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Elgin man arrested for murder of missing woman from Kyle

BY MOSES LEOS III

Authorities have identified a body found at a grave site in the Elgin area Monday as that of a Kyle woman who had been missing since late February.

Bastrop County officials have now charged a Mexican national with murder in connection with the death of Yuridia Anaya Espinosa Nava.

Tomas Sanchez-Solorzano, 34, of Guanajuato, Mexico, who is not a legal U.S. resiESPINOSA dent and NAVA currently living in the Elgin area, is being held in the Bastrop Coun-

ty Jail on a $500,000 bond and an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detainer, according to a press release.

Authorities originally received a missing persons report for Espinosa Nava, 33, of Kyle, on Feb. 23. According to a Kyle press release, relatives reported Espinosa missing after she never returned after leaving home Feb. 22 for work. Her vehicle

was found a week later at a convenience store in the El Roy community of Travis County, according to Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) officials.

Kyle Police, along with the Texas Rangers, investigated the case, which led them to a suspect who lived in Bastrop County.

On March 25, Sanchez-Solorzano was arrested by the Bastrop

County Sheriff’s Office on an unrelated traffic charge. A search warrant was then executed at Sanchez-Solorzano’s home in the 100 block of Camino de Agua road in the Elgin area by Kyle Police, the BCSO and ICE agents.

While executing the warrant, authorities found a body in a grave site off of Lower Elgin

MISSING WOMAN FOUND, 2

Man arrested during Target heist

Medical Mission at Home

PHOTO BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

A dentist and an assistant work on a patient during Saturday’s Medical Mission at Home at Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle. Read more about the program on page 6.

Buda considers funding for safe routes to schools

BY MOSES LEOS III

Improving pedestrian access near Buda-area schools is the focus for city staff as they compete for $8.7 million in grants to help fund future

projects.

Buda city leaders March 26 expressed concern about the proposed application, fearing possible unintended impacts to bus routes in area neighborhoods.

COMING UP Forum on voting centers

Starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 4 at the Hays County Government Center, the Hays County League of Women Voters will host a forum on implementation of voting centers and the utilization of new voting machines. A panel of election officials from Travis, Comal and Guadalupe counties will discuss voting machines and voting centers. Election Administrator Jennifer Anderson and Hays County Chief of Staff Alex

Villalobos will be on hand to discuss county related election matters.

John Nett, Buda city engineer, unveiled plans to apply for the Texas Department of Transportation’s project call for Transportation Alternate projects and Safe Routes to School. Nett said city

p.m. with several additional drops taking place for different age groups. Parking will be available at Gregg Clarke Park, Wallace Middle School and the Kyle Post Office.

More information can be found online at eikonchurch. com/events/eggdrop

Kyle Easter Buda 12th Egg-stravaganza annual Easter An estimated 80,000 plastic eggs will be dropped from Egg Hunt a hot-air ballon over Gregg Clarke Park April 13 during the annual Easter Egg Drop Egg-stravaganza. The event, hosted by Eikon Church and the city of Kyle, is free for the entire family and runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The first salvo of eggs will be dropped at 2

NEW LOOK

Kyle PD unveils look of new cruisers.

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On Saturday, April 13, the city of Buda, along with the Hays Communities YMCA and the Connection Church, will hold the city’s 12th annual Easter egg hunt. The event will be held at the Buda Sportsplex Park and goes from 9 a.m. to

INDEX

TARGET HEIST, 2

BY MOSES LEOS III For as long as she’s lived in Mountain City, Hays County Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith always felt neighbor Phillip Taylor TAYLOR was practically part of the family.

Taylor, who lived a few houses down, was a regular figure at the Smith household, always playing in their pool with their children, or going though similar activities such as Cub and Boy Scouts.

“I’ve been involved in

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BY MOSES LEOS III A San Antonio man was arrested March 26 after authorities caught him in an elaborately planned heist of the Kyle Target.

Dustin AMMONS Ammons, 37, was booked into the Hays County Jail March 26 on burglary of a building, a state jail felony, as well as a felony charge of criminal mischief.

According to a press release, Kyle Police responded to the Target along Kyle Parkway after overnight video monitoring reported a man actively burglarizing the store.

Officers entered the store and found the man, later identified as Ammons, making a “poor attempt” to

Longtime Mt. City public official mourned

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staff first learned of the project call during a Feb. 15 meeting.

Nett said Buda city staff is planning to focus on Safe Routes to School

SAFE ROUTE FUNDING, 10

noon. The egg hunt begins promptly at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact sfletcher@ci.buda.tx.us.

Buda Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races

In the Game of Wieners, you win and get the squeaky toy.

That’s the motto for a plethora of competitors and their bipedal companions who will take to Buck’s Backyard on FM 1626 in Buda for the annual Buda Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races, held April 27-28. Race and event times, as well as ticket information, can be found online at budalions.com.

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County considers new voting system

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO County officials are looking to kickstart community dialogue on the implementation of the Countywide Polling Place Program (CWPP) on Election Day, seeking feedback from targeted areas.

At a March 27 open house, elections officials presented the prospect of CWPP, an effort that would allow citizens to cast their ballot at any polling location, regardless of precinct, on Election Day. Currently, voters must cast a ballot at their designated precinct location on Election Day. Texas State University students, elections officials and elected representatives weighed in during the meeting on which precincts should host the voting centers.

Pending approval from the state, Hays County could join the list of dozens of Texas counties that have implemented countywide voting.

County officials are looking to appoint a polling place committee that will be tasked with identifying the best locations for these centers.

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Support grows for scenic routes bill

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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.

Local support is growing for proposed legislation that could limit billboards from springing up along scenic routes in the Hill Country.

House Bill 1303 is up for consideration within the Texas Legislature’s Transportation Committee, which would prevent billboards and other manmade structures from being placed along these roads.

More than 2,000 Hays County residents petitioned to State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) to author the bill. The proposed legislation now has the support of Hays County Commissioners, as well as the Kyle City Council. The bill intends to preserve three roads in Hays County including RM 1826, RM 150 and RM 967.

Jeanine Christensen, a Hays County resident, authored the petition to Zwiener on Change.org, citing that the billboards and their unnatural lighting are a hindrance to the natural area and the ecosystem.

According to the petition, an increase in traffic on ranch-to-market roads has “triggered a proliferation of billboards on our roads.”

“Billboards are not mere eyesores: their lighting endangers human health and pollutes the night skies that are iconic to this region of Texas [sic],” according to the petition.

In 2017, former Dist. 45 State Rep. Jason Isaac introduced a similar bil, which

was left in committee but never was taken to a vote.

Supporters of the bill hope it makes it through this session.

“Western Hays County is growing fast, and lots of folks visit and move here because of the beautiful scenery,” Zwiener stated in an email. “We must protect our tourism, our property values and our beautiful views.”

On March 26, the Kyle City Council joined Hays County in support of the bill with a resolution citing their support for the Texas Hill Country and its clear skies.

Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell supported the resolution with the unanimous backing from the council. Kyle city leaders voted 6-0 for a resolution in support of HB 1303.

“We are the gateway to the Hill Country and folks that live out there come to Kyle,” Mitchell said. “I think it’s a very appropriate piece of legislation. I think that preserving our Hill Country viewshed is worthwhile.”

Citizens are working to prove their point beyond submitting their petition to Zwiener and lobbying to local representatives. Many residents say they refuse to use the businesses and services advertised on these billboards as long as they stay up, according to Zwiener’s office.

Currently, the Transportation Committee has not issued judgement on the bill at this time.

Missing Woman Found Continued from pg. 1

Road in Bastrop County.

On Tuesday, authorities confirmed the body found was Espinosa Nava.

Bastrop County Sheriff Maurice Cook said an official cause of death has not yet been determined at this time. While it’s unknown what relationship Yuridia and Sanchez-Solorzano had, Cook said they were acquaintances and were familiar with each other.

Jeff Barnett, Kyle Police

chief, said authorities “never gave up the hope” they’d find Espinosa alive.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Ms. Espinosa Nava during this extremely difficult time,” Barnett said.

He added the search for Espinosa was consistently a top priority for their investigators.

The BSCO is investigating the case. No other details are available at this time.

Target Heist: Mission improbable Continued from pg. 1

hide behind a shoe rack.

Ammons was arrested without incident. More than $25,000 in merchandise was recovered at the scene.

Video surveillance obtained by authorities showed Ammons had cut a hole in the roof and entered the building “Mission Impossible”-style, with a rope, harness and grappling hook. Ammons was also equipped with a two-way radio with an

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earpiece, which allowed him to communicate with a getaway driver, who remains at-large, said Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett.

During the spree, Ammons reportedly smashed electronics cases and loaded duffel bags with items.

Authorities are still investigating the incident.

Anyone with information should call Kyle Police at (512) 268-3232.

Agency Activity Date HCSO Assault 03/25/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 03/25/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 03/25/2019 HCSO Illegal Dumping 03/25/2019 HCSO Disorderly Conduct 03/25/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 03/25/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 03/25/2019 HCSO Harassment 03/25/2019 HCSO Public Lewdness 03/25/2019 HCSO Missing Person 03/25/2019 HCSO Suspicious Person 03/25/2019 HCSO Wanted Person 03/25/2019 HCSO Identity Theft 03/25/2019 BPD Theft 03/25/2019 HCSO Theft 03/25/2019 HCSO Recovered Stolen Vehicle 03/25/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 03/25/2019 BPD Trespassing/Unwanted 03/25/2019 HCSO Trespassing/Unwanted 03/25/2019 HCSO Trespassing/Unwanted 03/25/2019 HCSO Trespassing/Unwanted 03/25/2019 HCSO Alarm - Panic 03/27/2019 HCSO Sexual Assault - Child 03/26/2019 HCSO Assault - Aggravated 03/26/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 03/26/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 03/26/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 03/26/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 03/26/2019 BPD Disturbance - Phys/Fight 03/26/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 03/26/2019 BPD Harassment 03/26/2019 BPD Harassment 03/26/2019 BPD Harassment 03/26/2019 HCSO Harassment 03/26/2019 HCSO Public Lewdness 03/26/2019 HCSO Missing Person 03/26/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 03/27/2019 HCSO Theft 03/26/2019 HCSO Theft 03/26/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 03/26/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 03/26/2019 BPD Deadly Conduct 03/27/2019 HCSO Assault 03/27/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 03/27/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 03/27/2019 BPD Disturbance - Phys/Fight 03/27/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 03/27/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 03/27/2019 HCSO Harassment 03/27/2019 HCSO Wanted Person 03/27/2019 HCSO Wanted Person 03/27/2019 HCSO Wanted Person 03/27/2019 HCSO Wanted Person 03/27/2019 HCSO Identity Theft 03/27/2019 BPD Vehicle Theft 03/27/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 03/27/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 03/28/2019 BPD Disturbance - Phys/Fight 03/28/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 03/28/2019 HCSO Public Intoxication 03/28/2019 HCSO Harassment 03/28/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 03/28/2019 BPD Wanted Person 03/28/2019 BPD Wanted Person 03/28/2019 HCSO Wanted Person 03/28/2019 HCSO Wanted Person 03/28/2019 HCSO Wanted Person 03/28/2019 HCSO Identity Theft 03/28/2019 HCSO Identity Theft 03/28/2019 HCSO Identity Theft 03/28/2019 HCSO Theft 03/28/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 03/28/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 03/28/2019 HCSO Alarm - Panic 03/29/2019 HCSO Assault - Aggravated 03/29/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 03/29/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 03/29/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 03/29/2019 BPD Harassment 03/29/2019 HCSO Wanted Person 03/29/2019 BPD Theft 03/29/2019 BPD Theft 03/29/2019 BPD Theft 03/29/2019 HCSO Theft 03/29/2019 HCSO Theft 03/29/2019 HCSO Vehicle Theft 03/29/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 03/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 03/30/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 03/31/2019 HCSO Harassment 03/30/2019 HCSO Missing Person 03/30/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 03/30/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 03/30/2019 BPD Theft 03/30/2019 BPD Theft 03/31/2019 HCSO Theft 03/30/2019 HCSO Theft 03/30/2019 BPD Vehicle Theft 03/30/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 03/31/2019 BPD Burglary - Building 03/31/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 03/31/2019 HCSO Missing Person 03/31/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 03/31/2019 BPD Identity Theft 03/31/2019 BPD Theft 03/31/2019 HCSO Theft 03/31/2019 HCSO Theft 03/31/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 03/31/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 03/31/2019

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Tax time: better to laugh than cry Guest Column

by Tom Purcell

T

ax season is upon us, which gives us a choice: Laugh or cry. I choose to laugh.

Dave Barry offers useful advice for getting through this trying time: “It's income tax time again, Americans: time to gather up those receipts, get out those tax forms, sharpen up that pencil, and stab yourself in the aorta.”

You got that right, Dave! For the sin of being self-employed, I spend hours navigating a sea of receipts, which I share with my CPA, who tells me I owe $5,000 more than I feared I would.

That's why this quote from an anonymous pro athlete resonates with me: “I want to find out who this FICA guy is and how come he's taking so much of my money.”

Officially, FICA stands for the Federal Insurance Contribution Act tax, which funds Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid for some 60 million beneficiaries.

Unofficially, I believe FICA is a Latin term for “hammer,” and the government uses that hammer to bludgeon the self-employed who have even modest success.

Herbert Hoover presided over the stock market crash that signaled the Great Depression, but he got this one right: “Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.”

In February, the U.S. posted the largest budget deficit in its history, adding to our already unimaginable debt. Somebody has to pick up that tab. And that “somebody” will be the young.

Though polls show most millennials favor socialism, Dan Bennet offers hope that they'll come to their senses as those massive bills come due: “There's nothing wrong with the younger generation that becoming taxpayers won't cure.”

Two quotes posted on the IRS website particularly agitated me: “Taxes are what we pay for civilized society.'' - Oliver

Wendell Holmes Jr., U.S. Supreme Court justice “The power of taxing people and their property is essential to the very existence of government.” – James Madison, U.S. president Hey, Ollie, I don't mind paying taxes for a civilized society.

It's paying for the uncivilized part that grates on me. And Jimmy, I'm happy our government exists, but does it have to be so big?

Three of our thinkers make great sense, though: “What the government gives, it must first take away.” John S. Coleman “What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin.” - Mark Twain “The best things in life are tax free.” Joseph Bonkowski The great Will Rogers' wit and wisdom is always helpful at tax time: “It costs 10 times more to govern us than it used to, and we are not governed one-tenth as good.”

“The income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf.”

“The difference between death and taxes is death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets.”

I wish you and all Americans the best of luck as you sort through receipts and curse about never-ending tax obligations.

Here's an old joke to help cheer you up: The IRS commissioner is on a D.C. sidewalk. A mugger jumps out of an alley and says, “Give me all your money!”

The commissioner says, “You can't do this to me! I run the IRS.” “In that case,” says the mugger, “give me all of MY money!”

Tom Purcell, author of “Misadventures of a 1970's Childhood,” a humorous memoir, is a Pittsburgh TribuneReview humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Send comments to Tom at Tom@TomPurcell.com.

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Who apologizes to whom?

F

ollowing Attorney General William Barr’s assertion that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report found no evidence of collusion between Donald J. Trump and the Russian government during the 2016 election campaign, various conservative geniuses have been calling on various Democratic geniuses and commercial media types to apologize for accusing Trump of such vile doings. While these demands have a certain merit, it raises the question of who should apologize to whom, and who should go first?

Donald J. Trump owes Robert Mueller an apology for characterizing his investigation as a partisan witch hunt. If it had been a witch hunt, Trump would be indicted by now.

Donald J. Trump owes the American people an apology for politicizing the Justice Department, and compromising its ability to impartially enforce the rule of law. The

or conspire directly with each other.

God & Donald J. Trump owes his supporters and the Country American people an apolby Phil Jones ogy for his false claims during the 2016 campaign that he had “zero dealAmerican people deserve ings” with Russia, when in an impartial Justice Defact he has been pursuing partment. real estate deals in Russia Donald J. Trump owes for decades, and has had the American people extensive dealings with an apology for his false multiple Russians, in and claims that the 2016 elec- out of the Russian govtion was rigged against ernment. This fact is all him, when in fact it was you need, to understand rigged in his favor. His why Trump cow-tows claim that the election to Putin at every turn. system can’t be trusted There need not be any was an attack on the collusion. There need not foundations of our system be any blackmail. Trump of government and our simply needs Putin’s apway of life, and a transproval to finally land that parent attempt to excuse multi-million dollar real himself for the failure estate deal – or series of in which he himself was deals. expecting his candidacy Donald J. Trump owes to end. In sowing distrust a Gold Star family an of our election system, apology for impugning Donald J. Trump had the the patriotism of their same aim as Vladimir Pu- son, who gave his life in tin, and thus was working service of this country. In alongside Putin in that fact, he owes an apology aim, even if they did not to all Gold Star families, coordinate their efforts and to the families of all

Muslims who have died in the service of the United States of America.

Donald J. Trump owes a judge in California an apology for implying that the judge was racially motivated in his finding against Trump’s fraudulent “university.” That was a flagrant attack on the integrity and independence of the judiciary, and another blow against the foundations of American constitutional democracy.

The list goes on, and on, and on.

So yeah, maybe a lot of people owe Donald Trump an apology. And certainly Donald Trump owes a lot of people apologies. So you go first, Mr. President. You’re supposed to be the leader of this country. Set an example. Oh, that’s right – you already have.

Phil Jones is a local Christian minister with Sunrise Ministries. djones2032@austin.rr.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR YOU ARE DEAD WRONG Open season on shooting cats? Ray Wolbrecht, you wrote, “I Could Be Wrong.”

You are dead wrong.

Mr. Wolbrecht, your parents allowed you to slaughter cats as a child and inflict torture, butcher, maim them with your BB gun … that is quite a public confession. It should be investigated what cruelty lies within you.

I am outraged that the Hays Free Press newspaper (March 27, 2019) printed the barbaric,

illegal and cruel recommendation to massacre cats by Ray Wolbrecht.

As an expert with over 20 years experience in animal welfare, I have witnessed the successes; Trap Neuter Return DOES work.

Taxpayers want humane, proven programs that will bring positive impacts. Years of murdering cats, whether by private self-appointed assassins like Mr. Wolbrecht, or through the Animal “Sheltering” system as a means of “Animal Control” has NOT succeeded – and many people’s

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beloved pets have been included in the bloody carnage.

Not as Mr. Wolbrecht wrote, “a stupid thing to allow.” He is uninformed and unqualified.

Experts with vast numbers of studies (Humane Society of the United States, Maddie’s’ Fund, Alley Cat Allies, Best Friends Animal Society, American Society of Protection of Animals) all agree and support TNR. Mr. Wolbrecht stated, “These anthropomorphic feelings must be overcome. Do the right thing.

Have them euthanized. If

you can handle it, a twitch of an index finger is cheaper and quicker. Any cat in the wild without a collar is a candidate.”

People do love cats. 36 million households have cats in the U.S. (According to the AVMA.) In a world full of human hatred, wars and cruelty, it is no wonder that many of us prefer the companionship of cats.

Trap Neuter Return Monitor – Feed them and fix them. Let them live.

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PHOTOS BY MOSES LEOS III

Rebs, Lobos compete at Texas Relays A handful of Hays CISD athletes took to Austin for the 93rd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. Above, Lehman Lobo Bryant Lewis fights to the finish in the high school Boys Division II 100-meter dash. Right, Hays High’s Cameron McFadden races down the track in the high school Girls Division II 100-meter hurdles Friday. See full results and more photos online at haysfreepress.com.

Lobo softball outlasts Rangers wrangle Lobos Lake Travis Cavs 7-5 in bi-district playoff PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

Lehman Lobo senior Noah Marquez (12) tries to boot the ball into the 18-yard box during the second half of Friday’s playoff game.

BY MOSES LEOS III

BY MOSES LEOS III

WIMBERLEY – Plenty of hugs circulated among the Lehman Lobos boys soccer team Friday as the team came to terms with a 2-0 bi-district playoff round loss to the Smithson Valley Rangers.

Anatomy of the loss was easy to diagram as much as it was a tough pill to swallow. A sluggish start, which led to a pair of first half Smithson Valley goals, ultimately brought Lehman’s historic season to an abrupt end.

For players and coaches alike, however, understanding the legacy left by the 17 seniors who helped notch the school’s first team-sport district title at the 6A level far surpassed the way the season ended.

Rene Medina, Lobo head coach, said the high bar left by the senior class now sets the stage for the future.

“It’s a big deal leaving a legacy. Coach (Medina) said we set the standard for everyone else that’s younger and they have to come out to work like we did and they’ll be successful, too,” said Lobo senior midfielder Noah Marquez.

Lehman (17-5-3) struggled to get the ball rolling from the opening whistle. Medina said nerves played a primary role in issues in the first 40 minutes of play.

Attempting to contain a speedy and aggressive Ranger counterattack equally posed problems for the Lobos. Marquez

“We’ve told them that this is a great group of seniors who work their butts off and have great character.

You can count on them to do those things to hold each other up and to be accountable when things aren’t going their way.”

Pushed forward by seniors Luis Rangel, Eric Guadarrama and Jesus Meza, Lehman increased the tempo and relentlessly attacked Smithson Valley’s defense. The Lobo offense rattled off 14 total shots in the second half.

Playing with the “Lobo mentality” and trying to bounce back and respond to adversity was the goal, Marquez said.

Putting in the work, no matter what the result was on the scoreboard, was the message Medina relayed during the halftime break.

“They had to go out there and work. I’ve told them from day one, just go back to work,” Medina said.

For all of its efforts, –Rene Medina, Lobo however, Lehman boys soccer coach couldn’t bypass the wall that was Smithson Valley’s said the Lobo transition sophomore goalkeeper defense was lacking in Micah Jenkins, who colthe first half, which allected seven total saves in lowed Smithson Valley to the second half. That ingenerate several scoring cluded a pair of spectacchances. ular saves that prevented “We weren’t ready for Lehman from possibly it. We weren’t ready for equalizing the match. a playoff-atmosphere “The keeper had a heck game,” Medina said. of a game, a great game,” The Rangers struck Medina said. first when Colton Adkins While their season endtallied a goal at the 29th ed earlier than expected, minute mark of the first Medina praised the efhalf to give Smithson Val- forts of his team, especialley a 1-0 lead. Ranger Teag ly the seniors who helped Maples added to the lead resurrect the program. roughly 20 minutes later, “We’ve told them that pushing Smithson Valley’s this is a great group of lead to 2-0. seniors who work their All told, Smithson Valbutts off and have great ley out-shot Lehman 9-4 character,” Medina said. in the first 40 minutes.

“You can count on them Sensing a need to to do those things to hold respond, Lehman flipped each other up and to be the tone of the contest in accountable when things the second half. aren’t going their way.”

Lobo powerlifting excels at state

COURTESY PHOTO

Late last month, the Lehman High boys and girls powerlifting teams capped off successful 2019 campaigns. The girls powerlifting team finished 4th overall at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association (THSWPA) state meet, with Amber Saenz winning the state title in the 114-pound weight class. Meanwhile, the Lobo boys powerlifting team finished the year with five competitors at the THSPA state meet. A total of 45 state records were broken by the two powerlifting teams combined this season.

A four-run first inning blitz was enough to carry the Lehman Lobos softball team to a 7-5 win over the Lake Travis Cavaliers Monday, inching the program closer to a possible playoff berth.

The win, which was the Lobos’ seventh victory in district play, places Lehman (21-8, 7-4) into a tie with Del Valle for third place in the 25-6A standings with five games left.

Lobo head coach Robert Young said his program is “trucking along” as they prepare for the final stretch of the regular season.

PHOTO BY JAMES NIÑO “If we win one of the Lehman Lobo Emily Perry takes a swing at a pitch in Monday’s next two games, we’re sitdistrict tilt with Lake Travis. Perry went 3-for-3 at the plate. ting right where we want to be,” Young said.

Guiding the Lobos Monday was an offense that scattered 12 hits on a pair of Cavalier pitchers in the contest. Leading that charge was third baseman Isabel Harrington, who went 4-for-4 at the plate with two RBI’s and two runs scored, as well as designated player Emily Perry, who went 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.

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Lehman leapt out to a 4-0 lead aided by RBI singles from Perry, Harrington, Seryna Avalos and Aliyah Tanguma. Lehman sent nine total batters to the plate in the first frame.

Lake Travis, however, countered with runs in the second and third innings, which were partially aided

by Lobo fielding miscues.

Lehman’s defense committed six total errors in the game.

Young said playing with a lead, especially in the latter innings, is still a new experience for some of his players.

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Education

Hays CISD hires new chief financial officer

BY MOSES LEOS III A longtime member of Wimberley ISD’s executive leadership team has been tabbed as Hays CISD’s next chief financial officer (CFO), according to a press release.

Randall Rau, who had worked as Wimberley ISD’s CFO since 2009, was selected to succeed longtime Hays CISD CFO Annette Folmar, who recently accepted a position in Prosper ISD in the Dallas area. Rau was hired by virtue of a 7-0 Hays CISD board of trustee vote Monday.

Rau, who has close to 30 years of financial experience, had served as Wimberley ISD’s business manager from 2001 to 2007 before becoming the CFO in 2009. Prior to working at Wimberley, Rau had been director of accounting at the State

Bar of Texas and had been a staff accountant for two private auditing firms.

Rau holds a RAU Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Houston at Victoria and is a certified public accountant (CPA).

Meanwhile, Folmar, a CPA who has a “wide array” of school finance experience since starting in the field in 1993, was originally hired by Hays CISD in 2001 as the district’s Finance Director. She then became the Executive Director of Finance in 2004 before becoming the CFO in January 2015. Folmar has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business admin-

istration from St. Edward’s University in Austin.

According to the release, Folmar, who is now the Prosper ISD CFO, will continue to work with Rau several days per week over the next few weeks to “help facilitate a smooth transition between the two CFOs.” “Randall brings to the district a tremendous amount of experience and expertise. He will be a great fit for our district and I am confident our students, teachers, and taxpayers are in great hands,” said Hays CISD Superintendent Eric Wright.

Wright added Folmar, who is CFO of one top schools district in the state, has a “chance to put her skills to work with a new challenge, helping another school district transition to a large suburban district.”

Hays VASE

Hays High had 36 students participate at the VASE competition held last week. All told, 43 of the 47 entries received a rating of a 4, which is the highest rating awarded at VASE competition. The other four entries received a three. Iliana Delgado and Victoria Johnson both qualified to go to the state competition to be held later this year. This year’s Hays High VASE participants include Chayse Beard, Savannah Berumen, Elijah Bridges, Avery Cruz, Audrey Cunningham, Iliana Delgado (State qualifier), Mikaila Donoho, Rebecca Flores Castillo, David Gardner, Kaunli Hehr, Victoria Johnson (State qualifier), Skye Kirschner, Skylar Koenig, Brylie Letbetter, Summer Lewis, Jasmine Morgan, Kiya Orona, Jose Pantoja, Bailey Prestenbach, Dallana Rodriguez, Tyrol Sarrels, Jose Silva, Alexis Velazquez, Alexis Barnick, Juliana Bernal, Alexandra Coxe, Andrea Diaz, Andy Fitzgerald, Izel Gaitan, Alexander Holmes, Miriam Hyak, Avery Ibrahim, Johny Reed, Samantha Huggins, Brittany De La Cerda and Logan Denton.

Lehman VASE

PHOTO COURTESY OF HAYS CISD

Rebel Color Guard nabs honors at state contest

PHOTO BY ALFREDO REYNA

PHOTO BY JIM CULLEN

Several Lehman High art students took medalist status at this month’s Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Region South competition at San Marcos High. Lobo medallists include Albert Guerrero, James Trevino, Clarisa Sanchez, Emma Hodges, Kalei Engleman, Maddie Bowen, Daniel Ramirez, Jay Barrientos, Anjeanette Medellin Garcia, Sean Simcoe, Riley Apel, Kyla Barnes, Elizabeth Baumann, Cassandra Deleon, Dayton Eberle, Angela Galeana-Garcia, Sidney Garcia, Julianna Gonzales, Gracie Heysquierdo, Kaden Luna, Ashley Maldonado, Haley Martin, Marissa Perez, Victoria Perez, Janie Rabago, Zachary Robison, Lizbeth Romo, Carlos Sosa, Marisol Torres, Jaden Varela, Raelyn Vinson and Isaiah Zavala.

This past weekend, the Hays High varsity color guard took 8th place out of 17 teams in the Scholastic A category at the TCGC State Contest.

Lobo Softball: Lehman outlasts Cavaliers Continued from pg. 4

scored a pair of runs in the top of the seventh inning.

Providing support was Lobo pitcher Lexi Bechtel who struck out two batters and gave up three hits and three walks in seven innings. Bechtel’s ability to escape trouble left six Cavaliers stranded on the basepaths.

Young said solid defensive support behind Bechtel has led to success.

“We’ve been in this countless times. I’ve told

them, ‘Let’s let Lexi throw it and we’ll have to make a play,’” Young said.

Improving in several areas is the goal for the Lobos as they prepare for a critical road trip to Del Valley Friday, Young said.

Lehman hosts rival Hays Tuesday before traveling to take on Anderson April 12. Lehman’s final home game of the regular season is April 16 against Bowie. All games start at 7 p.m.

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Community

Hays Free Press • April 3, 2019

Hays High student saves child from drowning

BY MOSES LEOS III

Quick thinking in critically important moments almost comes naturally for Hays High freshman Evan Bratton.

Several years ago, Bratton was with friends at an area water park when he helped a child in distress escape the current of a waterfall.

“I just had to help him out,” Bratton said.

That same mindset whirred through Bratton’s mind March 21 when he leapt into a part of Onion Creek at Camp Ben McCullough near Driftwood to save a four-year-old boy from drowning – all of it caught on camera.

The incident happened during Spring Break when

Without hesitation, Bratton, who quickly realized the severity of the situation, immediately climbed down an embankment and leapt into Onion Creek to retrieve the boy.

Bratton and two of his friends took to Camp Ben to record themselves fishing for their YouTube video channel.

With a GoPro camera strapped to his chest, Bratton recorded the excursion, which had been going according to plan.

Things changed, however, when a young boy and his sister walked near a rope swing where the group had moved to fish. Seconds later, the boy grabbed the rope and

swung into Onion Creek.

Bratton wasn’t initially sure if the boy could swim when he splashed in; it didn’t take long for Bratton to get his answer.

“I could kind of tell (he couldn’t swim) because he only stayed above water for a few seconds,” Bratton said.

Without hesitation, Bratton, who quickly realized the severity of the situation, immediately climbed down an embankment and leapt into

PHOTO COURTESY OF EVAN BRATTON

A still photo from a YouTube video shows the moment Hays High freshman Evan Bratton jumped into Onion Creek to save a drowning boy.

Onion Creek to retrieve the boy. Within ten seconds, Bratton grabbed the boy out of the water and got him back on land. He and his friends then went and found the parents, who thanked them for the rescue.

Emily Bratton, Evan’s mother, said she first learned of the event during dinner that evening.

“At first he said, ‘I caught a kid,’ and I thought he had hooked a

kid (while fishing). I asked, ‘did you get yelled at?”

Emily Bratton said. “He (Evan) said, ‘No, I saved a kid from drowning.’”

Emily Bratton said the entire event was, essentially, an act of God. Originally, the fishing group had planned to venture to Camp Ben the day before the rescue with their parents. Plans changed, however, and the trio was forced to delay their fishing excursion.

Had they not changed

their plans, Evan Bratton wasn’t sure what would have happened to the boy. Emily Bratton said she shed tears of pride when she saw the video, and that the action was a testament to her son’s character.

Ever since then, Emily said her son has been the “humble hero.”

For Evan, saving a life is all part of the human experience.

“I’m just happy to do it,” Evan Bratton said.

Medical Mission program provides free healthcare to thousands

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO An estimated 1,000 underinsured or uninsured Hays County area residents received treatment Saturday as part of Ascension Seton’s efforts to provide healthcare in one of the fastest growing regions in Texas.

The Medical Mission at Home (MMAH) program, held at Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle, first came to Hays County in 2017 and served 997 community members. This time around, the doctors, specialists, nurses and Seton staff worked to provide crucial dental, vision, wound, cardiovascular and other services for the patients.

Dr. Fausto Meza, chief medical officer at Seton Hays, said the Medical Mission at Home has become embedded in the culture of Seton and is part of the company’s initiative to give back to the community.

Meza said Hays County’s exponential growth also has led to an increase in the number of people who are underinsured or uninsured. Providing free healthcare through the program could alter someone’s life for the

struggle to find access to affordable healthcare, and Ascension Seton is honored to provide free health services as a direct

response to this community need,” said Dr. Samson Jesudass, Chief Clinical Officer at Ascension Texas.

PHOTO BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

The dentist station was the busiest at Saturday’s Medical Mission at Home in Kyle.

better, Meza said.

Meza pointed to Seton’s vision services, which provided glasses to Hays County children who may have never had the opportunity to receive a proper diagnosis.

“In one day, we’re able to provide a child with glasses that will help in their academic career,” Meza said. “This is very important. Again, it’s one day, however, we’re trying to connect our patients to

services, so it goes beyond what we are doing here.”

Meza said the success of the MMAH program has allowed Seton to continuously provide the service. Meza anticipated the program will continue in Hays County for years to come.

According to a 2018 WalletHub study, Texas ranks 49th in the country for children with access to health insurance, one of the worst percentages in

the nation.

Additionally, Texas has around 5 million uninsured people under the age of 65, the most of any state in the U.S. Seton’s 2016 community health needs report estimates around 20 percent of Hays County residents are uninsured, which was below the state average of 24.3 percent.

“Many individuals in Central Texas who are uninsured or underinsured

Our Mountain City neighbor will be missed “Dear God, Lead me. I cannot do this on my own. #Team Jesus” These words of faith from Victory Today were forwarded on Friday morning by Lee Taylor on his FaceBook. Below came a string of responses that gave to me the news that Lee’s son, Mayor Phillip Taylor, died on Thursday night after his orange Jeep rolled over.

Now (Monday morning), 116 of Lee’s friends have commented with words of encouragement and support for Lee and Glennis, just on that one post.

How did you learn?

Word spread. Mountain City’s and Loving Mountain City’s Facebook pages carried the tragic news.

It’s posted on NextDoor.

Neighbors shared with neighbors.

Mayor Pro Tem Ralph McClendon sent word through the City’s email distribution system, and Ralph continues with updates.

Our city mourns.

The process for lowering the City’s flags to half-mast required submitting a request to our state representative to request permission from the Governor.

Governor Abbott signed permission at 4 p.m. on Sunday.

5:30-8 p.m. Oh, the heavy hearts.

Mt. City Our city is bursting with spring.

Quite a few houses Montage show a spread of bluebonby Pauline Tom nets in front or back. In the evening, pink evening primrose show their faces.

The city’s monument Our wisteria (it memorialsign in front of City Hall izes the wife of Don Tokar, serves as a memorial to the first owner) covers Phillip, adorned with flow- much of our Wildlife Tree ers and a chalkboard’ed “In (the skeleton of an oak that Loving Memory … Mayor succumbed to oak wilt.)

Phillip Taylor You made a Hummingbirds and spring difference”. winds emptied my feeders Phillip and his family this past week. moved to their house on A bright red male SumJuniper when he was 6 mer Tanager appeared outyears old, in August 1984. side my breakfast window As an adult, he purchased a on March 29. house on Maple. He served ​Cyndy Slovak-Barton our city as an alderman, who lives in Mountain mayor pro-tem, and City ETJ sent a reminder, mayor. “​​Beware of coral snakes.”

Phillip unabashedly She included a photo of the took time away from civic largest one she has seen service and his full-time in years. “It was probably employment to have time 2 to 2 1/2 feet long.” Wear with his pride and joy, his garden gloves when pulling son Aiden. weeds.

On Friday morning Yes, and beware of Mountain Citians will join rattlesnakes. Wearing a throng who knew him headphones while gardenthrough his school years, ing will block their distinct his years in law enforcewarning. ment, his new job with Does anyone local HCISD, his participation in make house calls to rescue local fundraisers, and else- snakes? Rick Thomas where in our community. moved to Round Rock.

10 a.m. at thePAC. (Please scratch through Thursday evening Lee his name in the Helpful and Glennis will accept Numbers in the Loving visitors at Harrell’s from Mountain City directory.)

I’ll see many of you Friday morning.

I hope to see tidbits from some of you in my inbox. ptom5678@gmail.com (subject: tidbit) Thanks!

Love to you, PTom

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her husband Bill. She was also loved and cherished by her son David and his wife Becca, her grandson Chris and granddaughter Samantha, as well as her sisters Ethel Faison and Geneva Collins, her sistersin-law Frances Rogers, Sue Thompson and Alice Randall, and many loving and caring nieces, nephews, and cousins.

On the stone that marks Thompson’s grave at Hall Cemetery in Howe, Texas will be the words, “She loved and was loved.”

Join us in celebrating Thompson’s life at First Baptist Church, San Marcos, at 2 p.m. Friday, April 5.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Thompson’s memory to the charity of your choice.

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be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 5, at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center on Kohlers Crossing, followed by interment at San Marcos City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Phillip Lee Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund through Broadway Bank.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Phillip Lee Taylor, 40, of Mountain City, Texas, announce that Taylor was killed Thursday, March 28, 2019 in a car accident.

Born in Webster, Texas on July 10, 1978 to parents Lee and Glennis Taylor, Taylor is best described as a “friend to everyone” and as having a significant impact on so many lives around him. Taylor was a dedicated father and friend whose passion for public safety, education and his community shone brightly in his career and his dedication to public service.

Taylor started his education in Hays CISD in first grade at Kyle Elementary.

He continued through HCISD until graduation from Hays High in 1996 and attended Texas State University, majoring in Criminal Justice. Taylor was a proud Eagle Scout and was a member of the Kyle Volunteer Fire Department.

Taylor spent 20 years in public safety with Hays County, starting as a bailiff and later as a corrections officer with the Sheriff’s Office. Taylor attended the peace officer academy through the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and became a deputy in 2001. While at the Sheriff’s Office, he held a variety of roles, including supervising and managing crime prevention, community outreach and public information teams. Taylor also oversaw the School Resource Officer (SRO) program for three districts in Hays County, which made

the transition to becoming Hays CISD’s first Director of Safety and Security seamless in 2018.

Taylor was serving his second term as the mayor of Mountain City. He was also a volunteer Emergency Management Specialist with the Hays County Office of Emergency Services.

Most of all, Taylor’s dedication was to his son Aiden, ‘little buddy’ as he referred to him. They filled their time together with sports, trips to the beach, their shared love of dogs and, most recently, learning to fly drones.

Taylor is survived by his parents Lee and Glennis Taylor of Mountain City, his son Aiden Taylor and Aiden’s mother Dawn Taylor of Kyle. He is also survived by his uncle and aunt, Ben and Angie Duncan of Buda, Kharley Bagley Smith and daughters KayDee and Adeline of Martindale, as well as many other family and friends.

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Kyle Police unveils new look for police cruisers

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The Kyle Police Department is saying goodbye to the traditional look of its patrol vehicles as it unveiled an all-black design March 26.

Residents will start seeing the new-look police vehicles patrolling the city in April; the Kyle City Council approved the department’s design by a 6-0 vote.

The new look may come as a surprise, but it will keep in-line with tradiILLUSTRATION COURTESY OF THE KYLE POLICE DEPARTMENT tional police vehicles.

Kyle Police Chief Jeff The mostly black design of the new police cruisers is $500 to $600 less per vehicle than what the department had been spending on its black-and-white color scheme.

Barnett and his department considered several current department.” condition to refurbish or “We want people to designs before going with The new design will in a condition to be reknow we’re out there the all-black look. Barnett save applaced, the rest will follow and we can help them,” said the deproximate- suit.

Barnett said. “But we also partment ly $3,500; The design features larg- want to remain recognizconsiders “We’re very seven of er and reflective lettering, able as a crime deterrent. a new look proud of the the 18 a thin blue line wrapping Our unmarked vehicles about every patrol around the entire vehicle are out there, but these are 10 years design and our vehicles and an American flag. The clearly marked.” as vehiability to get will get the car’s usual slogan “Service The vehicles are made cles age, makeover with Integrity” will be left

by Chevrolet and will be technology input from the at this time. off, but only as a cost savretrofitted by Defender adapts and department.

The ing measure, Barnett says. Supply in Denton. budgets change “The vehicles will still Funding had already vary.

It’s more cost is $500 to be very clearly marked,” been set aside in the “We’re effective and the $600 less Barnett said. “Everyone budget for vehicle renovery proud than what in the department is very vations, Barnett said. City of the look is updated the deproud of the design and leaders and Kyle Police design and to fit the current partment had a hand in making the officials have yet to meet our ability had been decision to choose this and discuss when funding to get input department.” spendone.” will be available to make from the ing on Despite missing the all cruisers uniform. depart–Jeff Barnett, its blacksignature white and black Barnett said other ment,” Kyle Police Chief and-white coloring, the all-black vehicles, including first Barnett scheme. vehicles are still meant to responder vehicles and said. “It’s Once all vehicles are be highly recognizable to unmarked cars, are not more cost effective and the determined to be in good the community. part of the rebrand. look is updated to fit the

Questions arise in de-annexation of Sabino Ranch subdivision

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) are not subject to the A “hole” in the middle same development and of Wimberley was created regulatory standards as March 21 when city leadthose located in the city ers approved the de-anlimits. nexation of Sabino Ranch, “We can’t allow conleaving local residents to struction close to Blue question the action.

Hole and it could be if we To some, the de-annex- disannex,” Davis said. “The ation of the ranch has dire purpose of the city is to implications for the city’s manage development and regulatory authority on the growth for the environproperty, alongside accument and community ... sations of a political favor. this doesn’t seem to fit.”

Owned by Scott Johnson Bachers also vocalized and his family, the nearly his concern about the 100-acre ranch, located in legitimacy of the de-anthe center of Wimberley, nexation, citing close ties was de-annexed by a 3-2 between the Johnson famivote. Council members Al- ly and some city council lison Davis and Craig Fore members. cast the dissenting votes, In August 2018, Johnwhile council member Erik son, a donor to Mayor Wollom abstained from Susan Jaggers’ campaign, voting. emailed current and The property is adjacent soon-to-be city leaders the to the proposed boring under Cypress Creek, which will transport raw sewage to Aqua Texas for the city’s wastewater services, pending approval from the Texas Water Development Board.

“This is not about private property rights; it’s about a very obvious attempt to pull off a quid pro quo as part of the Aqua Texas boondoggle he (Scott Johnson) helped orchestrate,” Wimberley resident Michael Bachers said. “And it should raise red flags for every citizen of the Wimberley Valley.”

Johnson said he would appreciate the de-annexation of the property, but did not discuss why he made the proposal. Johnson attempted to deannex his property in 2011, but it was denied by Wimberley city leaders at that time.

Councilmember Allison Davis warned the council that the de-annexation could set a “dangerous” precedent for other property owners looking to break away from the city.

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day after the May 5, 2017 election, according to documents obtained by the News-Dispatch. Johnson demanded city leaders stop the “sewer project immediately,” and amend the collection system to connect to Aqua Texas, a third-party wastewater treatment firm.

His email to the current council and mayor requested that the city compare costs between an Aqua Texas-run plant and a city-run plant, including debt-payback. Johnson said when the city is “sued, that will be the delay, not the actions you are taking to get our village back on appropriate financial footing.”

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Short term rental compliance creating costs for Wimberley

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

More than $4,800 has been spent by Wimberley’s short term rentals (STR) committee for drafting a new ordinance further regulating those businesses.

The committee could spend another $1,000 in the next 60 days to finish the ordinance, per a March 21 city council expenditure allowing further work to be done.

According to city documents, Wimberley has so far spent approximately $3,100 in legal fees, $300 reviewing the city’s contract with Host Compliance and $2,800 toward development of the new STR Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

City Administrator Shawn Cox said the city could have to spend “just as much” to rewrite its rules, based on what happens with six bills circulating in the 86th Texas Legislative

“We’re adding more hoops to jump through and we don’t even know if this is going to cost the economy. A lot of economic activity won’t happen because so much of our tourism relies on our lodging.”

–Ned Murphy, Wimberley resident

session dealing with STR regulation. All told, Wimberley could spend around $6,000 to craft an ordinance that doesn’t include any measures that might be required by the state.

According to Cox’s discussions with the city attorney, there are around three bills that might make it out of the current session.

But residents argued against the committee’s push to move the ordinance forward before the end of the legislative session.

At a recent joint work-

shop with P&Z and the STR Committee, local resident Ned Murphy worried about the proposed changes and how they could impact the local lodging industry.

Although not completed, the proposed ordinance would bring noncompliant STRs into compliance.

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ware that will help bring STRs into compliance, a move that has mobilized some residents to protest the purchase, citing privacy concerns.

Part of the ordinance change would require STR owners in the city limits to reapply for their conditional use permit (CUP) every year.

The software will aid the city ensure owners are operating within the conditions of their STR. City council members wanted the ordinance to be drafted for approval, citing the amount of time the committee has worked on drafting it. “(This has) been drug out too long,” said council member Mike McCullough.

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his life since he was a small child,” Beth Smith said.

Even after they all graduated from Hays High, Taylor joined Smith’s children in staying involved in their local community, eager to serve their fellow residents.

That family-first mentality is how many in the small 230-plus home neighborhood are remembering Taylor, days after he passed away in a single-vehicle wreck on FM 2770.

For Smith, it exemplifies the close-knit subdivision they live in, where everyone looks out for one another.

“Every time something happens, it affects our whole community, it’s a family,” Smith said.

For many, Taylor was not only a dedicated public servant, but also a devoted father to his son. Smith said Taylor attended various events his son took part in.

Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell said in a statement Taylor was a friend to everyone and was an “outstanding public servant.”

Taylor, a 1996 Hays High graduate, spent close to 20 years with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office in various roles. That included overseeing the School Resource Officer (SRO) program at three Hays County school districts.

In 2018, Taylor was hired

by Hays CISD as the district’s first Director of Safety and Security.

“These roles fit his life mission perfectly and there was no one better than Phillip to fill them,” Mitchell said.

Hays CISD officials also

“We also couldn’t have asked for a more friendly, fun and compassionate colleague. Phillip was not just a coworker, was a member of our school district and community family who will be missed.”

–Eric Wright, Hays CISD Superintendent

mourned Taylor’s loss, both personally and professionally, said Hays CISD Superintendent Eric Wright.

Wright said Taylor’s experience and talent made him the perfect choice for the Safety and Security position, as well as his “deep ties” to the district and community.

“We also couldn’t have asked for a more friendly, fun and compassionate colleague,” Wright said.

“Phillip was not just a coworker, he was a member of our school district and community family who will be missed.”

Taylor’s reach extended to the very city and community he lived in. Taylor, who had served as alderman and mayor pro tem of the Mountain City city council, was named the city’s mayor in 2016.

Smith said Taylor was a regular figure during “Shattered Dreams” retreats and spoke to students about the dangers of drinking and driving.

Ralph McClendon, current Mountain City Mayor Pro Tem, said in a statement on the city’s Facebook page that Taylor served the city with passion because

“he loved living here.”

Mountain City officials and Hays County leaders successfully advocated for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to allow for flags to be lowered in the area to half-staff to honor Taylor.

“He will be missed tremendously,” McClendon said. “Please join us in prayers for his family during this time of loss.”

Suzanne Hallam, a Mountain City council member and a former employee of the Hays Free Press, said Taylor was a “lot sweeter than people think” and that he had a soft side to his personality. She also recalled how smart Taylor was, especially when it came to city matters, and that he was wise beyond his years.

Alongside his dedication as a public servant was his dedication to his son. Hallam said Taylor, who had a close relationship with hisBEE CAVE father, mirrored that same bond with his son, Aiden.

“I just hurt for them,DRIPPING beSPRINGS cause of all the things I see him (Aiden) post about his dad and what kind of man he’d like to be; just like his father,” Hallam said. “They were all very close.”

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project funding, which is available for cities of all sizes.

To be eligible, a proposed project must be in proximity to an existing school and must lead to construction of physical improvements and contributes to the community as a “significant public investment.”

Nett said some of the projects that could be considered are those that improve and enhance safety for students walking to and from school, as well as improving mobility and safety for students with disabilities. That could include multi-use paths or bike paths.

In total, an estimated $8.7 million is up for grabs statewide as part of the program for projects dated for 2023 and beyond. The process is done in two steps, with cities submitting a preliminary packet to TxDOT by mid-April. If Buda makes the first round

Some of the projects that could be considered are those are improve and enhance safety for students walking to and from school, as well as improving mobility and safety for students with disabilities. That could include multi-use paths or bike paths. of cuts, the city could then submit a more detailed application by mid-July.

No projects have been identified at this time, but Nett said city leaders could choose to identify projects at a later date.

Several Buda city council members worried the project call, while well intentioned, could affect bus routes in area neighborhoods. Under the SRTS program, students who live within two miles of a campus do not receive bus service as long as they have a safe path to school. Hays CISD also crafts a Hazardous Routes list, which identifies areas within a two-mile radius of a campus that can receive bus

service because of homes near a highway or without a safe access route.

Buda City Council member Lee Urbanvosky asked city staff to “tread lightly,” citing issues experienced by Garlic Creek parents when the city built a bridge over Onion Creek in 2014.

Construction of the bridge, which was meant to improve safety for students walking to Elm Grove Elementary, led Hays CISD officials to change its hazardous routes list; the move took away school bus service for 700 Garlic Creek homes.

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little control or influence of what Hays CISD does,” Urbanovsky said.

City Manager Kenneth Williams said the bridge was an example of “no good deed goes unpunished,” and that it worked against the city. Williams said the city plans to work with Hays CISD to put in writing the proposed projects won’t impact bus service.

Councilmember Wiley Hopkins said identifying consequences that could arise from the proposed projects is needed before the city submits an application.

“That could be adversarial to families and children,” Hopkins said.

Voting Program: County seeks new voting system student population. Five months later, the problem during the midterms still gives local officials heartburn.

“We could send flyers, create them ourselves, and distribute them to the population once the summer ends,” Wicker said.

“Once we establish these voting locations, we’ll work with (the elections office) to make that work.”

The nonstudent population at the meeting said they would like to see more polling locations on the east sides of Kyle, Buda and San Marcos to aid those residents.

San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson suggested more candidate outreach for those seeking office.

Countywide vote centers would save candidates and election officials time from having to direct voters to the correct polling location on election day, which has proven to be challenging for those seeking office in the past.

“The April 23 meeting is a requirement in our application packet,” Anderson said. “Audio from that meeting will be sent to the state with our packet for approval, so it’s important

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person who instructed the newly-elected council to kill the city-owned plan and proceed with a contract with Aqua Texas the day after the election,” Bachers said.

Mayor Pro Tem Gary Barchfeld said Bachers comments were “derogatory” and accusatory in nature. Davis argued they were based on fact.

Councilmemeber Craig Fore originally tried to recuse himself from the vote, citing he is “pretty close friends” with the Johnsons. Fore, who ultimately participated, voted against the de-annexation, adding that it was a “difficult” decision for him to make.

Fore said Wimberley’s city attorney notified them the de-annexation would not set a precedent as the city looks at de-annexation cases individually.

Wollum abstained from the vote, citing he had represented Johnsons in a former lawsuit against the city.

However, Wollum said the State Bar of Texas informed him he was clear to make a vote if he so chose to.

Jaggers voted in support of the de-annexation to break a 2-2 tie.

“You should not be kept a prisoner in a city you don’t want to be part of,” Jaggers said. “So I’m going to vote to allow the disannexation of Sabino Ranch.”

that people come out and let us know how we can make this system successful.”

Meanwhile, Hays County Commissioners are looking to upgrade their arsenal of voting machines to a potential “hybrid system.” This would allow voters to receive some sort of receipt or physical conformation after voting.

However, before the county can invest millions in new machines, state law requires voting machines to be approved by the state.

Pulling the trigger on new machines could be costly if not given state approval. Additionally, county officials said there is proposed legislation at the capitol that could dictate which machines would be allowed on Election Day. “That will be the duty of the county, but I can’t talk specifically about hybrid systems,” Anderson said, citing changes that could be made at the legislature.

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During the November 2018 election, there were approximately 35 precincts on Election Day. “That will be the charge of the polling place committee,” said Hays County Elections Administrator Jennifer Anderson. “If it’s less, it will be minimal, and I don’t think you’ll see less on the east side of I-35.”

Anderson said Hays County Commissioners will host a public forum April 23 for citizen input on polling places the county should consider for countywide voting.

Anderson said the county is planning to implement countywide voting by the November 2019 elections, which would serve as a “test run” in anticipation for the 2020 election cycle.

Catherine Wicker, Precinct 334 chairperson, which includes a majority of Texas State University and surrounding student apartments, said she wants to see more engagement from the student population.

The record-breaking turnout at the university during the 2018 midterm elections resulted in a lack of voting machines for the

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Janet L. Yarborough (also known as Janet Yarborough, also known as Janet Yarborough Nastri), Deceased, were issued on February 25, 2019, in Cause No. 19-0037-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Hays County, Texas, to: Lisa C. Yarborough.

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: M. Elizabeth Raxter Attorney at Law P.O. Box 281 Lockhart, Texas 78644 DATED the 25th day of February, 2019.

By: /s/ M. Elizabeth Raxter M. Elizabeth Raxter Attorney for Lisa C. Yarborough State Bar No.: 24050084 P.O. Box 281 Lockhart, Texas 78644 Telephone: (512) 398-6996 Facsimile: (512) 668-4501 E-mail: eraxter@txelderlaw.com

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

To all persons interested in the Estate of Luciano Ramos, III, Deceased, Cause No. 190090-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 OF DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP in this estate on the 4th day of March, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Luciano Ramos III, Deceased , and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

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

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

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: David H. Morris 1921 Corporate Drive, Ste. 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 (512) 396-7525 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 22nd day of March, 2019 .

Elaine H. Cardenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

To all persons interested in the Estate of Daniel Galpin, Deceased, Cause No. 190018-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas.

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 8th day of February, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of

Daniel Galpin, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

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

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

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 : David H. Morris 1921 Corporate Dr. Ste. 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 (512) 396-7525 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 22nd day of March, 2019.

Elaine H. Cardenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 BY: Darren Jones, Deputy

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of David Lee Martin, a/k/a Dave Martin, Deceased, were issued on March 13, 2019, in Cause No. 19-0062-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 3, Hays County, Texas, to Christa Suzanne Floyd as Independent Executor.

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.

Estate of David Lee Martin, a/k/a Dave Martin Christa Suzanne Floyd, Independent Executor c/o Greg Johnson, Attorney at Law Farrell & Johnson, PLLC 1000 MoPac Circle Austin, Texas 78746 Telephone: (512) 323 2977 Facsimile: (512) 708 1977 gjohnson@txelderlaw.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Kyle Parkway SelfStorage, located at 5141 Cromwell Dr. Kyle, TX 78640 will hold a Public Auction of Property being sold for CASH to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The sale will be held on April 18, 2019 at 12:30 PM. The contents in the space of Timothy W. Gardner contains head board, glass shelves, boxes, Chairs. The contents in the space of Carlos R. Galvan contains weight sets, fishing poles, box spring & mattress, tool box, furniture and boxes.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Chapter 59 Texas Property Code. River Road Self Storage will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. This sale is being listed below.

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

Date: April 13, 2019 (Saturday ) River Road Self Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. This sale is listed below.

Time: 9:00a.m.

Location: 880 River Road, San Marcos, Texas. 78666 Unit # 114 – M. Ramirez – Tool Box, child bicycle, miscellaneous items.

Unit # 170 – C. Walker - computers, motorcycles, furniture.

Unit # 184 – C. Walker – networking equipment, motorcycle.

Unit # 254 – J. Aguilar – furniture, wicker furniture, mattress.

Unit # 434 – S. Mullins – totes, home decorations.

Unit # 395 – G. Tobias – mattress, tv, miscellaneous items.

NOTICE OF BUDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 3, 2019

In accordance with the Development Corporation Act, Sections 505.159 and 505.160 of the Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing will be held by the Buda Economic Development Corporation, a Type B economic development corporation, on April 3, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., at the Buda City Hall located at 405 East Loop Street, Buda, Texas, to solicit input prior to expending funds in support of the following project: to provide a funding not to exceed $600,000 for lighting at the Buda Sportsplex, located at 310 Buda Sportsplex Drive, Buda, TX 78610. It is requested that you make your views known, either in person or by writing to the Buda Economic Development Corporation.

Notice posted at the Buda Economic Development office and Buda City Hall, March 20, 2019.

Ann Miller, Executive Director, Buda Economic Development Corporation

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Noah’s Ark Self Storage wishing to avail themselves to the provisions of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code hereby gives notice of public sale under said act to wit: This sale will be held on: April 11, 2019 at 8:00AM. Online at: www.storageauctions. com The property in the storage unit (s) listed under the tenants name is being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH. Noah’s Ark Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel any public sale advertised. Announcement made the day of the sale takes precedence over any printed materials. www.storageauctions.com Consuela Ramirez - 10 x 5 Household Items Soila Aguilar - 10x10 Household Items

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Morningstar Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. They will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at any time. This sale is listed below.

Date: 04/15/2019 Time: 10:15 AM Location: Morningstar Storage 1001 W Goforth Road , Buda Tx 78610 Units : #2181 Joseph Aldridge Carpet cleaner, Boxes, plastic bags ,wire rack, furniture, bat, tube, household items #C310 Jennifer Salinas, totes, furniture, suit cases, pool table vacuums, clothes, household goods.

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