MULE TRAIN – This was last year but it could have been just about any year lately. Buster and Diane McSparran of Hamilton rode in the annual Fourth of July parade. Riding in back was Doris Tollett. The parade tomorrow will launch the July 4 activities in Sanderson but it really gets under way tonight with a “jam” session by the Terrell County Bs.

SANDERSON – What is probably the biggest festival of the year on the Terrell County calendar, the annual Fourth of July celebration, is here.

It all starts “at sundown” tonight, July 3, when the popular band, the “Terrell County Bs,” sets up for a “jam session” in front of Sanderson High School.

The “gig” kicks off a full day of activities tomorrow, the official observance of the 233rd anniversary of the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

In case of rain, either tonight or tomorrow, activities will move to the Fair Hall on Hackberry Street, two blocks east of the Courthouse.

Sanderson School Band Director Eric Cooksey, a member of the local band, said the “Bs” will play in a “jam session” for community entertainment Friday but people are free to dance if they want.

There also is a disc jockey at the El Patio Lounge from 9 p.m. to midnight Friday. Backers of both presentations said they would promote each other, encouraging celebrants to visit both attractions   

Except for the Friday night presentations, the July 4 observance will all be tomorrow.

Vendors will be able to start setting up on the Courthouse Lawn at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow but Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Sanchez, who will coordinate the booth setups, said vendors need to be set up and ready to go by 10 a.m. so he can assure everyone has enough electrical power.

The east courthouse parking lot will be closed to set up an emergency services display but the east parking lot and Hackberry Street can access the lawn.

Those needing power to set up for tonight’s jam session should contact Sanchez today at 432/770-8991.

Vendors need to have filled out an application so their

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Brewster County Judge

Val Beard

P. O. Box 1630

Alpine, TX 79831

432/819-2412

 

Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson

201 W. Ave E.

Alpine, TX 79830

432/837-3488

 

County Commissioner

Ruben Ortega

P. O. Box 233

Marathon. TX 79842

432-294- J 096

 

Marathon ISD Superintendent Conrad Arriola

N. 5th Street

Marathon. TX 79842

432/386-4431

 

Terrell County Judge

Leo Smith

P. O. Box 4810

432/345-2421

 

 

Terrell County Sheriff

Clint McDonald

P. O. Box 320

Sanderson, TX 79848

432/345-2525

 

Terrell County ISD Superintendent

Gary Hamilton

P.O. Box 747

Sanderson, TX 79848

432/345-2515

 

Roberts boys earn more gold

ABILENE – The Roberts boys of Sanderson brought home more gold, lots of it, with their track exploits last week, running in the AAU National Qualifier meet here.   Read more...

TO CHEER FOR – Sanderson cheerleaders for the 2009-10 school year have been named. They are, from left, Clarissa Brotherton, Amber Bon, Lizette Ramirez, Alexa Davis, Blakeney Chriesman and Roxanna Rodriguez. Kneeling is “mascot” Brittany Pacheco.

 

 

 

 

 

New cheerleaders named

SANDERSON – Cheerleaders for the 2009-10 school year at Sanderson High School will be Blakeney Chriesman as head cheerleader, Clarissa Brotherton, Alexa Davis, Lizette Ramirez, Roxanna Rodriguez and Amber Bon. Beaker’s talons will be filled by Brittany Pacheco.   Read more...

Sanderson,

My America

By CANDACE COOKSEY FULTON

Special to the News Leader

BROWNWOOD – My America is a place called Sanderson, a tiny village in Terrell County, West Texas, without a stoplight, or even a blinking one that I can remember – a place most of America doesn’t know exists, and may not care.   Read more...

Third Daggett suspect jailed

MIDLAND – A third suspect in the disappearance more than 20 years ago of Joe Daggett of southern Pecos County has turned himself in to the Midland County Sheriff’s Office.   Read more...

BROWNWOOD – Two women whose fathers were shot by the same bandit some 44 year ago met again earlier this year.    Read more...

By KIM RAPP

News Leader Production Manager

SANDERSON – New in town are Ely & Stephanie Guzman. They hail from Columbia, SC, and Ely is the new Youth Director at the First Calvary Baptist Church.   Read more...

‘Cool’ Fourth planned

FORT DAVIS – Among the communities around the nation celebrating the 233rd anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence this weekend is Fort Davis, which offers the “coolest Fourth in Texas,” the Chamber of Commerce said in a press release. “This year’s Fourth is going to be bigger and better than ever.”   Read more...

‘Dixie Cash’ at WOW

By ARLENE GRIFFIS

Marathon Editor

ALPINE – This is the second article in a series focusing on the Alpine Rotary Club’s Way Out West Texas Book Festival with all proceeds benefiting the Alpine Public Library and its Marathon branch.  Read more...

SANDERSON – The actions of Mexican President Felipe Calderón against the drug cartels have done more than any previous administration but the actions also have had an effect north of the border.  Read more...

SandRidge completes asset sale

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sand-Ridge Energy, Inc. has announced the closing of the two previously announced transactions, the closing of midstream assets and its East Texas deep rights sales.   Read more...

SANDERSON – Former New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra quipped “it’s not over till it’s over” and the annual Fourth of July celebration here will not be over until Sunday, July 5.   Read more...

‘Colts” to aid library

ALPINE – A matched set of Ruger Vaquero .45 Long Colt revolvers has been donated to the building campaign of the Alpine Public Library.   Read more...

CHSI gets ‘stimulus’

SANDERSON – Cactus Health Services, Inc., which operates clinics here and in Fort Stockton, has received a $309,000 “stimulus” grant from the US Health Resources Service Administration.   Read more...

Four presidential candidates to visit

ALPINE – Four candidates for Sul Ross State University president have been invited for on-campus visits during the week of Aug. 10 to 14.   Read more...

The ‘Declaration of Independence’ as written

The unanimous declaration of the 13 United States of America, adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776.    Read more...

Leaders oppose ‘Cap and Trade’

WASHINGTON, DC – US Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, who represents Terrell County and much of southwest Texas, voted against House Resolution 2454, the proposed “Cap and Trade” bill, when it narrowly passed the US House Friday.   Read more...

Chili Cook Off set

MARATHON – Fireworks won’t be the only thing on fire this weekend as the 5th annual Cowboy Chili Cook Off begins tonight, July 3, with a welcome party at the Marathon Motel at 7 p.m. All are welcome.   Read more...

HARMONICAT – Jaime Galvan, Jr. of Sanderson “wowed” the crowd with his harmonica skills when he stepped in to the live band gig by South 349 of Sheffield at the Cantina El Gavilan this week. Jaime said he just picked up the skill “out of boredom” about two months ago.

BORDER SHERIFF – Terrell County Sheriff Clint McDonald praised both Mexican President Felipe Calderón and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano this week. He said both have done more than their predecessors in combating drug cartels on both sides of the US-Mexico border.

Calderón, Napolitano lauded

CHURCH LADIES – Maje Arthur of Sanderson, left, moderator of the planning committee, posed with First Presbyterian Church Pastor Rev. Désirée Youngblood this week. The church will celebrate its 100th anniversary July 5.

Church to mark Centennial

Common bond found

SOMETHING IN COMMON – Russell Smith, center, author of “The Gun That Wasn’t There,” met with Candace Cooksey Fulton, left, and Beverly Bradford Stavley in Brownwood recently. Smith’s book is about Alfredo Hernandez, the Mexican bandit who terrorized Terrell County residents in the 1960s. Both women’s fathers were shot by the same bandit in 1965.

Church brings new residents

COMIN’ FOR CHRIST – Ely Guzman and wife Stephanie recently moved here from Columbia, SC.  Ely is the  new youth director at the First Calvary Baptist church.  The young evangelist is excited about the opportunity.

ALL STARS – Three Sanderson High School cheerleaders have been named “all stars” and will have a chance to participate in a cheerleader parade in Rome. They are, from left, Clarissa Brotherton, Amber Bon and Blakeney Chriesman.

TAKE TWO OF THESE – Sarah Shaw is spending seven weeks here at the Cactus health Care Clinic under Dr. J.P. Schwartz.  The med student from West Virginia is the daughter of Monique Lacroix of Sanderson.

UP THE WALL – Portions of the wall along the US Texas-Mexico border have been installed. Terrell County Sheriff Clint McDonald said “bad guys” can go around, under or over a wall but having the wall tends to disperse illegal crossings from urban areas where people can easily blend in to crowds, making them harder to spot.

NEST EGG – Eagle’s Nest Café was named business of the month for June by the Sanderson Chamber of Commerce. Sandy Phelps, left, and owner Monica Graham displayed their new certificate. Co-owner Perry Graham was not available for the “photo-op.” 

FLAGS UP – Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and the nation will observe its 233rd “birthday. County Road and Bridge worker Ruben Rosas was spotted getting ready for the “party” by putting up flags along the parade route.

ALL IN THE FAMILY – Raymond Phelps, in back, blew through town this week with kiddos Cody, age 13, left, nine-year-old Brayden and Michael, who’s 12.  They were here for a quick visit before heading home to  Lakewood, CO.

MARATHON – Big Bend National Park Rangers Molly McCormic and Jane Digman read “The Three Little Javelinas” to 20 children and six adults at the summer reading program in Marathon last week.    Read more...

   Park Rangers visit summer readers

PARK PICTURE – Big Bend National Park Ranger Molly McCormic told about living and non-living items in the park. She helped, from left, Lawson Meiers, Alyssa Olvera and Cameden Lujan draw their impressions of their lesson. The kids were among 20 children and six adults at last week’s Summer Reading Program at the Marathon Public Library. The group meets every Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Baptist Hall across from the library.

photo by Jason Hennington

EDUCATIONAL BOND – Daniel Levario, left, and Martin Pantoja, both of Presidio readied their torches for a welding project recently. They are students involved in an Upward Bound program at Sul Ross State University designed to prepare high school students for college life.

REPRIEVE – The old concession stand at Eagle Stadium got a bit of a reprieve with the delay in the contract for a new field house. A concession stand will be included in the new building but it will not be ready for the start of the football season. It will be built east of the football field and just south of the old concession stand.