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A first-person account of an archaeological dig in Israel
by Cathy Passmore
(Posted Wed 10:43 am)
Above, Dr. Bryant Wood, the archaeologist-in-charge of a site about 12 miles North of Jerusalem called Khirbet-el-Maqatir. The site is believed to be the little fortress of Ai, the second city Joshua conquered on the entry into the Promised Land. Awhile back, while digging in my flower beds to plant some flowers, I was drawn back to the last time I was on my hands and knees digging. The posture is certainly the same -- hands and knees, bending over, squatting, or in some cases, actually sitting and digging in the dirt. My reflections, though, were not on previous times planting flowers or vegetables, but on times digging in Israel and most recently, in 2006, in Jordan.
by Cathy Passmore
(Posted Wed 10:43 am)
Above, Dr. Bryant Wood, the archaeologist-in-charge of a site about 12 miles North of Jerusalem called Khirbet-el-Maqatir. The site is believed to be the little fortress of Ai, the second city Joshua conquered on the entry into the Promised Land. Awhile back, while digging in my flower beds to plant some flowers, I was drawn back to the last time I was on my hands and knees digging. The posture is certainly the same -- hands and knees, bending over, squatting, or in some cases, actually sitting and digging in the dirt. My reflections, though, were not on previous times planting flowers or vegetables, but on times digging in Israel and most recently, in 2006, in Jordan.
Deputy run over after Hwy. 80 traffic stop
(Posted Wed 10:32 am)
Two area lawmen were injured early Friday morning after a Karnes County deputy stopped a suspicious vehicle about a mile and a half north of Helena on Hwy. 80. Sheriff David Jalufka told Karnes County Commissioners Friday morning that Deputy Rubin Leal, who had stopped the vehicle at about 2 a.m., was side swiped by another vehicle and pitched to the side of the road as he approached the suspicious car. Both vehicles fled the scene. According to Jalufka, both lawmen were airlifted to University Medical Center in San Antonio with serious but non life-threatening injuries.
(Posted Wed 10:32 am)
Two area lawmen were injured early Friday morning after a Karnes County deputy stopped a suspicious vehicle about a mile and a half north of Helena on Hwy. 80. Sheriff David Jalufka told Karnes County Commissioners Friday morning that Deputy Rubin Leal, who had stopped the vehicle at about 2 a.m., was side swiped by another vehicle and pitched to the side of the road as he approached the suspicious car. Both vehicles fled the scene. According to Jalufka, both lawmen were airlifted to University Medical Center in San Antonio with serious but non life-threatening injuries.
AACOG Roadshow delivers services to Karnes County
(Posted Wed 10:51 am)
More than 70 Karnes County residents attended the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) Road Show at the Ruhmann C. Franklin Auditorium at City Hall in Kenedy last month. The Road Show was co-hosted by AACOG member governments including Karnes County, and the cities of Falls City, Karnes City, Kenedy, and Runge. AACOG programs represented at the Road Show included Alamo Regional Transit; Alamo Area Agency on Aging; Housing and Weatherization; and Workforce Solutions-Alamo's Job Seeker and Childcare Services.
(Posted Wed 10:51 am)
More than 70 Karnes County residents attended the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) Road Show at the Ruhmann C. Franklin Auditorium at City Hall in Kenedy last month. The Road Show was co-hosted by AACOG member governments including Karnes County, and the cities of Falls City, Karnes City, Kenedy, and Runge. AACOG programs represented at the Road Show included Alamo Regional Transit; Alamo Area Agency on Aging; Housing and Weatherization; and Workforce Solutions-Alamo's Job Seeker and Childcare Services.
County wins courthouse preservation grant award
(Posted Wed 10:48 am)
Karnes County will get a matching grant of more than $618,000 from the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program for emergency repairs to its historic courthouse. "This means a whole lot. It's great," said an enthusiastic Karnes County Judge Alger H. Kendall. The award was announced last week during the Texas Historical Commission's quarterly meeting in Austin and is part of grants totaling more than $20 million to 20 Texas counties.
(Posted Wed 10:48 am)
Karnes County will get a matching grant of more than $618,000 from the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program for emergency repairs to its historic courthouse. "This means a whole lot. It's great," said an enthusiastic Karnes County Judge Alger H. Kendall. The award was announced last week during the Texas Historical Commission's quarterly meeting in Austin and is part of grants totaling more than $20 million to 20 Texas counties.
The Next Debate
(Posted 1/27/2010 02:44 pm)
The Karnes Countywide will host two debates in February. Both will be at the Karnes City High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. and will have the same format. • Feb. 11 County Commissioner Candidates • Feb. 12 County Judge Candidates
(Posted 1/27/2010 02:44 pm)
The Karnes Countywide will host two debates in February. Both will be at the Karnes City High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. and will have the same format. • Feb. 11 County Commissioner Candidates • Feb. 12 County Judge Candidates
The Great County Judge Debate
by Michelle Gisler
(Posted 1/27/2010 10:23 am)
Note: Following is a report from the debate last week between the three candidates for Karnes County Judge moderated by Karnes City Mayor Don Tymrack. It is reported here very much like a transcript from the tapes that recorded the event.
The auditorium of the Kenedy City Hall was packed with interested in concerned citizens for the County Judge candidate debate. Moderator for the evening was Don Tymrack, mayor of Karnes City. “Our time is valuable, yours and mine and theirs,” said Tymrack. “How we choose to spend it is our right. I feel like we’re all here to gain More
by Michelle Gisler
(Posted 1/27/2010 10:23 am)
Note: Following is a report from the debate last week between the three candidates for Karnes County Judge moderated by Karnes City Mayor Don Tymrack. It is reported here very much like a transcript from the tapes that recorded the event.The auditorium of the Kenedy City Hall was packed with interested in concerned citizens for the County Judge candidate debate. Moderator for the evening was Don Tymrack, mayor of Karnes City. “Our time is valuable, yours and mine and theirs,” said Tymrack. “How we choose to spend it is our right. I feel like we’re all here to gain More
TOP STEER BRINGS BIG CASH
(Posted 1/20/2010 05:15 am)
Falls City FFA Member Clayton Glover, whose steer took grand champion honors, poses for a photo with his steer and the group of buyers who bid $4,500 for the grand champion steer in Saturday night's auction. The auction was the final event in the three-day long annual Karnes County Youth Show. Organizers say that this year's show was a tremendous success. The Karnes Countywide is planning to publish a special section about the 2010 Karnes County Youth Show on Feb. 3 with detailed show information, results and photos. Buyers pictured with Glover include Pico Petroleum, HEB, Falls City National Bank,
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(Posted 1/20/2010 05:15 am)
Falls City FFA Member Clayton Glover, whose steer took grand champion honors, poses for a photo with his steer and the group of buyers who bid $4,500 for the grand champion steer in Saturday night's auction. The auction was the final event in the three-day long annual Karnes County Youth Show. Organizers say that this year's show was a tremendous success. The Karnes Countywide is planning to publish a special section about the 2010 Karnes County Youth Show on Feb. 3 with detailed show information, results and photos. Buyers pictured with Glover include Pico Petroleum, HEB, Falls City National Bank,
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Tonight's debate format welcomes questions from the public -
Three of five candidates have agreed to appear
(Posted 1/20/2010 05:15 am)
As of press time Monday evening, three of five candidates who are running for the office of Karnes County judge had committed to participate in a Town Hall style debate which is happening tonight, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Kenedy City Hall Auditorium.
Democrat candidate Burt Utley and Republican candidates Clyde Eckols and Gail Tennant have agreed to appear at the event.
Democrat candidates Alger H. Kendall, Jr. (incumbent) and Barbara Najvar Shaw told The Karnes Countywide that they are choosing not to participate in the event.
According to information provided by the organizers, the event is being More
(Posted 1/20/2010 05:15 am)
As of press time Monday evening, three of five candidates who are running for the office of Karnes County judge had committed to participate in a Town Hall style debate which is happening tonight, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Kenedy City Hall Auditorium.
Democrat candidate Burt Utley and Republican candidates Clyde Eckols and Gail Tennant have agreed to appear at the event.
Democrat candidates Alger H. Kendall, Jr. (incumbent) and Barbara Najvar Shaw told The Karnes Countywide that they are choosing not to participate in the event.
According to information provided by the organizers, the event is being More
Kenedy City Council to take down light poles at Red Holchak Field
by Michelle Gisler
(Posted 1/20/2010 05:15 am)
The most discussed issue on the agenda at the Jan. 12 meeting of the Kenedy City Council was the Red Holchak Field lighting system.
Larry Kiesling was present at the meeting representing the 4B Corporation and to address the dire need to replace the lighting system.
Kiesling addressed the board with urgency since baseball season is around the corner.
He said the Kenedy coaches are having difficulty rescheduling games and do not want to play during the day, which is what has to happen without a safe lighting system.
Not only are there problems with the More
by Michelle Gisler
(Posted 1/20/2010 05:15 am)
The most discussed issue on the agenda at the Jan. 12 meeting of the Kenedy City Council was the Red Holchak Field lighting system.
Larry Kiesling was present at the meeting representing the 4B Corporation and to address the dire need to replace the lighting system.
Kiesling addressed the board with urgency since baseball season is around the corner.
He said the Kenedy coaches are having difficulty rescheduling games and do not want to play during the day, which is what has to happen without a safe lighting system.
Not only are there problems with the More
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