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Former deacon facing multiple charges of indecency with a child

BY MOSES LEOS III

A former Hays Hills Baptist Church deacon faces charges of indecency with a child by contact after authorities accused him of abusing two girls, now adults, in the past.

During the course of a joint investigation conducted by Austin Police and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, authori-

Kyle ordinance protects against pipeline incidents

ties believe “multiple” women had been sexually abused by Charles Sweet, 85, of Austin over the SWEET course of several years.

Sweet was arrested Thursday and was

booked into the Travis County Jail, according to multiple reports. Sweet had been a deacon at Hays Hills Baptist Church in the Buda area until he was removed following a 2012 sexual abuse of a child investigation conducted by Austin Police, according to KXAN. Sweet was released on a personal recognizance bond.

Eric Guevara, a detec-

tive with the Austin Police Child Abuse Unit, said the Hays County Sheriff’s Office in January received report from an adult woman who accused Sweet of sexually abusing her when she was younger, Guevara said.

The alleged abuse took place in Hays County and in the Austin area.

Guevara, who reopened the 2012 in-

vestigation, discovered “multiple” girls, who are now adults, were abused

by Sweet.

Authorities interviewed Sweet and several now adult females who were identified as victims of abuse. Guevara said the victims ranged from 6 to 12 years old at the time of the incidents with the

DEACON CHARGED, 14

SH 45 OPENS JUNE 1

BY KATIE BURRELL

PIPELINE INCIDENTS, 13

BY MOSES LEOS III A San Marcos Police officer is in stable condition after she was struck late Saturday while responding to a call on InterCORMIER state 35 by a vehicle operated by a suspected drunk driver.

Authorities have arrested SHEEHAN Neil Sheehan, 59, of Flower Mound, who has been booked into the Hays County Jail on a charge of intoxication assault of a public servant, a second-degree felony, and failure to slow causing serious bodily injury, a Class-B misdemeanor.

DUI INJURY, 14

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The 4.5-mile, four-lane toll road that connects MoPac in south Austin to FM 1626 near Bliss Spillar Road in Hays County will be ready for traffic June 1.

SH 45 Grand opening event set for May 25

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO Heavy rain and flooding that swept through the area over the last few weeks postponed an event celebrating the opening of State Highway 45 Southwest (SW).

But according to officials, the 4.5-mile, four-lane toll road that connects MoPac in south Austin to FM 1626 near Bliss Spillar Road in Hays County will be ready for traffic June 1.

Construction on the road began in

Coming Up Color Me Camo

Color Me Camo is a peer-to-peer program specifically designed for women veterans and occurs every fourth Tuesday of the month at the Hays County Court House on 111 E. San Antonio Street in San Marcos. The next meeting is May 28.

Topic discussions are self-analysis, relationships, self-development, life management and community resources. For more information, email Alamo Region Outreach Coordinator Laly Cholak, laly@ graceafterfire.org, or phone (210) 247-7662.

STAR BRIGHT Dark Skies bill sees light in Texas Legislature.

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November 2016 and took approximately three and a half years to complete.

The grand opening celebration for SH45SW will occur May 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

“When the road opens, if you have an

Memorial Day recitation of names

Hays County officials will remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country by reciting the names of all Hays County soldiers who have been killed in action.

The tribute is from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Hays County Veterans Memorial on 450 E. Hopkins Street in San Marcos

INDEX

The city of Kyle has approved an ordinance that protects the city and residents from damages and disasters that could be incurred by the installation of oil and natural gas pipelines.

Just more than a month after joining a lawsuit against Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline, Kyle city leaders have passed the Oil and Gas Pipeline Building Ordinance that creates a set of rules and regulations for any and all pipelines built within Kyle’s city limits.

“If the city has a high-pressure gas pipeline that runs through it, especially one that has a large diameter, there is a real danger to residences and buildings,” said Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers.

“We are trying to protect our residents from any sort of potential threat.”

San Marcos officer injured after being struck by drunk driver

active electronic tag, drivers will be able to drive the new 45 SW road toll-free through the end of June,” said Dee Anne Heath, director of External Affairs for the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority.

Memorial fundraiser and event

The Kyle VFW will host a barbecue fundraiser to raise funds for local veterans programs at the VFW Post on 103 Front Street in Kyle. Barbecue plates will be on sale from 9:30 a.m. until sold out. Plates include brisket, sausage, beans and potato salad and drinks are available for $1. On Monday, May 27, beginning at 9 a.m., there will be a Memorial Day event featuring guest speaker Lawrence K. Wilson, senior enlisted member of the unit that captured Saddam Hussein in December 2003. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.

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Water Woes

Neighborhood blames new development for flood problem

BY KATIE BURRELL Frustrations are growing among a handful of Kyle residents who allege the construction of a new housing development led to recent flooding problems.

But city officials point to a change in rain patterns as the culprit.

Flooding problems were brought up May 9 by residents on Saucedo Street roughly a day or so after storms dumped torrential rainfall in the area.

Lucio Avilez, who has lived at his Saucedo Street home for 27-years, said his yard flooded for the first time May 9.

While his home didn’t suffer damage, water

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Kyle eyes updates to city manager review process

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Updates to the way Kyle city leaders review its city manager could be forthcoming.

The prospect of making changes was brought up during the May 7 city council meeting. Kyle city leaders plan to have a May 25 special called meeting to lay out different ideas and possibly finalize and approve a “Kyle-centric” process that could be used in the future.

The proposed plan, which is still in the crafting stage, calls for a “360-employee” review paired with an assessment that would be conducted by a third-party company. The review will include input from city employees on the city manager’s review.

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“In the past they’ve done annual reviews and we did do a contract renewal a couple years ago. The big difference here is that there was never a process to go over specific goals and objectives” –Scott Sellers, Kyle City Manager

City managers currently receive an annual review from the city council, but the city has no formal rules outlining how the process should be done.

“The reason that I bring this up is that for years, the city manager has never been given a direct item of how he is going be evaluated,” said Council Member Daphne Tenorio.

“I’ve always felt this was unfair to the city manager and to the council.”

Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers, who has been with the city for nearly three years, could have the opportunity to renew his contract if offered by the city post-review process.

Sellers said he is glad the city is forming a formal, thorough review

process before Kyle gets any larger.

“In the past they’ve done annual reviews and we did do a contract renewal a couple years ago.,” Sellers said. “The big difference here is that there was never a process to go over specific goals and objectives” The city’s growing population, expected to reach at least 50,000 in the next decade according to council, requires more organized processes for the city’s current and future city managers.

City leaders said Kyle citizens will benefit from the review process as it will outline the city’s goals and the city manager’s responsibility in relation to those goals. Tenorio said Sellers and previous

managers never had a finalized set of agreed upon expectations to work with.

Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell said the May 25 workshop will likely be held in an executive session.

Kyle’s City Manager is responsible for attending council meetings, informing council, overseeing city events, enforcing city policies and more. Cities see managers move to other cities every few years on average, so a review process that strictly lays out expectations could ease transition phases from manager to manager.

“I think we owe it to our staff and all of our employees to be able to assess certain aspects,” said Council Member Alex Villalobos.

Hays CISD detains 8th grader for social media threat

BY MOSES LEOS III

a.m. Friday.

A parent called law Reports of a possible enforcement when their social media threat against child told them about a Simon Middle School led possible threat against officials May 17 to inSimon Middle School crease the number of law that was circulating on enforcement officers on Snapchat, a social media campus as students and site. Kyle Police Chief Jeff staff arrived for class.

Barnett said the threat In addition, authorities extended to a comment of also apprehended a Hays a firearm possibly being CISD 8th grader who was brought to campus. responsible for the post.

Charli Lennon, Simon Tim Savoy, Hays CISD Middle School principal, chief communications said authorities invesofficer, said the incident tigated the report and was first reported to were able to identify the authorities around 12:48 student who posted the

message.

The student, who was not identified, was at home Friday morning and was “detained” by law enforcement, which ended any threat to the campus, Lennon said. Hays County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Todd Riffe said the student was taken to the Hays County Juvenile Detention Center.

Savoy said the school was not on lockdown or lockout at any point Friday. Lennon apologized to parents in the letter as it was not something they were “expecting to see

when you came to school today.” However, Lennon said during any potential threat to campus, officials’ first action is “always to take safety precautions.”

Lennon also thanked those who reported the social media post and the law enforcement community.

“I know that seeing

a police presence on campus can be alarming.

But, it is also very reassuring,” Lennon said. “It is a reminder that no matter how remote or vague a threat may be, we have an entire community who takes these matters seriously, and who stand ready to take immediate action to keep us safe.”

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HISTORY

Founded April 10, 1903,

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

It merged into The Hays County Citizen in 1956.

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

pooled in his yard, which damaged three lawn mowers. Water also seeped into his home.

“We’re lucky we stay at my place,” said Kristina Villegas, Avilez’s girlfriend. “And lucky his floors are concrete because water got inside.”

Roughly half of the residents on Saucedo Street said their yards and porches were flooded following the storm. Neighbors on Saucedo Street said they haven’t experienced flooding occurring on their street or their yards.

Villegas said she called the city the day after the flooding for assisatance.

Villegas said the problem extended to the higher elevation of the neighboring subdivision compared to homes on Saucedo Street.

City officials went to Saucedo Street May 9 after residents clamored for a meeting. While residents didn’t directly meet with city staff, officials said they conducted an investigation into the matter.

Assistant Director of Public Works Brian Lillibridge said he and staff made contact with the neighboring development, KB Homes, and later called the residents of the area.

“We believe the flooding was a result of a change in rain patterns over time. KB Homes has tried to be a good neighbor and has built fencing and a barrier for the water that falls on their side.”

–Brian Lillibridge, Assistant Director of Public Works

Calls by Lillibridge to Villegas were not returned.

“We believe the flooding was a result of a change in rain patterns over time,” Lillibridge said. “KB Homes has tried to be a good neighbor and has built fencing and a barrier for the water that falls on their side.”

Villegas, however, said she believes the fencing and the barrier is not enough to keep water from flowing downhill. Villegas also said she has not received a call from the city with an update on their investigation into the matter.

Villegas said she does not know of any call or communication from the city to any of her neighbors.

The situation is similar to an incident in October 2018 when residents of the Amberwood Subdivision

called Kyle city officials to report broken fences, excessive noise and yards full of wind-blown dust they felt was caused by contractors working for KB Homes who were building Phase 2 of the Sunset Hills Subdivision.

At the time, the city mediated for mended fences and solutions to the blowing dirt. In that instance, KB Homes also build their land upward approximately four feet higher that the surrounding neighborhoods.

In that instance, the properties were not lowered, and KB Homes developed a trench to collect and move rainwater.

Villegas and her neighbors worry about the next flash flood taking over their yards and drenching their floors.

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Opinion

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“It was impressive. I think they’re hungry for something to do.

They’re underestimated. College isn’t for everyone and these kids can make a great living in trades such as manufacturing.”

–Diana Blank Torres, Director, Kyle Economic Development Council. Story, pg. 5

Hays Free Press • May 22, 2019

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What is that smell?

Love O your Lehman Guest Column

by David Abdelmaseih

If I were to ask you to give me the first thing that comes to mind when someone says “Lehman” what would it be? For many in the greater Hays community, the answer is pejorative.

The sad, unfortunate (and incorrect) lie perpetuated is that Lehman is a “bad” school. If this is the thought that went through your head, I want you to ask yourself why.

Those same individuals that had a negative thought, when asked to explain why, often start by saying “well I heard …” They hear there’s a lot of fights, they hear there are gangs, they hear there’s a lot of drug use.

As someone who has the pleasure of walking these halls on a daily basis, I can assure you the hearsay does not match the reality. Lehman is an exceptional school.

Lehman is home to some of the finest young men and women central Texas has to offer. I see more handshakes and high fives than fights; I see more study groups than gangs and I see more extracurricular practice than drug use. I don’t hear words of hate and aggression when I walk the halls, I hear laughter and amusement.

I don’t see apathy or closemindedness in our students, I see acceptance and enthusiasm. I wonder if those in the community who choose to hear negative things ever hear about the success of our programs and the accomplishments of our students.

We have programs that have received state and national recognition, led by students with incredible talent. We have students attending Ivy League and Tier 1 colleges and universities.

Our Class of 2019 was awarded over $5 million in scholarship awards this year. Thousands of hours in community service were logged by Lehman students this year. These are mere drops in the bucket of what this school has to offer.

In my class, I stress civic engagement and giving back to the community. I believe that it truly takes a village to raise a child, and the village in turn benefits from the success of its children. One of the first stigmas I have to work with them to overcome is that this community doesn’t care about them. It is only after breaking this can I get them to care about their community. I put in work, as do my students. I am now calling on the community, as I do myself and my students, to do better. I invite all of my fellow Kyle community members to take a more active role in YOUR high school. There are opportunities to become a part of the PACK. Your vested interest in the future of Kyle, will undoubtedly help our Lobos take a vested interest in their own future. The more you endear yourself to our school, the more you will realize the wonderful institution worthy of praise and involvement – full of children worthy and deserving of the same.

While my time at Lehman is coming to an end, yours can be just beginning.

This community deserves to embody the core principles of its high school – Integrity, Wisdom and Pride. There is no time like the present to ensure that together, as students, teachers, parents, residents and, most of all, a village, we raise the next generation in an enthusiastic, encouraging, safe environment. Love your fellow Lobos, and Love Your Lehman!

David Abdelmaseih is a U.S. history teacher at Lehman High School.

kay, there I was, sitting beneath my shade tree trying to cool off after spending a couple of hours mowing the rainforest that sprang up in my front yard.

I don’t know how many days of rain we’ve had since that dang groundhog woke up, but I bet I can count the number of sunny days on one hand.

Like most fellers here in Texas, we like to reward ourselves for doing hot and dirty yard work with an ice cold beer. And according to all the medical journals I’ve read, it is vital to replenish all that sweat that ran down your back and soaked your drawers like a newborn’s Huggies. Okay, perhaps water would be a better choice of a beverage, but, hey, this is Texas and not drinking a cold Lone Star beer after mowing the lawn is considered blasphemy.

So, I was sitting under that tree, surrounded by a few empty beer cans and pesky gnats when I grabbed my Hays Free Press. Since I get my newspaper on Thursdays, I usually plan my day accordingly by working all day on

many suspect, I’m a country bumpkin who lives on a catCrow’s tle ranch and spends most of my days outdoors. Although I Nest often wake up smelling fairly

by Clint Younts decent, it doesn’t take long to acquire a foul fragrance upon myself. If a rancher doesn’t the ranch until Happy Hour, step in cow manure at least and then read the paper while once a day, then he doesn’t I cool off and rehydrate. I have enough cows. And if a don’t read it all, but that hucowpoke doesn’t have a dozmorist who writes from his en layers of sweat stains on Crow’s Nest makes me laugh. his work shirt, then he must Just as my core temperature be an urban cowboy. was about normal, I read a So, my question is, if I were story about the city of Buda to drive into Buda to get feed passing an ordinance against or supplies, am I susceptible offensive odors. Well, that to getting fined for stinking to struck a nerve and I got so high heaven? Will I get arrestupset, I had to drink two more ed for malodorous conduct beers just to cool off. or just run out of town? I’m I understand that there not saying I’m a career crimare some businesses that inal when it comes to being might produce a foul odor, stanky, but a day doesn’t go by and regulating this stench is without my wife asking me, in order, but what concerns “You gonna shower before me is where the local govern- dinner?” You know, I don’t ment draws the line on what think it’s really a question. an “offensive odor” is. Give I recollect Buda also has a the government an inch and noise ordinance. Residents they’ll take a mile. Just ask apparently don’t want loud any Native American. noise at night, and now they As some of y’all know and don’t want to get a whiff of

something foul-smelling. So, are Mexican food restaurants at a risk of getting shut down for contributing to a clamorous and odiferous environs?

(Only y’all with a quirky sense of humor will get this).

What in the name of Mongo is going on here?

So, if there is some government official, judge or editor of GQ who can inform me what degree of agricultural aroma is acceptable in today’s society, I’d appreciate some insight. I don’t really want to supply discomfort to the sensitive nasal passages of my city-dwelling neighbors, but we ranchers don’t even notice the odor of a juicy pile of cow manure smeared all over our boots. It smells like money to us.

You can’t take Clint Younts anywhere. Heck, with his “smell of money” permeating around him, he can clear a restaurant in nothing flat.

That’s why he likes to hang out at the Crow’s Nest. crowsnest78610@gmail.com

Or mandatory vasectomies?

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don’t know the 17th century conditions that caused British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli to describe conservative government as “organized hypocrisy.” I do know what it means in the 21st century.

Friday the U.S. House passed legislation to prevent discrimination against people based on sexual orientation. The bill is DOA in the Senate, though, where Associated Press said Republicans denounced it as “government overreach.”

Yes: the best government governs least. Reagan-Goldwater stuff, you know.

One could grant this to today’s Republicans if they in any way adhered to the bromide for all things.

As small-government words were being mouthed in the nation’s capital, Republicans in several states were adopting government policy that could not be bigger and more intrusive: state monitoring of wombs.

So-called conservatives say they embrace small government, but that’s not true. The biggest forms of big government are their passions: Prisons – That’s big government, even if specious for-profit contractors cut as many corners as they can.

Drug policies – Throwing the book at people for victimless offenses like pot possession is big government at its most vainglorious and costly.

War – No big-government endeavor is bigger. Add the tools for waging it – in our case a military bigger than those of the next seven countries combined.

However, in scope and audacity, no big-government quest can match the newly revved war on reproductive rights.

Clothed in verbal drapery like “respect for life” (war being a fertile field for propaganda), call this what it is: the move toward state-ordered gestation.

State-ordered in Alabama: whether the pregnancy results from rape or incest; whether the victim is 12 or a mentally disabled 36.

Should these new restrictions on a woman’s decision

Hays Free Press

Youngat-Large

by John Young

to carry a baby get the goahead from the Supreme Court, which decided more than 40 years ago that “unduly restrictive state regulation of abortion is unconstitutional,” we await the first inquests into a miscarriage suspected as being self-induced.

Alabama will then lead the nation into a new era of jurisprudence when it establishes its system of unwanted pregnancy courts.

Don’t laugh. States like Georgia would put themselves in similar legal straits with laws banning abortion except in cases of rape and incest.

We would await the first trial in Georgia in which a 14-year-old victim tries to convince the court that the 23-year-old she fantasized to be a provider actually was a predator.

It’s hard enough for rape and incest victims to come forward to press charges anyway. Under said situations, a so-called rape-incest excep-

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tion is simple cruelty by “prolife” know-nothings.

Not to suggest any more work for these busy reproductive-totalitarian states and those contemplating the same, but Sen. Kamala Harris had a good question for then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Did he know, she asked, of any laws “the government has any power to make over the male body?”

Excellent question in a country in which a tiny bit more than half of the populace is female. What is your answer, Alabama?

A country truly interested in preventing abortion, rather than simply enforcing unworkable moral dictates in a complex medical world, must have laws that govern both genders.

• Mandated condom use for all males under penalty of death.

• Mandated seminars for all males on rape, incest and the definition of consent. With video and audio like those now presented to pregnant women seeking abortion.

• Mandatory comprehensive sex education in schools, regardless of religious objections.

Of course, we know that

the best way to “respect life” is to give women control over their reproductive choices, even that 14-year-old who can’t yet vote. Colorado dramatically cut teen pregnancies with a state-funded program making contraception widely available.

Religious-right Republicans opposed it.

Indeed, if Republicans really wanted to do something about abortion (which is going to happen, safely or otherwise, whatever they mandate) the most effective thing they could do is dramatically increase funding for Planned Parenthood. It does more to prevent abortions than any Bible-quoting lawmaker ever will.

They wouldn’t dare fund contraception, sex education and more, because the proponents of “pro-life” laws aren’t so much about “protecting the unborn” as punishing women for misappropriating their organs.

Anti-abortion? If you are not pro-contraception as well, you are a 21st century hypocrite.

Longtime Texas newspaperman John Young now lives in Colorado. jyoungcolumn@gmail.com

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Sports

Hays Free Press • May 22, 2019

Lady Lobo soccer coach heads to Johnson High

BY MOSES LEOS III

After more than a decade patrolling the sidelines at Lehman High, Michael Banning will soon be heading across the highway.

In April, Hays CISD tabbed Banning as the inaugural girls head soccer coach at Johnson High.

When the school opens in August, Banning, who has worked as the Lehman Lady Lobos soccer team’s head coach for the past two seasons, will oversee the Jaguars’ freshman and junior varsity programs.

While making the move was a bittersweet decision, Banning, who was named 2019 co-Coach of the Year in District 25-6A, said it also was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up.

“It was something where everything came at exactly the right moment,” Banning said.

Banning, who has coached at Lehman since 2007 and has been associated with the Lady Lobos since 2009, said he applied for the Johnson High job when it became open in February. While his ties to the Lehman program weren’t something he took lightly, Banning said getting to open a new high school and develop a program from scratch was a “unique opportunity.”

Following an interview in March, Banning was selected by the district to fill the position in April. Banning said he had been talking about the job with his wife for several weeks and was

Lehman High girls soccer coach Michael Banning hugs senior Kyla Johnson during the school’s robing ceremony last week.

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something he “prayed hard” about as well.

Once he was informed about his new position, Banning said he immediately met with coaches and players in Johnson High’s feeder middle schools and introduced himself to them.

The toughest part, however, was informing Lehman High players of his departure. Many players were shocked by the news, while others might have been upset.

But Banning has also received an “outpouring of support” from former and current players across multiple sports. That support has also come from parents and the community who thanked him for his time at Lehman.

“It’s super hard when you’ve been there for so long and you’ve embedded yourself in the community.

It’s been difficult,” Banning said. “It’s been a hard, but a special time I enjoy.”

Banning said he aims to survive the first year at Johnson High. Prior to taking on the job, Banning met with former Lady Lobos soccer head coach Nauri Garcia and former Lobo boys soccer head coach Jay Sansom for advice. Both former coaches, who Banning said were mentors to him, had experience starting up a soccer program at new schools.

Scheduling games will also be a challenge prior to hitting the field next spring.

Banning said the Jaguars will be “road warriors” in 2020.

His experience leading the Lady Lobo program is something Bannning plans to take with him.

“I told the kids we’re going to be super successful, but there are going to be times when it’s going to be hard sometimes,” Banning said. “But we are in this together and we’re going to work hard, lift weights and get stronger.”

state champions for a chance to compete for a The 03 Flash girls socnational title. cer team worked hard to The Southern Regiongo undefeated in all West- als consist of one state ern District and State champion from each of Final games and will be the following states: Alheaded to the Southern abama, Arkansas, North Regionals against other Carolina, South Carolina,

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The U.S. Youth Soccer Southern President’s Cup will be held in Texas this year in Round Rock June 12-16.

LETTERS OF INTENT Earlier this month, a trio of Hays CISD athletes put pen to paper as they signed their letters of intent to compete at the collegiate level. On May 13, Hays Rebel senior Brandon Garcia (left) signed to play football at Southwestern College in California, while quarterback Xavier Martinez (right) signed to continue football at Macalaster College in Minnesota.

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On May 17, Lehman Lobo baseball player Albert Martinez signed on to play at Cisco College in Cisco, Texas.

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CITY OF MOUNTAIN CITY, TEXAS • NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing will be held on the following ordinance by the Mountain City, Texas City Council at a meeting on June 10, 2019. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will take place at City Hall, 101 Mountain City Dr, Mountain City, Texas.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN CITY, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR DRAINAGE SERVICE, BILLING, EXEMPTIONS, DRAINAGE CHARGES AND APPEALS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A CRIMINAL PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mountain City, Texas, has investigated and determined that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the City to promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens to adopt a Municipal Drainage Utility System; and WHEREAS, the City Council further investigated and determined that it would be in the best interest of the citizens to adopt the Municipal Drainage Utility Systems Act as set forth in Chapter 552, Subchapter C, Texas Local Government Code, as amended ("Act") ; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby adopts the Act and incorporates it herein in its entirety for all purposes; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the drainage of the City is a public utility within the meaning of the Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the City will establish a schedule of drainage charges against all real property in the proposed service area(s) which included the entire City subject to charges under this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the City will provide drainage for all real property in the proposed service area(s) on payment of drainage charges, except real property exempted under the Act or pursuant to this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the City will offer drainage service on nondiscriminatory, reasonable and equitable terms; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN CITY, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct.

SECTION 2. That the City of Mountain City, Texas, hereby establishes a Municipal Drainage Utility System, as follows:

Municipal Drainage Utility System

Sec. 2-1. Municipal Drainage Utility System Established.

The Municipal Drainage Utility Systems Act, Chapter 552, Subchapter C, Texas Local Government Code, as amended (the "Act") , is hereby adopted and shall be fully implemented as provided by the Act and by the City Council; and the drainage of the City is hereby found to be a public utility within the meaning of the Act. Sec. 2-2. Drainage Service Provided.

The City will provide storm water drainage for all real property within its boundaries upon payment of the determined drainage charges, as defined in the Act, and excluding property exempt under the Act and certain exempted real property by the City, and that the fees, assessments, and charges will be based on nondiscriminatory, reasonable and equitable terms. The drainage charges established herein shall be for all non-exempt benefitted property as defined in the Act within the City drainage system.

Sec. 2-3. Billing for Drainage Service.

The City is hereby authorized to bill the drainage charges incurred as a result of the adoption of the Act and through the establishment of the municipal drainage utility system. The drainage charge shall be separately identified from other public utility billings.

Revenues generated through the drainage charges authorized herein shall be classified as committed resources according to the City Financial Policies, as amended. Drainage charges may only be expended for the costs of service as defined by the Act. Sec. 2-4. Authority to Levy Drainage Charges.

The City may levy a schedule of drainage charges upon satisfaction of the procedural requirements provided in the Act and this Article. Prior to the levy of any drainage charges, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the drainage charges pursuant to the Act. Prior to adoption of this Article the City Council found and determined: that the City will establish a schedule of drainage charges against all real property in the proposed area which includes the entire City subject to the charges under the Act; the City will provide drainage for all real property in the proposed service area on payment of the drainage charges, except real property exempt under the Act; and the City will offer drainage service on nondiscriminatory, reasonable, and equitable terms.

Sec. 2-5. Exemptions Authorized.

The City is authorized to exempt certain property, entities or persons from all ordinances, resolutions, and rules which the City may adopt from time to time in connection with the adoption of the Act and the establishment of its municipal drainage utility system. Any exemptions to the drainage charges established herein other than the exemptions required by the Act shall be set forth in the drainage charge schedule.

Sec. 2-6. Charges. (a) The City Council shall, following the adoption of this Article, establish a drainage charge schedule, by Ordinance of the City Council, from time to time, for charges which shall be collected through the City's bill for public utilities pursuant to the Act and other applicable law. There shall be a drainage charge on each monthly public utility statement for the City drainage system as set forth in the drainage charge schedule. The City Administrator, or designee, is authorized to collect such charges in a manner consistent with the Act and this Article. The drainage charges shall be a separate line item on the public utility statement, and shall be clearly identified as a separate charge.

Except, as otherwise provided herein, the billing, charges and collection procedures shall be consistent with City collection procedures for the water services. (b) The drainage charges established pursuant to this Article will apply to the accounts maintained by the City for public utility services. (c) All billing: credits, exemptions and other procedures relating to drainage charges established pursuant to this Article shall be subject to the provisions of the Act and other applicable law. (d) A deposit for the drainage services as a precondition to accepting surface flow from benefited property into the City drainage utility system shall not be required. All real property of the City will be provided with drainage utility system service on timely payment of drainage charges established herein.

Sec. 2-7. Appeals. (a) Billing and payment disputes for administrative issues relating to the drainage charges shall be subject to appeals procedures used by the City for other public utility billing disputes. A person or entity that owns or occupies a benefitted property may appeal the drainage charges established herein pursuant to this procedure set forth in this section. (b) Appeals for the following reasons shall be directed to the City Administrator for evaluation and determination. An appeal shall be in writing and submitted to the City Administrator within thirty (30) days after the public utility billing statement containing the matter to be disputed.

During all periods of appeal the person or entity who owns or occupies the benefitted property and/or the account holder shall be responsible for payment of the charges in full: (1) exempt property has been assessed a drainage charge; (2) drainage charge for an individual property is assessed on more than one public utility account; or (3) drainage charge is assessed to individual property outside the City's jurisdictional area. (c) The City Administrator, or designee shall render a written decision on such appeals within thirty (30) days after receiving a timely written notice of appeal from the person or entity who owns or occupies the benefitted property and/ or the account holder. The City Administrator, or designee shall deliver a copy of the appeal decision to the person or entity who owns or occupies the benefitted property and/or the

account holder by US mail to the address of the landowner/account holder according to the most recent records in the possession of the City. (d) Appeals for claims that the drainage charge for an individual property is based on an incorrect determination of the property's contribution to the drainage utility system, as established in the City drainage charge schedule shall be directed to the City Administrator, or designee for evaluation and determination.

An appeal pursuant to this section 23-311 (d) shall be in writing and submitted to the City Administrator, or designee within thirty (30) days after the public utility billing statement containing the matter to be disputed. During all periods of appeal the person or entity who owns or occupies the benefitted property and/or the account holder shall be responsible for payment of the charges in full.

Sec. 2-8. Credits. (a) A property owner may petition to the City to reduce the drainage charge fee for an individual property to account for on-site storm water management controls that reduce the property's impact to the drainage utility system. (b) The petition will be evaluated and the fee adjustment decision determined by the Director of Engineering. The Director of Engineering's evaluation and determination shall be based on nondiscriminatory, reasonable, and equitable terms and shall be based solely on storm waterrelated factors.

Sec. 2-9. Penalties; Enforcement.

Failure to pay the drainage charges promptly when due shall subject such user to discontinuance of any public utility services provided by the City, in accordance with the procedures adopted by the city for discontinuance of any City public utility service including water and/or sewer service and other applicable laws."

Section 3. Cumulative and savings. This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Mountain City, Texas, except where the provisions of the ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed. Any and all previous versions of this Ordinance to the extent that they are in conflict herewith are repealed.

Section 4. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of the Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance, but they shall remain in effect; it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall remain in effect notwithstanding the validity of any part.

Section 5. Effective date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Hays Free Press • May 22, 2019

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Education

Hays CISD students look at local job opportunities

BY MOSES LEOS III

More than 200 students from Hays, Lehman and Live Oak participated and were in direct contact with 11 employers from the Kyle, Buda and San Marcos area.

cos Manufacturing Association and Hays CISD’s Offering Hays CISD Career and Technical seniors the chance to see Education (CTE) departwhat high-paying, fullment. time jobs are within their More than 200 students reach was the goal of the from Hays, Lehman and district’s inaugural “HirLive Oak participated and ing Day.” were in direct contact While the event wasn’t with 11 employers from for everyone, Kyle Ecothe Kyle, Buda and San nomic Development (ED) Marcos area, said Hays Executive Director Diana CISD CTE Coordinator Torres, one of the organizSuzi Mitchell. Businesses ers of the event, hopes it that took part in hiring offers a sense of encourday were Texas Disposal agement for those seniors Systems, Alsco, Kyle’s who still don’t quite have Public Works Department a path mapped out once and the Internal Revenue they graduate.

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“Some were not going The idea for the event to college and others was the result of Kyle ED didn’t know what they board members’ discuswere going to be doing,” Hays CISD’s Hiring Day, sions with local manuTorres said. “We thought factures who have been held at Hays High, was this was a win-win situstruggling to fill positions, a collaborative effort ination for everyone, if we volving Kyle ED, the Buda Torres said. Manufacturcould get in front of them Economic Development ing businesses have been and offer opportunities.”

Corporation, the San Mar- clamoring for employees

PHOTOS BY MOSES LEOS III Kyle Economic Director Diana Blank-Torres was one of the organizers who helped bring together the Hiring Day event with Buda’s and Kyle’s Economic Development Councils, the San Marcos Manufacturing Association and Hays CISD’s Career and Technical Education department.

and not necessarily those with college degrees, said Mitchell.

Over the course of a month, ED board members, along with other economic development organizations, conferred with Hays CISD to determine the best way to address the problem.

Their solution was tapping into a “captive” audience in Hays CISD graduating seniors who were still planning for their futures. In addition, the board expanded the scope of the event to include skilled labor positions, as well as the manufacturing industry.

Torres said students at the event received presentations from each business for the first hour.

The second hour allowed students to meet directly with employers to see what opportunities they had.

Directing Hays CISD students to jobs and opportunities in the manufacturing sector that could offer full-time pay and benefits was also a goal for Torres. In Hays County, manufacturing jobs pay 38 percent more than the median wage.

Employers and Kyle ED staff also stressed the importance of commitment to a career and the need Texas Disposal Systems was one of 11 local employers that participated in the Hiring Day event. to prepare for things such

HHS counselor named Hays Ambassador of the Year Earlier this month, Hays High counselor Erica Ayuso was named Hays CISD’s 2019 Ambassador of the Year. Ayuso was one of 24 people named as ambassadors in various categories ranging from administration to educators and employees.

as retirement.

Torres hopes to keep students from having to work two to three jobs to fill a 40-hour work week, which often don’t come with benefits. Many of the employers who attended the event were offering on-the-job training and more.

“It was impressive. I think they’re hungry for something to do,” Torres said. “They’re underestimated. College isn’t for everyone and these kids can make a great living in trades such as manufacturing.”

Marco Pizana, CTE Internship Coordinator, said most students were excited to interact with hiring managers and CEOs of local companies about what their expectations are and what they look for when hiring employees.

Students also gained insight into possible benefit packages. One student told Pizana what was offered by one employer could be a salary he could live off of once he exits high school.

Students were also

encouraged to learn that skills gained through various CTE pathways could translate into those occupations, especially those with a background in skilled manufacturing.

“Using those skills is beneficial,” Pizana said.

“If they enjoy working with hands, these could be perfect jobs for them.”

Mitchell and Torres hope to build on the momentum and expand the event next year. Torres aims to hold an all-day event at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center.

Torres also hopes to include an educational element to teach students about retail versus trade professions, and potentially have more employers hire students on the spot.

While no students were directly hired this year, Pizana said CTE staff will check with employers in the next few months to see if any students were hired.

“The big takeaway is they (students) are excited to get into the world,” Pizana said.

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Community

Hays Free Press • May 22, 2019

Wimberley local sets up mobile emergency food kitchen

BY KATIE BURRELL

by natural disasters across the state.

Volunteers who pitched Bachman joined the in during the 2015 MeMercy Chefs group after morial Day his expeFlood have rience of “It’s an honor partnered offering to create a for a chef. What thousands permanent of plates we do is we emergenof food to cy-response Wimberley bring people kitchen in residents together. The Wimberley following the that will 2015 floods. biggest thing aid those in The Wimberthat a chef does ley kitchen, need.

Jay which is is he feeds Bachman, a mobile and people’s souls. always ready Wimberley resident to deploy, Mercy Chefs who pitched can easily gives hope to in following serve 4,000 the flood people a those who are event, will day during broken.” serve as the disasters, managing Bachman chef of the said.

–Jay Bachman, chef Mercy Chefs’ “We want Wimberley to expand location. The kitchen will but still be able to serve help feed Texans impacted good food,” Mercy Chefs

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The Wimberley kitchen, which is mobile and is always ready to deploy, can easily serve 4,000 people a day during disasters, says Chef Jay Bachman who joined the Mercy Chef’s group after his experience of offering thousands of plates of food to Wimberley residents following the floods in 2015.

Founder and President Gary LeBlanc said. “I came up with my model for making a lot of meals the right way and doing it affordably. I’ve tried sharing that with other companies, but many are stuck in their ways.”

Joining the cause was born out of Bachman’s own experiences.

Bachman was catering a wedding when torrential rains caused flooding on the Blanco River in May 2015. While the wedding went on and the immediate family enjoyed their meal, Bachman had more than 250 plates of food that he didn’t know what

to do with.

On his way back to Wimberley, Bachman called his wife to get safe directions back to the area on any roads still open.

“That was the most water I had ever seen in my life,” Bachman said.

“It had been raining in the area for a couple of weeks.

That day it came down and didn’t stop.

Bachman was dispatched to the gymnasium of a local high school where he gave out the food to those who sought shelter. Meanwhile, Mercy Chefs was stationed at a church on the other side of the city. There, Bachman

learned of Mercy Chefs and LeBlanc.

“It’s an honor for a chef,” Bachman said.

“What we do is we bring people together. The biggest thing that a chef does is he feeds people’s souls.

Mercy Chefs gives hope to those who are broken” LeBlanc said he and his chefs typically serve up southern comfort food that always includes salads and fresh vegetables.

“The best part is being able to help these people feel normal during the worst of times,” LeBlanc said.

LeBlanc and Bachman have helped serve mac

and cheese, southern fried chicken, Texas chili and more to thousands across the state. They’ve helped those who were impacted by hurricanes or tornadoes – events that leave residents without an affordable way to feed themselves during recovery.

Bachman said he helps because he remembers recovering from hurricanes in New Orleans as a young man, when it was difficult to get to grocery stores and find fresh food for a while.

Mercy Chefs held its ribbon-cutting ceremony May 15 at the Wimberley Chamber of Commerce.

A world of color

Buda woman uses home for self expression

BY MOSES LEOS III

When she first stepped foot in her new home on Towhee Drive in Buda 18 years ago, Missy Stephenson didn’t just see a single-story ranch-style residence.

She saw a fresh canvas.

Drawing inspiration from a variety of sources, Stephenson fulfilled the desire to paint her world as she saw fit. A world that called for pastel colors, stripes, polka dots in the interior and various matching accoutrements that all expressed the joy she feels in her heart on a daily basis.

“All the people who have come to see my home, they’ve had many wonderful comments,” Stephenson said. “Many say they can feel the joy and the love. They say it’s amazing as busy as it is, but it goes.”

So when Missy and her husband opted to downsize and put their house on the market several months ago, they had hoped to find someone who would equally appreciate the home’s interior.

What they didn’t expect was how their little home in Leisurewoods became an overnight viral sensation. Their listing on Redfin.com has generated more than 1.7 million views as of May 21.

Amid the notoriety, both Stephenson and her husband hope to find the right person who might keep the joy that’s lasted for nearly two decades.

“You know, my home isn’t going to be for everybody. But it’s going to be for somebody out there that’s different like me,” Stephenson said.

“I’m not the only different person in the world.”

MOVING IN, COLOR OUT Stephenson’s path toward self-expression began when she and her husband purchased their home on Towhee in 2001.

Previously, the couple

had lived in a small home in Dripping Springs, but opted for a move to accommodate for the birth of their son.

While Stephenson loved the house, she didn’t like the feel of the white wallpaper with floral print. A request to her husband led to rose, yellow and blue colored walls that more closely fit Stephenson’s style.

Changes were also made in the kitchen, which had dark oak cabinetry that didn’t jive well with her or her mother.

Instead, she was urged by her mom, who is an interior decorator, to paint the kitchen to her liking. The news came as a surprise to her husband.

“He thought I wasn’t going to paint the kitchen,” Stephenson said.

“But I said, ‘Honey, I’m always in the kitchen and it’s dark in here. I have to feel inspired because I’m always in here.’”

While Stephenson contracted someone to paint the cabinets and appliances in her Dripping Springs home, she chose to take a more personal approach.

Over the course of the next three months, and even after the birth of her son Seth, Stephenson made her own mark in the kitchen. She chose to emulate the style of ceramics manufacture Mackenzie Childs, which uses patterns upon patterns on furniture, ornaments and other items. Inspiration came from her own experience as an artist, where she painted “whimsical” images on the cabinet doors.

Stephenson also turned to a higher power for inspiration, too.

“Before I paint, I pray that the Holy Sprit would just let the joy I feel in my heart flow onto the canvas or whatever I’m painting,” Stephenson said.

Stephenson turned to her mom to help with

finding accents and trinkets at flea markets and area antique shops that completed the ensemble. Stephenson said she was bit by the creativity bug when living with her mother in El Paso during her childhood. She also extolled her husband for his understanding.

“I’m blessed to have a husband that lets me have a pretty house, because I’m surrounded by all boys,” Stephenson said.

GOING VIRAL Generating as much internet interest in their listing has been a new experience for the couple. That includes having to deal with those who might disagree with Stephenson’s style.

Neither have read, or care about, reviews posted about their home.

Recent weeks have also led to an influx of people calling and asking to check out their home.

While they have received offers from prospective clients, they’ve also seen those who wish to check out the uniqueness of the residence.

That includes a burial ground for former rancher George Daniels, his wife and two sons, who once owned the land back in the 1800s.

Some have suggested Stephenson turn her home into a museum.

“I’m not always sure if they’re coming to see the home or they’re coming to see the art,” Stephenson said. “I don’t

Missy Stephenson’s ecclectic home stylings in the Leisurewoods subdivision of Buda, have gone viral on Redfin.com with more than 1.7 million views as of May 21.

care. Either way is fine with me.”

While in a perfect world Stephenson finds the right match for the house, she also understands her labor of love might not last, either.

“At that point, it’s their house. Once they buy it, I have no say,” Stephenson said.

PAINTING A NEW PATH Wherever her path might lead, Stephenson has always kept an open mind when it comes to turning art into a hobby or profession.

She’s sold prints of her

PHOTOS BY MOSES LEOS III

work to close friends; she’s also helped to paint three refrigerators for her mother.

Stephenson hopes she can foster the love of art in her sons, who both have artistic talents.

“I was told that whenever you keep your gift to the world, that can be selfish. I want to share it,” Stephenson said.

“Wherever I go next, I know it will be a brand new canvas. It will work out.”

Hays Free Press • May 22, 2019

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OBITUARIES RAMIREZ

celebrated many years of love, support and family.

Abraham Ramirez, She is preceded in death by a quiet, humble her husband, Jimmy Turner; her and amazing young parents, Joe Roberts and Mary man passed away Roberts; her three brothers, Vernie, on Sunday, May 12, Cecil and Stanley; and five sisters, 2019 at the age of 20.

Verdie, Doris, Ruby, Lorene, and Ramirez was Aileen. always there for Turner is survived by her daughothers, putting their ters, Rebecca Whitlock and her needs before his own. He was a husband, Johnnie, of Buda, and shoulder of strength, supporting Melissa Sweet and her husband, his friends and family on their David, of Buda. She is also surdown days. He was always there to vived by her grandchildren, Jamey listen without judgment and showWhitlock and wife Heidi, Mandy ing life humor through his wit and Whitlock Hughes and husband quick, well-timed jokes. He was Keith, Callie Wamukota and a member of Life Austin Church, husband George, Matthew Sweet loved to shop and passionately and wife Dru, Emily and boyfriend listened to Bob Marley’s music.

Dylan, and her great-grandchilRamirez was born Oct. 30, 1998 dren, Skylar Whitlock and Jake to Marcelino Calderon and Izabell Whitlock, Margot Hughes, Cohen Ramirez in Austin. He was raised Sweet and Isaiah Wamukota. She is by his mother Izabell and his adopted parents Mr. and Mrs. Juan survived by her many loving nieces and nephews.

Sanchez and brother Elijah. Along In the beginning, Turner’s career with his uncle Jerry and aunt Vestarted at the original Adams Exronica Peralez. He spent his whole tract, and then her journey in life life in the Austin/Kyle area and led Turner to become the library leaves behind many friends. technician at Buda Elementary and Ramirez is survived by his parents Izabell Ramirez and Marcelino Dahlstrom Intermediate schools Calderon, his adopted parents Juan with Hays CISD until retirement. and Estella Sanchez, his uncle Jerry She founded the library at Hays Hills Baptist Church (she was deand aunt Veronica Peralez as well termined to get this done). Foreas their extended families. most, her focus was always on her Join Ramirez’s family for a time family and creating a home that of visitation on Sunday, May 26 included many memories by everyfrom 2 to 5 p.m. at Harrell Funeral one that visited, including multiple Home in Kyle.

Visit www.Harrellfuneralhomes. family reunions and holidays.

Turner loved gardening, feeding com to share a fond memory, her birds and hummingbirds, quiltphotograph or condolence with ing, sewing and painting classes Ramirez’s family on his on-line at Hays Hills Baptist Church. She memorial site. especially enjoyed attending the Tuesday Bible study group at her TURNER church. To say the least, being a Virginia Ruth mother and grandmother were Roberts Turner, 80, important roles for Turner, and passed away peaceshe was a Nanaw who spoiled her fully in her home grandchildren and was sassy to the on May 18, 2019, in end!

Buda, Texas.

Turner was the baby of the Turner was born Roberts family, but an amazing and on Jan. 19, 1939, strong woman, who led the family in Austin, to Joe as their matriarch. She was the Roberts and Mary glue that held this family together Roberts. She grew up in Dripping and she loved every one of them.

Springs where she met her sweetAs the planner and organizer of the heart, the love of her life, James C. Pattersons’ and Roberts’ reunions, Turner. Virginia and Jimmy were it gave her so much joy to see married on Sept. 10, 1955, and everyone together celebrating and

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Vara was born in San Antonio and eventually moved to Kyle, where she became a long-time resident along with her husband and daughter.

She is preceded in death by her parents Elgario Estrada and Jobita Mendoza Estrada, brother Larry Estrada, and sister Rosie Bustamante.

Vara was well known for her heart of compassion, love, kindness and prayers for everyone.

She enjoyed watching movies, shopping, playing loteria, tennis and, most of all, pampering her only daughter whom she adored.

Vara was dedicated to her job at Veterans Administration in Austin for 28 years. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Anthony’s Marie de Claret Catholic Church and a member of the Guadalupanas organization.

She will be dearly loved and missed by so many.

She is survived by her husband Frank Vara, daughter Alyssa Wilburn, sisters Aurora Mena, Mary Cano, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass was held May 20 at St. Anthony Marie de Claret Catholic Church in Kyle.

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BAPTIST First Baptist Church-Buda 104 San Marcos St., Buda First Baptist Church-Kyle 300 W. Center St., Kyle Hays Hills Baptist Church 1401 FM 1626, Buda Sledge Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 709 Sewell, Kyle Southeast Baptist Church 5020 Turnersville Rd., Creedmoor Manchaca Baptist Church Lowden Lane & FM 1626

Southern Hills Church of Christ 3740 FM 967, Buda EPISCOPAL St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church 725 RR 967, Buda St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church RR 3237 (Wimberley Rd.), Kyle St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 IH-35 South JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses FM 2770, Kyle Jehovah’s Witnesses South 10802 Manchaca Rd., Manchaca LUTHERAN

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

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sharing her family heritage. Heaven gained an angel, and she now shines down and is with us daily!

A funeral service was held Wednesday, May 22, at Hays Hills Baptist Church in Buda.

In lieu flowers, donations made in Turner’s memory may be directed to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org/get-involved/ ways-to-give.

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Wonder women

Working moms balance home lives and careers

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

The life of a working mother is often a battle to fulfill the role of a mom while balancing the challenges of a professional career.

Mothers in Texas aren’t receiving a break either.

Texas ranks as one of the worst states for working mothers, according to a new study by personal finance company Wallethub. The study ranked Texas 43rd overall.

“Texas moms do seem to be struggling with maintaining a work/life

Texas ranks as one of the worst states for working mothers, according to a new study by personal finance company Wallethub. The study ranked Texas 43rd overall.

balance and one of the reasons for that is the fact that they work longer hours,” said Jill Gonzalez, a Wallethub analyst. “A woman’s workweek in Texas is about 37 hours, the third longest in the

country.”

Gonzalez said the gender pay gap is evident in Texas; women typically earn 82% less than their male counterparts.

Subsequently, this ranks Texas 49th in

work-life balance in the nation.

But it isn’t just long work hours that contributed to the study’s findings. Texas ranks 32nd and 35th in access to childcare and professional opportunities, respectively.

Some Hays County moms, however, feel indifferent about the statistics. Local businesswoman Krista Pepa said she has owned three businesses and was

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How to grow a cut flower garden M Ask Amanda

by Amanda Moon

Watch your pets if you have a curious one like mine. My kitty loves to taste fresh flowers so I have to keep them far out of his reach for the protection of both the cat and my arrangements.

As long as the blooms will last cut in water, your imagination is the only limit to what you can use in cut flower arrangements. Here are a few of my own ideas.

I love daisies, and they make beautiful cut flower presentations. Purple coneflower was one of my aunt’s favorites because of their vibrant color and sturdiness in a vase. Shasta and ox-eyes, black-eyed Susans, and gerberas are some other good choices.

Yarrow, bluebonnets, yuccas (both Yucca and Hesperaloe species),

inland sea oats and mealy blue sage are easy to grow natives that make nice cut flowers and foliage options.

You can also trim some trees to use in arrangements, such as mountain laurel (flowers and foliage), red bud (blooms in early spring), possumhaw and other hollies, junipers, and wax and Greek myrtles.

Roses are the traditional cut flower used for many years in arrangements for almost any occasion. While the floral high center roses struggle here in our heat and soil, we still have some good options to include in our arrangements.

Some of my favorites are Belinda’s Dream, Souvenir

de la Malmaison and other Bourbon roses, Lafter and other Teas, and using the smaller bendable canes of Red Cascade.

Other flowers and herbs not to be forgotten include rosemary, sage, basil and mint for pretty foliage and fragrance and bulbs (or similar) including irises, daffodils, gladiolas and daylilies.

Just remember that next time you want to fill your home with cut flowers, you may only need to step out of your front door for a world of endless of possibilities from plants that give again and again, week after week. Happy gardening everyone!

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I have written about her backyard before in this column because it was overflowing with flowers of every shape and size.

Flower arrangements were her specialty.

Every Saturday until the age of 102 she would put vases together for Sunday morning church from her own yard full of daisies and roses.

After her journey here had ended, I brought home her favorite vase, broken and mended again and again over many years. It now holds a special place in my china cabinet to remind me of the joy she received when she was able to share her bounty of cut flowers with her friends and family every week.

Even if you have the smallest yard, it is easy to cultivate your own cut flower garden to share with others, or to bring a little bit of the outdoors into your own home.

A cut flower garden can be thought of as that part of your yard or even a container dedicated to growing the specific types of flowers that can be cut and displayed indoors. There are just a few simple guidelines to follow.

Make sure when choosing plants that they can stand up to living in a vase.

They should bloom on long, sturdy stems and not wilt easily when cut.

If you have enough room, try and include blooms for each season as well as different evergreens and grasses too for added texture and interest in your arrangements.

When harvesting your flowers, make sure you cut farther down the stem than the length you think you need. You can always trim, but it’s harder (but not impossible) to add back on!

Collect your flowers and foliage in the morning so they are plump with moisture and will last the longest after cutting. Get them into water as soon as possible to prevent wilting and keep in a cool place until ready to arrange.

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Business

Dark Skies bill sees light in Texas Lege

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

tion and sky glow.

The bill passed the Dark Sky communities out of the Texas House in Hays County are one of Representatives on step closer to an effort to May 12, a key step in the be able to use revenues bill’s journey to becomto protect them from ing law. light pollution and enThe bill is directly courage astrotourism. connected to tourism House Bill (HB) 4158, as dark sky communithe Dark Sky Preservaties attract scientists, tion bill by Rep. Erin photographers and Zwiener (D-Driftwood), astro-enthusiasts to view would allow small cities the pristine night sky of to use revenue from their Western Hays County. municipal hotel occu“Tourism is a key pancy tax (HOT) for the industry in the Texas construction and mainHill Country,” Zwiener tenance of infrastructure said. “Bed and breakthat reduces light pollufasts, inns and hotels all

House Bill (HB) 4158, the Dark Sky Preservation bill, would allow small cities to use revenue from their municipal hotel occupancy tax (HOT) for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure that reduces light pollution and sky glow. rely on our dark skies to attract and retain visitors. This bill will give our communities one more tool to protect the night sky and bring more astronomical tourists to local businesses.”

In Hays County, Dripping Springs and Wimberley are certified dark sky cities in Texas.

Horseshoe Bay is the third International Dark Sky community in the state.

Although Wimberley does not collect HOT at this time, the bill could pave the way for discussion about the future.

“HOT funds are very limited in how they can be spent,” said Wimberley Councilmember Christine Byrne. “I support the efforts to allow HOT funds to be used to preserve our dark sky tourism. This is a win, win for everyone.”

In neighboring Dripping Springs, the annual Texas Night Sky Festival attracts more than 3,000 visitors. The influx of

domestic and international traffic helps fill the number of mom and pop lodging and hotel businesses in both cities.

Byrne said she is proud Wimberley has the dark sky designation, as very few municipalities are awarded the title.

“We are connected to both land and sky here in the Hill Country,” she said. “Dark skies are for everyone to enjoy and are vital to the health of people, wildlife and our Wimberley ecotourism-based economy.”

Three things to know about social security benefits As of spring 2017, more than 40 million retired workers were receiving monthly Social Security benefits. Most of them were relying on Social Security for more than half their income.

The Social Security Administration determines your full retirement age based on your birth year.

For example, the retirement age is 66 for people born in 1945, 66 and two

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Working Moms: Balancing lives and careers Continued from pg. 8

able to excel quickly in retail management.

“I never felt like a man was promoted or picked over me in the workforce,” she said. “I feel indifferent regarding the statistics. I have worked hard for what I have and believe that many men do the same.”

Regardless, Pepa said being a working mother can be difficult at times, but works through the adversary by prioritizing responsibilities.

MOMS IN BUSINESS – A BALANCING ACT Statistics have shown balancing a career with being a mom hinders a woman’s ability to move through the hierarchical business structure.

Upward mobility for women is far less than men, according to the WalletHub study.

Only 4.8% of S&P 500 companies’ chief executives are women.

Additionally, Texas ranks 47th in the lowest female to male executive ratio. Gonzalez said there is a large gender representation gap in different economic sectors such as manufacturing, technical services and public administration.

“It would seem that women are not given too many professional opportunities, especially considering that the female unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is among the highest,” Gonzalez said.

For Hays County resident Erica Perez, working whie being a single mother comes with

a plethora of challenges that stem around being the primary caregiver for her child.

Perez and her 9-yearold son live in San Marcos, where Perez works and her son attends school. If the school calls about her son, Perez is only one to take that call, which means taking off time from work.

“When you’re in an office, you’re expected to work as if you don’t have a child, and when you’re home, you need to function as if you don’t work,” Perez. “Yes, there is a lot of pressure.”

This pressure was also a sentiment shared by other mothers who contacted the Hays Free

Press for the article. Some cite that mothers never truly get the recognition they deserve.

“If you’re struggling, you don’t want it to affect your child,” Perez said.

“But you also need to be there for them with school, sports, homework or anything else they need.”

To cope with the hardships of being a single parent, Perez urges others in her shoes to ask for help, even if it may seem embarrassing.

“You can’t do it all by yourself,” Perez said.

“It’s easy to want to be Wonder Woman, but let people in. Accept help because it doesn’t make you any less. If anything, it makes you better.”

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Police Blotter The following is a tally of all calls made to law enforcement within Hays County between May 13 and May 19, 2019.

Endangered/Abandon.................................. 2 Abduction/kidnap......................................... 1 Abuse/Aband/Negl Gen............................... 1 Civil Matter................................................. 14 Information................................................. 15 Compliance................................................ 16 Property lost................................................. 8 Sex Offender Registry.................................. 1 Alarm Business........................................... 53 Alarm Residential....................................... 30 Alarm Panic.................................................. 1 Animal Calls.............................................. 110 Field Euthanasia........................................... 1 Loose Livestock......................................... 20 Sexual Abuse of a Child............................... 1 Assault Aggravated...................................... 1 Assault.......................................................... 7 Sexual Assault.............................................. 2 Assist EMS................................................. 15 Assist Fire Dept............................................ 1 Assist Outside Area.................................... 23 Burglary Habitat........................................... 1 Burglary Business......................................... 3 Burglary Vehicle............................................ 7 Death Investigation....................................... 2 Criminal Mischief.......................................... 2 Illegal Dumping............................................. 1 Enviorment Crime......................................... 1 Disorderly Conduct...................................... 2 Disturbance Noise...................................... 21 Distubance Physical..................................... 7 Distubance Verbal...................................... 31 Child Custody............................................... 4 Violation Of Order......................................... 1 Narcotics...................................................... 2 Controlled Substance................................... 1 MIP Tobacco................................................ 3 Public Intoxication........................................ 2 Fraud............................................................ 9 Credit/Debit Abuse....................................... 1 Harrassment............................................... 10 Indecency w/Child........................................ 3 Threat........................................................... 5 Mental Health Follow Up............................ 12 Mental Health Invest................................... 10

Mental Health Transport............................... 2 Canine Search.............................................. 3 Canine Training............................................. 1 Violation City Ordinance............................... 6 Miss/Runaway/Fnd Gen............................... 1 Missing Person............................................. 2 Public Assist............................................... 16 Community Contact..................................... 2 Disabled Vehicle......................................... 36 Foot Patrol.................................................... 2 Close Patrol................................................ 58 Parent Discipline Assist................................ 4 Flagged Down.............................................. 2 Unsecure/Open Building.............................. 1 Welfare Concern......................................... 38 Suicidal Person............................................ 4 Investigation................................................. 4 Supplement................................................ 69 Suspicious Circumstances......................... 31 Suspicious Person...................................... 23 Suspicious Vehicle..................................... 34 Wanted Person........................................... 21 Identity Theft................................................ 3 Theft........................................................... 21 Vehicle Theft................................................. 5 Accident Minor........................................... 28 Accident Hit and Run................................. 14 Accident Major........................................... 11 Accident Unknown....................................... 6 Accident Fleet.............................................. 1 Abandoned/Stored Vehicle........................... 8 Traffic Control............................................... 7 Directed/Area Enforcement.......................... 2 Traffic Hazard............................................. 50 Attempt to Locate...................................... 86 Parking Enforcement.................................... 7 Traffic Stop............................................... 359 Solicitors....................................................... 4 Tresspassing............................................... 14 911 Abandoned........................................ 226 911 Misdial................................................... 2 911 Hang Up................................................ 2 Deadly Conduct............................................ 1 Discharge of Firearm.................................... 1 Private Tow................................................... 4

The following is a list of highlighted calls made to law enforcement agencies in Hays County between May 6 and May 12, 2019. The location is where the crime was reported or responded to, but may not indicate where the crime actually happened.

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Date

HCSO Sexual Assault - Child

05/13/2019 23:16:46 Ewald Dr Kyle

BPD

05/13/2019 14:11:29 Buda, Tom Green Elementary

Assault

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Location

HCSO Assault

05/13/2019 12:44:13 Howard Ln Buda

HCSO Sexual Assault

05/13/2019 14:41:45 Hargraves Dr Austin IHOP

BPD

05/13/2019 8:51:22

Burglary - Building

W Goforth St Buda

HCSO Burglary - Vehicle

05/13/2019 14:45:30 Millington Ln Buda

HCSO Burglary - Vehicle

05/13/2019 16:55:02 Nautical Loop Kyle

HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 05/13/2019 7:54:29

Rolling Meadows Ln Kyle

HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 05/13/2019 8:55:22

Buda, Hays High School

HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 05/13/2019 15:41:50 S Old Stagecoach Rd Kyle

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HCSO Missing Person

05/14/2019 0:40:48

HCSO Suicidal Person

05/13/2019 14:36:13 Premier Park Loop, Dripping Springs

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Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

HCSO Vehicle Theft

05/13/2019 8:04:48

HCSO Accident - Major/Injury

05/13/2019 16:17:24 Jacobs Well Rd, Wimberley

HCSO Accident - Major/Injury

05/13/2019 18:33:30 W Access, New Braunfels

HCSO Assault

05/14/2019 9:42:57

HCSO Burglary - Habitation

05/14/2019 16:26:59 Blossom Valley Strm, Buda

HCSO Disorderly Conduct

05/14/2019 8:50:56

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05/15/2019 8:18:15

Burglary - Vehicle

Buda, Holiday Inn Express & Suites

HCSO Indecency w Child

05/15/2019 10:01:46 Austin, Sycamore Springs Middle School

HCSO Indecency w Child

05/15/2019 12:26:28 Kyle, Wallace Middle School

BPD

Suicidal Person

05/15/2019 23:50:55 17026 IH 35 Fr, Buda

BPD

Accident - Major/Injury

05/15/2019 6:38:19

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HCSO Accident - Major/Injury

05/15/2019 16:21:01 Spoke Hollow Rd/RR 12, Wimberley

HCSO Deadly Conduct

05/15/2019 21:08:12 Denise Ellen Dr, Buda

HCSO Assault - Aggravated

05/16/2019 20:18:17 Marina Cir, Wimberley

HCSO Assault

05/16/2019 23:47:50 FM 2001, Buda

HCSO Burglary - Building

05/16/2019 18:16:25 Nutty Brown Rd, Austin

HCSO Disorderly Conduct

05/16/2019 14:50:45 Buda, Hays High School

HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 05/16/2019 15:35:13 Driftwood, Camp Ben Mcculloch HCSO Controlled Substance

05/16/2019 12:19:11 Kyle, Chapa Middle School

HCSO Indecency w Child

05/16/2019 9:35:48

HCSO Accident - Major/Injury

05/16/2019 18:24:51 N Rob Shelton Blvd/E US 290, Dripping Springs

HCSO Accident - Major/Injury

05/16/2019 19:00:11 RR 12/E Us 290, Dripping Springs

HCSO Accident - Major/Injury

05/16/2019 23:37:15 Cottonwood Rd/Fischer Store Rd, Wimberley

HCSO Abduction/Kidnapping

05/17/2019 18:38:22 Dripping Springs High School

BPD

05/18/2019 2:15:21

Assault

5500 Overpass Rd, Buda

Buda, Willies Joint

HCSO Assault

05/17/2019 12:37:54 Buda, Hays High School

HCSO Assault

05/17/2019 22:39:17 Ridge Oak Dr, Wimberley

HCSO Burglary - Vehicle

05/17/2019 7:57:40

HCSO Burglary - Vehicle

05/17/2019 15:43:49 Cresthill Cswy, Kyle

HCSO Burglary - Vehicle

05/18/2019 4:25:35

Snow Owl Holw, Buda

HCSO Missing Person

05/18/2019 0:07:45

Green Pastures Dr, Kyle

HCSO Suicidal Person

05/17/2019 18:44:45 La Bahia Rd, Wimberley

HCSO Vehicle Theft

05/17/2019 9:20:54

BPD

05/17/2019 19:30:35 S FM 1626/Hy Rd, Buda

Accident - Major/Injury

Summit Dr, Kyle

Cresthill Cswy, Kyle

HCSO Accident - Major/Injury

05/17/2019 14:34:25 Camino Real/High Rd, Kyle

HCSO Assault

05/18/2019 22:38:31 Ted Ct, Kyle

HCSO Burglary - Vehicle

05/18/2019 7:58:09

HCSO Death Investigation

05/18/2019 10:34:28 Tanglewood Trl, Buda

Hot Spring Vly, Buda

HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 05/18/2019 17:58:08 FM 2001, Buda

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HCSO Suicidal Person

05/18/2019 19:41:22 Chama Trce, Dripping Springs

BPD

05/18/2019 23:57:33 15300 block IH 35, Buda

Vehicle Theft

HCSO Vehicle Theft

05/18/2019 10:57:45 FM 2001, Buda, Dash Recovery

HCSO Accident - Major/Injury

05/19/2019 2:06:53

HCSO Burglary - Building

05/19/2019 12:01:48 Nutty Brown Rd, Austin

HCSO Death Investigation

05/19/2019 12:51:33 RR 3237 Driftwood

Calle Alta Rd/FM 2001, Buda

HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 05/19/2019 21:05:58 Billie Brooks Dr, Driftwood BPD

Accident - Major/Injury

05/20/2019 3:35:33

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We are halfway between Buda and Kyle, west of IH-35, beside Hays High School.

Saturday, June 1st, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some sales will be carried over to Sunday, June 2nd from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. RAIN or SHINE!!!!

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TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with V.T.C.A., Water Code, Chapter 49, as amended, the Board of Directors of LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 5 (the “District”) has, on February 8, 2019, established offices outside the boundaries of the District at 8200 Hickory Creek Drive, Austin, Texas 78735 and 401 Congress Avenue, Suite 2100, Austin, Texas 78701, which offices may be used for meetings, for the storage of District records and for the transaction of such business as is not required to be done within the District. Mail addressed to the District shall be received through Andy Barrett & Associates, PLLC, 3300 Bee Cave Road, Suite 650 #189, Austin, Texas 78746.

In addition, the Board of Directors has established offices at 7401 B Highway 71 West, Austin, Texas 78735, which may be used for meetings, for the purposes of the storage of engineering records and for the opening of construction bids. All such offices are declared to be public places and open to the public for conducting meetings of the Board of Directors.

YOU WILL THEREFORE TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOREGOING FACTS. February 8, 2019 /s/ Jack Wilhelm, President

NOTICE ESTABLISHING OFFICES OF DISTRICT TO THE RESIDENTS OF LASALLE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:

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TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with V.T.C.A., Water Code, Chapter 49, as amended, the Board of Directors of LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 4 (the “District”) has, on February 8, 2019, established offices outside the boundaries of the District at 8200 Hickory Creek Drive, Austin, Texas 78735 and 401 Congress Avenue, Suite 2100, Austin, Texas 78701, which offices may be used

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for meetings, for the storage of District records and for the transaction of such business as is not required to be done within the District. Mail addressed to the District shall be received through Andy Barrett & Associates, PLLC, 3300 Bee Cave Road, Suite 650 #189, Austin, Texas 78746.

In addition, the Board of Directors has established offices at 7401 B Highway 71 West, Austin, Texas 78735, which may be used for meetings, for the purposes of the storage of engineering records and for the opening of construction bids. All such offices are declared to be public places and open to the public for conducting meetings of the Board of Directors.

YOU WILL THEREFORE TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOREGOING FACTS. February 8, 2019 /s/ Curby D. Ohnheiser, President

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby Given to all interested persons, that: The City of Kyle shall hold to (2) Public Hearings to consider a conditional use for an athletic training facility, proposed to be located at 5 Brent Blvd, Ste. 110, Kyle, TX 78640.

The Planning & Zoning Commission may recommend an action, and the City Council may vote after the scheduled Public Hearings.

A Public Hearing will be held by the Planning & Zoning Commission on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 6:30 P.M. An additional Public Hearing will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Kyle City Hall, Council Chambers 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Nelda Faye Seitz, Deceased, were issued on May 8, 2019, in Cause No. 19-0129P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: Mark Randolph Rhemann.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Amy Lefkowitz Law Office of Amy Lefkowitz 1307 Nueces Street Austin, TX 78701 DATED the 15th day of May, 2019.

Amy Lefkowitz Attorney for Mark Randolph Rhemann State Bar No.: 24069078 1307 NUECES STREET AUSTIN, TX 78701 Telephone: (512) 779-8846 Facsimile: (512) 682-1918 E-mail: amy@ amylefkowitz.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BIBB UNDERWOOD, Deceased, were issued on May 13, 2019, in Cause No. 19-0160-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: CHARLTON B. UNDERWOOD. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: CHARLTON B. UNDERWOOD 1354 Atwood Road Silver Springs, Maryland 20906 DATED the 13TH day of May, 2019. /s/ Carrie Lane Carrie Lane Attorney for CHARLTON B. UNDERWOOD State Bar No.: 24013085 100 E. San Antonio, Ste. 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 Telephone: (512) 392-1273 Facsimile: (512) 396-8539 E-mail: carrie@ majorslawfirm.com

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Public Notices, continued from page 12 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

To All Interested Parties: The City of Buda is seeking a qualified facility design consultant to perform Architectural and Engineering Design Services and Construction Services for the renovation and remodel of the existing former Library building located at 303 Main Street, Buda, TX. The project involves the design and production of construction documents to renovate and remodel the approximately 5,200 square foot former City of Buda Library facility into a visitor’s center, community space, and office space for the City of Buda Tourism and Main Street departments.

Please submit five (5) copies of the proposal, along with one (1) electric submittal on a CD or flash drive, signed in ink in a sealed envelope to: City of Buda Attention: Purchasing Manager RE: RFQ Number 19-011 Ð Design and Construction Services for the Renovation and Remodel of the Former Buda Library Located at 303 Main Street 405 Loop Street Buda, Texas 78610 The deadline for submission of proposals is 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 14, 2019.

The City of Buda reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firms submitting proposals, per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the

Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards.

The City of Buda is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to attain goals for Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), as amended.

Please visit www.ci.buda. tx.us/137/Purchasing for additional information.

PUBLIC NOTICE

By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on May 21st, 2019 at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider: Replat of Lot 4, Legend Oaks Section Two Subdivision.

Friday, May 10 at 7:00 AM. Please meet in front of the high school with a valid ID. Proposals are due Thursday, May 23 at 2:00 PM. Proposals may be emailed to estimating@americanconstructors.com or mailed/ delivered to American Constructors at 11900 West Parmer Lane, Suite 200, Cedar Park, TX 78613, or submitted via fax to (512) 328-2520.

Documents are available for downloading from American Constructors’ FTP site, as well as multiple plan rooms. Please visit www. americanconstructors.com for further details. Please contact American Constructors at 512-328-2026 with any additional questions on this project.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF HAYS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS By virtue of a Writ of ExeDRIPPING SPRINGS HIGH cution issued by the Justice SCHOOL ADDITIONS & of the Peace Precinct 5 of RENOVATIONS HAYS County, Texas, April

Bid Package No. 2: Building Package American Constructors, the Construction Manager-at-Risk for Dripping Springs High School Additions and Renovations, requests proposals for Bid Package No. 2. The scope of work consists of all trades with the exception of: Demolition, Earthwork, Erosion Controls, Landscaping & Irrigation, and Utilities.

A site visit is scheduled for

10, 2019, in cause numbered C11-043J5, styled ECCO 2018TX1, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF ADVANTAGE ASSETS II, INC. versus FLORO LOPEZ, DEFENDANT(S) on a judgment rendered against FLORO LOPEZ; I did on April 25, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., levy upon as the property of FLORO LOPEZ the following described real property: HILLSIDE TERRACE LOT 4 BLK 5 GEO#90612798 AND HILLSIDE TERRACE,

BLOCKS, LOT 4, MH TITLE# 1013931, LABEL# RAD1110282, IMPT ONLY OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS AND KNOWN LOCALLY AS 313 DENISE ELLEN, BUDA, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS 78610 On JUNE 4, 2019, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Hays County, at the South Door, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, I will sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of FLORO LOPEZ in and to the real property described above.

Dated at Buda, Hays County, Texas, April 25, 2019. John Ellen Constable, Pct. 5 Hays County, Texas 500 Jack C Hays Trail Buda, Texas 78610

By Alice Flores, Deputy Notice to Bidders: You are buying whatever interest, if any , the Debtor has in the property. Purchase of the Debtor's interest in the property may not extinguish any liens or security interests held by other persons. There are no warranties, express or implied, regarding the property being sold, including but not limited to warranties of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Notice to Judgment Debtor: If there is any property, real or personal, you want to

point out for levy in lieu of the above described property, you must contact this office immediately.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Morningstar Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code.

They will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises.

The company reserves the right to reject any bid and

withdraw any from the sale at any time. This sale is listed below.

Date: 06/10/2019 Time: 10:15 AM Location: Morningstar Storage 1001 W Goforth Road , Buda Tx 78610 Units : # B210 Don Castillo Ð household décor, truck side step rails, boxes and totes.

Shala Rodriguez #2028Lots of boxes, vacuum, bed, chairs, household décor, couch, furniture.

LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for Wine and Beer Retailer’s Off-Premise Permit by Family Dollar Stores of Texas LLC dba Family Dollar Store# 32209 located at, Kyle, TX, 78640 in Hays County.

Officers of said Limited Liability Company are: Lonnie McCaffety, President; William A. Old Jr., Senior Vice President; Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel; and Secretary; Roger Dean, Vice President and Treasurer; Jonathan Elder, Vice President-Tax; Deborah Miller, Vice President; Thomas E. Schoenheit , Vice President Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary; Shawnta Totten-Medley, Vice President and Assistant Secretary; Bruce Walters, Vice President; Sandra Boscia, Assistant Secretary; CJ York, Assistant Secretary.

Family Dollar Stores of Ohio, Inc. Managing Member.

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PINK SUNSHINE

AMBIGUITY ON THE BUDA DAIS

Pink Sunshine sought to repurpose the historic Turner-Birdwell House at 767 Main Street for commercial use, while also constructing an office building for incubator space that could offer subsidized rents to small businesses. Plans for the property included a community garden, establishment of an events center, with the possibility of publicprivate partnership for construction of speculative office space.

comment on the alleged to amend the EDC budget cancelled meetings and the was “not taken up and enThe controversy cenMarch 26 city council vote. tirely ignored.” ters on a project called But in a resolution Williams deferred the Harris said she reached “Pink Sunshine,” which passed by a split 4-3 vote Hays Free Press to Hyde for out to Buda city leaders the Buda Economic DeApril 30, Buda officials acquestions. to talk to them about Pink velopment Corporation cused the EDC of entering Those associated with Sunshine individually and (EDC) and its Board of into a contract to purchase Pink Sunshine also allege she was “under the specific Directors had been work- the property without conWilliams had directed city impression” that city leading on since 2017. sent or approval of the council members not to ers were still analyzing the Pink Sunshine sought Buda City Council. talk with Susan Harris, the project. She had hoped to the acquisition of roughly The resolution cited a “site selector” for Grays’ make a presentation and six acres of land owned March 26 meeting where property. leave a project summary.

by Billy and Tammy Gray the Buda City Council was In an April 9 email to all But Harris had “tremenon Main Street across requested to approve a seven city council memdous shock” that Williams from the new city hall Buda EDC budget amendbers, which was copied to recommended meeting facility. Plans for Pink ment to “appropriate funds Miller, Montoya and curwith members of the pubSunshine, a $2.5 million to purchase the property rent EDC Interim Director lic “to better inform yourinvestment, was part of for Pink Sunshine.” AccordMandy Shaw, Williams self about a public matter.” an updated Economic ing to the resolution, city said several city council Harris said other city leadany staff/director type Development Strategic leaders were briefed about former Buda EDC board members were contacted ers in neighboring jurisdicmeetings in more than a Retail Plan presented the project, but “did not ap- President Jose Montoya

by Harris. Williams said in tions “take quite a different to Buda city leaders in and now former Buda EDC year. Sources said seven prove” the requested item his email Shaw provided approach” to becoming out of the last 12 update February 2019. The retail for Pink Sunshine.

Executive Director Ann Harris with their contact educated on community plan was approved unanMiller about the city coun- meetings scheduled by the information asking to give The item listed for matters.

EDC with the city over the imously by Buda’s city cil’s “non-support” of the possible action sought each member an individu“I urge you in the future previous year had been council at that February project.” to amend the Fiscal Year al 15-minute presentation. to be open to the field of canceled and that the EDC meeting.

City officials also ac2018-19 Buda EDC budget.

Williams said the “conall public input so that you attempted to reschedule According to docuPink Sunshine or any other cused the EDC of failing sensus” of the city council can become fully educated them, as well as to rearments obtained by the items related to the project to “timely inform” the city was not to purchase the on all sides of a case before range schedules to conduct Gray property and that the you cast your votes,” Harris Hays Free Press, the EDC regarding the status of were never identified in meetings, “to no avail.” through Pink Sunshine the agenda item. Pink Sun- various contracts and reEDC had been informed. wrote in her email. “In my One of the more recent sought to repurpose the garding commitments the shine, however, was listed “I would be reluctant to opinion, the Buda taxpaymeetings was scheduled historic Turner-Birdwell EDC had with Pink Sunas an item up for discusmeet with her as an indiers deserve this from you.”

House at 767 Main Street sion in executive session shine, and that the EDC did for Feb. 21. That meeting vidual City Council memThe Hays Free Press was canceled after City for commercial use, while on the March 26 agenda. not hold public hearings ber outside the wishes of reached out to Williams for Secretary Isabel Fernandez the entire city council,” Wil- comment on his emails to also constructing an ofregarding the purchase, On March 26, the Buda said Williams was attendfice building for incubawhich was in excess of $2 City Council approved 7-0 liams wrote in the email. city council members reing a conference. tor space that could offer a motion by Mayor George million.

Hyde said it was “very garding Harris.

However, sources said subsidized rents to small Haehn to amend the “Buda But according to sources, good advice” Williams Williams declined to invitations by the EDC to businesses. Plans for the the EDC attempted to talk EDC Sportsplex Budget” gave city leaders about comment on his own property included a com- for lighting at Buda’s with City Manager Kenneth Williams to reschedule at contacting Harris to avoid emails from this time pehis desire had gone unanmunity garden, establish- Sportsplex.

Williams about economic the “dangerous propensity riod, labeling questions swered. ment of an events center, development updates, inHowever, Haehn said of a walking quorum” and asked by the Hays Free Hyde said he was not with the possibility of cluding Pink Sunshine and city council that night possible open meetings Press as based on “false” aware that anyone was public-private partnerwould “forgo the presenta- its status, but he did not violation. information. shut out of any type of ship for construction of tion” on an item to amend respond.

Harris, however, re“I cannot comment meeting. However, Hyde speculative office space. the amend the Fiscal Year sponded that she was unright now on things I’m not said he is usually not invit- aware that Buda city leadPink Sunshine was also 2018-19 EDC budget as CANCELLED MEETINGS aware of,” Williams said. ed to director meetings. meant to be the anchor “the executive session preAccording to docuers had made a decision on “When time comes for me The Hays Free Press of a “walkable and bikesentation was sufficient” ments, Buda city staff had the item. Harris said she to comment, I will comreached out to Williams for was aware that the item able” Main Street district for the city council to make not included the EDC in ment.” that EDC officials envia determination. sioned stretching from George Hyde, Buda City South Loop 4 near the Attorney, said the budget Buda Mill and Grain to amendment proposed by Interstate 35. Funding for the EDC included a modthe project was meant to ification of more than $2 come from $4 million in million for Pink Sunshine. reserves stockpiled by the The agenda item posted on EDC. the March 26 agenda didn’t On March 4, the Buda specify what made up the EDC board voted 6-0 with budget amendment. one abstention to enter According to the mininto an agreement with utes from the March 26 Site Solutions, Inc., which meeting, the actionable SPECIALIZING IN: had been working with item by the city council COFFEE SOCIAL HOUR the Grays, on a contract called for approval of the • Cataract Surgery for the property. Board amendment of the FY • Premium IOL Implants Director John Hatch ab2018-19 budget pertaining • Lasik Surgery stained due to his ties to the sportsplex lighting • Glaucoma - with the Gray family. project.

Join Alison Southern Ullom and Sky Medical and Surgical EDC officials then Hyde said because city Realty for a monthly coffee hour the planned to present • Macular Degeneration council didn’t act on the 3rd Friday each month, 9-11 a.m. the contract to the city Pink Sunshine request, it at 156 Kirkham Cir. Ste. A in Kyle council, with the EDC re- was a “non-approval” by questing approval for an the city council. amendment to its budget “If someone asks you for the project. two questions, and you Buying or selling? Give Alison a call at Per Texas Local Govonly answer one, the anernment Code (LGC) and swer is obvious that you’re the NonProfit Corporanot going to answer the Kyle Office tion Act, the Buda EDC Three locations second question,” Hyde 5401 FM 1626, Ste 365 is authorized to execute said. He added the request 156 Kirkham Circle Suite A , Kyle, TX 78640 to serve you Kyle, TX 78640 agreements. Under a died when the city council www.kylerealestateagent.com | aliclaire888@gmail.com section of the LGC, city “failed to take action when Southwest Austin Office Austin Office councils “will approve all it was proposed.”

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Pipleline Incidents Continued from pg. 1

The ordinance states that the city “recognizes the need to continue to regulate certain aspects of oil and gas pipeline activity as well as development in and around hazardous pipelines in order to preserve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to preserve the quality of life and property values.”

Pipelines will be restrict-

ed from being placed too close to existing utilities and the pipeline’s operators will be responsible for any damages to existing utility line incurred as a result of the pipeline’s existence. Additionally, the ordinance states that buried pipelines may be no less that 13 feet below the ground’s surface.

Other regulations provided within the ordi-

nance state regulations for timelines to be followed for pipeline operators.

Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell presented and called for a motion on the ordinance May 14 during a special called city council meeting.

The ordinance was unanimously approved with a 4-0 vote.

Before drafting the final ordinance, the council said they consulted with

property owners in the city and made amendments to the final draft. The ordinance does not specifically address the Kinder Morgan PHP pipeline, but addresses any and all third-party oil and gas pipeline interested in constructing in and through Kyle.

Should the Kinder Morgan PHP pipeline move through its several lawsuits, it is the only pipeline mov-

ing into Hays County in the foreseeable future. The pipeline is planned to be 430 miles spanning from east to west across Texas and will pipe natural gas to western parts of Texas.

Kinder Morgan is attempting to claim land across Texas and within Kyle using eminent domain, with the idea that the pipeline is necessary and a priority over property

rights.

Regardless of the need for the pipeline, Kyle leaders have gone on record that they have concerns for safety in regard to the Kinder Morgan PHP pipeline and pipelines in general.

“Pipelines can experience leaks and bursts,” Sellers said. “We want to make sure our residents are protected.”

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outside of the home unless accompanied by his wife, usually for doctors’ appointments.

Family members were “shocked at the evil” and are supportive of “whatever justice is determined,” according to sources close to the family.

In his letter, Kahler said Sweet is expected to be charged with sexually abusing six girls, who are now all young women. Kahler said church leaders are not aware of any instances of sexual abuse that occurred at the

church campus in Buda.

“Hays Hills Baptist Church will not tolerate abuse of any kind and ensuring the health and safety of our children and students is of paramount

importance. At Hays Hills, all allegations of sexual abuse are reported to appropriate law enforcement and child protection authorities,” Kahler said.

Financial Focus Continued from pg. 9

the so-called “Restricted Application” lets your spouse, if he or she has reached full retirement age, apply for benefits and start collecting them.

One of you can apply for the spousal benefit while the other delays applying for Social Security and

Deacon Charged: Multiple charges Continued from pg. 1

alleged abuse taking place at Sweet’s residence in Austin and in the Hays County area.

Guevara said Sweet was affiliated with Hays Hills Baptist Church from the early 1990s and into the 2000s.

Along with his affiliation with Hays Hills, Guevara said Sweet’s wife conducted ministry work outside of the church at a location in Hays County and Sweet accompanied her.

That ministry work involved Bible study,

tutoring and general care for young children.

In a message to parishioners, Aaron Kahler, current Hays Hills pastor, said church leadership was informed in 2012 that Sweet had sexually abused a member of his family in the past.

Sources close to the family said Sweet’s son, David Sweet, who was the Hays Hills pastor at the time, made the initial outcry against his father to authorities, which then kickstarted an investigation by APD.

“We cooperated completely with their investigation and followed their counsel concerning how to notify the congregation,” Kahler said.

On Sept. 9, 2012, church leaders removed Sweet from membership and banned him from the church. No arrest was made at that time.

Sources close to the family said they confined Charles Sweet to his home since the 2012 investigation. Charles Sweet’s vehicle was sold and he was not allowed to travel

DUI Injury: San Marcos officer struck Continued from pg. 1

According to a city of San Marcos press release, San Marcos Police received a call around 9:39 p.m. Saturday for items in the roadway on I-35 just north of the McCarty Lane Overpass near the 202 mile marker in San Marcos.

Claudia Cormier, who has been an officer with the SMPD for three years, responded to the scene at 9:45 p.m.

However, dispatch soon received 911 calls that an officer had been

struck by another vehicle in the same area. When officers arrived on scene, they found Cormier with “severe, life threatening injuries” after she had been struck by a 2000 Ford Expedition that had been driven by Sheehan, according to the release.

Cormier was transported to Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle where she underwent emergency surgery. Cormier is currently in stable condition, but is sedated pending further surgeries, accord-

ing to the release.

Law enforcement officials investigated and eventually arrested Sheehan. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, who assisted the SMPD in the investigation, obtained a warrant for Sheehan’s blood and results are pending.

SMPD’s Collision Investigation Team (CIT) and the DPS State Crash Teams are investigating the incident. Bond has not been set for Sheehan at this time.

“The San Marcos Police Department appreciates all concerns and well-wishes and asks for prayers for Officer Cormier’s recovery and for her family in their time of need,” said San Marcos officials in a statement.

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