SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 FIRST IN 5
COTY 2018
Lehman volleyball earns first win in nearly five years.
Nominations sought for area Citizens of the Year.
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Community mourns Hays softball alum Constable BY MOSES LEOS III
Salazar, a 2015 Hays High alumna, always carried From the moment they and never let go. became friends at Hays “Aspen was goofy, High, Kara Davis could sarcastic and frank, but at always count on a smile the same time, empathetic from Aspen Salazar. and friendly,” Davis said. The infectiousness “It was hard not to know of Salazar’s grin, paired who she was.” with a distinctive laugh, For Davis and countless played a role in what made others, news of Salazar’s her such a recognizable, tragic death Monday memorable person to remains a difficult momany. Such were traits that ment to comprehend. But
amid the sorrow, those who knew the 21-year-old recalled a vivacious person who was an uplifting force for many. One of those was Aaron Fuller, former Hays High softball coach, who first met Salazar when she was a freshman in 2012. Fuller said Salazar was always fun to be around and
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Aspen Salazar poses with friends when she signed to play softball with Luna Community College back in 2015. PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III
BY EXSAR ARGUELLO After three hours of tense deliberation Friday, members of a nine-person Hays County Salary Grievance committee unanimously approved raising the pay for three county constables to $74,000 a year. The move came after Precinct 1 Constable David Peterson, Precinct 3 Constable Ray Helm and Precinct 4 Constable Ron Hood requested a grievance hearing for proposed pay raises. In August, Hays County constables requested raising their pay from an annual salary of $67,762 to $93,824, which was ultimately denied by county commissioners.
Kyle man dies in RM 967 wreck BY MOSES LEOS III
CONSTABLES SALARIES, 4
Buda cancels election
Got it by the nose...
Lack of contested candidates BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
“recalibrate” himself after continuously serving Kyle for the past two-plus years. On Sept. 4, Kyle city leaders finalized its budget on second reading, but not before spending an hour debating how to move $50,000 meant for the hire of a federal lobbyist. The Kyle City Council opted to strike the lobbyist idea from the budget. According to City Manager Scott Sellers, the lobbyist idea is likely finished, at least until the next budget cycle since the funds were moved.
A trio of incumbents, along with a longtime elected official, will go unopposed in their quest for the Buda city council dais. On Sept. 4, the Buda City Council officially canceled its Nov. 6 election for four city council seats, due to a lack of candidates in the running. That trend can also be found in Kyle, where only one of two city council seats up for grabs this November will be contested. For Ray Bryant, a former Kyle city council member and who will go unopposed for the atlarge Buda Place xx seat, a lack of opposition won’t stop him from campaigning to citizens. However, the lack of public involvement in the process leaves Bryant with mixed feelings. “I think running contested is very vital to elections, but I still plan on getting out there in public and sharing who I am,” Bryant said. Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell said a variety of factors can play into candidate apathy. In Kyle, Mitchell said the city is occupied by
MAYORAL HIATUS, 4
BUDA ELECTION, 4
PHOTO BY WAYLAND CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
Blocked kick puts Rebs over Tigers in 35-34 nail-biter
Dripping Springs’ sophomore kicker Coleman Chapman was two-for-two on point after touchdown kicks when lineman Alex Harkey blocked this game-tying extra point, giving the Rebels a thrilling 35-34 win over Dripping Springs with ten seconds left in the game. See page 9 for the full story.
Kyle mayor goes on hiatus BY KATIE BURRELL
Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell is opting to take a two-week hiatus days after city leaders approved its $89.4 million budget Sept. 4. In an Sept. 7 email to City Manager Scott Sellers, Mitchell said he plans to serve on a “limited capacity only” until Sept. 27. Mitchell plans to miss the Sept. 18 city council meeting, which he said was the first meeting he has missed while on the dais. Mayor Pro Tem Shane Arabie will lead the Sept. 18 meeting. “I plan to use this time to focus on school work, spend time with
According to Section 4.02 of the Kyle Charter, in the absence of the mayor, the city’s Mayor Pro Tem (Shane Arabie) shall perform the duties of the mayor and “in such capacity shall be vested with all powers conferred on such office.”
my family, and engage with the people in the community that I love,” Mitchell said. While Mitchell’s hiatus is unprecedented and no language in the city charter specifically addresses the nature of it, the document does allow for the Mayor Pro Tem to govern the city in his stead.
APPROVED
City of Buda approves $59.9 million budget.
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A Kyle man was killed Saturday after his vehicle was struck by a large truck while attempting to make a U-turn on RM 967. Dominic Thompson, of Kyle, was identified as the victim in the wreck, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson. The incident happened around 8:10 a.m. in the 4000 block of RM 967. According to DPS officials, a 2003 Acura sedan was traveling east on RM 967 when it drove off the road toward the right to make a U-turn. DPS officials said the driver of the Acura, later identified as Thompson, “turned when unsafe” and was struck by a 2001 Volvo truck operated by Alan Patterson, of Colfax. It is unknown at this time if Patterson suffered any injuries in the accident. Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:22 a.m. by Hays County Pct. 5 Justice of the Peace Scott Cary.
salary increase OK’ed by county
According to Section 4.02 of the Kyle Charter, in the absence of the mayor, the city’s Mayor Pro Tem shall perform the duties of the mayor and “in such capacity shall be vested with all powers conferred on such office.” Mitchell added he saw it as a good opportunity for him to
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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.
Hays Free Press • September 12, 2018
Students vs residents
New parking regulations cause headaches for Kyle homeowners BY KATIE BURRELL
The ticket was the result of a rule change made Recently enacted parkover the summer, when ing regulations for an residents worked with eastside Kyle subdivision Kyle city leaders to develis leading to headaches for op parking regulations some homeowners. in Southlake Ranch and Those new rules are Plum Creek. The move was forcing some to have to to address the issue of limcompete with each other ited parking space caused and high school students by high school students for parking space, while parking their vehicles in also making sure they’re the neighborhood and on inside the law. narrow streets. The most recent chapWarning signs indicate ter in the saga came Aug. no parking between 8 28 when Kyle resident Ray- a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday mond Mapp addressed a through Friday on a handparking ticket he recently ful of streets in Southlake received in the Southlake Ranch and Plum Creek. Ranch subdivision, loHowever, many resicated near Lehman High. dents own multiple veMapp said during the Kyle hicles, which can make council citizens’ comment parking legally difficult to period that he received a do under the new regulaticket on one of several ve- tions. hicles he owns because he Mapp proposed neighfailed to move it by 8 a.m. borhood residents be
granted permits to park on the street. “I need some kind of permit or something that allows me to park. I’m literally just parked outside my driveway and I don’t see anything wrong with that,” Mapp said. “I understand that there are kids that go to school parked all over the place, but the people that live there have got to have the right to park their vehicles.” Jeff Barnett, Kyle Police Chief, said his officers warned residents of Mapp’s neighborhood the week prior to giving citations. “The signs posted originally said no parking (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) over the summer,” Barnett said. “They were changed to 8 to 5 Aug. 17 in compliance with the city council ordi-
nance. I recall my officers taking questions from those residents over the phone.” Discussion regarding student vehicles congesting area subdivisions has been ongoing for several years. Students unwilling to pay parking fees at high school campuses is believed to be one reason. Students can park at Lehman’s campus if they purchase a parking pass, which costs $50 for general parking and $75 for closer, senior spots. Parking on Hays’ campus costs $50 for general parking and $100 for closer, senior spots. Students are only eligible for the pass with a valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance. Both campuses still have passes and spots
available, according to Tim Savoy, Hays CISD chief communications officer. As of Aug. 29, the district has 1,542 sophomores, 1,394 juniors and 1,300 seniors. Students typically obtain a driver’s license in their sophomore or junior year. The district rearranged parking on the campuses to offer more spots. School officials also monitor security cameras in the parking lots and illegally parked cars are booted. There is no current solution allowing neighborhood residents to park on their streets legally between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the week. Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell said city leaders will consider looking into possible exceptions to the new regulations.
Hundreds turn out for Beto O’Rourke town hall BY KATIE BURRELL AND EXSAR ARGUELLO
Immigration reform and climate change were two of the topics U.S. Congressional candidate Beto O’Rourke addressed during a packed town hall event at Texas State University Sunday. The event was the latest stop in O’Rourke’s campaign against incumbent Texas congressman Ted Cruz; recent polls show Cruz and O’Rourke are within a few points of each other. The event was organized by Texas State student Rhett Pharr, vice president of Interruptions, a student group organized around anti-racism beliefs and education efforts. Pharr, with the help of other students, student organizations and advisers from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, reached out to O’Rourke’s campaign in July to organize the event. Pharr said O’Rourke confirmed his attendance in late August. “Beto O’Rourke has gone to every county in Texas and spoken to so many different types of people,” Pharr said. “We haven’t had any pushback against the event … I think he’s a pretty non-partisan candidate.” During the town hall, O’Rourke addressed several issues that impact Hays County including immigration, social security and climate change. During a brief discussion with San Marcos Mayor John Thomaides, O’Rourke talked about the health of the San Marcos river, and the area’s struggle with flooding. The pair agreed to discuss the issues further at a later date. “For the first time in the history of social security, the incoming receipts do not weigh the outcome,”
O’Rourke said. “By 2036, we will not be able to pay 100 percent of the obligation of every working American who has paid into that program.” O’Rourke said he intends to raise the salary threshold for social security taxes paid by workers and the matching tax paid by employers. In 2018, workers pay 6.2% of their salary, matched by employers, up to $128,700. Discussion also centered on low voter turnout and the struggles to get people to the polls. Historically, Hays County voter turnout in off-year elections is low. The Hays Free Press reported less than 10 percent of registered voters cast a ballot at the polls during the May 5 election. Despite county and university-wide efforts to register citizens to vote, elections have failed to bring high numbers of voter turnout. However, Keely Freund, a political science student at Texas State, said she believed more people are starting to become more active in politics following the 2016
PHOTOS BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for the United States Senate, spoke to an estimated 3,000 students and Hays County residents at Texas State University on September 9.
people are beginning to look into who actually represents them.” Other Hays County organizations attended the event to measure their own political thoughts with O’Rourke’s. Molly Pursey, deputy regional chapter Presidential election. “I think more people are leader for Moms Demand Action, brought members involved with politics and looking to get involved with of her organization to decide if they wanted to politics after seeing how approve O’Rourke as a gun impactful their vote can be,” said Freund. “Because reform candidate for their website. of what happened in the “Beto is one of many Presidential election, more
candidates across the country who is a gun-sense candidate,” Pursey said. “That means his values for reducing gun violence align with ours.” Pursey said she hopes to see gun control impact Central Texas and will consider that ideal when voting. The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 election is Oct. 9. Those interested in registering can do so online at votetexas.gov/ register-to-vote.
Police Blotter The following highlights are police reports from Hays County law enforcement as well as local police between Sept. 4-9. Agency Activity
Date
Time
Street
City
HCSO
Assault
09/04/2018
10:47:27
Uhland Rd Law Enforcement Center
San Marcos
BPD
Burglary - Building
09/04/2018
13:54:23
Bluff St
Buda
HCSO
Death Investigation
09/04/2018
8:18:47
Booth Dr
San Marcos
HCSO
Disturbance - Phys/Fight
09/04/2018
21:56:09
Fischer Store Rd
Wimberley
BPD
Terroristic Threat
09/04/2018
11:57:16
Cement Plant Rd
Buda
HCSO
Accident - Major/Injury
09/04/2018
8:40:19
Hilliard Rd/Owl Hollow Rd
San Marcos
HCSO
Deadly Conduct
09/04/2018
8:03:48
Sundance Trl
Dripping Springs
HCSO Assault
09/05/2018
8:10:27
Stillwater Wimberley Substation
Wimberley
BPD
Burglary - Vehicle
09/05/2018
8:30:36
E Loop St Buda Police Department
Buda
BPD
Disturbance - Phys/Fight
09/05/2018
20:40:29
IH 35 Comfort Inn And Suites
Buda
HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight
09/05/2018
11:00:02
Joe Robinson Dr
Kyle
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
09/05/2018
8:17:37
Windy Hill Rd/Branch View Dr
Kyle
HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight
09/06/2018
21:36:19
Barton Valley Cir
Dripping Springs
HCSO Controlled Substance
09/06/2018
14:22:11
Lehman High School
Kyle
BPD
09/06/2018
14:41:09
IH-35 Sunstate Equipment
Buda
HCSO Vehicle Theft
09/07/2018
5:37:37
Mariah Dr
Kyle
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
09/06/2018
18:38:44
Mercer St/RR 12
Dripping Springs
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
09/07/2018
0:43:31
8700blk RR 967
Buda
HCSO Vehicle Fire
09/06/2018
12:56:15
Uhland Rd Public Safety Building
San Marcos
HCSO Assault
09/07/2018
13:09:54
Creek Rd
Dripping Springs
HCSO Assault
09/08/2018
4:31:47
Hays County Law Enforcement Ctr
San Marcos
HCSO Sexual Assault
09/08/2018
4:03:39
Hays County Law Enforcement Ctr
San Marcos
HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight
09/07/2018
20:52:59
RR 12/Elder Hill Rd
Driftwood
HCSO Public Intoxication
09/07/2018
14:38:55
Live Oak Academy
Buda
BPD
Accident - Major/Injury
09/07/2018
10:19:15
Interstate Dr/S Loop 4
Buda
HCSO
Accident - Major/Injury
09/07/2018
11:17:07
3800blk FM 2001
Buda
is a non-profit, no-kill shelter operated primarily on donations and adoptions.
HCSO
Accident - Major/Injury
09/07/2018
17:36:48
5916 W Us 290 New Canaan Farms
Dripping Springs
HCSO
Accident - Major/Injury
09/07/2018
17:51:24
EXIT 205 NB
San Marcos
All animals are fully vaccinated, spay/neutered, microchipped and dewormed.
HCSO
Field Euthanasia
09/08/2018
16:56:58
1000blk Barton Creek Dr
Dripping Springs
HCSO
Field Euthanasia
09/08/2018
23:33:47
Belterra Dr/Trinity Hills Dr
Austin
sponsored by
HCSO
Burglary - Habitation
09/08/2018
22:10:33
Martha Dr
Buda
HCSO Death Investigation
09/09/2018
0:00:37
Camino Real Longhorn RV
Kyle
BPD
Accident - Major/Injury
09/08/2018
18:27:51
IH 35 FR/Robert S Light Blvd
Buda
HCSO
Accident - Major/Injury
09/08/2018
8:10:08
RR 967/Oak Forest Dr
Buda
HCSO
Accident - Major/Injury
09/08/2018
10:00:49
Cotton Gin Rd/Goforth Rd
Kyle
HCSO
Accident - Major/Injury
09/08/2018
11:12:18
Andrews Xing/Windy Hill Rd
Kyle
HCSO
Accident - Major/Injury
09/08/2018
13:13:04
Palomino Rd/Windy Hill Rd
Kyle
HCSO Illegal Hunting/Poaching
09/08/2018
11:47:35
Thomas Oaks Dr
Wimberley
BPD
Burglary - Vehicle
09/09/2018
11:04:39
Main St Candlewood Suites
Buda
HCSO
Disturbance - Phys/Fight
09/09/2018
11:17:14
Destiny Dr
Kyle
09/09/2018
18:06:55
Overpass Rd Studio 6 Motel
Buda
Haze is a 1-year-old, female Boxer mix. She is spring-loaded and loves to show off her big brains. She does well indoors and knows her manners pretty well for a young pup. She has been around other dogs but doesn’t quite understand how to play properly. With the right master, she’ll be a world class companion!
Delilah is a 1-year-old, female shorthair gray and white. She is a sweet and silly kitty. She’ll pretend she’s not looking at you when she’s really laying upside down watching your every move. She’s very attentive when she hears food. She’s a little shy but really loves interaction!
PAWS Shelter and Humane Society
500 FM 150 E, Kyle, TX • 512 268-1611 • pawsshelter.org
Town & CounTry VeTerinary HospiTal Committed to your pet’s health since 1978
Bill Selman, DVM • Kayley Goldsmith, DVM • Ben Fox, DVM 6300 FM 1327 (East of I35 and Creedmoor) Austin, TX 78747 Give us a call at 512-385-0486
Robbery - Agg
HCSO Vehicle Theft
Opinion
QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The standardized test cannot measure when your child is kind or thoughtful, trustworthy, helpful or when they try their hardest to be their very best.” –Eric Wright, Hays CISD Superintendent, story pg. 10
Hays Free Press • September 12, 2018
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Pass it on ... Hip Czech
by Cyndy Slovak-Barton
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ntil just recently, when traveling northbound on I-35 and taking the Kyle exit, I kept passing a billboard from “PassItOn.
com”. The huge photo of President Abraham Lincoln graced the billboard, with the quote, “A house divded cannot stand.” Civility is in you, it further read. Apparently, PassItOn.com has put up billboards across the county as part of a Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign. Other billboards across the country have read, “Failed, failed, failed. And then ...” Persistence. That phrase refers to Lincoln’s persistence in running for office, and eventually winning. Other billboards: • “Never, never, never, give up.” – Winston Churchill. Commitment. • Started nonprofit at 5. Fed 20,0000. So Far. Service, in regards to Joshua Williams, age 13. • “When there’s only one race and that’s mankind ...” – Garth Brooks. Love is in you. This quote is from his song, “We Shall Be Free.” • “Girls should learn history. And make it.” – Malala Yousafzai, who has spoken out against the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education. These billboards are all part of a push for PSAs from the Foundation for a Better Life. And it is inspiring to see the billboards, especially in this day and age. The Abraham Lincoln quote seems to be quite appropos these days. Civility seems to be on the decline. Online lambasting is prevalent, as writers don’t have to spout their words to another’s face. They don’t have to look you in the eyes and spout their nastiness. There doesn’t seem to be a single story these days on the HaysFreePress.com website that doesn’t draw trolls making derogatory – and sometimes outright disgusting – comments. What’s to be done? It’s hard to know. In the past, I put some people making nasty comments about a high school athlete in “time out”, saying they could not comment until they could get their temper under control. But the trolls have become so prevalent that there is not enough time in the day to take it all down. It seems that the only thing we can do is to remain vigilant and remember that civility is within each of us. We can have differences of opinions, but we don’t have to call each other names. That brings me to the point of saying that I have family and friends on the opposite side of the political divide from me. We talk, we agree to disagree, we continue on our business, having fun together. It’s because we know that each person – deep in their heart – is good. It’s something that we need to remember, about readers and politicians, about students and athletes, about those in charge of the county or the school district. Deep down, they are doing what they believe is correct. They are working to try to make this a better world, trying to help students who might need a boost, or trying to make sure parents are healthy. They are trying to get roads built and potholes filled. Remember the lyrics of Garth Brooks’ song, We Shall Be Free: I see the way this world shall be When we all walk hand in hand. When the last child cries for a crust of bread, When the last man dies for just words that he said, When there’s shelter over the poorest head, We shall be free. ... When we’re free to love anyone we choose, When this world’s big enough for all different views, When we all can worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free.
Hays Free Press Publisher Cyndy Slovak-Barton News and Sports Editor Moses Leos III
Jimmy Carter’s uncommon decency
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LAINS, Ga. - The antithesis of Donald Trump and his administration can be studied, at least for those willing to drive 150 miles south from Atlanta, among magnolias, towering pines and seemingly endless fields of cotton, peanuts – and dreams. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter live just a few blocks from the center of Plains, population 700, a town that has become a monument to the former president and his uncommon decency. Carter, who turns 94 next month, has shunned the trappings and riches that former presidents typically enjoy, preferring to live in the simple ranch house that he and Rosalynn built in 1961. Now free of the melanoma that threatened his life just a few years ago, Jimmy Carter writes books, teaches Sunday school, and never hesitates to shake a hand or pose for a picture during regular strolls along Church Street. Although he doesn’t inject himself often in the
is open to the public for self-guided tours. On Guest what was once a 360-acre peanut farm, visitors can Column explore the main house by Peter Funt and outbuildings while listening to Carter’s recorded descriptions of life in the current political scene, the 1930s. former president spoke The old train depot recently with The Washin the center of Plains is ington Post about Donald preserved, just as it was Trump. “I think he’s a disas- in 1976 when it served as ter,” Carter said bluntly. “In Carter’s campaign headhuman rights and taking quarters. Only the famicare of people and treating ly’s current residence on people equal.” Church Street, protected The National Park Serby the Secret Service, is vice does a marvelous job not open to the public. It of maintaining and showis a modest home with a casing venues in Plains that converted garage in which draw some 70,000 visitors the former president does each year. The former high woodworking and writing. school building, where What one gets here is a Jimmy and Rosalynn sense of calm and dignity. studied, has been made It’s more than Southern into a museum known as charm; it’s a philosophy of the Jimmy Carter National life. Historic Site. Its exhibits In his memoir, “Back trace Carter’s life as well as Home,” President Carter the civil rights movement summed it up: “We should in fascinating detail. be seen as the unswervA few miles down Old ing champions of human Plains Highway, Carter’s rights, both among our boyhood home has been own citizens and within the beautifully restored and global community. Amer-
ica should be the focal point around which other nations can rally against threats to the quality of our common environment.” I visited Plains a few days after watching John McCain’s funeral on television. Like so many people, I was moved by the appeals to restore civility in our government and to work for common goals that ought to transcend political differences. I was reminded of how two genuine heroes, McCain and Carter – so starkly opposed in political views – could set a uniform example of how to conduct our lives and our government. Visitors fortunate enough to make their way to Plains, Georgia, are bound to be inspired by what they encounter. Some of our better angels are here, working for peanuts. Peter Funt is a writer and speaker. His book, “Cautiously Optimistic,” is available at Amazon.com and CandidCamera.com.
The higher tech gets, the ruder we get
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ur rapidly growing incivility started with the invention of the telephone-answering machine. Before the answering machine’s widespread adoption, people answered their landline phones with a pleasant “hello,” eager to learn who was calling. To be sure, says social scientist James Katz, answering machines were considered rude in the ’70s. By the ’90s, however, most homes had them and lots of people were using them, quite rudely, to screen calls – people like my pal, Griffy. Calls to Griffy’s landline always made me grumpy: “Hello, this is Griffy, leave a message at the beep.” “Pick up the phone, Griffy, I know you’re there!” Griffy demanded his friends leave messages on his machine, but always hung up on mine – until the invention of the “star 69” feature. When you punched “star 69” into your phone keypad, you’d get the number of the jerk who had last hung up on your machine.
voice. It was Bill. “You called me and Guest hung up!” I said. “You called me and Column hung up!” said Bill. by Tom Purcell “Nuh-huh!” I said. “Yuh-huh!” he said. Email was another innoBoy, did that technology vation that escalated rudeinnovation escalate rudeness. I remember reading ness! a Wall Street Journal story I had a telephone conabout two Boston lawyers frontation once with a whose email exchange fellow who had hung up on went viral. my machine. I keyed in star One lawyer, a 24-year69, got his number, dialed old woman, sent an e-mail it, then got his answering to an older, established machine: lawyer, declining his job “Hello, this is Bill. Sally offer. and I aren’t in right now The older lawyer, miffed ... .” that the woman would I didn’t know who the email her rejection after fellow was – I figured he’d she’d already accepted the dialed my number by mis- job offer in person, fired take – so I hung up. off an email telling her she Later that day, after rewasn’t very professional. turning from a business She replied that if he meeting, I saw that somewere a real lawyer he one had hung up on my would have made her sign machine again. a contract. He replied, in so I dialed star 69, got the many words, that she was number, dialed it, then a snot. She sent one last reheard, “Hello, this is Bill. ply: “blah, blah, blah.” Sally and I aren’t in right These are just some exnow ... .” amples of how earlier techI hung up again. A few nology innovations made moments later, my phone us ruder. rang. I picked it up. And now, the era of “Hello,” I said. smartphones and social “Who is this?” said the media – the era of nasty man. I recognized the tweets and Facebook in-
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sults – is making rudeness, reports Psychology Today, “our new normal.” The magazine cites research, published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior, that finds technology-enabled anonymity and “a lack of eye contact” are chief contributors to our growing incivility. To wit: Technology is making it easier than ever to be rude to our fellow man, but we must fight this impulse, or else our already overheated public discourse will become increasingly uncivil. It’s not going to be easy, though. Even my parents use their answering machine to screen calls from my sisters and me. Mom and Dad, I know you’re home. Please pick up the phone!
Tom Purcell, author of “Misadventures of a 1970s Childhood,” a humorous memoir available at amazon.com, is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Tom@TomPurcell.com
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Undocumented Buda resident remains in custody
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“The council removed the $50k during the last meeting so there is no more proposal,” Sellers said in a statement. But discussion raged on how to reallocate the money, and whether it was appropriate to make those changes upon second reading. Arabie took the opportunity to propose and pass $37,400 in budget proposals. The new items include $10,000 replace, update playground equipment for the Kyle Area Youth Advisory Council’s (KAYAC) plan, which will make the equipment more available to disabled children. “I do not hold items hostage,” Arabie said during the meeting. “These items were going to come forward no matter what…I’m not trying to destroy anybody’s anything. I’m trying to encumber funds so that we walk away with a holistic budget.” $15,000 was approved
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Rodriguez is reportedly receiving her medication Efforts to free an for her mental health undocumented Buda disorder, her family resident in Immigrations said they believe she and Customs Enforcewould be better off at ment (ICE) custody hit a home where she can be snag in court earlier this with them, receive her month when improper medication and further identification held back treatment. a decision on bond. Rodriguez was Janelie Rodriguez, 25, detained after having remains in the South a mental health crisis Texas Detention Center where she hallucinated in Pearsall despite efforts and panicked. by her attorney to have Despite receiving care her released on bond un- in a hospital for weeks til her next court hearing following the incident, Sept. 19. her immigration status Rodriguez has resided left her subject to dein the U.S. for over 20 tainment and possibly years and fears returning deportation. to Mexico alone. “We had a hiccup toChito Vela, Rodriguez’s day with getting her out,” attorney, requested she Vela said in a statement. be released on bond “I will have to go back to so she can be with her court and ask the judge family until her final to amend the order. That court date. Although will take a few days.”
On Sept. 4, Kyle city leaders finalized its budget on second reading, but not before spending an hour debating how to move $50,000 meant for the hire of a federal lobbyist. toward Kyle Police to upgrade the record department and the evidence locker. Council Member Alex Villalobos proposed an additional $5,000 toward Kyle Police for the Citizens on Patrol program, but item was rejected by council. The Kyle Library received $5,000 for a summer reading program. Without adding additional funds, $1,500 was set aside for a spay and neuter program from the already-existing total $153,862 in the Police Department’s budget Mitchell and Council Member Damon Fogley were the only members to support the lobbyist line item during the second reading. Mitchell
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a large number of “blue collar” families who might not have time to stay political involved. The opportunity to serve on the city council is a high-intensity, time-consuming position, which may disqualify people from serving, Mitchell said. Mitchell said operating as an elected official is akin to a second full-time job. Council members are required to spend hours studying agenda material and prepare for a meeting, all while also doing their own day jobs.
“A lot of factors can go into why a seat is uncontested,” Mitchell said. But voters are served well when they are given a choice. It’s healthy for a community when candidates have to compete for votes.” Not all communities are the same, however. In San Marcos, ten candidates are flying for four open city council seats in November. Demographics are different in San Marcos than in the rest of the county, Mitchell said. However, Mitchell said he doesn’t
believe democracy is at stake with a lack of candidates, but also realizes why it’s difficult for people to get involved in local politics. “It’s my job to fuel that fire,” Mitchell said. “If there is an apathy to participate in local government, I need to do a better job of getting people involved.” Bryant, a political veteran, said he is aware of the amount of time that goes into being an elected official. A former Kyle council member from 2007 to
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In their grievance request, Peterson and Hood sought a $93,824 salary, while Helm requested a $74,000 salary, which was the “happy median” the committee eventually approved. The committee was comprised of nine elected county officials, including District Attorney Wes Mau and Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler. “Detectives with five years of experience are making $68,000 a year,” Hood said. “I’m not grudging these officers or their salaries. It could be better for these guys and I think it should be. But I am using this as a comparison to my justification.” Early on in the meeting, committee members believed constables deserved a pay raise, but disputed what the wage should be. “Don’t leave out how fast the university and county are growing,” Cutler said. “I am proud of the
work they do. Do I have problems with $93,000? Sure I do. I’m a taxpayer too. But I know we can come up with an agreement.” Committee members also believed factors such as experience and time of service must be addressed, but in a different fashion. Constable salaries are set during the county’s budget process. Helm, Hood and Peterson all argued their salaries were not reflective of Hays County’s current and future growth. Constables said they are compensated lower than eight of nine other counties with similar growth projections and demographics. However, Mau said higher compensated constables in the state were in counties with at least double the population of Hays County. Mau added that a better system needs to be implemented, so salary disputes
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for elected officials aren’t presented to a committee, especially considering not all members of the committee are experts on law enforcement. Cutler said he felt the constables should be compensated around $80,000 a year; he ultimately voted for the $74,000 increase. “I do think the county has worked hard to keep our wages competitive with other countries,” Mau said. “But we’re setting a precedent with future constables. If a new constable with little experience is elected, they will get compensated the same as these gentlemen, who combined have over 70 years of experience.” With the committee’s unanimous approval, the Hays County Commissioner’s Court does not have to make a decision on constable salaries. The item will be part of the county budget, which will be adopted at a later date.
2014, Bryant said he spent his spare time focusing on learning the City of Buda’s comprehensive plan, capital improvements plan and other city-wide documents in preparation for the council. “My call is to be a servant and that’s why I’m back in the arena again in a capacity I am comfortable with,” Bryant said. “I’m excited to be part of it again.”
said he did not want to pursue his plan for a lobbyist without full support of the council but was concerned with voting on new ideas spontaneously. “I’m being asked to make a decision on something I’m hearing for the first time,”
Mitchell said when voting Tuesday night. “We should have been talking about these things ahead of time.” The leftover $12,000 will remain in the budget as unallocated funds that, according to Arabie, will be used throughout the 2018-19 fiscal year for projects proposed by council members. Mitchell was unable to give further comment at the time of print as he was on hiatus. Fogley declined comment due to availability at the time of print.
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NOTICE OF TAX REVENUE INCREASE PHOTO BY KATIE BURRELL
Earlier this month, the Kyle Fire Department officially opened its third fire station located at 201 Mountain City Drive in Mountain City.
Kyle Fire Department moves into Mt. City BY KATIE BURRELL
A newly remodeled, three-bedroom structure in Mountain City is now home to the Kyle Fire Department’s newest station, complete with a bright red garage door and a neighborhood view. In an effort to conserve funds and better serve the community, the Kyle Fire Department renovated and moved into a house in Mountain City. The department’s other two stations were too far from the area to provide a reasonable response time to the neighborhood, Hays High and Barton Middle School. Firefighters earned overtime assisting with the construction of the new station, which consists of three bedrooms, a living room, as well as a kitchen arrangement. Kyle Fire Chief Kyle Taylor said the idea for the unique location came about when the department needed another substation, but could not afford the estimated $3 million it would take to build a typical firehouse. Taylor said the depart-
“The stations were running about 3,000 calls a year, each. Maybe more than that. They’ve been pretty busy, so we bought this house before it came up for sale.”
hearings on September 7, 2018 and September 13, 2018 on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the Plum Creek Conservation District from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 6.422018 percent.
The total tax revenue raised last year at last year's tax rate of
0.023200 for each $100 of taxable value was $1,029,719.33. The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the
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ment could not afford new hires and a new house with that option; by renovating an already built home, the station was fully functional and staffed as of Aug. 12. “The stations were running about 3,000 calls a year, each.” Taylor said. “Maybe more than that. They’ve been pretty busy, so we bought this house before it came up for sale.” Engineer Mike Ahlman was recently promoted to station engineer after 26 years as a firefighter and helped renovate Station 23, where he now administers. “The only thing different about being in a station like this is it has a less commercial feel, it’s more like a home,” Ahlman said. “We also wait to check the sirens until our first call to be nice to the neighbors.”
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The house had previously been surrounded by a handmade rock wall that was pieced together out of glass, rock and metal by the previous owner. The firefighters tore the wall down and built a second garage with tall red doors to make the space more attractive for the neighbors. Firefighter Glenn Gilliam said he and the rest of the crew feel welcome in the neighborhood; they plan to finish renovations by upgrading the lawn from its current state of dirt and rocks to bright green grass. “I’ve been a paid firefighter here for almost a year now,’ Gilliam said. “I like this kind of station, but I also work in the other two stations. This one is just really comfortable to be in.”
NOTICE OF TAX REVENUE INCREASE The Hays County ESD #8 conducted public hearings on August 22, 2018 and August 29, 2018 on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the Hays County ESD #8 from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 2.25 percent. The total tax revenue proposed to be raised last year at last year's tax rate of $0.1000 for each $100 of taxable value was $3,465,789. The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of $0.1000 for each $100 of taxable value, excluding tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $3,540,646. The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of $0.1000 for each $100 of taxable value, including tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $3,764,132. The Commissioners of Hays County ESD #8 is scheduled to vote on the tax rate that will result in that tax increase at a public meeting to be held on September 19, 2018 at Buda Fire Department Main Station, 209 FM 2770, Buda, TX 78610 at 7:00 PM. The Commissioners of Hays County ESD #8 proposes to use the increase in total tax revenue for the purpose of improving services to the community, upgrading and maintaining firefighting equipment and apparatus, pay down station and capital loan projects, attract, hire and retain qualified personnel.
proposed tax rate of 0.023200 for each $100 of taxable
value, excluding tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $1,071,788.50.
The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of 0.023200 for each $100 of taxable
value, including tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $1,124,587.23.
The Board of Directors is scheduled to vote on the tax rate
that will result in that tax increase at a public meeting to be
held on September 18, 2018 at PCCD Office Building, 1101 W. San Antonio St., Lockhart, TX 78644 at 1:00 PM.
NOTICE OF TAX REVENUE INCREASE The Caldwell-Hays ESD 1 conducted public hearings on
September 6, 2018 and September 10, 2018 on a proposal
to increase the total tax revenues of the Caldwell-Hays ESD 1 from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 7.960742 percent.
The total tax revenue raised last year at last year's tax rate of 0.100000 for each $100 of taxable value was $501,136.44. The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of 0.099000 for each $100 of taxable
value, excluding tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $538,269.23.
The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of 0.099000 for each $100 of taxable
value, including tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $560,202. 14.
The Board of Directors is scheduled to vote on the tax rate that will result in that tax increase at a public meeting to
be held on September 20, 2018 at Fire Station 3, 9835 FM 1854, Dale, TX 78616 at 5:00 PM.
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Searching for citizens of the year BY MOSES LEOS III
News-Dispatch is opening up the nominations proCalling all good samar- cess to find the Citizens of itans, humanitarians, the Year (COTY) for 2018. do-gooders, helping We’re asking our readers hands, heroes and the like to name an individual – we are looking for you. who exemplifies a high Starting this month, level of service in the the Hays Free Press and areas of Community, Edu-
cation, Government and Business. Our search for COTY 2018 will encompass Buda, Kyle and Dripping Springs. We will unveil all 12 of our winners and publish profiles of them in our December ECHO
magazine, which hits shelves Dec. 5. Know someone who might fit the bill? Be sure to submit your nomination to news@haysfreepress.com or mail it to us at: 113 West Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640.
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Above are the leaves and acorns from a Mexican white oak, or Monterrey oak, which grows fast and has a long life.
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ctober is one of the best months for planting trees, and since it is less than a month away, now is a great time to start thinking about the size and type of tree that would work best in your landscape. Given the current roasting we are having this summer, my mind at the moment drifts quickly to the shade trees, and my favorite trees of all time – the oaks. Planted and watered properly, young trees will grow fast and can dramatically enhance our landscapes. Apart from their beauty, there is a practical consideration too. If you plant them in the right place, shade trees will cool off the air around your home and help offset costly utility bills. We have two native Texas oaks that are considered evergreen: the live oak and the Mexican white oak. Both hold their foliage throughout the winter months, but then shed their leaves around the end of February - early March. Spring growth fol-
Apart from their beauty, there is a practical consideration too. If you plant them in the right place, shade trees will cool off the air around your home and help offset costly utility bills. lows in 2 to 3 weeks. Evergreen oaks are also highly effective as windbreaks and privacy screens. In addition, when planted on the east, south and west sides of a house, they’ll provide you with winter shade. On the Texas Superstars list and one of my favorite Texas native shade trees is the Chinquapin oak. What makes this deciduous shade tree so wonderful is its uncommon appearance. The leaves can be 6 to 8 inches long and 4 inches wide. The leaf color is deep green on top with a whitish underside. Unlike the smooth leaf of the live oak, the Chinquapin’s leaves are toothed or serrated. Sometimes we call it the ‘Saw Tooth Oak.’
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This magnificent shade tree fits so well with the central Texas climate. It loves the heat and does well in our alkaline soil. It’s very drought resistant and has few problems with insects and disease or pests. Plant your Chinquapin on a well-drained location in full sun or just a little shade. With infrequent, deep waterings, this beauty can grow moderately fast, reaching an average height of 40 feet with an equal spread. Chinquapin’s fall color is yellow to bronze, making it at top choice for fall color in the landscape. Their small acorns are loved by birds, squirrels, deer and wild turkeys. For fall color, the Shumards (commonly known
as the Texas red oak) are hard to beat. They carry their brilliant red/orange fall colors throughout November and December, and late trees can hold these colors even into January. The stately Bur oak sheds its big leaves without fall color change. However during the winter months you can enjoy the stark beauty of their bark and branching structure. Considered slow growing, the oaks have often been overlooked by homeowners and property developers in their quest for fast growing shade trees. People have often made the mistake of choosing soft-wooded trees like Arizona ash, only to find a few years later that they are short lived and expensive to remove. The oaks, however, when planted properly and watered on a regular basis, can grow as much as 3 feet a year in height and width. That’s fifteen feet in five years. Now that’s shade! Happy gardening, everyone!
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he “Tough ’Ombres” of the Ninetieth Infantry Division saw action for the first time on the bloody battlefields of France on Sept. 12, 1918. The Great War (no one imagined there might be a second) has all but faded from the national memory. Ask most Americans what they know about World War I, and they may mumble something about trench warfare, the Lusitania and the Treaty of Versailles. Teddy Roosevelt split the Republican vote in 1912 with his Bull Moose candidacy, enabling Democrat Woodrow Wilson to win the presidential election with only 45 percent. But support for the former college professor gradually grew due in large part to his hands-off policy toward the European war, which broke out in August 1914. Wilson described the horrific hostilities as “a distant event, terrible and tragic, but one which does not concern us closely.” Most Americans, Texans included, agreed and backed the president’s subsequent position that the United States “must be neutral in fact as well as name... we must be impartial in thought as well as action.” Not even the May 1915 sinking of the British passenger liner Lusitania with the loss of 128 American lives changed Wilson’s mind or public opinion. More than ever, the majority of Americans wanted nothing to do with the “old world” bloodbath, and they reelected Wilson to a second term in 1916 on the slogan “He kept us out of war.” Three months later in January 1917, the Germans declared open season on all
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ships on the high seas, and two months after that, Berlin was caught red-handed trying to stir up trouble south of the border. The Zimmerman Telegraph, published in newspapers across the country, contained a bizarre scheme to entice Mexico into attacking the southwestern U.S. with the promise of regaining the land lost in the Mexican War. Texans suddenly had a stake in the dangerous game and also a score to settle. That was the Lone Star State the Huns were talking about giving back to Mexico! The U.S. declared war on Apr. 6, 1917, and thousands of young Texans eagerly answered Wilson’s call to “make the world safe for democracy.” Four months later, the Ninetieth Division was activated at Camp Travis outside San Antonio. Most of the junior officers were native Texans, who had recently received their commissions at a training center in nearby Leon Springs. The initial wave of recruits, most from Texas and Oklahoma, arrived in early September. Geography determined a soldier’s combat unit. Men from western and eastern Oklahoma were assigned to the 357th and 358th Infantry of the 179th “Oklahoma Brigade.” North and West Texans filled the ranks of the 359th Infantry, while those from South and East Texas made up the
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OBITUARIES
Carol Ann Barrow was born in Hutto, Texas to Reece Barrow and Annie Amelie Jakobeit February 12, 1945. She went to school in Buda, Texas. She married Billy Jack Norris on December 15, 1962 in Austin, Texas. After 32 years of marriage they divorced and she never remarried. She was a homemaker for 32 years, playroom attendant at Dart Bowl and Westgate Lanes for 10 years. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, movies, card games, and most of all being a mother and grandmother.
Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Clayton Reeves, Kevin Reeves, Kenny Reeves, Sheldon Wall, Baylor Nix and Xavier Ramirez The family of Carol Barrow wishes to extend our sincere thanks to George Wall for the countless trips to the doctor’s office, Dr. Eduardo Cepeda, Dr. William Bartek, Dr. Melody Denson, Meals on Wheels of Austin, Hospice of Austin, Senior Care at Onion Creek, and the Mary Lee Foundation.
GONZALES Daniel (Dan) P. Gonzales, Jr. received his angel wings on September 2, 2018 at the age of 55 after a short illness. He was born on April 20, 1963 Hidalgo County to Daniel and Minerva Gonzales, Sr. Dan worked at Applied Materials in Austin for many years. Dan lived life everyday as if there was no tomorrow. He loved life and every aspect of anything natural. Dan loved animals, all animals, and always was first to volunteer
to help. He lived his life for all his “babies”, Neville, Winnie, Apollo, Christopher and Roxy. The world needs more unique, kind and loving individuals like Dan. Dan never met a stranger and immediately became friends for life. Dan is preceded in death by his father Daniel Gonzales, Sr. and is survived by his mother, Minerva Gonzales, Sisters Elizabeth (Roy) Barrera, Deborah (Sergio) Garcia, Brenda (Gary) LaRose and his brother Robert (Marilyn) Gonzales. He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and aunts, and many close friends who he considered family. A Memorial Service to celebrate Dan’s life will be held 10 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin. In lieu of flowers please make donations of your choice to any Animal Sanctuary or Shelter, which was Danny’s wishes.
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180th “Texas Brigade.” Given the composition of the division, it was natural the “T-O” insignia and nickname “Tough ’Ombres” were adopted. After almost a year of rigorous training, the 26,000-strong Ninetieth Division left Texas for Europe during the summer of 1918. With the catchy ditty “Over There” ringing in their ears, the untested doughboys landed in France itching for action. The “Tough ’Ombres” entered the fray in midSeptember in pursuit of the retreating Germans, who were falling back to their presumably impregnable Siegfried Line. In four days of fierce fighting, the Ninetieth sustained 2,000 casualties, a third of those in the 358th Infantry alone. The Texans and their Okie comrades were part of a million-man American army, which took part in the decisive Battle of the MeuseArgonne. With their backs to the wall, the desperate Germans threw everything they had at the advancing Allies, including chemical weapons. Chris Emmett, a writer and historian from Rusk, recorded his encounter with the silent scourge: “A gurgling sound came from above me (and) someone called, ‘Gas!’ I sniffed the air and failing to smell anything, continued to climb. Then my nostrils tingled. A stinging sensation pricked my nose and throat, and I
thought I would strangle.” The four-year stalemate that cost ten million lives was over in six weeks. The Ninetieth Division crossed the Meuse River in northern France not far from the German border on Nov. 19, 1918 two days before the armistice was announced. Emmett heard the wonderful news in a Paris hospital, where he was recovering from the corrosive effects of mustard gas. “I sat upon a bench to watch excited men fall into marching lines. Some hobbled on crutches. Some carried their crutches under (their) arms. Some threw away these appendages and stamped off without a limp.” Five thousand Texans, many “Tough ’Ombres,” never came home. For the dead as well as the living, forever haunted by their combat ordeal, Emmett felt compelled to strip “the war to end all wars” of its romantic candy coating. In a letter to a friend he wrote, “Imagine yourself relegated to the Middle Ages, surrounded by the hordes of old, by soldiers, by guns, by all the mankilling machinations conveyed by the evil mind of man, and put these in mud, shoe-top deep, with a lowering sky, and you have a faint conception of France.”
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Texas Comptroller Texas Attorney General Glenn Hegar on Sept. 5 Ken Paxton and 19 other announced state revestates on Sept. 5 asked a nue totals for fiscal 2018, Fort Worth U.S. District which began Sept. 1, 2017, and ended Aug. 31, and state revenues for the month of August. For the fiscal year, sales tax revenue totaled $31.94 billion, an amount 10.5 percent great than the total reported for fiscal 2017. Details were given as follows: • Oil and natural gas production tax revenue: $4.82 billion, up 56.1 percent over fiscal 2017; • General revenue-related revenue: $57.2 billion, up 9.3 percent over fiscal 2017; • All-funds tax collections: $55.6 billion, up 12 percent over fiscal 2017; and
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State Reps. Walter “Four” Price, R-Amarillo, and Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, last week announced their candidacies for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. The 150-member House will vote to elect a new speaker after the 86th Texas Legislature convenes on Jan. 8. Already having declared intentions to run for speaker are Reps. John Zerwas, R-Sugar Land; Eric Johnson, D-Dallas; Travis Clardy, R-Nacogdoches; Phil King, R-Weatherford; and Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound. Almost a year ago, the current speaker, Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, announced his intention not to seek re-election, after having presided over the House for a record five consecutive terms.
• All-funds revenue: $120.2 billion, up 8.1 percent over fiscal 2017. Hegar also said state sales tax revenue totaled a record $2.87 billion in August, an amount 15.8 percent greater than the amount reported in August 2017. The amount eclipsed the previous monthly record amount of state sales tax revenue, which was $2.78 billion in November 2017, he added.
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Rebs hold off Tigers in 35-34 thriller BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI
rushing attack of senior fullback Nash Danford, Of all the blocks thrown senior tailback Sam Scott by the Hays Rebels Friday, and junior halfback Xavier few had as much weight as Green combined for 341 one that happened behind yards on the ground and the trenches. three total touchdowns. By getting a hand on a Green led the team with potential game-tying extra 17 carries for 139 yards point attempt with ten and a 69-yard touchdown seconds left in the game, run in the first quarter. Hays’ Alex Harkey became Danford contributed 122 the unlikely hero in a wild yards on 16 carries with 35-34 win over the Driptwo touchdown runs, while ping Springs Tigers (1-1) at Scott added 10 carries for Shelton Stadium. 80 yards. For Hays (2-0) head On the other side of the coach Les Goad, getting ball, Hays defense strugthat block, no matter how it gled to stop a potent Tiger took place, was the goal. pass attack led by quarter“I’m not sure if that’s back Tanner Prewit, who how we really even drew it finished with 306 yards up but a guy (Harkey) just passing and four touchcame through the line and downs, along with 75 yards got a hand up and rest is rushing. history,” Goad said. “We Hays and Dripping say the most important Springs closed the first play is the next play, and frame tied at 14-14. A Danwe made that one.” ford touchdown gave the Harkey’s block capped Rebels a 21-14 advantage off a thrilling affair between early in the second quarter. the two schools, which The Rebel defense went punch-for-punch the closed the first half with a entire game. key interception by defenThe Rebel rushing attack sive back John Rodriguez was a difference maker as in the second frame. They they methodically marched continued momentum down the field, all while in the third quarter with controlling the clock and an interception by Pi-ellei keeping the ball away from Henderson. Dripping Springs potent “Well obviously the pass attack. turnovers are big, but the Hays’ three-headed turnovers we gave away
“I’m not sure if that’s how we really even drew it up, but a guy (Alex Harkey) just came through the line and got a hand up and rest is history. We say the most important play is the next play, and we made that one.” –Les Goad, Hays head football coach
were big also,” Goad said. “I think those things kind of balanced out themselves. Obviously we’ve got to get better at the pass coverage phase and get the pressure on the quarterback.” But Dripping Springs fought right back, anchored by the play of wide receiver Enzo Arnold and running back Jake Cox. Arnold was on the receiving end of a 57-yard touchdown that tied the game at 21-21 in the third quarter. After a touchdown run by Hays’ Devin Hines, Cox broke through with a critical 78-yard touchdown run at the end of the third quarter to re-tie the game at 28-28. Cox finished the game with 195 yards rushing on 14 carries, while Arnold was the leading receiver with eight receptions for 151 yards and two touchdowns.
After a huge fourth down stop by the Rebel defense late in the fourth quarter, the Rebel offense marched down the field on an 8-play, 80 yard drive and scored on a 1 yard touchdown on a quarterback sneak by senior Xavier Martinez to take the 35-28 lead. “I told them we got to capitalize,” said Martinez. “You know it’s our time, we needed redemption, and us seniors we really wanted it.” Prewit then drove the Tiger offense down the field during the two-minute drill and threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alford with 10 seconds left in the game. On the attempted extra point to potentially tie the game, Harkey burst through the middle of the line and got his hand on the ball, securing the win for Hays.
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Hays Rebel quarterback Xavier Martinez (18) runs past a Dripping Springs Tiger defender in Friday’s district game at Shelton Stadium.
With the bye week coming up Friday, Goad said the Rebels are now preparing for district play. “Now the district race starts,” Goad said. “We’ve got an open week next week and we’ve got to let
this momentum carry us over the next two weeks and getting ready against that first district ball game against Anderson.” Hays hosts Anderson Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Shelton Stadium.
Errors hurt Rebel volleyball in loss to Lake Travis BY MOSES LEOS III
countered with the play of sophomore Maddie KrafInconsistent play ka, who led the team with against the hot-hitting ten kills in the match. Lake Travis Cavaliers sunk Krafka’s .304 hitting perthe Hays centage Rebels in a proved to “When you make be a prob16-25, 2125, 21-25 that many errors lem for loss Friday Lake Travis with a tough team to contend at Bales Gym. with. like Lake Travis, Amid the The and give them search for a Rebels also solid linethat little opening, were their up, Hays own worst they are going to enemy head coach Stephanie at times. take advantage Coates said Errors in and run right stressing nearly evconsistent ery phase through that,” play, but of the court also rectifyon the –Stephanie Coates, Hays ing errors, Rebels’ end head volleyball coach is critical as gave the the Rebels Cavaliers march near the midpoint the opportunity to strike of the district season. and capitalize. The Rebels Hays (16-16, 2-3 in dis- had 18 attacking errors trict) was unable to corral and five service errors the Cavalier front line of on offense, along with 10 senior Kristen Kleymeyer block errors and 19 dig erand senior Cassidy Ehrie, rors on the defensive end. who combined for 17 of “When you make that the 33 Lake Travis kllls many errors with a tough in the match. Keymeyer team like Lake Travis, and finished with a team high give them that little open10 kills, while Ehrie had ing, they are going to take seven. advantage and run right Coates said the Rebels through that,” Coates
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Hays Rebel Sydney Collins (right) blocks a kill attempt from a Lake Travis Cavalier in Friday’s district match at Bales Gym.
said. Those issues surfaced in the first set when Hays leapt out to a 7-3 lead, only to have Lake Travis (21-11, 5-0) outscore them 22-6 the rest of the way. A similar theme followed in the second frame when the Rebels took a 10-5 lead, but were unable to maintain momentum in the rest of the set. In the third frame, Hays took a 9-6 lead, but then conceded a short Lake Travis run that got
them back into contention. Despite fighting back and tying the third set at 20-20, Lake Travis outpaced Hays for a 5-1 run to end the match. For Coates, getting into a consistent rhythm is the operative goal. Injuries has led to the team playing with a variety of lineups over the past month, Coates said. “We’re going to keep working and go back to practice every day and raise our expectations
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District prepares action plan for Hays CISD to Green elem. following state rating start rezoning process this fall BY KATIE BURRELL
BY MOSES LEOS III Late November or early December is the time Hays CISD plans to solidify a new attendance zone map that includes Johnson High. In the interim, Hays CISD officials earlier this month kickstarted the process of gathering public input for the proposed maps, which could go through several revisions before they’re approved by the board of trustees, said Tim Savoy, Hays CISD chief communications officer. The process on rezoning for Johnson High started Aug. 30 when trustees approved empaneling a 35-person rezoning committee. The committee, which will meet several times, will be made up of community members appointed by trustees. Savoy said the role of the committee is not only limited to reviewing public feedback on the maps. Committee members will also be tasked to reach out to neighbors and friends to further solicit feedback on the proposed attendance zone changes. Per Hays CISD policy, the committee will begin with two “starter maps” that will go through various changes based on input from residents. Alterations can range from changing the feeder patterns for entire campuses, to redrawing the lines for specific subdivisions or neighborhoods. The committee charged with rezoning for Uhland Elementary in 2017 went through six maps before offering a recommendation to the board, Savoy said. However, Savoy said the district has not predetermined how it will zone for Johnson High. Savoy said the district wants the rezoning process to be “open” and to ensure residents have a chance to voice concerns or support. “We don’t want people to think the map is predicted,” Savoy said. “There are two starting point maps and we fully expect these maps to go through different versions based on community feedback and discussion.” Community pushback could be a reality the district faces as well. While the district attempts to make everyone happy with the new maps, not everyone will agree with it, Savoy said. However, Savoy said the challenge is more difficult when districts attempt to go from one to two high schools, which Hays CISD did when Lehman High opened in 2004. While rezoning for Johnson High will be challenging, it could also get somewhat easier than
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Starting this month, Hays CISD will begin the process of redrawing its attendance zone maps to accommodate for Johnson High, which opens August 2019. Hays CISD leaders earlier this month moved forward with the process of empaneling a 35-person committee for rezoning, and has scheduled two public hearings on the proposed maps. Here’s a timeline of how the district plans to go about its rezoning process this fall. More information can be found online at hayscisd. net/rezone Sept. 27, 2018 First Committee Meeting/ Reveal 2 or 3 Starter Maps Oct. 1, 2018 Second Committee Meeting Oct. 8, 2018 Alternate 3rd Committee Meeting (If Needed) Prior to 1st Public Forum Oct. 16, 2018 First Public Forum (at Hays CISD Performing Arts Center) Oct. 18, 2018 Committee Meeting to Debrief Public Forum
Hays CISD officials are developing an action plan this month for Tom Green Elementary after the school received a poor rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in August. Low scores on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test left the elementary school with an Improvement Required (IR) rating. The STAAR test is a set of standardized exams to measure how much a student has learned in math, reading and writing and science each year. District officials believe literacy rates in the school are the root cause of the low scores. Tom Green’s population has grown to 745 students; according to the district, 60 percent of those students are economically disadvantaged and 26 percent have a limited proficiency of the English language. Jennifer Garcia, deputy academic officer, said some measures have already been taken to improve the campus. That includes the hiring of three more teachers, an assistant principal and a new principal.
“One of the things were looking at is the literacy program. We’re looking at the Phonics program for (kindergarten through second grade) to ensure students have the foundational skills to read and improve literacy.” –Jennifer Garcia, HCISD deputy academic officer
“One of the things we’re looking at is the literacy program,” Garcia said. “We’re looking at the Phonics program for (kindergarten through second grade) to ensure students have the foundational skills to read and improve literacy.” Tim Savoy, chief communications officer for Hays CISD, said the district plans to implement more solutions similar to those used to raise the IR scores for Science Hall Elementary and Hemphill Elementary. Both schools are now rated as Met Standard. Science Hall received a B in the TEA’s new A-F accountability scale, while Hemphill received a C+. “We were able to turn both of those schools around within a year,” Savoy said. “(For this plan) we’ll be including teacher and parent feedback, then the drafted plan will go
before the school board.” Upon receiving the low score, Superintendent Eric Wright sent a letter to parents indicating what he and district officials plan to improve the score, but also to appreciate what students have to offer outside of standardized testing.
“We will use the data from our report card to help us know when to offer enrichment or intervention in certain areas. The information from the standardized test has value, but it is only one piece of data,” Wright said in the statement. “The standardized test cannot measure when your child is kind or thoughtful, trustworthy, helpful or when they try their hardest to be their very best.” Meetings for the improvement plan began Sept. 7 and will continue throughout the month. The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will solidify the plan during its Sept. 24 agenda review meeting.
Demographic breakdown of the student population at Tom Green Elementary Total students: 745 Hispanic: 74% White: 19% African American: 3% Asian: 2% Two or More Races: 2% Economically Disadvantaged: 60% Limited English Proficiency: 26% Special Education: 10%
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in the past, Savoy said. “Any time we have to change or look at changing attendance zones, it’s one of the hardest things a school district can do,” Savoy said. “It’s disruptive and not an ideal thing to have to do with anyone.” Hays CISD officials also hope to get the new maps in place before January 2019, which is the time students begin to plan for the next semester. Officials expect to open Johnson High in August 2019. Savoy said the district will hire a principal for the campus this fall. “It’s always a challenge, and in some ways, it gets more complex as you have more students,” Savoy said.
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Buda OKs $59.9M budget How life BY EXSAR ARGUELLO Buda’s proposed $59.9 million fiscal year 2019 (FY19) budget passed its first hurdle earlier this month. By a unanimous 7-0 vote, the Buda City Council approved the FY19 budget and ad valorem tax rate on first reading; a second reading is scheduled for Sept. 18. Buda’s budget includes allocating $24.6 million toward the city’s five-year capital improvement plan (CIP), along with roughly $35.2 million in operating expenses. Some of the proposed
tor June Ellis. City Manager Kenneth Williams said the city’s proposed tax rate is lower than what the city had projected; Mayor George Haehn said the city’s tax rate was projected to be $0.3800 per $100 valuation in FY19. According to the fiscal year 2018-2019 proposed budget, the city is projecting to raise an additional $400,855 in property taxes, a seven percent increase from the last fiscal year. Of that revenue, $257,378 is to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.
Buda’s budget includes allocating $24.6 million toward the city’s fiveyear capital improvement plan (CIP), along with roughly $35.2 million in operating expenses. CIP, planned for FY19, includes construction of the first community park on Buda’s east side. Construction is projected to start in 2019 and have an estimated cost of $3.75 million. However, city officials said proposed projects in the CIP are reviewed by the city council every year to determine the best
funding sources. City leaders also approved a property tax rate of $0.3710 per $100 valuation, a one percent increase from the previous fiscal year. “This tax evaluation will be used to fund municipal operations of the city and principal payments of the city’s debt obligations,” said Buda Finance Direc-
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With the opening of a new trauma intensive care unit Monday, Seton Medical Center Hays is now operating as a Level II facility. Bottom left, Seton Medical Center Hays Chief Operating Officer Neal Kelley cuts the ribbon celebrating the facility’s move to a Level II trauma center. Right, Dr. Oscar Rios, FACS, trauma medical director at Seton Medical Center Hays, stands inside of a new dedicated ICU in the emergency wing of the hospital.
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FEDERAL HOUSING LAW
We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin: in the sale or rental of housing or residential lots; in advertising the sale or rental of housing; in the financing of housing; in the provision of real estate brokerage services; in the appraisal of housing; Blockbusting is also illegal. Anyone who feels he or she has been discriminated against, may file a complant of housing discrimination: 1-800-669-9777 (toll free) or 1-800-927-9275 (TDD).
Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code hereby gives notice of public sale under said act to wit: This sale will be held September 28, 2018 at 2:30 PM on StorageAuction.com. The property in the storage unit(s) listed under tenant’s name is being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH. Safe-nSound Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel any public sale advertised. Announcement made the day of the sale takes precedence over any printed materials. Miran Kim 5x5 NC Printer, copy paper, small flat shipping boxes, a small solar emergency lamp, folding table with 3 folding chairs, alpha rack and 5x7 area rug.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals addressed to Mountain City 150 LP. (“OWNER”) on behalf of Anthem Municipal Utility District (“DISTRICT”) for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work required for the construction of the following four (4) projects, listed with their respective Texas Ethics Commission 1295 contract numbers, 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, September 27th, 2018 at 2:00 pm. 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, bolded, words: 1. ANTHEM SUBDIVISION PHASE 1A IMPROVEMENTS; CONTRACT NO. 1659615 The ANTHEM SUBDIVISION PHASE 1A IMPROVEMENTS proposal includes approximately: 46,293 SY of right of way preparation and 12,826 LF of roadway; 7,345 LF of RCP storm sewer with inlets, manholes and all associated appurtenances; three detention pond facilities and all associated appurtenances; 10,923 LF of PVC water line with fire hydrants, valves and all associated appurtenances; 8,656 LF of PVC wastewater line with manholes and all associated appurtenances; all associated erosion controls. All work must conform to State of Texas, County of Hays, City of Kyle, TxDOT, TCEQ, and Anthem MUD applicable rules and criteria. 2. HOOVER DRIVE STATION, GROUND STORAGE TANK & HIGH SERVICE PUMP STATION; CONTRACT NO. 1459615
The HOOVER DRIVE STATION, GROUND STORAGE TANK & HIGH SERVICE PUMP STATION proposal includes approximately: the construction and installation of a ground storage tank and high service pump station, a hydropneumatic tank, and emergency generator, chlorination facilities, a paved drive, and all necessary pipes, fittings, and other appurtenances. Improvements will be constructed at the locations shown on the construction plans. All work must conform to State of Texas, County of Hays, City of Kyle, TxDOT, TCEQ, and Anthem MUD applicable rules and criteria. 3. ANTHEM OFFSITE WASTEWATER LINE; CONTRACT NO. 1759615 The ANTHEM OFFSITE WASTEWATER LINE proposal includes approximately: the construction and installation of an offsite gravity wastewater line, with approximately 7,312 linear feet of 21 inch and 15 inch diameter wastewater line including fittings, casing pipe, and manholes, as well as site improvements. Improvements will be constructed at the locations shown on the construction plans. All work must conform to State of Texas, County of Hays, City of Kyle, TxDOT, TCEQ, and Anthem MUD applicable rules and criteria. 4. RM 150 STATION, OFFSITE WATER LINE & BOOSTER PUMP STATION; CONTRACT NO. 1559615 The RM 150 STATION, OFFSITE WATER LINE & BOOSTER PUMP STATION proposal includes approximately: the construction and installation of a skidmounted water booster pump station, with backup emergency generator, and all associated controls and appurtenances, site lighting and other miscellaneous site improvements, approximately 7,639 linear feet of 12 inch and 16 inch diameter water line including fittings and valves, and an offsite pressure monitoring station. Improvements will be constructed at the locations shown on the construction plans. All work must conform to State of Texas, County of Hays, City of Kyle, TxDOT, TCEQ, and Anthem MUD applicable rules and criteria. Copies of the Plans, Specifications, and Bidding Documents will be on file at the office of Texas Engineering Solutions at 3815 South Capital of Texas Highway, Building III, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78704, where they may be examined without charge. Copies may be examined or obtained from the ENGINEER on or after Wednesday, September
12th, 2018 for a nonrefundable fee of $75.00 per set, or you can request an electronic version. Checks for Plans and Specifications, and Bidding Documents shall be made payable to Texas Engineering Solutions. A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check or acceptable Bidder’s Bond, payable to Mountain City 150, LP 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 DISTRICT 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 DISTRICT. The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any and all bids to waive any and all technicalities and formalities in bidding. The DISTRICT 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 DISTRICT may pursue any other action allowed by law. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, September 20th, 2018 at 2:00pm at the offices of Texas Engineering Solutions located at 3815 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Building III, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78704. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the site before or after the prebid meeting.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals addressed to LH Belterra, LLC, (“OWNER”) on behalf of Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 and No. 2 (“DISTRICT”) for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work required for the construction of Remainder of the Reuse Treated Effluent Irrigation Facilities to Serve the Belterra Subdivision will be received at the office of Texas Engineering Solutions, LLC (“ENGINEER”) at 3815 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78704 until September 26, 2018 at 3:00pm. 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 person or entity submitting the proposal (“BIDDER”) and the following words: PROPOSAL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE REUSE TREATED EFFLUENT IRRIGATION FACILITIES TO SERVE THE BELTERRA SUBDIVISION The Remainder of the Reuse Treated Effluent Irrigation Facilities to Serve the Belterra Subdivision proposal includes approximately 100 acres of reuse treated effluent irrigation. All work must conform to State of Texas, County of Hays, and Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 and No. 2 rules and criteria. Copies of the Plans, Specifications, and Bidding Documents will be on file at the office of Texas Engineering Solutions at 3815 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78704, where they may be examined without charge. Copies may be examined or obtained from the ENGINEER on or after September 12, 2018. Electronic copies may be obtained from the ENGINEER on or after September 12, 2018 by e-mailing cschedler@txengs. com. A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check or acceptable BIDDER’s Bond, payable to to LH Belterra, LLC, 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. After award of the Contract, Performance and Payment Bonds shall also be executed by the Contractor 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 and to waive any and all minor defects or irregularities in bidding or bidding process except time of submitting bid. 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 ninety (90) 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 mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on September 19, 2018 at 3:00pm at the offices of Texas Engineering Solutions at 3815 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78704. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the site.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE
An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 1.358 acres of property located at along Waters Edge Cove, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: SUB-1079
NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARY MAGDALEN GUERRERO, DECEASED
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARY MAGDALEN GUERRERO, Deceased, were issued on July 10, 2018 in Case No. 18-0214-P, pending in The County Court of Law No. 1 of Hays County, Texas to the estate's personal representative: CLARENCE WILLIAM GUERRERO Claims may be presented and it is hereby instructed that claims be addressed to: Clarence William Guerrero, Independent Executor of the Estate of Mary Magdalen Guerrero, Deceased, 1383 Rich Lane, Buda, Texas 78610. All persons having claims against the Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. By: S/ Theodore E. Comsudi Theodore E. Comsudi Attorney for the Independent Executor Of the Estate of Mary Magdalen Guerrero, Deceased 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 330 Austin, Texas 78731-3770 512-346-8556
CITY OF CREEDMOOR
The City of Creedmoor will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m., September 20, 2018 at 12513 FM 1625, Creedmoor, Texas to consider adopting a Tax rate for fiscal year 2018/2019
LEGAL NOTICE
Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for Wine and Beer Retailer’s permit by Spicy Bite LLC, dba Spicy Bite located at 101 Hall Professional Dr., Suite A, Kyle, Hays County, Texas. Officers of said business: owner and managing member Efrain Alvarado; and managing member Ana Martinez-Cervantes.
PUBLIC NOTICE Gragg Tract LP, (1010 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, Texas 78701) filed two well drilling applications on May 9, 2018, with the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) for two new nonexempt wells. The wells are proposed to be discretely completed in either the Middle Trinity or Lower Trinity aquifers, and are planned to be part of a public supply well field used to support a future mixed use development along the future SH 45 corridor which is not within an existing CCN. A separate Production Permit Application will be required in order to operate and produce from these wells in the future. The proposed wells are located in Hays County on a 224.16 acre tract at Old Bliss Spillar Rd (30.131450°, -97.868006° and 30.130811°, 97.861608°).
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Lobos v-ball gets first district win in five years BY MOSES LEOS III
previously been on a 59 district match losing streak A nearly five-year search which spanned 1,779 days for a district win came to prior to Tuesday. an end Tuesday for the The Lobos notched the Lehman Lobos volleyball landmark win by overcomteam. ing a daunting 2-1 match By virtue of a harddeficit. The Lobos took the fought, come-from-behind first set 25-14, but dropped five set road victory over the next two, placing them the Del Valle Cardinals, on the brink of another Lehman (11-18, 1-5) notched the program’s first win in district play since the 2013 campaign. Prior to Tuesday, Lehman’s last district win came against Seguin on Oct. 18, 2013. At that time, Lehman was still classified in the 4A, now 5A, ranks PHOTO BY NICK MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY and was taking on the Lehman Lobo Lauren Laura (7) prepares for play as head coach likes of Boerne Champion, Karen Young looks on from the bench in Friday’s district tilt with Kerrville Tivy and Schertz Clemens. The Lobos had the Bowie Bulldogs.
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the diamond.” Salazar was also a team player who was loud and cheerful, both on the field and in the dugout, Davis said. She was also “loved for her honesty” and her frank attitude. “She would tell you like it is and nobody faulted her because she was true,” Davis said. “She was strong willed; nobody could convince her to do what she didn’t want to.” But Salazar was also a fighter and someone who persevered, no matter the odds. All rang true in 2014 when Salazar, who at the time was 17 years old, suffered a stroke in practice that spring, only to return to the field several weeks later. Driving her return were friends and teammates, who visited Salazar during her hospital stay, bringing a smile to her face during her recovery. Fuller said his most vivid memory of Salazar came during the Rebels’ May 2014 bidistrict playoff game against San Antonio Jefferson. Salazar was initially hesitant to step foot
on the diamond, having had just a few practices under her belt. But as the game went on and Hays’ lead grew larger, Salazar was eager and ready to step back into the batter’s box. Salazar’s subsequent base-hit up the middle drove nearly every person at the field, from assistant coaches to teammates and parents, to tears, Fuller said. “That showed the competitor she was,” Fuller said. “She could have said she was done. But she was driven and determined to get back out there and not let that stroke stop her.” Remembering a “smiley, happy soul” is what Davis said will always stick with her. “Her grace will be remembered through the friends and family that love her to no end,” Davis said. A gofundme account has been set up to help the family of Aspen Salazar. Information can be found at https://www.gofundme. com/aspen-salazar-memorial
18 assists. Lobo Mariah Pastrano had 13 kills while Madison Webb had one block. The Lobos will vie for a second straight district win when they travel to play at Austin High Friday. Lehman hosts the Hays Rebels Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lobo Den.
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Community Mourns: Hays softball alum lifted the spirits up of her teammates and friends. Rarely did Fuller not catch Salazar smiling or laughing; the latter is something that echoes in his mind to this day. “She was one of those girls who always had a smile on her face and was laughing and giggling about something,” Fuller said. “I’m not sure if I ever saw her in a bad mood from the time I met her.” Current Rebel head softball coach Lisa Cone also recalled Salazar’s joyful disposition when she took over the program in 2015. Such happiness translated around the softball diamond, where Salazar excelled, earning a myriad of accolades and postseason honors. It was also on the field where Salazar got serious. Cone said Salazar was eager to make a play and wasn’t afraid to dive or jump to snag the softball. “Her work ethic was just unimaginable,” Cone said. “She worked hard in just about every aspect. From the weight room, to running and playing on
district loss. Propelled by the play of Lauren Lara and Leah Lara, the Lobos surged ahead to win the fourth frame 25-17. Lehman then edged out the Cardinals 15-13 for the match victory. Lauren Lara finished with a game high eight kills, while Leah Lara had
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