Hays Free Press February 6,2019

FEBRUARY 6, 2019 HAMILTON

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Lobo boys hoops surpass Akins for record 16th victory.

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County seeks alternative routes for proposed pipeline

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

Protecting landowners from a proposed 430-mile natural gas pipeline is the focus for Hays County officials as they seek to talk with Kinder Morgan about alternative routes for its proposed Permian Highway Pipeline.

But the fight now involvesTexas law, which could grant Kinder Morgan emi-

PUBLIC MEETING

nent domain status.

Kinder Morgan’s proposed underground pipeline will transport up to 2 billion cubic feet of natuKinder Morgan has ral gas per day through scheduled a Feb. 12 public meeting to be the state. But in order to held at the Wimberley achieve its goal, Kinder Community Center Morgan is looking to team and Feb. 13 at Wallace up with other energy inMiddle School frastructure companies in order to receive the right of eminent domain.

Kinder Morgan receives Under Texas law, if “common carrier” status,

the company has the right of eminent domain, much like highways, roads, railroads and airports.

If Kinder Morgan proves that its pipeline will serve the general public, it could obtain eminent domain status. Kinder Morgan has partnered with EagleClaw Midstream Ventures, Apache Corporation and XTO Energy Inc. Jeff Mundy, an attor-

them.”

Arabie thanked the Citing a desire to residents in attendance pursue “amazing” and thanked counopportunities in his cil members before professional quickly excusing career, Kyle City himself from the Council Member meeting.

District 3 Shane “That was unArabie abruptly expected,” said and unexpectMayor Travis edly resigned his Mitchell. “Counposition during cil member Tuesday’s meetArabie has been ing. a highly active Shortly after member here for ARABIE citizen comover five years ment, Arabie and I’m sad to asked to speak and see him go. We valued quickly announced his his expertise.” resignation.

Other council mem“I haven’t been at the bers on the dais echoed last couple meetings Mitchell’s comments as I’m sure you’ve all shortly after Arabie had noticed,” Arabie said. left the building.

“I’ve had some amazA decision on how ing opportunities in to fill Arabie’s vacant my professional career seat is unknown at this come up and I’m taking time.

No one was hurt Monday after an 18-wheeler jackknifed along FM 150 near the Onion Creek double crossings near Driftwood.

An exact cause of the wreck is unknown at this time. However, the wreck forced officials to close the double crossings for more than nine hours as HazMat crews worked to clean up the area.

Wiener dog races move to new site

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The Buda Lions Club annual wiener dog races are slated to be held on property north of Buck’s Backyard this year while city park undergos construction

of the bond also went toward the purchase of the Garison Memorial Park.

Improvements at City Park include installation of an amphitheater, a splash pad feature, as well as playground improvements.

David Marino, Buda

WORLD WIDE WOE Experts urge caution online after rise in cyber crime.

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communications director, said construction at Buda City Park begins this month. Greg Olmer, Buda Parks and Recreations director, said the 12-month construction period has

INDEX

Impending construction at Buda City Park is pushing organizers of the annual wiener dog races

PIPELINE ROUTE, 2

BY KATIE BURRELL

PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTH HAYS COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE

to seek a change of venue.

According to the Buda Lions Club website, the 22nd annual Buda Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races is slated to be held April 27-28 on property north of Buck’s Backyard on FM 1626.

Buda Lions Club officials said a move was necessary for the 2019 event after Buda opted to close City Park for a 12-month period to start on renovations. While there had been discussions on possibly moving the event to Buda Sportsplex Park on RM 967, the Sportsplex site “just didn’t work,” said Nancy Handrick, Buda Lions official.

The closure of City Park is related to park improvements under Proposition 5 of the 2014 bond.

Proposition 5 calls for improvements to City Park and other trails identified by the city’s Open Space Master Plan. Part

these pipelines,” Mundy said. “That’s the most glaring void in all of this.

There is no real oversight by the state.”

A potential solution would be to put pressure on the Texas Legislature to draft legislation to dictate the routes pipelines must travel. In the past six years, corporations have

Arabie quits Kyle council

Jackknifed at double crossing

BY MOSES LEOS III

ney based in Austin with experience representing citizens in opposition to other pipelines, said more legislative oversight could change the way the Texas Railroad Commission grants companies common carrier status.

“Common carrier status is well developed in law and more attention needs to be put on oversight for the route selection of

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News…………………… 2 Opinion………………… 3 Sports…………………… 4 Education……………… 5 Community………… 6, 7

County focuses on completion dates for several road projects

BY KATIE BURRELL

million. County officials are projecting that Updating and renoconstruction will begin vating roads throughthis fall and the road to out Hays County is a be completed by early central priority for Hays 2021.

County leaders as they The Buda Truck aim to complete several Bypass will connect FM key road projects.

967 at Robert S. Light Currently, $50 million Blvd. to FM 1626. The worth of major road long-awaited project projects have budgets is expected to deset and completion crease the amount of dates finalized, includ- 18-wheeler traffic that ing work on FM 1626 goes through downSouth, the Robert S. town Buda and Main Light extension and two Street. sections of RM 967.

Planning is still FM 1626 south is underway for RM 967 currently under conmaintenance extendstruction according to ing from Main Street to county officials and is Interstate 35. Construcset to cost $21 million. tion is estimated to be Construction here start- $5 million and will last ed in 2016 and will be from late 2020 to the completed by the end summer of 2021. of this year.

Widening and imThat project calls for provements on RM 967 widening FM 1626 from from FM 1626 to west of RM 967 to FM 2770 Oak Forest is also In the to a four-lane divided design process, accordroadway. ing to county officials.

Meanwhile, the Rob- Construction on this ert S. Light Extension, section is expected to or Buda Truck Bypass, start summer 2020 and is currently being depossibly end by early signed at a cost of $20 2021.

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Hays Free Press • February 6, 2019

Phase 1 of Hays County jail completed

BY KATIE BURRELL

On schedule and under budget is how officials described progress on the expansion of the Hays County Jail as they aim to complete the $54.5 million project by December.

The Hays County Jail was reaching capacity last year when officials

struck a deal with Caldwell County to house prisoners in the Caldwell County Jail. That deal costs millions of dollars annually, according to the 2016 Public Safety Master Plan.

The jail is currently under construction and is moving into Phase II of the project. Contractors

have completed work on the buildings’ outer structures and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office maintenance facility.

Phase I of the project, which was completed in June 2018, featured structural additions, including the addition of 192 more

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Phase I of the project, which was completed in June 2018, featured structural additions, including the addition of 192 more bed spaces. The Hays County Jail has 302 bed spaces at this time.

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HISTORY

Founded April 10, 1903,

by Thomas Fletcher Harwell as The Kyle News, with offices on the corner of Burleson and Miller streets in the town’s oldest remaining building.

It merged into The Hays County Citizen in 1956.

The paper consolidated with The Free Press in October, 1978. During its more than 100-year history the newspaper has maintained offices at more than a dozen locations in Kyle and Buda.

Above is a preliminary propsed plan for the 430-mile Permian Highway Pipeline (in green) that goes from Waha to Katy, Texas.

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placed 100,000 miles of pipe throughout the state, some of which are crossing populous areas like Hays County.

Hays County General Counsel Mark Kennedy said the county is ready to hold discussions with Kinder Morgan about finding an alternative route to the pipeline.

“We are also diligently prepared for the possibility that Kinder Morgan does not care to discuss alternative routes,” Kennedy said. “In that case, Hays County will focus on actively supporting the rights of its landowners and protecting the economic and environmental values in which we all have a significant investment.”

For affected landowners, once the right of eminent domain is granted, the company will have authority to enter a property.

However, experts advise citizens to seek legal help for conversations about easements, compensation, damages and potential environmental concerns.

But even with legal help, energy infrastructure companies typically have the upper hand on both the citizens and the state.

A spokesperson with the Texas Railroad Commission (TRC) said the commission does not have

“...the individuals that make up that brain trust are unified in their thinking: we do not want someone else’s economic benefit to damage or pose a threat to the place we call home.”

ment on its website, the TRC does not determine or confer common carrier status for pipelines. The pipeline operator reports to the commission the status of a pipeline as a gas utility, common carrier or private line.

However, a company must submit a T-4 form to the commission, outlining

the logistics of the pipeline, including its private or public (common carrier) status.

But some legal experts who attended the Jan. 29 public hearing on the logistics of the pipeline at the Wimberley Community Center state that the process does not allow enough scrutiny.

“I was reminded that we have a vast brain trust in Hays County and Central Texas,” Kennedy said. “In this case, the individuals that make up that brain trust are unified in their thinking: we do not want someone else’s economic benefit to damage or pose a threat to the place we call home.”

–Mark Kennedy, Hays County General Counsel

jurisdiction to administer or enforce any of the eminent domain and property rights laws. Additionally, the route of the pipeline is at the discretion of the owner or operator.

“In Texas, pipelines are not required to be permitted before being built,” read a statement from the commission's website.

“There is no statutory or regulatory requirement that a pipeline operator seeks or receives from the Railroad Commission either a determination that there is need for a pipeline capacity or prior approval to construct a pipeline and related facilities.”

According to a state-

Project Open Houses The Permian Highway Pipeline (PHP) Project will provide an outlet for increased natural gas production from the Permian Basin to growing market areas along the Texas Gulf Coast. The project will traverse 16 counties in Texas, and is designed to transport up to 2.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas through approximately 430 miles of 42-inch pipeline. It is being proposed by Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline (KMTP) and EagleClaw Midstream Ventures, and will be built and operated by KMTP. A series of Open House meetings are being held to give landowners and the general public the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the project.

Open House Schedule All Open Houses will occur from 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.

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Opinion

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Common carrier status is well developed in law and more attention needs to be put on oversight for the route selection of these pipelines That’s the most glaring void in all of this. There is no real oversight by the state.”

–Jeff Mundy, Austin water attorney. Story on page 1

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Continue the fight for your right to know

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f you were like a great number of Americans, you watched the Super Bowl – maybe known now as the Boring Bowl – on Sunday evening. Who won?

Who cares.

The real reason a lot of us watch the Super Bowl is to watch cool commercials.

There were a few standouts this year – Microsoft gaming with Hays CISD’s own Owen Sirmons and his buddies, the NFL 100th Anniversary commercial, which includes the only female in that spot, Sam Gordon, who is a 14-yearold award-winning football player from Utah, and a few others.

But look up the Washington Post commercial on Youtube.com. It is more about saving our Democracy than anything else.

“Knowing empowers us.

Knowing helps us decide.

Knowing keeps us free.”

Hip Czech

by Cyndy Slovak-Barton

Actor Tom Hanks, who played Ben Bradlee in the movie “The Post”, narrates the Washington Post Super Bowl commercial. His voice has the same seriousness and intensity as in the movie “The Post.”

As Bradlee in that movie, he says, “If we don’t hold them accountable, who will?” Publisher Katherine Graham immediately retorts, “We can’t hold them accountable if we don’t have a newspaper.”

The situation in the movie dealt with a dark time in our history, when the U.S. government

threatened to shut down the New York Times if it printed the contents of the Pentagon Papers, a report about the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War. In the end, the U.S. Surpreme Court ruled that the First Amendment did protect the right of newspapers to print the materials in the report.

What’s the connection, other than the movie was about “The Post” and the Washington Post put out this commercial?

The Super Bowl commercial points out just

us free.” All the while, photos from our history – wars, the U.S. flag on the moon, protests and more flash on the screen.

And he is correct.

Knowledge and scrutiny are important guarantees how serious the situation is to our freedom. now and why newspapers As the commercial and journalists are still so points out, journalists needed today. The ruling are there to bring you the by the Supreme Court is story – “when we go off to being questioned every war, when we exercise our day, and in smaller ways governmental entities large rights, when we soar to our greatest heights, when we and small are trying to keep decisions in the dark, mourn and pray, when our neighbors are at risk, when trying to keep regular citour nation is threatened, izens from knowing what is truly going on with their there’s someone to gather the facts, to bring you the tax dollars. story, no matter the cost.”

“Democracy Dies in But journalists do not Darkness” is the name of work in a vacuum, in a the commercial. Hanks void. It takes all of us, citthunders, “Knowing emizens, journalists, teachpowers us. Knowing helps us decide. Knowing keeps ers, publishers, business

owners, historians, moms, dads, grandparents ... It takes everyone to keep the light on government, from top to bottom.

It means that governments should have to continue to post their legal notices in the newspaper, for all to see, in addition to other places. Not only on their websites for a fraction of a second, buried deep in the background and difficult to find, and not only on a bulletin board in the front lobby, which few ever enter. It means that we all must have access to decisions, large and small.

Knowledge guarantees our freedom. Let’s keep the knowledge flowing. Fight for your right to know. csb@haysfreepress.com

How long until election day?

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s the hammers swing away at this week’s Hays Free Press, our President is expected to hit the airwaves to try and fearmonger our government into funding a fabled border wall.

Yes, that wall. The one he promised Mexico would pay for. The one he champions as the end-all, be-all solution to a fabricated “crisis” along a Texas border that seemingly moved to San Antonio in recent weeks.

And here I thought the stars and stripes won Texas during the Mexican-American war. Silly me.

According to reports, Tuesday’s State of the Union address is expected to focus on more bipartisan issues. Stuff like healthcare and the economy.

I’ll believe it when I hear it.

It’s hard to imagine our President trying to bridge the aisle when he poured the gasoline and lit the match to burn the damn thing in the first place.

This also coming from a leader who continues to spew vitriol and harmful rhetoric the same way a broken fire hydrant expels water. Lord knows it ain’t gonna stop anytime soon.

Realistically speaking, we all should take our president’s SOTU address with an IV of saline solution, a salt lick and a chaser of iodine tablets. It could be comedy of errors or a flood of “alternative facts.”

It probably will be an exercise in trying not to awkwardly scream in anger at the TV with family and friends in earshot.

Hey, at least our President will generate a response that the Stupor Bowl couldn’t live up to.

The wall will be talked about. The wall will probably be a big point of focus.

Building a wall, however, isn’t going to fix the issue. Try putting money into improving and overhauling our naturalization process first.

I’d like to believe we will all try to have a little fun in watching our nation’s future hang in the balance.

Placing prop bets on

From the Sideline

by Moses Leos III

how many times the word “really” is used, or the exact moment our President’s advisors facepalm when he opts to go off script, might be a way some combat the SOTU stress.

Hopefully everyone brings a few extra George Washington’s.

Buzzword bingo? Yes, indeed.

“Tremendous,” “Great,” “Terrible” are all words a teenager uses regularly, as does our President. Who knew?

If one was really adventurous, they would have thrown back a libation every time cameras adjusted their white balance for our Presidents totally natural orange skin tone.

Hopefully we all drink responsibly and come into work safely.

All kidding aside, Tuesday’s address isn’t likely to shift conventional wisdoms.

Republicans will blame the Democrats for the shutdown. Democrats will likely blame Republicans for the same thing.

Our President won’t take blame for holding hundreds of thousands of federal workers hostage and preventing them from getting their paychecks in order to fulfill a failed campaign promise.

And, as we all know, everyone will blame NFL officiating for Sunday’s smelly turd of a Super Bowl. Sorry Adam Lavine, but your tattoos and catchy cotton candy pop hits couldn’t save it.

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints could have. Just saying.

Hopefully, our political leaders come around and find ways to work together in harmony.

At least until good ole’ Twitter thumbs fires up again.

How long until Election Day 2020 again?

Hays Free Press

Third-party math is Trump’s fondest calculation

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onald Trump was having a horrible month. Then Howard Schultz gave him a chance to flex his inner Biff.

Trump hopes, hopes, hopes Schultz runs for president.

And so President Biff did what his role model, the ruling oaf in “Back to the Future,” did to Marty McFly: called him chicken.

Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, “doesn’t have the guts to run for president,” he tweeted.

That should do it, Biff.

Judging by Trump’s horrible approval ratings – cumulatively now in the 30s – the only way he could be re-elected would be to have a semi-legit candidate siphon off a sliver of votes in what might otherwise go to the Democrat in key swing states.

A viable independent candidate? The last one to get so much as a single electoral vote was George Wallace in 1968 with four southern states’ worth of 46.

Ross Perot? Zero. John Anderson. Zero. Ralph Nader. Zero. Jill Stein. Zero.

Gary Johnson. Zero.

What did each accomplish? Well, Nader voters in 2000 helped George Bush, a man antithetical to everything they were about.

Youngat-Large

by John Young

Howard Schultz, a lifelong Democrat, doesn’t like the apparent leftward-ness of the Dem field.

Why doesn’t he offer himself in that field as an alternative to the lefties?

Democrats support candidates with a range of beliefs.

Instead, he contemplates holding himself up as the hope of squishy centrists or flighty progressives, a means of flushing away their votes while a minority of voters returns Biff to office.

Schultz reportedly is aghast at the blowback relative to his burst of idealism backed by billions.

Good. He is absolutely entitled to dispose of all those billions in a nationwide campaign that will net him nothing, but he needs to know that third-party math is Biff’s best hope.

Michael Bloomberg, who also pondered a third-party candidacy but now is considering offering his centrism as a Democratic candidate,

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pointedly asserted that a third-party victory is beyond possibility, if no reason other than the Electoral College. Of this there is no doubt whatsoever.

But let’s face it. This is about voters, not Howard Schultz. Someone else, like Stein, will offer himself or herself as a nonviable alternative to the only two we know to be viable So, I’d like to ask Howard Schultz, the voter – not the maybe candidate – this one question: Considering which of two candidates you and we all know will win in 2020, the Democrat or Donald Trump, which do you want populating the Supreme Court?

Ask that of anyone who considers voting “third party,” or lodging a “protest vote,” or opting to “vote for nobody” due to the fact that none of the two viable candidacies meets the desired definition of ideological purity.

Which side do you want populating any of our federal courts? Where you stand on reproductive rights? What about LGBTQ rights? What about corporations flexing their muscle and lording it over workers (and lawmakers)?

What about unchecked gun violence? What about merciless immigration policies?

All come before the courts, particularly the Supreme Court.

Conservatives have shown that they will hold their noses and dwell in the latrine tank long enough to vote for a person who is certifiably corrupt and is bereft of a moral compass if that person will appoint the judges they crave.

Some think of Trump voters as dumb, but voting with an eye on the courts is smart.

It’s the way every progressive or centrist voter should look at the “choice between two evils.” What philosophy do you wish the courts to reflect?

I tire of the spiels, “There’s not a lick of difference between them,” and “They’re both corrupt.”

There was a time when the two parties were similarly business-driven and it was basically an anti-Red contest of “Who can top this?”

No more. Never in the last half century have the two parties been so different.

As for Biff, if you’re alarmed by him, know that he wants you to flush away your disgust in 2020.

Longtime Texas newspaperman John Young lives in Colorado.

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Sports

Hays Free Press • February 6, 2019

Lobo soccer dominates Rebs in shutout victory REED GRAFF The Lehman Lobos controlled every aspect of the match in a dominant 4-0 shutout victory over the Hays Rebels Friday.

It was friends and family night for the Lobos and head coach Rene Medina addressed those important to his players and their lives and thanked them for what they do.

“Not a day goes by where I don’t sit back and realize how lucky I am,” Medina said. “It’s a great group of guys. I told them thank you for doing the job they’ve done.”

From the start, the Lobos controlled the match.

Lehman launched several

DISTRICT 25-6A BOYS SOCCER STANDINGS Bowie 4-0-1 Lake Travis 3-0-2 Lehman 3-0-2 Westlake 2-2-1 Del Valle 3-3 Anderson 2-3 Austin 1-3-2 Hays 1-3-1 Akins 0-5-1

shots during the first five minutes and dominated time of possession. All their shots finally connected when senior Eric Guadarrama unleashed a 30-yard shot that found the top right corner of the net for the first goal of the match.

Other than a few solid Rebel possessions, the Lobos continued to dominate the half. Two Lobo shots caromed off the goalposts; Hays goalkeeper Ricardo Palacios saved several goals as well, keeping Lehman from distancing themselves. Despite Lehman getting eleven shots off in the half, Palacios and the Rebels kept the Lobos to the single goal in the first half. Lehman led 1-0 at intermission.

Lehman finally broke through in the first few minutes of the second half. After putting constant pressure on the Rebels during the first few minutes, Guadarrama

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Lehman Lobo junior midfielder Edwin Beltran (8) is unable to head the ball as a Hays Rebel player pushes the ball forward Friday at Lobo Field.

struck again. Fellow senior Noah Marquez’s pass set up Guadarrama, who did not miss, sending a low laser into the net for his second goal.

The Lobos continued

getting shots off as the game progressed, firing off three over the next ten minutes. Despite defending all Lobo drives, the Rebels were unable to launch any successful

counterattacks. The two squads went back and forth in possession for most of the second half. It wasn’t until the final five

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Lady Lobo hoops take fifth in district after loss to Bowie

Playoff shot?

BY MOSES LEOS III

BY MOSES LEOS III

Lehman Lady Lobo girls basketball head coach Brad Taylor knew his program was facing an uphill climb Friday at the Den. Persistent shooting woes that have plagued the Lady Lobos for the past few weeks resurfaced in a 38-22 senior night loss to a red-hot Bowie Lady Bulldogs squad.

But Taylor also took solace that despite Friday’s loss, Lehman is guaranteed to finish no worse than fifth in the final 25-6A standings.

While missing out on the postseason by a few games stung, posting the program’s best finish in six-plus seasons provided a beacon of hope.

“The sky is the limit on where this team can go. We just have to keep that worker’s mentality and try to get better,” Taylor said. “We did make progress. Going from last place (in district) to fifth is a big difference.”

Lehman (14-19, 6-9) couldn’t keep Bowie guard Hailey Atwood from knocking down key buckets in critical moments. Eight points scored in the third frame by Atwood gave the Bulldogs (21-8, 14-1) enough momentum to speed away in the final 16 minutes of the contest.

Bowie outscored Lehman 22-10 down the stretch.

Postseason dreams are now just a win away for the Lehman Lobos.

By virtue of a hardfought 59-47 win over the Akins Eagles Tuesday, Lehman (16-14, 7-8) stayed one game ahead of Austin High and two games in front of Del Valle for the last playoff spot in 25-6A. Having surpassed one key hurdle, the Lobos now eye clinching the program’s first postseason berth in six seasons when they square off against Austin in Friday’s regular season finale. It’s a seminal moment for a program that’s gone from near the cellar in recent years to notching a record 16th victory and a guaranteed winning season.

“Considering where we came from and where we are now, I think we’ve done some good things,” said Lobo head coach Steven Pinchback.

Obtaining Tuesday’s win meant balancing gamesmanship with doing just enough at the right time, Pinchback said. Overcoming shooting struggles in the clutch paved the way for the Lobos to find success as well.

Pinchback said he opted for the Lobos to be “very vanilla” on offense, so as not to tip Austin High scouts in attendance.

Despite shooting woes, Pinchback said the Lobos stayed true to the game plan and were patient.

Lobo senior guard Keevan Penson said focusing on defense and matching Akins’ physical play was

PHOTO BY NATHAN LATSHA

A pair of Bowie Bulldog defenders attempt to block the shot of Lehman Lady Lobo senior guard Clarissa Ramos.

“She (Atwood) is, to me, the best one in the district. If she gets it going, it’s hard to stop it,” Taylor said.

But early on, Lehman kept Bowie’s torrid offense grounded. Utilization of a 1-2-2 and a 2-3 zone kept the Bulldogs off-balance in the first half, Taylor said.

Lobo junior guard Kayla Presley said defensive execution paid dividends in the first two quarters. Bowie only led Lehman 16-12 at halftime.

“We forced them to shoot around the perimeter and made them

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take longer contested shots,” Presley said.

Shooting struggles kept the Lobos from taking advantage and fighting back. The team’s biggest struggle is getting the ball in the hole, Presley said. For the most part, the Lobos were able to find open looks during the game.

Magnifying those problems was the absence of Bridgette Ramirez and Alyssa Saucedo due to injury.

Taylor said while the Lobo defense can stop “anyone in the district,”

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Lobo boys hoops surpass Akins for record 16th victory 25-6A BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS

Westlake 14-0 Lake Travis 11-3 Bowie 10-4 Lehman 7-8 Austin 6-8 Del Valle 5-8 Anderson 4-10 Hays 3-11 Akins 3-11

LEHMAN HAS A SHOT AT THE PLAYOFFS IF:

• They defeat Austin High Friday at home. Lehman would clinch a playoff berth by finishing a game ahead of Austin High and in a tie with Del Valle.

Lobos hold the tiebreaker by sweeping Del Valle during the season.

OR • They lose to Austin High Friday, but have the Maroons drop their regular season finale AND have Del Valle lose at least one of its final two games on the season. Should that happen, Lehman and Austin could rematch in a play-in game to decide the final playoff spot.

equally a key element.

“Any advantage you get as you get closer to playoff time is an advantage you need,” Pinchback said. “I kept it very vanilla and I just thought we were the better team. We find a way.”

Lehman led 11-8 following a sluggish first quarter before building its lead to 23-18 at intermission.

However, a 14-8 run to start the third quarter allowed Akins to tie the

game at 32-32. The Lobos countered with a crucial 7-2 run that spanned the final 108 seconds of the third period.

Lehman led 39-34 and had firm control of momentum. Improved shooting was contagious in the final quarter as Lehman finished by going 7 of 10 from the field. The Lobos shot 44 percent for the entire game.

Lobo junior Jarek Salinas, who scored all 11 of his points in the final two frames, said the team made sure every possession counted in the second half. Getting to the paint was how Penson tried to bypass shooting issues. Penson finished with 13 points in the game, while Lobo Oscar Montalvo led with a team-high 14 points.

“We went to the locker room (at halftime) and coach said we needed to turn up,” Penson said. “We needed to play as hard as we could and put them away, so we could focus on the next team.”

The mantra of taking things one game at a time comes to fruition Friday for the Lobos. Navigating through the highs and lows of the season is how Lehman has earned a chance at possibly reaching the playoffs, Pinchback said.

“We think things one game at a time,” Salinas said. “Now we have one more game and that’s the team we’re thinking about.”

Tipoff between Lehman and Austin is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at The Den.

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Blanco Vista student receives surprise visitor

BY MOSES LEOS III From the moment he saw that familiar face walk into his Blanco Vista Elementary classroom, Pre-K student Miguel Gueveca-Rojo couldn’t contain the joy that welled up.

That person, dressed in his Sunday best and clutching a teddy bear with military fatigues, was someone he hasn’t seen in nearly a year’s time.

Perhaps that’s why it took Guevaca-Rojo several seconds to react, trying to make sense of what was happening.

His dad, Jorge Soto, a Sgt. 1st Class in the U.S. Army, was back home for a short period from his deployment and paid the Pre-K student a surprise visit. It was a moment

Soto felt was “amazing.”

“It’s unexplainable. I’ve started doing this since the beginning of last year.

It’s been a year since we interacted. It’s amazing. It’s a good feeling though,” Soto said.

Soto, who has been stationed in Africa for the past nine or so months, was informed Jan. 16 he could return home for a 15-day period; Soto left Africa Jan. 19.

Soto said one of his main priorities was rejoining his family and meeting them. Soto and Leticia, his wife, decided to keep his return a secret from Miguel. Leticia and Jorge both coordinated with Sean Fox, Blanco Vista Elementary principal, and Belinda Auditore, Blanco Vista bilingual Pre-K teacher, about the

His dad, Jorge Soto, a Sgt. 1st Class in the U.S. Army, was back home for a short period from his deployment and paid the Pre-K student a surprise visit. It was a moment Soto felt was “amazing.” surprise visit.

Plans for the surprise visit coincided with already scheduled awards ceremonies that were being conducted at Blanco Vista Elementary; Miguel

PHOTOS BY MOSES LEOS III Tears well in the eyes of Blanco Vista Elementary Pre-K student Miguel Gueveca-Rojo as he hugs his dad, a U.S. Army solider who had been stationed in Africa for several months, who paid him a surprise visit in class Jan. 31.

was awarded several honors. The timing of it all was key for Jorge, who was deployed prior to Miguel starting school.

“Everything fell into place as far as him having those recognitions and me coming in earlier in the morning,” Soto said.

There were few dry eyes when the big moment came. Miguel made his way to his father and cried as they embraced in a big hug.

“I was not expecting him to cry because when

we do get to talk, he’s very outgoing and plays a lot with me and smiles a lot,” Soto said. “I was not expecting him to cry. I think he was in shock.”

For Leticia, the moment was equally important for her son, who has struggled to adjust to Jorge’s departure. It’s a struggle many military families often try to navigate, Leticia said.

“I was just really happy to see my son. I know how hard it has been for him without his dad. I

was happy to see him get reunited again,” Leticia said.

Trying to take advantage of the next 15 or so days is what Jorge, Leticia and Miguel will all try to accomplish.

“I’m mainly going to try and reintegrate with the family. And help my wife, she’s been doing this all alone for nine months,” Jorge said. “Try to help out around the house, plan for things when I do come back and mainly spend time with the kiddos.”

Seeing red; Lehman High CTE students restore tractor

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

Several months ago, Lehman High senior Ray Heiser’s family tractor sat rotting, rusting and collecting moss on his grandfather’s property in Seguin.

That same tractor is now alive and restored, ready to take on

the world for another half-century thanks to the efforts of Heiser and students in Lehman High’s manufacturing class.

The project to restore the tractor was a tedious process for the students, but they were up to the task. With a little bit of grit, sweat, dirt and some

engineering skills, the tractor is almost completely restored.

Heiser, who will join the United States Navy as a construction electrician, or a “Seabee,” made the project his priority.

“This was more of a mechanical and engineering project, which was different than what

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I think my Grandpa is going to be really happy when he sees it.”

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Hays High School alumna joins cast of ‘Hamilton’

BY MOSES LEOS III

All the stars seemed to align when Hays High alumna and current New York City resident Alaina Maderal received her big break.

While staying in her parents’ hotel during their visit to the Big Apple just before Thanksgiving, Maderal received an unexpected phone call from her agent. It was a sign that something big had happened.

With her mom in the room, Maderal was told she had been selected to join the Angelica production of the hit Broadway musical, “Hamilton.”

Screams of joy, a few tears, and a quick sprint around the hotel room soon followed.

For Maderal, who celebrated with a photo in front of the “Hamilton” marquee across the street from her parents’ hotel that day, joining the musical was truly a dream come true.

“There are so many emotions because it’s a dream come true,” Maderal said. “I’ve worked so hard for something like this and it kind of happened.”

Maderal was selected as swing ensemble dancer in the musical, which is one of six existing productions

“Jumping into tour can be quite a lot, but it’s nice to have friends in the cast that are supportive. It’s a great environment to be around.”

–Alaina Maderal, Hays High alumna and performer

of “Hamilton.” The Angelica production is the first of two national touring groups that followed the musical’s initial run on Broadway.

As a swing, Maderal fills in for ensemble dancers who might be sick or injured. There are five ensemble dancers in the show.

Maderal got the part following an extensive audition process that took about two weeks. The first few auditions dealt with dancing only, while the latter combined a performer’s dancing and singing ability.

In total, Maderal took part in five to six auditions.

Each time, she “climbed the ladder” and kept getting callbacks.

“It’s quite a process.

It’s not a one-time deal,” Maderal said. “You have to keep going and get call backs and go through as many cuts as possible.”

Once she got the green light to join, Maderal had to quickly pack and

prepare for life on the road. Currently, the Angelica production has an open-ended schedule.

As such, touring life consists of bouncing from city to city with the group. Maderal said life on the road is different, as performers must find ways to live a semi-normal life, while still training and practicing for performances.

Little things, such as finding a hotel with a kitchen to cook meals or stores to grab the necessities, become key points to keep in mind while on the road. The Angelica production stays three to four weeks in each city before traveling to its next stop.

Through it all, Maderal has received the advice of performers, who offer suggestions on how to cope with the schedule and practices.

“Jumping into tour can be quite a lot, but it’s nice to have friends in the cast that are supportive,” Maderal said. “It’s a

great environment to be around.”

The entire experience is surreal for Maderal, who grew up as a dancer and a gymnast. It wasn’t until she was at Hays High when she began to take a shine to the theater stage.

Helping that cause was former Hays High theater teacher Brandon Snyder, who Maderal said was her mentor. Snyder taught Maderal about the theater and all it has to offer.

Support from friends in theater pushed Maderal toward her career path.

Maderal’s first production was “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Hays High. Maderal was in at least one production during each of her four years at Hays.

“Doing shows and meeting people in theater and drama class, I immediately loved it,” Maderal said. “I felt like I had a group of people I gravitated toward.

I’ve never met people who were more open and fun.”

Maderal hopes to continue working with the cast of “Hamilton.” She ultimately hopes to one day meet Lin Manuel-Miranda, who created the musical.

But Maderal is also planning her next gig, too.

Her ultimate dream is to perform on the big stage on Broadway one day.

“I’m grateful and thank-

Hamilton girl Hays High alumna and current New York City resident Alaina Maderal poses in front of a marquee for the musical “Hamilton” minutes after learning she had scored a role in a traveling production of the show.

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ful to be a part of something that’s life-changing,” Maderal said. “It’s crazy and insane. I never would have thought I could be here. I always knew I wanted to be a performer on a great piece of art and that’s what this is.”

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one of his earliest jobs working at a service June Louise Brand, station. He also served 79, long time resident of in the Army Reserves. He Driftwood, went on to find work in Texas, the mailroom at Sandia passed Labs and worked his away, way up to becoming peacefully, a draftsman at Philco Sunday, Ford Aerospace in the January early 60s. He remained 27, 2019, there as it transitioned in her from Loral Aerospace home that CORNWELL and on to Lockheed she loved Martin, retiring after Wayne Cornwell, 80, of dearly.

Buda, Texas, passed away 30+ years. He truly June Bauer, originally enjoyed retirement and peacefulfrom Columbus, Ohio, his freedom to jump in ly on the was born on the Nov. his car and head out on evening 4, 1939. She was the the open road whenever of January daughter of Elizabeth his wanderlust spirit hit 29, 2019, and Lewis Roberts, him. surroundwho both preceded His greatest joy in life, ed by his her in death, and she second to his children daughters, was raised in El Paso. and grandchildren, was CassanShe had three children, spending time with his dra and Christopher Michael friends. Oftentimes he Katrina, Roach, Jeanette Rene could be found at the sons-inlaw, Matt and Maietta (husband Hank), Bryan, granddaughters, local pizza joint or the and Deanne Denise monthly luncheons Maddy and Kenzie and Parker (husband Steve). with his friends of many caregiver, Diana.

Her grandchildren years. Cornwell loved Cornwell was include Holly Deanne preceded in death by his road trips, camping and Chasse (husband Patrick) loving wife of 48 years, fishing. He also loved and Travis Michael just sitting outside on Eileen Cornwell and Hallman. She has greathis porch or in his garage his mother, Lucille C. grandchildren, including Harber. talking with anyone that her beloved Hannah. Her passed by. Although He is survived by his siblings include Sharon not much of a lover of daughters, Cassandra Chadwick (husband shopping, he knew how Conway, Katrina Ray, Ron), Sandra DeVall to find a good bargain. If Nancy Rebarchik, and (husband Wes), Lorna Sabrina Sawyer; sons-in- ever separated from him Gaddy (husband Chuck), laws, Matthew Conway in Kmart, you only had Tonya Roberts-Hindes to look for him under and Bryan Ray; sons, and the Bill Garner the flashing “blue light” Stephen Cornwell, family in Chicago. special.

Michael Cornwell, She was the aunt for 8 He was a big man Kenneth Cornwell children and great-aunt with a loving heart that and Wes Hedlund for 4 children. would not hesitate to Sr.; granddaughters, Bauer resided in El help a friend out in a Maddison Conway, Paso, where she worked moment’s notice. He was Mackenzie Ray and for the El Paso Police an amazing and loving Kaylee Rebarchik; and Department and in dad and always made grandsons, Christopher Eureka, until she retired sure his children and Cornwell and Jonathan and moved to Austin grandchildren knew how Cornwell. in 1996. She enjoyed much he loved them.

He is also survived collecting antique by his brothers, Jerry He worked very hard glassware and Swarovski Cornwell and William to create opportunities (or Savorski as she would Cornwell; and sister, for his children that he Helen Rose. say) Crystals. She loved never had. He was very Cornwell’s love of cars proud of all his children’s her pets Bonnie, Barney and people led him to and Chuckie, and her accomplishments.

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struggles to put points on the scoreboard has been detrimental.

“We’ve got young people who are for the first time playing in a var-

sity setting and getting varsity minutes,” Taylor said. “Once we get at full strength, we can be better on offense.”

Amid struggles, Taylor

said he’s pleased with progress made by the program this season.

Last year, Lehman won nine total games and finished with one victory in

district play.

Should Lehman beat Akins Tuesday, the Lobos will finish a season with more than 14 total wins for the first time since

2012-13. Presley said the entire Lobo girls basketball culture has “upgraded” in a way, with players harboring more of a “beast mentality.”

“We have to find those small positives and keep on building on it and hopefully it gives us the success we want in the future,” Taylor said.

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BY EXSAR ARGUELLO As the world draws closer together in the Internet age, worries about the security of data shared over the web is growing.

Recent data breaches that have impacted companies such as Equifax has compromised the data of millions.

Locally, experts in computer science and cybersecurity urge residents to remain vigilant with their online personas.

In Kyle, Matt Dawson, Marco Forti and Danielle DeLeon, a trio of computer science professionals work tirelessly around the clock to protect the city’s assets and information from breaches and attacks.

“I believe cybersecurity in business, the government and with private citizens is extremely important, especially with the growing threats all around us,” said Dawson, Kyle IT director. “We train the city staff on how they can identify online attacks and hacks so they can protect themselves and the city.”

The trio agreed that the landscape for online attacks are evolving as hacks are becoming more sophisticated and expensive to deal with. Attacks are also beginning to target everyday citizens and not just those in positions of power.

THE COFFEE SHOP SYNDROME Experts say open wifi networks are some of the most susceptible for hackers. Open wifi networks allow anyone to connect to the internet,

“Basically any place that has public wifi, like a library or airport, is susceptible to these attacks, even if they are password protected. The key is to not do anything that involved sensitive information when you are in public spaces. Don’t shop, use credit cards or enter your social security number.”

–Matt Dawson, Kyle’s IT director

including hackers who could track your web traffic.

Mina Guirguis, a Texas State University professor with a Ph.D. in computer science, said hackers can set up duplicate wifi networks that look identical to a coffee shop’s network.

If connected to these networks, web traffic can be monitored, including emails and credit card transactions.

Even places like the public library aren’t necessarily safe from attacks.

“Basically, any place that has public wifi, like a library or airport, is susceptible to these attacks, even if they are password protected,” Dawson said.

“The key is to not do anything that involved sensitive information when you are in public spaces. Don’t shop, use credit cards or enter your social security number.”

Practicing common sense will go a long way in keeping data protected, experts said.

Texas State University network security professor Qijun Gu said citizens should protect their passwords with multi-factor or two-factor authentication.

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users to enter a security code typically sent to their cell phone when trying to log in on their accounts. This adds an extra layer of security that can ensure safety even if a password is compromised.

“You don’t have to be an expert in cybersecurity to stay safe, you just need to be aware,” Gu said. “If you are a student, a small business owner or a politician, you shouldn’t overlook your privacy.”

Gu and Guirguis teach their students about recent cyber-attacks and keep them to date on the latest breaches and why they happened.

PHISHING ATTACKS ARE ON THE RISE GLOBALLY Experts estimate that phishing attacks make up a majority of hacks and, in the most severe cases, can cost a business millions of dollars in damages.

Phishing attacks, typically sent through email, involves a user accidentally clicking a faulty link that looks legitimate.

Those false links could compromise businesses data, including emails, credit card information, passwords and more.

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annual report on phishing attacks, reported that 83 percent of survey responders have experienced a phishing attack, up six percent from the previous year.

Marketing, management, sales, human resources and production departments are highly targeted for phishing attacks.

Phishing for hackers is easy and profitable. With one email, it is estimated that an attacker can cause an average of $1.6 million in damages to a mid-sized company.

"I think the real danger happens when someone doesn't realize they clicked a faulty link and a lot of time has passed before it's caught," Guirguis said. “But you can’t expect everyone to be an expert.

If you feel you clicked on a faulty link, talk with your administrator and get some help.”

Although Gu doesn’t believe phishing attacks will dwindle, he does believe practicing common sense is the best way to protect a business or person from attacks.

Together, Gu and Guirguis are part of a team at Texas State that teaches the next generation of computer scientists how to stay vigilant and safe online.

“Ten years ago, we had less reliance on computers and their systems, but today, it is embedded in everything we do,” said DeLeon, city of Kyle systems analyst. “If you’re in public, the expectation is there is some risk. Building good security can’t be an afterthought. With how things are changing, you have to adapt.”

To say the financial markets were a bit bumpy in 2018 may be an understatement. The S&P 500 was down 6.2 percent for the year, the first time this key index fell since 2008, during the financial crisis.

So what can you anticipate in 2019?

And what investment moves should you make?Let’s review the causes for last year’s market volatility.

Generally speaking, uncertainty was a major culprit. Uncertainty about tariffs, uncertainty about the continued trade dispute with China, uncertainty about Brexit – they all combined to make the markets nervous. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates four times, and even though rates remain low by historical standards, the increases caused some concern, as higher borrowing costs can eventually crimp the growth prospects for businesses.

And now that we’re into 2019, these same uncertainties remain, so markets are likely to remain volatile.

Although the Fed has indicated it may be more cautious with regard to new rate hikes, there are indications of slower growth ahead, particularly in China, the world’s second-largest economy. And after strong 2018 earnings growth, helped by the corporate tax cuts, corporate earnings may grow more slowly – and, as always, earnings are a key driver of stock prices.

Nonetheless, the U.S. economy is showing enough strength that a recession does not appear to be on the horizon, which is also likely to be the case globally – and that should be good news, because an extended “bear” market typically does need to be fueled by a recession. Ultimately, the projected continued growth of the U.S. economy and the possible resolution of some uncertainties could help markets rebound.

As investors, we cannot control the everyday ups and downs in the markets, but we can control our decisions, look for opportunities and keep a long-term per-

Financial Focus

by Kevin M. Spotts

spective within our investment portfolios. Consider these actions for 2019: Be prepared for volatility. As mentioned, many of the same factors that led to the market upheavals of 2018 are still with us, along with the impact of the partial government shutdown – so don’t be surprised to see continued volatility. The more you’re prepared for market turbulence, the less startled you’ll be when it arrives.

Stay diversified. At any given time, different financial assets may move in different directions: stocks up, bonds down, or vice versa. To help dilute risk and take advantage of different opportunities, you should maintain a broadly diversified portfolio containing stocks, international stocks, bonds, government securities and so on. You may need to rebalance your portfolio to maintain an appropriate proportion of each asset class, based on your risk tolerance and longterm goals. Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio, it can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.

Take a long-term perspective. It can be disconcerting to see several-hundred point drops in the stock market. But you can look past short-term events, especially if your most important financial target – a comfortable retirement – is still years or decades away. By keeping your focus on the long term, you can make investment decisions based on your objectives – not your emotions.

If 2019 continues to be volatile, you’ll need to stay prepared and make the right moves – so you can be confident that you did everything you could to keep moving toward your financial goals.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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A Pre-bid meeting will be held on 02-12-2019 @ 2:00 p.m. at Performing Arts Center (PAC) 979 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle, Texas. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-2682141 ext. 45035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Bid responses must be returned to the HCISD Purchasing Office, Jennifer Ornelas, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, by the date and time indicated above. Late Bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.

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Hays CISD is Requesting Bids for CSP #28-011907JO Dahlstrom & Wallace Middle School Concessions. CSPs will be accepted until 02-262019 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

A Pre-bid meeting will be held on 02-19-2019 @ 2:00 p.m. at Hays CISD Central Administration Building Annex A, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, Texas.

Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext. 45035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Bid responses must be returned to the HCISD Purchasing Office, Jennifer Ornelas, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, by the date and time indicated above. Late Bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

To all persons interested in the Estate of Christopher Sewell Meeks, Deceased, Cause No. 19-0042-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas.

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR AND FOR ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 30th day of January, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Christopher Sewell Meeks, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 A.M., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so.

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Texas on or before the abovenoted date and time.

Applicant’s Attorney: Michael J. Baldwin 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin, TX 78701 512-236-2000 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 31st day of January, 2019.

Elaine H. Cárdenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 BY /s/ Christopher Alaniz Christopher Alaniz, Deputy

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Alice Josephine Spelman Appleman AKA Alice Josephine Appleman, Deceased, were issued on January 28, 2019, under Docket No. 19-0013P, pending in the County Court-at-Law No. 1 of Hays County, Texas, to Thomas J. Appleman.

Claims may be presented in care of the Executor for the estate, addressed as follows: Thomas J. Appleman, Independent Executor C/O Criston E. Klotz, Atty Estate of Alice Josephine Spelman Appleman AKA Alice Josephine Spelman, Deceased 10120 Clemente Circle Austin, Texas 78737 All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated January 30, 2019 Thomas J. Appleman, Independent Executor By /s/ Criston E. Klotz Criston E. Klotz, Attorney for Executor The Klotz Law Firm 10120 Clemente Circle Austin, TX 78737-1030

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the District Clerk of Hays County, Texas, December 6, 2018, in cause numbered 17-1730, styled Ruby Ranch Homeowners Association versus Charles Igwe on a judgement rendered against Charles Igwe; I did on January 25, 2019, at 8:00 a.m., levy upon as the property of Charles Igwe the following described real property.

LOT 14, BLOCK A, OF RUBY RANCH PHASE FIVE, AN ADDITION IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK 8, PAGES 241-245, OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS AND KNOWN LOCALLY AS 440 CREEKSIDE DRIVE, BUDA, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS 78610.

On MARCH 5, 2019, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Hays County, at the South Door, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, I will sell or cash to the highest bidder , all the right, title and interest of CHARLES IGWE in and to the real property described

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REQUEST FOR BIDS

Hays CISD is Requesting Bids for Bid #18-011904JO Roofing – Maintenance Facility. Bids will be accepted until 02-13-2019 at 2:00 p.m. local time. A Pre-bid meeting will be held on 02-07-2019 @ 9:00 a.m. at Hays CISD Central Administration Building Annex A, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, Texas. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-2682141 ext. 45035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Bid responses must be returned to the HCISD Purchasing Office, Jennifer Ornelas, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, by the date and time indicated above. Late Bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.

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Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFQ #25011903JO Professional Services for Construction and Facility Maintenance. Proposals will be accepted until 0211-19 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

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Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to North Hays County Municipal Utility District No.2, Attention Paul Byars, President, Board of Directors, will be received at the office of LandDev Consulting, LLC, 5508 W. US Hwy 290 Service Road, Suite 150, Austin, Texas, 78735, until 3:00 p.m. Local Time, Thursday, February 14, 2019,and then publicly opened and read for “PLUM CREEK WATER TRANSMISSION LINE AND WASTE-

WATER INTERCEPTOR” for North Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 2, Hays County, Texas” Scope of Work of the Contract includes the following: Furnish and install water and wastewater infrastructure in Plum Creek.

Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. Local Time, at the office of LandDev Consulting, LLC, 5508 W Hwy 290 Service Road, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78735.

Attendance by each prospective bidder or its representative at the pre-bid conference is MANDATORY, and no Bid will be opened unless the bidder or representative was present at the pre-bid conference.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a certified or cashier’s check, acceptable to the Owner, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount Bid, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the Contract and execute the Payment and Performance Bonds on the forms provided, and provide the required insurance certificates within seven (7) days after the date Contract Documents are received by the Contractor.

Copies of the bidding

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LOG HOMES Log Homes – 4 Log Home kits selling for balance owed, free delivery. Model #101 Carolina, bal. $17,000; Model #203 Georgia, bal. $19,950; Model #305 Biloxi, bal. $14,500; Model #403 Augusta, bal. $16,500. View plans at www.loghomedream.com.

documents are on file at the following locations: Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from LandDev Consulting, LLC, by emailing a request to Larry.Hanrahan@landdevconsulting.com. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/or download specifications, plans, soils report, and environmental reports for this Project.

There is NO charge to view or download documents.

Bidding documents may be examined at the above locations or may be obtained by prospective bidders or suppliers upon payment of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00 non-refundable (plus cost of delivery) for each set of documents at 5508 W Hwy 290 Service Road, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78735. Checks should be made payable to LandDev Consulting, LLC. No cash will be accepted.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive all defects and irregularities in bidding or bidding process except time of submitting a Bid. The Successful Bidder, if any, will be the responsible Bidder which in the Board’s judgment will be most advantageous to the District and result in the best and most economical completion of the Project.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien.

Sale to be held online at Storagetreasures.com by competitive bid.

Anytime Storage, LLC 880 Windy Hill rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Will be ending on or after February 26, 2019, 11 AM. Cleanup deposit required.

Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale.

The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/CREDIT. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. All units have some miscellaneous household items, boxes, furniture.

Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant(s).

GLENDA CASTRO: electronics, toys, totes, clothes JUAN AVALOS: beds, kid’s, tools ERIK SMITH: tools, electronics BEATRICE DELGADO: rugs

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Codi Newsom, senior project manager with ECM International, said in a statement the approved guaranteed maximum

price (GMP) for Phase I was roughly $5.3 million.

However, Phase I was completed for roughly $4.5 million.

Phase II of the project involves the majority of the jail renovation, as well

as a new jail addition and a new training building.

Newsom said the GMP for Phase II is approximately $49.9 million.

That total reflects roughly $290,000 in savings which was accom-

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minutes that the teams began to break through.

After having a shot deflected out of bounds, the Lobos lined up for a corner kick with just five minutes remaining. The kick traveled to the opposite side of the goal, where Lobo senior Luis Rangel was there to connect on a strong header that Palacios didn’t stop, re-

sulting in the Lobos third goal of the match. Three minutes later, Rangel was fouled near the Rebel goal, resulting in a penalty kick for the Lobos. Senior Alex Mantilla’s shot went straight center and fooled the Hays goalkeeper who dove left. The goal locked down the dominant 4-0 victory for the Lobos.

Medina felt his team did

everything they needed to and got the job done.

“It was a complete game,” Medina said. “We controlled it throughout.

It was a good win.”

Lehman senior Eric Guadarrama recorded two goals and has been a solid player for his squad all season. Medina believes he has a special player in Guadarrama.

“He’s a special player,” Medina said. He has a heart for Lehman and he fights for it.”

The Lobos are now 8-2-3 as they prepare to hit the road to take on the Anderson Trojans next Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Hays Rebels are now 2-6-1 overall and host Lake Travis Friday at 7:45 p.m. at Shelton Stadium.

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Once the tractor was transported from Seguin to Kyle, the students went to work. First, the body of the tractor needed to be restored before any work on the internal parts could be done. The rust and moss were removed and three coats of paint were added to give the tractor its pristine red finish back.

After its first phase, the students fixed the tires, radiator, generator and engine.

The goal was to keep the integrity of the original tractor intact, said Joseph Henderson, manufacturing teacher at Lehman High. Most of the internal components from the original tractor have been restored.

“The next step is get-

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ting the tractor to run,” Heiser said. “We have to see if it’s the crankshaft gummed up somewhere, or if there is too much compression in the engine. We still have some work to do.”

Once the restoration is complete, the tractor will return to Heiser’s grandfather’s property in Seguin, where Henderson estimates it can last for another 50 to 60 years.

“It’s special because we got to restore a family tractor that will go right back to them,” Henderson said. “The students still had to do a bit of welding just like they would with any other project, but they also learned to use a different skillset. It’s good for them to try something fresh

through these projects.”

For Heiser, the Hays CISD’s career & technology education program (CTE) has equipped him with the tools to start a career in the Navy after graduation.

But until then, Heiser and his peers will focus their efforts on finishing the tractor.

“I think we have swung to this notion that everyone has to attend college or be college ready, but in reality, 60 percent of the jobs in the United States don’t require a 4-year degree,” Henderson said. “A lot of these jobs require some post-high school certification and training, or CTE. A lot of schools are starting to invest heavily in CTE, including Hays. There

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Pie Society

Irene Melendez (left) celebrates with Jeremy McBroom, who was the winner of Kyle’s CertiPied pie eating contest Jan. 23.

The contest was held in conjunction with the city’s announcement it had been granted the trademark for the Pie Capital of Texas.

Kyle granted Pie Capital of Texas trademark

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO It’s now official – Kyle is the Pie Capital of Texas.

On Jan. 23, city officials celebrated National Pie Day by announcing it Kyle been granted the Pie Capital of Texas

trademark from the U.S. Patent and Trade office.

The journey toward the certification started around a year ago when the city of Kyle proclaimed itself as the pie capital of Texas, due in large part to the success of Texas Pie Company in

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been the timeline identified by city staff, with substantial completion estimated to take roughly 11 months.

In December 2018, the Buda City Council approved a bid from the the Barr Company to construct City Park improvements. Construction will encompass the existing pavilion, green areas and playground.

Olmer said other projects included Proposition 5 are on schedule. That includes a splash pad at Green Meadows Park that’s expected to open in March. Buda’s Parks Maintenance building has already been completed, Olmer said.

City officials are anticipating work on the city’s trail systems in the near future, Olmer said.

Handrick said the organization does not have a layout on what the new site will look like at this time; planning is still in the early stages. Buda Lions are ironing out logistics of the event, including the possible need for shuttle buses.

While there could be a need for shuttles, Buda Lions are going to “weigh it out and look it over,” said

Construction on FM 1626 from RM 967 to FM 2770 isn’t expected to be completed until mid-to-late summer 2019

downtown.

Mayor Pro Tem Dex Ellison broke the news on Facebook and called for the citizens of Kyle to buy, eat, think and “be the pie” at the announcement.

“I am excited to announce we have the

official trademark as the Pie Capital of Texas,” Ellison said.

The official framed document from the United States government was broadcasted to the citizens at the event and is in the possession of the city.

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Charles Handrick, Buda Lions official.

Organizers also plan to work with Hays County officials and Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones as well.

However, construction on FM 1626 from RM 967 to FM 2770 isn’t expected to be completed until mid-to-late summer 2019, said Jennifer Scott, Hays County Pct. 2 executive assistant.

Charles Handrick said vendors and competitors are still onboard with the event, regardless of where its held. Buda Lions are also receiving calls and registrations at this time.

“We had a lot of apartment dwellers in the city that came to our event last year. This may impact them somewhat, but right now, we are hoping for the best,” Charles Handrick said.

We would like to say thank you to all the following businesses that are now CertiPIEd; meaning they incorporated an element of pie into their business marketing to promote the overall brand.

Trisha Wilder, Edward Jones The New World Bakery Broadway Bank of Kyle For the Love of Go Plum Creek HOA Front Porch Days Greater Texas Credit Union Capstone Dental Thistlewood Manor & Gardens Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce Vintage Chicks Trust Texas Bank Safe-n-Sound Self Storage Allen Deaver, Wright Time Realty Kyle Correctional Center/MTC Texas Pie Company Wallace Middle School Pups & Mutts Hands on Healing Spa First Lockhart National Bank in Kyle Kyle ER Wildflower Blessings Floral Shop Hays Home Team at Keller Williams Realty Mathnasium Blue Crest Media

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