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Charged with Attempted Murder Buda man indicted for shooting at Niederwald gas station robbery

BY LESLY DE LEON A Buda man indicted in an aggravated robbery at a Niederwald gas station in June 2016 has now been charged with attempted capital murder.

Charles Brian Lane, 19, of Buda, was booked into the Hays County Jail May 30 and is being held on

$450,000 bond.

Lane is accused of shooting an employee at a Valero gas station on Highway 21 and FM 2001 in Niederwald on June 11, 2016. He was originally arrested June 22, 2016.

Wes Mau, Hays County District Attorney, said Lane would only face two indictments of aggravated

robbery when he goes to court, which are the formal charges made LANE against Lane by a Hays County grand jury.

Lane was indicted on the

two charges in January 2017. An additional charge of Attempted Murder has been added by the DA’s office.

According to a Hays County probable cause affidavit, released by Beth Smith, Hays County Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace, two armed male suspects, later identified as Lane and

another teen who was 16 years old at the time, ran from a pickup truck they were in to the front door of the gas station.

Lane had a handgun and covered his face with a bandana, while the younger teen had a rifle and used his sweatshirt to cover his face. Lane climbed on the counter

and allegedly pointed his gun at the clerk while demanding money.

Police initially believed Lane shot the clerk, but according to the affidavit, a closer look at the surveillance video showed the 16-year-old allegedly shooting the clerk in the

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Buda leads % growth in Hays County Voting A 105 percent rise in the estimated population over a six-year period casts Buda as the Hays County city with the highest growth percentage since 2010, according to new Census Bureau estimates released in late May. According to the sta290 tistics, which included population estimates as of July 2016, Buda has ballooned to just over 15,000 people. Six years ago, during the 2010 Census, Buda had just over 7,200 people.

From 2015 to 2016, Buda’s population rose by 40 percent, which was the highest among the five major cities in the county.

Dripping Springs, which has an estimated 2016 population of 3,140, had the second highest population growth rate among the five major cities between 2015 and 2016, while Kyle was third.

San Marcos, which was deemed the fastest growing city in the U.S., according to 2014 Census estimates, only saw 13 percent growth between 2015 and 2016.

Buda’s rise in population wasn’t a surprise for Buda Mayor Todd Ruge, who said the constant growth has been the “same story for years.”

Ruge cites Buda’s proximity to Austin and its good schools lend to more people setting up in Buda.

“We’re in a desirable area,” Ruge said. “We’re close to Austin, but we don’t have the Austin prices.”

Despite the growth, Ruge said

Hays County Population Estimates

Entity

2016 estimate

2015 estimate

2010 Census

Hays County

204,470

177,562

157,107

San Marcos

61,980

54,712

44,894

Kyle

39,060

32,078

28,016

Buda

15,023

10,655

7,295

Dripping Springs 3,140

2,415

1,788

Wimberley

2,625

2,626

2,983

Dripping Springs

Buda

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the San Marcos city continues to maintain its “small town charm” that he feels is attractive to people.

Information from the U.S. Census Bureau However, Ruge said he doesn’t see an end With the growth comes a Buda will have to keep up with to the constant growth strain on infrastructure, as well in the future, primarily the ratio that’s coming to Buda. He as housing. Approval of the 2014 of police officer to residents. cited how Buda’s city limits to bonds is one way Ruge felt the Housing is also an issue the the north touch Austin’s city lim- city could accommodate the city must deal. Currently, Buda’s its. He also said developments growth. “bread and butter” are $300,000 that are not in the city limits, But Buda still faces challenges to $400,000 homes. Howevsuch as the Sunfield Municipal in securing adequate water reer, a major announcement in Utlity District, are starting to sources in the future. Legislation the next few months could go grow. making it easier for aquifer stor“hand-in-hand” with providing “One thing it does for us, age and recovery (ASR), which more affordable alternatives for there’s more people paying in. was backed by the city, died residents.

We still have one of the lowest prior to the end of the 85th Texas “We can’t dictate a developer property tax rates in our area,” Legislative session.

POPULATION GROWTH, 2A Ruge said.

Public safety is also a factor

COMING UP On June 9, come out to Buda City Park for the annual Movies in the Park series.

“Secret Life of Pets” will begin at 9 p.m.

Movies are shown in Buda City Park every Friday in June.

‘Sing!’ at Lake Kyle

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Texas Water Safari

On June 9, join the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department for a viewing of 2016’s “Sing!”. Bring your blankets, folding chairs and movie snacks to enjoy a relaxing evening by the water. The movie will begin after sunset at the amphitheater at Lake Kyle.

RAILHOUSE

Center Street building gets new life, again.

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snafu sparks protests

BY MOSES LEOS III Ever since he cast his first ballot as an 18-yearold in 1968, San Marcos resident Sam Montoya has made it a habit to participate in the democratic process whenever it came up.

But on Monday, Montoya was “shocked” to discover the ballot he cast in Nov. 8, 2016 general election was one of 1,800 votes not counted due to a policy lapse at an early voting location.

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Timing kills City of Hays water bill 530-acre development on hold

BY MOSES LEOS III

‘Secret Life of Pets’

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Legislation that could require large cities to wholesale water and wastewater to smaller municipalities, which could unlock a 500-plus acre development near the City of Hays, was voted out of committee last month.

But the future of House Bill 2959, authored by State Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs), ended after it wasn’t placed on the calendar to be discussed on the house floor prior to a May 11 deadline.

HB 2959 was voted out of the House Natural Resources Committee by a unanimous 10-0 vote April

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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.

NEWS

Buda building cost capped at $23M

BY SAMANTHA SMITH Overages in audio and visual equipment in the municipal building and an evidence outbuilding for the Buda Police Department led city leaders to amend the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for its new city hall, library and public safety building.

The amendment, approved by a unanimous vote, brings the GMP for the new facility to approximately $23 million. Ray Cresswell, Buda project manager, and Mark Christopher, with J.E. Dunn Construction, assured Buda City Council members the GMP didn’t exceed the original bond amount of $24.5 million for Propositions 1 and 2.

Buda’s amendment was necessary after officials became aware of a $36,000-plus dollar overage for the audio and visual equipment, along with the

outbuilding, which is used to process evidence.

Funds had to be moved to compensate for the overage. Officials said funds were moved from within a contingency fund in the bond to fill a need that wasn’t included in their original GMP bid. Council had to approve the transfer before any funds were exchanged.

“We’re picking up the cost ... That is the difference between the amount that was the allowance for the project and what was actually bid,” Cresswell said.

Council members unanimously approved the amendment to the GMP, but gave city staff direction to further identify areas in the audio-visual equipment budget that could be modified. Examples included the number and size of flat screen television monitors throughout the municipal facility to cut more costs.

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Kyle focuses on sidewalks and who will pay for them

BY LESLY DE LEON

Varying opinions on how Kyle should approach funding sidewalk improvements Tuesday prevented city leaders from reaching a concrete solution to the problem.

The Kyle City Council discussed sidewalk maintenance, with Councilmember David Wilson presenting three options. The first requires the city to take full responsibility, while a second option would require homeowners to maintain responsibility. A third option allowed the city to assist homeowners in maintaining the sidewalks.

Wilson proposed that the city use new, cost-effective technology to take full

responsibility of maintaining and repairing sidewalks.

Using a concrete leveling and lifting method, the city could pay $56 for repairing a 4x4 sidewalk section.

Sections that are too damaged to be repaired using that method will be replaced for $248 using conventional methods.

Wilson suggested a city budget of $50,000 a year over a five-year period and continuing maintaining sidewalks in the future.

Much like street maintenance, sidewalks would have to be repaired at a regular, gradual basis, Wilson said.

“We’re still wrestling with the issue,” Wilson said. “We’ve been listening to residents on

the subject.”

Wilson said homeowners had varying opinions. As discussion progressed, it became clear council members did as well.

Councilmember Daphne Tenorio was strongly opposed to Wilson’s proposal, and Councilmember Shane Arabie had his reservations.

At a meeting last April, Wilson proposed the city contract a concrete company to repair sidewalks at a reduced cost to homeowners.

While discussion seemed to shift to the city taking full responsibility, council members did not reach a conclusion. It’s unknown if city leaders will bring the item up again at a future meeting.

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to build affordable housing,” Ruge said. “They want to make every penny they can.”

Kyle Mayor Todd Webster said his city’s rise in population wasn’t unexpected. He said city leaders have understood for a long time “we’re an area prone to a lot of residential

growth.”

“It has more to do with geography and positioning along Interstate 35,” Webster said.

Much like Buda, challenges in providing infrastructure and dealing with growing pains continue to come up.

Plans include expand-

ing the city’s wastewater plant, which is a priority in the city’s 2018 budget discussions. The city has also had conversations for a second regional wastewater treatment plant to accommodate development on the southside.

Discussions have also included how to possibly

finance such a project.

“We’re planning for the next one, which is the kind of thing that needs to be going on, and not for just the next five, six or ten years,” Webster said.

Webster said the most important thing the city needs is “diversified housing market.” He said the

city is focusing on executive level housing.

“When people come in and start out … their families grow, and as they move up, they want to upsize,” Webster said. “We want to have different levels of homes, so they don’t have to move out of town to do it.”

2019 legislative session, if necessary.

Harvey Davis, City of Hays Mayor, said he would hope to have conversations with Austin, regard-

less if the bill is approved or not.

“We always want to have good interaction and conversation with our friends at the city,” Davis said.

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The Hays Free Press reported in April a home rule municipality with a city-owned utility located in a county with a population of more than one million people could provide wholesale water and sewer service to general law cities with less than 301 people upon request, if the proposed bill were to be approved.

If approved, wholesale service could be provided if the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the larger home rule city borders the ETJ of the general law city, and if an aquifer provides the sole water supply for the smaller town.

Bill Walters, president of Walters Southwest, who worked with Isaac and officials with the City of Hays on the bill, said he had worked “hand-inhand” with language on the bill with Isaac, the city of Austin and its lobbying team.

The bill is in conjuction with a service extension request made by Walters to Austin for a 530-acre mixed use development called Hays Commons, which is to be located at the intersection of FM 1626 and State Highway 45 Southwest at the Hays and Travis County lines.

Walters said dialogue

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was “positive” with Austin officials, as well as Hays County representatives that “have been working hard on it as well.” He said the dialogue was welcome and “all parties clearly understand” the want to avoid additional septic systems “I think all parties clearly understand that a central sewer and water service is the preferred methodology over septic systems and wells and other alternatives, which are clearly negative toward the environment,” Walters said.

Language in the bill is all in the same context, with all sides wanting more clarification prior to the committee vote, Walters said.

“It was a 10-0 vote, so it was a unanimous vote. I think that sends a strong message,” Walters said.

But the bill is now running up against the clock.

With the deadline having already passed, the only way it could return is if a special session is called.

If the bill is approved, Walters said all parties would work with Austin’s water utility to move forward. He added the city of Hays “just wants to be treated fairly in a wholesale agreement” similar to those found in Rollingwood, Sunset Valley and

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Opinion

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Some accountability has to be there ... There’s no way they’re going to tell me 1,800 votes would not have made a difference in this election.”

–Arthur Taylor on voting system errors in the November 2016 election. See story on page 1A.

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Donald Trump vs. (most of) the planet

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t’s easy to distill Donald Trump’s decision on the Paris Climate Agreement down to the fact that, like a coddled toddler, he ascertained that as president no one could make him do it.

Easy to deduce that, like a smart 3-year-old, he rejected peas and carrots because, yuck.

The thing is, if that was Trump’s mindset, he’d have explained it in terms any 3-year-old could understand.

Instead, Trump laid out his decision with a whole bunch of words that amounted to (1) a Gatling gun of lies or (2) a sophomoric attempt to explain something way over his head.

First, the lies (for a full review, Google “Trump” “Paris” and “fact check,” but reserve some time): Even for one who has established himself as the least credible person ever to rise to his position – with only 36 percent of Americans telling Gallup they find him trustworthy – his statement about the Paris agreement was a tour de farce.

Washington Post reporters shredded his factual claims, the biggest being that the agreement tied U.S. hands while giving the Chinese free rein to “do whatever they want.”

Not true. “From the start,” reports the Post, “the agreement was designed to have the kind of plasticity Trump

EDITORIAL

Don’t deny our local role

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f all politics is local, as Tip O’Neil famously said, then this year local politics is also national – or maybe international.

That was driven home again last week when President Trump announced he will pull the United States from the Paris climate accord, saying he was elected to represent Pittsburg, not Paris.

The local implications are profound in several ways. First, the chairman of the committee that oversees science, technology and climate legislation in the United States House of Representatives is local – Lamar Smith, a Republican from San Antonio, who represents much of Hays County, including big swaths along the west side of Interstate 35. You can argue semantics here but basically Smith is a fairly nice guy in person who is also, essentially, a science denier.

That’s right. The head of the science and tech committee doesn’t believe the scientists he helps fund. At times, the world is an odd place.

Chairman Smith also says his constituents should put more faith in President Trump’s tweets than in news coverage.

The president’s trumpeting “Pittsburg over Paris” is a bit hard to swallow. As the mayor of Pittsburg pointed out, the president’s view of that city (and the world) is hopelessly outdated.

In fact, Pittsburg is no longer the poster child for coal-fired industrial plants belching smoke.

The city has re-made itself, embracing environmental sustainability and relying on new-tech jobs and clean energy.

If President Trump thinks he should follow the whims of Pittsburg then he has a problem.

Seventy five percent of the city voted against him in the presidential election. The mayor, the largest local newspaper, leading lights of business and the governor of

the state all spoke out against President Trump’s decision after he highlighted the city, saying reneging on our country’s commitment to the climate treaty will hurt local citizens and local jobs in Pittsburg.

It will almost certainly hurt local jobs and ratepayers here, too – unless local and regional leaders stand against it.

Our local economy is tethered to technology, innovation, wind, solar and cleanburning natural gas infinitely more than it is tied to coal or even old-style oilsand-gas production.

A bucketful of local companies thriving in the space between Austin and San Antonio are focused on this newer energy technology. Thousands of locals commute into neighboring urban centers for similar jobs.

And our electric coop is using more and more alternative energy sources, even allowing customers to sell home-generated solar power back to the grid.

This is the future economy, if we’ll just seize it, with billions of dollars at stake in world markets. The U.S. – and Central Texas – could be a leader if we invested in science and research, instead of denying or hiding from it.

But more than that, we live in one of the places that may be most affected by climate change. While prone to drought, we are at the same time the flash-flood capital of the continent.

Spikes in extreme weather on both ends – drought and flood – are a phenomena we should be eager to study, understand and mitigate, here of all places.

Instead, too many of our national elected leaders seem afraid to ask honest questions – or even to let scientists look into them. It seems to us a fearful and pessimistic view of humankind’s potential and our nation’s ability.

And it means that this year national politics is very much a local concern.

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

YoungAt-Large by John Young

seemed to be seeking by allowing nations to choose the amount of greenhouse-gas emissions they were willing to cut.”

That’s “tremendous flexibility with no penalties,” explained Columbia University environmental law professor Michael Gerard.

Gerard added, “Trump obviously didn’t read the Paris agreement, and his statement was written by people who willfully misrepresented its content – his staff or his lobbyist friends.”

Then there’s the whole issue at hand: climate change – an issue on which Trump has had several positions, depending on what his audience wanted to hear, we can presume.

In the mode of one who isn’t ready to think big thoughts, Trump appears disinclined to think this whole thing through before embarrassing his country in the eyes of the world.

Yes, truly, this is Donald Trump against the planet on multiple planes. What good company we have found with Nicaragua and Syria.

However, let us not forget that the Republican-controlled Senate has re-

fused to ratify the Paris accords.

But, wait. Someone phone Sen. James Inhofe and the “hoax” chorus.

Climate deniers surely rubbed their ears to hear Trump imply in his statement that reducing emissions might actually do something, temperature-wise: “Even if the Paris Agreement were implemented in full, with total compliance, it is estimated that it would only produce a one degree – think of that, this much – Celsius reduction in global temperatures by the year 2100.” (MIT analysis says the agreement, if fully enforced, would reduce the planet’s warming by a full degree.)

Ah, so are you saying climate change can be mitigated by emissions cuts, Mr. President? Or are you plying the madein-China hoax you were telling us about on the campaign trail?

More likely, as Vice

President Pence says, it is just part of the “climate change agenda” pushed by liberals because, hey, that’s what liberals do.

They conspire to get masses of climate experts to agree with them, and they march on Washington to make everyone uncomfortable.

The problem, America, is that we are trying to parse the words of a man who is at a loss for them, and whose command of facts makes words immaterial.

As David Brooks writes in The New York Times, “At base Trump is an infantalist. . . Immaturity is becoming the dominant note of his presidency.”

In other words, we’re out of the Paris Accords because, yuck.

Longtime newspaperman and former Texan John Young lives in Colorado. jyoungcolumn@gmail.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PLAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE This letter relates to two articles in your May 31st issue. First, Kyle plans $1.2M for road fixes in 2018. It seems that there is no correspondence between budget plans and actions being taken as a result of Kyle’s “growth”. Kyle has certainly been on a growth spurt, since I arrived here 10 years ago, but there seems to be no control of various new projects and developments approved being within budgetary limits.

Every new subdivision puts a strain on the infrastructure including police, fire, roads, water, drainage, electrical etc. If the goal of the city administration is to have Kyle grow to a certain population level, budgets for infrastructure should provide the wherewith to support that growth. To wait until the the houses are up and occupied and the facilities are in dire need of improvement or repair seems to be very shortsighted and a terrible way to run a city.

The second item, Kyle approves update to midterm comprehensive plan is another example of spending time and money to construct a plan, said to be comprehensive in nature, that has no relation to the reality regarding city

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“growth”. A plan is usually developed to support future goals and provide the means to accomplish those goals. Certainly the 2010 comprehensive plan didn’t include support for the growth that has and continues to occur. Why not stop developing plans that seem to be ignored and then make the city deal with a “we’ve got to fix the roads since they’re falling apart” basis as it is obvious that allowing construction of countless new homes will cause just that.

Don’t call these musings on what may occur a plan and either get professional and limit what isn’t supported by the plan or be up-front and a make the plans financially realistic to support Kyle’s all out growth if that is what is intended.

Dick McGuinness Kyle

PEC BOARD NEEDS MORE MONITORING Readers, we own PEC and pay its employees including the Board Members. James Oakley, the main subject to the troubling reporting in last week’s HFP editorial, actually receives two paychecks.

All elected and hired employees are required to represent the best services for PEC users in maintaining and developing new advances in our

electricity with cost effectiveness. Employees must be able to participate in company discourse without fear of incrimination and losing their jobs. If they had not testified to the fraud and oppression under Bennie Fuelberg, crimes would still be occurring. The HFP was effective in reporting the investigations.

Our service employees are not hired on their political affiliations nor should Board Members be elected on theirs.Yet political partisanship from the Board may have initiated the resignation of John Hewa, an outstanding, progressive General Manager. He defended intimidation by some Board Members against employees who objected to remarks made by then Board President, Oakley who retained Board Membership despite a strong Coop request to be replaced.Hewa chose not to direct under these censoring conditions.

Unfortunately, the majority of the Board did not honor the achievements of Hewa and ignored the best interest of the shareholders. In the business world censorship of employees would have required all directors involved to step down. Co-op owners, all of us, should protect the interests of all users and look at changing Board Membership.

Board Members are not given the authority by us, their owners, to threaten any of our employees.

In fact, we need open discourse and the need for active exchange of ideas. Low morale and oppression are very serious to a progressive environment.

James Oakley was removed from his leadership as Chairman because he called for a tree and a rope for a black suspect, harking back to lynching days.

Equally offensive are threats to silence our employees. After Hewa leaves, the next General Manager must assure that he supports open dissent without repercussions.

HFP needs to investigate the PEC Board with the vigor they took in the Fuelberg era. The newspaper has “Free Press” in its title.

The U.S. Constitution upholds the freedom of the speech and of the press. HFP and PEC coop owners must be more diligent in monitoring the Board.

Call for the following.

More Press coverage.

More user awareness about the selection of the next General Manager. Stop voting on political identities.

Support cleaner and cheaper products.

Enjoy your rebates from proper management, not repression.

Margaret Williams Buda

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leg, which caused Lane to flinch, making it look like he fired the shot.

The 16-year-old then saw a car leaving the gas station parking lot, went outside and fired at the car. After firing, the teen turned back to the store and his sweatshirt fell from his face, allowing police to identify him.

The two suspects got back in the truck and turned left onto Highway 21 with an undisclosed amount of money.

Two days after the rob-

bery, police met with the driver of the vehicle that the 16-year-old shot at.

The witness said she was parked at the gas station when she saw the two suspects enter the store with guns.

The witness attempted to leave the scene when the teen shot at her car.

Because she was turning, the bullet entered the trunk and exited the car’s side panel. She called 911 and was advised to stop at a gas station, but she drove straight home.

After confirming the sixteen-year-old’s identity with a former girlfriend and a probation officer, on June 14, police issued a warrant to apprehend him. He was taken into custody that day, and the handgun and rifle used in the robbery were recovered.

Early in the investigation, a potential witness gave police the 16-yearold and another suspect’s name.

However, the teen’s brother told police if he

were involved in another robbery, it would be with Lane.

On June 15, police recovered the pickup truck, which had been stolen, shown in surveillance video from the gas station.

A witness saw the truck being left next to the curb and three male suspects getting out and into a small silver passenger car June 11, 2016.

The witness heard someone say “get the AR,” meaning a gun, and saw

a suspect with a shield or star on his pants. The pants match the description of the Captain America pants Lane wore during the robbery.

On June 20, police contacted Lane’s mother and requested she arrange a meeting with her son.

After Lane did not show up at the meeting, police followed his mother. She stopped at an AT&T store in Kyle to purchase a new phone for her son.

While there, an undercover detective recorded

Elections: Voting snafu sparks protests

NOTICE

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Now Montoya hopes something can be done to prevent a similar issue from happening again.

For some Hays County residents, implementing a paper balloting system is the solution, despite county officials saying the snafu was a policy lapse, and not an equipment error.

“I hope they take care of this. I’m really disappointed my vote didn’t count,” Montoya said. “I know there are people who are angry. I’m not angry, but I’m disappointed.”

Many residents who advocate for paper balloting attended a citizens forum at the Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post in San Marcos Monday.

Representatives from Election Systems & Software (ES&S), which is one of two vendors Hays County is considering to replace outdated voting systems, attended the forum and demonstrated their “hybrid” paper and electronic voting system.

The Hays Free Press reported in April that county officials had planned to replace outdated voting equipment prior to Nov. 8, 2016 issue. Jennifer Anderson, Hays County elections administrator, said ES&S and Hart Intercivic are the only two vendors that can comply with Texas’ strict laws on voting equipment.

The policy issue occurred under Anderson’s predecessor’s reign.

Prior to the demonstration, however, residents shared fears that the county’s current electronic systems are not reliable and do not allow for accountability.

Hays County resident Ashley Whittenburger said having a paper ballot system “just makes sense,” as it would allow for a way for officials to “clearly audit an election.”

She was concerned the county is treating the issue with “such casualness” and felt officials were trying to sweep the problem under the rug.

“That’s just common sense. If we have no paper ballot or serial numbers attached to a ballot, how can we tell there’s a problem with an election?” Whittenburger said.

Arthur Taylor, a San Marcos resident, discovered his vote, along with his son’s

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Hays County resident Naomi Narvaiz (left) and San Marcos resident Sam Montoya take a look at a composite list of the over 1,800 people whose votes didn’t count in the Nov. 8, 2016 general election at a citizen’s forum in the Maurice T. Suttles VFW post in San Marcos Monday.

“It’s interesting when we’re expected to be open when we have so many more advisory committees that spend more money than we are, and they aren’t expected to be open.”

–Jennifer Anderson, Hays County elections administrator

and wife’s, were among the 1,800 not counted. He liked the idea of a paper ballot system, similar to the hybrid system presented by ES&S. That system would be made up of printing ballots on thermal paper, then inserting those into a computer. Representatives from ES&S claim the hybrid system would allow for three levels of transparency, where voters see their choices on screen and on the ballot, as well as have a digital image of the ballot.

Taylor was concerned about the accountability with the county’s current electronic systems and with transparency, primarily with the county’s selection of new equipment.

“Some accountability has to be there. I believe some criminal action should be taken because

her speaking openly about her son’s involvement in a robbery. She allegedly told Lane “you better make sure he threw away the clothes, hat, hoodie and everything.”

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whether it can be open.

“It’s interesting when we’re expected to be open when we have so many more advisory committees that spend more money than we are, and they aren’t expected to be open,” Anderson said.

Whichever vendor the county chooses could also impact whether or not the county can have “voting centers” in future elections.

Voting centers, which were used in Travis and Williamson Counties, are locations where voters of any precinct can cast a ballot on Election Day. Under

this is inexcusable,” Taylor said. “There’s no way they’re going to tell me 1,800 votes would not have made a difference in this election.”

Anderson said the county has taken steps to rectify the issues, which affected the outcome of the Anthem Municipal Utility District vote. Following an investigation, Anderson implemented policy changes to how the county handles its mobile ballot boxes (MBB), which was mistakenly taken offline at an early voting location at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos.

Hays County Judge Bert Cobb reached out to Rolando Pablo, the Texas Secretary of State (SOS), regarding the Nov. 8, 2016 issue. In a letter, Keith Ingram, Texas director of elections, said while the SOS office doesn’t have any investigative authority, the report done by Anderson “correctly identified” the problem and took appropriate steps to rectify it.

The SOS didn’t believe a further review was necessary.

Anderson said there were no voting issues in the May 6 general election.

She said the county is also attempting to be as transparent is it can be with the new equipment.

An 11-person committee was commissioned to assist the county with its new election system.

However, she said those committee meetings are not open to the public, as it’s not required by law. A committee member can make to motion to vote on

the current Hays County system, voters on Election Day can only vote in their assigned precinct location.

Only direct recording equipment (DREs) or electronic voting systems are allowed at a voting center, per state law. Hybrid systems are not DREs, Anderson said.

“I don’t think anyone is trying to exclude the public from the meeting,” Anderson said. “But it’s obvious that people are trying to distract. We’re trying to make sure we focus on the objective and focus on the equipment.”

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Hays High students chose to get some air the minute school let out for the summer June 1 when they participated in the annual Hays Ultimate Frisbee tournament held at Hays High. Nine teams made up the field with the Potential Grizzlies taking the first place prize. The Unbribables took second place, while the Greatest of All Time Squad (G.O.A.T.) finishing third.

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1. HEAD COACHING CHANGES DEFINE LANDSCAPE AT LEHMAN HIGH

1. HAYS SOFTBALL PLAYS IN MEMORY OF A FALLEN TEAMMATE

Perhaps no other story generated as much buzz this sports season as the departure of Todd Raymond, who was hired to become the Leander ISD athletic director in mid-March. Raymond, who was hired by Hays CISD in 2012, helmed Lobo Athletics and led the Lobo football program. More than 70 propsective appliants threw their hats into the ring before the district chose Joshua Kirkland as the new athletic coordinator and head football coach.

Kirkland was previously the athletic director and head football coach at El Paso Parkland High. The coaching carosel continued to turn in mid-May when Nauri Garcia, head girls soccer coach at Lehman, stepped down from his position.

Hays CISD officials have not named a successor to Garcia at this time.

Few, if any, teams in the history of Hays CISD showed as much grit, determination and guile as the Hays Rebel softball team did in the 2016-2017 season. Guided by the memory of teammate Brynn Aylor, who was tragically killed in a car accident in Buda in March, Hays rolled through 25-6A en route to the school’s first district title since 2014. In addition, the Rebels powered through the first round of the playoffs, sweeping San Antonio Madison before finishing in the area round.

Seven Rebel players were named to the 25-6A All District team, with pitcher Max Valdez named as MVP and head coach Lisa Cone named Coach of the Year.

2. LEHMAN GIRLS POWERLIFTERS PERFORM AT STATE The tradition of powerlifting success continued in 2017 for the Lehman High girls powerflifting team, which sent six athletes to the Texas High School Women’s Powerfliting Association state meet in Waco

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The departure of Lobo’s Todd Raymon (top) made way for Joshua Kirkland (inset). in March. Lehman High’s Evelyn Ramirez capped off her senior season with a fourth place podium finish in the 220-pound weight class. Ramirez lifed a personal best 985 total pounds at the meet. Joining Ramirez was Alexis Ysla, Rubylee Perez, Julissa Gonzalez, Mia Palomarez, Maddie Cruz and Mia Dolin.

3. LOBO BOYS BASKETBALL STUNS HAYS IN FINAL SECONDS Facing a ten point fourth quarter deficit to the Hays Rebels in late Janurary, Lehman Lobo head coach

Michael Whitten never asked his team to stop believing. His wish came true as the Lobos rallied to force overtime and eventually top the Rebels in a 66-65 come-from-behind win at the Lobo den. Leading the way was senior Tracy Malrey, who sunk two key free throws at the end of regulation to force the overtime session. Lehman’s win over Hays was the program’s first since Jan. 15, 2013.

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2. REBEL VOLLEYBALL, GIRLS SOCCER AND GIRLS BASKETBALL REACH THE POSTSEASON Girl power was on full display at Hays High this sports season as the Rebel girls volleyball team, as well as the Lady Rebels soccer and basketball teams all reached the postseason.

Rebel volleyball, which reached the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, finished as bidistrict finalists

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Hays Rebel senior Hailee Morton pushes the ball past two Westwood Warrior players during a tournament in August 2016. after a 25-21 season and a 6-6 mark in 25-6A district play. The Lady Rebel basketball team extended its playoff streak to nine straight seasons after they finished with a 20-14 overall record and third-place in district play. The Hays girls soccer team returned to the playoffs in 2016-2017 after a two year hiatus.

3. REBEL BASEBALL POWERS ITS WAY TO THE PLAYOFFS By virtue of three critical wins over the Vandegrift

Vipers to close the regular season in April, the Hays Rebel baseball team secured the program’s seventh straight trip to the postseason earlier this year. Hays, which finished 18-9 overall and bidistrict finalists, used the sweep over Vandegrift, which held second place at the time, to catapult into the second place playoff spot in 25-6A. The Rebels have reached the playoffs in back-toback years under second year head coach James Howard.

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4. LEHMAN FOOTBALL ENDS LENGTHY LOSING STREAK

5. LOBO FOOTBALL, SOCCER PLAYERS MAKE HISTORY

For the better part of two years, Lehman football couldn’t buy a win. That all changed in mid-September when the Lobos crushed the Akins Eagles 42-7, which ended an 18-game losing streak that dated back to September 19, 2014. The opponent?

Akins. All coincidence was put aside the following week as Lehman cruised past San Antonio Jay, which was the first time the program scored back-toback wins since 2011.

In February, Lehman High senior Tyler Henderson became one of the first Lehman football players to sign his letter of intent to play at a Power-5 conference school. Henderson, who was a first-team 25-6A All-District selection in 2016, signed on to play at Baylor University in Waco. Prior to signing, Henderson was one of the first Lobo players to have been recruited by football bowl subdivision teams, including Navy and Oklahoma State.

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Lehman’s Maya Erwin is one of two Lehman ahletes who made historic steps for the Lobos this year. made history by becoming the first Lobo to be selected as a district Most Valuable Player in back-to-back years.

Erwin was named MVP in 14-6A in 2016, and followed by being selected as MVP in 25-6A this season.

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4. REBEL GIRLS TRACK TAKES DISTRICT CROWN With the help of a podium sweep in the 300-meter hurdles by Nicole Lewis, Cameron McFadden and Trinity Wells, the Hays Rebel girls track team in late April took the 25-6A varsity championship at Vandegrift High. Hays claimed the district championship over second place Vandegrift by 16 points. First place finishers included Lewis, Camille Dickson, Brianna Kaminski, Reagan Casey, Alyssa Blanks and the Rebel 4x200-meter relay team.

Left to right are Hays head cross country coach Traci Hightower, Gabby Bosquez and Emily Klaerner at the UIL state cross country meet.

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5. GABBY BOSQUEZ REACHES THE UIL STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET “Run like a Boss-quez” was the motto for Hays High junior Gabby Bosquez and the Rebel cross country team after she reached the UIL Class 6A girls state cross country meet in 2016.

Bosquez accomplished the feat in only her first year of competing in the sport.

Bosquez finished with a time of 19:05.60 at the state meet, which was good for 57th out of 152 athletes.

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Sponsors of Unforgettable Families and Friends offer reading incentives Science Hall second grader Luna Ventura has been reading all year long, and her hard work paid off this month, as she won a bike in the Unforgettable Families and Friends drawing at the school.

Unforgettable Families and Friends is a nonprofit organization working with Science Hall to encourage reading among the students.

Ventura received the bike and related safety equipment after reading 15 books and writing book reports on each.

Her name was drawn from among all the other second-graders at Science Hall participating in the program.

UFF introduced its reading program, “Bikes 4 Books,” to Science Hall Elementary School in September 2016. UFF provided each student with a new book to keep;

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Cynthia Bentley, who founded the organization, said, “I saw a need to ensure that students not only learn to read at an early age, but develop a love for books and reading, which is a key element in success in life.”

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Buda Market in the Park

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The sights and smells of fresh produce and the eccentricity of eclectic artwork hit the greenbelt near Buda City Hall Saturday during the inaugural Market in the Park.

The event, which was put on by the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) and the Buda Main Street Program, drew hundreds of revelers to the downtown sector.

J.R. Gonzales, Buda Chamber managing director, said the event was successful and he plans to continue holding the market on a monthly basis.

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or the first time in its history, the Kyle Police Department will offer a support system and in-house resource for officers and civilian staff to deal with job-related stress.

Those services are a part of Kyle Police Department’s new chaplain program, which is a resource used during a time of crisis, Police Chief Jeff Barnett said.

Other local police agencies have similar programs and Barnett said they are successful in helping officers better handle some situations they encounter.

Pastor Marquet Curl, who started the ROCK (Reflections of Christ’s Kingdom) church in Kyle in 2014, is the lead pastor and founder of the chaplain program.

“With his background and history, we believe Pastor Curl is just what KPD needs at this time,” Barnett said.

The program will help officers deal with any stress, whether it’s workrelated, crisis-related or personal, Curl said.

“In the past, other agencies have loaned us a chaplain for a particular event or crisis, but we never really built a relationship with any one person,” Captain Pedro Hernandez said.

Having a resource and someone to speak with can help officers and staff deal with any professional and personal issues, Curl said.

The number one priority is implementing a program that fits the KPD as it grows, Curl said.

More chaplains will be recruited and Curl said he hopes to have four other chaplains in the program by the end of the year.

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New Kyle Police Department Chaplain Marquet Curl started the ROCK (Reflections of Christ’s Church) Kyle ministry and will work as a support resource for the department.

“I wanted to try to be able to be a voice of change – not just from within the community but also on the officer’s side because a lot of people don’t understand the stress that’s involved with being a police officer.”

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mentation, the most important thing is building relationships,” Curl said.

“That’s what the program will be about.”

Curl has met with all police officers and staff to talk about the program and has also received feedback.

“I wanted it to be their program,” Curl said.

“Everyone has been very excited about it and looking forward to having a

program that’s there to meet their emotional, mental and spiritual needs.”

Curl approached the Kyle Police about creating the program after he moved to the city in May 2016.

“I had a burning desire and passion to make an impact on my community,” Curl said. “I wanted to try to be able to be a voice of change - not just from

within the community but also on the officer’s side because a lot of people don’t understand the stress that’s involved with being a police officer.”

Curl spoke to Barnett and Hernandez and worked to get the program off the ground.

“We’ve been working on it for several months and it’s great to see it come to fruition,” Barnett said.

Spare the aphid, save the monarch Mt. City Montage

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What happens when one rids butterfly weed of aphids? Carol Clark, a Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist, explained to me the problem. If you use a hose with a stream of water to wash away aphids “naturally”, you will wash away any Monarch eggs already on the plant. If you use a soap based spray, the soap will kill any Monarch caterpillars. It’s risky.

Carol advised, “The aphids will get eaten and controlled by other critters shortly if you leave them there. Syrphid flies, Lacewings and Ladybugs will come on their own.”

Carol worked the Monarch Watch booth at the recent Pollinator PowWow in Nacogdoches.

There, RonTom and I learned about Syrphid flies. Also known as “hover flies” and “drone flies” (they can fly backwards), this insect is an important pollinator and predator of pests such as aphids, scales, thrips, and caterpillars.

Distinguish a Syrphid fly from a bee or wasp by noting is has only two wings, and it has a flylooking face.

Aphids are quite thick on my butterfly milkweed. Soon we’ll know whether or not Syrphid flies, Lacewings, and Ladybugs find them.

On Friday, a Monarch floated above those new-to-our-landscape milkweed plants out front. So far, with a green spring, the deer have not munched on them.

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OBITUARY MARTINEZ Cristobalina Bonet Martinez, a devoted wife to Federico Jasso Martinez Sr. was a beloved mother and grandmother who was called home to be with our heavenly Lord on Tuesday May 30, 2017, after 100 years.

She was born on a ship headed towards Ponce, Puerto Rico, on March 11, 1917, to Ismael Bonet and Concepcion Mendez Bonet.

Cristobalina, or “Lila” for short, was predeceased by her parents, husband, sisters; Enicia M Bonet and Libertad M Bonet, brothers; Eliceo M Bonet, Pablos-Ander Bonet, and Samuel M Bonet , and her son; William Alemar.

Lila is survived by her

son Anthony Alemar and his wife Sue Alemar; daughter Nilda Agate; daughter in-law Angelica Erazo; step-daughter Teresa Lozano; step-sons Octaviano Martinez and Catarino Martinez; grandchildren Mary Jane & Craig Ramirez, Joe & Sandra Martinez, Freddy Martinez, Dominique & Sam Mac, Lila Alemar, William Alemar, Linda Michelle & Eliseo Torres, Diane & Vinny Burruto, Emily & Steve Mooney, and Vito Agate. She was blessed with great grandchildren Krysta B Ramirez, Alexis L. Alemar, Vincent & Samantha Agate, Anthony & Adriana Burruto, Nicholas, Gracy & Alex Torres, Lilyanna and Julianna Mooney; and great-great-grandchild Enzo Burruto.

Cristobalina worked as a seamstress in New York, then, as a nurse at

a state hospital in Austin, TX, she loved reading the Bible, solving crossword puzzles, watching Don Francisco, drinking coffee, eating pizza, and hash browns from McDonalds. She enjoyed cooking and eating home cooked meals like rice, beans, caldo, and lots of vegetables and fruits. Her favorites were Mexican, Puerto Rican, and American food. In her earlier years, Lila’s favorite hobbies included shopping, gardening, and sewing. Sitting on the porch, talking with family and friends, and just catching the warmth of the sun was her very favorite.

Her true passion was praying, for her friends and family. She loved learning and was always studying God. Lila was brought up Catholic but she learned many reli-

gions to know her Maker as well as she could.

Ultimately, she chose Christianity. Her last Church was Holy Ground Ministry. Her joyful love of family, friends, and her service to her lord was a blessing and she will be missed by all.

Join us in celebrating the remarkable life of Cristobalina B. Martinez, beginning with Visitation at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Harrell Funeral Home, 1715 Kirby, Kyle, TX. Graveside services will immediately follow at San Juan Cemetery in Maxwell, Texas.

A word of heart-felt thanks to her friends at Compassionate Care Hospice and Deer Creek of Wimberley Living & Memory Care in Wimberley, Texas; for all the care, love and affection bestowed upon Lila and the family.

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Continued from pg. 1C brought Monarchs from their wintering grounds in Mexico early. This is not good . Those that travelled with eggs to Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa arrived before the milkweed emerged in an adequate quantity for egg laying. Instances of “egg dumping” occurred on small plants. A large portion of the new generation was lost when caterpillars hatched and had no food.

Keep up with what’s happening with the Monarchs on Monarch Watch’s Facebook page.

It’s more current than the website.

Birds and squirrels are flocking to our feeders and the water and plants we provide.

Often I enter bird species observations on the eBird app while I sit at the kitchen table, with the bird magnet wildscape out the window holding me firmly in place. One day last week, I counted 18 species in one sitting.

This is the season’s peak for seeing young birds from this season

out on their own, sometimes accompanied by parents. You’ve seen such juveniles gaping and fluttering wings, begging parents for food? The week a young Eastern Bluebird out my window was begging an immature Northern Cardinal for food.

Who’s the ugliest juvenile? My vote goes to the Northern Cardinals, both male and female.

The Garraways saw a beautiful Painted Bunting this week, the hands down winner for “most beautiful”.

Do you have junk laying around your yard that’s not fit to give away? This weekend is Mountain City’s Annual “Dumpster Days”.

Volunteers get first dibs on the cool stuff that’s brought in. June 10th, 8am – June 11th 5pm.

It closes early if all the reserved dumpsters are filled.

If Montage fills with tidbits, leftovers are saved for later. Send tidbits to ptom5678@ gmail.com or 512 268 5678. Thanks! Love, Pauline

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It’s time to set out the squirrel and bird feeders around town.

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2. Native Tree Care This month generally turns out to be pretty hot and dry. Remember your trees are going to be thirsty too. A small amount of rain does little to carry moisture deep into the soil.

3. Mulch This will cool the roots and slow the water loss from evaporation. Mixing your mulch 50:50 (bagfor-bag) with compost, will add nutrition and relieve stress.

4. Slow release fertilizers When feeding flowerbeds and turf, be sure to use an organicbased, slow-release fertilizer. You will avoid burning plant roots in the summer heat and will have little impact on our watershed. Foliar sprays with seaweed will also help reduce heat stress.

5. Care for your roses The first flush of your spring roses has finished. The flowering ends of the rose stems have probably formed hips (seed pods). Cut them off and there will be a new round of

flowering. Also, give them some rose food.

Examine them for any sign of insects, especially spidermites, and treat with horticultural oil (Sunspray or All Seasons) or Spinosad.

6. Mow high Cut your grass as high as you can stand. Longer grass blades will help shade the turf and conserve water. Leave clippings on the lawn.

7. Add summer color This is the right time to plant heat-loving summer color in those empty spaces. Planting in the morning and evening is best. For summer color, zinnias, purslane, moss rose, and vinca seem to be the hardiest. Make sure they get enough water when they are establishing themselves. Happy gardening everyone! ` If you have a question for Chris, send it via email to iathyme@ yahoo.com. Or mail a postcard to It’s About Thyme: 11726 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX 78748 www.itsaboutthyme.com

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FDR campaigned in Texas during Centennial The Rolls Royce convertible with the guest of honor drove up the ramp of a huge platform built for the occasion. This ingenious arrangement made it possible for the paraplegic politician to speak from the car without walking or climbing stairs in public.

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The Rolls Royce convertible with the guest of honor drove up the ramp of a huge platform built for the occasion. This ingenious arrangement made it possible for the paraplegic politician to speak from the car without walking or climbing stairs in public.

“We love you for what you are,” Gov. Allred said in his gushy introduction. “You have brought happiness to millions of people. We bid you welcome, Great Leader.”

But Jesse Jones could not resist pointing out that Roosevelt was the first chief executive of his party ever to come to Houston. Even though Texas had voted Democratic in 19 out of 20 presidential elections since statehood, only Republicans (Grant, Benjamin Harrison, McKinley and Taft) had bothered to pay their respects in their person.

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yacht at the ship channel for the short cruise to the San Jacinto battleground.

Accompanying the president were Gov. James V. Allred, U.S. Senators Tom Connally and Morris Sheppard, ex-governor William P. Hobby, Democratic Party power broker Jesse Jones, Congressman Joe Eagle and Houston mayor Oscar Holcombe.

The commander-in-chief saluted the 800 soldiers from Fort Crockett in Galveston along the road to the site of the final showdown with the Santa Anna. Twentyeight thousand Texans, who had stood for hours in the blazing summer sun, burst into cheers and applause at the sight of the presidential

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acknowledge the presence of Sam Houston’s 81 year old son. “It is a special pleasure to meet Mr. Andrew Jackson Houston. I am proud to know that my father knew your father. I shall always remember how my father used to tell me that, when he was a very young man, he was sent to Washington by his law office to carry papers to Senator Houston.”

After two action-packed hours in Houston, the president climbed back on his special train and headed for San Antonio. That afternoon following the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at the Alamo, he declared, “I welcome the opportunity to pay my small tribute to the heroes who laid down their lives 100 years ago in order that Texas might become, first, an independent nation and later a mighty state in our union.”

It was late in the day, when Roosevelt reached Austin. But he made the most of the whistle-stop by giving John Nance Garner, the vice-president from Texas, a rhetorical pat on the back and flipping a switch that set off a dynamite charge to break ground for new construction on the University of Texas campus.

Day Two was spent in Dallas, where FDR was again greeted by a record turnout.

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resident Franklin Delano Roosevelt mixed policking with pleasure on a reelection campaign swing through Texas on June 11-12, 1936.

The first stop on FDR’s Lone Star itinerary was Houston, where the mayor proclaimed a holiday in eager anticipation of the unprecedented visit. All public buildings and many private businesses were closed, as the vast majority of the 350,000 inhabitants squeezed into the center of Texas’ biggest city to see the popular New Deal architect in the flesh.

“Every inch of sidewalk space lining the parade route was taken,” reported the Houston Chronicle.

“Those with friends and relatives working in offices overlooking Main Street moved in to view the procession from above. Thousands perched on building tops, balconies and in windows of tall buildings to watch the parade.”

Every able-bodied male with a uniform was drafted for crowd control. In addition to the police, highway patrol and National Guard, active-duty soldiers, naval reservists and even Boy Scouts were mobilized to contain the largest throng in Houston history.

Following a wildly enthusiastic welcome downtown, Roosevelt boarded a private

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Buda Fun Fish

Are you ready for Buda Fun Fish 2017? Bring the kids out to Bradfield Village Park on Saturday, June 10 for a little fishing from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fishing equipment and bait will be provided. Did we mention it’s free admission? There will also be free snacks and beverages along with prizes and raffle tickets. Kids 16 and under do not require a fishing license. For more information, contact Buda Parks and Recreation at 512-295-7170. For volunteer opportunities email vincentlecca@yahoo.com.

‘Sing!’ at Lake Kyle

On June 9, join the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department for a viewing of 2016’s “Sing!”, featuring Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane and more. Bring your blankets, folding chairs and movie snacks to enjoy a relaxing evening by the water. The movie will begin after sunset at the amphitheater at Lake Kyle.

Kyle Market Days

Get a taste of local flavor at this month’s Market Days on Saturday, June 10. Come out to Kyle Market Days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Square Park and check out local vendors, live music and more. This month’s theme is “Summertime” and partners with Home Depot Kyle. Market Days are held the second Saturday of every month.

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Continued from pg. 3C The three-mile route from the business district to the Centennial Exposition was packed with 300,000 to 400,000 men, women and children in a city with a population of 260,000.

A remarkable thing, at least by present-day standards, happened as the president rode past the county jail. When the inmates shouted and waved through the bars, Roosevelt flashed his familiar smile and waved right back.

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ers met the motorcade at the front gate of the Centennial and cleared the way to Cotton Bowl, where a capacity crowd of 50,000 patiently waited in the 95-degree heat.

In a half-hour address broadcast live across the country, FDR said, “I have come here to bear the tribute of the nation to you on your hundredth birthday. You are a hundred years young!

“With the return of better days,” for which the incumbent naturally took credit, “we

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Texas in middle of the road for economic growth

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The soon-to-be-open Railhouse is the third iteration of the old Railroad Barbecue building on Center Street.

New Railhouse owners ready to get business on the rails

BY SAMANTHA SMITH

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he sounds of construction are commonplace at the building located at the corner of Center Street and Old U.S. Highway 81 in Kyle these days.

Such noises, however, are music to the ears of business owners Antonio Calvo and John Nelson, who are looking to revive a historic structure into what they hope is a downtown hotspot.

The Railhouse, located at what was the Down South Railhouse building on Center Street, is the product Calvo and Nelson hope to have open by late summer.

It’s a dream they believe could provide a “unique concept” to Kyle residents.

“This is going to be the best thing for Kyle,” Calvo said. “It’s going to be a unique concept that offers something for everybody.”

Calvo, a resident of Brooklyn, New York, said he and Nelson sought a location for a unique business opportunity in the area.

It wasn’t until they discovered the building in Kyle, which was shuttered in late 2016, that they found a viable

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Workers weld together parts of the future Railhouse on Center Street on Tuesday. The business has been under construction for the last several months.

location for what they wanted to do.

Calvo said the duo originally sought to rent the building, but chose to buy it instead, which saved them $400,000.

At that point the two decided to open their establishment in Kyle.

“The city has been very good to us,” Calvo said describing the process he and Nelson went through to get the business off the ground.

The two are in the midst of renovating and reconstructing the establishment to their liking.

Renovations could cost up to $1 million dollars.

Renovations include new flooring, new bars and adding a refrigeration unit that is housed in a railroad car. The two are also updating sound systems, as well as seating options and updating the roof on two of the structures.

One of the largest upgrades is the installation of a paved parking lot, which will have 130 to 150 spaces located near the first building.

Calvo and Nelson said they solved previous owners’ problem of parking conditions, and are using concrete to mitigate flooding issues.

What they plan to offer in the business will include indoor and outdoor music, various sporting activities, including tennis, bocce and 9-pin bowling.

Calvo said he plans to leave the “rustic” looking façade on the middle structure. The complex will also have a food area on the side facing the railroad tracks, which he said could offer unique culinary selections to patrons.

Calvo mentioned a unique feature of the new establishment called “The Garden of Eden” that will contain

various kinds of exotic plants growing around the front and side of the structure.

Calvo said that Kyle Mayor Todd Webster approved the construction of a small water tower on site located at the first building on the Center Street side with a Kyle logo in addition to the Railhouse logo.

Webster said the business could offer a “destination” for Kyle residents. Webster added he enjoyed the previous establishment, but felt the new owners’ vision could attract more visitors to Kyle.

Calvo said even with the Railhouse’s unique design and concept, he didn’t come to Kyle to compete with local businesses.

He said the natural flow of downtown Kyle will allow patrons to walk around the area and be able to sample all venues, including Troubadours and Room 111.

“There are bars everywhere,” Calvo said, “But we are going to be an oasis.”

Calvo said he and Nelson plan to be open by mid-August 2017, but could begin operation in late July, if weather cooperates.

Despite having a higher than national average unemployment rate and slow gross domestic product (GDP) growth, Texas ranks as the 20th best economy in the United States, according to new numbers from Wallet Hub. Texas scored a 55.40 out of a possible 100 in Wallet Hub’s ranking, which obtained rankings for economic activity, economic health and potential innovation.

The state tied with Louisiana for 1st place when it comes to most exports per capita among the 50 states.

According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas had a value of over $230 million in exports in 2016. Of that amount, 18 million came from petroleum, oil and minerals, while ten million derived from parts and accessories for machines and units.

Texas ranked 24th in annual median household income, according to WalletHub’s numbers.

According to 2015 Census Bureau statistics, the average median household income in Texas is $55,653, which was slightly below the national 2015 median income.

But the state is 41st in GDP growth. GDP is the market value of goods and services produced by the labor and property located in a state, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis website.

According to May 2017 statistics from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Texas current dollar GDP in 2016 was $1.6 billion, which ranked second in the country.

However, the state’s Real GDP grew by only 0.4 percent. Despite the low figure in 2016, Texas’ compound annual growth rate for Real GDP was 3 percent between 2006 and 2016, which was higher than the national compound growth rate during the same time period.

Roughly 15 percent of Texas total GDP came from finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing.

ECONOMIC GROWTH, 4D

What does conservative investing mean to older investors?

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f you’re a certain age, or getting close to it, you might hear something like this: “Now that you’re older, you need to invest more conservatively.” But what exactly does this mean?

For starters, it’s useful to understand that your investment preferences and needs will indeed change over time. When you’re first starting out in your career, and even for a long time afterward, you can afford to invest somewhat aggressively, in stocks and stock-based investments; because you have time to overcome the inevitable short-term market drops. At this stage of your life, your pri-

mary concern is growth – you want your portfolio to grow enough to provide you with the resources you'll need to meet your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement.

But when you finally do retire, and perhaps for a few years before that, your investment focus likely will have shifted from accumulation to preservation. And this certainly makes some sense. Even though you may spend two, or even three, decades in retirement, you actually have many shorter time frames for withdrawing money – that is, selling investments – from your retirement accounts, such

Financial Focus contributed by Jon Albright, CFP®

as your 401(k) and IRA. In fact, you may be taking withdrawals every month – and you don’t want to be forced to sell investments when their price is down.

Consequently, you’ll want a portfolio that’s less susceptible to market downturns. This means that you may need to reduce the percentage of stocks in your investment mix and increase your holdings in investments that have less growth potential but offer greater

stability of principal, such as bonds.

If you follow this formula, you will have become a more conservative investor. But this evolution – from aggressive to conservative – isn’t that simple, or at least it shouldn’t be. If, as mentioned above, you are retired for two or three decades, you will have to deal with inflation. And even at a relatively mild 3 percent annual inflation rate, your purchasing power will decline by about half in just 25 years.

This is a real threat to retirees, who, unlike active employees, can’t count on increases in earned income to overcome in-

creasing costs of living.

Given this reality, you will have to find your sources of rising income in your investment portfolio. One possibility: Dividend-paying stocks, some of which have increased their dividends for many years in a row.

Still, like all stocks, these dividend payers can lose value from year to year, and they can also reduce, or even eliminate, dividends at any time. In other words, they aren’t risk-free – which brings us back to the question of how “conservative” of an investor you can really afford to be when you’re retired.

In the final analysis,

there’s no simple answer. On one hand, you probably shouldn’t be as aggressive an investor as you were when you were much younger and still working. On the other hand, if you were to primarily own certificates of deposit and U.S. Treasury securities, you might face the prospect of outliving your money. Ultimately, you’ll need to maintain a balanced portfolio that helps you control risk today while providing you with growth opportunities for tomorrow.

This article was written

by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CASH WILLIAM WHITING, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Cash William Whiting, Deceased, were issued on June 5, 2017, in Cause No. 17-0140-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number Two, Hays County, Texas, to: JOEL H. WHITNEY The mailing address for the Independent Executor is: c/o Joel H. Whitney The Whitney Law Firm 1250 S. Capital of Texas Highway Building III, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78746 512/329-2042 512/329-2588 (Fax) All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 6th day of June, 2017 Respectfully submitted, THE WHITNEY LAW FIRM By: Joel H. Whitney State Bar No. 24008580 1250 S. Capital of Texas Highway Building III, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78746 512/329-2042 512/329-2588 (Fax) Email: jwhitney@ thewhitneylawfirm.com Attorney for the Independent Executor of the Estate of Cash William Whiting, Deceased

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TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF BRIAN M ORTIZ, DECEASED AND TO ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS, OR CLAIMANTS IN THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants(s) GREETINGS: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney.

If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty two days after you were served this citation, the same being 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 2017 a default judgment may be taken against you.

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer before the 22nd District Court, Hays County, Texas, at San Marcos then and there to answer the PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION SEEKING A JUDICIAL JUDGMENT FOR FORECLOSURE filed in said Court on 3RD DAY OF JANUARY, 2017, and said suit being numbered 17-0004 on the docket of said Court, wherein PINGORA LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and BRAEDEN ORTIZ C/O NEXT OF FRIEND, PRISCILLA TENORIO, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BRIAN M ORTIZ, AND 170 CHICKADEE COVE, KYLE, TX 78640, IN REM is the Defendant.

The nature of said suit is as follows: PLAINTIFF REQUESTS THAT UPON FINAL HEARING THE COURT THAT MORTGAGEE HAS A RIGHT TO PROCEED WITH FORECLOSURE OF ITS INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY LOT 66, BLOCK E, MEADOWS AT KYLE, PHASE ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 17, PAGES 99-101,0F THE PLAT RECORDS OF HAYS

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By Charlotte Ladd, Deputy

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARY HELEN STILES, Deceased, were issued on May 22, 2017, in Docket No. 17-0138-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: NEVELLE STILES, JR. The residence of the Independent Executor is in San Marcos, Hays County, Texas.

Address claims in care of the representative, NEVELLE STILES, JR., Independent Executor. The post office address to which claims may be presented, is: c/o NEVELLE STILES, JR., Independent Executor 3130 Summit Ridge Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Address claims in care of NEVELLE STILES, JR., Independent Executor.

DATED the 5 day of June, 2017.

Respectfully submitted, SCANIO & SCANIO A Professional Corporation BY: /s/ Vincent J. Scanio, Jr. VINCENT J. SCANIO, JR. 144 E. San Antonio Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 Tel: (512) 396 2016 Fax: (512) 353-2984 Email: scanios@scaniolaw. com State Bar No. 17702500 ATTORNEYS FOR NEVELLE STILES, JR.

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

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The City of Buda City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint public hearing in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 211.007(d), beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in the City Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 121 Main St., Buda, Texas 78610 to receive written and oral comments in regard to adoption of a Unified Development Code and Official Zoning Map of the City of Buda to replace the current Unified Development Code and Official Zoning Map. At said time and place all such persons shall have the right to appear and be heard.

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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that Original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of James William Kissinger, Deceased, were issued on the 22nd day of May, 2017, Cause No. 170135-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to Robert Charles Kissinger, Independent Executor of the Estate of James William Kissinger. The address is: c/o Colin Wise 1921 Corporate Drive, Ste. 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present themselves within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated this the 1st day of June, 2017.

Respectfully submitted, COLIN WISE MORRIS & WISE 1921 Corporate Drive, Ste. 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 colin@morrisandwise.com Telephone: (512) 392-2197 Telecopier: (512) 396-7599 State Bar No. 00794875

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Hays Free Press • June 7, 2017

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Public Notices NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals addressed to Hays Shadow Creek Development, Inc. (“OWNER”) on behalf of North Hays Municipal Utility District No. 1 (“DISTRICT”) for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work required for the construction of SHADOW CREEK PHASE 9, SECTION 2 – WATER, WASTEWATER, & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS will be received at the office of Texas Engineering Solutions, LLC (“ENGINEER”) at 3815 S. Capital of TX Hwy, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78704 until Thursday, June 15th, 2017 at 2:00pm. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Any proposal received after the closing time will be returned unopened. Proposals shall be plainly marked with name and address of the BIDDER and the following words:

PROPOSAL FOR SHADOW CREEK PHASE 9, SECTION 2 Ð WATER, WASTEWATER, & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

The SHADOW CREEK PHASE 9 SECTION 2 – WATER, WASTEWATER, & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS proposal includes approximately: 29,070 SY right of way preparation; 4,051 LF of RCP storm sewer with inlets, manholes and all associated appurtenances; 5,033 LF of 8” PVC water line with fire hydrants, valves and all associated appurtenances; 4,780

LF of 8” PVC wastewater line with manholes and all associated appurtenances. All work must conform to State of Texas, County of Hays and North Hays Municipal Utility District No. 1 rules and criteria.

Copies of the Specifications and Bidding Documents may be examined or obtained from the ENGINEER on or after Wednesday, May 31st, 2017. They will be on file at the office of Texas Engineering Solutions at 3815 S. Capital of TX Hwy, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78704, where they may be examined without charge, or they are available electronically upon request. For electronic copies of the plans and contract documents please e-mail jlange@txengs.com.

A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check or acceptable Bidder’s Bond, payable to Hays Shadow Creek Development, Inc. in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, The BIDDER will enter into a contract and execute bonds within ten (10) days of award of the Contract.

Performance and Payment Bonds shall also be executed on the forms furnished by the OWNER and shall specifically provide for “Performance” and for “Labor and Materials Payment”. Each bond shall be issued in an amount of one hundred percent (100%) of contract price by a solvent Surety company, authorized to do business in the State of

Texas and acceptable to the OWNER. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all bids to waive any and all technicalities and formalities in bidding. The OWNER reserves the right to determine which bids are most advantageous to the OWNER and the DISTRICT, and to award the Contract on this basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after opening of the bids.

If a submitted bid is withdrawn within said period, bid guaranty shall become the property of the OWNER, not as penalty, but as liquidated damages, or OWNER may pursue any other action allowed by law. A pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, June 8th, 2017 at 2:00pm at the offices of the Engineer (Texas Engineering Solutions) at 3815 S. Capital of TX Hwy, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78704. While the pre-bid conference is not mandatory, prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend, as well as visit the site before or after the meeting.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Hays CISD is Requesting Bids for Bid #18-061703SC Retail Vendor Contract for Facilities Maintenance Supplies. Bids will be accepted until date at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext 46035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday or on the Public Purchase web

site (www.publicpurchase. com), or (www.hayscisd.net/ purchasing). Bid responses must be into the HCISD Public Purchase web site by the date and time indicated above. Late bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.”

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DAVID CONRAD McBRIDE, Deceased, were issued on June 6, 2017, in Cause No.17-0149-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: JOHN EARL McBRIDE. 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: JOHN EARL McBRIDE 703 Franklin Dr. San Marcos, Texas 78666 DATED the 6th day of June, 2017.

Carrie Lane CARRIE LANE Attorney for JOHN EARL McBRIDE 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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Economic Growth Continued from pg. 1D

The state is also struggling with a higher than national average unemployment rate. Texas’ rate was 5 percent of the current workforce, according to March 2017 statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The national unemployment rate in March was 4.5 percent, and has gone down to 4.3 percent in May. Approximately 676,000

Texans were unemployed in April. Of the roughly 13.5 million people in the civilian labor workforce in Texas, 12.8 million are employed.

In the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area, roughly 36,000 people, or 3.2 percent of the workforce, is unemployed.

But Texas is atop the list of states that have seen the highest rate of

start-ups.

According to the 2017 Kaufmann Index, which measures the trends in start-up businesses and entrepreneurs, Texas has the second highest rate of new entrepreneurs in the country. According to the index, 400 out of every 100,000 Texans become new entrepreneurs in the state.

The Austin-Round

Rock-San Marcos metropolitian area was pec_322x75_WOW.indd 1 second only to Miami in start-up activity rate, according to the Kauffman Index. The rate of new entrepreneurs is 510 WOMEN’S FASHION per 100,000 people in the SHOES | JEWELRY | HANDBAGS area.

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