Bobcats top news for second half of 2009
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The second half of 2009 began with the drought in full force. A burn ban continued throughout the county. But relief would not come until the fall, too late for even a semblance of a crop for county farmers. Not one bail of cotton was ginned at Bayside-Richardson Gin and the last field of cotton outside of Woodsboro was plowed under.
A hearing on agriculture exemptions was prompted by a claim from Bayside officials that token agriculture exemptions were being handed out by the county appraisal district on properties that have not been in production for years. The appraisal district review board sided with the appraisal district but officials vowed to appeal the decision to district court. However, the town failed to file the appeal within time limits set by the state. The disagreement is expected to be rehashed during the next appeals process in the summer.
The “Voice of the Bobcats” fell silent in November when Jack Sportsman suffered a fatal heart attack in the press box. The Bobcats dedicated the remainder of the season to their greatest fan and made it to the semifinal round of the state playoffs, for the first time since 2000. The Bobcats were defeated by the defending state champs, the Daingerfield Tigers, that went on to become the current state champions. The Tigers’ key running back noted that Refugio had the best defense the Tigers had faced all year and could be state champions.
Here’s a look at major stories in the second half of 2009:
July
A deficit in the enterprise fund spurs a utility price hike in Woodsboro.
Refugio man Xavier “Cugie” Garza is struck by a train but survives.
County officials were caught unaware that $150,000 was allocated by the Federal Aviation Administration for airport improvements. The county turned the money over to TxDOT rather than relinquishing it to the FAA.
Jerry Patterson, commissioner of the state land office, announces he will seek $1 billion for damage done to oil wells in the Mary Ellen O’Connor Field in Refugio County.
Corrections officer Cheryl A. Rhoades is arrested for possession of cocaine.
Dry hydrant on Kelly Road dries up as a result of the drought.
Commissioners court extends burn ban for 60 more days.
Refugio Memorial Hospital dedicates its state-of-the-art Wellness Center.
August
The drought continues, and ranchers were urged to cut back their herds and start planning to rebuild when the drought runs its course.
RISD announces its TAKS scores deemed the district academically unacceptable, although the two campuses are ranked acceptable.
The Refugio County Press marks its 50th year in business.
WISD sets rollback election but announces the tax rate will remain the same, regardless of the outcome of the election.
Dr. Stefan Walker is appointed county health officer.
A 60-member citizen delegation asks the Refugio City Council to do something about an eyesore near the town’s only supermarket.
September
Refugio Police Chief Chris Brock is indicted on three felony counts, including theft by a public servant, felony misappropriation of fiduciary property and abuse of official capacity, and is put on leave without pay.
A swarm of bees killed Amador Villarreal, 74, of Tivoli.
The burn ban is lifted.
A fire destroys the home of Dwight Marshall.
The Refugio City Council rejects a revamped ordinance 18 months in the making.
October
A tractor-trailer hauling a new mud pump bound for an oil field in Mexico was stuck across State Highway 183, blocking all lanes for more than two hours.
Ron Foster, of LNV Engineering, unveiled a litany of problems at the community center he estimated will cost the county between $159,000 and $184,000 to fix.
WISD tax rate passes.
Bayside officials file a sheriff’s report after their names appeared on fake tombstones in the middle of a field in Bayside.
Texas Ranger Andy Lopez investigates the death of a Port Aransas man who died while in custody at the jail.
The ban on alcohol was lifted at the county-owned Expo Center at the fairgrounds.
November
Jack Sportsman, “The Voice of the Bobcats,” suffers a fatal heart attack in the press box minutes before he was to announce a game.
Sandra and Ramon Tovar’s home is destroyed in Tivoli by fire.
H1N1 vaccine arrives and inoculations begin.
Woodsboro ISD campuses earn Gold Performance Acknowledgements in five of seven areas of testing.
Dr. Patrick Hayes joins the staff at the Rural Health Clinic.
Bobcat Stadium is renamed Jack Sportsman Bobcat Stadium.
Fran Herring celebrates 50 years in business at Vogue Beauty Shop.
December
WISD is awarded $1.6 million to build a 22,000-square foot multi-purpose dome on the campus to be used as a combination gymnasium-community center-storm shelter.
Bobcats thunder to the state quarterfinals.
Demolition begins on the old stadium, band hall and small gymnasium at the former Refugio Middle School campus, paving the way to sell the property.
The Bobcats lose the semifinal match to the Daingerfield Tigers.
County dips into reserves for $80,000 to pay for repairs at the community center.
David and Regina Staggs open Texas South Wind Vineyard and Winery near the county line separating Goliad from Refugio County.
A hearing on agriculture exemptions was prompted by a claim from Bayside officials that token agriculture exemptions were being handed out by the county appraisal district on properties that have not been in production for years. The appraisal district review board sided with the appraisal district but officials vowed to appeal the decision to district court. However, the town failed to file the appeal within time limits set by the state. The disagreement is expected to be rehashed during the next appeals process in the summer.
The “Voice of the Bobcats” fell silent in November when Jack Sportsman suffered a fatal heart attack in the press box. The Bobcats dedicated the remainder of the season to their greatest fan and made it to the semifinal round of the state playoffs, for the first time since 2000. The Bobcats were defeated by the defending state champs, the Daingerfield Tigers, that went on to become the current state champions. The Tigers’ key running back noted that Refugio had the best defense the Tigers had faced all year and could be state champions.
Here’s a look at major stories in the second half of 2009:
July
A deficit in the enterprise fund spurs a utility price hike in Woodsboro.
Refugio man Xavier “Cugie” Garza is struck by a train but survives.
County officials were caught unaware that $150,000 was allocated by the Federal Aviation Administration for airport improvements. The county turned the money over to TxDOT rather than relinquishing it to the FAA.
Jerry Patterson, commissioner of the state land office, announces he will seek $1 billion for damage done to oil wells in the Mary Ellen O’Connor Field in Refugio County.
Corrections officer Cheryl A. Rhoades is arrested for possession of cocaine.
Dry hydrant on Kelly Road dries up as a result of the drought.
Commissioners court extends burn ban for 60 more days.
Refugio Memorial Hospital dedicates its state-of-the-art Wellness Center.
August
The drought continues, and ranchers were urged to cut back their herds and start planning to rebuild when the drought runs its course.
RISD announces its TAKS scores deemed the district academically unacceptable, although the two campuses are ranked acceptable.
The Refugio County Press marks its 50th year in business.
WISD sets rollback election but announces the tax rate will remain the same, regardless of the outcome of the election.
Dr. Stefan Walker is appointed county health officer.
A 60-member citizen delegation asks the Refugio City Council to do something about an eyesore near the town’s only supermarket.
September
Refugio Police Chief Chris Brock is indicted on three felony counts, including theft by a public servant, felony misappropriation of fiduciary property and abuse of official capacity, and is put on leave without pay.
A swarm of bees killed Amador Villarreal, 74, of Tivoli.
The burn ban is lifted.
A fire destroys the home of Dwight Marshall.
The Refugio City Council rejects a revamped ordinance 18 months in the making.
October
A tractor-trailer hauling a new mud pump bound for an oil field in Mexico was stuck across State Highway 183, blocking all lanes for more than two hours.
Ron Foster, of LNV Engineering, unveiled a litany of problems at the community center he estimated will cost the county between $159,000 and $184,000 to fix.
WISD tax rate passes.
Bayside officials file a sheriff’s report after their names appeared on fake tombstones in the middle of a field in Bayside.
Texas Ranger Andy Lopez investigates the death of a Port Aransas man who died while in custody at the jail.
The ban on alcohol was lifted at the county-owned Expo Center at the fairgrounds.
November
Jack Sportsman, “The Voice of the Bobcats,” suffers a fatal heart attack in the press box minutes before he was to announce a game.
Sandra and Ramon Tovar’s home is destroyed in Tivoli by fire.
H1N1 vaccine arrives and inoculations begin.
Woodsboro ISD campuses earn Gold Performance Acknowledgements in five of seven areas of testing.
Dr. Patrick Hayes joins the staff at the Rural Health Clinic.
Bobcat Stadium is renamed Jack Sportsman Bobcat Stadium.
Fran Herring celebrates 50 years in business at Vogue Beauty Shop.
December
WISD is awarded $1.6 million to build a 22,000-square foot multi-purpose dome on the campus to be used as a combination gymnasium-community center-storm shelter.
Bobcats thunder to the state quarterfinals.
Demolition begins on the old stadium, band hall and small gymnasium at the former Refugio Middle School campus, paving the way to sell the property.
The Bobcats lose the semifinal match to the Daingerfield Tigers.
County dips into reserves for $80,000 to pay for repairs at the community center.
David and Regina Staggs open Texas South Wind Vineyard and Winery near the county line separating Goliad from Refugio County.
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