Hays Free Press July 17, 2019

JULY 17, 2019 OVERCOMING

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Lawsuit against Kinder Morgan in the works

BY MOSES LEOS III

PHOTO BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

A participant at a July 12 vigil in San Marcos advocates for improved conditions and treatment of migrants along the border.

A second round of litigation against a proposed 42-inch, 430-mile underground natural gas pipeline could be forthcoming.

On Tuesday, Hays County Commissioners voted 4-0 to file a notice of intent to sue Kinder Morgan, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service relating to the controversial Permian Highway Pipeline (PHP), according to a press release. Hays County joins the Travis Audubon Society and three private plaintiffs that have filed a similar notice. Hays

County Judge Ruben Becerra was absent Tuesday and did not vote. Plaintiffs seek a full environmental study of the PHP. Filing of the notice stemmed from the possible environmental impact the PHP could have on the area, if constructed.

PHP, a $2 billion project, is slated to go from far west Texas to the Houston area, cutting through the Texas Hill Country. According to a Texas Real Estate Advocacy and Defense Coalition (TREAD) release, the PHP’s current route crosses “some of the most sensitive environmental features” in the

Vigil protesting conditions of immigration facilities held Goforth SUD could

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

Activists and community members July 12 banded together at the Hays County Courthouse to call for an end to inhumane conditions reported at several immigration detention facilities along the border.

Those who joined in on the vigil also prayed, protested and condemned controversial efforts by the U.S.

The vigil was held in light of purported Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids this past weekend. In Texas, these raids were expected to occur in major cities across the state.

government toward migrants in what some local leaders are calling concentration camps.

Hosted by local immigration activists and criminal justice reform

group Mano Amiga, the vigil was held in light of purported Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids this past weekend. In Texas, these raids were expect-

ed to occur in major cities across the state.

Tomas Diaz de Leon, an organizer with Mano Amiga, said Hays County residents should stay engaged and vigilant to bring awareness to the crisis at the immigration centers.

Diaz de Leon said facilities like the South Texas Detention Center in Pearsall and the T. Don Hutto Residential

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County DA to prosecute weed laws despite hemp bill passage Currently, possession of marijuana is the leading arrest charge in Hays County and has been since 2013, according to documentation provided by the Hays County Judge’s office.

Despite a new state law allowing for the production, transportation and sale of hemp in Texas, Hays County’s top lawyer still intends to prosecute any and all marijuana cases going forward. ty District Attorney Wes On July 11, Hays Coun- Mau said in a release that his office will continue to prosecute marijuana possession and distribution cases brought forth by law enforcement. The DA’s office will “continue to deal with those cases as justice requires, as well as any additional charges under the new law.”

In June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 1325 which could allow for the possession, production and distribution of industrial hemp crops and products. According to the DA, hemp is Cannabis sativa L., a plant containing less than 0.3 percent of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient of marijuana.

However, production of hemp will remain illegal in the state until the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) submits, and receives approval of, a “state hemp plan” to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), according to the TDA website. The TDA, which will have oversight of hemp production in the state, said officials are awaiting USDA guidance before submission of a plan. USDA guidance is expected by fall 2019, according to the TDA website.

TDA officials anticipate starting the hemp growing application process by 2020.

Mau’s move drew criticism from county activists who cited law

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enforcement’s history with marijuana charges.

“Continued criminalization for low-level marijuana possession embodies Dumb on Crime, especially when it’s shamefully been our county’s leading arrest charge at least since 2012, and, meanwhile, numerous counties across the state – including our neighbor Travis to the north – have abandoned prosecutions altogether,” said Karen Muñoz, representative for Mano Amiga, a Hays County activist group.

Mano Amiga has a history of supporting cite-and-release and has rallied for criminal justice reform and, more recently, indigent criminal defense.

Currently, possession of marijuana is the leading arrest charge in Hays County and has been since 2013, according to documentation provided by the Hays County

INDEX

BY KATIE BURRELL

WEED LAWS, 2

News……………… 2, 12 Opinion………………… 3 Sports…………………… 4 Education……………… 5 Community………… 6-8

KINDER MORGAN APPEAL, 2

obtain eminent domain powers

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO An area special utility district (SUD) could gain powers to build an 11-mile pipeline should officials approve a proposed groundwater permit to pump close to one billion gallons of water annually from the Trinity Aquifer.

Goforth SUD could obtain eminent domain powers allowing construction of infrastructure that could funnel water from test wells near Wimberley, owned

by Electro Purification

(EP), to its customers in Hays, Travis and Caldwell counties.

Goforth is a customer of EP, a Houston-based firm which had applied to the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) for a permit to pump more than 900 million gallons of water per year. However, the permit is currently being contested by multiple organizations.

Under Sec. 49.222 of the Texas Water Code, a

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FM 1626 repairs done by late 2019

BY MOSES LEOS III While construction on south FM 1626 between FM 2770 and RM 967 progresses, county officials don’t anticipate work to be done before Hays CISD students return to campus in mid-August.

Officials are now pushing the contractor of the project to expedite improvements, which are now roughly six months behind deadline.

Mark Jones, Hays County Pct. 2 Commissioner, said during the July 10 Buda Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) Luncheon that the contractor of the project had “liquidated damages” that had occurred. In June, the

Business……………… 9 Service Directory…… 11 Public Notices…… 10, 12 Classifieds…………… 10

county shifted traffic on FM 1626 from the west to the east side of the road to start the next phase. He added the county must keep two lanes open at all times as it’s the only way the project can get done, despite some “inefficiencies.”

Jones said $2,500 is being paid by the contractor every day the project isn’t done, which he hopes is enough incentive to finish it. The contractor estimated fixes to the western part of the road will not take as long, with the entire project slated to be done by late 2019.

However, concerns are rising as traffic along

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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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district or water supply corporation may acquire by the condemnation of any land, easements or other property inside or outside the district boundaries.

“We’re seeing the same issue with Kinder Morgan and Hays County residents are tired of how these companies have eminent domain authority,” said Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) President Linda Rogers.

Although EP is a private corporation, the water pumped from its wells could be utilized by Goforth and its customers. SUDs are considered a local governmental agency that provides limited services to its customers and residents, according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) website.

But before eminent domain is on the table, EP’s water permit must be approved.

“Because our work is primarily focused on groundwater, we haven’t crossed that bridge yet,” said TESAP Executive Director Vanessa Puig-Williams. “Eminent domain law is completely different. Our focus has always been on fighting the permit. If they don’t have a permit, there is no pipeline to build.”

Property can only be condemned for “public use,” according to the Texas A&M Texas Agriculture Law blog. Public use can include property owned by the state, a political subivsion, the general public or an entity granted eminent domain powers.

“We’re seeing the same issue with Kinder Morgan and Hays County residents are tired with how these companies have eminent domain authority.”

–Linda Rogers, Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) President

“This definition is not entirely helpful and courts generally decided whether a taking is for public use based upon the specific facts of that case,” said Tiffany Dowell in a post on the blog.

Rogers said the Texas Legislature has continuously ignored any efforts to reform eminent domain law in the state over the span of a few sessions.

“I understand it’s needed in some instances, but in the case of EP, that water will be taken by a company that has no interest in Hays County to serve those are not in Hays County,” Rogers said.

Local activists and water officials are focused on the permit.

“Yes, both aspects are important, but no permit means no pipe,” Rogers said. “We’re confident EP will not be able to pump past phase II of the pumping plan outlined by the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.

We’re going to see negative impacts on the aquifer.”

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Judge’s office. The data does not provide information on 2012.

The county is also under scrutiny for the hefty cost associated with the jail, the jail’s expansion and exporting inmates to other prisons to alleviate overcrowding. Previous reports show Hays County spent upwards of $100,000 annually to ease overcrowding in the Hays County jail.

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and Chief of Staff Alex Villalobos have said they are hoping to increase cite-and-release practices in the county, especially for marijuana usage.

Kyle City Council Member Daphne Tenorio said she supports leniency on marijuana in response to Mau’s recent statement.

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minor marijuana prosecutions only creates additional costs and time constraints,” Tenorio said.

She added that many Texas counties have already halted minor prosectuions of low-level marijuana offenses. Tenorio said she hopes to pursue citeand-release provisions in Kyle, similar to rules under consideration in San Marcos.

Now that hemp is legalized, it is not expected to be added to the list of offenses. Costs associated with determining hemp’s THC level and legality, however, could slow progress.

Alex Villalobos, Hays County Chief of Staff, said the county will assess how it handles the new law.

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south FM 1626 is increasing due to growth. In addition to several new businesses popping up along the roadway, Hays County must also deal with school-related traffic that will increase in August Jones said he didn’t think the work on FM 1626 would affect people getting in or out of new businesses along the road, including a new Starbucks.

“The traffic is so tight there right now, people aren’t going that fast there,” Jones said. “The biggest thing slowing traffic down in the morning is people letting people in and out of those things. It’s not going to be hard to get in and out because people are generous of people coming in and out.”

Improvements on FM 1626 is a multi-jurisdiction effort, which includes the city of Austin and Travis County, aimed at widening FM 1626 to a five-lane road

from the Interstate 35 access road south of Austin to Kyle. The entire widening project is estimated to be completed by 2022.

Jones said improvements to FM 1626 has been in the works for roughly two decades.

“Because of the environmental processes and working with state roads and agencies, it takes longer for these projects to get off the ground,” Jones said.

Meanwhile, the county is waiting for the Texas Department of Transportation to go through its advanced funding agreement process before any work begins on adding turn lanes to RM 967 from Dahlstrom Middle School to near Ruby Ranch.

As a result, turn lanes won’t be in place when Johnson High, Hays CISD’s third comprehensive high school located on RM 967, opens next month.

The issue is the difficulty

of getting “anything out of TxDOT” due to understaffing issues within that organization, Jones said.

It’s unknown at this time when work could begin on the turn lanes.

Hays County has had that portion of the RM 967 project ready to go for approximately six months.

But Jones said traffic woes “can’t get any worse” on RM 967, even when Johnson High opens. With the campus housing 9th and 10th grades only in 2019, Jones said many students will not be driving to school.

Congestion caused by elementary school, middle school and rush hour commuters is expected to dissipate as high school students head to class.

“It will be like what is in front of Hays High on some days, but it’s not going to be as bad as what we think it’s going to be, I’m hoping,” Jones said.

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state.

That includes both the Edwards and Edwards-Trinity Aquifer Recharge Zones and habitat for the endangered golden-cheeked warbler.

Hays County Pct. 3 Commissioner Lon Shell said officials opted to take action Tuesday due to a lack of information from Kinder Morgan on mitigating any environmental impacts.

Plaintiffs who filed the notice seek a full environmental impact study under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

TREAD officials said the Army Corps of Engineers confirmed Kinder Morgan intends to use the Nationwide Permitting verification process.

Through NEPA, entities are required to consider alternative routes. TREAD officials alleged Kinder Morgan could bypass a “crucial step” in order to speed its timeline and avoid public transparency.

Kinder Morgan esti-

mates the PHP to be constructed and operational by the fourth quarter 2020.

“In requesting that an environmental review process be followed and a study performed by Kinder Morgan, we are asking for nothing more than what Hays County has to do when planning and building county infrastructure,” Shell said in a statement. “The county conducts extensive environmental studies when developing roadways to protect endangered species habitat and water quality.”

Plaintiffs who have filed the notice must wait 60 days before filing for litigation, per the Endangered Species Act. “It’s our hope that Kinder Morgan will do the sensible thing and comply with federal law, which could obviate the need for a lawsuit to be filed,” said David P. Smith, an attorney representing plaintiffs in the suit.

Meanwhile, Hays Coun-

ty Commissioners Tuesday supported an appeal of a ruling that dismissed litigation aimed at increasing oversight of the pipeline routing and eminent domain process.

Hays County joins Kyle in objecting to a decision made by Travis County District Judge Lara Livingtston, who in June tossed out the suit filed against Kinder Morgan and the Texas Railroad Commission.

Andrew Sansom, owner of the Hershey Ranch and plaintiff in the eminent domain lawsuit, said plaintiffs are confident that “at some level, the courts will look favorably on our argument.”

Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell said in a statement the city seeks greater transparency in the pipeline process.

Allen Fore, Kinder Morgan vice president of public affairs, said the company will continue to work with all stakeholders, including state and federal regulators.

Opinion

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand.”

–Neil Armstrong, first astronaut to walk on the moon

Hays Free Press • July 17, 2019

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With liberty and justice for all From the Sidelines

by Moses Leos III

B

eing told to return to my country of origin was a mind-numbing, soul-crushing experience when it happened to me, a second-generation American citizen, many moons ago.

It occurred when I – and others who made up the Marching UTEP Miner Band, many of whom were Latino – entered University Stadium in Albuquerque, NM. It didn’t take long for a group of opposing fans, the majority of whom were white, to start flinging slurs our way. Some said for us to show them our papers or green cards. Others said for us to go back to Mexico. A few said some things not fit for print.

We tried to take in stride. But all of us, minority or otherwise, were frustrated and angered at what had happened.

Many of us, me included, were natural born or naturalized American citizens seeking a piece of the so-called “American dream” our parents and educators told us about.

None of us wanted to believe there were people who hated the thought of us even trying, all because the color of our skin was different.

But there we were, on the receiving end of the racism and discrimination that, for all intents and purposes, has never really gone away in 21st Century America.

That memory, and those feelings, immediately flooded my mind when our President told four minority congresswomen, three of whom were born in the U.S. or its territories, to “go back where they came from” in a series of imbecilic Tweets last weekend.

Reading it all sickened me. Equally disturbing was the amount of support and celebration from many within the President’s base championing that blatant, racist attack on their fellow residents.

Make no mistake about it – if you support what our President wrote in any way, no matter the color of your skin, you are racist. There is no gray area on this.

Worst of all is how the moment encapsulated a fear many minorities have been worried about for some time.

How our President’s calls for “protecting” our borders or making our country “great” is a veiled front of nationalism encouraging attacks against people of color and those who might be different.

Proof can be found in the squalid conditions many migrants are facing at detention facilities along the border.

Or how migrant children are forcibly being separated from their parents for months at a time along the border, often in equally horrid conditions.

Strangely, I’ve yet to come across similar situations involving those who emigrate to the U.S. from predominantly White nations.

Those who support such detention measures have no soul, quite frankly.

They also, more often than not, are eager to thump a book that ironically preaches tolerance, equality and kindness toward those of other nations.

The steady drumbeat of “nationalism” disguised as racism should worry us all. It should also embolden us to stand together and battle its toxicity.

After all, many of us who live in America, our President included, are descendants of migrants and immigrants, whether we choose to acknowledge it or not.

It was through their efforts that we’re able to enjoy the life we take for granted today.

Doesn’t that mean anything anymore?

Because if it does, then there’s hope for us yet.

The hope that we realize the language of opportunity should be universal for all and not just the few, no matter if their skin is a different hue.

Apollo 11 mission has something for everyone

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feared that the upcoming 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing might get eclipsed by other celebrations (the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the 10th anniversary of financier Jeffrey Epstein's latest girlfriend learning to tie her shoes, etc.), but apparently the sky is the limit for Apollo 11 remembrances.

And why not? This milestone offers something for everyone.

Those of us with enough gray hairs and wrinkles to remember the moon landing as “current events” view the New Frontier nostalgically, although we now experience some of the era's buzzwords with a different perspective. Nowadays the eagerly awaited “splashdown” has less to do with an ocean rendezvous than with the hoped-for results of our latest high-fiber diet.

Youngsters with aspirations of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) career relish seeing footage of the myri-

Tyrades

by Danny Tyree

ad behind-the-scenes folks who made the moon landing possible, On the negative side, therapists feel the films may encourage teen suicide. (“Seriously, dude – if I ever get a haircut like that one, strap me to a Saturn rocket and aim me at a brick wall.”)

Dance enthusiasts are excited that archival material may finally confirm that Neil Armstrong's hastily scrapped original plans for his first words on the moon were “Put your right foot in, take your right foot out, right foot in and you shake it all about...”

On a related note, linguists and survivalists alike are glad that President Kennedy's 1962 speech gave Americans a challenge that was characterized as “hard” – not “Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.”

Stamp collectors are ecstatic that the United States Postal Service is releasing

two commemorative stamps featuring iconic images of the Apollo 11 mission. Next year, the USPS will issue commemorative stamps with iconic images of stamp collectors sitting home alone while their spouses are out on the town.

Conspiracy theorists are keenly interested in the anniversary. (“Of COURSE, we actually went to the moon instead of filming it out in the desert. But the average person doesn't realize that it was all part of a botched scheme to beam deadly VACCINATION RAYS back down on an unsuspecting earth!”)

Representatives of a certain fledgling industry hope to capitalize on the wistful thoughts of peaceniks who reminisce, “Maybe it cost billions, but for a few brief days in July of 1969, the world forgot its differences and pulled together.” (“Ahem – it might have been cheaper to have given everyone a lifetime supply of marijuana-infused Tang. Just saying.”)

Native American activists, mindful of how painfully slow our manned space explorations have been in the past

half-century (compared to the rapid spread of railroads, highways and communications infrastructure) look with bemusement on the anniversary. (“Sure, if Columbus had spent three days here, then gone home and 50 years later sponsored a Duran Duran concert...yeah, I could live with that.”)

More visionary thinkers, on the other hand, see the Apollo 11 hoopla as a jumpstart for manned missions to Mars and beyond. Like the Whos in the Dr. Seuss book, certain segments of mankind want to announce to the vast universe, “We are here, we are here, we are here...”

Granted, when the bill for the deficit spending comes due, they may sing a different tune. (“We are temporarily indisposed, we are temporarily indisposed, we are temporarily indisposed...and we didn't leave a forwarding address!”)

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Common sense approach on large-volume groundwater pumping

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ow is the time for the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) Board of Directors to adopt a moratorium on new large-volume production permit applications from the Middle Trinity Aquifer.

It is time to protect our irreplaceable groundwater, springs and aquifers. Groundwater experts, many Hays County leaders, and well owners throughout this region agree that a comprehensive study using new groundwater modeling should be undertaken to determine the Trinity Aquifer’s sustainable yield. Before accepting any additional large-volume permit applications, such as those sought by Needmore and Electro Purification (EP), a numerical groundwater model must be completed so that everyone understands the impact of massive groundwater withdrawals and their effect on wells and springs.

The Trinity Springs Edwards Springs Protection Association (TESPA) has urged citizens and local officials

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Guest Column

by Patrick Cox

to urge BSEACD to adopt a temporary moratorium on accepting applications for large-volume groundwater permits. TESPA recommends that the Board adopt a moratorium on applications in excess of 41,000 gallons per day, or 15 million gallons per year.

Existing pumping, combined with proposed pumping within the District, surpasses the modeled available groundwater for the Trinity Aquifer. We currently have no way of ensuring that large-volume production projects, such as those sought

by EP and Needmore, will not impair the District’s ability to achieve its mandatory Desired Future Condition (DFC) for the Trinity Aquifer.

Furthermore, a groundwater availability model (GAM) does not exist for the portion of the Trinity Aquifer within

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BSEACD’s jurisdiction. Simply put, well levels will drastically decline, and many wells and springs will go dry, and this situation places everyone at risk. Therefore, the BSEACD should exercise caution, vote for a temporary moratorium, and hold off on accepting additional large-volume permits until long-term impacts on groundwater resources are better understood.

The paramount duty of the BSEACD is to protect the aquifers and groundwater resources, permitted and exempt wells, and our private property rights. Groundwater developers perceive the Middle Trinity Aquifer as an important water supply source and more large-volume production permit applications will likely be submitted in the near future.

It is imperative, therefore, that the BSEACD has a better understanding of the impacts associated with additional groundwater pumping before granting any additional large-volume permits. Other groundwater districts in Texas have used temporary moratoriums when faced with simi-

lar dilemmas that threatened groundwater resources.

Hays County Commissioners have recently appointed an advisory Task Force on Sustainability on the Trinity Aquifer to provide direction on a comprehensive study of this aquifer. This initiative recognizes the need for more scientific and factual information. In addition, this study will take into account new approaches for groundwater management, sustainability of the aquifers, and how we can accommodate the unprecedented growth and demands for groundwater that we are experiencing.

We need a moratorium in place to allow sufficient time for this study to be completed.

The moratorium is a common sense and practical approach to the many issues confronting us. We all want to protect our groundwater, aquifers, and our way of life in the Texas Hill Country.

Patrick Cox, Ph.D., of Wimberley, is a board member of TESPA and former board president of BSEACD.

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Sports

Hays Free Press • July 17, 2019

Central Texas Lobos shred Shreveport in season finale

BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI

Explosively consistent offense led to smiles and high-fives Saturday as the Central Texas Lobos crushed Shreveport United 8-3 in the team’s season finale at Shelton Stadium.

Even with the highlight-filled win over Shreveport, regular season struggles, stemming from a myriad of injuries and several close losses, proved too much to overcome. The Lobos (3-6-1) finished in fifth place in the West division of the Gulf Coast Premier League (GCPL) and out of the playoff picture.

For Lobos owner David Walding, ending the season with a win and heading into the offseason with momentum was a team goal he set before facing off against Shreveport.

“It was extremely important for us,” Walding said. “I thought we had a really bad game last week,

“It was extremely important for us. I thought we had a really bad game last week, probably one of our worst of the season, so it was very important for us as a team to come back and put on a good show today.”

–David Walding, CenTex Lobos owner

probably one of our worst of the season, so it was very important for us as a team to come back and put on a good show today.”

The Lobos did just that as they scored eight goals in the match, which was more than half of their season output heading into the match. CenTex Midfielder Oscar Saavedra scored five of the Lobos’ eight goals, securing a hat-trick in the first half with goals at the 12-, 26- and 30-minute marks.

“It was very important that we wanted to close the season on the right foot,

and thanks to God we were able to score.” said Saavedra. “Thanks to the teamwork out there, we were able to get a quick goal and put our best foot forward and score after that.”

Saavedra followed up his first half hat-trick with two quick goals in the second half when he scored on a breakaway at the 50- minute mark. Saavedra then capitalized on a deflection off of Shreveport’s goalkeeper for a score at the 52-minute mark. The Lobos added three more goals in the second half with

excellent shots by Andre Wabulakombe (57’), Jose Alex Marin (81’), and Oscar Ramirez (91’).

“I think it was a question today of attitude and wanting to come out and play extremely attacking from the first minute of the game,” Walding said. “I told them before we even set foot on the field that we wanted to go out in the first ten minutes and score so we could start that scoring (run).”

While the offense was hitting on all cylinders, Lobos goalkeeper and captain Blake Lander led the charge on defense with highlight reel saves. Lander also effectively communicated with the back line to stay in position. Lander had eight total saves in the match.

“Blake is absolutely incredible, he is our team captain and he is the heart and soul of this team,” Walding said. “He’s just a tremendous goalkeeper, a

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

Central Texas Lobo forward Oscar Saavedra (right) celebrates with Andre Wabulakombe after scoring one of his five goals in Saturday’s match against Shreveport United.

strong presence for us in the back. He directs our defense and just makes us a hundred times better.”

Walding and the Lobos accomplished their season finale goal and now head into the offseason with a sense of pride, rejuvenated

energy and hope for next season.

“Overall we had some positive steps this season,” Walding said. “Our hope is to just keep building on that and getting better every chance we get.”

Walking past obstacles Hays High alum earns Texas State football scholarship

BY MOSES LEOS III

“I told my parents I could take care of myself. My parents don’t make as much money as others. My parents also don’t speak English. I just wanted to be an example that I can do it.”

When deciding to play football beyond high school two years ago, Hays High alumnus Emmanuel GalvanVazquez made a promise to his parents that he’d –Emmanuel Galvan-Vazquez, Junior at Texas State and handle the cost.

Defensive Lineman for the Bobcats It was an idea they all knew would be much that was the culmination him and his siblings to easier said than done. of blood, a whole lot of continue to play sports Galvan-Vazquez, the eland to obtain a higher dest of three children and sweat and a few tears.

“I told my parents I education. She ultimately a first-generation college could take care didn’t want them to follow student, opted to of myself,” Gala similar path as their walk on to the Texvan-Vazquez said. family and focus solely on as State University “My parents don’t money. football team with make as much Galvan-Vazquez belittle to no finanmoney as others. came the first in his imcial backing.

My parents also mediate family to finish But for Galdon’t speak Enhigh school when he gradvan-Vazquez, putglish. I just wanted uated from Hays High in ting that financial to be an example 2017. He did so after overburden on his that I can do it.” coming a major language parents wasn’t an That mindset barrier. Galvan-Vazquez option. He made GALVAN came from his didn’t fully learn the Enit his mission to upbringing – that glish language until the ensure those stiff you work hard and sup6th grade. college tuition bills didn’t It was in football that impact his family’s bottom port your family. Both of Galvan-Vazquez’ parents he excelled. While in high line. emigrated to the U.S. school, Galvan-Vazquez, After two-plus years of when they were younger a standout defensive linehard work and sacrifice, man, earning a myriad of Galvan-Vazquez complet- to find jobs that could help support their families accolades and superlative ed his mission when he in Mexico. Many of his accomplishments. was rewarded July 3 with However, making the a scholarship covering the cousins and other relatives also entered the workforce choice to walk on to the cost of his final two years at a young age.

Texas State football team of schooling.

However, Galvanalso meant having to It was a joyous and Vazquez’ mother urged juggle the life of a stugroundbreaking moment

dent-athlete with the rigors of trying to make a living.

Over the course of two-plus years, Galvan-Vazquez worked three jobs, all on a part-time

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Chavelo’s Mexican Restaurant, owned by his cousin, on weekends during the spring.

Between it all was the

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the moon walk Fifty years ago this week, billions across the globe huddled around tube television sets to watch Neil Armstrong become the first person to step foot on the surface of the moon. Or at least that’s what the majority of people tend to believe (we won’t get into that debate today).

Regardless, the moments surrounding the moon landing of July 20, 1969 is forever ingrained in our national and worldly consciousness.

On July 11-12, our staff ventured into downtown Kyle to see what people think about the moon landings – whether they personally viewed it back then, or have seen footage of it thereafter.

Simone Schrott was 26 and watched the moon landing on TV. “It was surreal, and it was hard to believe that it really happened. I was amazed. I am a member of a military family with a military dad and we thought it was really special. We watched them walk on it and heard their voices come back from the moon. It was really hard to believe. The technology was surprising, but mostly it was surprising that you could travel that far and come back, and nothing happened to you. It was a dangerous undertaking, but they made it back eventually... I would like to see that travel continue,

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but it is very political, and I think it depends on whether a president wants to spend the money to go or not. I think that traveling to the moon again is a good idea. I think about the possibility that something could happen to the United States. We would have something different, new and adventurous. It’s almost like when people travelled from Europe to discover this.”

Susan Hall was 17 at the time of the moon landing.

“I was 17 years old and we all met at a friend’s house to watch it. I don’t think at 17 I really understood how important it was. But my dad took pictures that we

still have of us around the TV. Especially with how technology is today compared to what we had back then, it was so infantile, but we did it and it was something I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”

Spencer Thomas was a teenager when the moon landing happened.

“I was 13 in 1969, in junior high.

I remember they brought in TVs and we watched it on TV at school. It was real slow and it seemed like it was boring TV because it moved slow. But it was a big deal when the famous statement from Neil Armstrong came.

I thought it was a big deal.

Funny after all those years

later, now people think it’s all fake.”

Natha Caldwell was 23 and lived in Houston at the time.

“I watched it on television at the time and it was a really big deal. I think it brought a lot of technology and new inventions that we use now that we would not have if we didn’t have engineers and astrophysicists working on what was needed to keep the astronauts safe and propel the spaceship. We would have missed out on a lot of technology. I think that it was a huge impact that way.

I remember my grandmother watching it with me, and it mattered a lot to her.

When she was a child, she rode in a horse and buggy, then she was able to watch people land on the moon on television.”

Donna Oliver was 28 when the moon landing happened.

“I was in Houston, Texas with my husband and one child. Friends came over with a daughter about the same age. When the moon landing was about to be aired, we woke the kids up because we wanted them to witness history. I think we all had a feeling of pride. They said they would do it and they did it. We were proud to be Americans and to have beaten the Russians!”

Hays High Alum: Earns TXST football scholarship Continued from pg. 4

off my shoulders and my “It’s knowing that it mindset to do what you parents,” Galvan-Vazquez doesn’t matter if your par- want,” Galvan-Vazquez said. “Once I heard that ents can’t always help you said. “If I can do it, every(I got the scholarship), I financially, but to keep the one can do it too.” hung up and was yelling in my car. I was excited.”

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task of preparing himself for life on the field and in the classroom, which meant managing rigorous workouts and attending classes.

Despite the balancing act, Galvan-Vazquez welcomed the experience. It was something he wanted to do.

“It was a grind,” Galvan-Vazquez said. “I listened to my coaches and what they told me to do and gave 100 percent from school to work and football as well. I did everything I could.”

Galvan-Vazquez wanted to prove himself on the field, too.

That process came with a handful of hard knocks along the way. On the first day of full pads with the

Bobcats, Galvan-Vazquez suffered a shoulder injury.

The Bobcat coaching staff, then helmed by former coach Everett Withers, redshirted Galvan-Vazquez in his freshman season. The experience made him realize he needed to get bigger and stronger and to take care of his body.

He also had to adjust to the faster pace of the college game, which was far different than what he experienced at Hays High.

Setbacks continued into his sophomore season in 2018 when a dislocated elbow suffered during fall camp knocked him out for six weeks.

It was the encouragement of a position coach that galvanized Galvan-Vazquez to overcome

the injury and get to where he wanted to be.

“I remember this one time, our position coach at the time after the injury told me I needed to force him to play me when I came back,” Galvan-Vazquez said. “I took that to heart.”

That encouragement fueled Galvan-Vazquez to go from the practice squad to eventually playing in seven games and recording six tackles last season.

That effort led Texas State’s coaching staff, now headed by Jake Spavital, to offer Galvan-Vazquez the scholarship. He got the call as he was driving back from a summer class he was taking at Austin Community College.

“It was a big weight

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Migrant Story – Part 1

BY KATE MCCARTY

Editor’s note: Kate McCarty is a longtime Hays County resident who recently took a trip to the Texas border to donate supplies collected by the Hays County Democrats.

The temperature in the parking lot near the Progreso Bridge in south Texas was 95 degrees, but it was much hotter atop a concrete structure spanning the Rio Grande River.

Standing on the structure were 40 individuals who have been waiting for more than a month for permission to enter the U.S. and state their claim for asylum.

“We didn’t expect this,” said a young Venezuelan mother who was sitting with her 5-year-old son and a coloring book. “We didn’t know about the waiting.”

“We’re doing okay,” said a member of a group of eight Cuban refugees sitting at the far end of the bridge with three pop-up tents. They seemed hot, very hot, and very tired.

Angry Tias and Abuelas, a South Texas advocacy group that began in 2018, visits this bridge and others daily to ensure the migrants have water and food. The government supplies two restrooms at the Progreso Bridge, only one of which was working when I visited. There also is one shower that also is faulty, though provides some water.

So why are these people waiting?

They hope to make a claim for asylum, a form of protection granted to those who demonstrate that they are unable or unwilling to return to

Hamilton, a retired university educator, goes to the Harlingen bus station nearly every day at 9 a.m. to meet migrants who have been released from detention based upon an initial ruling on their claim. She and other Spanishspeaking volunteers provide them with a backpack of snacks, toiletries and other supplies for their journeys, along with advice.

their country because of persecution, membership in a particular social group or political opinion. This right was incorporated into international law after the atrocities of World War II, and Congress adopted key elements into U.S. immigration law as part of the 1980 Refugee Act. I visited the Rio Grande Valley recently to take 12 backpacks of supplies gathered by Hays County Democrats, as well as other bags and boxes of supplies. All of it was organized by Precinct 336 Chairperson Sharon Reed Miller, along with six more

backpacks and 10 bags of supplies gathered via a Facebook call from San Marcos resident Jennifer Shaw Fisher.

A few more backpacks and other donations came from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Marcos and other friends in San Marcos and Buda.

Some cash donations also were generated for the groups I am writing about below. My small Chevrolet had a packed full trunk, with more backpacks and donations in the back seat and passenger seat when I left.

But that’s just part of the story.

Joyce Hamilton, one of the eight founders of Angry Tias and Abuelas, spent two days showing me around the Valley. We didn’t visit migrants in detention because that isn’t allowed.

I didn’t, for example, take toothbrushes to detained children at the Clint, Texas, Border Patrol station because, again, that wouldn’t have been allowed. What was done, however, was shedding light on groups that are making a difference where and when they can.

Hamilton, a retired university educator, goes to the Harlingen bus station nearly every day at 9 a.m. to meet migrants who have been released from detention based upon an initial ruling on their claim. She and other Spanish-speaking volunteers provide them with a backpack of snacks, toiletries and other supplies for their journeys, along with advice.

A similar and usually larger operation is happening at the bus station in McAllen, headed by Susan Law, retired human

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A line of migrants prepare to board buses for what, for many, will be the first leg of a long journey.

resources director for Texas Rural Legal Aid and a member of the Angry Tias group.

“We really need more volunteers, Spanish-speaking volunteers,” Law said.

They give them a packet that includes a U.S. map, upon which they mark their bus route and transfer points along the way.

“We find they are just shocked to learn that Los Angeles may be a two and a half day trip or New York perhaps a four-day trip.

They just had no idea,” Hamilton said.

The migrants also are given a “Know Your Rights” form that lists in Spanish many things they need to be aware of, with the most important highlighted in yellow.

They are given one-onone cultural orientations.

Migrants learn bathrooms are free and water fountains can be used to refill water bottles at no charge.

Buda native serves at weather center aiding world’s largest Naval fleet

BY ALVIN PLEXICO, NAVY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH

NORFOLK, Va. – Most Americans rely on weather forecasts to plan their daily routine. The U.S. Navy is no different. With numerous ships, submarines and airplanes deployed in the U.S. Atlantic Fleet’s area of operations, sailors stationed at the Fleet Weather Center, in Norfolk, Virginia, make it their primary mission to monitor extreme weather conditions in support of the fleet’s daily operations.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor Oberg, a 2009 Jack C.Hays High School graduate and native of Buda, is one of these sailors serving at the Fleet Weather Cen-

ter, which is responsible for providing timely, comprehensive and tactically relevant information for ships, submarines, aircraft

and other commands operating out of the Hampton Roads area.

As a Navy information systems technician, Oberg

is responsible for maintaining the network and providing customer support to the weather center personnel.

Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Oberg, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Oberg is honored to carry on that family tradition.

“My grandfathers served in the military,” said Oberg. "Their service inspired me to consider joining the Navy."

"I enjoy the camaraderie, and the teamwork we have here is amazing,” Oberg said. "It's like a family here. Serving in the Navy offers me a lot of pride, hard work, dedication and sacrifice.”

Immigrant Vigil: Residents protest border facility conditions Continued from pg. 1

Center in Taylor are not being challenged, especially considering both facilities are within 100 miles of Hays County.

“It’s time to map out how those assembled here can be part of the movement and regular active opposition to these camps,” Diaz de Leon said.

Diaz de Leon reminded the attendees of the rights immigrants have here in the United States as the ICE raids are expected to begin.

“ICE cannot enter your home without a signed warrant by a criminal court judge,” he said. “You don’t have to open your door for them. You do not need to speak to ICE agents.

You can ‘plead the fifth’ and choose to remain silent.”

Diaz de Leon said residents do not need to sign any paperwork from the agency without consulting an attorney.

The vigil ended with an emotional candle lighting ceremony as the sun disappeared into the night sky over the courthouse.

Singing songs like Amazing Grace, attendees lit each other’s candles and joined hand in hand. The passing and spreading of fire was a symbolic gesture to keep growing and spreading the light, a common theme of the event.

For Rev. Helen Boursier, who has spent count-

less hours with refugees to fight for the people,” at the Karnes detention Boursier said. center since 2014, joining the vigil was necessary as the experiences have shifted her own views on the issue.

“They (refugees) read the same Bible we read; they believe in the same God that we read about; they believe that God does have a hope and a future for them,” Boursier said. “And so they come. They also believe the United States is a nation of justice …”

Bouriser said mothers have told her they believe the United States is a place where the leaders fight for the people.

“When the leaders to do not fight for the people, the people need

They receive help in exchanging pesos for dollars if they have money. Some might receive a little cash for their journeys from the Tias, if it’s available.

Migrants also receive a list of attorneys in various cities who may be willing to take their immigration cases pro bono.

They all have a court date for their asylum claim sometime in the future.

However in many cases,

the hearing is to be in Harlingen or McAllen. Migrants traveling away will need to call and change the location, something that they sometimes do not understand.

This story is the first of a two-part piece on McCarty’s trip to the Texas border.

Next week, McCarty takes a deeper dive into south Texas advocacy groups who are assisting migrants.

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OBITUARIES ALLEN Robert “Bob” Allen Hasselman was called up to rejoice with the Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the age of 71.

Hasselman was born to Paul and Veretta (Harden) Hasselman in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 26, 1948. His family moved to Long Beach, California, a few years later where he spent the rest of his childhood. Hasselman moved to Austin and graduated top of his class from St. Edward’s University in 1972. He taught school for a year before joining the Austin Police Academy in 1973.

Hasselman served his community for the next 27 years until he retired in 2000. He was recently working part-time as a security officer at the main station for APD. Bob enjoyed his fishing trips to Lake Powell, trips to Las Vegas, golfing and his weekly breakfast dates with friends at Dan’s Hamburgers. He never met a stranger and shared his love for food with everyone he met. But none of this compared to the love he had for his grandchildren. They were the highlight of his life and he made sure they knew it. Hasselman was the most generous man and he took care of his family. He will be deeply missed, and he has left a void in our hearts.

Hasselman is survived by his daughter Melissa Wagner and husband Johnny, grandson Ty and granddaughter Sydney; daughter Kelli Howard and husband James, granddaughters Madison and Jordyn; son Stephen Hasselman and wife Nancy and grandson Stryker; his sisters Karen Hasselman and Mary Hasselman, brothers Rich Hasselman and Dave Hasselman, all of Long Beach, California; as well as many nieces,

nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Veretta, and brother William Hasselman.

Visitation will be on Sunday, July 21 from 3-5 p.m. and funeral services will be on Monday, July 22 at 10 a.m. Both will be at Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle with gravesite service immediately following at Live Oak Cemetery on Twin Creek Road in Manchaca. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Paralyzed Veterans of America which were near and dear to his heart. Condolences may be sent to www. harrellfuneralhomes. com.

HALL Louise ”Weeza” Hall, affectionately known as Mema, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord on Tuesday morning.

Born in Bracketville, Texas, on a bright summer day in 1923, she was the second oldest of four children born to Cornelius and Alice Wood. Her father died when she was 5 years old. She always assisted her mother in repairing and custom-tailoring Calvary uniforms … a story she told until her dying days. After her father’s death, she and her family moved to San Antonio, where she graduated from Brackenridge High School.

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During the early years of their marriage Hall was a good rancher’s wife, always making sure coffee was ready and hot, and plenty of good sweets were available.

Huge lunches were also a staple at the Double C Ranch.

Following her retirement, Hall took great pride in caring for her great-grandchildren.

Her remaining years were spent at Orchard Park Memory Center, where she received the best of care. Extra special thanks to Lisa McCrary for visiting our Mema regularly.

Hall was preceded in death by her husband, Sydney Hall; parents, Cornelius and Alice; siblings, Gene, Aggie and Cornelius; and first great-granddaughter, Bailey Crisp.

She is survived by her son Sydney D. and wife Ellen; son Clifford and wife Betty; granddaughters Nicole and Shana; and greatgrandchildren Cody and Taryne.

Visitation is July 13 from 6-8 p.m., Harrell Funeral Home, Dripping Springs. Funeral and burial services July 14 at 2 p.m., Driftwood Methodist Church.

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MICHAUD Paula Michaud of Buda, Texas, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at the age of 68.

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Leslie Nicole Valderrama passed away tragically on Sunday, July 7, 2019, in an automobile accident in Austin, the day before her 28th birthday.

Valderrama had an uncontained passion for life.

Born July 8, 1991 to Letty Puentes and Roger Valderrama in Pasadena, Texas, Valderrama was the oldest of two daughters. She attended Lehman High School in Kyle from 2008 to 2010.

To her core, Valderrama was a wild child. She lived life to its fullest in ways most would never believe. She was strong, passionate, powerful, loved and incredibly loving all wrapped into her four-foot eleven build. She exhibited a passion for makeup and selfies unrivaled by most and she was never far from her phone, it was almost a part of her. Valderrama loved her dog, Bella, to dance and hang out with her friends.

Valderrama is survived by her parents Letty Puentes and Roger Valderrama; her sister Monica and her husband Nicholas Rivera; her niece and nephew Pricilla and Roman Rivera; her Grandma Blanca Paz; aunts Mary Ann Puentes and June Schroeder; uncle Rene Valderrama; cousins Michael James Ortiz, Casey Medina, Taylor Medina, J R Valderrama, Valerie Valderrama, Veronica Valderrama and Popo Jesus Valderrama.

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Former newspaper publisher rebuilds out of the ashes

BY MOSES LEOS III

Surrounded by friends and family under the shade of canopies natural and otherwise, Dale Roberson July 6 proudly outlined his new goal of living past the age of 90.

The announcement elicited smiles and applause from those who came to not only celebrate Roberson’s 82nd trip around the sun at his property near Driftwood, but a new chapter in his life.

Several months ago, Roberson and the community mourned the loss of Joyce, his wife, in a tragic house fire that wiped out everything he had.

Through the help of so many, Roberson June 4 got back on his feet by staying the first night at a newly built home on his property.

Amid everything that’s happened, Roberson lauded the generosity of others who assisted in rebuilding his life, piece by piece.

“The donations people have given me … people have been so good,” Roberson said. “You don’t have any idea of what it’s like until you have a tragedy like this, to see how many of your friends come out of the woodwork.”

A key component in getting Roberson back on his feet the assistance from his children and all generations of his family, who played a vital role in the rebuilding process.

That started when they worked together to purchase the frame of a new home in February; soon after, Roberson and his family began designing it before starting construction.

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Seeing her dad return to life on his property, which he’s owned since 1970, offers a happy feeling for Schubert. Often times, she and her family find Roberson sitting peacefully on the back deck of his home.

“He’s happy to be here in his own space, on his own property,” Schubert said.

As far as Roberson’s concerned, he feels as if he’s the luckiest man in the world.

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help out as much as they could. For many of them, that meant commuting hundreds of miles to the Driftwood area to lend a hand, usually on weekends.

Roberson and his family also received help from friends and neighbors who provided material and much more to the cause.

Tracy Dean, a friend of Roberson’s, donated cabinets, a stove and flooring for the new house. Richard Smith, a general contractor, donated his time to oversee the construction of the new home.

Help has also come from perfect strangers, too.

Roberson said a man who lived down the road from him, whom he had never met in his life, wrote him a $100 check after learning what happened. Donations in the form of clothes, food, furniture and more from the

neighboring community came Roberson’s way.

“Everyone has contributed financially as well as with sweat. There’s a lot of sweat equity in this place for sure,” Shubert said. “The community has been amazing.

We’ve seen a lot of good Samaritans out there.”

Even with help from all sides, Roberson was adamant in playing a role in constructing his new residence. Installation of cabinets, a sliding wooden barn door and even an exterior wall were things Roberson accomplished with the assistance of Smith,

a full-time carpenter.

Having done quite a bit of carpentry work in the past, Roberson said he still loves to “drive nails” and get hands-on with projects.

Over the course of four months, Roberson, Smith, Schubert and many more children, grandchildren and great-grand children built the home from the ground up.

The experience brought Roberson and his family closer together.

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Hays County organization opens Hispanic-centric chamber chapter

BY MOSES LEOS III

Increasing awareness of minority-owned small businesses in Hays County is the primary goal of a newly formed group that also plans to offer commercial-related resources and insight to all.

And, in a larger sense, the Hays County chapter of the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) hopes to offer a voice to Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs who historically have been underserved.

Pauline Anton, president of TAMACC, said starting up the Hays County chapter in May was necessary as Hays County had not had a organization for Hispanic or Latino business owners for several years.

With the Latino population in Hays County approaching, and perhaps surpassing, the 50% mark in the next few years, TAMACC officials felt the

With the Latino population in Hays County approaching, and perhaps surpassing, the 50% mark in the next few years, TAMACC officials felt the time was now to open the chapter.

time was now to open the chapter.

Since its inception, the Hays County TAMACC chapter has had more than 50 people sign up, including five city council members and several Hays County officials.

TAMACC’s membership is open to all and is not limited to just those of Hispanic or Latino descent.

“We wanted to be able to have an organization where they (Hispanics) are able to get together, have like minds and grow and assist each other in leadership,” Anton said.

TAMACC member Alex Villalobos, who also serves as a Kyle City

Buda Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director J.R. Gonzales, Hays County Judge Assistant Anita Collins, Texas Association of Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce President Pauline Anton, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and Hays County Chief of Staff Alex Villalobos pose for a photo at the kick off of the TAMACC Hays County chapter in May.

need a refresher.

“For those types of businesses to learn their own environment, but also invite others to see how this emerging group is conducting business Council member and and influencing business Hays County’s Chief of in the county, state and Staff, said starting up the national level, I think it’s chapter creates a level of an opportunity to learn uniformity among Latino from each other,” Vilbusiness owners, but also lalobos said. is a way for entrepreneurs Outreach is an equally to know and understand vital tool TAMACC plans the needs of small busito employ, primarily when nesses. it comes to key events Areas of education insuch as the upcoming clude leadership, business 2020 Census. planning, understanding Ensuring minority public policy and munic- business owners and ipalities, as well as overall residents understand the cultural competency and importance of participatopenness with clientele, ing in the Census, which Villalobos said. TAMACC is conducted every 10 also plans to offer eduyears, is vital, Anton said. cation on social media Results from the Census awareness and technolo- help to determine where gy seminars to those busi- resources are needed in nesses owners who might the country over the next

Texas ranks high for business start-ups

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Between 2010 and 2016, the number of small businesses in Texas grew by 11%, according to the most recent data available Wallethub analyzed.

United States,” Gonzalez said. “The median in the country is around 38.5 hours. Though it’s

governing body.

TAMACC, which has been in operation for close to 40 years, also hopes to expand its reach to other areas of Texas that might need Latino business representation, or have closed Hispanic-centric chambers due to public pressure.

Areas such as east Texas, far west Texas and even Bryan and College Station could be the next place TAMACC lands.

“How we see it is we can go in there and duplicate what has been an experiment here in Hays County,” Anton said.

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Growing Hispanic and minority populations across the state could foster more entrepreneurial opportunities.

By 2022, 40% of the population will be Hispanic with a median age of 27 compared to every other group which will consist of an average age of 45.

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For the second year in a row, Texas is the best state to start a business, due in part to a thriving economy, positive startup culture and low taxes, according to a WalletHub study.

The steady growth of Hays County and the Austin metropolitan area has led to an increase in the technology sector as out of state companies are relocating to Texas. To experts, Texas is the place to be.

“This year, Texas was ranked as the best state to start a business, and it was the best state in 2018, as well,” said Wallethub Analyst Jill Gonzalez.

“We made some changes to our methodology since last year, but Texas managed to stay on top.”

Between 2010 and 2016, the number of small businesses in Texas grew by 11%, according to the most recent data available Wallethub analyzed.

Additionally, the state ranks in the top 20 for the number of startups per capita and has the thirdhighest entrepreneurs in the country.

Buda Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) Executive Director J.R. Gonzales points to low taxes, a well-educated workforce and culturally diverse populations for Texas’ business success.

“For starters, we do not have a state income tax and our economy is doing well, which attracts entrepreneurs from across the country,” Gonzales said. “We also have to look at the housing market.

Home prices are going up, but Texas is still relatively affordable compared to other states.”

Gonzales said low taxes and a low cost of living lends to more cash in hand and more opportunity to invest.

Texas ranks 13th in industry variety, 20th in cost of living and 4th in average growth in a number of small businesses, according to the report. Texans are some of the hardest working people in the country, at least statistically.

“Texas’ average workweek is 40 hours, the fourth-longest in the

workforce.”

However, starting a business, no matter the location, is still a tough task. Experts urge young entrepreneurs to research the job market, location, operating costs and cost of living.

Gonzales said young business owners will work longer hours and harder than they ever had before, but dedication can lead to longterm success.

“Texas is God’s country,” Gonzales said. “If you can’t PHOTO BY EXSAR ARGUELLO make it in Texas, you’re not going to make it.”

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TAMACC is also relaying concerns to Washington on fears within the Hispanic community of a possible citizenship question on the 2020 Census. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced he was forgoing plans for a citizenship question, but opted to use other means to determine the number of undocumented migrants in the country.

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Public Notices NOTICE OF HEARING ON NEEDMORE WATER LLC’S REGULAR PERMIT APPLICATION BEFORE THE BARTON SPRINGS EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

July 29, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

City of Buda City Council Chambers Room 1097, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda TX 78610 The Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) Board of Directors will consider the application (Application) of Needmore Water LLC for con-

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version of a Temporary Production Permit to a Regular Historical Production Permit to authorize the withdrawal of an annual permitted volume of approximately 289,000,000 gallons per year of groundwater from the Trinity Aquifer.

The Applicant will operate the well for agricultural uses.

The well is located on Fulton Ranch Road, Wimberley, Texas 78676 (Lat 29.970265, Long -98.034161). The Board will accept public comment at the beginning of the Board meeting. Public comment is limited to no more than three minutes and no more than two other speakers who are present and signed up to

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Buda City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Bldg. 100 Buda, TX 78610 to discuss the following two items: SUP 19-02, regarding the application for a Specific Use Permit for a Winery, Mi-

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speak will be allowed to pass the speaker’s time to another speaker. Speakers are not permitted to simply repeat comments made by another speaker, except to state the speaker concurs with the remarks of the earlier speaker.

The Application is set before the Board of Directors at a Special Called Meeting on July 29, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. at the City of Buda City Council Chambers Room 1097, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, TX 78610.

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APPLICATION. North Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1, 901 South Mopac Expressway, Suite 225, Austin, Texas 78746, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to amend Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014431001 (EPA I.D. No. TX0128201) to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated wastewater to a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 611,000 gallons per day. The domestic wastewater treatment facility is located at 330 Dark Horse Lane, Buda, in Hays County, Texas 78610. The discharge route is from the plant site via pipe to an unnamed tributary; thence to Brushy Creek; thence to a reservoir; thence to Brushy Creek; thence to Plum Creek. TCEQ received this application on May 17, 2019. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at the Kyle Community Library, 550 Scott Street, Kyle, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html? lat=30.037306&lng=-97.813498&zoom=13&type=r ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments.

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application.

TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period and, the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose.

Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period.

MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid.

Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.

AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address, and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq. texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

Further information may also be obtained from North Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1 at the address stated above or by calling Mr. David Fusilier, P.E., Atwell, LLC, at 512-904-0505, ext. 4304.

Issuance Date: June 27, 2019

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Clarence Joseph Trahan, Deceased, were issued on July 10, 2019, in Cause No. 19-0199-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. ONE, HAYS County, Texas, to: Garnet Leone Trahan.

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 Hall Attorney at Law 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640

DATED the 12th day of July, 2019.

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Public Notices REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS To All Interested Parties: The City of Buda is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified respondents to complete a Roadway Pavement Assessment and Management Plan.

Please submit five (5) copies of the SOQ, along with one (1) electric submittal on a CD or flash drive, signed in ink in a sealed envelope to: City of Buda Attention: Purchasing Manager RE: RFQ 19-013 ROADWAY PAVEMENT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT PLAN 405 E. Loop Street, Bldg. 100 Buda, Texas 78610 The deadline for submission of proposals is 2:00 pm, Friday, August 9, 2019.

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

The City of Buda is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to attain goals

for Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), as amended.

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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of John David Reitmann, Deceased, were issued on July 10, 2019 in Cause No. 19-0209-P, pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas to Brooke Elin Reitmann Naegele.

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: Gabriel G. Gallas Attorney at Law 7800 N. Mopac Suite 200 Austin, TX 78759 DATED the 10th day of July, 2019. /s/ Gabriel G. Gallas Gabriel G. Gallas State Bar No.: 24069750 Attorney for Brooke Elin Reitmann Naegele

FIRST NOTICE OF ABANDONED TRAILER First notification for 2017 Uhaul car dollie trailer, black in color.

No VIN# or license plate found on vehicle. Unit # is TD4007W. Located at K&S Towing. 512291-3672. 895B S Loop 4, Buda, Texas 78610. Authorized by Hays County Sheriffs Office. Picked up from 240 Mercedes Ln, Kyle, TX 78640. Charges on vehicle are $358.25 as of midnight on 07/08/2019. Vehicles released 24 hours a day with a 1 hour notice to registered owner or driver listed on valid insurance card with valid state or federally issued photo ID.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Original Letters of Dependent Administration for the Estate of Dawn Denise Cheshier, Deceased, were issued on the 28th day of May, 2019, in Cause No. 18-0257-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to David Morris, Dependent Administrator of the Estate of Dawn Denise Cheshier. The address is: David H. Morris Morris & Wise Attorneys at Law

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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 10th day of July, 2019 Respectfully submitted, David H. Morris Morris & Wise Attorneys at Law 1921 Corporate Drive, Ste. 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 Telephone: (512) 396-7525 Telecopier: (512) 396-7599 State Bar No. 14476600

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returned to the HCISD Purchasing wald Strasse Road, Niederwald, Office, Valerie Littrell, 21003 IH 35, Texas, the City Council will Kyle, TX 78640, byIS the date and holdGIVEN a public hearing all NOTICE HEREBY TO giving ALL time indicated above. Late Bids interested persons the right to INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: will be returned unopened. The appear and be heard on the HCISD Board of Trustees reserves proposed annexation by the City the right to reject any and/or all of Niederwald, Texas, of approxThe City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing bids and waive all formalities in imately 6.79 acres, as petitioned theon bid a process. by the property owner, said to request by John Kimbro (Z-19-0043) property being located near the assign original zoning to approximately 24 CITY OF NIEDERWALD 13000 block of Camino Real If you have any ‘AG’ questionsto acres of5, 2019, landat 7:35 from Agriculture On August regarding this annexation, p.m. in the City Council ChamMulti-Family Residential-3 ‘R-3-3’ for contact Niederwald City Hall at bers of the City of Niederwald, 512-398-6338. property located at 3700 and 3800 Dacy Texas, located at 8807 Nieder-

Lane, in Hays County, Texas.

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Notice Public Hearing The Planning andofZoning Commission may recommend, and tothe City Council may Notice is hereby Given all interested persons, that: consider, assigning any zoning district The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a which is John equivalent or more restrictive. request by Kimbro (Z-19-0043) to assign original

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of HAROLD ROBERT KAUFMAN, Deceased, were issued on June 12, 2019, in Cause No. 19-0173-P pending in the Probate Court of Hays County, Texas to MICHAEL V. MCLENNAN. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate, addressed as follows: Representative, Estate of HAROLD ROBERT KAUFMAN, Deceased c/o: The Fowler Law Firm, P.C. Attn: Will Cabler 8310 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. 150 Austin, Texas 78731 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 9th day of July, 2019 By: /s/ Will Cabler Attorney for Independent Executor State Bar No. 24005124 Email: wcabler@thefowlerlawfirm.com The Fowler Law Firm, P.C. 8310 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. 150 Austin, Texas 78731 (512) 441-1411 (512) 469-2975 (fax)

zoning to approximately 24 acres of land from Agriculture ‘AG’ to Multi-Family Residential-3 ‘R-3-3’ for A public hearing will the property located at 3700 and 3800be Dacyheld Lane, by in Hays Planning County, Texas.and Zoning Commission on

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 6:30 The Planning and Zoning Commission mayP.M. recom-

mend, and the City Council may consider, assigning anypublic zoning district which is equivalent more A hearing will be heldorby therestricKyle tive.

City Council on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at A public hearing will be held by the Planning and 7:00 P.M. Zoning Commission on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 6:30 P.M.

Kyle City Hallwill Council Chambers A public hearing be held by the Kyle City Council 100 W Center St., on Tuesday, August 20,Kyle, 2019 atTexas 7:00 P.M. Kyle City Hall Council Chambers

100 W Center St.,Kimbro Kyle, Texas Owner: John Agent: Jason Arechiga Owner: John Kimbro Agent: Jason Arechiga (210) 487-7878 (210) 487-7878

Publication Date: July July 24, 2019 Publication Date: 24, 2019 Z-19-0043 Z-19-0043

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TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS

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Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #18-071901VL Fencing Installation Services.

Proposals will be accepted until 08-05-19 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

A Pre-bid conference will be held on 7-17-2019 @ 10:00 a.m. at the Hays CISD Central Administration Building, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, Texas. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext. 45092) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Bid responses must be

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