Devil’s Sinkhole SNARocksprings Visitors Center& Devil’s Sinkhole Tours

830-683-2287www.devilssinkhole.org

Closed Monday/TuesdayBat Observation Tours

May 1- Oct. 31Kickapoo Cavern State Park

(830) 563-2342,www.texasstateparks.org

Birding, biking, cave tours, camping

Fri. 8-Mon. 4:30Closed Tues.-Thurs.

Claud H. GilmerMemorial Library

683-8130Summer Hours:Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Wednesday

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.CLOSED

Saturdays & Sundays

Rocksprings City CouncilMeets 2nd Monday

5:30 p.m. @ City HallEdwards County

EconomicDevelopment Council

Last Tues. of month @ 5:30 Edwards County

Commissioner’s CourtMeets every 2nd Tuesday @ 9 a.m.

Edwards CountyJuror Info Hotline

830-683-2236

Edwards CountyFair Association

Meets 2nd Tuesday6:00 p.m. at Show BarnEdwards County 4-H

Meets 2nd Monday5:30 p.m. at the Show Barn

Not during summer

Barksdale Civic Assoc.Meets last Monday 6:00 p.m.

Mary B. Powers Hall

Edwards CountyChamber of Commerce

Second Wednesday @ 4:30 p.m.

Rocksprings Veterans Family Support GroupEach Thursday @ 5 p.m.

Gilmer Memorial Library

August 30thRocksprings/Edwards

Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry and Ranch Rodeo

September 1stLabor Day

September 2nd Ed. Co. Commmissioners

Public HearingProposed Tax Rate

9:00 a.m. Court House

September 9th Ed. Co. Commmissioners

Public HearingProposed Tax Rate

1:00 p.m. Court House

September 14thSacred Heart of Mary

Parish Festival

Since 1893

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Pd. Pol. Adv. By Ricky Martinez

Former RHS 2002 graduate, Jessica Hernandez-Chavez, daughter of Rosa F. Hernandez of Rocksprings, Texas and the late Edward S. Hernandez+ has been awarded the Doctoral Excellence Scholarship from Texas Wesleyan University located in Fort Worth, Texas. She’ll begin her doctoral studies in Education in Academic Leadership this Fall 2014 on a part-time basis.

Given the nature of her current role in higher education she hopes to further enhance her understanding in how leadership roles in education impact the system globally and how to become an effective and efficient leader. Her area of research interest includes “Nature vs. Nurture in Leadership”.

Jessica would like to add that she’s overwhelmed in appreciation to have been elected as one of the two recipients of this scholarship as it will allow her the opportunity to further her education to a doctoral degree.

By BarBara HocuttRocksprings Independent

School District Board of Trustees held their regular meeting Au-gust 12th. President Brady Hyde opened the meeting at 7:02 p.m., called roll and led the invocation. Tano Ramirez-District 1, Brady Hyde - District 2, Paco Ramirez - District 3, Jane Burleson-Dis-trict 5, Bridget Fry - District 5, Garrett Grooms - District 7, David Velky-Superintendent, Sandra Van Winkle-Principal, Cam-eron Holloman of TASB, Stephen Johnson-Architect, Xavier Rangel - Coach, Paul Meeks - Main-tenance Supervisor and several interested citizens were present. Mr. Velky introduced Shannon McDonald, our new school nurse and James Crockett, our Exten-sion Agent and 4-H leader. Mr. Hyde dismissed the board at 7:04 to do a walk through the el-ementary buildings which will be completed by start of school.

By BarBara HocuttThe City of Rockspring held

their regular meting August 18th. Mayor Pauline Gonzales called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.. Romana Bienek, city secretary, called the roll. Paula Gallegos led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members Andrew Barnebey, Paula Gallegos and Alicia Arrendondo, city secretary Romona Bienek and billing clerk Maribelle Nombrano were present. Council members Zac Kerbow and Bebe Ramirez came in few minutes later.

The council had a conference call with Carl Esser at 5:35 p.m. He updated the city council concern-ing the sidewalk grant. They will be ready to request bids soon. He mentioned a concern about the steps

RISD Parent MeetingRISD Auditorium 5:30 Thursday, August 21st

Meet the Teacher will follow in your child’s classroom 6 - 7 p.m.

Elementary students may bring their school supplies.

Mr. Hyde resumed the meet-ing 7:51 p.m.- James Palacio - Dis-trict 6 arrived. Sandra Van Winkle gave her Principal’s report stating that we have 258 students enrolled at end of 1st day of registration but there is another day of registra-tion and she expects more students to register after school starts. She stated that our school met State Accountability Rating standards and reviewed the way the state rating is set. She also reviewed the first week’s training and develop-ment plans with the teaching staff. Van Winkle presented a new life skills program to be implemented for all students.

Coach Rangel reported the football boys have been working hard and some boys are getting healthy and/or returning from vaca-tion. He said the new volleyball girls team did well in their first game and he is impressed how hard the girls are working. The school volleyball court should be ready soon. Our cross country team has been getting in shape and he is expecting them to do very well. Rangel presented and discussed the suggested coaches stipends.

Paul Meeks - Maintenance Supervisor stated that the build-ings will be ready. The new floors are waxed, a/c thermostats pro-gramed, buses have been in-spected and everyone is excited about the new updated buildings. Dirt is being spread around all the buildings and grass will be planted as soon as possible. The old bus barn is being cleaned out, the use-able equipment will be moved to another storage, and the barn will then be removed.

Cameron Hollomon of TASB stated the as of 89% of the total bond program has been used as of two weeks ago but we are still in good standing. He said that since he has been with TASB and work-ing with many bond programs, this one has been the most successful. He complimented the board for the four years they have committed to this project and they have im-pacted every single child that will be attending this school. He said this is a testament to everyone’s hard work. He enjoyed working with JM Lowe contractor, Chris-tian, their employees and Stephen Johnson, Architect. The board, su-perintendent and principal stated that they especially appreciated the teachers help, flexibility and dedication with difficulties they faced while moving children and classrooms to accommodate the renovation project. Stephen Johnson said the handicap dis-abilities specialist will inspect the

Hogg’s Lake on the Schlaudt Ranch, 12 miles north, was full Tuesday morning after being dry for about 8 years. The area received around 5.5” in the rainy two days. Photo by Tooter Smith

School trustees tour newly renovated school

on the north side of the courthouse, but the engineer is considering four different options to address this con-cern. He said the expected time line would be November before the work will start.

Barnebey also mentioned that one of the transfer station pumps is old and will need to be replaced. Andrew asked if a grant would be available to help with the expense. They will look into the possibility in near future.

The mayor opened the floor for public forum. Eladio Rocha and Deborah Castillo with Church of the Living God advised the council of their vision to hold a tent revival with several bands, food and seating for at least 1,000 persons September 19th and 20th. They asked the council to approve the closing of a portion of Well Street for this event for safety. The council approved their request pending receipt of letters of approval

from the businesses and homeowners within one block surrounding the area and approval of the sheriff’s department.

Alex Dula, Emergency Man-agement Co-ordinator, could not attend. Daniel Garcia, Public Works Director, presented his report in detail.

The financial report presented by Bienek was approved. The July regular meeting minutes and July 22nd Special Meeting minutes were approved. The decision was tabled to renew the city’s Certificate of Deposit maturing October 16, 2014 at this time. The decision /approval of the new tax rate was tabled. Ramirez presented some information concern-ing the sewer rates to be considered when setting the sewer rates for next year. The council approved Bienek to sign city checks.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

Jessica Hernandez-Chavez awarded $20,000 Doctoral Excellence Scholarship

City Council addresses sidewalk grant and aging transfer station pump

New City Secretary, Romana Bienek Photo by Barbara Hocutt

Preparing for their 3rd Annual Fish Fry and Ranch Rodeo August 30th are our Rock-springs/Edwards County Volunteer fireman (l-r top) Eddie Fraqnco, III, Al Scroggins, Dwight Faulk, Todd Weaver, Jeff Yeaman, (bottom l-r) Robert Underwood, Willy Rich-ards and Paul Rupp. Not pictured Juan Martinez, Jerry Jones and Glynn Hendley. Photo by Tooter Smith

See School Board pg. 6

Hallelujah! Some areas receive beneficial rainBy carolyn anderson

Finally, after waiting for over five years, some of Edwards County and other adjoining areas received enough rain to make the draws run and the rivers to rise. Much of the northern and the eastern areas of the county boasted some 4 to 7 inches for totals of Sunday’s through Tuesday’s rains.

Reports varied from around seven inches north on the Allen Stieler and Bryant ranches to only .5 to a little over a inch to the west of Rocksprings. Most of the eastern area received around 4+” total.

The drought has taken its toll on our land, our pocketbooks, live-

stock and wildlife. This is the first rain of any amount to help renew some of our underground water storages, crops and rivers in many years.

It has been seven years since the big draw on our land has run. It catches the runoff from HWY 41, west to Rocksprings and to the Wit-tenburg country south on HWY 55. It empties into Hackberry Creek on RR 335.

We are still far behind in an-nual rainfall, as is most of Texas. But, maybe this is a sign of more to come.

Keep conserving every drop of water you can though.

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Methodist ChurchWorship, 11 a.m.

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Lee Warden, Pastor

Church of ChristSun. Bible Class 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. & 6

p.m.Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Dwight Faulk, Preacher

First Baptist ChurchSun. School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

& 6 p.m. Wed. Worship 6 p.m.Men’s Breakfast-Last Sat. of Mo. at 7 a.m.TeamKID Wed. 5:30-7 p.m. Grades 1-6

Brother Albert Green

Templo JerusalenDomingos 10a.m. Escuela-4 p.m. Culto Regular

Miercoles 6 p.m. Culto Regular-Jueves 6 p.m. Culto de Oracion

First Presbyterian ChurchService 8:30 a.m. Rev. Lewis Allen

Community ChurchPraise & Worship Sun. 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Ray CroftWed. 7:00 p.m.

Hermano Eddie Ortiz

Iglesia de CristoDomingos-Estudio, 10 a.m.Sermon, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.Miercoles Estudio 7 p.m.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Obituaries

Luis Gonzales Jimenez, Jr., 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died after he lost his battle to cancer on Saturday, July, 26, 2014, at Midland Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 17, 1945 to Luis and Maria G. Jimenez in God’s country, Rocksprings, Texas. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 53 years, Maria Louisa Jimenez of Menard, Texas; two sons Mario Luis Jimenez and wife Dora and Jesse Jimenez and wife Michelle; two daughters Noemi Avitia and Rosalinda Tamez and husband Jesus; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchil-dren; siblings Josephina Ruiz, Maria Ramirez, Fernando Jimenez, Juan Jimenez and Manuel Jimenez. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings Florentina Martinez, Julia Reyes, Savas J DeLeon and Jesus Jimenez. He was employed with Rowan Companies, Inc., until his retirement in 2010 after 36 years of service.

Pallbearers are Mario Jimenez, Jesus Jimenez, Mario Jimenez, II, Israel and Earsmo Tamez, Jesse and Nathan Jimenez, Christopher Seals, Felix Rodriguez, III and Sean Saenz. Honorary pallbearers are Raymond “Cheme” Ramirez and Jesus “Chuy”

Luis Gonzales Jimenez, Jr.

Luis Gonzales Jimenez, Jr

Obituaries

Wanda Matthews Davis, known by her family and friends as Honey, 85, of Rocksprings, Texas died Sunday, August 10, 2014 in Kerrville, Texas after a long illness. She was born in Rochester, Texas on September 14, 1928 to Edward Mat-thews and Carrie Blain Matthews.

She married the love of her life, Howard Wright Davis on September 28, 1946, in Rocksprings, Texas. They moved to San Antonio, Texas for Howard to complete his educa-tion. In 1950, they joined Howard’s brothers and sister in Pecos, Texas. With the entire Davis family living together in the same town the aunts and uncles were more like second parents, the cousins, more like broth-ers and sisters.

Wanda adapted to this West Texas town and quickly made friends. She and Howard won many dancing contests over the years and danced their way through 57 years of marriage.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband Howard in May, 2003 and her daughter D’Anndra Davis Hatch, in September, 2013.

She is survived by her son Howard Dennis Davis of Brandon, Mississippi and daughter Cathy Da-vis Moore of San Angelo, Texas.

Honey is also survived by her brother E T Matthews of Rock-springs, Texas; grandchildren Chad Davis, twins Andrew and Sarah Da-vis, James Davis, Misti Dawn Moore, Matthew Moore and Dr. Cody Com-

Wanda Matthews Davis

Wanda Matthews Davismander; great-grandchildren Taylor Davis, Alyson Wessler and Abbey Davis along with many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include her grand-sons Chad, Drew, Matt and Cody; nephew Epp Epperson; and close family friend Rick Fairchild.

A celebration of her life was held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Rocksprings, Texas, with Brother Albert Green officiating. Burial followed in the Rocksprings Cem-etery.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donation be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or the charity of your choice.

The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneral-homes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.

Sue Beth Bennett SorrellsSaturday, August 2nd, Sue

Beth Bennett Sorrells died in her home in celebration with her family. She was born during a dust storm on March 11, 1939, on a farm in Claude, Texas to Forrest and Ruby Bennett.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Nathan. Her death is a loss for the family and for anyone who was fortunate enough to spend time with her. She was a kind, loving woman who wanted to see happiness in each and every person she met or hadn’t met yet. She loved a good chuckle and her laugh will be one of the many things missed the most. If anyone felt lost, she was there to offer support and guidance to a happier path. If anyone felt sad-ness, she was there with open arms and a big heart.

She is survived by her hus-band of 57 happy years, Kermit Sor-rells, her children Sandra, Philip and

Sue Beth Bennett Sorrells

Hipol i to (Po lo) Sa l inas Cavazos, Sr. of Rocksprings, Texas died August 16, 2014, at Peterson Regional Medical Center in Ker-rville, Texas. Hipolito was born on December 19, 1935, in Los Herreras, Nuevo Leon to Nazario Cavazos and Dora Salinas Cavazos.

He was a retired ranch fore-man, gas truck driver and mohair grader. Some of his many talents were gardening, deer processing, goat kidding, cooking and had a keen eye for a good horse. With a continuous contagious smile on his face, he never met a stranger in his life; encouraging words were always in his vocabulary and a wonderful host.

Left to honor him and his legacy are his wife Angelita Sanchez Cavazos of Rocksprings, Texas; his son Polo Cavazos Jr. wife Irene Cavazos of Rocksprings and step-daughter Cristina Flores husband Enrique Flores of Carrollton, Texas; grandchildren Hilda Perez husband Usbaldo Perez of Mountain Home, Texas, Eneida Magallon husband Eduardo Magallon of Rocksprings, Polo Cavazos III wife Isabel Cavazos of Bellville, Texas and Nazario

Cavazos wife Adrianna Cavazos of Rocksprings; step-grandchildren Jimmy Perez wife Norma Perez of Dallas, Texas, Melissa Guevara husband Eli Guevara of Dallas, and Tammy Chavez husband George Chavez of Dallas.

Also left to honor him and his legacy are his great-grandchildren Karina, Cuatro, Ariana, Lalito, Fer-nando and Bella; step-great-grand-children Jessie, Alyssa, Anthony, Breanna, Alexis, Mark, Amber, Jade, Aly and Jessica; sisters Armandina Salinas of Kingsville, Texas, SanJua-na Cantu husband Humberto Cantu of Bustamante, NL and Juventino Cavazos wife Mauricia Cavazos of Bustamante, NL; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents Nazario and Dora Cavazos; sister Rita Cantu and brother Arturo Cavazos.

Pallbearers include Polo Cavazos, III, Nazario Cavazos, Usbaldo Perez, Eduardo Magallon, Jimmy Perez, Michael Perez, Enrique Flores, Cuatro Rangel and Juvention E. Cavazos.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Sunday and Mon-day, August 17th and 18th at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Rocksprings.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 10 am at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Rocksprings, Texas, with Father Sady Santana officiating. Burial followed in the Rocksprings Cemetery.

The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneral-homes.net Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.

Hipolito (Polo) Salinas Cavazos, Sr.

Hipolito S. Cavazos Sr.

Jimenez. The family received friends

from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland. Burial followed at Serenity Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.

daughter-in-law Stacy and David, four grandchildren Emily, Holley, Travis and Ivy, five great-grandchil-dren Caden, Ruby, Ava, Mia and

Chloe, her brothers and sisters-in-law Murray and Betty, Gordon and Ruby and Richard and Phyllis. Her sister-in-law Nancy and Kermit’s brother and sister-in law Kenneth and Max-ine, sister-in-law Margaret as well as numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family.

In lieu of flowers, her family request that donations in her name be sent to The Order of the Eastern Star to pay for school supplies. Please contact Katherine Hollis at 325-625-1713. Donations may also be sent to the American Cancer Society. Gather together, share your happiest memories and remember this beauti-ful life. Her smile will not be forgot-ten. Services were held at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Bradley Slaten officiating under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Cole-man. Burial was at Claude Cemetery, Claude, Texas.

Samuel “Sam” Peña Serrano of Camp Wood, Texas died Thurs-day, August, 14, 2014, at the Uvalde

Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, Texas after a long illness, due to diabetes and heart failure. Sam is the son of Is-sac Serrano and Clarita Peña Serrano. He was born on February 16, 1935, and according to witnesses, Sam was born in New Braunfels, Texas, but his parents went back to Cd. Acuna, Mexico and registered him there.

Sam, was a good man, with a kind heart, and loved his family and friends. He loved to travel and worked for many ranchers up north, until he came back to Texas in 1955. Sam loved the rodeos and would fol-low his friends where ever they went. He even rode a few bulls himself. They used to call him ‘Lefty the Tex-Mex Cowboy’.

Sam is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Roberta San Miguel Serrano of Camp Wood; step-sons Kenneth Miller and wife Molly of Camp Wood, Terrell (Terry) Lopez of Mount Vernon, Washington; step-daughter Letty Ramirez of Cd. Acu-

na, Mexico; step-grandchildren Klint Miller, Elizabeth Miller, Holly Parks and husband Jakob, Steven Lopez, Kevin Lopez and wife Raisa, Jennifer Marie Ingram and husband Rocky, Kara and Kyra Sifuentes both of Camp Wood, Havier Ramirez, Jr. and wife Myra of Del Rio, Texas, Roberto Ramirez, and five step-grandchildren of Cd. Acuna, Mexico.

He is also survived by his step-great-grandchildren Cole Bryan Miller, Tanner Eli Miller and Ruger Wade Miller all of Camp Wood, Logan and Nolan Ingram both of Nashville, Ten-nessee, and six step-great-grandchil-dren all of Cd. Acuna; two step great-great grandchildren both of Cd. Acuna; step-daughter-in-law Carmen Ramirez and a very special person, Dora Lacey of Barksdale, Texas.

He was preceded in death by parents; two brothers; one sister; step-son Havier Ramirez; step-grandsons William Miller and

Samuel “Sam” Peña Serrano

Samuel “Sam” Peña Serrano

Please see Serrano page 3

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HIGHLIGHTSBy Ed Sterling

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS

BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATEThe Nueces Canyon Consolidated ISD will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. August 28, 2014 in the NCCISD Administration Building Boardroom in Barksdale, Texas . The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice.

Maintenance Tax $ 1.17 /$100 (Proposed rate for maintenance and operations)

School Debt Service Tax Approved by Local Voters $ 0.00 /$100 (proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness)

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s Budget

The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories:

Maintenance and operations 1.12 % increase or % (decrease)

Debt service 0.00 % increase or 0.00 % (decrease)

Total expenditures 1.08 % increase or % (decrease)

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value(as calculated under Section 26.04, Tax Code)

Preceding Tax Year Current Tax Year

Total appraised value* of all property $ 232,439,252 $ 250,973,603

Total appraised value* of new property** $ 3,974,762 $ 3,132,542 Total taxable value*** of all property $ 210,326,473 $ 215,241,661

Total taxable value*** of new property** $ 3,130,363 $ 3,026,877 * “Appraised value” is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Section 1.04(8), Tax Code.** “New property” is defined by section 26.012(17), Tax Code.*** “Taxable value” is defined by section 1.04(10), Tax Code.

Bonded indebtedness

Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness* $ 0.00 * Outstanding principal.

Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year’s Rates Maintenance Interest Local Revenue State Revenue & Operations & Sinking Fund* Total Per Student Per Student

Last Year’s Rate $ 1.17 $ 0 .00 * $ 1.17 $ 9,101 $ 2,782

Rate to Maintain SameLevel of Maintenance &Operations Revenue &Pay Debt Service $ 1.1433 $ 0.00 * $ 1.1433 $ 8,587 $ 2,867

Proposed Rate $ 1.17 $ 0.00 * $ 1.17 $ 9,631 $ 2,976 * The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both. The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.

Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year’s Levy on Average Residence

Last Year This Year Average Market Value of Residences $ 63,161 $ 64,985

Average taxable Value of Residences $ 47,145 $ 48,542

Last Year’s Rate Versus Proposed rate per $100 Value $ 1.17 $ 1.17Taxes Due on Average Residence $ 551.60 $ 567.94

Increase (Decrease) in Taxes $ 16.34

Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value.

Notice of Rollback Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at

an election is 1.17 . This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess

of the rollback rate of 1.17 .

Fund BalancesThe following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment:

Maintenance and Operation Fund Balance(s) $ 819,205.50 Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s) $ 0

Grand jury indicts governor on 2 counts

AUSTIN — A Travis County grand jury on Aug. 15 indicted Gov. Rick Perry on two felony counts: abuse of official capacity and coer-cion of a public servant.

Count I alleges Perry, on or about June 14, 2013, intended to harm Rosemary Lehmberg, Travis County district attorney and chief of the state’s Public Integrity Unit, by intentionally or knowingly misusing public property in withholding fund-ing approved by the Texas Legisla-ture for the operation of the Public Integrity Unit.

Count II alleges Perry by means of coercion and in his official capac-ity as a public servant threatened to veto legislation funding the Public Integrity Unit unless Lehmberg re-signed as district attorney.

Lehmberg was arrested for drunken driving in April 2013. She served a short jail sentence, publicly apologized, underwent counseling and returned to her elected post as district attorney and chief of the Public Integrity Unit, a division of the district attorney’s office that investigates and prosecutes criminal activity involving state government and state government officials.

Lehmberg refused to resign. Perry reacted with a line-item veto of the funding approved for the Public Integrity Unit ($7.5 million) in the state’s 2014-2015 general appropria-tions bill, SB 1. Perry explained the veto this way: “Despite the other-wise good work the Public Integrity Unit’s employees, I cannot in good conscience support continued State funding for an office with statewide jurisdiction at a time when the person charged with ultimate responsibility of that unit has lost the public’s con-fidence . This unit is in no other way held accountable to state taxpayers, except through the State budgetary

process. I therefore object to and disapprove of this appropriation.”

Mary Anne Wiley, general counsel for Perry, issued a statement saying, “The veto in question was made in accordance with the veto authority afforded to every governor under the Texas Constitution. We will continue to aggressively defend the governor’s lawful and constitutional action, and believe we will ultimately prevail.”

Panel votes for censureThe House Select Committee

on Transparency in State Agency Op-erations on Aug. 11 met and voted 6-1 to admonish and censure University of Texas System Board of Regents member Wallace L. Hall Jr. of Dallas “for misconduct, incompetency in the performance of official duties, or be-havior unbefitting a nominee for and holder of a state office.” State Rep. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, voted against the action.

Hall, who was appointed as a regent by Gov. Perry in 2011, reportedly has been conducting an independent investigation of UT’s fundraising and other activities. Al-legations against Hall are detailed in a motion 28 pages in length.

The motion also directs two of members of the committee, state Reps. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, and Trey Martinez-Fischer, D-San Antonio, to monitor the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas System and The University of Texas System component institutions.

Notes get highest ratingsState Comptroller Susan

Combs on Aug. 12 announced Wall Street’s three biggest credit rating agencies have given their highest rat-ings to Texas’ 2014 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes.

These annual, one-year notes, Combs explained, are sold to help fund school payments and manage cash flow between the start of the fis-cal year and the arrival of tax revenue later in the year.

Combs said the ratings reflect confidence in Texas and its economic growth. The state’s sale of $5.4 bil-lion in Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes will be conducted Aug. 26 with repayment scheduled Aug. 31, 2015, she added.

Economy adds jobs in JulyTexas Workforce Commission

on Aug. 15 announced the state’s economy added 46,600 seasonally adjusted non-farm jobs in the month

of July and the unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in July, while the national unemployment rate was 6.2 percent.

Texas employers have added 396,200 jobs over the last year, a 3.5 percent annual growth rate, said Andres Alcantar, chair of Texas Workforce Commission. “The Texas economic engine is strong, with ev-ery major industry posting positive annual growth in July,” Alcantar added.

Also, all of the major industries in Texas expanded during July, with professional and business services adding 10,600 jobs in the month.

RRC elects Craddick chairChristi Craddick of Midland

on Aug. 12 was elected chair of the three-member Texas Railroad Commission, the state agency that oversees the regulation of the oil and gas industry. She succeeds fel-low member Barry Smitherman at the post.

Around Town

Happy Birthday: August 22 - Sonia M. Perez, Fannie Perez, Mauricio Narvaez Patterson, Monica Uribe and Jody Rendon;

August 23 - Will Merritt, Sa-lomon Flores, Arturo Zapata Jr., Adriana Balvantin and Consuelo Franco;

August 24 - Jennifer Enriquez, Marcos Arebalos, Yolanda Escobar, Lakota Kay Wall Massey and Jose Luis Torres Sr.;

August 25 - Arnulfo Benavidez Jr., Larla Leeann Martinez and Raul Ramirez;

August 26 - Jane Burleson; August 27 - Estella R. Ortiz,

Jo Samora, Irma Gonzales, Victoria Ramirez Franco, Holly Grooms, John Zenn, Paris Jimenez and Emily Ramzinski;

August 28 - Ramiro Gonzales Sr. and Edward Gonzales;

Happy Anniversary: August 22 - Gabriel & Petra Lopez;

August 24 - Valdo & Hilda Perez;

August 26 - Jose & Rose Ar-redondo.

Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents working in the Del Rio Sector seized more than 1,700 pounds of marijuana, with an estimated value over $1.3 million within a week.

Aug. 7 at approximately 4:30 pm, agents from the Comstock Sta-tion were attempting to backtrack a group of suspected undocumented aliens east of the Shumla rest area when they witnessed several suspects running toward Mexico. It was deter-mined that they made it to Mexico and after going back to search the area that they had run from, agents discovered seven duffel bags aban-doned on the ground. The duffel bags contained 543 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $434,400. Agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration took custody of the marijuana.

Aug. 5 at approximately 2 a.m., agents from the Eagle Pass Station were conducting linewatch op-erations near Normandy, when they discovered six abandoned bundles on a nearby ranch. The duffel bags contained 345 pounds of marijuana, worth approximately $276,240. DEA took custody of the narcotics.

Aug. 5 at approximately 1 a.m., agents from the Eagle Pass Station conducting linewatch opera-tions near Eagle Pass spotted several bundles on a trail leading away from the Rio Grande River. Upon further investigation it was determined that the bundles were abandoned. The bundles contained 405 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated

$324,160. DEA took custody of the contraband.

Aug. 4, agents from the Eagle Pass Station responded to a report of suspicious activity on FM 1664. Upon arrival agents discovered a green Ford Expedition leaving the area with what appeared to be a blan-ket covering something in the back of the vehicle. While on Highway 277, the agents activated their emergency lights and performed a vehicle stop on the Expedition. Upon inspection, agents discovered several large bun-dles of what appeared to be narcotics. The narcotics, the vehicle, and the female driver were taken to the sta-tion for processing. The Expedition contained 448 pounds of marijuana at an estimated value of $358,960. The subject, vehicle, and marijuana were turned over to DEA.

The Del Rio Border Patrol Sector is part of the South Texas Campaign, which leverages federal, state and local resources to combat transnational criminal organizations. For Fiscal Year 2014, the Del Rio Border Patrol Sector has seized more than 18,820 pounds of marijuana worth over an estimated $15 million dollars.

Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents Seize 1,700 Pounds of Marijuana in a week.

*****When one door closes, sometimes you want to get a hammer and nails to make sure it stays shut.

Carlos Ramirez.Also preceded in death by

some very special people, whom he loved so very much and who did so much for him, Mr. David Lacey, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Weathers, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Juhan Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Dewey McDowell and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Pope.

Sam was a wonderful husband, Step-Father and Grandfather. He loved all his family and friends very much. May He Rest In Peace.

A memorial service was held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, with Father Sady Santana of-ficiating. Burial of cremains followed in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Camp Wood, Texas.

The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.nelsonfuneral-homes.net

Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Homes.

Serrano from page 2.......

If razors and blades continue improvement, some may soon come with lifetime guarantee. Something else I’ll bequeath to sons-in-law....

Dieter’s Dream: If only the pounds that come off would come from the places on our body they were put on....

My old granddad, longtime hog farmer, had no use for DST. Said he fed hogs on the new time, and they waited an hour to eat....

My old momma baked state fair-quality biscuits every single day, counting it a privilege, not an obligation....

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Rocksprings Billies JH Football Schedule

DateSept. 11Sept. 18Sept. 25Oct. 2Oct. 9Oct. 16Oct. 23Oct. 30Nov. 6

Opponent@Menard

Center PointMason

@LeakeyLeakey*

@D’Hanis*Nueces Canyon*

TBALaPryor*

Time5:305:305:305:305:305:305:30

5:30 * District

Rocksprings Angoras Varsity Football Schedule

DateAug. 22Aug. 29Sept. 5Sept. 12Sept. 19Sept. 26Oct. 3Oct. 10Oct. 17Oct. 24Oct. 31Nov. 7

OpponentBrackett (Scrimmage)

Miles@Irion Co.

Menard@Center Point

Bronte (Homecoming)Open

@Leakey*D’Hanis*

@Nueces Canyon*Charlotte**@LaPryor*

Time6:007:307:307:307:307:30

7:307:307:307:307:30

* District **Parent’s Night

Rocksprings VolleyballVarsity Schedule

DateAug. 22Aug. 26Aug. 29Sept. 2Sept. 4-6Sept. 9Sept. 12Sept. 16Sept. 30 Oct. 3Oct. 7Oct. 14Oct. 17Oct. 21Oct. 24Oct. 28

OpponentBrackett

DillySACA

@ Knippa@Sonora Tournament

@ Paint RockKnippaSACA

@Knippa vs Brackett@ Knippa vs Comstock

@ D’Hanis@ Knippa vs LaPryor

SACA@ Comstock

@ Knippa vs D’Hanis@ Knippa vs Sabinal

Time4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.

TBA6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.

Head Coach: Haley Hill

Rocksprings JH Volleyball Schedule

DateSept. 4Sept. 8Sept. 15Sept. 29Oct. 4Oct. 6Oct. 13Oct. 20

Opponent@ Sabinal (Scrimmage)

@ BrackettKnippa

@ Comstock@ Brackett Tournament

@ Brackett@ D’HanisComstock

TimeTBA4:305:005:00TBA4:30 5:305:00

Head Coach: Haley Hill

DateSept. 6Sept. 13Sept. 20Sept. 27Oct. 4Oct. 11Oct. 15Oct. TBANov. 1Nov. 8

SiteComfortHarperRicardo Romo Classic, San AntonioSouthside Invitational, San AntonioMcNeil Invitationa, Round RockOpenBanderaDistrict 30-A TBARegional IV, NCS Complex, San AntonioState, Old Settler Park, Round Rock

Boys and Girls Head Cross Country Coach: Nira Gonzalez

*All dates and times are subject to change

Rocksprings Cross Country

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO SET THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR COURT

REPORTER IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE 452ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT TO SET THE

ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF THE 452ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT REPORTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 152.905 OF THE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE DISTRICT COURTROOM OF MCCULLOCH

COUNTY, BRADY, TEXAS, CONCERNING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO THE 452ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT REPORTER.

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Candidato para Juez Del Condado de EdwardsTraiga sus preguntas, preocupaciónes, ideas….y un apetito!

Cena y Conversación – 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.Sábado 23 de Agosto, 2014

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By Daris HowarDEvery summer, many of the

different churches, congregations, and small communities form youth softball teams for a big tournament. It is a big event. But the year when I was 14, there was an abundance of young men in my small, rural com-munity. The older boys decided that they didn’t want us younger boys playing with them.

“You insist that everyone gets to play,” David, the leader of the older boys, said to the community leaders. “The younger boys are no good and will just make us lose. They can form their own team.”

Our community leaders didn’t like it, but finally gave in. “Pa” was the name we affectionately called the

old man who had always coached us. The older boys asked Pa to coach them, but he shook his head. “I think the younger boys are the ones who need me.”

The community leaders still expected the older boys, who were called team A, to practice with us younger boys, who were called team B. But again, the older boys refused. “We can’t improve our skills prac-ticing against a team that isn’t any good,” David said.

The older boys also told all of the other teams in the community how bad we were, and no one else would practice against us, either. But then Pa received a call from the J.C.C., the Juvenile Correction Center. Though the state rules would not allow the

boys there to leave to compete in the big tournament, they had formed a team and hoped the other teams in the community would come there to play. But none of the other teams would. David and the older boys even went so far as to say that they were sure the J.C.C. team couldn’t be any good, and it would be degrading for any team to go there.

Pa asked us if we would play the J.C.C team. We accepted, excited to have a team to play against, even though we wondered what they would be like.

We soon learned that it was an earned privilege for a boy there to get to play, so they were stellar examples of sportsmanship. We also learned that they were superb ball players, far superior to many in our region. On our first match up with them we had a humiliating loss of 50 to noth-ing, and only 50 because they quit counting there.

But, as the summer progressed, and we played against them night after night, they were kind to teach us, and we saw our skill markedly improving. By the time we played our last game against them, they only beat us 7 to 5.

The big summer tournament opened with us matched against one of the best teams. When we handily beat them, all of the other teams in the area took notice. Our A team lost their first game, and we advanced to play the team that beat them.

They not only laughed and mocked us, telling us we would lose to any team that beat them, but they came to cheer for our opponents. Pa was so angry he could hardly contain himself. But when we beat that team as well, and felt like gloating back against the older boys, Pa reminded us of the sportsmanship we had learned from the J.C.C. boys.

“There are some things that are even more important than winning,” he said.

To the shock of almost every-one, we made it to the championship game. The older boys from our A team came dressed to play.

“What do you think you’re do-ing?” Pa asked.

“It’s our community team that is playing, so we came to play,” Da-vid said. “We will help them out.”

“You can help them out by get-ting off of the field,” Pa said. “You are not part of this team.”

The older boys were angry, and

again joined the cheering section of our opponents. It was a hard fought game, and we lost 7 to 6. As the older boys from our community cheered our loss, Pa reminded us to keep our composure and congratulate our op-ponents on their win.

After awarding the winning team their trophy, the tournament director called our team over. “For the prize of honor in clean play, good values, and, I might add, not judging others, I am pleased to award this team the sportsmanship trophy,” he said.

When he handed us the trophy, I read the plaque on it, and it said, “No prize exceeds the honor one brings to himself by treating others well.”

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NEWS AROUND THE AREAGillespie Livestock Company

Sheep & Goats Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.Cattle Wednesday, 12:00 Noon

621 Longhorn Street * Fredericksburg, TX Sale 830-997-4394

Shaun Geistweidt 830-998-4233Website www.gillespielivestock.com

August 13, 2014CATTLE: 940 HDCows/Bulls StongCows 100.00-138.00 Bulls 115.00-152.00 Steers 4-6 LowerHeifers 4-6 Lower Bred Cows 1000.00-2250.00 Cow & Calf Prs. 1600.00-2750.00

Medium To Large Frame #1Steers Heifers200-300# 285.-367. 285.-325.300-400# 280.-350. 250.-290. 400-500# 250.-320. 230.-270.500-600# 220.-252.50 200.-235.600-700# 200.-233. 195.-240.700-800# 195.-220. 180.-225.Lower Quality Strs 80.-150.Lower Quality Hfrs 80.-150.

SHEEP & GOATS: 3340 HD #1 Wool Lambs 40-60# 170.-185.#1 Wool Lambs 60-80# 165.-184. Packer Ewes 60.-90.Sp/BoerX Kids (20-40#) 200.-300. Sp/BoerX Kids (40-60#) 190.-230.Sp/BoerX Kids (60-80#) 190.-220.Packer Sp/Boex Nannies 80.-120.Stocker Sp/BoeX Nannies100.-200.BBDO Lambs (40-60#) 150.-190.DORPX Lambs (40-60#) 165.-205.DORPX Lambs (60-80#) 160.-205.Sp/BoerX Muttons 175.-235.Ang. Nannies 70.-130.Ang. Kids (shorn) 150.-250. BoeX Billies 110.-145.Slgter Lambs (90-140#) 130.-150.Slgter Lambs (45-80#) 165.-205.

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SHEEP & GOATS 1106 HEADWe has a nice run of sheep and goats Tuesday August 12th with the market being steady on most classes. Our better cabritos were from 1.90 to 2.10. The heavy lambs from 1.30 to 1.60 and lighter lambs from 1.60 to 1.90 Our nannies were from .80 to 1.40 and billies from 1.10 to 1.40.Heavy Lambs $ 130-160Light Lambs $ 170-180Fat Ewes $50-75Thin Packer Ewes $25-40Packer Nannies $80-130Fat Spanish Nannies $85-120Good Cabritos $190-220Small Cabritos $185-220

Cattle Sales -Thurs. -12:00 p.m.Sheep and Goat Sales-Tues. 12:00 p.m.

Joe Hargrove830-278-5621 or 5725 office

830-591-7750 mobileWe had a lighter run of cattle Thursday, August 14th with calves and yearlings being 5 to 10 dollars lower on most of the heavy calves with the lighter calves being steady. Our packer cows and bulls were steady with good demand on all classes. Our stocker cows and pairs were very active with some good Brahma cows being up to $2900 and some Braford heifers up to $2500 per head and the open bred cows to $2100 per head. CATTLE 368 HEADHereford/Angus strs $190-250Lt.wt Hereford/Ang.strs $260-320Hereford/Angus Heifers $170-230Lt. wt. Hereford/Ang.hfrs $220-240Xbred strs $160-240Lt. wt. X bred Strs $250-320Xbred heifers $180-220

Lt Wt Xbred Heifers $225-260Stocker cows $ 90- 140

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Good packer bulls $125-140Breaker Cows $ 95-115Cutter & Canner Cows $105-125Shelly Cows $ 60-75Good Cow/Calf Pairs $1400-2100 Plain Cow/Calf Pairs $ 1050-1400Choice preg stk cows $1200-2600

Pet Talk

Windmill Willyby Russell Phillips

As caring pet owners, we do everything possible to keep our pets out of harm’s way. However, with more wooded and natural areas being developed into neighborhoods and businesses, wild animals have fewer places to reside. Birds of prey, such as hawks and eagles, can pose a serious threat to cats and other small animals, and depending on where you live, coy-otes and mountain lions may also be a danger. Since we share our habitat with wild animals, learning how to prevent an attack can make all the difference.

Supervising your pets when they’re outside is an effective way to deter predators. “Even in local outlying neighborhoods, hawks, coyotes, and other predators can harm pets,” said Dr. Stacy Eckman, lecturer at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. “Stay away from nesting predators such as owls and hawks if you know where their nests are and keep your pet’s area clean and free of debris or plant material that predators can hide in.”

Depending on the size of your pet and the area in which you live, keeping your pet in the backyard over-night may not be safe. If your pets are accustomed to being outdoors and are able to defend themselves, such as a larger dog breed, backyard housing can be suitable. However, keeping smaller animals in the backyard unsupervised is not recommended.

“The caution with even larger dogs who encounter a predator is that they are still at risk for fatal diseases such as rabies,” said Eckman. “At a minimum, they will need a shelter of some sort.”

A good rule of thumb is to ap-propriately fence in your backyard or outdoor pet area to keep out unwanted

Protecting Pets from Predatorsvisitors. Depending on the region you live in, this may include fencing with barbed wire or roll-bars on the top to make it harder for coyotes and other large predators to get over.

“Even raccoons have been known to attack small dogs in backyards in shelters,” said Eckman. “Keeping food bowls empty by discarding any leftover food to keep from attracting wild animals may also help.”

If you come face-to-face with a predator while on a walk or even in your own backyard, stay calm and never turn your back to run away. If you have a small dog or cat with you, pick them up and slowly back away. Grab the leash or collar of a larger dog. Car-rying a walking stick is a good weapon to help fend off an attack, as are sticks or rocks to throw at a predator if they look like they’re going to attack.

“Loud, frightening noises may scare and deter predators, as will threat-ening body language,” said Eckman. “If your pet is attacked while walk-ing, seek medical care immediately. Even if there are no obvious wounds on your pet, your veterinarian will perform a thorough exam to find any unnoticed injuries and vaccinate them for rabies.”

The best tip in protecting your pet from a predator is to let them outside only when you are with them, especially at night, and to keep pet food and water either inside or empty. All wildlife should be respected for their role in the environment, and while healthy habitats need predators, you don’t want your beloved pets to be the prey.

Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University.

Rocksprings/Edwards CountyVolunteer Fire Department3rd Annual Fish Fry & Ranch Rodeo

August 30th @ Edwards County Fair-grounds

Silent auction (trophy hunts, hunting equip., more)

Raffle tickets for Trophy Hunt, Yeti Cooler, Guns and 575 Polaris Ranger with trailer100% pay out with $5,000 added moneyBuckles to winners and Breast collar to

Top Horse$1,000 Big Bend Saddlery gift certificate to

Top Bronc Rider

For Rodeo Information call Jake Shanklin @ (830) 683-3153

Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Looks real to me. Rattlesnake killed in El Indio August 13. 9 ft long. Contributer-Gretchen Birck via email

Life after 15 yearsSome 15 years ago, the door shut behind Reagan and the freedom he had

known during his short life was gone. The days came and went with very few visits from the outside world. Some Saturdays, Sundays and rare weekdays, I would make a trip and spend time with him in the open courtyard and then on shorter visits, we’d just visit through the door. I never really thought he’d be paroled, but the decision was finally reached after 15 years to release him. I wanted to be there for him and made plans accordingly.

As the door swung open, I expected Reagan to waste no time coming out, but the years of incarceration had taken a toll on him. At first he didn’t even hear his name called and then he slowly came with a distinctive limp as he headed for the open door. His once muscular body was now gone and his hair, very thin to bald and all his teeth were missing. A sad sight from his glory days of being such a picture of health.

I felt special having played a role in gaining my old friend’s freedom with numerous talks to the Warden, but that was all behind him now and a new life waited outside the four walls and fences.

I realize in a lot of long incarcerations, you have the prisoner shortly back in prison because they know no other life and some might even miss the security of regular meals and a roof over their head, but I’m not so sure with Reagan. Reagan is actually a dog that mother rescued some fifteen years ago. Being part Pit-Bull, part Heinz 57, he was a danger to have running free on a ranch with sheep and goats nearby, not to mention children on occasional visits. Now, hopefully he will live out his golden years in the 1 acre back lot instead of the dog pen. Here’s to your freedom buddy!

The Central Zone for Dove Season, which includes Edwards County, runs between Interstate 20/30 and US 90 to San Antonio and then Interstate 10 from San Antonio to the border of Louisiana. The season starts September 1st and runs through October 20th. The next season is December 19th to January 7, 2015. Daily bag limit is 15 mourn-ing, white-winged, and white-tipped doves in the aggregate, to include not more then 2 whitetips.

For Edwards County and white-tail deer hunting, archery season begins September 27th to October 31st. General season is November 1st to January 4, 2015. Special late general season is January 5th to 18, 2015 (antlerless and spike buck only). Bag limit: 5 (no more than 2 bucks, all seasons combined). Javelina - no closed season. Bag limit: 2 per license year. Squirrel - no closed season. No bag limit. Turkey - archery season: September 27th to October 31st (ei-ther sex); March 21st to May 3, 2015 (gobblers or bearded hens). Bag limit: 4 (all seasons combined).

Dove season starts Sept. 1st

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Around TownHappy Birthday: August

22 - Sonia M. Perez, Fannie Perez, Mauricio Narvaez Patterson, Monica Uribe and Jody Rendon;

August 23 - Will Merritt, Sa-lomon Flores, Arturo Zapata Jr., Adriana Balvantin and Consuelo Franco;

August 24 - Jennifer Enriquez, Marcos Arebalos, Yolanda Escobar, Lakota Kay Wall Massey and Jose Luis Torres Sr.;

August 25 - Arnulfo Benavidez Jr., Larla Leeann Martinez and Raul Ramirez;

August 26 - Jane Burleson; August 27 - Estella R. Ortiz,

Jo Samora, Irma Gonzales, Victoria Ramirez Franco, Holly Grooms, John Zenn, Paris Jimenez and Emily Ramzinski;

August 28 - Ramiro Gonzales

Sr. and Edward Gonzales;Happy Anniversary: August

22 - Gabriel & Petra Lopez; August 24 - Valdo & Hilda

Perez; August 26 - Jose & Rose Ar-

redondo.

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Also Offering Insurance ServicesThree connected commercial retail shops, highway and Main Street frontage $89,9503/1 home, fully renovated, large corner lot $99,950acres SW Texas price41 Deer, Turkey, Kinney County, Electric $69,95049 Deer, Blinds, Feeders, CR 630, Cabin $59,95050 Cabin, Blinds, Feeders, Shared Well $54,95050 Furnished Home, Well, Barn, Turn Key $225,00050 CR 230, Blinds, Feeders, Axis $98,00050 Furnished Cabin, Blinds, Feeders, Hwy 41 $109,00050 Home, Elec., Well, Frontage 377N $169,95052 Cabin, Blinds, Feeders, Deer, Turkey $160,00055 Cabin, Elec., Frontage Hwy 41 $165,00053 Furnished 2/1 Home, Elec., Septic, Axis $149,95070 Elec., Travel Trailer, Blinds, Feeders, Septic, Well $119,95073 Axis, Elec., Water, CR 460 $99,95075 County Rd., Easy Access, Axis, Terms $187,50079 Furnished Cabin, Electric, Blinds, Feeders $159,95080 High Fenced, Private Well, Game Stock $199,95080 3/2 Home, Barn, Arena, Hwy 377, Pool $399,95083 Kinney County, Well, Electric $99,95093 Tank, Blinds, Feeders, Shared Water $149,950100 Cabins, Water, Elec., Blinds, Feeders $159,950100 Axis, Water, Elec., Game Managed $149,950100 Solar Well, Feeders, Blinds, Deer, Views $179,950100 Furnished Home, All Utilities, Vance $349,900100 Cabin, Shared Well, Deer, Views $89,950102 Trailer, Barn, Well, Large Neighbor $199,950106 Cabin, Shared Well, Blinds, Feeders $99,950115 Cabin, Water, Elec., Blinds, Feeders, $220,000120 Furnished Home, Water, Deer, Blinds $159,950150 Perimeter Fenced, Private Well, Axis $270,000160 Home, Well, Septic, Frontage 2523 $399,950202 Cabin, Solar Well, Elec, Large Neighbor $299,950202 Home, Spring, Frontage HWY 55 $895,000226 Furnished Home, Shared Well, Blinds $259,900275 Hilltop Lodge, Fenced, Turn Key $449,950300 Exotics, Well, Elk, Axis, Elec Avail $375,000423 County Road, Val Verde, Best Price $319,950445 Furnished Home, Well, Cooler, High Fenced $799,950396 Amistad Area, Water, Elec., Blinds, Feeders $499,950490 3 Cabins, Hwy 2523, 2 Wells, Blinds, Feeders $999,000515 Furnished 3/2 home, Barn, Large Neighbors $699,950549 Amistad Area, Stock pond, Elec $699,950770 Nueces River Park, Well, Electricity, Exotics $1.38mil896 Cabin, Elk, Game Ranch, Well, Elec. $1.4mil900 High Fenced, Well, Elec, Pool $899,9501108 Custom Home, Foreman Home, Springs, Hwy 55 $4.75mil1191 Live Water, Custom Home, Well, Elec. $699,0001239 Home, Barn w/Aptmt., Wells, Hwy 674 $2.1mil1452 Home, Barn, Pool, Tanks, Game Ranch, Hwy 377 $3.5mil2681 Live Water, Home, Well, Elec. $2.14mil4286 Home, Well, Hwy 334, High Fenced $6.4mil

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REAL ESTATEService, Experience and Professionalism is what you can expect from

Karen Green, BROKER, GRI, SRS 25 Ac. - with cabin $ 65.000 482 Ac. – Cabin, seasonal creek, 2 shared wells, will divide. $578,664 235 Ac. – Elec, 2 wells, 5 trailers, blinds & feeders, 4 wheeler $490,00085 Ac. - Cabin, Elec. Fenced $140,00072 Ac. – Remote, blinds, feeders, hunting camp. PENDING $103,0002/1 HOME – Covered porch, garden spot, storage, 3 ½ lots. $49,9003/2 HOME – Corner lot, covered porch, centrally located. $115,00010+ Ac. - Residential Ranchettes, Elec, city water, gated. $7,800 Ac.3848 SF – Could be a 4/3 home or business. $93,000

For information about investment or commercial properties available in the Rocksprings area Call 830-683-4667

A and K Real Estate 830-683-4667www.karensellshillcountry.com karenkgreen77@yahoo.com

Let us walk Honestly, as in the day...Romans 13:13

REAL ESTATE 4 Bed/3 Bath. Large city lot. 2 story log home. $250,0003/2 home on corner lot. Garage, carport. “REDUCED” to $70,00040 acres East of Rocksprings. $99,00040 acres-cabin, electricity nearby. $98,00061 acres, mh, elec, water, excellent hunting. $99,00067 acres, views, oaks, valley, hills. $95,000.72 acres - River frontage, lodge, cabins. Kimble County $620,00081.8 acres with home, close to Rocksprings. Elec, water, septic. Fenced. $250,0001 5 3 . 6 7 a c r e s w i t h m o b i l e home. Elec, phone. End of road. $199,000223+ acres, large home with wrap-around porch, barns, well, elec. $649,000244.3 acres with cabin, elec, water, septic. $366,500.645 acres with home, guest house, barn, high fenced and stocked with game. Call for details.1,508 acres, lodge, elec, water well, septic, $1500/acre. 1,802 acres . Electricity, water, fenced. House, working pens. Call for details.

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3/1 Rcksprgs $37,5002-1 Rcksprgs $69,950 acres20 Easy access $50,00034 Close to town $67,65050 MH Easy Access $175,00050 Hwy frtg MH $150,00050 Year round pond $134,95050 Remote $65,00050 Vegetation $99,50050 Cabin Reduced! $154,95050 Easy Access $174,90051 Reduced Price! $60,00055.5 Set up&ready $195,00056 Cabin elec $96,50060 Building Site $135,95060.2 Barndominium $399,50063.5 Cabin Well $175,00066.16 Spectacular views $99,95068 Quality whitetail $113,00072 Cabin elec $129,00075 Good Access $124,00078 Cabin Reduced! $146,50083.68 Cabin Elec $138,00085.8 Abundant wildlife $113,95088.43 Easy Access $119,00096 Reduced! $129,50099.9 Owner terms $159,950100 Great hunting $104,900100 Cabin, trailer $239,500100 Cabin Pond $245,000100 Variety of wildlife $245,000101 Elec, Water $149,000102 High Fenced $255,000102 Cabin $185,000103 Aoudad $165,000105 Remote $170,000105 Views $141,000108 Cabin $139,900112 Large neighbor $129,950127.4 Turnkey $225,000128 Hwy frontage $229,950128.2 100% ready! $249,900128.5 Hunting $205,000129 Easy Access $250,000150 Deer Breeding Rch $485,000151 cabin Reduced! $315,000151.75 Cabin $250,000156 House $334,900174 Lodge $385,000177 Large neighbors $264,950180 2 Wells $351,000180 No restrictions $415,000184 Hwy Frontage $285,200186.36 Turn key $425,000186.57 Game Ranch $550,381200 920sqft Cabin $359,000200 Not in subdivision $391,000204 Hwy frontage $349,900214 Great hunting $326,350222.6 Quality wildlife $391,800223 HwyFrontage $560,000234.5 Axis $374,000252 Extras $495,000259 Wildlife $560,000347 Fertile Valleys $518,000351.6 Hidden gem! $535,000388 High fence $2550/ac567 lodge trophy game 1,100,000630 Home, Windmill $1,181,250647 Owner Terms $1395/acre710 Lodge Trophy Animals $1,550,000894 House $850,0001130 Rare Find! $1500/acre2940 Reduced! $4,263,000Hardware Supply $1,300,000

FOR RENT: Large office on East side of downtown Rocksprings square, 116 North Well St. central air and heat. Call Alma Smart 830-563-2389 for details. 31-TFN

Idle American Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury

What with “back-to-school” bed-lam now at full bore, some of us smile at the growing “getting-ready” game plans. In my day, we needed only bits of parchment with one side unused and perhaps a new quill or two—if we could catch a goose.

Okay, maybe it wasn’t that far back; Big Chief tablets, inkwells/pen staffs and art gum erasers were big items, though.

Ringing in many ears are teachers’ endless admonitions--thundered in Sep-tember and wheezed in May. They yam-mered on the same topic daily: “Look it up in the “dik’-shun-ARY!” (Heavy on the “ARY!”) One teacher, tired of my academic missteps, said I might as well “stick the quill back in the goose.”…

*****Teachers waste their time with

15 Seconds of What?...yesteryear research suggestions. Even kindergarteners can Google now.

That’s one thing I have in common with youngsters. I, too, Google, fascinat-ed by its “main roads” and its beckoning rabbit trails along the way. I am drawn to the latter, often winding up smack-dab in the middle of Mr. McGregor’s garden. I feel my ears growing and nose twitching--foggy about my location and why I’m there--but eager to sample a lone carrot, with an inch of orange greatness showing above ground….

*****Such was the case when I “re-

searched” Andy Warhol’s “15 seconds of fame.” Turns out, the expression’s origin goes all the way back to Shakespeare’s quill in 1594, something about “nine days’ wonder.” (One source traced it to Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well.)

Initially, I had in mind current ap-plication, as in “flash in the pan,” “one-hit wonder” and other short-lived events of “Roman candle” duration.

Soon, such notable occurrences in our speeding world may be shortened

to “1.5 seconds of fame,” or maybe even milliseconds….

*****I’m in awe of folks whose spot-

lights linger. A college classmate and friend of almost 60 years still reigns as “yo-yo champion of the world.” Bunny Martin won the title in Toronto, Canada, at age 16. Five hundred contestants gath-ered in 1951 for the last bona fide world competition. Bunny won the trophy, and now-- 63+ years later—still is “defending champion” and still spinning with the best of ‘em!

Ethelyn Smith—89 and always of youthful spirit--remembers “klutzy” growing-up years when her athleticism was always in question. “I did nothing right in sports,” she maintains. “I was always the last one chosen, blamed for losses and responded to the nickname of ‘egghead’.”

At about age 50, she took her only golf swing, coaxed to the tee by preacher hubby Robert and deacons on a “par three” course. She swung mightily; the ball bounced onto the green and into the cup….

***** “That was it,” she said. “I put the

clubs away forever. But, when anyone asks if I play golf, I smile broadly, say-ing, “The last time I played, I made a hole in one.”

Spotlights casn glow, ever fresh in our minds, and perhaps only there. If we can find the switch, who cares if we turn it on?

Ethelyn’s recollection of her “one-stroke career” stirs me to imagine the faint sparks of spotlights during a 40-year higher education career….

*****I’m sure some of my “distinc-

tions” are obscure at best, but spotlights can glow beyond the 15 seconds, even beyond 15 years.

Perhaps I’m the only collegiate CEO who has given away 27 tons of popcorn, taken students aloft on parasails, officiated basketball games, spoken to more than 5,800 audiences (many of them assembled involuntarily) and bowled a single-game league score of 276 to set a new record for the bowling center.

In 1963, as a substitute member of the Sul Ross State University faculty bowling team, I opened with eight con-secutive strikes. Bowlers on the other seven lanes stopped, their mouths agape, to watch. OK, Skyline Lanes were then new, with wet paint signs still in place. And, the record was short-lived in this, my only league game there. I feigned illness the rest of the evening, not daring to offer proof that I was really a 140 bowler. I’ve followed Ethelyn’s lead, referring for 51 years to my musty score. I also can recite the alphabet backwards in four seconds, but not nearly as fast forward….

*****

The Fount of Life By Dwight Faulk

The Lord spoke, “By all who come near Me, I will be treated as holy;

And before all people I will be honored.” Leviticus 10:3 “Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my

thoughts. See if any wicked way is in me; and lead me in the everlasting way.” Psalm 139:23 – 24

“Sing to the Lord, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. Tell of His glory among the nations. Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength, the glory of His name. Bring an offering into his courts.

Worship the Lord in holy attire. Tremble before Him, all the earth. Say Among the nations, “The Lord reigns!” Psalm 96

‘Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time.” 1 Peter 5:6

Words of The Lord To Think About

Weekly Bible ReadingPsalm 73:1-20 - Surely God is

good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.

2But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. 3For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

4They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. 5They are free from the burdens common to man’ they are not plagued by hu-man ills. 6Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence. 7From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits. 8They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression. 9Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth. 10Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in

abundance. 11They say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?”

12This is what the wicked are like--always carefree, they increase in wealth.

13Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence. 14All day long I have been plagues; I have been punished every morning.

15If I had said, “I will speak thus,” I would have betrayed your children. 16When I tried to under-stand all this, it was oppressive to me 17till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.

18Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin. 19How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by error! 20As a dream when

Thoughts from Brother JBend in the Road

Life has many twists and turns and we never know what is coming around the next curve. Sometimes it is joy and other times it is grief.

Looking at the problems, there is much unrest in the world, wars and rumors of wars, much suffering and persecution, world economic turmoil, even in our own country. Then there is the weather with record breaking storms and a lot of country in a severe drought. Many have lost loved ones last year, others no jobs, serious health issues, loss of homes and businesses to mention a few things.

On the other hand there are new births, marriages, new jobs, homes, cars and other countless good things. One thing we must remember God is in control and is very much aware of what is going on.

In the book of Ecclesiastes chapter 3:1-8 it says there is a time for everything good and bad. It is a good book to read and, as matter of fact, the whole Bible. It teaches us to fear, honor and reverence God (Ecclesiastes 3:12-14, 12:1-7).

As we look ahead we do not know what is in store for us, but one thing we can put our trust and hope in God. Remember, He provided a way our sins could be forgiven and that was through Jesus Christ (John 3:16, Hebrews 9:25-28). May God bless you and your family.

See you in Church next Sunday. Brother J

one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies.

73:1-20 - Two strong themes wind their way through these verses: (1) the wicked prosper, leaving faith-ful people wondering why they bother to be good, and (2) the wealth of the wicked looks so inviting that faithful people may wish they could trade places. But these two themes come to unexpected ends, for the wealth of the wicked suddenly loses its power at death and the rewards for the good suddenly take on eternal value. What seemed like wealth is now waste, and what seemed worthless now lasts forever. Don’t wish you cold trade places with evil people to get their wealth. One day they will wish they could trade places with you and have your eternal wealth.

ings tomorrow and he expected every-thing to pass requirement standards.

Principal Velky said we have collected 95.5% of taxes. He also reviewed the state and federal invest-ment revenues, budget report in detail and 2013-2014 budget amendments. There was a discussion about the ASATR resolution being approved by TASB.

Mr. Velky suggested that the school tax rate be lowered next year due to the fact that the higher tax-able values expected next year and he would like to see this advantage passed to the taxpayers. This will depend on the number of students we have enrolled for the year and the amount of money to be received from the state or amount to be refunded. The 2014-2015 budget and the tax rate will be discussed and adopted by reso-lution at August 28th special meeting. There were no resignations and the new teacher report was presented to the board. The faculty/staff health insurance was reviewed. The booster club regulations were reviewed to prevent any UIL conflict.

The minutes of regular meeting of July 15th and the revised teacher pay scale was tabled. Payment of bills were approved. The budget amend-ments, the revised coach stipends, resolution regarding 4H extra-cur-ricular status and emergency opera-tions plan were approved. The district improvement goals and the TASB update requirements were approved. The authorization of board members and others designated to sign checks were approved.

The meeting was adjourned 10:09 p.m. to go in to executive ses-sion.

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Windmill Sales & ServiceMatt Fry

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Livestock hauling available. Gooseneck trailer. Call O. D. at 830-683-4348.

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Attachments: 9” & T-Post Drilling • Day Work • Limited Farrier Work

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Used Structural pipe for sale - 2 3/8 and 2 7/8. For information call Mike Allison at 325-446-2382 32-TFN

Good, 1/2 Corriente black bull, de-horned, about 1250#: should be easy calver. Asking $1,500, weigh most of it! Also other good bulls Call O.D. 683-4348 43-TFN

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Hunting Lease Wanted EMPLOYMENT

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Metal Buildings and More830.459.9400 6/2015

Drastically reduced cash only (check ok) 2004 Chevy 1 ton dually cc, cold A/C, runs and drives good, 6.0 gas engine top shape. Both rear panels cracked . $7500 OBO. Must sell. L e a v e m e s s a g e 6 8 3 - 4 3 4 8 31-TFN

FOR RENT: Large office on East side of downtown Rocksprings square, 116 North Well St. Central air and heat. Call Alma Smart 830-563-2389 for details. 31-TFN

For sale: 5x20 Gooseneck steel bar top stock trailer. $2000. 1996 Ford F150 pickup $1800. William Epper-son 683-7066. 32-TFN

Job opportunity: Truck driver position. CDL required. Call Mike at 830-683-7190. 32-TFNRocksprings Abstract & Title Com-pany is looking for part time sec-retary. Please email resumes to: diane@rockspringstitle.com. Any questions, please call us at: 830-683-2185 32-4TC

Hunting lease wanted. Respon-sible respectful family from Corpus Christi area looking for lease for Axis #361-319-9181 33-4TP

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horse smart”

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upside down

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real name: Tula

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sang with Brazos

Valley Boys

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expedition to TX

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Mayors United __

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July 23 & Aug. 22

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pres. of TWU and

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This article is not intended to be an alarmist message, however the West Nile Virus and Dengue is on the move and could be of concern to us in Edwards County, Texas. This writer is not an expert in vi-rology, therefore the comments and facts will come from The Centers For Disease Control and Texas Dept. of State Health Services. See Txdshs and see cdc.gov. In Texas, 16 cases of West Nile Virus in 9 Texas Counties have been reported this year so far. Data maps, as of Aug. 21, 2012, show that theI-35 and I-45 corridors seem to be the heaviest hit. The confirmed cases maps also show that Edwards County is not near any county with the disease. The culprit is infected mosquitoes. The single most effective way to prevent WNV is to prevent mosquito bites.What can I do to prevent WNV? *Time of day for most mosquito activ-ity in dusk and dawn. (Going to deer blind or football game time.)*Wear sleeves and consider long pants.

*Use a good insect repellent w/DEET.*Check the screens on doors and win-dows.*Get rid of mosquito breeding areas in standing water around your residence. (old tires, bird baths, water barrels, old buckets or anywhere lawn or rain wa-ter can collect and stand for 3 or more days.)*Check your livestock water troughs. (You may be raising thousands of mos-quitoes.)*Wading pools should be emptied after use.

What are the symptoms of WNV? Only about one in 150 people will develop severe illness. The severe symp-toms include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness. (The problem with the symp-toms is that these symptoms can be very similar to many other illnesses.) Consult your physician if you think you may need to be seen at the doctor’s office or hospital. This may not be a medical emergency unless you are elder-ly, very young, or have any disease that would lesson your immune defenses.

Life cycle of WNV.

People usually develop symptoms between 3 – 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Approxi-mately 80% of all people who are infected will not show any symptoms at all. Mosquitoes pick up the virus from infected birds. It is believed that animals, including birds, can carry the virus. Consult your veterinarian for information regarding WNV in livestock. Two more dangerous mosquito spread diseases are on the move in Texas. Chikungunya and Dengue have been found in Texas. Chikun-gunya causes high fever and severe joint pain. Dengue Fever has popped up along the Texas-Mexico Border. The symptoms of Dengue are similar to other mosquito borne diseases ex-cept that it may include pain behind the eyes and upon movement of the eyes. See your physician if you suspect you may have any of these diseases. Protect yourself against mosquito bites. Robert Underwood, RECVFD, Edwards County EMS.

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Data shows lowest costs are in urban South and rural regions of the U.S., costs highest in urban Northeast

WASHINGTON, August 18, 2014 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its annual report, Expenditures on Chil-dren and Families, also known as the Cost of Raising a Child. The report shows that a middle-income family with a child born in 2013 can expect

to spend about $245,340 ($304,480 adjusted for projected inflation*) for food, housing, childcare and educa-tion, and other child-rearing expenses up to age 18. Costs associated with pregnancy or expenses occurred after age 18, such as higher education, are not included.

While this represents an overall 1.8 percent increase from 2012, the percentages spent on each expendi-ture category remain the same. As

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in the past, the costs by location are lower in the urban South ($230,610) and rural ($193,590) regions of the country. Families in the urban North-east incurred the highest costs to raise a child ($282,480).

“In today’s economy, it’s im-portant to be prepared with as much information as possible when plan-ning for the future,” said USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Under Secretary Kevin Concannon.

“In addition to giving families with children an indication of expenses they might want to be prepared for, the report is a critical resource for state governments in determining child support guidelines and foster care payments.”

The report, issued annually, is based on data from the federal government’s Consumer Expenditure Survey, the most comprehensive source of information available on

household expenditures. For the year 2013, annual child-rearing expenses per child for a middle-income, two-parent family ranged from $12,800 to $14,970, depending on the age of the child.

The report, developed by the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP), notes that family income affects child-rearing costs. A family earning less than $61,530 per year can expect to spend

a total of $176,550 (in 2013 dollars) on a child from birth up to age 18. Middle-income** parents with an in-come between $61,530 and $106,540 can expect to spend $245,340; and a family earning more than $106,540 can expect to spend $407,820.

“Food is among the top three expenses in raising children,” said CNPP Executive Director Angela Tagtow. “Parents have the challenge of providing food that is not only healthful and delicious, but also afford-able. We have great resources such as ChooseMyPlate.gov that features tips to help families serve nutritious and affordable meals. I encourage parents to check out our Healthy Eating On a Budget resources, 10-Tips Nutrition Series, recipes, and MyPlate Kids’ Place, which features digital games for kids to get engaged themselves in healthy eating.”

For middle-income families, housing costs are the single largest expenditure on a child, averaging 30 percent of the total cost. Child care and education was the second largest expense at 18 percent, followed by food, which accounted for 16 percent of the total cost.

“Variations by geographic region are marked when we look at housing, for example,” said study au-thor and CNPP economist Mark Lino, Ph.D. “The average cost of housing for a child up to age 18 is $87,840 for a middle-income family in the urban West, compared to $66,240 in the urban South, and $70,200 in the urban Midwest. It’s interesting to note that other studies are showing that families are increasingly moving to these areas of the country with lower housing cost.”

In 1960, the first year the report was issued, a middle-income family could have expected to spend $25,230 ($198,560 in 2013 dollars) to raise a child until the age of 18. Housing was the largest child-rearing expense both then and now. Health care expenses for a child have doubled as a percent-age of total child-rearing costs during that time. In addition, some common current-day costs, such as child care, were negligible in 1960.

Expenses per child decrease as a family has more children. Families with three or more children spend 22 percent less per child than families with two children. As families have more children, the children can share bedrooms, clothing and toys can be handed down to younger children, food can be purchased in larger and more economical quantities, and private schools or child care centers may offer sibling discounts.

Parents projected to spend $245,340 to Raise a Child Born in 2013, according to USDA report