Palacios’ 2020 Year-In-Review: Part I BY RYAN WEST Before we get there, let’s turn back to the sity Sharks kicked off the 2020 season on the point performance. The Sharks cruised past Palacios Beacon-Publisher beginning of what seemed like any ordinary soccer pitch with a run to the Beeville tour- Danbury for their first district win of the sea- year with our Palacios Beacon 2020 Year-In- nament title game and All-tourney honors son. The 7th ‘A’ Sandsharkette cagers rattled A year ago we raised our glasses to say Review. for Elisha Garcia, Jose Velasquez, Eduardo off two win to capture the Palacios tourney goodbye to 2019 and toast the incoming 2020 January Nunez and Vaughn Mata. The red-hot Shar- title. The Shark powerlifters opened the sea- New Year. Disgraced Texas Rep. District 25 and kettes ran their win streak to 11 straight and son winning team silver at the Bay city in- It began like any other year, but no one Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen an- tipped off district play 3-0. Outgoing Palacios vitational. Palacios ISD was presented with could foresee what would be in store for over nounced he would not seek reelection and six Volunteer Fire Dept. Fire Chief Mike Hooper price tags comparing the cost upgrading ex- the ensuing 12 months. Sure, the lead up to candidates stepped forward to seek his seat. was named the Fireman of the Year at the an- isting facilities for $35 million or build new the November Presidential election was going Augie Roemer, four-legged furbaby of Eric nual PVFD Awards Banquet. The Palacios for $25-50 million. Avery Kubecka, daughter to be a spectacle that would pull at the seams and Leigh Ann Roemer, won the 2nd annual Community Medical Center was the recipient of Mark & Amy Kubecka, was crowned the of our great nation, but a global pandemic of Dog Mayor of Palacios election in the 2nd an- of a $30,000 grant to replace the 60-year old Miss Palacios at the 48th annual Miss Pala- the likes the world hadn’t seen in over 100 nual fundraiser event that raised $6,000 for disintegrating ER ambulance canopy. Hitch- cios Pageant sponsored by the Rotary Club. years turned 2020 on its head. the Lucky Strykes Dog Rescue. The South cock slammed the door of the Sharkettes’ Henley Bowers was crowned the 2020 Little And 9-10 months in, we’ve yet to turn right Texas Electric Cooperative donated $1,000 to 11-game win streak, but Palacios bounced Miss Palacios and Little Mr. went to Felix side up. the Boys & Girls Club of Palacios. The var- back to down Danbury led by Cyra Polk’s 20 (See REVIEW, Page 2) WEDNESDAY DEC. 30, 2020 PalaciosPalacios VOL. 113 • NO. 52 PALACIOS, TEXAS The Only • Newspaper In The World Published Just For The Palacios Area. EACOEACO B 1 SectionN, 10 PAGES 00 USPS 418460 BProudly Serving The City By The Sea Since 1907 N$1. P. O. Box 817 • 310 Fifth St. Palacios, TX 77465 (361) 972-3009 [email protected] Website: palaciosbeacon.com Filing to begin Beacon Deadline 5 p.m. Friday in two weeks

Except for paid advertising, for City, PISD all articles, photos or other information submitted on Monday will be published on races in May a space available basis only. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Filing will begin on Jan. 13 Beacon Closed Wednesday and run thru Feb. 12 for the Palacios City Council and Palacios ISD Trustee elec- Observing Our tions to be held May 1. On the City ticket, up for th grabs will be Pos. 3, Pos. 4 and Pos. 5, currently occu- 113 pied by Mary Crocker, Troy Lewis and Wayne Dodd, re- Year spectively. 1907-2020 Filing for the City races may be done in person with BEACON City Secretary Clissa Mills, at City Hall, located at 311 BRIEFS Henderson Ave. If filing by mail, applications may be ■ Donation mailed to Mills at the City of Palacios, P.O. Box 845. drive to help The PISD ballot features The Warrior’s two seats up for grabs in Refuge held at Place 1 and Place 2, respec- tively held by Rob Kessler Omar’s Bar and Peter Estraca. The Warriors Refuge (See FILING, Page 3) is dedicated to helping veterans get back on their feet by transition- ing into a safe and sup- portive environment. Estlinbaum They provide counsel- ing, vocational training and most importantly, a ready for healthy housing envi- ronment while achiev- ing long term goals. life after Requested donated items: toilet paper, pa- per towls, paper plates, the robe plastic wear & cups, BY ALAN C. SCHULMAN cleaning supplies, Palacios Beacon - Reporter hand sanitizer, ziploc bags, mustard, mayo, After nearly 20 years on olive & vegetable oils the bench, 130th Judicial flour, corn meal, alu- Court Judge Craig Estlin- minum foil & pans, baum is moving on to the plastic mattress covers, next chapter in his life. socks, towels and seal- Following his decision in able containers of all late 2019 to not seek reelec- sizes. Donations may tion to a sixth term in the be made at Omar’s Bar, 2020 election, Judge Estlin- located at 81 Henrder- baum stated, “I look forward son Ave. to completing my current term, then, Lord willing, ‘Like’ the Palacios Beacon on moving on to 2021 to the next chapter and to whatever facebook the future holds for my fam- ily and me.” Prior to serving as judge SUBSCRIBE for the 130th Judicial Dis- TO THE Pair of Palacians crowned agriculture royalty trict Court beginning Janu- BY ALAN C. SCHULMAN of Mark and Amy Kubecka and cur- the Round-Up 4-H Club. She raises ary 1, 2001, he worked for Palacios Beacon - Reporter rently a 7th grader at Palacios Jr. High market steers, and both commercial Rothfelder & Falik, LLP in PALACIOS Houston and also had a solo A pair of Palacios ladies were School. She is an honor student, a steers and heifers. Her high level of member of the gifted & talented pro- participation and volunteerism for practice in Bay City. BEACON crowned in the Miss United States Craig Estlinbaum was born Agriculture competition. gram, and plays basketball, volley- the Matagorda County Fair and Live- and raised in Matagorda $30 A YEAR Ansley Kubecka was recently ball, and is a cheerleader for the Pa- stock Association earned her the title County where he graduated IN COUNTY awarded the title of 2021 Texas Teen lacios Sandsharkettes. She serves as of 2020 Fair Princess. Ansley volun- from Bay City High School. Miss United States Agriculture and Secretary of the Student Council and teers for many local charities includ- He received bachelors and $40 A YEAR soon-to-be Matagorda County Attor- is a member of several UIL Academic ing Palacios Area Fund’s Operation masters degrees from Texas OUT-OF ney, Jennifer Chau was awarded the teams and the Palacios Jr. FFA. As an Santa Claus, the Pat Allen Memo- A&M and graduated with title of 2021 Texas Elite Ms. United extremely active 4-H member, Ansley rial Christmas Meal, and the Texas honors from South Texas COUNTY States Agriculture. is the Matagorda County 4-H Council Adopt-A-Beach. During her reign, it College of Law. Ansley is the 13-year-old daughter Secretary, the 2nd Vice-President of (See ROYALTY, Page 6) (See ESTLINBAUM, Page 4) • Deadline for Articles, Classified & Display Ads 4:30 p.m. Friday• Page 2 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., December 30, 2020 DEADLINE 4:30 P.M. FRIDAY

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Call me today for a complimentary insurance review. REVIEW (979) 244-4671 (Continued From Page 1) Talon Sanchez. City Council to the Friends of Elder Citi- Hank E. Huitt announced its goals for the zens. The Sharks smothered 3120A Ave F coming year AND accepted Rice’s Raiders on the pitch Bay City the resignation of Robert for a 3-0 victory. The inaugu- [email protected] Garrett from the Planning and ral season of Palacios Shark Zoning Commission. Jenna & Sharkette swim team re- Insurance subject to availability and qualifications.Allstate County Mutual Insurance Company, Jimenez won the Junior Miss corded its first ever medals Irving, Texas. © 2009 Allstate Insurance Company. Debutante crown and Ta- and regional qualifiers in the tiana Sanchez was crowned pool. The Sharkettes clinched Jr. Miss Palacios. Students their sixth-straight trip to the of Character at Palacios Ju- basketball playoffs with wins nior High were Ethan Kolar, over Tidehaven and East Here to serve LeeAnn Martinez, Bethany Bernard. Samantha Otto and all of your Grones, Raul Cruz, Rebecca Truc Nguyen were named Castanon and Chanh Nguy- Rotary Club Students of the real estate and en. Palacians participated in Month at PHS. title needs. the first annual Christmas at February Palacios Abstract & Title Co. Sea program in Point Com- Twenty-two beautiful fort. Palacios ISD trimmed its young candidates were vying Teri Cartwright 312 Henderson Ave. boys hair length requirements for the crown of the Palacios Manager Palacios, Texas 77465 from the district’s dress code Harmonie Club’s 72nd an- Phone: 361-972-9996 Hours: Mon.- Fri./8am to 5pm policy. Palacios’ Vietnam- nual Valentine Sweetheart. Direct E-Fax: 979-241-3792 ese community celebrated Robert Garrett was selected the Lunar New Year of the by Palacios City Council to Rat with a host of traditional serve as Municipal Court GOOD FRIENDS. dragon dances welcoming Judge. The finally sales tax in the new year. Hundreds rebate tally for the City of turned out for good eats with Palacios had the final month KIND NEIGHBORS. good company at the annual of 2019 ahead of the 2018 Deutschburg Seafood Lunch pace. Palacios’ Rylee Van- & Dinner fundraiser. Flocks denbergh won a $500 pur- LOYAL CUSTOMERS. of Palacios’ white feathered chase certificate toward a pelican migrants found their project heifer after catching We have much cause for celebration this way to the calm early morn- a calf during the Fort Worth year, and we thank you for playing a ing waters of Tres Palacios Stock Show & Rodeo’s calf starring part in it. Bay. A trio of Palacians’ were scramble. The PHS robotics among the honorees at the team RoboSharks captured a Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy and annual Matagorda County share of 2nd place at the First prosperous new year. Soil & Water Conservation FTC Houston South League District Awards: Bill Miller - Championship. First Baptist Friend of Conservation; John Church celebrated its 115th Harrison - Wildlife Conser- anniversary of its chartering vationist; and Jarred Stuhren- in 1905. St. John’s Episcopal TEXAS burg - Conservation Farmer. welcomed the ordination of COASTAL The United Methodist Wom- Fr. William Thomas Bullard. an provided a $300 donation The varsity Sharkettes mus- PROPERTIES cled their way to team gold, Independently owned and operated while the Sharks were forced 215 5th Street to settle for team silver at their Palacios Photo Challenge! Palacios EQUAL HOUSING own Palacios peowerlifting 361-972-5900 OPPORTUNITY We're looking for the Best Photos that warm the heart. meet. The Sharkettes contin- www.remaxtxcoastalproperties.com Your photo could be selected AND put a smile on a senior's face! ued to make history on the hardwood as they tallied their The Palacios Wellness Council provides postcards for seniors who have (See REVIEW Page 8) been shut in because of the pandemic. Do you have a photo to submit? Entries should be emailed to [email protected] by January 13, 2021. Thewinners will be published in the Palacios Beacon. All entries will receive a certificate as well as consideration for use of the postcards. Thank you! Here are some of the postcards from 2020.

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The revolv- (DPS) announced today its the same courtesy to fellow traffic, Texas law requires Jennifer Lynn Masters, 39, 45 Seashell ing door in the annual Christmas and New drivers who are stopped on slower traffic to keep to the Blvd., was arrested in the 900 block of 1st correctional Year’s holiday traffic en- the side of the road. This year right and to use the left lane St. at 9:49 p.m. on Dec. 19. Possession of a branch of the forcement campaigns will alone, between Jan. 1 and for passing only (when post- Controlled Substance. kick off on Wednesday, Dec. Dec. 8, DPS issued 12,457 ed). Texas Criminal 23. DPS is reminding drivers warnings and citations for • If you can Steer It, Clear Sherwin Dion Ceasar, 40, Clute, was ar- Justice Sys- rested in the intersection of 12th St. and to celebrate the holiday sea- violations of this law. It: If you are involved in a tem has again son responsibly by practicing • Buckle up everyone in non-injury crash and your Green Ave at 11:36 p.m. on Dec. 20. War- opened and rant Service Out of County. safe driving habits and obey- the vehicle — it’s the law. vehicle can be moved, clear now we are ing all traffic laws. • Slow down, especially in the traffic lanes to minimize Jacquelyn Denise Marshall, 55, Gretna, having people break into churches, ve- Virginia, was arrested in the 1100 block of “Another year is drawing bad weather, heavy traffic, traffic impact. Leaving vehi- hicles, and commit armed robberies in to a close, and while there unfamiliar areas or construc- cles in a traffic lane increases Henderson Ave at 2:49 a.m. on Dec. 21. our community. Possession of a Controlled Substance. are many reasons to cele- tion zones. traffic congestion and leaves Sarah Beth Cowey, 37, 810 Perryman brate, we must all remember • Eliminate distractions those involved with an in- the restroom at 3:04 a.m. on Dec. 20. Af- to do so responsibly to help while driving, including the creased risk of harm or a Ave. was arrested in the 300 block of Main keep our roadways safe,” use of mobile devices. Tex- secondary wreck. On some St. at 3:28 p.m. on Dec. 23. Criminal Tres- ter all the customers left, the subject came out, got on his phone, and then at 3:13 said DPS Director Steven as law prohibits the use of highways, if you don’t move pass in Habitation. McCraw. “DPS Troopers portable wireless devices to your vehicle when it’s safe to INCIDENTS proceeded to rob the cashier clerk, taking approximately $50 and a pack of Newport will increase patrols over read, write or send an elec- do so, it’s against the law. Theft: Officers were dispatched to the the holidays, as will many of tronic message unless the • Check your vehicle to 1600 block of 1st St. at 5:40 p.m. on Dec. short cigarettes. Criminal Mischief: Officer was dis- our fellow law enforcement vehicle is stopped. Also, if make sure it is properly 19 in reference to a Theft. partners across the state, and you’re using a navigation de- maintained and always en- Theft: Officers were dispatched to Pros- patched to the 1000 block of Perryman Ave at 7:50 a.m. on Dec. 20 in reference to we will be on the lookout for vice or app, have a passenger sure your cargo is secure. perity Bank at 3:09 a.m. on Dec. 23 in drivers not obeying the law operate it, so you can keep • Report road hazards or reference to an attempted break-in of the Criminal Mischief. Theft: Officers were dispatched to the and endangering others. Pub- your eyes on the road. anything suspicious to the ATM. lic safety is our top priority, • Drive defensively, as hol- nearest law enforcement Theft: Officer was dispatched to the 400 400 block of Morton Ave at 1:59 p.m. on and we encourage all drivers iday travel can present addi- agency. block of Henderson Ave at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 21 in reference to a Theft. to put safety first as you cel- tional challenges. • Monitor weather and road Dec. 19 in reference to a Theft. Burglary of a Building: Officers were ebrate this holiday season.” • Don’t drive fatigued — conditions wherever you are Robbery: Officer took a report of a rob- dispatched to the 100 block of 1st St. at As part of two Operation allow plenty of time to reach traveling. For road condi- bery at 7 Eleven of a male who walked into 5:42 a.m. on Dec. 23 in reference to Bur- Holiday initiatives, DPS your destination. tions and closures in Texas, glary of a Building. Troopers will be increasing • On multi-lane roadways, visit Drive Texas. enforcement beginning on use the left lane for passing Wednesday, Dec. 23, through Saturday, Dec. 26, as well as Thursday, Dec. 31, through Friday, Jan. 1. Simultaneous- ROYALTY (Continued From Page 1) ly, the nationwide Operation FILING (Continued From Page 1) CARE (Crash Awareness has been her mission to make level title that requires me to ter, is a licensed Texas Real- For a run at the PISD bal- be reached at 361-972-5491 a difference in the commu- reach out to people across the tor and an ordained minister. and Reduction Effort) initia- tive will run from Dec. 23 lot, applications may be filed Ext. 1007 or email saraht@ nity by bringing cheer during state to promote the agricul- She is also the first indepen- in person at the Palacios ISD palaciosisd.org. She is a no- the holidays and educating tural industry and American dently owned and operated through Jan. 3. The goal of these efforts is Administration Building, lo- tary. others about agriculture, es- Farmers.” Vietnamese-American fe- cated at 1209 Twelfth Street. Next Fri. (Jan. 1) is the first pecially on the importance of Joining Ansley in repre- male cattle producer of the to increase safety on Texas roads. DPS Troopers will be Preference is to make an ap- day to apply for a ballot by choosing Texas Farm-Raised senting Texas is Ms. Jennifer county. Ms. Chau looks for- looking for drivers who vio- pointment with Sara Trevino mail. beef over meat alternatives. Chau is a second-generation ward to continuing to educate late the law, including those via phone or email. She can “As a cattle raiser, I’m American who graduated others about her platform, who are speeding, driving proud to be the latest gen- with her Bachelor’s Degree Diversity in Agriculture, and while intoxicated, failing eration in a very long line of at the age of 19 from the starting conversations about to wear a seat belt, driving farmers and ranchers,” Ku- University of Houston – Vic- why diversity in all spaces is without insurance and not Peggy Hafernick becka told the Beacon. “As toria after graduating a year vital. She is available for all complying with the state’s Independent Beauty Consultant Texas Teen Miss Agricul- early from the Palacios High speaking engagements and Move Over, Slow Down law, ture, I hope to share my story School. She has been a prac- appearances. among other traffic viola- 201 E. McGlothlin St and be an advocate not only ticing Texas attorney for over Contestants will travel from tions. Palacios, TX 77465 for Texas Farm families like 10 years and has been elect- all over the nation to compete During DPS’ 2019 Christ- 361-972-2824 mine, but for the whole agri- ed as the first Vietnamese- for the honor to be crowned mas and New Year’s holiday 361-920-2824 culture industry.” American County Attorney the national title in June of enforcement efforts com- [email protected] As to how this award dif- in the State of Texas where 2021. Both Ansley and Jen- bined, a total of more than www.marykay.com/phafernick fers from others she has re- she will serve her first term nifer are currently looking 169,000 warnings and cita- ceived Ansley said, “This beginning January of 2021. for sponsors for their bid for tions were issued, including award is different than any Chau is the Founder and the National title. They are 15,786 speeding citations; other award that I’ve re- President of Lucky Strykes also looking for other girls 2,105 seat belt and child seat ceived because it is a state Rescue, a no – kill dog shel- and women to join the Miss violations; 3,465 citations United States Agriculture for driving without insur- Program. ance; and 1,300 for viola- Beacon tions of Move Over, Slow Speaking to the Down. Last year’s enforce- about what she hopes to ac- ment efforts also resulted in complish Jennifer said, “The 787 DWI arrests, 609 felony biggest goal I have with this arrests and 555 fugitive ar- title is to utilize it to openly rests. start conversations about DPS offers the following the necessity of accepting safety tips for the holiday gender and racial diversity season: in these agricultural spaces. • Don’t drink and drive. To me, agriculture is life. Make alternate plans if you May the days and months to come in this new year, It transcends all languages, are consuming alcohol. treat you as kindly as you have treated all of us. cultures, genders and ethnici- • Move Over or Slow The pleasure has been all ours this past year and we ties. Without agriculture, the Down for police, fire, EMS, look forward to continuing our friendship with you. Thanks! human race would not have Texas Department of Trans- the nourishment to survive portation (TxDOT) vehicles Matagorda County Navigation and thrive. My hope is that and tow trucks stopped on the District No. 1 acceptance of diversity in ag- • Jimmy E. Neeley, Commissioner • Victor L. Eggemeyer, Commissioner riculture will have the overall Get a subscription to the • Greg T. Seaman, Commissioner • David C. Aparicio, Commissioner effect of acceptance of diver- • Donny L. Tran, Commissioner • Victor Martinez Jr., Port Director sity in all spaces.” PALACIOS 1602 Main Street • P.O. 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5 YEARS AGO - 2015 F.A.A. station at the Palacios airport. trict. For the first time in over 30 years, the Beacon was moving South Texas Construction Co. was the low bidder on con- 85 YEARS AGO-1935 locations from its longtime home at 453 Commerce down the struction F.M. 2853 (known as bayshore road). Mrs. Elma D. Huffman and nephew, John Durham, Jr. came block to 317 Commerce. 60 YEARS AGO-1960 from Wilmington, Ohio to visit friends. Mrs. Huffman was 20 YEARS AGO-2000 Rig counts took a slump with Matagorda County going one of the school teachers during the early days of Palacios. Palacios High School choir director Michael Petrisky has from 25 on the previous week to 25. 95 YEARS AGO-1925 been awarded the University Interscholastic League-South- During 1960 a total of 55.78 inches of rainfall was recorded Ralph and Sam Williams purchased the Queen Theatre western Bell Sponsor Excellence Award for 2000. at the F.A.A. station at the Palacios airport. from T.A. McFarland. PVFD fire-fighters spend several hours battling an unoc- Lewis’ Econ-O-Wash coin-operated laundry at 411 First St. All south Texas was in the grip of one of the coldest spells cupied two-story frame house that eventually burned to the was set to hold a grand opening to come at this time of the year. It was accompanied by sleet ground. Due to the condition of the alleys caused by the prolonged and snow, which covered everything and the thermometer A membership drive was being held for the new Boys & wet season, street side garbage pickup was to begin. registered below 26-degrees. Girls Club that is scheduled to open Jan. 8. 65 YEARS AGO-1955 The name of the Baptist Young People’s Union was changed 25 YEARS AGO-1995 Total rainfall for 1955 was 29.20 inches according to fig- to Baptist Training Service at the meeting of the executive Vincent Fernandez caught a 58-inch rattlesnake on prop- ures compiled at the local civil Aeronautic weather station. committee in Dallas. erty across form the Palacios High School. The Beacon entered its 49th year of Publication. An ordinance was passed by the city council regulating 30 YEARS AGO-1990 Colonel Harry Hueln was promoted to the rank of Brigadier special operation and parking of motor vehicles within the Kathryn Lawson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in General in ceremonies at the Armory in Jackson, Miss. city limits. Education from Baylor University. 70 YEARS AGO-1950 105 YEARS AGO-1915 Palacios City Council gave the Railroad Park and boat Building of a new First Presbyterian Church in Palaicos at George Hillyer and Raymond Crawford of the State Uni- ramp construction contracts to Galin Corporation. a reported cost of $75,000 to $100,000 was authorized by the versity were home for the holidays and Lorented Elder and 35 YEARS AGO-1985 congregation. Ralph Busell were home from A&M. Shark gridders Rhette Robinson and Alfred Carrillo were Fifty-four building permits were issued totaling $114,655. both named to the All-District 22-3A first team. Two weekly newspapers in the area chagned ownership. Tidehaven’s Kim Phillips hit the go-ahead bucket at the E.D. Mayer sold the El Campo News to Rigby Owns of buzzer to sink the Sahrkettes 50-49. Opelousas, LA and Chester Evans of Victoria purchased the 40 YEARS AGO-1980 Edna Herald from H.K. ‘Cap’ Staples. ESTLINBAUM Vandals ignored the holiday spirit and pulled two of the A public hearing was scheduled for Jan. 11 in Bay City on (Continued From Page 1) newly installed benches on the Pavilion Pier and deposited the establishment of a permanent danger zone in the Gulf of them into the water. Mexico adjacent to Matagorda Island and Peninsula. While serving as judge, Es- restructure the juvenile pro- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a con- 75 YEARS AGO-1945 tlinbaum has also been very bation department that re- struction permit for the $1-billion South Texas Project, a nu- Busniess changed made during the holidays were: Audry active elsewhere in his legal sulted in the department clear power plant to be built Sullivan purchased the Palacios Pharmacy from R.N> Grant, profession as an Adjunct improving results with less in Matagorda co. and Pat Treacy leased the Crawford Fish Market Professor of Law at South staff and wasteful programs 45 YEARS AGO-1975 Campbell-Huitt 80 YEARS AGO-1940 Texas College of Law since and expense. So far, no jury Alice Polk of the Dietary The new 500 bed hospital at Camp Hulen was being made 2004. He has also made legal trial over which I presided Dept. of Wagner General Insurance ready for occupancy although not fully equipped. and judicial presentations for has been reversed with a new Hospital was awarded Out- LC. English, manager for the Chamber of Commerce, re- the State Bar of Texas, Tex- trial ordered and overall, my standing Employee of the 328 Commerce ported the Military Ball held on the Pavilion honoring Brig- as Center for the Judiciary, reversal rate was very low.” Year Palacios, TX adier General Harvey C. Allen and Mrs. Allen was a huge Thurgood Marshall School Speaking of his plans for 55 YEARS AGO-1965 success. of Law, St. Mary’s Law Re- the future, he said, “My next The Matagorda Deep Wa- 361-972-2551 The Beacon carried 20 or more notices of tax collector’s view, and local bar associa- step is private practice - I ter Ship Channel was 98-per- sale of real estate for the Palacios Independent School Dis- tions. In addition, his articles am working out the details. cent completed with work have been published in the My wife, Julie, who just re- expected to continue thru Auto-Bonds St. Mary’s Journal of Legal tired from eight years on Bay March. Malpractice & Ethics, South City’s city council, and I will City Council adopted an Business Texas Law Review, along continue to live in Matago- Matagorda County Ag news with other publications. rda County.” ordinance abolishing the election of all city officials Home Looking back on his time So, if you’re looking for an BY AARON SUMRALL, PhD ing to all commercial, non- except the mayor and five al- on the bench, Judge Estlin- attorney who knows the ins & Matagorda Co. AgriLife Ext. Agent commercial, and private baum proudly stated, “The and outs of the courts, Craig dermen. Agricultural / Natural Resources applicator licenses pertain- A total of 34.08 inches of court was efficient and cost Estlinbaum surely fits that ing to required CEUs for li- effective. I led an effort to bill. rainfall was recorded at the Flood Howdy All! To get the cense renewal. Commercial opportunity to put 2021 is and Non-Commercial license refreshing to be able to put holders are required to renew 2020 in the rearview mirror their license annually by at- is a blessing for most of us. taining 5 CEUs. Previously Moving forward with 2021, license holders could not at- many things will look simi- tain those 5 CEUs online in lar to the previous 9 months concurrent years. That ruling with regard to public safety has been lifted for 2021 al- and precautionary accom- lowing license holders to at- modations to events and ac- tain all 5 hours online even if tivities. Much of what Texas they did so in 2020. 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Greg Abbott and other TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION at least one chronic medical ing was necessary even though the hospital arriving this week in Texas at providers such Texas leaders are rolling up State Capital condition that puts them at in- system in Austin remained stable. as hospitals, freestanding emergency rooms, their sleeves to get the COV- creased risk for severe illness “When you see smoke, are you fully emergency medical service providers, phar- ID-19 vaccine and to encour- from the virus that causes alarmed and call the fire department, or do macies, local health departments, health cen- age the public to follow suit. COVID-19, such as but not you wait until the flames roll down the hall- ters and other clinics. For a list of providers, “I will never ask any Texan limited to cancer, chronic kid- way?” he told KXAN-TV. “What we’ve go to dhs.texas.gov. to do something that I’m not ney disease, chronic obstruc- learned over and over again … if you wait to In the first week of distribution, 110 hos- willing to do myself,” Abbott tive pulmonary disease, heart pull the alarm until the hospitals are full, that pitals in 34 counties received more than said before getting vaccinated conditions, such as heart fail- surge will continue until the hospitals, and 224,000 doses of COVID-19. By the end of at a televised event in Austin. ure, coronary artery disease the morgues, are overwhelmed.” the month, more than 1 million vaccines will The next round of vaccines or cardiomyopathies; solid State vs. local CARES money be distributed to a variety of providers, Gov. will go to people 65 and older organ transplantation, severe The state of Texas is not living up to its Greg Abbott said during a news conference. and to those who are at great- obesity, pregnancy, sickle cell promise of allocating federal pandemic re- “It is a historic week in the Lone Star State est risk of severe disease and disease and type 2 diabetes. lief funds to local governments, an advocacy as the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine death from COVID-19. More HIGHLIGHTS Capitol to reopen group contends. arrive in our communities,” Abbott said. than 70 percent of COVID-19 By ByChris Ed Sterling Cobler Closed since March, the After Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Cyberattack blows back on SolarWinds deaths in Texas have occurred Texas Capitol will reopen Jan. Relief and Economic Security, or CARES, An Austin company is at the center of an in people 65 or older, Texas 4, about a week before the Act in March, Gov. Abbott said $1.85 bil- investigation into a cyberattack on multiple Department of State Health 87th Legislature convenes. lion of the funding Texas received would go federal agencies. Services officials said in announcing the up- In announcing the reopening, Abbott, Lt. toward supporting local governments. How- Various news sources have reported the dated priority list. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis ever, advocacy group Texas Housers said its hackers, backed by a foreign government, “The focus on people who are age 65 and Bonnen said safety protocols have been put analysis shows the state has not delivered. stole information from multiple agencies, older or who have comorbidities will pro- in place to maintain a safe environment for The local governments are supposed to including the Commerce and Treasury de- tect the most vulnerable populations,” said all visitors, lawmakers and staff. apply through a reimbursement process ad- partments and Homeland Security. The cyber Imelda Garcia, Expert Vaccine Allocation “Preparations to safely conduct business in ministered by the Texas Division of Emer- spies are thought to have gotten access by Panel chairwoman. “This approach ensures the Texas House and Senate are ongoing, and gency Management, according to a May 11 tampering with updates released by Austin- that Texans at the most severe risk from CO- each chamber will vote upon their respective letter from the governor. based SolarWinds, which provides network- VID-19 can be protected across races and eth- rules and protocols at the start of the legisla- “Since the letter, TDEM has stymied local ing software. nicities and regardless of where they work.” tive session,” the officials said in a statement. governments at every turn,” Houser officials Since first being reported Dec. 13 by Re- The state is in Phase 1A of vaccine distri- The session opens at noon Jan. 12. said in a statement. “Although the process uters, the federal investigation has expanded bution, which includes residents of long-term Also last week, Austin and Travis County should have been a clean handoff of resourc- beyond the SolarWinds breach. care centers and front-line health care work- officials, alarmed by a spike in cases, raised es specifically earmarked for cities and coun- SolarWinds was founded in Tulsa in 1999 ers. With an estimated 1.9 million Texans the community’s COVID-19 risk warning to ties, money has been complicated for local and moved its headquarters to Austin in in those groups, it will likely be at least two its highest level since the pandemic began. governments to access and has flowed slowly 2006, according to its website. The company weeks people in Phase 1B can get the vac- Under the Stage 5 risk warning, the local of- or not at all.” has more than 3,200 employees globally and cine. ficials are asking people not to gather with A Texas emergency management official about 320,000 customers in 190 countries. The Phase 1B priorities are below, and anyone outside their household and to limit has said the largest barrier to reimbursement In a Dec. 14 filing with the Securities and additional information is available at dshs. their trips outside homes to essential ones has been local governments not submitting Exchange Commission, SolarWinds said it texas.gov: such as going to the grocery store or work. the correct documents. Also, some of the was unable to predict the financial damages • People 65 years of age and older Dr. Mark Escott, Austin-Travis County in- CARES money has been spent on state proj- the company would suffer. In the days after • People 16 years of age and older with terim health authority, said the Stage 5 warn- ects that benefit cities and counties. the attack was reported, SolarWind’s stock More COVID-19 vaccines on the way prices fell more than 15%. More than 1,100 providers in 185 Texas Chris Cobler is a board member and past counties will receive the COVID-19 vaccine president of the Freedom of Information during the second week of distribution, the Foundation of Texas. He welcomes email Texas Department of State Health Services at [email protected]. announced. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will deliver 460,500 doses of the vaccine manufactured by Moderna and 159,900 doses GRAB-N-GO WASHATERIA We wish you a of the Pfizer vaccine to con- tinue to vaccinate front-line & GROCERY STORE happy, healthy and health care workers and resi- 1111 Henderson St. • Palacios, TX dents of long-term care fa- 361-972-5022 prosperous cilities. “Adding the Moderna vac- New Year! cine will dramatically in- OPEN 6 A.M. 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Youth & Chil dren Activities: 6 p.m. Pastor: Juan Aguilera & Heating Properties 361-972-5900 Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Wed. Church Prayer Time: 6 p.m. Parsonage: 972-5542 Minh T. Thach, Owner Pastor: Richard Alamia Associate Pastor of Ministries: "Strong Churches Make Strong Communities" Assistant Pastor: Carmen Rios EQUAL HOUSING (361) 935-9798 James Collins SOLID ROCK FELLOW SHIP OPPORTUNITY HUD CERTIFIED www.texascoastalproperties.net Phone: 972-6171 Church Phone: 972-5486 1800 First St. Prime Parts Supply Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. BLESSING CHRISTIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Wednesday Bible Study 7p.m. FELLOWSHIP 3rd & Morton Pastor: Vito Terrasas 39 South 11th St., Blessing Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Church Phone: 979-323-4086 Palacios Beacon Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Sunday Fellowship: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Chuck Kimball ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC www.palaciosbeacon.com 709 Henderson • (361) 972-2565 Church Phone: 972-2124 1004 Magnusson 310310 Fifth 5th St. • 361-972-3009St. 361-972-3009 • Fax 361-972-2610 BLESSING FIRST BAPTIST Pastor’s Phone: 979-320-7516 Confessions Saturday: Sunday School: 8:45 a.m. 5-5:45 p.m., or by Appointment Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m. & 7 p.m FIRST UNITED METHODIST Saturday Mass 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. 3rd & Lucas Sunday Vietnamese Mass: 8 a.m. W W DOCK Pastor: Larry Swift Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday English Mass: 9:30 a.m. # Church Phone: 979-318-5304 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Bilingual Mass: 5 p.m. TURNING BASIN 2 Pastor’s Phone: 979-997-6570 Wednesday Chancel Choir: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass: 11 a.m. 2516 Ave. F Bay City, TX 77414 361-972-5012 Pastor: Rev. David J. Moreno Pastor: Rev. Dominic Nguyen 979-557-0343 CARANCAHUA CHAPEL Church Phone: 361-972-3013 Church Phone: 972-2446 Across from Sonic on HWY 60 S. 408 Peggy St. Pastor’s Phone: 361-403-0982 Schicke Point, Texas ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Caring Transports, LLC WES’ INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF 3rd & Main Wednesday 5 p.m. EVANGELISM Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Information: 361-893-5492 FEED & MORE 139 FM 616 Blessing, TX Pastor: Rev. 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LABOR OF LOVE MINISTRIES CASA DE DIOS TRINITY BAPTIST 1008 5th Street HOUSE OF GOD 2nd & Rorem SECOND PRESBYTERIAN Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Coming Sunday School: 10 a.m. Monday: 7 p.m. School of the Book Porter’s (Bilingual) Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Soon! Wednesday Worship: 7:30 p.m. 9th & Morton Pastor: Louis Rush Pastor: Danny G. Perez Stay Sunday School: 11 a.m. Church Phone: 972-3139 Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Church Phone: 972-2849 Lumber and Marine Tuned! Church Phone: 972-5254 Pastor’s Phone: 972-2475 710405 Main Street • Palacios • 361-972-5222 Godsmiraclegarden.org WEST PALACIOS CHURCH Hours: Mon. - Sat. / 7am - 6pm & Sun./8:30am -3pm OF GOD OF PROPHECY CHURCH OF CHRIST MIDFIELD COMMUNITY 808 9th St. The Trull Foundation 6th at Rorem Junetta St., Midfield Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 7:30 a.m. Sunday Praise-Worship: 11 a.m. Capt. Tom’s Seafood 404 Fourth St. • Palacios Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Howard Harper 361-972-5241 Pastor: Raymond Salinas Wednesday Bible Class: 7 p.m. Phone: 979-241-1274 Church Phone: 972-6262 Serving the Palacios-Matagorda Phone: 972-2132 Pastor’s Phone: 361-237-7021 County Area Since 1967 Preacher: Mark Engel NEW BEGINNINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 361-972-3780 10th & Ritchie • PO Box 657 Sunday Worship: 6pm Owners 307 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2273 Thursday Worship: 7pm Richard & Nancy Rhoades Church Phone: 361-649-4715 Pastor: Kenyon Hamilton www.new-beginningschurch.com 972-6281 317 Henderson 7am-10pm/Mon.-Fri., 8am-10pm/Sat. & 9am-10pm/Sun. Palacios, Tx 307 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2273 ------LINDA’S To list your church information on this page, for free, bring, mail, SAND & GRAVEL LLC fax or e-mail your information to the Palacios Beacon. 2058 FM 1163 Rd. • El Campo, TX E-mail: [email protected] PALACIOS HOUSING AUTHORITY 979-541-7621 or 979-578-6308 ------• TOPSOIL • GRAVEL • LIMESTONE • FILL SAND & ROCK Located at Seacrest Estates “Keep Linda on Your Mind” When visiting the businesses and services listed above, Linda Marek Mican- Owner thank them for sponsoring this Church Page. 45 Seashell • (361) 972-3721 DEADLINE 4:30 P.M. FRIDAY Palacios Beacon - Wed., December 30, 2020 - Page 7

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MATAGORDA HOUSE- LEGACY CAMPUS PIERCE REAL ESTATE 979-245-7800 LINDA’S 438 MAIN ST • 361-972-0810 700 12th St. • Bay City,Tx 77414 SAND & GRAVEL LLC *TWO LARGE LOTS: 7.22 Acre Tracts SH 35 frontage, west 2058 FM 1163 Rd. • El Campo, TX side of highway just northSOLD of University and outside of city limits. Full Time Positions For: Both lots extend to CR 304 and can be used as a residential site • LVN’s, RN’s 6a-6p and 6p-6a & $4,000 E.O.E. 979-541-7621 or 979-578-6308 while 35 frontage makes a great commercial site. Can be pur- • TOPSOIL • GRAVEL • LIMESTONE • FILL SAND & ROCK chased separately or together. $91,210 each. sign on bonus *9.25 ACRES: SW Corner of SH 35 and McGlothlin, $98,487. “Keep Linda on Your Mind” *Lot in Boca Chica: Lot 86 Sand Dollar, near the store/restau- • LVN’s, RN’s-PRN rant. $4,750. Linda Marek Mican- Owner * 409 2nd St.:SOLD Nice oversize lot with mature trees and fencing • CNA’s-6p-6a & $1,500 sign on bonus on two sides.Utilities available. $28,000. * 204 Elizabeth OversizeSOLD lot with concrete pad, carport and stor- • CNA’s- PRN age building. A great lot to build on. Jan 361-235-1331 * Newly remodeled 2 bdrm, 1 bath apts, $1000.00/month • Weekend House Supervisor -must be an RN NOTICE unfurnished. Granite counters in kitchen and bath, stainless steel For more info contact Audrey Cavit-Lemon appliances, washer/dryer connections. One year lease. Call Jan PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2019-2020 at 361-235-1331. or submit application to https://thelegacycampus.vikus.net/jobs TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Lot in Boca Chica: 61 Sea Urchin located close to store and REPORT (TAPR), FOR pool. $12,000. VACATION RENTALS AVAILABLE 1014 Jackson County Road 477 THE PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL John L. Pierce Broker/Owner/GRI Palacios, TX 77465 DISTRICT, [email protected] INCLUDING CENTRAL ELEMENTARY, I can help you as a buyers rep even if it's not my listing. EAST SIDE INTERMEDIATE, 4 FISH FARM HELP PALACIOS JUNIOR HIGH AND PALACIOS • Full-time, 6-day week HIGH SCHOOL • Must like working outdoors & around water • Experience operating farm equipment helpfula plus As set forth in Texas Education Code 39.053 • Competitive paypay and & opportunity opportunity forfor advancementcareer in aquaculture and 39.306, a hearing for public discussion of 979-245-1441 TOEmployee APPLY CALL benefits 361-972-3240979-543-8989 available the 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance AGENTS: Elmo Duke, Jr., Mandy Moreno, TO APPLY CALL 979-543-8989 Linda Greenawalt, Terry Mosier or email qualifications [email protected] [email protected] Report (TAPR) for the Palacios Independent or emailor emailDrug qualifications [email protected] and alcohol screening to [email protected] administered www.texanareal.com Drug and alcohol screening administered School District is scheduled for Monday, • 600.23 AC Hwy 1095 & CR 357 frontage, Producing farm land January 11, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board has Grain Sorghum, Seed Cotton, Soybeans crop bases, LCRA NOW HIRING Room of the Palacios Independent School canal system for irrigating, walking irrigation system conveys, Porters Ace Hardware is looking 6,000 sq ft barn, ag exempt. $6,000 Per AC PENDING for Full-Time Floor Hands and Ca- District Administration Building. • 542.166 AC FM 521 & CR 358 frontage, Producing farm land shiers: must be able to lift 100 lbs., PUBLISHER’S has Long Grain Rice, Seed Cotton, Grain Sorghum crop bases, knowledge in plumbing, electrical large barns, shed, nice cabin, LCRA canal system, Walking Ir- and lumber is a plus. Apply in person NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE rigation system, fish ponds, equipment negotiable, ag exempt. and ask for Keith. (39-tfc) CITY OF PALACIOS $6,000 Per AC ------• 3530 FM 1095, Palacios, TX Very Nice Well Maintained 4/2/2 FOR RENT All real estate advertis- TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK 1922 sq ft Brick Home on 1.05 Acres Efficiency for rent, furnished, bills • 2.73 AC, Craymer Ave. E, Palacios. Great Location. For RV Park ing in this newspaper is GRANT PROGRAM paid, internet available. $750 per subject to the Fair Hous- The City of Palacios will hold a public hearing at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, $85,000 month, $700 deposit. No smoking. January 12 at 311 Henderson, Palacios, TX regarding the submission of an • REDUCED!! 22 AC, Hwy 111 @ FM 458, Great Highway and Call Jan at 361-235-1331. (42-tfc) ing Act which makes it application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Texas Community Farm Road Frontage, Fenced Pasture, Water Well, $8,500. Per AC ------illegal to advertise “any Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) grant. Social distancing • REDUCED!! 280 AC, WEST STATE HWY 35, PALACIOS, TX. 404 Morton Ave.: 2 Bed, 1 bath and masks are required if attending in person. The purpose of this meeting fenced, 2 water wells, 1300 Ft. Hwy Frontage $6,000. AC PENDING preference, limitation or house for rent. Washer/dryer con- is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, • REDUCED!!! 74 AC, Working Ranch FM 1862 Frontage, nections, no pets/smokers. One discrimination based on the development of local housing and community development needs, the fenced, barn, corral, water well, pond, oak trees, $380,000. amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and year lease minimum, $850/month, race, color, religion, sex, • 406 Rorem St., Palacios, TX Lot #4 $25,000 the use of past TxCDBG funds. The City encourages citizens to participate • REDUCED 1024 FM Hwy 521 3 Acres, Home and Guest equal deposit. Tenants must pass handicap, familial status, in the development of this TxCDBG application and to make their views House, Large Oak trees, Highway frontage. $225,000 PENDING criminal background check. known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may 832-723-0707 (leave message or or national origin or an in- • Boca Chica Section Vlll Bluefish Street, Lot 19, Palacios, TX tention to make any such submit their views and proposals to the City Manager. Persons with dis- $18,500 text) (50-tfc) abilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact City Hall to arrange • 18.58 Acres, 117 Co Rd 451, Francitas, TX, 12’X32’ Cabin ------preference, limitation or for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this with Kitchen, Electricity and Water. Has a new water well, under VETERAN MOVING discrimination.” Familial meeting should contact the City Manager at 361-972-3605 at least two brushed fence line, Oak and Pecan Trees, Deer on Site, Hardtop status includes children days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. road to property. PENDING SALE • 1103, 903 Henderson, Palacios, TX 2 Lots and Storage Build- 308 Rorem: Dec. 17- unitl sold out under the age of 18 living AVISO PÚBLICO ing, Great Commercial Location with Highway 35 frontage and from 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. (49-4tf) with parents or legal cus- 11th St frontage. $110,000. ------todians, pregnant wom- CIUDAD DE PALACIOS • 1 Lot, Avenue D, Markham, TX, 50’ X 140’ Has water, sewer SUBVENCIÓN EN BLOQUE DEL DESARROL- and electricity hook ups. $25,000. en, and people securing • 4120 Crescent ST, Bay City, TX, 4/2/2, 1489 sq ft, Nice Brick Small Ads custody of children under LO DE COMUNIDADES DE TEXAS home in a quite neighborhood, fenced back yard, Seller Financ- 18. La ciudad de Palacios llevará a cabo una audiencia pública a las 6:30 PM ing Offered, $155,000. PENDING Get el día Martes, 12 de Enero, en 311 Henderson, Palacios, TX respecto a la • 3.92 AC, 250 CR 447 (Feldhousen Rd.) Francitas, TX, Jack- This newspaper will not presentación de una solicitud para la Subvención en Bloque del Desarrollo son Co., Industrial ISD, Scattered Oak and Other Trees, Quite Attention! knowingly accept any ad- de Comunidades (CDBG) del Departamento de Agricultura de Texas. Se Country Area, Deer roaming area. $31, 360. vertising for real estate requiere distanciamiento social y usar mascarilla si asiste en persona. El • 309 Magnusson, Palacios, TX, 3/2/1, 1301 sq ft home, Has city propósito de esta reunión es permitirle a los ciudadanos la oportunidad utilities, 50’x 150’ Lot, 12’x12’ Storage Building, $96,000. You’re which is in violation of de discutir el plan de participación ciudadana, el desarrollo de las necesi- • 1520 SH 35 South (Henderson St.) Palacios, 3.34 Acres, the law. Our readers are dades locales de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario, la cantidad de financia- Large 3682 sq ft Metal Building, Additional 2940 sq ft Storage reading one hereby informed that all miento de TxCDBG disponible, todas las actividades elegibles de TxCD- Building, Also 3 BR, 2 BA Home, Hardy Plank and Metal Roof, BG, y el uso de fondos anteriores de TxCDBG. La ciudad anima a que Attached Garage and Carport $358,000 now! dwellings advertised in los ciudadanos participen en el desarrollo de esta solicitud de TxCDBG GO SHARKS & SHARKETTES this newspaper are avail- y que den a conocer sus puntos de vista en esta audiencia pública. Los able on an equal oppor- ciudadanos que no puedan asistir a esta reunión pueden presentar sus puntos de vista y propuestas al Gerente de la Ciudad. Las personas con tunity basis. To complain discapacidades que deseen asistir a esta reunión deben comunicarse con of discrimination call el Ayuntamiento/Palacio Municipal para coordinar su asistencia. 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REVIEW (Continued From Page 1) 20th win of the season for the sixth consecu- publican Primary. Troy Shimek won the Re- sent of bodies but not the Spirit as COVID ation. Karla Goytia and Omar Muniz were tive campaign under head coach Aaron Wol- publican nomination for Matagorda Co. Pct. 3 forced the annual events cancellation. The named Rotary Club Students of the Month. lam. Miss Kimberly Phan, daughter of Lisa Commissioner over Ruben Gonzales, Dennis city of Palacios was awarded a $1.4 million JUNE Nguyen and Luyen Van Phan, was crowned Smith and Johnny Tran. Work began on the grant for street and drainage improvements Tidehaven senior was named the 2020 Te- the 72nd annual Harmonie Club Valentine’s City’s $402,500 water line project along Fifth for Foley Addition from the Texas GLO’s naris Student of the Year and recipient of a Sweetheart, with Olivia Filip First Runner- St. from Ritchie Ave. to Morton Ave., and Hurricane Harvey Local Infrastructure Pro- $60,000 scholarshiop. The forecasters at the Up and Avery Kubecka - Second Runner-Up. down Lucas Ave. from First St. to Fifth St. gram. The Palacios Municipal Airport re- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- Lottery sales in Palacios topped $2.3 million Palacios Abstract & Title was named the Pa- ceived $20,000 thru the CARES Act. The istration (NOAA) say 2020 will be a busy in sales. The City of Palacios raked in over lacios Chamber of Commerce Business of the Sharkette senior trio of Aleena Acosta, Olivia Atlantic hurricane season. Kaleb Mikeska $40,000 in building permits and fees in 2019. Month at the (last) monthly general member- Filip and Avery Kubecka were named to the was named Valedictorian and Griffin White, The Palacios Recreation Center was chosen ship meeting (of 2020). St. Anthony’s Knights Class 3A Academic All-State basketball team. Salutatorian for the PHS Class of 2020. Atop as the Chamber of Commerce Business of the of Columbus made donations to the Palacios El Campo Memorial Hospital announced an Tidehaven’s Class of 2020 were Valedictorian Month. The Sharks were headed south after FFA program and Palacios Little League. The agreement to bring a school based health care Anton Joey Kacer and Zoe Winkenwerder, the UIL biennial reclassification and realign- iron-pumping Palacios Sharkettes finished program at Palacios ISD. MCND#1 Commis- Salutatorian. The Colorado State hurricane ment, as Palacios will contend during the 5th at the Region IV powerlifting meet with sioners called it in for their first teleconfer- forecast was upgraded to be well-above aver- 2020-21 school year in football in the seven Kimberly Phan and Atianah Garcia bound for ence meeting in the midst of the pandemic. age in 2020. Palacios High School had 108 team District 15-3A DI with Aransas Pass, the State Competition. Palacios senior Shar- Claire Rhoades and Damian Manrriquez were graduates stroll across the socially distanced Edna, Goliad, Mathis, Orange Grove and kette guard Aleena Acosta was tabbed with named Rotary Club Students of the Month. turf of Shark Stadium and receive their di- Vanderbilt-Industrial. In all other sports, the District 24-3A Defensive Player of the Year MAY plomas. After an 18 month run as CEO of Sharks and Sharkettes will compete in Dis- honors and Tidehaven freshman Jehan John- The City of Palacios was to take another PCMC, Bob Pascasio left his post. Joe Kana, trict 28-3A against the likes of Altair-Rice, son was named Newcomer of the Year. The swing at revitalizing the downtown side- PHS Class of ’66, was named the PISD Dis- Columbus, Edna, Hallettsville, Tidehaven, PHS Band received First Division ratings walks and installing lamp posts via a grant. tinguished Alumni Class of 2020. The bell Vanderbilt-Industrial and Yoakum. The var- from all six judges at the Region 13 Concert The ‘Year of the Sharks’ that could have been tower came tumbling down at St. Anthony sity Sharkettes picked up their first district & Sightreading Contest and captured the elu- on the diamond ends before it really began. of Padua’s Catholic Church in Palacios as win on the pitch via a 2-1 final over Wharton. sive UIL Sweepstakes Award. The Girl Scouts The ever-popular Memorial Day Kickball renovations were officially underway. Karla The Palacios JV Sharks eclipsed the 20-win presented Buddy Benches to Palacios’ Cen- Tournament was cancelled. Palacios mourned Goytia and Kade Sanchez were recipients of a mark with a pair of hoops wins over Danbury tral Elementary and East Side Intermediate the passing of Leonard Leon Lamar, a former $2,500 scholarship from First Financial Bank. and Boling. St. Anthony’s Knights of Colum- playgrounds. Four local youth were crowned six-term Mayor of Palacios and two-term Lauren Post, Kade Sanchez, Armelia White bus made a monetary donation to the Palacios grand champions at the MCFLA Jr. Livestock Matagorda Co. Pct. 3 Commissioner. Pala- and Kolby Wilson were awarded scholarships Youth Basketball League. The varsity Shar- Show with Malorie Hansen - goat, Madison cios ISD announced plans for the Class of from the Palacios Area Fund. City Council kettes capped off the 2020 regular season Dyer - swine, Aubree Page - lamb, and Wyatt 2020 graduation ceremony to be held June 5 accepted the resignation of appointed 14-year with back-to-back wins and a 22-9 record Salas - poultry. The Texas Parks and Wildlife in Shark Stadium. The City of Palacios was representative to the Seawall Commission on the season as they await their Bi-district Dept. held a public meeting seeking input on recipient of 50 gallons of hand sanitizer, face Don Hyett, and approved for Michael Dot- playoff opponent. Winners of the Harmonie proposed oyster farming endeavors. Then on masks and gloves courtesy TenarisBayCity. son to serve the remainder of Steve McGov- Club’s annual Valentines Parade were: Busi- 14th of March, Matagorda County officials At long last the City received its 2019 Au- ern’s term on Council. Palacios ISD was on ness - Palacios Prescription Shoppe, Club announced its first presumptive positive case dit Report. Former Matagorda County Sher- the hunt again after the surprise resignation - Palacios Lions Club; Youth - First Baptist of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in a resi- iffs deputy Pasquale Sales pleaded guilty to of Superintendent Dr. Missy Glenn after just Church Youth; and PCMC/ECMH - Judge’s dent of the county. Palacios and Tidehaven federal charges of cyberstalking and sexual 16-months on the job. The Seawall Commis- Award. The PISD Board of Trustees called for ISDs were forced to extend spring break for exploitation of a minor. Mayor Glen Smith sioners were eyeing plans for more parking an $83 million bond election in May. TranS- the week of March 16-20 and were to reas- extended his declaration of a Public Health along East Bay and sand replenishment along port Boats fabrication shop was saved by the sess the virus situation on the 20th - by the Disaster thru June 11. Martinez delivered a South Bay. The Palacios Community Conver- quick response from the Palacios Volunteer 17th they were closed until further notice. sobering report on COVID’s impact on the sation hosted a memorial for George Floyd Fire Dept. after it caught fire after hours. Fil- The great toilet paper and cleaning supply local shrimping industry at the PEDC board to Gather to Stand Together to Support Ra- ing deadline for local elections finished with rush emptied the shelves of retailers in town meeting. Palacios High School was ranked cial Justice at Railroad Park. It was a sight a frenzy with the City ticket featuring Carol and around the nation. Palacios powerlifters the no. 1 high school in Matagorda County to behold as Shark and Sharkette athletes re- Ferdinand, Larry Glenn and Sharon Trainor Moises Amaro and Miguel Sanchez stamped by US News & World Report. City Council turned to campus for socially-distanced sum- vying for Council Pos. 1 and the PISD Trust- their tickets to the State Meet with gold and accepted the resignation of Councilman Steve mer workouts. Avery Kubecka was awarded ee ballot having Ron Laws and Karen Bot- silver finishes, respectively, at the Region IV McGovern at a special meeting. PHS English the Texas Independent Ginners Associations byl filed for runs at Pos. 5. Round-Up 4-H’s Championships. The Sharks tamed Onalaska teacher Erika Koenig was one of 12 winners 2020 scholarship for $1,000. Matagorda Ansley Kubecka, daughter of Mark & Amy 8-2 before the cancellation of play at the Wei- in the state for the Outstanding Teaching of County’s COVID-19 caseload exploded and Kubecka of Palacios, was crowned Fair Prin- mar tournament. The UIL hit the pause button the Humanities Award. MEHOP was awarded officials pulled no punches. The Palacios Air- cess at the 2020 Matagorda County Fair & on all Texas high school sports thru March 29. a $50,000 grant of emergency funding from port was hopping with three projects in the Livestock Show. A lover’s quarrel ended in The Palacios and Tidehaven Little Leagues Direct Relief to help bolster the healthcare wings for the PEDC. The Palacios Lions Club a knife fight on East Bay Park and sent two postponed their respective seasons thru April safety net in Matagorda and Wharton Coun- was making plans for the launch of its 71st to the hospital with multiple injuries. Kelly 6. Palacios FFA’s Kolby Wilson won Grand ties. Palacios ISD announced its Teachers of Fourth of July celebration. The Texas Foot- Seigler, Matagorda County native and televi- Champion for his Fire Pit in the Div. V - Home the Year Award recipients: Central - Terri Ad- ball Bible, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football sion star, headlined the 44th annual Chamber Convenience/Recreation Division: Metal ams; East Side - Lupita Reyes; PJHS - Jody Magazine, forecast the Sharks 3rd place in of Commerce Awards Banquet where Wayne at the MCFLA. Palacios ISD continued to Sanchez; and PHS - Sandra Kelley. Tidehav- the newly realigned District 15-3A for the up- Dodd was crowned Man of the Year, Carol serve up lunches to students on the ‘extended en’s Zoe Winkenwerder signed her National coming 2020 season. Carney - Woman of the Year, and The Point spring break’. Matagorda County Judge Nate Letter of Intent with the track & field Blazers For the final six months of 2020 (which - Business of the Year. Palacios centenarian McDonald declared a state of emergency for at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. might as well have been six years) be sure Hoa Thi Nguyen received a congratulatory the County due to the COVID-19 pandemic Central held a drive-thru Kindergarten gradu- pick up a copy of next week’s . recognition from President Trump and the and Palacios Mayor Glen Smith did the same. First Lady in honor of her 100th birthday. Palacios ISD trustees voted to closed the Reed Bowers and Mai Nguyen were named lcoal tax office and tabled the proposed bond Rotary Club Students of the Month at PHS. election. Palacios’ Camron Polk and Slone The Sharks take the 3rd seed in District by Greaves were joined by Tidehaven’s Austin the horns with back-to-back wins over East Smith on the All-District 26-3A First Team. Bernard. The JV Sharks won the team title Palacios FFA’s Rylee Vandenbergh corralled a at the Indian Relays in Ganado. The varsity $9,000 scholarship from the Fort Worth Stock Sharkettes slay Hempstead’s Lady ‘Cats for Show calf scramble. Hector Hernandez and the Bi-District title but fall in Area to no. 2 Jennifer Sifuentes were named Rotary Club ranked Woodville. Students of the Month at PHS. March APRIL The third month of 2020 will be remem- Palacios Mayor Glen Smith reassures citi- bered in infamy for when the novel corona- zens “we’ll get through this like a family” in virus COVID-19 began to truly spread across battle with pandemic. PISD Trustees voted to our area, country and the globe. But it began move May’s trustee and bond elections until just as with any of its priors. the November 3 General Election in first (and The Palacios Top 10 Taxable Valuations not last) special meeting via Zoom video- dropped nearly $1 million courtesy Beachside conferencing. The City of Palacios followed as it was supplanted atop the list by AEP Tex- suit in a Zoomed thru special meeting where as Central. The PHS RoboSharks advanced to Mayor Smith extended his Emergency Dec- the State UIL Robotics Championship tourna- laration thru April 14th and Council voted ment. The Friends of Elder Citizens was the to move May’s elections until November. recipient of a pair of new vehicles courtesy Lowe’s Market was named the first Home- the Montgomery Family Trust. Chosen as town Heroes featured by the Beacon. The Students of Character for the trait of fair- Palacios Cemetery received a $15,000 grant ness were Malachi Bazor Jenkins, Brooklyn from the Trull Foundation. Palacios ISD was Kruse, Selma Martinez, Cameron Graves, busty distributing technology to both students Alyssa Flores and Caleb Malone. The Round- and teachers as the district implemented re- Up 4-H team of Ansly Kubecka, Kinsly Mar- mote learning on-line. PCMC began offering roquin, Cheryl Saha and Blaine Landry won services via tele-med. City and County offi- the MCFLA Jr. Academic Rodeo. The Sharks cials issued mandatory shelter in place orders were bitten in Bi-District by New Waverly 68- and institute a curfew from 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. 54. With high hopes the Sharks made their de- for 17-and-under. MCND#1 Commission- but on the baseball diamond with a 3-1 romp ers cut the rent rate for shrimpers feeling the in the Taft Tournament. Incumbent Matago- pinch of COVID-19. The hurricane prognos- rda County Sheriff Frank ‘Skipper’ Osborne ticators from Colorado State University call held off a strong primary challenge by Pct. 6 for an above-average 2020 hurricane season constable Bill Orton by 312 votes in the Re- in their extended range forecast. The Palacios Prescription Shoppe was sa- luted for their efforts in keep- Breakfast & Lunch ing Palacios’ prescriptions filled during the pandemic. • Delicious Burgers Varsity Sharkette senior Av- • Sandwiches ery Kubecka was selected to • Homemade Sweets the Class 3A All-Region III basketball team. The Boys • Hand-dipped & Girls Club of Palacios Bluebell Ice Cream distributed activity packets • Specialty Coffee to its members curbside for those cooped up. The Easter Drinks Sunrise Services at the Texas Michael & Nancy Dotson Baptist Encampment was ab- Owner/Operators 361-484-5885 • 458 Main St.

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The Palacios Beacon - where YOU get the news, sports and more YOU want DEADLINE 4:30 P.M. FRIDAY Palacios Beacon - Wed., December 30, 2020 - Page 9 Palacios Beacon SSPORTSPORTS Sharks sink Bird Notes Cathy Wakefield Hornets (361)404-1198 Red-hot The varsity Sharks deliv- International Crane Foundation - Volunteer ered their most complete shooting game on the hardwood, ac- cording to coach Trent Weix- Lesser White paces elman, in last week’s 60-37 victory on the road over Lou- Black-backed Sharks ise on Dec. 21. Gull PALACIOS varsity Shark “We got after it on defense sophomore Anthony White and attacked much better on (left) fires away a shot in a offense,” said the Palacios recent game. White stung head coach. “It helps that we Louise for a team-igh 18 got Anthony (White) hot and points in last week’s 60- hit a couple of three’s and 37 win. (Beacon Photo by Julian Diaz attacked and cre- Ryan West) ated some good looks.” “Edan Tran provided a spark for us on offense, and The annual Matagorda County-Mad Island Marsh Nathan Perez, who’s been Christmas Bird Count was held this past Monday, the solid on defense along with 14th. While there were at least eight teams of “birders,” Micah Sanchez, was more watching for species that day, I have information about aggressive attacking on of- sightings from two of the groups: One of the groups fense, as well.” “birded” the western roads of the count circle, (Colleen White finished with a team Claybourn, Miss Murphy, Kirk Freuerbacher and me), JV Sharks high 18 points, with nine while the other watched by boat in East Matagorda Bay coming in a first quarter bar- with Bob Friedrichs. I also have general information to bury Hornets rage. Perez pumped in 14 share. points and Diaz hit the hoop As we described last week, this was the 121st annual Here’s hoping your holiday season is filled with for 10. Tran finished with Christmas Bird Count. Some birders start at midnight on hardwood nine points, followed by five to count rails and owls. Other start early morning and generous helpings of joy, excitement and goodwill. from Sanchez and four cour- May it find you surrounded by the company of loved The Palacios JV “bird until sundown.” tesy Eric Alvarez. Overall, our bird count saw at least 224 species of Sharks wrapped up The Sharks were to wrap ones and the festive spirit that makes this time of their pre-Christmas birds. Some of these have to be validated with addition- year so very special. up the 2020 calendar Tues. schedule with a 58-26 (Dec. 29) in Bay City. al photos and information, due to their rarity in this re- stinging of Louise’s gion. Some of the species that were rarities for our CBC JV Hornets. included Jaegers, Green Kingfisher, Red-headed Wood- Happy New Year! “It was a great team pecker, Bullock’s Oriole and Rose-breasted Grosbeak. win and it feels good CLEAR Since we didn’t have as many participants this year, due Tran’s Restaurant winning back-to-back THE CLUTTER to covid, we missed some normally seen species such 1009 Henderson • Palacios games going into the as Purple Gallinule and Anhinga. break,” said JV Shark Our Western Rds group did report some “ah-ha” spe- 972-1008 coach Tyler Thomp- cies including Vermilion Flycatcher, American Bittern, son. White-tailed Kite, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and about Seth Menchaca 75 Long-billed Curlews, foraging in a wet field. Bob poured in a team high Friedrichs reported that his best bird was the Lesser 14 points, followed Black-backed Gull. by a baker’s dozen Margaret Doughty reported seeing a Bald Eagle in from sure-firing Matt distress, near STP. It was missing some head feathers. A Sandoval and nine second eagle flew near him and squawked loudly. Then knocked in by Earl a third eagle joined the “frackle”. She decided that, pos- HAPPY 2020 Spiller, who also sibly, the first eagle had been attacked and the next two dished out nine assists. were defending their territory. Christian Woodard bucketed six points, ADVERTISE YOUR Tanner Lev finished with five, followed by GARAGE the four-point duo of JJ SALE Happy New Year! Alcantara and Bryson in the Wishing all of our customers and friends a Kelley, and three from BEACON James Kubecka Ty Kubecka. for only happy, healthy and festive New Year! “It was great seeing for the first 25 (979) 543-2851 words or less. 25¢ We look forward to sharing more good times with every score,” Thomp- $ per extra word 1406 N Mechanic St you in 2021, so please stay safe and celebrate son said. “Matt had over 25. 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•The Palacios Beacon • Serving the City by the Sea since 1907 Page 10 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., December 30, 2020 DEADLINEDEADLINEDEADLINEDEADLINE 4:30 4:304:30 4:30 P.M. P.M.P.M. P.M. FRIDAY FRIDAYFRIDAY FRIDAY •Birth announcements must be submitted within 4 weeks of birth to be published free of charge. Otherwise, a $20 charge applies. •Wedding stories must be submit- Palacios Beacon ted within 4 weeks of ceremony to be published at nominal rate, otherwise LLIFEIFE SS TYLESTYLES $6.25 per column inch rate will apply. • The Kitchen Table • By Debbie Mosier Happy New Year! What’s New Year’s without black-eyed peas? This week’s recipe is hearty, warm, and a traditional South- ern favorite served on New Year’s Day said to bring good luck throughout the year. This recipe is smoky and spicy with an addition of collards. While the reci- pe calls for dried peas, canned black-eyed peas can be substituted. If you used canned peas, rinse them first and adjust cooking time as needed. Smoky Southern Peas 1 pound of dried black-eyed peas 4-5 slices of bacon, chopped 1 c. smoked sausage, diced 1 large onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 2 t. minced garlic 1 jalapeno, minced 2 t. fresh thyme, minced 2-3 bay leaves 2 t. Creole seasoning (like Tony’s) FBC’s Living Nativity... 8 c. chicken broth THE First Baptist Church presented a drive-thru Living Na- 3 c. collard greens (may use kale) tivity to celebrate Christmas. (Beacon Photos by Ryan West) salt and pepper to taste Rinse dried peas and add to a large pot. Cover with cold water and allow to soak for 2 hours. In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy then add sausage and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Remove bacon and sausage and set aside. To the drippings, add the onions, celery, garlic, By Vikijane Mosier jalapeno, thyme and bay leaf. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside. Drain the peas and return to the large pot; add chicken broth, Creole seasoning and additional water if needed to cover the peas. Bring Holidays: Lindsey, Renee, bustle we are not sure when to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer and cook un- Robin and I hope everyone we will be able to do another covered for about 20 minutes. Add the collards and had holiday fun with friends lesson. Adults are also wel- bacon, sausage and vegetable mixture. Continue to and family. come. cook on low for another 10 minutes or until peas are If you want to know more Used books: Feeling nos- tender and slightly thickened. Add more stock or wa- about the different traditions talgic? We have many books ter if the mixture gets too thick. The texture should be of holiday celebrating check from the 50s-70s such as Al- somewhat creamy and not watery. Remove bay leaves. out our facebook page. If we fred Hitchcock and Hardy Season to taste with salt and pepper and additional haven’t covered a holiday Boys mysteries in our dona- you like to celebrate, give us tion piles. We have quite a lot Creole seasoning. 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So far we the time school starts we have talked about Kwanzaa, Order Today Fund your Future should have our new study Hanukkah, and Christmas. RESOURCES FOR THE SPRING 2021 SEMESTER AT WCJC carrels for older children. We You will be surprised what on our have already made space for you will learn. § Many New Scholarships it and if you miss the old fur- Audio Book Reading: FaceBook § Discounted Tuition & Fees niture you will be able to see Lindsey is reading chap- Page! § Installment Plan it at the Sanford Center. ters of her upcoming novel, § Return to WCJC Debt Forgiveness Crafts: During our busy Among, each week online. To holidays Ruth Friedrichs watch for free, visit our Li- We Deliver § Financial Aid for Reduction in Household Income stopped by to give more cro- brary Facebook page or visit Qualifications are required. Resources are limited. cheting lessons. www.lindseybacken.com. to Palacios! Please check with us when CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 19 | wcjc.edu the next lesson will be. 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