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and charged with attempted capital murder. The incident was the culmination of an extended investigation conducted by the Sheriff s Office and other agencies. Early in the summer, Constable Raleigh Measom was notified by a landowner that there was something happening on his property and upon investigation, the marijuana grow was discovered. Deciding that he did SHOOTING, Page A7
Shiner and Hallettsville high schools celebrate Homecoming. See Page A3.
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Gonzales County resident Dr. Wayne LePori recently earned unique international academic recognitions. See Page A12.
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Gonzales Walmart Manager Adan Davila and his crew are about three weeks away from the opening of their new facility at Sarah DeWitt Dr. at Church St. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
Work is proceeding 24 hours a day on the new 24-hour Walmart location in Gonzales, and store manager Adan Davila says he and his crew are excited about the new and expanded features the retail giant will be offering to local shoppers. It has expanded by a lot, said Davila of the store, which will move from its current location to 1114 Sarah DeWitt, roughly tripling the size of the facility to nearly 124,000
square feet in the process. The tentative opening date is Oct. 23. The amount of space available for shoppers is actually comparable to most of the companys larger supercenters, he said, because the store design did not incorporate additional in-store vendors (such as a bank or money center). There will be a full Subway restraurant inside. Without all that up front, we will have what I think is a much WALMART, Page A7
For the first time in 77 years, the Gonzales Memorial Museum is going to get a bath. Gonzales City Council on Tuesday gave an enthusiastic go-ahead for City Manager Allen Barnes to contract for an exterior cleaning of the
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museum and some additional work to help prevent water from collecting underneath the historic structure. The museum, which originally opened in 1936, has never had an extreal cleaning. Its been neglected too long, said Councilman Tommy Schurig in introducing a motion to give Barnes authority to work out a deal with Mid-Continent Restoration, an experienced firm currently involved in other projects in the Gonzales area. I believe the time is right for restoration.
Barnes told the Council hed already been in contact with MidContinent respresentatives about the task and had been pleasantly surprised with their initial estimate of the cost of the project.
You couldve knocked me over with a feather when it (estimate) came in at $44,000, he said. Barnes will negotiate a formal agreement with Mid-Content as GONZALES, Page A7
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Praise the Lord for the rain; quilters get ready for Leesville Country Fair
The farmers and ranchers are praising the Lord for this wonderful rain. We have not had a rain like this in a very long time. We had wonderful lightning and thunder displays but most of all we had several days of showers where every drop soaked into the ground and then we had some hard rain that filled some tanks with some needed water. We got 4 2/10ths. A close neighbor got 3 9/10ths. Lola and Wade Wilson over toward Leesville got 3 8/10ths . Paw Paw Allen got right at five inches with the last rain. Those around Cost got around 3-4 inches. We had to go get a few groceries and went down FM 466. The culverts had not been cleaned out and it made lakes in the pastures, and put all kinds of debris in the bar ditch and a little on the highway. There was water standing under the pecan trees in the Denman Farm. Bishops Lake had caught a lot of water and the tank by the road a little further up, did too. Everything was clean and sparkling. The birds were flying around checking their newly grown vegetation out. I think that the vegetation grew an inch overnight. September has five Sundays so Belmont United Methodist Church has their Breakfast before their singing service. So come and join them in the newly renovated Belmont Community Center for breakfast. Then go into the church and make a joyful noise unto the Lord. At Monthalia United Methodist Church there will be Witnessing and Singing for the 5th Sunday Service. Also at Monthalia on October 7th the Womens Bible Study group will meet at the Parsonage, starting at 6 pm. At the same time that is going on the men will be having the Mens Brotherhood at the Monthalia Parish Hall starting at 7PM. October 9th is the Church Conference starting at 6pm at the Belmont Community Center. This is for the churches in the Victoria District. The Leesville Country Fair is Saturday, October 12, starting at 10AM at the Methodist Church Grounds at Leesville, Texas. It will start with live entertainment by the Kerr Creek Band, with an Opening Ceremony at 11AM. There will be a Country Store with all kinds of canned items plus handmade items in it. We will have Horse and Buggy Rides for the Kidsall free: Animal Exhibits, Face Painting,
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After his military service, he was employed with Duncan Gas Company, Smiley Feed Store, and Holmes Foods, Inc. He retired as Office Manager of Holmes Foods in Nixon with over 20 years of service. Gene was a member of the American Legion Post in Westhoff and also a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Westhoff. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Erleen W. Janicek of Smiley; son, Donnie Janicek and wife Shelley of Smiley; son, David Janicek and wife Beth of Key West, Florida; son, Mark Janicek and wife Tasha of Smiley; daughterin-law, Janice Cudney of Luling; brother, Raymond Janicek of DeSoto. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Darron Cudney and wife Kimberley of Wimberly; Ryan Cudney and wife Sherree of Brisbane, Australia; Ali Janicek of Austin; Blake Janicek and wife Andie of Smiley; Scott Janicek of Dallas; and Emilie Janicek of Smiley. Gene also had two great-grandchildren Kellar and Kennedy Cudney of Wimberly. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Al and Gordon Janicek; sister, Rosalie Winfrey; and stepson, Carl Cudney. Visitation will be Sunday, September 29 from 57 p.m. at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon. The Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 30 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Nixon with Father Kuriakose Ouseph officiating. Interment will follow at the Bundick Cemetery in Smiley. Pallbearers include Darron Cudney, Blake Janicek, Kerry Dean, Ricky Parker, Bob Peck, and Joe Nuinez. Honorary pallbearers include Bennett Mitchell, Elmo Sample, Ollin Pierpont, and Bill Rob Miller. Memorials may be made to St. Philips Catholic Church of Smiley, the Smiley Hart Public Library, or the Smiley Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, P.O. Box 427, Nixon, TX 78140, 830-5821521. All are invited to sign the guest book at www.finchfuneralchapels.com. Bessie Littlefield, 94 of Los Angeles, died Sept. 19, 2013. Mrs. Littlefield was born Feb. 10, 1919 in Nixon, the daughter of John and Margaret Mahan. She moved to Los Angeles with her husband, Hilmer, and daughter, Corleen, in 1936. She worked for more than 30 years at ITT Gilfillan and volunteered at the Washington Hospital in her retirement. She is survived by her grandchildren, Sean Harper and Erin Harper Hill; four great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mamie Ruth Kennedy of Nixon. A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 2:30 PM at Leesville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. Arrangements by Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, of Nixon, 830-582-1521. All are invited to sign the guest book at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.
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Ring Throw, Horse Shoes, Bean Bag Toss, and Pumpkin Decorating. Then one ride the Squiggling Wiggly Train has to be paid for but I bet it will be fun. The Happy Quilters have been busy quilting and made two quilts for the auction. Then they made one quilt for the raffle. I think that you should get some tickets for this raffle because their quilts are handmade and beautiful. There will be plenty of all kinds of food to eat. They usually have tamales, frito pie, chili and cornbread, and pies, cakes, etc. It is come rain or shine with two covered pavilions. PRAYER TIME: Joe Kotwig, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Bill Lott, Louise Jones, Sandy Ingram, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Sarge Duncan, Rhonda Pruett, Aunt Frances Gandre, Bubba and Sara Roecker, Glenn Mikesh, Lillie Lay, Maria Castillo, Phyllis and Alton Oncken, Selma Vickers, Landis, Keith Glass, Teresa Wilke, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Margie Menking, Joy Carson, Richard Hidalgo Jr., Arthur Casares, Harold Pape, Brock Stewart, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, L.A. Lindemann, Jr.;Graham Kelley, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Lanny Baker, Judy Wilson, Bob Young, Marguerite Williams, and our military and their families, We need to pray for Brock Stewarts continued healing and at the same time we
need to thank God for His Miracle. Last week you may have seen a motor cycle accident highlighted on TV in San Antonio that occurred at IH 10 and IH 410. The cyclist left no skid marks and hit the concrete embankment. That was Brock. A miracle happened. He cracked his skull but there has been no swelling. His pelvis was broken but that was fixed by pins and plates. He had broken vertebrae but they were broken to the outside and not to the inside where it endangered the spinal cord. He did have some fluid on the inside that they had to remove, but very little. Thank you God for taking care of Brock when he needed you the most and help him recover fully. He was talking and sitting up as of Sunday and this happened on Thursday. Many of you have asked about L. A. Lindemann, Jr. He is taking chemo and has some side effects and nausea. His immune system is very low now and he does not need to have visitors. However, he would love to have your cards and a few calls. He will take all the prayers that we can send. Oh Samson has not ridden in the truck he got his first shots. That suspicious cat is not a traveling cat. Now every time that cat hears that truck start up, under the bed he goes. PePe thought he was sort of crazy at first, but now is playing copycat. I guess if PePe thinks Samson is doing it, that maybe the old cat knows something that he doesnt know. PePe is somewhat confused as to what is supposed to be afraid of at this point. You can see his brain cells working, but they just cant quite get there. Have a good time at Come and Take It. God Bless.
Eugene Randolph Janicek, 1923-2013 Eugene Rudolph Janicek, 90 of Smiley, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013. He was born on March 11, 1923 in Milam County, the son of Julius J. and Mary Marak Janicek. He graduated from Cameron Yoe High School in Cameron in 1940. Gene was working for Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego, Ca. when WWII broke out. He enlisted in the Army Air Force on 5-5-1942. At the end of the war on August 26, 1945, Genes plane was forced to ditch west of New Guinea. All seven men aboard the plane got into two 2-man life rafts. They floated through shark infested waters for 11 days. Two of the crew died on the 10th day from exposure and drinking salt water. They were buried at sea. On the 11th day, they landed on Tanimbar Island which was held by the Japanese. They were later rescued by the U.S. Air Force. Gene was discharged on 1111-1945 after spending over 2-1/2 years in the South Pacific. Gene married Erleen Wehman Janicek on June 14, 1952.
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The City of Gonzales is planning to submit an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a grant not to exceed $150,000 under the Texas Capital Fund Main Street Program. Project Summary The proposed application for the Texas Capital Fund Main Street Program will consist of the following activities: Construction of drainage, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and ADA accessibility on the corner of St. Joseph and St. Francis Street. The project will benefit the entire City of Gonzales, including low and moderate income persons. All interest parties, groups or individuals are encouraged to review the application and participate in the discussion of community development and housing needs and/or development of economic needs. Citizens are invited to submit their public views and a proposal regarding the community needs any time between regular business hours to City Hall, Office of the Mayor, no later than October 2, 2013. A copy of the application will be available for review at City Hall between the hours of 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, after October 2, 2013.
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Dan Veit was born near Shiner, the son of a home builder and dirt farmer, and turns 90 this year. The third of 14 children, he remembers sleeping on the floor of their three bedroom Congratulations to 2013 Shiner HS Homecoming Morgan Mitchon and Dalton Herrington were named house on a mattress cover filled Queen Kristen Schacherl, escorted by Jacob Stafford. 2013 Homecoming Queen and King during ceremo- with corn husks. Everyone The Comanches put a 45-0 whipping on Thrall. (Photo nies held at halftime of Hallettsvilles win over Wei- slept well, however, as they were usually dog tired from working by Dave Mundy) mar. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart) in the fields. As kids they would walk five miles to church if the Model T did not start. Drafted at 18, Dan breezed through basic training including infantry, artillery and armor. Arriving in England in 1944 he became part of Operation Overlord; landing on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. In England they lived in tents when not training. On June 6, 1944, dubbed The Longest Day by German Field Marshall Rommel, Dan and his companions left their landing craft with heavy back packs in hip deep water and tried to reach shore. Both US and German airplanes were overhead. German shore batteries raked the beach with field guns (88s) and burp guns spewing 1150 slugs/ minute, that could cut a man in half. On the beach, anti-personnel mines had to be located and disarmed before moving forward. G.I.s dropped all around him, but somehow Dan crossed the beach safely with others advancing towards a German pillbox they finally silenced. Stopping to regroup, they moved inland as the beach became a horrible killing field. To get a tank operating, Dan was transferring gasoline from a truck when fumes ignited, immediately burning his hands. Medics wrapped his hands but he could not fight, so he rode a plane back to England due to lack of sufficient care aboard ship. They encountered a channel storm, lost an engine, but finally safely landed. It would take a month of his hands in casts, swelling, removing casts, and over again until he was given white gloves and released somewhat prematurely for battle. Combat was so intense that after three days, G.I.s could sleep standing upright. As a machine gun team member, Dan learned to swiftly relocate after firing at the enemy, or mortar rounds would quickly find them. Dan and General Pattons 3rd Army was headed for Paris, but not until the hor-
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Lew McCreary
Lew McCreary is a resident of the Conroe area who also owns land in Lavaca and Gonzales counties. He is compiling the stories of our honored veterans from throughout the region, especially those of the World War II era. If youd like to see the story of your honored veteran featured, contact him at lrmccreary@consolidated.net
rific hedgerows were behind them. Paris was captured by the Germans in June of 40, and Hitler ordered it defended, but a German general withdrew instead. General Pattons front line visits were commonplace. Dan remembers when Pattons three manned jeeps with machine guns arrived single file. Pattons three stars were shining on the second jeep that was usually covered with mud, and so was the general. He always asked, what kind of smokes do you want? We will send a field kitchen soon, what would you like? George always kept his word the next day, when possible. The liberal American media was never kind to General George, portraying him as having a wealthy patrician heritagebut Dans buddies loved him. No other three star US General visited the front lines in the European Theatre of war. Dan became assistant driver and loader of a Sherman tanks cannon. Often it took three Sherman tanks to destroy a German Tiger tank, unless it carelessly showed its rear end. But with bigger 90mm cannons, Shermans vastly improved their average. Familiarity with them helped Dan in repairing damaged Sherman treads, even in pitch darkness. The carnage of Omaha Beach was so horrific there were early thoughts of withdrawing, but by the end of day one the beachhead was establishedbecause sufficient troops were landed to secure it. The German high command failed to counter-attack with armor in time to stop the allies on the beaches, just as Rommel had warned earlier and the final outcome pointed towards the defeat of European Axis powers. Next week: Part 2 of Dans story
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more newly-arrived Anglo-American colonists brought in by empresarios like Stephen F. Austin and (in the case of Gonzales) Green DeWitt. The colonists had sworn allegiance to the federal government of Mexico under the Constitution of 1824, and even in October of 1835, most of them still called themselves loyal citizens of Mexico. The town of Gonzales had, in fact, declared in a letter its allegiance to the centralist government of Santa Anna only a short time before the outbreak of hostilities. But there are times when the best of intentions, the most hopeful wishes, mean nothing when measured against greed, arrogance and power lust. When Santa Anna began dismantling the Constitution of 1824, many Texians became alarmed. Some believed that Texas would best be served by seeking admission to the United States in-
stead William Barrett Travis was among these, and he and others took part in the Anahuac Disturbances, refusing to pay customs duties, in 1832 and earlier in 1835. Texas was not the only Mexican territory to see unrest over Santa Annas attempts to centralize rather than federalize government power: active revolts cropped up in several other Mexican states, and in early 1835 Santa Anna brutally repressed an active rebellion in Zacatecas. The latter event in particular served to alarm the discontents in Texas. On Sept. 10, 1835, a Mexican soldier savagely attacked a Gonzales colonist, provoking outrage. A few days later, Colonel Domingo de Ugartechea, commander of all Mexican troops in Texas, sent a corporal and five enlisted men to retrieve the cannon that had been given to the colonists. The residents of Gonzales, concerned this action signaled an intent by the centralist government to disarm and possibly expel them, refused and escorted the small detachment from town. Ugartechea then sent a company of 100 dragoons (mounted infantry) to retrieve the gun, possibly not even knowing that the sixpounder bronze piece was virtually useless and, in the view of one historian, little good for anything other than starting horse races.
After putting the detachment off for two days while reinforcements arrived, a force of 180 Texians gathered on the evening of Oct. 1, 1835, and prepared to attack the Mexican force. While many of the colonists had some military experience James Niell, for example, had served in the War of 1812 most were simple farmers or tradesmen. Much of the Mexican garrison in Texas were conscripts and convicts, but the main army led by Santa Anna was the largest and besttrained professional military force in North America at the time. The idea of a few hundred un-drilled, semi-skilled partisans taking on the premiere army in this part of the world has to be viewed as foolhardy at best. Many of these pioneer Texians who advanced through the fog toward the dragoons of Lieutenant Francisco de Castaneda understood the long odds and did it anyway. Like their forebears a halfcentury before at Lexington and Concord, they knew their chances of winning were slim, but principle demanded they make their stand. One hundred seventy-nine years later, Texas is a different place. Compared to the Gonzales of 1835, even many of our poorest citizens live in comfort. We dont have
to worry about Indian attacks these days, but we do have to be concerned about the drug lords of Mexico because, like those early settlers, a would-be dictator has decided to punish us by not adhering to the Constitution we agreed to abide under. Colonists in 1835 rightly feared that a tyrant wanted to strip them of their right to defend themselves. The U.S. Secretary of State just signed a United Nations treaty which, if confirmed by the Senate, would severely limit the sale of small arms and ammunition and give Washington a pretext to openly attempt disarming us despite a Constitutional guarantee to the contrary. The Texians who rebelled against Santa Anna did so because the guarantees which had been set forth in the Constitution of 1824 were being systematically stripped away. This week, citizens across Texas became slaves to a federal law which mandates they participate in a government-run healthcare system despite the fact the U.S. Constitution clearly denies Congress any authority not specifically spelled out in that Constitution. Our ancestors were very brave men. Are we?
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George Rodriguez
George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident. He is the former President of the San Antonio Tea Party, and is now Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance.
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Victor Canales decision to terminate Garza about 14 months ago, court records state. In El Paso, there have been a series of scandals and indictments regarding school district officials. Again, these were elected and appointed officials who were out of control. The U.S. Constitution is written from a citizen-first point of view which means, as the late House Leader Tip ONeil once said, All politics are local. Political power must originate with the citizen at the local level flow upward to the local, county, state, and federal governments. But what happens if the citizen is not engaged or exercising his/her leadership and will? What happens if there is a vacuum in the involvement of citizens? When that happens, institutions and interests fill the void. When the citizen in not involved, then self-serving political, economic, and social interests take control of the decision-making. One of the biggest criticisms citizen taxpayer groups has against local, state and federal governments is how big money special-interests influence and dominate the decision making process. Just like an individual citizen acts on behalf of their self interest, a large organized interest will do likewise. Once entrenched, that interest will be very difficult to challenge or remove. In Texas we have had political bosses and families, and big money interests that have influenced local and state government. They range from large interests like the Chamber of Commerce or the teachers unions, or bosses and families who control local affairs. The answer to this problem is simple the citizens must be informed and act. The powers of the Constitution are in the hands of citizens and they should remember that the defense of the Constitution begins in their back yard. ObamaCare, Benghazi, out-of control government, and all other problems and issues that conservatives complain about could have been prevented if conservatives (real conservatives who listen and respond to the will of the people) would have been elected early at the local level. Despots and dictators oppose the idea of a citizen-centered government because it is too difficult to control. For them, it is easier and better to tell people what to do, than to do their will. We should all become informed and active citizens to defeat local, state, and national tyranny.
Rich Lowry
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated columnist for King Features Syndicate.
it happens, that has been endorsed and promoted by the vice president of the United States. At a Facebook town hall earlier in the year, Joe Biden urged a mother concerned about safety: Buy a shotgun, buy a shotgun. This may be fine advice, but there should be no mistake: Shotguns are dangerous. When it comes to the sport of killing innocent people, almost any gun will do, especially if it is in a permissive environment where no one else is likely to be armed. This makes a hash of the conceit that the government can ban a few select guns and make shooting rampages less likely. Other common panaceas would have had no effect, either. Alexis bought his shotgun from a duly-licensed dealer, not at a gun show. He passed a federal background check with no problem. He didnt have a highcapacity magazine. He reportedly got the handgun or handguns he also may have used in the attack after shooting a
security officer. So the Navy Yard rampage demonstrates the essential sterility of the gun-control debate. It is true that James Holmes and Adam Lanza used AR-15s. But Seung-Hui Cho and Jared Loughner used 9 mm semiautomatic pistols. And Aaron Alexis used a shotgun. The common theme is that they were all deeply disturbed young men whose acts of murder had a sickening aspect of utter senselessness. The Daily News got it backward. Its headline should have read Different gun, same slay. Maybe this time we can have a real debate about mental illness. When Aaron Alexis called the Rhode Island police a month ago to tell them that enemies were harassing him with a microwave machine, it was clear that he was suffering paranoid delusions and needed help. But the authorities let him go his merry way, evidently to sink deeper into the madness he mistook for reality. It needs to be easier to compel treatment for the mentally ill. There will be another Aaron Alexis. If we cant predict what gun hell use, we already know his mental state. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.
In Your View
Journalism is the ability to meet the challenge of filling space. Rebecca West Some say or at least I say so that laziness is a dish best served delivered. And since 20 and 07 when I bid adieu to the workforce I have become quite adept at idleness. As in doing a nuthin . Man, am I a pro at doin a nuthin . Believe me; the laid-back lifestyle of retirement suits me to a T. So I relish idle time. And some time back while kicking back at Pavlas Tavern in beautiful downtown Moulton the spry little lady behind the bar queried me, If you had to do it over, would you do anything different? Behind the bar and in front of the bar back was Vlasta Pavlas. A petite lady with grinning eyes. I replied to her query, Rather than putting words on paper I probably should have been a personal injury lawyer or con artist, though the two are basically the same. Apparently Vlasta never considered doing anything different. Shes a spirited gal of 87 years old. She and her late husband, George, purchased the tavern in February of 19 and 59. Thats 54 years ago and quite a spell to hear the spiel of the sippers thatve been seated on the stools and seats inside (top that for alliteration). At times, Vlasta brings to my little mind a scene from the old Mary Tyler Moore television show. Where Lou Grant tells Mary Richards, Mary, youve got spunk. And Mary beams and says, Why thank you, Mr. Grant. Lou replies, I hate spunk. You see, Vlasta is a feisty little heifer. I tell her on occasion, I hate feisty. Now Vlasta and I have been known to enjoy friendly banter. She takes my comments in stride. But shell get in the last word by dishing a snide remark right back at me. If things appear to be about to get out of hand in the establishment for thirst she merely points a finger for crowd control. And things settle down. I suspect over the five plus decades shes tended to her busyness shes heard more stories than I ever wrote. One never knows what ones lot in life will be. Prior to embracing the busyness of the newspaper business I held a slew of jobs. Mostly mundane. Drew pay for delivering bread, repossessing cars
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Jim Cunningham is a former longtime Gonzales newsman and the former interim publisher of the Gonzales Cannon. He now lives in the Moulton area.
Guest Commentary
Tom Pauken
Tom Pauken is former chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission and the Republican Party of Texas, and is a candidate for Governor of Texas.
so-called property-rich districts and redistributed to those property-poor districts. Heres what we can do to fix it. I propose that Texas should eliminate the double taxation of 374 districts and let local school property taxes remain local. To make up the $1.1 billion increase, you increase the state sales tax by one quarter of one percent and dedicate it to the property-poor districts. The time is right for such a change. The Texas economy has changed dramatically since 1989 and rich-district, poor-district dynamics have changed. For instance, shale oil production in the Eagle Ford area has transformed many districts from property-poor to property-rich. Needless to say, the perspective towards Robin Hood has changed in those districts. In addition to correcting the financing issue, Texas needs to return control of the classroom to our teachers and our local school districts. There is a better way than teaching to the Pearson tests to provide a quality education for children in Texas public schools. (And the nationalized curriculum Common Core should be resisted for the same reason!) The Legislature should continue down the path charted by HB5, a bill I supported in the last session, which reduced end-of-course exams, encouraged vocational instruction, and developed multiple pathways to a high school diploma. Education system reform isnt that complicated. We need to be inspired by the people of Gonzales who told its government that enough is enough. Lets put power back in the hands of the local schools through school finance reform. And lets let our teachers teach to multiple pathways for a diploma.
and trucks, selling insurance, retreading tires, serving a stint in the military. Even owned a couple of beer joints. Albeit, the longest I could tolerate popping caps off longnecks was about a year and a half. Far short of the 54 years Vlastas been doing it. I guess I was blessed to have put in 35 years as a paper man. Working with words. Putting on paper a passel of nouns people, places, things throughout my time in front of a typewriter, and later a computer. Met some fine folks and told their stories the best I could. Without embarrassing them or myself. I kept a collection of my feature stories and columns from the papers I papered for and the two newspapers I owned. Hauled em from house to house, town to town, state to state. And to toot my own tuba during the time I newspapered I won a passel of feature writing and column writing awards. From every press association I was involved with. But I never wrote for my peers. I only wrote for the reader that bothered to pick up the paper. Awards and plaques are meaningless. So two years ago I tossed the clippings I had amassed over 35 years. In a dumpster. Forever to be forgotten. Though I do, on occasion, pen a scribbling for The Cannon, Ive pretty much given up spending any length of time to thought and typing. As a line from a Kris Kristofferson song goes yesterday is dead and gone, and tomorrows out of sight I agree that yesterday is dead and gone, but as long as there is a breath of life there is hope for a tomorrow still in sight down the road.
As I See It
Jon Harris
Jon Harris is an Army retiree and former law enforcement officer in Gonzales County now employed as a civilian military dog handler in the Middle East.
he is trained on. I followed his lead and we came to the door of one of the buildings. Mad searched the front door seam and alerted. Well, this was not a training problem. This was exactly what we were here to do and now I had found one. To say the hairs on the back of the neck were not standing on end would be a long way from the truth. I made a note of exactly where I was and where Mad had picked up the odor and approached the building from a different direction. Mad once again went to the door and alerted. That was enough for me. I contacted one of the other handlers. He and his dog arrived and the same thing happened. We were both convinced the room was hot. There was an explosive in the housing area. We followed protocol (no, I wont go into that) and made the needed notifications. We of course pulled back to a safe distance. Within minutes everyone that needed to be involved was there. As the area was evacuated and cordoned off, we watched the events we triggered. Three big armored vehicles
showed up and the EOD team took over the scene. Just like on TV, the robots and all were deployed. The team leader was being helped into his heavy bomb resistant suit (they are not bomb proof, nothing really is) and he started to walk down the long distance to the room. He carried various pieces of equipment with him as the other team members watched the area on the screen from the remote camera on the robot. The door of the room being locked, it was determined a universal key was going to be used. The bomb-suited team leader returned and his team immediately started pulling the suit off him. When they took off the helmet and face mask I could see he was wringing wet. It was about 95 outside and probably 120 in the suit. He downed three bottles of water, gathered some more items and suited back up. Again the long walk. He disappeared behind a concrete wall that separated us from the room and worked alone. Soon the remaining EOD team members started moving all their equipment back inside their vehicles and directed everyone to take cover in one the several bunkers that were in the area. I could still see the opening where the suited EOD team member had gone. He backed out through the opening and took cover around a concrete wall. FIRE IN THE HOLE! FIRE IN THE HOLE! FIRE IN THE HOLE! Was shouted by the EOD guys by their vehicle and then WHAM!! It was a very loud bang and a column of smoke rose
over the concrete wall. As soon as the dust settled, the suited member went back in to the explosion area. He attached a long line to something and returned around the corner of the wall. From there he pulled the line, evidently pulling something out of the room. He once again went back in and shortly after, he started the long walk back to the vehicles. There his team again pulled the suit off and he sat on the bumper of the truck drinking bottle after bottle of water. They talked a moment and the area was declared All Clear. We later found out that the room had been empty for about a month. The person that had lived there had been sent home for some undisclosed issues. The EOD team leader briefed us, as we have to show in our records every alert and determine what it was. He told us the alert was good and the dogs had done their job. He thanked us, loaded up in his vehicle and cleared the scene. Funny thing is several of the people that live in that area had given us a little grief about the dogs and noise they caused. They can hear the dogs barking in the mornings as they go to breakfast. Now we were great friends and they treated us completely different. I guess they realized all it takes to change their world is a dog and his handler. From Iraq (ears still ringing) This is Jon Harris and this is a Dispatch from Downrange-Iraq
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This is an edited transcription of an interview with Texas State Representative Lois Kolkhorst heard on The News from the Camphouse on KULM 98.3 FM.
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Brune: This is another postlegislative session interview and you may note that I have many of the same questions that I ask each elected official. The reason is because we want to know each officials stance on topics. With that said, the legislature passed a $200 billion budget and they want us to vote on dipping into the Rainy Day Fund. Is that considered a conservative budget? And, please tell us the good things that you saw from this session this session, as well as, what you didnt like. Kolkhorst: Youre right. The budget is huge. Were the fastest growing state in the United States and have the hottest economy. Weve got the Eagle Ford Shale and other shale plays fueling our economy. Ill also tell you that I did not vote for the budget in the final version. I felt it was too large. And, we never voted on this particular item, but embedded in the budget was a pension pay raise for state
Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based in Colorado County.
could not vote for that. In the end there were a lot of items that I did support. We put a tremendous amount of money into public education, we bolstered support for natural resources, and we helped retired teachers. But in the end I didnt vote for the budget. Its the first budget that I didnt vote for in seven terms as a representative. Im respectful of members that helped craft the budget but I didnt feel that we had sharpened our pencils enough. Instead we asked county and city governments to sharpen theirs. One of the items that I supported was the $2billion bank that were going to set up for
water conservation planning infrastructure. That money will be coming from the Rainy Day Fund. You know that for the last two years weve not had the ability to send water to rice farmers because of the low levels in the highland lakes. We must come up with solutions for thirsty urban areas. Were in the midst of a drought. If the voters allow us to set up this bank we must stay very engaged. We must decide how to allow permits for water to urban areas while protecting the rural areas. I think were taking a step in the good direction. I know there are interests in Waller and Austin Counties that want to send water to Fort Bend County. Im not interested in this bank funding water marketers. Im interested in this bank funding the Texas Water Plan. We started on this plan with Lt. Governor Bob Bullock in the late 1990s and would like to see some of the recommendations proposed by local folks that came up with solutions when setting up our regional planning process. Yes, the budget is big, huge! Texas is growing. Im concerned because some of the
costs will be recurring. And while our economy remains hot, I dont want to become California. When they had good times they built a bigger government, but, then they had to fund it. And when hard times hit they didnt make the cuts the way we did during the last session. We must be careful to not become California. Brune: During the last session money was held out of education funding. This session the money was put back. During the interim there was much discussion that throwing more money at education doesnt necessarily provide for better education. But legislators took steps other than funding that should help the quality of education. Kolkhorst: Yes, but now first I must thank all the folks that work in school districts at every level. I visited with every school district superintendent in my district separately. One of the items they stressed was while money is important a major problem was the mandated end-of-course exams. There were 15 end-of-course exams. So we passed a bill that cut these exams from 15 to 5. It also helps us identify career paths for children. We once
tried to push everyone to go to college and Im a big supporter of higher education but we should also look at careers in hands-on technology. The trim in the education budget last session was the first cuts since WWII. This time we put the money back. Brune: What is the attitude towards Speaker of the House Straus. Kolkhorst: We have a good working relationship. Hes allowed me to be chairman of the public health committee. He and I do differ on occasion. I dont think he was thrilled that I voted against the budget and other initiatives that he supported but I must vote and represent my district. I respect anyone that holds that job and know its difficult to manage representatives from across the state with varying concerns. Brune: How much of the Texas budget is spent on federal mandates? Kolkhorst: In Texas Governor Perry led the charge to not do Medicaid expansion. There was a lot of pressure by lobbyists to expand, but looking at the numbers we have Medicaid implements in the late 1960s. We have 24
percent of the population uninsured. Medicaid expansion would have only gotten another three percent, and only 30 percent of doctors want to see new Medicaid patients. The problem is that theyre changing the law, Obamacare, before our eyes as they please. Texas had to tap the brakes on Medicaid expansion especially when it was going to insure less than one million people. Economists were hired to put forth false numbers. I used state agency forecasters. We need to let the dust settle before we think about another federal health program in Texas. Health and Human Services represents more than 25 percent of our budget. Brune: Back to water should the LCRA be under Sunset Review? Kolkhorst: I would support that. While I respect their work through the years, there is a huge advantage to transparency. All of the river authorities are government agencies when it benefits them, and then not agencies when it doesnt benefit them. If the voters allow this $2 billion water bank to be set up, we have a duty to stay engaged. Grassroots works.
Texas Nationalist Movement members gather signatures on a petition which would place the question of independence on the Republican primary ballot next March during a recent gun show in Tarrant County. (Courtesy Photo)
1. Limited space is available. 1 vehicle is allowed to enter the cook-off area to unload supplies. No glass containers, kegs or pets allowed. Set-up time is 8-11 a.m. You can start cooking as soon as you check in at the registration table located behind the Gonzales Fire Dept. 2. Entry fee is $15 per entry. Deadline to enter is Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 by 4 p.m. at The Gonzales Cannon. ALL entries after that will be $20 per entry. 3. You must cook at least 2 lbs. of chili/2 lbs. of beans. Pre-cooked or seasoned chili or beans are NOT allowed. Pre-soaked beans in water is acceptable. 4. You must furnish your supplies. No electric cookers. Only propane cookers are allowed. st nd rd 5. Plaques & Cash Prizes will be given for 1 , 2 , 3 place in Chili & Beans. A Showmanship Plaque will also be given. 6. All entries must be turned in at the registration table. 7. Turn in times are: 1 p.m. for Beans & 1:30 p.m. for Chili. Showmanship will be judged at Noon. 8. The winners will be announced as soon as the judging is complete. 9. Each team is responsible for cleaning up their area 10. The Come & Take It Committee is NOT responsible for THEFT, DAMAGES or ACCIDENTS.
Thursday, October 3rd - 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, October 4th - 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday, October 5th - 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. Regular Hours Sat. Thurs. 5 am 10pm Fri. 5 am 11 pm
CHILI________BEANS________SHOWMANSHIP______
How Much Did You Pay:_____________________CHECK OR CASH____________ For info contact Dorothy Gast, 254-931-5712 or come by The Gonzales Cannon, 830-672-7100
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Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Saturday, Sept. 28, at approximately 9:00 pm, Fayette County Dispatch received a 911 call from a resident on Berger Rd, in Fayette County north of Schulenburg, reporting a tractor that for some reason was in the callers yard. When Sheriff s Office deputies arrived they dis-
covered a male body laying in close proximity to the tractor. The deputies immediately called for emergency medical response. Jerome Fillip, 51, was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Dan Mueller. No foul play is suspected and it has been ruled a farming accident at this time. After speaking with family members it was discovered that the starter of the tractor had been
malfunctioning and that a screw driver was being used to start the tractor. The tractor was in gear when it was started and sprung forward, dragging the victim and eventually running over him. Incident was investigated by the Fayette County Sheriff s Office. Also responding and assisting with the incident were Texas Department of Public Safety, Fayette County EMS, and Precinct 4 Area First Responders
well as another contractor to shore up the museums foundation to eliminate water seepage beneath the building. Both projects must be approved by the Texas Historical Commission, but Barnes said initial contacts hes had with THC have been very favorable. This would be the first bite on that museum in 77 years, he said. It would make a huge statement to the State of Texas, the citizens of Gonzales and the families of the men the museum honors. Barnes said the city has a surplus of funding in its tourism budget which could be used for the project. During the public comment portion of the meeting, citizen Doris Liefeste read the names of the Old Gonzales 18 the men who originally took the field arrayed against a hundred Mexican dragoons and refused to turn over the Gonzales Cannon, and urged Councils passage of the Museum agenda item. Also Tuesday, the Council approved a maximum contract for the renovation of the citys water plant. The council approved up to $379.067 to be expended by LNV Engineering on the project. Council members also gave a green light to an application by Gonzales Main Street for a Texas Capital Fund Main Street Improvement Program grant. The grant money would be used to make the corner
of St. Joseph St. at St. Andrew St. ADAcompliant. In other action Tuesday, the Council: Authorized the use of the Gonzales Memorial Museum grounds for the Gonzales Memorial Healthcare Systems annual fundraising Gala on May 3, 2014; Declined to include the Gonzales County Restoration Association (Pioneer Village) on the citys insurance coverage; Approved an amended plat for the Lous Garden Subdivision. The developer is re-platting three lots to enable a buyer to purchase an oversized lot; Authorized the use of Confederate Square for the Happy Fall Yall event Oct. 26 and the annual Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade; Approved contracts with two companies for street improvements along St. Vincent, St. Paul, St. Andrew and Church streets; Ordered a public hearing Nov. 4 for the citys Capital Improvement Plan; Declared the citys old burhs truck as surplus and authorized its sale; Adopted the citys new Engineering Standards Manual; Approved the pass-through of cost increases for waste collection, which will increase costs for homeowners by about 26 cents per month; Approved the re-zoning of parts of three lots in the 2400 block of Church St. for mobile home use.
The new Gonzales Walmart Supercenter will feature 16 regular checkout registers plus six self-checkouts to help decrease checkout time (top). Also new for local Walmart shoppers will be a full grocery section (bottom photo), to include a deli/ bakery area, packaged fresh meats and seafood, dairy and produce. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
not have manpower enough to successfully handle a case like this, Measom contacted the Sheriff s Office. They in turn worked together and set up surveillance, utilizing resources within their offices and contacting other agencies to include the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas National Guard and several federal agencies. Because of the tremendous pressure on all state resources from border security operations, most assistance from that level was hit and miss at best, said Sachtleben. Federal resources are usually predicated on the involvement of the State in some form or another, hence it finally fell upon the local officers to work the operation as best they could with resources at hand. In the end, it was the Sheriff s Office, Constable Measoms Office (with some additional assistance from both Constable Ken Hedrick and Constable John Moreno), local DPS and a tremendous amount of support and work by Gonzales Police
Chief Tim Crow and the Gonzales Police Department that brought the entire project to fruition. This grow is significant as being one of the largest if not the largest grow ever found in Gonzales County, said Sachtleben. It consisted of an estimated 4,000 plus plants at its peak. The entire grow was cut down as evidence, with most of the work being done by Chief Crow and his officers and secured with the assistance of the City of Gonzales. The shooting is being investigated by the Texas Rangers and any information will be turned over to the local prosecutors office for attention as appropriate. The remainder of the case, including the marijuana and the second violator will be turned over to the federal prosecutors office through the Bureau of Justice, division of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The entire operation hinged upon interagency cooperation and would illustrate the highest degree of coordinated law enforcement resource management for an extended period of time, said Sachtleben.
better setup for customers and layaway. This is much larger than what we have at the current store, and I think it will be a lot more convenient for customers, Davila said. The customer service center is located at the front of the store and will handle everything from returns to layaways, the Site-to-Store program and custom-ordered merchandise. A special storage area is also up front, specifically for layaway and Site-to-Store. At the old store, all that was in the back and the bins for layaways and Site-to-Store were part of the regular back room, now you wont have to go from one side of teh store to the other to find what youre looking for, he said. Davila said hes also very happy to report the new facility will have expanded register capacity. There will be 16 regular checkout lines, as well as six self-checkouts. The pharmacy areas size will remain about the same as the current facility, but shoppers will now have a drive-through system at the front of the store to place and pick up prescriptions. Most of the major retail areas are greatly expanded: there is a much larger outdoor Garden Center, toy section, housewares section, health and beauty aids and sporting goods department. I was really happy we could expand sporting goods, because I like hunting and fishing and I wanted to make sure we got a full hunting set, Davila said. While some Walmart locations have discontinued carrying firearms, the new store will carry a selection hunting long rifles and shotguns. It will not carry handguns. It was good to see the firearms introduced back into the store, he said. We have a lot of customers who are outdoor
enthusiasts, and I think this layout will be very appealing to them. Also type of merchandise returning to Walmart will be fabrics. Many Walmart locations discontinued carrying fabrics a couple of years back, but Davila said the demand locally played a role in the return of the fabric racks. Sometimes you have something you think nobody uses much, then you pull it out, you find out how many people really do use it, he said. Also expanding will be the electronics/ media and digital photography section of the store. Davila said that area will be full supercenter size and the photo lab will include both electronic kiosks for processing as well as online-ordered and custom orders. Aquarium enthusiasts will be happy to note that live fish will be available in the expanded pets department. New to Gonzales Walmart customers, of course, will be a full grocery section, including fresh produce, a deli and bakery and full dairy and meat cases, including a seafood case. The store will also operate with a much smaller receiving/backroom area than many supercenters. Davila explained the company is constantly working to maximize efficiency and decrease the backdoor-to-sales floor time. The workforce at the store will also roughly triple, Davila said, from the 120 or so at the old store. Were still hiring, were constantly hiring, they can apply online or at the kiosk at the old store or when we get the kiosk set up here, Davila said. Id say well probably open with 240 or so, and Id like to get us up around 320 to 350 associates during peak time to make it smooth for customers.
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Fr. Pete Roebucks Catholic Daughters Court 2140 met September 24th at St. James Parish Hall. A meal was enjoyed after the Blessing led by Bonnie San Miguel. The meeting began with a prayer read by Bonnie, Debbie Aleman, Sandra Brown and Pam Parker. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by members. During the meeting, the Pro-Life Prayer and the prayer for the Armed Service were said. The Court presently has 86 members. The Meal Committee for this meeting, Suzanne Benes, Debbie Aleman and Pam Parker were thanked. One funeral meal was served and the monthly birthday party was held at The Texan and Bingo was held at The Heights. Bonnie San Miguel and Elisa Molina judged beans at the First Shot Cook
CDA Sunday is Oct. 20th and members will meet at Church at 8:55 to lead the Rosary before the Mass. It was voted to donate $250 to the Wounded Warriors meal held at the Fisher House and led by Ken Hedrick of the Young Farmers. The Pro-Life Novena will be participated in by members during Sept. 29th thru Oct. 7th. The prayers, rosaries, and Masses attended will be for lives of unborn babies. Make a Difference Day is Oct. 26th. Members will do various community service projects, such as help serve at a benefit meal, help at the Youth Center or
donate books there. For The Morality in Media project during Oct. 27 thru Nov. 7th, members will wear and provide white ribbons to show that they are against pornography. There will be a basket of these available in the back of the Catholic Churches. The Christmas Party will be on Dec. 3rd after a short meeting. There will not be a meeting in November. The next meeting will be Oct. 22nd. Debbie Aleman will lead the prayer. The Food Committee will be Elisa Molina, Shirley Hodges, Sandra Brown and Mary Ann Brzozowski. Bernice Knesek won the door prize.
Templo Bethel Pentecostes Church, 1106 St Peter will hold their monthly rummage sale in the Reception Hall from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5. The Ivey family reunion in Memory of Leonard CurlyIvey is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 5 starting at 11 a.m. at the Gonzales VFW Post. All family and friends invited for BBQ lunch and family fun free of charge. Water slide for the kids. For more info call 830-4944017 Join the Seguin Art League and Guadalupe Regional Medical Center at the reception for their annual photography show How I See It . The reception and month long exhibit will take place in the Selig room in the East Campus of the GRMC from 5 to 7 P.M. Oct. 3 with refreshments and an award presentation. Local and regional photographers will exhibit their works daily through the end of October featuring a variety of subject-matter from extreme close-ups, to land and seascapes to critters. The show is sponsored by GRMC as a continuation of their wellness initiatives including the arts. GRMC East Campus is located at 1215 East Court St. in Seguin. For more information on the show see their website at www. seguinartleague.com or contact Robin Walker at (830) 876-8980. The 34th Annual Matejek Reunion will be held Oct. 27 at the Yorktown Fire Station Auditorium, located at 107 West Main in Yorktown. Everyone is asked to bring enough food for their family, and items for the live and silent auctions. Tea, coffee, bread and eating utensils will be furnished. The doors will open at 10 a.m.; a noon meal will be served, continuing with a business meeting at which time cash prizes will be awarded. A live and silent auction will follow to raise money for the next reunion. If you need more information contact Sharon Matejek at 361-564-3851. Sunday, October 27 2-4 p.m. The Old Jail Museum will be hosting a reception for the countys law enforcement officers and their families.The event, which will include an Open House that will allow for touring of the facility, will also serve as the official unveiling to the community. Refreshments will be served and the event is open to the public.
Rummage Sale
Campus is located at 1215 East Court St. in Seguin. For more information on the show see their website at www.seguinartleague.com or contact Robin Walker at (830) 876-8980.
Ivey Reunion
CATI Cookoff
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Come & Take It Bean & Chili Cookoff is Sunday, Oct. The Come & Take It Bean & Chili Cookoff is Sunday, Oct. 6. Set up time is from 8-11 a.m. on the square, behind the fire department. As soon as you check in at the registration table you can start cooking. Entry fee is $15 per entry. Deadline to enter is Friday, Oct. 4 by 4 p.m. at the Gonzales Cannon. Late registration is $20 per entry.You must cook at least two pounds of chili/2 lbs. of beans. Pre-cooked or seasoned chili or beans are not acceptable. You may pre-soak your beans ini water. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in each category. There is also a showmanship trophy that will be given. For an entry form or If anyone would like to judge please contact Dorothy Gast at 254-931-5712 or come by the Gonzales Cannon, dot@gonzalescannon.com. The annual Leesville Country Fair is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 12 starting at 10 a.m. at the Methodist Church grounds in Leesville. Live entertainment will be provided by the Kerr Creek Band, with an auction, silent auction and drawing helping to raise funds for the Leesville Cemetery and area high school scholarship program. The Moulton High School Reunion for all classes will be held on October 19, 2013 at the KC Hall in Moulton. Registration and visiting will begin at 2 p.m. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a short meeting. A dance will follow from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. with music by the Red Ravens. A fee of $12.50 per person includes a catered meal and dance. The classes of 1961, 1962 and 1963 will be honored as they have or are celebrating their 50th anniversary since the last reunion. Graduating classes through the class of 1976 will receive written invitations in mid-August--but the reunion is for anyone and everyone who ever attended Moulton High School. Those who need to provide a new address or those not identified to receive a written invitation or need more infotmation should contact Dennis Ellinghausen (361-596-7721) or e-mail ellinghausen@att. net or Tony Janak (361-596-8185). The Last reunion was held in 2010. The Glen Collins & Alibi Band will be playing great country dance music at Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N Highway 123, Geronimo 78115, on Sunday, October 20, 3-6:30 pm; kitchen/door opens at 2 pm. Open seating. Hall is smoke free and always open to everyone. Info 830-379-0506/830-379-1971.
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The Gonzales Public Library announces the launch of a new automation system. The library has received an Automation Upgrade Grant from the Tocker Foundation that has made the librarys catalog available to patrons online. The catalog can now be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the City of Gonzales website. The login passwords to access downloadable ebooks and audio books have changed along with the upgrade. Patrons interested in accessing the catalog or downloading titles are encouraged to come by or call the library at (830)6726315.
Tracy and Mike Gonzales of Brenham announce the engagement of their daughter, Maggie Gonzales, to Houston Keck, son of Bill and Willa Keck of Gonzales. Maggie is the granddaughter of Mike and Paul Gonzales of McAllen and late grandparents, Burl and Catherine Davenport of Waco. Houston is the grandson of Morris and Ann Keck of Gonzales and late grandparents, Karl and Myrtis Windwehen of Gonzales. Maggie is a 2008 graduate of Brenham High School and is a Certified Nurses Assistant. Houston is a 2007 graduate of Gonzales High School and 2012 Texas A&M graduate with a degree in Environmental Geosciences. He is employed with W & M Environmental Group, Inc. in Houston. The wedding is planned for November 2, 2013 in Waco.
Gonzales-Keck
The Seguin Art League annual photography show How I See Itwill open October 1 with a reception on Thursday October 3 from 5 to 7 P.M. Local and regional photographers will exhibit their works through the end of October at the Selig Room in the East Campus of Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. GRMC East
Sunday Dance
The Gonzales Community African American Interface Church Scholarship Fund will be conducting its Monthly Business Meeting the first Thursday of each Month. The next meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Union Lea B/C of Gonzales, Texas. The public is invited. For information contact Eugene Wilson Sr., (830) 857-3764. Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend.
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The WIC Wellness Garden offers free weekly gardening classes to WIC participants and WIC eligible public every Friday. Classes will be held at 11 a.m. throughout the month of October. The garden is located right outside of the WIC office, located at 229 St. George St. in Gonzales. Dietitian Cynthia Green and Gonzales Master Gardeners will teach you how to grow your own food for your family almost anywhere and anyhow you want. Please join them and go home with some delicious produce. For more information, go to fns.usda.gov/wic to learn more about WIC eligibility, or call the WIC office at 830-672-7083.
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Gonzales Countys three school superintendents Kim Strozier of Gonzales ISD, Mark Weisner of Waelder ISD and Cathy Booth of Nixon-Smiley CISD were guests at the Sept. 17 meeting of the Gonzales Retired Teachers Association.
The Gonzales Retired Teachers Association met at Cafe on the Square on September 17th for a meal. Jerry
Akers cooked the meat and members brought side dishes or desserts. Cheryl Meadows decorated the tables. The Superintendents from Nixon-Smiley, Waelder, and Gonzales were guests. After
the meal, each gave interesting items about their school programs. Members were reminded to keep record of their volunteer hours. These are any activities for which no pay is received. They include babysitting, church lessons or help, helping someone and various other things. We are also bringing drink tabs for Ronald McDonald House and cancelled stamps for cancer research. The next meeting will be November 19th at Pioneer Village. We are to bring our sack lunch and a drink.
stick, apple slices, milk & orange juice. Lunch: Pepperoni Calzones, green beans, romaine salad, fresh strawberries & milk. Mustang Special: Monday, Chicken & cheese crispitos, crackers, cream of mushroom soup, romaine salad, fruit cocktail & milk. Tuesday, Croissant sandwich, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced pickles, baked chips, red apple & milk. Wednesday, Chicken & noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, romaine salad, crackers, pineapple chunks & milk. Thursday, Soft beef tacos, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, Mexicali corn, pinto beans, banana & milk. Friday, Pepper steak, w/oriental vegetables, lo-mein noodles, egg roll, fresh strawberries & milk.
Fruit Juice. Lunch: Cheeseburger, Burger Salad, Oven Baked Fries, Fresh Oranges. Thursday Breakfast: Sausage Wrap or Cinni Minis, 100% Fruit Juice. Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza, Garden Salad, Corn on the Cob, Sliced Pears, Fresh Cantaloupe. Friday Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal/Sausage, 100% Fruit Juice. Lunch Baked Fish Patty, Whole Grain Crackers (HS), Zucchini & Yellow Squash, Cole Slaw, Fresh Grapes, Fresh Apples.
October 7th-11th All breakfast is served with Milk and Juice Monday Breakfast: Yogurt, Graham Crackers, Cereal, Toast. Lunch: Grilled Chicken Burger, Burger salad, Carrots, Peaches. Tuesday Breakfast: Biscuits, sausage, Cereal, Toast. Lunch: Salisbury steak, Wheat Rolls, Broccoli, Mixed Veggies, Fresh Apples. Wednesday Breakfast: Cinnamon Bagels, Ce-
real Toast. Lunch: Steakfingers/Gravy, Wheat Rolls, Sweet Potatoes, Easy Tossed Salad, Watermelon. Thursday Breakfast: Muffins, Cereal, Toast. Lunch: Oven Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Corn, Mandarin Oranges, Bread. Friday Breakfast: French Toast/ Syrup, Cereal, Toast. Lunch: Catfish, Wheat Rolls, Pinto Beans, Blended Veggies, Mixed Fruit.
Tortilla chips, Pinto beans, Fruit THURSDAY Corn dogs, Pork & beans, Sliced pickles, Pickled okra, Fruit FRIDAY Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Cheese Sandwiches, Macaroni & cheese, Tossed salad, Fresh veggies w/ ranch dip, Fruit Preparing the Children of God for the Kingdom of God.
Thank You!
The National Honor Society of St. Paul High School sponsored a blood drive on Wednesday, October 2, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. in the SPH parking lot. All presenting donors in October will receive a chance to win Fiesta Texas Gold Season passes, a T-shirt, and a mini-physical. Anyone who is 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with parental consent form), or at least 17 years old weighing 110 pounds and in good general health can donate blood. Donors must present photo ID, last four digits of their social security number and their birth date. Pictured are NHS officers Kymberlie Malatek, Treasurer; Hannah Novosad, Vice President; Samantha Siegel, President; Ben Janecek, Secretary; and Samuel Wenske, Student Council Representative. (Photo courtesy of Lori Raabe)
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Gonzales County Judge David Bird signed a proclamation Tuesday morning recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Surrounding the judge are area breast cancer survivors including (from left) Cindy Rodriguez, Shirley Pirkle, Juanita Blundell, Patricia Ferrell, Laura Wilson, Katalin Szanto and Sherry Callaway. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
Reader Lee Darilek submitted these photos of members of the Gonzales Young Farmers serving up barbecue dinner for residents at the Fisher House for wounded servicemen in San Antonio. This group of amazing men do this regularly - prep the meat in the evening, stay up much of the night while it cooks, nap on lawn chairs, ...and then up bright and early the next day to make sure its ready in time for the BBQ for Wounded Warriors and their families, Darilek said. Pretty stellar bunch and very glad I was able to help out.
A front-page photo in last weeks Cannon noted the Gonzales High School Cheerleaders were selling Apaches for a Cure T-shirts to assist unfunded women with mammograms and or breast biopsies by donating to Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation. Gonzales Healthcare Foundation executive director Connie Kacir reported Wednesday afternoon the cheerleaders had exceeded their wildest expectations, selling 1,001 pink tee-shirts in their Apaches for a Cure campaign. Mammography to women. Even in the larger urban areas, this technology is fairly uncommon. There was a lot of hard work that went into getting such cutting edge equipment and everyone is thankful for their efforts. Our womens center also includes the ability to perform stereotactic guided biopsies, and a bone densitometer. Advantages of 3D Mammography are improved cancer detection, reduced false positives, better visualization and less patient anxiety. Also 3D Mammography gives radiologists the ability to view inside the breast layer by layer, helping to see the fine details more clearly by minimizing overlapping tissue. The brunch will also feature live music to dine by. A silent auction with loads of wonderful items will be available for those who are interested and there will also be a number of door prizes. If anyone is interested in donating an item to the silent auction or door prizes please let us know. The Best Decorated Pink Hat Contest is back by popular demand. Decorate a hat in pink, wear it in to the brunch and show it off to everyone. The one who gets the most votes from those at the brunch will win a prize. There will be a prize for adult entries and one for student entries. For more information, to make donations or purchase tickets, please call Jan Wurz at 830-857-1843, Persons Flowers at 830-6722883 or Janice Williamson at 830-857-5694. All funds raised will go to the American Cancer Societys Relay for Life of Gonzales County 2014.
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On this day in 1843, Albert Sidney Johnston married Eliza Griffin. Johnston, born in Kentucky in 1803, had moved to Texas in 1836 and served as secretary of war for the Republic of Texas under President Mirabeau B. Lamar in 1838. In 1840 Johnston returned to Kentucky where he married Eliza Griffin, a Virginia native eighteen years his junior. She was an accomplished musician and artist. The couple settled at Johnstons China Grove plantation in Brazoria County and later lived in Austin. They had six children. After Albert took command of the U.S. Armys newly formed Second Cavalry regiment, Eliza kept a diary of her travels with her husband and his regiment from Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, to Fort Mason, Texas, and described daily life, foods, flowers, and hardships of the journey, as well as various military personalities who became famous during the Civil War. Albert resigned his commission at the beginning of the Civil War and was appointed a general in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the battle of Shiloh in Tennessee in 1862. Eliza died in 1896. Texas Wildflowers, a book of her watercolor paintings of flowers, was published in 1972.
in June. Were tripling the size of our showroom, Harrington said. Im having to knock out a wall Id just finished putting in. The public is invited to attend the open house.
who advised he had been assaulted by his brother, 45year old Rocky Garcia. The deputys investigation led to interviewing the complainant and revealed that Garcia had committed the offense of Assault Family Violence. Garcia was arrested and transported him to the Caldwell County Jail where he was remanded to jail personnel without injury and magistrated by Judge Alfonso Campos, who set a bond of $4,000 for the offense of Assault Family Violence, a Class A misdemeanor. To report illegal activity in your neighborhood, contact the Caldwell County Sheriff s Office at 512-398-6777.
A Gonzales man was seriously injured after his truck flew off an Interstate 10 overpass landing on North Austin Street around 1:30 p.m. Monday. Seguin police officers said it was unclear what caused Mike Fonseca, who was traveling westbound on IH10 near mile marker 609, to crash through the guardrail, drive off the highway and land in the both northbound lanes of State Highway 123 Business. He was driving a pickup marked Gonzales County, Precinct 4. Fonseca was taken by helicopter to a hospital in San Antonio for treatment. (Photo courtesy Felicia Frazar, Seguin Gazette)
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A Gonzales County resident recently earned a couple of unique international distinctions. Dr. Wayne A. LePori, a professor emeritus at Texas A&M and landowner in northern Gonzales County, on Sept. 5 received the Josefa Teresa de Musto y Moya, Xerez y Monroy Medal from the University of Guanajuato in Guanajauto, Mexico. The medal honors one of the founders of the universaity, who at one time allowed her home to be utilized as a place to teach students, and is one of the highest honors the university bestows annually. LePori also received an award from the Life Sciences Division of the University of Gto at the Irapuato-Salamanca campus. LePori spent an academic leave from Texas A&M at the latter school and developed a cultural and student exchange program between the universities. It is unique in that the students operate the exchange, LePori said. Students host students, plan educational events, industry tours, and social events. The hosting students and institution cover all the expenses of hosting their guests. LePori had 37 years of service at Texas A&M, during which he obtained the highest distinctions. He was awarded the title of professor emeritus in 2004 and that same year he was appointed to head up Fish Camp LePori to welcome freshmen. In his remarks presenting the award, Dr. Jose Manuel Cabrera Sixto, the Rector of the University of Guanajuato, said that LePori always
vision , thanks to contact with students from all over the world and convinced the benefits of this interaction, both teachers and students. Sixto said LePoris contact with the university in 1997 led to the establishment of a close relationship between the two schools. With that first contact with teachers, students and administrators, (LePori) envisioned future collaborations to exchange experiences between the two institutions, Sixto said. The interaction between the two universities has resulted in a partnership between the Department of Biological and Agricultural Sciences College of Agriculture and Division of Life Sciences, University of Guanajuato, whose main objective is that Mexican and American students live extramural experience in the social, cultural and educational realm, through knowing the educational methods in an academic institution outside the United States, meet farming and related industries in an-
other country, learn another culture and communicate in another language. This exchange has been carried out continuously for 15 years, which has resulted in more than 150 students in our institution who have lived international experience, plus over 30 American students who visited the University of Guanajuato, Sixto added. In addition to the two ceremonies, LePori was invited to make a presentation tot he faculty and students in the Life Sciences Department at the Irapuato-Salamanca Campus.
Gonzales County resident Dr. Wayne LePori receives a medal from University of Guanajuato from Rector Dr. Jose Manuel Cabrera Sixto (above right) and another Life Sciences Award from the University of Gto at IrapuatoSalamanca (below). At right, LePori with other honorees during ceremonies on Sept. 5. (Courtesy Photos)
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Chamber of Commerce members and Dynamic Construction Services employees were on hand Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony in Gonzales Industrial Park. Pictured are Sasha Cardoza, Daisy Scheske, Ross Hendershot, Ray Raley, Tommy Schurig, Craig Schehnider, Bobby Logan, Bryan Delahoussaye, Matt Oubre, Wayne Smith, Brian Faucheaux, Lonny Gaspard, Joel Wirtz, Colori Wyatt, Eric Clostoo, Erica Wirtz, Matt Herbert, Auen Barles, Delann Allen, Caroyln Gibson-Baros, Megan Campion and Barbara Friedrich. The company, based out of Broussard, La. offers automation, control panels, fire and safety, instrumentation and electrical, power generation and breathing air. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Matt Oubre said the facility has a targeted completion date of late January 2014.
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registration at votetexas.gov and if their name is not an exact match they can update their voter registration online at votetexas.gov, print it out and return the change to: Gonzales County Voter Registrar, P.O. Box 677, 522 St. Matthew St., Gonzales, TX 78629. Information on how to get an election identification certificate issued by DPS if you dont have another form of photo ID can be found on the departments website, www.dps. texas.gov.
Proposition 4 The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization. La enmienda constitucional que autoriza a la legislatura Gonzales Livestock a establecer una exencin de impuestos ad valorem de una Market Report The Gonzales Livestock Market Report parte del valor de mercado de la vivienda residencial de un veterano parcialmente discapacitado o del cnyuge supervivi- for Saturday, September 28, 2013 had on ente de un veterano parcialmente discapacitado si la vivienda hand: 1,314 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and residencial hubiese sido donada al veterano discapacitado por yearlings sold $2.00 to $5.00 higher. Packuna organizacin de beneficencia.
Proposition 6 The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas and the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas to assist in the financing of priority projects in the state water plan to ensure the availability of adequate water resources. La enmienda constitucional que establece la creacin del Fondo Estatal de Implementacin del Agua para Texas y del Fondo Estatal de Ingresos de Implementacin del Agua para Texas (SWIRF por sus siglas en ingls) para asistir en el Cannon News Services financiamiento de proyectos prioritarios en el plan estatal de agua para asegurar la disponibilidad de recursos de agua ad- newseditor@gonzalescannon.com ecuados. Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) continues its open Proposition 7 conversation with the Texas The constitutional amendment authorizing a home-rule Department of Transportamunicipality to provide in its charter the procedure to fill tion (TxDOT) as the state a vacancy on its governing body for which the unexpired agency moves forward with term is 12 months or less. plans to convert asphaltLa enmienda constitucional que autoriza a las munici- paved roads in South and palidades autnomas a establecer en sus estatutos el proced- West Texas to a macadamimiento para cubrir una vacante en su organismo guberna- ized, or gravel-hybrid, surmental cuyo trmino no completado sea de 12 meses o menor. face. Eighty-three miles of FM Proposition 8 roads in the areas hardest The constitutional amendment repealing Section 7, Ar- hit by oil and gas exploraticle IX, Texas Constitution, which relates to the creation of tion were chosen for the a hospital district in Hidalgo County. conversion to save TxDOT La enmienda constitucional que deroga la seccin 7 del money on road repairs as artculo IX de la Constitucin de Texas, que se relaciona con heavy trucks head to and la creacin de un distrito de hospital en el Condado de Hi- from oil pad sites. dalgo. To ensure the voices of rural Texans are heard, TFB Proposition 9 sat down with TxDOT to The constitutional amendment relating to expanding discuss the FM road conthe types of sanctions that may be assessed against a judge versions, Charles Rochor justice following a formal proceeding instituted by the ester, Gonzales County State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Farm Bureau president, La enmienda constitucional relacionada con la ampli- said. TFB understands Txacin de los tipos de sanciones que podrn imponerse a un DOTs explanation; howjuez o magistrado despus de un procedimiento formal ins- ever, we still have our contaurado por la Comisin Estatal de Conducta Judicial. cerns. TFB is working with
er cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and Proposition 5 large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $220The constitutional amendment to authorize the mak- $235; 300-400 lbs, $210-$230; 400-500 ing of a reverse mortgage loan for the purchase of home- lbs, $175-$200; 500-600 lbs, $158-$165; stead property and to amend lender disclosures and other 600-700 lbs., $143-$153; 700-800 lbs, requirements in connection with a reverse mortgage loan. $136-$141. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$105. La enmienda constitucional para autorizar prstamos de Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and hipoteca inversa con el objeto de comprar propiedades para large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $175-$210; vivienda, y para enmendar las divulgaciones del prestamista 300-400 lbs, $170-$185; 400-500 lbs, y otros requisitos relacionados con un prstamo de hipoteca $148-$160; 500-600 lbs., $138-$146; 600inversa. 700 lbs., $131-$136. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $75-$81; Cutters, $79-$85; Canners, $61-$68; Low yielding fat cows, $69-$76. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $97-$98; light weights and medium quality bulls, $85-$94. Stocker Cows: $950-$1,150. ing terms, introduction Continued from page B1 Pairs: $1,050-$1,550. to QB and QB Navigator, Thank you for your business!! There is no charge. Re- QuickBooks basic features, View our sale live at cattleusa.com!
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The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. Report had on hand, September 30, 2013, Volume, 541, 36 cows, 4 bulls. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $167 to $177 to $225; 300-400 lbs., $145 to $155 to $210; 400-500 lbs, $145 to $155 to $210; 500600 lbs, $140 to $150 to $169; 600-700 lbs, $134 to $144 to $160; 700-800 lbs, $127 to $137 to $149.
The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on September 24, 2013, 1,485; week ago, 2,037; year ago, 1,573. The market was higher this week. Better quality light weights 550 lbs and down were $2 to $4 higher. Heavier weights sold $1 to $3 higher. Plainer quality classes were a little better at steady to $2 higher. Packer cows and bulls sold $3 lower on approx 140 hd. total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $70-$85; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $58-$70; light weight canner cows, $48-$58. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $93$96; utility & cutter bulls, $87-$93; lightweight canner bulls, $78-$87. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $210-$255; 200-300 lbs, $200-$235; 300400 lbs, $195-$235; 400-500 lbs, $166$215; 500-600 lbs, $140-$174; 600-700 lbs, $137-$154; 700-800 lbs, $134-$147. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $195-$235; 200-300 lbs, $175-$205; 300-400 lbs, $158-$180; 400-500 lbs, $138-$165; 500600 lbs, $135-$151; 600-700 lbs, $128$143; 700-800 lbs, $118-$132. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.
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Regulations and requires pre-employment drug screening. Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License upon hire. Applications may be obtained from Gonzales County Senior Citizens Association, Inc. at 818 Seydler Street, Gonzales. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. -------------------------Now Hiring. Holiday Inn is now taking applications for Front Desk Agent - evening shift. Applications available at front desk. 126 Middle Buster Rd., Gonzales. 830-6722777. -------------------------Mechanic Needed. Must have own tools, experience necessary with car diagnostic vehicles. Come by West Motors, 1701 Sarah DeWitt Dr. for application & bring resume. -------------------------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.
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The Gonzales County Senior Citizens Association Inc. is soliciting bids on oil changes for their vehicles. The Gonzales County Senior Citizens Association Inc., reserves the right to reject any or all bid received. Deadline to submit a bid is October 25, 2013 at noon. Interested persons can pick up a bid packet at GCSCA, 818 Seydler St., Gonzales, Texas or contact Robert Cornett for bidding procedures and any further information at 830-672-7014. ORDINANCE NO. 2013-20
An Ordinance of the City of Gonzales, Texas Approving the Operating Budget for the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2013 and Ending September 30, 2014; renewing the Citys Investment and Contingency Policy; establishing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
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NOTICE OF SALE The Gonzales County Appraisal District will hold a public auction for the disposition of salvage property at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, October 7, 2013, at the appraisal district office, 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, Texas. All items will be sold as is and where is. Items may be viewed starting at 1:30 P.M. on day of sale. Items will not be sold in lots. Each item will be sold individually. All items sold must be picked up by 5:00 P.M. on date of sale.
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45.312 acre tract of land, more or less, out of the EZELIEL W. CULLEN LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 148, Gonzales County Texas as described by metes 7/29/2013 and bounds in exhibit a attached hereto and made part of hereof LESS AND 8/19/2013 EXCEPT THAT CERTAIN 4.13 ACRES OF DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT B vol 1103 page 067-068
The Minimum Bid Is All Costs Of Suit And Sale. Published In The SALE TO BE HELD 1 day of October, 2013 Between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM Gonzales County Courthouse Southeast Steps
Terms: Cash, Cashiers Check, Money order Additional Terms: ADJUDGED MARKET VALUE $207,930
John Moreno, Constable Gonzales County Pct. 4 P.O. Box 366 Nixon, Texas 78140 (830) 582-1292 By: Deputy
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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. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078.
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19, 25 and 32, color, white microwave cart with 2 drawers on bottom, recliner, cloth new conventional toaster, broiler, white day bed w/ trundle bed, both mattresses, white childs desk, chair, leather with foot rest. 830-203-8977, text or call. -------------------------3 latex mattress topper. Queen size. Like new, paid $300, asking $150. 512-921-2792. -------------------------Hospital electric bed, extra long mattress, excellent shape, all works. $125. Most come move it. Jimmy, 830-263-4126. -------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-8574125. -------------------------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.
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$5,500 or best offer. 210-218-3796 or 830-540-3602. -------------------------2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leather seats, sunroof, great condition, new tires. 512-7754399. -------------------------5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $50 total. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762. -------------------------2005 CTS Cadillac, 4-door, V-6. Brand new tires and chrome wheels. $8,800 firm. Call 830672-1106, leave message if no answer. -------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only. -------------------------1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a 32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double over head cams. Call: 830-540-4430. -------------------------Car and truck rims for sale. 15 and 14 rims. Can be used on trailers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 4372232. -------------------------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. -------------------------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.
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The DeWitt County Sheriffs Office is accepting applications for full time Jailers. No previous experience necessary (starting $33,115 with no experience). Successful applicants must pass a background check, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have a Texas drivers license and be willing to do shift work. Applications may be picked up at the Sheriffs Office or down load the background and personal history statement at www. tcleose.state.tx.us/content/publications.cfm. More information may be obtained at the Sheriffs Office, 208 E. Live Oak Street, Cuero. Positions open until filled.
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FARM EQUIPMENT
Ford 8N Tractor w/ disk, plow, buster. $3,500.00. 361-2933571. -------------------------Single round bale trailer, hand crank. $175. 437-2046. -------------------------Round bale carrier for 3 pt. hitch. $125. Call 437-2046. -------------------------2009 Kuhn Knight model 1130 manure spreader for sale. Used for only 3 cleanouts. Very good condition. $12,000. 857-5446. -------------------------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.
MOBILE HOMES
Belmont RV Park. We have FEMA trailers for sale. From $2,500 & up or rent to own. Please call 830-4243600. -------------------------12x40 Handicap 2010 wind zone 2. Great for weekends, hunting lodge, beach house. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Large shower, plywood floors, all vinyl flooring. Fayette Country Homes in Schulenburg, 800-369-6888. Open also on Sundays, 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------2009 14x60 all vinyl floor. 2x6 sidewalls, vinyl thermo pane windows, 8 foot ceilings, plywood floors. 3 bedroom, 1 large bath with huge shower. Wind Zone 2
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FURNITURE
Sofa, love seat, dresser and 25-inch color TV. $50 for each. Call 830-8574125 or 830-6722719. -------------------------For Sale. Antique beds. Come out of old Alcalde Hotel. Pretty good shape for age. Still looks good. $100 a piece. 512-292-0070. -------------------------Piano small upright. Excellent condition. $500. Shiner, 361594-2318. -------------------------Southwestern Kingsize bed w/complete boxsprings & mattresses. Good condition, washer/ dryer, never been used, Whirlpool, High table, ceramic, w/4 chairs. Loveseat, cloth, 3 tvs,
Gonzales County Justice of the Peace, Precinct One, Gonzales is accepting applications for a Full-Time Civil/Criminal Clerk
Daily job duties will include a large amount of data entry and filing. Must also be computer literate, have strong communication and multi-line telephone skills, able to complete multi-faceted tasks in a high-volume office, 10-key knowledge, possess good organization skills, pay special attention to detail, and pass a required drug/alcohol screen test. Applications may be obtained at the Gonzales County Human Resources Office, Gonzales County Courthouse, 414 North Saint Joseph, Suite 104, and the Justice of the Peace, Precinct Ones office, Suite 202, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., or online at www.co.gonzales.tx.us. Only complete applications received by close of business October 9, 2013 will receive consideration.
Gonzales County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicap status in employment or the provision of services and is an EOE.
Skill in providing excellent customer service to persons of all ages, regardless of social or economic backgrounds. Knowledge of Court-clerk ethics; traffic, criminal and juvenile court procedures. Knowledge of docket posting, court scheduling, multiple-line telephone and radio operation, bookkeeping procedures, cashiering, computer operation, public relations and typing are required. Must refer to Federal and State Regulations, taxing and clerks manuals, the Clerks Training Center, ordinances or statutes, traffic or criminal handbooks, utility billing manual, financial reports, legal instruments and legislative notices. Submits court records to city administration, Texas Judicial Council, State Comptroller, Texas DPS and others. Supplies judge, City and State Comptroller with financial reports. Errors could result in improper administration of the municipal court, legal and municipal record discrepancies and monetary loss. Could be sued in capacity as Court Clerk or as an individual and could improperly deprive individuals of their rights. Must be able to work with people from all social groups including; County Tax Collector, Appraisal District personnel, Municipal court defendants, witnesses, complainants, attorney and judge; taxpayers, city customers, co-workers, supervisors, Police Department employees and other court-related agencies. Record daily receipts and maintain employee time sheet.
High School diploma or equivalent. Participation in New Clerks Course and annual seminars sponsored by the Municipal Clerks Training Center. One year related experience recommended. Certified Notary Public. Compensation: Dependent upon Qualifications How to apply: Resume may be mailed to: City of Gonzales Attn: Kristina Vega, City Secretary P.O. Box 547 Gonzales, Texas 78629 Resume may be emailed to kvega@cityofgonzales.org NOTE: Successful candidate will be required to submit a completed City of Gonzales employment application. The City of Gonzales is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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HOMES FOR RENT
ATTENTION OILFIELDERS 4/3, 2 Living areas around Waelder Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month. Big yard, front & back. 830-399-5313.(0530-13) -------------------------Brand new large 2/2 upscale duplex for rent in Gonzales, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car attached garage. No smoking, No pets. $35 application fee, $1,200 per month, $1,200 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123. -------------------------Brand new large 2/3 upscale two story duplex for rent in Gonzales with loft, office and fireplace, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car attached garage. No smoking, No Pets. $35 application fee, $1,400 per month, $1,400 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123. -------------------------Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cottages for rent in Gonzales, TX. Includes all furniture, flat screen TV, linens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, washer & dryer). Utilities paid. Weekly Housekeeping Included. Month-toMonth Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Required. 1 Bedroom, $1,300/month, 2 bedroom, $1,600/ month. Call 830351-1195. Shown by appointment. -------------------------House for Rent. 3BR/2 1/2 BA. 1536 Sq. Ft., w/2 master suites. Perfect for oilfield executive or families. In Marion. $1,100/per month. 830-914-4044. -------------------------2BR/1BA house. 765 Sq. Ft. Large deck on back. $875/mo. Marion, TX. 830-
HOME SERVICES
Looking for sitting job for a sweet lady in her home. Includes cooking and will drive for her if she needs me to. Can stay Friday night, Saturday night but must be home by Sunday at 3:00. Call 830-5193044. -------------------------Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361-2128731. -------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apartments. Also offer laundry work, ironing and running your personal errands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didnt make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. References. Available. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 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. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.
MOTORCYLES
to sell your Harley? Call Jon Camareno at 830-624-2473.
CHILD CARE
Teenager looking to babysit part-time, infants & small children. Will take care of at your home or my home. Call for more information, 263-2789. -------------------------Will do child care in my home. Includes meals. Any age (Infants onup). Have one opening available in August. Call 830-519-3044. -------------------------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. -------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.
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
Chihuahuas for sale. 1 male, 3 female. 830-491-1856 or 830-263-2094. -------------------------ANUE Pet Grooming. 7 days a week. Hand/Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361-258-1505.
LIVESTOCK
Baby Guineas for sale. $2.00 each, your choice. 830540-4063; 830-6602526, Harwood. -------------------------Free Donkeys. 361772-7655 after 6 p.m. -------------------------2006 Blue Roan handcock mare. 14 hands. Stocky built. Has worked cows, arena roping. Pastured for 1 year. Needs to go to work. $1,200. 361771-5483. -------------------------For Sale: Black & Red Brangus Bulls. 2 & 3 yrs. old. Good selection. No papers. 830-437-5772. (9-19-13) -------------------------Rabbits for Sale. With cages, with feeders & waterers. all for $300. 361741-2604. -------------------------Angus Bull for sale. Registered JBarB. 3 1/2 yr.old herd bull. $2,975. 361-7986250. -------------------------Bulls for Sale. Black Angus and Black Limousin. Breeding ages. Gentle. Delivery available. 979263-5829. -------------------------Bull For Sale: * Black polled Hereford (White face). * 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a predominance of black baldies when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a history of birthing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement stock. * Can be registered, if papers are important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830-2030477. -------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Excellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers considered. Pics available upon request: amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com. Ph: #. 830-560-0238.
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FOR LEASE
5.5 Acres for Lease/ Sale. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Luling. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-9485306; David, 713252-1130. -------------------------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 672-6922. (TFN)
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.
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Hatchery:
Private RV or Travel Trailer Parking Spot. All hookups are in place and ready to call your home. Fencing on three sides. Located on corner lot with shade trees. Has pad for home to be parked on. $300 per month with $100 Deposit. All bills paid. Located at Luling. This is a private lot, no RV park. Call 830-2634356 or 830-5606963 for showing and details. -------------------------Six RV Hookups for long term lease at Harwood. Intersection of Hwy. 90 and TX 304. Contact: 281-788-7500. -------------------------2 RV spaces in town. $295/mo., 1 Mobile home space for rent, $175/mo. Call Finch Park, 6722955. -------------------------RV Sites Available. Nixon, TX. Clean, quiet, fair prices. 830-857-6921.
MOTORCYCLES
Harley Davidson - 2007 Dyna Lowrider with pulled baffles. Blue/Grey 7700 miles. Blue Book Price - $9,440. Harley Davidson - 2009 883L Sportster 700 miles Burnt Orange. Blue Book - $5,190. Will negotiate. Call 830875-9126 for more information, 8-5pm. -------------------------Gruene Harley-Davidson is currently buying pre-owned Harleys. Looking
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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
Refurbished 28ft BPull TTs $6,850. New Upholstery & Bedding. Like New Many with New Appliances
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LIVESTOCK
Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Colors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147. -------------------------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 . -------------------------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. -------------------------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
Beautiful ranch style home built in 1996. 3 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, approx. 2765 square feet on 13.55 acres with scenic views all around. Property borders larger ranches. Recent upgrades include granite counters, new wood floors, interior/exterior paint, GE Cafe appliances, new light fixtures and doors, new ac and water heater within past 2 years. Would make excellent horse property. Has County water. Out shed and childrens playhouse with electricity. Ag exempt for low taxes. 18 miles north of Gonzales off 304. One hour East of San Antonio, one hour south of Austin, and two hours west of Houston. Close proximity to Interstate 10. Excellent deal at 348,000. Sorry, no owner finance. If seriously interested please call 956-202-5629 or email awalker1288@gmail.com. May consider 2 year minimum lease. -------------------------BRAND NEW HOME, 2br/1bath, central air/heat, shingle roof, laundry room with window, front/ back porch, nature view surrounds back yard, excellent location within walking distance to HEB, restaurants and shopping, located in Yoakum, Texas. MUST SEE! $99,000. 361-2938172, Cali. -------------------------House for Sale. Beautiful Historic home for sale. 713 St. John. Give me
REAL ESTATE
a call if interested. 713-425-9345. -------------------------Wonderful Spanish style house on 20.59 acres with 2 ponds, 7 horse stalls, 2 storage barns and other outbuildings. Can be viewed at www. littlefieldproperties. com id #79040. Call Tanya (broker) at 361-865-2563. -------------------------Individual would like to buy a 3/2, minimum of 2,000 sq. ft or more house in Gonzales area. Possibly in country. Someone interested in owner financing w/ substantial down payment. 830203-8492. -------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830305-2959. Remax Professional Realty. -------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage building. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Contact Jen at 830-4019763 after 6 p.m. $65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home. -------------------------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 responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172. --------------------------
LAND
170 Acres - For Sale by owner. FM 443. Outside of Hochheim/Dryer area. 210-867-8851. -------------------------17+ acres of cleared land with good fence. Perfect for homesite. 830-8574242. -------------------------Lots for Lease. Conveniently located behind WHS (Waelder High School). For information call 512299-1627. -------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544.
MISC. SERVICES
Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https:// w w w.pamperedche f. b i z /z ava d il. Dee Zavadil, 830857-1495. -------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of
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lumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.
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70 Acres. Yorktown/Goliad. Great building sites. Live oaks, brush, hay field. Water wells. Some minerals. $5,500/acres. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 106 Acres. Rockport. Minutes to water, fine dining. Good oaks, coastal bermuda. Nice home plus modular home. Some minerals. $1,400,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 1/2 acres fronting US 183 just north of Gonzales. Barns, pens, water available. $269,500. Will divide - one acre minimum, at $65,000/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 67 acres. NW Goliad. Doublewide. 3/2 with covered porches. Good barn. John Deere tractor w/implements. Mostly Mesquite. $250,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 68 Acres. South Cuero. Oaks, brush, hay field. Pens, well. Crossfenced. $5,300/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.
HUNTING LEASES
5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281-684-0165.
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Im looking for a 1959 GISD yearbook. Call Jimmy at 361-571-6888.
3.7 ACS. 4BR, 3BA, 2LV.................. $150,000 3bd., 1ba, remodeled home, ...... 306 McClure 3BR, 1 Bath................$65,000 .........................................$95,000 1618 St. Peter - Home and extra lot....$70,000 New on Mkt, SOLD neat 3 bd....$89,000 473 Crockett Lane-Settlement - 3 bd., Rivercrest Super home, 4 bds..... beautiful property..................................$258,000 .......................................$165,000 1602 Water St.-commercial/rental....$150,000 Rivercrest home 3,600 +sq. ft., .. bd.,2 story home..... $145,000 2342 FM 108, 3 . $197,000 ....................... $255,000 792 90-B - Lakefront..............................$89,000 312 Cr. Rd. 471, Land Lakefront + ,3 bd., 1.5 lot............................................ $150,000 10acre acs., private, trees.$5,500/acre
CT NTRA CO M/H, trees................ $87,500 CR 228 - 15 acs., 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 lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com 10 acs., Settlement.........................$79,000 Carol Hardcastle 2-4 acs., Sarah DeWitt ............$25,000/Ac. 1 ac. Seydler830-857-3517 St...............................$25,000 staff by calling: 8.7 You acs.,can cityreach limitsour ....................... .$120,000 58 Phone: acs., trees, potential, edge of town............. 830-672-2522 ...................................................$12,000/Ac.
51 acs., royalties, private, utilities, Land ...................................... $5,500/ac 11.2 acs., Hwy 90. Gast RdCT ....... $5,300/Ac. NTRA CO
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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.
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Lot - Live Oak..................................$8,000 401 St. George-approx. 3400 sq. ft................. .......................................................$170,000 Shirley Breitschopf NEED CLASS A CDL TRAINING? Start a TexSCAN Week of REAL ESTATE career in trucking today! Swift Academies shirley@gonzalesproperties.com September 29, 2013 offer PTDI certified courses and offer AFFORDABLE RESORT LIVING on Lake RV and manufactured Cooper housing OK! Best-In-Class training. New academy Fork.Lynnette ADOPTIONS Guaranteed financing with 10% down. WARM, FUN, PROFESSIONAL couple classes weekly. No money down or credit lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com Lots starting as low as $6900. Call Josh, eager to provide your child love and happi- check. Certified mentors ready and avail- 1-903-878-7265 ness forever. Expenses paid, Ann and Peter. able. Paid while training with mentor.Carol Hardcastle - 830-857-3517 SIERRA VISTA RANCH 349.14 acres, Call 1-800-593-1730; annpeter102@gmail. Regional and dedicated opportunities,Jymmy K. Davis - 512-921-8877 great career path, excellent benefits pack- $325/acre. Tract 17 in Terrell County near com or go to www.AnnAndPeter.info
AUCTIONS
age. Please call: 1-866-259-8142 RITCHIE BROS. unreserved public equipment auctions. Oct. 17; Hammond, LA. and Oct. 24 Shreveport, LA. Large equipment selection, no minimum bids, everyone welcome. www.rbauction.com PA I D C D L Tr a i n i n g ! N o e x p e r i e n c e needed. Stevens Transport will sponsor the cost of your CDL training. Earn up to $40K first year and $70K third year. Excellent benefits, 1-888-726-4130, www. becomeadriver.com. EOE 2-miles south of HWY 90. Deer, Our Dryden. friendly staff Owner can bereached by: javelina, birds. nanced. 1-210734-4009. www.westerntexasland.com Phone: 830-672-2522 or $106 MONTH BUYS land for RV, MH or cabin. Gated entry, $690 down, Fax: 830-672-4330 ($6900/10.91%/7yr) 90-days same as cash, Guaranteed nancing, 1-936-377-3235 386.75 ACRES just 20 miles North of Brackettville TX. Paved access and surrounded by large ranches. Lots of game, water and electric available. $1200/acre. Contact Jay 1-409-739-9701 or Darrell 1-409-770-4203.
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NEW LISTING - The Settlement at Patriot Ranch - NEW LISTING - Commercial Lease. 2 story metal Approx. 5,249 sq. ft. custom home on 10 acres at office building on 1.18 acres. Reception, 2 offices, approx. 520 elevation, 3 BD/4BA/3 car garage with office/break area with small kitchen area and shop. media room, dry sauna, steam shower, mud room, Conveniently located between Luling and Gonzautility room, and storage galore! Great room with les.$2,500/month gourmet kitchen. Covered patio set up for outdoor kitchen. $650,000 v347 CR 388, Gonzales County - NEW LISTING - Great location of Hwy. 97 between Gonzales and Waelder! Located on 7 acres, this property features a 4BD/2BA home with large kitchen open to living and dining. Large workshop on slap features 2 rollup doors and restroom. Offered at $179,500.
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v4728 CR 283, Harwood - NEW LISTING - Custom 3BD/2BA home on approx. 22.9 wooded acres great for recreation and hunting! Split floorplan with spacious great room. Upgrades! Tile, Custom kitchen, Granite counters. Detached shed, partially fenced. REDUCED $315,000.
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v215 S Oak - Large, 3 BD/2.5 BA home located on half of a city block for 0.7 acre! Large den and formal dining areas feature 2 wood burning fireplaces. Upstairs features private entrance for income producing space if desired. Open lot to enjoy garden, pool, or build income producing structure. REDUCED $199,900. $209,500. vFORECLOSURE - 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. REDUCED $226,000. $239,000.
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960 S. Pecan
Modern, custom 4BD/3BA secluded home on 1 acre home on 1 acre backs to wet weather creek. Open floor plan, security and surround wired. REDUCED $336,500. $338,000.
vFM 86 & Abigail Lane, Luling - NEW LISTINGS - Picturesque 10 and 13 acre tracts with mature Oaks scattered throughout. Restricted area allows for the perfect home site or recreational area. Site built homes only - minimum 1,300 sq. ft. Ag exempt. 10.029 AC - $64,500., 13.117 Ac w/pond - $78,700. vSettlement at Patriot Ranch - 3-27 acre site built home sites. Beautiful countryside and wildlife views. Electricity available. Paved roads, well/septic required. v79.5 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. vRV Park - 10.5 AC - Great location just off IH-10, mature trees and nice tank. Site has been engineered for 54 unit RV Park. v43 AC - 2198 Sandy Branch Rd., Harwood - Secluded with partial high fence, large tank, rustic cabin. Beautiful views. REDUCED $266,600.
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After surviving their toughest test on the year last week in College Station, Gonzales returns to Apache Stadium to celebrate the 2013 Homecoming. The Apaches (3-1) held a 14-point lead over College Station last week with less than two minutes to play, only to watch the Cougars come storming back to send the game into over-
time. The Gonzales defense stopped College Station on fourth down and quarterback Alyas Ramirez scored on a 15-yard run to allow them to escape with the 4337 win. I was proud of our guys for hanging in there after the momentum had shifted, said Gonzales head coach Ricky Lock. We played well at times. Our pass defense was not very good, we gave up 300 yards passing for the
gives you a chance to get used to those situations. Last week helped us as a team because we were in a bind and had to fight and claw, and show some character to find our way out. Ramirez turned in a spectacular performance, rushing for six touchdowns and what it is believed to be a school-record 364 yards. Running back D.J. Gonzales was also very effective, picking up 109 yards on his 20 carries. We rushed for over 500
yards against a pretty good team, Lock said. Those two guys ran well and the offensive line blocked well. Alyas looked a lot more comfortable at the quarterback position last week. Weve got one more game to get right before district starts. Weve had some guys banged up here and there, but we came out of the game fairly healthy. The only injury concern for Gonzales is with Jose Contreras, who was limAPACHES, Page C2
Lady Apaches start strong, Shiner facing another test fall to Giddings in four sets before district in Weimar
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The Comanches (2-2) got back on the winning track with a 45-0 shutout of Thrall last week in Homecoming and get one more non-district test as they face Weimar. We had come off two tough teams in Hallettsville and Schulenburg. We felt we played well against Schulenburg, Shiner coach Steven Cerny said. Now, we are playing fellow 1A teams and feel like we can control the game which boosts our confidence. The Wildcat offense is mostly a two-back, quarterback-under-system this year. Weimar will attack with speedy running back Jakyle Harris and balanced quarterback Juwan Almedia. Seth Helmcamp will be the key receiving target. We need to get to their ball carriers before they
get open and get going, Cerny said. Our defense needs to attack and be the aggressor. The Cats line up in a split defense with an even front, something Shiner has not seen for some time. We just have to keep executing our veer game and make sure we pick up three to four yards a play, Cerny said. Both the Comanches and the Cats lost to highpowered Hallettsville on the road in shutouts, Shiner fell 39-0 in Week 1 and Weimar was defeated 49-0 on Friday during the Brahmas Homecoming game. San Antonio Brooks at Luling The Luling Eagles lost their first game of the season last week in their district opener at Marion, 36-31. We had too many turnovers and set ourselves up for a loss, Luling head
coach Colby Hensley said. The Eagles (4-1, 0-1) will look to bounce back quickly as San Antonio Brooks Academy comes to town for Homecoming 2013. We are going to go back and fix the mistakes from the Marion game, Hensley said. We need to sharpen our basics: ball security, tackling, blocking, catching, and throwing. Brooks currently sits at 0-5 on the season but Hensley said he expects a good game. They are an improved team and it is a good game for us to get back on track, he said. The Tigers run a spread offense and throw the ball a lot, with quarterback William Blohm completing 14-of-43 passes for 151 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. Leading receivers are running PREVIEWS, Page C4 Giddings Hattie Harmon and Ciara Harry try to block a kill attempt by Danyelle Glass (5) during Gonzales match with the Lady Buffaloes Tuesday night. (Photo by Mark Lube) izethat they haveit in them Apaches came within 22By MARK LUBE sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com to be champions, there is 21, getting a La Fleur ace no doubt in my mind that before Giddings scored three of the next four points GONZALES The Gon- we will go far. Giddings (1-2 in disfor the win. zales volleyball team had trict) held an early 4-3 adIn the third game, the a great start to its Tuesvantage in the first set but Lady Buffs overcame a miday district home match the Lady Apaches (1-2) nor early deficit and had against Giddings, getting in scored six of the next seven Gonzales nipping at the a victory in the first set. points on a kill from Brittaheels before going on 11-5 But you dont win a volny Walker, plays from Kenrun to go on top 20-13 and leyball match by only windall Fougerat and Danyelle then outscore the Lady ning the first set. The Lady Buffs came Glass, and the service of Apaches 5-2 for the vicback to win three straight Alex Finch.The Lady Buffs tory in set three and the 2-1 sets to get their first district were able to momentarily match lead. Gonzales opened the win as they toppled the halt the run, but Gonzales floored the gas pedal with fourth set with a 3-0 lead Lady Apaches 15-25, 25-22, 10-3 run as Molly Barnick that later evaporated to a 25-15 and 25-19. made a couple of plays and two-point margin at 5-3. We started strong and Cassidy La Fleur got an ace. Giddings did not overtake then just took things for Giddings was able to the Lady Apaches until granted, Gonzales head close down to 21-14 before forcing a 13-13 and getting coach Sarah Moreno said. I told the team before the the Lady Apaches used a an ace from Jessica Harvey match that Giddings was 4-1 run to close out the first and a Hattie Harmon kill to go ahead 16-14. not going to settle. We just game. In the second set, a Glass Giddings then scored fell apart while Giddings ace and a couple of kills nine of the next 14 points fought back and fought from Bailey Connell boostfor the victory. back. ed Gonzales to an 9-5 lead. Glass had 10 kills for the The Lady Apaches will Giddings came back on Lady Apaches, La Fleur try to bounce back this Frikills from Ciara Harry and had nine assists and Barday at home against the CuGenesis Holmes to come nick finished with a pair of ero Lady Gobblers. within 10-9. It was then a blocks. It will take heart and deGonzales won the junior sire, Moreno said. A few of 6-0 run by Gonzales on the serves of Connell. varsity match 25-22 and 25the girls have it and we just Giddings rallied and 12, and fell in the freshman need the rest of team to feed went on a 13-2 surge to match, 25-20 and 25-16. off their positive attitudes. go ahead 22-18. The Lady Once thesegirls truly real-
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CYFL Junior Apache White players Kameron Cavit (left) and Cade Davis combine for this tackle on Yoakum Silvers Dorien Hights during Yoakums 31-0 win last Saturday. It was Hights birthday and he celebrated by running for three touchdowns. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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(Maravilla kick) R Nicholas 32 pass from Johnson (McGrew kick) Y Jared Garza 3 run (Maravilla kick) R Nicholas 90 kick return (kick failed) R Johnson 2 run Team Stats Y R First downs 31 26 Rushes-yds 544 278 Passing yds 92 235 Passes 9-19-0 13-28-1 Penalties-yds 11-75 3-15 Fumbles-lost 3-1 1-1 Punts-avg. 2-38.5 1-43 Individual stats Rushing Yoakum: TreVontae Hights 15-224, Terrance Hall 11-124, T.J. Hights 7-57, Chase Hermes 6-58, Gilbert Dominguez 5-69, Dantey Eldridge 1-6, Jared Garza 1-3, Miguel Resendiz 1-3. Rice Consolidated: Jordan Johnson 20-146, Jordan Garner 9-45, Todd Nicholas 7-57. Passing Yoakum: TreVontae Hights 6-16-54, Chase Hermes 3-3-38. Rice Consolidated: Jordan Johnson 13-28-235 Receiving Yoakum: T.J. Hights 3-39, Timmy Blakeney 3-17, Resendiz 2-25, Austin McCoy 1-11. Rice Consolidated: Todd Nicholas 5-72, JMarcus Hodge 3-62, Turner Mattoon 2-18, Jaquad McGrew 1-59, Garner 1-14, Christian Gonzales 1-10. Antonio Brooks Academy at Luling, 7:30 p.m.; San Antonio Cole at Goliad, 7:30 p.m.; George West at Jourdanton, 7:30 p.m. Game Summaries Marion 36, Luling 31 Score by Quarters L 7 15 0 9-31 M 7 7 22 0-36 Scoring Summary L-Brenden Cubit 1 run (Christian Herrera kick) M-Jourden Stanley 44 interception return (Anthony Gonzalez kick) M-Michael Rayos 15 pass from Stanely (Gonzalez kick) L-Josh Alvarez 56 pass from Trayden Staton (Herrera kick) L-Alvarez 90 interception return (Derek Franco pass from Staton) M-Rayos 19 pass from Stanley (Stanley run) M-Stanley 32 run (Gonzalez kick) M-Stanley 32 run (Gonzalez kick) L-team safety L-Staton 6 run (Herrera kick) Team stats L M First downs 16 19 Rushes-yds 25-125 50-288 Passing yds 192 105 Passes 16-35-3 9-19-2 Penalties-yds 3-40 9-95 Fumbles-lost 1-1 1-0 Punts-avg. 2-24 5-39 Individual stats Rushing Luling: Trayden Staton 12-38, Taylen Moore 3-37, Shaft Cubit 2-36, Brenden Cubit 7-13, Corey Bermudez 1-1. Marion: Jourden Stanley 22-183, Rapheal DeHovos 15-57, Jesse Bowman 7-33, Camden Wilson 1-15, Tre Lambert 2-3, Ty Bateman 2-0. Passing Luling: Staton 16-35192-3. Marion: Stanley 8-18-102-2, DeHovos 1-1-3-0. Receiving Luling: Shaft Cubit 6-31, Moore 5-41, Josh Alvarez 2-71, Desmond Cubit 2-24, Keeton Coe 1-25. Marion: Michael Rayos 9-45, Edher Nava Arroyo 3-45, Wilson 2-7, Stanley 1-3. Passing Yds 257 103 Passes 15-21-0 13-23-3 Punts-avg. 0-0 3-40.3 Fumbles-lost 1-0 4-0 Penalties-yds 3-35 2-10 Individual Stats Rushing Hallettsville: Kaden Hardt 6-55, Brent Motal 5-21, Nate Kowalik 5-10, Tim Sheppard 2-6, Justin Reeves 1-10. Weimar: JaKyle Harris 10-7, Ortis Newhouse 4-8, Juwan Almeida 4-4, Todd Heger 1-14, Michael Mason 1-3, Curry Johnson 1-0, LaDarius King 1-0, Seth Helmcamp 1-(-7). Passing Hallettsville: Kowalik 15-21-257-0. Weimar: Almeida 9-16-67-1, Helmcamp 4-7-36-2. Receiving Hallettsville: Trenton McGee 4-46, Dalton Herrington 4-45, Sheppard 3-106, Jimario Grounds 3-37, Dailon Soto 1-13. Weimar: Helmcamp 5-40, Newhouse 4-14, Harris 2-18, Heger 1-11, King 1-7. District Overall Nixon-Smiley 1-0 3-1 Dilley 1-0 2-2 Poth 1-0 2-2 Cotulla 1-0 1-3 Bloomington 0-1 1-3 Karnes City 0-1 1-3 Stockdale 0-1 1-3 Natalia 0-1 0-4 Last game results NixonSmiley 12, Karnes City 7; Poth 39, Bloomington 6; Dilley 41, Stockdale 26; Cotulla 35, Natalia 0 Fridays game schedules Dilley at Nixon-Smiley, 7:30 p.m.; Karnes City at Bloomington, 7:30 p.m.; Natalia at Stockdale, 7:30 p.m.; Poth at Cotulla, 7:30 p.m. Game Summaries Nixon-Smiley 12, Karnes City 7 Score by Quarters NS 6 0 0 612 KC 0 0 7 07 Scoring Summary NS Jared Van Auken 3 run (kick failed) KC Jacob Janysek 1 run (Ronnie Kinney kick) NS Sam Moore 16 pass from District 14-2ADI Standings Nick Pea (run failed) Team Stats NS KC District Overall First downs 10 10 Hallettsville 0-0 5-0 Rushes-yds 39-122 31-91 Edna 0-0 2-2 Passing Yds 80 57 Hempstead 0-0 2-3 Passes 5-9-0 4-11-1 Industrial 0-0 1-3 Punts-avg. 3-28.3 1-30 Palacios 0-0 1-3 Fumbles-lost 2-2 2-2 Altair Rice 0-0 0-4 Penalties-yds 6-55 6-45 Last game results Hallettsville Individual Stats 49, Weimar 0; Sweeny 51, Edna 47, Rushing Nixon-Smiley: Jared 7; Hempstead 44, West Columbia Van Auken 20-74, Kevin Martinez Columbia 36; Yoakum 63, Altair 8-24, Tristan Newman 6-8, Tom Rice Consolidated 41; Vanderbilt Palacio 3-8, Nick Pea 2-8. Karnes Industrial 28, Rockport Fulton 21 Fridays game schedules Stafford City: Paul Kinney 23-58, David Glenn 4-24, Cid Braun 4-2, Jacob at Palacios, 7:30 p.m. Janysek 2-5. Game Summaries Passing Nixon-Smiley: Pea #9 Hallettsville 49, Weimar 0 5-9-80-0. Karnes City: Braun 4-10Score by Quarters 57-1, Kinney 0-1-0-0. H 14 21 7 7-49 Receiving Nixon-Smiley: GarW 0 0 0 0-0 rett Earlywine 3-53, Sam Moore Scoring Summary H Dalton Herrington 97 kick 2-27. Karnes City: Kolton White 1-22, Janysek 1-21, Robert Morin return (kick failed), 11:43 H Jimario Grounds 47 punt 1-11, Kinney 1-3. return (Herrington pass from Nate District 15-ADI Standings Kowalik), 4:01 District Overall H Trenton McGee 10 pass Three Rivers 0-0 3-2 from Kowalik (Justin Reeves kick), Ganado 0-0 3-2 9:40 Kenedy 0-0 2-2 H Tim Sheppard 47 pass from Shiner 0-0 2-2 Kowalik (Garrison Powell kick), Yorktown 0-0 2-3 6:37 Last game results Shiner 45, H McGee 25 pass from Kowa- Thrall 0; Falls City 49, Three lik (Reeves kick), 2:15 Rivers 6; Yorktown 29, Pettus 19; H Grounds 17 pass from Kow- Flatonia 24, Ganado 14; Junction alik (Reeves kick), 5:17 27, Kenedy 26 H Brent Motal 1 run (Powell Fridays game schedules Shiner kick), 10:39 at Weimar, 7:30 p.m. Ganado at Team Stats H W Louise, 7:30p.m.; San Antonio First downs 13 7 Hawkins at Kenedy, 7:30 p.m. Rushes-yds 19-102 23-29 Shiner 45, Thrall 0
District Overall La Grange 0-0 4-0 Cuero 0-0 3-1 Gonzales 0-0 3-1 Giddings 0-0 1-2 Yoakum 0-0 1-3 Smithville 0-0 0-4 Last game results Gonzales 43, College Station 37 (OT); Yoakum 63, Altair Rice Consolidated 41; La Grange 48, Canyon Lake 28; Cuero 16, Ingleside 14; Rockdale 41, Smithville 13 Fridays game schedules San Antonio Sam Houston at Gonzales, 7:30 p.m.; Caldwell at Giddings, 7:30 p.m. Game Summaries Gonzales 43, College Station 37 Score by Quarters G 8 0 14 15 6-43 CS 7 9 7 14 0-37 Scoring Summary G-Alyas Ramirez 51 run (Brant Philippus run) CS-Chris Sennette 97 pass from Cole Whittlesey (Evan Crockett kick) CS-Rajah Preciado 3 run (run failed) CS-Crockett 39 FG G-Ramirez 24 run (Jaime Tellez run) CS-Charlie Glover 79 pass from Whittlesey (Crockett kick) G-Ramirez 14 run (run failed) G-Ramirez 12 run (Darrance James run) G-Ramirez 9 run (Jose Contreras kick) CS-Whittlesey 3 run (Crockett kick) CS-Whittlesey 4 run (Crockett kick) G-Ramirez 15 run Team stats G CS First downs 24 11 Rushes-yds 62-480 29-117 Passing yds 20 312 Passes 4-10-2 11-23-0 Penalties-yds 4-35 5-30 Fumbles-lost 1-1 4-2 Punts-avg. 2-43.0 4-35.0 Individual stats Rushing Gonzales: Alyas Ramirez 40-364, D.J. Gonzales 20109, Jaime Tellez 1-6, Darrance James 1-1. College Station: Rajah Preciado 12-82, Cole Whittlesey 13-36, Chris Sennette 3-3, Drake Carnes 1-(-4). Passing Gonzales: Ramirez 5-10-20-2. College Station: Whittlesey 11-23-312-0. Receiving Gonzales: James 4-20. College Station: Charlie Glover 4-135, Jeremiah Booker 4-42, Carnes 2-38, Sennette 1-97.
Cuero 16, Ingleside 14 Score by Quarters C 0 7 6 3-16 I 0 7 7 0-14 Scoring Summary I-Terrence Robinson 4 pass from Tristen Barajas (Jollie Deleon kick ) C-Layne Balfanz 1 run (Pearson Reese kick) C-Brenden Pupi 44 pass from Jared Vernor (kick blocked) I-Robinson 47 pass from Barajas (Deleon kick) C-Reese 38 FG Team stats C I First downs 17 13 Rushes-yds 39-195 28-130 Passing yds 171 154 Passes 9-12-0 11-23-2 Penalties-yds 10-90 1-10 Fumbles-lost 2-1 0-0 Punts-avg. 0-0 5-39 Individual stats Rushing Cuero: DAnthony Hopkins 21-128, Zech Hopkins 5-32, Brenden Pupu 1-32, Tre Miles 2-23, Hunter Fales 1-1, Layne Balfanz 1-1, Team 3-(-3), DAndre Gallagher 1-(-3), Jared Vernor 4-(-16). Ingleside: Jalen Gorss 1556, Kyle Hernandez 2-40, Tristen Barajas 8-19, J.D. Rodriguez 2-14, Christian Britt 1-1. Yoakum 63, Rice Consolidated 41 Passing Cuero: Vernor 7-10Score by Quarters 127-0, DMond LaFord 1-1-34-0, Y 21 13 15 1463 Fales 1-1-10-0. Barajas 11-23-154R 14 7 0 2041 2 Scoring Summary Receiving Cuero: Gallagher Y TreVontae Hights 12 run 4-68, Pupi 1-44, LaFond 1-25, (Edgar Maravilla kick) Colby Ebrom 1-23, Pearson Reese R Todd Nicholas 11 run 1-11, Miles 1-0. Ingleside: Terrance (Jaquad McGrew kick) Robinson 5-89, Rodriguez 4-51, Y Hights 7 run (Maravilla Gross 2-14. kick) District 15-2ADI Standings R McGrew 59 pass from Jor District Overall dan Johnson (McGrew kick) Goliad 1-0 4-1 Y Hights 62 run (Maravilla Jourdanton 1-0 4-1 kick) Marion 1-0 3-2 Y Terrance Hall 50 run (kick SA Cole 0-0 1-3 failed) Luling 0-1 4-1 R Johnson 17 run (McGrew George West 0-1 1-4 kick) SA Brooks 0-1 0-5 Y Timmy Blakeney 3 pass Last game results Marion 36, from Hights (Maravilla kick) Luling 31; Goliad 38, George West Y Hights 23 run (Hights run) 20; Jourdanton 61, San Antonio Y T.J. Hights 22 pass from Brooks Academy 0 Chase Hermes (Maravilla kick) Fridays game schedules San Y Gilbert Dominguez 33 run
Score by Quarters T 0 0 0 00 S 6 25 7 745 Scoring Summary S Jacob Stafford 44 run (kick failed) S Stafford 13 run (pass failed) S Chad Neubauer 6 run (Rigo Baray kick) S Neubauer 51 pass from Stafford (kick failed) S Stafford 2 run (kick failed) S Neubauer 17 run (Hunter Mraz kick) S Baray 4 run (Mraz kick) Team Stats T S First Downs 1 18 Rushes-Yds 22(-31) 49-378 Passing Yds 1 61 Passes 3-14-1 2-7-0 Punts 10-36.9 3-33.3 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yds 5-58 6-55 Individual Stats Rushing: Thrall, Alex Kyner 11(-16), Brandon Valadez 4-(-9), Aaron Salazar 6-(-9), Gabriel Gomez 1-1, Joel Salazar 1-2. Shiner, Chad Neuubauer 14-113, Marcus Coleman 14-99, Jacob Stafford 8-88, Tyler Patek 4-40, Ethan Zissa 1-10, Rigo Baray 4-24, Joey Overton 2-4, Brian Kloesel 1-1, Blake Michaelec 1-(-1). Passing: Thrall, Aaron Salazar 3-14-1-1. Shiner, Jacob Stafford 2-6-0-61, Tyler Patek 0-1-0. Receiving: Thrall, Lane Hobbs 2-3, Alex Kyner 1-(-2). Shiner, Chad Neubauer 1-51, Tyler Patek 1-10. District Overall Weimar 0-0 2-0 Flatonia 0-0 2-1 Holland 0-0 2-1 Thorndale 0-0 2-1 Thrall 0-0 1-3 Last game results Flatonia 24, Ganado 14; Thrall at Shiner, 7:30 p.m.; Weimar at Hallettsville, 7:30 p.m.; Holland at Temple Central Texas, 7:30 p.m.; Thorndale at Granger, 7:30 p.m. Fridays game schedules Burton at Flatonia, 7:30 p.m.; Thrall at Shiner, 7:30 p.m.; Weimar at Hallettsville, 7:30 p.m.; Holland at Temple Central Texas, 7:30 p.m.; Thorndale at Granger, 7:30 p.m. Game Summaries Flatonia 24, Ganado 14 Score by Quarters F 0 7 7 10-24 G 0 7 7 0-14 Scoring Summary G-Clay Vesely 5 run (Thomas Park kick) F-Gus Venegas 55 pass from Will Bruns (Jose Manzano kick) G-Billy Jones 2 run (Parks kick) F-Reed Rightmer 33 pass from Bruns (Manzano kick) F-Rightmer 24 pass from Bruns (Manzano kick) F-Manzano 34 FG Team stats F G First downs 12 14 Rushes-yds 32-116 40-153 Passing yards 142 70 Passes 7-8-0 7-15-0 Penalties-yds 3-20 0-0 Fumbles-lost 1-1 2-2 Punts-avg. 3-34.3 2-43 Individual stats Rushing Flatonia: Gus Venegas 8-52, Will Bruns 8-35, Mitchell Mica 8-28, Marcus Mica 5-11, Casen Novak 3-(-10). Ganado: Clay Vesely 16-72, Ray Salazar 11-54, Billy Jones 10-20, Cody Morales 2-9, Kameron Smith 1-(-2). Passing Flatonia: Bruns 5-5129-0, Novak 2-3-13-0. Ganado: Salazar 7-15-70-0. Receiving Flatonia: Venegas
4-77, Reed Rightmer 2-57, Matthew Kozelsky 1-8. Ganado: Vesley 3-16, Smith 2-37, Taylor Thedford 1-13, Jones 1-6.
District Overall John Paul II 0-0 4-1 Brazos Chr. 0-0 4-0 St. Joseph 0-0 3-1 Sacred Heart 0-0 1-2 St. Gerard 0-0 1-3 St. Paul 0-0 0-3 Last game results Houston Cypress Christian 30, Shiner St. Paul 20; Hallettsville Sacred Heart 47, Louise 20; Bryan Brazos Christian 24, Anderson-Shiro 20; Iola 31, Bryan St. Joseph 14; Marble Falls Faith Academy 28, Schertz John Paul II 21; London 29, San Antonio St. Gerard 24 Fridays game schedules Brazos Christian at Shiner St. Paul, 7:30 p.m.; Hallettsville Sacred Heart at Katy Hull-Daisetta, 7 p.m.; San Antonio St. Gerard at Marble Falls Faith Academy, 7:30 p.m. Game Summaries Cypress Christian 30, Shiner St. Paul 20 Score by Quarters SSP 6 8 6 0-20 CC 7 7 3 13-30 Scoring Summary SSP-T.J. Bell 1 run (kick failed) CC- Frank Aufmuth 8 pass from Andrew Wilson (Landen Nealy kick) SSP-Bell 1 run (Colton Machart pass from Austin Barton CC_Aufmuth 81 pass from Wilson (Nealy kick) CC-Nealy 31 FG SSP-Machart 53 pass from Barton (pass failed) CC-Aufmuth 49 pass from Wilson (Nealy kick) CC-Wilson 51 run (pass failed) Team stats SSP CC First downs 12 13 Rushes-yds 38-218 21-117 Passing yds 127 289 Passes 10-14 13-31 Penalties-yds 8-45 5-45 Fumbles-lost 2-2 1-0 Punts-average 2-31 2-29.5 Individual stats Rushing Shiner St. Paul: T.J Bell 28-143, Marco Ynclan 4-49, Austin Barton 6-13, Ryan Geiger 2-11, Jed Janecek 1-2. Cypress Christian: Andrew Wilson 11-84, Blaise Fontenot 5-19. Passing Shiner St. Paul: Barton 10-14-127-0. Cypress Christian: Wilson 13-31-289-0. Receiving Shiner St. Paul: Ynclan 6-36, Colton Machart 2-59,Ryan Geiger 2-21, Bell 1-11. Cypress Christian: Conner Orrick 5-82, Frank Aufmuth 4-161, Chris Geyer 2-33, Fontenot 1-13. Sacred Heart 47, Louise 20 Score by Quarters SH 14 14 6 13-47 L 7 0 13 0-20 Scoring Summary L-Will Siemens 5 run (Ismael Mendez kick) SH-Jonthan Vanek 1 run (Evan Wick kick) SH-Wick 36 pass from Scott Stoner (Wick kick) SH-Stoner 1 run (Wick kick) SH-Trent Janak 22 pass from Stoner (Wick kick) L-Clay Gonzales 44 run (Mendez kick) SH-Dylan Jahn 11 run (conversion failed) L-Gonzales 6 run ( conversion failed) SH-Wick 36 pass from Stoner (Wick kick) SH-Vanek 4 run (conversion failed)
ited to just kicking duties against College Station due to a head injury. Lock expects him to play more extensively on Friday night. Hes important for us because he starts at defensive tackle but he also splits time in the backfield as a blocking back, he said. Its a big loss whenever hes out. Gonzales will welcome a familiar foe in San Antonio Sam Houston, a former league mate in the old District 26-3A. The two teams quickly developed a heated rivalry that began in 2010 when the Apaches dropped a 12-8 game at Sam Houston. The antagonism reached its peak the following year when both teams entered the game as state-ranked unbeatens. The Hurricanes, who boasted a roster that would eventually send seven kids to Division I college programs, would be shutout by Gonzales in that game 27-0. They came out and talk-
ed to everybody, Lock said. They talked to our players, they talked to me, they talked to our fans. That was the only time I ever heard anybody boo at Apache Stadium. It was on after that because they woke up a sleeping giant that night. Sam Houston has fallen on hard times since those glory days of recent past. The Hurricanes have lost 12 of their last 16 games including a 61-6 drubbing at the hands of Gonzales
during a winless season last year. When we first scheduled them they were really, really good, said Lock. Theyve always had talent and size, but nobody really knew what they were going to be like going forward. Last year they had a lot of discipline problems and Coach (Gary) Green let some kids go to clean the program up. I respect him for doing the right thing. Theyre still extremely ath-
letic and theyve played varro (54-12). pretty well at times this If theyre in the game, year. Theyre kind of like they seem to build mous in the sense that theyve mentum, Lock said. But if yet to play four outstanding quarters back-to-back-toback-to-back. Sam Houstons only win this year was a 45-29 decision over winless San Antonio Southside in Week One. The Hurricanes have lost to San Antonio Brackenridge (63-0), Devine (3521), San Antonio Edison (40-12) and Geronimo Na-
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SHINER You can take that copy of Shiners 2013 football schedule and draw a line through the matchup with Thrall in Week 3. Literally. The Comanche linemen dominated both sides of the ball Friday, holding Thralls Tigers to negative yardage while opening gaping holes for more than 400 yards of offense en route to a 45-0 romp in Shiners Homecoming matchup. We just dominated the line of scrimmage tonight, said Shiner head coach Steven Cerny, whose club squared its season record at 2-2 with the win. The D-line was very dominant. The Comanches held Thrall to negative-31 rushing yards and a total of one passing yard. The Tigers lone first down came on a roughing-the-kicker call to start the second half; Thrall was forced to punt 10 times. The Shiner offense, meanwhile, picked up
steam after a slow start and churned out 378 yards on the ground while only putting the ball on the ground once. I keep saying, thats going to be our secret, the offensive line, Cerny said. Our timing was messed up last week against Schulenburg, and it took us a couple of series to get it tonight. I think the biggest thingyou can say is we got it done with no injuries, any time you can say that, youre happy. The teams started the game by exchanging punts, but the Comanches struck on their second series following a short punt and an illegal-block call. Quarterback Jacob Stafford kept the ball on a simple quarterback sneak -- and followed a wall of beef into the Tiger secondary before scampering free and racing 44 yards to score. Shiner had a second chance to capitalize in the opening period following an interception by Blake Michalec, but fumbled the
ball away inside the Thrall 5-yard line. The Comanche defense, however, wasnt in a mood to give any quarter and forced another threeand-out deep in Tiger territory, and the Comanches set up again at the Thrall 38 to open the second period. Six plays later, Stafford again burst free on a simple keeper up the middle, covering 13 yards to make it a 12-0 contest. The Tigers punted three more times in the second period, and the Comanches followed each kick with a score. Sophomore running back Chad Neubauer, who finished as the games leading rusher with 113 yards on 14 carries, skirted left end for the first TD on a 6-yard run. On Shiners next possession, Stafford launched a 51-yard bomb and Neubauer made an over-the-shoulder catch to cap a one-play drive and make it 25-0. The Comanches finished up the half by marching COMANCHES, Page C4
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yard touchdown run and also ran in the two-point conversion. The defense garnered a safety to account for the Apaches final score. GJH 7th Grade A 34, Navarro 14 Marvin Cardoza threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to help keep the 7th Grade A team perfect on the season at 3-0. Keiran Grant opened the scoring for the Apaches with a 76-yard run and then Cardoza completed an eight-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Banda. Trenton Higginbotham ran in the two-point conversion. Cardoza connected with Banda again on a 44-yard touchdown and Grant scored the two-point conversion. He later hit paydirt again on a 42-yard scamper and Cardoza capped the scoring with a 32-yard touchdown run. GJH 7th Grade B 6, Navarro 0 James Martinez scored on a 32-yard run to lead the 7th Grade B team to their third straight win. Luis Gonzales and Mykal Sirildo were named defensive standouts for the Apaches.
59 yards in nine plays, with Stafford again finding the end zone from two yards out for a 31-0 halftime lead. The roughing-the-kicker call gave Thrall its only extra set of downs of the night to start the second half, but the Comanches again forced a punt. Shiner
then drove 57 yards in eight plays, with Neubauer scooting outside on a counter play and scoring untouched from 17 yards away. The Comanches picked up their final points midway through the fourth period, as the reserves marched 54 yards in eight plays, capped by a 4-yard scoring run by Rigo Baray.
yards rushing and six touchdowns. D.J. Gonzales played the role of supporting actor with 109 yards on 20 carries. I thought Alyas and D.J. did a great job of running the football, Lock said. They are hard to tackle in the fourth quarter.
I thought we had a lot of people contribute tonight. I love our effort. I dont like our mistakes. Ramirez did throw two interceptions in the game. It was a tough one. It was my worst one and my best one, he said. My offensive line helped me gain all those rushing yards.
back Jacob Lopez (761) and tight end Adam Chavez (3-60, touchdown). Lopez is also the teams leading rusher with 165 yards on 18 carries and one touchdown. We have to be sharp with our secondary coverage, Hensley said. Brooks will line up in three-man fronts on defense. Key players are linebacker Robert Albury, defensive back Jeremiah Mata and end Damien Mellieon. In addition to ball security, the Luling offense must improve blocking up front. I want our offense to be physical in this game, Hensley said. Sacred Heart at HullDaisetta Fresh off their first win of the season, 47-20 against Louise on Friday, Sacred Heart will meet Hull-Daisetta in Katy at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. It was nice to get that first-game monkey off our back, Indian head coach Pat Henke said. Sacred Heart will take on fast, strong and very big Hull-Daisetta. They have a lot of talented kids and this will be the best team we have faced, he said. The Bobcats (0-4) run a Wing-T/Slot-T misdirection on offense and will be led by running backs Dar-
rell Lavalais and Chris Herman. The offensive line will be led by Dezmon Cook. We have to stop their run game by getting them at the line of scrimmage or we will have a hard time catching them, Henke said. The Cats go with an eight-man front on defense. Our best defense will need to be our offense. We have to have sustained drives that end with points, Henke said. Bryan Brazos Christian at St. Paul St. Paul will be home to have another chance for their first win of the season as Bryan Brazos Christian pays a visit to Comanche Stadium at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. They are always a good team and it is always a competitive game, Cardinals head coach Jake Wachsmuth said. We are viewing this game as a fresh start for us. We made some progress last week against Cypress Christian and we want to build on that improvement this week. The Eagles are a pro-style team that uses the I-formation a lot. They will line up with a fullback and tailback in the backfield, a tight end and two receivers, he said. They will run the ball about 90 percent of the time.
The Eagles main ball carriers are fullback Jesse Honnas and tailback Kenny Honnas. We have to make sure our defense is lined up correctly and we have to tackle better, Wachsmuth said. Against Cypress, we did not tackle well at some critical times. Brazos Christian runs a split defense and will come at opponents with eightman fronts. On offense, we have to make sure we know our assignments well and be consistent in our execution, Wachsmuth said. Key players on the Eagles defense are safety Justin Duewall and end Cooper Owen. Burton at Flatonia Flatonia holds Homecoming this week as they host Burton at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Bulldog Stadium. The Dogs have won three straight after falling to Nixon-Smiley in Zero Week while Burton is 1-3, but will pick up steam as the rest of the season goes on. Burton is a good football team. They are fast, have a lot of size and are very physical, Flatonia head coach Chris Freytag said. They have not been healthy most of the season but they are now. They will make the playoffs and will make a deep run.
The Panthers offense are a spread-style team and get their skilled players into space. They will run counters and quarterback sweeps, Freytag said. They are very athletic. Burtons offense is paced by quarterback Luke Huffer, who will be all over the field during the game. He is a fast guy, Freytag said. Our defense has to get a couple of turnovers, get containment and tackle well. Burton runs a 3-4 on defense and is strong in all areas of that unit. Flatonia will need to continue to protect the football and control the clock with their run game, and execute well in the passing game, which they have done the last couple of games. Dilley at Nixon-Smiley The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs get ready to entertain the Dilley Wolves in their first district home game and their Homecoming game. The Wolves currently are 2-2 on the season and their offense will be led by quarterback Leo Garcia and wide receiver Sabby Torres. Jeremey Herra, receiver from last season, has made the switch to running back for Dilley. On defense, look for plays to be made by outside linebacker Joe Dominic Garcia and end Alejandro Guzman.
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44 and 6 yards from Clay Gonzales in the third frame. Sacred Heart got an 11-yard run from Dylan Jahn. Wick caught a 36-yard pass from Stoner and Vanek scored again in the fourth quarter as Sacred Heart put the game away.
GANADO Flatonia reeled off the last 17 points in a 24-14 comefrom-behind win at the Ganado Indians on Friday. Down 14-7 in the third quarter, Will Bruns got a 33-yard touchdown pass to Reed Rightmer and the pair worked together again in the fourth quarter for the gamewinner, a 24-pass collaboration. Flatonia put the icing on the cake with a 34-yard field goal from Jose Manzano. After a scoreless first frame, Ganado went ahead 7-0 on the 5-yard run by Clay Vesely. Flatonia responded with a Bruns 55-yard pass to Gus Venegas. The Indians took the third-quarter lead on a 2-yard run by Billy Jones. Flatonia had another good game passing as Bruns completed 5-of-5 passing for 129 yards and three touchdowns. Casen Novak was 2-of-3 for 13 yards. Rightmer had 57 yards receiving and Venegas had four catches for 77 yards and ran the ball eight times for 52 yards.
ALTAIR Hungry for a win, Yoakum simply exploded on offense in a 63-41 rout of Rice Consolidated on Friday. The Dogs rushed for an eyepopping 544 yards and threw for another 92 yards. Yoakum had a pair of 100-yard rushers TreVontae Hights, who had 224 yards on just 15 carries and four touchdowns, and Terrance Hall, who had 124 yards on 11 attempts and one score. Yoakum took a 7-0 lead in the first as Hights scored from 12 yards out. Rice answered with an 11-yard run from Todd Nicholas, and it was right back to Yoakum with a 7-yard run by Hights. Jaquad McGrew hauled in a 59yard pass from Jordan Johnson for another tie and Yoakum broke it with a 62-yard dash by Hights. Hall got a 50-yard run in the second frame to give Yoakum a 27-14 advantage and Johnson helped Rice close down to 27-21 on 17-yard run. Timmy Blakeneys 3-yard reception from Hights put the Bulldogs up 34-21 at the break. Yoakum added two scores in the third, a 23-yard run by Hights and 22-yard pass from Chase Hermes to T.J. Hights. In the fourth box, Gilbert Dominguez had a 33-yard run and the Owls got a 32-pass from Johnson to Nicholas. Jared Garza scored on a 3-yard run and Nicholas returned the kickoff back for a touchdown. Rice got one more score as Johnson scored on a 2-yard run.
HOUSTON Cypress Christian quarterback Andrew Wilson threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns, and ran for a touchdown as the Warriors held off St. Paul 30-20. Receiver Frank Aufmuth had 161 yards receiving and three touchdowns. St. Paul had running back T.J. Bell rush for 143 yards and two touchdowns while quarterback Austin Barton completed 10-of-14 passes for 127 yards and a score. Bell gave St. Paul a 6-0 lead after a first-quarter 1-yard run. Cypress Christian came back with an 8-yard pass from Wilson to AufKaden Hardt leaps out of the way of a would-be tackler during Hallettsvilles win muth and the 7-6 lead. Bell had another short rush for over Weimar last Friday. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart) a touchdown in the second frame ball and took another one garnering a first down at and Barton hit Colton Machart for By CEDRIC IGLEHART a two-point play. Aufmuth hauled on the chin when Jimario midfield, a catch by Seth newseditor@gonzalescannon.com in an 81-yard pass from Wilson to Grounds fielded a punt Helmcamp set them up at help knot the game at 14-14. HALLETTSVILLE It at the Hallettsville 47 and the Hallettsville 40 with five The Warriors knocked in a 31yard field goal in the third quarter was Homecoming Night in went to his left. He ran into seconds left before halfand the Cardinals went ahead 20some Weimar interference, time. On the next play, AlHallettsville and the Brah17 on a 53-yard pass from Barton mas did their part to make so he reversed his direction meida threw near the end to Machart. Cypress Christian got the win- it festive by trampling Wei- and blazed up the sideline zone but his offering was ner in the fourth with Aufmuths for a score with four min- intercepted by Grounds to mar, 49-0. 49-yard catch and Wilson scored Hallettsville (5-0) utes still left in the first turn Weimar away. on a 51-yard run to put the game away. Both teams agreed to showed their dominance frame.
KARNES CITY The NixonSmiley Mustangs added another win to the list and started off district 1-0 with a 12-7 win over Karnes City on Friday. The Mustangs got on the board first in the first quarter with a
LOUISE The Indians pounded Louise 47-20 on Friday for their first win of the season. The Hornets got a 5-yard score from Will Siemens for the initial lead in the first but Sacred Heart got two scores on a Jonathan Vanek 1-yard run and Evan Wick 36-yard reception from Scott Stoner. In the second quarter, Stoner scored on a 1-yard run and tossed a 22-yard pass to Trent Janak for a 28-7 lead at halftime. Louise got touchdown runs of
INGLESIDE Pearson Reeses 38-yard field goal with a little over a minute into the fourth quarter was enough to lift the Cuero Gobblers past Ingleside 16-14 on Friday. The Mustangs struck first halfway through the second with a Tristan Barajas to Terrance Robinson 4-yard touchdown pass. The Gobblers tied the game with a 1-yard plunge by Layne Balfanz with 2:14 left in the half. Two minutes into the third, Jared Vernor tossed a 44-yard strike to Brendan Pupi and Cuero led 13-7 after the kick was blocked. Robinson caught a 47-yard pass with under seven minutes to go in the third to put Ingleside back ahead 14-13. DAnthony Hopkins led all rushers with 128 yards on 21 carries and DAndre Gallagher had four receptions for 68 yards. Vernor finished with 127 yards on 7-of-10 passing.
24:08. For Nixon-Smiley runners, Cain Perales was No. 29 in 21:26, Genaro Vazquez was No. 39 in 22:17, Jose Puente followed in 22:19 and Clay Mejia was No. 50 in 24:01. In the girls junior varsity, St. Paul came in second with 90 points and in the girls junior high division, St. Paul was the first-place team with 47 points while
Luling was fifth with 220. In the junior high boys run, Luling took first with 52 points and Shiner was ninth with 314 points.
Shiner hosting CC meet Saturday The Shiner Comanche cross country teams will be hosting a meet this Saturday at Ward Pavillon in Green Dickson Park. The running starts at 8 a.m. with the varsity girls run and the youth run for
grades 2-3 will be at 8:25 a.m. Varsity boys will go at 8:30 a.m. and a youth run for grades 4-5 will be at 8:55 a.m. At 9 a.m., there will be the adult open run, JV boys and girls begin at 9:30 a.m., grade 6 youth run at 9:55 a.m. and the junior high races will be at 10 a.m. Races can start early so plan accordingly. The fee for the adult open run is $5 per runner and registration is required.
early on by scoring in four of their first five possessions and did so in a variety of ways long sustained drives, big plays, and even twice on special teams. The kids came out right away and played good ball, said Hallettsville head coach Tommy Psencik. The defense was tested early and they answered. Keeping a zero on the board means a lot to them. We got to play everybody tonight, which is important on Homecoming. Weimar is young, but we really respect them and their coaching staff a lot. I thought our kids played a really well rounded ball game overall. Dalton Herrington, who was announced as Homecoming King during the halftime ceremonies, wasted no time in getting the Brahmas on the scoreboard. He bobbled the opening kickoff at his own three, darted through a crease in the coverage and exploded up the right sideline for a 97-yard touchdown return. After forcing a Weimar three and out, Hallettsville went on an eight-play drive that began near midfield but stalled out when Kaden Hardt was stopped just short on fourth and two from the Weimar 12. The Wildcats continued to sputter with the
Weimar (2-1) got good field position due to a short kickoff, but they backed themselves up on second down when quarterback Juwan Almeida loss the handle on the shotgun snap and fell on the ball after a 10-yard loss. The Wildcats did get a break two plays later however, when Almeidas punt got away from Grounds, took a big bounce and rolled all the way down to the Hallettsville 8. The Brahmas responded with a big boy 16-play drive where they only twice faced third down, including the 10-yard scoring pass from Nate Kowalik to Trenton McGee. Hallettsville followed Weimars ensuing three and out by taking over possession at midfield. Brent Motal picked up four on an inside run before Tim Sheppard caught a slant pass from Kowalik and ran away from the Weimar secondary to post a 47-yard touchdown. While Weimar continued to struggle, Hallettsville continued to flourish. On the first play of their next possession, Sheppard went 46 yards after a hitch pass. Two plays later, McGee hauled in a short pass and ran through several defenders for a 25-yard score. The Wildcats once again set up with good field position at their 38. After
switch to a running clock for the second half and with their first possession, Hallettsville ran off seven plays and found themselves at the Weimar 17. Kowalik connected with Grounds at the two and the nimble receiver juked a defender before falling into the end zone for his second touchdown. Helmcamp came on in relief of Almeida, only to have his first pass swiped by Grounds and returned to the Weimar 29. Seven plays later, Hallettsville capped their drive with a one-yard plunge by Motal. Hallettsville dominated the game offensively, led by Kowaliks efficient play. He completed 71 percent of his passes for 257 yards and four touchdowns. The Brahmas were equally imposing on defense, especially against the run where they held Weimar to a mere 29 yards on 23 carries. Hallettsville gets a chance to rest during next weeks bye before they open District 14-2A-DI play at Palacios. Were still seeing a lot of mistakes that we dont want to be making, said Psencik. Our district is pretty strong in spots, so were going to have to make sure we continue to get our team better. Thats the main thing.
the get go and play extremely well. They dont like us so we know theyll be up for this game. The Hurricanes like to operate mostly out of either a double slot formation with a single back or a twoback set with two receivers and one split. Theyve very rarely ever gone with a tight end so theyve been pretty open on both sides, said Lock. Sam Houston is only averaging 263 yards per game on offense, where their most dynamic player is running back Erin Mack. A transfer from San Antonio Southwest where he ran for 1,477 yards and 20 touchdowns last year, Mack leads
the team in rushing with 439 yards and six touchdowns. Other players to watch on that side of the ball include southpaw QB Raymonte Prime (36-84 552 yards, 3 TD, 6 int), OL William Richardson and wideouts Taveon Jones (6-231, 2TD) and Dewane Brown (8-110, TD). Sam Houston has struggled mightily on defense this year, giving up an average of 378 yards per game including 250 on the ground. The Hurricanes like to line in a variety of sets. They run a split concept but on film Ive seen them in three or four different defenses, said Lock. Theyve played some man
with just four men in the box but theyve played a lot of 4-2 and 4-3. They play everybody differently so Im sure theyll have some wild stuff for us. In the process of looking to garner his third straight win over Sam Houston, Lock said this game could also be instrumental in helping his team develop some depth before heading into district. We got to play a lot of kids against Victoria East and Bastrop, and we played everybody against Lanier, he said. That was a good thing. Weve got some young guys who are going to be good for years to come and I think its important to get them into this game if we can.
The super sophomore turned was simply spectacular in the Apaches 4337 win at College Station, running for 364 yards and six touchdowns.
TreVontae Hights, Yoakum. Ran for 224 yards and four touchdowns in the Bulldogs 6341 win over Altair Rice Consolidated. He also threw for 54 yards and another score. Nate Kowalik, Hallettsville. Completed 15 of 21 passes for 257 yards and four touchdowns in the Brahmas 49-0 win over Weimar. Jacob Stafford, Shiner. Rushed for 88 yards and three touchdowns in the Comanches 45-0 win over Thrall. He also threw a 51-yard scoring pass. Josh Alvarez, Luling. Caught
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two passes for 71 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles 36-31 loss at Marion. He also returned an interception 90 yards for another score. Will Bruns, Flatonia. Completed all five of his passes for 129 yards and three touchdowns in the Bulldogs 24-14 win over Ganado. Jimario Grounds, Hallettsville. Caught three passes for
37 yards and a touchdown. He also intercepted two passes and returned a punt 47 yards for another score. Chad Neubauer, Shiner. Ran for 113 yards and a touchdown. He also caught a 51-yard scoring pass. Reed Rightmer, Flatonia. Caught two passes for 57 yards and two scores. T.J. Bell, St. Paul. Ran for 143 yards and two touchdowns in the Cardinals 30-20 loss to Houston Cypress Christian. Gus Venegas, Flatonia. Caught four passes for 77 yards and a touchdown. He also led the team in rushing with 52 yards. Tim Sheppard, Hallettsville. Caught three passes for 106 yards and a touchdown. DAnthony Hopkins, Cuero. Ran for 128 yards on 21 carries. Terrance Hall, Yoakum. Gained 124 yards on 11 carries. D.J. Gonzales, Gonzales. Rushed 20 times for 109 yards.
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Gonzales Mayor Bobby Logan winds up to strike the ball during the opening ceremony for the Gonzales Youth Soccer League Saturday morning at Lions Park. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Members of the St. Ludmila Elementary cross country team include (bottom row, from left) Riley Johnson, Grace Irvin, Bailey Blair, (middle row), Paige Brown, Elissa Wagner, Hope Kapavik, Trinity Garza, Brooke Pesek, Lauren Kubenka, Danni Blair, Hannah Pustka, (back row) Monington Clark, Delynn Pesek, Kayla Kubenka, and Angelette Siegel. (Courtesy photo)
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A record 59 teams entered the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Centers annual Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament on September 28. First place went to Joey and Zach Ridgle of Brownsboro, who weighed in four bluegills totaling three pounds. The team won an X-Box 360 plus other merchandise. Rounding out the top five were second place, Blake Wilson and Brittany Johnson of Chandler; third place, Pam and Zay Ridgle of Brownsboro; fourth place, Craig and Austin Stracener of Waxahachie; and fifth place, Doug and Triniti Tapley of Corsicana. The largest fish, 0.88 pounds, was caught by Trey and Boston Rogers of Athens. Pictures of all the winners can be seen on the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Facebook page. (Courtesy photo)
The Apache Band Boosters are raising money for the Gonzales ISD Band program by having a quilt drawing. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased at every home at the booster concession stand. The drawing will be held on November 8 during the regular season finale against Smithville. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Granella Hendrichs at 830-437-2036. (Courtesy photo)
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