The Buffalo Express April 26, 2022

Rufus Jackson & Sons Mulching Services • Complete Mulching Services • ATV Trails / Fence Clearing • Land Clearing • Insured • CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE NOTICE: Due to paper and printing cost increases The Buffalo Express must increase to $1.00 beginning May 3rd, 2022. We appreciate your business. VOL. 23 NO. 6 Tuesday, April 26, 2022 75 Cents Nucor Steel - Jewett BISD School Board Meets Celebrates “Earth Day” by Gary Danford The BISD School Board and Superin- tendent Lacy Free- man met to review agenda and review several current and new district events and opportunities on Monday, April 18, 2022. There was a quorum of school board mem- bers - all were pres- ent, and Board Presi- dent Jack Helmcamp chaired and called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The pledges of allegiance to US and Texas flags were led by Brent Ryder and the opening prayer was led and voiced by Jacqueline Morton, Jewett, and Matt Chaffin, Elkhart, help prepare Randy Ayres. the picnic lunches for employees and guests at Nucor’s Earth Day Public Related Dis- Billy Duncan (pole vault), Jacob McGill Celebration. Sherry’s Shots (discus) and Thomas Grissett (pole vault). Area cussion: meet in Rockdale this week. Jacob and Thomas by Sherry Matney with thanks for at- that Nucor has one of No public discus- move on to State. The Nucor Steel tendance and making the cleanest environ- sion occurred – no one Texas Team in Jew- Earth Day a special mental records in the signed to speak to the presented the winning sett and Billy Duncan ett held its annual day. He invited guests industry. Board. regional qualifying (pole vault). Note – Earth Day Celebra- to take a tree or two Guests were greeted Board Related Dis- OAP, UIL Academics, Jacob and Thomas are tion on Friday, April to plant in honor of with a picnic lunch cussion: and Speech/Debate moving on to State in 22, 2022. Lunch was Earth Day. prepared by Nucor President Jack Teams. Ag Teacher their events – major served to employees Gaines said that employees and were Helmcamp reminded Danielle Schill intro- awesome. and guests and vari- Nucor employs 420 in- also encouraged to board members their duced the State and Mr. Freeman round- ous games took place dividuals at the Jew- participate in some need to complete con- County award win- ed out the student along the grounds. ett plant and a num- of the activities. One tinuing education re- ning Ag Mechanics presentations with General Manager ber of others who are of the favorites was a quirements. team. FCCLA team introductions of the Jerald Gaines ad- considered contract dunking booth where Superintendent Re- leader Chelsea Har- Mighty Bison fishing dressed the group labor. He also said Gaines and other ex- lated Discussion: ter presented the team and their sup- ecutives took their S u p e r i n t e n d e n t high school team porters and sponsors. turns in the “booby” Freeman had several that comprises the Lower Junior High seat. items on the agenda: award-winning team. principal Kelli Moore Nucor is the num- The student groups Coach Danny Adams discussed the school ber one recycler in from BISD were pre- highlighted the ac- partnership with the United States and sented to the board complishments of the has a long and inter- and their accomplish- Area Track qualifiers See esting history dating ments noted. – Jacob McGill (dis- SCHOOL BOARD Melonie Menefee cus), Thomas Gris- all the way back to page A6 1905. At that time a man named Ransom E. Olds, creator of the Flo Board Retains Officers Oldsmobile, formed REO Motor Company, which evolved into the by Susan Wilder The current officers heads. Directors of the Flo are Helmcamp, Presi- Office Manager Car- Nuclear Corporation Community Water dent, Joe Graves, Vice oline Salinas reported of America and ulti- mately Nucor. Supply Corporation President, and Lynn that the office stays (FCWSC) met Thurs- Dobbins, Secretary. busy. “We had 3 new In 1975 Nucor Steel day, April 21st for The motion was sec- meters requested last began its operation of the mill in Jewett and their regular monthly onded by McKelroy, month and 5 trans- meeting. President and four members fers. There will be by 1980 Nucor broke Jack Helmcamp pre- voted in favor. Graves just as many or more into the Fortune 500 group and has been sided over the short voted against, and Di- for next month,” pre- agenda. rector Bob Matthews dicted Salinas. climbing ever since. Flo Water Board abstained from voting. Salinas also men- recently lost three The motion passed, tioned the annual directors because no so there will be no members meeting Above - Nucor one signed up to run change in the board's that was held April Steel Texas General Manager Jerald in the annual elec- officers. Helmcamp 9th. “The turnout tion held earlier this will be President, was low, but the Gaines addresses the month. However, two Graves will remain three that were there crowd and invites them to enjoy the Flo residents attend- Vice President, and seemed to enjoy it.” ed this meeting with Dobbins will again At that meeting, the Celebration. the intent of accept- serve as Secretary. board members pres- Sherry’s Shots ing an appointment In other matters, ent agreed to provide to the board. Field Manager Neal food for the next an- Steve Torno and Brooks said that the nual meeting in 2023. Right - Leon County Johnny McKelroy Russell well is all but In closing, Helm- Judge Byron Ryder were both appointed finished. “We are just camp said that the and Environmental as new directors, and waiting on some parts Flo Water Communi- Manager Amari Jones the board voted in ap- and supplies that are ty continues to grow, show off the beautiful proval. There is still slow to arrive.” “and we are in good Chinkapin Oak trees one director's position Brooks also report- shape with our wells.” given to guests in open. ed that his current Because none of the honor of Earth Day. Helmcamp opened crew has done a good FCWSC wells are at the floor up to nomi- job of taking care of full capacity, there is Sherry’s Shots nations for officers. leaks, and all of the room for the new resi- Torno moved that old meters have now dents. FCWSC has the current board of- been returned and done well in planning ficers stay in place. replaced with new for the future. Servicing Buffalo & Surrounding Areas for 21 Years! Locally Owned and Operated - Danny Reeder 820 E. Commerce • Buffalo, Texas 903-322-6272 Quote of the Week Inside This Week’s Edition Scripture of the Week “Life’s tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too Church Directory ...............................................................Page A3 “But I trust in your late.” - Benjamin Franklin Leon County Sheriff’s Report ............................................Page A3 unfailing love; my heart Business Directory .............................................................Page B4 rejoices in your salvation.” - Psalm 13:5

A2 Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Birthdays The Buffalo Express & LEON COUNTY HAPPENINGS Pieces Anniversaries by Patricia Schmidt Leon County Ham Radio Club April 26th About the worst wounds and countless I have many times Centerville Municipal Building/Fire Station Christina Ferguson thing to happen to a thousands did, and thought of the moth- 325 St Marys St, Centerville, TX 75833 Miranda V. Kruebbe soldier willingly serv- still do, suffer men- Second Thursday of the month ing in the forces is tally from that atroc- 4:00-6:00 PM Sandy Hollister a dishonorable dis- ity. America now has charge. The kind of a volunteer military. Contact: [email protected] April 27 thing that gets left off a future resume. It Russia still uses a can come for a lot of draft (conscription). ers and fathers in different reasons. In- Every 18-year-old Russia, seeing their Cade Cleveland subordination being must register and is 18-year-old sons Buffalo Jamboree Dance Travis Shelton the obvious number required to serve one called up to go vi- 2nd Saturday of the month Edie Robinson one reason. year in the military. ciously attack a Buffalo Civic Center ~ 6pm There is no choice, smaller army and kill Daniel York There is no allow- and the hierarchy be- and maim civilian Everyone is welcomed! ance for not following gins at the top, with people…many their Anniversary orders. It is, after all, President Vladimir own people. I cannot For more info, a hierarchy. I grew Putin. believe the Russian Cam & Deb up in a military fam- people approve of this call (903) 322-2022 Manahan ily. Married a mili- Now when the Rus- evil. tary man. My uncles, sian president decides The young man Leon County Crime Stoppers meets the April 28 brothers, cousins, he wants to start a with a girlfriend and first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at many others, served war with a neighbor, a dream of becoming the Marquez City Hall, with the exception Cheral Kingsbury in the military. My he starts a war. The an artist, a teacher, of April. Stay up to date with any cancella- Karey G. Reeder dad, a Master Ser- troops are sent, un- an entrepreneur, an tions or special meetings by following us on Glendora Scott geant, required we der the guidance of athlete, is being com- Facebook at “Leon County Crime Stoppers”. be aware of the pro- old-style war horses, pelled to become a Anniversary priety of things and hungry for recogni- thing he never imag- there was no room for tion, victory. They ined. A cold killer Colby and Susan disagreement. have to win at any with a suppressed Gaskin cost. And the cost is conscience. He In the days of Viet- damnably high. Not April 29 nam, we had the draft. just for the citizens of knows he is bombing Every able-bodied the invaded country, an orphanage, a hos- young male had to but for the Russian pital, roads teeming register at age 18. A soldiers themselves. with refugees seek- Andrea Daniel lottery system deter- ing safety from death. Debra Raines mined which and in Dishonorable dis- He knows he is shoot- P.O. Box H MEMBER Greg Spikes what order the men charge is not an op- ing an old man who Buffalo, TX 75831 2020 would join a service, tion, because there is has gone to buy a loaf Phone 903-322-6009 April 30 be deployed. Approx- no such thing. They of bread. He knows Fax 903-322-7215 TEXAS PRESS imately 2,700,000 are simply sent to the they are gunning [email protected] ASSOCIATION Jeana B. Sanchez men and women gulag for the rest of served in Vietnam. their days. Insubor- 58,000 would die, an- dination means being down women and other 150,000 came shot on the spot. children, then put- Published each Tuesday in Buffalo, TX 75831, Leon May 1 home with crippling ting booby traps on County. (USPS #019534) Periodical postage paid at I bring this to our the bodies so when 912 E. Commerce, Buffalo, TX 75831. Steve Hester attention because their relatives come POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to: Sidney Hullum to retrieve the body, The Buffalo Express. PO Box H, Buffalo, TX 75831. Jacque Gilliam they too are killed. Nona H. Jones He has participated Publisher...........................................Christy Hammond Cindy Lennox in shoving bodies into Production........................Christy & Randall Hammond mass graves. Editor................................................Randall Hammond Willie Woods Sports Editor.............................................Gary Danford Family Staff Reporters.................Susan Wilder, Gary Danford, May 2 Matters Christy Hammond Stacy M. Gaskin By Pastor Cheryl Lane Advertising.......................................Mary Ann Vaughn, Sheyla Leach Reevis Schultz As parents, we real- say, “It seems they en us the responsibil- Christy Hammond ly need to consider the grow up overnight. ity of training them in Photographers.......Mary Ann Vaughn, Dennis Vaughn, Subscribe value of the time we The time we have to the way they should to the have to raise our chil- raise them up to be go. We have a small Cindy Early, Lea Ann Cain, Tara Ayres, dren. So many times, healthy and happy window of time to put Gary Danford, Randall Hammond Buffalo I have heard people adults is really so very everything positive in Express important. Just “hop- them that we can. The Distribution.........Christy Hammond, Mary Ann Vaughn Today ing” they will turn out most important thing Annual subscription rates: right, is not enough. we can do is to show Leon County Residents...........................$25 (903) 322-6009 them unconditional Outside County, State of Texas..............$30 Too many times love. Let them know Outside State of Texas............................$35 $22 these days it seems you are there for them Senior Citizens (65 & over in county)..... $22 Sr. Citizen that children are left in every way. Consid- Senior Citizens(65 & over out of county).$30 in Leon County to “raise themselves” er the short time you as the parents just have to raise them Any erroneous reflections upon the character, standing $25 go about doing what up right and use it to or reputation of any person or firm will be corrected when Leon County is important to them. teach, instruct, love brought to the attention of the publisher. This shouldn’t be so. and live by example $30 Children are a gift before them. The Buffalo Express is not responsible for copy omis- Out of County from God, He has giv- sion, typographical errors or any unintentional error that may occur other than to make proper corrections after being $35 Wilson Chapel Cemetery advised. Out of State Association Memorial “Letters to the Editor” Policy The Wilson Chapel Cemetery Association Memorial and Business Meeting will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022. The The purpose of the “letters-to-the-editor” feature is business meeting begins at 10:30am. The meeting is open to to provide a forum for readers to express reasonable all associated with WCCA and interested in the care of the comments on issues of the day. The Buffalo Express cemetery. Following the business meeting, all are welcome to maintains its right to reject any letter based on questions enjoy a traditional picnic on the grounds under the pavilion and of good taste, community interest, uncertainty about post oak trees. Bring your own tables & chairs, along with your stated facts, shortage of space or for any other reason favorite potluck foods to share with family & friends. Wilson the newspaper’s editors deem appropriate.  Chapel Cemetery is located on FM 795 in Freestone County near Donie, TX. For more information, contact the WCCA at The newspaper will not publish letters that are [email protected] or call 979-966-8897. anonymous, that are based on personal disputes, or that might be deemed slanderous or libelous. The newspaper also maintains its right to edit letters for accuracy, spelling, punctuation and length. The Express will publish only those letters where proof of authorship has been confirmed. LEON COUNTY EXPO EVENT CALENDAR PHONE #903-322-1205 Apr 24-26 8:00 AM Leon County S.W.A.T. Team Training Apr 29-May 1 9:00 AM Lone Star Cutters The Buffalo Cemetery Apr 30 9:00 AM TYRRA Association Memorial May 13-15 9:00 AM Lone Star Cutters May 13-14 10:00 AM Friends Of Steel The Buffalo Cemetery Association will hold its memorial on May 20 5:00 PM Cathey Productions Barrel Race May 1st at the Buffalo City Complex on Highway 75 North. Lunch May 21 9:00 AM TYRRA will be served at 12:30 for a cost of $20 a plate and the meeting May 28-30 9:00 AM Hill Memorial Team Roping will follow. Please call 903-388-1485 (leave a message) for lunch reservation as soon as possible. If you cannot attend, contributions can be mailed to Buffalo Cemetery Association, PO Box 587, Buffalo, TX 75831.

The Buffalo Express A3Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Leon County was booked in on two a TxDOT maintainer. pect for felony evading of the incident. Sheriff's Report separate felony charg- This case is under in- arrest/detention with •On 4/19/2022, at es of evading arrest vestigation. a vehicle. This case is 7:10 p.m., Deputy by Chief Investigator Victor Smith for Sheriff Kevin Ellis with a vehicle. Leon still under investiga- Nicholas Porter was County deputies were •On April 18, 2022, tion. dispatched to an aban- assisted by DPS dur- at 6:10 p.m., Deputy •On 4/19/2022, at doned vehicle call on ing the pursuit. Lucero Pate respond- 3:45 a.m., Deputy Highway 75 North. A at 4:19 p.m., Deputy ed to CR 136 in Cen- Nicholas Porter was wrecker service was Jerry Brown respond- •On April 17, 2022, terville in reference to dispatched to a resi- contacted to remove ed to Goodwin Blvd. in at 11:13 a.m., Deputy a harassment call. Af- dence on Moran Circle the vehicle from the Marquez in reference William Sullivan re- ter speaking with the in reference to shots roadway. to a disturbance. A sponded to a call on complainant, a report being fired. After ar- •On 4/19/2022, at report was made and Hwy 79 in Buffalo re- was made for docu- riving on scene, inves- approximately 8:39 citations issued. garding a bull on the mentation. tigation revealed that p.m., Deputy Nicholas •On April 16, 2022, complainant’s prop- a dog had been shot. Porter was dispatched at 6:15 p.m., Depu- erty. Attempts are be- •On April 18, 2022, One person was ar- to CR 349 in Jewett Sheriff Kevin Ellis ty Stephen Pate re- ing made to locate the at 10:24 p.m., Deputy rested for a 3rd degree in reference to a call owner of the bull. Lucero Pate was dis- sponded to a call on patched to a welfare felony of animal cru- about possible drug April 13, 2022 Commerce Street in •On April 17, 2022, concern call on Good- elty. activity. through April 19, Marquez in reference at 11:34 a.m., Deputy win Blvd. in Marquez. •On 4/19/2022, at •On April 19, 2022, 2022 to a civil matter in- William Sullivan re- EMS responded to the 12:48 p.m., Deputy at approximately 9:27 •On April 13, 2022, volving livestock. sponded to a call on scene and provided a Robert Stanford was p.m., Deputy Nicholas at 1:28 p.m., Deputy •On April 16, 2022, FM 1512 in Jewett medical transport for dispatcher to West St. Porter initiated a traf- John Flemmons re- at 7:45 p.m., Deputy in reference to a pos- one patient. Mary’s Street in Cen- fic stop after receiving sponded to a call on Jonathan Stubblefield sible burglary. After terville in reference to a broadcast to be on Hwy 75 S in Center- responded to a call at speaking with the •On 4/18/2022, at property damage from the look-out for a cer- ville in response to Spring View in Hill- complainant, docu- 10:36 p.m., Deputy a vehicle hitting the tain vehicle. Deputy reported missing per- top Lakes in reference mentation was made Kristin Shaw was dis- Tesla charging sta- Porter located the ve- son. This case is being to someone racing on of the incident. patched to PR 4030 in tions. hicle in Normangee, investigated by Waco the air strip. The ac- Normangee in refer- •On 4/19/2022, at where the traffic stop P.D. at this time, with tor had left the scene •On April 17, 2022, ence to a domestic dis- 4:47 p.m., Deputy was made. This stop Leon County assisting before the deputy’s ar- at 2:25 p.m., Deputy turbance. A family ad- John Flemmons re- resulted in the arrest as needed. rival. Information was Jerry Brown respond- vocate was contacted sponded to the Sher- of one suspect for a •On April 13, 2022, taken on this case. ed to a call of shots and a report is being iff’s Office to speak class B misdemeanor at approximately 9:16 •On April 16, 2022, being fired on CR 330 made of the incident. with a complainant charge of displaying p.m., Deputy Lewis at 8:46 p.m., Deputy in Buffalo. After ar- about a violation of fictitious registration Wall and Deputy Lu- Stephen Pate was riving on scene, one •On 4/18/2022, at a protective order. A Insignia. This case cero Pate were dis- dispatched to Godwin person was arrested 10:56 p.m., Deputy civil stand-by was is under investigation patched to a call on CR Blvd. in Marquez in on a felony charge of Kristin Shaw at- done for the complain- with the possibility of 499 in Normangee in reference to a suspi- unlawful possession tempted to make a ant. felonious and federal response to a call that cious person. After of a firearm by felon. traffic stop near the •On 4/19/2022, at charges forthcoming. resulted in two crimi- Deputy Pate arrived courthouse in Cen- 7:35 p.m., Deputy •On 4/19/2022, at nal trespass warnings on location, the sus- •On April 17, 2022, terville. When emer- Kristin Shaw was dis- 8:44 p.m., Deputy Lu- being issued. pect left the scene, at 9:18 p.m., Deputy gency lights were ac- patched to Michael cero Pate responded to •On April 15, 2022, driving at a high rate Stephen Pate was on tivated, the vehicle in Drive in Buffalo in a call on FM 1511 in at 7:42 p.m., Deputy of speed. A traffic patrol in the area of question began driv- reference to call of Buffalo in reference to Stephen Pate respond- stop was initiated by Cass Street in Center- ing recklessly and at harassment. After an unwanted person. ed to a call on Hwy 7 Deputy Pate, but be- ville. After initiating high rate of speed, speaking with the A criminal trespass East in Centerville fore contact could be a traffic stop for defec- fleeing from Deputy complainant, docu- warning was issued. in reference to an un- made with the driver, tive equipment, Depu- Shaw. A pursuit en- mentation was made Jail Population: 46 wanted person. There the vehicle once again ty Pate made contact sued and later ended was one arrest made left the scene at a dan- with the driver of the when the vehicle was Crime doesn’t pay, but Leon County for public intoxication. gerously high rate of vehicle and evidence found parked on PR Crime Stoppers DOES!!!! •On April 16, 2022, speed, driving errati- on scene led to a felony 1430 with the driver’s 1-844-234-TIPS (8477) DWI arrest with the side door open and a at 1:45 a.m., Deputy cally through several suspect being trans- suspect running into Jonathan Stubblefield roadways. A pursuit ported and booked the woods. Sgt. Wood responded to PR 1541 ensued with the ve- into the county jail. arrived on scene with Wheelock in Centerville in refer- hicle traveling over K9 Hades and second ence to someone who 20 miles into Rob- •On April 18, 2022, suspect was found in Cemetery Memorial was intoxicated. After ertson County and at 10:25 a.m., Dep- the woods, hiding be- arriving on scene, one finally coming to an uty Robert Stanford hind a tree. This sus- Saturday May 7, 2022 person was taken into end when the suspect responded to a call pect was arrested on a custody and booked vehicle stopped. The on FM 977 East in misdemeanor charge Lunch at 12:00 and meeting at 1:00 into the jail for public suspect was arrested Leona in reference of evading arrest/de- intoxication. and taken to Leon to vandalism. Upon tention and taken to For more information call: •On April 16, 2022, County Jail where he arrival at the scene, the county jail. 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A4 Tuesday, April 26, 2022 The Buffalo Express GOADS \"Small Town Teens\" and NAILS Local Scholarship Interviews by Reitha Hullum and other similar as follows: Hannah questions. Travis, John Cocking, Jazlynn Early, Ashley ALWAYS OPEN - “I always knew there White, Sherlynn Ro- Whoa! That's the first would be an interview driguez, Kai Collins, word out of my mouth in addition to the ap- when I practically plication, but I was Omar Almeida, Sky not anticipating the Harris, Kami Sotelo, stumbled onto the gi- bout of nerves that hit Avery Hardin, Car- ant nest just outside me the week of inter- the edge of the road views,” senior Jazlynn son Moore, Jorge Cas- Early said. “I felt like tro, Catch Thompson, pavement. Of course, I was walking in blind Gracelynn Dawson, it had to be investi- and was so worried gated. Slowly, ever so that I would make Logan Skelton, Saloni some sort of mistake Jariwala, Madison slowly, I approached that would ruin all my Walker, April Marti- the grey matter ly- chances, but it was no- ing in the grass. Not where near as bad as nez, Thomas Grissett, I thought it would be; and Addison Lathrop. knowing how long it I actually kind of en- “I did the scholar- had lain there, I was joyed myself.” just a bit apprehen- by Jazlynn Early ship mainly because In the days leading I just wanted to help sive about getting too up to the interviews, my parents out and close; the old fear fac- BHS Counselor Deb- tor saying - fight or Dressed in their fin- bie Read had the ap- don’t want to stress est, 20 seniors anx- plying seniors draw them out about mon- flight - kept rattling iously waited in the numbers out of a ey since they’ve al- my brain. Finally, edg- container to choose ing around to the front BHS library for their their interview order. ready sacrificed a lot Local Scholarship In- She also gave out tips of their spendings on side, relief came and terviews on Thurs- and advice, inform- my future,” senior my tension uncoiled bers in the human self says that we need day, April 21. Start- ing interviewees what when I realized that ear. The information to 'have ears to hear' ing around 3:30 p.m., to wear, arrival and April Martinez said. start times, how long “I didn’t really think the nest was empty. on the ear makes for His word. But our students were called interviews might last, about it as a compe- All I noticed were wide fascinating reading; Heavenly Father has into room 207 to come questions they may be tition; I think we all open empty chambers. it even gives recom- ears also. I want you face-to-face with the asked, and an approx- had the same goal, That meant that the mendations on which to use your ears and panel of judges. Stu- imate number of how and I won’t be too dis- object could with- ear (right or left) is listen to what His dents will learn if they many judges there’d appointed if I don’t get stand a closer inspec- best for listening, for written word tells us received any scholar- be. it because I know that tion. First, I wondered phone calls, for music; about the ears of God. ships on May 17 at the whoever does get it where it came from and you already know I love it when we find Scholarship Night in “I was actually pret- will have deserved it.” and how it had come to that your balance can the same Old Testa- the BHS Auditorium ty happy with being Considering stu- be lying at the road's be affected by inner ment words repeated at 6 p.m. fifth to go,” Rodriguez dents went in one at edge. I could see the ear problems. So we by a New Testament “I feel okay about said. “If I’d been first a time, taking about twig of a bush or tree see that those two ap- apostle. In 1 Peter my interview; I hon- or last, my anxiety three to six minutes that had broken off pendages on the sides 3:12, we find Peter estly don’t know what would have killed me, each, the seniors and freed the insect's of your head do a lot quoting from Psalm to expect, but I hope so I was happy with talked about the in- nest from its original more than just hold 34:15. \"For the eyes that whatever I get, what I had; it was just terviews in the des- perch. It had rained your hat up or give of the LORD are over if I get anything, I’ll perfect.” ignated “waiting some and the wind those sparkly earrings the righteous, and his be happy and thank- room.” Shaking off had been blowing like a place to show off! ears are open unto ful,” senior Sherlynn The Local Scholar- nerves, students dis- Little-House-on-the- But how important their prayers.\" Did Rodriguez said. “Even ship covers 15 schol- cussed how they felt, Prairie for days, so in to you are God's ears? you get that? IF you though I’m really re- arships. The judging what they asked, and my brilliance of mind, 1 John 5:14-15 in- are a child of God, ally REALLY nervous panel consisted of helped reassure the I surmised that the structs us: \"And this joint heir with Jesus about not knowing the Gayle Ray and John- remaining interview- wind had gotten force- is the confidence that Christ, spiritual child results yet, I’m still ny Wilson (Penny ees. Some even did ful enough to splinter we have in him, that, of Abraham, member not as nervous as I Wilson Memorial), mock interviews with the nest's supporting if we ask anything ac- of Christ’s Trium- was for the actual in- Greg and Angela Ken- each other. boughs and down it cording to his will, he phant Blood-bought terview.” nedy, Sherry Pate “It seemed like ev- came. As high as the heareth us: And if we Church, God's ears The high school be- representing Buf- eryone had similar wind blew, it could know that he hear us, are OPEN unto your gan conducting Local falo Funeral Home, questions, so I just have traveled quite a whatsoever we ask, prayers. Always open. Scholarship Inter- Chase Glick and Co- thought that they distance before com- we know that we have Every chamber wide views more than 20 rey Theiss (Citizens would ask me about ing to its final resting the petitions that we open to your words of years ago. The schol- State Bank), Renee why I chose my school place. I left it there, desired of him.\" This prayer. Now 1 John arship donors started Belyeu and Tommy and stuff regarding but first I had to take is one of my favorite 5:14-15 means even requiring an inter- Neyland (Community that,” senior Madison a quick snapshot. I promises in our Chris- more because if we view to get to know National Bank and Walker said. “It made didn't really take note tian Bible. We have to understand that God's the candidates before Lions Club), Car- me feel more prepared of it at the time, but know that God hears ears are always open giving out awards. olynn Ferguson and because I could think later on, gazing at us, and if we know unto his children's “I was nervous be- Ruth Rodell (Buffalo about it beforehand.” the picture, the object that, and are in His prayers, then we can fore the interview, but Ex-Students Scholar- Since an interview took on the shape of a will, we also know certainly know that it was more simple ship), Judy Brewer essentially judges and giant human ear! An that He will always He always hears us than expected,” Gris- Reed (Otis and Mary analyzes a person’s ear with all its cham- answer our prayer. when we pray and we sett said. “They asked Bobbie Memorial), character, it can be bers wide open! Wonderful words of can be confident that questions about my Randy Dodd (Phyllis nerve-wracking. Not The human ear: promise. But while He grants our peti- future and wanted Williams Dodd Memo- The auricle (external studying this \"ear\" ly- tions (if we're in His to know if I had it all rial), David Ferguson knowing what to ex- (Masonic Lodge), and pect, students had to ear); the tympanic ing on the ground, I will or course). May planned out.” Karen Jackson-Capio hold their own and (middle ear), includ- felt there was some- not be immediate, Before the designat- (Eastern Star). trust their instincts. ing the malleus, in- thing more He want- may not come as we ed interview day, stu- “The hardest part cus, and stapes; the ed me to remember. expect, but it always dents had to submit “The interview was was probably answer- labyrinthine (inner \"Okay,\" I said, \"let me comes, right on time the Local Scholarship short and sweet; they ing questions in a ear), with the semi- study and think on and in the best way Application on April asked great questions timely manner and circular canals, ves- this subject for a little possible. God's just 14, 2022. To complete that were straight answering well; I was tibule, and cochlea. longer.\" So that's just good like that and He the application, se- to the point,” senior so nervous because I'm not going into an what I did. honors His word. And niors had to describe Catch Thompson said. I had some of my old \"organ\" study here, There's so much His ears are always their community ser- “Knowing some of the just saying that there scripture about our wide open, no Q-tips vice, extracurricular judges made me feel teachers there, and like I was having a I was trying to go in are several cham- ears, and Jesus him- needed! activities, job history, casual conversation; I confident, but they al- was nervous at first, but when I saw people ready knew that I was that I knew my nerves shy,” Martinez said. ATTENTION LANDOWNERS went away.” “It was kind of hard to fake it because they Family looking to lease grazing and/or hunting rights. The seniors who know how I am.” If you have land that you want to be well taken care applied for the Lo- With nice clothes of and improved then we need to talk! cal Scholarship are back in the closets, candidates have about three weeks to see if they received any scholarships. Good Call Ray at 979-777-4315 luck to all applicants! Wayne’s Range & Gun Shop • Firearms & Ammo • LTC Classes & Training Centerville, Texas 903-388-6606

The Buffalo Express A5Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Leon Senior Girls Placed 2nd in the Little Dribblers National Tournament Pictured are (l to R): Valarie Salazar, Ayshia Pool, Averi Futrell, Zoie Selman, Peyton Polasek, Terra Adkisson, Katey Cravey, Samantha Sanchez, & Anahy Carrizales. The Senior girls are coached by Kyle Futrell & Brian Cravey. Buffalo Masonic Lodge #554 Hamburger Fundraiser The Buffalo Masonic Lodge #554 held a hamburger fundraiser on Friday, April 22nd at Davis Country Store. Donations go to the Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund. Pictured L-R: Jerry Wakefield, Mike McCreary, Pct 1 Commissioner David Ferguson, Worshipful Master Brandon Lipe, Travis Williams, Tom Davis, and Leon County District Attorney Caleb Henson. Buffalo Lion's Club Encourages Donations The Lord’s Pantry has seen client numbers increase dramatically in April and expect the trend to continue into the summer months. The Buffalo Lion’s Club donated $1000 this week and would like to encourage the community to donate if they can. Now Open in Buffalo 249 S. Craig St., Buffalo, TX 75831

A6 Tuesday, April 26, 2022 The Buffalo Express SCHOOL BOARD 2022 LCYLS Sale of Champions Results from page A1 Texas A&M “Project and possible action to EXHIBITOR ITEM CLUB BUYER PRICE 1 Cole Ware Big Bird Centerville 4-H Circle T Realty $3,000.00 2 Cole Ware GC Broilers Centerville 4-H Life Cycle Power $3,500.00 Victory.” It is a very approve TEKS Certi- 3 Clay Workman RC Broilers Centerville 4-H Lone Star Land Partners $5,000.00 detailed science pro- fication and IMA Al- gram with interaction lotment (Instruction 4 Olivia Zarsky GC Rabbits Leon 4-H AL Helmcamp $5,500.00 5 Landri Carter RC Rabbits Centerville 4-H Community National Bank$4,500.00 between our campus Funds Used Properly) 6 Addison Hamilton GC Swine Centerville 4-H Monterey Mushroom $8,000.00 and their represen- - Approved tatives. It promotes 5. Consideration 7 Gannen Wise RC Swine Leon FFA Henson Land & Ranch $7,000.00 8 Ashton Gaskins RC Lamb Centerville 4-H Monterey Mushroom $3,500.00 9 Brendan Kennedy GC Goat Buffalo 4-H Ann Kennedy $14,500.00 learning in the class- and possible action to 10 Avery Waters RC Goat Buffalo 4-H R Construction $6,000.00 room and continues at approve contract for home – an innovative student drug testing 11 Barrett Speer GC Steer Leon 4-H Barrileaux Services $20,000.00 12 Silas Johnson RC Steer Normangee 4-H J5 Tractor $20,000.00 “hands on” project. services for 2022 – 13 Sully Hill GC Heifer Centerville FFA Henson Land & Ranch $20,000.00 Facilities/ Mainte- 2023 - Approved 14 Tayden Petersen RC Heifer Centerville 4-H Life Cycle Power $13,000.00 15 Cross O’Neal Heifers Leon 4-H Buffalo Industrial $12,000.00 nance Report: 6. Consideration 16 Jevin Gonce Heifers Centerville 4-H Buffalo Livestock $11,000.00 The new school bus and possible action parking facility con- to approve budget 17 Cort Boyd Heifers Centerville FFA Buffalo Livestock $12,000.00 18 Dayne Hill Heifers Centerville FFA Kenneth Grimes $12,000.00 struction is progress- amendment #3 re- 19 Ellie Nash Heifers Centerville 4-H Circle T Realty $11,000.00 ing but has slowed garding Texas Depart- 20 Gehrig Gonce Heifers Centerville 4-H Buffalo Industrial $8,000.00 21 Quannah Dudley Heifers Centerville 4-H Langley Ranch $8,000.00 temporarily with ment of Agriculture 22 Emma Matchett Heifers Centerville FFA Henson Land & Ranch $8,000.00 other projects in the supply chain grant works. New, much ($24,000 commodities 23 Ace Harter Heifers Buffalo 4-H Buffalo Livestock $10,000.00 24 Kenslie Henson Heifers Buffalo 4-H R Construction $14,000.00 needed cafeteria re- purchase) - Approved 25 Cooper Turner Heifers Leon 4-H AL Helmcamp $7,500.00 placement equipment 7. Consideration 26 Mary O’Neal Heifers Leon 4-H AL Helmcamp $9,000.00 is being installed. and possible action to 27 Levi Henderson Heifers Leon 4-H R Construction $12,000.00 28 Tenley Carlisle Heifers Normangee 4-H R Construction $20,000.00 The new football field/ approve modifications 29 Deacon Henderson Heifers Leon 4-H AL Helmcamp $12,000.00 track covering is being to daycare guidelines delivered and instal- – 187 days - Approved 30 Madison Stewart Heifers Leon FFA AL Helmcamp $13,000.00 31 Gage Burdette Heifers Centerville 4-H Buffalo Industrial $17,000.00 lation will begin and 8. Consideration 32 Aubrey Rodell Heifers Buffalo 4-H R Construction $20,000.00 continue this summer and possible action 33 Travis Barrett Steer Normangee 4-H Capital Farm Credit $6,500.00 34 Gus Brewer Steer Buffalo 4-H “ Perry Corder, LC Ranch $19,000.00 2022. to approve amend- 35 Abby Brewer Steer Buffalo 4-H Napa $26,000.00 Additional stan- ment #4 Regard- dard/routine mainte- ing field renovation 36 Raylie Ezell Steer Buffalo 4-H Ezell Air Conditioning $26,000.00 37 Jacob Bosley Steer Buffalo FFA Circle T Realty $7,000.00 nance needs are being and E-Rate technol- 38 Evelynn Syphrett Steer Centerville 4-H Lone Star Land Partners $7,000.00 handled quickly on a ogy purchases (Up to 39 Brayden“Tank”Andrews Steer Oakwood 4-H Third Coast $6,500.00 40 Lauren Wilson Steer Centerville FFA Pate Brothers $6,500.00 daily basis. $1,275,000) (Vendor 41 Melanie Speer Steer Leon FFA Speciality Risk $7,000.00 Transportation Re- will draw funds as port: needed) - Approved & Nationwide Insurance 42 Sydney Speer Steer Leon 4-H Texas Farm Credit $7,000.00 Bus maintenance At 6:59 pm the 43 Haylen Fincher Steer Centerville 4-H Titan Fence Co $8,500.00 occurring on a timely board entered into a 44 Ty Vitanza Steer Centerville 4-H Henson Land & Ranch $8,000.00 45 Landry Langley Steer Centerville 4-H Lipsey Ranch $8,000.00 basis – department closed session to con- 46 Jalie Stanton Steer Buffalo 4-H R Construction $21,000.00 working well. New sider Superintendent Bus that was ap- recommends with re- 47 Lane Hendricks Steer Normangee 4-H Standley Feed $10,000.00 & Citizens State Bank proved and ordered is gard to employment 48 Jolie Morton Steer Buffalo 4-H Citizens State Bank $7,000.00 being assembled and and resignations for is targeted to arrive the 2022 – 2023 school 49 Alayna Grissett Steer Buffalo FFA Buffalo Livestock $5,500.00 50 Allison Bing Steer Buffalo FFA Davis Country Store $12,500.00 51 Kimber Adams Steer Centerville 4-H Woody’s Smokehouse $8,000.00 December, 2022 or year. -North January, 2023. At 7:56 pm, Open Enrollment report: session was recon- 52 Eli Pettiette Steer Oakwood FFA Barrileaux Services $8,000.00 53 Luke Vitanza Steer Centerville 4-H Woody’s Smokehouse $10,000.00 district enrollment vened with the follow- -South has slightly declined ing decisions: 54 Addison Syphrett Steer Oakwood 4-H Pate Brothers $7,500.00 55 Lili Bosley Steer Buffalo 4-H Pate Brothers $6,000.00 to 1025. 1. S u p e r i n t e n - 56 Caraline Dudley Steer Centerville 4-H Woody’s Smokehouse $8,500.00 All Consent Agenda dent given authority Items were approved to hire professional - North 57 Logan King Steer Leon FFA AL Helmcamp $7,000.00 by the Board. staff with final board 58 Becka Marcus Broilers Centerville 4-H H & K Construction $3,500.00 A d m i n i s t r a t i v e approval 59 Morgan Downing Broilers Leon 4-H AL Helmcamp $3,250.00 60 Kyle Workman Broilers Centerville 4-H Woody’s Smokehouse $2,750.00 Recommendations - 2. Employee com- - North Board Consideration/ pensation approved Action: for the 2022- 2023 61 Payce Martin Broilers Leon FFA Circle T Realty $2,500.00 62 Tiffany Kent Broilers Buffalo 4-H Normangee Tractor $2,250.00 1. Consideration school year 63 Emma Rice Broilers Leon 4-H Leon County Abstract $2,500.00 and possible action 3. Teacher, Prin- 64 Cade Workman Broilers Centerville 4-H Citizens State Bank $3,250.00 to approve Region 6 cipals, Coaches, 65 Zachary Zarsky Broilers Leon 4-H TJ Foley $3,000.00 66 Lucas Zarsky Broilers Leon 4-H Producer’s Coop $3,000.00 contract for the 2022- Counselors contracts 67 Jaxon Wilbanks Broilers Oakwood 4-H Barrileaux Services $3,000.00 2023 – BISD software approved for the 2022 needs - Approved – 2023 school year 68 Molly Hirsch Broilers Buffalo FFA Lone Star Land Partners $3,000.00 69 Haylee Spicer Broilers Oakwood FFA Speciality Risk $3,000.00 2. Consideration 4. R esignations & Nationwide Insurance and possible action to received : 70 Karessa Walker Broilers Oakwood FFA Davis Country Store $3,000.00 71 Tanner Stevens Market Rabbits Leon FFA Lone Star Land Partners $3,250.00 approve contract with Greg Kennedy – Re- 72 Cannon Earley Market Rabbits Centerville FFA Life Cycle Power $3,000.00 canine search organi- tirement zation K.I.D.S. Kon- Debra Oehler – Re- 73 Logan Neel Market Rabbits Oakwood 4-H Barrileaux Services $3,000.00 74 Keely Stevens Market Rabbits Leon 4-H AL Helmcamp $2,500.00 traband Interdiction tirement 75 Luke Brewer Market Rabbits Centerville 4-H R Construction $5,000.00 - Approved Jacie Bruton 76 Lucas Landis Market Rabbits Centerville 4-H Monterey Mushroom $3,250.00 77 Jacob Hull Market Rabbits Centerville 4-H Liz & Fred Henson $6,250.00 3. Consideration Heather Courmier 78 Hadley Allman Market Rabbits Leon 4-H Speciality Risk $3,000.00 and possible action Danny Adams to approve District of At 8:00 pm with no & Nationwide Insurance 79 Cullen Pickens Market Rabbits Buffalo 4-H Napa $5,750.00 Innovation for 2022 – further action needed, 80 Tyler Stanford Market Rabbits Centerville FFA Henson Land & Ranch $2,750.00 2027. Schedules, Hir- the BISD board meet- 81 Lauren Salley Market Rabbits Leon FFA JH Salley $5,250.00 82 Allison Brewer Market Rabbits Centervile FFA R Construction $5,000.00 ing Adjustments, CTE ing was adjourned by 83 Britton McRee Market Rabbits Centerville FFA Davis Country Store $3,250.00 Program - Approved President Jack Helm- 4. Consideration camp. 84 Peytyn Gaskins Market Lamb Centerville 4-H Citizens State Bank $3,000.00 85 Avery Cordes Market Lamb Centerville 4-H Henson Land & Ranch $4,250.00 86 Claire Arguelles-Bland Market Lamb Oakwood 4-H Circle T Realty $3,000.00 87 Cameron Gaskins Market Lamb Centerville 4-H Texas Farm Credit $2,500.00 Buffalo ISD Recognized 88 Jackson Bentley Market Lamb Oakwood FFA Speciality Risk $3,750.00 for Commitment to & Nationwide Insurance 89 Lawson Doak Market Lamb Centerville 4-H Lone Star Land Partners $5,250.00 Workplace Safety and 90 Emma Neel Market Lamb Oakwood 4-H Lipsey Ranch $2,750.00 Cost Control 91 Eduardo Ramirez Market Lamb Oakwood FFA Lipsey Ranch $2,750.00 92 Dalton Hall Market Lamb Centervile 4-H Life Cycle Power $3,250.00 Claims Administrative Services, Inc. (CAS) 93 Mitchell Olds Market Lamb Centerville 4-H Leon Co Show Parents $3,000.00 is proud to announce that Buffalo ISD, one 94 Krystan Brooks Market Lamb Centerville FFA Kenneth Grimes $3,500.00 of more than 350 Texas school districts and 95 Aspyn Williams Market Lamb Oakwood 4-H Mike Kennedy $3,000.00 colleges participating in the CAS workers’ 96 Laikynn Powers Market Lamb Leon 4-H Solimani $3,000.00 compensation risk pool program, recently 97 Abby McRee Market Lamb Centervile FFA Third Coast $2,750.00 received a safety award reserved for members 98 Karlee Waters Market Goat Buffalo 4-H Davis Country Store $3,500.00 who achieve superior loss control results. 99 Eloy Perez Market Goat Buffalo 4-H Davis Feed- Centerville $3,500.00 100 Braxton Tieperman Market Goat Centerville 4-H Dog Gone It $3,250.00 Buffalo ISD was formally recognized by CAS 101 Chance Meador Market Goat Leon 4-H Citizens State Bank $3,000.00 at its annual Client Appreciation Luncheon, 102 Lane Freeman Market Goat Buffalo FFA Citizens State Bank $3,500.00 held during the 2022 TASA Midwinter 103 Preslee Lipsey Market Goat Oakwood 4-H Davis Country Store $6,000.00 Conference, on January 31st, in Austin, 104 Ace Meador Market Goat Leon 4-H AL Helmcamp $3,000.00 Texas. The Billy E. Hibbs Safety Award was 105 Bransyn Shirley Market Goat Centerville 4-H Ann & Mike Kennedy $3,000.00 presented for success in implementing safety 106 Will Neyland Market Goat Leon FFA FMI Services $3,250.00 programs designed to minimize losses and 107 Tanner Dunn Market Goat Centerville 4-H AL Helmcamp $3,500.00 control workers’ compensation costs. 108 Hudson Matthews Market Goat Centervile 4-H Common Ground $2,500.00 109 Reese Matthews Market Goat Centerville 4-H Easterling $2,750.00 In recognition of its achievement, the district 110 Brady Rohrer Market Goat Leon 4-H Hometown Pizza $3,000.00 received a $500 Annie Ozella Jones Scholarship 111 Tanner Henson Market Swine Centerville FFA Life Cycle Power $10,250.00 that it can award to a deserving student of its 112 Samantha Gillespie Market Swine Centerville 4-H Barbara Gillespe $3,750.00 choosing. Congratulations to all employees of 113 Jacob McGill Market Swine Buffalo 4-H Buffalo Tank Co $4,000.00 Buffalo ISD for their dedication to workplace 114 Eli Currie Market Swine Centerville 4-H Leon County Abstract $3,500.00 safety. 115 Levi Franks Market Swine Centerville 4-H Citizens State Bank $5,000.00 116 Alex Syphrett Market Swine Centerville 4-H Texas Farm Credit $4,000.00 117 Jade Fitzgerald Market Swine Centerville 4-H Leon County Officials $3,250.00 118 Sammie Free Market Swine Centerville FFA Woody’s Smokehouse $3,750.00 - South 119 Jalynn Alanis Market Swine Leon FFA $3,250.00 120 Nathan Pruitt Market Swine Buffalo 4-H Pate Brothers $3,000.00 121 Gavin Pruitt Market Swine Buffalo FFA Citizens State Bank $3,500.00 Hay Cutting 122 Laura Syphrett Market Swine Centerville 4-H Davis Country Store $3,000.00 and Baling 123 Lane Johnson Market Swine Centerville 4-H Third Coast $3,000.00 124 Elizabeth Daniel Market Swine Buffalo FFA Ezell Air Conditioning $4,000.00 125 Ellie Pruitt Market Swine Buffalo 4-H Pate Brothers $3,000.00 126 Evangeline Arabie Market Swine Buffalo 4-H Citizens State Bank $3,000.00 127 Kassie Van Kampen Market Swine Leon FFA TJ Foley $3,000.00 128 Sarah Brown Market Swine Centerville 4-H Leon County Abstract $3,000.00 129 Claytie Free Market Swine Centerville 4-H Brandon Fincher $3,500.00 Pasture Mowing, - Farm Bureau Brush Removal 130 Bryant Lipsey Market Swine Oakwood 4-H Davis Country Store $6,000.00 131 Tyler Stevens Market Swine Leon FFA Producer’s Coop $3,750.00 & Spraying 132 Tate Henson Market Swine Centerville FFA Texas Farm Credit $11,500.00 903-391-7701 133 Matthew Tritz Market Swine Oakwood 4-H Ezell Air Conditioning $11,000.00 903-322-5036 134 Kelton Harris Market Swine Centerville 4-H Citizens State Bank $4,250.00 135 Tiffany Alanis Market Swine Leon 4-H Pate Brothers $3,250.00 136 Freeman Payne Market Swine Buffalo 4-H Napa $5,000.00 137 Cody Cox Market Swine Centerville 4-H Circle T Realty $3,000.00 138 Piper Payne Market Swine Buffalo 4-H Napa $5,000.00 139 Christian Hulsey Market Swine Leon FFA Justice Oates $3,000.00 140 Camryn Currie Market Swine Centerville 4-H FMI Services $3,000.00 141 Delaney Simpson Market Swine Buffalo FFA Pate Brothers $3,000.00 Buffalo – Centerville 142 Madilynn Cox Market Swine Centerville 4-H Producer’s Coop $3,250.00 and Surrounding Areas & Leon Co Show Parents 143 Ryan Bacak Market Swine Leon 4-H AL Helmcamp $3,000.00 TOTAL $923,500.00

The Buffalo Express A7Tuesday, April 26, 2022 2022 Leon County Youth Livestock Show & Sale CORRECTION FROM LAST WEEK: Barrett Speer's Grand Big Bird winner Cole Ware, Centerville 4-H, along with buyer Steve Champion Steer was purchased by Canaan Barrilleaux of Barrilleaux Torno & Circle T Realty. Photo courtesy of Jay Hardy Energy Services. A big Reserve Grand Champion Halter Heifer winner Evelyn Syphrett, Centerville FFA. Evelyn was also the Class 3 Exotic Halter Heifer Thank Grand Champion, Class 1 Reserve Grand Champion Exotic Halter You Heifer, and Intermediate Showmanship winner. to Leon Gas Co. Dudley Brewer & R Construction for supporting all of the youth at the 2022 LCYLS, and for purchasing my steer. Jalie Stanton \"Your Local Propane Provider Since 1948\" Thank You, Danny Reeder and NAPA Auto Parts, for purchasing Call Roy Reed to ask my steer at the 2022 Leon County Youth Livestock Show & Sale. about saving money on propane heating, water Abby Brewer heating and drying clothes. (936) 396-3921 or (800) 533-2605 Thank You, Perry Corder and LC Ranch, Buffalo Livestock Gus Brewerfor purchasing my steer at the 2022 Marketing, Inc. Leon County Youth Livestock Show & Sale. Sale Every Saturday at 12 Noon (903) 322-4940 (903) 322-4680 PO Drawer P Buffalo, TX 75831 Owners: Russ deCordova Cody deCordova Ty deCordova

A8 Tuesday, April 26, 2022 The Buffalo Express 2022 Leon County Youth Livestock Show & Sale Grand Champion Halter Heifer winner Addison Syphrett, Oakwood Heidi Syphrett Grand Champion Halter Heifer PeeWee Showmanship. 4-H with her British Halter Heifer. Also, Class 1 British Halter Heifer Little sister to Eveylyn and Addison Syphrett. Grand Champion, and Class 3 British Halter Heifer Grand Champion, and Jr. Showmanship Grand Champion. Jalie Stanton in the ring, Buffalo 4-H Matthew Tritz, Oakwood 4-H, Class 2 Market Swine WOODS, WATERS, and WILDLIFE LAST one of the sea- I’ve always wanted to is Texas! Arguably son also came from fish due to its intrigu- the greatest bass fish- Ivie. One of Ivie’s ing name -- produced ing destination in the February ShareLunk- three. WORLD. So don’t quit ers is a pending lake Texas bass anglers fishing! record and was the and visitors from heaviest bass entered out-of-state would no The YEAR ‘ROUND in 30 years -- weighing doubt chase big bass Toyota ShareLunk- 17.06-pounds. JUST for the thrill of er program offers That’s pushing the catching one. I would; THREE levels of par- all-time Texas large- and do. Josh Jones, ticipation for catch- mouth record of 18.18 from Oklahoma, ing bass over eight pounds set by my for- caught TWO! (Guess pounds, or 24 inches, mer boatmate, Barry where?) The public- with merchandise and St. Clair. In January ity and prestige alone a chance to win the by John Jefferson 1992, Barry caught would be enough for shopping spree. En- LEGACY that long-lasting state most. But TPWD and try classes include the record while crappie Toyota, the Share- Lunker Class (8-lb+), SHARELUNKER fishing with a minnow Lunker program’s cor- Elite Class (10-lb+), SEASON ENDS on Lake Fork. Since porate partner, along and Legend Class (13- And it was one of this is the second year with other key spon- lb+). This offers an the best-ever! in a row that Ivie has sors, have sweetened all-year opportunity The season for catch- produced twelve bass the pot. to join the special club ing 13-pound and over 13-pounds -- the Anglers submitting of premier anglers over largemouth bass largest bass each year Legacy Class Lunkers who have submitted ended with 24 hav- inching upward -- Ivie will receive a catch a Legacy Class Share- ing been caught since anglers can’t wait un- kit filled with mer- Lunker. January 1, 2022. It til January 1. A fe- chandise, a 13+ pound ended March 31. The male heavy with eggs Legacy decal for their Successful anglers previous record for just might get her pic- vehicle or boat, VIP can enter their catch Legacy ShareLunkers ture taken! access to the Toyota data on the Toyota after the season was At least nine differ- ShareLunker Annual ShareLunker mobile shortened to three ent lakes produced Awards event, and a app – free from the months, occurred in qualifying bass. (Two high-quality replica Apple App Store and 1995. That year, 27 lakes were omitted mount of their Lunker Google Play – or on the were boated. from the totals.) Dan- fish from Lake Fork Toyota ShareLunker O.H. Ivie ran away iel Lake and Cole- Taxidermy. Anglers online app at Texas- Although the Legacy Category of largemouth with it – producing Sharelunker.com. An- bass entries closed March 31, bass eight pounds half of the 13-pound- man City Lake each will also receive en- glers can also provide and over or 24-inches long or longer may still ers. The season be- had their first. Eagle tries into two separate a DNA scale sample gan with the first two Mountain, Houston drawings for a $5,000 from their lunker bass be entered until December 31 in three other heavies having been to TPWD researchers ShareLunker categories. Entering a bass en- caught there. The County Lake, and Bass Pro Shops shop- for genetic analysis. titles the successful angler to a chance in the Nacogdoches. also, ping spree AND an each had one. Pos- annual fishing li- So GO FISH! drawing for a $5,000 shopping spree at Bass JJ Pro Shops. Photo by John Jefferson. sum Kingdom – a lake cense. But Wait! This Fish Tales Lake Limestone by Colan Gonzales Weekly Fishing Report We had a really awesome trip Easter by Colan Gonzales weekend on Houston GREAT. Water clear; 69- County Lake. Two 72 degrees; 0.11 feet above. fathers and they each Crappie are good in four feet or brought a son with less on minnows. Largemouth them. We got two bass are good in less than boats to cover this three feet of water jigs, Texas trip. Jeff Hall of Cast rigs and chatterbaits. White Addict Guide Service bass are good on main lake provided the other points in 7-14 feet of water on boat/service. silver jigging spoons We boated over 40 fish in two days. With CG's Just Fishing Guide Service: 979-436-6200 or a bunch of really nice book a fishing trip at: dfwfishingguidebooking.com/cgs 3 and 4-pound fish getting caught. Two Subscribe to of the guys, Alex and The Buffalo Express! his dad Mike, came in all the way from Wis- 903-322-6009 consin to come catch some Texas large- Wisconsin and hard- fish and we had a mouth. And they did ly ever get a chance blast taking care of very well. They were to catch one that big their annual lifelong amazed at the size of there. The other two friends’ trip! the average fish here. guys were David and Good luck and tight As our average fish his son Chris from lines, see y'all on the are what they would Houston. All four of water! consider a giant in these guys caught

The Buffalo Express B1Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Mighty Bison Baseballers Are Making a Final Run With Two District Games Left on the Slate by Gary Danford they make no secret Seniors Recognized at Final Home Games After an up and that they love their down sports season kinfolks and friends. Our Mighty Bison are Wow, I continue to making a final run for thank God for the a district playoff spot impressive number to complete their 2022 of respectful, polite year. They have put students and athletes together a 3-1 two- that come through week stint which in- BISD. cluded a loss to state The Teague game ranked Franklin – the lasted longer in time win slipped away in that it should have the 6th inning. with multiple walks, On April 11, Our hit-by-pitches by the Guys went to Pales- Lion pitcher and tine Westwood and multiple hits by the secured the 15-8 win. Mighty Bison offense. Senior hurler Catch The 2nd inning was Thompson got the win the break open at bat and Gavin Pruitt the by the Buffalo hitters. save. Klaro Mancilla Senior/Multi Sport and Catch Thompson Thomas Grissett got got 2 hits each and 5 the win with another Mighty Bison scored 2 outstanding pitching or more runs in the 4 performance shutting multiple run innings out the Lions through that kept the Pan- 4 innings. Here comes thers out of the win Senior/Multi Sport #8 Riley Ayres with parents Randy and #12 Catch Thompson with parents Craig column. The 7-12 loss Catch Thompson in Tara Ayres. and Sasha and grandparents, Ron and Judy to Franklin occurred the top of the 5th in- Johnson. on April 15 and the ning and brought his Mighty Bison bounce “heat” to get the save back started in Groes- and sit down any Lion beck with an 8-5 win attempt. The Mighty on April 19 sparked Bison pushed their fi- with a 4 run 2 inning nal run across in the and the 2-run 5th in- bottom of the 5th to ning that capped the lock up their 2nd, 2nd win. Seniors Catch 10 run/mercy rule Thompson got the win game of the season and Thomas Grissett with the Teague Li- secured the save with ons. Final Score in 5 7 Mighty Bison get- innings – Buffalo 10 – ting hits – Aiden Sav- Teague 0. age and Jorge Rivas The stage is now scored 2 runs each. set for the final two Back at the Buf- games of the district falo Baseball/Softball season for Our Mighty Sports Complex on Bison. Friday, April 22 the On Tuesday, April Mighty Bison took on 26, Our Guys and rival from the north their coaches travel – the Teague Lions. to Crockett to battle It was our final home the BullDawgs and game and it was Se- go visit the Elkhart nior night for Our Elks on Friday, April Mighty Bison tal- 29 - that should be the ented athletes. Riley determination game #9 Klaro Mancilla with his dad Fernando #3 Thomas Grissett with parents Carl and Ayres, Thomas Gris- to see if Our Guys get and daughter Esmeralda. Kendra Grissett. sett, Klaro Mancilla, to continue their sea- and Catch Thompson, son in the playoffs. along with their fami- Playing in Elkhart lies, were introduced is always a very diffi- to the hometown cult game, period – I crowd and the visitors am totally convinced from Teague. I have that the “boys in blue” been blessed to know that officiate games these young men for in Elkhart live in several years and the same zip code as they are the real deal- the Elk players and intelligent, hardwork- coaches. Go Mighty ing, talented, and Bison!!!! Buffalo Sporting Goods Your complete outdoor store #2 Avery Hardin escorted by her grand- #12 Caylee Ayres escorted by her parents for over 35 years! mother Karen Nowaski and brother Maddox. Eddie and Sherrie Ayres. Guns • Ammo • Reloading Fishing Tackle 1107 W. Commerce, Buffalo 903-322-4298 Pruitt #10 Senior Madison Stewart #7 Senior Gracelynn Dawson along with her Cleaners senior teammates, Caylee, Madison, & Avery. Dry Cleaning, Starch and Iron, Wash and Fold Service, Alterations Hwy 79 West Buffalo, Texas 903-322-4953

B2 Tuesday, April 26, 2022 The Buffalo Express Hometown Cook Hank Snider by Mary Ann Vaughn and his Automotive Bar-B-Q Burgers over, and flatten the Most everybody in Shop (B&B Automo- edges. Leon County knows tive) for 13 years. I Make burger patties Cook in the oven Hank Snider. Hank know many of you of your choice (beef or at 350 deg. for about married a hometown have stopped for a pork.) ten minutes or until girl 51 years ago, shaved ice on your Cook on grill or in a biscuits rise and turn Katharine Hullum. way through town. He skillet on the stove. brown. Hank and Katharine has always enjoyed Before removing are proud parents of helping friends cook, it from cooking, use Easy Country a son, Nick, and wife whatever the occasion some leftover Bar-B- Roast Delia, and daughter, may be. He enjoyed Q and your favorite Angela, and husband the Annual Chili cheese. •Four-pound roast Kris Boettcher. Hank Cook-off that Johnny Let the cheese melt or thereabouts and Katharine have Williams held. Hank and serve on a bun •¼ cup pineapple six grandchildren and his nephew, Greg, with your favorite top- juice who they love dearly; won the chili cook-off pings. •½ cup soy sauce Zackary, Chance, Ca- several times. He also •1 teaspoon flour leb, Claire, Katelynn, enjoys cooking with Bar-B-Q Biscuits and Hannah. Hank his good friend, Tom Combine glaze in- and Katharine at- Davis, on different Mix leftover Bar-B- gredients in a small tend Bethel Baptist occasions. I am sure Q'ed meat, any kind, glass dish, mix well, Church. there are more that I chicken, beef, pork or and heat in microwave Hank was employed do not know about? pork sausage. for 2 ½ to 3 minutes. with Champion Mo- The Buffalo Express Use a can of pre- Place roast in a deep bile Homes for 8 and I want to thank made biscuits. foil pan and poke sev- years, Nucor Steel for you for being our Mix Bar-B-Q and eral holes in it. Pour 10 years, Texas Hwy. Hometown Cook this cheese. glaze over the roast. Dept. for 10 years week. Open a can of bis- Cover the dish with cuits and flatten them foil, place in oven or out. grill at 350 deg. for Subscribe to Take a small amount about 2-2 ½ hours. Hank, getting to serve a delicious meal for of the mix and put Baste at least four his grandson Zackary’s wedding reception. The Buffalo Express! it in the biscuit, fold times during cooking. Obituaries over 15 years. Carrigan & wife, Es- for their lovingkind- ing overseas and in the Eunice was proud ther of College Sta- ness and friendship United States. After to be a Flo, Texas na- tion, Elois Kraatz to our mother and ap- the death of her hus- tive and exhibited this & husband, Don- preciation to the em- band in 2002, Mickey through her many ald of Victoria, Em- ployees of Centerville moved to Kilgore, years of supporting mie Sue Carrigan of Healthcare Center, Texas in 2003. Mick- the Lone Star School Round Rock, Rebecca and Casey Holden ey was active in the and Flo Community “Becky” Carruthers of Allumine Health Kilgore Senior Center, activities. She al- & husband, Justin of Home Health & Hos- served as a volunteer ways cherished the Huntsville, Ben Car- pice. for the Ladies’ Auxil- fact that her baptism rigan & wife, Nicole of In lieu of flowers the iary in Kilgore before took place in Whee- Centerville, and Jim- family would appreci- the hospital closed lock Creek. When she my Carrigan & wife, ate donations to the and also at Good was younger, Eunice Emma of Centerville; Leon County Meals on Shepherd Hospital in enjoyed flower ar- brother, Frank Shaw Wheels organization. Longview. She served Eunice Carrigan ranging and sewing. of Midland; half-sis- Funeral services Mary \"Mickey\" Heil as a volunteer for the She was active in 4-H ter, Billie Hays of Buf- honoring Eunice’s life Kilgore Chamber of Eunice (Shaw) Car- Leadership, and loved falo; grandchildren, were held 10 A.M., Memorial services Commerce and was a rigan, age 93, passed canning and cook- Beth Ann Carrigan Saturday, April 23, for Mary “Mickey” member of the Chan- away April 18, 2022 ing. She was a lov- Carnes (Cameron), 2022 at Walters Fu- Josephine Heil, 90 of dler Street Church of in Centerville, Texas. ing wife, mother and Robert Carrigan neral Home, Center- Kilgore will be 1:00 Christ. She was born Janu- grandmother who en- (Toni), Joy Kraatz ville, Texas. Pastor of P.M. Saturday, April Preceding her in ary 1, 1929 to Wil- joyed taking care of Rhodes (Tom), Jer- First Baptist Church, 30, 2022 at the Cha- death are her parents; liam Henry & Mary her many grandchil- emy Kraatz (Rebecca), Tony Moye, officiated pel of Rader Funeral her husband - Al- (Barnett) Shaw in Flo, dren throughout their Kristin Rae Kraatz the service. Interment Home in Kilgore with ton Carroll Heil; four Texas. Eunice was lives. She was devoted Walker (Jeff), Shea followed in Center- Brother Dale Hen- brothers – Edward raised in the Flo Com- to spending time with Clossin Nichols (Jer- ville Cemetery, Cen- dricks officiating. Mrs. Harris Hunter, Ernest munity. She was a life- her husband Milton ry), Brooke Clossin terville, Texas. Heil passed away on William Hunter, Rich- long resident of Leon after his retirement Smith (Ashley), Mia Pallbearers: Chase Wednesday, April 20, ard Spencer Hunter, County, Texas and a and in her later years, Mayo, Meagan Mayo, Carrigan, Chance 2022 in Kilgore. Maurice Hunter; and longtime member of Eunice loved bird Chase Carrigan (Kris- Carrigan, Jody Car- Mary “Mickey” Jo- two sisters, Emma First Baptist Church, watching, especially tin), Morgan Carri- rigan, Josh Carrigan, sephine Heil was born Pearl Hunter Wilson, Centerville Texas. Hummingbirds and gan Johnson (James), Jerry Nichols, Jeremy on April 23, 1931 Martha Alice Hunter She married James Cardinals. Kailey Carrigan Byrd Kraatz to William Spencer Pitts. Chance Honorary Pallbear- Hunter and Mary Jo- Left to remember Milton Carrigan on Eunice was preced- (Johnny), November 16, 1947. ed in death by both of Carrigan (McKen- ers: Roy Bain Carri- sephine Bentle Hunt- her are her daughter, Eunice did bookkeep- her parents; husband, zie), Nathan Carrigan gan, Noel Ray Goolsby er in Cedar Hill, Tex- Cynthia Sutherland ing work for various James Milton Car- (Krista), Elizabeth Tommy Davis, Jr., as. Mickey married of Tollhouse, Califor- businesses in Center- rigan; daughter, Gay Lee (Nicholas), Shawn Joey Sullivan, Jim Alton Carroll Heil on nia; daughter, Lindy ville, including Car- Nell Clossin, great- Lee, niece, Mary Car- Hill, Wayne Neyland, July 1, 1949 in An- Bass (husband Mark) rigan Feed Store. She grandson, Jaxson rigan, nephew Roy Earl Hill Moore, Tom- chorage, Alaska. They of Kilgore, Texas, attended Cosmetol- Matthews, siblings, B. Carrigan (Sharon) my Boles had three children: and her son, Randy ogy school when their Albert Shaw, Edward and numerous great- Arrangements were Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Heil (wife Theresa) children were young, Shaw and Audrey Mae grandchildren, and under the direction Heil, Linda “Lindy” of Centerville, Texas, and became a Beauti- Pate, brothers-in-law other nieces, nephews of Walters Funeral Joyce Heil, and Randy Grandchildren – Kala cian, opening Eunice’s & sisters-in-law Roy and cousins. Home, Centerville, Carroll Heil. Rene’ Bass Davis of Beauty Shop at their and Ruth Carrigan Our family would Texas. Mickey was active Cypress, Texas, Ma- in her community in rissa Joy Bass-Stroud home in Centerville. and Grace and Willis like to express a spe- Buffalo, Texas and of Toledo, Ohio, Jalay- In her later years, Eu- Younkin, and niece, cial thanks to her care- nice was employed as Anita Carrigan. givers, Carol Gwodz, the surrounding area na Gay Bass Davis of where she resided Kilgore, Texas, Dana a door-greeter at Mad- Surviving family Melanie Parker, Tisha most of her married Dee Heil Trypuc of isonville Wal-Mart members include chil- Spinks, Alleen Daniel and worked there for dren, Robert “Bobby” & Wannell Brumley life. She was proud Arp, Texas, and Grant to serve as a certi- Adam Heil of Costa fied ombudsman as- Mesa, California; sisting seniors in the great-grandchildren Darsee, Shane Dar- physical body may no Centerville; brother, Centerville Nursing – Bragan Ty Davis, see, Evan Anglace, longer be present but Shane Darsee (Terri) Home for years. She Ryken Blade Davis, Danny Patterson his kind, warm spirit of Mont Belvieu and also enjoyed attend- Caden Adam Heil, Jason Blake Darsee will be felt by all who grandchildren, Gray- ing a sewing club that Sydney Rene’ Davis, was born December knew and loved him. er, Sadie and Wyatt. she helped organize Payton Riley Davis, 11, 1972 in Baytown, Jason was preceded Jason is also survived where she displayed Raegan Javan Davis, Texas to Herbert in death by paternal by nieces and neph- her many crochet Bramwell Odin Bass- “Herb” and Kim (Pat- grandparents, George ews, Haley Darsee items. Mickey loved Stroud, and Avalyn terson) Darsee. He & Lucinda Darsee; (fiancé, Estevan Gon- to crochet and made Grace “Gracie” Heil. was a graduate of maternal grandpar- zales), Trevor Darsee many afghans for fam- She leaves behind a Barbers Hill High ents, George & Wanda (fiancé, Janin Cabal- ily and friends. She large number of niec- School. He had lived Patterson; grandchild, lero), Tristen Darsee was a member of the es and nephews. in the Centerville Noah Gaston and un- and Brenna Darsee Centerville Church area since January, cles, Danny Patterson, and great-nephew, of Christ. Mickey en- Online condolences 2010, coming from the Ron Darsee and Jim- Ian Gonzales, as well joyed spending time may be left at www. Jason Darsee Conroe area. Jason my Darsee. as numerous extend- with friends and fami- raderfuneralhome. Funeral services was an avid fisher- Surviving family ed family and friends. ly. She enjoyed travel- com man, model car collec- members include par- Arrangements were celebrating the life of tor and a movie buff. ents, Herb and Kim entrusted to Walters Jason Darsee, age 49, He was also a prank- Darsee of Centerville; Funeral Home, Cen- of Centerville, Tex- ster and well known son, Evan Anglace of terville, Texas. as were held 2 P.M., for playing jokes on Oxford, CT; daugh- WILSON Thursday, April 21, his close family. Ja- ters, Taylor Darsee 2022 at Walters Fu- son adored his family (Ricky Gaston) of Dal- neral Home, Center- and always welcomed las, Cailyn Darsee TAX SERVICE ville, Texas. Pastor of them with open arms (fiancé, Trey Ham- the Cowboy Church and an open heart. ilton) of Pasadena of Leon County, Tuffy This kindness and and Alexis Darsee of Taxation & Business Services Loftin, officiated the love also extended to Cody Wilson service. Jason was Jason’s friends, as 903.922.4265 laid to rest in Center- well. Jason’s body suc- Buffalo Funeral Home ville Cemetery. cumbed to long term [email protected] Pallbearers: Char- illness April 16, 2022 A Walters Family Funeral Home lie Richardson, Evan while surrounded by Located behind Citizens State Bank Buffalo, Texas Neubauer, Tristen his loving family. His 903-322-2551

The Buffalo Express B3Tuesday, April 26, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL/REVISION JEWETT MINE LLC, JEWETT MINE, PERMIT NO. 32H DOCKET NO. MR-21-00006677 In accordance with Section 134.058 of the Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act, TEX.NAT.RES. CODE ANN. Ch. 134 (Vernons 2021) and Section 12.207 of the “Coal Mining Regulations”, Tex. R.R. Comm’n, 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE Ch. 12 (Thomson West 2021), this public notice of the filing of a renewal application is being made. Jewett Mine LLC., P.O. Box 915, Jewett, TX 75846, has applied to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a renewal/revision to Surface Coal Mining Permit No. 32H for its Jewett Mine located in Leon, Limestone and Freestone Counties, Texas (the “Application”). Information related to ownership and right of entry for the permit area and adjacent lands is found in Sections .116 and .117 of Permit 32H. The Application updates information in Permit No. 32H and covers a proposed five-year permit term from 2021-2025. Supplements to the Application may be filed and may include revisions to narrative, maps, drawings and exhibits contained in the application. Interested parties should review the Application, which is titled “Permit 32H Renewal/Revision, 2021–2025,” Volumes 1 through 5 and other additional supplements periodically for changes. The Permit No. 32H area is generally contained within an area as follows: Approximately eight miles north of Jewett, Texas; east of Lake Limestone; south of Highway 164 and Buffalo Creek; west of Alligator Creek; and north of the junction of Highway 39 and the Burlington Railroad. The Permit No. 32H area consists of approximately 21,575 acres and lies within the United States Geological Survey 7.5- minute quadrangle maps entitled “Farrar”, “Buffalo”, “Jewett”, “Donie”, and “Round Prairie”. The location and boundaries of the permit area are shown on the “Permit No. 32H Renewal/Revision Public Notice” map included with this notice. Mining operations which Jewett Mine LLC. proposes to conduct within 100 feet of the right-of-way lines of any public road include such activities as, but are not limited to, construction of mine roads, drainage diversion ditches, mining disturbance, erosion control, placement of spoil and topsoil, locating office and maintenance trailers, erecting fuel tanks, parking vehicles and equipment, performing equipment maintenance, and maintenance of facilities. A variance to conduct operations within 100 feet of certain rights-of-way is being requested for portions of the following roads: State Highway 164, FM Roads 39, 1469, and 1512, Freestone County Roads 770, 784, 790, 791, and 795, Leon County Roads 323, 334, 351, 353, 354, 367, 368, and 3531. These roads are delineated on the “Permit No. 32H Renewal/Revision Public Notice” map included with this notice. Detailed information regarding road closures, variances, and relocations is provided in Section .152 of the Application. Mining is proposed in Mine Area BX during the 2021-2025 proposed permit term and as shown on Exhibit 125-1 for the life-of-mine plan. The operation plan maps are located in Section .139 of the Application, Exhibit 139-1, Sheets 1-7, Volume 2. Updates to the baseline groundwater reports, three proposed new groundwater monitoring wells, and fourth quarter 2007 water levels for existing long-term monitoring wells are contained in Section .128 of the Application. An updated water well inventory is included, and the location of these wells, as well as oil and gas wells located within one mile of the permit boundaries, have been updated and shown on Plate 128-6 (water) and Plate 128-7 (oil and gas). Regrading and reclamation will be done with mobile equipment. Topsoil substitution material will be used in the reclaimed areas. Grass and plant species to be used to revegetate the reclaimed areas are detailed in Section .145 of the Application. These activities will continue to occur in the same manner as previously permitted. A detailed evaluation of the hydrologic impacts is contained within the Application in Section .146. Baseline information is contained in previous applications and is on file with the Application for inspection at the public offices listed below. JMLLC proposes that postmine land uses previously permitted, be revised to include pastureland, developed water resources, and industrial/ commercial land uses only for disturbed areas within the permit, as shown on Exhibit 147-1. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the Application within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this notice, which will be published once a week for four consecutive weeks. Requests for a public hearing must be submitted within 45 days after the last date of publication of the notice. Additional information can be obtained from the applicant and the Commission. All written comments, objections, or requests for public hearing or informal conference on the application should reference Docket No. MR-21-00006677 and should be directed to: Ryan Rutledge Administrative Law Judge Railroad Commission of Texas Hearings Division P.O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 The Application consists of five volumes. Supplement A consists of one volume and Supplement B was submitted electronically. The Application may be supplemented and should be reviewed periodically. A copy of the complete Application may be inspected in the main office of the Railroad Commission of Texas, located at 1701 North Congress, William B. Travis Building, Austin, Texas; in the Office of the Freestone County Clerk, 103 E. Main, Suite 1, Fairfield, Texas; in the office of the Leon County Clerk, 204 E. St. Mary’s, Centerville, Texas; and in the office of the Limestone County Clerk, 200 West State Street, Rm. 102, Groesbeck, Texas. Due to various issues related to the coronavirus pandemic, persons who wish to inspect a copy of the application at any one of the offices listed in this notice are encouraged to contact that office to obtain information about any procedures that may be in place prior to arriving at the location. During the pendency of this docket, public access to the application at the Railroad Commission of Texas may be restricted. Persons who wish to obtain a copy of the application may make an Open Records Request by email addressed to [email protected]. The Docket Number should be indicated in any request. FM489 FREESTONE FM489 45 FM80 SH75 SH164 FREESTONE CO. RD. 770 DONIE 45 75 FREESTONE CO. RD. 784 SH164 745 FM80 LEON CO. RD. 334 FARRAR FREESTONE CO. RD. 791 LEON CO. RD. 323 BUFFALO FREESTONE CO. RD. 790 FREESTONE CO. RD. 790 FM39 BNSF FM1512 FREESTONE CO. RD. 795 79 RAILROAD LEON CO. RD. 351 PACIFIC LEON CO. RD. 353 BEAR GRASS LEON CO. RD. 368 LEON CO. RD. 367 UNION LEON CO. RD. 3531 FM39 FM3501 JEWETT FM1469 FM1512 FM1146 79 39 32H PERMIT AREA FROM USGS QUADRANGLES: BUFFALO, DONIE, FARRAR, JEWETT & ROUND PRAIRIE

MARKETING INC.B4 Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Livestock Report The Buffalo Express March 12, 2022 East TexasHwy 7 West Crockett (936) 544-2246 Groesbeck Livestock ReportTuesday, March 8, 2022 Livestock Report BUFFALO LIVESTOCKTotal Head 783 Total Head Last Sale 1304 MASRelleKrs E132TINBuGyersI6N2 C. 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The Buffalo Express B5Tuesday, April 26, 2022 CLASSIFIED / BIDS / LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary BUILDING FOR SALE for the Estate of RUTHIE LEE BLACKBURN, Deceased, NO MINIMUM BID were issued on April 19, 2022, in Cause No. 2022-6949, pend- ing in the County Court of Leon County, Texas, to: Sealed bids will be received by the Leon County Auditor’s Office in Leon County Annex 1 located at 113 West Main Street BOBBY M. BLACKBURN Centerville, Texas, until 3:00 PM, Thursday, May 5, 2022. All bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Bids All persons having claims against this Estate which is will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:05 PM, Thursday, currently being administered are required to present them May 5, 2022, in the Auditor’s Office Conference Room located on to the undersigned within the time and in the manner pre- the second floor of Leon County Annex 1. Leon County hereby scribed by law. reserves the right to award on basis of overall cost and to accept or reject any or all bids and waive all formalities and technicalities. c/o: Charley Johnson Attorney at Law IFB 2022-265A Post Office Box 1378 Bid specifications for THE SALE OF BUILDING are available 117 N. Cass Street from the office of the Leon County Auditor or on the Leon County Centerville, TX 75833 website www.co.leon.tx.us. PAYMENT Pyramid Network Services, LLC Payment must be received within 7 days from date of award and submitted to the Leon County Treasurer by Cashier’s Check or is proposing to construct a 310-foot overall height self- money order, made payable to Leon County. supporting lattice telecommunications structure located off County Road 224, Oakwood, Leon County, Texas (N31° Melissa B. Abney 33” 5.4”, W95° 54’ 54.6”). 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B6 Tuesday, April 26, 2022 The Buffalo Express REAL ESTATE GUIDE Circle T Realty SRCHWAB Centerville, Texas EALTY Steve Torno, Broker 903-536-3318 903-536-2672 Dennis Coffey, Broker Family Owned and Operated www.schwabrealty.com Clayton Loftin, Agent [email protected] Since 1981 Cynthia Torno, Agent www.circle-t-realty.com CENTERVILLE: Prime commercial property on the north side of the $1,68,000 Centerville: 181.58 acre ranch located in the heart of Leon County. Courthouse Square. 3312 sq. ft. building with city utilities. This ranch features rolling terrain, is fenced and cross fenced with barbwire, and has a 35x45 barn with working pens and two stock ponds. Beaver Creek runs $239,500 Reduced to $164,500 through the northwest side of the property allowing for a great water source for wildlife and livestock. A spectacular custom built home sits on the brow of a hill CENTERVILLE: 1200 sq. ft. office building with several offices and overlooking a beautiful hay meadow. The home is divided into three seperate a kitchen/break room. Building has all utilities in place and central living quarters all joined together by a massive outdoor entertainment area. The air/heat. This is a great location, just a block from the Courthouse 50 foot tall custom rock walls and fireplace are a sight to see! The first house has Square. $54,900 OBO CONTRACT PENDING approximately 1,000 sq. ft of living space with a wood burning fireplace in the living area with vaulted ceiling, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and SOUTH OF ROBBINS: 5.167 ac with a 1736 sq. ft. frame home with polished concrete counter top, and an upstairs loft with built-in bunk beds. The 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, along with an enclosed porch. Property is second house is located behind the outdoor entertainment area and has 400 sq. mostly wooded and has community water and 3 septic systems. House ft. of living area with a large bedroom/living area combination and a full bathroom. has some cedar cabinets in kitchen and bathroom. $179,500 The third house has approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of living space, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom with a walk-in shower, storage room, built-in desk and an upstairs loft MARQUEZ: Nice cabin in the woods located on 5 gorgeous acres with a ‘hidden room’ behind a wall of bookshelves. All three houses have stained that offers a great mix of hardwoods with a nice pond located just concrete floors, custom cabinets, hardie board exterior siding, metal roof and walking distance from the cabin that is great for the wildlife. One cabin outdoor shower. If you are looking for a place to start a cattle operation, hunt, full- has a living/kitchen area with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. The oth- time residence, family get-togethers, wedding venue or just a quiet place to relax er cabin has guest quarters with one bedroom and one bathroom. you have found it. CONTRACT PENDING The 15x40 concrete slab would be great for an outdoor kitchen or $170,000 Leona: 13.629 acres located east Leona. Land is square shaped, fire pit area. Other improvements include multiple RV hook ups, a fenced with a nice pond, scattered trees and brush, Two Mile Creek runs through very nice chicken coop and dry storage/shop. This is a great little the northeast corner of the property. Perfect place to come and enjoy the great quiet place in the woods. Bring the kids to enjoy a little piece of Leon outdoors!! County. Offered at $197,800 CONTRACT PENDING $100,000 Kosse: 6.53 Acres located just west of the town of Kosse. Property is fenced on three sides with net wire, HWY 7 road frontage, beautiful cedar trees CENTERVILLE: 6.98 acres with a beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath home cover the land and a pond sits in the middle of the property. Some clearing has with stained hardy-board exterior, approx. 2488 sq. ft. of living area, been done towards the back of the property making for a great location to build a located in the well-desired Lakewood subdivision. This home pos- house. CONTRACT PENDING sesses a nice open concept floor plan with large bedrooms. The cen- $929,000 Centerville: 130.27 acre ranch located just east of Centerville at the terpiece of the living area is the large floor to ceiling, stone fireplace. very end of county road 227. 75% of the ranch is made up of mature virgin hard- The house has 10 ft. ceiling heights to give it an extra-large feeling. wood & pine timber. The remaining 25% is in Bahia & costal grasses that is cur- Along with a very nice metal roof, this home has magnificent front/ rently in hay production. Property features a 2 bed, 1 bath farmhouse (Approx. back porches, very cute guesthouse/mother-in-law suite just walk- 800 sq. ft.), a 25x35 metal barn, workshop and a set of working pens. Property is ing distance from the main house. This listing also includes a 6-stall fenced and cross fenced with 2 stock ponds (1 pond is 1.5 acres in size). There horse barn with horse runs, tack room, storage room and chicken are several interior roads and shooting lanes throughout the property and is great coop. Great location/opportunity to raise a family in the Centerville for hunting. This ranch is set up perfect for the new owner to run cattle, fish, hunt ISD. Offered at $549,000 whitetail deer/hogs and enjoy the great outdoors. Agriculture Exempt. SOLD $549,500 Centerville: 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home on +/- 10 acres of land. This EAST OF CENTERVILLE: 9.29 acres just 3 miles east of town with beautiful 3,658 sq. ft.(per CAD) ranch style home offers open kitchen, dining, all utilities available. This property is mostly wooded providing a po- mini bar, wood burning fire place and a large living room great for entertaining. tential secluded homesite. Highway 7 East frontage (340 foot), close The primary bedroom is oversized with custom wood doors, crown molding that to town, and in Centerville ISD. continues in to the bathroom where you will find a large walk-in closet, his & her sinks and a spacious tile shower. Kitchen has beautiful wood cabinets and wood Offered at $185,800, REDUCED TO $139,350 ceilings, island with sink and a breakfast bar. Living area is enormous with vaulted ceilings, tile floor and a loft overlooking the entire living room. Outside you will find FLO COMMUNITY: 10.129 wooded ac. with beautiful rolling hills. a back porch with a gazebo, pipe fencing around the entire front and back yard, Survey lines are bulldozed for easy walking. Community water and working pens, arena, and several out buildings with stalls for working cattle and electric are available. This is located on a blacktop road. horses. This home sits off the road in a quiet neighborhood located 10 minutes from the town of Centerville. SOLD $126,612 REDUCED TO $110,912 $207,000 Centerville: 18 +/- acres of improved costal grasses, land is slightly rolling with scattered trees. Land is fenced with net wire, pipe H-braces and cor- SOUTH OF THE FLO COMMUNITY: 19.51 acres that is a prime piece ner post small stock tank in the back corner and great access off CR 477 located of real estate with a little bit of everything! Land is on a blacktop coun- 5 minutes from downtown Centerville. This property would make for a great home ty road and has beautiful rolling topography that is mostly wooded site with plenty of room to run a small herd of cattle or have horses. Electricity and and has a great mix of hardwood trees and pines. This tract offers a water are available, unrestricted area. Subject property will need to be surveyed. quiet country lifestyle where you can enjoy the beauty of nature. Elec- SOLD tric and community water available. Good restrictions! $213,634 $155,000 Centerville: 12.01 acres 12 miles east of Centerville. The property is fenced for livestock with a nice mixture of pasture and wooded areas. Property EAST OF CENTERVILLE: 20.5 acres east of town that is a great hunt- features a small cabin with approximately 600 sq. ft., wood burning stove, front ing property in the Busch Slough Bottom. Big, mature hardwood trees. porch and fenced in front yard. Great property to build your dream home, or use Game-rich area with good habitat. Property is in a flood plain and does as a weekend hunting/recreation place. This property has access from both PR not have utilities available. Priced to sell at $80K 2100 and CR 233, electric and telephone are available, a water well will have to be drilled for water. Centerville ISD. SOLD MARQUEZ: 25 acres located in western Leon County just a few miles $130,000 Centerville: 11.51 acres, Hardwood timber recreational tract with all south of the “big town” of Marquez. This property offers a superb mix utilities, CR 112 with 610 feet of road frontage. Good squirrel, deer and hog hunt- of wooded land and open pasture. The woods are mature hardwood/ ing, close to the Trinity River and Keechi Creek. High & dry no flood plain!!! SOLD pine trees offering a sustainable wildlife habitat. The pasture offers $2,180,000 Centerville: 519 acre ranch. Great for ranching or sportsman. This thick lush green grass that would easily support a small herd of cattle. ranch located on the southern edge of Leon County with almost a mile of Trin- There is a gorgeous established 3 ½ acre lake on the west part of the ity River frontage. This ranch features a 2,432 sq. ft. house, with 2 car garage, tract and a heathy ½ acre pond on the east side of the tract. The large 5 barns, and a 96 acres irrigated hay field. This property has a great mixture of lake is stocked with bass, crappy and catfish. There is also a great open pasture and hardwood timber with both Keechi and Clapps Creeks running home site location with electricity and community water at the site. through it. Great for fishing as well as deer, hog and duck hunting. !!!SOLD!!! The property also offers a barn with a garage door that can be locked $850,000 Oakwood: 198.81 Acres. This ranch is loaded with wildlife including up for secure storage. The barn also has an outside covered storage white tail deer, hogs and squirrels. Property features a 40x60 barn with approxi- area. Come see this place, it’s the one you've been waiting on. This mately 750 sq. ft. finished out living space. Other amenities include a 300 ft. wa- is unrestricted and minerals will go with the sale! ter well, metal cargo storage container and electric/septic onsite. Land is square in shape, has rolling terrain, partially fenced, good mixture of pine and hardwood Offered at $375,000! CONTRACT PENDING timber, great ATV road system allowing access throughout the property and sev- eral openings perfect for deer food plots. !!!SOLD!!! EAST OF CENTERVILLE: 25.8 acres on CR 289. Beautiful wooded $645,000 Centerville: 100 acres of hunting paradise on Keechi Creek. Fully tract of land with rolling hills and a nice mix of hardwood and pines with furnished, 1,700 sq. ft. camp house with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Property has elevation changes of over 100 ft! Electric meter on the property. This a great interior road system in place allowing for easy access to the entire 100 place is mostly fenced with long road frontage. $179,500 acres, multiple clearings with several 15 ft. tall fiberglass deer stands, deer feed- ers and protein feeders which will convey to the new owner. The front half of the MADISON COUNTY: 70 acre ranch in an excellent location on Spur property has new net wire fencing, working pens for cattle, metal storage con- 104 and I-45 about 2 miles south of Madisonville. Great property tainer and a shooting range. You can also fish for catfish, crappie, perch, bass with a perfect mix of pasture and wooded areas. Beautiful rolling and catfish which is very good in the spring time. Ag exempt. SOLD!!! terrain with great water features including a 1 acre lake and three $460,000 Centerville: 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath custom 2,800 sq. ft. ranch style additional stock tanks. There are several out buildings including a home on a slab built in 2010 on 11.77 manicured acres. Large island kitchen has barn, saddle shop, detached garage and more. There are two sep- beautiful custom oak cabinets, granite counter tops, tile back splash and stainless tic tanks with water and electricity in place that would make a great steel appliances that connects to a small breakfast area. Large dining room that building site and RV hookup. The property has excellent commer- joins the living room making for a spacious area to entertain family and friends. cial potential for future development with frontage on the I-45 right SOLD of way. This is a great property to build you dream home on or to $385,000 Centerville: 3 bedroom 2 bath w/office home with Approximately 2,400 invest your money in. $1,046,055 CONTRACT PENDING sq. ft. of living space built in 2007. Brick home on 6.75 acres east of Centerville. Features of the home include 13 ft. tall ceilings in the living room that is open NORMANGEE: 133 acres that is located just north of town. Prop- concept, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen with new custom cabinets and erty is accessed via an easement off of FM 39. This land has granite counter tops, primary bedroom is very spacious with Jacuzzi bath tub and gently rolling terrain with ponds and a barn. Electricity is on a large office. Outside you will find a separate 1 bedroom 1 bath cabin overlooking the property. There is good pasture land for grazing along with a beautiful pond. Land is flat with scattered oak trees, barbed wire fencing across some woods for hunting. The property is mostly fenced. This a portion of the back property line, gravel road allowing for great access, storage place is approximately 30 minute drive to Bryan/College Sta- barn and tons of peace and quiet. SOLD!!! tion. Priced at $8500/acre. REDUCED TO $6500/acre. $349,000 Centerville: 20.10 acres with a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom 2 story week- end home. The home is nestled in the trees on top of a hill overlooking a pond FLO COMMUNITY: 145 acres in the desirable Flo community. Heav- that is stocked with fish. The land is 95% wooded with hardwood and pine timber, ily wooded with a mix of pine and a variety of hardwood trees. The completely fenced with barbwire and has a metal wood frame barn great for stor- age. There are several interior roads throughout the property allowing for easy access to the entire 20 acres. This are has an abundance of whitetail deer and hogs making for great hunting. !!!SOLD!!! spring is a beautiful time in the woods with the abundance of red- $250,000 Centerville: 33.47 Acres, 100% wooded with massive rolling terrain, bud and dogwood trees in bloom. Multiple ponds and a couple of 50 to 60 feet of elevation changes. Front of the property has a dock overlooking a live springs offer exceptional water spread across the property. There small stock pond that is fed by a spring creek. A storage building and a camper sit are several trails that are easily traveled in a side by side to make on top of the hill overlooking the pond will convey with the land. This property is accessing any part of the ranch quick and easy. There is excellent loaded with white tail deer and feral hogs, awesome recreation/hunting property. hunting with high densities of deer, hogs and other game animals. Water & Electric are on site, land is currently under a Timber Exemption. SOLD!!! A 3 bedroom, 1 bath cabin sits in the front corner of the ranch. A recent remodel creates a clean, rustic feel that perfectly matches the property. There is also a pole barn and small storage building in place. Multiple deer stands and feeders are offered separately to Jake Schwab, Broker Amy Schwab, Broker create to turnkey, ready to go ranch. $968,000 Eric Schwab, Broker Stephen Wood,Agent

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B8 Tuesday, April 26, 2022 The Buffalo Express 903-322-1091 Bob Nix – Owner/Broker HAR MLS www.crossroadsoftexas.com NTREIS MLS [email protected] 1144 W Commerce St. – Buffalo, TX 75831 “National Marketing… Local Expertise” ACREAGE & RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES ACREAGE & RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES YOUPON LANE - UNDEVELOPED LOT WAITING FOR YOUR DREAM LOOKING FOR WIDE OPEN SPACES TO CALL YOUR OWN? This REDUCED! - PROJECT READY IN BUFFALO - 5.30 ACRES ONE BLOCK HOME. The pristine Hilltop Lakes Subdivision, Resort & Private could be it! Approximately 25 mostly open acres with additional OFF OF HWY 79 AND 2 BLOCKS OFF OF I-45 AT THE \"CROSSROADS Country Club has many amenities to offer various lifestyles: Private 18 acres available located about 8 miles east of Centerville and a OF TEXAS\". PROPERTY IS FULLY ANNEXED BY THE CITY OF BUFFALO 18-hole golf course, club restaurant, Texas-shaped swimming pool, quick 10 min drive to I-45 - conveniently located just two hours AND HAS ALL CITY SERVICES AVAILABLE. COMPETITIVELY PRICED equestrian center, miniature golf course, tennis courts & motel & to Houston or Dallas. This improved land has a nice roll to the AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE DEVELOPMENT. $165,000 villas. 5 large fishing & boating lakes, post office, churches, topography and is mostly open Bermuda pasture with some REDUCED - 1.9 ACRES PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY – I45 & meeting facilities, playground & picnic, & RV Park areas and an clusters of trees for cover and character. The property is mostly HW79 IN BUFFALO – A great location available for commercial airport. There's plenty to do here for any age group. fenced, and community water and electricity are available development on I45 Feeder next to Pilot entrance. All city Services $10,500 (buyer to confirm availability and cost to install). Enjoy low taxes Available. $200,000 COME BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON THIS BEAUTIFUL LOT. The with an Ag exemption already in place. Seller will retain any pristine Hilltop Lakes Subdivision, Resort & Private Country Club mineral rights they own. Call for your tour today! $8750/acre PENDING/CLOSED SALES has many amenities to offer various lifestyles: Private 18-hole golf course, club restaurant, Texas-shaped swimming pool, equestrian COUNTRY HOMES ON ACREAGE/LOTS PENDING - LAKEWOOD SHORES AT LAKE LIMESTONE LOT! Ready center, miniature golf course, tennis courts & motel & villas. 5 to Build! The pad site is in place This 1 acre lot has been cleared. large fishing & boating lakes, post office, churches, meeting PRIVATE AND PEACEFUL IN HILLTOP LAKES! This beautiful 3- Utilities are at the road. Small and Beautiful Sub-division with Boat facilities, playground & picnic, & RV Park areas and an airport. bedroom 3.5 bath brick home with updates that are sure to Ramp, Sandy Beach, and Park just around the corner. The Brazos There's plenty to do here for any age group. impress you sits on 3 lots with designated green space behind for River Authority also has a park with a boat ramp and Picnic Sites $6,500 a very private and peaceful setting while the amenities of Hilltop less than a mile away! $45,000 MOCKINGBIRD - HEAVILY WOODED LOT WITH NATURAL BEAUTY Lakes are just a short golf cart drive away. Sunroom, new laundry PENDING - HOME SWEET HOME IN BUFFALO: Roof 2018, Siding AND ROLLING TERRAIN. Hilltop Lakes is a 4,400-acre resort with room, sprinkler system, garden area and SO much more. 2019, Windows 2019, Vented Foundation 2018, Ceiling Fans 2018, beautiful homesites and amenities galore. Come enjoy the Texas $299,000 Gas Hot Water Heater 2018, Copper Plumbing 2005. There is shaped pool that is TEXAS sized along with the 18-hole golf course, NEW LISTING - 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH - CENTERVILLE 20x30 shop enough laminate flooring left to finish up the last bedroom and on 6.48 acres located 15-20 min east of Centerville & I-45 access. make a couple of needed repairs. Gas Cooking makes this place equestrian facility, campgrounds, private airport and 5 lakes to fish New HVAC (appr 1 yr), fresh paint, new ceiling fans and new enjoyable to cook & eat @ the breakfast bar! The utility room has just to mention a few things. This diamond is perfectly nestled into flooring throughout. The country kitchen features a huge space for sewing, crafting or a small study. Split heat/AC units can the highly sought-after area of Leon County. breakfast bar overlooking the living/dining area, new gas range, be added or use gas jets located in the living area up front and $15,000 new double sink & faucet & freshly painted cabinets. Sliding barn bedroom in the back of the house. Completely fenced with 5' GREEN ASH DR. - BEAUTIFUL INTERIOR LOT WITH NICE, ROCKED doors grace the closet in the ample guest room while the hall chain link! SITS ON 4 BEAUTIFUL CITY LOTS=.643 of an acre! ROAD FRONTAGE. HILLTOP LAKES has so much to offer with its bath has a new vanity, toilet, lighting, mirror, tile floor & tub Beautiful trees and 2 double car ports, enclosed garage. $105,000 18-hole golf course, Texas shaped and Texas sized swimming pool, shower combo. The spacious primary bedroom has access to the PENDING-WOODEN LOT LOCATED IN THE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER equestrian center for all you horse lovers, 5 private lakes, front porch as well as a private bathroom with new vanity, HILLTOP LAKES SUBDIVISION! Hilltop Lakes is a development on miniature golf course, tennis courts & motel & villas for you & lighting, tile floor & toilet. Enjoy the covered deck with built in 4,400 acres in rural Leon County. Enjoy fishing from the five lakes. visitors. Hilltop Lakes has something for everyone! Water is bench, 20x30 metal shop on slab with two car carport on this half Texas shaped swimming pool. Hilltop Lakes has 18-Hole Golf available at the road. wooded half open 6+ acres. $297,500 Course, lighted airstrip runway, equestrian facilities, tennis courts, $12,000 bow-hunting club. $4,500 SYCAMORE LN - NICE, SECLUDED LOT IN HILLTOP LAKES. Enjoy all IN-TOWN/RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES PENDING-COUNTRY LIVING AND HUNTER’S PARADISE WITHIN A the fun and adventure of Hilltop Lakes including a beautiful 18- 2 ½ HOUR DRIVE FROM HOUSTON AND DALLAS. This property is hole golf course, five lakes, Texas-sized and Texas-shaped ONE-OF-A-KIND HOME – IN-TOWN - BUFFALO - THE SKY IS THE the perfect location for the active outdoorsman or nature swimming pool, tennis courts, equestrian facilities (with LIMIT FOR ALL YOU CAN DO WITH THIS BUSINESS/PLEASURE enthusiast. Land has old growth hardwoods and smaller growth membership), community center, wildlife hunting club, putt-putt PROPERTY. EASY TO GET TO FROM DFW, HOUSTON AND AUSTIN trees. Just the type of place you envision those trophy Whitetails golf, lots of friendly neighbors and so much more. Come build your WITH EASY ACCESS TO I-45, HWY 75 AND CLOSE TO ALL IN- hiding out and amongst other wildlife. This property is dream home at this great resort like location which offers TOWN SHOPPING. 5 YEARS AGO, NEW AC/HEAT UNIT. 8 YEARS conveniently located in the Dew area, perfect for day trips. Perfect something for everyone. AGO, COMPLETELY REMODELED THE HOUSE AND LANDSCAPED property for hunting getaway or to build your dream home. $8000 THE YARD. REPAINTED INSIDE AND OUT. CERAMIC TILE Unrestricted 32acres. - $176,000 PRICE REDUCED- ENJOY COUNTY LIVING ON THIS UNRESTRICTED COUNTERS IN THE KITCHEN...CERAMIC TILE FLOOR AND WALLS PENDING - UPDATED & OPEN, THIS 4 BED - 2 BATH HOME ON 8.10 ACRES JUST OUTSIDE OF DONIE. Lots of trees throughout AND NEW FIXTURES IN BOTH BATHROOMS .... NEW CARPET AND NEARLY 4 ACRES IN LEON CO has so much to offer! Upon entering, the property to maintain privacy. Property has 450ft of elevation WOOD LAMINATE IN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM...6-YEAR-OLD you'll appreciate the new HVAC as well as the fresh paint, new throughout the property. Water well would be the source of ROOF....8 YEARS AGO REPLACED ALL ELECTRICAL....3 YEARS AGO lighting and new flooring throughout the house. The spacious water. Eclectic is nearby. Buyer to verify all utilities Seller to retain NEW PLUMBING. BASICALLY, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REDONE. living area features vinyl plank flooring, wood burning fireplace & all mineral rights if any owned. New Survey completed. TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER ...NEW BLACK OUT WINDOW classy French doors leading to an expansive deck overlooking the $89,100 SCREENS FOR OUTSIDE AND ALL NEW DRAPERY THROUGHOUT property. Updates in the kitchen include new countertops, freshly NEW LISTING-CENTERVILLE UNRESTRICTED WOODED 5 ACRE THE HOUSE. HAS A SMALL PATIO OUT BACK AND LARGE painted cabinets, new dishwasher & new electric range Rare TRACK. Lots of wildlife. Nice property to escape all the hustle and STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT OF CARPORT. MORE LAND IS property under $200K - call today! $195,000 bustle in life for the ones that love the wilderness. No Water and AVAILABLE. $189,000 CONVENIENT COUNTY LIVING HALFWAY BETWEEN HOUSTON Electric. Buyer to verify. 4 Wheel drive is recommended to access AND FT WORTH-JUST MINUTES FROM I45! Come take a look at the property due to the easement. COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES this log styled home on almost 4 acres! The property is fenced and $50,000 cross fenced...Ready to Go! There is also a tractor shed, a storage NEW LISTING-CORNER LOT LOCATED IN HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER NEW COMMERCIAL LISTING- BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC CHURCH IN building, and chicken coop. The house is Open Concept with high HILLTOP LAKES. Hilltop lakes is a development on 4,400 acres in MARLIN, TEXAS Founded in 1918 the previous home to The First ceilings! The front porch invites you to slow down and enjoy life. rural Leon County. Property is located about a half a mile from Presbyterian Church of Marlin is a sight to see! The upstairs has a The patio flows into a window lit room that can be used as a Cherokee Lake. Which is one of the five lakes in Hilltop Lakes. beautiful sanctuary with pews and a balcony with additional second living area, game room or spacious study. $249,000 Hilltop Lakes has a 18 hole golf course, lighted airstrip runway, seating. Downstairs has lots of space that includes a kitchen, READY FOR A MORE PEACEFUL WAY OF LIFE? THIS BEAUTIFUL 4 equestrian center, tennis courts. restrooms, multiple classrooms, and nursery. A detached BEDROOM 2.5 BATH DOUBLEWIDE is tucked inside 11+ mostly $6,000 Fellowship Hall has several small offices/classrooms in it and wooded acres with a metal shop on slab, covered carport, front HUNTER'S PARADISE WITHIN 2 1/2 HOURS OF HOUSTON AND three large meeting rooms. Property has a pastoral home with and back decks, and a HUGE covered pavilion! Located just 15 DALLAS. Property is a great location just to escape all the hustle an est. 3,000 sq ft, that is 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom / 2 car garage minutes from I-45, this property is perfect for a family retreat from and bustle of big city living or would make a great weekend brick home with its own private courtyard. The building is being the city or full-time quiet country living. getaway. Property has whitetail deer and hogs and other sold AS IS. $399,000 HILLTOP LAKES - TX 3 QUIET LOTS - CHEROKEE LAKE covered front abundance of wildlife throughout the property. Seller to retain REDUCED! - COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SITE - I45 & HW79 – porch & expansive 3 car attached garage. stylish flooring, paint, 3 any mineral rights if owned. New survey completed. BUFFALO Located at the north-east intersection of I45 & HW 79 year old AC and 2022 furnace, newer windows, & more. k with a $127,200 this site offers the last, best location with I45 frontage at the primary suite incl. new bathroom with attached flex space perfect most highly trafficked highway intersections in Central Texas. 1 for a home office. 2 additional guest rooms. to 6 acres of Feeder Road frontage available. $239,500 per acre $299,000 903-322-1091 www.crossroadoftexas.com In the current Real Estate market, we are selling homes and properties before they make it to Digital Marketing. 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