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Kyle teen arrested for murder in shooting

BY MOSES LEOS III

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Kyle resident Diego Rios remembered Natanaell Bardales as a person who just liked to hang out with people and have fun.

Bardales, according to Rios, was employed and was contemplating going back to school. Rios said Bardales had dropped out of Lehman High.

“He liked to play hoops sometime and play pool,” Rios said. “He liked to be outdoors.”

But it was while hang-

Natanaell Bardales, 18, was identified as the victim in the crime, which occurred in the 300 block of Discovery in Kyle.

ing out with friends that Bardales Saturday became the victim of a drive-by shooting in broad daylight in the Post Oak Subdivision.

Bardales, 18, was identified as the victim in the crime, which occurred in the 300 block of Discovery. Kyle Police Chief

Jeff Barnett said Saturday Bardales was pronounced dead at 4:46 p.m. at University Medical Center Brackenridge Hospital.

Late Saturday, authorities arrested a 16-year-old juvenile in connection with the drive-by shooting.

The teenager, who will

not be identified as he is a minor, was booked into the Hays County Juvenile Detention Facility. He was charged with murder, a first degree felony.

As of Monday, Kyle police have not released a motive behind the shooting and are continuing their investigation.

Rios, a friend of Bardales, said he, Bardales and three others were playing pool in a garage at a home in the 300 block of Discovery Saturday afternoon.

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Above, Kyle police investigate the fatal shooting of 18-yearold Natanaell Bardales, that occurred in the 300 block of Discovery Saturday.

No to tolls?

Kyle officer shoots vicious canine

Buda leaders discuss future of toll roads

BY MOSES LEOS III

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BY PAIGE LAMBERT AND MOSES LEOS III

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A Kyle police officer shot and killed what was described as an “aggressive dog” Saturday in the parking lot of the H-E-B in Kyle.

Kyle Communication Specialist Kim Hilsebeck said Kyle Police received a call regarding an aggressive dog on the loose at 1:20 p.m. Saturday. The incident occurred at a vaccination clinic that was being held at the H-E-B Kyle Parking Lot.

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Area law enforcement agencies from Hays, Travis and Williamson counties joined together for the Capital of Texas Police Motorcycle Chute Out at Cabela’s in Buda this weekend. This third annual police motorcycle skills competition and exhibitor show benefited the Center for Child Protection & the Sunshine Kids Foundation. The tournament hosted 100 competitors from 11 different states in the U.S. and Canada.

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Cleanup complete after Kyle sewage spill

COMING UP Hays County Fair, Music & Crawfish Festival

Central Texas Speedway will host the inaugural fair and festival featuring live music, carnival rides, games, go-kart rentals and crawfish April 7-9.

Admission is free. Visit www. centraltexasspeedway.com for a schedule and more information.

Kyle Market Days

Come out to Historic City Square Park in Kyle to kick off the 2016 season of Market Days on April 9 from 9 a.m.

- 1 p.m. Shop locally made products, arts & crafts, farm to market items and more.

REVENUE Big gains in alcohol sales – Page 1D

INDEX

The practice of paying for toll roads in central Texas may be in doubt after lawmakers held a discussion on their future March 30, according to reports.

Lawmakers reviewed the future of toll roads in Texas just weeks after the company that operates the State Highway (SH) 130 toll road filed for bankruptcy protection.

Local officials and residents also weighed in on the issue.

Buda Mayor Todd Ruge weighed in on the issue saying he thought it was a good idea for Texas to buy back the toll roads gradually. He added the state could cover the deficit that the roads have caused with the money from fuel taxes.

“This is something that over time could

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Old Settler’s Music Festival Old Settler’s is back for another year of folksy fun.

This annual event features Americana, acoustic jazz and blues, bluegrass, old-time local faves and other artists from around the world. Visitors can also enjoy arts and crafts, camping, food and libations and more. The event is held at Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch in Driftwood April 14-17. See more at www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org.

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Roughly a week after 117,000 gallons of wastewater spilled into the Bunton Branch, the city of Kyle March 31 announced it has completed cleanup efforts.

In a press release, Public Works Director Harper Wilder said the dissolved oxygen levels in the Bunton Branch creek returned to pre-event status.

Work has also been

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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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As motorcycle patrol officers in the Kyle Police Department, Officers David Saenz (left) and Mario Garcia (right) don body worn cameras to record their interactions during official police duties.

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As the Austin Police Department debated the cost and privacy concerns of body worn cameras for officers, the Kyle and Buda police departments continued use of the devices to ensure the safety of citizens and officers alike.

“There’s no question that body cams have a great benefit. It’s the defender of truth,” Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd said.

Kidd said that the Buda Police Department was among the first to adopt the technology. Buda police began using body worn cameras in 2013.

Kidd said he prefers his officers to wear a head mounted camera in order to see the officer’s “point of view.”

Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett said that his department is still testing different brands of body cameras as some brands are not durable enough.

He said the next batch of cameras is coming from a company called Taser International, which manufactures non-lethal stun guns.

Barnett mentioned that body cams seemed to

–Bo Kidd, Buda Police Chief

prove more useful for motorcycle officers due to the inability of the motorcycle to house a dash cam.

But he said that use of the body cameras would be beneficial in substituting the need for accurate footage and audio from police cars dash cams.

“The in-car camera systems are designed for traffic stops since the microphone attached to the camera picks up less audio the further away people are from the police car,” Barnett said.

Barnett also mentioned that while body cams are beneficial, they also present challenges to the department.

The data from the cameras has to be saved and stored in a secured place.

In addition, the video files need to be copied for specific situations, and Public Information Act requests for the video footage need to be regulated to ensure that the released videos do not contain any

sensitive information.

An example is footage from an ongoing criminal investigation.

Kidd, on the other hand, likes the system the body cameras have set up in his department.

He said that the body cameras were sold as a package deal with an online cloud system for storing the video files, which has prompted the department to go paperless.

Barnett remains optimistic about the use of body cameras despite the challenges that come with them.

“It could potentially cut down on complaints against officers,” Barnett said.

Kidd is optimistic about the future of body cameras as well.

“I think it’s a good thing to require officers to wear body cameras. It’s good for our department and it’s the future of law enforcement,” Kidd said.

Drive-by Shooting

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Other shots hit an SUV and a pickup truck parked outside of the home. Rios said he and others worked to find cover, with Rios hiding behind a truck.

For Rios, who said he didn’t know of anyone who would want to harm Bardales, the incident happened at a rapid pace.

“It’s just crazy,” Rios said. “It all happened so fast.”

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Rios said neither he nor Bardales resided in the home.

Rios said the group was about to leave to hang out with another friend when the shooting began.

“All of a sudden, a car just pulled up right in front and just let some shots off and drove off,” Rios said.

According to a Kyle press release, a vehicle drove by slowly and fired several shots. It’s unknown at this time what kind of weapon was fired in the drive-by. Rios said he thought he saw a white vehicle drive by, but didn’t see the model of the car.

At least one shot hit Bardales, according to the release. Bardales was outside the home at the time.

Officers on scene ob-

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first-degree murder in the death of Erin Wright, 39, of Kyle. Keen is being held in the Hays County Jail on $250,000 bond.

Possession/Marijuana 3:13 p.m. - Wallace Intermediate - April 4 Theft/Identity 4:44 p.m. - Kyle Police Department - April 4

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “It’s a shame that they spent so much money on those toll roads and no one is using them because they’re so expensive.”

–Shelby Fitzgerald, Kyle resident

April 6, 2016

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Needed: Another Earl Hamner B oy, did I love watching that show when I was a boy.

I speak of “The Waltons,” of course.

I've been thinking about the show since Earl Hamner, its creator, died a few weeks ago at the age of 92.

Hamner Guest based “The Waltons” Column on his

by Tom book, Purcell “Spencer Mountain,” which recounted fond memories of his childhood in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II. When I was 11 years old, it was a central part of my weekly ritual.

Every Thursday, after dinner, my father and I boarded our 1972 Plymouth Fury III station wagon and headed to the Del Farm grocery store in a small suburban plaza one mile away.

I pushed the cart as I helped my father work through the long shopping list my mother provided. Though cookies and potato chips were never on my mother's list, on a good night my father would be feeling generous.

He'd buy a box of Del Farm's freshbaked oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies and a bag of Synder of Berlin Potato Chips, onion dip (my mother's favorite) and a wooden case of Regent soda pop.

When we finally pulled the loaded-down station wagon into the garage, everyone in the house was alerted and the massive unloading process began. We usually got everything packed away by 8 p.m., just in time to head to the family room to watch “The Waltons.”

I'd bring a bowl of ice to the family room, then open some bottles of Regent soda pop (orange was our favorite, followed by grape, cherry, root beer and cola). Then I'd open the Synder of Berlin chips and pour them into a couple of bowls.

Soon, I'd be sitting there with my sisters and parents, sipping soda pop, eating the finest chips ever made and enjoying the newest episode of one of our favorite shows.

I didn't know then why I loved the show so much, but I know now. I loved it because it mirrored the simple family experience my sisters and I were living.

There was lots of imperfection in my family, to be sure – there will always be conflicts and dramas when six children and their mother and father are living together in a modest-sized home.

But, like “The Waltons,” our mom and dad were committed to each other and to us. They put our needs ahead of their own.

They gave us an incredible sense of security and well-being. They taught us right and wrong – we all went to Catholic school and attended Mass every Sunday – and they drove us to become good, productive citizens. Thanks to them, all of my sisters and I are flourishing as adults.

Interestingly, nobody expected “The Waltons” to succeed when it first aired in 1972.

The '70s was a turbulent and cynical era, after all. The Vietnam War was raging, Watergate dominated the news. According to Patheos, the social changes of the '60s had paved the way to the disco hedonism of the '70s.

So why was a wholesome drama about a rural American family such a hit?

In 2012, Hamner told The Times there was a simple explanation – that there was a yearning to see “people trying to make decent lives for themselves and their children.”

Well, there's lots of uncertainty and nuttiness going on in the world today – hook-up culture, family breakdown, terrorism, social unrest and incredible political division – but I believe that most people are still trying to make decent lives for themselves and their children.

We could use another Earl Hamner about now – and another hit television show that validates the people and families that are struggling in silence to live right.

Tom Purcell, author of “Misadventures of a 1970’s Childhood” and “Sean McClanahan Mysteries” is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Tom@TomPurcell.com

Hays Free Press Publisher Cyndy Slovak-Barton News and Sports Editor Moses Leos III

Left thumb looks almost normal, don’t ask any questions now Y

ou know how it is when you’re a kid – especially stinky little ol’ boys – and someone has something just a little different about them, little ol’ boys will tease the dickens out of the odd duck.

Being the oldest of four boys (three at the time of this story), I was charged with keeping an eye on the others. And, of course, it was your bound and duty to prevent any harm coming their way. Sort of like an Old West movie … protect the good guys from any and all harm.

As I’ve laid claim often, I AM a country boy. I was born in a log farmhouse although I make no Abe Lincoln-like claims. We lived on a farm/ranch out in the country near Donie (Big D as I have laughingly referred to it). Dad’s days were spent out in the various pastures where his beef cattle grazed.

When I was eight, I was given the task of “watching” my younger brothers while our mother worked in the garden or tended the chickens. My next-oldest

Webb’s Wisdom

by Willis Webb

brother was sitting on the floor playing and youngest brother, still a toddler was ensconced in a small jumper chair — made of metal (frame) and cloth and in a way that didn’t allow him to climb out. It included a tray for food or toys. The chair was placed at the edge of the hearth in front of a toasty-warm fire.

I was seated on the floor beside baby brother, who was perhaps six months old. Usually, I had a book – either a storybook or a textbook – but one eye was always on “the baby.”

What was perceived as preventable harm was an absolute in our household.

That meant “eyes on” all of the time.

One of his toys was a rattle made of celluloid, a thin, flimsy plastic.

He was bouncing in the chair, shaking the rattle and

it flew from his hand and went rolling toward the fire. I had visions of Mother punishing me for allowing his rattle to be destroyed.

I reflexively grabbed for it and just as I clutched it, the rattle blazed and melted all over my left hand.

Of course, I screamed in agony.

This was in 1945, eight miles out into the rural countryside. Mother came running into the house from the garden and did all she knew to do. She applied an ointment and wrapped my hand in a gauze-like bandage to ease the pain.

Beyond the pain I worried about “allowing” little brother’s celluloid rattle to be destroyed.

I missed almost six weeks of school. Mother kept the hand wrapped with the gauze and ointment.

Gradually, the healing process took place under Mother’s watchful eye and natural instincts. All the blisters (on all five fingers) went down and healed. The hand was functional and as the blisters disappeared and the discomfort subsided,

I began to use the hand normally. All the scarring went away except on my thumb. Seventy years later, the only discernible mark is on my left thumb and it merely looks a big odd when held next to the right thumb. For perhaps 65 years, there were two nails on the left thumb. The top one did not quite cover the bottom one.

So, it has taken only three-quarters of a century for the scar to disappear almost completely.

When I was younger, other boys would say: “What in the world did you do to your thumb, dipstick?

It looks weird and freaky.”

Ah, the diplomacy of young men.

Of course, the girls made up for it: “Oooo, you poor thing. What happened to your little ol’ thumb?”

“Aw, shucks, hon, it only hurts when ah smile.”

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

COMMENTS FROM THE WEB Is all this crime and murder normal for Kyle? I'm new here and am finding these armed robberies and murders frightening and very worrisome...it is a very small town for such a high crime rate.

- Barbara Burke on Juvenile arrested for murder in Kyle drive-by shooting I have been here 17 years when the only grocery store in town was the Bonton on the square. This is not the "norm".

Considering how fast Kyle has grown these types of things are going to unfortunately happen.

Yesterday was a really bad day for the city and PD. Don't let Facebook and the opinions of others scare you. When you look at the crime statistics Kyle is a very safe city considering its size, location and population.

-Jamie Isaacs Fulenwider on Juvenile arrested for murder in Kyle drive-by shooting

It is not normal at all. We moved here almost 9 years ago and it was quiet. Then about 3 years ago the city council voted to allow “bars” to open in the town and things have gone down hill ever since. I don’t know if there is a direct correlation but the timing is awfully close together.

Hmmm?

– Rene Aguirre on Juvenile arrested for murder in Kyle driveby shooting I agree this is horrible . But I don’t think the bars in Kyle caused a 16 year old to shoot a 17 year old in the middle of the day.

-Tiffany Klima on Juvenile arrested for murder in Kyle driveby shooting Prayers for the young man and his family. May he rest in peace.

-Adrianna Rivera on Juvenile arrested for murder in Kyle driveby shooting

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You can't escape crime. It's everywhere. No matter how safe you think your town is, crime will happen there.

-Lucy Lou on Juvenile arrested for murder in Kyle drive-by shooting What is happening in Kyle? So many young people with no direction in life.

-Rose Gaines on Juvenile arrested for murder in Kyle drive-by shooting So most are assuming police are in the wrong, but if you had a young child walking in the parking lot and dog lunged at them and begin mauling them, then what?? The police can't win with you people!

-Jayme Waggoner on Vicious dog shot near Kyle HEB

Why the hell was a cop dealing with the situation and not animal control?

-Yvonne Flores-Cale on Vicious dog shot near Kyle HEB Totally okay with me! I have been attacked by a dog and it is scary. I support the KPD in actions they took to keep the community safe. If the owners could not restrain/ catch their own dog then that is a big problem.

– Susan Dover Burton on Vicious dog shot near Kyle HEB While at work this morning, at HEB, the sound of the hail was thounderous. My co-workers and I were almost yelling at each other just to hear one another. No damage reported, so all’s well that ends well – Alfred Zambrano on Hailstorm in downtown Kyle

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Randall Lloyd, Kyle City Council Candidate • District 3 What prompted you to seek election?

I believe that the citizens, the taxpayers of Kyle, have lost their voice on the city council.

I am willing and able to be their eyes and ears on the council. I will listen to their concerns, and be available to them by phone or email or in person. And I will actually respond to them unlike my opponent.

What do you bring to the table that your opponent doesn’t have?

Unlike my opponent, I work in Kyle and see the citizens of this town everyday. I talk to them and hear what their issues are, as well as what they love about Kyle. The priorities for our town should be set by our citizens, not

outside interests. And, unlike my opponent, I am accessible to everyone. I will respond to all emails and return all phone messages. More importantly, I will actually listen to the concerns of the people of Kyle.

I will represent the citizens of Kyle on the city council, not special interests. It is time for everyone to be represented by our city government, not just a handful of friends I have lived in Kyle for 13 years and paid taxes on my home for all those years. I understand how difficult it is when the tax rate skyrockets and the council votes for unnecessary spending.

I will work diligently to lower taxes by voting against wasteful spending of our tax

money. What I lack in experience, I make up in work ethic.

amenities to make our city attractive. But this costs money. We must bring a more diversified What are the three most economy to Kyle in order pressing issues in your to reduce the tax burden district and how will you on our homeowners. alleviate them?

They have shouldered the The Place 3 position is burden too long. Rather a city wide district, so the than continuing to give “most pressing issues” are away tax incentives, those that are facing the I would prefer to entire city. Three might attract new businesses be a magic number for with a streamlined a question, but it’s more development process complicated. Our city is that is more efficient facing rapid growth due than surrounding cities. to its location on the I-35 We must also reduce corridor. Being able to unnecessary spending manage this growth, while in the city budget, just as maintaining our citizens our citizens do. vision for the future of our city, is the key issue. The Is Kyle managing the citizens of Kyle want a city increasing growth? What they can be proud of. We would do to help the city must make improvements manage the growth? to our infrastructure, No, we are not including our roads and efficiently managing the expansion of our the increasing growth. wastewater facility, if we We have gotten behind are to continue to grow. on expanding our We need to add to our infrastructure, including police force and provide roads and our wastewater

plant. After I first moved here, the city was in a building moratorium due to a lack of water sources for the growth.

We can’t let that happen again. Planning is the key to managing the growth. The city has drafts for a wastewater and water model. We need the final models immediately to plan for the future. We also need to begin work on our master transportation plan, and begin actually implementing our comprehensive plan. The city lacks an ETJ plan and it’s time we had one.

We also need to work more effectively on a regional basis with our neighboring cities and the county.

What are your thoughts on Kyle’s current ad valorem tax rate?

As a homeowner and tax payer, our current tax rate is too high. In fact, it

is the highest tax rate of any city in Hays County.

This is unacceptable and makes it difficult to attract new businesses.

Lowering the tax rate needs to be a high priority for our city council, and it would be my number one priority if elected.

In the last budget, the city added many new and nonessential staff positions. It is critical to cut wasteful spending. We cannot afford a new city hall and police station at this time, as has been discussed by the city manager. Unnecessary spending must stop.

Until we can lower the tax rate, we must attract new businesses by focusing on streamlining the development process and promoting the unique image of Kyle.

What television program are you currently watching or streaming?

Blue Bloods

Answers from Kyle City Council District 3 incumbent Shane Arabie were unavailable at press time. See questionnaires online at www.HaysFreePress.com.

Toll Roads

Continued from pg. 1A make the state of Texas toll free,” Ruge said.

Shelby Fitzgerald of Kyle believed it’s a “shame” that the toll roads aren’t being used more often.

“It’s a shame that they spent so much money on those toll roads and no one is using them because they’re so expensive,” Fitzgerald said.

Even though investors paid for SH 130, owners of the toll way are more than $1.2 billion in debt.

According to reports, commuters on the toll road are dwindling.

SH 130 is a 41-mile toll road that extends

from Interstate 10 in Seguin to Georgetown in Williamson County.

The SH 45 toll road, built just outside of Buda near Creedmoor, connects to SH 130.

According to a KXAN report, the Texas Transportation Commission voted to lower tolls for big rigs travelling on SH 130 in an attempt to ease congestion on I-35.

KXAN also reported that State Representative Joe Pickett suggested buying back some of Texas’ toll roads last year. Pickett filed legislation, according to the report, to get the

“It’s a shame that they spent so much money on those toll roads and no one is using them because they’re so expensive.”

–Shelby Fitzgerald, Kyle resident

Texas Department of Transportation to start identifying the best tollways for the state to buy.

The report also stipulated that instead of using toll fees to pay for the toll road debt, Senate Bill 5 and Senate Joint Resolution 5 would use money from motor

vehicle sales taxes to pay for improvements to the current highways.

According to a 2013 report in the Austin American-Statesman, if Texas lawmakers eliminated tolls on existing roadways like SH 130, the tollway would most likely be renamed I-35E and be toll free.

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Travis Mitchell, Kyle City Council Candidate • District 1 What prompted you to seek election/reelection?

In a way I have been working towards this my whole life. I remember thinking about how to help rebuild my hometown (Gatesville, TX) years ago. I wanted to set down roots before stepping up and leading, and Gatesville wasn’t going to be that place. I also wanted to build a business and that required my full attention for the better part of eight years. Now in Kyle, I have finally found my home and built a business. That has freed me to pursue the thing I am truly passionate about – leading in the community.

What do you bring to the table that your opponent doesn’t have?

I bring something to the table that nobody on council has, including my opponent; namely, the experience of developing commercial real estate in Kyle, owning a small business in Kyle, and working exclusively in Kyle for the residents of Kyle.

My opponent works in Austin. No one on council owns a bricks-and-mortar business or works for a Kyle-based company. By contrast, I could not possibly be more vested in this community. Every dollar I have is invested here. If Kyle succeeds, I succeed. If Kyle fails, I fail. This is not a game to me. It is serious business and I am prepared to work diligently to

would you do to help the city manage the growth?

The growth in Kyle has put a major stress on our What are the three infrastructure because we most pressing have not properly manissues in your aged it through the years. It district and how seems to me that we have will you alleviate a perpetual battle going on them? behind the dais between The biggest pro-growth and no-growth issue – and not camps. To me, both many people perspectives are tragically realize this – is flawed. I think Kyle needs our wastewater to move past this way of treatment plant. thinking.

It is completely maxed In other words, we need out and a second facility to start thinking about will cost tens of millions sustainability and the that we do not have, not to foundation underneath mention our antiquated our city. What is Kyle worklift-station technology. ing towards? What’s our Solving these issues withvision? If lower taxes is the out raising taxes will be goal, how do we get there? complicated. The key will If beauty and a rock-solid be working with developinfrastructure is the goal, ers. They need to pay for what decisions must we plant improvements and make to accomplish that? we can make that happen In a relatively young and through strategic develop- growing city, every dollar er agreements. If they don’t spent has an opportunity cooperate, they don’t build. cost. I want to help the If they don’t ensure that the council and staff recognize development is beautiful, what that cost is, and make they don’t build. If they sure that every vote serves don’t ensure that the envi- a clear purpose beyond ronment is protected, they its face value. We need to don’t build. But if they do be clear, fair, and logical those things – if they help each and every session. to solve the problems they That’s how we manage the create, develop thoughtful growth and that’s what I and beautiful properties, plan to do. and protect the environment – we say welcome to What are your thoughts Kyle! on Kyle’s current ad valorThe second issue is em tax rate? our tax rate, which I will Kyle’s 2015-16 tax rate is at address a few questions a 20 year high and the highdown. est in all of Hays County.

The third issue is our 48% of the rate is designated roads, which I will address solely to service debt. a few questions down.

Our taxes have risen dramatically because we have Is Kyle managing the not properly managed increasing growth? What our growth. In the last 20 ensure that our economy grows stronger under my time on council.

years, Kyle’s population has increased by over 1,100%.

During the first half of that growth (mid 1990s – mid 2000s), we drove down our rate every single year, all the way down to .2707 in 2007. That may sound wonderful, but such a low rate coupled with explosive population growth is completely unsustainable.

When we needed to be investing most we were slashing and cutting.

The result is that we are now desperately trying to address our major infrastructure needs and raising taxes to do so.

I believe we should model an approach more like the City of San Marcos, who has not changed their rate in the past eight years. In other words, our taxes should be set at a reasonable, healthy rate, and our budget should key off the rate, not the other way around. If projects cause us to overspend, we make cuts, we delay, or we restructure. If extra money is available, we invest.

It’s that simple. I would advocate for a tax rate of .49 (16.2% reduction from 2015-16) and do everything I could to keep the rate steady throughout my time on council. Kyle’s 20-year property tax yo-yo ride is frustrating to citizens, troublesome to developers, and unhelpful to the city.

What television program are you currently watching or streaming?

I watch very little television, but when I do it is Spurs basketball before bed or Chicago Fire with my wife.

Diane Hervol, Kyle City Council Candidate • District 1 1. What prompted you to seek election/reelection?

It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Kyle over the last six years. Having lived in Kyle for the last 14 years, I am very passionate about my city and will do my best to represent the citizens of Kyle. Kyle citizens deserve someone who will work very hard to represent them and be their voice every day.

2. What do you bring to the table that your opponent doesn’t have?

I bring a glass that is full of experience! My experience includes service on: the Planning & Zoning Commission (2 terms); the Economic Development and Tourism Committee (4 years) and the Depot Board (5 years). I fought long and hard against the unfair water rates of the Monarch Water Company and participate in numerous civic organizations, including the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, Kyle Area Senior Zone, and my HOA. During my tenure on Council, I’ve gained extensive experience in working on city budgets, creating ordinances, establishing policies to guide our future growth

and, most importantly, representing the concerns of the citizens. And, I shop locally and encourage others to do the same.

ing growth, will be to do so within our budgetary constraints. Updating our ordinances to meet the ever-changing demands of businesses and developers is absolutely critical. There 3. What are the are a number of benefits three most press- Kyle can reap by incoring issues in your porating smart growth district and how strategies and revising our will you alleviate ordinances to allow greatthem? er flexibility and diversity My district of housing types and (Place 1) is an at density. Kyle must create large position that an economic climate that encompasses the entire balances attracting new city. First, we must address businesses and employthe maintenance and ers with promoting small repair of Kyle’s infrastrucbusinesses and preserving ture, including roads, our downtown and special sidewalks, water lines and small town character. expanding our wastewater Currently, we are taking capacity. Secondly, we the necessary steps to must be fiscally responimprove our infrastructure sible so our citizens are to sustain our growth. not over-burdened by the cost of providing for these 9. What are your thoughts essential services. This on Kyle’s current ad valoris a very tough balancem tax rate? ing act and we must be Our tax rate is too high, careful not to add frivowhich is why I voted lous spending until we against it in September. have accomplished our There is wiggle room basic needs. Last, but not to reduce our tax rate. least, we must continue There are many one-time to attract more economic expenditures that are not development. recurring that can be eliminated. We must make 5. Is Kyle managing the difficult decisions to cut increasing growth? What spending and encourage would you do to help the economic development city manage the growth? in Kyle.

Kyle is managing the growth to some extent.

11. What television proKyle’s biggest challenge gram are you currently to managing our increaswatching or streaming?

The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ellen is a positive role model and her goal in life is to do good and be kind. I appreciate her kindness and she is someone who is always looking out for her fellow man, especially children.

She has a special place in her heart for children and animals. And so do I.

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Continued from pg. 1A completed on the electrical system at the lift station that was knocked out during a storm on March 24. Crews are currently disassembling the pumps, pipes and other equipment used in the cleanup from a nearby landowner’s property.

Public Works crews also continue to monitor the lift station and creek. Kyle’s Division Manager – Treatment Operations, Jason Biemer, said while the cleanup is complete, the city continues to work.

“Our crews will continue to visually examine the lift station and the creek daily,” he said.

Biemer added he is awaiting information from the Texas Commission on

Environmental Quality regarding a decision on the possibility of being fined for the spill.

It is possible there will be a fine from the Texas Parks and Wildlife due to the resulting fish kill. The city also plans to restock the fish in the creek.

“Our staff worked quickly and efficiently to mitigate any further issues,” Wilder said.

The city began clean up efforts following a mechanical failure at the Southlake Lift Station that was caused by storms. The spill was located from a manhole north of the Southlake Lift Station.

According to the city, the spill was contained via construction of a temporary

levy to prevent additional water from entering the affected area.

The spill had no impact on the city’s drinking water supplies.

On March 25, the Kyle City Council in an emergency meeting appropriated up to $50,000 to go toward cleaning up the spill.

The city also worked in coordination with TCEQ and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

City Manager Scott Sellers said the cleanup effort was commendable.

“A quick, coordinated effort among multiple city departments and state agencies resulted in minimizing further issues and getting the creek back to healthy oxygen levels,” he said.

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Buda parks commission sniffs out dog park plans

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current dog park design, but asked whether Buda will include a permit rule for dogs to have After a presentation all vaccinations before on a future dog park, entering the park. Urban the Buda Parks and also asked whether or Recreations Commission not there was going to took comments and be a designated person concerns from residents posted at the entrance March 23 on the parks to the dog parks helping design. to sort out the big dogs But the commission from the small dogs. will have a lot to consider Katz addressed the before the proposal is commission not only as brought to city council in a concerned citizen, but April. as an attorney who has A presentation was specialized in Animal made explaining the Law, and brought current design plans for suggestions based on the dog park including her own research. exercise equipment for Based on her research, both the large and small Katz mentioned that dog sides of the dog park. the weight limit for Other amenities include the small dog side of waste stations, seating the park should be 30 for owners, trees, shade pounds or under. pavilions and access to She also mentioned water for both visiting that the park should dogs and their owners. have two waste stations Four Buda citizens, per side of the park to Dave Anderson, Carl ensure that owners pick Urban, Robin Katz, and up after their dogs.

Lisa Butterfield, spoke at Katz differed on the meeting. the need for more Anderson explained benches in the park that he and his wife to accommodate dog frequently visit dog owners. She said people parks and have visiting the dog park experienced that with their dogs should seating is inadequate. be near them at all times He suggested adding watching them to ensure more benches to the their safety as well as the design plan, as well as other dogs at the park. groundcover consisting She also mentioned of Astro-turf or outdoor that the city’s leash carpeting instead of law may need to be natural grass to lower amended to designate maintenance costs for the off-leash dog park as the city. a sanctioned leash free Urban said he had zone, and that the park no real objection to the had to be leash free.

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The person said the dog was “being very aggressive and was scaring people.”

The caller said several people were trying to get the dog under control, but the caller said the dog was “lunging at my wife like it was going to bite her.”

A second caller said a German shepherd was running loose and starting fights with other dogs. The caller informed authorities at least one dog had a “little bit of blood.”

A Kyle Police officer responded to the scene, as animal control officers were not immediately available.

Once on scene, the officer attempted to restrain the animal, but in doing so, the German shepherd started to attack the officer.

The officer discharged his weapon and fired two shots, with both shots hitting the canine. The shots were ultimately fatal.

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Barnett said in a statement that police officers go through a specialized training course on dealing with aggressive or possibly aggressive dogs.

“Based on what we know, he acted in the appropriate manner,” Barnett said in a statement.

Barnett added Kyle Police will conduct a full investigation of the incident. The officer was not placed on administrative leave, as it’s not the KPD protocol for such an incident, according to the release.

According to Barnett, the officer who discharged his firearm at the animal had a similar breed of dog. “[I]t’s the same breed and size but slightly different coloring,” Barnett

said in a statement. “This was not an easy decision but in the moment, and in conjunction with the information from those who called 911, this officer took the course of action he felt was best to protect himself and the public from any possible danger.”

Barnett understood possible second guessing from those in the community regarding the shooting.

“We recognize that pets, and dogs in particular, are part of people’s families,” he said. “It’s natural to feel sadness or even anger.

It’s important to let the investigation play out and allow us to review all of the available information about what happened and not rush to judgment.”

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Lady Rebels dispatch Lehman 5-3 STAFF REPORT

A fifth inning surge guided the Hays High Lady Rebels to a 5-3 come-from-behind win over the Lehman Lady Lobos Saturday at the Lady Rebel softball field.

With the win, Hays improves to 8-3 in 14-6A play and climbs into a tie for second place in district with Westlake High.

Austin High is one game behind both squads, with Bowie High holding on to first place in the district with five weeks to go in the regular season.

Inclement weather during the week forced

both teams to reschedule their Friday game to Saturday.

Once the game began, Lehman High hit the gas pedal as they surged out to a quick 1-0 lead in the first inning via an RBI single from Clarissa Rayos. The Lady Lobos added a run in the second frame on an RBI single by Seryna Avalos.

A Lehman run scored in the fourth inning gave the Lady Lobos a commanding 3-0 advantage.

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Hays responded in the bottom half of the fourth frame with three runs.

With runners on second and third base, Hays’ Illyana Cisneros drove in two runs on a fly ball to center field that was dropped as a result of an error. Abbie Blackwell followed by driving in an RBI-single to tie the contest at 3-3.

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by Maria Arroyo was followed by a sacrifice bunt by Sydney Belvin.

Arroyo on a failed pickoff attempt gave Hays a 4-3 lead.

Pitcher Nadia Netek, who earned the win in the circle, helped her cause by driving in a run with an RBI single to take a 5-3 advantage.

Netek allowed three runs over the course of seven innings. She struck out one batter while walking four and giving up eight hits.

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Two current Hays High track and field athletes, along with two former Rebel athletic standouts, joined over 7,000 participants for the 89th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium March 31-April 2. Hays High seniors Esmi Fuentes and Camille Dickson were the two current Rebels who

took their talents to Myers Stadium Friday. But both had to outlast less-than-ideal weather conditions, as inclement weather shifted the entire track meet roughly two hours behind schedule. When she finally hit the track, Dickson ran in the high school girls 100-meter dash Division II race and finished with a time of 12.62 seconds. Senior

distance runner Esmi Fuentes participated in the high school girls 1600-meter Section 1 run, where she finished in fifth place in her heat with a time of 5:11.17.

Former Hays Rebel and UIL state gold medal pole vaulter Meagan Gray returned to Myers stadium as a vaulter for the University of Oklahoma in the University/ College Women’s Pole Vault Section B event.

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When the Hays Rebels had chances to score runs Tuesday, Lake Travis pitcher Tate Sandford kept shutting the door.

Hays’ inability to score runs in key situations hurt the Rebels as they fell 2-0 in a key 14-6A district matchup.

With the defeat, Hays (810, 6-3) falls into a threeway tie with Anderson and Westlake for second place in the district standings.

Hays head coach James Howard said capitalizing on opportunities against Lake Travis was a vital component they didn’t take advantage of.

“You have to cash in when they give you those opportunities,” Howard said. “We didn’t do that tonight. You have to tip your hat to Lake Travis.

They made plays when they needed to.”

Tuesday’s game featured a pitching duel as Sandford and Hays High’s Mike Gonzales matched wits and traded outs in the early going.

Sandford proved

dominant on the mound Tuesday as he struck out five batters and allowed two walks in a complete game, one hit shutout.

Hays struggled to decipher Sandford, who limited the Rebels to only three baserunners the entire game. Sandford didn’t allow a Rebel to reach base after the third inning.

Howard said Sandford was able to keep Rebel batters off balance by fluctuating speeds and keeping the ball low in the strike zone.

Hays centerfielder Josh Burnett said the team entered the game confident as they had seen Sandford earlier this season. Burnett said the Rebels worked to adjust at the plate and “get in the groove” in the early going.

Meanwhile, Lake Travis equally struggled against Gonzales, who struck out two batters over seven innings. Gonzales conceded five hits and a walk in the loss.

Howard said Gonzales is a “competitor” on the mound.

“He’s not overpowering on the mound, but he’s a little bulldog. He gets after

it,” Howard said.

Providing assistance was the Rebel defense, which made several pivotal plays on defense to keep Lake Travis from scoring runs, and the Rebels within striking distance.

It was highlighted by a spectacular sliding catch from Burnett in the fifth inning, as he snagged a fly ball off after it rebounded off his body.

“I feel comfortable in center and I feel comfortable (playing) behind Mike. I do whatever it takes to get the out,” Burnett. “Facing a tough team like that, it’s the little things you do right.”

The Rebels’ first and best chance to score a run came in the second inning, which was led off by Cole Irby. Eric Hernandez, who pinch ran for Irby, was sacrificed to second base

by Tyler Wilson, then stole third base.

But Sandford responded by recording back-to-back outs to end the threat. He accomplished a similar feat in the next inning.

With runners at the corners and one out, Sandford forced a 6-4-3 double play to end the third frame.

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Hays Rebel third baseman Clayton Cathey (left) stretches out to receive the baseball as Lake Travis Cavalier Tyler Seymore (11) slides feet first into the bag during Tuesday’s pivotal district game at the Hays Rebel baseball field. Two runs were all Lake Travis needed as they defeated Hays 2-0.

As Hays failed to take advantage of its chances, Lake Travis didn’t squander its.

Lake Travis took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning, as Gabe Garves delivered an RBI single, scoring catcher Jacob Wyeth from second base.

Wyeth returned the favor in the sixth inning as he delivered a one-out RBI single to give the Cavaliers a 2-0 advantage.

It was all Sandford needed as he retired the final six batters.

Despite the loss, Howard said going up against the future University of Texas at Austin pitcher will help the Rebels as they make a possible postseason run.

“That’s the kind of pitcher you’re going to see every week in the playoffs,” Howard said. “We have some work we have to get done to prepare ourselves for the playoffs. Obviously we’re not ready. We’re going to hit the field tomorrow, work hard, and get ready for the playoffs.”

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henever a great moment happens in the world of sports, particularly in championship games, we fans often jump to hyperbole to describe it.

Phrases such as “that was the greatest [insert sport here] game in the history of” are bellowed by even the most levelheaded sportos.

It’s sometimes easy to get caught up in emotional swirl that emanates from these memorable moments.

The excitement level and adrenaline that follow those big plays can linger. Which is, after all, what those moments are supposed to do.

That’s what makes those plays so memorable.

But sometimes we are too quick to give the label of “greatest of all time” to a play or moment.

Hence I somewhat hesitantly give Monday’s thrilling finish to the NCAA men’s basketball title game between North Carolina and Villanova the label of “greatest NCAA championship game finish of all time.”

Now, that’s not to say that it doesn’t rank right up there with some of the more exciting moments.

After a few rather boring NCAA title games, it was refreshing to take in a contest that had as many twists, turns and loops as the 2016 version.

The cherry on top?

Kris Jenkins’ last second shot that secured Villanova’s first hoops title since 1985 and you had the makings of a classic.

While the game was nothing short of dramatic, it doesn’t really hold weight to some of the more iconic moments in NCAA championship game

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A pair of representatives from Hays CISD took their basketball talents to the hardwood for the last time this season Saturday as they joined various other athletes in the 2016 Chicken Express Central Texas All-Star Game in Kerrville. Hays High senior Amanda Benjamin was selected to play in the 2016 girls game, while Lehman High’s Aaron Rodriguez was selected to play on the north team for the 2016 boys game. Benjamin, who finished her senior season in 2016, was selected second team all-district in 146A. Rodriguez, who also finished his senior season, was a second team all-district selection in 14-6A.

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A run scored in the top of the eighth inning by the Akins Lady Eagles Thursday hindered the Lehman Lady Lobos in a slim 6-5 loss at Lobo Field.

Akins’ pitcher Ivelisse Moreno earned the win as she allowed only four runs in 5 and 1/3 innings pitched. Moreno struck out six batters, while walking seven and giving up seven hits.

Lehman’s Kaylee Wipff took the loss as she allowed four runs over 4 and 2/3 innings. Wipff struck out four batters, but allowed four walks and three runs in the defeat.

Akins surged out to a 2-0 lead in the second frame. The Lady Eagles added a run in the third

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to take a commanding 3-0 advantage.

Lehman responded in the fourth frame as they tallied four runs in the inning. Lehman was led by Clarissa Rayos on offense, as she reached base four times in the contest.

Rayos scored a run and had one RBI. Rayos also notched a single in the fourth and eighth innings.

But Akins rallied for two runs in the top of the seventh to take a 5-4 lead.

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strung together a rally to score a run to send the contest into extra innings.

Akins, however, took the lead for good in the eighth by virtue of an RBI single by Becca Duran.

Lobos fall to Maroons 9-4

BY SPENCER SPILMAN

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Due to STAAR testing earlier in the week, the Lehman Lobo baseball team played a Thursday night game against the Austin High Maroons.

The Lobos jumped out to an early lead but were quickly overcome by the Maroons and were never able to make up the difference in a 9-4 defeat.

Lehman got an early lead in the second inning when Zach Sendejo reached base on an error and eventually scored on a passed ball.

Austin High answered back with three runs of its own in the third inning.

Nick Mendivil drove in five runs in the game, and two of them came on a two out single in the third.

Sendejo was on the mound for Lehman and retired his first eight batters of the game. The ninth batter he faced was about to be put out at first base when the sunlight played a factor and the first baseman bobbled the catch.

All three runs in the third inning came with two outs.

Lehman head coach Toby Robinson understood how the sun casts shadows at that time of

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day, and that it can be a blessing and a curse.

“We were fortunate with the sun in the second inning when we scored a run, and we got hurt by it in the third,” said Robinson. “When you’re (Sendejo) six foot four, throwing to a guy much shorter than you who has the sun in his eyes, sometimes you lose sight of the ball.”

Lehman tied the game in the bottom half of the third when Dillion Ramirez hit an RBI-triple.

Ramirez was brought in on the next at-bat by a Luis Jimenez sacrifice fly to center.

Austin added four more runs in the top of the fifth inning after a two-run RBI-double by Mendivil, and then an RBI-double to the wall by relief pitcher D.J. Limon.

Lehman continued to battle against the lefty Limon. Rylee Henderson led off with a single and was eventually brought home on Jimenez’s second sacrifice RBI. A potential addition to the Lehman threat ended when Sendejo was called

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Lehman Lobos first baseman Zach Sendejo (20) snags the ball in his glove as Austin Maroons baserunner Nick Mendivil takes a leap, but is ultimately unsuccessful in reaching first base safely during Thursday’s district game at Lehman High.

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out at first base on a close throw from the shortstop.

Lehman utilized five pitchers in the game, attempting to figure out the Maroon lineup. Austin High, however, still hit the ball hard, no matter who was on the mound.

The Maroons put up their final two runs in the sixth inning, and Mendivil had his fifth RBI in the inning. Mendivil went 2 for 4 with five RBIs in the game and was just one of the

many bright spots for the Maroons.

Lehman came back in the seventh, trying to make a last-inning rally but just couldn’t get the bat on the ball, and Austin High closed it out to win 9-4.

Coach Robinson said the team improved on some things and did not improve in others. He was happy with the way they hit the ball, but said they will look to keep improving in the games to come.

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For instance, the game isn’t as significant as the landmark 1966 contest between Texas Western College and Kentucky, which I believe is the greatest title game ever played.

The game, which featured two future hallof-fame coaches – Don Haskins and Adolph Rupp, doesn’t have the excitement level Monday’s game had. The Miners defeated Kentucky 72-65.

But it’s well known for TWC’s all-black starting lineup. It was the first instance of an all-black

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starting lineup in championship game history, which paved the way for future generations.

Nor does it hold serve with the epic finish to the 1983 championship, where North Carolina State’s Lorenzo Charles’ last second dunk beat Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler and Houston’s famed Phi Slamma Jamma.

The image of the late Jim Valvano running around on the court, searching for someone to hug in celebration of that win, still resonates.

Moments such as Keith Smart’s game winning

shot also comes to mind, when he lifted Indiana and Bobby Knight to a national title in 1987.

You can also throw in the immortal struggle between Larry Bird’s Indiana State Sycamores and Magic Johnson’s Michigan State Spartans in 1979.

All of these instances were well before my time.

All of them were landmark and groundbreaking enough to be remembered for their greatness.

Which is where Monday’s tremendous finish to the title game comes in.

Monday’s game was

rife with lead changes and back and forth game play.

Villanova’s Jay Wright and North Carolina’s Roy Williams should be commended for leading their teams to a game that kept me on the edge of my seat all evening long.

In terms of “the greatest of all time,” however, Monday’s game doesn’t quite reach that mark.

But it gets awfully darn close.

Enough to where we’ll be seeing Jenkins’ jump shot in future renditions of “One Shining Moment.”

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Making dreams come true

Lehman readies students for prom with Cinderella’s Closet

BY MOSES LEOS III

“It puts them at ease that they are able to bormoses@haysfreepress.com row a dress for that evening, so they don’t have to nside of a Lehman stress about that expense High classroom where on the night,” Tedrick aid. computers line the “They can then focus on walls is a boutique filled their hair, makeup and with dresses and accesso- other expenses.” ries of every kind.

To accomplish their From sleek, contemgoals, Cinderella’s Closet, porary attire, to poufy which is open all year, dresses that mirror the takes in clothing donadays of yore, the small tions from the public. space located in a closet Kohavy Enriquez, who caters to fashion styles of has taught at Lehman for every kind. seven years and worked But for those who oper- as a sponsor with Cinderate the boutique called ella’s Closet for two, said Cinderella’s the program Closet, the gets a “lot premise beof dresses” “We can hind it goes each year. make a far beyond Sponsors placing promote dream come the need for dresses on the racks. donations true. For Giving throughout Hays CISD the district some girls, students a via email chance to and by word (prom) is a obtain attire of mouth. dream come Tedrick said for prom when they they also true ... They otherwise work on may not be organizing can dream able to afCinderella’s ford it is the and like they are Closet priority. making sure “We a Cinderella. dress styles can make are up to It’s great to a dream date. come true.

In 2016, help those For some Cindergirls, (prom) ella’s Closet students.” is a dream received come true,” 30 to 40 – Lourdes Queen, Lourdes gently used Lehman teacher Queen said. dresses.

“They can “They can dream like they are a Cindrop it off at any school, derella. It’s great to help or they can bring it to us,” those students.”

Enriquez said.

Adrianna Tedrick, a Providing assistance Lehman High teacher are students of the Lehmwho organizes the bouan High National Spanish tique, said the program Honor Society. helps male and female NSHS students orgastudents find formal wear nize and run the shop for events such as prom before and after school and the military ball. and during lunches. In Cinderella’s Closet, addition, the students which operates as a nonalso advertise the bouprofit, allows students to tique by creating posters select formal wear at no and placing them across cost. campus.

Students are allowed to Lehman High sophosign out the formal wear more Lizbeth Rodriguez, and accessories, such as who is part of the NSHS shoes and jewelry, to go and helps with the Closet, with it. said she understood how The premise, accordexpensive finding the ing to Tedrick, is to help right dress is. students offset the potenWith Cinderella’s tially extravagant costs Closet, Rodriguez said of going to events such she’s seen the joy friends as the prom. Tedrick said have with finding the prom dresses could cost perfect dress. upward of $200 dollars, “It’s a good time seeing with costs rising for those them looking for a dress, who decide to attend at knowing that one of us the last minute. helped them out find a

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Lehman students browse through prom dresses at Lehman High’s Cinderella’s Closet, where students can sign out formal wear for special events, such as prom and military ball.

The Cost of Prom Hair $75 minimum up-do

Boutonniere $12.50

Corsage $35 Manicure $15 to $20, average $15 Cinderella’s Closet offers not just prom dresses, but shoes, accessories, tuxedos and more.

dress at no cost,” Rodriguez said.

The program also helps students with making sure their hair is also perfect for prom night.

Last year saw Cinderella’s Closet work in conjunction with the Lehman Cosmetology class to help students.

While Cinderella’s Closet is the only such program in the district, Enriquez said the program does help students at Hays High.

She said last year the program had “a couple of kids” from Hays High look for dresses.

Other organizations have worked with Cinderella’s Closet to meet their needs. Tedrick said the program lends dresses to Lehman’s photography

class for photo shoots.

Tedrick said the goal of the program now extends to finding more tuxedos for the closet. She said they currently have more prom dresses than men’s formal wear.

But for the group, the ability to allow all students to have a memorable prom night is key. Its longevity continues, even after a small fire in the culinary class a few years ago caused extensive water damage to dresses.

“We may not know the background of the student. They may not have the finances to pay for anything like that. They area afraid to ask at home if they can go to prom,” Queen said. “This is a way to make it possible for them.”

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Suns get STAAR support from intergalactic visitors

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Science Hall Elementary students in grades 3rd through 5th were recently visited by some important figures from another galaxy. The teachers involved wanted to give students encouragement before their big STAAR test. SHES Principal Soor-el Puga and staffers Lorenzo Molina, Courtney Talley and Tiffany Shim-Lee performed a Star Wars-themed skit to show students that they could conquer the test. Students sang along after the performance and enjoyed the antics of staff cheerleaders who needed some help getting organized. Principal Puga ended the performance with a pep talk encouraging students to do their best. The rally’s organizers sent out a big “thank you” to all staff involved, including skit players and pep rally planners, adding appreciation for the help of Daniel Senties, Elias Tavarez, Miqnaya Oranday, Amber Hagen, Celeste Nunez, Emily DeWitt, Evelina Ueckert and Joanne Gries.

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Olivia and Logan each set up a lemonade stand.

Count how much money they each made.

Who made the most?

Follow this “recipe” and start a lemonade stand of your own!

Have you heard the phrase, “Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees”? The sad truth is, money does not grow on trees. We have searched the world over and can’t find one anywhere.

But what if we did? It might look something like this. How much money can you find growing on our silly money tree? (Each “leaf” is a $1 bill.)

The Big Question Do you plan how to use your money wisely — for spending, saving, investing and donating?

But how do you get money to put in the bank?

Try this to earn some money: Ask the neighbors on your block If you can take their pooches For a nice long

It might be nice if people would just give you money. But most people get money by earning it.

That means they do some sort of work in exchange for money.

This is called income.

With a box for a counter, There’s money to be made From lemons, water, sugar By selling

Discuss with your child ways you earned spending money when you were a child. Help the think of ways them can earn money y .

Earning money around the house Really isn’t super hard.

Just ask a parent if you can help By weeding in the

Maybe someone that you know, Maybe even right next door, Would pay you a buck or two To pick up something from the

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Are numbers needed?

Can you think of three more ways you could earn some money?

Look through the newspaper for pairs of words that rhyme.

Can you find five or more pairs in a short time?

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You will need to invest a little cash to get started. Visit or call a local store to find out the cost of the items you need. Add up your costs to determine your price and profit. Here is what the math looks like:

If you have some old toys Here’s an idea that will not fail: You can make yourself money By having a garage

EXPENSES: 12 lemons cost ............................... $1.20 1 3/4 cups of sugar cost ................. .20 10 paper cups cost ......................... .60 Total cost for 10 cups of lemonade: $2.00 INCOME: 10 cups of lemonade at 50¢ each ... $5.00

PROFIT: (The money you make after covering your expenses) ................. $3.00 On a hot day, you might sell 100 cups of lemonade! How much money would you earn?

Make a big sign to attract people to your stand. If it is OK with your neighbors, put up several signs to direct people to your stand.

Find an advertisement in your newspaper.

Rewrite the ad and substitute the words many, few, several, etc. for the numbers. Are the numbers necessary? Why or why not?

Standards Link: Math: Students solve problems and justify their reasoning.

A lemonade stand can be just a box or a portable table.

Remember to smile and say “Thank you!” to every customer.

How do you earn money? Do you do chores? What kind of jobs do you do?

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Gardening activities for April Ask Chris

by Chris WInslow

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Spring vegetable gardening: Plant those warm season crops.

This list includes beans, black-eyed peas, okra, squash, cantaloupe, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, watermelon, corn, and eggplant. There’s still time to plant those cooler season crops: lettuce, radishes, and carrots.

2. Fertilize your garden: Do this organically with compost. Other sources of nutrition are dried fish flakes and organic fertilizers formulated for garden use. You can also use liquid fertilizers, such as fish emulsion and seaweed extracts.

3. Control weeds: Keep them down with mulch and by weeding a little bit every day.

4. Plant spring annuals: This is the perfect time. Work some compost into your flower beds and you’ll give these new plants just the food they need to flower through the summer. Some ideas: begonias, zinnias, marigolds, petunias, coleus, periwinkle, cosmos, larkspur, portulaca, and purslane.

5. Plant perennials: Choose some of your favorites from the extensive lists available, or visit your neighborhood nursery and browse. Look for the many varieties of drought tolerant and showy lantanas and salvias. Also blackfoot daisies, skullcaps, purple coneflowers, black-eyed Susan, plumbagos, columbines, rockrose, ruella, and verbena.

6. Ornamental grasses: Native varieties are best due to their heat and drought tolerance. My favorites are big muhley, coastal muhley and the maiden grasses. For a short grass in a very dry place, you might like Mexican feather grass. It is blond-colored, reaches 1.5 foot in height, and makes a beautiful accent plant that moves so gracefully with the slightest breeze.

7. Fertilize lawn: Use a slow release organic fertilizer. The 3-1-2 ratio is best. Allow 10 pounds of fertilizer for every 1,000 square feet of lawn. Mowing height should be 2.5 inches for St. Augustine grass and 2 inches for Bermuda and zoysia. Water infrequently and deeply to encourage a deep root system. This practice will train your lawn grass to be more drought tolerant and help to conserve water.

8. Fertilize shrubs, trees: Mulch with a compostmulch blend to provide nutrients and conserve water. Deep, infrequent watering of shrubs and trees will encourage deep, drought-tolerant root systems.

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Big wins at fishing tourney Local anglers braved chilly conditions Saturday as they took to Lake Kyle to participate in the 2016 Lake Kyle Spring Fishing Tournament, which was held by the Kyle Parks and Recreation Department. Felix Juarez and Eduardo Rodriguez led the field as they caught the largest fish of the tournament. Juarez caught a 12 pound, 7 ounce catfish and Rodriguez caught a 5 pound, 5 ounce bass.

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Writer’s home brings history, culture to Kyle

BY ANNA HEROD

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ational award winning authors of fiction and poetry travel from all across the country to interact with students and Kyle residents thanks to the Visiting Writers Series, hosted by the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center.

The Katherine Anne Porter house, situated on Center Street, is home to the Writer-in-Residence program in which a graduating master’s of fine arts student in the creative writing program at Texas State is chosen to live in the KAP house for three years.

Jeremy Garrett, the current writer-in-residence, is in charge of coordinating the Visiting Writers Series, which is free of charge.

The series has hosted writers such as Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Proulx, the first writer to read at the house, as well as National Book Award winners Tim O’Brien and Robert Stone, Booker Prize winner Roddy Doyle, Pultizer Prize winner Richard Ford, and U.S. Poet Laureates Robert Haas and Charles

UPCOMING READINGS AT THE KATHERINE ANNE PORTER HOUSE Laurie Ann Guerrero, Friday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Rob Spillman, Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m.

“The Porter house feels strongly that bringing major writers – Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners among them – to Kyle is a community service, and we welcome Kyle residents to attend as many events as they can.”

–Tom Grimes, director of operations

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“The Porter house feels strongly that bringing major writers – Pulitzer

Prize and National Book Award winners among them – to Kyle is a community service, and we welcome Kyle residents to attend as many events as they can,” said Tom Grimes, director of operations at the Porter house.

Scheduled readings by the visiting writers take place on Fridays in the Porter house. Garrett began attending these events before he even graduated from Texas State, and has noticed the impact it has on the community.

“There’s a mother and she brings her two daughters with her and (has been) for at least four years, probably longer,” Garrett said. “It has really rubbed off on one of the daughters. She just graduated from high school, it’s her first year in college and she wants to be a poet now. And it’s all because she’s been coming

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oes it seem the bluebonnets are surging in waves this year? In early March, friends posted fields of bluebonnets online.

We thought only two of our seeds germinated.

Now, they’re popping up everywhere, including Mountain City lawns.

Nothing exciting comes to mind for a report back on the three avian nestings in nestboxes at my house. They hatched on the same day in three boxes. Should you look in on them, you’d probably see stillness to the point of wondering if they’re alive.

At this stage, each set of babies stays hunkered in a single mass until the parents get close to the nestbox. By a week from now, the nestlings will be fully feathered and fledge. Amazing journey.

For those who do not “do” NextDoor.com, Salli Wilson’s church is still collecting shoes and boots, even those in sad shape. Salli says, “Please contact me and I will be glad to pick up shoes from you. Thank you so very much for caring and sharing.” Salli Wilson, 512 262 7771.

On the FaceBook page of Loving Mountain City, Penny Moulder gave a big shout out to Tiffany Curnutt after the Easter Egg Hunt “for leading / organizing / masterminding this AWESOME event.”

Tiffany gave a special thanks to Gordon Dye, Lee Taylor, Karen Davis, Beth and Everett Smith, Aj Accardi Clark, Jason and Crystal Dixon, and Vicki Senefeld, Karlyn Ellis, Penny Moulder, and Camille Carpenter West for donating eggs, candy, and more for the egg hunt. This was Judge Smith’s sixth year to donate the gigantic baskets for the winners.

(I hunted through FaceBook comments for names to list. I might

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have left some behind, like I did an Easter egg under a ferny plant in Pasadena, back growing up. Now, that was one stinky egg when found during the summer.)

The lack of speed of Mr. Green’s trash pickups has been a big Facebook topic. Momentum in switchovers spiked in March. Still, some stay with him. He’s a legend here.

Penny Moulder said, in early March, that Mr. Green’s truck was run off the road and broke an axle. Once repaired, he picked up garbage without a helper at least once.

In the April council meeting, the alderpersons made plans to discuss trash pickup in the May meeting, May 11th. It’s possible they’ll take action. This weekend, check the message boards at entrances or mountaincitytx.com for the published agenda.

We are sailing towards summer events now.

June 6th is the annual “Mountain City Garage Sale.” If you’re new, it’s not a gigantic sale. It’s as gigantic in scope as the acreage of Mountain City. It’s a common day for garage sales.

Shortly thereafter, this year June 13th-14th, the City presents “Dumpster Days”, to tend to “unworthy for charity” leftovers and most any junk (with exceptions.) And, residents can “pick”, if they like. The city discovered years ago that citizens support their tax dollars expended in this effort that spiffies up the city.

Let’s hope no tidbit gets classified as junk.

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Area law enforcement agencies from Hays, Travis and Williamson’s counties joined together for the Capital of Texas Police Motorcycle Chute Out at the Cabela’s in Buda this weekend. This third annual police motorcycle skills competition and exhibitor show benefited the Center for Child Protection & the Sunshine Kids Foundation.

The tournament hosted 100 competitors from 11 different states in the U.S. and Canada.

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OBITUARIES DURAN Manuel Duran, Sr., was born on May 16, 1938 in Austin, TX to Alberto Duran and Felicita Vasquez.

He passed away at the age of 77, on April 1, 2016.

He worked in the concrete construction business for over 50 years; also as a business manager for his brother’s Conjunto band “Los Aguilillas de Jesse y Beto Duran” for many years.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years Maria Elena “Mary” Duran, both parents; sisters Santos Rocha, Paula Surita and brothers Juan Duran and Alberto Duran, Jr. He is survived by his seven children; daughters Iris Duran, Fay Palacios (Arturo), Anita Duran, and Gracie Enriquez (David); sons Manuel Duran Jr.(Deanna), Oscar Duran, Sr. (Sulema), and Victor Duran (Olivia).

He had 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, with 3 on the way.

Pallbearers will be his seven grandsons Arthur Palacios, Sr.; Robert Rodriguez, Jr.; Oscar Duran, Jr.; Manuel Rodriguez; Johnny Rodriguez; Andrew Rodriguez, Sr.; and Noah Enriquez.

Funeral services 10 a.m. at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, Buda with Mausoleum internment at Onion Creek Memorial Park, Austin, TX

YACOS It is with great sorrow that the family of Tanley Nicole Yacos announce her unexpected and tragic passing from this world on March 26, 2016, in Buda, Texas.

Tanley Yacos was born on June 7, 2002 in Mount Clemens, Michigan. She loved her family, regarding her big sister Bryce, little brother Ben, and cousin Ani as her best friends. Tanley is survived by her parents Alice Roe-Simpson and Donald Yacos; Brian Simpson; siblings Erin, Casey, Bryce, Madison, Ben, Levi and Britney; stepsisters Stephanie and Heather; grandparents

Fred and Gloria Kritzman (maternal), Yvonne Roe and Jodie Bates. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Charles Roe. Coming from a large family Tanley will be missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins who she loved her very much and will always hold her close to their hearts. Tanley was a talented artist, writer, and singer. Being a Michigan native, Tanley shared a love for swimming and snowboarding with her family. She recently discovered a great joy in longboarding while living in Texas. Tanley had a deep love for animals, especially her great and wonderful three-legged dog Cappie (02/14/201402/09/2016). Her love for animals was so great, she became a vegetarian in 2015. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, as well as sweet, fun, smart, hilarious, and witty. Tanley will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Tanley spent her last day in this world with her family and a friend swimming in the creek, playing Xbox, and eating Panda Express.

Words cannot express our gratitude to our extended family, community and friends, both near and far, for their unbelievable support, both emotional and financial at this most tragic time in our lives. A life celebration was held on April 2 at the Painted Horse Pavillion.

“Looking deeply you do not see a real date of birth and you do not see a real date of death for the cloud. All that happens is that the cloud transforms into rain or snow. There is no real death because there is always a continuation. A cloud continues the ocean, the river, and the heat of the sun and the rain continues the cloud.”

Think of our baby girl when the Texas bluebonnets bloom and the wildflowers rage.

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Get creative and write a short story up to 4,000 words, about anything you’d like. Entries will be judged by local writers, community leaders, and librarians based on the quality of the writing, creativity, originality, and story.

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‘The Great Western’ was too much to handle

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s nervous American soldiers spent April 7, 1846 building Fort Texas from the ground up, Sarah Bowman calmly cooked three square meals for “her boys.”

Facts about the early life of the frontier fable are scarce. It is believed she was born Sarah Knight between 1812 and 1817 in Tennessee or Missouri. Over the years, she picked up many surnames from a long list of boyfriends and husbands.

President James K. Polk sent Gen. Zachary Taylor and 4,000 troops to Texas on the eve of annexation in 1846 in case Mexico decided to make trouble. By February, mile-long rows of tents lined the beach of Corpus Christi Bay. Wherever the army went in those days, socalled “camp followers” were never far behind.

Two thousand followed the scent of money to the Gulf Coast, where they provided the idle soldiers with every service, legal and illicit, under the hot Texas sun.

Sarah Bowman, as she was known at the time, was a laundress, one of three allotted each company. In addition to her washing chores, she also kept a mess for junior officers and nursed the sick and wounded.

Six-foot-two in her bare feet with flowing red hair and a muscular physique that was the envy of most men, Sarah stood out in any crowd.

“Look at the size of her!” exclaimed an astonished recruit. “Why she’s near as big as the ‘Great Western.’”

Come to think of it, the Amazon did remind awe-struck admirers of the transatlantic steamship, the “Titanic” of its day. The nickname stuck, and Sarah must have liked it because she often referred to herself as “The Great Western.”

Gen. Taylor finally got his marching orders in March 1846. The army would go by foot to the southern tip of Texas across the Rio Grande from Matamoros, while a ship would carry the women and those soldiers too ill to travel down the coast to Port Isabel.

“The Great Western” insisted on taking the overland route so she could take care of her

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A pencil and water color by Samuel Chamberlain (1829-1908) depicts Sarah Bowman (center) as an innkeeper and saloon owner during the Mexican–American War.

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“boys.” She bought a mule, a cart and a donkey, loaded them down with pots, pans and provisions and joined the southbound column.

The Americans moved along at a steady clip, until they came to the steep, 30-foot banks of the Arroyo Colorado. As engineers constructed a crossing, a sizable force of Mexicans suddenly appeared and loudly warned Taylor to stay on his side of the stream.

Noticing the nervousness in the ranks, Sarah told “Old Rough and Ready” that “if the general would give her a strong pair of tongs (pants), she would wade that river and whip every scoundrel that dared show himself.”

Their spines stiffened by her fighting words, soldiers slid down the bank and chased away the enemy without firing a shot.

Taylor reached his destination on March 28 and immediately set to work constructing a sixsided citadel christened Fort Texas. The war with Mexico officially started four weeks later with a stinging defeat for a badly outnumbered cavalry detachment.

Concern for the security of his supply depot at Port Isabel caused Taylor to leave Fort Texas on May 1. He took all but 500 men with him and delegated the hazardous duty of

defending the bastion to Major Jacob Brown.

An hour before sunup on May 3, the Mexican artillery barrage began.

While the rest of the women sought shelter in an underground bunker, “The Great Western” prepared the morning meal in the center of the besieged fort. As if that were not dangerous enough, she delivered breakfast to those unable to leave their posts.

The nonstop bombardment lasted for seven days. One of the 2,700 shells that fell on Fort Texas mangled Major Brown’s right leg resulting in his death three days later.

The siege was broken with the return of Taylor on May 9. The stirring story of Sarah Bowman’s courage under fire was picked up by the press, which transformed “The Great Western” into “The Heroine of Fort Brown,” renamed for the dead major.

Sarah followed Taylor into the interior of Mexico, first to Monterrey and then to Saltillo. She opened the American House, a home away from home for lonely soldiers where they could find good food, strong drink and female companionship.

During the Battle of Buena Vista fought seven miles south of Saltillo, a panic-stricken deserter burst into Sarah’s place screaming all was lost.

She silenced him with a mighty punch and roared, “There ain’t Mexicans enough in Mexico to whip old Taylor! You spread that report and I’ll beat you

to death!”

In July 1848, five months after the end of the Mexican War, “The Great Western” asked to join a departing contingent. The commanding officer cited a recent rule change banning all women except the wives of military personnel.

Sarah faced the troops and inquired, “Who wants a wife with $15,000 and the biggest leg in Mexico? Come, my beauties. Don’t all speak at once. Who is the lucky man?” A private raised his hand, and she had her ticket out of Mexico.

After a short stay in El Paso, “The Great Western” left Texas in 1850 never to return.

The larger-than-life legend spent the rest of her days in Arizona, where she died in 1866 from a tarantula bite and was buried with military honors in the Fort Yuma cemetery.

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While spring is in full swing, participants in the Hays Rebel Run 5K Saturday donned sweaters, beanies and other warm weather equipment for the race, which wound through the streets of Mountain City. Top: With full focus on his face, Hays High principal David Pierce (1036) sprints toward the finish line as drummers with the Hays Rebel Band play during Saturday’s Hays Rebel Run 5K. Middle: Eric McKee, of Buda, spreads his arms in celebration as he heads toward the finish line of the Hays Rebel Run 5K. Bottom: A group of Hays Rebel Band drumline members play as a participant in the Hays Rebel run strolls by during Saturday’s race. (Browse and buy photos online at www.HaysFreePress.com.)

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to these events.”

The Porter house has been a source of inspiration for Garrett as well, especially since he began living in it. Built shortly after the city of Kyle was founded, the structure served as the childhood home of the famous author of American literature it was named after from 1890-1902.

Following the restoration of the house in April of 2000, the designated National Literary Landmark began to infuse not only history into downtown Kyle, but culture as well.

Garrett first read Porter’s writing at Texas State when he took a southwestern literature class. Now that he lives in the house Porter grew up in, his enjoyment has increased when reading her work.

“There’s one of her stories Old Mortality, and

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“When I read it I imagine the opening of the stories actually set in the house because this was (Porter’s) grandmother’s house.”

He said the story opens with two young girls going through their grandmother’s boxes, looking at her fabrics and old family photographs.

“I just felt like it was set in that room over there,” Garrett said. “Her grandmother had such a big influence on her, and I think the year’s she spent in this house with the grandmother who was the storyteller of the family, that really inspired her to be a storyteller and a writer.”

Garrett is happy that he has a chance to extend that inspiration to Kyle residents too. The Kyle

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Public Library engages with the Porter house as well, he said.

“We just started something with the library where we bought them a bunch of copies of Lesly Jameson, one of our first visiting authors this year,” Garrett said. “They actually had a book club at the Kyle public library and they came down here. It was neat.”

Garrett believes the Visiting Writers Series offers the people of Kyle a resource that isn’t available in many places.

“It’s a smaller town and people aren’t used to going to literary readings, so it’s kind of something unique to have in a town so small,” Garrett said. “I would boast that it’s the best thing going on in Kyle because we have Pulitzer prize and Booker prize winners coming to read here.”

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Manchaca United Methodist Church will host this spring benefit event on April 16 starting at 7:30 a.m. to raise funds towards helping community schoolchildren. The inaugural Spring Fling to Your Feet 5K & Kids’ Dash will take place at Manchaca Elementary School, 12120 Manchaca Road, across the street from the church. Visit www.ManchacaUMC. org/5K-Run for more details.

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BY SAMANTHA SMITH

A new ordinance passed in Austin March 24 delaying timing of criminal background checks could mean a trickle down effect, and possibly a debate, on the feasibility of those rules in Buda and Kyle.

Austin’s new ordinance, called the Fair Chance Ordinance, delays an employer running a criminal background check until a job candidate is about to be offered a job.

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“...if there is going to be some sort of law that mandates the hiring practices of small businesses, there needs to be some sort of grant funding to help small businesses cover the extra costs of it.”

–Lilia Rios, Grind House owner

Currently, neither the Buda nor Kyle city councils is contemplating a similar ordinance.

Kyle Mayor Todd Webster said he was sur-

prised to hear that Austin would pass such an ordinance, as it would be a hindrance to business owners due to the costs involved in the hiring

process.

Webster addressed his concerns primarily about incoming businesses to Kyle.

“If business owners see that we are going to impose an ordinance on their hiring procedures, it is only going to discourage them coming to Kyle, and we don’t want that,” Webster said.

Kyle business owner Lilia Rios who owns several businesses in the city including The Grind House coffee shop,

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Cheers to home grown drinking holes Some of Buda’s and Kyle’s home grown businesses are enjoying a substantial increase in mixed beverage sales over last year’s figures. In Buda, Willie’s Joint and Cleveland’s lead the pack with a more than 100% increase over last year. Willie’s Joint showed the biggest increase in the entire Buda, Kyle, San Marcos – 145%. In Kyle, Centerfield Sportsbar and Plum Creek Golf Course had the biggest increase in alcohol sales, however Casa Garcia’s remains the number one drinking hole in the Buda-Kyle area, according to sales tax receipts.

Alcohol Sales Receipts comparison between Feb. 2015 and Feb. 2016 Buda

Feb 2015 Receipts

Feb 2016 Receipts

Pinballz Kingdom

38,102.99

46,835.97

Cleveland’s

19,248.96

40,280.00

Willie’s Joint

Chili’s Grill & Bar

Logan’s Roadhouse Tavern On Main

Super Slick’s Tex Mex Bar & Grill Nonna Gina’s Italian Restaurant Comfort Suites

Chavelo’s Mexican Restaurant

18,618.96 37,458.96

146%

39,106.87

4%

26,763.88

7,650.90

9,797.91

7,484.93 2,001.94 4,556.87

23%

45,854.93

22,813.88 24,837.91

Percent Change

21,186.87 7,326.87

109% 17%

-15% 28%

-2%

4,195.97

110%

69,574.93

20%

3,232.99

-29%

Kyle Casa Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant Evo Entertainment Center Down South Railhouse

57,776.87 48,943.88 NA

55,788.96 55,776.87

Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill

20,933.88

36,613.88

Desperado’s

25,424.93

21,710.00

Applebee’s

Dark Horse Lodge

Casa Maria Mexican Restaurant

Piscis Seafood & Mexican Resau Plum Creek Golf Course Koy Chinese And Sushi

Grind House Coffee & Cocktails

Pho Thaison

26,164.93 10,575.97 12,293.88 11,492.99

26,190.00 12,740.00 12,310.00

14% NA

75%

0.1%

-15% 20%

0.1%

10,240.00

-11%

6,385.97

-39%

2,014.93

1,365.97

-32%

103,400.89

129,721.94

25%

79,381.94

106,741.94

34%

71,763.88

92,475.97

5,032.99

10,548.96 NA

7,843.88 1,830.00

56% NA

San Marcos The Marc

Pluckers Wing Bar

Chimy’s San Marcos

104,090.89

Louie’s Beer Garden And Oyster

42,140.00

The Tap Room & The Porch On Hopkins

98,767.91

San Marcos Es Catering Co

Stonewall Warehouse/Barfish Lo

Nephew’s

The Tavern

Black Rabbit Saloon/Shade Rooftop Bar

Stormwater fee may be added in Kyle

BY ANNA HEROD

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86,176.87

69,643.88

66,020.90

57,580.90

109,104.93

5%

93,218.96

121%

90,988.96

-8%

29%

78,141.94

-9%

65,725.97

-0.4%

70,507.91 62,678.96

1% 9%

getting feedback from our constituents and news@haysfreepress.com citizens, I think that (the decision) will be fair,” Kyle residents may Hervol said. “I invite need to expect the poseveryone’s opinion. I’d sible addition of another like to hear it and see if bill to their monthly this is something they’re expenses as city officials willing to do.” consider the implemenThe next steps to tation of a stormwater creating a stormwater utility fee. utility fee require distriDistrict 1 council bution of three public member Diane Hervol notices within 30 days first brought the probefore a public hearing, posal forward to council optional public meetin March. ings to welcome citizen “With the recent comment, as well as flood – the a public Halloween hearing and flood – we city council “With the had serious vote. (probrecent If the lems),” council apflood – the Hervol said. proved the “Many of proposal Halloween the ditches after those were steps, city flood – we overflowstaff would ing beyond had serious officially capacity. I begin to think that (problems) work the draintoward the ... Many of age ditches implemenwithin the of the ditches tation city limits the utility of Kyle are fee. were in seriNew ous need overflowing Braunfels, of repair.

GeorgeAnd, quite beyond town, San frankly, Marcos, capacity. according Round to city staff, Rock and I think landownAustin are ers and among the that the or (Home 92 cities in Owner’s AsTexas that drainage sociations) already are responditches have a sible for stormwawithin the maintaining ter utility, drainage according city limits ditches.” to Roecker’s Since the presentaof Kyle are initial introtion. Buda, duction of along with in serious the proKyle, is still posal, city need of considering staff began the posrepair.” investigatsibility of ing what implement– Diane Hervol, start-up ing one.

District 1 council costs may San Marmember be to create cos collects a stormwaits drainage ter utility. fees on a tiered system “I just felt it is necesof small lots, medium sary to do something lots and large lots, which regarding the drainage are charged $5.20, $8.32 ditches,” Hervol said. and $9.53 per month, “And, I felt instead of respectively. homeowners, landHow the possible owners and/or HOAs fee in Kyle would be experiencing the cost, structured has yet to be I was trying to create determined. Hervol said some sort of mechanism she doesn’t expect the that would be less costly city to look at the way for them.” surrounding municiProper maintenance palities structure their of stormwater drainage fees to come up with is important when trytheir own. ing to prevent adverse Rather, the city will affects of stormwater assess start-up fees and runoff, said Kathy how much funding it Roecker, stormwater would take to maintain management plan the utility. Hervol said administrator, during a projected growth and March meeting. a decades-old system Runoff occurs when presents “new challengprecipitation flows over es” and needs to flood roads, cement, rooftops control. and other surfaces, “We have to ensure, stopping it from soaking in my opinion, that evinto the ground. eryone who contributes A lack of proper to Kyle’s stormwater stormwater drainage drainage pays for the allows the volume of services they use.” runoff to increase durShe said Kyle has ing storms, carrying many commercial it into local bodies of businesses that have no water. The end result responsibility to maintecauses flooding, erosion nance of the drainage and the decimation system whatsoever. of important habitat She said the fee would for wildlife in streams, ensure those who use Roecker said during her the system pay for its presentation. maintenance.

Although paying “I want to be perfectly more bills is not norclear that I intend to mally an ideal situation, reach out to my cona stormwater utility may stituents and business better the community owners for feedback and decrease flood risk. to ensure that this is “Well, I think that if something they’d be we’re creating a transinterested in doing,” parent process, and are Hervol said.

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NOTICE OF CONSTABLE’S SALE, REAL ESTATE State of Texas County of Hays By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 22nd Judicial District Court of Hays County, Texas on February 10, 2016 in the case of Cullen Country Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff v.

Michael James Rowland and Juliana Rowland, Defendants, Cause No. 14-1130, and to me, as Constable, directed and delivered, I have levied upon the below-described property on March 11, 2016 and will, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., on May 3, 2016, it being the first Tuesday of said month, in the Hays County, Texas Government Center, located at 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand all right, title and interest, if any, which Defendants Michael James Rowland and Juliana Rowland had on May 3, 2016, or any time thereafter, of, in and to the following described property: 140 Hartkopf St., Buda, TX, and legally described as Lot 24, Block “E”, CULLEN COUNTRY SUBDIVISION SECTION 2, a subdivision in Hays County, Texas according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Vol. 12, Pgs. 142-145 of the Plat Records of Hays County, Texas Said property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy the judgment dated November 12, 2014 in favor of Plaintiff Cullen Country Homeowners Association, Inc. which judgment was for the sum of $1,688.39, pre-judgment interest at the rate of 18% per annum on the sum of $1,688.39 from June 11, 2014 through November 11, 2014, costs of collection in the amount of $582.44, court costs, foreclosure costs, attorneys’ fees in the sum of $2,300.00, post-judgment interest at the rate of 18% per annum on all sums awarded in this judgment from November 12, 2014 until all amounts awarded in this judgment are satisfied, and for foreclosure of a lien on the abovedescribed property.

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Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form provided. The envelope containing the bid shall indicate clearly on the front that it is a bid for CIRCLE DRIVE PAVEMENT OVERLAY AND RECONSTRUCTION and shall state the mailing address and name of the Bidder on the front of the envelope. Bids received after the date and time specified above shall be returned unopened.

The final Notice of Award of Contract shall be given to the successful bidder within forty-five (45) days following the opening of bids and no bidder may withdraw his bid within the forty-five (45) day period. Bid security in the form of a bid bond or cashier’s check made payable to the Village of San Leanna in the amount of 5 percent of the total bid amount must accompany each Bid. Performance and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract amount from a Surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas to act as surety are required.

State statutes including wage and hour provisions and contract regulations must be adhered to as they relate to this project. A listing of prevailing wage rates is included in the bid documents. The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.

Copies of the Plans, Specifications and Bid Documents are on file and may be examined at the following locations.

- Neptune-Wilkinson Associates, Inc., 4010 Manchaca Road, Austin, Texas 78704.

- McGraw Hill Dodge, 3315 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913.

- Builders Exchange, 4047 Naco Perrin, San Antonio, Texas 78217.

Bid Documents, Plans and Specifications may be obtained at the office of Neptune-Wilkinson Associates, Inc. at the above address upon payment of forty dollars ($40.00). No refunds will be made.

The award of contract, if awarded, shall be to the lowest responsive and responsible Bid submitted. All work shown on the Plans and described in Bid Form shall be completed within the number of consecutive calendar days submitted on the Bid Form.

The right is reserved, as the interest of the Village of San Leanna may require, to reject any and all bids and/or to waive any informalities in bids received.

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Service Directory Automotive

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Hays Free Press • April 6, 2016

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Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Edward David Brown, were issued on March 14, 2016, in Docket No. 16-0032-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Hays County, Texas, to: Jennifer Richardson.

The address of the Independent Executor and to which claims may be presented is: Jennifer Richardson c/o Edward S. Smith Attorney at Law 3208 French Place Austin, Texas 78722 All Persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 29th of March, 2016.

Edward S. Smith SBN: 24037790 3208 French Place

Austin, Texas 78722 (415) 415-0222 tel Attorney for the Jennifer Richardson

HAYS CISD IS REQUESTING BIDS Hays CISD is Requesting Bids for Bid #08-041601SC Copier and Print Shop Paper Products. Bids will be accepted until April 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext 6035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday or on the Public Purchase web site (www.publicpurchase. com). Bid responses must be into the HCISD Public Purchase web site 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.

HAYS CISD IS REQUESTING BIDS

Hays CISD is Requesting Bids for Bid #23-041604SC Welding Equipment. Bids will be accepted until April 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext 6035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday or on the Public Purchase web site (www.publicpurchase. com). Bid responses must be into the HCISD Public Purchase web site 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.

Hiring Ordinance: Locals weight in

No Initiation Fee

Offered through April 30th...

NO INITIATION FEE for the first 100 NEW Fitness and Tennis Members!

Take advantage of our Special Construction Pricing, as initiation fees for Fitness and Tennis Memberships will increase effective May 1st as follows:

May 1 – May 31 June 1 – June 30 July 1 – July 31 Effective August 1:

Continued from pg. 1D

Centerfield Sports Bar sort of law that mandates and Grill, and Desperathe hiring practices of dos, said she believes small businesses, there “everyone deserves a needs to be some sort fair chance one hundred of grant funding to help percent.” small businesses cover But Rios said that the extra costs of it,” Rios due to the high cost of said. background Buda checks, she Mayor Todd “We (Buda) does not run Ruge was would be them. She more optimisinterested in the said having tic about the a criminal ordinance. ordinance, but background “We (Buda) Austin would would not would be inhave to take necessarily terested in the the lead and disqualify ordinance, but applicants Austin would pass it first for from a posihave to take there to be a tion at any of the lead and conversation her busipass it first for about it in Buda.” there to be a nesses.

Rios conversation –Todd Ruge, Buda weighed in about it in mayor on the posBuda,” Ruge sibility of the said.

Fair Chance ordinance The reactions of citicoming to Kyle. zens after the passing of “I think it would be a the ordinance in Austin good thing for Kyle since are still mixed, however. we’re growing, but if According to a KXAN there is going to be some report, Austin council

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member Greg Casar said he would remember when the ordinance was passed and that it “paved the way for people to have a second chance.”

Per the KXAN report, two Austin council members, Don Zimmerman and Ellen Troxclair, were concerned the ordinance could push small businesses “further away.”

Rios said losing the small town feel is the last thing the cities of Kyle and Buda want to happen. She said without the “small-town” feel, they wouldn’t be the same, and that small, local businesses preserve that atmosphere.

Ruge, who has been following the issue closely, sees both sides of the debate.

“I can understand why this ordinance would be helpful to citizens with a criminal background, to better move on with their lives,” Ruge said.

Million

$500 Initiation fee to join $650 Initiation fee to join $750 Initiation fee to join $1,000 Initiation fee to join

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Golf Memberships are also available!

nter itness Ce F t r A e h ate of t le • New St r & Gril a B sses s d n e g ness Cla t i F p u • New Le o Gr imentary • Compl www.OniOnCreekClub.COm To learn more about our membership opportunities, please contact Marcia Rindfleisch, Membership Director at 512-383-2028 or via email at marciar@onioncreekclub.com

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Tired of paying rent?

Join Us for our UFCU San Marcos Grand Opening!

LAKESIDE CROSSING

“Kyle’s Answer to Affordable Housing!!!”

512.268.5910 3 New Homes Starting in the $50s

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It’s going to be a family affair: • Have your face painted, • Visit the miniature petting zoo, • Climb the rock wall, • And, register to win a Summer Fun Family Pack including a Yeti Cooler, Schlitterbahn tickets, and more! (Total retail value $600)

Visit UFCU.org for more information.

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Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Edward David Brown, were issued on March 14, 2016, in Docket No. 16-0032-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Hays County, Texas, to: Jennifer Richardson.

The address of the Independent Executor and to which claims may be presented is: Jennifer Richardson c/o Edward S. Smith Attorney at Law 3208 French Place Austin, Texas 78722 All Persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 29th of March, 2016.

Edward S. Smith SBN: 24037790 3208 French Place

Austin, Texas 78722 (415) 415-0222 tel Attorney for the Jennifer Richardson

HAYS CISD IS REQUESTING BIDS Hays CISD is Requesting Bids for Bid #08-041601SC Copier and Print Shop Paper Products. Bids will be accepted until April 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext 6035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday or on the Public Purchase web site (www.publicpurchase. com). Bid responses must be into the HCISD Public Purchase web site 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.

HAYS CISD IS REQUESTING BIDS

Hays CISD is Requesting Bids for Bid #23-041604SC Welding Equipment. Bids will be accepted until April 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext 6035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday or on the Public Purchase web site (www.publicpurchase. com). Bid responses must be into the HCISD Public Purchase web site 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.

Hiring Ordinance: Locals weight in

No Initiation Fee

Offered through April 30th...

NO INITIATION FEE for the first 100 NEW Fitness and Tennis Members!

Take advantage of our Special Construction Pricing, as initiation fees for Fitness and Tennis Memberships will increase effective May 1st as follows:

May 1 – May 31 June 1 – June 30 July 1 – July 31 Effective August 1:

Continued from pg. 1D

Centerfield Sports Bar sort of law that mandates and Grill, and Desperathe hiring practices of dos, said she believes small businesses, there “everyone deserves a needs to be some sort fair chance one hundred of grant funding to help percent.” small businesses cover But Rios said that the extra costs of it,” Rios due to the high cost of said. background Buda checks, she Mayor Todd “We (Buda) does not run Ruge was would be them. She more optimisinterested in the said having tic about the a criminal ordinance. ordinance, but background “We (Buda) Austin would would not would be inhave to take necessarily terested in the the lead and disqualify ordinance, but applicants Austin would pass it first for from a posihave to take there to be a tion at any of the lead and conversation her busipass it first for about it in Buda.” there to be a nesses.

Rios conversation –Todd Ruge, Buda weighed in about it in mayor on the posBuda,” Ruge sibility of the said.

Fair Chance ordinance The reactions of citicoming to Kyle. zens after the passing of “I think it would be a the ordinance in Austin good thing for Kyle since are still mixed, however. we’re growing, but if According to a KXAN there is going to be some report, Austin council

A

PH

I

I SE

N

E OP

member Greg Casar said he would remember when the ordinance was passed and that it “paved the way for people to have a second chance.”

Per the KXAN report, two Austin council members, Don Zimmerman and Ellen Troxclair, were concerned the ordinance could push small businesses “further away.”

Rios said losing the small town feel is the last thing the cities of Kyle and Buda want to happen. She said without the “small-town” feel, they wouldn’t be the same, and that small, local businesses preserve that atmosphere.

Ruge, who has been following the issue closely, sees both sides of the debate.

“I can understand why this ordinance would be helpful to citizens with a criminal background, to better move on with their lives,” Ruge said.

Million

$500 Initiation fee to join $650 Initiation fee to join $750 Initiation fee to join $1,000 Initiation fee to join

tion

enova Dollar R

Golf Memberships are also available!

nter itness Ce F t r A e h ate of t le • New St r & Gril a B sses s d n e g ness Cla t i F p u • New Le o Gr imentary • Compl www.OniOnCreekClub.COm To learn more about our membership opportunities, please contact Marcia Rindfleisch, Membership Director at 512-383-2028 or via email at marciar@onioncreekclub.com

Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/onioncreekclub

Like us on Facebook

for breaking news, traffic updates and more

Hays Free Press

Tired of paying rent?

Join Us for our UFCU San Marcos Grand Opening!

LAKESIDE CROSSING

“Kyle’s Answer to Affordable Housing!!!”

512.268.5910 3 New Homes Starting in the $50s

3 Own Your Home in 15 Years or Less!

3 2,3,4 Bedroom Homes Available

3 Monthly Payments Less Than Apartment Rents 3 Great Location! Easy Access to I-35 and Kyle Parkway 3 LOW Down Payments

Call for a tour today!

512.268.5910 • 111 Antelope Hills Drive, Kyle, TX 78640

WHEN: T

r ho

pe

Saturday, April 16 11 AM - 1 PM

Ln

Springtown

Way

WHERE:

UFCU San Marcos Interactive Financial Center 1190 Thorpe Lane San Marcos, TX

It’s going to be a family affair: • Have your face painted, • Visit the miniature petting zoo, • Climb the rock wall, • And, register to win a Summer Fun Family Pack including a Yeti Cooler, Schlitterbahn tickets, and more! (Total retail value $600)

Visit UFCU.org for more information.

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