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By Sue Hawthorne REPORT library in Winnie Contributing Writer GOOD. 59 degrees. Wade Kenneth Kathan took another fishing the shoreline with step March 10 when Anahuac City artificial bait or drifting Council voted to remove the over the shell reefs off the Interim part of his title as City boat are the best ways to Administrator. Although he does catch redfish or speckled not yet have a contract with the trout here. Flounder are city, Kathan will serve as very good on minnow Administrator. around rocks. The nearby “I would like to thank the City plant’s cooling canal flows Council and the honorable Mayor into the north side of Trinity for their support,” said Kathan. Bay. The warm water flows over a spillway and into a “I plan on being here for a long small lake, which in turn time to serve the citizens of spills into the bay. These Anahuac and will do my best to conditions bring the best prove to them and the citizens that redfish action of the year their decision was a good one.” during the colder months. Kathan grew up in Anahuac, East graduating from Anahuac High GOOD. 63-64 degrees. School in 1981. After graduating March can be one of the from Baylor University with a best months for wade fish- BBA in Marketing/Management, ing in the bay. Flounder are he worked for 27 years with Exel good on live shrimp or min- now. Redfish and trout can Logistics as Warehouse be found around the shal- Management System low grass flats and are good Implementation Manager. He cur- on shrimp. Catfish are good Contributed Photo rently lives in Anahuac once on cut bait. Sheepshead are again. good at the jetties on shrimp. County Judge Jimmy Sylvia (center), Valerie Jensen and Commissioner Jimmy Gore along with a host of Kathan’s parents are well-known floodgate clo- other guests join in the groundbreaking for the Juanita Hargraves Memorial Branch Library in Winnie. in the Anahuac community – his sure effective until April On March 12 a groundbreaking for the new facility in the near future. On another note the father, Keith, served as General 20th. Manager of The Progress in the West Galveston Bay Juanita Hargraves Memorial Branch Library to library system has issued the following notice; be built in Winnie. Its been a long time coming following consultation, suggestions, and recom- 1980’s and 90’s and has since GOOD. 63-64 degrees. passed away. His mother Sarah Sheepshead are good on to replace the old library building in Winnie mendations of the CDC, Chambers County, and now citizens will be able to enjoy a new shrimp by the rocks. Black LIBRARY-5A CITY COUNCIL- 2A drum are good around struc- ture on blue crab. Flounder are good on live shrimp or Local medical facility will minnow. Catfish are good on cut shad. Redfish and trout can be found along the screen for COIVD-19 shoreline and are best with live shrimp. Moses Lake Due to the rapidly community during these Floodgate closure is effec- evolving concerns regard- challenging times. tive until April 20th. March ing the novel coronavirus Effective immediately, can be one of the best disease (COVID-19), all patients, visitors, months for wade fishing in Chambers Health is pur- employees, contractors, the bay. suing strategies and inter- and vendors will be ventions to help mitigate directed to a specified and slow transmission of entry point at each of our the virus. locations: Bayside MOVIE COVID-19 represents Community Hospital, a serious public health Bayside Clinic, and West concern. Chambers Chambers Medical Wellness Health is committed to Center. the well-being of our All persons entering Contributed Photo Center is community members and each location will be West Chambers Medical Center has NEW Office Hours to Better Serve You slowing the spread of the screened. The goal is to Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00am-7:00pm coronavirus while also identify and slow the Wednesday & Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm closed until supporting the health and Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm wellness needs of our the end of SCREENING- 10A The best news: No Urgent Care or Emergency Room Copay! the month

© 2020 All Rights Reserved Protected by copyright and any reproduction is prohibited with- out express written consent of the publisher “Th ank a Veteran or Service Person Every Day” The Progress 2A Wednesday • March 18, 2020 community Around Town COVID-19 UPDATES Continued from front page Want something in the Around Town Calendar? Just call us or send an email! The Progress 409-267-6131 or email: [email protected] -curfew on children 18 years Disaster. This extension only updates as we become aware of or younger must be accompa- applies to the expiration date. new information. Remember, to nied by an adult or be home. follow CDC recommendations, APR. 11 The matter will be re-addressed Please note the following clo- limit public outings with large in a week. sures within Chambers County: groups of people, wash your AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: The Wellness Center at All county owned rental facil- hands often, avoid touching Annual Easter Fund Raiser will be held on April 11 from 9 am Bayside is closed until the end ities, including community eyes, nose and mouth with until sold out! Bake Goods Galore! at outside of B&B Grocery in of March. They will not be buildings and arenas will be unwashed hands, if soap is not Anahuac. hosting any activities or mov- closed until April 28. available use an alcohol based ies. Check with the clinics for The 344th District Court will hand sanitizer. Cover your extended hours. be closed for the next two coughs and sneezes with upper The Texas Department of weeks. sleeve. If sick, stay home from Teachers Needed Public Safety (DPS) has extend- There will be no County Court work and mass gatherings. ed the expiration of a Texas Judicial proceedings until April Disinfect often touched objects Chambers County is seeking teachers to help with ESL identification card, drivers 28. and surfaces. and GED classes. license, commercial driver All county libraries will be If you have a bachelor’s degree and are willing to work license or election identifica- closed until April 28, check out Although this is a very stress- part-time evening classes, this is the job for you. Docu- tion certification for duration of their website for online books ful time, everyone should just ments needed include, transcripts and resume. the Governor’s declaration of and activities. take a moment, and breathe… Apply directly through the using State of Disaster. According to County Solid Waste Permit stock piling food and goods at the websites below, or visit your local Chambers County library for application assistance. the DPS office a Texas issued renewals (dump stickers) are this time is not necessary, sup- GED: http://jobs.com.edu/postings/2186 card displaying an expired date suspended until April 28. Please ply trucks are continuously ESL: http://jobs.com.edu/postings/2187 is valid if the following condi- note if you have an expired delivering to stores, there are no tions are met: the expiration sticker you will be allowed to restrictions for people to go the date on the drivers license or ID dump. However if you need a store to buy supplies. The card is on or after March 13 and new sticker you will have to Progress will provide updates the current date is within 60 purchase one as normal. as we become aware of new SAVE THE DATE days of the end of the State of The Progress will provide information.

Save the date for the 2020 Chambers County Youth Livestock Auction! We hope to see you at the White CITY COUNCIL UPDATES Memorial Park Arena May 2, 2020! Continued from front page Thank you for supporting the youth of Chambers several years and has been active in volunteer- County! ism. In other matters, citizens were granted vari- ous requests – Bobbie Clark received a $275 credit due to having had a plumber come to her house for a city sewer back-up issue; Ben Beaoui received a $410 credit to his bill due to a water 6TH ANNUAL LONE STAR leak; and Mary Smith will have her leak repaired with a payment plan, if needed. GUARDIANS COOK OFF, In other action, council approved an agreement with the state film agency Film Friendly Texas FAIR & RODEO which sets an agreement in place for film crews to use the area, if an interest develops. Blue Jean Ball Council again discussed the request for signage from residents on Stowell Street, whose drive- Sat. Apr. 4 ways are sometime blocked by vehicles parking Dinner at 6pm for softball and baseball games. It was suggested Rodeo & Entertainment at 7 – 9pm that a workshop be held with the citizens affected Live Music starts at 9:30pm to address the issue further. All proceeds received will go towards Kathan also suggested a workshop be held to Abused & Neglected Children in discuss further the agreement with Anahuac Chambers & Liberty County. Municipal Development District and various vol- unteer organizations in tearing down dilapidated Contact [email protected] Photo by Sue Hawthorne structures. or [email protected] Previously, AMDD has worked with Mid Kenneth Kathan will serve as City Administrator for the Table for 8 = $350 (includes meal, drinks, City of Anahuac. Chambers County Ministerial Alliance and Oak beer or wine, rodeo & live music) Island-Double Bayou Volunteer Fire Department Dinner Plate = $50 each in providing equipment and manpower for simple -worked for Department of Public Safety for structure demolition, charging only for actual costs of the project.

NOW HERE’S A TIP By JoAnn Derson

* Turn on the hot water for three or four minutes to loosen debris on shower walls. It’s much easier to clean when the tile is warm and steamy. * Here’s a great storage solution: screw a metal magazine holder to the inside of a cabinet door. Do this in the bathroom to store a hair dryer or other hair tools. In the kitchen, it makes a wonderful holder for smaller pot lids or foil, wax paper, parchment, etc. * Manners check: “If you are getting into line at a shop, it’s time to end your call. When you try to con- tinue your phone conversa- tion, it means the cashier can’t effectively communi- cate with you and you risk holding up the line. If the call is that important, just wait until you end it to get in line. Thank you!” -- M.R. in Virginia * When arranging your fridge, keep the better choices at eye level and easy to grab. * Get rid of smelly stains on your cutting board with a lemon. Use the cut side of a lemon to scrub your plas- tic or wood board. For a little extra scrub, sprinkle the lemon with salt. Rinse and air dry. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. The Progress for the record Wednesday • March 18, 2020 3A Patti L. Chambers County Jail Log The Progress Henry From the Offi ce of Sheriff Brian Hawthorne District clerk 409-267-6131 Passports he following persons were arrested and booked into the Chambers County Jail. T Individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. M-F 8 am -11 am Note that not all persons allegedly charged committed the crime in Chambers County, & 1pm - 4pm only perhaps arrested in Chambers County on outstanding warrant(s) or for violating the www.theanahuacprogress.com Serving Chambers County since 1908 409-267-2432 law while in Chambers County. CHAMBERS COUNTY 2oz. GENTRY TYLER HAHN, was JAIL LOG CORY DEAN SIMS, was arrest- arrested for possession of a con- Mar 8– March 14, 2020 ed for driving while intoxicated 3rd STEVEN DAVID trolled substance PG1 greater than Chambers County or more offense. UNDERWOOD JR., was arrested or equal to 1 gram but less than 4 On MARCH 8, the following on a warrant for theft of property grams and possession of a con- County individuals were arrested for: ANGEL RENNE TAYLOR, was greater than or equal to $100 but trolled substance greater than or arrested for unauthorized use of a less than $750. equal to 4 grams but less than 400 Commissioner WYATT WRIGHT, was arrested vehicle. grams. for possession of a controlled sub- ROBERT METRA, was arrested PCT. 1 stance PG2 greater than or equal to RAUL HERNANDEZ, was on a warrant for assault causing On MARCH 13, the following 1 gram but less than 4 grams, arrested for possession and or deliv- bodily injury family. individuals were arrested for: unlawful carting of a weapon and ery of drug paraphernalia. Jimmy possession of marijuana less than 2 DERRICK WESTON FORD, CHRISTIAN HENRY, was oz. SAMANTHA LEEANN LEWIS, was arrested for burglary of vehi- arrested for possession of marijuana JOHNNY JOE MAGALLAN, was arrested for possession of a cles. less than 2 oz. was arrested for reckless driving. controlled substance PG1 greater TYLER MATT FINDLEY, was than and or equal to 1 gram but less arrested on a warrant for possession TROY MICHAEL REESE, was Gore TIFFANY NICOLE than 4 grams and possession of of a controlled substance PG2-A arrested for evading arrest deten- ANDERSON, was arrested for pos- marijuana less than 2 oz. less than 2 oz. tion with vehicle. session of a controlled substance RONALD GORDON, was arrest- 409-296-8250 PG1 greater than or equal to 1 gram On MARCH 10, the following CRYSTAL MARIE ed for driving while intoxicated and but less than 4 grams and posses- individuals were arrested for: THOMPSON, was arrested on a possession of marijuana less than sion of drug paraphernalia. warrant for BF: possession of a 2oz. and on 2 warrants for theft. 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It may take a bit for you to get Libra, your ingenuity and imagination have been waver- back on track. Use every opportunity to rest up. ing lately. Thankfully, that doesn’t mean you won’t be able TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 to get things working again. Stay the course. Everett A.E. Williams, 18 Taurus, if you are moving from one job to another, you SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 years young, of Wallisville, may have to put your social life on hold for a bit until all Financial matters come to the forefront this week, Texas, passed away at his components of this transition are working smoothly. Scorpio. You may have depleted your reserves a bit faster home in Wallisville on GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 than expected. It’s probably time to curtail your spending. Thursday, March 12, 2020, Gemini, obligations at work or at home are building up SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 surrounded by his loving and you may be experiencing extra stress. The key to feel- Sagittarius, you may need to say something to a loved family. He was born on ing better is to take some of the responsibilities off of your one that shows how much you support this special purpose. December 19, 2001 in plate. Give careful consideration to what you want to say. Baytown, Texas to Kristina CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Ann Gonzales and Cancer, a lack of communication between you and a Use this week as an opportunity to catch up on some rest, Christopher Williams. close friend or relative may have you wondering if this Capricorn. Your schedule has been jam-packed for some Everett attended Anahuac person is okay. Just be persistent with your inquiries. time now, and your energy stores are depleted. High School up until the LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 10th grade. He loved going Leo, caution is called for any time a financial presenta- Aquarius, you may be stuck in the middle of a situation to church and was a mem- tion is made that affects your finances. Properly vet all with two people you care about. Be an impartial listener to ber of the Anahuac Church potential investments and anyone guiding you in this pro- both instead of taking sides. Offer advice if it’s sought. of Christ. Thurman W. Williams; and his aunts Terri Jean Huntley cess. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Everett was an avid out- VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Pisces, you may be hit with a bit of melancholy this doorsman who enjoyed and Diane Thomas. He leaves behind to cherish his Virgo, you may be putting your best self forward, but week, but it quickly subsides when you touch base with hunting, catching fish, and unless you get others to take notice, you won’t be able to someone whose energy is contagious. shooting guns. He also memory, his father Chris enjoyed mudding in his side Williams; his mother by side, running heavy Kristina Gonzales; his Entertainment Corner equipment and going to the brother Westlee Wyatt gun range. Everett’s favor- Williams; his maternal ite hobby of all was spend- grandparents Frank and ing time with his family. He Gloria Gonzales; and a host wanted nothing more than of other loving relatives and to help others and his fami- friends. ly whenever he was able. Everett left the pain, but Everett loved so many, and he also left us all and we was loved by so many more. will never be the same He had an energy that with again. Now he is no longer even just one encounter in pain, yet we will continue with him, you would to hurt. remember him for life. A graveside service and Everett was a loving son, committal will be held at brother, grandson and friend 2pm on Sunday, March 15, to many. Gone too soon and 2020 in Tilton Cemetery, loved by many, he will be with Pastor Don Cain offi- deeply missed by all who ciating. knew and loved him. Condolences can be Everett was preceded in shared online with the fam- death by his paternal grand- ily by visiting www. parents Mittie Lou and SterlingFuneralHome.com

Home Country

By Slim Randles

The problem was Mrs. Doc, you see. Oh, don’t mis- understand. She’s a perfectly wonderful lady and we all think the world of her, and as far as we know she has yet to burn down a house or start a war or anything. The problem is, we don’t know her first name. If you just come out and flat ask her, she’ll smile and say, “Well, don’t you think Mrs. Doc is a nice name? I’ve had it for a long time now.” But I guess there’s something deep inside us that hates a vacuum … a vacuum of knowledge, that is. We’re still curious about exactly where Old Man Jenkins’ cabin is, for example. While he was alive, we never thought to bug him about where he lived, because we also cherish a man’s right to privacy. But Jenkins died on one of his trips to town, and we still didn’t know where his cabin was. So that began a number of semi-serious expeditions into our nearby mountains to try and solve the mystery. Hasn’t happened yet, but there’s always hope deep in the souls of true explorers. And so it is with Mrs. Doc. She introduced herself to all of us as Mrs. Doc, and … as wife of our local saw- bones … she automatically deserves respect, even if that respect means maintaining a mystery. But in a way, Mrs. Doc has added something tangible to our little society here in Home Country, because if we should ever falter for a subject of intense discussion, we have her first name to fall back on. Doc’s a true pal, of course, but there’s no way he’d betray his missus on this. We did ask him one time if he actually knew her first name. He gave us the strangest look and said, “What do you think? I met this girl in 1. COMICS: In which comic-book series was the college named Mrs. Doc and asked her to marry me?” character of Wendy the Good Little Witch introduced? The speculation has run the gamut of everything 2. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the flattest U.S. state? from her having a first name meaning a poisonous 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president installed the flower, to body parts, battleships, national parks, and first telephone in the White House? disastrous storms. If we did accidentally trip over her 4. LITERATURE: Which attorney was introduced in real name, neither she nor Doc would confirm it. the novel “The Case of the Velvet Claws”? So while we’re looking for Jenkins’ cabin, we can 5. HISTORY: Who opened the first birth control clinic contemplate that very nice lady … Mrs. Doc. in the United States in 1916? 6. SCIENCE: Which element is graphite made entire- Brought to you by Slim’s next book, which isn’t fin- ly of? ished yet and doesn’t have a name, but you’ll sure 7. MOVIES: Which movie featured the famous line, need one because the words are spelled right. “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse”? 8. MUSIC: Which two country stars released a 1978 song called “You’re the Reason Our Kids Are Ugly”? 9. TELEVISION: What was the name of the inn on the “Newhart” comedy series? 10. MEASUREMENTS: Ten inches of snow generally Did You Know? equal how many inches of rain?

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There will the jump on the jailer as he within the County govern- entered the jail runaround ment, ending with his stent be music and a brief message. area, knocking him to the as the head of the Parts floor and beating him with Department, from which he a sock filled with several retired many years later. small locks wrapped in a He and his wife, Winnie TBCD shocked by sudden piece of sheet lead. Beth had purchased an old As the two men dragged home in town and created a passing of board member Lancon along a corridor wonderful antique store toward an open cell, the called “The Remember By Sue Hawthorne trusty Joseph Pollard, who When Shoppe”. Although Contributing Writer was serving time for a they were both new to the DWI, ran up and attempted antique business, they Trinity Bay Conservation District employees and patrons to pull the men off the jail- learned a great deal from were shocked to hear the news March 3 of TBCD Board er. Pollard was slugged both sellers and buyers. President’s Mike Winzer sudden passing by a massive heart attack. with the lead filled sock Deciding that Winnie could TBCD General Manager Jerry Shadden said that the and both Lancon and run the antique store, Frank term of the position in Precinct 2 will be up in November. Pollard were locked into a purchased and ran a local “People can go to the Secretary of State’s website to get cell before the two escap- liquor store and remained the proper paperwork to sign up for his position,” Shadden ees left the jail area and active in the community as Contributed photo added. went downstairs, leaving a member of the Emergency “TBCD is required by the Water Code to appoint some- the courthouse by the east In 1965 Frank Lancon lived and worked with the Corps and of the American one to the vacant position within 60 days. I am trying to set entrance. Chambers County Sheriff’s Department as a jailer and Legion. a Special Meeting March 23 for the board to interview Hearing her husband’s chief dispatcher people interested in the position,” said Shadden. cries for help made Winnie My research on the hunt Beth’s blood run cold. It Highway Patrols were on Fast forward one year for the fugitives did not was a cry that she had every street or road in and later to October 1966. turn up any information on dreaded for ten years and out of Anahuac. Frank has learned that his Ramirez, and I assume that City to start replacing had prayed would never That afternoon, a search long battle to obtain full he went down into Mexico come. She knew what she was done of the shoreline use of his leg has been in to hide out. At the end of sewer lines had to do, as she dialed the around , vain. It became necessary May, 1967, Joe Edward telephone to summon where officers felt they to amputate the lower por- McCoy, 19 years old at the By Sue Hawthorne Sheriff Louis Otter and the were on the trail of two tion of the leg and be fitted time, was arrested in other officers. Otter, Walter men, tracking them with with an artificial limb. Brownsville, Texas. The City of Anahuac sewer line contractor King Solution Billingsley and Doil Pounds the dogs northward to the Undaunted, Frank immedi- McCoy and a 21 year old Services will begin this week with the planning phase of arrived at the courthouse mouth of Turtle Bayou ately went to work learning companion were arrested the pipebursting/sewer line replacement project. The within minutes and the until the dogs lost the scent. how to get around on the for illegally crossing the replacement is part of the city’s $16 million Infrastructure Sheriff immediately At Turtle Bayou, officers prosthetic and become as Rio Grande into the United Project. ordered roadblocks set up discovered that someone, adept on it as if it were a States. McCoy identified “They will be taking pictures and videos of the area and on all roads leading out of probably the fugitives, had natural part of him. His himself as Juan Martinez moving in machinery and piping around Willcox Street as the Anahuac area. broken into a furnished concern for others made Martinez from Guadalajara. well as informing residents 48 hours in advance of doing With Lancon’s release cabin, taking some items of him eager to visit a friend Realizing that he might be any work,” said City Administrator Kenneth Kathan. from the cell, his injuries food, shotgun shells, and a who had recently gone sent back to jail in Mexico, “If it does not rain too much this week, contractors were determined to be non- blanket, after apparently through the same surgery, McCoy gave up his true should be starting the actual work beginning March 23.” life threatening. He suf- resting on a bed in the cot- and Frank wanted to reas- identity and admitted that Door tags will also be hung in the work areas to inform fered a cracked rib, bruises tage. Finally, after two sure the friend of his ability he was wanted as a citizens of the project. about the head and face, days and nights of tracking, to get along despite an Huntsville prison escapee. and a shallow puncture the search was abandoned amputation. This is one of McCoy said that he wound in the chest, inflict- in the White’s Bayou area, the reasons why, at the went to Mexico after his LIBRARY ed by a length of sharpened east of FM 563, after the 1966 State escape and had been living coat-hanger wire that had in Guadalajara. His com- dogs failed to pick up a Fair, Frank Lancon was Continued from front page been twisted into a short, trail. Sometime during honored as an outstanding panion said he had met the ice-pick shape. After Thursday night or early Texas citizen. He was nom- escapee in his native receiving emergency medi- Guadalajara where the two -American Library Association, and Libraries in the Friday morning, an old inated by his community area, the Chambers County Library System will close cal treatment, he was able model Ford sedan went and county by a secret had been working until to join in the search for the they decided to come to the through April 28. This decision was made based on what missing from the Haws committee of area citizens, we feel is best for the public and staff. escapees later that day. home, north of Interstate and on Wednesday of that United States. As daylight came, clues Chambers County Sheriff While our doors are closed, we will be actively working 10, which was about four week, Lancon was the man inside. We have several projects that have been placed on were found which led offi- miles, as the crow flies, of the hour at the Fair. A Louis Otter was notified cers to believe that the and he made the trip to the backburner due to time and staff constraints. This will from the area where the reception was held in his allow us to complete those. We will also be doing a deep fugitives had fled on foot. Brownsville to pick up bloodhounds had last lost honor at the Ridgewood cleaning during this time. All staff will be in the building The jail keys were found in McCoy. The companion the trail. The car, which Motor Hotel and he was and available to take your calls. If you have questions the street outside the court- was turned over to the U.S. belonged to Billy Haws, later honored at a public about your account, need help with our online resources, house, with a pair of pants was not reported missing ceremony, with his family Border Patrol as an illegal or just want to call and say hi, we are here. belonging to Ramirez being until late Friday, as it had on the stage at the fair- entry. No records indicate No fines will be assessed during this time. We have found at the rear of Sherman been parked some distance grounds patio. how McCoy’s charges were been waiving late fees since late 2019. We encourage you Brothers Lumber Yard, from the trailer home where The thing about Frank disposed. to hang onto your items until we open back up so we can across the street from the he lived. Lancon which won him the Frank Alford Lancon limit contact with our materials. courthouse. An airplane On Monday morning, admiration and respect of was born of humble begin- We plan on being very active on social media, so check survey conducted at day- Sheriff Otter reported that a those who have been asso- nings and remained hum- our Facebook often! light did not turn up any statewide alert had been ciated with him through the ble, honest and dedicated We encourage you all to follow CDC guidelines, and clues or signs of the escap- put out on the missing car, years was a quality of ser- for the next 73 years of his rules put in place by local officials. ees. Rainfall during the and later Monday after- vice and interest in others, life. When giving thanks Valerie Jensen night had washed away any noon, it was located aban- forgetting about his own to the citizens of Chambers County Librarian scent that bloodhounds doned in the adversities. His associates County and the YMBL’s might have picked up. area. Sheriff Otter said that in the Sheriff’s department, South Texas State Fair for During the early morn- he was not surprised since peace officers, fire depart- the honor which was ing, all vehicles leaving Ramirez had family or ment and emergency corps bestowed upon him, he said Anahuac were checked at friends in that area. He men of the area depended that he was still scratching roadblocks and other offi- said that the fugitive was on his level-headed help in his head, trying to figure cers checked the town for also well known by the San their times of emergency, out who nominated him for suspicious signs of any Antonio Police Department. knowing that he would do the honor. He said, “Well, kind, searching vacant Unfortunately, the stolen what his job called for, then it has to be either someone buildings and back entranc- automobile was the only go on and do more. who doesn’t know me very es of homes. Liberty and thing that was found. There Sometime later, with well or maybe it was one Harris County Sheriff’s was no sign of the missing changes in the way inmates those former prisoners that Departments and State fugitives. were handled, fed and I let escape.”

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Being around him and his family posi- • 6 vacuum stations 1201 Belton Lane | Anahuac tively affected my decision to enter the ministry. I was so sad when he left our church to go to another minis- 1. Is the book of Zechariah try. Years went by and I heard that he had divorced his iin the Old or New Testament wife, left the ministry and now considered himself an oor neither? atheist. Someone who had been one of biggest inspi- 2. Which prophet said God rations had now become one of my greatest warn- iis like a green tree giving shel- ings. tteterr to those who trust Him? 1 Corinthians 10:12 reminds us, “Therefore let him JJoJoel, Hosea, Joshua, Solomon who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” It can 3. What man had seven sons happen to any of us. Never drop your guard. Danny R. Biddy, Chaplain: Chambers County wwhwho always celebrated their Sheriff’s Office & Fellow of Christian Cowboys bbibirthdays with a feast? SSoSolomon, Job, Hanun, Jonah 4. From Exodus 2, who bbebecame a fugitive after killing aan Egyptian? Moses, Cain, JJoJoseph, Jeremiah 5. In Acts 9, what woman hhahad Tabitha as a pet name? PPrPriscilla, Naomi, Dorcas, DDeDelilah 6. Which church was neither hhohot nor cold? Antioch, Isaiah 40:31 LLaLaodicea, Trinity, PPhPhiladelphia But they that wait upon the LORD “Test Your Bible Knowledge,” a book shall renew their strength; they shall withwwit 1,206 multiple-choice questions by mount up with wings as eagles; they columnistccol Wilson Casey, is available in shall run, and not be weary; and they BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWERS: storesssto and online. shall walk, and not faint. (KJV) 1) Old; 2) Hosea; 3) Job; 4) Moses; 5) Dorcas; (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. 6) Laodicea The Progress viewpoints Wednesday, March 18, 2020 7A Out to Pastor State Capitol Highlights Have Nose, Governor issues statewide Will Sneeze disaster declaration

By Dr. James L. Snyder By Ed Sterling and help ensure that emergency rooms made in January by businesses that are available for those who truly need report tax monthly. any things about me Gov. Greg Abbott on March 13 them. We appreciate the collaboration Details may be found online in the could be called into declared a state of disaster in all Texas of health insurers operating in Texas comptroller’s monthly sales tax allo- question, and a lot counties and listed actions agencies to enhance our state’s proactive cation comparison summary reports at has. I get that. are taking to contain and minimize the approach to addressing any potential comptroller.texas.gov. However, the most spread of the COVID-19 novel coro- outbreaks of COVID-19,” Abbott Agency conducts exercise attractiveM thing about me is my nose. I navirus, a contagious flu-like respira- said. Comptroller Hegar on March 11 am not sure of the reason why, it looks tory disease. Hegar: Economy is strong said his office conducted an agency- like anybody else’s nose. Abbott said agency actions would Texas faces current weaknesses in wide telework exercise on March 10. My nose, however, attracts everything around it, from include: financial, commodity and energy mar- In the exercise, some 1,800 employ- dust to pollen and other unmentionables. If there is some- —Provide immediate ability to kets but the fundamentals of the Lone ees representing the majority of the thing not attracted to my nose I haven’t found it yet. move resources around the state, Star State’s economy remain strong, comptroller’s staff worked regular This past week has been no exception. If it was in the air, including resources obtained through Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said hours from home. Critical operations it was in my nose. I do not know why my nose is so attrac- the Strategic National Stockpile, an on March 9. of the agency functioned normally, tive to things, but there it is. I am the one that suffers the emergency supply of pharmaceuticals Texas has exposure if oil prices including call center agents who han- consequences of that attractive nose of mine. To be very and medical supplies; remain depressed for a sustained peri- dled normal call volumes while tele- certain, I did not pick my nose, it came with my face. —Restrict visitations at nursing od of time, and slowdowns in eco- working. One mystery surrounds my sneezing. When I start sneez- homes, state-supported living centers, nomic activity related to the COVID- “I want to stress that this was a ing, it has to be at least three sneezes. Why three? You’ll hospitals, daycare facilities, prisons, 19 outbreak could also be a headwind, scheduled business continuity exer- have to ask my nose about that. It never fails; my sneeze is jails and juvenile justice facilities, Hegar said. However, he added, it is cise designed to simulate a scenario in a consistent triplet activity. while allowing limited exceptions for now only six months into the state’s which comptroller employees were Coming into the house the other day, I stopped and situations such as end-of-life visita- current budget cycle, so it is too early required to work from home. This started one of those sneezing fits. The Gracious Mistress of tions; to tell how current fluctuations might exercise will allow the agency to iden- the Parsonage said, “Why didn’t you sneeze outside before —Direct state agencies to take any impact long-term economic perfor- tify and address any weaknesses in you came into the house?” action necessary to facilitate telemedi- mance and state revenues. our continuity plan under controlled I only know three seconds after I sneeze that I am going cine and to provide flexible work and Hegar also pointed out that the conditions,” Hegar said. to sneeze. That creates many problems with me during this tele-work policies; and Texas economy is less reliant on oil Texas joins consortium time of the year. —Empower the Texas Attorney and gas severance taxes to fund the The Office of the Secretary of State Is there such a thing as a sneezeologist? I sure would like General to pursue cases of price- day-to-day functions of state govern- on March 9 announced that Texas will to get some counsel on how to control my sneezing. gouging and ensure that offenders are ment than it has been historically. become the 30th state to join the Somebody needs to be an expert on sneezing. Sure, I am an prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Additionally, the state leadership has Electronic Registration Information expert on sneezing, but not on how to quit sneezing. That law. numerous financial management tools Center (ERIC), a non-profit consor- is my biggest problem. Cost waiving requested that allow the state to react to and tium that assists member states in Every Sunday, I am so frightened that in the middle of Earlier last week, Abbott and the contend with economic pressures. increasing voter participation and my sermon I am going to have a sneezing fit. Nothing Texas Department of Insurance asked “Having said that, we will continue improving the accuracy of voter rolls. could clear the church quicker than one of my sneezing fits health insurers and health mainte- to monitor the economy and state rev- Governed and managed by member to be sure. nance organizations operating in Texas enues closely and will provide updates states, ERIC was formed in 2012 with After one of my sneezing fits, I wondered if there is such to waive costs associated with the test- to lawmakers and the public as condi- assistance from The Pew Charitable a thing as a sneezing contest. If there is, I am sure I could ing and telemedicine visits for the tions warrant,” Hegar said. Trusts. During its 2019 session, the come very close to taking home the trophy. diagnosis of COVID-19. Revenue to be distributed 86th Texas Legislature appropriated I once asked my wife, “Do you think that sneezing is an Additionally, TDI requested that Comptroller Hegar on March 11 $1.5 million for Texas to join the con- exercise?” insurers report their actions related to announced he would send cities, coun- sortium. Looking at me, she said rather soberly, “Well, it’s an consumer cost-sharing and access to ties, transit systems and special pur- Participation in ERIC will assist exercise on my patience.” services so that the department can pose taxing districts $766.2 million in Texas elections officials in identifying I am not sure if that was a positive answer or not. ensure consumers are aware of their local sales tax allocations for March. and conducting outreach to eligible Although I am skeptical, I did not want to ask and find out available benefits. The dollar amount is 7.7% more but unregistered voters to encourage for certain. I exercised my right to keep my mouth shut. “Consulting a physician from home than in the amount distributed in them to register to vote, according to My wife and I went out to eat dinner the other night, and is a practical way to avoid getting March 2019. the Secretary of State’s Elections the restaurant was rather crowded. Everything was going sick, prevent the spread of the virus The allocations are based on sales Division. quite excellent, we ordered and the waitress went to pro- cess our order, and we enjoyed our time together. Then it happened. I did a very loud triple sneeze heard all through the restaurant. “Thanks,” my wife said very quietly, “for all the atten- tion our way.” I looked around, the people were looking at me, and I could not see anyone smiling. I was afraid to smile back at anybody. I was tempted to explain what happened, but I thought otherwise. I then thought of what Solomon once said. “Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding” (Proverbs 17:28). I may not be able to control my sneezes, but I think with a great deal of work and concentration, I can keep my mouth shut when necessary. Personal Finance Myths Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, 1471 Pine Road, Ocala, FL 34472. He lives with his wife in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 352- Personal Finance Myths In reality: As discussed 687-4240 or e-mail [email protected]. The church As I write a column each in last month’s column, web site is www.whatafellowship.com. month about sound financial MOORE credit scores are important advice, I often hear some not- for a lot of reasons. They so-sound financial advice for your money can be a factor when you floating around. And falling apply for a job, when you for some of it, could cost you Ken Moore, President/CEO of Anahuac National Bank apply for utilities, and they money. Maybe you have are a factor in determining heard some questionable auto and home insurance information, too, so this premiums. Protect your month I would like to dispel a few personal finance credit by checking it annually and by paying all obligations myths. on time.

Myth #1: It’s not saving if you only contribute a small Myth #4: You should always buy a used car. amount. In reality: In my driving history, I’ve bought both new In reality: If you start saving early, say around age 25, and used vehicles. While you can save money buying a and maintain a savings habit throughout your work like, used car, the new versus used debate is not the most impor- this could help you maintain your current way of life in tant factor in the decision. What is more important is how retirement. Don’t be discouraged even if you start at a later long you plan to keep the car. My last new vehicle purchase age, by beginning to save right now and gradually increas- was several years back and I’m still driving it with no plans ing the amount you save, you’ll be able to meet your future to sell it. I expect it will last quite a few more years so that goals. Remember to always participate in your employer’s means the new car purchase was a very good value. 401(k) if available, to really boost your saving power over time. Try to save 5% of your take-home pay for emergency Myth #5: All debt is bad. expenses and shoot for eventually saving 15% of your pre- tax income (including employer contributions) for retire- In reality: I think we can all admit that carrying balances ment. on credit cards can cost a lot—significantly more than your initial purchases. But not all debt will hold you back. In Myth #2: An emergency fund should equal six months fact, debt like mortgage loans and student loans, can help of expenses. you move forward in life and be well on your way to achieving all your personal goals. Plus, interest rates on In reality: You may have heard this rule of thumb but that mortgages and student loans are typically much lower than doesn’t mean it is right for everyone. Every situation is credit card interest and mortgage loan interest is tax different. Let’s say you currently have a high interest deductible. No matter what kind of debt you take on, make credit card balance; it will be more costly to you to carry sure you never borrow more than you can afford to pay this balance. So, it’s more prudent to pay down the high back and can make all your payments on time. interest debt. Just consider this emergency fund savings rule as a guideline and then make decisions that are best for If we can help you get started on a savings program, take your own set of circumstances. out a mortgage loan that’s right for you, or review options when buying a car or truck, come see us Anahuac National Myth #3: Credit scores don’t matter if you don’t intend Bank. Not only is that our job, it’s also our privilege to help to borrow. you navigate your financial journey. We thank you for banking with us and invite you to come in any time.

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Estos pro- Memorial Library System in a sealed envelope, clear- Civil Rights cedimientos describen los – Central Library ly marked For City of Anahuac pasos que debe seguir un 104 I-45 North “CONTRACTUAL Policy of ciudadano si desea presen- Conroe, Texas 77304 AERIAL SERVICES” on Nondiscrimination on the tar una queja o reclamo The Agenda for each outside and addressed to: Basis of Disability sobre las actividades de public hearing will consist Chambers County Judge The City of Anahuac CDBG. of (1) brief introductions Sylvia at P.O. Box 939 / does not discriminate on Una persona que tenga on behalf of the RHWPG, 404 Washington Avenue, the basis of disability in the una queja o reclamo sobre (2) a summary of the plan- Anahuac, TX 77514. admission or access to, or cualquier servicio o activi- ning effort and the IPP Proposals will be accept- employment in, its federal- dad relacionada con el given by the consulting ed until 3:00 p.m. on April ly assisted programs or proyecto CDBG, puede team, and (3) individual 16, 2020, at which time activities. Julie Harvill, presentar durante el horario comments of members of they will be publicly City Secretary, has been comercial habitual dicha the public. opened and read aloud. designated to coordinate queja o reclamo, por escri- The RHWPG will accept Proposals received after compliance with the non- to a la Ciudad de Anahuac, written comments until this date and time, will be discrimination require- al 501 Miller Street, 5:00 p.m. June 28, 2020. returned unopened. ments contained in the Anahuac, Texas 77514 o Written comments should Bid documents may be Department of Housing puede llamar al 409-267- be provided to: obtained beginning March and Urban Development’s 6681. La Ciudad de Hon. Mark Evans, Chair, 2, 2020, from the (HUD) regulations imple- Anahuac hará todo lo posi- RHWPG c/o San Jacinto Chambers County menting Section 504 (24 ble para responder comple- River Authority Mosquito Control / Airport CFR Part 8). tamente a dichas quejas P.O. Box 329 Office at 336 Airport Road, Citizen Participation & dentro de los quince (15) Conroe, Texas Anahuac, TX 77514, by Grievance Procedures días hábiles, cuando sea 77305-0329 telephone at 409-267-2720 Notice posible. Written comments with- or by email to llewis@ The City of Anahuac has Para contratistas out attachments also may chamberstx.gov. adopted complaint and Aviso 1: be emailed to info@region- Chambers County grievance procedures Requerido de hwater.org. reserves the right to reject regarding its Community Contratistas con Questions or requests for any and/or all bids or to Development Block Grant Contratos de más de $ additional information may accept any bid deemed Programs (CDBG). 10,000; Publica en be submitted to: Jace advantageous to it. Citizens may obtain a copy lugares conspicuos y en Houston, General Manager, By order of the of these written procedures anuncios o solicitudes de San Jacinto River Chambers County at 501 Miller Street, empleo. Authority, P.O. Box 329, Commissioners Court. Anahuac, TX 77514 Declaración de igual- Conroe, TX 77305-0329, Jimmy Sylvia between the hours of 8:00 dad de oportunidades de telephone 936-588-3111. Chambers County Judge a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday empleo The San Jacinto River through Friday. Citizens La ciudad de Anahuac Authority is the may also request the proce- no discrimina por motivos Administrator for the dures be mailed to them by de raza, color, religión, RHWPG. On February 29,2020, calling Julie Harvill, City sexo, orientación sexual, A copy of the Initially Chambers County Secretary, at 409-267-6681. identidad de género u ori- Prepared Plan for 2021 is Sheriff’s Office impound- These procedures outline gen nacional. available at the County ed 2 black cows on the steps for a citizen to Clerk’s office and at a Pipeyard Rd, Anahuac, follow if s/he wishes to file depository library in each TX. If you are missing a complaint or grievance county in Region H. A list these animals, contact the about CDBG activities. PUBLIC NOTICE of depositories and a copy Sheriff’s Office at 409- A person who has a com- To All Interested Parties: of the IPP are available on 267-2500 to identify and plaint or grievance about The Region H Water the RHWPG website at claim. If not claimed by any services or activities Planning Group area www.regionhwater.org. A March 20, 2020 they will with respect to the CDBG includes all or part of the copy of the IPP also is at be sold at auction. project, may during regular following counties: https://www.twdb.texas. business hours submit such Austin, Brazoria, gov/waterplanning/rwp/ complaint or grievance, in Chambers, Fort Bend, plans/2021/index.asp. Fair Housing Public writing to the City of Galveston, Harris, Leon, Service Announcement Anahuac at 501 Miller Liberty, Madison, Public Service Street, Anahuac, Texas Montgomery, Polk, San Announcement: 77514 or may call 409- Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, PUBLISHER’S NOTICE Fair Housing, It’s the Law 267-6681. The City of and Waller. To promote fair housing Anahuac will make every Notice is hereby given All real estate advertising in practices, the City of effort to respond fully to that the Region H Water Anahuac encourages poten- such complaints within fif- Planning Group (RHWPG) this newspaper is subject to the tial homeowners and rent- teen (15) working days is requesting public review ers to be aware of their where practicable. and comment on an Fair Housing Act which makes rights under the National Equal Employment Initially Prepared 2021 it illegal to advertise “any pref- Fair Housing Law. Opportunity Statement Region H Water Plan (the Title VIII of the Civil The City of Anahuac IPP). erence, limitation or discrimina- Rights Act of 1968, as does not discriminate on A summary of the con- tion based on race, color, reli- amended, prohibits dis- the basis of race, color, tent of the Draft Initially crimination against any religion, sex, sexual orien- Prepared Plan: The gion, sex, handicap, familial person on the basis of race, tation, gender identity, or Initially Prepared Plan color, religion, sex, disabil- national origin. (IPP) updates the 2016 status or national origin, or an ity, familial status or Avisos - Derechos civiles Region H Water Plan that intention or discrimination.” national origin in the sale Para Ciudad de was included in the 2017 or rental of units in the Anahuac State Water Plan prepared Familial status includes children housing market. Aviso 1: by the Texas Water For more information on Política de no discrimi- Development Board under the age of 18. fair housing or to report nación por motivo de dis- (TWDB). The 2021 IPP This newspaper will not possible fair housing dis- capacidad addresses the following crimination, call the Texas La Ciudad de Anahuac topics: knowingly accept any advertis- Workforce Commission at no discrimina por motivos Projected population ing for real estate which is in (888) 452-4778 or (512) de discapacidad en la and water demands 463-2642 TTY: 512-371- admisión, el acceso o el Existing water supply violation of the law. Our readers 7473. empleo en sus programas o sources Anuncio de servicio actividades con asistencia · Analysis of needs are hereby informed that all público de vivienda justa federal. Julie Harvill, · Recommended water dwellings are available on an Anuncio de servicio Secretario de la ciudad, ha management strategies for publico: sido designado para coordi- meeting any identified equal opportunity basis. To Vivienda Justa, nar el cumplimiento de los water shortages Es La Ley requisitos de no discrimi- · Water conservation complain of discrimination call Para promover prácticas nación contenidos en los recommendations HUD toll free at 1-800-669- de vivienda justa, la reglamentos del · Impacts of the Ciudad de Anahuac alienta Departamento de Vivienda Regional Water Plan 9777. The toll free number for a los posibles propietarios y Desarrollo Urbano · Drought response the hearing impaired is 1-800- de viviendas e inquilinos a (HUD) que implementan la · Regulatory, que conozcan sus derechos Sección 504 (24 CFR Parte Administrative and 927-9275 conforme a la Ley 8). Legislative Nacional de Vivienda Aviso 2: Recommendations Justa. Aviso de Participación · Comparison to previous El Título VIII de la Ley Ciudadana y regional planning de Derechos Civiles de Procedimientos de Quejas Public Comment: Public 1968, según enmendada, (requerido) hearings to receive public community The Progress Wednesday • March 18, 2020 9A

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