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DEAR ABBY: I was born 40 years ago and raised by my mother to believe that her husband was my birth father. She divorced him and raised me while receiving court-awarded child support, based on her insistence to all involved that she had not had an affair. As the years went on, it became increasingly evident this wasn’t true, so I took a genetic test. The result came back with a 99% likelihood that I had a different father. I soon made contact with the brother of the man I believed to be my birth father. He had personal knowledge of the affair and did a confirmational genetic test to show his genetic relationship to me.

William “Bill” Hobson and Loma Hobson have made a gift of $250,000 to Texas State University to establish a permanent endowed scholarship for students pursuing a nursing degree at the university.

The Hays County Food Bank works hard to tackle food insecurity year round, and this holiday season is no different. The Food Bank is providing residents in need with the ingredients necessary to prepare a Thanksgiving meal at home. As some food distribution got underway Monday with a call out for volunteers to pitch in this season, the Hays County Commissioners Court recently proclaimed November 2023 as “Turkeys Tackling Hunger Month.”

Hays County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve the use of American Rescue Plan Act Funding for a Rental/ Utility Assistance Program for Hays County residents at their regularly scheduled meeting last week. The program will be run through the Blanco River Regional Recovery Team.

GREEN LIGHT SALUTE

Students learn about Indigenous Cultures

Gary Center Director Angela Rackley-Meadows shares with local veterans an appreciation of their sacrifices in the cause of freedom. In addition to the many veterans who work at the center, many students have prior military experience and are now learning new skills. A special thanks to Lori Ocegueda (Army) and the center’s Human Resources staff for the planning and the setup of the event. Special thanks to Gary Job Corps veterans including Carlos Aguilar (Army), Albert Alvarez (National Guard), Guy Ben Moshe (Israel Defense Force), Lydia Benton (Army), David Black (Army), Russell Brown (Army), Adam Cantu (Marines), Allen Delacey (Navy), Eugene Edokpa( Nigerian Armed Forces), James Espinoza (Navy), Viviana George (Air Force), Reggie Gilliam (Army), Randolph Goodman (Navy), Jimmy Gomez (Army), Gabriel Gonzalez (Army), Carlos Guerrero (Navy), Jerrod Haegele (Army), Glenn Horvath (Navy), Richard Jaime (Army National Guard), Clifford Jones (Army), Elbert Miller (Army), Scott Milner (Navy), Shawn Mitton (Marine Corps), Ramy Moussa (Egyptian Armed Forces), Lori Ocegueda (Army), Jose Olivo (Army), Booker Presley (Army), Carlos Reyes (Army), Frank Rodriguez (Navy), Noe Salazar( Marine Corps), Craig Scallan (Army), Henry Singleton (Army), Raymond Spencer (Air Force), Paul Touchstone( Navy), Chris Tristan (Navy), Eugene Walton (Army), Terrance Robinson (Army), Richard Morales (Army) and Tawanna Mikkola (Army). Photos by Gary Job Corps

Dear Abby

Rebecca Minnick has announced her candidacy for Commissioner, Hays County Precinct 3. Minnick is currently serving her third term as Place One Council Member for the city of Wimberley.

The Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) announced Mike Kamerlander as its new President/CEO.

HONORING OUR VETERANS

Texas State University recognized seven scholarship recipients at the football game against Georgia Southern, in promotion of the annual Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Houston Awards Dinner on Nov. 15. This year, the foundation will be honoring Bill Hobson, former Senior Vice President at UBS Wealth Management & current farmer/ rancher with the Semper Fidelis Award. This year’s Military Guest of Honor is Lieutenant General Martin R. Steele USMC (Ret.).