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Kyle citizens fight involuntary annexation

BY ANNA HEROD

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In an effort to keep up with growth, Kyle officials have begun the process of involuntarily annexing approximately 1,500 acres of land outside of city limits.

But the city’s outward

expansion has led to disdain from nearby residents.

The 1,500 acres of land in question is located south of Kyle near Yarrington Road. Officials also hope to annex a small area near Goforth Road. A second public hearing will be held at the March 16

Kyle council meeting.

In February the city sent letters to more than 100 property owners informing them officials initiated the formal legislative process to expand its boundaries by annexation.

Affected homeowners voiced their opinions at the first of two pub-

lic hearings about the possible annexation at the March 1 city council meeting.

Speakers expressed the financial burden they would take on if their property were annexed.

Many cited that homeowners in the affected area are senior citizens on fixed

incomes.

Property owner Juanita Parsons said she intentionally chose to live in the country, and she would like to be allowed to stay there. She said she wouldn’t have made the investment on her property if she knew it was going to be annexed.

With a smile on her face, Buda resident Lynsey Brown speeds along the home stretch of the 2016 Negley Races 5K at Negley Elementary Saturday.

Approximately 642 people pounded the pavement last weekend as they navigated through the streets of Plum Creek for the 5K, which was put on by For The Love of Go. San Marcos resident Daniel Chidester won the male division with a time of 17:41, while Buda resident Julia Vegas won the female division with a time of 19:07.

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Heritage trees in danger in Buda The Buda City Council Feb. 29 joined citizens in expressing staunch opposition to plans for a proposed expansion of Main Street after discovering six heritage trees may be sacrificed to do so.

According to a city of Buda press release, city engineers will explore “other alternatives” that don’t require the removal of the trees.

The city’s project calls for the expansion of the north side of Main Street near Stagecoach Park to Willie’s Joint to five lanes.

The project, part of the city’s $55 million bond, called for improvements that would address roadway conditions.

The project called for improving capacity, drainage and creek crossings, along with adding bicycle and pedestrian-friendly services.

Due to the rapid growth of Buda, a transportation plan in 2006 identified what changes would need to be made to the city’s roadways in order to accommodate the future traffic concerns of Buda.

HDR Engineering designed the bond proposal identifying four

major streets that needed improvement in order to meet the rising demands of traffic. They said Main Street would be the most congested with the city’s other improvements to downtown.

“Main Street is going to resemble a parking lot when the new municipal building is completed in 2021, as it would greatly intensify the congestion in the area,” Allen Crozier with HDR said.

But the widening from three to five lanes could mean the loss of at least six, if not more, large heritage trees.

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‘Picnic’ by Hays theater The Hays High School theater department is hosting a public preview of the one-act play “Picnic” by William Inge on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center.

The event is free. Official performances will be in April, contingent on advancement.

TEJANO TOWN Tejano station makes itself at home in Kyle.

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Council members and citizens oppose proposed plans to cut down six heritage trees in order to expand North Main Street in Buda.

Central Texas Tejano Extravaganza

The inaugural Central Texas Tejano Extravaganza will be held March 12 at Central Texas Speedway (24801 Interstate 35, Kyle, TX 78640). This event will feature live music, food, merchandise vendors and a car show. Gates open at 1 p.m.

Kyle City Council unanimously approved on March 1 a resolution allowing Kyle/Buda Taxi to operate a pilot program providing public transportation services to residents.

The resolution funds the program with an amount not to exceed $50,000 and directs the city manager to bring forward a budget amendment to appropriate funds in the same amount from the General Fund balance.

The public transportation service will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Under the resolution,

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“I appreciate that you all are looking at us because we are valuable, and because we have resources,” Parsons said. “But perhaps you could use our resources in another way, as opposed to annexing us within the community

Hill Country Kitetail Festival

The brilliant blue Hill Country sky deserves to be decorated with hundreds of colorful kites dancing in the wind Sunday, March 13. Welcome spring with the very first Hill Country Kitetail Fest at Treaty Oak Distilling (16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620). Flying skills are appreciated, but not required. There will be prizes for the Most Creative and Best Homemade Kites, with judging and awards at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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Rumblings and concerns have circled around the FM 150 W Character Plan for months. The county may soon take the next step and move forward in its long planning process.

Precinct 4 commissioner Ray Whisenant said the commissioners court will look at the plan and may make a decision to move forward in late March or April.

If approved the project would move into phase two of four, which focuses on more in depth studies and planning.

The plan was created to see how the county could improve its infrastructure in anticipation of its growth quadrupling by 2050, Whisenant said.

“We have a northern border with U.S. 290 and a southern border with

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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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Accused Kyle con artist Sheriff ’s nabbed in Hays County Report

BY SAMANTHA SMITH

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A Kyle man was arrested March 1 on warrants of theft ranging from $1,500 to $20,000 after he conned multiple victims in Hays and Travis counties for contract labor services he didn’t perform.

Authorities arrested John Paul Vargas Jr. on a 2013 charge of theft of the elderly in Hays County, which is a third degree felony. Vargas was also arrested on three warrants of theft in Travis County, which were all state jail felonies.

Vargas was released from the Hays County Jail on March 2 on $42,500 bond.

According to a Travis County arrest affidavit, Vargas “used deception to secure initial deposits from victims with no intention to do the job.”

The affidavit also said Vargas has a history of civil court suits of “numerous victims of contract deception.”

Vargas, according to the affidavit, has been running his contract labor scam for years, claiming to own a

business in 2011 called Vargas Construction Enterprise LLC. Vargas used his VARGAS business to steal $5,900 from William Charles Peterson for the purposes of securing building permits and materials for a remodel and air conditioning installation in Austin, which he never started work on.

Peterson filed a civil suit against Vargas in April 2012 after learning from the city that there were no building permits submitted for the job.

Peterson was awarded $19,200 in damages.

Vargas found another victim in Travis County in Feb. 2013 that he scammed for $4,800.

According to a Hays County indictment, four Kyle residents filed complaints against Vargas in March 2013 stating he stole property and thousands of dollars from them. He targeted a seventh victim in April 2013.

Vargas, according

to the affidavit and indictment, used a similar scam, claiming he needed $3,500 up front for a construction job to either purchase materials or permits, then failing to follow through with the jobs.

It’s unknown what scam Vargas used for the property thefts.

Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett said three of the four cases of theft in Kyle have been sent to Hays County District Attorney Wes Mau’s office. Mau confirmed that the cases are open, but court dates have not been set at this time.

Barnett advised citizens to be cautious when hiring individuals for a job, especially contractors. He said residents should “do their homework” when hiring someone to do a specific job for them.

“They should check the person’s references, check with the Better Business Bureau or state licensing departments, and verify that the individual has the proper licenses to perform the tasks that they claim they can perform before any agreement is made,” Barnett said.

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I-35,” Whisenant said.

“Traffic will always look at how to get between the two points.”

A report on preliminary studies will also be presented to commissioners with input from the citizens advisory panel (CAP), project manager Joe Cantalupo said.

The report breaks up short-, mid- and longterm plans, Cantalupo said. A mid-term plan could be applied to the section from Arroyo Ranch to FM 3237 because the county already has a wide rightof-way in that area, he said.

He said a mid-term plan would include expanding the two lanes and eventually adding a turning lane. A mid-term project would take 10 to 15 years.

Cantalupo said it is very rare that a CAP is created years before beginning a road project.

Typically officials spend years “fighting with people” during the process, he said.

“What you get (with a CAP) is a solution more people support,” Cantalupo said. “If you can make people understand you wind up with a better project.”

Shelby Eckols, a CAP member who owns

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property off FM 150, said he participating helped him understand what goes into road improvements.

It also provided a chance for him to voice his concerns about the project, which stretches from Arroyo Ranch in Kyle north to Ranch Road 12, he said.

“There are road improvements that need to be made,” Eckols said.

“But if we put enough thought into it, it may not all need to happen on 150.”

The CAP agreed that little needed to change on FM 150, especially the area from FM 1826 to FM 3237, said David Braun, whose firm represents many land owners in the area.

He said many in the CAP disagreed with the initial idea of widening FM 150 to four lanes.

“There’s a general consensus that it is a quiet part of the community,” Braun said.

“Even those who want four lanes want to look at alternatives.”

As a result, the report calls for only safety improvements on the stretch from FM 1826 to FM 3237 such as widening the shoulders, Cantalupo said.

“People value that area so much that we shouldn’t

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really do anything with it,” Cantalupo said. “This area will probably be looked at last because there are extra pieces to it.”

A new bypass from FM 3237 to FM 967, which would route east of Onion Creek, was also put into the suggestion box, Eckols said.

He said there was talk about extending FM 1826 to Ranch Road 12 but all the parties decided to not include it in the plans and it needed its own vetting process.

“There’s a better solution that messing with 150,” Eckols said.

“But I’ve got to validate that because just putting it in their lap doesn’t work.”

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Opinion Hays Free Press

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“But perhaps you could use our resources in another way, as opposed to annexing us within the community and making us a part of your city.”

–Juanita Parsons, property owner. See story on page 1A.

March 9, 2016

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Trump: Party of one A

t the onset of this soapbox derby, one outcome seemed scariest of all for the GOP: that Donald would go third-party.

Well, brethren, that outcome has come.

Don’t let the ballot confuse you.

How else to explain the following headline on CBS.com?

“Inside Republicans’ failed attempts at blocking Trump’s rise.”

Republicans blocking Trump? He’s a Republican, for gosh sakes. Isn’t he?

Apparently not. All the political news of the days after Super Tuesday appeared to be about what the Republican Party was doing to make sure that Trump did not represent it in November.

Trump said in the first debate that he wouldn’t foreclose a third-party run. Sure enough, that’s exactly what he’s doing – on the Republican ballot.

Here we are in March, and we have three parties: the Republicans, the Democrats, the Autocrat. The latter: a party of one.

Just imagine nominee Trump up on the stage in Cleveland at this year’s GOP Convention, glowering and sneering at all the titular Republicans who dared not to vote Autocratic.

He’s campaigned on one plank, one alone: “Reject the whole bunch of them. Run with me.”

That one plank won’t be enough in the fall.

Nominee Trump would be one of the easiest possible marks for a party – Democrats – that, despite its own frailties, has a preponderance of the affection of Hispanics, African-a.m.ericans and the young.

Let’s talk about campaign finance for a minute.

Trump says he can finance his own campaign. Per usual, he is full of himself.

He’s been able to finance regional efforts and bundle a whole bunch of media hype to his benefit. However, he is going to be hurting when he realizes that a national race is contingent on donors, and lots of them. He is one Republican candidate, for instance, who won’t get a sniff of Koch money.

For the Democrats, a Trump nomination would mean the lowestcost campaign ever run. Pay for high-price commercials? Forget it.

All the Democrats have to do is run in one long loop the comments of – Republicans.

Let ‘em roll: Mitt Romney, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Lindsey Graham, George

Young at Large

by John Young

Will and Charles Krauthammer . . .

Oh, and David Duke.

Oh, and Trump himself. Choose your debate. Choose your embarrassing, sophomoric exchange.

Trump will go down in defeat, a historical asterisk with immense hair, but those sophomoric debate exchanges will endure, video for the ages.

They’ll be remarked upon for generations.

Combined, the Republicans have talked themselves out of any chance of occupying the White House.

By the way, the claim being trotted around that Trump enjoys surprising support

by Hispanics – in Michelle Bachmann’s words, higher “than any Republican has ever been” -- is pure alligators-in-the-sewers stuff.

In September, factchecking Politifact said Trump sits “at the bottom of favorability polls among Hispanics compared to other GOP candidates.”

Has anything changed to improve his standing with Latinos? Nope. A poll of Hispanic voters regarding a match-up with Hillary Clinton shows a nearly 50-point advantage to her: 73 percent to 16 percent.

But put Trump vs. Latino Nation aside. Trump vs. the Republicans is what this primary contest has become.

Fivethirtyeight.com commentator David Wasserman writes that the GOP “has been hijacked by a populist pirate.”

Populist? Wasserman gives Trump way too much credit. Trump doesn’t even know what a populist is.

He’d probably belittle a populist if he encountered one on the escalator.

So, if he’s no populist, what is Trump? In addition to being the leader – OK, the sole member -- of the Autocrat Party, he is a post-partisan.

That’s a word strikingly similar to “postpartum,” denoting the depression that afflicts new mothers.

The Republican Party, fighting and losing its bid to prevent a Trump candidacy, is in the throes of a post-partisan depression.

Longtime newspaperman John Young lives in Colorado.

News and Sports Editor Moses Leos III

W

hat makes someone a Texas barbecue aficionado?

What’s the best barbecue “joint” in Texas? (I’m a language purist and won’t use bar-b-q unless it’s part of the establishment’s name.)

Of course, I don’t have the answer. Thousands of Lone Star wannabe aficionados do not either. I can state one thing with a certainty: Texas barbecue beats Louisiana’s version all hollow.

I was prompted to write this after seeing an obituary in the Houston Chronicle for Jim Goode, whose establishment became one of the top barbecue restaurants in Houston with seven locations. I knew Jim when I was selling typesetting and graphic services and he was a budding commercial artist. I was around when he opened his first restaurant.

Now, that we’ve established the bona fides on this issue, I will write a bit about some Texas barbecue establishments I’ve experienced. I use that big long noun to group all such places in one category. And, I don’t profess to be nearly as well connected as, say, Texas Monthly Magazine, which dedicated an issue to the subject. The magazine had some staff member research the places it featured in the story.

I can tell you that the places I’m discussing, I’ve

found some memorable barbecue joints. I quickly Webb’s learned that I really liked barbecue. At first, it was Wisdom because my sweet tooth greatly approved of most of

by Willis Webb the sauce I sampled.

After awhile and some sampled their barbecue maturity, I learned to and atmosphere and that’s appreciate good barbecue what will be offered here. based on its flavor WITH“Atmosphere,” which OUT the sauce and to might also be called “perdistinguish the taste by the sonality” almost certainly wood over which the barplays a major role in my becue meat experienced collection. its smokey curing and Unfortunately, my cooking. In my considered hometown didn’t have a opinion, the best-tastbarbecue restaurant at the ing Lone Star barbecue time I was growing up. The is cooked over mesquite only samplings of barbewith oak a distant second. cue until I left to attend Forget about those phony college were Mother’s rec“charcoal briquets.” ipe and one questionable In my opinion, some of experience at an all-night the best barbecue in Texas fox hunt. At that event, is cooked in Lockhart — Dad and I sat by the huge Black’s (traditional), Kreuz campfire where a giant cof- Market and Smitty’s (the fee pot (had to be at least a latter didn’t exist when I gallon, maybe two) offered lived there). According to strong coffee accompanied Texas Monthly, the Kreuz by a handful of grounds family had a bit of a falling since the fresh grounds out and split, with the were dumped into the pot addition of Smitty’s as before adding water. It was very good competition. my first taste of coffee (I Those two are recognized was 11) and it put me off as among the very best in coffee until the late-night- Texas. cramming-for-tests routine One place that I really in college necessitated my liked wasn’t ranked by indulgence.

Texas Monthly — Casey Meanwhile, Dad sat by Jones Barbecue on State the fire with me as we lisHighway 105 between tened to “the music of the Conroe and Cleveland. hounds” as they chased the The proprietor is a cousfox through the woods. in of famed country and Barbecue was not often Western singer, George part of my menu until Jones. Casey’s joint was several years later and I an old railroad car. When

you entered, you faced an L-shaped serving table manned by Casey himself and he greeted everyone with “Hey, Bud,” and “Hi, Sis,” as if he really knew them. The “dining stations” were school arm-chair desks.

Casey’s barbecue was good, his chatter utterly disarming. I almost choked laughing while trying to swallow mouthfuls of his meat.

One place where I got to spend more time than any other was Texas Charlie’s in Jasper. The meat might not make Texas Monthly but the atmosphere and the chatter were absolutely intoxicating.

Part of that was the “outrageous” personality of the place’s namesake, Charlie Nicholson, tempered by his sweet wife, Nancy. The “sauce” on the experience was The Table, which was sort of front center in the dining area and where local wits and personalities gathered every day to issue declarations about local, state and national events.

These places represent most of my barbecue experiences and as you might surmise, atmosphere and personality played greater roles than the food.

Willis Webb is a retired community newspaper editor-publisher of more than 50 years experience. wwebb@wildblue.net

jyoungcolumn@gmail.com

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Kyle Annexation: Citizens fight city’s land grab Continued from pg. 1A

and making us a part of your city.”

Parsons asked the council to consider alternatives to annexation, and said there must be ways the city can take advantage of the area’s resources without making them a part of the city.

Chique Estrada expressed concern at the hearing that the affected homeowners will get no additional services, but have to pay an annual tax bill to Kyle.

According to the letter sent by the city, Kyle officials initiated the annexation process to create “opportunities for consistency and unity when it comes to regulation of future land use and provisions of municipal services, such

as wastewater and law enforcement.”

Property owners with an agricultural exemption will not be affected by the annexation, the document states. The city’s 20152016 property tax rate is $0.5854 per $100 valuation, meaning if a property has a taxable value of $100,000, the owner would receive an annual tax bill of $585.40.

“We find that we would rather have long-term development of these areas be under the umbrella of the city zoning, city land use and city law enforcement than to have it done under the jurisdiction of unincorporated Hays County,” said Howard Koontz, community development director for the city of Kyle.

Following the next public hearing, there will be two readings of the annexation ordinance on April 5 and April 19.

Koontz said he expects the council to act in favor of the annexations.

Koontz said his expectation is that the annexation of the properties will have “no deleterious affects” to anyone who’s a party to the annexation. He added the “overall benefits to the region” was the “guiding force” for council to start the annexation process.

Although Koontz expects the majority of the council to act in favor of annexation, council member Daphne Tenorio said she is opposed to the action. Tenorio called for a feasibility study that

shows how the city can provide water, wastewater and police services to the proposed annexation area.

“We need to make sure we can follow through on the promises that we’re giving to people who are getting annexed while still maintaining those services to our current residents, without taxing them additionally,” Tenorio said.

Koontz encourages affected homeowners to seek clarification and understanding from city staff.

“I think as the process plays out, more understanding will be generated for the folks who ask questions of the staff, and we’ll be a lot closer to consensus by the time this is over with,” Koontz said.

Trees in Danger: Heritage trees in Buda Continued from pg. 1A

Buda citizens aired their concerns about the loss of the trees in order to widen the roads at an Open House in November 2015, with the majority of them strongly opposed to the removal of trees.

“I care about trees.

I don’t have any trees because they’re all gone,” Buda citizen Tommy Poer said to council at the Feb. 29 city council meeting.

She also commented on the proposition of two extra lanes saying, “I can’t see that five lanes would be beneficial, what are you going to do at the railroad tracks, create a bottleneck?”

Councilwoman Angela Kennedy mirrored the concerns of citizens.

“In order to maintain the small town feel (of Buda) we should respect the boundaries the trees make,” Kennedy said. “I feel like we could expand pedestrian friendly character to Main Street without destroying what makes that part of town special by bowing to the needs of traffic.”

Kennedy went on to

add, “We don’t plan on removing any of the buildings along Main Street to accommodate widening the roadway and the trees should be as important as the buildings.”

The loss of heritage trees in Buda was not the only concern at the city council meeting.

Concerns were raised regarding the safety of Stagecoach Park and Bradfield Village residents, which might be compromised if the road were to be widened.

All other city council members remained opposed to the widening as long as the trees were in danger, stating that the lane expansion and removal of the trees is going against the direct wishes of the citizens.

“Buda just wouldn’t be the same without all the trees; it wouldn’t be home,” Councilman Bobby Lane said.

Buda City Manager Kenneth Williams said in a statement that the city has a “history of saving trees during road construction.”

He referenced the city

coordinating with the Texas Department of Transportation and Hays County to preserve trees during the reconstruction of FM 967.

“We (council) feel confident that we can move forward with project while still preserving the trees,” Williams said.

According to the city, the Buda Bond Committee will also weigh in on the issue. Members of the committee have “always been clear in their goal to preserve trees,” according to the city’s release.

Since construction on the project is not slated to begin for another one to two years, Mayor Todd Ruge said he wanted to hear the opinions of the Bond Committee. According to Williams, the next Bond Committee meeting is being moved up from April 7 to sometime in March. An exact date for the meeting would be posted on the city of Buda’s website.

“We like to think outside the box and try and find creative solutions to problems,” Ruge said.

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Kyle resident Madonna Hayes said she is happy that the city decided to fund a public transportation pilot program.

However, she wishes the service days could be on Wednesdays and Fridays instead of Tuesdays and Thursdays.

“I’m disappointed on the days and I’m disappointed that I have to pay more,” Hayes said.

When the city still used the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) demand-response service, Kyle residents only had to pay $2 per trip.

But the city’s contract with CARTS for demand-response service ended on Dec. 31, 2015.

Hayes has spoken at the last several council meetings pleading with the city’s leaders to bring public transportation back to Kyle. She lives in senior apartments and does not have her own car.

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Hays Rebel baseball wins it for the Null

BY MOSES LEOS III

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Loretta Null, wife of the late Hays High baseball coach David Null, winds up as she tossed the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Rebels’ district opening home game against Del Valle Tuesday. Hays used a nine run fifth inning to defeat Del Valle 13-3.

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Let the record show that a nine run fifth inning Tuesday helped the Hays Rebels secure a 13-3 district opening run-rule win over the Del Valle Cardinals.

But for the Hays Rebel faithful, Tuesday’s game was somewhat of an afterthought following a single pitch thrown before the contest even started.

Loretta Null, wife of late head coach David Null, walked barefoot on to the Hays Rebel baseball field to toss a ceremonial pregame

“It means everything (to win the game),” junior catcher Cole Irby said. “Coach (James) Howard said … there is no doubt in our minds (Coach Null) is proud of us.”

–Cole Irby, junior catcher for Hays High

first pitch in honor of her husband.

For the Rebels, winning the game Tuesday went beyond going 1-0 in 14-6A play. Doing so for their head coach, who passed away on Feb. 29, meant much more.

“It means everything (to win the game),” junior

catcher Cole Irby said.

“Coach (James) Howard said … there is no doubt in our minds (Coach Null) is proud of us.”

Hays interim head coach James Howard said preparing for Tuesday’s game wasn’t much different from any other. But he said the team “fought

through some things” during their play in a recent tournament over the weekend. It marked the first time Hays had played in a game following Null’s death.

For Howard, ensuring his team was relaxed Tuesday was key.

But Del Valle plated three runs in the first frame on starting pitcher Erique Hernandez.

Irby ignited the Rebel bats in the second frame.

After a two out single from Tyler Wilson, Irby followed by crushing a two-run home run off of Cardinal

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Football is life for Hays High senior “It sounds stupid, but you know, when you haven’t been in the method of hitting every day, it’s a different feeling.”

–Logan Pool, Hays High offensive lineman and Team USA player

BY MOSES LEOS III

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For a fleeting moment Jan. 29, Hays High offensive lineman Logan Pool felt a slight sense of fear pass through his mind.

Pool, who started in the Team USA Under-19 International Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, was preparing to square off against a 6’7”, 300-pound opponent. But all of that fear quickly subsided the second he got into his stance.

“I always have those pregame jitters …when I put my hand in the dirt and get lined up, the jitters go away,” Pool said. “I allowed the fear to get ahold of me, but then I crouched in my stance and said, ‘let’s go.’”

For Pool, participating for Team USA is the next step toward what he hopes could be a successful college football

career and possible shot at the NFL. Pool’s path toward playing for Team USA began in the 7th grade. At the time, Pool, along with future Rebel teammates Braeden Kent and Kendall Stovall, participated in a Team USA regional camp.

The camps, which take place all over

the country, draw 8,000 to 10,000 students who are taught by high school and collegiate coaches. The coaches take the players through position, team and individual drills, and afterward give students an evaluation.

While his friends felt the camps were “silly,” Pool, who said he was shown to be a top candidate, enjoyed them.

From then on, he tried to

participate in Team USA camps whenever he could.

“I like to do stuff related to football,” Pool said. “I can’t get enough of it.”

By his sophomore year of high school, Pool received an opportunity to play for Team USA in the International Bowl. A previous mission trip commitment kept him from going.

During his senior year Pool was given another chance to play with Team USA – an opportunity he didn’t let pass.

He prepared for the event with the help of his Rebel teammates.

Since the Rebels’ season ended in early November, he had gone weeks without live contact.

He enlisted the help of teammates to tackle him “as hard as they could” the week before going up to camp.

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Bowie defeats Lady Rebs 2-1

BY KYLE LEHNICK

put a goal on the scoreboard just four and a half news@haysfreepress.com minutes into play when the ball deflected off Hays defender Bailey Sanders After giving up two goals in the first half to the and into the net.

Hays started controlBowie Lady Bulldogs, the ling the possession more Hays Lady Rebels make effectively while laying an impressive comeback balls upfield for attackers but were one goal shy of to make a move. No luck, forcing a shootout in a 2-1 however, defeat. could be had Bowie around the controlled net. possession The Lady Rebels Bowie early, keepwill close the regular scored again ing the Lady season Friday against with 8:40 left Anderson at Shelton Rebels from Stadium. in the first playing their half when a brand of Bowie striker soccer. made a breakaway. Hays “You feel panicked and goalkeeper Courtney anxious when that hapLimmer pushed up to put pens,” Hays head coach pressure on the striker, but Brent Holcomb said. missed the break, diving “That’s something we’ve been working on and have away from the direction the striker dealt the ball. gotten better at over the last few games.”

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Hays Lady Rebel Maya Hood (21) and a Bowie Lady Bulldog player nearly collide as they simultaneously leap to head the ball during Friday’s district match at Shelton Stadium. Browse and buy photos online at www.haysfreepress.com under the photos link.

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Lehman Lady Lobo freshman Kayla Johnson (25, left) uses her body to obstruct an Austin High defender from taking away possession of the ball during the second half of Friday’s district match at Lobo Field. Two second half goals lifted Lehman past Austin 2-0. Browse and buy photos online at www.haysfreepress.com under the photos link.

Lady Lobos blank Austin 2-0

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When the Lehman Lady Lobos needed goals Friday, they turned to a pair of freshmen to accomplish the task.

Second half goals scored by freshman Gabriella Salgado and Kayla Johnson gave Lehman a vital 2-0 win over the Austin Maroons at Lobo Field.

“We worked hard and we came into the game knowing that we had to do our best to win,” Johnson said. “That’s what we did. We gave 110 percent.”

With the win, Lehman continues to maintain its hold on third place in the 14-6A standings with two games left in the regular season.

Lehman hosts Akins on March 11 and closes the regular season at home against Westlake on March 21.

Lehman and Austin closed the first half in a scoreless draw Friday night.

Lady Lobos head coach Nauri Garcia said Lehman’s use of press coverage, which they worked on during the week, helped limit Austin scoring chances. He said the team was able to not overcommit on Austin ball handlers.

“I haven’t been worried about our defense,” Garcia said. “They’ve done a heck of a job, especially Maya (Erwin) in the back.”

On the offensive side, the Lady Lobos had several opportunities to score as they went back

and forth on the field.

Lehman needed less than a minute to change the flow of the game in the second half.

A goal scored by Salgado gave Lehman a 1-0 advantage. Johnson said the Lobo offense was able to connect as a team in the second half, adding the team “worked off of each other and followed each other’s shots.”

Lehman padded its lead several minutes later when Johnson scored a goal off of an assist from senior Pamela Lasprilla. The Lady Lobos held a 2-0 lead and the momentum.

Austin High didn’t back down and worked to get back into the contest. Aided by an attacking front line and strong passing, Austin had multiple opportunities to tally goals against Lehman.

Erwin, who stood firm amid a torrent of shots, stopped all attempts.

None were as important as a save in the 32nd minute when she halted an Austin High players shot attempt on a 1-on1 situation.

“I make the saves, and if it comes out, the defense always has my back,” Erwin said.

Lehman’s defense withstood Austin High’s last ditch efforts to secure the win.

For Garcia, his seniors, whom he said are “giving a great example,” propagate the play of his underclassmen.

“We’re a fighting team,” Erwin said.

“People know now not to mess with us.”

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Hays swats Anderson, stays unbeaten in district

BY SPENCER SPILMAN

The Lady Rebels regained the lead quickly news@haysfreepress.com in the bottom of the third inning. Hays’ Illyana Cisneros got a double and The Hays Lady Rebels Lulu Arroyo followed with softball team remained undefeated in district play an RBI triple.

Arroyo added her Friday night after hansecond RBI in the fifth indling business against the ning on a sacrifice. Karina visiting Anderson Lady Rocha scored after she got Trojans, 4-1. a leadoff single to start the Nadia Netek pitched inning. six strong innings for the Hays added another Lady Rebels while the insurance run in the botoffense struggled a little tom of the to produce sixth inning. runs. She Maria Arroyo gave up just got a oneone run on The Lady Rebels out single, six hits to remain undefeated in followed Anderson. district play, and they

by Alyssa On the will look to continue Martinez, other side, that streak against who moved Anderson Austin High on her over on pitcher Tuesday. a two-out Natalie single. Valdez Rhames kept added on to her good Hays hitters from getting comfortable, and the Lady offensive game with a twoout RBI single to bring the Trojans defense helped keep the Lady Rebels from score to 4-1.

The insurance runs getting runs across the were nice, but not necesplate. Hays scattered 12 sary for Netek. She only hits against Rhames but had three strikeouts but only scored four runs in she forced the Lady Trothe game. jans into easy groundouts The Lady Rebels got and her defense played a the scoring started early solid game behind her. in the first inning. Leadoff Hays head coach Lisa hitter Sydney Belvin got Cone was pleased with the a leadoff single and then way her pitcher played. quickly stole second base.

“Nadia had a great She was brought home by night tonight on the a Max Valdez single.

Anderson tied the game mound, and the defense behind her did a good at 1-1 in the third inning job,” said Cone. after Katie Skalaban hit Cone also said the pera triple and was then formance from Netek was brought home by Rhames extremely necessary, as the on a single. team struggled to string After the third inning, hits together. She said the Netek settled in and didn’t offense did just enough to give up another multiplebase hit, and the Lady Tro- give Netek the opportunity to win the game. jans did not score again.

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starting pitcher Ryan Wilhite, cutting Del Valle’s lead to 4-2.

“I saw that he started the first three batters with fastballs, so I went up there sitting fastball,” Irby said.

“He put it up high and I put a good swing on it.”

The Rebel offense kept up momentum in the second inning by scoring two more runs to take a 4-3 lead.

Hernandez, who went five innings and struck out five, settled down by giving only four more hits the rest of the way.

The Rebel offense slammed on the gas and

sped away for good when they scored nine runs in the bottom of the fifth.

Hays, which sent 12 batters to the plate, capitalized on four hits and a plethora of Del Valle fielding errors.

Howard said taking advantage of errors, but also going to the plate “with great approaches” helped Hays offense thrive.

For Howard, the resiliency and intensity his team played with was a vital role in the win.

“I’m real proud of the guys,” Howard said. “We have a talented bunch.

When they relax and play, they’re good ball players.”

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Hays came out hot in the second half, finding the net with 31:30 still to play. Maya Hood found a deflected ball and punched it in.

“When we keep our heads, we find our game again. That’s what happened, we started to possess a lot better and put a goal on them,” said Coach Holcomb, “And then we

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The Lady Rebels and Bowie were at a moot point for the remainder of play, with neither team finding the net again.

Holcomb revealed what he thought held Hays from the win Friday night.

“We did a lot of passing to them tonight. When we fixed that, it got better, and then we just didn’t look up

and play,” Holcomb said.

“The ‘it’ factor is not being anxious, staying true to our game and really wanting it. That’s what we did to Austin High, and that was a major victory.”

Looking ahead to post season, Hays’ chances have slimmed due to Lehman’s 2-0 victory over Austin High.

The two teams split

their season meetings, but Lehman is currently third in district standings with a 7-5 district record. Hays is sitting at 6-6, tied with Austin High.

“We have to play every game on its own terms and we have to put ourselves in the best spot possible,” Holcomb said.

“Right now, we must win the next two games.”

left tackle and was named as a team captain.

And, finally, it was game day. He and his fellow teammates were bussed within the labyrinth of tunnels at AT&T Stadium to their locker room.

“Being able to look out of the window at that Goliath of a stadium, it was a surreal feeling,” Pool said.

His excitement increased as Pool was the first person to be introduced from Team USA onto the field. Despite Team USA’s loss to Team Canada in the International Bowl, Pool said the offensive line “played hard and did a great job.”

Getting the chance to go

up against Division I talent allowed him to prove himself.

“You can have all of the scholarships in the world, but when someone beats you and they’re going to a D3 school, it says something,” Pool said. “Beating someone with Division I talent gave me a check of where I was and where I need to go.”

The University of MaryHardin Baylor is Pool’s next stop. He chose the school because of its competitiveness, and because he “felt at home when I visited.”

His goals are to start his freshman year, become an all-Heartland Conference player, then “if it’s in the

cards,” see an NFL career come to fruition.

For Pool, proving his doubters wrong is the focus. He was told at 6-foot, 4-and-a-half inches that he wasn’t tall enough to receive Division I offers.

“That chip on my shoulder is something I do have,” he said. “When people say I can’t do something, the first thing I want to do is to do it.”

Getting “stronger and quicker and better” are attributes he hopes to improve to reach the next level.

“People said it’s impossible (to reach the NFL),” Pool said. “But God does crazy things for people who are faithful in him.”

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Continued from pg. 1B “It sounds stupid, but you know, when you haven’t been in the method of hitting every day, it’s a different feeling,” he said.

It helped prepare him for the team, which is made up of players with “Division I, full ride talent,” according to Pool, who played on a team with players a year older than he.

On his first day at the camp Pool had to go up against a player committed to play at Colorado State.

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HCISD responds to exterior bus cameras

BY SAMANTHA SMITH

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A growing safety trend in Austin and San Marcos is emerging in the form of stop arm cameras, or side cameras, for school buses to be better equipped against reckless drivers.

Hays CISD spokesperson Tim Savoy said although the school district has not looked into installing the cameras, it would not be opposed to using the technology.

The cameras are designed to only activate and start recording when the stop arm on a bus is

This technology has improved the rate of violations from drivers disregarding the stop arms on school buses in San Marcos.

– according to Iris Campbell, San Marcos CISD Public Information Officer

extended.

The camera will only record between the time that a school bus stops until the time it starts driving again and retracts the arm with the stop sign attached.

This technology has improved the rate of violations from drivers

disregarding the stop arms on school buses in San Marcos, according to Iris Campbell Public Information Officer for San Marcos CISD. But Savoy says Hays CISD has not had an issue with non-compliance. If they were to install this technology, according to

Savoy, it would be more of a preventative solution than a reactive one.

Savoy said to implement such a decision would be a little more challenging for Hays CISD, which spans several cities and law enforcement agencies that would have to collaborate in order to use this technology.

Buda Mayor Todd Ruge said the city would consider working with other entities.

“We would certainly consider cooperating with city of Kyle and the

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Foundational Learning students at Lehman and Hays high schools each represented at the 6th Annual Foundational Learning Talent Show, held recently at the Burdine Johnson Theatre at Hays High School. Lehman teachers Kristen Baker and Derick Turner and Hays teachers Julie McCann, Kaya Noble, Julie Ward, and Claudia Zertuche brought several acts to the two-day event. Above, Lobo Faith Howard sings in front of a group of supportive classmates. Left, emcee and closing performer Brandon Guajardo sings for his enthusiastic fans.

HHS Theatre draws nominations for production of The Addams Family The Hays High School Theatre’s fall semester production of The Addams Family has drawn three nominations in the Tony Awards-styled Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards (GAHSMTA) competition at the Long Center in Austin. The troupe, directed by Catherine Crafton, pulled the Central Texas nominations for Best Ensemble, Trent Tyson for Best Actor in a Lead Role, and Taylor Cooper for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. The event was sponsored by Austin’s Long Center, the College of Fine Arts at University of Texas, and Austin’s Zach Theatre. Judges for the competition attended the Hays production, as well as those of the other nominees’ productions, on their home stages over the current school year.

Twenty-eight Austin-area high schools took part in this year’s GAHSMTA competition.

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ensembles from Cedar Ridge, Dripping Springs, Hendrickson, Bowie, McCallum, St. Andrew’s, and Vista Ridge high schools.

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Taylor Cooper is vying with nominees from Anderson, Cedar Creek, Cedar Park, Cedar Ridge, Hendrickson, Bowie, St. Stephen’s and Vista Ridge

high schools.

All nominees will attend an April 13 red carpet ceremony at the Long Center for the Performing Arts.

HCISD launches volunteer reward program

In February, the Hays CISD launched a new rewards card program called the VIPs Card, which stands for Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPs). Volunteers will be able to use the cards to enjoy perks and discounts from businesses in the community who are partnering with the district to reward and recruit volunteers.

The Volunteer in Public Schools (VIPs) Reward Program provides volunteers with at least 10 hours of logged volunteer time with a special card that identifies them as an eligible volunteer. The volunteers can present the cards along with photo identification to enjoy their special benefits at participating locations.

“Hays CISD has dedicated volunteers who make incredible contributions of time and talent to help our students,” said Superintendent Michael McKie. “It is no secret our student population is rapidly growing, and so is our need for more volunteers. This program helps us to reward our current volunteers while providing an extra incentive to those interested in becoming a volunteer.”

A list of participating businesses can be found at www.hayscisd.net/ VIPsRewards. Businesses interested in participating in the program can complete an online form at the same web address.

“Our district enjoys tremendous support from the community. Businesses quickly embraced the opportunity to make a difference for students,” said Angie Mendez, director of community relations for the district.

To become a Hays CISD volunteer, apply at www. hayscisd.net/VIPsRegister.

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tition at Leander High School. Green can be seen among his happy junior varsity team members following the big win. Green informs us the Lobos program this year “is called ‘In the Corral’ and features music of the William Tell

Overture, with the performers taking on the role of wild horses broken out of their corral.

The win is the JV Guard’s third top three finish this year, Green rating the title trophy win as “huge for us!”

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Sheriff’s Department to implement this kind of technology if it was proposed by the school district,” Ruge said.

Kyle Mayor Todd Webster shared Ruge’s view that if the school district approaches the city, and all other concerned parties, with a proposition to implement this technology, they would not be opposed to considering it.

Both mayors shared concern of stop arm cameras on school buses is similar to the recent debate among Kyle citizens regarding Vigilant Solutions and license plate reader technology.

Citizens debated whether cameras on police cruisers that capture an image of a license plate are violating people’s privacy.

Savoy was confident that the technology will make its way to Hays CISD when the time is right.

“Other school districts are using the cameras so we want to look into it for the future safety of our students,” Savoy said.

Hays CISD hopes to begin the process with deciding entities starting this summer.

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Standards Link: Mathematics: Subtract single digits from single and double digits.

Solve Beeper’s message by writing the next number in the patterns below. You may need to add, subtract, multiply or divide. Then write the matching code word beside the number on the message line.

Message:

3, 6, 9,

48, 24, 12, 6,

90, 80, 70, 60, 5, 10, 20, 40, 25, 20, 15, basket = 29 bunny = 3

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Standards Link: Eye-hand coordination.

Beeper’s Eggs-tra-ordinary Challenge: Begin with 23 and subtract the amounts to reach zero.

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Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

egg = 16 Every = 12

a = 80 buddy = 10

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple directions. Mathematics: Students solve a variety of problems.

happy = 39 needs = 50

Spring Hunt

Look through the newspaper for signs of spring. Can you find: • a flower • an egg • a baby animal • another sign of spring?

Standards Link: Science: Classifying objects.

Whom do you trust? Do you know why?

Can you find a picture in the newspaper of re someone you trust? Can you find a picture of someone you would not trust? Think about why you selected each picture.

Standards Link: Health: Identify support systems in the community.

The Easter Bunny has been spotted and you’re the reporter covering the story. Be sure to tell who, what, when, where, why and how.

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If you’re properly prepared, blackberries are easy to grow in Central Texas.

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have a love/hate relationship with blackberries. Most of the other berries that we grow in this area require lots and lots of additional care, soil and hard work to yield an okay crop. But with blackberries, if they’re happy, they will gladly produce quarts of fruit with little prodding, while quietly taking over your yard.

This is not a bad thing if you’ve prepared for it in advance, and preparation is crucial if you want to be successful growing blackberries here in central Texas.

First you need to decide the best place to grow them. I planted mine up against a fence facing east and they seem happiest here. Their thin leaves get at least some relief from the late afternoon summer sun.

Most blackberries are very thorny and their new home should be somewhere out of the way of traffic, kids and pets. There should also be a water source to hit them with during dry spells so they still produce when it’s not raining.

Next, clear all weeds and grass from the area because weeding underneath them can be unpleasant once they start growing.

Work compost into the new bed and adding granite or green sand can be good for heavy clay areas.

If you have poor draining soil, you may need to plant in a raised bed for best results.

While blackberry plants are perennials, their canes are considered biennial.

(These are flowering plants that take two years to complete their biological lifecycle.)

During their first year they’ll produce long canes of leaves called prima canes. During their second year those same canes, now called floricanes, produce flowers and fruit and then die. Then a new crop of prima canes emerge from the roots ready for next year’s fruit.

Blackberries are harvested in late spring/early summer and can be eaten right away fresh or frozen for future use in desserts like cobblers (best in my opinion) or for blended smoothies.

While the old standbys for Texas include Brazos and Rosborough, there are also thornless varieties like Navajo and Arapaho that you can plan when space is tight or thorned varieties are not an option. While some say the fruit is not as tasty as the original sticky blackberries, thornless do have their place.

Lastly, many of us in this region live where there

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Tara Krzywonski of the Austin Astronomical Society peers through a telescope during Saturday’s star party at the Texas Night Sky Festival in Dripping Springs.

The stars at night were big and bright at Dripping Springs Ranch Park as the Texas Night Sky Festival took place Saturday. The event featured various informational booths and activities relating to astronomy and the solar system. In addition, the Hot Texas Swing Band also performed at the event, which culminated with the night time star party under a clear Texas sky. Browse and buy photos online at www.haysfreepress.com under the photos link.

Surviving together Nearly $100,000 raised for family after fatal crash

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n just one month, nearly $100,000 has been raised among 914 donations for the family of Steve Vasquez, who was killed in a Jan. 7 accident in Kyle.

Steve’s wife, Stephanie, was in the passenger seat when the accident occurred. At the time, Stephanie was seven months pregnant with the couple’s daughter, Kate.

Stephanie suffered several injuries, including internal bleeding and multiple broken bones to her ribs, back and pelvis.

Kate was born unexpectedly Feb. 10, almost a month before her due date. Although she was born prematurely, Kate has proven to be a healthy baby. Stephanie is currently recovering from her C-section as well as the injuries she received during the crash.

“They still have a really long road of recovery,” Ashley Moser, Stephanie’s sister, said. “As you can imagine, somebody that breaks an arm has a while until they recover, and she’s got multiple fractures, and she’s also going to have long term effects as well.”

COURTESY PHOTO Pam Helmrich, Stephanie’s Mother and daughter Stephanie and Kate Vasquez are healing together after the younger sister, set up a gofundme fatal accident that took the life of husband and father Steve Vasquez on Jan. 7. campaign that raised just over $91,000 for the Vasquez family.

The intention was to help Stepha“He loved life and he also loved he’s saying ‘I don’t know these nie with funeral costs, medical God, most importantly,” Moser things,’” Tenorio said. expenses and any unforeseen said. “And throughout this whole Tenorio said although the road circumstances that may come up journey my sister has really seen is under the Texas Department while she raises Kate. a lot of people that have found of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Donations to the gofundme God because of this and she really jurisdiction, she is interested in page range anywhere from a few knows that there is a purpose for having city staff work with TxDOT dollars to several all of this to happen.” to address the issue. thousand dollars.

Following Steve’s “We don’t really know any“A lot of people “It has meant death, friends took to thing about Texas roads and stuff so much to her,” are just touched the Feb. 16 Kyle City because we’re from California and Moser said. “Not Council meeting to the freeway and signage in Caliby her story, only are people address signage issues fornia is very prominent,” Moser donating, but near the area where he said. “The streets are really well and touched they’re also died. lit. In Kyle, Texas, they kind of just about how putting on the A friend of the they don’t have as many signs, and gofundme supit’s really, like, dull lighting.” she’s so strong Vasquez’s pleaded port and prayers. with council to assess Moser said the signage isn’t a and she’s A lot of people signage on Burleson huge concern for the family, but are just touched Street. The man bebetter signage could promote really getting by her story, and lieved that, along with safety and help people to avoid by because of touched about an irresponsible driver, accidents in the future. how she’s so poor signage might “That turn you that you take her community, strong and she’s have been a factor in off onto Burleson is a very, very really getting by and because the crash. tight turn and if the city was to go because of her Councilwoman ahead and put more signage up everybody loves Daphne Tenorio said community and and fix that area it would be great because everySteve’s friend brought because it could potentially stop her so much.” body loves her so up a good point when from happening in the future,” much.” it came to the issue of Moser said.

–Ashley Moser, Hundreds of signage.

Moser said that although StephStephanie’s sister the donations are Tenorio said she anie is not ready to speak about accompanied by knows what to expect the tragic loss of her husband yet, messages of support, prayers and on Burleson Street because she she wants the world to know she reflections about the life Steve led. has lived in Kyle all her life, but believes God has a plan in it all.

Many donors said that he was a could see how the turn could “(Stephanie) said ‘make sure great teacher, coach and friend. catch someone new to the area by that people know that God is Moser said she hopes to share the surprise. a part of this, and God is using information with Kate when she “It brought a new perspective this whole thing to reach out to grows up. when he said that ‘he’s new’ and people,’” Moser said.

Find award winning books at your library Check it Out

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ecently, the Buda Public Library ordered many award-winning books. The Texas Library Association has several committees made of librarians, library staff members, and other library lovers who pick out the best books for different age groups. Here are some to check out!

• Texas 2 x 2 books – books for children from 2 years old to second grade.

Circulation Clerk Amy Jensen and I decided that “Mother Bruce” by Ryan T. Higgins is our favorite out of this bunch. It’s about a grumpy bear who is adopted by goslings.

• Bluebonnet Nominees – books for readers in 3rd to 6th grades. “Ratscalibur” by Josh Lieb is a sure-fire winner out of this bunch, as it features boy turned into a rat who pulls the magic spork Ratscalibur out of the stone.

• Lone Star books – books for teens in 6th through 8th grades. I read “I Am Princess X” by Cherie Priest last year and thought it was great. Don’t let the “princess” part fool you: it’s an action-packed mystery novel that both guys and gals will love.

• Tayshas Books – books for high schoolers.

Youth Coordinator Caitlin Foley stayed up way past her bedtime finishing “The Wrath & the Dawn”

by Renée Ahdieh recently.

She said that this retelling of “The Tale of Scheherazade” was amazing!

• Lariat Book – fiction books for adults. The main criterion for these titles is that they be a pleasure to read.

How can you find these books? Just use our catalog!

Type in the name of the award in the search box (like Texas 2 x 2 or Lariat Book) and press the “Search All Fields” button. This will bring up a list of all the titles marked with that award.

Connect with award winning books at the Buda Public Library!

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OBITUARIES DAVIS Ralph T. Davis of San Marcos, Texas, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on February 29, 2016, at the age of 73, with his family by his side. He was born on February 1, 1943, to Cecil and Eloise (Henderson) Davis in Beeville, Texas.

His parents and two brothers, Allen and Harold, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara (Hatter) Davis; daughter, Laura and her son, Greyson; son, Chris and his wife, Julie.

Ralph graduated from Southwest Texas State College in 1968, where he was a founding father for the local chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He remained involved with Texas State University through service with the Alumni Association and Pike Fraternity. He worked as an insurance sales agent for American Fidelity Assurance until his retirement in 2004.

Ralph was a long time member of Trinity Church in San Antonio, and in recent years, he attended Hunter’s Glen Fellowship in San Marcos. He loved the Lord, life, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandson, family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the PKD Foundation at www.pkdcure.org, the American Heart Association at www.heart.org, or the Ralph Davis Memorial Scholarship fund (in care of the Texas State Alumni Association).

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in San Marcos, at 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 10, 2016.

KRAMER Charlene Lizbeth (Kneuper) Kramer 60, of New Braunfels, passed away at her home on March 7, 2016, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on June 10, 1955 to Jean Clyde and Marjorie Cecilia (Klar) Kneuper.

Charlene graduated from New Braunfels High School in 1972. On June 15, 1974 she married Ronnie Kramer. Most of Charlene’s career was dedicated to the Texas Secretary of State where she retired as Notary Public Manager Most recently she served as the court clerk for the Justice

of the Peace Precinct 3 of Comal County. Charlene was diligent and devoted in her work but the job she loved and treasured most in life was that of being a wife, mother, and grandmother. Nothing brought her the joy that came from spending time with family.

Charlene was preceded in death by her father; sisters Christine Scheel and Kathy Hafley.

She is survived by her husband Ronnie; daughters Lindsey Kramer and Jennifer Borrego (Jesse); 5 grandchildren; mother Marjorie Kneuper; and sisters Franny Hartman (Max) and Jeanine Riding (Gary).

A visitation for Charlene will be held Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 1 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior to service at Oakwood Baptist Church.

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Politician tries to settle score M ar. 14, 1882 was the date and the Dallas County courthouse was the place a former mayor of three Texas towns chose to have it out with the man he blamed for his latest fall from political grace.

It was no coincidence that James Thurmond went out west in the late 1850s. Like other youths of draft age, the Kentucky native wanted to put as many miles as possible between him and the soon-to-come Civil War. During the day, Thurmond taught school in a California classroom and at night he studied for the bar exam. When he moved to the Alder Gulch mining region in the Idaho Territory in 1862, he was a licensed lawyer.

Thurmond quickly

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earned a reputation as the best defense attorney money could buy. According to one biographer, he was “famous for his shrewd nature, his extraordinary legal talent and his ability to consistently obtain acquittals for known outlaws.”

The legal eagle was so good that a gang of bandits put him on retainer. His success on behalf of his cutthroat clients angered the local vigilance committee, a secret group of private citizens with a nasty habit of taking the law into their hands Ironically the case

OSWALT Audrey Elaine (Teena) Gregg Oswalt of Kyle, Texas passed away on February 28, 2016.

Audrey was born at home in South Houston, Texas on November 21, 1934 to A.W. Gregg, Sr. and Robie Hope Gregg.

She moved with her family to Kyle in 1948.

She attended San Marcos Baptist Academy where she met her husband, Ted Oswalt. They were married May 16, 1953. They lived in Fort Worth, the Valley, and Houston before retiring in Kyle with their children in 1974.

Survived by son Clifton Oswalt (Ann Marie); daughter Evelyn Nicholson (Neville); three grandchildren Shelby (Rachel) Nicholson, Chad Nicholson, and Michelle (Joe) Herring; and three great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband Ted, parents, sister Robilynn Robinson, and brother A.W. Gregg, Jr. The family extends appreciation to the staff of Robinson Creek Hospice and Red Bud Home Care.

A Graveside Service will be held at the Kyle Cemetery on March 10, 2016 at 11 a.m.

CISNEROS Mary Alice Cisneros, 58, resident of Kyle, TX, passed away March 2, 2016 in Kyle, TX. Visitation will be Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Los Angeles Funeral Home.

Chapel service is at 10:30 a.m. Memorial service will follow at San Vicente Cemetery in Kyle, TX.

that led to Thurmond’s hasty departure from the territory was one of the few he lost. In December 1863, he defended an alleged member of the gang accused of killing a prospector for his precious metal and mules.

The fact that Thurmond was falling down drunk during his incoherent closing argument undoubtedly influenced the outcome, and the doomed defendant was hanged minutes after the guilty verdict.

Even though the vigilantes could not have been happier with the result, they were determined not to let Thurmond twist another jury around his little finger.

Given 15 minutes to clear out, he was packed and gone with time to spare.

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Salt Lake City for the next four years waiting in vain for the opportunity to take his revenge but finally headed back east in search of a fresh start.

Thurmond ended up in Bryan, Texas, where as usual he made a great first impression. “People liked him,” wrote the aforementioned chronicler. “He was a man of taste, complete with suit, bowler hat, cigar and walking stick. Most folks apparently overlooked his violent temper and his end-justifies-themeans ethics.”

Thurmond ingratiated himself so effectively with the carpetbagger crowd that Gov. Edmund J. Davis appointed him Brazos County judge and mayor of Bryan in

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late 1869. He held the second post just two months and left the bench not long after that, when Radical Republicans began to question his commitment to Reconstruction.

Thurmond showed up a few months later in Groesbeck, a recently incorporated community in the Central Texas county of Limestone.

He made so many friends and influenced so many voters that he was elected mayor. But the scoundrel swiftly wore out his welcome and was removed from office in April 1872 after serving a mere 55 days.

The next stop on Thurmond’s tour of Texas was Dallas, not yet “Big D” but well on its way to becoming the sixth largest town in the Lone Star State in the census of 1880.

With his incomparable legal skills and irresistible charm, the enigmatic newcomer soon had nearly everyone eating out of the palm of his hand.

Thurmond took a break from his busy law practice to run for mayor in 1879. He proved to be the people’s choice but not that of the city

are some wild spots in the yard. Often those areas will be taken up by brambles of dewberries, our wild blackberry native.

If you have the space to let them roam, as they want to be a groundcover as opposed to the upright canes of blackberries, this is a great way to enjoy the fruits of Texas without much work. In drier years, add a little moisture to keep them at their best production. Otherwise, they need very little work.

Both the blackberry cultivars (thorned and thornless) and the Austin dewberries can be found in the early spring in many Hays and Travis County nurseries ready for you to begin your adventure in blackberry farming. Happy gardening everyone!

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council, which sought his ouster because of his “identification with the gamblers and other criminal elements.”

The embattled mayor refused to go down without a fight but succeeded only in postponing the inevitable, which came in August 1880.

He asked the voters for vindication but lost his appeal at the polls.

Thurmond blamed his downfall on Robert E. Cowart, chief attorney in the council campaign to kick him out of office and an outspoken opponent of his reelection bid.

This time Thurmond would not leave town. He would get even.

The two mortal enemies bumped into each other in an empty courtroom in March 1882. “You haven’t got the nerve to do it,” Thurmond growled. Infuriated by Cowart’s silence, he roared, “When you commence to talk shotguns to me, you have struck the wrong man. I am always ready. You have slandered me and my family.”

The lone eyewitness reported, “I was watching Thur-

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Worship Service, 10:55 a.m.

Pastors: (English and Spanish) Silverio Hernandez WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 2 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Family Discipleship, 7:15 p.m.

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God with us SING OUT: 1st & 3rd Sundays; open mic; bring your voice and instruments.

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

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

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The ex-mayor reached into his coat pocket and shouted, “Damn you! Draw it! I am ready for you!” Cowart leaped to his feet, pulled his pistol and fired.

The bullet struck Thurmond in the forehead. He fell dead to the floor with his trademark hat still on his head, a cigar in his mouth and a loaded revolver in his right hand.

The obituary in the Dallas Herald praised the slain lawyer-politician for his “powerful combativeness” and added he “was never happier than when in the midst of strong opposition.” If that was true, James Thurmond must have died a mighty happy man.

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Classes, meetings and local events can be found on the calendar at haysfreepress.com.

Email event submissions to christine@haysfreepress.com.

Central Texas Tejano Extravaganza

ENTERTAINMENT

The inaugural Central Texas Tejano Extravaganza will be held March 12 at Central Texas Speedway (24801 Interstate 35, Kyle, TX 78640). This event will feature live music, food, merchandise vendors and a car show. Gates open at 1 p.m.

Spring Break Cleanup

Kyle Parks and Rec will host the inaugural spring break FunFest March 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lake Kyle Park. Learn about water quality, enjoy fun activities and help clean up your parks. Wall-e will be shown on the big screen afterwards. The movie begins 30 minutes after sunset.

‘Picnic’ by Hays theater

The Hays High School theater department is hosting a public preview of the one-act play “Picnic” by William Inge on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center.

The event is free. Official performances will be in April, contingent on advancement.

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There will be prizes for the Most Creative and Best Homemade Kites, with judging and awards at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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A local wrecking company employee inches a vehicle involved in an accident onto the flat bed of a tow truck along Interstate 35 in Kyle. A new phone app is helping Austin Police clear accidents faster by sending messages to wreckers in the area. The technology is still being vetted for any possible use in Kyle and Buda.

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Former Uhland resident and Hays High alumna Yoli Romo (right) interviews Tejano Awards nominee and American Idol contestant Savannah Votion during a taping of Viva Tejano TV, which is based out of Kyle.

Tejano station makes itself at home in Kyle

BY MOSES LEOS III

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Former Uhland resident and current Warbucks Music Group General Manager Yoli Romo knows how popular Tejano music is to the area.

It’s that knowledge that drove Romo, along with Warbucks owner Randy Saenz, to start up a production studio in Kyle for a television program, Viva Tejano TV, that caters to the Tejano music community.

For Romo, the familyfriendly show is a way to further advance the popularity of the music genre.

“It’s bringing attention to the artists that are here, the artists of the past and artists of the future,” Romo said. “It also is a positive note for the kids.”

Their production studio was an endeavor Saenz started in September 2015. Saenz sought to produce a Tejano music program that was family friendly. As the group sought a location, they began to brainstorm on the format of the show.

One idea focused on highlighting the Tejano nightlife and club scene.

Instead,

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Members of the Tejano group La Sombra perform during a recording of the Kyle-based Viva Tejano TV program.

they opted to have a program where “even kids can watch with no problem,” according to Romo.

“On the TV show, (performers) sit on our sofa and have a great conversation as if they were at my house,” Romo said. “It’s all about promoting the artist. It’s about them and not us at all. It shows what they are like behind the scenes.”

Finding a location for their studio became their next task.

After looking at possible locations in Austin and San Antonio, Saenz settled on opening the studio in Kyle.

“It’s bringing attention to the artists that are here, the artists of the past and artists of the future ...

It also is a positive note for the kids.”

– Yoli Romo, Warbucks Music Group General Manager

According to Romo, Kyle was the “mesh point” between Austin and San Antonio, which hosts some of the genre’s most popular performers.

“Tejano music is something that is well known in the area,” Romo said. “It’s from here.”

Once they found the format and how to broadcast the show, which is done through Time Warner Cable, the duo then started taping their program.

They are doing so by rotating their staff to allow everyone from experienced professionals to college students to produce the show.

For Romo, giving an opportunity to those who may not have it was an important factor.

“We’re giving an opportunity to those that produce TV shows and editors that might be going to school and bringing them in,” she said. “We’re also giving photographers that want a chance, we give them a

chance.”

It’s coupled with a rise in Tejano music, according to Romo. She said there is a heightened interest in the genre from the younger generation.

One difference is the genre is attracting “younger female artists.”

In the 1980s, according to Romo, the genre of music was male dominated.

With Tejano’s rise, Romo said it has led to others starting their own Tejano television programs and media ventures.

Romo said she doesn’t see it as competition, but as as way to “help the industry grow” and “spread the word.”

“You can see that it’s back on the rise,” Romo said. “It’s a new explosion and it’s all positive.”

The ability to not only bring the television station to her hometown, but also further the style of music was important for Romo.

“Tejano is a beautiful genre (of music). There is rarely any cussing … I grew up with it and my kids grew up with it,” she said. “It’s neat to see it coming back.”

App could speed up tow calls

BY SAMANTHA SMITH

news@haysfreepress.com

A new phone app is helping the Austin Police Department (APD) clear accident scenes faster, but whether the Buda and Kyle Police Departments would implement the app remains to be seen.

Traditionally, a city’s police department has a rotation schedule associated with wrecker companies being called out to clear accident scenes for the police where each company gets an equal share in calls.

The AutoReturn App is a contracted service that APD has used for over a year that has drastically reduced response times from wreckers to accident scenes.

When officers respond to the Buda Police scene of an Chief Bo Kidd accident, they says that Buda typically call their dispatch Police might and have a call be interested in sent out to the next wrecker using the app, company on depending on the rotation the overall cost to tow away a vehicle. involved and Austin whether or not it Police officers would drastically were waiting an average of change the 20-30 minutes current wrecker for a wrecker to show up before rotation in place. they started using the app.

Austin Police officers now only have to wait eight minutes.

The app sends out a message to every wrecker company that is contracted with the service, which drivers receive on their smart phones. The closest driver to the scene is the one who responds to the call.

Since Austin is the only city in Texas to use this technology, would it be right for the cities of Kyle and Buda?

Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd says that Buda Police might be interested in using the app, depending on the overall cost involved and whether or not it would drastically change the current wrecker rotation in place.

Kidd also mentioned that he would like to get input from the wrecker companies in Buda to assess citizens’ feelings on the use of the app.

“We always want to stay at the forefront of technology.” Kidd says, but he adds that Buda city council might have to be involved if the app is insanely expensive or if it disrupts the tow truck ordinance already in place.

Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett says that the rotation system currently in effect in Kyle is working well and he doesn’t see the need for this kind of technology if it affects the rotation system.

If the Kyle City Council and the wrecker companies that already service the city were interested in this technology, Barnett says he would be more than willing to look into using the app.

“We are always looking for ways to improve services to the citizens of Kyle,” Barnett said.

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Employment

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Provide positive role modeling, structure, and supervision to adolescent boys. No exp. req., We train comprehensively. $9.00 to $16.00 per hr for flexible 8 & 16 hr shift schedules. Health/ life/dental insurance after 60 days. Min. requirements: Must be 21 yrs old, HS/GED, clean TDL, clean criminal history, pre-employment TB skin test, and drug screen. Growing (20+ year old) non-profit organization. www.pegasusschool.net.

Call (512)432-1678 for further information.

APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Apartment Maintenance Technician for Kyle area.

Duties include apartment maintenance and make readies. A stable working environment with a long-term opportunity for advancement.

A/C Certification a plus, Excellent Benefits, E.O.E., Salary D.O.E. Send resume: Kayea@dmacompanies.com

BRANCH OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Edward Jones is a financial services firm focused on meeting the needs of individual investors. Our branch office in Buda, TX has an opening for a full-time Branch Office Administrator.

Excellent organization and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently are required to perform administrative, marketing, and customer service responsibilities.

Interest in the financial service industry is a plus. We offer competitive benefits and a comprehensive on-line training program. For prompt consideration, submit your resume online at www. edwardjones.com/careers; Edward Jones; Janet Ross; Job Code: 26275

DAY CAMP COUNSELOR

The City of Wimberley is seeking applications for the seasonal position of Day Camp Counselor for Blue Hole Regional Park.

Responsibilities include supervision of campers, coordination of camp activities and environmental education lessons, serving as a responsible role model for campers, general housekeeping, other duties as assigned, and leading kids in fun outdoor activities.

Counselors must be available to work for all 6 weeks of camp and be available between 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Camp dates are June 6-7 (training), June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27- July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, and July 25-29. Starting wage is $8.25 per hour.

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Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, Manage and maintain executives' schedules, appointments and travel arrangements, Arrange and coordinate meetings and events.

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One bedroom, ane bath apartment in downtown Kyle available March 15. Full W/D, secure ring-up entry, stainless steel appliances. $900/month plus deposit.

Credit check required. Must see. 512-268-7862

FULL-TIME PARK LABORER The City of Wimberley is seeking applications for the full-time position of Park Laborer for Blue Hole Regional Park. The Park Laborer will maintain and repair park facilities and equipment by performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping, irrigating, and mechanical repair work; and participate in trash removal, various cleaning and sanitizing activities, and other duties as assigned. Must be able to operate a variety of tools and equipment and have a valid driver’s license. Applications are available online at www. cityofwimberley.com.

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PARK ATTENDANT

The City of Wimberley is seeking applications for the seasonal position of Park Attendant for Blue Hole Regional Park.

Responsibilities include the collection of fees, enforcement of park rules, general housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Starting wage is $8.25 per hour. Applications are available online at www. cityofwimberley.com.

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Employment APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Apartment Maintenance Technician for Kyle area.

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RANCH HAND POSITION

Available at SE Austin stable. Salaried w/ workman comp. Working English and experience with horses required. Contact

WAREHOUSE RECEIVING

Company located in Kyle.

Excellent customer service skills. Duties include counts, sorts, or weighs incoming goods to verify receipt of items against packing list. Records and checks quantity and quality of goods received. May inspect, accept, or reject received goods. Input stock items into computer and store in assigned warehouse location. Mark inventory with proper labeling. Pay rate based on experience.

Benefits, 401k. Please send resumes to: resumes7732@ gmail.com.

DIRECT CARE COUNSELORS Provide positive role modeling, structure, and supervision to adolescent boys. No exp. req., We train comprehensively. $9.00 to $16.00 per hr for flexible 8 & 16 hr shift schedules. Health/ life/dental insurance after 60 days. Min. requirements: Must be 21 yrs old, HS/GED, clean TDL, clean criminal history, pre-employment TB skin test, and drug screen. Growing (20+ year old) non-profit organization. www.pegasusschool.net.

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PUBLISHED NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ROBERT E. PULVER, Deceased, were issued on the 23rd day of November, 2015, in Cause No. 15-0316-P, pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas, to ELEANOR PULVER. The address of record for ELEANOR PULVER is 732 Willow Ridge Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED this the 18th day of February, 2016 By: /S/ H.C. Kyle, III H.C. KYLE, III Attorney at Law 118 North LBJ Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666 (512) 396-4844 Telephone (512) 805-0235 - Fax E-mail: hckyle@bizaustin. rr.com ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE

HAYS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #17021605SC Indoor Athletic Turf Flooring. Request for Proposals will be accepted until date at 2:00 p.m. March 2, 2016. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-2682141 ext 6035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. RFP responses must be delivered by mail or hand delivered by the date and time indicated above.

Late bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary were issued on February 1, 2016, to Brian White, as Independent Executor of the Estate of A Loyd White, a/k/a Loyd White a/k/a Aubrey Loyd White, Deceased, which is being administered under Cause No. 16-0004-P in County Court at Law Number Two, Hays County, Texas.

All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present the claims within the time and in the manner prescribed by law; claims may be presented to the Independent Executor and should be addressed as follows: Estate of A Loyd White, Brian White, Independent Executor, c/o Carole Callaghan, State Bar No. 24050370, 4408 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin, Texas 78759, Telephone: (512) 8612294, Facsimile: (512) 402-5559, Attorney for Brian White

Saturday, March 12, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Woodlawn Baptist Church in Austin, 4600 Manchaca Road. All proceeds benefit adults with intellectual disabilities.

Through the programs of Adventurers Academy of Lifelong Learning.

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PSA Healthcare seeking nurses in Kyle for weekend nights and weekday days.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Ronnie L. Disselhorst, Deceased, were issued on January, 4 2016, in Cause No. 15-0347-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Hays County, Texas, to: Janet Lynn Disselhorst.

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: Michael Butler 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, Texas 78640 DATED the 7th day of January, 2016. //s//Michael Butler Attorney for Janet Lynn Disselhorst State Bar No.: 24073782 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 Telephone: (512) 2686425 Facsimile: (512) 268-5404 E-mail: michael@ johnhalllawfirm.com

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The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at any time.

Morningstar Mini Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas

Property Code. This sale is listed below.

Date: 03/07/2016 Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Morningstar Mini Storage, 1001 W. Goforth Rd., Buda, TX 78610 Units: Unit 2060 – Daniel Reyna – Furniture, Schwinn bike, boxes, misc. household

PUBLIC NOTICE By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 1st at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider: Replat of Lot 6, Green Acres Subdivision (SUB-451)

CITY OF BUDA ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of Buda City Council will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 and Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in the City Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 121 Main St., Buda, Texas 78610 to receive written and oral comments in regard to annexation of the following properties: 1. Approximately 1.00+/acres of land generally located 314 San Antonio Street, adjacent to City Park.

2. Approximately 460+/acres of land generally located west of the Union Pacific Railroad, north of the Kyle City Limits and along FM 2770 and the east side of FM 1626.

3. Approximately 230+/acres of land generally located along the west side of FM 1626 between Elm Grove Elementary School and Onion Creek.

At said time and place all such persons shall have the right to appear and be heard.

Of all said matters and things, all persons interested in the subject matter herein mentioned shall take notice.

For more information regarding the above matters, please contact the City of Buda Planning Department at (512) 312-5745.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Pursuant to Ch 59 of the Texas Property code, A&D Storage located at 3280 FM 150 East Kyle, TX 78640 will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord lien.

Auction will take place on Mar. 16, 2016 at 3:00 pm.

Property will be sold to the highest bidder and includes household items from the following tenants: Tammy S. Schneider / Ransom; Christopher A. Martinez; Jean Mustachia; Katelynn D. Johnson; Nicolas C. Tufford.

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THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: FAYAD S. ISBER

And to all whom it may concern.

Defendant(s) GREETINGS:

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. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after you were served this citation, the same being 14th day of March, 2016, a default judgment may be taken against you.

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer before the 274th District Court, Hays County, Texas, at San Marcos then and there to answer the ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT filed in said Court on the 14th day of January, 2016, and said suit being numbered 16-0093 on the docket of said Court, wherein Laura Helton is the Plaintiff and Fayad S. Isber is the Defendant.

The nature of said suit is as follows: Applicant prays that on final hearing, Applicant have judgment declaring that Fayad S. Isber died on December 31, 1983, all relief requests herein and all other relief requested in Original Petition.

ALL AS MORE FULY APPEARS OF RECORD ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE, AND WHICH REFERENCE IS HERE MADE FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at office, on this the 28th day of January, 2016.

REQUESTED BY: Kent E. Wymore, IV Attorney at Law 1250 Capital of Texas Highway South Building Three Suite 400 Austin, TX 78746 512-346-3600 BEVERLEY CRUMLEY Hays County District Clerk Hays County Government Center 712 Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 2211 San Marcos, TX 78666 # 561811

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The City Council of the City of Kyle will consider adopting the following ordinances on second reading on March 15, 2016 at Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, at 7:00 p.m.: An Ordinance of the City of Kyle, Texas, amending the City of Kyle, TX Code of Ordinances; amending Chapter 41, Article V. Sec. 41-141. Utility Easements, to require certain utility considerations for gated communities; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances; providing for an effective date and open meetings clauses; and providing for related matters An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kyle, Texas; amending Chapter 41 (“Subdivisions”), Article V (“Standards and Specifications”), Sec. 41-137(P) (“Perimeter Streets”); authorizing the city secretary to amend

Ordinance No. 819 of the City of Kyle so as to reflect this change; amending the title of Sec. 41-137(P); amending Subparagraphs (P)(1), (P)(2) and (P)(3); adding Subparagraph (P) (4), providing an appeals process for applicants who can show cause for waiver; amending Subparagraph (P1)(1) for clarity; providing for severability; and determining that the

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LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for wine and beer retailer's permit by Spicy Bite LLC, dba Spicy Bite, to be located at 101 Hall Professional Dr. Suite A, Kyle, Texas 78640, Hays, Texas. Officer of said owner Efrain Alvarado, member manager/Ana Martinez Cervantes, member manager.

Public Notice Plum Creek Conservation District is accepting bids for ground application of fertilizer and herbicide to approximately 446 acres on 22 flood control structures. Approximately 200 acres to be applied around the 1st of April and 245 acres to be applied around the 1st of May. For more information, call 512-398-2383.

Respond on or before noon on March 15th.

Send bids to PO Box 328, Lockhart, TX 78644.

PCCD reserves the right to evaluate bids and to reject all bids.

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: FAYAD S. ISBER

And to all whom it may concern.

Defendant(s) GREETINGS:

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. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after you were served this citation, the same being 14th day of March, 2016, a default judgment may be taken against you.

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer before the 274th District Court, Hays County, Texas, at San Marcos then and there to answer the ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT filed in said Court on the 14th day of January, 2016, and said suit being numbered 16-0093 on the docket of said Court, wherein Laura Helton is the Plaintiff and Fayad S. Isber is the Defendant.

The nature of said suit is as follows: Applicant prays that on final hearing, Applicant have judgment declaring that Fayad S. Isber died on December 31, 1983, all relief requests herein and all other relief requested in Original Petition.

ALL AS MORE FULLY APPEARS OF RECORD ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE, AND WHICH REFERENCE IS HERE MADE FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at office, on this the 28th day of January, 2016.

REQUESTED BY: Kent E. Wymore, IV Attorney at Law 1250 Capital of Texas Highway South Building Three Suite 400 Austin, TX 78746 512-346-3600 BEVERLEY CRUMLEY Hays County District Clerk Hays County Government Center 712 Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 2211 San Marcos, TX 78666 # 561811

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Public Notices 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 the personal property of: Rodriguez, Christina Urrego, James Runge, Justin Acosta, Zachary Davis, Daunell Figg, Jed Crosby Johnson, Bobby Habbit, Jennifer Simmank, Michele Sigler, Donnie Quincy, Beatty Hoover, Michael Jerald L. Price III Washington, Kimberly 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. on March 25th, 2016 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 even of settlement between owner and obligated party.

CITY OF BUDA ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of Buda City Council will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 and Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in the City Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 121 Main St., Buda, Texas 78610 to receive written and oral comments in regard to annexation of the following properties: 1. Approximately 1.00+/acres of land generally located 314 San Antonio Street, adjacent to City Park.

2. Approximately 460+/acres of land generally located west of the Union Pacific Railroad, north of the Kyle City Limits and along FM 2770 and the east side of FM 1626.

3. Approximately 230+/acres of land generally located along the west side of FM 1626 between Elm Grove Elementary School and Onion Creek.

At said time and place all such persons shall have the right to appear and be heard. Of all said matters and things, all persons interested in the subject matter herein mentioned shall take notice.

For more information regarding the above matters, please contact the City of Buda Planning Department at (512) 312-5745.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Francisco Javier Banos, Sr., Deceased, were issued on January 27, 2016, in Cause No. 15-0353-P, pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas, to: Jay Banos and Alicia Sofia Banos Taylor.

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: Shann M. Chaudhry Attorney at Law 103 S. Winston Lane San Antonio, Texas 78213 DATED the 3rd day of March, 2016.

Shann M. Chaudhry Attorney for Jay Banos and Alicia Sofia Banos Taylor State Bar No.: 24044711 103 S. Winston Lane San Antonio, Texas 78213 Telephone: (210) 6469400 Facsimile: (210) 646-0038 E-mail: ShannChaudhryEsq@ gmail.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given that a Public Hearing by the Board of Directors of the Barton Springs/ Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) will be held at the District office located at 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas, during its Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 6:15 p.m. for the following purpose: The Public Hearing concerns proposed revisions to the District Rules and Bylaws related generally to: the definitions, permit process and applications, HB 3405 process for Temporary and Regular Permits for existing wells in the Shared Territory, action on permits, permit amendments, permit conditions and requirements, modification of permits, conservationoriented rates structure, notice and hearing process, well construction standards, notice requirements, transport, well monitoring, mitigation, aquifer testing, test wells, unreasonable impacts, and other general administrative clarifications and corrections.

Following the hearing, the Board may possibly take action to approve some or all of these changes. A copy of the proposed rules is available for viewing and copying at the District office or from the District website at www.bseacd.org. Publication of this notice begins a public comment period for which comments will be accepted by the District until close of business on March 23, 2016. For more information, please contact the District office at (512) 282-8441.

NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SUBCONTRACTOR PROPOSALS JE Dunn/Joe Brown Construction is the CM @ risk for the Buda Parks Maintenance Building.

Joe Brown Construction is accepting competitive bids for an approximately 4,830 SF new construction of a maintenance building. Scope of work includes but is not limited to, concrete, structural steel, pre-fabricated metal buildings, millwork, caulking & sealants, HM & wood doors, overhead doors, aluminum storefront & windows, flooring, metal stud framing, drywall, insulation, painting, toilet accessories, fire extinguishers, signage, doors, windows, and hardware, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, site work, site utilities.

Bids are due by 2:00 p.m., Tuesday 22nd March, 2016 Please direct your inquires and bids to Phil Postins: 512.312.4973 – ppostins@ joebrownconstruction.com Use the below link to access the plans and geotechnical report. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8vositw7mgm9dw7/ AAAF4jKYcpdUQqbL0ssTnYwWa?dl=0

CITY OF BUDA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

The City of Buda Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 and the City of Buda City Council will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in the Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 121 Main St., Buda, Texas, 78610, to receive written and oral comments in regard to: • SUP 15-04: a request for a special use permit to allow a Laundromat in Arterial Commercial/Office-Arterial Retail (C2/R2) for the property located at 935 W. Goforth Road, being 2.612 acres of Ashford Park Section 1, Block D, Lot 33.

For more information regarding this matter, please contact the City of Buda Planning Department at (512) 312-5745.

No. 15-0333-P IN THE ESTATE OF

§ § § § §

GLORIA JEAN HALL, DECEASED

IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1 HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of GLORIA JEAN HALL, Deceased, were issued on February 10, 2016, in Cause No. 15-0333-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 1, Hays County, Texas, to: HOLLY ELVANETTE HALL. 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: Holly Elvanette Hall 5201 Hellman Kyle, Texas 78640 DATED the 1st day of March, 2016.

THE BOLING LAW FIRM, PLLC Plum Creek Square 140 Kirkham Circle Kyle, Texas 78640 Telephone: (877) 629-5353 Facsimile: (877) 629-3130

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS To all persons interested in the Estate of Rudi Francisco Edney, Deceased, Cause No. 16-0017-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas.

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION (1) TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND (2) FOR APPOINTMENT AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 20th day of January, 2016, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Rudi Francisco Edney, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of posting this citation, which will be Monday, the 7th day of March, 2016, at the Hays County Government Center is San Marcos, Texas.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the above-noted date and time.

Applicant’s Attorney: Tate N. Sanders 107 S. Main Street Kyle, Texas 78640 (512)787-4078 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 24th day of February, 2016.

Liz Q. Gonzalez County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666

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