis Of Seas Cruise ship Posted by Carol and Barry Wiley
A job well done, Lorenzo Camarillo! Posted by Pat Bautista Joy & Jackie Beaver at Sea World San Antonio for the 2013 Girl Scout Cookie Rally Posted by Ann Marie Hernandez
Emily and Matthew Schramm with baby sheep Posted by Rachel Schramm
My Girls....(Kristen and Harley Rodriguez) Loving their 6 1/2 month German Shepard named Bear _ Posted by Melissa Marie Gallegos
Our Grandsons First deer ever! Aaron Johnson Posted by Shirley Johnson
Diego & Rambo Ramirez pumped up for the Waelder Wildcat homecoming game! Posted by Michelle Lanni Ramirez
Opening the door for Black History

Students in Ms. Connie Davis multimedia class made door coverings for teachers, in honor of Black History Month. Ms. Davis students were given names of famous African Americans who are/were authors, civil rights leaders and activists, politicians, inventors, scientists, and educators. The list included: Lorraine Hansberry, Maya Angelou, Colin Powell, Ralph Ellison, Mae C. Jemison, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Walter Dean Myers, Dudley Weldon Woodward, Fred Shuttlesworth, Zora Neale Hurtson, Guy Bluford, Barbara Jordan, Coretta Scott King, Sharon Draper, George Washington Carver, Langston Hughes, Walter McAfee, Barack Obama, Isabel Bumfree, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, Marcus Garvey, Stokely Carmichael, Medgar Evers, Percy Lavon Julian, Malcolm X, Doris Miller, Alex Haley, Garrett Augustus Morgan, and two of our own educators: Ms. Wanda Fryer, and Coach Willis Steward. Students researched these individuals, compiled a biography, found pictures and put the information in a project using Microsoft Publisher. Projects were printed, put together, and delivered to teachers on the Jr. High campus, where they will then be hung on the teachers door.
Pictured are participating students including: Sarah Andrews, Victoria Banda, Daniel Barrientos, Keiana Edwards, Evelyn Espino, Miranda Hernandez, Martha Jiminez, Anahi Ramirez, Denessie Reyes, Juan Velazquez and Kenya Villagomez. (Courtesy photo)
Pictured are participating students including: John Hernandez, Jacob Irving, Geovanny Jaramillo, Brandon Leal, Jose Matamoros, Madison Molina, Christian Pena, Guadalupe Ruedas, Rylan Tieken and Lane Vaught. (Courtesy photo)
Pictured are participating students including: Vonnishia Branch, Ashlyn Garner, Aaliyah Hardy, Jacob Havel, Becca Lowery, Ryan Perez, Marina Riojas, and Presleigh Zella. (Courtesy photo)
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Taking on tension headaches

If you experience tension headaches you are certanily not alone. Tension headache is the most common type of primary headache accounting for 90% of all headaches. Approximately three percent of the population has chronic tension-type headaches. The pain often starts at the back of the head and moves forward eventually involving the neck, scalp, and head. It can be described as a constant pressure, as if your head were being squeezed or like you have a tight band around your head. The pain may be mild, moderate, or severe and may last from minutes to days. The typical duration is 4 to 6 hours. A comprehensive treatment plan including relaxation, exercise, lifestyle changes, and medication can be very effective in reducing the frequency and intensity of tension headaches. If you are like me that sounds great, but who has time for a comprehensive treatment plan? Who has time for one more thing someone says you need to do? Well, thats the problem. Learning to decrease stress by managing your schedule may be the key to the whole tension headache problem. Do you find yourself always rushing from one activity to the next and squeezing yet another commitment onto your calendar? Learning to say No could be very effective. Or have you been taking yourself a little too seriously? Laughter releases certain substances that can help you relax and feel more positive. Watch a sit-com or call that friend who knows just how to keep you in stitches. Keeping a headache diary can help identify the source of your headaches and help you identify habits to avoid. Deep breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, massage, and accupuncture can all be very helpful as well.
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Lifegate Christian School welcomed 30 pastors, youth pastors, sunday school teachers and lay ministers for the Schools weekly chapel service on Wednesday, January 30th. The guests included pastors of Lifegate students and in the communities served by Lifegate. Following the service, students and guests met for a reception and refreshments. Lifegate Christian School is a fully-accredited K-12 school serving Christian families who desire a Christian education for their children. As it has for the past 32 years, Lifegate servies families in Seguin and surrounding communities in Guadalupe, Gonzales, Caldwell, and Wilson counties. The School is a ministry of Lifegate Church and is located three miles southeast of Seguin on FM 466. For additional information on Lifegate Christian School, including enrollment information, please contact the School at (830) 372-0850 or www.lcsfalcons.org.
Turning the other cheek doesnt mean we cant defend ourselves

The latest statistics from the World Health Organization lists the U.S. with 4.2 murders per 100,000 citizens. How do we stack up against 25 well-known countries with total gun bans? Honduras 91.6 El Salvador 69.2 Jamaica 52.2 Venezuela 45.1 US Virgin Islands 39.2 Colombia 33.4 South Africa 31.8 Central African Republic 29.3 Bahamas 27.4 Puerto Rico 26.2 Dominican Republic 25.0 Ethiopia 22.5 Brazil 21.0 Kenya 20.1 Mexico 16.9 North Korea 15.2 Bermuda 12.3 Paraguay 11.5 Barbados 11.3 Russia 10.2 British Virgin Islands 8.6 Cayman Islands 8.4 Lithuania 6.6 Philippines 5.4 Cuba 5.0. Weapons (in and of themselves) are not the problem. Sociopaths are. Gun bans do not address the real cause of our social ills. Any implement in the hand of the mentally and emotionally unstable is cause for concern. When guns are outlawed, outlaws will still carry guns. Evil lies in the heart of a murderer, not in the weapon. A sincere change of heart, away from evil and toward God, is the only permanent solution. Were obligated to offer the love of Christ to the broken people of this world so that a true change of heart is possible. But change is a choice some people refuse to make. So, although there is a time to reach out in love to people who are broken in mind and spirit, there is also a time when the only moral response is to protect innocent victims from evil-doers. To be sure we take the right stand in all critical matters, Christians must be serious students of Gods Word. Some say we should turn the other cheek and never use lethal force against perpetrators-even in self-defense. But, the reference to turn the other cheek is a warning against taking vengeance, not self-defense. God does not want us to be powerless against oppression. And the Sixth Commandment does not say You shall not kill. It says You shall not murder. Murder taking an innocent life with criminal intent and malice--is prohibited at all times and in all circumstances. Killing is not prohibited under certain circumstances. God says it is our responsibility to protect ourselves and others. Many innocent people are alive today because someone took that responsibility to heart. I
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am one of them. I was alone the night two men came knocking at my door. I peeked through the crack without unlocking the top latch. It had never occurred to me that disclosing information to my roommate about her new boyfriend would cause me to almost lose my life. Earlier that day Id warned her that the man she was dating had a criminal record for beating up women. She stormed out in rage, accusing me of jealousy. Apparently shed told him because hed come to set things straight. And hed brought a friend. They stood silently glaring at me, drinks in hands. Clueless, I told him she wasnt home. When he shook his head and pointed at me, I knew I was in trouble. The weight of two determined men against the door broke its hinges; pushing me back into the room. The first blow gashed my eye, knocking my glasses across the floor. Blood spewing and vision impaired, I backed up slowly. They stalked, knowing I was trapped. My mind raced to find something I could use to defend myself that wouldnt be turned against me. I dismissed the kitchen knife and crossed off one thing after another- until I saw the iron. I grabbed it and swung. My hesitation lightened the blow. Huge mistake! In fury he threw me across the room. Landing between tub and toilet, one man pinned me down as the other punched and kicked me without mercy. I began screaming and couldnt stop, in spite of the
death threats. Then I heard a voice telling them to move away. They looked up and started to attack him. The warning shot stopped them cold and they backed up against the wall. Bloody, bruised, bones broken and half blind I staggered outside...alive...because someone with a gun defended my life. How can we justify disarming ourselves so that we are unable to stop injustice such as this? This is a summary of an informative teaching on The Bible and Self Defense by Dr. Richard Seim. (c) 2012 Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network, Inc. In a corporate setting, we may defend each other as necessary. (Trusting God, while prepared for self-defense.) Nehemiah 4:7-15, Ecc 4:9-12, Psalm 144:1 We may defend someone being attacked by a violent person. Ex 20:2-3, Deut 22:23-27 Vengeance should be left in the hands of God and the court system. Matt 5:38-42, Matt 26:51-54, Romans 12:19 Jesus taught about the importance of being prepared to defend oneself. Luke 10:25-37, Luke 22:36 As a way of preserving life, God sanctions the possession and lethal use of weapons in war, selfdefense and capital punishment. Even so, owning a weapon is a choice that comes with much responsibility. We must use weapons with caution, in wisdom and self-control. All our decisions must be guided by scripture; not by our experiences, the opinions of others or by our emotions. So please, if you have unresolved anger issues...stick to a water pistol. Love, eloise www.loveeloise.net
As is often the case, prevention for headaches and other ailments takes us back to the basics, to common-sense self care. Good health habits that may be helpful in lessening stress and tension headaches include: Eating a healthy diet. Dont skip meals. Getting regular exercise. Start new exercise regimens slowly. Getting enough sleep. Get in the habit of relaxing before bedtime and go to bed at the same time each night. Avoid caffeine near bedtime. Avoiding smoking. Cigarettes can trigger headaches. Learning and using relaxation techniques.
Medications are used both to relieve pain and to prevent headaches if you have chronic tension headaches. Over the counter (OTC) analgesics are usually effective to relieve pain. These include acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil), naproxen (Aleve), and a combination of aspirin, acetaminophen, and caffeine (Excedrin & other brands). These should not be taken for more than a few days without talking to your doctor, and take only the amount recommended on the package. Prescription analgesics may be needed if the headache does not respond to OTC medication. Your doctor may choose to try certain prescription medications to prevent your headaches if he feels it is needed. Although tension headaches can be painful, they are rarely a sign of a more serious illness. The good news is that more than 90% of all people with tension headaches get significant relief from a combination of lifestyle changes, relaxation, and medication.
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Relay For Life sponsorship is a gift of hope

There are many ways that people in a community can participate in Relay For Life. Some volunteer as committee members, team captains, team participants, day-of-event volunteers, donors or in other ways. Donors are those individuals, groups, or businesses that choose to give to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life each year to help in the fight against cancer. No matter the size of the gift the dollars will benefit someone diagnosed with cancer. In two months Gonzales County will host the eleventh annual Relay For Life on April 5 at the J. B. Wells Show Barn. Celebrating HOPE Year Round is the 2013 event theme. In order for those diagnosed with cancer to have hope every day, your help is needed. Sponsorship information booklets were mailed to potential sponsors in November. As of the end of January 2013, $8,550 has already been received in sponsorship donations. Sponsorship chair Jo Ann Low and her co-chair Carla Faltisek are busy making personal contacts to remind citizens that sponsorship donations need to be turned in before the end of February. The Relay For Life planning committee is grateful for each event sponsor because their gift brings hope in many different forms. Generous contributions to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life make it possible for the Society to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. 2013 Relay For Life Sponsors (donations received thus far): Platinum Level--Gonzales High School Apache Cheerleaders Gold Level--Harding Pump & Supply Silver Level--Perry L. Smith, Robin & Larry Kapavik, Tracey Schendel Ranch, 4L RV Ranch Bronze Level--Southern Livestock; West Motors; Sage Capital Bank, N. A.; Sunset Livestock Carriers, Inc.; Barbara Koricanek; Graham Land & Cattle; DuBose Insurance Turn Around Level-Adams Extract, Knights of Columbus, Allens Body
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Obituaries
lute love of her life Byron A BA Freeman on July 6th, 1963. Their family was small, a daughter Londa Lynnette and a son Chance Allen. A small family with more love than the State of Texas could hold. After several years of traveling, BA and Linda found a place that adopted them - an indescribable 80-acre mountain in the panhandle of Idaho, one mile from the Canadian border. Together BA and Linda lived from the US southern border to the US northern border. They made their home in Idaho in June of 2000. They constructed their cabin and Linda found their underground water that BA developed for their homes water system. Always being a great cook, Linda became a great gardener. Everywhere you look in their cabin you will find a can of something shed grown and canned. She was all giving of herself and helped many neighbors through their tough times. This giving nature was returned ten-fold by the community out-reaching to Linda in her time of illness. Her neighbors came by with food for the family, love, hugs, songs and prayers for Linda. The cards she received came not only from family and friends in Texas, but from California, Washington, Arizona, Kentucky and Canada. She touched so many lives. BA, Londa and Chance express great appreciation to all of you for the love and care shown to Linda and assistance given to our family. Linda is survived by her immediate family, husband BA, daughter Londa, son Chance, and her guardian angel Australian Shepherd Sweet Lar-O, her mother Inez Gray, an older sister Lorraine Reynolds and husband David, younger brothers and sisters-in-law, Jay and Donna Gray, Roger and Charlie Gray, Steve and Bonnie Gray. Nephews Travis Reynolds and family, Josh Gray and family, niece Taylor Gray, and several great nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her father, JD Gray, her great uncle Buddy Diebel, and her nephew Ross Gray. In continuing of her giving nature, Linda requested a scholarship fund be set up and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Linda Freeman Scholarship Fund at Prosperity Bank in Gonzales. Donations can also be made to your favorite charity. Ermenia Minnie Vara, 67 of Cibolo, formerly of Gonzales, passed away Tuesday, January 29. She was born April 30, 1945 in Gonzales the daughter of Jesus and Jesusa Ramos Vara. She was an associate with Wal-Mart; a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; the Guadalupana Society and a Cursillo member. She enjoyed barbequing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Longoria and husband Simon of Cibolo; son, Jason Vara and wife Amy of Cibolo; grandchildren, Tim Longoria, Josh Longoria, Ariel Longoria, John Cantu and Jolie Vara; great-grandchildren, Dominik Longoria and Isabel Longoria; brothers, Alfredo Ramos and wife Maria of Austin and Henry Vara of Austin; sisters-inlaw, Elvira Vara of Floresville, Irene Chavarria and Helen Vara both of Gonzales; and her special friend, Elisa Alvarez of Cibolo. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jane Camarillo; and brothers, Loreto Vara, Thomas Chavarria and Jesse Vara. The Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, February 1 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Reverend Paul Raaz officiating. Interment followed at the St. James Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers include Tim Longoria, Josh Longoria, John Cantu, Chris Camarillo, Jerry Vara, David Vara, Joseph Ramos and Lawrence Ramos. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232. William Kent Peck of Stockdale, five grand children-Alena Null, Hali West, Ryan West, Andrew and Rena Pierce. Visitation was held at 6:00 pm Friday, February 1, 2013 at the funeral home. Funeral Services weree held Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home Chapel Flatonia with Mr. Harry White officiating. Burial followed at Morgan Smith Ranch near Waelder. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www. smithfuneralhomeflatonia.com. Smith Funeral Home128 East 5th St.-Flatonia, Texas. O.C. Houston, longtime ownber of the Hospital Pharmacy one of the longest-running African American owned businesses in Austin died Sunday, jan. 27, from a head injury sustained during a fall last week. He was 66. The lifelong Austin resident dedicated his life to running the pharmacy at 2115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in East Austin since buying it in 1970. The pharmacy, located originally where the frank Erwin Center now sits, was named for its close proximity what what is now University Medical Center Brackenridge. Benee Brown, Houstons neice and a pharmacist in Chicago, said she remembers dusting shelves at the shop at 14 while quietly witnessing her uncles generosity with customers. He would often let some of them walk away with medications even if they couldnt pay for it immediately, she said. His knack for business would even overflow into his life at home. Along his quirks that his 42-year--old daughter remembers fondly is that he was always willing to lend money to family mmebers, but always expected to be paid back in full. He was very serious about how you handled your money, said Whitney Houston of Dallas. The journey to owning his own pharmacy wasnt easy, though. Brown said that up until recently, her uncle rarely talked about his experience studying at the University of Texas College of Pharmacy, where he was among the firts black students to graduate in 1969. he would later describe how the career fairs at the school, which was still grappling with desegregation, would offer little help to black students, Brown said. Although her uncles relationship with the pharmacy schoolo was tenuous, Brown said he served as a role model for aspiring pharmacists and members of the East Austin community. His community service would later lead to the Bowl of Hygeia Award presented by the Texas Pharmacy Association and NAACP and Martin Luther King Jr. humanitarian awards. When I was growing up, it was rare to see an African-American male who was a business owner, who was married to his wife, fathering his kids, and successfully doing so and extending himself as much as he could to his community, Brown said. And he was that man. A memorial for Houston will take place at 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, with funeral services at the church at 10 a.m. Feb. 9. Our loss is heavens gain. He was a great friend to George and Ella Harris. Services directed by Harris Funeral Home in Gonzales.
Linda Freeman, 1946-2013 Linda Freeman passed to Heaven on January 6th. She was very unexpectedly diagnosed with melanoma. In just a short time she passed at her home in the northern mountains of Idaho with BA and the kids by her side. Lindas Texas memorial will be held February 9th, 11:00 AM, at the First United Methodist Church here in Gonzales. Her life celebration will continue in the spring in Idaho when family and friends of the north gather to remember a lady full of life and love, someone who touched their hearts in so many ways. Linda was born October 24th, 1946, to JD and Inez Gray in Gonzales and grew up in Wealder. After a career sewing a million plus stitches most of her life and owning a fabric store, she changed careers and opened her day care, Little Peoples Playschool. Upon out-growing her first facility, she and BA designed, built and Linda opened First Step Learning Center. Lindas eyes sparkled the brightest when she had a baby in her arms. So many days you could find her in her office consoling a toddler who was having a bad day and feeding an infant at the same time. She loved all kids, big and small. She married the abso-
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On Tuesday, January 29, parents of 4th grade students at Gonzales Elementary were invited to an informational meeting about the 4th grade STAAR writing test. Sarah Menking, 4th grade writing teacher, presented information explaining the requirements of the state assessment. The STAAR test for 4th grade consists of multiple choice editing and revising questions along with a narrative and expository writing prompt. This test will be administered to students on April 2 and 3. Parents also had the opportunity to complete a writing assignment which 4th grade students had completed earlier in the year. (Courtesy photo)
Here are some pictures taken at the Shiner Catholic School balloon launch last Thursday for Catholic Schools Week. It took over a dozen volunteers to blow up hundreds of balloons for the annual balloon launch. This year Philip Pilat, the event organizer, worked extra hard to surprise the kids with a rosary made out of balloons.(Courtesy photos)
This February marks the 10th year of the American Heart Associations Go Red For Women movement. In support, Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (SNRC) participated in the America Goes Red Challenge on February 1st. Residents, employees and volunteers wore their red! The dietary staff even planned a RED menu, featuring chicken cacciatore spaghetti, tomato salad, and red velvet cake. Tables were decorated with red bouquets and the signature little red dress. SNRC will be continuing their support all month long with a Build a Bouquet fundraiser on Valentines Day, heart health information at the Shiner Health Fair and wearing our little red dress pins. Stop by and donate to get your little red dress. If you would like to make a donation to the Go Red For Women cause or for more information, go to www.goredforwomen.org and search for our group. Together we can make a difference. (Courtesy photo)
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GHS seniors anxious to start final season

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A lot of people are happy it is softball time in Gonzales, Texas. None more so than the seven Lady Apache seniors, who have started or played on varsity almost their entire high school career. Lindsey Akers, Morgan Simper, Shayla Simper, Sibil Philippus, Carly Bozka, Elea Molina and Gabby Mendoza have one last go at success and making some memories in softball. And the former is definitely what they are shooting for. I have high expectations for us and for myself, of course, Akers said. We have a lot of ability and we should go far this year. Coach (Holli) Hatcher expects a lot out of us and we are going to do what we need to do to reach our goal of going to the playoffs. I hope the seniors can finally prove ourselves because every year everybody asks us what we are going to
do this season and that we are supposed to be good, Philippus said. I felt we have not proven anything yet and I hope with Coach Hatcher, more seniors and good underclassmen, we are successful this year. Morgan Simper said the season is going to be a special one. We have a lot of girls coming back who are big leaders and we have high expectations for the season, and we have a lot of faith in Coach Hatcher, she said. If we are going to go somewhere, this will be the year to do it and we have full confidence in her. Philippus remarked it is weird to have a different head coach for their senior year, after having Holly Long for the first three years. She will be very beneficial for us, she said. Coach Hatchers style is similar to last years but there is more discipline involved. It is not too stressful and we get things done. SENIORS, Page B2
The Gonzales varsity softball team is a senior-laden bunch that includes upperclassmen (front row, from left) Sibil Philippus, Morgan Simper, Gabby Mendoza (back row) Carly Bozka, Elea Molina, Shayla Simper and Lindsey Akers. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Shiner girls close out regular season with win over struggling Flatonia
By MARK LUBE
SHINER Too much of anything is not good. The Shiner Lady Comanches had a lot of adrenaline, maybe a little too much, on Tuesday night as they closed out the season with a 53-27 win over the Flatonia Lady Bulldogs on Senior Night. We were pumped up, Shiner head coach John Hoelter said. We just missed some shots. It happens. With a 7-1 record in dis-
trict, the Lady Comanches will either flip or play a playoff game with Weimar to determine the district championship. Hoelter said it was good to get the bad game out of the system before the playoffs. The Lady Comanches (26-7) led just 23-12 at the break but outscored Flatonia 30-15 in the second half. Our defensive play allowed us to pull away, Hoelter said. We got some steals and tried to get the ball inside.
Flatonia concludes the season with a 5-28 and 2-6 record. It was a physical game, Lady Bulldog head coach Jennifer Zbranek said. We hung with them in the first half. Just did not have enough for us to overtake them and we got into foul trouble, but we never gave up. The game was the last for Flatonia seniors Abigail Schacherl, Jasmine Philips, Brittany Silva and Meredith Pavlica. They made a huge imSHINER, Page B3
Defense carries Comanches in victory over rival Bulldogs
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Flatonias Colby Craig (5) positions himself between his basket and Shiners Evel Jones (4) during Tuesdays game. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Mary Hastings attempts a shot in the Gonzales Junior High 8th A game against Smithville on Monday. She scored a team-high seven points. For more GJH basketball, see page B4. (Photo by Mark Lube)
SHINER Any time your offense has some trouble, compensate with a stellar defensive effort. The Shiner Comanches used team defensive effort to pick up their offense in a 52-36 win over Flatonia Bulldogs on Tuesday night. Most of the game, we played good team defense, Shiner head coach Noe McCarthy said. The defensive play helped our offense out since it can get stale. We got some breakouts with Evel (Jones) and Justin (Stovall). Tuesdays victory has assured the Comanches of entry into the postseason. Shiner will host Weimar tomorrow for what will probably be for the district title. McCarthy said the teams have split the two games
they have played so far, with the Wildcats winning a non-district tournament game and Shiner winning the first district meeting. To be successful, we need to play good defense, control the rebounding, make every possession count and make our free throws, McCarthy said. It was an intense game and we knew it would be a fight, Flatonia head coach Bryan Zimmerman said. Both teams are trying to stay alive for the district title. Zimmerman said Flatonia should be proud of the battle they gave the Comanches (5-5, 5-1). We just fell short on the scoreboard but not on effort, he said. The Dogs (4-3 in district) are not finished with the season yet as they still have a good shot at the
playoffs with a win in one of their last couple of games. The Comanches took a 15-8 lead after the first quarter, with four points from Jones and another five from Stovall. Flatonia sank eight points with four points from Colby Craig and a basket each from Gus Venegas and Will Bruns. The Dogs dropped in eight points in the second quarter, led by four points from Matthew Kozelsky. The Comanches bagged 13 points with Cole Strauss, Stovall and Rigo Baray each sinking a three. Shiner opened the third box with a three-point play from Caleb Kalich and then he got a two-point shot. Bruns sank a pair of free throws and Shiner got a layup from Jones. The Dogs then stepped up and scored seven COMANCHES, Page B2
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Boxscores Shiner 42, Ganado 40 G 13 3 12 1240 S 10 10 7 1542 Shiner: Evel Jones 18, Caleb Kalich 11, Kris Patek 5, Chad Neubauer 4, Justin Stovall 2, Cole Strauss 2 Shiner JV 36, Flatonia JV 22 Shiner: Chris Herman 12, Kris Hauptman 11 Fridays game schedules New Braunfels Christian at Austin Veritas, 8 p.m.; Austin Waldorf at Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 8 p.m.; First Baptist Academy at John Paul II, 7:30 p.m. District Overall Moulton 5-0 19-9 Waelder 5-1 15-13 Austwell-Tivoli 1-2 1-7 Nordheim 0-4 0-12 *Prairie Lea 0-0 0-1 Last Fridays game results Waelder 69, Weimar JV 19; Austwell-Tivoli 53, Nordheim 11. Tuesdays game results Moulton 66, Nordheim 16 Fridays game schedule Waelder at Austwell-Tivoli, 6:30 p.m. Boxscores Moulton 66, Nordheim 16 M 15 25 13 1366 N 6 0 3 716 Moulton: Jaydon Nieto 5 0-0 10, Bronson Zapata 5 0-0 10, Tyler Swartz 3 2-2 8, Dallas Rothbauer 2 2-2 7, Dennis Lopez 3 0-0 6, Matt Orsak 3 0-0 6, Nick Perez 1 0-0 3, Tanner Nichols-Ranton 1 1-2 3, Mario Pinedo 1 0-0 2, T.J. Thomas 1 0-0 2, Matt Dornak 1 0-0 2. Totals 29 6-10 66. Nordheim: William Anderson 2 1-4 5, Johanthon Pena 1 2-4 5, Alfredo Gutierrez 2 0-0 4, Michael Anderson 1 0-2 2. Totals 6 2-4 16.
District Overall La Grange 6-2 21-7 Yoakum 5-2 10-17 Smithville 5-3 19-12 Giddings 3-4 13-13 Cuero 3-5 13-14 Gonzales 0-8 4-24 Fridays game game results Cuero 42, Gonzales 40 (OT); Smithville 46, Giddings 38 Yoakum 58, La Grange 55 Tuesdays game results Smithville 54, Gonzales 48; La Grange 53, Cuero 48; Giddings v Yoakum, n/a Fridays game schedules Gonzales at La Grange, 7:30 p.m.; Yoakum at Smithville, 7:30 p.m.; Cuero at Giddings, 7:30 p.m. District Overall Hallettsville 9-2 21-8 Poth 6-4 15-11 Stockdale 5-3 13-6 Schulenburg 4-5 15-7 Luling 4-5 4-17 Nixon-Smiley 3-7 10-5 Karnes City 2-7 3-12 Fridays game schedules Schulenburg 70, Hallettsville 66; Poth 82, Stockdale 44; Luling 44, Karnes City 42 Tuesdays game results Hallettsville 66, Nixon-Smiley 39; Schulenburg v Stockdale, n/a; Poth at Luling, n/a Fridays game schedules Schulenburg at Luling, 7:30 p.m.; Nixon-Smiley at Stockdale, 6:30 p.m.; Poth at Karnes City, 7:30 p.m. District Overall Shiner 5-1 6-5 Weimar 4-1 1-9 Flatonia 4-2 8-17 Ganado 2-4 3-5 Louise 0-6 0-11 Last Fridays game results Shiner 42, Ganado 40; Flatonia 45, Louise 39 Tuesdays game results Shiner 52, Flatonia 36; Weimar v Louise, n/a Fridays game schedules Weimar at Shiner, 6:30 p.m.; Flatonia at Ganado, 7:30 p.m.
BOYS District 26-3A Standings
District 31-1A, DII Standings
District Overall Smithville 10-0 25-7 Yoakum 8-2 23-9 Giddings 5-5 19-13 Gonzales 3-7 5-26 La Grange 2-7 7-19 Cuero 2-7 6-24 Last Fridays game results Cuero 48, Gonzales 43; Smithville 68, Giddings 24; Yoakum 37, La Grange 36 Tuesdays game results Smithville 78, Gonzales 49; Yoakum 51, Giddings 48; Cuero at La Grange, n/a District Overall Schulenburg 11-1 20-5 Poth 11-1 23-5 Karnes City 7-5 21-7 Hallettsville 6-6 17-14 Nixon-Smiley 5-7 18-10 Stockdale 2-10 17-15 Luling 0-12 5-24 Last Fridays game results Karnes City 54, Luling 38; #18 Schulenburg 41, Hallettsville 31; Poth 63, Stockdale 49 Tuesdays game results Poth 76, Luling 36; Hallettsville 56, NixonSmiley 46; #18 Schulenburg 44, Stockdale 34 Boxscores Hallettsville 56, Nixon-Smiley 46 NS 8 4 20 1446 H 10 15 15 1656 Nixon-Smiley: Savannah Martinez 12, Megan Guerra 9, Alena Alvarez 8, Jennifer Flores 6, Abby Scarbrough 4, Tyhanna Mejia 4. Hallettsville: Heather Henneke 12, Kaymee Howell 9, Kasey Hairell 8, Emma Wick 7, Dazun Silgero 6, Kori Landman 6, Brailyn Gaitan 4, Cassidy Targac 2, Shataira Runnels 2 Karnes City 54, Luling 38 L 11 11 4 1238 KC 20 11 16 754 Luling: Carley Glass 20, Amanda Lee 9, Sidney Threadgill 5, Hanna Clark 2, Maria Catillo 2
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District 29-1A, DI Standings
Dist Overall Austin Waldorf 9-1 20-8 NB Christian 9-0 18-11 Shiner St. Paul 4-5 5-8 Austin Veritas 4-4 5-12 Sacred Heart 2-5 3-7 First Baptist 2-5 2-8 John Paul II 2-8 12-17 Last Fridays game results New Braunfels Christian Academy 56, Shiner St. Paul 38 Mondays game results New Braunfels Christian 70, John Paul II 59 Tuesdays game results Austin Waldorf 57, Austin Veritas 36; Shiner St. Paul v First Baptist, n/a; Hallettsville Sacred Heart v Ganado, n/a
TAPPS 2A, District 5 Standings
430, 225, 440, 1,095; 10. Wesley Roberts, Cuero, 370, 210, 345, 925 198, 10. Brandon Trevino, CuSmithville 7th B 24, Gonzales 6 ero, 415, 225, 350, 990; 11. Walter S 8 10 2 4-24 Hood, Gonzales, 400, 230, 350, 980 G 2 0 2 2-6 220, 3. J.T. Miller, Gonzales, 405, Gonzales: Mallory Ramos 2, Desa210, 450, 1,065 ray Rodriguez 2, Kelsey Polk 2 242, 4. Bryan Dolezal, Gonzales, Gonzales 7th A 19, Smithville 17 430, 285, 450, 1,165 S 3 1 9 4-17 275, 5.Levi Snider, Gonzales, G 0 11 4 4-19 Gonzales: Haley Garza 6, Seidy 425, 260, 440 Villegras 4, Justice Musick 3, Jadyn Results from the Seguin MataEckols 2, Isabel Martinez 2, Camdor Invitational held on Jan. 31 eron Kluting 1, Karla Mireles 1 District 31-1A, DII Standings Smithville 8th B 14, Gonzales 13 Girls District Overall S 7 2 1 4-14 132, 1. Laci Lock, Gonzales, 670 Moulton 8-0 18-12 G 1 4 2 6-13 148, 2. Jessyca Malaer, Gonzales, Austwell-Tivoli 7-2 18-7 Gonzales: Jacey Haile 4, Jaycie BurPrairie Lea 2-2 10-5 ton 2, Chelsea McCauley 2, Skylea 505 165, 3. Elea Molina, Gonzales, Nordheim 0-6 0-14 Tatsch 2, Jaley Canales 2, Neally 730 Waelder 0-6 4-18 Basques 1 220, 1. Erika Hernandez, GonLast Fridays game results Smithville 8th A 25, Gonzales 14 zales, 825 Austwell-Tivoli 57, Nordheim S 6 6 5 8-25 Boys 16 at Austwell-Tivoli, 6 p.m.; G 0 4 8 2-14 114, 5. Jacob Villareal, Gonzales, Moulton at Weimar, 6 p.m.; Prairie Gonzales: Mary Hastings 7, JasLea 31, Waelder 19 mine Steemer 5, Amanda Dixson 2 515 123, 2. Josh Estrada, Gonzales, Tuesdays game results Moulton 920 73, Nordheim 14; Austwell-Tivoli 132, 2. Tyler Wells, Gonzales, 44, Prairie Lea 42 840; 4. Dalton Couch, Gonzales, Boxscores 800 Moulton 73, Nordheim 14 181, 1. D.J. Gonzales, Gonzales, Results from the Smithville M 16 15 23 1973 1,135; 2. Jamie Tellez, Gonzales, Meet held on Jan. 26 N 4 8 2 014 (Area athletes only. Listed by 1,105; 4. Eddie Gonzales, Gonzales, Moulton: Megan Mitchon 9 5-7 25, Malori Mitchon 8 0-0 19, Bethany class, place, lifter, school, squat, 1,035 bench, deadlift, total) Braeuer 3 3-5 9, Hannah Perez Results from the Yorktown Girls 2 0-0 5, Taylor Bohuslav 2 1-2 132, 1. Laci Lock, Gonzales, 250, Meet held on Feb. 2 5, Amanda Berckenhoff 2 0-0 4, (Area athletes only) 115, 280, 645 Megan Euceda 1 0-0 2. Totals 22 Boys 148, 7. Jessica Malaer, Gonzales, 9-14 73. 114, 5, Hunter Kutach,Cuero, Nordheim: Loster 2 2-2 6, Desiree 180, 95, 220, 495 165, 3. Elea Molina, Gonzales, 480 Gutierrez 2 0-0 4, Hailey Tislow 1 123, 2. Tom Palacio, Nixon0-0 2, Jade Williams 1 0-2 2. Totals 275, 145, 290, 710; 4. Alexis Cerda, Gonzales, 205, 95, 245, 545; 5. Ash- Smiley, 780 6 2-6 14. 132, 1, Miguel Hernandez, ton Miller, Gonzales, 185, 105, 255, TAPPS 2A, District 5 Nixon-Smiley, 955; 3. Lane Faust, 545 Standings 220, 1. Erika Hernandez, Gon- Yoakum, 910; 8. Ryan Rodriguez, Cuero, 825; 11. Dylan Belcik, YoaDist Overall zales, 345, 155, 275, 775 kum, 630 Austin Waldorf 8-2 23-7 Boys 148, 6. Tristen Barefield, Cuero, Sacred Heart 8-1 16-3 114, 2. Jacob Villareal, Gonzales, NB Christian 6-4 16-11 205, 90, 205, 500; 4. Hunter Kutach, 930 165, 6. Matthew Zimmerman, John Paul II 6-5 15-11 Cuero, 195, 80, 190, 465 Shiner St. Paul 5-5 12-14 132, 4. Tyler Wells, Gonzales, Yoakum, 895; 7. Hector Compose, Austin Veritas 0-8 0-8 330, 160, 360, 850; 7. Josh Malaer, Nixon-Smiley, 885; 12. Drew Willamson, Cuero, 775 First Baptist 0-10 0-4 Gonzales, 245, 125, 275, 645 181, 7. Wesley Roberts, Cuero, Fridays game schedule Shiner 148, 6. Tristen Barefield, Cuero, St. Paul 54, New Braunfels 340, 175, 365, 880; 10. Nathan Me- 930; 8. Ricky Camarillo, Yoakum, Christian Academy 37 dellin, 285, 165, 295, 745; 12. Elex 915; 9. Raul Tovar, Nixon-Smiley, Mondays game results John Martinez, Cuero, 295, 125, 290, 710 910; 12. Hunter Doggett, Cuero, Paul II 44, New Braunfels 165, 4. Travis Schauer, Gonzales, 775 198, 9. Brandon Trevino, Cuero, Christian 40 315, 185, 350, 850; 8. Trent Schauer, 1,020; 13. Oscar Torres, NixonGonzales, 310, 185, 315, 810 181, 6. Jamie Tellez, Gonzales, Smiley, 1,010 District Overall Shiner 7-1 26-7 Weimar 6-1 24-7 Ganado 4-4 18-6 Flatonia 2-6 5-28 Louise 0-7 0-10 Last Fridays game results #15 Shiner 48, Ganado, 26; Flatonia 58, Louise 25; Weimar at Moulton, n/a Tuesdays game results #15 Shiner 52, Flatonia 36; Louise v Weimar, n/a
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Its crazy that it has gone by so fast, said Bozka, the second baseman. I am excited by what this year is going to hold for us. I think it is going to be a lot different. We have more discipline, focus and a different style of coaching. Once it starts, this season will go by fast and it is my last one of high school. I have a really good feeling about this season, Philippus said. I think if we work together, things are a lot different, but we will take care of business. I think Coach Hatcher definitely has the ability to keep us going and teach us new things. I think it is going to be great. We have a lot of good people, Molina said. A lot of good freshmen that made the team, a lot of discipline and a coach that is going to do a lot of positive things. We get along well Mendoza said. Third baseman Shayla Simper said the team will be much improved from last year. I think we are stronger and more mentally focused, she said. Several of us played during last summer and that will help. Shayla Simper said she personally has been eagerly awaiting softball after an injury ended her volleyball season in the next to-lastgame of the year. I am ready to get back
into athletics, she said. Akers said practices have been intense under Hatchers guidance, and Shayla Simper said Hatchers routines are going to lead the team to their goals. Shayla Simper cited the abundance of players that can be leaders to lead the team to success. The seniors have been through losing seasons; we know what it is to be the loser and know what it takes to be the winner, she said. We want to be winners in our final year. Gonzales will see unfamiliar faces in La Grange, Giddings and Smithville in district this year. La Grange is ranked 8th in the Texas Girls Coaches Association Preseason Poll. It will be tough but we have never really had an easy district, Morgan Simper said. You can only be the best by beating the best. They will be tough but I think we will be able to come out with some strong wins, Mendoza said. The Lady Apaches opened with scrimmages against Cedar Creek last week and Wimberley earlier this week. They will open regular-season action on Feb. 14 in the Navarro Tournament. Last year, Gonzales finished the season 18-10 and 6-6 for fourth place in district. They had a chance at the end to make third place, but did not quite get there.
The 9th Annual Alvis Malatek Catfish Tournament will take place on March 21-23 at Boomers Sports Bar. The event is a fundraiser for two scholarships that will be given to Gonzales County seniors. Fee is $25 per person and all proceeds go to the scholarship fund. All members of a team must be signed up by midnight on March 21 and
must fish out of the same camp in public waters in Gonzales County. Lines can be put out prior to the tournament, but cannot be baited. If baited prior to daybreak on March 21, team will be forced to forfeit. On Sept. 1, 2012, the Texas Department of Parks
and Wildlife added two items to the list of device that require gear tags. All minnow traps and throw lines (including limb lines, tree lines, drop lines, stick lines, etc.) must have gear tags containing the fishermens name, address and date set out. Gear tags, which used to be good for 30 days, are now only good for 10 days. Fishing starts at daybreak
on March 21 and weigh-in will take place on March 23 from 1-2 p.m. Any team that does not weigh-in by 2 p.m. will not get weighed. Bring 30 total fish that includes 25 blue and/or channel and five yellow. All teams must weigh in their Big Fish first and it can not be used on the stringer. Trophies will be awarded to Heavy Stringer and BRIEFS, Page B4
COMANCHES: Go on late scoring spree in the third to take command

straight Casen Novak made a three, Craig hit a jumper ,and Evan Butcher got an offensive board and scored. The Comanches then scored eight of 10 to end
the quarter, capped by a three by Chad Neubauer. Early in the fourth, Novak hit a three-point bomb, and later got a steal, went to the line and made one free throw . A Jones basket put Shiner ahead 48-33, and Flato-
nia ended the game with five of nine points as Novak scored after a steal and then made a triple, following two Shiner baskets.
Game Summary Shiner 52, Flatonia 36 F 8 8 11 9-36 S 15 13 15 9-52
Flatonia: Casen Novak 6 1-2 16, Colby Craig 2 2-2 6, Will Bruns 1 3-4 5, Matthew Kozelsky 1 2-2 4, Gus Venegas 1 0-0 2, Evan Butcher 1 0-0 2, Juan Alvarez 0 1-2 1. Totals 12 9-12 36 Shiner: Justin Stovall 5 1-2 13, Rigo Baray 3 2-2 9, Caleb Kalich 4 1-1 9, Chad Neubauer 3 1-2 8, Evel Jones 4 0-0 8, Cole Strauss 2 0-0 5. Totals 21 5-7 52.
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Flatonia stays in hunt for playoffs by beating Louise

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FLATONIA Flatonia boys basketball coach Bryan Zimmerman could not have been more simple in his halftime pep talk Solid defense will win this game
for you. Zimmermans prediction came true in the third quarter. Louise (0-6 in district), which led 25-18 at halftime, scored no points in the third period as Flatonia BULLDOGS, Page B4
Hannah Koenning flies toward the basket with Lauren Oden and Amanise Coleman trailing the play in Shiners win over Flatonia on Tuesday. (Photo by Mark Lube)
pact and will be missed, Zbranek said. The Lady Comanches used a 10-2 run to open the game, getting points from Amanise Coleman, Julianna Rankin, Kristin Schacherl and Lauren Oden. The Lady Dogs came back to 10-5 as Alanis Ribera sank a triple and that was followed by LaNeisha Hunt turning an offensive rebound into a three-point play, and Hunt assisted on
baskets from Schacherl and Coleman. Ribera hit a trey in the second period to bring Flatonia within 17-10, and the Lady Comanches got two free throws from Shamyra Coleman and a bucket from Hannah Koenning for a 21-10 advantage. The teams then traded free throws to close out the half, with Shiner ahead 2312. The home side got baskets from Rankin and Koenning to help increase
their margin to 29-14. Flatonia halted the run with a three-point field goal from Crystal Rodriguez and Shiner concluded action with a 10-0 run with contributions from Oden, Rankin, Hunt and Schacherl. The Lady Comanches opened the final period with six of the first eight points and a 45-19 lead. Flatonia scored five straight on success from the line from Jaycee Fike, Philips and Schacherl. Shiner
finished off the match with an 8-3 run.

Game Summary Shiner 53, Flatonia 27 F 7 5 5 10-27 S 17 6 16 14-53 Flatonia: Jasmine Philips 2 5-6 9, Crystal Rodriguez 2 2-3 7, Alanis Ribera 2 0-0 6, Abigail Schacherl 0 3-4 3, Jaycee Fike 0 1-2 1, Kylie Mica 0 1-2 1. Totals 6 12-17 27. Shiner: Amanise Coleman 4 4-6 12, Kristin Schacherl 5 0-1 10, Julianna Rankin 4 0-2 8, LaNeisha Hunt 2 3-4 7, Lauren Oden 3 0-0 6, Hannah Koenning 3 0-1 6, Shamyra Coleman 0 2-2 2, Lenane Kremling 1 0-0 2. Totals 22 9-16 53.
Colby Craig is about to attempt a basket in the second half of the Bulldogs game with Louise. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Flatonia swats Lady Hornets to garner their second win in district

By MARK LUBE
GJH HoopS
FLATONIA The Flatonia Lady Bulldogs picked up their second district win of the season as they dispatched the Louise Lady Hornets, 58-25, Friday night in Flatonia in the final home game of the season for the Lady Dogs (527, 2-5). It was a good team effort, head coach Jennifer Zbranek said. In the first four minutes of the game, Flatonia only got points from the freethrow line. Zbranek decided to switch Flatonia to a press at that time. It took a while for us to get going, she said. We jumped into our press in the middle of the first quarter; that sparked something in us and we went from there. Brittany Silva and Kylie Mica hit some early free throws to put Flatonia ahead 3-0 in the first quarter. Both teams struggled initially to sink some field goals before the Lady Dogs sank a trio of threes Crystal Rodriguez connected off the pass from Mica, Alanis Ribera was
Crystal Rodriguez shoots a three in the first half of Flatonias game with Louise last Friday. (Photo by Mark Lube) good as Mica set her up and Ribera connected again, this time on the feed from Abigail Schacherl. Katelyn Roades scored after getting a steal for the first points for the Lady Hornets (0-6 in district). Flatonia then concluded the quarter on a 5-2 run to lead 17-4. To start the second, Louise offset two early free throws by Flatonia with a three-point shot by Hannah Blumflick, bringing the visitors to within 19-7. The Lady Dogs then got two free throws from Meredith Pavlica, a Philips basket and a Dana Luck triple for a 26-7 lead. Louise got a score from Miranda Miecheik, and Flatonia got another field goal from Philips and then a stealand-score from Ribera for 31-9 scoreline. Hannah Foster managed to put a shot through the
net before the end of the frame, bringing Louise to within 31-11. The Lady Hornets scored the first points of the third box with the bucket from Amber Lutringer. Flatonia scored eight of the next 10 as McKenna Lopez hit a two-point bucket and got a triple, with assists to Mica and Luck. Later, Luck made another three as Flatonia held a 40-17 advantage at the end of the third quarter. The Lady Dogs got a pair of Mica free throws, a Philips basket and then two free throws from her to extend their lead to 46-18. A little later, Mica, McKayla Hudson and Silva all converted field goals to help Flatonia finish the game off.
Game Summary Flatonia 58, Louise 25 L 4 7 6 8-25 F 17 14 9 18-58 Louise: Hannah Foster 3 1-8 7, Katelyn Roades 2 1-6 5, Ginny Puentes 1 2-8 4, Hannah Blumfick 1 0-4 3, Miranda Miecheik 1 1-3 3, Amber Lutringer 1 1-2 3. Totals 9 6-31 25. Flatonia: Kylie Mica 3 6-8 12, Jasmine Philips 3 4-4 10, Alanis Ribera 3 0-0 8,McKenna Lopez 2 2-4 7 Dana Luck 2 0-0 6, Crystal Rodriguez 1 2-4 5, Brittany Silva 1 2-2 4, McKayla Hudson 1 0-0 3, Meredith Pavlica 0 2-2 2, Abigail Schacherl 0 1-3 1. Totals 16 19-27 58.
Shown above is Bradley Bakken of the 7th B team, driving into position despite contact from an opponent. Below, River Haynes of the 7th A team takes aim from three-point range during games against Cuero last Thursday. For GJH scores and results, see Scorebord on B2. (Photos by Mark Lube)
Sunday Scramble
The members of the first place team at the Sunday Scramble held at Independence Park Golf Course in Gonzales were: (top) Jerrod Thomas, Dale Holcomb, Jo Richardson, DeAnn Atkinson and Ryan Atkinson. The second place team members were Aaron Burek, Roy Staton, Billy & Carolyn Breitschopf and Steve Ramirez. (Courtesy photos)
BULLDOGS: Use defense to sting the Hornets

BRIEFS: Gonzales girls take fourth at powerlifting meet in Seguin

Big Fish, but will be kept at Boomers for show. They will be tagged with the winning team name and year. For more information, call 830-672-6098. Lady Apaches place fourth in Seguin The Gonzales Lady Apaches took fourth place in the Seguin Matador Invitational on Thursday with 22 points. Gonzales had a pair of first-place finishes Laci Lock in the 132-pound class with a total of 670 pounds and Erika Hernandez in the 220 with 825. Jessyca Malaer came
in second in 148 with 505 and Elea Molina was third in the 165 with a 730 total. The Apaches came in fourth place as well, scoring 34 points. D.J. Gonzales won the 181 with 1,135 and Jamie Tellez was runner up with 1,105. Josh Estrada came in second place with 920 and Tyler Wells was second in the 132 with 840. In the Yorktown meet, the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs placed sixth with 13 points, Cuero was tenth with eight points and Yoakum was No. 12 with six points. For the Mustangs, Miguel Hernandez won the 132 with 955; Tom Palacio
was second in the 123 with 780; Cueros JVon Thomas won the 275 with 1,600. Yoakums Lane Faust was third in the 132 with 910 and Gabrial Garcia was third in the 242 with 1,295. Gonzales limits Nixon offense in opening scrimmage The Gonzales Apaches scrimmaged at Nixon on Monday. The Apaches scored in every frame of the six-inning scrimmage. Gonzales pitching limited Mustang hitters to a pair of hits on the evening. Gonzales was led by a nucleus of seniors includ-
ing Tyler Janota, Dylan Gomez, Devin Benes, Trey Kridler, Aaron Gayton, and August Bordovsky. The Apaches host Hallettsville at 5 and 7 p.m. tomorrow in junior varsity and varsity scrimmages. Still taking teams for hoops league A mens basketball league will be forming in Yoakum with play set to begin in February. If interested in signing up a team or for more information, call Mike at 361-655-2909. Deadline to sign-up will be Jan. 31.
came back for a 45-39 win Friday night in Flatonia, in the last home game for the Dogs. I told them defense will win this game and we played very good defense in the second half, Zimmerman said. We did not rebound all that well in the first half but in the second half, we owned the boards. He said the win was also result of a total team effort by the Dogs. We struggled in that first half but everyone played well in the second, Zimmerman said. The Hornets opened the contest with a 7-2 lead with four points from Jase Bill. Flatonia briefly closed down to 7-4 after a basket from Colby Craig. Louise jumped to a 13-4 lead as triples came from Jacob McGown and Blaine Machicek. The Dogs got free throws from Craig and Will Bruns to close down to 15-7 at the end of the quarter. Early in the second quarter, Gus Venegas hit a three for Flatonia but the Hornets still scored seven of 10 points and led 22-10. Down 24-11, it was a 7-1 run for Flatonia with a three-point shot from Venegas and two short-range jumpers from Craig for a
25-18 lead for Louise at halftime. Craig sank a free throw to start the third and followed up with a two-point bucket; Casen Novak connected on a three-point shot and Craig hit again from the free-throw line for a 25-25 score. Flatonia continued to pressure Louise into turnovers and erratic shooting while coming down with rebounds at both ends of the court. Craig, Evan Butcher and Bruns all made shots to help Flatonia hold a 32-25 lead at the end of the third. Louise managed a 1413 run in the final quarter but came no closer than six points. The Dogs improved to 4-2 in the district with the win. We are one step closer to making the playoffs, Zimmerman said. We pretty much need to win one more game.
Game Summary Flatonia 45, Louise 39 L 15 10 0 14-39 F 7 11 14 13-45 Louise: Blaine Machicek 4 1-3 11, Hunter Koudela 3 3-4 9, Jase Bill 3 0-0 7, Jacob McGown 2 2-4 7, Chris Kutac 1 0-1 2, William Siemens 1 0-0 2, Kobe Gonzales 0 1-2 1.Totals 14 7-14 39. Flatonia: Colby Craig 8 4-9 20, Casen Novak 3 0-0 8, Gus Venegas 2 0-0 6, Will Bruns 1 2-6 5, Evan Butcher 2 0-0 4, Miguel Grifaldo 0 2-2 2. Totals 16 8-17 45.
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LOST & FOUND

LOST: Black cushion on 97 or 304. Call 830-857-3023. -------------------------FOUND: Female Border Collie found at Cannonade Ranch field, close to Southern Clay Pit.
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No tags, chain was hooked on. Please call 540-4365.
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30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 6728291. -------------------------Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-6657327.
HELP WANTED
Oil Field Help Wanted Stallion Construction is looking for Fork Lift Operator, Crew Pusher and Roustabouts. Call 830-583-6925 for applications or fax resume to 361-7714611. -------------------------Full-time position available with benefits for Assistant Director of Nurses. Must be Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse and have long term care experience. Please apply in person at The Heights of Gonzales Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX or send resume to hr@ theheightsgonzales.com -------------------------Are you stuck? Do you need a better life? Free job/life/ computer skills for women. Contact Sherry Poe at 830672-6180 or 830857-4960. -------------------------The Nixon-Smiley CISD is accepting applications for professional and support positions. Review and apply for available positions at: www.nixonsmiley.net. -------------------------Full-time and Parttime positions available for Certified Medication Aides. Excellent benefits included. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information
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please call 830-6724530. -------------------------Full-time and Parttime positions available for Certified Nurses Aides. Excellent benefits included. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-6724530. -------------------------Full-time and Parttime positions available for Licensed Vocation Nurses. Excellent benefits included. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-6724530. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED Seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL Drivers. Hauling Belly Dumps. Located in Gonzales & Harwood area. Call 830-540-3377. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
MISC. FOR SALE

tique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn crocheted items. Call 672-8034. -------------------------Ranch Hand grill guard for 20002006 Ford Pickup, 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton. Good condition. $250. Call 830-5404277. -------------------------DynaVoxV series 5. Communication device - has keyboard, m o u s e , c h a r g e r, case. Works great. new $8,000. Can go on internet, read ebooks, play music, download pictures & programs. Asking $1,000. Good for autistic children or speech impaired children or adults. kathy, 830-8576646. -------------------------Golf Clubs. 2 sets w/bag. $50 each. Great for aspiring Tigers. Call 4372046. -------------------------Horse blanket great condition paid $70 asking $45 obo, treadmill, good condition, works, asking $125 obo. Call or text, (830) 857-6487. -------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or painted, 16 + 20 long concrete cattle guard bases, cattle feed troughs. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827. -------------------------MP3 Player. SanDisk 8GB. Brand new. 437-2046. -------------------------For Sale: Brush Guard for 2004 1/2 ton Chev. Pickup $50 and 36 Whirlpool used Gas Range, $50. 361594-2507. -------------------------21 RCA TV, great for kids room or 2nd TV. $75. Call 437-2046. -------------------------MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Hohner acoustic guitar w/case. Good for student, $75. Keyboard, Casiotone, TT 360, $125. 437-2046. -------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Frances between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------Wicker Screen Room divider, red poppy design. $45. Lg. rattlesnake skin, mounted on panel, $150. Camping travel pot, $20, Antique Bathtub, $550. 512-9174078. -------------------------For Sale: Cage large, off the ground. By 2ft, cage size about 3 1/2 ft. front, 2 ft. deep. 2-3 ft. high.
MISC. FOR SALE

Tray slides out end on bottom for cleaning. Has top large opening & side opening. Clean can be put in house. $65.00 firm. 830263-4608 anytime. -------------------------Medium size bird cage, slide out bottom to clean trays to feed & water & extras. Aqua Green. $25.00. 830-2634608. -------------------------Baby walker, eating tray combo and it is a red race car, plays tunes and lights up. Ages 6 months-1 1/2 year baby. Cool must see! $40.00. 830-263-4608, daytime or evening. -------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361741-2604. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------Large shower chair. 19 color TV w/ stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak dining table, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, lamp stand w/ drawers, booth dining table, planter boxes. 361-5944307. -------------------------Large amount quality items. Everything $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512376-9396. -------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/ bench. Under Warranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111. -------------------------Used Dell Computer. Keyboard & Monitor. $250 cash. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------FOR SALE Used cyclone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conquestat 830-672-3419. -------------------------Upright piano for sale. Great for kids starting piano lessons. All keys works. Needs to be tuned. $100. Call 830-8325965. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. --------------------------
MISC. FOR SALE

Gasoline operated Hedger, $125; 5 HP Tiller, $200. Both in excellent condition. 361-208-3565. -------------------------Electric Hospital bed, $150. 5821120. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078. -------------------------For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Running Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, Antique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403. -------------------------Air Framing Nailer. Contractor Series. $75.00. Call 361-7412604.
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Looking for elderly couple to live on property and oversee Ranch operation. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs or more.
for more information.
HELP WANTED
Seasonal Maintenance Assistant Temporary Position Palmetto State Park Posting #13-00001 Assist with operation and maintenance of park facilities, equipment, vehicles, and grounds. Operate mowers, trimmers, power tools, tractors, vehicles, etc. Assist with reservations, registrations, and revenue collection. 4 days per week @ $9.87 per hour. For questions call 830-6723266. Applications are online at www. tpwd.state.tx.us/ jobs. EEO -------------------------Part-time position in Housekeeping available at The Heights of Gonzales Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Please apply in person at 701 N. Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX.
361-563-9266
Contact
FIREWOOD
For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. Delivery available. Call for prices, 830-5404776 or 830-8573273.
HAY FOR SALE

Fertilized Coastal mix square bales. $7.50. Call 5403923.
FARM EQUIPMENT
Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.
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FURNITURE
Table with 4 chairs, Loveseat, Southwestern design, Queen size bed w/ mattress & boxsprings, Girls white iron daybed, mattress, boxsprings, pop up unit, matching white desk, white china cabinet. All excellent condition. 830203-8633. -------------------------KENS TRADING POST. Furniture, Antiques, Appliances and more! Drive a Little and Save a Lot! Open 10-5, Wed.-Sat. 3390 Alternate 90, Seguin, TX. We buy and Sell! 830-305-7205. -------------------------Large china cabinet, $200.00 . 830672-2604. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $400. Call 830-8759422, Luling. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181. -------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, $75; Rollaway Bed, $35; 37 TV, $15; 2 office receptionist chairs, couch, table, etc. 361-596-4096. -------------------------For Sale: Queensize mattress set, $200; complete desk w/ hutch, $30; Dining Room table with 4 high back chairs, solid wood, $300; Low back swivel recliner rocker, $150. Call 672-3728.
Call 672-7100 to place your help wanted ad!
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SUPPORT SERVICES For the CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS
The City of Gonzales, Texas is accepting sealed proposals for Information Technology (IT) Support Services for the Citys computer network (hardware, software, and connectivity). Sealed proposals clearly labeled Gonzales Texas IT Consultant Proposal must be received by 5:00 pm, February 21, 2013 at the City of Gonzales City Hall, P.O. Box 547, Gonzales, Texas 78629. Proposal Instructions and Service Specifications may be obtained at the City of Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St., Gonzales, Texas during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The City of Gonzales, Texas reserves the right to reject or accept any proposal or to waive any irregularities in any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Gonzales, Texas.
MISC. FOR SALE

5.0 Chest type freezer, 2 TVs, 1 19, 1 - 25, 3 infant car seats. Excellent Condition. Call 830203-8633. -------------------------Kohler 15 water saver toilet, used 2 months. Paid $200, asking $100 cash. Call Barbara, 830672-1106. -------------------------For Sale: BGR 14 Series Bottom Mounted Swing Glass Door Refrigerator by Master Built. Contact Carolyn at Gonzales Poultry. 672-7954. -------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, mens jackets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost new, hand crocheted table cloth, large, white, an-
HELP WANTED
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HELP WANTED
WANTED: Bobtail Truck Driver Day & Night Positions Available Requirements: Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker Endorsements Must be at least 25 years of age Insurance, 401K and vacation included Applications available at: Schmidt & Sons, Inc. 2510 Church St. Gonzales, Texas 78629 www.schmidtandsons.com (830) 672-2018 John Clark @ ext. 112
CDL DRIVERS NEEDED
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FURNITURE
Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.
AUTOS
CASH or LAYAWAY! 3390 Alternate 90, Seguin, Tx. 830-3057205. -------------------------Parting out 1987 Mazda B2000 pickup with camper. Can be seen Tuesday through Thursday in Ottine. Call Elizabeth, 210-274-2209. -------------------------For Sale: 1995 Ford F-250, Ext. Cab, 4x4, V-8, Automatic Transmission, Heavy Duty, Good Work Truck, Good condition, 830672-2192. -------------------------2006 Chevrolet Impala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830672-3147. -------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927. -------------------------1972 Chevy Half Ton Pickup. Rebuilt drive train except rear end. All original. 29K Engine, 50K Transmis-
AUTOS
sion. 3/4 rear springs. $1K. 830-857-5927. -------------------------2008 Mustang GT with Shelby package and low miles (48K), 22 chrome wheels with performance tires, 5-speed manual transmission, leather interior, Shaker 500 sound system with 6 CD/MP3 changer, and auto windows. $25,000 OBO. Call or text 830-263-1212. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info. -------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Martin Bros 20 universal rims. $500. 830-8571340.
MHS FOR RENT

CIAL. $675 for the first three months, $775 the fourth month and after! $675 for deposit. More information: 361-293-3420/361582-6593/361-7980816, 900 Old Shiner Rd. Yoakum, Tx. -------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603. -------------------------Mobile Homes for rent, 3 b e d ro o m / 1 b a t h , fully furnished. 900 Old Shiner Rd, Yoakum. 361-582-6593. -------------------------Mobile Homes for rent: 3 b e d ro o m / 1 b a t h , fully furnished, some homes have Wi-Fi. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361582-6593 or 361798-0816. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at 830-857-5812.
HOMES FOR RENT

nice lot. $1,250/mo. Stove, refrigerator, included. Families or Oil Field Workers welcome. 713-5013416. -------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/ mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 for information. -------------------------3BR/2BA Brick house for rent. 1 mile North of Yoakum. AC, washer, dryer. Large access driveway in & out for truck parking for large bobtails. Oak grove, great for BBQs and entertaining. Available Now. Call 361-2936619, leave message. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call JR, 512292-0070, 830-8575727. -------------------------For Rent in Luling. 3 bed, 1 bath, Central Air & heat. $850/month, $600/ deposit. 830-8323163. Earl Landry. -------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/appliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950. -------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully furnished and all bills paid. Private Yard/ Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070 -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348. -------------------------ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.
WANT TO RENT
Looking for a 2 or 3BR nice house in Nixon and Leesville area. Call 830-8571658. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255.
APTS. FOR RENT

Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotelstyle kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/ propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 4841922, leave message.
LAWN & GARDEN

too small. 830-2634181.(TFN)
CHILD CARE
I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and experience required. Contact me at 830203-9159. -------------------------Mom, let Jumping Jelly Beans be your drop in child care answer. Go shopping, run errands or have a great evening out while your mind is at ease knowing your child is safe and happy. Standard drop in hours apply: day, evening and night. Lets talk! References and resume available. 830-5194012 -------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.
AUTOS
Car and truck rims for sale. 15 and 14 rims. Can be used on trailers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 4372232. -------------------------2007 Ford Escape, 150K miles - mostly highway. Well maintained - Runs Great. 830-832-3163. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets and GMCs AND over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC, Hallettsville, TX 800-798-3225 or 361-798-3281 or GRAFECHEVYGMC. COM -------------------------KENS TRADING POST. We Sell Good Used Cars and Trucks!
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchenette, 1 ba, newly refurbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265. -------------------------Office space for rent. 1,500 sq. ft. Recently remodeled. 314 W. Cone. If interested call 830672-4433. -------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830423-2103. -------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.
HOME SERVICES
House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-777-8710 or email barbarajp30@ hotmail.com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-4372727; Cell, 820-2632768. -------------------------LOOKING FOR A JOB Certified Nursing Assistant. Not hiring but looking for work as a Live-in caregiver or Live Out in San Antonio or Seguin area. Have 30 + years experience. CPR certified. Loving, dependanble and experienced with Home Health, Agencies, Hospice, and have a big heart. If interested please call 830391-4837. -------------------------Camera work for businesses, promotional uses, editing titles. 830263-0909. creativechannel@live. com. -------------------------For Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830-2030735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.
MOBILE HOMES
Tax Time Specials The Value master by Clayton, Best Value Available. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 800369-6888. Open Sundays 1-6. (RBI32896) -------------------------Do Not Wait on your tax refund, get pre-qualified; Select your home from Single, Double, New or Used. Fayette Country Homes, 800-3696888. Open till 6pm 7 days a week. (RBI32896) -------------------------Repo Doublewide, 3 & 4 bedroom, Clean-Delivered, Set with Air-Save Thousands. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 979743-6192. Open Sundays 1-6. tierraverdehomes.com (RBI32896) -------------------------16x80 Trade-In Exceptionally Clean Home. 2x6 Side walls. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 979-743-6192, Open Sundays 1-6. (RBI32896) -------------------------3bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of housing. 830-3056926. RBI#36486. -------------------------OILFIELD HOUSING - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with washer and dryer, office spaces, must see to appreciate. 830-305-6926. RBI#36486. -------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Doublewide. Excellent condition. Hwy. frontage. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.
ROOM FOR RENT

Room for rent for working person. 1BR/1BA. Quiet neighborhood. Call 203-7146 after 4 p.m.
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HELP WANTED
Assistant Manager needed by the Gonzales Branch of World Finance. Valid driver license and auto required. This is a Manager Trainee position and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible within 15 months. No experience necessary. Apply in person at 623 N. St. Paul
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RVs FOR SALE

1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline engine - Onan generator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/Cs - all appliances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210884-7085 - Asking $22,000. -------------------------203 Big Sky 38 Fifth wheel Travel Trailer. 3 slideouts, very, very nice. 3 1/2 yrs. Bumper to bumper warranty left. $17,900. Call 512914-8347. -------------------------RV For Sale. Older unit. 5th wheel. $2,900. Contact Richard, 830-5566905. -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565.
HOMES FOR RENT

Completely remodeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic neighborhood. Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169. -------------------------2 room river cottage on Lake Gonzales. Partially furnished. You pay for electricity. $500/+ deposit. Bob, 830203-9790. -------------------------3/2 house for rent in Gonzales. $1,350/ mo., $1,350/sec. deposit. Call 830-4014123. -------------------------3/2, house for rent. Living room, Den, Kitchen. 5 miles S. on FM 3282. $800/ mo., $800/Dep. Call 437-2370. -------------------------2BR/2BA 1,750SF (+/-) home for lease to a family of four. Located on ranch 7 mi. north of Gonzales. CA/H, full kitchen w/appliances. $900/mo + deposit. Email info.wdc@verizon.net. -------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigerator. CA/CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-820-5461. -------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/mo. No pets/smokers. 512415-6483. -------------------------3/2 Large home on
FOR LEASE
Secluded, wooded, and wildlife: 3BR/2Ba Doublewide, fireplace, lg. covered front porch, 2 decks, 12x16 storage, carport, all appliances, livestock capabilities; on 5 acres with gravel base truck yard. 12 miles North of Gonzales on CR 284. $1,000. Taking Apps now. Available March 1st. 979292-6154 or 979798-5398. -------------------------12 acres/house/office with Hwy. 80 frontage between Belmont/Nixon near Leesville. Will subdivide. For sale or lease. Would make a great oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 6726922. (TFN)
Best Western Regency Inn & Suites 1811 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales Seeking a Front Desk Clerk. Computer experience required. Applications may be picked up, at the front office. No phone calls, please.
W. B. Farm and Ranch Supply is now hiring Salesperson
Skills needed: Product Knowledge, Computer Skills (General), Customer Service oriented, Full time, Guaranteed! 40 hours per week.
W. B. Farm and Ranch Supply

2031 Water St. (Hwy 183 N) Gonzales Tx 78629
Send Resume or Apply in person NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED
TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT

Travel Trailer. EVERYTHING furnished. TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830-875-3028. -------------------------RV for Rent. $300/ wk. Call 512-6674356. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid. Will relocate to RV park of your choice and I pay the RV Rental. Or $1,000.00 per month with all bills paid. Will sell travel trailer for $55,000. Call 830351-0943 for details. -------------------------RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills included. If interested please call 820-203-9255 -------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent weekly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-3510943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid.
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APTS. FOR RENT

Efficiency apartment. EVERYTHING furnished. Pots, Pans, towels, TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830875-3028. -------------------------Two 2 BR. Apts. Fully furnished, Wi-Fi/Cable, covered parking. Good neighborhood. Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom. 6726265 or 857-4251. -------------------------3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apartment on Residential Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/ mo. includes all
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MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

Roadrunner Mobile Home Park, 3 bedroom/1 bath, fully furnished Mobile Homes for Rent. MOVE IN SPE-
Human Resources 603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas

830-582-1619 for more information. ~ Si Habla Espanol
LAWN & GARDEN

Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any companys. 830263-0909. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil related businesses. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or
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Supervisor
Responsible for managing processing of department. Responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage optimum performance Responsible for planning and allocating resources to effectively staff and accomplish departmental productivity and quality goals. Plan, evaluate and improve the efficiency of processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency and output of department. Day Shift Monday - Friday Competitive pay /BOE Excellent benefits: Health, Medical, Vision, 401K
Call Human Resources at 830-582-1619 for more information or email resume to: cnivens@holmesfoods.com 603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas Si Habla Espaol
Plant Openings Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions

Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422, Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number 830-540-4105/830-540-4684.
Benefits include:
APTS. FOR RENT
APTS. FOR RENT
EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY 62 OR OLDER AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY * Rent based on income * Garden Style Apartments * Private Entrances * Individual Flower Bed Available * Carpeted & Air Conditioned * Water, Sewer & Trash Paid * Miniblinds, Ceiling Fan, Range, Refrigerator furnished * Maintenance/Management/Service Coordinator on site
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TRVl.TRAIL. RENT
Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utilities included, good healthy environment. 830-2039255 or 361-7906305. -------------------------30 Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-3056926. -------------------------28 Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926. -------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095.
PETS
enees. Free to good home. 830-2031733 or 830-5404485. -------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Livestock show contestants, we carry feeders, waterers, heat lamps, access for show birds. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)
LIVESTOCK
Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Stephens. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28 to 36), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves people. Priced according to gender, age and color. 830672-6265 or 8574251. -------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830672-6265, 830-8574251.
REAL ESTATE
3BED, 1 Bath House For Sale! 0.985 acres on Hwy. 80, 8 miles north of Nixon, TX. 78140. 1048 sq. ft with 400 sq. ft. deck attached. Recently remodeled. Central Air and Heat. Appliances stay! $89,999. Ph. 830-203-9383. No owner financing available. -------------------------FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, single story home in Gonzales. Beautiful wet bar and gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops. Large pantry utility room. 2 car garage with workshop, nice pool and spa, huge covered porches. All on or nearly 1/2 acre. $249,000. Call 210-844-4963. -------------------------Older couple downsizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees. Wharton County. $137,000. 979-5333262. -------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appliances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer
REAL ESTATE
responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172. -------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975.
LAND
10 mile views in Gonzales County. Fenced with rolling hills, large tank, pond, hardwoods, Tifton 86 grass. $150,000 (713)2022485. -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544. -------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 4888115. -------------------------5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-2634888 for information.
MISC. SERVICES
Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 --------------------------
MISC. SERVICES
No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.
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FARM AND RANCH

Modern home on 165-acre ranch located between Gonzales and Shiner on paved road FM 443. Highly improved with scattered oak trees, improved grasses, hay field, cross fencing and stock tank. Recently updated 2,300 square foot home, 3BR, 2BA, two live-in areas. Property includes large hay barn, equipment building shop and cattle pens. Shiner ISD. Possible owner financing available. 361-648-4090 or 361-935-1109.
LIVESTOCK
For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 . -------------------------Nanny Boer Goats (adult). Ages: 1yr4yr. Pkg. Deal (4). $320.00. 830-5600238 to request photos..please send an email request to amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com or text me at above number. -------------------------Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 830-263-2482. (TFN) -------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-7180482. -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each.
REAL ESTATE
BREITSCHOPF COOPER REALTY

Serving Gonzales and Central Texas
1.66 acs., riverfront, 2LV.................. $115,000 3.7 ACS. 4BR, 3BA, nice M/H,.........$150,000 Rivercrest home, pool, perfect condition......... 306 McClure - 3BR, 1 Bath................$65,000 ...........................................................$279,000 1618 St. A+ condition, rented............. $70,000 Peter - Home and extra lot.... $92,000 Duplex: 473acs., perfect home, private..............$249,900 Crockett Lane-Settlement - 3 bd., 10 beautiful property..................................$258,000 Brick office bldg, downtown. ............$114,000 Lot Live Oak......................................$8,000 1602-Water St.-commercial/rental....$150,000 Land 2342 FM 108, 3 bd.,2 story home.....$145,000 100 90-B - Lakefront..............................$89,000 acs., I 10 access, wooded/open,................ 792 .........................................................$6,500/ac. 312 Cr. Rd. 471, Lakefront + ,3 bd., Hwy. 97 56+ acs., commercial/residential site, 1.5 FM 108,.......................................$10,000/ac & acre lot............................................$150,000 31 acs., Co. Rd. 341, city water avail., minerLand als, trees,...........................................$7,500/ac. 11.2 acs., Hwy 90.+GastRACT CONT Rd.......$5,300/Ac. 90 A East, 35 acs., home................$395,000
REAL ESTATE
Better than rent. Built in 2005, 2BR/1BA on 2.3 Acres West of Gonzales. Paved frontage. Nice View. Spacious Living and great country kitchen. Only $109,500. Realtor. Rafe Jackson, Broker. 512217-3171. -------------------------House for sale by owner. 2BR/1Bath CA/H. $65,000. 830234-3415 or 830279-7900. -------------------------Low Down on a 3/2/1136sq ft. home. Asking $79,800 w/ only $800 down. 202 East Lee Smiley, TX. Call Mr Smith, 855847-6806. -------------------------3bd/1ba home on 0.985 acres for sale in Nixon. 1,048 sq. ft. with additional 400 sq. ft. attached deck. Recently remodeled, CA/H, all appliances stay! Asking $79,000. Call 830-203-9383. -------------------------3BR/2Ba Doublewide, lg. covered porch, 2 decks, 12x16 storage, carport, all appliances, on 5 acres with gravel based truck yard. On CR 284 past halliburton & Oil Tanker Rail Road. 830-445-9131.
Serving Gonzales and Central Texas

Homes Homes/Residential
WANTED
Wanted: Old work western boots. 830672-7384. -------------------------Wanted: Used 1024 Gun Fire Safe. 361-798-0482. Pampered Chef
RV SITES RENT
RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.
BOATS FOR SALE

1996, 18.5 Baymaster Center Console Boat, 120 Horse Force Mercury Motor with Jack Plate, Lourence GPS Mapp i n g - S o n a r - Fi s h Finder, Marine Radio. $7,000.00. Contact 830-263-2920. -------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361561-3335. Ask for Jeff.
MISC. SERVICES
D e m o n s t r a t o r. Host a Show! Its Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https:// w w w.pamperedc h e f. b i z /z ava d i l. Dee Zavadil, 830857-1495. -------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee.
LAND
30 Beautiful Acres for sale in Gonzales County, with 1/4 minerals. $6,000/ per acre. Diane, 512-655-3293. -------------------------30 acres with
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RECREATION
2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670.
PETS
Free Puppies. Five Lab/Cocker Spaniel Mix. 830-857-0459. -------------------------Precious long haired Chihuahua puppies. Pure bred. 9 wks. old. Born Thanksgiving. 1st shots & wormed. Paper trained. Males & Females. Playful and very cute. Raised in my home with a lot of love. $200/each. 1-830-560-6668. -------------------------Free kittens. Call 361-594-4307. -------------------------Puppies Half Lab, Half Pyr-
SMITH RANCH INVESTMENTS
57 Acres just north of I-10 Near Waelder. Brush, oaks, hay fields, 2 tanks, 3/2 home, barn w/electricity, apartment. Equipment. Part minerals. $275,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Floresville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, electricity, oaks, elms, persimmon, mesquite, black brush. Could this be your new hunting spot? $2,895 per acre. Might divide into two tracts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 260 to 861 Acres. NW Corpus Christi. Lake, Barn, Pens, 2 water wells. Great cattle place. Paved corner. Excellent for Subdividing. Price $2,750 to $3,500 per acre.
REAL ESTATE
18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect Commercial for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500. Lot - Live Oak..................................$8,000 14 AC - 1491 Highsmith Rd, Luling - Partially 3400 sq. ft................. 401 St. George-approx. cleared and wooded. 830-875-5866 3BD/2BA home with stained concrete and additional living/bonus .......................................................$170,000 room. Detached storage Residential building. $245,000.
CONT trees................$87,500 CR 228 - 15 acs., M/H, RACT Shirley Breitschopf 153 acs., FM 2091.........................$795,000 830-857-4142 61 acs., perfect homesite.................$4,990/Ac. Lynnette Cooper 3.94 acs., Settlement.......................$65,000 10 acs., Settlement.........................$79,000 lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com 2-4 acs., Sarah DeWitt............$25,000/Ac. Carol Hardcastle 1 ac. Seydler830-857-3517 St...............................$25,000 8.7 acs.,can reach our staff by calling: You city limits........................$120,000 58 acs., trees, potential, edge of town............. Phone: 830-672-2522 ...................................................$12,000/Ac.
830-672-8668
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-9279275.
Randy Smith, Broker
PUBLISHERS NOTICE:
RVS FOR SALE
RV SITES FOR RENT
Shirley Breitschopf 532 Domino Five - NEW LISTING - Guadalupe River Frontage! 3BD/2BA home on approx. 1/3 acre. nice deck & stairs leading to water. Come enjoy the shirley@gonzalesproperties.com good life! $198,500. 960 S. Pecan - Modern, custom 4BD/3BA secluded home on 1 acre home on 1 Lynnette Cooper acre backs to wet weather creek. Open floor plan, security and surround wired. lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com REDUCED $338,000. $340,000. 220 Parkview, Luling - 3BD/2BA home with countryside views on corner lot. Carol Hardcastle - 830-857-3517 Large den area. Many updates - granite, tile, hardwood, sprinkler sys. Jymmy K. Davis - 512-921-8877 REDUCED $139,000. $155.00. 3400 SM HWY, Luling - Large, 4BD/2.5BA on 1.5 acres just outside of town. Spacious kitchen open todining and living. Co-op water & electricity. $135,000. 214 E. Crockett, Luling - Charming, move-in ready 3BD/2.5Ba features large den area and beautiful yard. Detached building approx. 650 sq. ft. ideal for storage or commercial space. REDUCED $172.000. $185,000. 189 CR 280, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home with sunroom and covered porch to enjoy the country views! Storage building. $79,500. The Settlement at Patriot Ranch - 2BD/2BA Main Home on 3 AC - 473 Crockett Lane - views offered with this 2BD/2BA main home and detached efficiency guesthouse. 2 car carport. $239,000.
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79.5 AC CR 281, Harwood - Partially wooded and cleared land with partial fencing. Co-op water and electricity available. 1 tank and hand dug well. Country Road frontage on 2 sides. $360,000. 108.88 AC - Gonzales County - Beautiful tract with combination wooded and pasture land. Panaromic views, 4 tanks, fenced, well, electricity, Fully fenced, partial high fence. REDUCED $410,400. $4,000/acre. RV Park - 10.5 AC - Great location just off IH-10, mature trees and nice tank. Site has been engineered for 54 unit RV Park. 18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500. 14 AC - 1491 Highsmith Rd, Luling - Partially cleared and wooded. 3BD/2BA home with stained concrete and additional living/bonus room. Detached storage building. REDUCED $238,000. $245,000. 43 AC - 2198 Sandy Branch Rd., Harwood - Secluded with partial high fence, large tank, rustic cabin. Beautiful views. REDUCED $266,600. 111 Acres, Creek Rd - Dripping Springs - Scenic property offers partially cleared and wooded land located on high bluff with Onion Creek frontage. Minerals convey. $1,900,000.
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Can a turtle predict a flood?

Oh what a beautiful day we are having in Leesville, TX. The only thing that would be better would be some slow steady rain. We saw a big turtle crawling as fast as he could go across Hwy 90A. Will said from the direction he was crawling it meant we were supposed to have a flood. I dont know about that, but any turtle crawling on Hwy 90A better get a move on it before it gets squished to pieces. Remember that old ground hog did not see his shadow so we are supposed to have an early spring; but remember we have not gone through February and the only thing that you can safely plant is Irish potatoes and those must be planted on George Washingtons birthday. The following people need your prayers and encouragement: Joe Kotwig, Paul Villareal, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Bill and Marie Lott, Louise Jones, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Velma and Bobby Bullard; Mildred ONeal, Rhonda Pruett, Matt McGrew. Terrence, Aunt Frances Gandre, Kathryn, Glenn Mikesh, Fletcher Johnson, Maria Castillo, Selma Vickers, Landis, Keith Glass, Timothy and Jack Black, Teresa Wilke, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Carol and husband, Marcie and Blaine Welker, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Mary and Pete Camarillo, Matt Pohler, Lanny Baker, Bob Young, Lucy Jones, Ann Bond; Marguerite Williams, Big John, Todd, Rita, the family of Linda Freeman, our troops and their families, and please God we need some rain and the people up North of us need some warmer weather. Happy Birthday to Joshua Wilson. Joshua is turning fourteen this year. However, Joshuas grand-
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mother, Nonie, in Kentucky, passed away so he is somewhat saddened on his birthday. I just think that Joshua needs a lot of extra hugs right now. We send prayers to all concerned and hope that all of those traveling to the funeral have a safe trip. I am so very happy to tell you that I received a wonderful letter from Linda Denker. She is probably on day maybe sixty-three now. She is on the downhill slide of the one hundred days. The doctors and nurses at MD Anderson say that she is doing well. She gets blood tests twice a week and sees the doctor once a week, and continually gets her medicine adjusted. She has enjoyed your cards, and feels your prayers. Her immune system is still zero so she was in the hospital a week for a touch of the flu. Her husband Ron is a great caretaker. Her address is Linda Frederick Denker, 11991 S. Main St, Houston, TX 77035; in case you want to send her a note or card. Keep praying. These are the kind of people you put on a prayer list and keep them there. She is a Master Gardener Class 2000 Victoria County. I can tell she is raring to go and get outside in the real world. I have been blessed by learning to know Linda better. A belated Happy Birthday to Gary Combs. He was over at the Belmont Social Club with wife, Marie, and daughter Stephanie, and one grandson. Marie and I graduated together way back when. Marie took off to around Round Rock and left her sons up that way and Stephanie lives in
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Walters of Cumming, GA announce the engagement of their daughter, Joanna Jean Walters, to John Levi Bowen of Atlanta, GA. Mr. Bowen is the son of Ms. Susan Bowen and Mr. John Bowen of Albany, GA. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Leifeste of Gonzales, TX and Mr. and Mrs. John Walters of Cumming, Georgia. Miss Walters is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. She is currently employed by Ranstad Financial and Accounting Services as a Staffing Consultant. The groom-elect is the grandson of Mrs. John C. Taylor and the late Mr. Taylor and Mrs. John E. Bowen and the late Mr. Bowen. Mr. Bowen is a graduate of Mercer University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. He is currently employed by Darton State College as a Regional Admissions Counselor. The wedding will be held April 20, 2013 at Windermere Golf Club in Cumming, GA at 5:30 PM.
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Lampasas, but then Marie ended up back here in the home that she grew up in over on the way to Nixon. We had a different band playing at the BSC, the Country Magic, and they were magic too. They were led by Pat Rosato from Cost, TX. One was from Gonzales, and the other member was from around the Stockdale/Floresville area. Oh yes, they played lead, bass, and rhythm guitar and they could sing. They could play and sing Fraulein, Proud Mary, and everything in between. It is no wonder that they are booked up a lot at Shiner and Sweet Home. They played some good toe tapping dance and listening music. Oh, I heard that long, tall and lanky Jeffrey Charley is to put in an appearance on Valentines night. He is the one that reminds me of the Dwight Yoakum. I guess God just gave them ninety per cent of their height in their legs. It was so good to see Shirley Kelso and her friend out dancing and eating. She is looking and doing great. However, I did not know that it was her grandson that was the passenger in the head on accident on Hwy 90 in which his friend Colton was deceased. He needs our prayers. He has no short term memory what so ever and his physical condition is just about as precarious. You ask that Gods will be done in cases like this. Congratulations to Janet and John Clark on the birth of their first grandchild. Brooke has finally had a little boy. His name is Grayson Thomas Ziel. Grayson was born on February 2nd, weighing in at 7 lbs. 69 oz. and he is 26 inches long. Brooke and Grayson are doing just fine. Congratulations to everyone. I cant help it. I just have to say, Thank you God for the safe recovery of the lit-
tle autistic boy in Alabama. I dont want to ponder why. I am just so very thankful that he is safe. You need to come out to Belmont and check out the old Rather building now known as the Belmont General Store. Things are moving on inside. There are lights and Matt King was to be there on Saturday night. Richard Walker came back to Texas with a dream and with tons of hard work it is coming true. I am so glad that the beautiful walls of that store are being rebuilt. Donald Lott and I are going to have to quit meeting up like this. Donald is usually on one aisle in HEB and I am in the next one. I believe that Donald is turning out to be a pretty fair cook. Lets put it this way. We both have the same philosophy if you dont like what we cook, then just go cook something yourself . That Twerpt can give a person a heart attack. It was sort of chilly last night and she usually makes herself a little bed in the covers. I woke up about 3am and she was uncovered laying out flat. I looked at her and I peered at her sideways. I could not tell if she was breathing. So I touched her and she was cold. Then I punched her, and she finally raises her head up and gives me the most horrible disgusted look. If looks could kill, Id been dead. Well, by this time I was a little on the disgusted side myself. So I just gave one of her own disgusted looks and one of those snorting noises she makes at me and went back to sleep. But this morning I felt so guilty because she was so stiff that she could barely walk, and she had sinus in her eyes. She looked so pitiful, and she just made me feel worse than awful for not taking her and covering her up. Heavens to Betsy, this is worse than ridiculous!! Have a good week, and God Bless.
Gonzales Book Club News

The Gonzales Book Club met Jan. 17 to discuss three short stories by Eudora Welty. They are A Worn Path, Livvie, and June Recital. These were chosen from The Collected Stories of Eudora Welty. Weltys stories are more than descriptive, they are works of art. A Worn Path is about an old woman who makes her annual trip into town to purchase medicine for her sick grandchild. Her experiences on the path are described. She falls and waits like a June bug on its back waiting for someone to come and get her up, and they do. Her skirt gets tangled in thorns. She walks on a log across a stream. These are artfully described. We discussed the woman, Old Phoenix, her adventures and the writing used to describe her, the path she walks, her arrival and the art of Weltys descriptions. Livvie is a very short story. Livvie is a young girl who lives with and old man. He questions her about the things she would be getting into before he takes her. Her answers are always Yes sir and No sir. She has not left the property for nine years and Solomon gets so old that all he does is sleep all day long. A young man named Cash comes along and sweeps her off her feet. The descriptions are powerful. The ending is surprising. We discussed the strong descriptions and Solomons name, among other things. June Recital was the least liked by most of us. There were more characters and Welty was less descriptive. She left the reader perplexed about them. We thought that was because the story was centered around the house where the recitals were held, it was intended to be the main character. This house was where a piano teacher lived and held her June recitals. Each character remembers their thoughts and feelings about the teacher and her house. We discussed the reasons for liking this story the least. These stories led to questions about what caused the role of women to change. We came up with television, when women began to organize for more rights, and the pill. Eudora Welty has written five novels. Among them is The Optimists Daughter. She has received numerous literary awards. Our next meeting will be Feb. 14, from 10-11 a.m. at Liffords Books and Fine Art. We will discuss Killing Lincoln by Bill OReilly and Martin Dugard. Anyone interested in a literary discussion is welcome.
Dale and Michelle Fojtik of Moulton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Lynn Fojtik, to Justin Allen Janecek, son of Allen and Julie Janecek. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Joe and Linda Pilat and Alphonse and Claudette Fojtik of Moulton, Justin is the grandson of Frankie Janecek of Moulton and the late Jack and Margie Vaught, and Dorothy Janecek. Elizabeth is a 2009 graduate of Moulton High School and a 2011 graduate of Victoria College. Elizabeth is a certified LVN and is currently employed at the Gonzales Memorial Hospital. Justin is a 2008 graduate of Gonzales High School. Justin is currently employed with the City of Gonzales. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. on March 2, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flatonia with a reception to follow at the KC Hall in Moulton. The couple will reside in Moulton.
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N-S Band wins 22 medals

Nixon-Smiley had 23 solos and one ensemble entered in the UIL Region 12 Solo/Ensemble Contest Feb. 2. The students did a very good job and came home with 22 first division medals. The following received a first division on their solos and ensemble: Class 1 Alto Sax Solo - Case Samford; Class 1 Twirling Solo - Erin Aguirre; Class 2 Flute Solo Lynette Coronado; Class 2 Flute Solo - Shante Mendez;
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dresses. At his first formal ball as governor, he wore a gown. His eccentricities continued until he was caught embezzling public money and was returned to England. It was noted American poet Ogden Nash, best known as a composer of droll verse, who made the following sage observation: Some tortures are physical / And some are mental, / But the one that is both / Is dental. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, if youre like the average American, you consume 132 pounds of sugar every year. Compare that to folks in the year 1700, who consumed only about 4 pounds of sugar per year. If you cook a single ostrich egg, you can feed 24 people. When you studied history in school, you probably didnt learn about Edward Hyde. He was a cousin to Queen Anne and was appointed to the post of colonial governor of New York, in which position he served from 1702 to 1708. Though hes not well known now, he was quite the talk of the colonies in his day. It seems that when a delegation of colonists went to his mansion to welcome the new governor, they found him sitting on the front porch, crocheting a doily and wearing one of his wifes The next time you see a shampoo commercial and note how creamy and frothy the lather seems to be, keep this in mind: The model in the advertisement probably has either laundry detergent or frothed egg whites on her hair. Those who study such things say that 10 years after a hot dog has been dumped in a landfill, the wiener could still be intact. *** Thought for the Day: When you stop doing things for fun you might as well be dead. -- Ernest Hemingway (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Saluting the participants in the 2013 Moulton, Flatonia, Yoakum and Luling Livestock Shows
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Grand Champion Steer, Yoakum Project Show: Kaci Herman
Grand Champion Steer, Moulton Jr. Livestock Show: Dillon Berckenhoff
Grand Champion Steer, Flatonia Livestock Show: Caleb Brunner
Grand Champion Steer, Luling Livestock Show: Meaghan Richardson
Grand Champion Swine
Grand Champion Barrow, Moulton Jr. Livestock Show: Amanda Berckenhoff
Grand Champion Swine, Luling Livestock Show: Trace Knox
Grand Champion Swine, Flatonia Livestock Show: Micaul Bass
Grand Champion Swine, Yoakum Project Show: Sheila Webb
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Reserve Champions: Luling Livestock Show
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Reserve Champion Steer, Luling Livestock Show: Mark Randall
Reserve Champion Swine, Luling Livestock Show: Kaitlyn Wright
Reserve Champion Broilers, Luling Livestock Show: Ryan Pearson
Reserve Champion Rabbits, Luling Livestock Show: Ashlee Watts
Reserve Champion Goats, Luling Livestock Show: Ches Elley
Reserve Champion Lambs, Luling Livestock Show: Mark Randall
Reserve Champion Senior Projects, Luling Livestock Show: Michelle Tetley
Reserve Champion Junior Projects, Luling Livestock Show: Peyton Roach
More Grand Champions: Luling Livestock Show
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Grand Champion Broilers, Luling Livestock Show: Lane Graham
Grand Champion Lambs, Luling Livestock Show: Nicole Ussery
Grand Champion Rabbits, Luling Livestock Show: Linzi Daniels
Grand Champion Junior Projects, Luling Livestock Show: Wesley Johnson
Grand Champion Senior Projects, Luling Livestock Show: Emma King
Grand Champion Goats, Luling Livestock Show: Mark Randall
Junior Showmanship Winners, Luling Livestock Show
Senior Showmanship Winners, Luling Livestock Show
Luling Livestock Show Photos provided by Alexander Photography
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Reserve Champions: Moulton Jr. Livestock Show
Reserve Champion Steer, Moulton Jr. Livestock Show: Allison Drabek
Moulton Jr. Livestock Sale: Catherine Wenske
Moulton Jr. Livestock Sale: Hannah Perez
Reserve Champion Barrow, Moulton Jr. Livestock Show: Hanna Lucas
Reserve Champion Broilers, Moulton Jr. Livestock Show: John Berckenhoff
Moulton Jr. Livestock Sale: Railey Aragon
Moulton Jr. Livestock Sale: Tatum Langston
Reserve Champion Lamb, Moulton Jr. Livestock Show: Mackenley Ebner
Moulton Jr. Livestock Show Sale: Clayton Drabek
Moulton Jr. Livestock Sale: Kalli Bakjer
Moulton Jr. Livestock Sale: Jenna Wenske
Reserve Champions: Flatonia Livestock Show
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Reserve Champion Steer, Flatonia Livestock Show: Zachary Velasquez
Reserve Champion Lamb, Flatonia Livestock Show: Jacob Barta
Reserve Champion Broilers, Flatonia Livestock Show: Colby Craig
Reserve Champion Steer, Flatonia Livestock Show: Kimberlyn Michalec
Reserve Champion Rabbits, Flatonia Livestock Show: Haley Moeller
More Grand Champions: Moulton Jr. Livestock Show
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Grand Champion Broilers, Moulton Jr. Livestock Show: Kamryn Darilek
More Grand Champions: Flatonia Livestock Show
Grand Champion Lambs, Moulton Jr. Livestock Show: Kyle Trejo
Grand Champion Lambs, Flatonia Livestock Show: Karli Siptak
Grand Champion Rabbits, Flatonia Livestock Show: McKayla Hudson
Congrats to This Years Participants
Grand Champion Broilers, Flatonia Livestock Show: Colby Craig Flatonia Livestock Show photos provided by Rosalba Villegas, Sunny Photos
A hearty Job Well Done to all this years Livestock Show participants and winners from Luling, Moulton, Flatonia and Yoakum!
Reserve Champions: Yoakum Project Show
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Reserve Champion Breeding Gilts, Yoakum Project Show: Bridget Frazier
3rd Place Breeding Gilts, Yoakum Project Show: Clayton Wenske
Reserve Champion Breeding Goats, Yoakum Project Show: Payton Quinney
3rd Place Breeding Goats, Yoakum Project Show: Kylie Quinney
Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer, Yoakum Project Show: Ashley Carroll
Reserve Champion Broilers, Yoakum Project Show: Kaitlyn Caka
Reserve Champion Steer, Yoakum Project Show: Kailee Knezek
Reserve Champion Swine, Yoakum Project Show: Anna Reardon
Moulton Jr. Livestock Sale: Aimee Fojtik
Moulton Jr. Livestock Sale: Kylee Beyer
Moulton Jr. Livestock Sale: Kinzey Filipp
Moulton Jr. Livestock Sale: Kobey Trejo
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More Grand Champions: Yoakum Project Show
Grand Champion Breeding Heifer, Yoakum Project Show: Wesley Janik
Grand Champion Breeding Gilts, Yoakum Project Show: Ashley Morris
Grand Champion Broilers, Yoakum Project Show: Cole Cowan
Grand Champion Goats, Yoakum Project Show: Kylie Quinney
Grand Champion Rabbits, Yoakum Project Show: Justin Ramirez
Grand Champion Breeding Goats, Yoakum Project Show: Ashley Morris
Junior Showmanship, Beef, Yoakum Project Show: Wesley Janik
Junior Showmanship, Swine, Yoakum Project Show: Rylan Schindler
Junior Showmanship, Goats, Yoakum Project Show: Hunter Kvinta
Senior Showmanship, Beef, Yoakum Project Show: KC Rex
Senior Showmanship, Swine, Yoakum Project Show: Savannah Kremling
Senior Showmanship, Goats, Yoakum Project Show: Amy Malik

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

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