Mr. Lindsey is survived by his children: Linda and husband, Don Fehlis, Larry and wife, Gale, Mardie and husband, Sam Barnard, Becky and husband, Kim Harris; grandchildren: Kelly and husband Eddie, Humphrey, Thad Fehlis and wife, Julie, Kurt Fehlis, Alex and Erin Lindsey, and Sara and Katie Harris; and great-grandchildren: Taylor and Rhett Humphrey and Emma Grace Fehlis. He is also survived by brother, Harvey Lindsey, sister, Lucille Huie, his best friend, Leonard Schuelke, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy; brothers, Sterling Lindsey (his twin), Reginald Lindsey, James Lindsey, Jesse Monroe Lindsey Jr., and Ray Lindsey; and sister, Pauline Weathersby.

Mr. Lindsey grew up in Texas on a small farm in Frio County near the small community of Melon. He graduated from Pearsall High School in 1944, and after graduation served in the United States Army for two years. He attended Texas A&M University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education.

He married the love of his life, Dorothy in 1949.

He was in the Agricultural Extension Service for 18 years, serving as Assistant County Agricultural Agent in Lavaca and Guadalupe Counties and County Agricultural Agent in Goliad and Caldwell Counties.

He and his family moved to Lockhart in 1955. He also spent 11 years working as a farm manager in Caldwell County. He and Dorothy moved back to Pearsall in 1981, where he was employed by Riverside Chemical and the Pearsall Livestock Market. They moved back to Lockhart in 1990 into a house close to best friends Leonard and Lamerle Schuelke. From that time until he became ill he helped take care of his son’s ranch outside of Lockhart.

Daddy (“PaPa”) was a loving and dedicated father and husband. His children received a legacy from him that they will carry and pass on to their children. This includes honesty, love of nature, respect of animals, sense of humor, and, most importantly, a love of the Lord. He always had a smile on his face and taught us to be generous with ourselves and to others. His grandchildren will remember that he tried his best to be at every event in their lives, even if it was hard for him to do. He was a gentleman and a gentle man.

Because this is a service in his memory we want all to remember how much we loved, honored and respected him and we will always be grateful to him.

The family wishes to thank all who helped care for our Daddy:  Dorothy Anderson at the Greens, Dr. Smith and the Texas Oncology staff, the fourth floor staff at Kyle Seton hospital, the Legends staff, and Central Texas Medical Center Hospice Care. Thank all of you for your continued love, support and prayers.

For those desiring to honor Mr. Lindsey’s life through memorials, the family has suggested they be given to the American Cancer Society or the Central Texas Medical Center Hospice care.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan St., Lockhart, Texas 78644. (512) 398-4791.

Eldred was a member of the Waelder United Methodist Church, he had served on the Caldwell County Historical Commission and the Caldwell County Historical Society, he had been a long time member of the Woodmen of the World, he had taught Sunday School for many years and had served as a Scout Master where he lead nineteen young men in achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank of Scouting.

Eldred had served his country honorably as a medic in the United States Navy during WWII. After being discharged he worked as a sheet metal worker. In 1975 he went to work at Lockhart High School in Vocational Educational. As a Vocational Instructor he taught many young people various trades in construction that would put them on course for productive careers in this industry. Today many will attest that their successes in life are due to his leadership, his vast knowledge of construction, his passion to help young men and women succeed in life and most importantly his love for people.

Blackie, as he was known by many, had been a member of the Delhi Volunteer Fire Department and was personally responsible for the department obtaining grants that funded the acquisition of a defibulator, jaws of life tool, a pump truck, protective gear and clothing and a new fire house building, to name a few. He had worked diligently with departments from the U.S. Forestry Service, the Texas Forestry Service, Homeland Security, GVEC and Bluebonnet Electric Co-op to attain the grant monies for these acquisitions.

James Eldred Mullinnix was a man of integrity; his word was surely his bond. He radiated a kindness and love that commanded respect and admiration from those that knew him. He was a magnificent husband and best friend to his wife of 63 years, and a loving father and grandfather to his sons and grandchildren. Though he was actively involved in so many community, fraternal, church and other projects through the years, he did on occasion find time to fish, and as a younger man he enjoyed hunting in the desert. He enjoyed working in his garden, tending his cattle, raising goats, pheasants and ducks, but he thoroughly enjoyed working faithfully along side his wife studying and researching family genealogy, where they accumulated enough family history to complete seven heavy books documenting years of family history.

Eldred Mullinnix is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Junell Mullinnix, of Delhi; sons and daughters-in-law, Eldred Eugene and Sharon Mullinnix, of Austin, and Paul Weston and Deborah Mullinnix, of League City; grandchildren: Jennifer Mullinnix, Ethan Eldred Mullinnix, Thomas Eldred Mullinnix, Melissa Lutz, Katherine Mullinnix and Sarah A. Mullinnix; great-grandchildren, Taylor Matthews, Sophie Mullinnix, Walker Eldred Mullinnix, Eli Eldred Mullinnix, Caleb Lutz, Aaron Lutz and Hannah Joy Mullinnix; and his favorite dog Duafus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Thelma Heedick and brother, Luther Arthur Mullinnix, Jr.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the Delhi Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Hickman officiating. Memorials may be made to the Delhi Volunteer Fire Department. Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.

In July of 2010 the Commissioners Court received a Caldwell County Needs Assessment for Judicial Facilities that had been prepared by Broaddus and Associates. They were hired to conduct a professional review of the spatial needs for county judicial facilities. It was known for some time that our current judicial facilities were becoming overcrowded and inefficient.

This report not only looked at our current needs but also took a look at the ten-year projection for our judicial system. The report indicated that our current needs were at 41,000 square feet while our ten-year requirement indicated a space of 55,700 square feet.

The report took into account the offices of the County Clerk, County Court at Law, District Clerk, District Attorney, 421st District Court, 22nd and 207th District Courts, and Adult Probation Department. The report was generated after examination of existing facilities and interviews with the various stakeholders mentioned above.

When this report was prepared there was not an option to purchase the WalMart building and convert it into a Judicial Center. Therefore, the report simply looked at the construction of a new facility to accommodate the needs of the stakeholders.

Even using land the County owned near the current jail, the cost of constructing a new facility of 55,700 square feet to allow for the ten-year growth projections was a whopping $18.7 million. After Commissioners took a deep breath of reality the report was shelved for the time being.

Once the opportunity to purchase the WalMart store became an option, we investigated the possibility and remodeling it into a new Judicial Center. We contacted Randall County officials who purchased a store similar in size to the Lockhart store and converted it into their judicial center. Randall County however, added 20,000 square feet and remodeled the existing 50,000 square foot store for a total remodeling project of 70,000 square feet.

We have been told that the total cost of their purchase and remodel was between $8.5 million and $10 million (70,000 square feet). However, they also replaced the roof and ripped up and replaced the entire floor of the existing building during the remodeling process.

Without a professional estimate for our remodeling costs, it became abundantly clear that purchasing an existing WalMart store and remodeling it would be far more economical than building a new Judicial Center. After seeing the pictures of the Randall County remodel our stakeholders are excited about our future justice and county services facility.

The Commissioners will, however, be asked to support an update of the spatial needs assessment before remodeling decisions are made. We are currently asking Broaddus and Associates for a proposal to update the study by conducting additional interviews with stakeholders in order to make sure we have properly determined their spatial needs for at least a ten-year period.

Regardless of what the total space needs are determined it is agreed that a remodeled WalMart will be a more economical alternative to new construction. Your commissioners and I believe this is investment in our future!  We are providing better service for citizens by collocating essential county services with our judicial courts while allowing for the projected ten-year growth requirement.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours.

Editor/POST-REGISTER

Rumors that started last week were confirmed by Lockhart ISD Superintendent Dr. Jose Parra on Monday, when he announced that LISD has chosen to appeal the realignment decision made last week by the University Interscholastic League.

The original districting plan, which placed Lockhart in District 27, Class 4A, pitted Lockhart athletes against schools throughout South Central Texas and the Hill Country, including Kerrville Tivy and Boerne Champion, as well as old rivals Hays and Lehman, Schertz Clemens, Alamo Heights and Seguin High School.

Pleading that placement in District 27-4A would create not only an economic, but an educational hardship, LISD has opted to wage an appeal, asking to be included in District 26-4A.

Historically, District 26 has included only Austin Independent School District schools, including Crockett, Johnston, Eastside Memorial, McCallum, Travis, Lanier and Reagan.

“If UIL grants the appeal and puts us into District 26, the longest travel time we have is 38 miles,” Parra said on Monday afternoon. “And that’s an enormous difference from the 120 miles to Tivy, and that’s going to make a huge impact on our students.”

Parra said part of the basis for the two-prong appeal is the fact that traveling to away games in places such as Kerrville and Boerne would have an adverse educational impact on the students. For away games, particularly at the sub-varsity level, students might have to leave their classes as early as noon to arrive on time for 5:30 p.m. games.

“If you consider up to three hours of travel time, plus the time it takes to get the students on the bus and ready to go, we might have to take them out of class at lunchtime, in order to get them to the games on time,” he said. “And that’s just… we don’t want our kids to have to miss that much class.”

In addition, he said, the students at the varsity level might have to return home as late as 1 a.m., after playing a game and traveling at night through the sometimes dangerous road conditions in the Hill Country.

“It’s just better for our kids, in terms of their classroom time and rest, if UIL will put us in 26-4A,” Parra said.

Furthermore, the district is pursuing the appeal on the basis of a financial hardship, hoping to remind UIL that parents in a district with 70 percent of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, parents may have to choose between buying groceries and buying gas to travel to see their students participate in sporting events.

“The parents in our district have to work, many of them in Austin,” Parra said. “To travel to Kerrville or Boerne, they might have to take off work early, come back to Lockhart to get their families ready to go, and then travel to the games. At some point, they will have to decide whether their job is more important than supporting their kids, and they shouldn’t have to make that choice.”

With regard to fuel costs, Parra said he expected placement in District 27-4A could increase travel costs for the school district by up to 25 percent.

“The good thing is, they look at each appeal on its own basis, for that school district only,” he said. “They won’t look at our appeal and say, ‘well, the same argument could apply to Hays or Lehman,’ and then make their decision. They’re looking only at our situation.”

Another thing that might weigh in LISD’s favor is the state of matters within District 26-4A, which has been struggling with football programs for several years. Last year, in fact, Austin Eastside Memorial opted not to field a varsity football team, and rumors abound that they may repeat that decision this year, leaving 26-4A as a six-team district. There are also rumors that Reagan High might not be in the position to field a team, thereby only leaving five teams in the district, and ensuring four of those five a spot in the playoffs.

“That might not be a major factor in their consideration, and frankly for our purposes, it doesn’t really matter if it is,” Parra said. “But that is something that’s going to be in the back of their minds when they’re considering our appeal.”

Parra reiterated the appeal is not driven by a competitive spirit, and would probably lose steam if it were. Rather, he said, the spirit behind the appeal is based upon what district officials believe is best for the students, and for the community at large.

Parra will present the appeal to UIL on Monday, Feb. 20, and expects the committee will make a decision by Tuesday, Feb. 21.

kathibliss@post-register.com

**** EARLIER (FEB. 9, 2012)

District realignment spells long nights, tough competition for Lions

By Kathi Bliss

Editor/POST-REGISTER

After spending two years struggling in a district filled with powerhouse schools, the Lockhart Lion and Lady Lion athletic departments saw a light at the end of the tunnel last Thursday, when the University Interscholastic League (UIL) promised an announcement on district realignments. Instead, Lockhart fans thought, local athletes should have the chance to face opponents from comparable school districts, with equitable programs, giving the Lions and Lady Lions a fair chance to grow, thrive and compete.

The good news, on Thursday, was that Smithson Valley and New Braunfels Canyon, two of Lockhart’s main stumbling blocks in athletics for the last two years, have been reclassified, and will now compete in Class 5A.

The bad news is that the realignment for District 27-AAAA now leaves Lockhart families in the position of doubling, and sometimes tripling, their travel time to watch their students compete.

Under the realignment announced on Feb. 2, 2012, District 27-AAAA will now consist of: Lockhart High School, Jack C. Hays High School, Lehman High School, Seguin High School, Boerne-Champion High School, Kerrville-Tivy High School, Samuel Clemens High School and Alamo Heights High School.

Although the realignment eases some of the pressure of facing powerhouse schools, the District 27 realignment preserves a high quality of athleticism and competition, and brings an additional challenge for the Lions and Lady Lions – as well as an additional challenge for their fans.

Lockhart parents are used to driving 15 miles to Lehman High, or even 35 miles, as they will to face Seguin. Kerrville-Tivy, however, is 116 miles away. Boerne-Champion? 77 miles.

As far as competition is concerned, Lion Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator Paul Kilby is measured, but optimistic.

He said he’s confident his Lions can compete, regardless of the district they are placed in. Entering his second year at the helm of the Lion football program, Kilby said he was pleased with the progress made in his first season, and that he believes there are yet greater things ahead for the Lions.

On the gridiron, the Lions will face a number of challenges over the course of the coming season, including the Tivy High Antlers. Last year, Coach Mark Smith’s Antlers went 11-3, undefeated within their district and going three-deep in playoffs before falling 45-15 to Calallen.

Almost equally as impressive, but more “comfortable,” are the Alamo Heights Mules and the Hays Rebels, both of whom went two deep in playoffs and ended the season 8-4-0. In the first round of playoffs, Coach Don Byrd’s Mules took down Boerne-Champion, before falling to the Dripping Springs Tigers.

In their first year without legendary coach Bob Shelton, the Rebels were 5-1-0 in district, falling 42-0 in the second round of playoffs to Cedar Park.

Lehman, Boerne and Clemens each had mediocre seasons last year, if one believes the box scores. Coach Steve Davis’ Lobos were 6-4-0 on the season and 2-4 in district. Though they did not earn a playoff bid, they closed their season by walloping the Lions 31-7.

Boerne-Champion, on the other hand, made the first round of playoffs, where they slammed into the wall that was the Alamo Heights Mules. Otherwise, the Chargers, led by Coach Danny Threadgill, were 5-6-0 on the season, and 3-3 in district. The only other team they faced last year that will return to the Chargers district schedule is Tivy, who defeated the Chargers  45-20.

The Buffaloes of Samuel Clemens had a lukewarm season, ending their 4-6 season (1-5 in District play) with a 34-17 loss to Alamo Heights.

Finally, Seguin High School had a season much like the Lions’ last year, out-gunned in a bigger, richer district. Coach Wayne Walker’s Matadors competed as best they could against teams like the Judson Rockets, the New Braunfels Unicorns and the Steele Knights. They closed their season at 1-8-1, with a 1-4 record in district play. They tied the Anderson Trojans, and put up a 26-8 win over the San Marcos Rattlers before closing their season.

As of Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Lions’ non-conference schedule is set to include Cedar Creek, Victoria West and Austin Crockett. The Lions continue through off-season training and are looking forward to the challenges presented by a new district and new opponents.

kathibliss@post-register.com

The travel times from Lockhart High School to the other schools within the proposed District 27-4A are:

Hays – 30 min.

Lehman – 27 min

Tivy – 2 hr., 20 min.

Champion – 1 hr., 32 min.

Alamo Heights – 1 hr., 10 min.

Clemens – 1 hr., 3 min.

Seguin – 42 min.

Editor/POST-REGISTER

The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department was the central focus of the regular meeting of the Caldwell County Commissioners’ Court on Monday, as several issues regarding local law enforcement and staffing came to the forefront.

Most notably, Sheriff Daniel Law and Detective Sean Zion informed the Commissioners that they have been working to prepare two grants, one which will allow the department to purchase several radar devices and, perhaps, a traffic-enforcement motorcycle, and another that will reimburse the County for overtime hours paid to officers under a traffic enforcement program.

According to Law, traffic enforcement is and always has been a priority of the department, but because patrol staffing numbers are so low, that enforcement often takes a backseat to response to other, more urgent calls.

If the department is approved for participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement (STEP) program, deputies will be authorized for specified amounts of overtime, using those hours specifically for traffic enforcement on state roadways, such as Highway 80, FM 20 East and West, and Highway 21.

County Judge Tom Bonn expressed concern about the program, particularly with regard to the safety and liability issues that might arise with the use of a patrol motorcycle, and chose to vote against the measure as long as it contained provisions for motorcycle use.

The remaining members of the Court voted to authorize the department to move forward in seeking the grants.

In other business, a lawsuit that many in the gallery thought had been settled came back to the Court’s attention, and was discussed during a lengthy executive session.

The suit, brought by a former employee of the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department, alleges a wrongful termination, and discrimination from the department, both accusations which Law and other department officials staunchly deny.

After consulting with attorneys for a little more than 90 minutes on the matter, the Commissioners resumed in regular session without making any announcement as to the discussions or the future of the suit.

The Court chose to award bids on repairs on several buildings, including the LW Scott Annex in Lockhart, and two buildings in Luling. Repairs of windows and roofing of the buildings will move forward in the next few months, with the work being paid for with the proceeds of a past certificate of obligation initiative passed by the Court for building repairs.

In brief news:

The commissioners discussed, and eventually declined, membership in the Central Texas Clean Air Coalition. Although Bonn and Commissioner John Cyrier were in support of being involved with the group, so that Caldwell County could “at least have a voice in the discussion,” the remaining three Commissioners stood by an earlier vote not to participate.

The Court held a public hearing regarding the proposed final plat of the Bridgestone Ranch subdivision in the Lytton Springs area.

The panel discussed the possible installation of road cushions on Meadow Lane in Martindale, but tabled the discussion until their next meeting on Feb. 21.

They also chose to table discussions on changes to the Caldwell County Development Ordinance until Feb. 27.

Commissioner Joe Roland read a proclamation declaring February as “Black History Month in Caldwell County,” and invited the Commissioners and the gallery to attend the Lockhart Progressive Club’s annual banquet on Saturday, Feb. 18.

The Caldwell County Commissioners routinely meet on the second, third and fourth Monday of each month at 9 a.m. in the conference and training room at the LW Scott Annex, 1403 Blackjack St., in Lockhart. The next meeting, because of the President’s Day Federal holiday, will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

kathibliss@post-register.com

Editor/POST-REGISTER

After more than a year of wrangling and several thousand dollars in legal fees, the Office of Attorney General Greg Abbott settled a question of power and placement for the Lockhart Independent School District last week.

The question, which according to LISD records was brought forth by former trustee and Lockhart resident John Manning, centered around whether or not LISD Superintendent Dr. Jose Parra was in violation of the state’s nepotism statutes when he transferred his wife, a certified counselor, to the Pride High School, effectively swapping her position with then-counselor Lynne Lewis, who was moved to the Lockhart Discipline Management Center campus.

Parra has maintained that the swap, which did not impact either woman’s salary or work hours, was not only legal, but necessary. As a certified counselor, Mrs. Parra has the authority to certify transcripts, he said, a function that is necessary for the graduating seniors at the pride high school, and an authority that Lewis did not have at the time.

Manning, backed by pressure brought to bear on the LISD Board of Trustees and LISD attorneys by Trustee Tom Guyton, disagreed.

The transfer occurred in February 2010 and was brought to light in August 2010. At the time, Manning told the Austin-American Statesman that he thought Parra would simply return the women to their original positions.

Instead, Parra stood his ground on the transfer. The Board then opted to seek an opinion from the Office of the Attorney General as to whether, for purposes of the transfer, Parra was a public official who was in violation of state nepotism statutes by making a personnel transfer involving his wife.

At the time, Parra had final hiring authority, which was granted in January 2010 in an effort to allow the district to streamline the hiring process and become more competitive as an employer. That final authority was later revoked, in the wake of the questions surrounding the transfer.

Had Parra been found in violation of the nepotism statute, he could have faced misdemeanor charges and fines up to $1,000, and his career could have been ended by the fallout. Parra was responsible for paying his own legal fees to defend the transfer and his position – a decision which eventually allowed him to prove he was not in violation of the laws.

The opinion from the OAG, released on Feb. 7, briefed Chapter 573 of the Texas Government Code, specifically as it applied to the question of the transfer, and summarized by saying, “[the] superintendent of an independent school district is not a public official subject to the anti-nepotism provisions of the Government Code when assigning an employee to a particular district campus.”

The opinion, which had been Parra’s stance all along, was also suggested to the LISD Board of Trustees by their legal counsel in August 2010. However, because the matter was, in the eyes of some, not “well-settled” under the existing laws, the Board chose to push forward and ask State Senator Glenn Hegar to seek an opinion from the OAG.

Between preparation of the brief requesting the opinion and the several hours spent in executive session with attorneys discussing the matter, the LISD Board incurred $33,937.73 in legal fees to settle the matter.

The average starting salary for a first-year teacher in the Lockhart ISD is $41,250.

kathibliss@post-register.com

There is a buzz in Lockhart these days. It is a buzz caused by the exciting potential of SH 130 to transform our city. This highway will be extremely important in the transportation of goods and people along our corridor and promises to create greater economic development opportunities for Lockhart.

As the Barbeque Capital of Texas, Lockhart is already a Central Texas destination. We are a friendly and thriving community that offers small town living with big city advantages. With SH 130, these advantages are about to grow tremendously with easier access to those looking to visit our beautiful city. Plus, our own residents will also enjoy greater access to the surrounding metro communities.

Now,  I realize change can be difficult, and while we can’t stop progress, we can certainly plan for it. If Lockhart is to continue to thrive, we must continue to attract new businesses and people. We have a solid vision of where we are going and we are going to use SH 130 as a tool for growing as we are. Lockhart is ready to welcome new businesses, new families and new growth.

This does not mean that the face of our community will change. Instead, through our careful planning, we will retain Lockhart’s historic feel and excellent quality of life while benefiting tremendously from the increased traffic encouraged by SH 130. We see this as translating into new tourism and commercial and residential development opportunities for Lockhart. Our county and our neighboring cities also stand to benefit from the infusion of new businesses, new jobs and new people.

To prepare for this, major improvements to our historic downtown are underway to make our city even more attractive to visitors. We are planning a multi-use development along the historic square to promote pedestrian traffic and are looking to add historic walking tours that show off our beautiful city.  Our goal is to give our visitors greater incentive to enjoy their time in Lockhart and encourage them to shop in our popular boutique and antique stores and bakery, check out our Saturday farmer’s market and best of all, enjoy a plate of the best barbeque in Texas. In short, we want our visitors to fall in love with Lockhart.

SH 130 will transform our region. I hope you will join me in welcoming its addition to our city, and envisioning a future in Lockhart that is brighter and more attractive than ever before.

LEGAL NOTICES

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS

DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS

Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read.

CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING FACILITIES CONTRACT(S)

Dist/Div: Austin

Contract 0914-00-292 for NON-SITE SPECIFIC SIGNALS in TRAVIS County, etc will be opened on March 06, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. Contract 0914-00-345 for SCHOOL ZONE UPGRADES in TRAVIS County, etc will be opened on March 06, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the State Office.

Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding proposals, and applications for the TxDOT Prequalified Contractor’s list, at the applicable State and/or Dist/Div Offices listed below.  If applicable, bidders must submit prequalification information to TxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project.  Prequalification materials may be requested from the State Office listed below.  Plans for the above contract(s) are available from TxDOT’s website at www.txdot.gov and from reproduction companies at the expense of the contractor.

NPO: 39261

State Office

Constr./Maint. Division

200 E. Riverside Dr.

Austin, Texas  78704

Phone: 512-416-2540

Dist/Div Office(s)

Austin District

District Engineer

7901 N IH35

Austin, Texas 78761-5426

Phone: 512-832-7060

Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will be part of the contract.  TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.

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1. Pursuant of Sec. 12-450 “Unsafe Building Implementation” of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Lockhart. The City of Lockhart does hereby notify you, or your agent(s), as property owner of the listed property(s) of the order issued by the Construction Board of Appeals during the Public hearing held on Thursday, February 9, 2012   at 9:00AM at City Hall located at 308 W. San Antonio St., Lockhart, TX. The Construction Board of Appeals has determined that the below listed property(s) is (are) unsafe building(s) according to Sec. 12-442 of the Code of Ordinances and has ordered them to be repaired, removed, or demolished. The owner shall have the right to appeal the decision of the Construction Board of Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. A notice of appeal must be filed with the City Secretary within ten (10) days from the date of the Construction Board of Appeals order. A complete copy of the Construction Board of Appeals order for each structure may be obtained from the City Secretary.

Property Address

1. 721 Hardeman St.

Property owner and or agent(s) has thirty (30) days from the date of the Public Hearing to obtain a demolition permit and sixty (60) days to complete all demolition work. Failure by the property owner and or agent(s) to obtain a demolition permit within the proscribed thirty (30) day period will cause the City of Lockhart to have the structure(s) demolished and bill for payment of all expenses incurred by the City of Lockhart sent to the property owner. If the bill remains unpaid after (30) days the City of Lockhart will file a lien against the property at the Caldwell County Courthouse.

2. 411 E. Live Oak St.

Property owner and or agent(s) has thirty (30) days from the date of the Public Hearing to obtain a demolition permit and sixty (60) days to complete all demolition work. Failure by the property owner and or agent(s) to obtain a demolition permit within the proscribed thirty (30) day period will cause the City of Lockhart to have the structure(s) demolished and bill for payment of all expenses incurred by the City of Lockhart sent to the property owner. If the bill remains unpaid after (30) days the City of Lockhart will file a lien against the property at the Caldwell County Courthouse.

3. 1211 N. Pecos St.

Property owner and or agent(s) has thirty (30) days from the date of the Public Hearing to obtain a demolition permit and sixty (60) days to complete all demolition work. Failure by the property owner and or agent(s) to obtain a demolition permit within the proscribed thirty (30) day period will cause the City of Lockhart to have the structure(s) demolished and bill for payment of all expenses incurred by the City of Lockhart sent to the property owner. If the bill remains unpaid after (30) days the City of Lockhart will file a lien against the property at the Caldwell County Courthouse.

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ORDINANCE 2012-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOCKHART, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 36, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, SECTION 36-1-FIREARMS, SUBSECTION (e), OTHER EXEMPTIONS, TO ADD (4) ALLOWING THE SHOOTING OF B.B. GUNS WITH AN ADVERTISED VELOCITY OF NOT GREATER THAN 300 FEET PER SECOND WHILE PARTICIPATING IN EDUCATIONAL OR SAFETY EVENTS SPONSORED BY NON-PROFIT OR COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR CAPTION PUBLICATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The complete ordinance may be viewed at the City Secretary’s Office, 308 West San Antonio Street, Lockhart, Texas, during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Combined Notice

FINDING OF NO

SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

AND

INTENT TO REQUEST

RELEASE OF FUNDS

City of Lockhart

P.O. Box 239

Lockhart, Texas 78644-0239

(512) 398-3461

Lockhart Post Register

February 16, 2012

TO: All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Persons:

This Notice shall satisfy the above-cited two separate but related procedural notification requirements.

Project Summary

The Texas Community Development Fund will consist of making wastewater system improvements to benefit targeted areas on:  North Church Street, Locust St., North Blanco St., Cedar St., Kate St., Apple St., Perez St., and Alex Street.  The proposed improvements will consist of replacing deteriorating lift stations at targeted locations on the designated streets.  The construction activities will primarily occur along right-of-way at the existing locations.  The project will benefit low to moderate-income persons.

Project Title or Name: City of Lockhart

Program: Texas Community Development Block Grant Program

Location of Project: City of Lockhart – Caldwell County

Estimated Cost of Project: $275,000.00

Request For Release Of Funds

On or about March 8, 2012 the City of Lockhart will submit a request to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for the release of Federal funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for TxCDBG Contract #711310 – Wastewater System Improvements.

Finding Of No Significant Impact

The City of Lockhart has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.  Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.  Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Lockhart, Office of the City Secretary, 308 West San Antonio Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644 and may be examined or copied weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Public Comments

Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the City of Lockhart, Office of the City Secretary.  All comments received by March 5, 2012 will be considered by the City of Lockhart prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.  Commentators should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing.

Release Of Funds

The City of Lockhart certifies to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) that Lew White in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.  The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Lockhart to use Program Funds.

Objections To Release Of Funds

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of Lockhart’s certification received by March 23, 2012 or a period of fifteen days from its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer or other officer of the City of Lockhart approved by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA); (b) the City of Lockhart has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) at P. O. Box 12877, Austin, Texas 78711. Potential objectors should contact the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Lew White, Mayor

P.O. Box 239

Lockhart, Texas 78644-0239

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LEGAL NOTICE

Lockhart Independent School District (LISD) solicits proposals for employee voluntary dental, vision, disability, cancer, critical illness, term life, and group life insurance.  Specifications may be obtained from from the District’s agent of record, Riata Financial, 245 Landa St., New Braunfels, TX 78130, phone 830-606-5100.  Proposals will be accepted by mail or delivered at 105 South Colorado, Lockhart, TX 78644, until the opening on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 2:00 p.m. CST.  LISD reserves the right to reject all proposals and waive any irregularities.

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Public Bid Notice

The City of Lockhart is accepting bids for two metal buildings, 1- 50′ by 60′ and 1- 50′ by 80′ both with 12′ gables both to be placed on existing concrete slabs. Separate bid sheets for each building must include the costs of buildings as specified, sealed drawings/plans, delivery, and assembly on site. Concept bid drawings and specifications for each building may be obtained at no cost at City Hall, 308 W San Antonio St, Lockhart, Texas 78644 or by calling 1-512-398-3461, extension 221, during normal business hours for fax delivery of bid package. Bids in sealed envelopes and externally marked “Metal Buildings” must be received by 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 308 W. San Antonio St, Lockhart, Texas, 78644. Bids not received by this date and time will be returned unopened.

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF TEXAS: TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JACK LESLIE WENDT, DECEASED, PROBATE CAUSE NO. 9724, COUNTY COURT AT LAW OF CALDWELL COUNTY TEXAS

Laura Wendt Stark, in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an Application to Determine Heirship and Application for Independent Administration and Letters of Administration, of the said JACK LESLIE WENDT, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in this estate.

Said application will be heard and acted on by said Court at 10 o’clock A.M. on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten days from date of publication of this citation, at the County Courthouse in Lockhart, Texas.

All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at said above mentioned time and place by filing a written answer contesting such application should they desire to do so.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to the requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs.

ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Lockhart, Texas, this the 9th day of February, 2012.

CAROL HOLCOMB, CLERK

Probate Court

Caldwell County, Texas

By Jackie Ramirez, Deputy

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF TEXAS: TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JACK LESLIE WENDT, PROBATE CAUSE NO. 9724-A COUNTY COURT AT LAW OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS

Laura Wendt Stark, in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an Application for Independent Administration and Letters of Administration, of the said JACK LESLIE WENDT, Deceased and their respective shares and interests in this estate.

Said application will be heard and acted on by said Court at 10 o’clock A.M. on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten days from date of publication of this citation, at the County Courthouse in Lockhart, Texas.

All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at said above mentioned time and place by filing a written answer contesting such application should they desire to do so.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to the requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs.

ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Lockhart, Texas, this the 9th day of February, 2012.

CAROL HOLCOMB, CLERK

Probate Court

Caldwell County, Texas

By Jackie Ramirez, Deputy

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10-O-53

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF ALLAN D. WILLIAMS II, DECEASED, AND defendants,

Respondent, Greetings:

You are hereby notified that suit has been brought by CitiMortgage, Inc., its successors in interest and assigns, as Plaintiff against Allen D. Williams II and Joyce A.T. Williams and the Heirs at Law of Allen D. Williams II, Deceased as Defendants, and any other person claiming any right, title, interest or possession in and to the property located at 420 East Bowie Street, Luling, Caldwell County, Texas and legally described as: BEING ALL OF LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) IN BLOCK SIXTY-SEVEN (67), CITY OF LULING, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS. Plaintiff’s Petition is styled CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff v. Allen D. Williams II and Joyce A.T. Williams and the Heirs at Law of Allen D. Williams II, Deceased, Defendants, filed as cause number 11-O-503 in the District Court of Caldwell County, Texas, 207th Judicial District. The Petition seeks to foreclose the lien on the property and assert superior title to the above described property.

CITIMORTGAGE

VS

ALLAN D. WILLIAMS II

Defendants,

If you fail to file an answer by such date, judgment by default may be rendered for the relief demanded in the petition. Witness, TINA MORGAN, Clerk of the DISTRICT COURTS of CALDWELL County, Texas.

ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at Lockhart, Texas, this the 30th day of JANUARY, 2012.

TINA MORGAN, District Clerk

District Court, Caldwell County, Texas

P.O. Box 749, Lockhart, Texas 78644

By Juanita Allen DEPUTY     2/9-3/1

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NOTICE

THE STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF CALDWELL

NO. 1193

NOTICE is hereby given that a hearing will be held on the 16th day of February, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. in the County Courthouse of the above named County in Lockhart, Texas on the application of the hereinafter named owner for a license to sell beer at retail at a location not heretofore licensed. The substance of said application is as follows:

1. Type of license or permit: Wine and Beer Retailer’s Off-Premise Permit

2. Exact location of business: 1904 S. Colorado Street Lockhart, Texas 78644

3. Corporation name: Quality Licensing Corp.

4. Name and title of all officers of corporation: Phyllis Harris, President; Lori Cottrell, VP/Treasurer; Kimberly Frost, Asst Sec; Gerald Franklin, Asst Secretary; Amy Thrasher, Asst Secretary; Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Sr. VP

Any person shall be permitted to contest the facts stated in said application and the application’s right to secure said license or permit upon giving security for costs as provided by law.

WITNESS MY HAND this the 31st day of January, 2012.

Carol Holcomb

County Clerk Caldwell County, Texas

By Katrina Hamby, Deputy

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NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

CALDWELL COUNTY

DATED FEBRUARY 06, 2012

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Caldwell County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on February 6, 2012, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2012, the same being the 6th day of said month, at the San Antonio Street Door of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Lockhart , Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day , beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Caldwell and the State of Texas, towit:

Suit No. 7529, Account No(s). 9102045, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. ROLAND DOZIER, Real Estate described as: 0.006945 RI, X5200, TRAMMELL, H. S., VINTAGE PETROLEUM, INC., ABSTRACT 248, 234 ACRES, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $40,080.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $2,793.00;

Sale Notes:

Suit No. 7754, Account No(s). 25129, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. ELIZABETH CARROLL, Real Estate described as: THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT 7, BLOCK 22, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE ADDITION, CITY OF LULING, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME “P”, PAGE 638, DEED RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $37,110.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $3,232.00;

Sale Notes:

Suit No. 7863, Account No(s). 42484, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. SATURNINO G. BANDA, Real Estate described as: 10.886 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS TRACT 15, AND SITUATED IN THE JONATHON BURLESON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 34, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED MARCH 8, 2002, FROM SOUTH PASS DEVELOPMENT, LLC TO SATURNINO G. BANDA, IN VOLUME 297, PAGE 16, OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $89,220.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $9,749.00;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 7882, Account No(s). 11187, CALDWELL COUNTY, ET AL VS. RICHARD L DILLON, ET AL, Real Estate described as: 13.82 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE G.W. JAMES SURVEY, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED APRIL 24, 1984, FROM JIM LACEY ET AL TO RICHARD LOYD DILLON ET UX, IN VOLUME 474, PAGE 602, DEED RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $66,820.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $5,230.00;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 8018, Account No(s). 25380, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. ROEL GONZALES, ET AL, Real Estate described as: 0.518 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE SPENCER MORRIS SURVEY, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 27, PAGE 38, DEED RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $46,370.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $3,461.00;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 06-T-8087, Account No(s). 25840, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. ANTONIO FLORES, ESTATE, ET AL, Real Estate described as: 0.163 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 3, BLOCK 2, JOSEY’S NORTH ADDITION, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED JUNE 1974, FROM LISA AYALA, ET UX TO ANTONIO FLORES, IN VOLUME 368, PAGE 16, DEED RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $9,150.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $1,754.00;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 8179, Account No(s). 16856, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. VAUGHN FAMILY TRUST, Real Estate described as: 0.291 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 8, AND A PORTION OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 8, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, CITY OF LOCKHART, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED JUNE 21, 2007, FROM ROBERT V. VAUGHN ET UX TO ROBERT V. VAUGHN, TRUSTEE, IN VOLUME 499, PAGE 99, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $71,790.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $10,212.00;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 8288, Account No(s). 14343, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. ROSETTA JOHNSON PRICE, AS INDEPENDENT CO-EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE TEDDY JOHNSON, DECEASED, ET AL, Real Estate described as: 7.75 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE D. BENTON SURVEY, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 1902, FROM JOE PINCHBACK, ET UX TO AMANDA CANADAY, ET AL, IN VOLUME 28, PAGE 340, DEED RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $8,220.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $623.00;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 8288, Account No(s). 14344, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. ROSETTA JOHNSON PRICE, AS INDEPENDENT CO-EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE TEDDY JOHNSON, DECEASED, ET AL, Real Estate described as: 7.82 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE D. BENTON SURVEY, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED JUNE 21, 1962, FROM JOHN ANNA HEMPHILL JONES TO WILLIE JOHNSON ETUX, IN VOLUME 293, PAGE 182, DEED RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $570.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $161.00;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 8288, Account No(s). 14345, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. ROSETTA JOHNSON PRICE, AS INDEPENDENT CO-EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE TEDDY JOHNSON, DECEASED, ET AL, Real Estate described as: 80.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE D. BENTON SURVEY, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED AUGUST 21, 1961, FROM AUGUST SWAIN ETAL TO WILLIE T. JOHNSON ETAL, IN VOLUME 288, PAGE 368, DEED RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $13,500.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $3,294.00;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 08-T-8295, Account No(s). 24346, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. WILLIAM L. CHEATHAM, ALSO KNOWN AS WILLIAM LANDON CHEATHAM, ET AL, Real Estate described as: LOT 45, COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISION, FIRST ADDITION, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 77, PAGE 425, DEED RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $119,260.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $8,978.00;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 08-T-8307, Account No(s). 10184, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. ROSA LINDA G. DELEON, ET AL, Real Estate described as: LOTS 3, AND 4, BLOCK 1, DUESTERHEFT’S FIRST ADDITION, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 388, PAGE 449, DEED RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $4,050.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $3,255.00;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 08-T-8353, Account No(s). 20549, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. RUBEN CAPELLO, ALSO KNOWN AS RUBEN BERMUDES CAPELLO, ET AL, Real Estate described as: LOTS 1, AND 2, BLOCK 2, REVISED TRINITY ADDITION, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 28, PAGE 843, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $70,820.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $10,271.00;

Sale Notes:

Suit No. 09-T-8418, Account No(s). 12420, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. ESTER GALVAN, ALSO KNOWN AS ESTHER REYES GALVAN, Real Estate described as: 1.00 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE THOMAS YATES SURVEY, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED JUNE 29, 1993, FROM MARCOS REYES ETUX TO ESTER GALVAN, IN VOLUME 98, PAGE 471, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $21,410.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $1,844.00;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 7184, Account No(s). 0010893-000-250-00, SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE CITY OF MARTINDALE AND CALDWELL COUNTY, ET AL VS. JOHNNY OAD KELLEY, ET AL, Real Estate described as: LOT 25, WESTRIDGE ESTATES, TOWNSHIP OF MARTINDALE, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING THAT PROPERTY MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 234, PAGE 1, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH A 28 X 76 AMERICAN HOMESTAR/RANCH HOUSE MOBILE HOME, LABEL NO. PFS0508752/3, SERIAL NO. AH02983153A/B, SITUATED THEREON. CAD NOS. 0010893-000-250-00 & 0010893-000-250-0A, with an adjudged value of $105,510.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $11,472.30;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 08-T-8311, Account No(s). 21-8050-0000-07700-3, SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. ANDREW NARVAIZ, ET AL, Real Estate described as: LOT 77, SKYVIEW SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 1, PAGE 41, PLAT RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS. CAD NO. 0010877-000-077-00, with an adjudged value of $15,000.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $851.00;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 08-T-8355, Account No(s). 0010021-018-210-00, SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. MANUEL ESPINOZA, ET AL, Real Estate described as: 0.505 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE WILLIAM PETTUS TWO LEAGUE GRANT, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING THAT PROPERTY MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 506, PAGE 710, DEED RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, TOGETHER WITH A 12′X54′ MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING LABEL NO. DLS0025851, SERIAL NO. 10731252PT1145, SITUATED THEREON., with an adjudged value of $44,930.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $942.43;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 08-T-8355, Account No(s). 0010021-018-200-00, SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. MANUEL ESPINOZA, ET AL, Real Estate described as: 0.505 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE WILLIAM PETTUS TWO LEAGUE GRANT, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING THAT PROPERTY MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 458, PAGE 324, DEED RECORDS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $17,540.00, and an Estimatedminimum opening bid of $409.47;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 10-T-8556, Account No(s). 0010021-079-000-0A, SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. EPIFANIO VELASQUEZ, ET AL, Real Estate described as: A 16X76 FLEETWOOD / ANNIVERSARY MANUFACTURED HOME SITUATED AT 535 MARTINDALE ROAD, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS, BEARING LABEL NO. RAD1270725, AND SERIAL NO. TXFLY12A59043AV11., with an adjudged value of $29,600.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $3,519.15;

Sale  Notes:

Suit No. 10-T-8624, Account No(s). 0010000-511-011-0D, SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CALDWELL COUNTY VS. TOMMY JOE LONG, JR., ET AL, Real Estate described as: A 16X76 CMH/TEXAN MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING LABEL NO. TEX0467521, SERIAL NO. CLW000186TX, SITUATED AT 195 COLORADO DRIVE, REEDVILLE MHP, SPACE 11, MAXWELL, CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS., with an adjudged value of $16,690.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $9,285.61;

Sale Notes:

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Caldwell County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

Dated at Lockhart, Texas, February 6, 2012

Sheriff Daniel Law

Caldwell County, Texas

By

Deputy

Notes:

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (512) 398-5550, X203.

Mrs. Voigt attended Sam Houston State Teachers College and got a Teachers Certificate; she then taught school in Delhi in Caldwell County. There, she met and married Gradie Voigt on Nov. 4, 1938. She then went back to school and became a beautician. In later years she went on to become a secretary and receptionist for 24 years.

After living in Houston for over 30 years, she moved to Red Rock, where Gradie had been tending to the home farm, and has resided on the home place ever since.

She is predeceased by her parents; two sisters, Erma Ella Jones and Elizabeth Childs; husband of 47 years, Gradie Voigt; three brothers, Allan, Miles and LaVerne Smither; two grandsons; a great-granddaughter; and a son-in-law.

She is survived by daughters: Grady Sharon McIntosh (Sherry), of Red Rock, Saundra Allan Hicks (Sandy), and husband, Wesley, of Crosby, and Cynthia Sue Voigt, of Mexia; sister, Nancy Smith and husband, M.G., of Houston; four grandsons; three granddaughters; four great-grandsons and three great granddaughters; four step-grandchildren and spouses; eight step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandsons, as well as numerous extended family members.

In her younger days, she loved dancing, crafts and sewing, but her real love was reading and her pets, Koko and Missy.

The family would like to thank the staff at Chisolm Trail Nursing and Rehabilitation and Dr. Charles Laurence and his staff for the wonderful nursing care that she received during her time there.

Services were held at O’Bannon’s Funeral Home, in Luling, Texas, at 3 p.m. on Feb. 2, 2012. Graveside services were held at Oakwood Cemetery in Huntsville at 2 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2012. Honorary pallbearers were Allen Childs, Greg Horacefield, Glenn Smith, M. G. Smith, Bill Wagner and Murrary Smither.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Lockhart Food Pantry. Make checks to CCCM, P.O. Box 1258, Lockhart, Texas, 78644 or a charity of your choice. To view and sign the guestbook, visit

She loved working in her yard, gardening, and she loved to dance. Rosa Lee attended school at Rogers Ranch School, and graduated from Lockhart High School in 1945.

She was employed by Entex Gas Co. from September 1947 until September 1987, retiring after 40 years of service.

Rosa Lee was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ when she married Johnnie Schulze on April, 5, 1947, in Niederwald, Texas.

Her parents, cousin Benno Oncken and second cousin Richard Oncken preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Johnnie A. Schulze; five cousins: Alton Oncken and Julia Oakes, both of Gonzales, Texas, Alvin Oncken, of Houston, Ruth Barker of Georgetown, and Paul Oncken, of Leesville, Texas; 12 second cousins; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Family planned to receive friends at McCurdy Funeral Home, from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at McCurdy Funeral Home in Lockhart. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan St., Lockhart, Texas 78644. (512) 398-4791.