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Did You Know?Express-News described Charlie Moss as “the singer and guitar player who makes up songs about the customers as they enter the Hickory Pit barbecue restaurant in Helotes.” It went on to report that he “started in this sort of work after he quit as a tire company employee... [he] couldn’t hold the tire firm job because he was an epileptic. He also does western paintings, which hang in the Hickory Pit.”The couple moved to Missouri in 1973, where they had a 15-minute radio spot Monday through Friday on KWPM’s American Folk Time; however, they moved back to San Antonio in 1976. Charlie died November 8, 1980, and was buried in West Plains, Missouri.Charlie’s love for Helotes was demonstrated by the many songs he wrote about the town, including the aforementioned “Helotes,” which can be accessed on YouTube under Charlie Moss & The Country Ramblers – Helotes (Down Texas Way).as good as so-and-so”, perhaps consider the life of Paul.Seek excellence in all you do. Whatever your goal is, be it faith, finances, health, or relationships, consider prioritizing your goals in the proper order of Faith, Family, Career. Heed Paul’s example that mediocrity is the opposite of excellence, and seek God’s help to be ALL that He designed you to be. Avoid mediocrity and meaninglessIBy Cynthia Leal Masseyn the 1960s, “Cowboy Artist” Charlie Moss (1923-1980), dominated the entertainment scene in and aroundHelotes. A talented singer, songwriter, and artist, he was from a pioneer ranching family from Llano, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a Private First Class for the duration of the war and was honorably discharged in 1945.He married Edith Alm (1918-2003), who was from Massachusetts, in the mid-1940s. They had a daughter Evelyn (1945-2003), who was born in Burbank, California. He moved his wife and daughter to Texas in 1947, settling on two acres on Blue Hill Road off Scenic Loop Road.An avid horseman, he became the historian and troubadour of the Saddle Tramps, a group of horseback-ridingenthusiasts, which formed in 1961. In the late 1960s, he wrote a recurring column for the Helotes Echo that featured his sketches and profiles of local luminaries. Based on the popularity of his artwork, he completed a series of pen and ink sketches depicting ranch hands, making prints that were sold in Helotes shops in 1967. On June 24, 1968, Charlie and several Helotes artists and musicians participated in Helotes Day at Hemisfair. He sang a song he penned titled “Helotes.”In 1969, Moss, divorced from his first wife, married singer Frieda Ann Willard (1935- 2020), who was from West Plains, Missouri. In the early 70s, the couple sang regularly at Ted’s Hickory Pit at Helotes Park Plaza, and they recorded an album together titled “Down in the Valley.”A short article that appeared in the November 21, 1970, issue of the San AntonioA pen and ink drawing of a bronco buster from the series on ranch hands by Charlie Moss.Cynthia Leal Masseyis the author of several books on the history of Helotes. For more information, visit her website, cynthialealmassey. com, and her Facebook page, CLM Books.endeavors. 2025: Be like Paul, and go for it all!Sincerely,Rich WhiteheadRich Whitehead MayorMayor’s CornerNew Beginnings!HDear Residents,appy New Year Helotes! I love the start of a new year as it gives everyone an opportunity toinventory their lives and make resolutions for betterment. Each new year is also a stark reminder that our remaining time on this earth is shorter, and so I must diligently consider what is worthy of my remaining efforts. Recently my pastor gave a sermon on the Apostle Paul’s ‘resolutions’. Despite having preached the Gospel of Christ in many nations, writing what would become most of the New Testament, being jailed and still being effective for Christ, Paul continually resolved to “know Christ more”. He felt that no matter how close he was to God, he could still get closer.Paul set his eyes on a goal (to know Christ more) and committed his life to running the race of faith set before him, but he realized something that most people neglect to consider when making resolutions. He realized that self-will can only modifyGeneral Meeting Of Historical Society Of Helotes - Feb 4TBy HSHthe Gardens at Old Town Helotes at 15060 Antonio Drive from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Guest speaker is Historian Bryden Moon who will give a presentation titled “Kendall of Kendall County.”George Wilkins Kendall (1809-1867), for whom Kendall County is named, was a Texas icon. Renowned as a Texas Ranger, daring adventurer, war correspondent, and esteemed author, Kendall epitomized the spirit of the Lone Star State. According to Moon, Kendall, who was born in New Hampshire, was considered the nation’s first war correspondent. He apprenticed with Horace Greely, hosted a dinner for Frederick Law Olmstead, and engaged with Mexican President Santa Anna. He married Adeline del Valcourt later in life after meeting in Paris, France, and brought her back to the wild frontier of Texas.Post retirement from AT&T, Bryden Moon volunteered for more than six years as a docent and tour guide at the San Antonio National Historical Missions. A member of the Kendall County Historical Commission, he recently retired as their long-time Marker Chair after having researched and writtenbehavior for a brief period of time before our ‘nature’ takes over and returns us to our old self. True change of our nature can only be accomplished divinely through yielding one’s life to Christ, continual prayer and reading the Word of God.Paul was unique in that he became single-minded and willing to sacrifice who he was, all he had, and even his very life. His life yields another example to consider. He was not mediocre in his pursuit of God. In fact, his life proves that mediocrity (or settling for being average) is the opposite of excellence. This plays true to any aspect of your life: sports, career, relationships.... If you find yourself saying “well I’m at leasthe General Meeting of the Historical Society of Helotes will be held Tuesday, February 4, atapplications to obtain seven approved Texas Historical Commission (THC) markers. Bryden researched and wrote Kendall County’s history in conjunction with the county’s 150th anniversary celebration in 2012. He authors articles for the Dietert Community Archives quarterly regional heritage newsletter, “Echoes from the Archives” for Boerne’s Patrick Heath Public Library.A deluxe box lunch from Jason’s Deli can be ordered online at the Historical Society of Helotes website under the Meetings tab. Member cost is $15, guests $18. Order from five menu items. Reservation/meal order must be made by February 2nd.The meal order is your RSVP. If you are not going to order a meal, but plan to attend, please email info@ historicalsocietyofhelotes.org to RSVP. Guests who do not order a meal are asked to donate $5 at the door. This meeting is open to the public.your local geico agent makes bundling simple.Home + Auto = easyLOCAL OFFICERod Musslewhite210-673-2391¡Hablamos Español!Limitations apply. See geico.com for more details. GEICO & affiliates. Washington, DC 20076. GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2022. © 2022 GEICO. 21_6333121294www.heloteshighlights.comFebruary 2025