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Info needed on Kyle hit-and-run fatality

BY MOSES LEOS III

Law enforcement officials continue to search for the operator of a 2009 or 2010 charcoal gray Kia Optima who fled the scene of a fatal hitand-run of a bicyclist on Sunday.

Authorities have now identified John William

Lyon, 53, of Kyle, as the Authorities were dispatched at victim in the incident, according to Hays Counapproximately 11:46 a.m. May 27 for a ty Pct. 2 Justice of the white male lying in the grass along the Peace Beth Smith.

Kim Hilsenbeck, Kyle Interstate 35 west frontage road near communications specialmile marker 212. ist, said in a press release authorities were disWhen officers arrived, patched at approximate- grass along the Interstate 35 west frontage road they found a deceased ly 11:46 a.m. May 27 for adult male, who was later a white male lying in the near mile marker 212.

identified as Lyon. Authorities said Lyon was the victim of a hit-andrun crash and that the vehicle in question left the scene. A subsequent investigation into the incident led to the closure of Exit 210 and the southbound I-35 access road for roughly an hour.

According to officials,

the vehicle is a Kia Optima that will have damage to its front passenger side bumper and is also missing a side view mirror.

The investigation into the hit-and-run is ongoing. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Kyle Police at 512-268-3232.

Aquifer district to phase in EP pumping

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO Phasing in how much water a Houston-based firm could obtain from the Trinity Aquifer was the recommendation handed down by local water entity officials.

The Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s (BSEACD) general manager and staff recommended a plan for Electro Purification’s (EP) pumping permit, which originally called for 2.5 million gallons per day of water to be pumped from the Trinity Aquifer.

The report, which is a mix of scientific data evaluation and proposed recommendations, calls for phased permitting, compliance monitoring plans, impact avoidance plans and a mitigation plan.

“We felt like the large amount of groundwater requested could not be granted just as a single phase due to the high probability to unreasonable impact within a two-mile radius of pumping.”

–Kirk Holland, BSEACD General Manager

BSEACD’s report calls for a phased pumping plan, where Phase I calls for .5 million gallons a day in the initial authorized production.

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Roundabout has locals up in arms

BY KATERINA BARTON

Plum Creek do not understand the concept A proposed roundof roundabouts and are about at the FM 3237 and either distracted, forget to FM 150 split near Driftyield, come to an unnecwood is drawing criticism essary complete stop, or from residents who are end up going the wrong concerned about its direction, according to necessity.

Nettles-Pereira.

The furor comes after Nettles-Pereira owns a the News-Dispatch report- family store in Wimbered earlier this month that ley and drives out there the Capital Area Metroalmost every day and says politan Planning Organishe has not seen a lot of zation (CAMPO) added traffic issues. the project to its recom“It’s not as big a mended list for state and problem as the county is federal funds. making it out to be. I think Angie Nettles-Pereira, a people need to obey the resident of Plum Creek in traffic laws. The problem Kyle, sees drivers strugis not the influx of traffic, gling to use roundabouts the problem is the drivin her neighborhood ers,” Nettles-Pereira said. daily and does not think a She says a traffic light roundabout will work in out there would be more the area, which is near the feasible and would cause Hays City Store. less confusion. Putting in “I lived in this neigha roundabout in a “high borhood for a decade and traffic and high speed area you could literally pull out is not a wise thing to do,” a lawn chair and a bucket Nettles-Pereira said. of popcorn and watch the On social media, 16 stupidity,” Nettles-Pereira others shared similar said.

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Remembering the price of freedom

Members of a local Boy Scout troop help Kyle VFW Post 12058 member Clint Williams raise the American flag as the Star-Spangled Banner was sung in Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony in downtown Kyle. Across the county and the nation, Americans took time to honor the memory of servicemen and women who have fallen.

COMING UP

The EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens in Wimberley will begin showing a theater production of The Little Mermaid beginning on June 1 through July 1 as the second show in their 2018 Theatre Season.

International Piano Festival

Held at the Texas State University Performing Arts Building in San Marcos June 2-10. This weekend event hosts talented musicians of all ages from all over the world, and features workshops, competitions, and concerts.

TOY

HCISD announces Teachers of the Year.

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Shop, eat, drink in historic downtown Buda at the farmers market at its new location at the Buda Mill & Grain, 308 S. Main Street.

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Tournament 2 in the Arroyo Fishing Tournament Series Saturday, June 2nd at Linebarger Lake in Kyle.

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HISTORY

Founded April 10, 1903,

by Thomas Fletcher Harwell as The Kyle News, with offices on the corner of Burleson and Miller streets in the town’s oldest remaining building. It merged into The Hays County Citizen in 1956. The paper consolidated with The Free Press in October, 1978.

During its more than 100-year history the newspaper has maintained offices at more than a dozen locations in Kyle and Buda.

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Subdivisions an issue for creating single-member districts in Buda

BY KATERINA BARTON

Keeping subdivisions together was one of the primary issues discussed at Tuesday’s public workshop on proposed single-member districts in Buda.

The city held a public workshop to look at boundaries of three new single-member districts that will be used to elect city council members in November’s election.

An illustrative plan of the potential boundaries of the three districts was presented to city council on March 20, which passed unanimously.

However, there were some concerns about the way some subdivisions and neighborhoods were divided between districts.

The current population of the city was estimated from census blocks from the 2010 U.S. Census, and because

Considerations for voting district are, they should have similar populations, should have access to public facilities and polling places, should be compact and of contiguous territory, and should avoid discrimination against minorities as per the Voting Rights Act

some buildings or neighborhoods did not exist at that time, some areas within the districts are incongruous.

“Generally our illustrative plan did not require the expensive and additional effort necessary to split census blocks and rebuild all of the calculations necessary to show that we’re doing it legally and appropriately, but if that’s what the city council wants then we’re ready to do it,” George Hyde, city attorney, said.

In order for the districts to be legal, the city has to take several considerations into account. Among these are that each district should have similar populations, should have access to public facilities and polling places, should be compact and of contiguous territory, and should avoid discrimination against minorities as per the Voting Rights Act, to name a few.

Jennifer Allen, a resident of Buda, attended

for the community to be aware of the issues,” Bryant said. Bryant lives in Summer Point subdivision in Buda.

The city will take the feedback from the workshop and reshape the district boundaries for council members to look over and approve at their next council meeting on June 5.

“We will look at the variable statistical rethe workshop because quirements and see the she was concerned that impact they would have her four-street neighbor- and see if we can create hood was being split into some options for the two districts. ultimate adoption for the “Our neighborhood district maps,” Hyde said. is so close knit that we “If one is approved by a didn’t want to be repremajority of council, those sented by two different will be the new districts voting platforms,” Allen for the city of Buda.” said.

Council also has the Sandra Bryant, another option to table the item citizen of Buda, attendand continue to work ed the meeting to stay with the boundaries. informed with city issues.

Aug. 8 is the deadline “When you’re changing for council to adopt the the district boundaries final plan before the eleclike this, it’s important tions on Nov. 6

Burns takes JP4 seat in a landslide victory

BY MOSES LEOS III While it took two tries, Dripping Springs area residents May 22 elected a new Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace into office for the first time in over a decade.

BURNS John Burns, a Navy veteran and practicing attorney, claimed a landslide victory over attorney Robert Avera in a runoff for the JP4 seat by capturing more than 60 percent of the vote.

Results from the May 22 runoff were officially canvassed at Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting.

Burns, who has practiced law for more than 20 years, will take over for JP4 incumbent Terry Kyle, who opted to forgo reelection due to health reasons.

In March, four candidates vied to fill Kyle’s spot in the Republican primaries, with Burns capturing the most votes. However, the race went to a runoff as neither Burns nor Avera obtained more than 50 percent of the vote.

Burns said in both the primary and runoff election, he logged in “many hours of block walking,” along with mailers and utilizing a social media

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campaign through his political consultant, which he believed proved successful.

“I’m very pleased and I worked awfully hard on my campaign,” Burns said. “I’m thrilled to have won the runoff and I’m working to take over the JP4 seat in January (2019).”

One of the first things Burns said he plans to do is establish an effective outreach with local schools, as well as to work with students to address various issues.

He also plans to streamline the JP4 office and make it more efficient to accommodate the area’s rapid growth.

“This part of the county is growing fast and the case load will continue to increase, which reflects the growth of the Dripping Springs area,” Burns said.

Working with Kyle in preparation for the JP4 transition, as well as the five other Justices of the Peace, will also be of importance, Burns said. He has communicated with Kyle on several times and both men have a good relationship.

For Kyle, who readies for retirement, getting a front-row seat to the March primaries and May runoff was gratifying. It gave him a chance to sit back and watch as the JP4 race developed around him.

It also allowed him to watch as history devel-

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oped in the JP4 race.

Kyle said prior to taking office in 2006, the race for JP4 was “low key” and featured a handful of candidates.

The four vying for the JP seat in March were the most Kyle had seen in many years. He attributes the influx of candidates to the rapid growth of the precinct, as well as the subsequent growth

in the workload.

“I was very fortunate, blessed and honored to have served 12 years knowing the people of Hays County,” Kyle said. “And particularly of Precinct Four, which put their trust in me for years. Know there is a great deal and honor and integrity in this office.”

Once the transition is complete in January

2019, Kyle said he plans to accomplish a number of things, such as taking care of his land in the Dripping Springs area. He also plans to take trips with his wife, as well as find time for more hunting and fishing.

“We’re going to be busy at doing what we enjoy doing and that’s being outside,” Kyle said.

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Opinion

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I lived in this neighborhood for a decade and you could literally pull out a lawn chair and a bucket of popcorn and watch the stupidity,” –Angie Nettles-Pereira, a resident of Plum Creek. Roundabout story, page 1

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Getting to your destination is now one-tenth of one percent the fun

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’ve just returned from my summer vacation, which I now take in mid-May so I can use the remaining time until Labor Day to recover.

Here’s what I learned.

At many airports the TSA’s Pre-Check lines are as long as the ordinary lines. Perhaps they need a Pre-Pre-Check line.

The policy of “boarding by group number” is out of control, with some airlines juggling as many as nine groups. It seems “priority” is now determined by what credit card you own.

To get passengers to watch safety demonstrations, airlines have turned to oddball presentations that have about as much to do with safety as a Luis Fonsi music video. In United’s clip, for example, patrons at what appears to be the Hofbrauhaus Tavern in Munich cavort as oxygen masks drop mysteriously from the ceiling.

American Airlines should rethink the layout of its 767-300 cabins. On my flight, four people hit their heads on low-hanging overhead bins, with me being the grouchiest among them.

In addition to being overstuffed with passengers and their bulky carry-ons, many flights are now packed with pets.

Seems even the healthiest

Guest Column

by Peter Funt

travelers depend on “service” animals.

When renting a car, I’ve always wondered why companies don’t provide the owner’s manual, especially since today’s cars have such confusing instrumentation. My Volvo had a nice GPS screen, but the map covered a 500 mile swath because I didn’t realize that every time I adjusted what I assumed was the radio knob, I was expanding the map.

I asked the Avis guy why no manual. He explained that too many customers steal them but then, to my surprise, he confided that in most cars Avis hides the manual in the trunk under the spare tire. Result: fewer manuals go missing, while more motorists have no idea how to turn on the windshield wipers.

If you’re planning to vacation in a foreign country, remember that many use a 24-hour clock.

My wife Amy mistakenly made all of our dinner reservations for 7:30 in the morning.

Bad news on the hotel front. Some chains are

switching to wall-mounted soap dispensers like the kind in public restrooms, to avoid the cost of those tiny soaps. Listen, some of us like lathering certain areas with a bar of soap rather than with our hand. Besides, I’d hate to run out of little hotel bars at home and, for the first

time in my adult life, have to buy soap.

Note: at breakfast, toasters with a rotating wire wheel don’t accomplish anything on a single pass; it takes three times through to get a bagel slightly browned. Also, doit-yourself waffle makers are a mess.

Don’t bother asking the front desk for a newspaper, since younger clerks seem not to have heard of them. And don’t inquire at a Holiday Inn Express about a good local restaurant unless what you’re hoping to find is Applebee’s.

As you head home, be

aware that nowadays the only way to distinguish your suitcase at baggage claim is to not tie a ribbon on the handle.

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A few choice words about Mueller’s investigation

W

e now offer up a few choice words concerning the continuing investigation being conducted by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, and those words are: Happy Birthday baby! You are now one whole year old. Who’s the big boy? Why, you are.

You’re the big boy. Yes, you are.

Traditionally, the present for a first anniversary is paper, but you don’t need any more of that, considering the voluminous file cabinets full of documents already collected and stashed in triple-locked, humidity-controlled warehouses all over the leaky swamp that is Washington. There’s also the promise of more witnesses o’plenty to be interviewed, including some grifter named Donald Trump.

The modern alternative gift is a timepiece, but that can’t be a need, as half the civilized world keeps reminding you how late it is while pointing at their watches and clocks encouraging a modicum of alacrity.

Conservatives want it over the same way liberals want the administration over. Everyone’s looking for closure.

But we all know there is no timetable for justice. This could be your first at bat in an extra-inning game. Might just be “A- Atrocity” in the Encyclopedia of Malfeasance.

Raging Moderate

by Will Durst

The initial downbeat of a drumstick at a 24hour, jam-band concert featuring Phish, Widespread Panic and Dave Mathews.

One unintended consequence of your tornado of an investigation is it’s spawning other sister twisters. The Southern District of New York spun off its own study into the affairs of Trumpian lawyer Michael Cohen, who seems to have as many grisly secrets as the Demon of Fleet Street’s cellar.

Then the president demanded Rod Rosenstein look into the secret FBI informant who infiltrated his campaign, claiming he was a spy planted by former President Barack Obama. In other words, he wants to investigate the investigation. And knowing 45’s penchant for creating chaos and muddying the waters, we can next expect a call to investigate the investigators who are investigating the investigation, investigatively.

Thus far, 19 people and 3 companies have been charged with crimes including a national security advisor, 13 Russians, a couple of random aides, the son-in-law of a Russian

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billionaire and the president’s former campaign manager. 5 guilty pleas have been entered which means the chances that people are talking their heads off is about equal to that of finding seagulls in a dumpster behind a fish cannery.

The President insists the whole thing is a “witch hunt, witch hunt,” probably referring to a case of mass hyste-

ria, not implying he is the victim of witchcraft.

Although, he does seem a bit agitated by Robert Mueller’s Evil Eye not to mention intimidated by his freakishly large hands.

The administration’s designated barky dog, Rudy Giuliani, claims Mueller hopes to wrap things up with the obstruction charge by September 1st. That

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could be either wishful thinking or a public announcement to goose the Special Counsel into pooping or getting off the pot. Fish or cut bait.

Jump or don’t.

Some are waiting for you, the birthday boy to tire out and take a nap while others are counting on you to perpwalk the entire Trump administration into federal custody with trench

coats draped over their handcuffs. No pressure.

Happy Birthday Investigation Being Conducted

by Robert Mueller. And many mooooooooore.

Blow out your candle big boy. Who wants cake?

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Centex Lobo soccer falls to New Orleans 4-1

BY MOSES LEOS III

Murphy’s Law, mixed with a formidable Motagua New Orleans attack, played a vital role in the Central Texas Lobos (CTL) soccer team’s 4-1 home debut loss Saturday at Shelton Stadium.

But amid all of things that went wrong for his ball club, head coach and owner David Walding lauded his club’s fortitude as they went toe-to-toe against one of the Gulf Coast Premiere League’s (GCPL) powerhouse programs.

“Motagua is one of the best teams in the country. But this was a day where a lot of things went wrong,” Walding said. “We did a good job of overcoming that.”

Motagua (3-0) took advantage of an early CTL defensive miscue to jump out to an early lead. A shot from Patrick Lynch caromed off a CTL defender’s leg and past starting goalkeeper Blake Lander, which gave Motagua a 1-0 lead at the 28th minute.

Walding said the Lobos started off the match by

dropping two midfielders to help the defensive backline.

While the move gave Motagua players too much possession, Walding said it was enough to stymie their attack.

The CTL mindset shifted several minutes later when Lander, the team’s captain and leader, collided with a Motagua player while trying to stop a breakaway. The resulting impact left Lander with a reportedly broken leg, which Walding said will end his season.

CTL turned to 19-year-

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

A Central Texas Lobos defender nearly goes parallel to the ground as he tries to keep a Motagua New Orleans attacker from advancing in the second half of Saturday’s Gulf Coast Premiere League (GCPL) match.

old backup goalkeeper Jonathan Gonzales, who was playing in his first GCPL match. Gonzales said Lander’s injury was a “game changer for us.”

Despite losing Lander, CTL kept Motagua off the scoreboard and went into halftime facing a 1-0 deficit. Walding said Gonzales showed some nerves early on, but performed well in the match.

“It was something that messed with us,” Gonzales said. “But we gave it all our heart. They’re a good team, we’re a good team. It was a good game.”

But Motagua’s consistent and formidable attack wore down the Lobos’ back line. Motagua added to its lead when Caio Cruz booted a shot just beyond the 18-yard box for a 2-0 advantage at the 60th minute.

Roughly six minutes later, Brandon Shagnar Central Texas Lobos goalkeeper Blake Landon (center) is consoled by a teammate while on a scored a goal in front of stretcher after suffering a reportedly broken leg in Saturday’s game against Motagua New Orleans. the net to give Motagua a

“This was too good of a team for us to overcome that. But they showed a lot of heart and a lot of fight, they didn’t give up or rollover. We did the best we could with the circumstances today.”

–David Walding, owner of the Central Texas Lobos

3-0 lead.

Walding said he tried to switch formations, playing with only four on the backline, to give the Lobo offense momentum.

But the Lobos had to make changes after center back Brian Gonzales was issued a red card, placing CTL down a player for most of the second half.

“This was too good of a team for us to overcome that,” Walding said.

“But they showed a lot of heart and a lot of fight, they didn’t give up or

rollover. We did the best we could with the circumstances today.”

Motagua took a 4-0 lead via a Gino Ray goal before the Lobos fought back. CTL’s Drew Canales scored off a penalty kick for the Lobos’ lone goal of the night.

Despite the loss, Jonathan Gonzales said facing Motagua could help the Lobos improve as they take on Cabosa United June 3.

“We need competition like this,” Jonathan Gonzales said. “It makes anyone better. It helps a lot.”

Twelve Hays CISD baseball players named first team all district

BY MOSES LEOS III Four Hays Rebels and a trio of Lehman Lobos made the cut as members of the 25-6A First Team All

District list, which was released earlier this month.

The seven comprised of 12 total Hays CISD athletes who were named as All District selections.

Aidan Martinez

Hays CISD selections to the 25-6A All District team FIRST TEAM

SECOND TEAM

Pitcher Aidan Martinez – Hays

Pitcher Drew Cooper – Hays

Catcher Andrew Cisneros – Hays

Third base Ulises Tovar – Hays

Second base Ben Gettig – Lehman Seth Stevenson – Hays

Outfield Garrison Vaughn – Hays Austin Gonzales – Lehman

Shortstop Braden Sullins – Lehman

Closer Noah Kellum – Lehman

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Hays’ Bosquez signs for St. Edward’s

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Hays High senior Gabby Bosquez signed her letter of intent to continue her basketball career at St. Edwards University in Austin. Bosquez was a four-year letterman and starter for the Lady Rebel Basketball team, and also participated in cross country, where she earned back-to-back trips to state in 2016 and 2017. Bosquez also participated in track and field and reached state in the 800 meter run in May. Ben Gettig

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Teachers of the Year

Hemphill Elementary School teacher Linda Lyra and Dahlstrom Middle School teacher Micah Cash were named Hays CISD’s Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year. The two were named by Hays CISD Superintendent, Dr. Eric Wright, at the Hays Education Foundation’s annual Teacher of the Year Luncheon, where all 23 of the district’s campus Teachers of the Year were honored.

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Area teens envision possible Kyle Parks improvements

BY MOSES LEOS III

said the current crop of KAYAC members believe Creating more inclusive the inclusive parks project areas for all children to play could be a capstone benis driving a handful of Hays eficial to everyone in the CISD students to envision community. possible “We upgrades recognized Kyle Area Youth to Kyle area it would parks. have a big Advisory Council The (KAYAC) members impact,” proposal, Cabrera which was said. “We’re suggested a part of a looking possible public/ feasibilat the reity study private partnership search and conducted it would be to pay for by the Kyle a big issue Area Youth in Kyle.” accessibility Advisory White upgrades to the Council said (KAYAC), KAYAC’s inKyle area parks, could call clusive park with the city for installmodel aims ing park to foster partially funding equipment interaction the projects. that caters among all to all kids, children, including those who might including those with dishave disabilities. abilities. One idea involves Destinee Cabrera, KAYAC installation of buddy vice chairperson, said May swings, which can seat two 15 the group began reto four people and accomsearching the project within modate wheelchairs. the past few months. The Some of the benefits project was originally the KAYAC members found brainchild of former KAYAC in their research involved vice chairperson Hanna giving locals who have Mallott. children with disabilities a Cabrera said Mallott place to go. Along with alstarted the research and lowing all children to minpassed it down to current gle and interact with each KAYAC members. Benjamin other, White said the model White, KAYAC chairperson could also spur traffic to the and a Hays CISD senior, Kyle area.

Inclusive parks are not common in Central Texas, with only two in Round Rock and Austin. White said KAYAC based much of its research on the existing park, including possible financing avenues to explore for such improvements.

White also cited San Marcos’ unveiling of several inclusive play features at the Children’s Park near Rio Vista Park in mid-May. “By giving these parks the improvements, it also increases the quality of life,” White said.

KAYAC also used a study

it conducted as part of its methodology on the proposed project. Cabrera said KAYAC received 676 responses, and roughly 60 percent believed an all-inclusive park is important.

Several residents commented on the lack of features for children who have mobility issues, along with adequate shade problems at area parks.

The committee also gathered public input, which ranged from suggestions on surfacing improvements to ensuring inclusive parks account for those

with physical, mental and sensory disabilities.

Paying for it all, however, could be one of the biggest question marks for the proposal. White said inclusive park equipment is 10 to 15 percent more expensive than traditional features.

KAYAC members suggested a possible public/ private partnership to pay for upgrades, with the city partially funding the projects.

Another recommendation called for making the improvements in phases, starting with one or two

playground items in each park. Cabrera said a possible starting point could be Gregg-Clarke Park, which KAYAC found was the most visited, according to its survey.

Tracy Sheel, Kyle City Council member, District 2, said May 15 she supported possibly incorporating KAYAC projects within the next decade.

“Inclusivity is really important, especially across the board in many different areas,” said Dex Ellison, Kyle City Council member, District 1.

Texas Supreme Court sides with short-term renters, likely bolstering state’s fight against Austin’s ordinance EMMA PLATOFF TEXAS TRIBUNE

idential purpose: Visitors ate, slept and entertained themselves as anyone would at home. The homeThe Texas Supreme Court has sided with short- owners’ association countered that Tarr’s property term renters, delivering a operated more like a hotel win to Texas homeowners than a home, meaning it who hope to take advantage of websites like Airbnb was primarily serving a commercial purpose. and HomeAway, and “So long as the occulikely bolstering a separate, pants to whom Tarr rents ongoing case against the his single-family residence City of Austin’s short-term use the home for a ‘resirental ordinance. dential purpose,’ no matter Kenneth Tarr bought a how short-lived, neither home near San Antonio their on-property use nor in 2012, but when his Tarr’s off- property use employer transferred him to Houston two years later, violates the restrictive covenants in the Timberwood he began to rent it out on deeds,” Justice Jeff Brown a short-term basis. His wrote Friday for a unanihomeowners’ associamous court. tion soon took issue with Patrick Sutton, Tarr’s that, telling him that the lawyer, said Friday’s ruling practice violated his deed restrictions, which said his will apply to homeowners home had to be used “sole- in homeowners associaly for residential purposes.” tions across the state, most of whom operate under Tarr and his lawyers similar deed restrictions argued that short-term rentals did constitute a res- — and its impacts may

even reach further than that.

“This is about as strong of a property rights type opinion as one can imagine,” Sutton said. “It is broadly applicable to [city] ordinances and to deed restrictions — it tells us what nine justices on this current court think about people using their land.”

Separate from deed restrictions, there are also local ordinances on shortterm rentals in place in more than a dozen Texas cities. While Friday’s ruling doesn’t directly concern those restrictions, the strong attention it gives to property rights and the court’s unanimous support for it may well bolster the case of a group of shortterm renters and guests who have sued the city of Austin, alleging that its short-term rental ordinance, one of the state’s oldest and strictest, uncon-

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Rob Henneke, a TPPF lawyer representing those plaintiffs, said Friday that

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n East Texas preacher applied for a patent on May 31, 1901 for his scripture inspired flying machine.

When not tending his flock in Pittsburg, Rev. Burrell Cannon tinkered away the hours in his cluttered workshop. Consumed by the centuries-old challenge of heavier-than-air flight, the amateur inventor created a craft to conquer the clouds.

The unlikely source of his scientific brainstorm was the Old Testament.

“When the living creatures moved, the wheels moved beside them,” read a puzzling passage from Ezekiel that caught his eye. “When the living creatures left the ground, the wheels too left the ground.”

The Baptist minister believed with all his heart and soul that the prophet’s vision of the “chariot of Yahweh” was an actual close encounter with a manned machine capable of controlled flight. He devoted decades to deciphering the inscrutable description in order to copy the heavenly airplane.

By the turn of the century, Cannon had turned his biblical blueprint into an impressive scale model.

Although the patent office rejected his application, the single-minded minister plunged ahead with his ambitious plan to build a full-size version of the Ezekiel Airship.

The pious promoter persuaded 11 local businessmen to invest $20,000 in the unusual project.

While the stockholders undoubtedly considered two other Cannon creations -- a windmill and a ship propeller -- better risks, it

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was his bizarre airship the man of the cloth was determined to get off the ground.

As the Ezekiel slowly took shape at a Pittsburg foundry in the spring of 1902, the curious came by for an innocent peek at the contraption. Mistaking the harmless spectators for spies sent by the Wright brothers and other rivals, the paranoid preacher declared the place off-limits.

In its final form, the Ezekiel looked more like a primitive helicopter than an awkward prototype of the modern airplane. A small kerosene engine powered fan-like blades inside four huge metal wheels. After a vertical take-off, the pilot supposedly steered the 21-by-26foot ship by changing the angle of the blades.

The construction of the Ezekiel is a well documented fact. However, claims that the man-made albatross ever flew have never been confirmed.

Nevertheless, many East Texans insist their ancestors witnessed the maiden flight of the Ezekiel Airship in late 1902 or early 1903. If this timetable is correct, Cannon beat the Wrights, who did not pull off their famous flying feat at Kitty Hawk until December 1903, by at least nine months.

First-hand accounts agree that a machinist named Stamps instead of the middle-aged creator

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was at the controls for the long-awaited test. Whether Cannon was even present is open to question since some stories have Stamps taking a secret spin without the inventor’s knowledge or permission.

At a tree-limb altitude of ten feet, the eager aviator reportedly flew the Ezekiel 20 to 55 yards before suddenly losing his nerve.

Panic-stricken Stamp cut the engine and landed safely in a soft field.

Several months later, Rev. Cannon loaded his precious pride-and-joy onto a railroad flatcar for a trip to St. Louis. He intended to put the controversial craft on public display in the hope of attracting new investors.

But the Ezekiel did not get out of the Lone Star State in one piece. A freak

storm on the outskirts of Texarkana ripped the airship from its moorings and pulverized the preacher’s lifework.

Despite this demoralizing disaster, the resilient reverend returned to the drawing board. Shunned by badly burned backers, he had to rely on his own meager resources to fund the development of another airship.

There are reports, again unverified, that Cannon savored a second spectacular success in 1913. But soon after all of his plans were lost in a 1922 fire, the unlucky inventor died in obscurity.

Half a century later, Pittsburg residents began lobbying for recognition of Rev. Cannon’s alleged achievements. Their campaign convinced the Texas

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Nice sentiments, to be sure, but hollow gestures don’t make it so. Rev. Burrell Cannon cannot complete a three-point landing in the history books on just a wing and a prayer. Hard evidence of his airborne achievement is required before he can take his place alongside Wilbur and Orville Wright.

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Short-term rentals have also emerged as yet another local control issue in a state where Republican state leaders have moved more aggressively in recent years to override local decisions made by Democratic-dominated city councils. As that war proceeds, Friday’s decision marks a major victory for the state.

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In overruling a lower court’s previous decision on Tarr’s case, the ruling removes much of the legal grounding for the City of Austin’s argument, he said.

A lawyer for the city did not immediately return a request for comment.

The ruling also affirms a separate short-term rental decision that supports TPPF’s side, Henneke said.

The decision marks the high court’s first major ruling on this issue at a time when short-term rentals — and the restrictions on them — are being litigated across the state.

While short-term rentals have long been a reality,

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Gov. Abbott on May 22 launched a series of roundtable discussions “to generate solutions that improve safety and security at Texas schools and in our communities.”

Abbott’s forums at the Capitol were in the aftermath of the May 18 shoot-

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“I am seeking the best solutions to make our schools more secure and to keep our communities safe. I look forward to hearing from all sides of the debate, and from expert perspectives on these issues. Working together, we can ensure a safe learning environment for students and safer communities for

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Former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez defeated Houston businessman Andrew White, the son of the late former governor, Mark White, in the May 22 Texas Democratic Party primary runoff.

Valdez, the first Latina to win a gubernatorial primary in Texas, will run against incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott, who is seeking a second fouryear term, in the November 6 general election.

Valdez garnered 230,467 votes, or 53.32 percent of the total vote, to White’s 201,713 votes, which came to 46.67 percent. Historically, this was the lowest recorded turnout for a Texas Democratic Party gubernatorial runoff. Only 2.83 percent of the state’s 15,249,541 registered voters cast a ballot.

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ford; mother-in-law Vera Hanson Lange of Buda; brother-in-law, Ronnie and Lee Ann Lange of Dripping Springs; sisterin-law Lori Ann and Eric Beckers of Buda; nieces and nephews Cara and Mike Goins, Ann Godi, Jaime Godi, Joe and Leslie Hunt, and August Lange; six great-nephews and one great niece.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold L. Brinkley, father-inlaw Glenn L. Lange, and nephew James Godi.

Visitation was May 28 at Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle.

A celebration of his life was held May 29 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Austin, officiated by Pastor Bill Knippa and Chaplain Don Muchow.

Pallbearers were Joe Hunt, August Lange, Eric Beckers, Harold Brinkley Jr., James Hanson, Ryan Howard, David Voss, Dan Voss, Doug Voss and Mike Goins.

Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Lange, Ron Gregory, Robert Piper, David McMillan, Jack Stolle and Bert Stratemann.

Interment followed at Kyle Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Bethany Lutheran Church or the San Marcos Animal Shelter.

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Born on Oct. 4, 1956 to Margery Ruth Mahaffey Brinkley and Harold Lloyd Brinkley, Sr., Mark grew up in Weatherford. He played defensive tackle for the 1976 championship Texas Tech Red Raiders and received a degree of Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1981.

On March 27, 1982 Mark married the love of his life, Nancy Diane Lange, in Austin.

A man of faith, he was baptized in the Church of Christ in his youth, worshipped at Good Shepherd Lutheran in Buda for 19 years, and participated in Sunday services and monthly Bible studies at Bethany Lutheran Church in Austin. A lover of the great outdoors, he enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, hiking, and was a great barbecue chef.

Mark worked in construction before

joining Hays County as a sanitarian from 1985 until 1991. He was hired by San Marcos as a sanitarian in 1991 and was promoted to chief sanitarian in 1993.

After serving as Acting Director for half a year, Mark took the reins of the Environmental Health operations in 1999.

Mark offered his leadership through technological change, multiple floods (one of which struck during a community cleanup), and the transformation of the old animal pound into the regional Animal Services operation.

He earned numerous awards and recognitions, including the Meritorious Service Award from the Texas Environmental Health Association. He served on the Texas Municipal League board and was president of the Texas Association of Municipal Health Officials.

After retiring, Mark worked part time for Kyle in code enforcement. He also contracted with the City of Kirby as a code enforcer.

Mark is survived by his wife of 36 years, Nancy Diane Lange Brinkley; mother, Margery Ruth Mahaffey Brinkley; sister Paula Brinkley Godi; brother Harold L. Brinkley Jr., all of Weather-

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BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

A new study by Wallethub ranks Texas 8th in the union for best states to become a police officer.

The study factored in opportunity, competition, job hazards, protection and quality of life as model for the study, with Texas in the top 50 percent throughout all criteria, setting the state as a top contender for law enforcement career opportunities.

For the Kyle Police Department, competition in Central Texas for law enforcement positions is an ever-present reality.

Jeff Barnett, Kyle Police chief, said the process to become an officer is demanding, but ensures only the best applicants are selected for the position.

“Despite having openings every few years, we have high standards for new employees and have continued to demand excellence from our applicants,” Barnett said.

“Central Texas and Kyle are growing and we want a well-trained police force.”

According to the study, Texas ranks high in competition and opportunity, and within the top four states in highest median income for law enforcement.

Over the past three years, Kyle Police has tested applicants every four months. Of the roughly 60 to 80 applicants per cycle, only three will be hired.

The rigorous program includes written and physical exams, background checks that compile a strict system in determin-

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“...we have high standards for new employees and have continued to demand excellence from our applicants. Central Texas and Kyle are growing and we want a well-trained police force.”

–Jeff Barnett, Kyle Police Chief

Despite Texas’ competitive nature for law enforcement positions, Barnett said Kyle Police is always accepting applications for potential officers.

Texas ranks third in most law enforcement officers per capita, just behind Washington D.C. and New Mexico.

As one of the fastest growing regions in the state, Central Texans support the need for welltrained officers, Barnett said.

“We demand honor and integrity throughout the process of selecting officers,” Barnett said.

We have standards which must be met.”

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Continued from pg. 1 sentiments, namely about safety concerns and questioning the necessity.

However, Terri Thompson, who has lived in Hays County for 24 years, likes the idea of a roundabout at the FM 3237 and FM 150 intersection.

Thompson says people are afraid of them because they lack experience with them.

“I think they’re great, it keeps me moving,” Thompson said. Thompson added traffic lights waste gas and time, especially out in a rural area where the lights would be set on a timer.

Thompson said there are several successful roundabouts that prove they can work smoothly.

Examples include one at the Shops at Arbor Trails in Austin, and one in the Main Plaza in downtown New Braunfels. The city of Kyle installed a roundabout at the intersection of Burleson Street and Marketplace Avenue in 2017.

The roundabout has been discussed in public meetings for the FM 150 Character Plan and 2016 Bond Election as a traffic solution for the intersection for several years.

Pct. 4 County Commissioner Ray Whisenant says any comments or complaints can be directed toward his office.

The county is still in the design phase of the project and the roundabout is not expected to be built until around 2020.

ing which officers make the force.

“Citizens want to ensure emergency responders are paid appropriately and the city offers very com-

petitive packages,” Barnett said. “We have a mayor, council and community that have outstanding support for their emergency responders.”

gallons a day, and Phase IV at 2.5 million gallons a day.

Groundwater in the state of Texas is privately owned which plays into the problem with the district’s decision to authorize a permit.

Holland said that, because the water is privately owned, not authorizing some sort of permit would create legal difficulties.

“The board would ultimately be hard pressed to say, ‘you can’t produce groundwater under your property, or leased property,’” Holland said.

“We need to look at what provisions could allow for pumping in a way that protects the resources of other people that have private property rights in the area.”

Because of the limited historical data available, the district is unable to evaluate long-term, re-

then followed by a 20-day comment at the publicapublic comment period. tion of this article.

This public comment pePhase I would allow for .5 million gallons a day riod could lead to a party Texas Crossword Phase II would allow for 1 million gallons a day requesting a contested Solution case hearing through the Phase III would allow for 1.5 million gallon a day State Office of AdminisPhase IV would allow for 2.5 million gallons a day trative Hearings (SOAH).

At the earliest, the Electro Purification (EP) will be allowed to pump .5 millions permit could go before gallons a day until the BSEACD can determine if pumping that amount has any adverse affects on the aquifer. If the BSEACD board of unreasonable adverse affects are not observed, EP can directors in August. re-apply to the district to move on to the next phase.

However, the timeline is dependent on EP’s public notice and the public gional components of the Glen Rose Formations of unreasonable impact, the the Trinity Aquifer will not comments associated Texas Crossword, from page 7 with the permit. report said. However, the be dewatered, the report “We’ve certainly district will work towards said. already seen the citizen developing the tools The plan also includes outcry,” Holland said. “I Sudoku Solution and collecting the data the installation of monthink it’s reasonable to necessary for long-term itoring wells to measure assume that a contested evaluation. drawdown and water case hearing could be on These long-term studquality around the EP well the way.” ies include the complifield.

The Trinity Edwards ance monitoring, impact Springs Protection Associavoidance and mitigation WHAT’S NEXT ation (TESPA), a nonprofit plan. The compliance organization with a misWithin 10 days of the monitoring plan calls for sion to protect the Trinity report published by monitoring a well network that utilizes an index BSEACD, EP must submit and Edwards Aquifer, Sudoku Puzzle, has a team reviewing the and triggers to ensure that a public notice in the lofrom page 7 report and did not have a the Cow Creek and Lower cal newspapers, which is

Pumping Permit Continued from pg. 1

The recommendation was made because of the possibility of a negative impact to the aquifer with EP’s request to pump immediately 2.5 million gallons a day.

“We felt like the large amount of groundwater requested could not be granted just as a single phase due to the high probability to unreasonable impact within a twomile radius of pumping,” said BSEACD General Manager Kirk Holland.

“Those impacts can be avoided and minimized.”

According to the report, the general manager will consider authorizing additional phases of production from the well field, conditioned on the permittee requesting the next phase of production, authorized by the BSEACD. Phase II would allow for one million gallons a day, Phase III at 1.5 million

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Public Notices TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY NOTICE OF DISTRICT HEARING TCEQ Docket No. 2018-0496-DIS APPLICATION. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will conduct a hearing on an application for dissolution (Application) of Rock Creek Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 (District).

The Application was filed with the TCEQ and includes a petition by LSF Properties, LLC (the landowner of a majority of land within the District) requesting dissolution of the District. The TCEQ will conduct this hearing under the authority of Texas Water Code Chapters 49 and 51, Title 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293, and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The TCEQ will conduct the hearing at: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Building E, Room 201S 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin, Texas The District was created by the TCEQ according to the terms and provisions of Article XVI, § 59, of the Texas Constitution, and Chapters 49 and 51 of the Texas Water Code. The District contains 3,059.489 acres of land, within Hays County, Texas. The petition states that dissolution is desirable since the amount of land owned by Petitioner and others in the District is not large enough to support a separate water, wastewater and drainage system that would be financed by the sale of bonds by the District.

The petition filed with the Application states that the District: (1) has performed none of the functions for which it was created for five consecutive years preceding the date of the Application, (2) is financially dormant, and (3) has no outstanding bonded indebtedness.

An affidavit from the state Comptroller of Public Accounts has been included in

the Application, certifying that the District has no bonded indebtedness.

If the request for dissolution is approved, the District’s assets, if any, will escheat to the State of Texas and will be administered by the state Comptroller of Public Accounts and disposed of in the manner provided by Chapter 74 of the Texas Property Code.

HEARING. A hearing on this matter is required by Texas Water Code § 49.321. The purpose of this hearing is to provide all interested persons the opportunity to appear and offer testimony for or against the proposal contained in the Application. At the conclusion of the hearing, pursuant to Texas Water Code § 49.324 the commission may determine that the District should be dissolved.

INFORMATION. For information regarding the date and time this application will be heard before the TCEQ, please submit written inquiries to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Office of Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Districts Creation Review Team at (512) 239-4691. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our Web site at <www.tceq.state.tx.us>.

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In other news, on May 20, Abbott issued a statewide call for Texans to take part in a moment of silence at 10 a.m. on May 21 to honor the memory of the victims of the Santa Fe shooting.

PLAIN LANGUAGE IS GOAL Texas Insurance Commissioner Kent Sullivan on May 23 announced that the Texas Department of Insurance is redesigning its website to help customers solve problems.

Sullivan, who refers to himself as a “plain language champion” admits it’s unlikely that the agency

can get rid of terms like “contingent nonforfeiture benefit” overnight, but progress is being made.

The agency is calling for volunteers to help make sure consumer information is easy to understand.

Sullivan said he issued guidance to long-term care insurers about writing rate notices in plain language and that letters and forms are being rewritten with an eye toward shorter words and formats that are easier to read.

Sullivan said the goal is to use plain language in everything the agency does — on the website, in writing and on the phone.

“It’s not enough to be technically accurate if no one understands your message. It’s win-win when consumers understand insurance and how it works,” he said. “We invite you to hold us accountable. Insurance can be complex.

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residents of Williamson County who got sick while abroad.

Some 55 cases of Zika were reported in calendar year 2017. More data for previous years is available at TexasZika.org.

The health department is urging people to protect themselves from mosquito bites this spring as they travel, particularly to warmer climates where Zika is more prevalent, namely Central America,

South America and the Caribbean.

Ed Sterling is director of Member Services for the Texas Press Association. edsterling@texaspress.com

ZIKA CASES ARE REPORTED The Texas Department of State Health Services on May 22 said the agency has received reports of the first Texas Zika cases of 2018.

The two reported cases are travel-related, involving

Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION the time and in the manner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

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Of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien.

Sale to be held pnline at Storagetreasures.com by competitive bid.

Anytime Storage, LLC 880 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Sale will be ending on or after June 8, 2018 at 11 a.m.

Cleanup deposit is required.

Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale.

Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant (s).

All Units have some furniture, boxes, clothing, miscellaneous household items.

JOSE NERI – fridge ,tools Ricardo Torres –washing machine

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Morningstar Storage will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. This sale is being listed below.

Location: Morningstar Storage, 1001 W. Goforth Rd., Buda, TX 78610 Date: 06/11/2018 Time: 10:15 AM Units: Unit 1150 – Ronny Parks – Couch, Plastic Totes, Boxes, Mattress, Misc. Household Unit 2043 – Shane Murrieta – Dresser, Couch, Toys, Boxes, Misc. Household Unit 2056 – Juana Solis – Hospital Bed Unit 2093 – Sheila Bur-

bage – Hope Chest, Furniture, Boxes, Misc. Household Unit 2204 – Efrain Perez Jr. – Furniture, Misc. Household Unit 3137 – Sheila Burbage – Boxes, Christmas Décor, Boxes, Misc. Household Unit B211 – Brent Haas – File Cabinets, Furniture, Washer, Dryer, Boxes, Misc.

Unit B221 – Tracy Tucker – TV’s, Boxes, Furniture, Misc.

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

Everett

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Charles Estill Bludworth, Jr., Deceased, were issued on May 15, 2018, in Cause No. 18-0048-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: Charles E. Bludworth, III and John Griffith Bludworth.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within

prescribed by law. c/o: John Griffith Bludworth 953 Vista Gardens Dr. Buda, Texas 78610 DATED the 30th day of May, 2018.

Ana Marilin “Mari” Garza Attorney for Charles E. Bludworth, III and John Griffith Bludworth State Bar No.: 24084385 102 Suttles Ave. San Marcos, Texas 78666 Telephone: (512) 667-7274 Facsimile: (512) 667-7374 E-mail: Mari@garzapeach law.com

Buda Sportsplex Dr

Pursuant to chapter 59; Texas property code; Cornerstone Storage 281 N FM 1626 Buda, TX, 78610 will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord lien. The sale will end on or around 10:00 am on June 14th, 2018 via storagetreasures. com. Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash.

A $50.00 clean up deposit will be required. Unit must be cleaned out 48 Hrs. from end of sale. Sale is subject to adjournment. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. A general description of unit contents is but not limited to misc. household items, furniture, electronics, and tools.

Property includes contents from units of the following tenants: Valerie Moreno

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3420 FM 967, Ste B-100 Buda, TX 78610

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512-295-1608

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