Photo 1: Bill Schahn, a Rio Frio native, performs for some 300 guests gathered at the Prayer Breakfast. Photo 2: Dr. Mark Roberts, senior adviser and theologian-in-residence for Foundations for Laity Renewal, serves as guest speaker. Photo 3: Singing group from Uvalde performs contemporary Christian music. Photo 4: Willis Springfield, chairman of the Real County … [Read more...] about Real County Centennial Countdown: Prayer Breakfast
Miscellaneous
A Little Inspiration
We have a number of squirrels who live in the pecan trees at our court- house. I recently noticed that one of them is missing his tail. Being an amateur photographer, I set about to capture the unfortunate one for my wildlife col- lection. Yesterday I caught him out on the lawn searching for pecans. I got a picture that clearly shows his misfortune. I continued to watch him … [Read more...] about A Little Inspiration
TDA Honors Historic Farmers, Ranchers
Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples and the Texas Department of Agriculture recognized 102 farms and ranches at the 33rd Annual Family Land Heritage ceremony April 4 in Austin. The ceremony was held in the House Chamber at the Texas State Capitol. The annual event recognizes families who have kept their farms and ranches in continuous agricultural production for more than 100 … [Read more...] about TDA Honors Historic Farmers, Ranchers
Kimble County Courthouse County Seat: JunctionCounty Population: 4,570
The Kimble County Courthouse was designed by Henry Phelps in a Moderne style with Art Deco ornament. The brick structure was erected in 1929 and later remodeled and expanded in 1974. Kimble County was created from Bexar County in 1858, organized in 1876, and named for George C. Kimble who perished at the Alamo. The original county seat of Kimbleville was soon replaced by … [Read more...] about Kimble County Courthouse County Seat: JunctionCounty Population: 4,570
State Conference Resolutions Needed
As you make plans for the upcoming Annual Conference in Fort Worth Sept. 15-18, please submit draft resolutions or issues for the State Association legislative program. Under our Association constitution and by-laws, conference resolutions are automatically included in the next legislative platform. Copies of these resolutions are submitted to all members of the Legislature. … [Read more...] about State Conference Resolutions Needed




