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Preservation Rosebud to host reception for Classes of ‘71-73
Preservation Rosebud held its quarterly meeting on Thursday, July 20, at 7 p.m. at the Rosebud Museum. Thirteen members and guests were present: Les and Fran Heugatter, Greg and Marla Wallace, James Prothro, Joe and Sharon Saunders, La Verne Withers, Tiffani Murray, Caroline Akers Wright, Becky Meacham, and Barry and Iris Sharp. President Les Heugatter called the meeting to order and recognized new board members and visitors. Caroline Akers Wright will be joining the group as a grant writer, and Tiffani Murray will be in charge of public relations and community involvement. Becky Meacham became the newest Lifetime Member with her donation of...
Reagan Volunteer Fire Department holds groundbreaking
The Reagan VFD was originally formed as Southeastern Falls County Rural VFD in 1977 operating for many years. The department was re-organized in 2019 and renamed Reagan Volunteer Fire Department and was organized as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Awarded with an American Rescue Plan Act Grant through Falls County, funds were provided to complete 80% of the anticipated construction. Highway frontage land was donated to the VFD by Texas Pneumatic Tools. Past fundraisers have included Reagan Market Days, BBQ dinners, raffles, and silent auctions. Residents have been encouraged to donate or volunteer. The organization most recent fundraiser was July 15 serving Ronnie Brown BBQ. The raffle included a gun, TV, projector and Visa Gift card. Picture includes current VFD members, first responders, County Judge and Commissioners and Marlin Chamber of Commerce President.
Commissioners approve extension to area solar project
The Falls County Commissioners Court met Monday, July 10, at the County Courthouse with County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. Commissioners present were Milton Albright (Pct. 1), F.A. Green (Pct. 2-via conference call), Jason Willberg (Pct. 3) and Nita Wuebker (Pct. 4). The elected officials report consisted of the county cremation process and available funds to assist with burial for Rosebud family. Under the American Rescue Plan, it was announced the Reagan Volunteer Fire Department will hold a groundbreaking for its new facility in Reagan. In other matters that were approved: Commissioner Albright move to grant Copperhead Solar, LLC a one time, one-year...
Texas forage producers bouncing back after drought
Growing conditions greatly improved for many Texas forage producers following deep drought, but it takes more than just rain and sun to grow Bermuda grass, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Moisture over the last few months has reversed hay production and grazing outlooks for Texas producers. But management of hay meadows and pastures over previous seasons and going forward will factor heavily in yields, said Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension forage specialist, Overton, and Larry Redmon, Ph.D., professor and associate head for AgriLife Extension in the Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Bryan-College Station. So far, despite...
Watermelon production yields up, quality down across the state
Texas watermelon production is expected to be average with better yields but lower quality fruit than last season so far, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Juan Anciso, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension horticulturist, Weslaco, and Larry Stein, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension horticulturist, Uvalde, said the 2023 melon season was shaping up to be average in the Rio Grande Valley and Winter Garden regions. So, there should be plenty of Texas-grown watermelons to pick from at grocery stores, local farmers markets and roadside melon sellers. Last year, watermelon production in the Rio Grande Valley dipped 17% compared to the season prior, Anciso said. Watermelon...
Preservation Rosebud elects new officers
Preservation Rosebud’s Board of Directors met on Wednesday, June 7, at the Rosebud Museum. Members present were: President James Prothro, Treasurer Marla Wallace, Secretary Fran Heugatter, and board members Les Heugatter, Greg Wallace, Alfred Martinez, Sharon Saunders, and Joe Saunders. The by-laws of Preservation Rosebud allow for a rotation of officers through term limits. James Prothro has served as president for over ten years, and Marla Wallace has served as treasurer for over sixteen years. President Prothro suggested the following re-aligned roster of officers: President Les Heugatter, Vice-president Greg Wallace, Secretary James Prothro, Treasurer Alfred Martinez, Publicist Fran Heugatter, and Grant writer...
Commissioners discuss ARPA payments, county museum
The Falls County Commissioners Court met at the County Courthouse on June 12, with County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. Commissioners present were Milton Albright (Pct. 1), F.A. Green (Pct. 2), Jason Willberg (Pct. 3) and Nita Wuebker (Pct. 4). The elected official report concerned the old Post Office availability for the Falls County Historical Museum. No action was taken. Commissioner Green moved that the 16 nonprofit organizations, who were recipients of the American Rescue Plan Grant, will receive 25 percent upfront of their scheduled allotments with proper paperwork. Seconded by Commissioner Albright, the motion carried. In other matters, the Commissioners accepted the...
Memorial Day Program held by Falls County Colored Cemetery Association
“Showing Love and Appreciation to Our Deceased Loved Ones” was the theme for the Falls County Colored Cemetery Association Memorial Day Program, May 29, at the Zion Hill Baptist Church. Rosevelt Shelley served as the Master of Ceremony. Shirley Piper presented a Memorial Tribute in memory of those who passed 2022-2023 including Billie Angle, Gertrude Douglas, Marilyn Poole Grant, Sennetta Appleton Jones, Curtis “Jake” Modkins, Homer Solomon, Bobbie Spikes, Carolyn Weatherspoon Smith, and Georgia Mae Williams. The Memorial Day Message was brought by Rev. Norris Jackson, Pastor of the South Union Baptist Church in Marlin. He encouraged the audience to not allow...
Commissioners discuss disaster funds, various topics
The Falls County Commissioners Court met at the County Courthouse in Marlin on Monday, May 22, with County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. Commissioners present were Milton Albright (Pct. 1), F. A. Green (Pct. 2), Jason Willberg (Pct. 3) and Nita Wuebker (Pct. 4). Regarding declared disaster areas from the February storm, Sue Tacker, Mayor of Lott, expressed concerns of the whereabout of American Rescue Plan funds totaling $183,857.17 allocated for the city that were not received. Because funds were used on the water tower, Judge Elliott recommended she speak with Jerri Gauntt, ARPA Project Manager to retrieve the balance. In addition, when...
Memorial Day event set for Monday
The Falls County Historical Commission invites you to join them for the annual Memorial Day event honoring the men and women who have given their lives in the service of our military forces. The event will be held on Monday, May 29, at the Falls County Courthouse third floor District Court Room at 11 a.m. Elevator service is available. The keynote speaker will be American Legion Commander Fred Ormsby. Memorial Day in American is observed on the last Monday of May of each year. It was originally known as Decoration Day which originated in the years following the Civil War, but became...
Soil moisture conditions improve as drought weakens
Soil moisture conditions around much of the state improved slightly over recent weeks, and there is hope that drought conditions might break in time to plant row crops and enough to sustain them to harvest, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Emi Kimura, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension agronomist and state peanut specialist in the Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Vernon, said farmers who caught rain are thankful for the moisture. Some surviving wheat fields looked better over recent weeks and may benefit from the timely rainfall during grain fill and see improved yields. The fresh topsoil moisture...
End of Year Meeting for Wednesday Study Club
The Wednesday Study Club met on May 10, 2023, at the D Brown Library with 13 members present. Pat Runcie called the meeting to order and flag pledges were recited. Members recited A Collect for Club Women written by Mary Stewart. Runcie introduced Carol Stock who gave members a Year in Review as she showed the scrapbook she had created. Members were reminded of the variety of activities ranging from a September update from City Manager Ken Murray along with a library update from Kelly Hughes. Cheryl Walker, retired Milam County Extension Agent shared decluttering ideas in October. November’s field...
Commissioners discuss ARPA funds distribution
The Falls County Commissioners Court met at the County Courthouse in Marlin on Monday, May 8, with County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. Commissioners present were Milton Albright (Pct. 1), F. A. Green (Pct. 2), Jason Willberg (Pct. 3) and Nita Wuebker (Pct. 4). Kaycee Nehring , Tax Assessor-Collector, announced due to training in Bryan, the tax office will be closed Thursday, May 18. Business will resume Friday, May 19. Dr. Donald Kelm, District Extension Director Central District 8, presented the annual Texas A&M AgriLife Extension interpretation. Highlighting Agriculture Literacy, Dr. Kelm thanked the Falls County Extension office for the programs made...
Senators respond to warning about possible summer brownouts
Just one day after state regulators issued a dire warning about the capacity of the state’s electric grid, members of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee expressed frustration at the lack of progress on Senate proposals to increase the supply of electricity in Texas. At a press conference Wednesday, Public Utility Commission chair Peter Lake said that there is not enough on-demand power to meet state needs during the hottest days and nights of the summer. Instead, he said, the state will have to rely on wind and solar to make up the difference, and if conditions aren’t ideal, that...
Cougars fall to Harper in bi-district round of playoffs
The Harper Longhorns brought the Rosebud-Lott Cougars baseball season to an end over teh weekend. The Cougars ttraveled to Dripping Springs High School to play the Harper Longhorns for the bi-district round of the playoffs. Rosebud-Lott came close but fell to Harper, losing the series 2-1. Game 1 was on Friday, and the Cougars were shut out by Harper, losing 9-0. Game 2 was on Saturday, and Rosebud-Lott evened up the series, beating the Longhorns 8-7. The Cougars got on the board in the top of the first inning with two runs, both coming on RBI ground outs, then Harper responded with a...
Commissioners discuss several topics
The Falls County Commissioners Court met at the County Courthouse in Marlin on Monday, April 24, with County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. Commissioners present were F. A. Green (Pct. 2), Jason Willberg (Pct. 3) and Nita Wuebker (Pct. 4). Milton Albright (Pct. 1) was not in attendance. Discussion and approval of agenda items included the County Officials’ bonds, authorization to execute the Bank Depository Contract with Cadence Bank and a two-year service contract with Guardian Security Service. Commissioner Wuebker moved to accept the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Falls County Election Equipment Security Expenditures report. Seconded by Commissioner Green, the motion was...
Chill hours produce mixed results for Texas peach producers
Winter and early spring weather related to chill hours has led to mixed results for Texas peach producers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Parts of the state are reporting good fruit sets despite drought, while other areas are reporting late freeze damage and inadequate chill hours that have cut into potential peach yields. Jim Kamas, AgriLife Extension fruit specialist, Fredericksburg, said weather conditions like drought and insufficient chill hours worked against fruit tree production in the Hill Country this winter. Kamas said AgriLife Extension has been tracking chill hours – hours at or below 45 degrees after the last frost...
Cougars end season in third
The Rosebud-Lott Cougars baseball team traveled to play the Thorndale Bulldogs on Friday. Rosebud-Lott fell to Thorndale 9-3. The game was tied at one after three innings, then the Bulldogs pulled away for good, scoring three runs in the fourth inning and five runs in the fifth inning. The very next day, Rosebud-Lott hosted the Granger Lions. The Cougars defeated Granger 16-6 in five innings due to the ten run rule. Granger started the scoring in the top of the first inning, then Rosebud-Lott responded and took the lead in the bottom of the first inning. Ben Ford hit an RBI groundout,...
Glass presents book review for Wednesday Study Club
The Wednesday Study Club met on April 12, 2023, at the D Brown Library with 14 members present. Pat Runcie called the meeting to order. Sharon Skupin gave the invocation and flag pledges were recited. Runcie introduced Mary Frances Glass who gave a review of the book, Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson. The author of the book and main character tells of his life of being blind and with the help of his guide dogs along with his wife, manages to live an extraordinary life. Thanks to his parents’ hard work and perseverance, Michael was allowed to achieve more than...
A day at the capitol
Local Falls County Retired Teachers participated in the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Day at the Capitol event April 12. Wearing red, more than 1,000 retired teachers were in attendance as they attended sessions at the Senate and the House Galleries to hear the resolution honoring TRS retirees and advocating for a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The last COLA awarded to retirees in 2013 benefitted only those who retired prior to September 2004. TRTA is the voice for Texas public educators’ retirees and works closely with the Texas Legislature and U.S. Congress to preserve and maintain the Teacher Retirement System pension fund and the TRS-Care insurance plan for all educators. Most TRS retirees do not receive Social Security and depend solely on their TRS retirement. The retired Texas public educators enjoyed fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream social on the East Lawn with legislators onsite.
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