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A high-speed chase resulted in a local man kicking off the New Year in jail. Shortly after midnight on New Years Eve, Department of Public Safety Trooper Ron Holub attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle near the Gonzales Memorial Museum. I had observed the driver committing a traffic violation, said Holub. He was driving almost from lane to lane. I suspected it was going to be a DWI. Holub turned on his lights to get the vehicle Workmen prepare to hoist the marquee sign at the new H-E-B location on Sarah DeWitt Dr. recently. The store to pull over, but instead will be nearly three times as large as the current 19,000-square-foot location on St. Joseph St., with an antici- it accelerated away from the trooper. The car went pated opening date in April. (Photo by Debbie Toliver)
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by East Avenue Primary School, got on to St. Louis Street and then proceeded all the way to Hermann Sons Cemetery at a high rate of speed. He tried to make a 90-degree angle turn and hit the curve, which disWilliam Heller abled his car, Holub said. He then began to flee on foot. The subject was run down and tased by Holub, but he still managed to fight off the trooper. He was tased again before finally taken into custody. As of press time, William CHASE, Page A2
WAELDER The establishment of a new facility for the local fire department was the chief topic during Tuesdays regular meeting of the Waelder City Council. The Waelder Volunteer Fire Department has been in seeking to take out a loan through the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the purpose of building a new facility to op-
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Judge questions McMinns involvement in 2007 drowning case

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Special court to examine DAs role

No one has ever been charged with a crime in connection with the drowning, and a review by the Texas Rangers of Sheriff Arnold Zwickes original investigation found its conduct adequate and the death called a tragic accident. An autopsy determined the cause of death as accidental. The Casseb family was at the vacation home of James Daniel Rollins III, 53, of Houston, where he gave Francesca and her brothers rides up the river to float down to his dock. During the second run, Francesca drowned in rapids below the Lake Dunlap Dam. Floodgates had to be raised to slow the river flow to recover Francescas body because officials felt it was too dangerous or difficult to mount recovery efforts. One investigation was launched by County Attorney Elizabeth Murray-Kolb after attorneys representing the victims family approached her office. The other was sought by District Attorney Heather McMinn, a private attorney at the time of the drowning, who was at the scene. On Aug. 18, at McMinns request, District Judge W.C. Kirkendall appointed Bexar County District Attorney Susan Reed as special prosecutor to investigate the drowning. The results of that investigation could soon be presented to a Guadalupe County grand jury, which would decide whether to hand up an indictment if charges appear warranted or issue no bill for prosecution if they do not. In his request for the special court of inquiry, Peschel wrote there was reason to believe McMinn may have acted as attorney for Rollins just after the accident. Peschel said he found substantial facts establishing probable cause Houston resident James (Dan) Rollins, 53, did recklessly cause the death of Francesca Casseb by placing (her) in the Guadalupe River when the water flow was higher than normal. Murray-Kolb has doubts about the thoroughness of Zwickes original investigation - which was closed after the drowning was ruled accidental at autopsy. Shes also raised concerns about McMinn and questions whether criminal charges should have been filed in the case.
erate from. Karl Hutton, the secretary/treasurer for the Waelder VFD, told the council he had been receiving conflicting reports about the process. Weve got all of the paperwork ready and then we were told that it had to be either the city or the Emergency Service District (ESD) to apply on our behalf, Hutton told the council. We dont want the ESD involved so were here tonight asking if we can do this through the city. Based on their research, the de-
partmement is hoping to build a 10,720 square-foot, two-story facility that will house their six vehicles. The cost for such a structure has been estimated between $300,000-$400,000. It would be available for community events, Hutton said. Well have a kitchen and a big dining hall. It would also have four drive-thru bays with the fourth bay being a maintenance bay. The council instructed city attorney Angela Beck to assist Hut-
ton in acquiring the loan, even if the city has to serve as the primary applicant. My suggestion is if it turns out that the city has to make the application, then it should be submitted to the council so you know whats all involved, said Beck. From there we can proceed to hiring architects and so forth. The council met in executive session to discuss the status of Waelder police chief Jim Taylor. After returning to open session,
they instructed Taylor to start keeping a time card of his work hours and to provide the council with a report of his current medical status. I think theyre just concerned about my health, Taylor told The Cannon. I guess it could be interpreted that they dont think Im working hard enough, but I dont believe thats the case. Taylor is currently going through several issues with his health. A few years ago, he had WAELDER, Page A3
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SEGUIN A special state court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the role played by District Attorney Heather McMinn in handling a 2007 case involving the drowning of a 12-year-old girl in the Guadalupe River one of three investigations looking into the case. Texas Third Administrative Judicial Region Presiding Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield issued an order that a special state court of inquiry be convened to determine what happened in the Aug. 12, 2007 drowning death of 12-year-old Francesca Casseb. Stubblefields Dec. 12 decision to convene the special court of inquiry, came after a request by 25th Judicial District Judge Dwight Peschel. The continuing uncertainty over whether anyone was at fault has led to not only the special court of inquiry, but independent investigations by Guadalupe County Attorney Elizabeth Murray-Kolb and by McMinn as District Attorney.
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Murray-Kolb said she believes McMinn could have misrepresented herself to the victims family, ran interference between the family and investigators without their knowledge and misrepresented her role to investigators as well. The reason Rollins has never been charged with a crime is Zwicke believes the death was an accident and says the county attorney is pushing the investigation for McMINN, Page A3
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Today in Texas History

January 05, 1854 On this day in 1854, the first telegraph company in Texas was chartered. The Texas and Red River Company opened its first office in Marshall on February 14, offering patrons connections with New Orleans via Shreveport and with Alexandria, Louisiana, and Natchez, Mississippi. Wires were strung from treetop to treetop, and in many instances telegraph operators closed the offices and rode along the lines to make repairs when the wind swaying the trees caused breaks in the wires. By 1870 there was an estimated 1,500 miles of telegraph wire in Texas. By 1943 the Western Union Telegraph Company, which had begun operating in Texas in 1866, was the only telegraph company still operating in the state. The company closed the Marshall telegraph office-the oldest in the state--in 1972.
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Man kills himself after firing at law officers

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Just after midnight on Jan. 4, Victoria County Sheriff s Office deputies attempted to arrest Derrick D. Hartsfield, 46 of Cattle Guard Road, in northeast DeWitt County on a Revocation of Probation - aggravated assault with a deadly weapon - family violence warrant. Hartsfield led deputies and state troopers on a chase in northern Victoria County into DeWitt County. Hartsfield fired on state troopers during the pursuit and the troopers returned fire. Hartsfield eventually fled on foot near Horseshoe Road and
Gonzales Police Report

Gonzales Police Department Report From Dec. 26-Jan. 1 December 26 Reported Theft At 100 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. December 28 Reported Criminal Mischief At 1700 Blk Huisache St. December 29 Reported Criminal Mischief At 200 Blk Qualls St. Reported Burglary Building At 700 Blk St. Louis St. Reported ID Theft At 300 Blk Reid St. December 30 Reported Burglary Habitation At 240- Blk Church St. December 31 Allen Keith Kiefer, 47 of Gonzales, arrested and charged with No Liability Insurance At 1800 Blk St. Joseph St. Reported Hit And Run Accident At 200 Blk College St. Reported Disorderly Conduct At 1300 Blk St. Lawrence St. January 1 Reported Theft At 100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 2400 Blk Church St.
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FM 682 in DeWitt County. DeWitt and Victoria Sheriff s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and other agencies searched the area along with Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) tracking canines. The dogs led officers to a vacant home on near FM 682 and Cattle Guard Road, where Hartsfield barricaded himself inside. DPS troopers entered the home around 4 a.m. and upon their entry, Hartsfield took his own life. The investigation is being handled by DeWitt County Sheriff s Office, Victoria County Sheriff s Office and the Texas Rangers.
Heller, 31 of Gonzales, was in the Gonzales County Jail on charges of felony evading arrest with a vehi-
cle, resisting arrest, driving while license invalid and driving while intoxicated. Before his latest arrest, he already had an outstanding warrant from Gonzales
County for eluding arrest and failure to appear. He will remain jailed in lieu of a $32,500 surety bond. The case is still under investigation.
Gonzales County Deeds

Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds December 1-31 Sammis Family Trust and Cody, Patricia Sammis (Trustee) to B-S Ranch, LLC, w/d, 299.78 Ac. F. George A-224 Gonzales & Fayette Co. Zmeskal, Dorothy L. to Zmeskal, Eddie & Dorothy L Living Trust and Eddie & Dorothy Zmeskal Living Trust (Trustees), w/d, No Exhibit A Attached. Smith, Lynn Jr., Smith, Ruth Janet, Smith, Loy Elizabeth and Cooper, Lynette to L J Ranch Family Limited Partnership, w/d, Oil Gas & Minerals 13 Tracts in Various Surveys. Smith, Lynn Jr., Smith, Ruth Janet, Smith, Loy Elizabeth and Cooper, Lynette to L J Ranch Family Limited Partnership, w/d, 13 Tracts in Various Surveys. Gaytan, Pedro and Gaytan, Josephine to Coronado, Margarito Vasquez and Hernandez-Hernandez, Anna Maria, w/d, 0.141 AC Pt. Lt. 1, Campbell Subdiv, Nixon. Garza, Juan Jesus to Vann Energy Services, LLC, w/d, Pt. Acreage Blk. 66, Schleichers Subdiv, J J Tejada, Nixon. King, Miles Carlton (Succ. Trustee & Extr), Hinton, Mary C. (Estate) and Hinton Revocable Living Trust, Mary C. to Forest Oil Corporation, o/l, 191.50 Acres, George W Barnett Svy, A-110. Jackson, Rafe and Jackson, Pam to Sea, Kathy and Sea, Norma, w/d, Lts. 5-6, Kings 1st Addn, Gonzales. Locke Jr., John R. to Locke Partnership, LTD, w/d, Property in Samuel Robbins Svy, Gonzales & Guadalupe Counties. Walden, Samuel Mason to Gebauer, Chase, w/d, 36.85 Acres, Robert Kelly Svy, A-307. Finch, Jack to Turk, Sam C. and Turk, Patricia M., w/d, Pt. Lt. 2, Blk. 1, Badgers Addn, Gonzales. Houston, Barbara Lee to Erskin, Laverne, w/d, Lt. w, Blk. 39, Nixon. Garcia, Raynaldo to Garcia Jr., Raynaldo, w/d, Int. in 19.643 Acres, James H Ryan Svy, A-409. Brown, Alma Nell (Indiv. & Extr) and Brown Jr., C.H. (Estate) to Martinez, Petra Gomez and Martinez, Lorenzo Rios, w/d, Pt. Lts. 6-7, Blk. 1, Lowry Ware Addn, Nixon. Benes, Frank M. and Benes, Suzanne K. to Benes, Lance A. and Benes, Jennifer C., w/d, 226.71 Acres, Abraham Zumwalt A-83 & Jose Maria Salinas A-59 Svys. Sanders, Ewell T., Sanders, Wanda, Cuvelier Jr., Paul Edward, Cuvelier, Viola, Cuvelier, Donald, Cuvelier, Bertha and Tharp, Betty Jean to Benes, Frank M. and Benes, Suzanne K., w/d, Undiv. Int. in 145.00 Acres, Jose Maria Salinas Svy, A-59. Shannon, William and Shannon, Linda to Catarina Saltwater Disposal, LLC, w/d, 3.60 Acres, William Small Svy, A-425. Griffin, George Gregory Jr., to Griffin, Joan Yvonne (Trustee), Miller Land Trust U/A, Gigi Rene Griffin, Griffin Land Trust U/A, George Gregory Griffin III and Griffin Land Trust U/A, Grant Gerard, w/d, 714.2 Ac R. Bibb A-104. Griffin, George Gregory Jr. to Griffin, Joan Yvonne (Trustee) and Griffin Land Trust U/A, Gigi Rene, w/d, 1053.19 AC JFC Henderson A-260, G W Barnett A-110 & A Zumwalt A-84. Beeman, Ronald and Beeman, Joan M. to Beeman Family Limited Land Partnership, w/d, 172.6 Ac S Y Reams League. Beeman, Ronald and Beeman, Joan Marie to Beeman Family Limited Land Partnership, w/d, 200 AC S Y Reams A-397 Beeman, Ronald and Beeman, Joan M. to Beeman Family Limited Partnership, 131.69 Ac S Y Reams A-397. Beeman, Ronald and Beeman, Joan M. to Beeman Family Limited Partnership, w/d, 309.88 A S Y Reams A-397. Beeman, Ronald and Beeman, Joan M. to Beeman Family Limited Partnership, w/d, 521.4407 Ac W Barnes A-108, R Gifford A-240. Beeman, Ronald and Beeman, Joan to Beeman Family Limited Partnership, w/d, 5.51 Ac W. Barnes A-208 & R Gifford A-240. Beeman, Ronald and Beeman, Joan M. to Beeman Family Limited Partnership, w/d, 100 AC S. Smith Survey A-415. Beeman, Ronald and Beeman, Joan Marie Janecka to Beeman Family Limited Partnership, w/d, 123 AC S Smith A-415. Beeman, Ronald and Beeman, Joan M. Janecka to Beeman Family Limited Land Partnership, w/d, All Lt. 10-14 Blk. 38 & all lt. 1-14 Blk. 39, Town of Waelder. Tompkins, Bobby R. to RT Asset Holders, LLC, w/d, 1.0 AC J B Patrick A-55. Marriage License Ceballos, Juan A. and Marquez, Dianna. Evans, Kody Allen and Immel, Tiffany Lynn Ervin, Quinn R. and Luke, Sharon D. Assumed Names Starnes, Larry and Starnes, Linda Starnes Enterprises, Bebe. Rice, Loyce - Cutting Edge Salon & Spa, Nixon. Sample, John John Sample Farm.
Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office Sheriffs Report 12/25/11 12/31/11 12/26/11 Chavez, Pedro, 12/1953, Taft. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or More. Released Weekender/Work Release. Benavides, Steven Ray, 08/1990, Gonzales. Criminal Trespass. Released-Time Served. 12/3/11 Driver, Derek Lee, 02/1973, Nixon. Assault. Released on Order to Appear. 12/31/11 Howard, Cody Wayne, 03/1990, Huntsville. Disorderly Conduct Discharge/Display Firearm. Released on $7,500 Bond. Gertson, Joshua Everett, 11/1990, Huntsville. Disorderly Conduct Discharge/Display Firearm. Released on $7,500 Bond. Rogers, Jacob Gunner, 04/1991, Shiner. Disorderly Conduct Discharge/Display Firearm. Released on $5,000 Bond. Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Released on $2,500 Bond. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 06 DPS 07 GPD 03 WPD 00 NPD 01 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 03 GCAI 00 Total 19
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Livestock Show Drug Class
Gonzales Livestock Show Last Drug Residue Avoidance class will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 9 a.m. at Gonzales High School cafeteria. ALL exhibitors and a parent/guardian MUST attend at least one class in order to show at the Gonzales Livestock Show.
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Texan Nursing and Rehab invites all Senior Citizens to our home at 3428 Moulton Road on Friday, Jan. 6, for TEXAS BINGO, we will start at 10 a.m. You may begin arriving at 9:30 a.m. There is no charge and prizes will be awarded for all winners! Please contact Donna Allen at 830-6722867 for more information.
As the holidays wind down, the Gonzales Learning Center wants to let folks know that were collecting gently used Christmas ornaments, lights, artificial trees, wreaths, dcor, and gift wrap for next years Christmas bazaar. Call 830-672-8291 to make arrangements to drop off your donation at the Learning Center, located at 1135 St. Paul. We can also pick up donations. For more information, send email to glcc@gvec. net.
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The Gonzales County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, January 5 at 5:15, in the conference room at Gonzales Community Health Center. All board members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
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The Gonzales High School 2012 Prom Committee will be holding the annual Valentine Day Balloon Sale now through February 9th. Balloons will be delivered on Valentine Day. Balloons will be delivered to any business in the city limits, local schools, and day cares. Home delivery is not available. Order forms can be picked up at Gonzales
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The Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular monthly meeting January 5, 6:30 p.m., at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend.
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Jacob Burek was the Artist of the Week for Dec 5-9. He is in 7th grade and has been drawing for about six years. Bureks favorite type of art is drawing. He is a member of the JH Art Club, which meets each Friday during lunch in the art room, inspired and led by the JH Art Teacher, Mrs. Barta. (Courtesy photo)
Yoakum Chamber banquet set Jan. 12

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The annual Yoakum Chamber of Commerce Banquet is Thursday, Jan. 12. Awards will be presented that night to the Leader of Tomorrow, Educator of the Year, the Spirit Award, the Business of the Year, and the Paul Gustwick award. The Chamber wants to recognize these individuals for the dedication and
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ment of the Yoakum Community. The Chamber will also honor our outgoing directors and recognize our new directors for 2012. Corporate Tables are $300 and individual Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased from Chamber directors or at the Chamber office. The social will begin at 6 pm and the dinner at 7 pm followed by the program and a silent and live auction.
The Foundation Board (Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation) has been working diligently to fund new digital mammography equipment for the hospital. The cost projection for this state of the art equipment is $409,325.00 and their goal is to raise the monies this fiscal year which ends 6/30/2012. The board is made up of 12 members representing the community at large with diverse backgrounds dedicated to insuring a future for quality healthcare in Gonzales. Board Members are Barry Miller, Pres., Lisa Gindler V.P., Barbara Koricanek Sec/Treas, Bill Tate, Tommy Cox, Jon Such, Kris McLain, Brian Fees, Elaine Baker, Laurel Ince, John Lamprecht and Chuck Norris. Board Meetings are held monthly to educate board members with medical and technology information within the healthcare industry. The board is informed on current legislative issues that impact the cost of healthcare today and medical services received. As we continue to face the multitude of challenges such as diminishing federal reimbursements paid to provide your healthcare, rising numbers of uninsured patients in addition to the everyday struggles
Foundation working to fund new digital mammography equipment

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Connie Kacir
Connie Kacir is the Executive Director of Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation.
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of rural healthcare it is clear how vital Foundation funding is to insure the future for quality healthcare. In November Dr. Kathleen Koerner who serves the hospital as a full time General Surgeon presented a power point program defining the necessity for the technology upgrade to Digital Mammography. The program gave breast cancer statistics and information that she conducts biopsys and mastectomys here at our hospital. The December board meeting hosted regional representatives from Hologic a global company providing 2D Full Field Digital Mammography equipment and they are the 1st and only
FDA approved for tomosynthesis(an advancement in digital mammo technology). The board presented questions to the Hologic team and defined their commitment and motivation to seek the communitys support in funding this project for the hospital. When the community donates to the Foundation the money they donate provides them ownership in their healthcare system. The donations all come back to serve Gonzales with a higher quality healthcare and assurance for our future. The Board discussed entertainment for the upcoming Gala on May 5th, 2012 and the Wall of Honor for donors contributing $5,000.00 or more to the Foundation. The Board is seeking 20 donors of $5,000.00 each to fund $100,000.00 towards the Digital Mammography Project. If you would like to discuss the Wall of Honor or other naming opportunities within the hospital please call the Foundation office at (830)672-8758. For anyone wishing to make a Memorial in honor or memory of a loved one to benefit the hospital you may now do so by calling the Foundation office at the number above or the hospital number (830)-672-7581.
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an upper GI done on his stomach that revealed a broken vein which led to internal bleeding. I came very close to dying, he said. Im now seeing what I think is the beginning symptoms of that happening again. The chief has also been experiencing rapid weight loss, dropping about 15 pounds in less than a month. Im starting to gain a little bit of it back but my appetite is still not there, he said. A lot of times Im just forcing myself to eat. One of my doctors are concerned about cancer. Despite his concerns, Taylor delivered an adamant answer when asked if his health was deteriorated to the point where he can no longer be effective in his job. No, he stated. Let me temper that by adding that the officers here are well-
trained, so even if Im not there I can still direct them by phone. Were all good friends who know how to pull together and continue to work for the good of the community. Since his health has worsened, Taylor has gone from working 80 hours a week since last December to about 40 hours. Im just having to deal with a lot of things at one time, he said. My doctor told me I can go to work if I feel like it, but when I start feeling bad I should leave. In other business, the council: * Adopted a proclamation designating January as Waelder Wildcat Month. The proclamation will be presented and read during Waelders home basketball game on Jan. 13. * Completed their 90day evaluation of Pedro G. Esparza, who works for the citys Water Department. He was granted a 5% pay raise.
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personal political reasons. The Seguin Gazette was unsuccessful Friday in attempts to reach Rollins for comment by e-mail and telephone calls to his civil suit law firm and business office. Murray-Kolbs office prosecutes misdemeanor cases, but in this case hired an outside investigator to take statements from members of the Casseb family and review depositions taken in connection with a civil case filed by the Cassebs against Rollins and his companies that was settled out-of-court earlier this year. In his probable cause affidavit, that investigator raises questions about possible negligence in putting children in fast-moving, high water and potential allegations of negligent homicide or abandoning and endangering a child that MurrayKolb believes should have been addressed by Zwicke. Murray-Kolb said she investigated because of the familys concerns and because, with McMinn being involved and a potential witness, her office is the one with authority to prosecute criminal cases in Guadalupe County that didnt have a potential conflict of interest. McMinn, then in private law practice, was called to the scene and also took sworn statements about what had happened from Rollins and his daughter the following day. The only evidence that was taken by the sheriff s office in its file were three police reports taken by officers at the scene, affidavits taken the next day
by Heather (McMinn) at her law office from [James Daniel Rollins III] and his daughter Kristin and an autopsy report, Murray-Kolb said. According to depositions, no statements were taken by law enforcement of Rollins, his daughter, the victims brother who was an eyewitness or the family of the victim. Murray-Kolb said she brought the entire file to the Texas Rangers and was surprised when they apparently took no action - and, in light of allegations involving the district attorney - delivered the file afterward to McMinns office. The only route left was to go to Judge Peschel, Murray-Kolb said. Texas Ranger Maj. Alvin Alexis, commander of San Antonio-based Ranger Company F said Friday his office had reviewed the case and reached the same conclusion as Zwicke. We felt there was no criminal case to be made, Alexis said. It was a tragic accident. The sheriff s office in our opinion conducted an adequate investigation. Zwicke said he welcomes a second look at the case, but added that with investigations pending, he couldnt comment on it in detail - at least not yet. Ill let the courts decide whether we did the right thing or the wrong thing, the sheriff said Friday. In my opinion, it was an accidental drowning and I dont think you could give a stronger sentence than that family got. Zwicke said he was saddened that the Casseb and Rollins families continued to suffer in the aftermath of the drowning, and added that the situation in Gua-
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Daniel and Kristie Lucas Seale of the Woodlands welcome the birth of their daughter, Anna Leigh Seale, born November 22, 2011. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 18 inches long. Anna is welcomed by big brothers Stephen and Jonathan, grandparents John and Edith Lucas of Gonzales, Darrel and Shirley Seale of Spring, great-grandparents Rosaline Neuse of Seguin and Willie Joe and Haroldean Watts of Luling.
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dalupe County right now would do little to improve that. I apologize to the families that our county attorney - who has no jurisdiction as well as her husband who is a municipal court judge investigating what they call a homicide is strictly political, Zwicke said. Ill let the courts make a ruling and then Ill give complete details on it after its done. According to Humphreys deposition, McMinn, then known by her previous married name as Heather Hollub, was at the scene when he arrived at 8:48 p.m. Humphrey said hed never before encountered an attorney at a drowning scene and initially regarded McMinns presence there as suspicious. In the deposition Humphrey said McMinn denied she was representing Rollins or anybody else but acknowledged Rollins had called her. Humphrey said McMinn asked him not to tell the Cassebs that she was an attorney - a request the officer said afterward in his deposition he found kind of weird. Humphrey said in his affidavit that McMinn told him the Cassebs did not wish to speak to anyone, including investigators, needed time to grieve and did not want the drowning reported in the news media. McMinn offered to take sworn statements from Rollins and his teenaged daughter, Kristin, on behalf of investigators, and did so in her law office the following day, Humphrey said. Bernadette Casseb said in her affidavit she believed McMinn was a county employee and a first responder grief counselor. McMinn, who said she was friends with the Rollins family, doesnt remember it that way. I at no time held myself out to be an employee of the county, McMinn said. She tried to comfort the Cassebs and stayed with them, McMinn said, because in the rush of the rescue and recovery efforts, she saw them alone and wanted to help them and had no darker motive than that. My sympathy goes out to the Casseb family for the loss of their beautiful daughter Francesca, McMinn said. The district attorney said she asked Kirkendall to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the
situation after the Texas Rangers informed her of the general nature of Murray-Kolbs concerns and dropped the file at her office. When I found out that Elizabeth Kolb was requesting further investigation into the death of Francesca Casseb, I immediately requested that a special prosecutor be appointed as I was a potential witness, McMinn said. Beyond that, with investigations pending, McMinn declined to publicly comment further. Murray-Kolb said she would welcome another look at the case by the court of inquiry, which will be presided over by Harris County Senior District Judge Doug Shaver and added that she too was saddened to hear Zwicke say her investigation was politically motivated. This isnt about politics, Murray-Kolb said. Its about justice for a 12-year-old girl.
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One of the regular counterpoints raised every time the subject of illegal immigration comes up is the question: Why are you spending all your time hating people who are just looking for work? Why dont you go after the greedy people who are so eager to use that cheap labor? Yes, lets. The other side of the illegal-immigration debate is quite correct in pointing out that were quick to criminalize the invaders but all too often overlook the complicity of the Quislings who aid and abet them. Yes, I use the word Quislings because, like the Norwegian sympathizers who paved the way for the Nazi invasion of that European country in 1940, these people who hire, house and provide comfort to the invaders are helping to undermine our society preparatory to a conquest (or, in the case of our immediate neighbor, a reconquista). And they need to be treated like the traitors they are.
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costs, theyre putting (and keeping) Americans out of work, driving up costs for our social welfare system and holding down our standard of living. Worse, theyre enabling a de facto demographic invasion first documented in compelling fashion by Heather MacDonald in 2004 which is designed to re-claim the territories lost by Mexico in 1836 and 1848 without having to fight a war. Perhaps these domestic Quislings would reconsider their greed (and their patriotism) if they risked being unable to do business or faced time behind bars for helping the invaders. But if we want to stop illegal immigration, we also need to give these employers an option to hire American. Maybe its time we woke up a few of those self-absorbed citizens who wont do the jobs illegal aliens are eager to fill, too. Im willing to bet folks who suddenly no longer have free government money coming
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Is the Tea Party really the problem, or are liberals overlooking some facts?
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) is again blaming the Tea Party for creating a do nothing Congress. Thats like 250 pound fullback being upset that a 100-pound woman keeps stopping him from making a first down in a football. However, blaming the Tea Party and ignoring the facts is a habit for liberals. Cuellar blamed the Tea Party for federal governments credit downgrade. He ignored that issuing credit to a nation that has $15 trillion in national debt is a risk for any lender. Culler has also ignored facts like his recent claims that the violence in border communities, like Laredo (where his brother is the county sheriff ), is exaggerated. He was worried that the reports of violence would hurt tourism and business. What about the violence that might hurt citizens? In his most recent newsletter, Cuellar is crowing about the Democrats two month extension of the payroll tax cut. The tax cut means a family making $50,000 would keep roughly $40 per paycheck. Yes, a whole $40. They also extended long-term unemployment insurance (more federal spending), and prevented a deep cut in payments to
Thats strong language, certainly. There is just cause. People who knowingly hire illegal aliens need to face stiffer penalties than the slap-on-the-wrist fines they currently face. Loss of business license would be a good starter. Mandatory prison time would be better. Sure, these businesses are just trying to make a profit. And yes, illegal aliens work for far less pay than most citizens and are willing to do many jobs that our selfabsorbed citizenry no longer want to do. But in the process of scooping up the profits from decreased labor
in will change their minds about picking cabbage, bussing tables in restaurants or mowing your lawn. Ive spent most of my adult life sitting behind a news desk. But when I lost that job a few years back, I took the jobs that were available I worked freight, I sold lumber, I stocked shelves. It was hard work, but it also paid the bills. Ive never taken a dime in government benefits; it would be shameful. Many of those jobs used to be filled by younger folks. The sad fact is, weve passed so many laws to protect children from labor abuse that weve made it virtually impossible to hire kids any more. The argument that a kid whos working cant succeed in school is nonsense. I held down a 40-houra-week job from the time I was 14, and still made straight As in one of the toughest school districts in Texas. Many of these child-labor laws werent passed to protect kids from labor abuse, but are instead de-
signed to ensure an endless flow of money to educational institutions via higher attendance. And student loans make things even easier; many of todays young people graduate from college without ever actually having worked a day in their lives. We also have to change societys perception about sweat, and remind them that you dont have to go to the gym to do it. We have come to view those engaged in manual labor as lesser beings. We need to re-define that working with your hands is a noble calling. There is a limit to the number of poets, sociologists, kinesiologists and rap artists that is needed by our civilization. So yes, its unfair to frame the debate over illegal immigration by concentrating solely on those who have broken our laws to get here, suck up a disproportionate share of our social resources and are increasingly engaged in more serious crime. We need to take a hard look at ourselves, too.
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doctors who see Medicare patients. And these cuts are the result of Obamacare. As Congress prepares for another federal budget battle, Cuellar needs to remember some important facts. First, the budget writing duties for fiscal year 2011 was the responsibility of those legislators in office between Oct. 1, 2009 and Sept. 30, 2010. During that time period the Democrats had majority control of the Congress, Senate, and the White House. Why didnt the Democrat-controlled government prior to Oct. 1, 2010 pass a federal budget for fiscal year 2011? Since they had the control, what prevented them from doing their duty and passing a budget? The Tea Party members did not arrive until January 2011. So we must ask Cuellar what he is going to about the Presidents proposed
additional $2 trillion in new debt? Before he blames the Tea Party lets do the math in simple way so that even a liberal can understand. U.S. Tax revenue: $2.170 trillion Fed budget: $3.82 trillion New debt: $ 1.65 trillion National debt: $15 trillion Recent budget cuts: $ 38.5 billion Lets now remove 8 zeros and pretend its a household budget: Annual family income: $21,700 Money the family spent: $38,200 New debt on the credit card: $16,500 Outstanding balance on the credit card: $150,000 Total budget cuts: $385 Its sure bet that Cuellar and Senate Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and President Obama will blame the Tea Party for resisting raising the federal debt. They will claim that the elderly and the poor will die in the streets homeless and hungry. However, America cannot continue to spend more money than it takes in, and chase off the investors and job creators. Cuellar and other liberals cannot blame common sense economics.
Demonizing rich people rather than doing something concrete

A haze of ugliness hung over President Barack Obama last month in Osawatomie, Kan., where he delivered a speech as malodorous as an Occupy Wall Street encampment and about as thoughtful. The president needs a campaign theme to patch him over for the next year. He settled on all but blaming the rich for trashing the American Dream. Income inequality, he said, gives lie to the promise thats at the very heart of America. How so? The president maintains that with inequality on the rise, it had already become more difficult in 1980 than at the end of World War II for a child to climb out of poverty into the middle class. What happened between World War II and 1980? For one, we had the advent of the Great Society. The fact that the creation of a liberal dream state coincided, in his view, with the diminution of advancement might make a more reflective man stop and think. Not our president. President Obama implied that some people are poor because other people are rich, an assumption of class
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antagonism antithetical to the American idea and tenuously connected to the evidence. Consider a concrete example. The presidents former top budget official, Peter Orszag, departed the administration to work at Citigroup for upward of $2 million a year. Putting aside the seemliness and the merits of Orszags pay and that of his cohorts on Wall Street, how does his paycheck make it harder for anyone else to get ahead? Orszags income doesnt increase out-of-wedlock childbearing, incarceration or lack of work effort -all significant obstacles to advancement up the income scale. If inequality were foreclosing opportunity, we would have seen steadily declining mobility since the late 1970s. Scott Winship of the Brookings Institution, an expert in this area, says as near as we can tell,
the data doesnt bear that out. We are sticky at the bottom, meaning we have trouble getting people out of the bottom fifth, but that has been a long-standing failing. Everyone agrees the ticket ahead in America is education. Children from the bottom fifth who get a college degree have only a 16 percent chance of staying in the bottom fifth and a 19 percent chance of making it to the top fifth and getting excoriated by the most powerful man in the world. In his speech, President Obama called for a national mission to improve education in the same breath he inveighed against laying off good teachers. Does it ever occur to him that some of the teachers might not be good? The teachers unions have surely done more to hamper upward mobility in America than the nations most loathsome collection of banksters. We should endeavor to create the conditions for economic growth, transform education fundamentally and champion the bourgeois virtues at every opportunity. But President Obama only wants shiny new wrapping paper for his same old proposals -- taxes on the rich, infrastructure spending and regulation. This familiar litany is now supposed to be the answer to complex, decades-long trends. Its good to know he takes himself so seriously; no one else should. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2011 by King Features Synd., Inc.
Peculiar Parenting: slapping two first names on your baby

If you think civilized people no longer take advantage of the weak and unprotected, just look at the names they give to helpless infants. Anon Nearly normal folks my age and older can recall a couple of TV shows hosted by Art Linkletter. From back in the 19 and 50s and 60s. One was called People Are Funny. And I have never been one to argue with that. The other show was Kids Say the Darndest Things. I concur with that also. Nowadays its the reality shows that draw in the ratings. What I reckon would make an interesting telly program would be something like Parents Are Peculiar. One subject the show could deal with is how parents especially in the Deep South and Texas, too would be how parents have the habit of tagging two first names on a single child. I.e. Sidney Michael, Thelma Sue, etc. From first hand knowledge I know of what I speak. You see, my mother and father happened to be parents. They started out their family with four daughters. This is why all my sisters are girls. Then I, the baby boy, was begatted. And no, I did not cotton to wearing hand-me-downs. My oldest sister was named Virginia Dorene. Virginia Dorene was joined by Opal Laverne, Al Wanda and Jimmye Linda, respectively. Would you believe that over the years
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as they grew up and moved about and changed hair-dos they each altered their given Christian names? They did. To Doe, and Verne. Al Wanda just answered to Wanda. And Jimmye Linda would give you a look like you owed her money if you called her by any other handle that Lynn. My ownself. The baby of the brood of Cunninghams. Just call me Jim. Cause Id rather eat a bug than reveal my middle moniker. Yep, parents in Texas and the South are truly guilty of slapping a pair of first names on an innocent infant. And it sticks with em. Its as common as a common name to sit in a classroom and hear children answer roll calls: Betty Sue; Dorothy Faye; Wilbur Lewis; Georgia Ann; Larry Joe; etc. And how does a beautician answer the phone in Dime Box, Texas at Thelma Louises Style Salon? Why, as such. Thelma Louise speaking Hon what can I do fer ya today and hows the little ones Billy
Bob and Debbie Denise doing growing like wildfire I bet. Beauticians in Dime Box, Texas dont speak with punctuation. So to speak. Also, young marrieds in Texas are just human enough to get excited about naming their first born. Lets check out this scenario: Where: Lot 54 at a trailer park in South Texas. When: The present. Its suppertime at the Sammy Gene and Sally Sue Jackson trailer house. Sammy Gene, a former third string tackle for the fighting Taylor Ducks and considered an average bowler and now at a mature and responsible age of 19 is chawing down on a chicken-fried steak, while alternately killing flies between bites. Sally Sue, a fifth grade graduate, is supping on chili and cheese. Her thoughts are occupied by Where and how will I ever, I declare and swear, save enough money to get Sammy Gene a chain-saw for his birthday? Sammy Gene: Honey Bun, we got us one in the oven now and we best be thinking of what were gonna name the Dallas Cowboys future starting quarterback. I think Id like to think that Chris Collinsworth one day will be announcing something like this over the TV set: And starting for Americas Team, the Dallas Cowboys, at quarterback is Billy Clyde Jackson. Boy that sounds good dont it? Sally Sue: But Sammy Gene Jackson. What if its a baby girl? And thats what I
want anyway. I should have some say-so, you know. Ive been carrying this little Jackson-to-be ever since Doc Clyde Allen Jones told me I was in the family way. That was darn near five weeks ago. Lordy, my feet hurt, but Id just love to see our precious little Wanda Jean Jackson there on the sidelines with her blue and white pompoms just a bouncing up and down as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. Sammy Gene: Now just wait a cottonpicking second here Sally Sue. Now Honey Bun. I am the breadwinner, you know. Since Im the one putting in the 40 hours when I aint calling in sick to go hunting, pass the beans, please, thank you, I think the one that wears the pants in this here trailer house should decide what our first child is going to be. And I say its going to be a Dallas Cowboy and not no Dallas Cowgirl. Now listen up, mind you, you do it my way and give birth to a boy the first time out of the chute that we can name Billy Clyde and Ill take you in to Corpus just as soon as youre out of the hospital and treat you to some Chinese food at Jimmy Joes Oriental Eat In or Out and Billiards Skull Orchard. What do you say to that? P.S. Its obvious at this particular kitchen table get-together the question of what their first offspring will be, will not be resolved. No matter, over the ensuing months and chicken-fried steaks theyll change their minds a number of times of what Christian name(s) theyll tag their little tyke with. Lets just pray its a boy. Or a girl.
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Dear Editor, Taxes on phone bills are exorbitant. As a percent of our total bill at cost, it is almost half, or 44.6 percent. If it were called a sales tax on the $11.50 the phone company charges, the $10.17 tax would amount to a sales tax rate of 88.4 percent. Also, starting Jan. 1, one of the state taxes went up almost one percent. When you consider how many phone customers there are, the various governments extract a great deal of money from the people on just telephone taxes alone. Businesses too are assessed their phone taxes which they must recover in the form of higher
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prices the customer must pay for their goods and services, so the people are paying even more phone taxes than appears on their phone bill. And, speaking of business taxes, do you remember when the Legislature levied a new business tax a few years ago with the promise it would reduce property taxes? Didnt work, did it? Now some people are clamoring for a state income tax for the schools. I say, let those who advocate it, pay it, and leave the rest of us alone. W. Carroll Gloor Universal City
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Start your new year off with prayer

Happy New Year everyone!!! I hope that your new year started well and for those whose didnt, I hope that it gets better. I know that some of you below are very ill and have family members that are very ill. That is why you are on the prayer list below. Our country needs your prayers and those defending our freedom need every prayer we can give them. We can look to this new year as a starting over point and remember how the United States of America became One Nation Under God. Our Ancestors braved everything and crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a little dinky ship just because they did not have the freedom to worship like they wanted to. If there is one person afraid to say Under God , then you had better go back and check and see what happened between then and now, because that is why I can write thisGod bless you in 2012. Please lift the following people up in your prayers: Joe Kotwig, Kenneth Crumley, Rudolpho and Edna Garza, Kathryn, Dena Black, Karen Roecker Mahan, Sabrina Flores, Bill and Marie Lott, Doris and Alvin Hewell; Hester Behlen, Louise Jones, Aunt Georgie; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Pete Kallies, Mildred ONeal, Doug Walshak, Selma Vickers, Gene Robinson, Blaine Welker, Susie Dolezal, Bo Shows, Teresa Wilke, Melissa Munoz and family, Sandi Gandre, Carl and Vida Tindle; Rev A. C. and Evelyn Newman, Aunt Betty Gandre, Anna Lindemann, Ann and Bubba Bond; Case Martin, Shirley Dozier, The family of Mary Dodgen, All of our troops, their families, and friends all over the world; and RAIN and we give thanks so much for the rain that we have received. Little Case Martin is in Houston at Texas Childrens Hospital where he is waiting his stem cell transplant. God has answered a lot of prayers already. They
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have found a perfect match for Case. It couldnt be any more perfect than if it would be his own siblingit is that perfect. Now you know God has answered those many prayers. He is getting the pulmonary test today and the central blood line put into his chest Wednesday. And guess what, he is trying to cut two bottom teeth and is eating a little cereal and being a normal fussy little boy. They plan to move to the Chemo ward on January 13th. They will start chemo on the 15th to wipe out any white cells that he has left, then they plan to transfuse with the stem cells on January 25th. After that the next 14-21 days are crucial while the new cells are hoped to take over Cases immune system. If all goes well, then some time during this period of time they will be moved to the Ronald McDonald House. If you want to keep up with them on the computer go to CaringBridge.Org and sign in and look for Case Martin. Clint and Lindsay are with him and need your prayers too. There will be the time when they have to really stay isolated with him. They have given us this kind of time line so we will know when to pray extra hard, like when the chemo will probably make him sick etc. Elson Schreiber is doing well. They amputated his leg and removed all of the cancer. Now is going to be able to get a permanent prosthesis for his leg. I am so happy that some people have success stories when it comes to beating cancer. I was just so happy to see Rogelio. I met up with him years ago when he was around age 30 and fighting
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cancer for the second time. Medically the statistics were against him beating the type of cancer he had. However, he had a positive outlook, and we kept praying and rooting him on and saying Yesyou are going to beat this. He is now 49 years old and is strong and healthy looking, and driving a truck. Every time I see him I have to wrap my arms around him and give up a big hug. He is a walking talking miracle. His daughter was just barely walking then. Now she is a beautiful young lady. They were celebrating his fathers 76th birthday over at the Belmont Social Club on New Years Eve. Yes, there was a lot of celebrating going on New Years Eve at the Belmont Social Club. The tables were pushed against the wall and the dance floor was bigger. Jeffrey Charles and his band played good music starting at 9PM and the dancing began. Jeffrey is a very tall guy and reminds you of Dwight Yoakum, but I think he sings better than Dwight. The New Year came in with fireworks out back behind the social club and the weather was just chilly enough to feel good. Wade and Lola Wilson enjoyed a little visit from Jessie and Angie Wilson and family. Jessie and Angie had been to Georgia to see the other half of the family for two weeks. They are having a time with new baby Casey. I have always admired Jess and Angie and their family. Angie just seems to float through life taking care of all these children. I dont know how she manages it. I think Casey made child number five and I think maybe he is the last. During the last couple of weeks Wade just strung out his birthday celebration all throughout December. He and Lola entertained Gene from San Antonio over at Belmont and then Wayne Oneal came by or sent a card and Wade got his eyes checked so that gave him an
excuse to go out again. Now Lola has a birthday January 3rd. I am going to see if she celebrates her birthday a whole month too. Erin Allen we wish you Happy Birthday on January 9th. You are turning twenty-one. Now that is a big milestone. Congratulations!! Anyway, we are turning psychic over here. A couple of weeks ago I saw a bunch of blackbirds swirling around like you usually see flying south in September, and they were flying North. Will tells me that they were Grackles. No, I determine that they are blackbirds flying North. So Lola calls me yesterday that there are geese flying North above her house. Also she and Wade are sitting at the kitchen table looking out the window and there is a hummingbird. Now what is a hummingbird doing here at this time of the year. So I am wondering about the scientist and their data. Is this happening because it was so dry last year or what is going on? There is nothing to eat in so many places. Maybe they are just hunting food and water wherever they can find it. Dililah is milking this cold weather for all it is worth. She comes to me right before I go to sleep with her little bitty voice and quietly goes Mew, Meow . Usually Will has half drifted off to slumber land and I say okay Dililah get up here. She gets up on my chest and I start rubbing her under her chin and the purring starts, and her feet start going. Oh that little kitty is treading softly because she knows that if she disturbs old grouchy Termite that she will wake up everybody and get in trouble. Then she will finally find her spot and curls up and we are set for the night. She can curl up in such a tight little ball of fluff that Will almost put his big foot on top of her the other night. He thought she was part of the bed. I caught him just in time. Have a great week, and God bless.
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Gonzales Chamber names winners in Spend Bucks contest

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture again sponsored the Spend Bucks to Win Bucks program, with the goal of promoting local holiday shopping and keeping sales-tax money in Gonzales County. Participating businesses included Frames & Things, Shear Designs Boutique, The China Basket, Reeses Print Shop, Persons Flower Shop, Storey Jewelers, Green Acres Nursery, Gonzales Chiropractic, WB Farm and Ranch, Lone Star Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Christies, Craft Crossing, Main Drug Co. & Gift Shop, Country Collectables. This years winners, announced on the air Thursday via KCTI 1450AM radio, are: 1st - $250 - Crystal Howerton St. Hedwig, Main Drug Co. & Gift Shop 2nd - $150 - Tamela Baker Shear Designs
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newseditor@gonzalescannon.com Approved Drilling Permits by the Texas Railroad Commission for the period of Dec. 19-31 December 19 Lease Name: F. W. Boothe Well Number: 2 Total Depth: 8,640 ft API#: 177-31111 Location: Gonzales County, 5 miles SE from City of Gonzales Survey: T. Jackson Acreage: 414 Type: Vertical Oil Well Operator: Gulf Coast Acquisitions Company, LLC Lease Name: Borchers Trust Well Number: 1 Total Depth: 14,500 API#: 177-32432 Location: Gonzales County, 6.6 miles SE from City of Smiley Survey: W.C. Jones Acreage: 411.84 Type: Vertical Oil Well Operator: EOG Resources, Inc. December 20 Lease Name: Ibrom A Well Number: 1H Total Depth: 14,000 ft API#: 123-32673 Location: DeWitt County, 6.71 miles SW of City of Westhoff Survey: E.G. Cropper Acreage: 506.8 Type: Horizontal Gas Well Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Lord A Unit Well Number: 5H Total Depth: 12,500 API#: 177-32427 Location: Gonzales County, 12.7 miles SE from City of Smiley Survey: R.A. Lott Acreage: 869.53 Type: Horizontal Oil Well Operator: EOG Resources, Inc. Lease Name: Lord A Unit Well Number: 4H Total Depth: 12,500 API#: 177-32428 Location: Gonzales County, 12.7 miles SE from City of Smiley Survey: R.A. Lott Acreage: 869.53 Type: Horizontal Oil Well Operator: EOG Resources, Inc. Lease Name: Lord A Unit Well Number: 6H Total Depth: 12,500 API#: 177-32429 Location: Gonzales County, 12.7 miles SE from City of Smiley Survey: R.A. Lott Acreage: 869.53 Type: Horizontal Oil Well Operator: EOG Resources, Inc. Lease Name: Lord A Unit Well Number: 8H Total Depth: 12,500 API#: 177-32430 Location: Gonzales County, 12.7 miles SE from City of Smiley Survey: R.A. Lott Acreage: 869.53 Type: Horizontal Oil Well Operator: EOG Resources, Inc. Lease Name: Lord A Unit Well Number: 9H Total Depth: 12,500 API#: 177-32431 Location: Gonzales County, 12.7 miles SE from City of Smiley Survey: R.A. Lott Acreage: 869.53 Type: Horizontal Oil Well Operator: EOG Resources, Inc. Lease Name: Ring A Unit Well Number: 2H Total Depth: 16,500 API#: 149-33244 Location: Fayette County, 20.6 miles SW of City of LaGrange Survey: W.A. Faires Acreage: 1045 Type: Horizontal Oil or Gas Well Operator: Southern Bay Operating, LLC Lease Name: Spencer WSW Well Number: 1RE Total Depth: 3,500 API#: 177-31064 Location: Gonzales County, 19.32 miles NE of City of Gonzales Survey: P. Hope Acreage: 72 Type: Vertical Oil or Gas Well Operator: Southern Bay Operating, LLC Lease Name: D. Boothe A Well Number: 1H Total Depth: 14,000 API#: 123-32674 Location: DeWitt County, 6.7 miles SW of City of Yoakum Survey: J. Swindel Acreage: 700.73 Type: Horizontal Gas Well Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company December 21 Lease Name: Heibel A Well Number: 1H Total Depth: 14,500 ft API#: 123-32350 Location: Gonzales County, 8.6 miles NE of City of Westhoff Survey: B. Fulcher Acreage: 704 Type: Horizontal Oil or Gas Well Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corporation Lease Name: Newtonville Unit Well Number: 2H Total Depth: 17,000 ft API#: 177-32434 Location: Gonzales County, 19.3 miles NE of City of Gonzales Survey: P. Hope Acreage: 971.57 Type: Horizontal Oil Well Operator: Southern Bay Operating, LLC Lease Name: Guadalupe Unit Well Number: 8H Total Depth: 13,000 ft API#: 177-32433 Location: Gonzales County, 1.5 miles SW of City of Dreyer Survey: J. McCoy Acreage: 1,002.59 Type: Horizontal Oil Well Operator: EOG Resources, Inc Lease Name: H.F.S. Well Number: 6H Total Depth: 12,000 ft API#: 177-32319 Location: Gonzales County, 10.2 miles NE of City of Smiley Survey: W.W. Pace Acreage: 1,259.61 Type: Horizontal Oil Well Operator: EOG Resources, Inc. December 22 Lease Name: Landgrebe Well Number: 1H Total Depth: 12,500 ft API#: 177-32224 Location: Gonzales County, 2 miles N of City of Sample Survey: W.A. Hall Acreage: 858.3 Type: Horizontal Oil Well Operator: EOG Resources, Inc. Lease Name: Culpepper Unit Well Number: 1H Total Depth: 14,000 ft API#: 177-32435 Location: Gonzales County, 23.2 miles E of City of Gonzales Survey: T. Hammon Acreage: 320 Type: Horizontal Oil or Gas Well Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LP Lease Name: Carol Unit Well Number: 1 Total Depth: 13,500 ft API#: 285-33618 Location: Lavaca County, 3.57 miles SW of City of Shiner Survey: T. Toby Acreage: 397.15 Type: Horizontal Oil Well Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corporation Lease Name: Dworaczyk 01 Well Number: 3H Total Depth: 21,000 ft API#: 123-32653 Location: DeWitt County, 5.2 miles NW of City of Yorktown Survey: S.D. Hurst Acreage: 687.8 Type: Horizontal Gas Well Operator: Pioneer Natural Resource USA, Inc. December 23 Lease Name: Arnim A Unit Well Number: 3H Total Depth: 15,800 ft API#: 149-33245 Location: Fayette County, 17.09 miles SW of City of La Grange Survey: B. Green Acreage: 884.54 Type: Horizontal Oil or Gas Well Operator: Southern Bay Operating, LLC Lease Name: Bujnoch-Henderson Well Number: 1 Total Depth: 10,200 ft API#: 285-33619 Location: Lavaca County, 7.2 miles SW of City of Hallettsville Survey: D. Ives Acreage: 40 Type: Vertical Oil or Gas Well Operator: Trio Consulting & Management, LLC December 27 Lease Name: P Crane Unit A Well Number: 1 Total Depth: 13,800 ft API#: 123-32680 Location: DeWitt County, 5.7 miles NW of City of Yorktown Survey: J. Hall Acreage: 633 Type: Horizontal Oil or Gas Well Operator: Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company, LP Lease Name: Newtonville Unit Well Number: 3H Total Depth: 17,000 ft API#: 177-32436 Location: Gonzales County, 19.3 miles NE of City of Gonzales Survey: Prosper Hope Acreage: 971.57 Type: Horizontal Oil or Gas Well Operator: Southern Bay Operating, LLC Lease Name: Schroeder A Well Number: 1H Total Depth: 14,000 ft API#: 123-32681 Location: DeWitt County, 7.37 miles SW of City of Yoakum Survey: J.D. Clements Acreage: 658.04 Type: Horizontal Gas Well Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company December 28 Lease Name: Dworaczyk 01 Well Number: 04H Total Depth: 21,000 ft API#: 123-32654 Location: DeWitt County, 5.2 miles NW of City of Yorktown Survey: S.D. Hurst Acreage: 687.8 Type: Horizontal Gas Well Operator: Pioneer Natural Resource USA, Inc. December 29 Lease Name: Cuero SWD Well Number: 1 Total Depth: 8,300 ft API#: 123-32683 Location: DeWitt County, 1.4 miles W of City of Cuero Survey: J.A. Valdez Y Gonzalez Acreage: 6.22 Type: Injection Well Operator: Pyote Water Systems II, LLC Lease Name: Guadalupe Unit Well Number: 7H Total Depth: 12,200 ft API#: 177-32437 Location: Gonzales County, 1.8 miles SW of City of Dreyer Survey: J. McCoy Acreage: 1002.59 Type: Oil Well Operator: EOG Resources December 30 Lease Name: Gilbert Schindler Well Number: 2 Total Depth: 11,400 ft API#: 285-33621 Location: Lavaca County, 6.8 miles S of City of Hallettsville Survey: O.H. Stapp Acreage: 40 Type: Oil or Gas Well Operator: Trio Consulting and Management, LLC Approved Oil and Gas Completions for the period of Dec. 19-28 Fayette County API#: 149-32541 Operator: Enervest Operating, LLC Lease Name: Vasek-Vasek Unit Well No.: 1 Field Name: Giddings (Austin Chalk-3)
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API#: 149-33229 Operator: Weber Energy Company Lease Name: Cherry Well No.: 1H Field Name: Giddings (Eagleford) Well Type: Producing Gonzales County API#: 177-32124 Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LP Lease Name: Gardner, Et Al Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32130 Operator: EOG Resources, Inc. Lease Name: Ullman Unit Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32153 Operator: Forest Oil Corporation Lease Name: Bankhead Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32148 Operator: Hilcorp Energy Company Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32179 Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LP Lease Name: Hawn Holt Well No.: 6H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32208 Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LP Lease Name: Hawn Holt Well No.: 9H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32196 Operator: EOG Resources Lease Name: CME Unite Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32241 Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LP Lease Name: Munson Ranch Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32179 Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LP Lease Name: Hawn Holt Well No.: 6H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32239 Operator: EOG Resources Lease Name: Steen Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32219 Operator: EOG Resources Lease Name: Merritt Well No.: 6H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32152 Operator: EOG Resources Lease Name: Ullman Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32135 Operator: Riley Exploration, LLC Lease Name: S. Duderstadt Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32375 Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LLC Lease Name: Munson Ranch Well No.: 9H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing API#: 177-32196 Operator: EOG Resources, Inc Lease Name: CME Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Well Type: Producing
Oil/Gas workshop scheduled Jan. 12

A Land Owner Oil & Gas Industry Workshop will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12 at the First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Gonzales. The workshop will be hosted by Texas AgriLife Extension-Gonzales County and the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and an overview of the Eagle Ford Shale will be given at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m. a speech on Negotiating Oil & Gas Leases will be given by Judon Famborough of The Real Estate Center, Texas A&M University. A catered lunch will be served at noon and Famborough will speak on the subject of negotiating pipeline easements at 1 p.m. The First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall is located south of Alternate 90 in Gonzales on St. Joseph Street (1206 N. Saint Joseph). There will be a $20 registration fee for this program to cover the meal and expenses. For more information, and to RSVP by Jan. 10 for an accurate lunch count, please contact the Gonzales County AgriLife Extension Office at 830-672-8531.
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Local Saxophonist honored
Gonzales saxophonist O.S. Grant was honored recently for performing at the annual San Marcos Juneteenth 2011 Charity Barbecue Cookoff on the San Marcos River, an event sponsored by Hays County Constable David L. Peterson. Pictured from left are deputy constable Sandy Riojas, Peterson, Grant and deputy constable Travis Brown. Grant has also written a number of doo-wop hits for Lulings Sarg Records and regularly plays with a number of local and regional music acts. (Photo courtesy Yvetta Banda)
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East Avenue Primary students participated in an activity to promote good citizenship, thoughtfulness and sharing. For the months of November and December, children earned dollars to spend in the school store. Items are gifts for family members for the holiday season. Children had to be respectful, responsible, cooperative and safe to earn dollars. The activity inspired children to give and follow the rules for good citizenship. (Courtesy photo)
Concert scheduled
The Texas A&M Singing Cadets will perform at the Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin, 10500 Jollyville Road, at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Known as the Voice of Aggieland, the Singing Cadets is an all-male chorus that performs approximately 70 concerts each year. The Austin concert is sponsored by Austin Texas A&M University Mothers Club. Proceeds from the concert are used to fund scholarships for students attending Texas A&M University. The Singing Cadets perform many different types of music: religious, patriotic, Broadway, school songs, etc. Ticket information including on-line ticket purchases can be obtained at www.austinaggiemoms.org, or by contacting Heather Taute at (512) 656-5959.
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Museum fetes The Toughest Town in Texas

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LULING Thank goodness you wouldnt be able to tell it today, but at one time Luling was known as The Toughest Town in Texas. The city, now located just off Interstate 10 and near the intersection of four other state highways, became a bustling small town in 1874 when the Southern Pacific Railroad made it the far western stop on the Sunset Branch. It was also a gathering point and supply center for cattle drives along the Chisholm Trail, which brought quite a few rowdy cowboys and their disFirst in a Series Texas Nostalgia Trail
dain for law enforcement into the area. But ultimately it was one man, Edgar B. Davis, who put Luling on the map for good and transformed it forever when his well began gushing oil in 1922. The Central Texas Oil Patch Museum pays tribute to Lulings rich cultural heritage in the oil industry and also serves as an informational hub that keeps Davis legacy alive. Appropriately located at 421 E. Davis in Luling, the museum was founded in 1990 to share the towns history and illustrate the life and times of the Central Texas oil boom in the oil patch. It was also a way to help restore travel into the city after the areas oil bust in the 1980s. Around that time Luling had lost a lot of businesses, so a Tourism Task Force was
formed to come up with ideas that would generate traffic into Luling, said the museums director Carol Voigt. Since oil had been so important to this area, they came up with the idea of an oil museum and Luling Oil Museum Association was established. Voigt said the idea originally called for the construction of a new building at Blanche Square, so fund raising efforts began to finance the project. During the process, another option surfaced when the historic Walker Brothers Mercantile Building, estimated to have been built around 1874, suddenly became available. With the help of a grant, the association was able to purchase this building around 1992, said Voigt. The building was absolutely empty, so then the process began of collecting donations to build a collection. Walking through the museum is literally like taking a stroll through history as you pass antique artifacts, historical reincarnations and actual items used from years past. It begins at the museums entrance where you see the Luling Building Facade, which shows the fronts of actual businesses that existed in town at some point in time. There are also replicas of Muensters Saloon, the OK Cafe and the Princess Theater, which were all in operation as early as the 1880s. The saloon and the theater were actually located on Main Street, Voigt said. The OK Cafe did not originally exist in Luling, it was located right outside of town. But we loved it so much, we just decided we were
going to use the name. A popular feature at the Oil Patch is its authentic wooden replica of an oil derrick, so realistic that it actually gushes an oillike fluid. Weve had it for many years, said Voigt. Our board of directors built it and its the centerpiece of our museum. Last year, we enclosed it and put it in the flowing well. The kids really love it. One of the most unique features of the museum is its Oil Tank Theater, an exemplary example of mixing past and present technologies. Constructed from an actual
oil tank, the semi-open theater is equipped with carpeted flooring, a flat screen TV and surround sound. We show a wonderful 22-minute, educational DVD that is largely about Edgar B. Davis and his discovery well, said Voigt. He brought in the Luling Field, which has produced over a 100 million barrels. It is impossible to tell the story of Luling without having several of its chapters dominated by Davis, who settled in Luling after living in Sumatra. In 1922, he brought in Rafael Rios #1, LULING, Page B3
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Replicas of Muensters Saloon and the Princess Theater are among the many interesting items used to illustrate life in Luling during the turn of the 20th Century.
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Dewville United Methodist

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First Assembly of God

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Churches of Christ
First United Methodist 426 St. Paul, Gonzales First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon Flatonia United Methodist
403 E North Main, Flatonia
Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship

Hwy. 80 in Leesville
1323 Seydler St. Gonzales
Jesus Holy Ghost Temple

1906 Hickston, Gonzales 1805 Weimar, Gonzales
New Life Assembly of God
Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales
Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)

201 E. Second St. Nixon
Lighthouse Church of Our Lord New Life Temple for Jesus Christ
Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80
Bahai Faith
Bahai Faith Baptist
Church of Christ
E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon
621 St. George St. Gonzales
Harris Chapel United Methodist

S. Liberty St. Nixon
Clark Baptist Church

F.M. 794, Gonzales Hwy. 87 Smiley
Community Church of God

1020 St. Louis, Gonzales
Churches of God
Harwood Methodist Church
County Baptist Church Eastside Baptist Church

Seydler Street, Gonzales
Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ

1113 Hastings, Gonzales
North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood
River of Life Christian Fellowship

207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500
Henson Chapel United Methodist

1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Two Rivers Bible Church
Iglesia Bautista Memorial

Hwy 97 Waelder
St. James Baptist Church

Hwy 80- North of Belmont SE 2nd St. Waelder
1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales
New Way Church of God in Christ

514 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Monthalia United Methodist

CR 112 off 97
Elm Grove Baptist Church 4337 FM 1115 Waelder, Texas 78959 First Baptist Church
422 St. Paul, Gonzales 403 N Texas Nixon Hwy 108 N Smiley
Leesville Baptist Church

E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121
Saint Paul Baptist Church Shiner Baptist Church
Faith Family Church
Inter-Denominational Pentecostal
Memorial Heights Baptist Church

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Episcopal Church of the Messiah

721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 672-3407
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1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales
Smiley United Methodist

1 blk S. of Hwy 87
Faith Temple
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Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Oak Valley Baptist Church Old Moulton Baptist Church
2287 FM 1680, Moulton
Union Lea Baptist Church

St. Andrew St. Gonzales
Waelder United Methodist

2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97
Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon
Union Valley Baptist Church

FM 1681 NW of Nixon
La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo

W. Central at 87 Nixon
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Webster Chapel A.M.E.

1027 Church St. Gonzales
Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2

1515 Dallas, Gonzales
St. James Catholic Church

417 N. College, Gonzales St. John St. Gonzales
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Full Gospel
Agape Ministries Living Church
Non-Denominational
Waters Fellowship
Temple Bethel Pentecostal

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512 St. James, Gonzales
Life Changing Church of Gonzales

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Palestine
Baptist
Primitive Baptist Church

1121 N. College Gonzales
Full Gospel Church

1426 Fisher, Gonzales
Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. Joseph Catholic Church

207 S. Washington, Nixon
605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales
S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)
Greater Rising Star Baptist Church
Providence Missionary Baptist Church

1020 St. Andrew Gonzales
First Evangelical Lutheran

1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Lutheran
Bread of Life Ministries

613 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Pilgrim Presbyterian Church

CR 210 off FM 1116
Presbyterian
3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon
Harwood Baptist Church

North of Post Office
San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church

4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90 P.O. Box 186, Luling 830-875-5305
St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder

613 Highway 90 East Waelder Hwy 87 Smiley
Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS 1310 St. Louis Belmont United Methodist Hwy. 90-A
Cowboy Church of Gonzales County

J.B. Wells Showbarn El Centro Cristiano Agua Viva of Waelder Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.
Presbyterian Church of Gonzales

414 St. Louis, Gonzales
Iglesia Bautista Macedonia
St. Phillip Catholic Church
Methodist
201 S Congress Nixon
Stratton Primitive Baptist

FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero
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Emmanuel Fellowship
Congregation Adat HaDerech Meets on Saturdays and Holy Days, 672-5953
Messianic Judaism
Family Dentistry of Gonzales

Gentle Quality Care
606 St. Louis Gonzales, TX 78629 Office 830-672-8664 Fax 830-672-8665
Logan Insurance Agency

HOME AUTO FARM
516 St. Paul PO Box 100 Gonzales, Texas 78629
Jim Logan
COMMERCIAL BONDS
Travis Treasner
(830) 672-6518 Fax: (830) 672-6368
Cell: (512) 376-0773
Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms

County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. 830-540-4516.
Sub-Contractor Specializing in Site Work Foundation Pads Road Work Demolition

Stock Tanks-Brush Clearing David Ehrig 830-832-6063
Construction Company
Ilene B. Gohmert
Certified Public Accountant
Office 830-437-2873
Bubba Ehrig 830-832-5094
830-672-5030 830-672-2483 (Fax)
409 St. George St. Gonzales
SATURN SALES & SERVICE

James Miller 4421 Hwy. 97E, Gonzales
FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP

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Gieser Insurance Agency

941 St. Joseph Gonzales, Tx 78629
830-540-4285 830-540-4422
701 North Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX, 78629
Luxury Motors
830-672-7500
113 US Hwy. 90A E Gonzales, Tx 78629
830-672-4530
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Making a difference one life at a time since 1966 Most insurances accepted, we welcome Medicare - Medicaid. (No one is turned away for inability to pay.) Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m. Tues., 8a.m.-8p.m. Sun. 12p.m.-4p.m. Closed Sat.
228 St. George Street P.O. Box 1890 Gonzales, Texas 78629
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Bus. Mgr., Chaplain
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Dave Shelton Mobile 830-857-5394 Mike Brzozowski Mobile 830-857-3900 Office 830-672-2845 Fax 830-672-6087
Dry Fertilizer Custom Application & Soil Testing
Reynas Taco Hut

1801 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales, TX
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830-263-1233
Morgan Mills 830-857-4086
Next to the Courthouse Annex Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 5 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Home of the Silverado
The Romberg House

Assisted Living Residence
Melanie Petru-Manager
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210 Qualls Street Gonzales, TX 78629
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LULING: Museum fetes history

ContinuedfrompageB1 which proved to be one of the most significant oil fields ever discovered in the Southwest. His discovery opened up a whole oil field and singlehandedly shifted Lulings economic focus from agriculture and railroad to oil. The population exploded from 500 to 5,000 people overnight, and by 1924 the Luling Oil Field was producing 11 million barrels per year. In 1926, Davis sold out to Magnolia Oil, the forerunner of Exxon Mobil, for the whopping sum of $12 million. An avid philanthropist, Davis used his fortune to build several facilities in Luling, including the Northside Clubhouse, the Southside Clubhouse and the Luling Foundation Farm. He also donated land for the creation of parks, golf courses and swimming pools. Part of what we do here is to help people understand that even though Davis has been gone since 1951, his impact still exists, said Voigt. If exhibits are the meat and potatoes of every museum, then the Oil Patch offers up a bona fide buffet. The facility is filled with Exxon memorabilia such as model trucks and hard hats, and also has items from the Haliburton Plant that left town in the 1990s. There are several interesting things like a replica of the Rafael Rios #1 built in 1929, vintageera gas pumps, and an actual drill bit. Of course, there is also an homage to Davis. It consists of display cases featuring books written about him, his handwritten sheet music, manuscript from a play he produced, pieces of China he had previously owned, the 1974 Luling centennial coin that bears his face, and even a life-sized likeness of the man himself. Everything in the museum for the most part has been donated because we do not have a large purchasing budget, Voigt said. We feel very blessed about that. As with all non-profit organizations, funding is an ongoing issue with the museum. Right now, there are three main components in place to assist with the facilitys financing. Originally the major fund raiser was the Roughneck Chili Cook-off and Classic Car Show, and it still is today, said Voigt. Now were going into our 25th year of that event. Its always the first weekend in April, except during Easter when it is pushed back to around the 14th. Over the last nine years, weve developed a September Art Exhibit. Its always done to show Reflections of Texas and Edgar B. Davis love of the arts. The artists have the option of having their work being for sale or not. The way the museum makes money is we have sponsors for the event. We do not take any money from the artists sales, but we do ask they donate a piece for our Silent Auction. Beta Sigma Phi is our volunteer organization and in March, along with the Friends of the Library, we do Meet the Authors Book Signings, she continued. Were now in our fifth year of that event and thats become a really wonderful thing. This year well be teaming up with H-E-B and doing a big art exhibit this month for all our third-graders to get them interested in art at an
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early age. Already off to an impressive start, Voigt said there are expansion plans in the works for the museum. We just finished purchasing the lot out behind the museum and someday that will be our Outdoor Exhibit Park, she said. We also have a second floor in our building that we dont use at the moment because its not yet in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. So we have some long-range plans for expansion as well. Trey Bailey is the executive director of the Luling Economic Development Corporation and a longtime museum board member. He said having the museum in town serves a dual-purpose. Were extremely fortunate to have a facility where we can express our cultural heritage and share it with people who visit, he said. Its extremely important to show our rich heritage in the oil industry, not only from a tourism standpoint, but from a community development standpoint. The thing about this museum thats so encouraging is its ability to keep growing. As the facility continues to expand, it also continues to expand its role in Lulings burgeoning heritage tourism program. Its definitely an integral piece, said Bailey. Weve got a great thing going on because in addition to the Oil Patch Museum, were also developing a museum at Zedler Mill that will actually showcase our agricultural roots. We always say that Luling is a microcosm of what made Texas great. It started out as an agricultural-based town, then it was a railroad town, and then it became an oil town. Not just content with being a showplace for history, the Oil Patch Museum is also an avid participant in community activities by serving as a venue for civic meetings. Its mostly non-profits that hold their meetings here, said Voigt. Anything we can do that helps our community, we try to do. We have a wonderful 22-member board that has set out a five-year plan and were working toward those goals. You have to have that kind of stability within your organization and thats really helped us. The Central Texas Oil Patch Museum is part of the Texas Nostalgia Trail, a marketing network for small museums in South Central Texas, that was established two years ago. The group includes museums from around the area including Cuero, Flatonia, Gonzales, Hallettsville, Shiner and Yoakum. All of the museums in these small towns are on very limited budgets, so we created something that links us all together, Voigt said. Periodically, we have gatherings at each others museums to allow us a chance to see what everyone else is doing and share ideas. The Central Texas Oil Museums is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1-4 p.m. It is also open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is donation-suggested. For more information on the museum, call 830-8751922 or visit the website www.oilmuseum.org.
Obituaries
playing house. He could recall the time he came between their dancing with each other and Marion hit him with a purse they were playing with. For a few minutes he was kind of out, but as he regained his consciousness, he realized four sisters were too much to play with. After graduation from Shiner High School in 1961, he moved to Victoria but remained working for G&G Woodworks in Shiner. Shortly after moving to Victoria, he got employment with Sterrett Supply and A&A Electric. He married the love of his life, Betty Jeanie Lamprecht, on June 2, 1963. Bill and Jeanie then moved to Gonzales in 1970 to be closer to their parents and Bill went to work for Superior Dairies and later with Bugman. In 1978, he went to work for Gonzales Auto Supply and became manager of the store in 1989 and retired December 31, 2004. Gonzales Auto Supply was owned by Frances Fishbeck and not only was he Bills employer; he took care of Bill in many ways of appreciation. One was by always including Bill and his wife on trips provided by Auto parts dealers. Bill was an excellent dancer and if it was possible, he and Jeanie did not miss many dances that the Moods played for until the band stopped playing in 1969. He also loved to waltz and polka. They had many Saturday nights at Boedeckers outdoor dance floor between Shiner and Gonzales, dancing lovingly in each others arms. He celebrated Jeanies birthday at Turner Hall on August 14, 2010, dancing to the music of the Moods, which was the last time he got to dance. Bills likes and hobbies were fishing, hunting, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Bill would always reminisce of the days he and his brother-in-law, Brother Bob as he was referred too, spent fishing in local tanks and hunting in Dilworth. Bill liked to travel to different places with Jeanie. They traveled through many states visiting relatives, sightseeing and taking tours. He had a desire to visit Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park, but leukemia sapped the strength from his body and he was unable to make that trip. Bill loved his grandchildren and always looked forward to their visits and hearing of their accomplishments in school and sports. He looked forward to the times one of the grandsons would come around, for there were always odd jobs he needed help completing. Since Hunter, Connor, and Coby were around most of the time, they always got the job of trimming and cleaning up the limbs in the spring. Even though Jennifer, Wyatt, Jessica and Kasey did not live close by, they would get leftover jobs when they came to see Nan and Pop Noack. Bill enjoyed sitting at the kitchen table telling the grandchildren stories of how it was when he was growing up. He told them how it was to get up at 5 a.m. every morning with his sisters to make sure the cows were milked and then eating breakfast and making sure they were ready to catch the bus by 7 a.m. The weather many times brought freezing temperatures. He also told them stories of how he had to feed 20 or more hogs that his dad raised and how he had to shuck three five-gallon barrels of corn every week for the hogs. Even though Bill had a date with Jeanie, the feeding had to be done first. Bill liked to plant a garden every year. His tomatoes, green peppers and onions were something to brag about. He even made attempts to raise watermelons a few times. During the last years, he would convince his grandson Connor to make sure the garden was plowed for the spring planting. His garden would become the subject of conversation when he visited with his brother-in-law Emil, as they compared the progress of their gardens. He like comparing deer hunting stories with his brother-in-laws, Mark and Edwin. Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years, Betty Jean Jeanie Lamprecht Noack; sons, Kenneth William and wife Dee, all of Gonzales, Kevin Wayne and his wife Jeannie of Austin, and his daughter Sheila Ann Pruett of Gonzales; and grandchildren, Hunter Noack, Jennifer Noack, Wyatt Noack, Connor Pruett, Coby Pruett, Jessica Noack, and Kasey Noack. He is also survived by his sisters, Ruby Kelly and husband Mark of Gonzales, Angie Pekar of Shiner and Susan Ulcak and her husband Edwin of Shiner. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marion Zumwalt. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 in the First Lutheran Church in Gonzales with Pastor Ildiko Rigney officiating. Interment followed in Denton Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Hunter Noack, Conner Pruett, Coby Pruett, James Kocian, Roger Tomas, David Hewig, and Dustin Ulcak. Honorary pallbearers included Jennifer Noack, Wyatt Noack, Jessica Noack and Kasey Noack. Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church in Gonzales or the American Leukemia Foundation. Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. ALVAREZ Benita Alvarez, age 86, died Jan. 4 at her home in Smiley. She was born on March 21, 1925 in Gonzales, Texas and was a member of St. Philips Catholic Church in Smiley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Crescencio and Rita (Garcia) Galvan; her husband, Felipe Alvarez; a son, Raymond Alvarez; a son-in-law, Domingo Garcia; four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by three daughters: Minnie Garcia of Smiley, Mary Lynn Alvarez of Smiley, and Delores Lazo of Nixon; four sons: Frank Alvarez of Smiley, John Alvarez of Smiley, Ray Alvarez of Nixon, and Felipe Alvarez, Jr. of Smiley; three brothers: Fidencio Galvan, Crescencio Galvan, and Jesse Galvan; six sisters: Josie Luna, Inez Hernandez, Janie Herrera, Tina Galvan, Modesta Galvan, and Frances Galvan; 22 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; as well other family and many friends. Viewing and visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 6, from 3-8 p.m. at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon with a Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. by Deacon John Moreno. The Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Philips Catholic Church in Smiley with Father Alfonso Gioppato officiating. Interment will follow at the Burriola Cemetery near Smiley. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice. The guest book may be signed on-line at www.finchfuneralchapels.com. WOBIG Caryl A. Wobig 69 of Cuero, Texas died Sunday, January 1, 2012. Mr. Wobig was born in Rodchester Minnesota on May 4, 1942 to Edward and Agnes Zimmerman Wobig. He worked many years as the City Supervisor for the City of Eureka, Montana. He attended the Baptist Church and was a member or the Eureka Volunteer Fire Department. Caryl was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Marlin Wobig, and a sister, Adaline Wobig. He is survived by his wife, Eula Wobig of Cuero; his children, David Wobig of Wisconsin, Debora Hern of Raathdrum, Idaho, Bill Morris of Jacksonville, N.C., Don Morrs, Memphis, Tn., Bonnie Warren of Forney, Texas; Brothers, Vern Wobig of Wisconsin, Orvil Wobig of Arkansas; sister, Verrona Young of Montana; and 11 grandchildren. Visitation and Viewing, Wednesday January 4, 2012 at Finch Chapel-Nixon from 5:008:00 PM. Graveside Services, 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 5, 2012. Burial, Union Valley Cemetery. Arrangements by Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, of Nixon (830) 582-1521.
Amber Leigh Robbins, 19922011 ROBBINS Amber Leigh Robbins, 19, of Gonzales and Seguin, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011. She was born October 28, 1992 in Austin the daughter of Barry and Pamela West Robbins. She attended Gonzales High School and graduated from Lockhart High School. She was a student and majored in Criminal Justice. Amber was a very outgoing person and loved to keep up with her many friends or as she said her Peeps on Facebook, she had over 1200 listed. She is survived by her parents Pamela West Toland of Gonzales and Barry Robbins and wife Kathleen of Lockhart; sisters Ashley Schafer of Port OConnor and Ashley Valdez of Hawaii; brothers Kory Layne Robbins of Lockhart, Kevin Lee Kovar of Austin, Kyle DeWayne Robbins of Gonzales and Ryan Vogel of Lockhart; grandmothers Susie West Hicks of Gonzales, Pat Dick and Ruth Robbins both of Taylor. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her infant son Kaiden Rockeen Robbins and her grandfathers Michael Ivey, Douglas Hicks, Billy Dick and Lloyd Robbins. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2012. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Interment will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gonzales Dog Adoptions Fund. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232
WilliamBill Noack, Jr., 1943-2011 NOACK William Bill Noack, Jr. passed away on Monday, Jan. 2 at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 68 years and seven months. Bill was born May 27, 1943 to Olivia Wilheminia Paulina Glatzert Noack and William Julius Noack. He was baptized at the Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Shiner on December 6, 1943. He was confirmed in the Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Shiner on April 14, 1957 by Pastor Edwin J. Oehlke. He was a strong believer in his Lutheran church and that anything was possible as long as he had God walking along side of him. The family made several moves since Bills father was involved in farming and tending cattle for people. One of their moves was to a house where the Green Dickson Park is located in Shiner, and another move was in the house that stood where the Shiner School is now located. Bill attended the country school called Green School through the first and second grades. The teacher picked him and his sister, Marion, up every morning in her personal vehicle and returned them home each afternoon. This school closed up the next year and he was enrolled in Shiner Public School in 1952 for the 3rd grade. Bill, being the only boy of five children, had a lot of fun interfering sometimes with his sisters
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LOST & FOUND

Lost Dog: Male, mixed breed, medium sized, black & white. Has on purple collar with green tags from Shiner Vet Hospital. Call 857-5267. (0105-12)
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Found: Small male brown dog off 183 N. CR 601. Call 6723136. -------------------------Lost - 5 Donkeys. 1 Black, 4 white. I-10, 304, Hensling Lane area. 830-437-2952.
NOTICES
The Heights of Gonzales Activity Department is looking for a fridge/freezer to hold supplies for event refreshments. If you would like to donate or know of one that is reasonably priced, contact Gwen Koncaba, 830-672-4530. -------------------------Gonzales Learning Center seeking donations of caps and gowns. Call 830672-8291 for information. -------------------------Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-6657327
HELP WANTED
Part-time position available for Weekend RN Supervisor. Long Term Care experience required. Please apply in person at The Heights of Gonzales Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX. -------------------------W. B. Farm and Ranch Supply is taking applications for a Full time Truck Driver. Local Delivery Zone Class A or B CDL required Forklift experience required Apply in person NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED W. B. Farm and Ranch Supply 2031 Water St. (Hwy 183 N) Gonzales Tx 78629 -------------------------WRITERS NEEDED The Cannon, your regional weekly for Gonzales and surrounding counties, is taking applications for regional correspondents in Luling, Waelder, Moulton, Shiner, Flatonia, Hallettsville, Yoakum, Cuero, Smiley and Nixon to cover everything from meetings to feature stories to sports. Pay is on a perassignment basis. Please contact General Manager Dave Mundy at manager@gonzalescannon.com
HELP WANTED
Full-time position available for MDS Coordinator. Must be Licensed Vocational Nurse with knowledge of MDS in Long Term Care. Please apply in person at The Heights of Gonzales Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX. -------------------------Automotive & Diesel Repair Business looking for Service Writer/Clerical Help M o n d a y - F r i d a y, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Please send resume to: P.O. Box E, Gonzales, Texas 78629. -------------------------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.
AUCTIONS
January 18th at 3 p.m.
MISC. FOR SALE

num rims. Can fit a Ford Probe or Mazda MX6. Mufflers can fit a pickup truck, good condition. Cabinet fits over refrigerator. Collectibles, sweaters (some with Christmas themes). Various sizes. Call Marcus Migl, 361594-4307. -------------------------Men and Womens jackets, sweaters. Different sizes. Can be seen at 1822 St. Louis or call 6728034. -------------------------1 axle trailer, wide ramp, 12x61/2 for sale. Call 857-4993. -------------------------For Sale: Whirlpool Washing Machine, like new. Large capacity. $200. 361208-3565. -------------------------Westein Running Boards. $140. For pictures or any questions, please email huntntxprincess@yahoo.com. -------------------------Dalhart Windberg - Winters Velvet Mantle - $250.00. Signed Affidavit of Limited Edition 12x36 in frame. Email huntntxprincess@yahoo.com for pictures or any questions. -------------------------Baby and Womens Clothes for sale. Cheap. Call 361772-5566. -------------------------25 Color TV & entertainment center. Excellent condition. 830-672-6414. -------------------------1979 International 5 ton Ramsy winch, rolling tailboard, Hydraulic Crane (detached), down riggers. Like new tires. Runs good. $6,000 obo. Individual, 830-660-2813. -------------------------MUST TAKE IT ALL! Barbie Dolls, some still in packages, purses, games, kitchen items, VHS tapes (new & used), more! All for only $100! Call 713-4498861. -------------------------Power Box Asphalt Paving Machine and Roller. Good Condition. $9,900. Call after 5 p.m. 361-594-3668. -------------------------Small computer desk, wood, $40.00 obo. Large playpen, $25.00. Both in great condition. 830-203-9159. -------------------------ATTENTION TRUCKERS. Cobra 25, NW Ltd, Classic CB, Igloo Ref. Cooler, Wave Box, Portable Microwave. $50.00 each. 361-596-4502 or 361-401-0556.
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Like new, 26 Mens 21 spd., $50 obo. Call Theresa at 830203-5212. -------------------------2 Teenagers Formals-Party Dresses. 1 White w/spaghetti Strap, with rhinestones. 1 Beige/ golden color, spaghetti straps, gold rhinestones. Call 672-8034 or come by 1822 St. Louis. -------------------------Heavy, vinyl tarps. 15x50. UV proof, tuff boogers. $50 each. 830-6602813. -------------------------6 oak restaurant booths w/copper inlaid tops. Large round folding tables w/6 armchairs. Contact Tommy, 830-351-1263. -------------------------Baby bed for sale. $60. Call 254-9315712. -------------------------Electric Hospital Bed, $300. 12 function exercise bicycle, $65. Prices Negotiable. 830582-1120, Nixon. -------------------------Insulated 6x8 storage building. Like new. Used as a produce cooler. $1,000. Call 512-227-6950. -------------------------Proform Treadmill. Model 380CS. Programmable, includes built-in fan, speaker for IPOD radio. Like new condition. $350/obo. Contact Liz, 830263-2103. -------------------------Whirlpool Heavy Duty Gas Dryer. Good condition. $75. Can be seen at 511 Church St. 830857-4993. -------------------------For Sale: Thomas Playmate with Color Glo Chord Organ. Good condition. All instruction books included. Call Sue, 672-2192. -------------------------Utility trailer. All wired for lights. Current tag. $575. 512-917-4078. -------------------------Commercial, Martin Luther King, Desk and many other calendars with your chosen information. Personal service at your business. Spread your website or business information all over South Texas. 830437-5142 or cell, 830-857-0876. -------------------------Prayer Shawl, 38x72, handmade, burgundy, green white, $50.00. 512917-4078.
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale. Saturday, January 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Cost on Hwy. 97. Next to Cost Store. Bicycle, toys, homemade coat rack, jewelry, entertainment centers, clothes, all sizes, children and adult, dishes, linens & much more.
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1405 Sarah DeWitt P.O. Box 1960 Gonzales, Texas 78629 830-672-9646
MISC. FOR SALE

Craftsman Tiller, 5 HP, Briggs & Stratton. Front tines. $250.00. 361-2083565. (01-26-12) -------------------------Halex Power Glide Air Hockey Table. Older Model. Paint job faded, but air jets work. Missing paddles and pucks (can be purchased inexpensively online or at a sporting good store). Asking price - $20. Contact the Gonzales Learning and Career Center if interested. 830-672-8291 or glcc@gvec.net. (0119-12) -------------------------Pearl 6-piece session series with hardware and cymbals. $350. Call 830-822-6291.(0119-12) -------------------------Hammond Organ w/pedals, two keyboards. $500. Call 672-2719.(01-1212) -------------------------4 tires and Alumi-
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AUCTIONS
K&S Storage at 922 St. Peter will be auctioning off two units. Unit #4 and #14 for non payment of rentals. Auction will be held
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The City of Gonzales is seeking a government finance professional to become its new Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer performs the duties of day to day direction of the Finance Department including: Utility Billing, General Accounting, Cash and Investment Management, Accounts Payable, and Payroll. The CFO operates under the broad administrative direction and reports directly to the City Manager. Requirements include a Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a closely related field. Experience should include five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in the public sector. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (GCFO) is preferred. Salary range for this position is mid 50s to mid 60s. The City of Gonzales will be accepting resumes until the position is filled. Contact: City Secretary, Candice Witzkoske (830) 672-2815
Applications available on website: www.cityofgonzales.org
Full-time General Office position available. Individual must be bilingual, detail-oriented and able to multi-task. Computer skills, office and accounting experience required. Benefits include vacation, life insurance and 401k. An EOE.
Kitchen Pride P.O. Box 585 Gonzales, TX 78629.
WANTED: Bobtail Truck Driver Day & Night Positions Available Requirements: Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker Endorsements Must be at least 25 years of age Insurance, 401K and vacation included Applications available at: Schmidt & Sons, Inc. 2510 Church St. Gonzales, Texas 78629 www.schmidtandsons.com (830) 672-2018 James @ ext. 107
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MISC. FOR SALE
FREE 3 haul Fiberglass boat, 16 ft. Needs work & no leaks. Call for information. 830-5403574. -------------------------Fullsize Mattress & Box Springs, $100. Queensize Mattress and Box Springs, $175. Both in excellent condition & sanitized. 830-6723728. -------------------------2 young ladies black jackets size 14. One is leather. 672-8034. -------------------------Old Readers Digests for Sale. Call 830672-3362. -------------------------Autograph picture of Muhammad Ali/ Cassius Clay (60s), Certificate of Authenticity (11x16), $1,400. Yellow Lab Stud Service. (806) 577-3962. -------------------------Culligan Water Softner and Rust Remover, old cars, elect. water heater, 2001 Fiber Truck bed w/key, Hay Balers, Bar B Q pipe. 830-437-5759. -------------------------128 used letter-size hanging file folders, most have colored tabs, excellent condition. $30 cash for all or $7 per 25. 830672-1106. -------------------------Computer, printer & desk, all $400. Stamina #4755 exercise machine. Like new condition. $100/obo. 6722267. -------------------------4 tires. LT2457QR17 in good condition. $100 obo. 830-6722075. -------------------------Metal Bench, $150; Organ, $50; School desk & books of all kinds. Just out of Moulton on 532. Call 361-596-4403. -------------------------Tanning Bed for Sale. 1996, 24SF. $300. Childrens wardrobe, good condition. $300. 672-7127. -------------------------Beautiful Vintage water color painting, landscape & water. 12x19. $350. Antique very ornate picture frame. 16x20, $295. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Dalhart Winberg original oil painting, landscape, $3800 (512)917-4078.
FRM. EQUIPMENT
needs repair $100. (512) 917-4078.
FURNITURE
w/woven seats. $15.00 each. 830263-1702. -------------------------Cargo style sofa. $100.00. Call 361772-5859. -------------------------Custom Designed Western motif 3 panel decorative screen, 54x78 1/2, horses, brands & leather look, $395. 512-917-4078.
AUTOS
wheels from a 2008 Toyota Truck. Asking $800/obo. Call 830857-6434. -------------------------For Sale: 94 Cadillac DeVille. $500/obo. Call Luis, 830-3390645. -------------------------Mercury Grand Marquis LS. Loaded, 146,284 miles. $3,000. 830-4372961. -------------------------For Sale: Bully Brand Sidesteps stainless steel for a Crew Cab Silverado. New body style. Asking $200/ obo. Like new. 830857-5598. -------------------------Grill Guard and Running Boards for 2002 Durango. Westin Brand, excellent condition. $300. Call 830560-0238. -------------------------For Sale. Older Buick Regal Sport Car. Engine is gone. Body, tires are almost new. Air condition system is new. Make me an offer. 361-594-2129. Shiner, County Rd. 299, Box 577. -------------------------1988 Wrangler, new motor. Sahara special and John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condition Overall. Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 857-1781. -------------------------1989 Ford Conversion Van. Super clean interior, good motor & A/C, transmissions slips, $1,900 firm. 830-437-5659 or 8576565. -------------------------2000 Jeep Wrangler SE Sport 2D, New Tires and New Sony Stereo. 107,000 miles. Great Condition. Asking $7,000 obo. Call 361-865-3353. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Crown Victoria Ford, price $3,250. Call 830-5876230 or 830-8575559. -------------------------1998 Chevrolet, heavy 1/2 ton 4WD, 350CC engine. New AC. $5,000. Call 830203-0147. -------------------------Van for Sale. $3,800 OBO. 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Wellmaintained, very clean. 181,000 miles. Great for family or hauling van. Call 512905-8226. -------------------------2005 Yamaha V-Star Classic with Silverado Package. Lots of extras. 1995 F-250 4x4 Supercab Diesel 5-speed. 281-3309417. -------------------------2009 Honda Trailwagon, w/dump bed, headlights, receiver hitch & seat belts. 2wd w/rear differential. $2,500. For more information, 672-8580. -------------------------2007 Saturn Ion, 56,000 Miles $5000 worth of performance parts. $9000 OBO 830-203-0282.
HOMES FOR RENT

210-386-1399. -------------------------Home in Seguin for Rent. Two bedroom, one bath. Completely updated with all new appliances. $750.00 per month and $750.00 deposit. Call Debbie at 830-445-9583 for details. -------------------------House in country for rent. 3/2, nice yard. 361-594-3233 or 830-857-4364.
HOME SERVICES
You Vacation, Ill take care of the place. Includes pets, yard, grandma. References. Mature lady. Gonzales, 512-296-4845. -------------------------Do you need your house cleaned? No job is too small or too big. $10-$15/hr. Available M-S. Call Brittany Balderas at 445-0703. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email bjbrzozowski@yahoo. com. -------------------------Experienced Care Giver excellent references available for private setting in home hospital and nursing home. Day and night. 361865-0286 or 832655-9195. -------------------------Dennis Fojtek (Mechanic), Moulton, Tx. 713-408-9388. Repairs the following: tractors, lawn mowers, tillers, chain saws, trucks etc. -------------------------Private Caregiver. 20+ years experience. Hospice certified. Looking to do private duty, cook, clean, drive. 361772-2011. -------------------------Ironing done, in my home can pick up & deliver. References if needed. Call Louise (830) 582-1120. -------------------------Will clean your house. Im dependable and have references. Call Mary at 830-672-4691. -------------------------All-around handyman available. I also build sheds, 16x8 tool shed. Call 830857-1959. -------------------------Building Demolition House, barns, etc. 830-263-0663 or 830-203-0540.
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LAWN & GARDEN

Need help with lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-8571576. -------------------------Lawn care & shredding. Call for free estimates. 830-2039385. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181. -------------------------Will mow yards reasonable rates. Call for free estimate, 830-8575147.
RVs FOR SALE

1997 Kountry Star 34 ft., 5th Wheel. 2 slideouts, upgraded kitchen, ducted A/H, 11 storage compartments, ceiling fans. NADA. com/RV appraised RV at $15,900. Asking $10,000. Great home for oilfield. Located in Rockport, TX. 361-6451009. -------------------------2004 Wildcat 5th Wheel RV. 28 ft., equipped to sleep 5, w/lrg. slide containing sofa & dinette. Lots of storage. Adapted to pull as gooseneck. Excellent condition. Call 361-218-1880. -------------------------2004 Fleetwood RV Pecos pop-up. Like new, only pulled from dealer. $4,000. Both units located near Old Moulton. Call 857-0734 or 361-596-7317.
FURNITURE
Twin size headboard, $10.00; Twin size bed frame w/ wood headboard & footboard, $25. Call 437-5225. -------------------------Solid Wood Armoire/Enter tainment Center For Sale: A large, solid pine Hacienda Style Entertainment center with rustic wood and forged metal hinges. It is arched at the top and can hold a large TV in the top half. The bottom has a removable shelf and can hold hundreds of DVDs and CDs. It is also perfect for a bedroom, using the top for a TV and the large bottom half to store sweaters and other bulky clothing items. Its a great, classic piece of furniture that will last a long time. Retails for more than $800. We are asking ONLY $350 for it. Its a steal for solid wood and the craftsmanship. We love it but just dont have room for it anymore. Call Nikki at (512) 227-4040, or email:nikki.maxwell2009@yahoo. com for more information and pictures. Will deliver FREE within Gonzales County. -------------------------Dining Room China Cabinet For Sale: A large honey pine dining room buffet and hutch with glass shelves and doors. Two separate pieces makes it easier to move. Has wooden cabinet doors and several drawers on the bottom half for storage. The drawers are lined with velvet to protect silverware and other objects from scratches. Top half has three shelves with a plate rail and is perfect for china and collectibles to be displayed in the glass case. The whole piece is in overall good condition, just has a few dings from moving. Wood color and style matches many classic and contemporary dining room sets. Retails for more than $1300. We are asking ONLY $500 for it. Call Nikki at (512) 227-4040, or email: nikki.maxwell2009@yahoo. com for more information and pictures. Will deliver FREE within Gonzales County. -------------------------Solid Wood Cubby Shelf With Coat Hooks: A solid pine free-standing cubby shelf unit with FIVE segmented compartments, each with THREE areas of storage -a cubby in the top area, a tall backp a c k / p u r s e / co at rack section, and a shoe compartment at the bottom. PERFECT for a classroom, daycare, in the home by the door, or in the garage for organizing tools. Retails for $550. We are asking ONLY $250 for it. Call Nikki at (512) 227-4040, or email: nikki.maxwell2009@yahoo. com for more information and pictures. Will deliver FREE within Gonzales County. -------------------------6 pc. Solid Oak Bedroom Set. $500/ OBO. Call 361-7725566. -------------------------Bar Stools, 2-24 dark w/rattan cane, swivel seats, nice. $35.00 each. 2-24 V-finish ladder back
MOBILE HOMES
Late 1970s Mobile for sale. 2BR-1BA. Great remodeling project. 12x48. Plumbing good. No electric. Livable condition. Some material included. Ready to be moved. $.1500 firm. 512718-0482. -------------------------07 Doublewide, sits on 10 ac. Homesteaded, AG exempt, chainlink fence in yard and around 10 ac. Large deck on front, small one in back. Covered dog pen, outside night light. Different types of sheds. Water Softener tanks attached to back of house, for inside water only. 4BR/1 Bath, LR, carpeted, rest have linoleum. Master bedroom has walk-in closet, very roomy, high ceilings all through house. Ceiling fans in all 4 bedrooms and Living room, also White block Fireplace never used, Island kitchen between kitchen & dining room w/barstools. Silver cabinets. Belmont area, Gonzales School Route. Call Candy, LREB at 210-3652803. -------------------------2002 Fleetwood Festival Ltd. 76x16 in excellent condition. 3 bedrooms and 2 bath. I am selling it for the pay off, est. $24,000. The payments with Wilson County taxes are about $250 a month. It is located in La Vernia and needs to be moved. Call Megan, 830477-9792. -------------------------3/2, Singlewide Mobile Home. All electric, excellent condition. Also, Zenith 25 in. console TV and 25 inch color TV. All in excellent condition. Call 830672-6414. -------------------------For Sale: 3br/2ba Fleetwood Mobile Home. 1,728 sq. ft. New roof, laminated wood floors, new windows, new furnace and door. Antique bath tub. 85% completely new remodeling throughout house. Must sell fast and be moved. Reduced $18,000/obo. Call 830-445-9889. -------------------------For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Doublewide Mobile Home. 14 mi. South, FM 1117 in Seguin, TX. Mobile home is in need of repair. New water well. There are two septic tanks on property. Asking $56,000. Call 830-401-0147.
WANT TO RENT
Im looking for a home to rent in the Gonzales area. If you have a property or something available to look at, please give me a call, 361-571-3466. Egon Barthels. -------------------------Needed: I need to rent a 2 bed or 3 bedroom apartment or house in Gonzales or Luling area. Please call 830-822-5076.
CHILD CARE
Willing to do babysitting at my house. 8-5 M-F. 511 Church St., 830-857-4993.
RVs FOR SALE

2011 Big Horn 367ORL 5th Wheel with 4 slices, loaded, king bed, flat screen TV, electric awning, two A/C units, non-smoker. NADA Value $82,500. 38 feet long. Great live-in trailer. Call 830-5404058 or 830-2639172, Price $46,000. -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565. -------------------------GREAT DEAL!
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COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.
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FIREWOOD
Cured Mesquite wood. 14-16 inch lengths. Some split. Ideal for firewood or barbeque. 1 cord for $140. Call 830540-4610. -------------------------For Sale: Oak & Mesquite Firewood. 830-437-5747. -------------------------For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. Delivery available. Call for prices, 830-5404776 or 830-8573273. -------------------------FARM EQUIPMENT -------------John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condition Overall and 1988 Wrangler, new motor. Sahara special Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 8571781. -------------------------For Sale: Cat D6C Dozer, power shift, hydraulic single blade, Hyster Winch w/cable, brush cab, extra set tracks pads. 830-4375759. -------------------------Ford 3000 Tractor. Diesel. $4,800. Call 830-203-9385. -------------------------1977 WW 2-horse straight load bumper pull. Good condition - ready to haul. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------Old western saddle,
TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT

Travel Trailers for rent. Ready for move-in. Equipped with everything you need. All you need to bring is your personal items. Call 512-963-0000 or 512-508-6221.
AUTOS
1995 Ford F350 Dually 2x4, 460, 5 spd. Runs good. $3,500 obo. 830-857-3325. -------------------------1977 Chevy 1/2 ton, 2 wd, 4 spd, special ordered. Original owner. $3,000 obo. 830-857-1506. -------------------------2006 Corvette, 16,000 miles. Very Clean. $33,000. Call 830-672-7040. -------------------------1997 Chevrolet 1500, short bed, V6, 128,000 miles. $2,600. Call 830-6727040. -------------------------4 20 XD Series
HOMES FOR RENT

For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921. -------------------------2BR/2BA house for rent, w/covered patio, w/electricity. Lots of trees, quiet. No pets, no smoking. $650/mo + dep. 1st and last months. Appliances available. Luling area.
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RVs FOR SALE
24 ft. 2006 bought in 2007. Zeppelin Travel Trailer w/ slide out; Lg. corner shower, qn. bed, m/w, stove, refrigerator, sat./cable prep, tires 2-yrsold. $9,800; located near Gonzales. Call 936-203-4378 or 936-594-9809. -------------------------FOR SALE: 25 ft. 5th wheel travel trailer with 5th wheel hitch. Good condition. Microwave, stove, refrigerator, sleeper couch, queen bed. Asking $4,000. Call 830437-2359. -------------------------1996 Pace Arrow. Ready to travel. Good condition. Runs well. 830-6603883.
RECREATION
trax with only 250 miles $3,500 o.b.o. 830-857-5236. -------------------------2 80CC Kawasaki 4-wheelers for sale. $900/each. Call 830-534-4996. -------------------------2006 Buell Blast 500cc bike. Made by Harley-Davidson. Only 2,100 miles. Gets 62 miles to a gallon. Great fun, easy to ride, beginners or experienced. $2,500 obo. Located near Old Moulton. Cell, 830-857-0734, after 6, can call 361-5967317. -------------------------2003 Dyna SuperGlide Harley 100 yr. Anniv. Gold Key addition windshield, backrest, forward controls. Great condition. $7,500. 830875-2278. -------------------------Having Fun with piano lessons with Shelia Wright 1622 N. College St. Youth and Adults Flexible Schedule (830) 6722719.
PETS
pies for sale. Great hunters & family companions. Male $200; female - $250. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Pups For Sale. Great Pyrenees, (1/8 Anatolian). Call Sammie Gibson at (830) 2038666. -------------------------Very cute Rat Terrier puppies. 6 wks old. $75. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Tiny Chihuahua puppies. 8 wks. Registered. S/W, tiger striped, Apple Head. $150-$175. 210-379-0771. -------------------------Cocker Spaniels AKC, 3 males, shots & wormed. $250.00. 830-540-4368 or 830-203-8511. -------------------------2 Great Dane puppies. Asking $225. 857-5147. -------------------------Turn your favorite pet photo into a work of art! Artist Brenda Shannon, Pastel or Acrylic. Great gift idea. (512) 917-4078.
LIVESTOCK
For Sale: Sorrel Gelding, 10 yrs. old. Big, strong, sound ranch horse. Very good looking. Needs a strong rider. Gentle, calm disposition. $850/firm. Call 361-596-4954. -------------------------Black Limousin & Black Angus Bulls. Also Heifers. Gentle. Increase your weaning waits. Delivery available. 979-2635829. -------------------------Reg. Polled Hereford Bulls. One year to 3 1/2 years, $1,100-$1,500. Also Reg. Heifers, 1 yr. olds. $650-$850. Call 830-540-4430. -------------------------For Sale. 3 black Brangus Bulls, 1 red Brangus Bull. 2 yrs. old. No papers. $1,200/each. 830437-5772. -------------------------For Sale. Female mare, 6 yrs. old. $500. Please call if interested. 713203-2814. -------------------------Riding lessons in Gonzales. My horses or yours. For more information please call, 830203-0470. -------------------------APHA flashy mare for sale. Broke to ride. FMI please call 830-203-0470. $1750.00. Used in Playdays/trailride. -------------------------Pretty Reg. A.Q.H.A. Cremello Colt, 6 months old. Great conformation. Good bloodline Hollywood Gold & King. $500.00. 830437-5671 or 830857-4591. -------------------------Longhorn young bulls and heifers for sale. Foundation genetics. Yard art or breeders. Gold Star Longhorns, Bob Tinstman, 830-5404591. -------------------------For Sale: Black Angus Bulls. 1 1/2 yrs. old. $1200-$1500. 830-437-5772. -------------------------Yearling smoky grulla dun filly (solid). Has halter on and has been trailered. Asking $600 OBO. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------17 year sorrel paint with blue eye. Originally trained in western pleasure - used for trail rides. Asking $1,200. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------7 year dun paint. Well trained, ready to finish your way. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695.
LIVESTOCK
White Leghorn chickens, $7.00 each. 830-8574580. -------------------------MINI-DONKEYS. Great pets, loves people. All ages and colors, some cross designs, 36 tall. 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152. -------------------------M I N I - G OAT S . (Dwarf Nigerians) 18 to 24 tall. Good weed eaters. Fun to have around. Beautiful silver and white herd sire. (7 left) 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152.
REAL ESTATE
Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975. -------------------------53.35 Improved Pasture with 3/2 older home, CA/H, on FM 1116. 5 miles from downtown Gonzales. Live Oaks, lots of new fence. After 5 p.m. call 830-437-2955 or 830-857-4242. -------------------------Home For Sale; New Construction; 2 bed/1 bath; 1504 Weimar Street; $74,900; 100% financing for qualified buyers; 830203-5065. -------------------------House for Sale. 3BR/1 bath or 2 BR and dining room, carport & storage building in back. Phone, 830-2035181, good bargain. -------------------------3BR/2BA at 1609 Gardien St. 1,400 sq. ft, 2 living areas, lg. fenced yard. $94K. 830-203-1874. -------------------------4BR/1BA, privacy fenced-in yard. 1000 Cuero St., Gonzales. Open lot in front of house, carport. Good condition. About 20 yrs. old. $75,000. Call 830-203-0389 for information.
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STORAGE
K&S Storage Units 922 St. Peter, Gonzales, Texas. Units are available for rent with specials. First Month $10.00 - Move in special for month of August and September!!! Call 830-445-9583 or 830-857-3505 for details. -------------------------APACHE STORAGE The Store All Place is located at 2502 Harwood Rd. Gonzales, TX. 830-2035115.
HUNTING LEASES
Hunting Leases Available. Low income deer hunting leases available. 8 stands & 8 feeders. New Braunfels area. Call 512-318-9483.
WANTED
Looking for Leroy Matocha 33 Vinyl Records. Time to Dance and All Aboard. Call 979532-3117. -------------------------Want to buy used tractors, running or not. Call 361-2931633. -------------------------Looking for a good, used 3 wheel bike for adult. Call Paula at 672-3747. -------------------------The Heights of Gonzales Activity Department is looking for a fridge/freezer to hold supplies for event refreshments. If you would like to donate or know of one that is reasonably priced, contact Gwen Koncaba, 830-672-4530. -------------------------Professional Artist needs coastal round bales of hay. Will barter for artwork. Brenda Shannon, 512-917-4078. -------------------------I want to buy a used shower stall & kitchen cabinets. 830-437-5659 -------------------------WANTED: Old, broken and unwanted costume and vintage jewelry, chain necklaces/belts and loose beads. I am a crafter who loves beading and making jewelry, and cant afford new, full price beads. I will make an offer. I am in Gonzales. Please help me with my hobby. YOUR TRASH IS MY TREASURE! Call (512) 227-4040 today. -------------------------Wanted: Heavy duty metal shelving, 6-7 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. long, 12-24 inches deep. 832-4195275. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255. -------------------------Small family owned trucking company looking to lease or purchase 5-15 acres in Gonzales or surrounding area. Prefer w/shop or building. Call 501589-5097.
MISC. SERVICES
Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------Artist for Hire. Pet portraits, Landscapes, Wildlife, Murals and More. Call Brenda at 512917-4078. -------------------------A/C & Electrical side jobs: New installs, A/C maintenance, Condenser changeouts, Residential & Commercial at affordable prices. Please call David anytime at 830263-1747. -------------------------Need help with lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-8571576. -------------------------Mobile Massage is now serving Gonzales & Luling. Specializing in Therapeutic Massage for pain in lower back, neck, knees etc. Also corporate chair massage. 13 years experience. LMT Steve Turner, Lic. # MT021213. Call 830-857-0270. Let me help getting you mobile. -------------------------Welding, Fabrication & Repair. 830437-5747. -------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment. -------------------------Need a monument or marker? Save $$ on monuments, markers. High Quality. Less Cost Monuments & Markers. 1405 Conway St., Gonzales, the IOOF Building. 830-8578070.
REAL ESTATE
Beautiful Stone House. 24 acres. 2 ponds, well, county water. $400,000. For Info call 713-2032814. -------------------------Owner Finance, 3BR/1BA located at 810 E. 2nd St. in Nixon. Asking $65,000. Please call for more information. (830) 672-5580. -------------------------FOR SALE: Seven (7) Buildings, 20 Units Multi-Family Apartment Complex, located at 929 Water St, on 1.595 acres in Gonzales, TX, frontage along US Hwy 183. 1, 2, 3&4 Bedrooms. All buildings built on concrete slabs, brick veneer siding, metal roof, central heat, Paved Parking Lots and Public Utilities. For information contact: Gonzales Housing Authority, 830-672-3419 or Info@gonzaleshousingauthority. com. -------------------------2/1 home. 714 Seydler St. Owner Finance. $75,000 or best cash offer. Call Martha, 830-5562280. Habla Espanol. -------------------------511 Williams, Updated, 2BR/1BA, central A/C & Heat. Insulated. Wood floors throughout, kitchen & shower hard tile. Nancy, Stobaugh, Realtor, 512-297-8500, Sale or Lease. -------------------------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. -------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths.
RV SPOTS FOR RENT

Waelder: RV spots available in Waelder, 713-8940332. -------------------------RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2-RV Parking Sites, shade trees, easy access, all hookups. 5 miles east Gonzales. $300/mo. Utilitys Furnished. Call 2630292.
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LIVESTOCK
5 Cockatiels. 2 years old. Yellow and gray. $50 each. Call 830-534-5930. -------------------------American Angus Association. Registered Breeder stock; 5-8 months old; fancy; top genetics; $1,300-$1,600. 361563-7641 or 361563-7681. -------------------------Free Donkeys. 3 full grown females, 1 - 1 yr. old female, 1 1yr. old male, 1 full grown male. 830263-0378, leave message. -------------------------For Sale: Two Registered Hereford Bulls. One 5-year old herd bull and one 18-month old. Call 830-857-0560. -------------------------Game Chickens For Sale. 3 roosters, 7 hens. $5.00 each. 512-917-4078. -------------------------Polish crested Blue Legged Bantam Chickens. 512-2725147. -------------------------HACCP Trained person need to help write HACCP plan for poultry. 830339-0419. -------------------------Boer Goats for Sale: 1 Billy, 6 mths. 1 Nannie, 6 mth & 5 Adult Nannies. Sell as package deal or individual. 830-5600238.
Found: Male dog out on Moulton Rd. Young. Pretty, white & brown. Real gentle. Needs a good home. 830460-0995. -------------------------Adorable Longhair Chihuahua puppy, RECREATION last one, is looking For Sale or Trade: for a new home, 27 Sailboat, Beam male, 9 wks, pure 8, fiberglass. 361- bred, healthy, play561-3335. Ask for ful, raised in home Jeff. with a lot of love. -------------------------- 1st shots, wormed. 2006 Land Prides $125. 830-8754x4 Recreational 9519. Vehicle For Sale. -------------------------Approx. 200 hours. Dobermans. AKC Honda Motor. In- Registered, Black/ dependent Suspen- Tan, Born 7-2-11, sion. Windshield 4 females. Warlock and Roof. 4x4. Ask- Breeding. Shots & ing - $4,950.00 in Wormed, tails and very good condi- dewclaws, $150. tion. Call 830-857- 830-857-3232. 4670. -------------------------AKC German Short2008 Honda Four- hair pointer pupPUBLISHERS NOTICE:
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LAND
5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-2634888 for information. -------------------------6+ Acres at end of Oil Patch Lane. Zoned Commercial for $180,000. Can divide into smaller tracts. Call 210-4160041. -------------------------Small acreage for sale or lease on US 183 just North of US 90A in Gonzales. Great for oilfield, etc. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Approximately 10 acres for lease in Gonzales. Great for commercial business. For more info please call 830-2030470. -------------------------For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Doublewide Mobile Home. 14 mi. South, FM 1117 in Seguin, TX. Mobile home is in need of repair. New water well. There are two septic tanks on property. Asking $56,000. Call 830-
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they should not have. We were not fully ready to play. The Ro-hawks were aggressive but Nixon limited their scoring in the second half to remain in the game. Randolph attacked us, but the score was never out of control to where we could not come back, McKinney said. Behind the scoring of Dominique Williams, the Ro-hawks soared to a 6-0 lead in the first frame. Nixon did not score until the 2:56 mark of the frame but got a layup and then a three-point basket by Matthew Finch. A bucket from Jared Van Auken closed the gap to 8-7. Williams ended firstquarter scoring with a jumper. The teams traded twopoint and three-point buckets in the second frame as Randolph held a 21-13 lead and then got two more buckets to go up 25-13 en route to a 28-16 halftime lead.
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Lady Mustangs cruise to win

NIXON If there is one thing a coach really likes, it is his or her team ready to play and playing well throughout the entire game. And having everyone pull their fair share. The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs were prepared to play against Universal City-Randolph Tuesday evening at the Nixon High School Gymnasium, in an 80-22 win over the Lady Ro-Hawks. This was a big win for us, Nixon head coach Jeff Van Auken said. The girls came ready to play. They played well for 32 minutes. Nearly every player that hit the court for the Lady Mustangs made a mark in the scorebook. It was a team effort, he said. We had five players score in double figures and everyone made a contribution. Nixon opened the game with a 5-2 advantage as Hailey Boatright connected on the first basket and Kelby Henderson made a triple after Randolph tied the game on a jumper by Courtney Perry. A bucket by Alena Alvarez put N-S ahead 7-4. The Lady Ro-hawks then got four straight points, on the bucket by Tessa Luna and two free throws by Taylor Cummings. The Lady Mustangs then closed out the frame on 13-0 run, getting five points from Megan Guerra on a triple and a two-point shot as well as points from Boatright, Henderson and Savannah Martinez. Abigail Scarbrough got two baskets early in the second to help boost Nixon to a 25-8 lead. The teams then scored seven each from that point with Scarbrough scoring three and Alvarez getting two points for Nixon. In the third box, Randolph got the score to within 36-17 before the Lady Mustangs pulled away with 16 straight points. Nixon went on a 24-3 blowout in the fourth to seal the deal with 10 points from Boatright and six from Martinez.
Nixon-Smiley 80, Universal City-Randolph 22 Randolph 8 7 4 322 Nixon-Smiley 20 14 22 2480 Universal City-Randolph:Courtney Perry 5 1-6 11, Makaila Stone 2 0-0 4,
NIXON The NixonSmiley Mustangs got off to a slow start in the first half Tuesday night, scoring just 16 points against the 28 bagged by the Universal City-Randolph Ro-Hawks, but came roaring back to rally to win, 48-39. Mustang head coach Carlton McKinney said Nixon finally decided to play the way they usually do in the third frame. We have not played at home in a while and we had a couple of guys who were Nixon-Smileys Damian Perez (5) drives the lane between Randolph defenders a little under the weather, he said . Those kinds of during second-half action Tuesday. (Photo by Mark Lube) things affected us when
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Randolph went ahead 31-18 early in the third and then Nixon scored 12 straight points, getting plays from Finch, Robbie Mejia and Damian Perez. The Mustangs rallied for a 33-33 game to start the fourth. Jaime Moreno got a bucket to give Nixon its first lead at 35-33 and Perez scored again for a 37-33 advantage. Randolph eventually forged a 39-39 score. A bucket by Seth Barrow gave Nixon a 41-39 lead with 3:35 to play and the Mustangs held the Ro-hawks without further points and scored seven points to put the game away.
Nixon-Smiley 48, Universal City-Randolph 39 Randolph 10 18 5 6-39 Nixon-Smiley 7 9 17 15-48 Universal City Randolph: Dominique Williams 8 3-5 20, Gage Belyeu 2 0-0 6, Reggie Griffin 2 0-0 5, Tyre Jones 1 0-3 2, OJ Jackson 1 0-0 2, Bryan London 1 0-0 2, Shawn Jackson 1 0-0 2. Totals 16 3-8 39. Nixon-Smiley:Matthew Finch 4 0-0 9, Seth Barrow 4 1-5 9, Robbie Mejia 4 1-5 9, Jaime Moreno 4 0-0 8, Ian Bryan 2 0-0 6, Damien Perez 2 1-2 5, Jared Van Auken 1 0-0 2. Totals 21 3-14 48.
Micaela Chenailk 1 0-2 2, Tessa Luna 1 0-0 2, Taylor Cummings 0 2-2 2, Jasmine Mills 0 1-6 1, Alisha Allen 0 0-1 0. Totals 9 4-16 22. Nixon:Hailey Boatright 6 4-9 16, Megan Guerra 5 0-2 12, Alena Alvarez 4 3-6 11, Kelby Henderson 4 0-0 10, Savannah Martinez 5 0-0 10, Abigail Scarbrough 4 1-2 9, Jazmin Erskin 2 1-4 5, Jennifer Flores 2 0-0 4, DLaine Palacio 0 2-2 2, Jordan Newman 0 1-2 1. Totals 32 12-27 80.
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HALLETTSVILLE The Flatonia Bulldogs took advantage of free lunch Wednesday morning against the Gonzales Apaches in both teams opening game of the Hallettsville Tournament. They made their free throws in 66-31 win over the Apaches. We usually do not make a good percentage of our free throws, Flatonia head coach Bryan Zimmerman said. We pushed the ball well and were extremely patient in this game. Gonzales bagged 31 total points but had almost as many turnovers. It is hard to win when you score 31 points but have 28 turnovers in a game, said Apaches head coach Jason Tucker. Flatonia forged an 1811 advantage at the end of the first eight minutes of the game. The Dogs used a 17-10 run in the second box for a 35-21 lead at the halftime break. Gonzlaes struggled on the scoreboard in the third period, as they recorded just four points. Flatonia had better fortune, sinking 20 points. The Runnin Apaches stepped up in the fourth quarter, bagging six points but the Dogs scored 11 points. Tanner Davis and Chris Garcia dropped in five points each for the Gonzales Apaches while Zane Ponder led the Dogs with 15 total points. St. Joseph 46, Shiner 31 The Shiner Comanches boys basketball has not practiced a lot in the last several weeks. And that was manifested Wednesday in the Hallettsville tournament as they faced a very solid Victoria St. Jopseh Flyers, falling 46-31. We did not play all that well against a great St. Joseph team. They have a lot of size and hurt us in the rebounding. St. Joseph moved the ball very well. Shiner head coach Wendell Boner said. We have not practiced a lot recently and had a six-day break for Christmas, so we are getting back into the swing of things. He said that what he wants out of the Comanches is improvement in each game, regardless of the end result. We are a work in prog-
ress now Boner said. And we just want to get better as a team, win or lose. Behind two free throws and a three by Trevion Flowers, off the feed from Evel Jones, Shiner took an early 5-2 lead. The Flyers then went on a 7-0 run on shots by Dean Vanek and Cody Janak, and a threepoint bucket by Luke Wenske. The Comanches tied the game 9-9 after Lucian Blaschke grabbed a steal and scored but St. Joe scored at the end to lead 11-9. Shiner opened the second with a triple from Jones off the pass from Blaschke to go on top 1211. The Flyers then went on a 8-1 run to end the frame and a 19-13 halftime advantage. Shiner started the third quarter with a 5-2 run as Jones hit a layuip and a triple, with Matt Pohler and Blaschke getting assists. Patrick Sohrt and Wenske hit triples to help give St. Joseph a 28-18 advantage. The Flyers later went ahead 34-20 as Vanek hit some short jumpers. Shiner fought back with Pohler and Jones combining to go 3-for-4 from the free-throw line and Jones making a bucket to close down to 34-25 at the end of the third. St. Joseph had half a dozen players score points in the fourth quarter to close out the game with a 12-6 run. Later in the day, the Comanches dropped a close 48-45 decision to Goliad. Flowers led Shiner with 16 points and Pohler scored 14 points. Jones sank six points; Blaschke chipped in six points and Cole Strauss finished with four points. The Tigers led 10-7 after the first quarter, but a 11-6 run by the Comanches in the second gave them an 18-16 margin at halftime. Goliad scored 18 of 29 third-frame points to retake the lead 34-29. Shiner outscored the Tigers 16-14 in the final eight minutes but could not pull off the rally. Ganado 38, Yoakum 31 Trailing 13-1 at the end of the first quarter, the Ganado Indians were in a little bit of a hole against the Yoakum Bulldogs. The Indians woke up and outscored Yoakum 17-8 in the second quarter to trail 21-18 at the break
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Yoakums Fred Thompson (12) uses an alley-oop move to try a layup during action against Fayetteville (above), while Gonzales Don Cartwright (3) gets high to score on East Bernard. (Photos by Mark Lube) and then held Yoakum to one point in the third frame while scoring 12 points for a 30-22 lead. The Bulldogs fought back in the fourth quarter with nine of the 17 points but Ganado held on for the 38-31 victory. Yoakum grabbed control early as TJ Hights made a layup, Joe Mireles drained an early three and Hights convered a threepoint play for an 8-0 advantage. Heath Kristek later made a pair of baskets to give the Dogs a 13-1 lead, with Ganados point coming on the free throw by Clay Vesely. The Indians opened the second frame with a 10-4 run as Cameron Smith hit a triple, Miguel Marin made two buckets and Kaleb Leal sank a three. A bucket from Mireles and free throw by Chase Hermes put Yoakum ahead 17-11 until the Indians tied the game on a 7- 0 run. Yoakum went ahead 2118 at halftime as Hights assisted on a late Blake McCracken three-point basket. Ganado opened the third with a 6-0 run and never looked back, leading 30-22 to start the fourth. The Indians went ahead 34-24 in the fourth and Yoakum battled back with a layup from Tre Hights and Troy DeWeese went coast-to-coast after grabbing a defensive rebound. Later, a Mireles basket brought Yoakum to within 34-30 and Ganado closed out the game with a 4-1 run. Gonzales 47, E. Bernard 37 The Gonzales Apaches did a better of job of securing the basketball in a 47-37 win over East Bernard Wednesday night. We only had about 16 turnovers, head coach Jason Tucker said. We improved on ball security and were more patient on offense. The Apaches got started on the scoreboard right off the bat as Cameron Smith scored after an offensive reboound, Donald Cartwright grabbed a defensive board and later fed Victor Melgar for a score. Cartwright later turned a steal into a layup and Gonzales led 6-0. After East Bernard registered a triple to cut the lead to 6-3. Gonzales went up 10-5 with Smith scoring after the pass from Chris Garcia, then Cartwright made a layup after a pass from Tanner Davis. Davis later scored after he got the ball from Jared Smith for a 12-5 Gonzales lead. Morgan Martinez and Justin Cook got buckets to give the Apaches a 16-7 lead at the end of the first frame. In the second quarter, the Brahmas were awarded several trips to the free-throw line and made 5-of-9 to close down to 22-16. Cartwright took a pass from Davis near the end of the quarter and scored to give Gonzales a 24-16 halftime lead. Early in the third, Melgar sank a triple to increase the Gonzales cushion to 29-18. East Bernard battled back with five straight points, and then the teams traded short-range shots. Cook scored late to give Gonzales a 33-25 margin to start the fourth. Two baskets by Smith gave Gonzales a 39-30 lead and they closed out the game with an 8-7 run. Shiner 89, Hallettsville JV 59 Nearly every Shiner player got to see action Thursday morning in a 89-54 win over the Hallettsville JV squad. We improved in this game and we shot the ball
well, Shiner coach Wendell Boner said. Everyone got to play including reserves. That is important for everyone to get some playing time because it can old sitting on the bench all the time. He did not like the fact that the Comanches spotted the JV Brahmas 54 points. Defense needs to be improved. It is ridiculous to give up 50 points,Boner said. The Shiner players appeared to be having a great time on the court which he said is important to do. You have go to have some fun when you play, Boner said. We have played a tough schedule up to this point and to get this win boosts our morale. The Comanches blitzed out to 32-16 lead after the first quarter of action with Matt Pohler pacing the Comanches with 20 points netted in the first eight minutes. Lucian Blaschle scored four points; Derek Duke and Kris Patek bagged three points each and Evel Jones finished with two points. For the JV Brahmas Daylan Soto bagged nine points. Hallettsville rebounded a little in the second quarter, sinking 14 points with Jordan Silgero putting down five points. For Shiner, Pohler finished the frame with seven points, Jones chipped in eight points and Duke scored two points as Shiner led 49-30 at the break. Shiner held a 19-14 scoring advantage in the third frame with Duke leading the Comanches with six points. Soto had six points for the Brahmas. Shiner went on a 21-10 run in the fourth stanza to close out the game. Fayetteville 55, Yoakum 37 The Yoakum Bulldogs are in a little bit of slump lately. They fell to Fayetteville 55-37 on Thursday. We are going to have to go back to the drawing board, Bulldog head coach Myke Ortiz said. We are not playing very well lately. We need to be more intense because picking up your intensity can solve about half your problems. The Lions jumped out to a 8-0 lead in the first frame as Brett Robe and
Logan Stoelkh converted long-range shots. The Bulldogs closed down to 9-4 as Blake McCracken drove inside the paint and scored on a layup after a pass from TJ Hights and Fred Thompson assisted on a Hights bucket. Fayetteville then ended the frame on a 13-4 run. In the second quarter, Heath Kristek, Thompson and Chase Hermes converted some free throws and Tre Hights scored after a steal to close down to 32-16, and both squads exchanged a basket to end the first half, with the Lions ahead 34-18. Fayetteville opened the third quarter with an 8-3 run and the Dogs countered with a 6-2 run to trail 44-27 at the end of three quarters. The Lions sealed the victory with 11 of 21 points in the fourth quarter Smithville 58, Gonzales 40 With the assistance of Gonzales turnovers and some missed free throws, the Tigers of Smithville defeated Gonzales 58-40 Thursday afternoon. We had 16 first-half turnovers and around 10 in the second half, Apaches head coach Jason Tucker said. That has been the story for most of the season. We missed around 13 or 14 free throws in this game. The Tigers opened the game with 6-0 lead, and the Apaches closed down to 6-4 on baskets by Tanner Davis and Donald Cartwright. Smithville got a triple and three free throws from Khalil McCathecn to lead 12-4 , enroute to a 14-7 window after the first quarter. Smithville opened the second box with two baskets, and Gonzales came back with a steal and layup from Cartwright, followed by a steal from Anthony Sullivan who then fed Cartwright for another bucket and bringing the Apaches to within 18-11. A little later, Smithville used 1 9-2 run to pull away 29-15 at halftime. Gonzales scored 10 of 19 points in the third stanza to trim the Smithville lead to 38-25. The Tigers closed out the game with a 20-15 scoring advantage in the last eight minutes of the game.
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Shiners Lucian Blaschke (22) drives for a layup during action against St. Joseph (above). At right, Gonzales Morgan Martinez dribbles out of trouble after encountering the Flatonia zone defense. (Photos by Mark Lube)
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113 US Hwy. 90A East, Gonzales

Thursday, January 5, 2012

GJH Artist of the Week

Yoakum Chamber banquet set Jan. 12

Cannon News Services contributions to the better-

WAELDER: Police Chief answers health concerns

Foundation working to fund new digital mammography equipment

MCMINN: Court to review role in case

A C-Store with (More)

1701 N. Ave. E Shiner 361-594-4200

$ 4 11 1Delivery Only ends at95 a.m. Business $ 15

Carne Bean & Egg Guisada Plate Taco

Weekly Specials Jan. 9-15

MATAMOROS TACO HUT

201 St. Joseph Gonzales 672-6615

Welcoming our newest subscribers

Holding ourselves accountable for illegal immigration

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Demonizing rich people rather than doing something concrete

The Gonzales Cannon

Peculiar Parenting: slapping two first names on your baby

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Phone taxes are exorbitant

Start your new year off with prayer

Sandis Country Fried News

Green Acres Nursery

New Year - New Ride!

Cloth top, Auto, 4 wheel drive Stock # 4440

Call Frank at 830-857-8017 or 830-263-1441

2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71

1229 St. Lawrence GonzaLeS, texaS 78629

All Vehicles + TT&L

1800 Sarah DeWitt

Thursday, January 5, 2012

New surviving-spouse tax exemptions kick in

Want to list your business here? Call Debbie at 830-672-7100

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