Brazoria and Kenedy counties have been added to the list of available counties. The other counties that are available are Frio, Moore, and Titus. If you are interested in adopting one of them, let me know. Shirley

Everyone run on over to the TXGEN list and welcome Alicia Davidson to the TXGenWeb. Alicia is the new coordinator for Kleberg County. Shirley

Hi Everyone, I have received emails from several people outside the TXGenWeb concerning the neglect of some of the county websites. Some still have Bettie Wood or David Morgan listed as the State Coordinator, and some have the last date of updates that are over a year old (and even older). From the Rules page for County Coordinators http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgenweb/rules.htm : Updated Web Sites Every site should be updated twice a year. This lets the visitor know that the site is being maintained, is not abandoned, and is in good working order. This is not "a hard and fast" rule, but if it hasn't been updated at least once a year, then we will have to consider getting a new county coordinator. It is a must to keep a working email address and to notify the State Coordinator of any email changes that pertain to the county sites. Since I became the state coordinator 6 months ago, all county websites should have current dates and current State Coordinator information on them. Therefore, I expect all county websites to be in compliance on these issues by May 15th, 2007. If I can help in any way, please let me know. Shirley

Hi everyone! We are midway in our April 2007 roll call and still need the following people to check in. Send a simple "I'm here" to Shirley Cullum (shirlcullum@sbcglobal.net) or Elaine Martin (McStumped@suddenlink.net). And a big THANKS for everything you great CC's do!!! Beck, Charlotte Brooks, Duston (note first name) Brothers, Ron Brunette, Kent Colson, Darrell Dolby, Linda Dore, Barbara Holley, Charmaine Holt, Trey Hudspeth, Bob Koegel, Cindy Lacey, Elton McWilliams, Rena Peck, Barbara Ross, Bobbie Sanders, Justin Self, Tim Terry, Ralph Trujillo, Lillian Williams, Ed

Just a reminder that there is only 10 days left to submit your design for a new header for the TXGenWeb website. The contest ends at midnight April 25th. Submissions should be sent to Elaine mcstumped@suddenlink.net and Shirley shirlcullum@sbcglobal.net Shirley Shirley Cullum <shirlcullum@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Think the TXGenWeb site heading is a bit lacking? Does it need to be a bit more eye catching? Maybe you would like to see the TXGenWeb have an updated look. You might think the visitors should immediately see something that tells them a bit about Texas. Whatever you think, the suggestion box is open. How about a TXGenWeb heading "contest"? We are fortunate that Texas has so many "icons" that make us think of Texas. Bluebonnets, a yellow rose, the Alamo, a "lone" star, longhorns, armadillos, a horned lizard, the song "Texas, Our Texas", pecan trees, cactus, cotton, crepe myrtle, chili, rodeos, round-ups, the state outline, even a flag that the rest of the country immediately recognizes. We have a lot of material to work with. Maybe you have never worked with graphics before but would like to learn....make this the opportunity you have been looking for. If you are good with graphics and would like to design a new heading using the Logo and colors we have at present, let your imagination soar and design several to submit. You might even know someone outside the TXGenWeb family that is great at this type of thing and would like to create something for us. * The creator will be given full credit for the graphic, but rememberthat the design will need to be permanently donated to the TXGenWeb. * We all work hard to help our fellow researchers by putting free genealogy online, so now lets "play" a little. Those who "can" will enjoy coming up with the designs, and those of us who "can't" will enjoy seeing everyone else's efforts. Submissions will be accepted beginning today and through Wednesday, April 25th and should be sent to Elaine mcstumped@suddenlink.net and Shirley shirlcullum@sbcglobal.net We will post all submissions on a page so that everyone can enjoy them. Shirley, Elaine, and Bettie

**Please Forward as appropriate to USGenWeb Members** To All USGenWeb Members: The USGenWeb Election Committee now has a new online database for you, the member, to be able to register to vote and/or to edit your records. Once you have requested your user *ID and password, you will be able to change your primary email address, add an alternate email address, make corrections, additions or delete a project in which you participate. * Note: This is your personal ID and password to access our records If you are not registered to vote in the upcoming elections, this is a special invitation extended to you. Please visit the Election Committee Registration page. It only takes a few minutes to register. Registration will close on May 31, 2007 for the nominations and election period. If you are registered, you are invited to visit the URL below that lists the proposed amendments for 2007. Sign In (Registration) Page: http://www.usgwelections.org/USGenWeb/Register.cfm For more information about USGenWeb elections, please visit the Election Committee home page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgwelections/index.html Proposed Amendments – 2007 http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/notice.shtml Thank you! Jo Branch, Chair USGenWeb Elections Committee

We are in the 2nd week of the April roll-call so if you haven't contacted me or Elaine yet, please do so in the next few days. Thanks, Shirley

Since my last message about the counties that are available for adoption, several have been adopted: Christina Kurimski - Archer Clarissa Loyd - Milam Kay Woods-Lopez - Pecos Kathey Hunt - Rockwall and Frio County has been added to the Orphan list: Frio Kleberg Moore Morris Titus Have a Happy Easter! Shirley

Good morning! I would like to make welcome the newest TXGenWeb county coordinator, Christina Kurimski. who has adopted Archer County. Please run on over to the TXGEN list and welcome Christina to our group. Shirley

Can you believe it is April already? The second roll-call for this year is now underway beginning today and continuing through the month. Rememebr, if you joined last Tuesday night's Chat session, you are already checked in for the roll-call. To check in, please send a message to Elaine mcstumped@suddenlink.net or me shirlcullum@sbcglobal.net or just hit "reply" to this message (it will bounce but I will get it). Shirley

Hello, Everyone, The Surfing Committee is pleased to announce Burnet County as the March County of the Month. Congratulations to the county coordinator, JoAnn Myers! The Burnet County site has a lot to offer researchers and visitors. You can learn from the pioneers by reading some of their original stories, view the naturalized citizens of the county prior to 1906, read about the Indian attacks, and even "attend" the McGuire Murder Trial of 1899. For these and other interesting databases and tidbits, please visit JoAnn and Burnet County at http://www.rootsweb.com/~txburnet/ . Honorable Mention counties this month are Clay, Colorado, Crosby, DeWitt, Harrison, Sabine, and Van Zandt. A big round of applause for those county coordinators also. Kind Regards, Peggy T. Surfing Committee Chair * *

Congratulations to Burnet County and JoAnn! This COM award is Burnet County's 3rd, so it is also now a member of the TXGenWeb Hall of Fame. Great job, JoAnn! Shirley TCF <tcf@genealogist.net> wrote: Hello, Everyone, The Surfing Committee is pleased to announce Burnet County as the March County of the Month. Congratulations to the county coordinator, JoAnn Myers! The Burnet County site has a lot to offer researchers and visitors. You can learn from the pioneers by reading some of their original stories, view the naturalized citizens of the county prior to 1906, read about the Indian attacks, and even "attend" the McGuire Murder Trial of 1899. For these and other interesting databases and tidbits, please visit JoAnn and Burnet County at http://www.rootsweb.com/~txburnet/ . Honorable Mention counties this month are Clay, Colorado, Crosby, DeWitt, Harrison, Sabine, and Van Zandt. A big round of applause for those county coordinators also. Kind Regards, Peggy T. Surfing Committee Chair * * ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TXGW-NEWS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I forgot to add Milam County to the list of counties that are in need of a good home. Shirley

Good Morning Everyone, Joe Reynolds has informed me that he needs give up his counties due to a new work schedule. He has maintained the Morris and Titus County websites for about 12 years. That brings the number of adoptable counties to 7. If you might be interested in adopting another county here is the list: Archer Kleberg Moore Morris Pecos Rockwall Titus Let me know if you are interested. Have a great day! Shirley

Don't forget tonight's Chat session at 8 p.m. Our next roll-call begins Sunday, April 1st, so everyone who joins tonight's chat will be automatically checked in for roll-call. Information on the Chat Sessions can be found here: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgenweb/chat.htm Shirley

Think the TXGenWeb site heading is a bit lacking? Does it need to be a bit more eye catching? Maybe you would like to see the TXGenWeb have an updated look. You might think the visitors should immediately see something that tells them a bit about Texas. Whatever you think, the suggestion box is open. How about a TXGenWeb heading "contest"? We are fortunate that Texas has so many "icons" that make us think of Texas. Bluebonnets, a yellow rose, the Alamo, a "lone" star, longhorns, armadillos, a horned lizard, the song "Texas, Our Texas", pecan trees, cactus, cotton, crepe myrtle, chili, rodeos, round-ups, the state outline, even a flag that the rest of the country immediately recognizes. We have a lot of material to work with. Maybe you have never worked with graphics before but would like to learn....make this the opportunity you have been looking for. If you are good with graphics and would like to design a new heading using the Logo and colors we have at present, let your imagination soar and design several to submit. You might even know someone outside the TXGenWeb family that is great at this type of thing and would like to create something for us. * The creator will be given full credit for the graphic, but rememberthat the design will need to be permanently donated to the TXGenWeb. * We all work hard to help our fellow researchers by putting free genealogy online, so now lets "play" a little. Those who "can" will enjoy coming up with the designs, and those of us who "can't" will enjoy seeing everyone else's efforts. Submissions will be accepted beginning today and through Wednesday, April 25th and should be sent to Elaine mcstumped@suddenlink.net and Shirley shirlcullum@sbcglobal.net We will post all submissions on a page so that everyone can enjoy them. Shirley, Elaine, and Bettie

The Surfing Committee has a couple of openings for regional surfers. The amount of time involved varies, but is usually no more than 4-5 hours a month. Surfers are assigned a region of the TXGenWeb to surf and select the best county in that region for the month. You may view the regulations and guidelines for the committee here: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgenweb/surfing/Criteria/index.htm#regulations <http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Etxgenweb/surfing/Criteria/index.htm#regulations> Please contact me if you are interested in joining, or would like more information about the committee. Sincerely, Peggy tcf@genealogist.net Surfing Committee Chair

Hello, Everyone, The Surfing Committee is pleased to announce Yoakum County as the February County of the Month. Congratulations to the coordinator, Jim Webb! Please stop by http://www.rootsweb.com/~txyoakum and see what Yoakum has to offer. In addition to biographical sketches and historical markers, Jim has included Yoakum Co. Memories, Sheriffs and Pictures. You can also hop in your old jalopy and check out the Early Auto Registrations. Honorable Mention counties this month are: Comal, Coryell, Kendall, Leon, Polk, San Patricio, Van Zandt, Winkler, and Young. Congratulations to those CC's as well. Kind Regards, Peggy Surfing Committee Chair

Drop by the TXGenWeb and see the two new features on the sites main page that we hope will help direct visitors to TXGenWeb and to the individual counties. Please take a look at the bottom of the page and you will now see 3 search engines. 1. The top one is our standard search engine that will search the TXGenWeb site. We have had this search engine for a good while. 2. The bottom Google Custom Search on the left is new and will search all of TXGenWeb, including the counties. Many thanks to Linda Lewis for creating this one for us. 3. The bottom Google Custom Search on the right is new and will search all of USGenWeb, including the states. While this is a working search engine, it is still a work in progress as not all states have been added yet. Again, many thanks to Linda Lewis for this search engine. Happy Searching! Elaine Martin ASC TXGenWeb

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