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FEBRUARY 8, 2017 CIVIC AWARD

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Buda honors longtime resident, community activist.

Lady Rebel soccer pounds Leander Lions.

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Horses rescued in FM 150 wreck

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The decision on whether Buda would reintroduce fluoride into the city’s water system will now rest in the hands of voters.

In a stunning turn of events, the Buda City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to add the fluoride issue to the Nov. 17 election ballot.

Council members Wiley Hopkins and Eileen

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Collard said crews responded and assisted with getting the horses untangled and safely out the trailer.

Helping the NHCFR was large animal rescue training, which was taught at Texas A&M University several months ago.

“This was invaluable to help make a successful rescue,” Collard said.

Collard said a NHCFR firefighter who responded to the accident is also a veterinarian. The firefighter said the most injured horse is being treated at a large animal hospital and the “prognosis looks good,” Collard said.

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COMING UP Elisa Albert reading and book signing

Author Elisa Albert will hold book readings and signing on Feb. 23 at 3:30 p.m. at Texas State University's Witliff Collections and Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Katherine Anna Porter Center in Kyle. Albert is the author of “After Birth,” “The Book of Dahlia,” “How This Night is Different,” and the editor of the anthology “Freud’s Blind Spot.” Her fiction and nonfiction have appeared in Tin House, The New York Times, Post Road, The Guardian, Gulf Coast, The Believer, Time magazine, and numerous other publications.

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Altmiller voted against placing the fluoride issue as a referendum item.

Buda’s city leaders’ decision came before a scheduled public hearing on the controversial item, which drew a standing-room only crowd at Buda City Hall.

Many who attended Tuesday’s meeting were intending to speak in opposition

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No one was injured Saturday after a cement truck rolled over on its side along FM 150 near the Onion Creek double crossing in Driftwood.

But the resulting traffic led to separate incident in which the North Hays County Fire Rescue was called upon to rescue two horses from a trailer.

North Hays County Fire Rescue Chief Scott Collard said emergency crews were dispatched Saturday morning to assist with the cement truck rollover. The driver of the cement truck suffered minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for observation.

But Collard said a driver pulling a horse trailer with two horses had to stop quickly to avoid the traffic backup that resulted from the accident.

Collard said one of the horses slipped under the second horse in the sud-

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Phase one of Anthem, which will be split into two parts, will hold 219 lots that will be 60x120 feet and 50x100 feet. Wilson said the homes are considered

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Construction within the first phase of a 1,850 home subdivision located on 670-plus acres outside of Mountain City is expected to begin later this year.

Clark Wilson, president of Clark Wilson Builders, said Feb. 2 during a public

territorial jurisdiction, is expected to span three phases and should be completed within a decade, Wilson said.

Anthem is expected to have 1,850 total homes, with 20 percent of the 672 total acres left as “open space.” The development is expected to have ten miles of trails and three community parks and “lots

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meeting on the development that a second quarter groundbreaking is anticipated for the Anthem subdivision.

Wilson, the developer of Anthem, said residents would begin moving into the new subdivision by the end of 2017.

Total build out of Anthem, which is located in Mountain City’s extra-

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A $250 million initiative split across two propositions was the consensus reached by the Hays CISD Board of Trustees Monday as they decided on what could go in a potential bond.

Board trustees will decide next week on whether they should take the $250 million package to voters this May. By a 7-0 vote Monday, trustees directed staff to ready election orders, with trustees finalizing language Feb. 13 for a possible bond election.

The move was done after the board spent the better

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part of three hours crafting the Growth Impact Committee’s $265 million recommendation.

When the dust settled, however, board trustees opted to whittle $15 million from the GIC’s total recommended cost.

Board trustees also split the bond into two propositions, with one of the propositions consisting of a new high school and two new elementary schools.

For many board members, the $265 million recommended price tag proved too much to move forward with. District 2 Trustee Willie Tenorio was concerned that a $265 million bond wouldn’t pass in the

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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.

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BOND UPDATE

Buda’s 2014 $55M bond package

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With a handful of projects already underway, several items within Buda’s $55 million bond, which was passed by voters in 2014, are seeing various degrees of construction, with others nearing completion.

Prop 1

MUNICIPAL FACILITY Except for the mechanic, electrical and plumbing design plans, the new municipal building design plans have been approved for the final

stages with a final report and maximum guaranteed price to be finalized

by Jan. 31.

“The progress on props 1 & 2 are currently on schedule, site work is in progress.

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PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY According to a Jan. 18 blog entry on the city of Buda website, Buda Public Information Officer David Marino said the new Parks and Maintenance building has been completed, with staff moving into the facility within the next couple of weeks.

According to Marino, the solar panels at the new parks and maintenance facility have passed final inspection.

Props 3 and 4, Prop 5 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DRAINAGE PROJECTS, TRAILS AND PARKS

Engineering firms HDR and RPS Klotz presented information to council members regarding improvements needed to various road project.

Segment 1 is located just west of Cabela’s Drive to the Bradfield Park cross-culverts, while seg-

ment 2 is near the Bradfield Park cross culverts to Railroad Street.

The third segment is Railroad Street to Ash Street, while segment 4 is comprised of select improvements to Goforth Road and Segment 5 is the Cabela’s Drive/Goforth Road connector.

According to the blog, the city council approved improvements to segment 1 and 2 at the Nov 7 city council meeting to advance to the final design phase, while requesting that HDR draw up preliminary design plans for the fifth segment.

The preliminary design plan for segment 5 will be up for approval by the

Buda City Council Feb. 7.

Meanwhile, project design is complete and utility relocation is ongoing for improvements on San Antonio Street. Those improvements include widening the existing pavement to enhance parking at Buda City Park, intersection safety improvements, and aesthetic enhancements.

As for improvements to Main Street at RM 967, the project design is 90% complete with ongoing utility relocation/coordination activities.

The Old Goforth Road improvements sit at 90% design completion with utility relocation/coordination activities currently underway.

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community.

Teresa Tobias, District 1 trustee, said preliminary discussions had centered around a possible $250 million bond, but the price had gone up.

Removing a $22 million new central services building from the bond was a primary component in the total cost reduction.

Esperanza Orosco, district 5 trustee, said she has received a “lot of push back” from community members regarding the new services building, which was planned to go near the district’s Performing Arts Center.

She also questioned whether the city of Kyle was considering development in that area.

Superintendent Michael McKie said he met with Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers two weeks ago regarding their intentions. While McKie said timeline and interests are similar, he said there was no information to share with the board regarding the meeting, as the city had no details of any potential commitment.

“To say anything specific would be misleading to the board,” McKie said.

District 4 trustee Merideth Keller worried that if Kyle had interest in developing the area, the district could miss an opportunity to work with them to potentially share space.

“I don’t want to spin my wheels and talk about a central services center when there is a possibility for something else that’s quite workable,” she said.

Board president Holly Raymond said she believed the information McKie presented was her “sticking point” when it

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What’s in the proposed Hays CISD bond?

After Monday’s special called meeting, the Hays CISD board of trustees chose to reduce the total amount of a proposed bond to $250 million, split into two propositions.

The board opted to include a $3.6 million baseball, softball complex at Hays High, while removing a $22 million new central services center. Other cost cutting measures include reducing the scope of a proposed transportation facility by $1.2 million and the scope of district wide improvements by $1.9 million. The board will vote Feb. 13 on possibly calling an election.

PROPOSED HAYS CISD BOND – $250,000,000

Proposition 1 – $189,850,000 High school #3, Elementary Schools #14 and #15

Proposition 2 – $60,150,000 Major points: Transportation facility, district-wide improvements, roofing and HVAC replacements, technology and infrastructure upgrades, Hays High baseball/softball complex, improvements to and building of career and technology facilities See a detailed list of what’s in the proposed bonds online at HaysFreepress.com.

came to cutting the CSC out of this bond.

“There was something that’s on the horizon that’s big like that, that we don’t have answers, that could save us $22 million? Then it’s worth waiting for that answer,” Raymond said.

The district reduced the number of bays within a new transportation facility along Highway 21 from 16 to 8, which cut the cost by $1.2 million.

Trustees also chose to cut $1.9 million from an $11.9 million item for district-wide improvements. The $1.9 million that was eliminated would extend to a $3.1 million item for intrusion alarms in the district.

Board trustees discussed the cost of a $122 million high school and two $33 million elementary schools.

At-large trustee Sandra Bryant said she wanted to potentially lower the cost of the campuses.

Trustees, however, decided to utilize any potential savings from construction of the schools toward paying down existing debt in order to return money to taxpayers. Language

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will also be added to the final project list that upon completion of all projects, any total

savings would go to pay down existing debt.

While all trustees agreed to split the bond,

some held reservations.

Bert Bronaugh, District 3 trustee, said the $250 million bond amount was more palpable, but feared all three schools could fail if they’re in a separate proposition in the bond.

At-large trustee Sandra Bryant said having one proposition was equivalent to taking a “horse pill.”

“I think giving people the flexibility to split the bond into two is simple to understand,” Bryant said. “It also has the best chance of passing.”

The deadline for calling a bond election is Feb. 17. If the board opts to call an election, voters would hit the polls to decide on the bond May 6.

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Opinion

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “We feel a little betrayed by Budafest committee members for not communicating with city staff on this (post-event presentation).”

– Eileen Altmiller, Buda Council Member

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Who really School vouchers earn an ‘F’ reads and understands? I GUEST COLUMN

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few months ago, in the health section of one of my news magazines, was an article that in essence said we don’t have to die. I quote.

“Eating vegetables reduces your chances of dying.” Researchers determined that eating seven ½ cup portions of fruits and veggies per day reduces your chances of dying 42%.

And later in another issue of the same magazine was an article that said that people who use cussing to express themselves are less likely to lie to you. I received three times via email friends a notice that Feb 2017 was a lucky month that will find you richer because it happens only once every 823 years because this month has 4 Sunday, 4 Mondays, etc …4 of all the days of the week. Pass this to three people.

My dear friends, dying is 100%. And common sense declares to me that cussers are more immoral than non-cussers and more likely to lie. And every February has 4 days of each day of the week, a leap year February having 5 of one day of the week. Who invents this stuff: Dummy non-science majors or people just having a laugh making internet jokes? But even more crazy is who reads this and takes it seriously without seeing the intrinsic flaws in such reasoning? Who is it that is so glaringly deficient in critical reading skills? The answer: Lotsa people. But they could have an excuse: they were never taught to read into words, phrases, and passages.

Even more tragic are the people who are well aware of facts and deliberately choose to ignore them for the sake of their social or political agendas. In the case of mega thug Michael Brown, who robbed a convenience store on video and who was later shot dead while struggling to take a gun from the policeman, the conclusive evidence is ignored.

Still people are holding their hands over their heads in tribute to the fictitious surrender of Brown before he was shot. And then there’s the women’s march.

Individuals, when interviewed spewed 4 words that they’d memorized: misogynist, racist, xenophobe, and transphobe. And when asked why they were protesting Trump, a lot of them said they’re afraid of what he might do. Afraid?

Please … give them a coloring book, a box of juice, and a blue ribbon for participating and

n late January, Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick donned their yellow scarves and took to the capitol steps to champion school vouchers, a cause also beloved by billionaire Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos and the President.

Voucher advocates believe that the solution to problems in public education is to “let the money follow the kid”; I believe they are wrong.

Put simply, voucher programs take money out of public school coffers and funnel it to private or religious schools. The last portion – state funds supporting religious schools – sticks in the craw of those seeking that clear, bright line between church and state.

That’s fair, but that’s not my primary complaint. Others insist that data does not show that private or religious schools produce better educational outcomes for students. While true, this is also not my primary complaint.

Finally, anyone with an eye on the dollars will tell you that no current voucher program covers the full price of average private school tuition, which means vouchers serve families that can ALMOST pay for private education and exclude those families with no

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maybe they’ll go home with a sense of achievement.

Do we have an immigration problem? The Hollywood heavy thinkers think we should just open our borders to everyone. When someone runs them over and 85 others in a stolen truck would they change their minds?

Not likely to happen anyway. These pampered millionaires live in gated communities with bodyguards and limo drivers and have someone do their cooking and grocery shopping for them.

They don’t have to think like the rest of us do and they sure don’t.

Do we want the same problems as Germany and France have? From their speeches it would seem that they do, and they have people who follow their reasoning.

They are the ones who live their lives believing that reality is in the mind of the beholder.

They think sin and evil do not exist and there are no absolutes, for it is absolutes that form common reality which they deny.

No country is as magnanimous as the USA when it comes to providing relief to those of other countries who have met tragedy. We send Americans to die for them. No country is more inclusive, to a fault even, than the USA. If pro-refugee people want to protest then may they march in front of the Saudi embassy and others whose countries refuse to take any refugees from the Middle East.

As it stands we really have to know who is in our country, who is bleeding our social services and educational system and at the same time possibly plotting mass murder.

The far left and pop culture, the believers in a man made utopian world by removing borders, espouse destruction of our despised culture, values, and religious convictions.

In this mindset they would destroy themselves, all for the promises of a utopian society. Hey, it worked so well for the USSR.

The challenges we face are myriad. They require creative solutions, the hard work of dedicated and welltrained professionals, teacher growth models that produce meaningful results, and, yes, cash. Lots and lots of cash.

disposable income to divert to education.

Vouchers offer discounts to families of privilege; they do not serve underprivileged students. This all seems to me entirely true and pernicious and vile, but it is also not my primary complaint.

My primary complaint is that voucher advocates begin with the implicit presupposition that our public school system is broken beyond repair, that the only real answer is to hop in that escape pod and head for the nearest desert planet.

Anywhere, they believe, has to be better than this.

I, a public school educator for 20 years, roundly reject this bitterly cynical premise.

I believe that any public school can be improved by thoughtful, empowered educators who work together in service of students.

Voucher advocates would have you believe

the light in public schools has been extinguished; I see it burning every day.

I see it in my coworkers, who work during passing periods to make their lessons more effective second period than they were first.

I see it in my students: engaged, thoughtful citizens working as hard or harder than anyone I know.

I see it in my own children, proud public school kids themselves, who come home each day excited to share their new learning.

I see it in every one of us who still works for that light bulb moment, that perfect moment when a student realizes herself capable of things she always thought were impossible.

Now, let us not mince words: though the President insists educators work in a system “flush with cash”, no one who has set foot in a Texas public school

would agree.

The challenges we face are myriad.

They require creative solutions, the hard work of dedicated and welltrained professionals, teacher growth models that produce meaningful results, and, yes, cash. Lots and lots of cash.

Teachers are not missionaries feeding themselves on zeal alone; those light bulbs over students’ heads don’t power our classrooms. We need staff, supplies, training, and updated technology. We need specialized equipment to support our welding, auto mechanics, cosmetology, and engineering programs.

We need competitive salaries to draw the nation’s brightest into the profession and professional development dollars to help them improve every year. None of those things are free.

Taking money out of the public school system is not a solution; it is at best a cynical attack on a system in which I still strongly believe.

Yes, we have challenges.

Voucher advocates believe my fellow educators and I cannot meet those challenges; I know that they are wrong.

Chris Gardner is a long-time Hays CISD high school teacher.

Are we in the dark days?

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his column is about the intersection of faith and politics. I first wrote most of these thoughts five years ago, but have been reluctant to publish them, because they are sure to offend everybody. However, they are just as true now as they were then, and we are five years farther down the dangerous road we are traveling.

There seems to be no better time than the present, so here goes.

The darkness is descending. It will be a long time before the dawn. The horrors to come will seem neverending, and you may wonder where God has gone. But God has not abandoned us. We have abandoned God. America has given itself over to unbridled greed, and called it “prosperity.” We have slaughtered millions of innocent babes in the name of sexual freedom and women’s equality. If you want to end the slaughter, you have to sign on for the greed, and be content to have a few billionaires own everything and everybody a few years from now. But if you want to stand against the greed, you have to be okay with the slaughter.

Ray Wolbrecht is a retired dentist from Kyle and an interesting individual. His column is always called “I could be wrong” as he suggested that title. You decide. rbrickwall@gmail.com

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The two political parties are like parents going through a divorce, fighting so bitterly over the custody of the child that the child is dying of neglect.

God and Country

by Phil Jones

The result is a political system that is schizophrenic. The two sides are unable to talk to each other without acrimony. We have reached a point where the two sides cannot even agree on what the facts are, nor even what sources of information are reliable. The two political parties are like parents going through a divorce, fighting so bitterly over the custody of the child that the child is dying of neglect.

We are siloed into our own echo chambers, encouraged to believe that the people on the “other side” are either crazy, stupid, or evil.

This creates a very clear and present danger of political violence

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breaking out on a broad scale. Frankly, the collapse of the United States appears very near.

We have saddled our children and grandchildren with heavy debts, spending their future on ourselves. And as if that weren’t enough, despite abundant warnings, we are now simply choosing to roast them alive, in a living hell – a planet growing hotter and hotter, with all living things struggling with less and less water. And for what?

There are some on the right that worship the free market. They see the “invisible hand” that sets prices as the Hand of God, and insist it must not be interfered with. Meanwhile, some on the left worship science, and deny the very existence of God as anything other than bothersome superstition. But neither science nor the

free market is worth worshipping, because both are inventions of our own minds. Shall man the creator worship his own creation? How stupid is that?

Yet both the free market worshippers and the science worshippers ultimately come to the same conclusion: that the natural order is survival of the fittest and death to the weak. The free market worshippers call this “creative destruction.” The science worshippers call it “natural selection.”

So there is no room for kindness. Kindness is for losers. Only ruthlessness will do.

God has shown us the way to peace, but we have chosen to go our own way. And the bitter fruit is ready to fall from the tree, in a poison harvest like nothing we have seen in our lifetime. Unless we come home.

Phil Jones is a local columnist who makes his living teaching math to kids with “learning disabilities”, especially dyslexia and ADHD. He writes original songs through the nonprofit Sunrise Ministries. djones2032@austin.rr.com

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Buda approves flood early warning system contract SAMANTHA SMITH

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While many Buda residents are recovering from the May 2015 flood, a $500,000 state grant is expected to help the city potentially mitigate future disastrous floods.

According to city documents, the grant, which was authorized in August 2016 by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for roughly $585,000, will be used to support construction of permanent Flood Emergency Warning System (FEWS) installations along floodprone roads in Buda.

Buda City Engineer

John Nett said Buda applied for the grant through the TWDB by identifying five areas that are highly susceptible to flooding.

The five areas were “ranked on a priority basis,” said Nett at the Jan. 17 council meeting.

The estimated cost of installing the FEWS is $362,649.10. Buda will offer a 50 percent match, which totals $181,324.55.

Buda City Manager Kenneth Williams said Jan. 17 money for the matching funds would have to come from the city’s general fund as Buda did not include it the 2016-2017 fiscal year budget.

Brian Lillibridge, Buda

PROPOSED EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS LOCATIONS • Onion Creek Bridge on RM 967 • Cole Springs Rd at RM 967 • Garlic Creek Culvert on RM 967 • Bluff Street at FM 2770 • Main Street at Bradfield Park.

water specialist, said in an emailed response that while the TWDB awarded Hays County a separate grant for an early warning flood system, the county’s and city’s system would be compatible with one another in order to share information at a faster rate.

“These are separate systems, but the city is working with the Hays County Office of Emergency Management

(HCOEM) to select equipment that will be compatible with and feed local data from Buda into the county-wide network that HCOEM is putting in place,” Lillibridge said in the email.

Lillibridge also said city staff has been working closely with HCOEM staff for “technical guidance and insight into FEWS equipment selection” to better equip both entities for flood mitigation

Buda shows reluctance for Budafest SAMANTHA SMITH

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Buda city leaders expressed concern regarding the city’s continued support of Budafest at Tuesday night’s Buda City Council meeting after members of the event’s committee failed to show for a postevent presentation.

Buda Tourism Director Lysa Gonzales said the presentation was lacking information due to a lack of communication with committee members

Eileen Conley and Bert Bronaugh.

Gonzales said all attempts to contact the two had been fruitless.

She said city staff was able to get a copy of the food and sales vendor applications, and they were able to get through to some vendors who paid the registration fee of $100 or $125.

Budafest had been canceled due to weather in December 2016 and was not rescheduled.

However, some vendors complained they were not reimbursed their

application fees.

Gonzales said both applications are lacking in “reimbursement” language, but there was an apparent $40 credit for the 2017 event that was offered to vendors.

Council member Eileen Altmiller opposed Buda being involved with the event in the future because of the lack of cooperation with committee members.

“We feel a little betrayed by Budafest committee members for not communicating with city staff on this,” Altmiller

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“move-up” homes and he expects them to be priced at $300,000 and above.

Pharis said the design team developed “street sections appropriate for the development,” which includes bike lanes and wide sidewalks. Pharis said the design team also worked on matching the development with the regional character of the area.

“We don’t want to force something that doesn’t belong and doesn’t match the character of the area,” Pharis said.

Along with a small mixed-use area near one of the development’s parks, Pharis said developers are “already working” with Hays CISD to lock down a site for a potential elementary school campus.

Residents who attended the meeting, however, were concerned about water and wastewater service for the development, along with drainage issues and buffers to Mountain City.

Wilson said the development has an agreement with Kyle to extend water and wastewater services to the subdivision.

Within the agreement, Mountain City 150, LP would build at its own expense infrastructure to

connect to Kyle’s water and wastewater lines. It will also pay an advanced fee of approximately $2 million that Kyle will use for improvements to the city’s wastewater plant.

Utilities will be managed by a Municipal Utility District (MUD), which was approved after property owners who voted within a special election for the district entered into a settlement following a voting issue during the Nov. 8 election.

Wilson said the two property owners voted in favor of the MUD but he was “not sure” what had occurred in the voting. He added the property owners signed affidavits to state they voted in favor of the district.

The development will have proposed detention ponds that are designed to detain 25- and 100-year storms, per Hays County requirements.

Wilson said drainage was a concern and that engineers followed rules where downstream property owners cannot be inundated with dirty water during the pre-development phase.

“There was a concern there could be flooding with more houses and

roads,” Wilson said. “Our engineers are aware of where the drainage is and what the rules are.”

Anthem will also harbor a 200-foot and 100-foot natural buffer, which was part of a development agreement Wilson entered with Mountain City.

Mountain City Mayor Phillip Taylor said Anthem is “consistent” on what was seen during the preliminary design phase, which includes the buffers. He added the neighborhood was “smaller than originally planned.”

“The buffer zone between us and them was negotiated out and they are sticking with that,” Taylor said. “They are sticking with that.”

Taylor said he was happy to see the development is taking green space into consideration.

Lionel Cardoza, who lives across from Anthem in the Arroyo Ranch, was leery of an influx of traffic to FM 150 as a result of the population growth.

“Since we’ve been here, traffic on (FM) 150 has gotten worse and worse,” Cardoza said. “My concern with Anthem is there’s going to be more people in this area and traffic is going to get worse.”

equipment installed at the 5 locations within our city limits,” Lillibridge said. “The goal is to have our equipment provide local area data to the publicly accessible flood information system that HCOEM is putting together which will be maintained by them.”

Council members approved the execution of the contract for the FEWS with the TWDB at the Jan 17 meeting.

“I want to say congratulations on all your hard work,” Council Member Eileen Altmiller told Nett at the meeting.

It’s unknown at this time when work on the installation of the system will commence.

Fluoride Vote: Set for November Continued from pg. 1A

said.

City staff recommendations included halting involvement with the Budafest event in the future, said Buda City Manager Kenneth Williams. He added staff is “reluctant” to support the event in the future.

“It’s too bad they ruined that for everyone,” Altmiller said.

The Hays Free Press attempted to speak with Bronaugh before the meeting, but he did not respond to before press time.

Anthem Subdivision: Breaking ground this year

collaboration in the future.

“Localized flooding does occur but the reality is that the nature of flooding experienced in our area often ends up being a regional event,” Lillibridge said. “This type of collaboration between the county and the city leverages individual efforts to benefit the greatest amount of Hays County residents possible.”

Lillibridge said Buda will be installing one FEWS with the automated signals digitally connected to it, which will send updated information such as precipitation, stream levels and water rise to a monitoring location.

“The city is responsible for maintaining the

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Several residents who were there were also in support of fluoridation.

Prior to the hearing, the city council went into executive session for roughly a 30 minute period before seeking to turn the issue into a referendum item.

However, council members did not offer an explanation on the dais as to why they reached their decision.

Despite the news, residents who came

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Eighteen people, some of whom were not Buda residents, stayed to voice their disapproval of Buda adding fluoride to the water.

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PHOTO BY NATHAN LATSHA

Rebels take down Leander Lions 49-40 Hays High’s Dre Green (35) arches his back as he attempts to take a shot over a Leander Lions defender during Friday’s district game at Bales Gym. A 17-point effort by senior Charles Bohannon carried the Rebels to a 49-40 upset win over Leander, which is in the hunt for a playoff spot in 25-6A. Hays’ Matthew Rindahl scored 13 points, while Green had 11 points. Hays closes the season Friday against Vandegrift at 7:30 p.m.

Lake Travis sneaks by Lehman 1-0

BY QUIXEM RAMIREZ

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The Lehman Lobo boys soccer team knew what to expect heading into Friday night’s district matchup against the Lake Travis Cavaliers.

In four previous matchups, Lake Travis had outscored Lehman by 19 goals.

“We have never beat Lake Travis,” said Lehman coach Brad Baker. “We’ve never really been in a game against Lake Travis.

But the expectation of a Lake Travis blowout went by the wayside as the Lobos put up a fight in a 1-0 home loss at Lobo FIeld.

“This is the first time I feel like they snuck away with a 1-0 win,” Baker said. “We proved it tonight. It wasn’t the Lake Travis show against Lehman.

It was actually Lake Travis against Lehman, which is huge for us. We are building in the right direction.”

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Lady Rebels fall to Vista Ridge 67-59

BY QUIXEM RAMIREZ

news@haysfreepress.com

By halftime, Vista Ridge’s Nikki Cardano-Hillary had seen enough.

It took Vista Ridge nearly six minutes to score its first points of the basketball game, after missing 10 consecutive shots.

Hays, the thirdseeded team in the district, took advantage of a rare offensive funk

from Cardano-Hillary to take a 35-26 lead at the break.

Then Vista Ridge unleashed CardanoHillary in the second half. She finished with a game-high 46 points – including 40 in the final three quarters – to seal Vista Ridge’s 67-59 win Tuesday night.

“They have a player that can take over games,” said Hays coach Danny Preuss.

REBEL BASKETBALL, 2B

PHOTO BY TRACY STIRMAN

Hays Rebel senior Maya Hood (21) eyes a chance to regain possession of the soccer ball during Friday’s district match at Shelton Stadium.

Steady as they go

Lady Rebs pound Leander 4-1

BY MOSES LEOS III

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A slow start wasn’t enough to deter the Hays Rebel girls soccer team from rolling to a 4-1 win over the Leander Lions at Shelton Stadium Friday.

But the victory, which was the team’s third straight, continued a tenday stretch where Hays (8-3) compiled wins over rival Lehman and playoff contender Lake Travis.

Rebel head soccer coach Brent Holcomb said he believes the wins show his young team can belong in a tough 25-6A district.

“They deserve all of their success. They’re very skilled and they work hard and they’re supportive of each other, which a lot of skilled teams don’t have,” Holcomb said.

Holcomb said the team, which is trying to fix the “epidemic” of slow starts, was pushed back by a

physical Leander midfield in the early part of the first half. The Rebels also worked to combat a stiff breeze that was prevalent in the game.

But once the Rebels began keeping the ball on the ground and maintaining possession, Holcomb said they began to settle in.

“We got it together. We started connecting our passes and finding out where we needed to go,” said Maya Hood, Hays se-

nior forward. “We started making the runs right and the defense connected.

Everyone started connecting.”

Hays’ first chance at a goal was thwarted after a penalty kick by Hood caromed off of the crossbar at the 22nd minute of the first half.

The Rebels took advantage of a second opportunity seven minutes later when sophomore Jenna

LADY REBEL SOCCER, 2B

Lobos make history on National Signing Day

BY MOSES LEOS III

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Ever since they roamed the halls as 8th graders at Chapa Middle School, Brian Prickett and Tyler Henderson have always maintained a strong friendship.

The duo, which lives blocks away from each other, can almost always be seen at each other’s houses. Even when they couldn’t drive cars, the duo rode their bikes together to go and hang out.

Even as the two approach the final months of their senior year, the bond that ties them continued as they made history Wednesday.

By signing their letters of intent Feb. 1, Prickett, who will play football at Howard Payne University, and Henderson, who will play at Baylor University, became the first Lobos to participate on National Signing Day. Henderson is also the first Lobo football player to sign on with a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) “Power 5” conference.

Todd Raymond, Lehman High head football coach and ath-

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

Lehman High senior wide receiver Tyler Henderson (left) smiles as he watches fellow senior teammate Brian Prickett sign his national letter of intent Feb. 1 at the Lobo Den. Henderson and Prickett are the first Lobos to ink the dotted line on National Signing Day.

letic coordinator, said the signings signify progress for the program and for the school, which have come as a result of higher expectations.

“We’re on a larger stage, so kids are performing better and getting more recognition,” Raymond said. “It’s a good reflection of where we’re heading as a school.

I’m proud of that and I’m

proud of them.”

Prickett, who played at left tackle during his four years at Lehman, committed to Howard Payne Sept. 28.

The reasoning was to help rebuild a program that’s gone through a complete coaching overhaul, Prickett said.

In January, HPU hired Braxton Harris as the school’s next head foot-

ball coach, according to the HPU website. During his time at Texas Lutheran, Harris compiled a 25-5 mark over three years.

For Henderson, the path toward Baylor was not quite as linear.

In summer 2016, Henderson committed to the Naval Academy in

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Rebel Basketball Continued from pg. 1B

Lady Lobos fall to Cavs in season closer Lehman Lobo senior guard Megan Zuniga lifts a shot over a group of Lake Travis Cavalier defenders Friday at the Lobo Den. The Lobos closed their 2016 home schedule with a 66-51 loss to Lake Travis.

Lehman closed the season Tuesday with a 58-34 loss to the Westlake Chaparrals.

PHOTO BY CHAPARRAL PHOTO

“She did this to us the first game.”

Hays saw its doubledigit lead dwindle in the third quarter, when Cardano-Hillary poured in 12 consecutive points to shave the deficit to a single point.

And while CardanoHillary was mounting a comeback single-handedly, Hays lost its leading scorer for the game when Gabby Bosquez picked up her fifth foul in the third quarter.

Vista Ridge finished the quarter on an assist from Cardano-Hillary to Ansley Herrin, giving the Rangers their first lead of the game.

By then, the damage was done. Hays was reeling, Bosquez was fouled out and ChoonHee Chae was sitting at four fouls entering the final period.

Chae earned her fifth foul later in the fourth quarter on a drive from Cardano-Hillary, joining two other starters twho fouled out. Preuss said Tuesday night’s game was the first instance in which three of his starters fouled out in the same game.

“It hurts when you foul out three starters in the game,” Preuss said.

“You need players like that on the floor and we hung tough.”

Before the CardanoHillary show began, the Rebels jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. An 0-of-5 mark on 3-pointers in the first quarter prevented Hays from increasing its lead.

“We played hard,

“We were playing well.

We played them tough, played an eight-point game just like the last time.

It was a good effort.”

–Danny Preuss, Lady Rebel coach

jumped on them pretty early,” Preuss said. “We were playing well. We played them tough, played an eight-point game just like the last time. It was a good effort.”

Vista Ridge completed its regular season with 27 wins and five losses, along with a share of first place in the district. Hays enters the playoffs with a 20-13 record and a 7-5 showing in district play.

With seven wins in its last 10 games, Preuss said Hays is playing its best basketball of the season.

But Cardano-Hillary didn't really seem to mind.

"Overall an eightpoint game to the 19th-ranked team in the state isn't too horrible but I thought we had a chance to win," Preuss said. "We are peaking at the right time and that's only gonna help us for the playoffs."

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Lady Rebel Soccer

Lake Travis’ Daniel Tamkin scored the game’s first and only goal with about nine minutes left in the first half. The initial shot attempt was blocked by Lehman’s goalkeeper, but Tamkin was able to track the deflection and convert the opportunity.

“Their goal counts on the scoreboard, but it’s one of those that I don’t really call a real goal,” Baker said. “I mean, it was a real goal but it wasn’t an earned goal – it was off the keeper’s hands and we missed a slide tackle.”

From there, Lake Travis was unable to build a large deficit it’s accustomed to.

There was an opportunity later in the first half to open the game up when the Lobos goalkeeper collided with a teammate, leaving the ball dribbling towards a Lake Travis player. The result was a goal, but the officials waved it off because he was offsides.

Baker said the offsides

Sheely scored the game’s first goal at the 13:43 mark of the first half.

Hood then rectified her penalty kick miss by powering her way to a goal with eight minutes left in half to take a 2-0 lead.

Despite her 4-foot, 10-inch frame, Hood used a high-intensity approach to power her way past defenders.

Hood scored two goals Friday, which added to her combined total of five goals scored in the last two matches.

Holcomb said Hood has a work rate “greater than any other soccer player I’ve ever seen” and there’s “no ball she won’t chase down.”

“I like to run around and do the best I can to pressure people enough to give up the ball, or run around enough to get the ball for my own team,” Hood said.

“When you get pushed, you have to push back a little.”

Hays’ defense kept the Lion offense off the scoreboard for the ma-

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PHOTO BY BECKY TENNEY

Prior to the start of Friday’s game, members of the Lehman Lobo boys soccer team psych themselves up in a huddle before entering the pitch. An early Lake Travis goal lifted the Cavaliers past Lehman 1-0.

call was a momentum shift in their direction.

“I was very impressed with Lehman honestly,” Lake Travis coach David Bammel said. “The last few years we played them and I felt like we got the better of them but this year they came out and did a good job.

They controlled the play and were pressing us.”

From there, Lake Travis was unable to create a larger cushion to separate the two teams.

Lehman, despite allowing 15 shots and attempting seven, remained in striking distance for the entire match.

“They never quit,” Baker said. “They stayed in the game. We got opportunities. They didn’t go in. It was just the luck of the bounce.”

Baker said he emphasized quality over quantity in constructing this year’s roster, which has 17 players compared to 20 or more

in previous years. He wanted to ensure there wasn’t much of a dropoff when the reserves entered the pitch.

Against a team they have never beaten, Lehman showed its district foe a glimpse of what is to come in the next matchup.

“We always give them a better game in the second match so I think they are gonna have their hands full,” Baker said. “We’re still young.

We’re still getting there.”

jority of the match. Holcomb said the Rebels limited the play of the Leander forward and controlled the midfield.

Hays led 2-0 at halftime and extended its lead to 3-0 following a goal in the 56th minute.

Leander responded with a quick goal to cut Hays’ lead to 3-1, but Hood lofted a shot over the Lions’ goalkeeper for the team’s fourth and final goal with two minutes left in the match.

Holcomb said the Rebels are “coming along” following a challenging pre-district schedule that included taking fourth place at the Bryan/College Station invitational.

“We had a good preseason where the defense had chances to play against good teams and they found each other and they trust each other,” Holcomb said.

Hays will host soccer power Vandegrift Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Shelton Stadium.

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Annapolis, MD. But in November 2016, Henderson decided to change his commitment to Oklahoma State.

However, Henderson received an unexpected call from a Baylor recruiting coordinator in January after he said he sent some film to Baylor’s Twitter account.

The coordinator set up a meeting at Lehman where the two talked, where he advised Henderson that he would in-

form newly hired Baylor head coach Matt Rhule of what he had seen.

Several days later, Henderson said he received an offer from Baylor.

With three offers on the table, Henderson said he and his family, along with Raymond, compiled a pros and cons chart to help him decide.

Ultimately, location was the reason for Henderson choosing Baylor over the other two offers.

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half away from home and I can have family at games,” Henderson said.

“I’m far away from home, but not too far.”

Henderson said he felt he can be a key part in Rhule’s offensive game plan.

Rhule was hired to helm a Baylor football program that has been mired in controversy following a sexual assault scandal that occurred under former head coach Art Briles.

Briles, along with the school’s athletic director and president, were fired in 2016 as a result of findings from the scandal. According to a Dallas Morning News report, the NCAA is looking into “aspects” of the scandal.

But for Henderson, the thought of making history hasn’t quite hit him yet. The ability to be an inspiration to classes that are coming up is also an important factor.

“Just because they

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come to Lehman, it doesn’t mean they can’t get a (Division 1) scholarship or a scholarship in general,” Henderson said.

“If you put in the hard work, you can do whatever you want to do.”

Raymond said the Lobo coaching staff does “everything they can” to be as “honest and realistic” with student-athletes about playing collegiate football.

“Getting them to understand that it’s possible

and getting to raise the bar,” Raymond said. “It’s a continuous battle we’re working on.”

For Prickett, the moment also brought memories of the two teammates years together, from their days as district champions at Chapa to Lehman High.

“Its fun, especially with one of my friends who I consider one of my brothers, to sign on National Signing Day,” he said.

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State rep files bill to fix testing issues

BY MOSES LEOS III

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A pair of high profile, education-related pieces of legislation is part of what local Hays County representative Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) has so far filed during the 85th Texas Legislative session.

Isaac’s key piece of legislation, House Bill 1333, aims to “radically reduce the impact of standardized testing on Texas’ students, educators and taxpayers,” according to a release.

The bill, called the

“Teaching over Testing” act, plans to move the focus in public education “away from standardized testing” to the classroom through four pieces of reform.

That includes removing the weight of scores from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam in the state’s A-F rating system, which is to be implemented during the 2018 school year.

Texas’ STAAR test has come under fire after multiple school districts encountered a myriad of technical issues with the exam in spring 2016.

THE FOUR PIECES OF REFORM WITHIN JASON ISAAC’S TESTING OVER TEACHING ACT • • • •

Allowing school districts to select alternative test providers Reducing the number of tests Removing STAAR scores from teacher evaluations Reducing the weight of STAAR scores in A-F ratings

In addition, over 150 school districts, including Hays CISD and Dripping Springs ISD, have passed resolutions calling for the repeal of the state’s new A-F rating system, citing concerns the ratings rely heavily on standardized testing.

Isaac said his bill has received bipartisan sup-

port from across the state.

His bill is co-authored by Reps. Rodney Anderson (R-Grand Prairie), Joe Deshotel (D-Beaumont) and Gary VanDeaver (R-New Boston).

“I’m thrilled by the bipartisan support this legislation is receiving,” Isaac said. “It’s time we shift the focus of public education

away from standardized testing and back to the classroom where it belongs.”

Issac has also filed legislation to stop inappropriate relationships between teachers and students in public schools.

House Bill 1403, which was filed by Isaac Monday, is paired with HB 218, which was filed by Rep. Tony Dale (R-Cedar Park). Both pieces of legislation are expected to strengthen prohibitions against relationships between educators and students.

According to the release, both Isaac and Dale

have focused their attention toward stopping a practice they call “passing the trash.” That practice is where teachers who resign, but are not fired, for engaging in inappropriate relationships with students are allowed to keep their teaching license.

“I’m thankful that our children’s safety in schools – where all they should have to focus on is learning – is a priority for our state’s leadership,” Issac said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House and the Senate to keep sexual predators out of our schools.”

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Hays CISD distributes ‘Coats for Kids’ A hero’s welcome

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Pfluger Elementary first grader Clarissa Salinas shows a broad smile as her father, U.S. Army Cpl. Eric Salinas, lifts her up in the air during a surprise reunion Monday morning. Salinas got the birthday surprise of a lifetime after her father, who had been on a 400-day deployment overseas, surprised Clarissa at school.

On Saturday, over 400 of the 500 coats available for distribution were given to those in need in the Hays CISD area. The coats, which were distributed during Hays CISD’s Coats for Kids drive at Kyle Elementary, were donated from campuses throughout Hays CISD and Seton Hospitals located in Kyle and Austin.

Angie Mendez of Hays CISD the said event could not have been accomplished without the assistance of the Kyle Rotary Club and Julio Campos, who helped with the cleaning of the coats.

Los Lobos strike a pose at state competition

PHOTO BY BRUCE FISHER

Members of the Lehman High Mariachi Los Lobos strike a pose following their performance at the Mariachi state competion in San Antonio Saturday. The Lobos competed at the Mariachi state finals last weekend and emerged with a 5th place finish out of 17 groups.

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Lobo artists claim scholastic honors Eight students from the Lehman High School Art Department have been recognized in the 2017 Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. All eight of the honorees attained their recognition in the Photography category and are students of Lobo Art teacher Debra Flynn.

Three have earned Silver Keys in this year’s running of the annual competition, the remainder receiving Honorable Mention. Silver Key winners include Kelsey Rolls, Marisa Tambur (a repeat winner, having scored a Silver Key in 2016), and Daniel Ramirez.

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The Hays County Livestock Show court and service members participated in the Patriot and Heroes event in Wimberley Jan. 21. Those in attendance include: (L-R) Duchess Destinee Caberera, Tim Pennington, Duchess Avery Herron, Archie Gerald, Duchess Konleigh Eben, Queen Hannah Fults, Scott Schecht, Peter Venardes, Duchess Hannah Griffin, Gina Garrintano, and Princess Makenna Hawkins. The Hays County Livestock Show Queen’s Court gathered with the community to give back to the men and women who have served in our country in Wimberley last month. The court on Jan. 21 assisted in serving a meal and visited with service men and women who were part of Patriots and Heroes Outdoors, a non-profit organization that provides hunting and fishing activities for veterans, with a focus on Purple Heart recipients. The event was held at Dick and Dodie Juarez-Scott’s ranch in Wimberley.

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im Krebs scored a Southwest Conference record 50 points on Feb. 8, 1956 to power the SMU Mustangs past the Texas Longhorns 109-96.

Elmore “Doc” Hayes was hired in 1947 to breathe new life into the listless basketball program at Southern Methodist University.

The pitiful Ponies had won a grand total of two SWC titles in 28 seasons, the last exactly a decade earlier.

The new coach won one more game than he lost in his first eight years but finished no higher than third in the annual seven-team scramble.

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Then along came Jim Krebs, the 6-foot 8-inch answer to the Mustangs’ prayers.

The big center from suburban St. Louis tallied more points in the 1954-55 season than any sophomore in conference history -- 282 in a dozen games for an average of 23.5. SMU lost on the road to TCU, Arkansas and Baylor, but

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atch the Loving Mountain City FaceBook and the Mountain City edition of NextDoor. com for new episodes in the tale of Kitty Hulk, The Rogue Attacking Cat that’s causing terror along Maple and Ash. On social media, numerous cat owners with vet bills (and a dead pet) have united to share horror stories and make vows to trap the large charcoal gray cat with white paws. It’s said his head is one-and-a-half times the size of other cat heads. “This cat harasses and attacks cats in the cat’s own fenced backyard.”

Kitty Hulk is extremely aggressive and dangerous. He has assaulted and mauled pet cats, even in the presence of their owners.

The distraught cat was discovered trapped early Monday morning. But, before Animal Control

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opened, Kitty Hulk managed to turn the trap on its side and escape through a small opening.

Also along Maple, angry homeowners complain of dog feces left on their lawns, as if the dog owners do not know to carry poop bags when they walk their dogs.

This matter came up at a recent Council meeting.

You’ll see us dragging KissMe past mailboxes.

It was at a City Council meeting awhile back that we learned some homeowners are offended by the odor of dog urine near their mailbox.

Poop bags are on the list of supplies needed

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Above, community watch dog Tommy Poer attends a Hays CISD school board meeting in the mid-1980s. Below, Poer met with presidential hopeful Ron Paul during a campaign tour prior to the 2008 election.

Buda honors ‘bull dog’ resident’s service to the city

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uda, like many other municipalities, encourages resident involvement in civic government.

On Tuesday, the city bid farewell to long time Buda resident Joyce “Tommy” Poer, who, in her own special way, exemplified said behavior. Poer announced in January she was moving from Buda to an assisted living facility in Travis County.

(Buda’s) responsible growth,” Buda Mayor Todd Ruge said.

Poer moved to Buda with her family in 1957 when the population was 287 people. Poer was involved with school business at a time when Buda ISD wasn’t completely integrated yet.

“She stood her ground on integration,” Ruge said.

Poer said it took four years, many school

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Sign of the times on Center Street Armed with a sandwich board sporting various slogans, Kyle resident James Broadway marches near the intersection of Center and Burleson streets in the downtown area Tuesday. Broadway, who set up at the intersection around 7 a.m. Tuesday, said he was demonstrating against President Donald Trump’s administration. Broadway said he received numerous thumbs up and honks of the horn, along with a few people who disagreed with his views.

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OBITUARY CASTILLO Our beloved mother, Maria Inez Rios Castillo.

Passed into the arms of our Lord, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 in the early morning.

She was born on Aug.24, 1922 in Prairie Lea, Texas, to Merced and Narcissa

Rios. She spent most of her 94 years as a resident of Kyle, Texas having moved there from Goforth, Texas.

She loved doing arts and crafts, gardening, and loving and caring for her large family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joe B. Castillo, daughter Aurora (Dora) Flores, and sons, Sam Castillo and John Paul Castillo.

Grandma Castillo, as she was known by all who knew and loved her,

is survived by daughters Margie Pina (Joe), Norah Fuentes (Bob) and Frances Diaz (Joe); and sons Gilbert Castillo (Ester), Joe Castillo (Charlene) and Ruben Castillo (Paula). She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 34 greatgrandchildren, 6 greatgreat-grandchildren, and one 3x greatgrandchild.

Pallbearers were grandsons Joe Diaz, Bob Fuentes, Alfred Garza, Gerard Castillo,

Jason Castillo, and Alex Rodriguez. Honorary Pallbearers were Gilbert (Jap) Romero, Joseph Castillo, Alphonso Rodriguez, and Rudy Quintero.

We wish to express our gratitude to Legend Oak of Kyle, and to their staff and caregivers.

The mass was celebrated Friday, Feb. 3 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Kyle, Texas with interment following at Memorial Lawn Martindale, Texas.

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passed the remaining Krog 12.0, forward Larry nine tests to take the troShowalter 11.0 and guard phy and land a berth in Ron Morris 10.2. the NCAA tournament.

SMU finished the regAlthough Southern ular season at 23-2 and Methodist had come traveled to Manhattan, up nine points short in Kansas for the opening an early round season of the match with Hayes lost Krog NCAA Bradley, showand Morris to 20 points down. from senior graduation but The guard Art Texas Barnes and Tech Red filled the holes 19 from RaidKrebs kept ers, two with talented the Ponies years underclassmen. away in contention. But from As a result, they trailed SWC by two at memthe 1956-57 the final bership, squad started buzzer and gave the dropped a out like a house favorites one-point fits, but decision to Krebs afire stumbling Tulsa in the and Krog only against consolacomtion game Kentucky in 11 bined to conclude for 41 the camnon-conference points paign with in the 15 victories 68-67 warm-ups. and 11 squeakdefeats. er.

The opponents The second-round Krebs had burned as a clash with Missouri Valsophomore sensation ley champion Houston were out for revenge was over by half-time as his junior year. Night the Mustangs stampeded after night he foiled to a 16-point lead. Krebs defenses custom-made had the most points (27) to contain him sinking and rebounds (14) in the enough shots to average 89-74 cakewalk. a fraction over 19 points Oklahoma City held an outing. the big center to just After taking their licks seven points but still lost from the Iowa Hawkeyes, by 21. With Krebs the who would play for the main attraction, Krog national championship, and Showalter shot the and the Kansas Jayhawks, lights out for 22 and 20 the Mustangs reeled off points.

19 victories in a row.

The mighty Mustangs They ran the table in the advanced to the elite conference winning all Final Four and took 12 games by an average the floor against San of 16 points.

Francisco on Mar. 23, In his history-making 1956. Krebs outscored rampage that February All-American Bill Russell versus Texas, Krebs hit 20 but was no match on field goals and 10 of 11 the boards for the future free throws. His 50 broke NBA Hall of Famer. the old record of 49 Down by as much as 21, shared by the Longhorns’ SMU reduced the deficit Slater Martin and Dick to six before the Dons O’Neal of TCU. pulled away 86-68.

Even though Krebs Although their dream was again the top scorer season ended on a and rebounder, the disappointing note, the 1955-56 Ponies were by Mustangs had no reason no means a one-man to hang their heads. team. The other four Their 26-4 record and starters all contributed impressive post-season in double figures: guard showing turned a lot of Bobby Miles 13.0 points heads and earned them a per game, forward Joel lofty sixth-place ranking

in the final college poll.

Hayes lost Krog and Morris to graduation but filled the holes with talented underclassmen.

As a result, the 1956-57 squad started out like a house afire stumbling only against Kentucky in 11 non-conference warm-ups.

Texas snapped SMU’s SWC win streak at 20, but no one else could hold a candle to Krebs and Company, who claimed their third consecutive championship. Big Jim scored at a 24-point clip and grabbed 12 rebounds a game, personal bests in both departments.

Following a first-round bye, Southern Methodist had the bad luck to draw Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain, the first seven-footer who was more than a redwood in sneakers. The Mustangs took Kansas to overtime in a bitter battle on their home court but fell behind after Krebs fouled out.

Krebs closed out his

college career the next night with 33 points against St. Louis, as SMU added their 22nd triumph. The Ponies moved up two notches to fourth in the national rankings, and their star center was named consensus All-American.

Krebs spent seven years in Minneapolis and Los Angeles with the NBA Lakers. Playing in the shadow of Elgin Baylor and Jerry West, he was relegated to rebounding.

In May 1965, a year after retiring from professional basketball, 30 year old Jim Krebs was killed in a freak accident.

A tree he was helping a friend cut down fell the wrong way and crushed him to death.

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On January 28, Penny Moulder’s bluebonnets were blooming.

On January 29, Mayor Phillip Taylor posted on the City’s FaceBook his idea for “Coffee with the Mayor”. He is working out the logistics and process of a community event, probably on a Saturday, where citizens express concerns and ask questions. No action could be taken in the town hall system. Send word of your interest to phillip.mountaincity@ co.hays.tx.usphillip. mountaincity@ co.hays.tx.usphilip. mountaincity@co.hays. tx.us.

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Saturday, March 4th from 2–4 p.m., Mountain City scout troops will collect donations from beside mailboxes throughout Mountain City. The “Paws 4 Love” Campaign wish list appears on the Facebook page of Loving MountainCity.

On February 1st, when Roger Green looked out the window he knew at a glance the visitor at his Hummzinger feeder was not the wintering Rufous.

When Roger looked through his binoculars he positively identified a Ruby-throated. This was the first time Roger has seen a Ruby-throated at this time of year.

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Ten garden activities for February 1 Plant fruit trees. Peaches, pears, persimmons, plums, pomegranates… and apples and apricots too.

These all do well in this area.

For those with limited space, or with an appetite for novelty, try a ‘four-in-one’ grafted apple or pear. These have four different varieties grafted onto the same tree. If you don’t have a yard, try a dwarf peach… easily grown in a pot or whisky barrel.

2. Plant vegetables in kitchen garden. Asparagus crowns, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, Swiss chard, pod peas (sugar snaps) and lettuce. Also onions, such as the white Texas supersweet called Contessa.

3. Plant winter-hardy herbs. Thyme, oregano, Italian and curled parsley, rosemary, winter and summer savory, garden sage, and chives. Herbs need at least a half a day’s sun in a welldrained location.

4. Plant flowers in the garden. Calendula, pansies, stock, cyclamen, violas, dianthus, bluebonnets, nasturtium, flowering cabbage and kale, and larkspur. For a great show, plant snapdragons now for April and May color.

5. Plant a rose. Besides some good old standbys like Peace, Mr. Lincoln, Climbing

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Belinda’s Dream is one of many types of roses that succeed in Hays County.

8. Control lawn weeds.

Spread a pre-emergent weed killer over the yard and water it in. We recommend corn gluten. This is an effective organic pre-emergent that will not poison waterways and aquifers. If you spread it over the lawn, it will control those spring and summer weeds before they have a chance to germinate.

You can safely use it in the garden or in flowerbeds.

9. Maintain garden tools.

Repair and clean garden tools. Change the oil on the lawnmower, and have the blades sharpened.

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BAPTIST First Baptist Church-Buda 104 San Marcos St., Buda First Baptist Church-Kyle 300 W. Center St., Kyle Hays Hills Baptist Church 1401 FM 1626, Buda Sledge Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 709 Sewell, Kyle

Manchaca Baptist Church Lowden Lane & FM 1626 Immanuel Baptist Church 4000 E. FM 150, 4 miles east of Kyle Center Union Baptist Church Goforth Rd., Buda

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St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church 725 RR 967, Buda

Monte del Olivar Christian Center 2400 FM 150 E., Kyle

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church RR 3237 (Wimberley Rd.), Kyle

The Connection Church 1235 S. Loop 4, Buda

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 IH-35 South

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses FM 2770, Kyle

Kingdom United Christian Church 100 Madison Way, Buda

Jehovah’s Witnesses South 10802 Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

Mission Fellowship Church 200 San Marcos Street, Buda

LUTHERAN Living Word Lutheran ELCA 2315 FM 967, Buda Good Shepherd Ministries FM 967, Buda Redeeming Grace Lutheran LCMS FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

2325 FM 967 • 312-0701

Baptist Church of Driftwood 13540 FM 150 W.

St. John Lutheran, LCMS 20 N. Camino Real (State Hwy. 21), Uhland

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St. Michael’s Catholic Church S. Old Spanish Trail, Uhland

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New Life Christian Church 2315 FM 967, Buda Iglesia Israelita Casa de Dios 816 Green Pastures Dr., Kyle

A non-denominational church with live contemporary Christian music and life giving teaching!

Located 1 block off FM 2001 at 302 Millennium Dr., Kyle, Texas (Millennium Drive is an entrance road) Pastor Rusty Fletcher and family

Services Sun. 11:00 a.m.

Wed. 7:30 p.m.

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SUNDAY: Bible Study for all ages, 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service, 10:55 a.m.

Pastors: (English and Spanish) Rodney Coleman and WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 2 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Family Discipleship, 7:15 p.m.

(Spanish)

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Buda United Methodist Church San Marcos & Elm St., Buda Kyle United Methodist Church Sledge & Lockhart St., Kyle Journey United Methodist 310 San Antonio Dr., Buda

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Fellowship Church at Plum Creek 160 Grace Street at 2770, Kyle

Friendly, Courteous Service

Trinity United Chuch of Niederwald 13700 Camino Real, Hwy. 21, Niederwald PENTECOSTAL Mision de Casa de Oracion S. Hwy. 81, Kyle New Life Sanctuary Kyle Science Hall Elementary 1510 Bebee Rd.

St. John’s Presbyterian Church 12420 Hewitt Ln., Manchaca

Driftwood United Methodist Church RR 150 at County Road 170

First Presbyterian Church 410 W. Hutchison, San Marcos, TX 78666

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CONFESSION Saturdays: 4 p.m.-5 p.m.

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday evening: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m. (Spanish), 11 a.m. (English) 5 p.m. (English)

Come worship with us Join our church directory by emailing paper@haysfreepress.com.

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Adult (including an 8:30 a.m. early bird class), teen, children’s classes * Children’s worship Professionally-staffed nursery & pre-school

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9:30 a.m. Classic Service 10:45 a.m. Contemporary service

Santa Cruz John Catholic Church St. Lutheran Church

1100 Main Street • Buda, Texas 78610 Office: 512-312-2520 • Fax: 512-295-2034 • santacruzcc.org Rev. Kirby D. Garner, Pastor • Fr. José Luis Comparán, Assoc. Pastor

Call 1-866-691-2369

Word of Life Christian Faith Center 400 Old Post Road, Kyle

Manchaca United Methodist Church FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

Rev. Nancy Day Office 295-6981, Parsonage 512-393-9772 www.BudaUMC.org

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A Fountain of Life Church 302 Millenium Dr. Kyle

Buda-Kyle Church of Christ 3.5 miles south of Buda on FM 2770

*Traditional Worship (Worship Center)-9 a.m.

Sunday School (all ages)-10:00 a.m. *Informal Worship (Chapel)-11 a.m.

Wednesday Evening (Chapel)-6:30 p.m. *On 5th Sundays we conduct one service at 10 a.m. with special music.

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Vertical Chapel 801 FM 1626 (Elm Grove Elem.), Buda

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 7206 Creedmoor Rd., Creedmoor

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Por Tu Gracia Fellowship 701 Roland Lane, Kyle

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Southern Hills Church of Christ 3740 FM 967, Buda

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Santa Cruz Catholic Church 1100 Main Street, Buda St. Anthony Marie Claret Church 801 N. Burleson, Kyle

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Church Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. David Goeke 210-635-8584 • www.stjohnlcmsuhland.org 20 N. Camino Real (State Hwy. 21) • Uhland, Texas 78640

First Baptist Church

A loving & caring Southern Baptist Church 104 S. San Marcos Street, Buda Buddy Johnson, Pastor • 295-2161 Sunday School...........................................9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship....................................10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study/Youth Activities...6:00 p.m.

AWANA’s (Wednesday)..........................6:00 p.m.

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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 2315 FM 967 Buda, Texas 78610 Pastor J.D. Elshoff jelshoff@earthlink.net 512-638-6312

Thursday Evening Bible Study, 6 p.m., and Open Communion on the first Sunday of every month, 6 p.m.

Make THIS your church home!

Southeast Baptist Church 5020 Turnersville Rd • Creedmoor, TX 512-243-2837

Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.

Worship: 11:00 a.m.

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6. Prune your roses. This is an activity for mid-month … around Valentine’s Day. Please proceed with caution. Be sure you know what kind of rose you have. Most shrub roses bloom on new wood, so a pruning will help to force new growth and blooms. Climbing roses, however, bloom on old wood. If you prune them, you will remove all the flowers before they have a chance to bloom. If in doubt, please give me a call at the nursery for some advice.

7. Clean up the landscape.

Cut back perennials and apply a mulch-compost blend.

Add green sand and sulfur to plants that prefer their soil to be a little more acidic. Check leaves for signs of iron deficiency. Light green leaves with darker veins indicate a lack of iron that green sand and sulfur will help to cure.

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Elisa Albert reading and book signing

Author Elisa Albert will hold book readings and signing on Feb. 23 at 3:30 p.m. at Texas State University’s Witliff Collections and Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Katherine Anna Porter Center in Kyle. Albert is the author of “After Birth,” “The Book of Dahlia,” “How This Night is Different,” and the editor of the anthology “Freud’s Blind Spot.” Her works have appeared in Tin House, The New York Times, and numerous other publications. She has received fellowships from The Virginia Center for Creative Arts, Djerassi, Vermont Studio Center, The Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies in Holland, the HWK in Germany, and the Amsterdam Writer’s Residency.

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board meetings and a 4-3 vote by the Buda ISD board of directors before integration took place in 1962.

She then briefly worked as an advertising salesperson for the Hays County Citizen newspaper in 1958, as well as being involved in the Buda PTO with her late husband.

The two helped get a new concession booth with restrooms built on what was the Buda football field.

In 1964, Jim was transferred to New Mexico for work for three years, but the family came back to Buda in 1967, which is also when Poer joined the Buda City Council in addition to being a mother of three.

Poer also served in the Home Demonstration Club, which became the Women’s Club and is credited with starting the city library, where Poer served as one of the first library board members.

Poer continued to be active in the community.

In 1977, Poer worked at Hays High School as a Library Technician and spent ten years in the position.

Poer went on to serve on Buda’s first Historic Preservation Commission and has served on steering committees for two comprehensive plans as well as serving on the Downtown Master Plan Committee and the Buda Bond Advi-

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Former Hays Free Press editor Jon Schnautz moderates a debate between Tommy Poer and BSEACD board member Jim Camp.

“She is a bull dog ... She’s not afraid of a fight if it comes down to it and she has been a voice of reason to both city council and Buda citizens for a long time.”

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sory Committee.

Poer has remained an active participant in city and school affairs and has been a constant attendee at Buda City Council meetings.

“I am really going to miss her,” Ruge said, “She jokingly calls me her grandson.”

Poer’s legacy of service ended when she announced to city staff in January that she would be leaving Buda for the assisted living facility, leaving her unable to serve Buda. Poer was a member of Buda’s Economic Development board of directors.

Poer moved to the facility in late January and told the board before she left that the facility had a town hall meeting on Jan. 30, which she attended and would “get them into shape.”

“She is a bull dog,” Ruge said, “She’s not afraid of a fight if it comes down to it and she has been a voice of reason to both city council and Buda citizens for a long time.”

Poer’s effect on the Buda community has seemed to reverberate throughout the years.

On Jan. 17, Buda council member George Haehn requested a Civic Award for Poer to honor her service.

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Texas most affected by trade war with Mexico STAFF REPORT

fork over the cash to keep its own citizens out of American soil.

And when our southern neighbor refused, Trump instead proposed taxing all Mexican imports by 20 percent to finance the wall’s construction.

In brief, the so-called “border-adjusted tax” would be imposed on U.S. corporations and discourage them from offshoring business.

TOP 10 STATES AFFECTED BY TRADE BATTLE

If and when the president’s plan comes to fruition, experts predict it will trigger a trade war between our two nations. But the impact of the economic fallout will be different for every state. WalletHub’s data analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across five

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The Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) worked with Hays County to determine the value of implementing the PACE program. Adriana Cruz, president of the Greater San Marcos Partnership, said the program is a “cost-effective way” for area building owners to make improvements to their faciliites. She added it would help cut down on a business’ expense, while lowering its environmental impact.

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PACE is a financing program enacted in 2013 that enables owners of commercial and industrial properties to obtain low-cost, long-term loans for water conservation, energy-efficiency improvements, and renewable retrofits.

Under the leadership of the Hays County Commissioners Court, commercial PACE is now available throughout the county, including Buda, Dripping Springs, Kyle, San Marcos and other communities throughout the county.

Hays County joins Travis and Williamson counties to form a three-county central Texas PACE region along the I-35 Corridor.

“This program is designed to help local businesses of all sizes afford repairs and retrofits that result in energy and water conservation, at no cost to taxpayers,” said Hays County Judge Bert Cobb. “We appreciate the assistance of all who worked together to bring these options to our local business owners.”

The Hays County Commissioners Court adopted the PACE in a Box model and selected the Texas PACE Authority to administer the program.

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Incentives pave the way for tech business in Buda

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A $20,000 incentives package approved by Buda city leaders last month is expected to pave the way for a company that maintains semiconductor construction equipment to open for business.

By a unanimous vote on Jan. 3, the Buda City Council approved a performance agreement on second reading between the Buda Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and

“Their only neighbors are Texas Lehigh, Deep Eddy and currently vacant land ... They are building their facility on the back portion of 19 acres and have plans to develop the remaining land into a business park that will house similar light industrial and commercial uses.”

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GMAG Holdings, which is the parent company of Chip Semiconductor.

According to city documents, the performance agreement would have Buda pay

$20,000 for permit fees “and to secure or make improvements to infrastructure for their facility.”

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Ann Miller, Buda EDC executive director, said the facility is already under construction on South Loop 4 at the northwest intersection of Robert S. Light Blvd.

“Their only neighbors are Texas Lehigh, Deep Eddy and currently vacant land,” Miller said, “They are building their facility on the back portion of 19 acres and have plans to develop the remaining land into a business park that will house similar light industrial and commercial uses.”

Miller said the facility will not be used in the manufacture of semiconductors, but will utilize clean rooms to test, fix and improve the equipment used to make semiconductors.

“Chip Semiconductor purchases the equipment used to make semiconductors, reconditions, retools, refurbishes and customizes it to meet the needs of a semiconductor manufacturing company,” Miller said in

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Texas is predicted to be the most affected state by the possibility of a trade war with Mexico, according to the online group WalletHub. The border between the U.S. and Mexico may soon expand into a 40-foot-high, 1,000-mile-long concrete barrier

separating us from them. On Jan. 25, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to immediately begin erecting a border wall. But the milliondollar question or, more accurately, the $15 to $25 billion question is: Who will pay for it?

During his presidential campaign, Trump suggested that Mexico itself should

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Public Notices LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to City of Buda Charter, Article III, Section 3.11 (D). Ordinances, that the Buda City Council, at its regular meeting on February 7, 2017, adopted an ordinance adopting and enacting amending Chapter 18 entitled Streets and Public Places, Section 18.02.064 entitled Parks regarding regulated/prohibited items and activities, specifically changes in state law regarding the open carry of handguns; providing for penalties for failure to comply with such ordinance(s); providing for publication; and, providing for an effective date. By: Mayor Todd Ruge. Attest: Alicia Ramirez, City Secretary. (full text is available in the Office of the City Secretary, City Hall, 121 S. Main Street, during business hours and on www. ci.buda.tx.us.)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice of public sale of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien.

Sale to be held online at Storagetreasures.com by competitive bid at Anytime Storage, LLC, 880 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640.

Sale will be ending on or after February 24,2017 at 11 a.m.

Cleanup deposit is 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, and furniture.

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

JOCELYN ALVAREZ – baby & kids toys & stuff, clothing; SHELLY HOFFMAN – clothing, sporting goods, tools; KEITH ARCHE – kids toys, sml appliances; MANUEL MARTINEZ JR. – tools, sml appliances, sporting goods

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of David W. McKenzie, Deceased, were issued on February 1, 2017, in Docket No. 17-0020-P, pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas, to: Martha H. McKenzie.

The address of the Independent Executor is in Austin, Hays County, Texas, the mailing address is: c/o Scofield & Scofield, P.C., 1411 West Avenue, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 787011537.

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 the 2nd day of February, 2017.

Scofield & Scofield, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate

By Shea Kellams

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

TO: KENNETH LEE BRIGGS NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. of the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.

The petition of Shannon Athey, Petitioner, was filed in the 207th District Court of Hays County, Texas on November 10, 2016 and is numbered 16-2345 on the docket of said court, and entitled IMMO: SHANNON MARIE ATHEY AND KENNETH LEE BRIGGS THE NATURE OF SAID SUIT IS AS FOLLOWS: Petitioner prays that citation and notice issue as required by law and that the court enters its orders in accordance with the allegations contained in this petition. Petitioner requests all other relief to which she is entitled.

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the children’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination

of paternity, and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the children’s adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said court at San Marcos, Texas on this the 25th day of January, 2017.

REQUESTED BY: David C Lawrence 303 Colorado ST STE 2600 Austin TX 78701 512-659-3400 BEYERLY CRUMLEY HAYS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK 712 S. STAGECOACH TRAIL, STE. 2211 SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78666

By Christina Cordero, Deputy

NOTICE OF LETTER OF TESTAMENTARY

Notice of appointment of Frank Harman Parrott as Independent Executor of the Estate of Milton Harman Parrott, Deceased, pending in County Court of Hays County, Texas, under Cause No. 17-0019-P. TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE ESTATE: On January 30, 2017, the undersigned qualified as Independent Executor of the Estate of Milton Harman Parrott, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary were granted. All persons having claims against the Estate should present the same to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Any person indebted to said Estate is hereby notified to pay same to the undersigned.

Frank Harman Parrott, Independent Executor of the Estate of Milton Harman Parrott, Deceased c/o Duncan, Bressler & Liu, Inc. Attn: Matthew K. Williamson 1020 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 500 San Antonio, Texas 78209

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given pursuant of Chapter 59 Texas Property Code, (Chapter 576 Acts Of the 68th Legislature Regular Session 1983).

Storquest Self Storage will sell at public sale by competitive bidding to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The personal property of: Unit #147 - Stephen Aden; Unit #253 - Stephen Aden; Unit #356 - Beth Avery; Unit #685 - Jose Hector Arroyo; Unit #552 - Angelica Mares; Unit #536 - James Rios; Unit #1045 - Robert Patrick; Unit #203 - Blake Dragoo; Unit #332 - Ruben Alvarez; Unit #634 - Sharon Rushworth; Unit #234 - Matthew Renteria; Unit #207 - John Gutierrez; Unit #937 - Ryan Mason; Unit #528 - Andrhea Turner; Unit #525 - Christina Shelton; Unit #219 - Denise Jimenez; Unit #337 - Tina Russell; Unit #342 - Rosa Salas; Unit #360 - Debbie Keese; Unit #556 - Sheri Sublett; Unit #562 - Sheri Sublett; Unit #596 - Sam Alaniz; Unit #743 - Zachary Garza; Unit #833 - Royal Gecorrie; Unit #863 - Laurie Kash; Unit #1024 - Maria De La Fuente; Unit #1062 Cordero Raymondo Sale date is February 21st at 10:00 a.m.

Property to be sold: misc. household goods, furniture, tools, clothes, boxes, toys and personal content.

Auction Company: DAVIS AUCTIONEERS, L.P. (817) 447-9805 TX #8325. The sale will commence at 10 a.m. at the property where said

property has been stored and which is located at Storquest Self Storage, 5500 FM 2770, Kyle, TX 78640. Goods must be paid in cash and removed at time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

CITY OF BUDA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

A citizen’s point of view provides valuable insight to the operations of the city and council's decisionmaking process. The job of boards and commissions members is crucial to the success of Buda's representative government.

The City of Buda is seeking volunteers and accepting completed application forms from citizens interested in serving on the various Board and Commissions.

Application forms may be picked up at City Hall, 121 S. Main St., during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Applications are also available on the website at www.ci.buda.tx.us; download and mail the application to City Secretary, P. O. Box 1380, Buda, TX 78610.

The deadline to submit a completed applications is March 3, 2017. For additional information, contact the City Secretary at 512 312-0084.

Notice of Public Sale Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code hereby gives notice of public sale under said act to wit: This sale will be held on February 28, 2017 at 11:45 AM. Safe-n-Sound Self Storage is located at 1602 Goforth Road, Kyle, Texas 78640. The property in the storage unit(s) listed under tenant’s name is being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/ CREDIT. Safe-n-Sound Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel any public sale advertised.

Announcement made the day of the sale takes precedence over any printed materials.

Auctioneer: Chad Larson #17344 Rebecca Rojo – 10x10 – Household Misc. items.; Jonah Rodriguez – 10x30 – Household Misc. items

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Margaret V. Sanchez, Deceased, were issued on February 7, 2017, in Cause No. 17-0021-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. ONE, Hays County, Texas, to: Krystyn Danielle Jensen.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: John Hall Attorney at Law 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 DATED the 7th day of February, 2017.

John Hall Attorney for Krystyn Danielle Jensen State Bar No.: 08759880 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 Telephone: (512) 268-6425 Facsimile: (512) 268-5404 E-mail: johnhall@lawyer. com

CITY OF BUDA Economic Development Corporation Board The Buda Economic Development Corporation will be accepting completed Boards/Commissions application forms from Buda Citizens interested in serving on the Buda Economic Development Corporation Board. Applications may be picked up at Buda Economic Development Corp. 203 Railroad Street, Suite 3-A, Buda, during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or you may access the website at www.budaedc.com or City Website at www.ci.buda.tx.us to download a copy of the Boards/Commissions application. Completed applications will be accepted through March 8, 2017.

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an emailed response.

Miller also said the semiconductor equipment manufacturing company would bring more jobs to Buda in the near future.

“The project over the next ten years plans to hire many additional employees,” Miller said, “Chip is actually seeking to hire some employees currently that have warehouse experience, but are also familiar with computers.”

Miller explained to council members in December 2016 that the EDC Board of Directors recommended the performance agreement with the $20,000 incentive attached due to the rapid return on their investment.

“This project is expected to generate over $240k in property taxes alone to the City of Buda so in the first year the City will have received more than the $20k that was used to incentivize it,” Miller said in the email.

As for the future landscape for businesses in Buda Miller said the EDC is “following our strategic plan … the plan includes a diversified mix of retail, entertainment, office, commercial and

“This project is expected to generate over $240k in property taxes alone to the City of Buda so in the first year the City will have received more than the $20k that was used to incentivize it.”

What’s included in Buda’s incentive package?

City of Buda offers:

$20,000 for

•

permit fees for facility improvements

In return, GMAC Holdings will offer: •

$5,000,000

•

45,000

in capital improvements square feet of new industrial space within Buda

–Ann Miller, Executive Director of the Buda Economic Development Council

industrial businesses.”

At this time it is unknown what phase of construction the GMAG Holdings facility is in or when the company intends to open.

Over $240k in property taxes in the first year of operation

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key indicators gauging the effects of the possible trade battle.

Texas ranked number 1 as far as the effects of the wall. Arizona came in second and Michigan third. New Mexico ranked fourth and California ranked 11th in the survey.

The states with the highest exports to Mexico as percent of total state exports is not surprising, with Texas, New Mexico and Arizona tying for first. The states with the lowest exports to Mexico are not surprising – Washington,

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The states with the highest exports to Mexico as a percent of the state GDP is Texas and Arizona. Louisiana comes in third, Michigan fourth and New Mexico fifth.

But the exports are not the only thing that will be affected. The WalletHub survey also shows that the highest imports from Mexico as percent of the state GDP – Kentucky, Michigan and Texas tying for first, followed by Arizona and Tennessee.

According to official estimates, Mexico is the third-largest trading partner of the U.S., with exports and imports combined totaling $583.6 billion in 2015 as well as sustaining about 1.1 million jobs in the previous year. President Trump, however, intends to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, a move that many of his critics fear will result in significant economic and political repercussions on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Continued from pg. 1D “This is an attractive option to our existing businesses as they grow and look to enhance their pre-existing sites rather than relocating to newer locations, which may not be within the Greater San Marcos region,” Cruz said in the release. “It’s a program that does not impact local taxes and supports the retention and expansion of our local employers already present in the community.”

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