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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 KYLE MAYOR RACE

BUDA COUNCIL RACE

Four Kyle mayor hopefuls discuss business ideas during virtual forum.

Candidates for Buda Council Places 1 and 2 give insight to their goals.

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Amid controversy, school districts allow BLM attire

HOMETOWN HEROES Hays County firefighters travel to California to help battle wildfires

BY CHASE ROGERS While Americans commemorated the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks Friday, Sept. 11, and amid a nation fractured by the novel coronavirus, six Hays County firefighters began a two-day drive to face another looming crisis in progress – catastrophic wildfires laying waste to large areas of the West Coast.

The six firefighters come from two of the

BY SAHAR CHMAIS

SUBMITTED PHOTO Hays County firefighters who traveled to California to help extinguish unprecedented wildfires are (left to right) Assistant Chief Chas Humphrey, firefighters Corby Kokemoor and Michael Wyche.

As part of a strike team including firefighters from Round Rock, Austin and Bryan, the Hays firefighters were assigned to the Creek Fire spanning 248,296 acres approximately 30 miles away from Fresno, California and affecting large portions of the Sierra National Forest. county’s six fire departments: Captain Brandon Kitchens, Lieutenant Aaron Crain and Fire-

fighter Kyle Guerra from Kyle’s fire department and Assistant Chief Chas Humphrey and firefight-

ers Corby Kokemoor and Michael Wyche from North Hays County Fire Rescue in Dripping Springs.

As part of a strike team comprised of firefighters from Round Rock, Austin and Bryan, the Hays County firefighters have been assigned to the Creek Fire – a wildfire spanning 248,296 acres approximately 30 miles away from Fresno, California, in Fresno County

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Keep Christmas on Mercer

Dripping Springs Visitors Center vying for for lighting funds

BY ANITA MILLER This topsy-turvy year is going to come to the Christmas season before we know it. When it does, Dripping Springs’ Mercer Street will hopefully be ablaze with traditional holiday lights.

A big step toward that goal occurred Sept. 8, when the City Council approved a $5,000 matching grant to the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau for holiday lighting.

The visitors bureau has already raised just over $3,000 but another $2,000 is needed to achieve the full matching amount.

Businesses and individuals in Dripping Springs are encouraged to help make the holidays a little brighter by making a tax-deductible donation of $20 or more.

“With most of our local events being canceled,

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The Dripping Springs City Council approved a $5,000 matching grant to the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau for holiday lighting.

Businesses and individuals in the Dripping Springs are are encouraged to help make the holidays a little brighter by making a tax-deductible donation of $20 or more. the Thanksgiving-Christ- to this year,” said Pam mas season is about all we Owens, president of the have left to look forward Dripping Springs Visitors

COMING UP Buda facilities reopening

On Monday, Sept. 28, the city of Buda will reopen most public facilities. Although the number of COVID-19 cases are declining in Hays County, it is still important to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing to keep the community safe.

Phone and online methods of communication are still encouraged. See details online at www.haysfreepress.com.

CITY DEPARTMENTS CAN BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY AT THE NUMBERS BELOW: • Public Works (512-312-2876) • Buda Police Department - Non-Emergency (512-393-7896)

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Parks and Recreation (512-523-1081) Utility Billing (512-295-8845) Municipal Court (512-295-2562) Library (512-295-5899) Planning, Permitting, and Engineering (512-312-5745) • Visitor’s Center (512-295-7170)

Wimberley Market Day Saturday Oct. 3

The Wimberley Lions Club is pleased to announce that Wimberley Market Day will once again be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 in Wimberley from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. After several months of postponements due to the COVID-19 virus, the event will be held at the Wimberley Lions Field on FM 2325.

Several concession stands and drink stations will be open. Due to COVID restrictions, wearing a mask and social distancing is encouraged.

GAMES ON School sports are back in play.

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Bureau.

“The DS Lions Club donates the swags going across Mercer Street, the city decorates their light pole standards and if individual families or businesses will donate at least $20, we could reach our goal and be able to light

A San Antonio charter school teacher was recently fired for wearing a “Black Lives Matter” mask. Although Great Hearts Western Hills deemed this message inappropriate for a teacher to wear, neither Hays Consolidated Independent School District not Wimberley Independent School District has similar views on the matter.

“Nothing in the Hays CISD dress code,” wrote Tim Savoy, chief communications officer at Hays CISD, “would prohibit staff or students from wearing apparel including facemasks, with either the Black Lives Matter or LGBTQ logos or insignia.

Black Lives Matter is not considered a political statement, and those who stand behind it believe it is a humanitarian one.

Hays CISD strives to be an inclusive and safe environment for all. The district believes that the least possible restriction, in terms of dress code, is the most conducive to allowing people the freedom to

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Lawsuit to remove county judge still in limbo

BY ANITA MILLER

erra can continue his work on behalf of Hays County “Baseless” was the word without these distractions,” a local attorney used to Chevo Pastrano told the described a lawsuit Hays Free Press/ filed last week News-Dispatch. attempting to reThe suit, which move Hays County also names District Judge Ruben BecAttorney Wes erra from office.

Mau, alleges that The suit was although Becerra filed in 207th Disaccepted a stipend trict Court Sept. 14 of $25,000 in 2019

by Nathan Kaspar, and 2020 in exa resident of Dripchange for perforBECERRA ping Springs who is mance of “judicial represented by Bud functions,” he did Wymore. not actually perform any.

In addition to Becerra’s It includes a statement removal, the action asks

by Rene Garner, adminthat during litigation, he be istrator for Hays County replaced in his role leading Courts at Law #1, #2 and the commissioners court. #3. “In my position as “In conjunction with the administrator, I oversee General Counsel’s Office and have knowledge of all and the Texas Association dockets (civil and crimof Counties, we will put inal),” Garner wrote in a together a team that will declaration filed with the work to put this nonsense to rest so that Judge BecCOUNTY JUDGE LAWSUIT, 8

Lessons learned from the late Justice Ruth Ginsburg

BY ANITA MILLER

this Halloween.

She was the second Her words, though woman named to the spoken softly, lifted the tide nation’s highest court but of equality for all; and her held a premier place in fierce determination was the struggle to uphold the the rock against which dis- tenets of the U.S. Constitucriminatory laws shattered. tion and to push equality Supreme Court Justice in the workplace, at the Ruth Bader Ginsburg, bank and in a court of law. who died on Sept. 18 at “Her legacy affects every the age or 87, was not only woman in the U.S.A,” said a pioneering figure to Sherri Tibbe, former Hays generations of Americans, County District Attorshe was a role model that ney and the Democratic untold numbers of girls would have dressed up as GINSBURG LEGACY, 7

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Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • September 23, 2020

Late September recommended for getting flu shots

BY SAHAR CHMAIS

Texans can begin getting their influenza vaccines and are recommended to do so by pharmacists, doctors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tammy Gray, pharmacist at Buda Drug Store and Soda Fountain, recommends that Texans get their shots no earlier than late September.

Flu season hits different parts of the country at different intervals.

Even though some pharmacies began giving the flu vaccine for 2020 in August, Gray says it is best to wait until late September because Texas experiences the virus a little later than, say, the state of Michigan.

“We want the vaccine’s immunity to last all the way into March of next

year,” Gray told the Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch.

“The immunity typically is good for about six months; after that, it is questionable how much immunity is left.”

Gray worries that those who got their shot in August will not be covered through the entirety of the flu season.

John Anderson, pharmacist at B&J Pharmacy and Wimberley Pharma-

cy, said people should get their vaccine when it is out, which is typically in mid to late September, but it is always best to follow doctors’ recommendations.

So far, the Southern Hemisphere has not felt a strong wave of the flu, said Anderson, which he attributes to all the social distancing and mask wearing. He said he hopes these practices

will help throughout the entire flu season.

Some other methods people can use to boost their immunity during the season are taking Vitamins C and D because they will help with viral infections, Anderson added.

As a further safety measure, many pharmacies, including Gray’s and Anderson’s, offer curbside flu shots. Patients

just let the pharmacy know they would like to get their shot in their vehicle and will receive assistance accordingly.

There has not been a big request for curbside shots, but some people have used this service.

In these last seven months, the coronavirus has shaped many aspects of people’s lives, and it seems that the flu is not exempt from the rule.

Buda approves decrease in 2021 property tax rate

BY SAHAR CHMAIS

Achieving this tax cut was praised by council BUDA — Buda City members especially since Council has passed it has kept Buda, among the city’s new tax rates, the full service cities, at lowering the property one of the lowest tax rates tax percentage from last in the region. year; but because Buda Fiscal Year 2021 will see home values are rising, it a decrease of $0.0073 per does not mean a lower tax $100 valuation, making payment for homeowners. the new rate $0.3423.

Buda will also increase its water rate by 3% and its wastewater rate by 4%.

In comparison with last year’s finances, the average home can see an increase of $5 per year.

These new rates will generate about $6.6 million of revenue for the city.

Stolen motorcycle stop leads to mail theft, credit card abuse charges

BY ANITA MILLER

officer ran the moKYLE – Authorities torcycle’s recovered a trove of evilicense dence related to mail theft plate and and fraudulent use of learned it credit cards thanks to the had been sharp sight of a Kyle police reported officer who discovered a stolen in stolen motorcycle earlier Dallas.

DRAKE this month.

After his Bryan Drake. 44, whose arrest, online records list a num- Blake was found to be ber of aliases, was taken wanted on at least one into custody on Sept. 12.

Dallas County warrant.

According to Kyle Police Evidence recovered Chief Jeff Barnett, the during an inventory of the

motorcycle included a key to a room at the Quality Inn. A search warrant of the room turned up more evidence.

Drake was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and mail theft in addition to multiple counts of credit and/or debit card abuse and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. He remained in Hays County Jail on Sept. 18 in lieu of bonds totaling $72,000.

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A GoFundMe account has been set up for two young girls that were killed by their non-custodial father in San Marcos last week.

Family loses two young girls in murder/suicide

BY ANITA MILLER SAN MARCOS — A GoFundMe account set up on behalf of the family of two young girls who were killed late last month by their non-custodial father is continuing to grow.

As of midmorning on Sept. 22, $1,955 had been pledged out of a requested $15,000 for the family of Halie

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Engleman, whose twoyear-old Amyah and six-month-old Caraline were found dead under a tarp in the family’s yard off Boulder Bluff in northwest San Marcos on Aug. 27. The body of their father, 30-year-old Kyle Brandon Grieb, was nearby. All had gunshot wounds to the head.

Engleman told officers that Grieb had spent the night at the home the

night before and had told her he intended to take the girls.

When she woke the next morning she could not find them and when she asked him, he pointed to the bathroom, but they weren’t there.

She went outside to look for them, but when she came back inside Grieb was gone.

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Opinion

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Nothing in the Hays CISD dress code would prohibit staff or students from wearing apparel including facemasks, with either the Black Lives Matter or LGBTQ logos or insignia.

–Tim Savoy, chief communications officer at Hays CISD. Story on page 1.

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • September 23, 2020

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Please, Mr. Postman Dear Reader, It’s no secret that newspapers have been attacked on all sides: The tech giants (Facebook, Google) co-opted our local news content and related audiences, redistributing our content without reimbursing us for it. Amazon and other webbased firms usurped large retail store channels and devastated their revenues. And the pandemic has temporarily or permanently closed many small- and medium-sized businesses that relied heavily on newspapers to bring customers into their stores.

This retail smack-down has forced newspapers to adapt or die. Our adaptation effort has included asking key suppliers for a temporary rate cut to help us survive the pandemic. All of our suppliers have partnered with us in this effort, understanding that by helping us to survive, they insured their own future financial health.

Did I say all? No, it is all but one – the US Postal System did not give us a discount. A letter was sent to USPS Chairman Robert Duncan, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, and Senators Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin, and Tom Carper. In response, we heard crickets and nothing else. The letter was re-sent to the above and follow up phone calls were made, eliciting one email response stating, “No doubt you will receive a formal response soon.” – governmentspeak for “Don’t hold your breath.”

US Mail is essential to millions of Americans, delivering medicines and other necessities.

Since January 1 of this year, MMC has diverted a quarter of a million community publications each week to the US Mail. Our switch to the mail has resulted in many smalltown post offices gaining an extra 10% of revenues.

It’s an enormous expenditure for this small family-owned company.

Three issues are relevant to the symbiotic relationship between the US Post Office and newspapers: Access, Affordability, and Quality of Service.

1. Access. Many communities, especially the smaller, more rural ones

Guest Column

by Patrick J. Wood

with little access to digital marketing channels, rely heavily on the local paper to maintain awareness of their business.

The US Mail is crucial to maintaining that access.

2. Affordability. Some large mailers may be able to afford to pay more to keep the Post Office channel of distribution open and healthy; newspaper companies cannot.

At the end of the day, it is the federal government’s responsibility to keep the mail moving. We believe the Post Office should reduce periodical rates by 20% to 50% for newspapers for the next 12 weeks to help them manage through these most difficult of times. Without this temporary help, newspapers will be forced to cut delivery to some areas, cut the frequency of issues to be published, or close down for good. This would be a devastating loss for communities relying on these key pillars of local economic life.

3. Quality of Service.

Most Americans believe it reasonable to expect that the mail including their local newspapers arrives when it is supposed to arrive. In the absence of accountability, the post office is free to manage the flow of mail however it wishes. A mechanism or regulatory body to monitor quality of service should be put in place to ensure reliability and timeliness of the mail.

On the above basis, we are asking for your help.

Please contact your U.S. Senator and Congressional Representatives echoing these concerns. Use this column or parts of this column asking them to move these issues higher on their list of priorities since we depend heavily on the post office to deliver not only our local newspapers but also our medicines and other crucial supplies during the pandemic.

Patrick J. Wood is the Publisher of the Wisconsin Rapids City Times, N2919 County Road QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981

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Aahhh ... the smells that linger, and linger

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here are many wonderful smells we’ve been missing out on due to self-isolation.

Like the mouth-watering aroma of a brisket in a smoker or the delectable fragrance of a platter of sizzling fajitas? There are many aromas that we can identify because they are imbedded in some region of our brain that apparently is not affected by age or heavy alcohol consumption. Real quick, if you were blindfolded, could you identify a rose by sniffing one? Or fried chicken?

Yep, there are numerous aromas that we love and we may always be able to recognize those smells.

Unfortunately, there are also some smells that we wish we could delete from our memory bank. Like the smell of a skunked dog.

When ol’ Rover comes back in from his evening pee, there’s no question if he got sprayed by a skunk.

I doubt many pet owners would say, “Hmm, what is that peculiar fragrance?”

All y’all know the obvious stench coming from trashcans or backed-up plumbing, but believe me, there are many more smells that you don’t want travelling up your nostrils.

Since I have had so many

Crow’s Nest

by Clint Younts

encounters with foul odors in my life, I thought I might share a few with y’all.

Most of y’all know the smell of burnt popcorn in a microwave. That odor is nothing compared to the stench of nuking a live scorpion. Yep, I did it once, and my Hot Pockets still taste funny.

How about that smell of a junior high boys’ locker room after 5 days of stuffing sweaty clothes in a locker? I’m sure moms have whiffed that same smell when they opened those gym bags on Saturday.

Personally, the aroma of cow manure doesn’t bother me, but the pungent fumes from chicken poop makes my eyes water and singes my nose hairs.

I don’t like the smell of boiled cabbage. Strangely enough, I love sauerkraut.

I just don’t appreciate the odors emanating from it before and after dinner, if you catch my drift.

Who else has gone hog hunting in total darkness and got a whiff of a wild

boar nearby? That stench will have your finger on the trigger and your eyes wide open.

Who has squished a stink bug with your shoe?

Talk about a nasty stink!

And that smell will linger on your PF Flyers for a few days.

Remember coming in from recess back in the 3rd grade and near the drinking fountain, there’s a pool of vomit covered with sawdust? That’s a smell you don’t forget.

Have y’all even gotten in a slow-moving elevator with a woman holding a cute baby, only to discover the little lad had just dropped a load that could disperse a mob of protesters faster than tear gas?

Opening your meat freezer and discovering some rodent has chewed through the power cord.

Not only do you have a freezer full of rancid meat, but there’s a smelly charred critter behind it.

Have any of you broken some appendage and worn a cast for 6 weeks?

Remember the smell after the doctor cut off the cast? Imagine breaking your hand punching a pig that wouldn’t go into the trailer, and that cast covered a mixture of pig manure and sweat. I had

to push my bed against the wall and sleep with my arm out the window.

Some dogs develop food allergies and have to eat diets made of novel proteins. If you ever step in dog poop that came from a mastiff eating kangaroo meat, you’ll be driving home from the vet clinic with your shoe tied to the trailer hitch.

There’s that stench from a skunk, and then there’s the stink from a dead critter, but when you find a decomposing skunk under your house, that is possibly the worst smell imaginable.

Oh, the smell of hair salons is plumb awful. I don’t know what chemicals are used there, but I think the Germans used them in World War I. Back in the ‘80s, my wife would get a perm. For a couple of nights, I had to spin our bed around and sleep with my head out the window.

Clint Younts is a regular contributor who ranches in the Kyle-Buda area. As for how good his sniffer works after all these years of cow-poking? Only his wife can tell us, but he certainly can smell when dinner is ready. crowsnest78610@gmail.com

A date to denote pandemic denial

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merica is good at commemorating things.

Not Red Square-good, but we hold our own.

In my house, as a virus raged beyond our walls, we’ve batted about a date to remember, to designate, to have ceremonies and plaques and markers and names on walls, and all that.

It’s the date when a president deceived so many into thinking a killer virus was not that deadly.

The only problem: We can’t settle on an anniversary.

Should we commemorate Jan. 28, 2020, when National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien told Donald Trump that the new coronavirus was the “biggest threat to his presidency”?

(By July, O’Brien was among the 4.5 million Americans who had the virus at the time.)

What about Feb. 7, 2020, when Trump told Bob Woodward that the virus was far deadlier than the flu?

(For the benefit of the public, Trump said it was on a par with the flu, “totally under control,” and would be down to zero cases by

DEADLINES

Young at Heart

by John Young

the end of the month.)

How about March 19, 2020, when Trump told Woodward he consciously played down the seriousness of the virus and acknowledged “it’s not just old people” who were in danger?

(A few days later he told “Fox and Friends” that children are “virtually immune.” Good to know, say parents of the 141 Americans under 21 dead from the disease. So far.)

So, which day should we commemorate all this?

On Sept. 11 we solemnly observe horrors that claimed the lives of more than 3,000.

On what day should we observe all this? The day the U.S. death toll reached 200,000? Or should we reserve a date for 400,000?

It seems we should have a day in perpetuity when we remember the demagoguery, science denial and rank deception that led to all this.

Let me suggest March

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19 – 19 as in the forever suffix for this COVID. However, instead of something limiting and sterile-sounding like COVID Day, let us broaden what we should observe. Make it about the worth of science, or what happens when we ignore it.

Nominally, let us attach to our day the social condition PODS – Perils of Dismissing Science. PODS is a disease unto itself.

March 19: PODS Day. In addition to remarking and educating on pandemics taken lightly, with 9/11-style oaths of “Never again,” PODS Day each year could focus broadly on medical science, climate science and all those things that experts tend to link to reality.

March 19, let it be. Each year.

I remember where I was on Sept. 11, 2001.

Where were you in March 2020 when Donald Trump played down the pandemic?

“My God,” said my wife.

“We were in restaurants without social distancing or anything covering our faces.”

Yes we were. We were sharing indoor air streams

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and salad bar implements without a thought.

Maybe we need a special day to commemorate salad bars.

In those dangerous days of this pandemic, though he knew better, Trump was signaling that it was OK to grab those tongs. It was OK to jam into movie theaters and sporting arenas. (“This is deadly stuff,” he confided to that audience of one. “You breathe the air, and that’s how it’s passed.”)

Much derision was directed at Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert when, on March 11, his positive test shut down the NBA. It now seems we should be honoring him for snapping us to attention.

Our president was not going to do it.

As we approach a chance to remove him and his co-conspirators from office, let us remember the words of Ann Richards: “We’re not going to have the America we want until we elect leaders who are going to tell the truth – not most days but every day.”

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

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Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • September 23, 2020

What the candidates are saying The Hays Free Press posed the following questions to candidates for Buda City Council Position 1 At-Large. Here are their responses.

LaVonia Horne-Williams Buda City Council candidate for Position 1 At-Large

HFP: How would you further economic development in the Buda area?

Horne-Williams: Buda is growing fast and our population has doubled between 2010-2017. The obvious challenge for Buda is limited remaining space to build. I would look to further economic development efforts by asking the right questions, being fully informed of options and opportunities and collaborating with all stakeholders.

HFP: What type of business/industry would you like to see in town?

Horne-Williams: Buda offers a rich environment for a broad range of industries. I would like to see business industries in Buda that offer greater economic opportunities for residents to work where they live. Examples would be software companies that bring in corporate/regional headquarters, Information Technology (IT), Medical, or Light Industrial.

HFP: Do you think festivals should continue to be held in the downtown area?

Horne-Williams: Alleviating the spread of COVID-19 is paramount.

Going forward, I believe we will need to consider working with event organizers to determine the

safest path forward. As the central hub for the city, I think the downtown area is currently the ideal place to hold festivals however, as more areas in the city develop we should have alternate sites for city events.

Matt Smith

Buda City Council candidate for Position 1 At-Large

HFP: How would you further economic development efforts in the area?

Smith: The city of Buda has targeted activities and programs that seek to diversify our economy and improve the economic well-being and quality of life for citizens.

Many of these activities and programs are siloed and operate independent of one another. I will improve the coordination between city of Buda Departments, Boards, Commissions, Committees and Chamber of Commerce. I will create ad hoc committees of citizens and local stakeholders to meet the more specialized needs of our community. While currently serving as Chair of the City Park & Buda Amphitheater Committee I built a new team of folks from our Parks & Recreation and Tourism Departments to welcome and attract future productions to our new amphitheater. I will continue leading in this manner to diversify our economy, create and retain jobs, and build the local tax base to allow more citizens to live, work and play right here in Buda.

HFP: What type of business/industry would you like to see in town?

Smith: Unique businesses and small town charm are what make Buda, Buda. I am focused on the proper development of commercial and residential property to ensure we preserve the atmosphere and prestige of Buda.

There is no one industry or business that will do this for us. As a city leader, I am very proud and protective of what we have in our community. We have just a bit of blank canvas left to fill by way of undeveloped land in and around our city. Improving communication with commercial investors that appreciate our values and will develop space for businesses of all sizes is crucial. Offering workers with higher paying jobs and growing families the opportunity to live on larger lots while remaining right here in Buda is key. Welcoming visitors to experience what we enjoy will also provide the growth in revenue we desire and need for our city.

to support local businesses and drive sales tax revenue. The key is managing the balance between maintaining well-manicured clean spaces for our citizens to use on an everyday basis while also hosting larger events such as festivals. As a city leader I will manage the volume and regularity of these events to ensure that our citizens and public safety officials continue to welcome the increased activity. We must not overburden our staff or facilities, but still seek to host unique unforgettable experiences for our citizens to enjoy as well as our visitors so they cannot wait to come back to Buda.

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HFP: Do you think festivals should continue to be held in the downtown area?

Smith: Absolutely.

I firmly believe outdoor activity, including festivals, improves our overall well-being and provides opportunity to bring together our entire community. These events also provide increased traffic for our hotels, restaurants and shops which financially lifts the city of Buda. We must continue attracting visitors to our city

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Kyle mayor hopefuls look at business ideas

BY CYNDY SLOVAK-BARTON 29. Information about that KYLE – Kyle mayoral candidates all talked about how to bring more businesses – and what kind of businesses – to the city during the lunchtime debate presented by the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce.

A debate featuring the council member candidates will be presented next week, Tuesday, Sept.

debate can be found on the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce website.

The four mayoral candidates, Travis Mitchell, incumbent, and those in opposition, David Abdel, Peter Parcher and Linda Tenorio, gave opening statements Tuesday and then answered questions during the 1 1/2 hour discussion.

All candidates agreed

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that Kyle has been working on its infrastructure, but the candidates voiced

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TENORIO

many opinions when it comes to what kind of new businesses should be

sought, and how to attract those new businesses.

Abdel said that he wants to see more involvement by residents and he wants to address the rising costs of living in Kyle. He said that the businesses needed in town need to focus on the family, that the city needs to “shift our focus back on being a small family town.” He said he believes that small, boutique businesses that focus

on what families want are important.

Mitchell, current mayor, pointed out that during his past 4 1/2 years serving the city, that Kyle has worked hard to attract businesses that help the tax base.

Mitchell said that when he joined the council, the city had an over reliance on single family entry-level detached homes. Those

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What the candidates are saying Kyle hosting The Hays Free Press posed the following questions to candidates for Buda City Council Position 2 At-Large. Here are their responses.

Monica Davidson

Buda City Council candidate for Position 2 At-Large

HFP: How would you further economic development efforts for the area?

"economic development" really means, who is in charge of this and how does our community participate in these decisions.

HFP: What type of business/industry would you like to see come to town?

Davidson: Buda needs more light industrial businesses to attract employees. And, we need to produce the workforce for these types of businesses Davidson: Buda is to want to come to Buda.

PRIME real estate right Working closely with the now given the high costs high schools and their of living in Austin. As Career and Technology we gain more and more Education courses, will residents because of our ensure we are graduating suburb appeal, I would individuals who are ready like us to focus on the to serve the needs of the demographic and provide industries in Buda. Busimore businesses that nesses like Amazon that provide the ability for us to have recently moved to live, work and play in our Buda help attract similar own backyard. A focus on businesses. our parks, entertainment district and shopping/ HFP: Do you think fesdining is a big priority. I tivals should continue to no longer want Buda to be be held in the downtown a bedroom city where evarea? eryone commutes for their livelihood and weekend Davidson: Absolutely. activities. Additionally, we Buda's downtown area is need to provide further the heart and pulse of our education on what exactly town. Decades of tradi-

tion are held in our annual Budafest, Wiener Dog Races and now our Holiday Sip n Stroll, Market in the Park and many more events we've added to our lineup. This is what we are known for and should continue to share with future generations.

Bobby Lane

Buda City Council candidate for Position 2 At-Large

HFP: How would you further economic development efforts in the area?

Lane: a. Primarily through a cooperative working relationship with the Buda EDC. This organization is the prime conduit for bringing new business prospects and the city together to negotiate potential incentives for economic growth. b. Second, conduct a thorough review of comments from potential new businesses regarding

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Are there opportunities to streamline the review and permitting processes to expedite new businesses. c. Third, canvas existing business owners/companies to solicit their recommendations to facilitate their growth/expansion. d. Fourth, coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce to bring open communications between the city, EDC and Chamber.

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virtual open houses on bond proposals KYLE – The city of Kyle will host a series of virtual open houses to share information about Proposition A and provide opportunities for the community to learn and ask questions about the proposed 2020 Bond Election for a Public Safety Center.

The city called for a $37 million bond election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3. the city seeks voter approval for Proposition A to finance the construction of a Public Safety Center. In light of COVID-19, the city has decided to defer any tax rate impact as a result of this bond until October 2021.

The city invites the community and the media to attend any of the five virtual open houses to

learn more about Proposition A. The virtual open houses will be held from 7- 8 p.m. every Thursday evening from Sept. 17 through Oct. 8, and on Tuesday, Oct. 13. All open houses will first present information about the proposed Public Safety Center and then will have alloted time for attendees to ask questions at the end.

Each open house will be held virtually as a Zoom Webinar: • Sept. 17 - Zoom Link - Webinar ID: 976 8015 2699 - Passcode: 2020 • Sept. 24 - Zoom Link - Webinar ID: 926 2839 7701 - Passcode: 2020 • Oct. 1 - Zoom

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE

Sunfield Municipal Utility District No. 1 (the "District") will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2020 on September 30, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. via teleconference at 1-877-746-4263 (Code to enter conference call: 2864750), as long as the Texas Governor's March 13, 2020 Proclamation regarding COVID-19, as renewed, remains in place; however, in the event the Texas Governor's March 13, 2020 Proclamation regarding COVID-19, as renewed, expires prior to the date of the meeting, then the meeting will be held at the following location: 1101 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite D110, Austin, Texas 78746. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.

Sunfield Municipal Utility District No. 3 (the "District") will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2020 on September 30, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. via teleconference at 1-877-746-4263 (Code to enter conference call: 2864750), as long as the Texas Governor's March 13, 2020 Proclamation regarding COVID-19, as renewed, remains in place; however, in the event the Texas Governor's March 13, 2020 Proclamation regarding COVID-19, as renewed, expires prior to the date of the meeting, then the meeting will be held at the following location: 1101 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite D110, Austin, Texas 78746. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.

FOR the proposal:

Kindra Poage, Tara Hays, Cynthia Schultz, Leisha Ehlert, and Sarah Vlcek.

AGAINST the proposal: None.

ABSENT, not voting: None.

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Total tax rate (per $100 value)

2019 Last Year

2020 This Year

$0.90/$100

$0.90/$100

Adopted

Proposed

Difference in rates per $100 of value

$0.00/$100

Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/–) Average appraised value

N/A $255,164

$0.00

$0.00

Average taxable value

$267,969

$255,164

Tax on average residence homestead

$2,411.72

$2,296.48

(excluding senior citizens or disabled person’s exemptions)

Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/–)

– $115.24

and percentage of increase (+/–)

– 4.78%

Kendall Bryant, Julie Liddell, Ricky Boyd, Kari Edgar and Connie Hentosh.

AGAINST the proposal: None.

ABSENT, not voting: None.

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Total tax rate (per $100 value)

2019 Last Year

2020 This Year

$0.90/$100

$0.90/$100

Adopted Difference in rates per $100 of value

$267,969

General exemptions available

FOR the proposal:

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If the district adopts a combined debt service, operation and maintenance, and contract tax rate that would result in the taxes on the average residence homestead increasing by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the voter-approval tax rate under Section 49.23603, Texas Water Code.

Proposed $0.00/$100

Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/–) Average appraised value General exemptions available

(excluding senior citizens or disabled person’s exemptions)

N/A $275,758

$266,328

$0.00

$0.00

Average taxable value

$275,758

$266,328

Tax on average residence homestead

$2,481.82

$2,396.14

Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/–)

– $15.58

and percentage of increase (+/–)

– 0.64%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If the district adopts a combined debt service, operation and maintenance, and contract tax rate that would result in the taxes on the average residence homestead increasing by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the voter-approval tax rate under Section 49.23603, Texas Water Code.

Police Blotter The following is a tally of all calls made to law enforcement within Hays County between Sept. 14 and Sept. 20, 2020.

Below is a sample of events reported by law enforcement from Sept. 14 through Sept. 20, 2020. The location is where the event was reported or responded to and may not necessarily be where the event occured.

911 Investigation ................................................................................125

Date/Time 9/14/2020 9:03 9/14/2020 12:20 9/14/2020 13:04 9/14/2020 14:28 9/14/2020 14:29 9/14/2020 20:05 9/14/2020 23:13 9/14/2020 19:04 9/14/2020 8:59 9/14/2020 9:22 9/14/2020 19:37 9/16/2020 7:24 9/16/2020 7:41 9/16/2020 7:47 9/16/2020 7:58 9/16/2020 8:42 9/16/2020 8:45 9/16/2020 10:29 9/16/2020 10:58 9/16/2020 13:27 9/16/2020 14:05 9/16/2020 14:34 9/16/2020 14:45 9/16/2020 17:29 9/15/2020 8:17 9/15/2020 16:03 9/15/2020 19:04 9/15/2020 20:04 9/15/2020 20:44 9/15/2020 20:58 9/16/2020 8:17 9/16/2020 10:13 9/16/2020 17:45 9/17/2020 20:47 9/17/2020 20:34 9/17/2020 10:12 9/17/2020 13:36 9/17/2020 22:11 9/17/2020 9:06 9/18/2020 16:16 9/18/2020 17:16 9/18/2020 19:45 9/18/2020 20:59 9/18/2020 23:16 9/18/2020 23:11 9/18/2020 17:11 9/19/2020 0:33 9/19/2020 9:42 9/19/2020 11:57 9/19/2020 13:34 9/19/2020 17:48 9/19/2020 20:28 9/19/2020 21:06 9/19/2020 0:58 9/19/2020 1:06 9/19/2020 14:31 9/19/2020 15:46 9/19/2020 22:11 9/19/2020 22:14 9/19/2020 0:05 9/19/2020 20:32 9/20/2020 0:22 9/20/2020 0:22 9/20/2020 0:50 9/20/2020 0:50 9/20/2020 10:04 9/20/2020 11:58 9/20/2020 14:15 9/20/2020 19:23 9/20/2020 20:53 9/20/2020 20:57

Accident ................................................................................................47 Accident Hit and Run ...........................................................................41 ACO Abandoned Animal ........................................................................3 ACO Bite Case ........................................................................................7 ACO Cruelty Neglect ..............................................................................5 ACO Deceased Animal ...........................................................................5 ACO Follow Up .....................................................................................12 ACO Information Call..............................................................................4 ACO Injured / Sick ..................................................................................9 ACO Loose Livestock ...........................................................................15 ACO Other...............................................................................................2 ACO Stray .............................................................................................26 ACO Unrestrained Animal ......................................................................7 ACO Vicious Animal .............................................................................11 ACO Wildlife............................................................................................9 Alarm Business .....................................................................................32 Alarm Residental ..................................................................................29 Alcohol Violation .....................................................................................1 Assault .................................................................................................29 Assist EMS/Fire ....................................................................................12 Assist Outside Agency .........................................................................18 BMV.......................................................................................................19 Burglary Building ....................................................................................4 Burglary Residence ................................................................................2 Citizen Assist/Service Call ...................................................................90 Civil Matter............................................................................................19 Code Compliance ...................................................................................5 Community Contact .............................................................................36 CPS Referral ...........................................................................................2 Credit/Debit Card Abuse ........................................................................2 Crime Prevention ....................................................................................1 Damaged Property .................................................................................2 Death Investigation ..............................................................................12 Forgery/Fraud .......................................................................................15 Harassment/Stalking ............................................................................11 Illegal Dumping .......................................................................................3 Identity Theft...........................................................................................4 Information............................................................................................14 Law Enforcement ...................................................................................2 Lost / Found Property ............................................................................3 Mental Health .......................................................................................14 Missing Person/Runaway ....................................................................10 Noise Complaint ...................................................................................25 Other .....................................................................................................13 Patrol/Premise Check ........................................................................276 Reckless Driving ...................................................................................35 Recovery Stolen Property ......................................................................1 Supplement/Follow Up.........................................................................63 Suspicious Activity ...............................................................................77 Test ..........................................................................................................6 Theft/Stolen ..........................................................................................26 Threat ......................................................................................................7 Traffic/Roadway....................................................................................30 Traffic Stop..........................................................................................564 Tresspassing .........................................................................................13 Warrent Service ......................................................................................2 Weapon .................................................................................................19

Type Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Harassment Burglary Building Burglary Building Weapons Burglary of Motor Vehicle Burglary of Motor Vehicle Burglary of Motor Vehicle Burglary of Motor Vehicle Burglary of Motor Vehicle Burglary of Motor Vehicle Burglary of Motor Vehicle Burglary of Motor Vehicle Burglary of Motor Vehicle Burglary of Motor Vehicle Burglary of Motor Vehicle Burglary of Motor Vehicle Burglary of Motor Vehicle Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Harassment Harassment Harassment Harassment Threat Threat Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Harassment Threat Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Harassment Harassment Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault

Location WINN WOOD RD, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 MATHIAS LN, KYLE, TX 78640 THORNLESS CIR, BUDA, TX 78610 SHIRLEY DR, BUDA, TX 78610 OVERPASS RD, BUDA, TX 7861 DICKERSON RD, KYLE, TX 78640 UHLAND RD, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 SANTA FE RUN, KYLE, TX 78640 OLEANDER LOOP, BUDA, TX 78610 CANYON OAKS DR, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 CLEAR SPRINGS HOLW, BUDA, TX 78610 LEDGE STONE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78737 LIMESTONE TRL, AUSTIN, TX 78737 GRANITE LN, AUSTIN, TX 78737 LEDGE STONE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78737 KENSINGTON LN, AUSTIN, TX 78737 EMPIRE CT, AUSTIN, TX 78737 GRANITE LN, AUSTIN, TX 78737 GRANITE LN, AUSTIN, TX 78737 LIMESTONE TRL, AUSTIN, TX 78737 LEDGE STONE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78737 REUNION BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78737 DRURY LN, AUSTIN, TX 78737 GRANITE LN, AUSTIN, TX 78737 MORNINGWOOD DR, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 INDIAN BLANKET, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 BERRY CT, KYLE, TX 78640 CAMPFIRE WAY, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 CYPRESS FAIRWAY VLG, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 RR 12/WIMBERLEY SQ INTREPID DR, BUDA, TX 78610 ROBERT S LIGHT BLVD 3306, BUDA, TX 78610 MAIN ST, BUDA, TX 78610 UHLAND RD, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 UHLAND RD, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 FITZHUGH RD, AUSTIN, TX 78737 W GOFORTH ST, BUDA, TX 78610 DOGWOOD TRL, KYLE, TX 78640 FITZHUGH RD, AUSTIN, TX 78737 E LOOP ST 200, BUDA, TX 78610 RIVER RD, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 WHITETAIL DR, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 SAMUEL DR B, BUDA, TX 78610 WOLFBERRY PATH, BUDA, TX 78610 UHLAND RD, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 W BARTLETT DR, BUDA, TX 78610 WINDY HILL RD/CHERRYWOOD, KYLE, TX 78640 WINDY HILL RD/ANDREWS XING, KYLE, TX 78640 W RR 150, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 W US 290/LEDGE STONE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78737 0 KYLE XING, KYLE, TX 78640 W RR 150, DRIFTWOOD, TX 78619 RR 12, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 OLD SAN ANTONIO RD, BUDA, TX 78610 S FM 1626, BUDA, TX 78610 MORNINGWOOD DR blk, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 N IH 35 107, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 W US 290, AUSTIN, TX 78737 EWALD DR, KYLE, TX 78640 FREEDOM DR, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 CRYSTAL CREEK DR, BUDA, TX 78610 MAIN ST, BUDA, TX 78610 MAIN ST, BUDA, TX 78610 JACK RABBIT LN B, BUDA, TX 78610 JACK RABBIT LN B, BUDA, TX 78610 FOUR STAR BLVD 008b, AUSTIN, TX 78737 IH 35, BUDA, TX 78610 OLD SAN ANTONIO RD, BUDA, TX 78610 FM 2001, BUDA, TX 78610 WOODROSE, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 CIRCLE DR, BUDA, TX 78610

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Lights on Mercer: Dripping Springs gearing up for December Continued from pg. 1

up historic Mercer Street once again. Lights will add a lot of festivity, starting the weekend of Thanksgiving.”

She said donors will be acknowledged on a banner

at the corner of San Marcos Street.

Owens said for the past two seasons, the DSVB has raised sufficient money to adorn Mercer Street with

lights and other decorations. Last year there was an added treat — a space in front of Mazama Coffee Company where people could take their own

seasonal photos.

Online donations can be made at www.destina-

tiondrippingsprings.com/ holidays. Checks can also be mailed to P.O. Box 206,

Dripping Springs TX 78620 or dropped off at 509 Mercer Street.

Hometown Heroes Continued from pg. 1

“...they don’t always get to just call the wife or kids and say goodnight or hi or anything like that. It’s definitely stressful for them as well, I am sure.”

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get to just call the wife or kids and say goodnight or hi or anything like that,” Collard said. “It's definitely stressful for them as well, I am sure.”

The Hays County firefighters were deployed originally for a two-week rotation that, according to Kyle Fire Department Chief Kyle Taylor, could be extended an additional week depending on needs in the area.

Gov. Greg Abbott released a statement Sept.

11 outlining the deployment of approximately 190 firefighters, 50 fire trucks and 10 command vehicles from 56 fire departments in the state to help contain the fires out west, adding to a previous deployment of 44 firefighters, 10 fire trucks and two command vehicles in late August.

“Texas is ready to answer the call for help when disaster strikes — whether it's here in the Lone Star State or across the country," writes Gov. Abbott. "I thank the brave men and women serving in our fire departments across Texas for stepping up to help Californians in need as these fires continue to burn.”

Affecting primarily the states of California, Oregon and Washington, the fires have led wildfire experts to call this an unprecedented event in modern times. At the time of this story, the Creek Fire is 25% contained with a projected

containment date of Oct. 15, according to InciWeb – a government-operated national incident information system providing daily updates on the wildfires.

The six firefighters are halfway through a twoweek deployment and, at the end of the two weeks, their respective departments are poised to fly out replacements to allow them to return home.

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today as women,” Zelhart continued, referring to Ginsburg as “one who led the way for many, many female attorneys and judges.

No matter what you think about her judicial philosophy or opinions, she was a strong, smart woman who dedicated her life to the law and the equality of women. Love her or not, she was strong, hard working and known for her dissents. Her life was the very definition of service.”

“She was very patient,” said Linda Rodriguez, who as a County Court-at-Law judge was the first woman elected countywide to the bench in Hays County.

“She understood that just because someone didn’t agree with your views that did not make them your enemy. In the times we are now experiencing, that’s a lesson. She also knew that things were not going to happen immediately. She knew that justice sometimes is incremental and, even though we may be impatient for change, it sometimes doesn’t happen as quickly as we want. She was willing to fight that fight over time.”

Rodriguez, who was first elected in 1990 and served until 2014, recalled that when she assumed office “there weren’t a whole lot of women trying to get elected,” but noted she recently read there are now more women than men getting into law school.

“That’s a big switch. It has been such a male-dominated profession,” she said.

Ginsburg’s influence, Rodriguez continued, “has definitely helped. She was a beacon and an icon for so many. She fought for men’s rights as well as women’s. You could not say she was just one note.

She fought for equality for everybody.”

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Ginburg’s own life experiences pushed her toward equal justice, Tibbe recalls.

After graduating at the top of her class from Columbia Law School, Ginsburg received not a single job offer from New York legal firms. Pregnant with her second child, “she wore her mother-in-law’s clothes to hide her pregnancy so she could keep her job until she signed a contract.”

Because of Ginsburg, Tibbe noted that women no longer need a man to get a credit card or a mortgage.

“I have two daughters, one is in law school,” Tibbe said. “I talk to them about being independent women, about taking care of yourself, about equal pay and equal recognition.

I taught my daughters that my whole life and would say it to all girls. The struggles she went through, you don’t have to, in large part because of her.”

Tacie Zelhart, the Republican candidate for Hays County Court-at-law #3, found inspiration in Ginsburg that surpassed party platforms. ”Six years after she was appointed to the Supreme Court she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Two years ago I was diagnosed,” Zelhart said, adding, “I don’t like the word survivor because you fight, you are a warrior.”

Zelhart called Ginsburg, who survived four bouts of cancer, resilient. “Just seeing her battle, seeing how strong and courageous she was, inspires me to fight,” she said. “When you get diagnosed, it changes you.

It has changed me for the better. It has made me more dedicated.

“We sometimes take for granted what we have

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North Hays County Fire Rescue Chief Scott Collard said he tries to speak with his firefighters on the ground in California daily, recounting the challenging circumstances faced by the team.

“They’re dealing with huge trees that have burned and haven't yet fallen down, so situational awareness is paramount — watching out for limbs that could fall or trees that could fall over and wild animals escaping the fire,” Collard said. “Not to mention all of the smoke, which most people have seen in the pictures. It’s tough.”

Collard describes the shifts as long and grueling with assignments varying from day to day for the team.

“They're working 24 hours on the fireline and then they have 24 hours off. It’s a long cycle,” Collard said. “They’ve done many different things varying by day – running hose lines up through containment lines where dozers have cleared paths, help protect areas where there's a bunch of large houses. They've done a lot of different jobs since they've been out there and they'll continue to do so.”

Parallel with the challenges on the ground are challenges that come with leaving home, with large areas of the affected areas in California having lost cellular service, sometimes preventing the firefighters from contacting their families back in Hays County.

“I know my guys have been in quite a few areas where they have no cell phone service while they're out. So, they don't always

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OBITUARIES BURLESON

wife of 38 years, Sandra Burleson; his daughter, Thomas Carter Tommielee Burleson; Burleson, died September step-children Brenda 16, 2020 at Mallory, Debra Henrichs, the age of Ty Henrichs, Jack Butler 83. Tommy and Lisa Avanilla; plus, or “Tom numerous grandchildren, Cat”, as he great-grandchildren and was known, a nephew. was born Funeral Services were July 15, 1937 held Sept. 21 at Harrell in Buda to Funeral Home. Burial Warren and Addielou was in Live Oak Cemetery Carter Burleson. in Manchaca with miliFollowing graduation tary honors. from Buda High School in 1955, Tommy joined the Navy and served until CAMPBELL Thomas Edward 1967, including 4 years overseas or at sea. He was Campbell, also known as discharged at Naval Com- Tom, Paw Paw and munications Station in Pops, died Washington, D.C. and he peacefully joined the Prince George on SeptemCounty Sheriff’s office in ber 3, 2020 Maryland, becoming a in Austin, Law Enforcement officer Texas. He for a number of years. was born on After some years, he June 18, 1941 in Winreturned to Texas to help chester, Tennessee. He his father on his Central was preceded in death Texas farm. Soon, he started driving 18 wheel- by his parents Thomas Edward and Louise ers, then driving a tour (Wenger) Campbell and bus for several different brother Crawford Wilson companies in the Austin Campbell. and San Antonio areas.

He graduated from Tommy was precedAustin High School in ed in death by his par1959. In 1963 he married ents, his brother Harold Burleson, his son Freddie Helen (Bea) Swenson Burleson, grandsons in Austin. They lived in Ryan and Rhett Mallory Houston for 16 years and granddaughter Hope where Tom worked at Avery Burleson. several pipe and fitting He is survived by his companies and Fluor

Corporation. While in Houston, Tom became the proud father of two sons – William Trent Campbell and Edward Todd Campbell.

In 1979, Tom and his family moved to Buda to open TEC Hardware.

During the 1980s Tom served on various committees at the Buda Methodist Church and was a member of the Buda Lions Club. Tom served as councilman on the Buda City Council from 1981 to 1985. He also enjoyed deer and dove hunting in his spare time.

Tom retired in 2003 and he and Bea moved to Granite Shoals to enjoy the lake life on Lake LBJ and spend more time with their children and grandchildren.

Tom is survived by this wife of 56 years, Helen Swenson Campbell and sons Trent Campbell and wife Kellie (Michael) of Waco, and Todd Campbell and wife Kim (Murphy) of Austin; grandchildren Hollie Campbell Matthews and husband Charles of Plano, Shannon Campbell of Dallas and Matthew Campbell of Waco; and great-grandchild Campbell Marie Matthews of Plano.

A memorial to celebrate Tom’s life will be held at a later date.

HARMER Kendra Alene Pitzer-Harmer of Kyle, Texas died peacefully at age 52 surrounded by her loving family on the evening of September 2, 2020.

But this is not where her story ends.

When family and friends describe Kendra, words like strong, loving, kind, funny, selfless and intelligent erupt without the slightest hesitation.

From the time she was a little girl, she was boundlessly energetic. She kept her mom and dad busy shuttling her from swim team practice to gymnastics, Girl Scouts to after school bowling, drill team practice to choir functions and sleepovers to church youth group meetings. Kendra was a social girl who made friends for life. She was always fiercely loyal and protective of them.

Kendra was foremost a family girl, spending time with family, both immediate and extended.

If there was a gathering for a holiday, wedding, memorial or reunion, she made sure the Harmer Family was in attendance.

Her boys, Jason and

Joshua, were the center of her universe. She loved accompanying them to football practice and games, Scouting trips and campouts, Mariachi performances, UT games and trips to the Texas coast.

She touched her many friends within the Kyle and Hays CISD community with her infectious laughter, her sincere kindness and loving support. During her final days, these same friends rushed to her side to make sure that she and her family were well fed and supported in return.

Kendra was preceded in death by her father, Knox Pitzer, and is survived by husband, Rich Harmer, and sons Jason and Joshua, mother Eleanor Pitzer, brother Knox Pitzer, Jr and brother-in-

law Michael Ivy. She will be missed by numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

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“Ruben Becerra has never presided over any docket at the Hays County Courts at Law level.”

To perform a “judicial function” in another court, Becerra would have to have coordinated with the county’s justices of the peace, or Ben Moore, the Hays County Criminal Associate Judge responsible for magistration of criminal defendants. The suit says there are no “records or documents reflecting such.

The stipend is available to county judges in Texas who file an affidavit with the judiciary section of the State Comptroller stating that at least 40 percent of

the functions he or she performs are “judicial functions,” defined as “exercising criminal or civil jurisdiction as authorized by chapter 26 of the Government Code or sitting as a magistrate.”

In contrast, the lawsuit says Becerra’s predecessor as county judge, Bert Cobb, had an established record of performing “judicial functions”.

Civil jurisdiction would include probate matters and cases appealed from a Justice of the Peace court.

The action says that there are “no records or documents” showing Becerra fulfilled any of those functions, nor did he sign or file criminal orders or perform

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That omission amounts to criminal misconduct, the lawsuit claims, by violating the Texas Penal Code by falsifying records in applying for the additional salary and “making a record or document with knowledge of its falsity and with intent to affect the course or outcome of an official proceeding.”

Pastrano stopped short of calling the filing a political move, but noted that Wymore is currently general counsel for the Hays County Republican Party and had served as its chairman. Becerra is a Democrat.

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Kaspar said a sitting judge was assigned to hear the case after all of the county circuit judges recused themselves.

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HAYS COUNTY – Hays CISD administration recommended for the Board to approve an amended compensation plan for the 2020-2021 school year.

The Hays CISD Board of Trustees previously approved the plan in June to give all employees a 2% salary increase. Administration brought back an amended plan at the Sept.

21 Board agenda workshop, recommending for all salaries to be increased by an additional 1% for a total of 3%.

“We want to make sure our employees feel like we appreciate them,” said Marivel Sedillo, chief human resources officer, “We know that our teachers are working super hard, but not just our teachers. Every single employee is working super hard right now under the current constraints and challenges that we have.”

Other items in the compensation plan include: retention incentive of $250 in December and May for custodial and child nutrition workers; an increased bus driver minimum pay to $17.01 per hour; and an increased guest teacher rate

“We want to make sure our employees feel like we appreciate them. We know that our teachers are working super hard, but not just our teachers. Every single employee is working super hard right now under the current constraints and challenges that we have.”

–Marivel Sedillo, Hays CISD chief human resources officer

by $5 daily.

Sedillo said applications for substitute teachers are down by 82% and she hopes an additional pay increase will bring in more guest teachers to the classroom.

“I know that our teachers are concerned,” Sedillo said. “I know that our community is probably super concerned about when teachers have to take a day off or they get sick. It’s going to be really hard to recruit and retain our substitute teachers.”

When it comes to employee pay, the district needs to consider living wages and market value, according to Board President Esperanza Orosco.

“We are never going to be able to pay people their worth,” Orosco said.

“We can not pay teachers their worth, we can not

pay our auxiliary staff their worth because we don’t have billions and billions of dollars. But if we can make some kind of adjustment to really help get our people where they need to be, I think that will be amazing.”

Under the compensation plan, any employee that recruits and refers a person to join Hays CISD will be given a $50 referral incentive. If that employee stays with the district for six continuous months, an additional $50 will be provided.

“We would like to recognize the power of those who love working in Hays CISD and really capitalize on that influence,” Sedillo said.

The amended compensation plan will go before the Hays CISD Board for voting on Sept. 28.

4630 - Passcode: 2020 Open houses will include the same presentation, providing five opportunities for the community to tune in when their schedules allow. Spanish interpreta-

tion will be available for the Sept. 17 and 24 open houses. Following the first open house, a recording of the presentation will also be added to the City’s website at CityofKyle. com/Bond.

Kyle Mayor Hopefuls Continued from pg. 5

level of homes only produce about 80¢ for ever $1 the city spends.

We had the highest tax rate in Hays County in 2016, Mitchell said.

Over the last 4 1/2 years, we have reduced that rate by 11.5%, and have cut the debt in half, he pointed out.

He said that mixed use buildings, with offices and stores on the bottom floor and apartments above, would be a step that is next.

Parcher said that he wants to make sure that all of the city is prosperous and that business develoment is not targeted into just one area of town.

The candidate said that he wants to offer incentives to small existing businesses which have already grown in Kyle. We need to address high taxes for the brick and mortar businesses already here, Parcher said.

Tenorio pointed out that she is a longtime “forever” resident of Kyle and that she was on the city council from 2004-07.

“I need to get involved again in that capacity (referring to council work) and make a few changes,” Tenorio said.

She, along with every other candidate, agreed that the downtown area needs to be cleaned up

and made more appealing, “so that when businesses come here, they want to stay here,” Tenorio said.

Questions regarding their individual goals for the city brought Mitchell to point out that Kyle has the lowest tax-producing downtown and “we have the lowest sales tax collection per person” in Kyle compared to other Hays County cities.

He said that Kyle collects about $200 per person in sales tax revenue a year, while Buda receives about $300/person and San Marcos has about $600/person.

Diversifying the tax base is important to the future of the city, Mitchell said. Instead of just approving subdivisions and businesses anywhere, he and the council has tried to make sure that development comes along main roads that already have infrastructure capacity for commercial development. In that way, the investment that the city has already made in infrastructure pays off and the city does not have to put in more roads and pipelines.

Parcher said, though, that he feels like the infrastructure has not kept up with the growth in Kyle. He also said that he thought it was important to form a small business

corridor so that those businesses network and feed off each other.

Tenorio pointed out that she did not feel like a mayor can just come in and change everything right away, though.

You have to take it in steps and prioritize what you want to do. “Once you do this, you will be on the right path,” she said.

Abdel said his focus is still to make the city more affordable, noting that people who grew up here cannot afford to stay. He said that the growth needs to be slowed. “We need to slow residential growth ... Right now, there are plenty of homes (in Kyle),” he said.

He liked a small business corridor, a place where people can go as a family ... that it should be a destination instead of families having to leave town to have something to do.

Mitchell noted that in order to bring in the small businesses, you “have to make sure to be set up to receive businesses.” He noted that the city has issued more than 200 certificates of occupancy for businesses in the past 4 years.

And, we have a big announcement coming within a couple of days in the area where Amazon will be, he said.

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She called authorities and deputies responded to the child custody call around 10:10 a.m. While deputies were speaking with her, other family members arrived and the deputy overheard one of them say, “there’s a body out there.” The deputy then located Grieb’s body and called for backup.

The bodies of both girls were also under the tarp with “obvious gunshot wounds to the head.”

A search warrant was secured for area inside and outside the house on the basis that Grieb had committed capital murder.

Two girls, 6-year-old Evelyn and 4-year-old Melody, survive.

Promiseland Church pastor Erica Steele, who initiated the gofundme account, said if the full $15,000 is raised it will be a start, though more is needed.

The requested amount “will be sufficient to get (Halie) a used car and some very basic supplies,” Steele said. “It’s something to get her on her feet. It’s obviously not a longterm solution. She’s going to have to get work of some kind.”

For the time being, Steele said the family is living in an RV that belongs to a church member who frequently loans it to single mothers in crisis needing to get back on their feet. “It has a couple of beds and a fridge. It can help them transition for the next month or two until we can find her some place to go.”

Before any of that can happen, Steele said Engleman needs a vehicle and a current drivers license.

Although she was the midwife when Amyah was born, Steele said her interaction with the family was sporadic

and that Kyle Grieb was seldom around. “I met him toward the end of her pregnancy. He was very quiet and reserved.

He was definitely not very present. He was not around for a majority of her prenatal care.

They did not attend Promiseland. “We just kind of reached out to support them.”

Attorney Chevo Pastrano, who is working with the family, said the medical examiner has not yet released the girls’ bodies. “Law enforcement is still crossing their “t”s and dotting their “i’s,” he said.

Pastrano said when the girls can be buried, the Attorney General’s Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund will assist with services.

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express themselves.”

Black Lives Matter is not considered a political statement, and those who stand behind it believe it is a humanitarian one, says the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

Andre Segura, legal director for the ACLU of Texas, spoke on behalf of students and teachers who want to wear clothing representing BLM. Students and teachers have different rules when it comes to what they can wear in a school setting.

A teacher represents the school, therefore their expression is more restricted than a student’s.

Still, when it comes to BLM, because it is an apolitical statement, teachers should not be restricted from depicting it on their attire.

Segura argues that BLM is part of the educational curriculum; it is a movement people have seen unfold over the last few years and conveys a humanitarian message.

Additionally, school is a place to foster critical thinking and opens room for this debate, if there is any on the matter, Segura explained.

By banning BLM, it essentially says that the statement is too contro-

versial, then what message is being sent to Black students, Segura said.

While Hays CISD and Wimberley ISD do not put ban BLM clothing, this year, Wimberley ISD sent a letter to parents that restricts students’ attire which is not typically included in the dress code guide.

“In an effort to reduce additional stressors and distractions and maintain a positive educational setting for all our students,” the letter reads, “we're encouraging and asking you to not allow your students to wear political attire to school or at any events on campus. This includes clothing, masks, etc.”

Wimberley ISD decided to send this letter to eliminate disruptive behaviors, especially since this is an election year.

It would be distracting if a student wore a derogatory shirt about a candidate, but a shirt that simply states a candidate’s name, like Biden Harris, or Trump Pence, would not be considered distracting. This does not include BLM because the movement has no political affiliation.

When it comes to teacher and staff dress code, Wimberley ISD asks

that employees’ dress and grooming be clean, neat and appropriate to the assignment. From there, different campuses might have further requests and add-ons to the district’s dress code.

“From my understanding,” said Allen Bruggman, communications officer at Wimberley ISD, “campuses have the autonomy to take that a step further if they wish. I think many use the student dress code as a baseline, with the thought that we wouldn't allow staff to present themselves in a way that we're not allowing our students to.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES from page 9 ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids for the construction of the DRIFTWOOD CLUB CORE PHASES 1 & 2 PAVING, DRAINAGE, WATER, WASTEWATER, AND RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS located along Thurman Roberts Way near Driftwood, Texas by Driftwood Golf Club Development, Inc. on behalf of Driftwood Conservation District will be received from Bidders at the offices of Murfee Engineering Company, Inc., 1101 Capital of Texas Highway South, Building D, Austin, Texas 78746 until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 then publicly opened and read aloud. The work generally consists of the necessary paving, drainage, water, wastewater, and rainwater collection system improvements to construct a mixed-use development with approximately 2677 linear feet of roadway and all associated appurtenances. This project is located along Thurman Roberts Way, Driftwood, Texas 78619.

Bid documents for this project may be obtained at the offices of Murfee Engineering Company, Inc., 1101 Capital of Texas Highway South, Building D, Suite 110, Austin, Texas 78746. A non-refundable fee of $75.00 will be charged for each set of bid documents.

Bid documents may be viewed at no cost at the offices of Murfee Engineering Company, Inc., and will be made available electronically by contacting 512-327-9204.

Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond with Power of Attorney attached or cashier’s check of five percent (5%) of the total amount bid (sum of all bid items) made payable to the DRIFTWOOD GOLF CLUB DEVELOPMENT, INC. ON BEHALF OF DRIFTWOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT. A Bid which, in the opinion of OWNER’s staff, deviates from the Contract Documents, and which has not been clarified through a written Addendum prior to Bid submittal deadline, shall be considered an exception to the Contract Documents and grounds for the Bid to be rejected.

Bidders should read and understand all sections, terms and conditions contained in the Contract Documents.

Contract Time is of the essence and all Work shall be substantially completed within 210 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day.

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Contractor will be required to submit bidder qualifications demonstrating 5 years of experience successfully completing similar/comparably sized projects within the Edwards Aquifer zone. Bidder qualifications shall be submitted to the Engineer at the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference.

INVITATION FOR BIDS (CBD No. 5239) This Invitation for Bids is for the construction of Crosswinds Subdivision, Phase 3A. The work generally consists of Streets, Drainage, Water, Wastewater, 500GPM Lift Station and Erosion Control Improvements. Sealed Bids should be addressed to Development Solutions CW, LLC, on behalf of Crosswinds Municipal Utility District (the “District”), Attn: Scott Rogers, 12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1020, Dallas, Texas 75251. Bids will be received electronically at Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. until 1:00 p.m. on the date of Thursday, November 5,2020 for a public bid opening via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any Proposals received after the closing time will be unopened. Bids are to be emailed to Cynthia Litton at cynthia@ cbdeng.com and Oscar Tovar at oscar@cbdeng.com.

Bid documents for this project will be available for purchase from the office of the Project Engineer-CBD, Inc. A non-refundable purchase fee of $125.00 will be charged per USB. The USB will contain CAD files, pdf set of plans and bid documents. Make checks payable to Carlson, Brigance and Doering, Inc. Bid documents may be viewed at the office of CBD by scheduling a time with Cynthia Litton cynthia@cbdeng.com.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the offices of CBD, Inc, 5501 W. William Cannon, Austin, Texas 78749. The Pre-Qualification Statement included in the proposal packet and as required by Crosswinds M.U.D. shall be completed in its entirety and submitted as part of the proposal. Any proposal lacking the Pre-Qualification Statement will not be considered.

All questions, clarifications, requests must be received in writing to Oscar Tovar via email to oscar@cbdeng.com and received no later than noon, Monday, November 2, 2020. Any requests received after that time and date will not be addressed.

A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or Bid Bond payable to Crosswinds M.U.D. and Development Solutions CW, LLC in an amount not less than 5% of the total bid must accompany each Bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the bidder will within 10 days of the award of the contract, enter into a contract and furnish an acceptable Performance and Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the Contract price. The Bidder’s surety will be forfeited and become the property of the Owner should the bidder fails to enter into a contract and furnish bonds acceptable to the Owner within 10 days after award of the contract.

Proposals shall not be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the opening of the bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive all defects and irregularities in bidding or bidding process except time of submitting a Bid. The Successful Bidder, if any, will be the responsible Bidder which in the Owner’s judgment will be most advantageous to the District and result in the best and most economical completion of the Project.

A Maintenance Bond will be required and is to remain in force for a period set by the governing requirements from the date of the letter of final acceptance from City of Kyle, Hays County and the Crosswinds MUD. Prevailing Wage Rates, in accordance with Government Code 2258 are applicable to this project.

ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids for the construction of the DRIFTWOOD PHASE 1 SECTION 2 PAVING, DRAINAGE, WATER, WASTEWATER, AND RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS located along Thurman Roberts Way near Driftwood, Texas

by Driftwood Golf Club Development, Inc. on behalf of Driftwood Conservation District will be received from Bidders at the offices of Murfee Engineering Company, Inc., 1101 Capital of Texas Highway South, Building D, Austin, Texas 78746 until 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 then publicly opened and read aloud. The work generally consists of the necessary paving, drainage, water, wastewater, and rainwater collection system improvements to construct a single-family subdivision with approximately 4385 linear feet of roadway and all associated appurtenances. This project is located along Thurman Roberts Way near Roxie Crossing, Driftwood, Texas 78619.

Bid documents for this project may be obtained at the offices of Murfee Engineering Company, Inc., 1101 Capital of Texas Highway South, Building D, Suite 110, Austin, Texas 78746. A non-refundable fee of $75.00 will be charged for each set of bid documents.

Bid documents may be viewed at no cost at the offices of Murfee Engineering Company, Inc., and will be made available electronically by contacting 512-327-9204.

Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond with Power of Attorney attached or cashier’s check of five percent (5%) of the total amount bid (sum of all bid items) made payable to the DRIFTWOOD GOLF CLUB DEVELOPMENT, INC. ON BEHALF OF DRIFTWOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT. A Bid which, in the opinion of OWNER’s staff, deviates from the Contract Documents, and which has not been clarified through a written Addendum prior to Bid submittal deadline, shall be considered an exception to the Contract Documents and grounds for the Bid to be rejected.

Bidders should read and understand all sections, terms and conditions contained in the Contract Documents.

Contract Time is of the essence and all Work shall be substantially completed within 240 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day.

OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any informalities and irregularities in Bids received.

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE for this project will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the offices of Murfee Engineering Company, Inc., 1101 Capital of Texas Highway South, Building D, Austin, Texas 78746.

Contractor will be required to submit bidder qualifications demonstrating 5 years of experience successfully completing similar/comparably sized projects within the Edwards Aquifer zone. Bidder qualifications shall be submitted to the Engineer at the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference.

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids addressed to the City of Kyle will be received for ELLIOTT BRANCH WASTEWATER INTERCEPTOR at the City of Kyle Public Works Department, 520 E. RR 150, Kyle, TX until 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, and then bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via virtual conference via Ring Central Meetings. See Ring Central Meeting information below.

Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work including: 1. Approximately 10,900 linear feet of 8”, 12”, 21”, and 24” PVC sanitary sewer 2. Installation of sanitary sewer service leads 3. Approximately 3,000 linear feet of 8” and 12” PVC water line 4. Installation of water service connections 5. Approximately 7,740 linear feet of 12” PVC reclaimed water line 6. Installation of 48 precast manholes 7. Two (2) bores for Wastewater Line at Plum Creek and UPRR crossings 8. Two (2) bores for Reclaimed Water Line at Plum Creek and UPRR crossings 9. Decommissioning and abandonment of the existing Bradford Meadows Lift Station 10. Drainage and roadway improvements 11. Other associated work Bids must be submitted on the Unit Price Bid Form provided and must be accompanied by a bid security in a penal sum approximately equal to and not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. The security shall be in the form of a certified check or cashier's check, or bid bond furnished by a reliable surety company having authority under the laws of Texas to write surety bonds in the amount required, with such security made payable without recourse to the City of Kyle. The envelope containing the bid shall clearly indicate the name and address of the Bidder and the following words: BID FOR ELLIOTT BRANCH WASTEWATER INTERCEPTOR Bid/Contract Documents will be provided via CivCast USA for immediate download at: http://www.civcastusa.com/ The Project ID is “K20-21.8”. Prospective Bidders shall address written inquiries through the project’s CivCast website.

Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents will also be available at: Builders Exchange, 4047 Naco Perrin, San Antonio, Texas 78217 Bidders should carefully examine the plans, specifications and other documents, visit the site of work, and fully inform themselves as to all conditions and matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof. Should a bidder find discrepancies or omissions from the plans, specifications, or other documents, or require clarification to their meaning, the bidder must submit written questions via www.civcastusa.com prior to submitting any bid, but no later than 2:00 p.m. October 14, 2020. Responses to questions and any other corrections pertaining to the bid documents will be posted on www. civcastusa.com via addendum, no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 16, 2020. Bidder shall be responsible to check the www.civcastusa.com site before submitting bid.

A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference will be held on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting can be joined through Ring Central Meetings.

A link to attend the meeting will be posted on City of Kyle website (www.cityofkyle. com) and on www.civcastusa.com.

No fax submissions will be accepted. No late submissions will be accepted. All submissions received after the deadline will be returned unopened.

The right is reserved, as the interest of the City of Kyle may require, to reject all bids and to waive any or all informalities in bids received.

RING CENTRAL MEETING INFORMATION The meeting information below will be used for both the pre-bid meeting and bid opening: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral. com/j/5715259370 For the best audio experience, please use computer audio.

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PUBLIC NOTICES from page 9 ORDER ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE AND AUTHORIZING LETTERS TESTAMENTARY CAUSE NO. 20-0204-P IN THE COUNTY COURT OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS

On this day came on to be heard the Application For Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary filed by Jennifer Lee Freasier Kincaid (“Applicant”) in the Estate of Connie Janet Freasier, Deceased (“Decedent”).

The Court, having heard the evidence and having reviewed the Will and the other documents filed herein, finds that the allegations contained in the Application are true; that notice and citation have been given in the manner and for the length of time required by law; that Decedent is dead and that four years have not elapsed since

the date of Decedent’s death; that this Court has jurisdiction and venue on the Decedent’s estate; that Decedent left a Will dated August 9, 2017, executed with the formalities and solemnities and under the circumstances required by law to make it a valid Will; that on such date Decedent had attained the age of 18 years and was of sound mind; that such Will was not revoked by Decedent; that no objection to or contest of the probate of such Will has been filed; that all of the necessary proof required for the probate of such will has been made; that such Will is entitled to probate; that in said Will, Decedent first named Paul Wayne Freasier as Independent Executor, however Paul Wayne Freasier (the Decedent’s husband) died on the same date as Decedent, wholly unrelated to the

cause of Decedent’s death, and named Applicant, Jennifer Lee Freasier Kincaid to serve as first alternate Independent Executor without bond, who is duly qualified and not disqualified by law to act as such and to receive Letters Testamentary; that a necessity exists for the administration of this estate; and that no interested person has applied for the appointment of appraisers and none are deemed necessary by the Court.

It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that such Will is admitted to probate, and the Clerk of this Court is ORDERED to record the Will, together with the Application in the Minutes of this Court.

It is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that no bond or other security is required and that upon the taking

and filing of the Oath required by law, Letters Testamentary shall be issued to Jennifer Lee Freasier Kincaid, who is appointed as Independent Executor of Decedent’s Will and Estate, and not other action shall be had in this Court other than the return of an Inventory, Appriasement and List of Claims as required by law.

SIGNED this 27th day of July, 2020.

Chris Johnson Judge Presiding

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to City of Buda Charter, Article III, Section 3.11 (D). Ordinances, that the Buda City Council, at its regular meeting on September 15, 2020, adopted an ordinance amending Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances entitled

Fee Schedule (Exhibit “B”) of the municipal government of the City of Buda for the fiscal year October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021; providing for penalties for failure to comply with such ordinance(s); providing for publication; and, providing for an effective date.

By: Mayor George Haehn.

Attest: Alicia Ramirez, City Clerk. (full text is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, TX, during business hours and on www. ci.buda.tx.us.)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, TJO 10 X 10 Management, Ltd Managing properties listed below will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The

sale will begin on or about the time indicated at www.selfstorageauction.com. Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required. Seller reserves the right to reject any bid and to withdraw property from sale.

Property may be sold by the space. Property being sold includes contents in spaces of following tenants, with brief description of contents in each space.

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 12:00 pm Kyle Premier Storage at 19580 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640 www.SelfStorageAuction. com Karsholyn Brown: misc. items. Patrick Sanders: misc. items. Yessica Medina: misc. items. Andrew Partida: misc. items.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas

NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT

AVISO DE RECIBO DE LA SOLICITUD E INTENCION DE OBTENER PERMISO PARA LA CALIDAD DEL AGUA

APPLICATION. Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC, 8920 Business Park Drive, Suite 350, Austin, Texas 78759, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for proposed Texas Land Application Permit (TLAP) No. WQ0015869001 to authorize the disposal of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 91,700 gallons per day via subsurface area drip irrigation system on 21.62 acres of land. The domestic wastewater treatment facility and disposal area will be located northeast of the intersection of Highway 290 and Ranch Road 12, in Hays County, Texas 78620. TCEQ received this application on March 11, 2020. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at Dripping Springs City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, 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 the exact location, refer to the application. https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bbddd360f8168250f&marker=-98.0828%2C30.1999&level=12

SOLICITUD. Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC, 8920 Business Park Drive, Suite 350, Austin, Texas 78759, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ) para el propuesto Permiso No.WQ0015869001 de disposición de aguas residuales para autorizar la disposición de aguas residuales tratadas en un volumen que no sobrepasa un flujo promedio diario de 91,700 galones por día por medio de a través del sistema de riego por goteo de área subterránea en 21.62 acres de tierra. La planta de tratamiento de aguas domésticos residuales y el área de disposición están ubicados en al noreste de la intersección de la autopista 290 y Ranch Road 12 en el Condado de Hays, Texas. La TCEQ recibió esta solicitud el día March 11, 2020. La solicitud para el permiso está disponible para leer y copiar en Ayuntamiento de Dripping Springs, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bbddd360f8168250f&marker=-98.0828%2C30.1999&level=12

PROPOSED PERMIT NO. WQ0015869001

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 Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC at the address stated above or by calling Ms. Jennifer Paisley, P.E., Senior Project Manager, Doucet & Associates, Inc., at 512-583-2600.

Issuance Date: August 21, 2020

PERMISO PROPUESTO NO. WQ0015869001

El Director Ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha revisado esta medida para ver si está de acuerdo con los objetivos y las regulaciones del Programa de Administración Costero de Texas (CMP) de acuerdo con las regulaciones del Consejo Coordinador de la Costa (CCC) y ha determinado que la acción es conforme con las metas y regulaciones pertinentes del CMP. AVISO ADICIONAL. El Director Ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que la solicitud es administrativamente completa y conducirá una revisión técnica de la solicitud. Después de completar la revisión técnica, el Director Ejecutivo puede preparar un borrador del permiso y emitirá una Decisión Preliminar sobre la solicitud. El aviso de la solicitud y la decisión preliminar serán publicados y enviado a los que están en la lista de correo de las personas a lo largo del condado que desean recibir los avisos y los que están en la lista de correo que desean recibir avisos de esta solicitud. El aviso dará la fecha límite para someter comentarios públicos.

COMENTARIO PUBLICO / REUNION PUBLICA. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos o pedir una reunión pública sobre esta solicitud. El propósito de una reunión pública es dar la oportunidad de presentar comentarios o hacer preguntas acerca de la solicitud. La TCEQ realiza una reunión pública si el Director Ejecutivo determina que hay un grado de interés público suficiente en la solicitud o si un legislador local lo pide. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso.

OPORTUNIDAD DE UNA AUDIENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA DE LO CONTENCIOSO. Después del plazo para presentar comentarios públicos, el Director Ejecutivo considerará todos los comentarios apropiados y preparará una respuesta a todo los comentarios públicos esenciales, pertinentes, o significativos. A menos que la solicitud haya sido referida directamente a una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso, la respuesta a los comentarios y la decisión del Director Ejecutivo sobre la solicitud serán enviados por correo a todos los que presentaron un comentario público y a las personas que están en la lista para recibir avisos sobre esta solicitud. Si se reciben comentarios, el aviso también proveerá instrucciones para pedir una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo y para pedir una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. Una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso es un procedimiento legal similar a un procedimiento legal civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado.

PARA SOLICITAR UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO, USTED DEBE INCLUIR EN SU SOLICITUD LOS SIGUIENTES DATOS: su nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono; el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; la ubicación y distancia de su propiedad/actividad con respecto a la instalación; una descripción específica de la forma cómo usted sería afectado adversamente por el sitio de una manera no común al público en general; una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios; y la declaración “[Yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de caso impugnado”. Si presenta la petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado de parte de un grupo o asociación, debe identificar una persona que representa al grupo para recibir correspondencia en el futuro; identificar el nombre y la dirección de un miembro del grupo que sería afectado adversamente por la planta o la actividad propuesta; proveer la información indicada anteriormente con respecto a la ubicación del miembro afectado y su distancia de la planta o actividad propuesta; explicar cómo y porqué el miembro sería afectado; y explicar cómo los intereses que el grupo desea proteger son pertinentes al propósito del grupo.

Después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el Director Ejecutivo enviará la solicitud y cualquier petición para reconsideración o para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración durante una reunión programada de la Comisión. La Comisión sólo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre los temas que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relacionadas a intereses pertinentes y materiales de calidad del agua que se hayan presentado durante el período de comentarios.

LISTA DE CORREO. Si somete comentarios públicos, un pedido para una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso o una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Ejecutivo, la Oficina del Secretario Principal enviará por correo los avisos públicos en relación con la solicitud. Ademas, puede pedir que la TCEQ ponga su nombre en una or mas de las listas correos siguientes (1) la lista de correo permanente para recibir los avisos de el solicitante indicado por nombre y número del permiso específico y/o (2) la lista de correo de todas las solicitudes en un condado especifico. Si desea que se agrega su nombre en una de las listas designe cual lista(s) y envia por correo su pedido a la Oficina del Secretario Principal de la TCEQ.

CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN A LA AGENCIA. Todos los comentarios públicos y solicitudes deben ser presentadas electrónicamente vía http://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/ eComment/ o por escrito dirigidos a la Comisión de Texas de Calidad Ambiental, Oficial de la Secretaría (Office of Chief Clerk), MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 787113087. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier información personal que usted proporcione, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección de correo electrónico y dirección física pasarán a formar parte del registro público de la Agencia. Para obtener más información acerca de esta solicitud de permiso o el proceso de permisos, llame al programa de educación pública de la TCEQ, gratis, al 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

También se puede obtener información adicional del Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC a la dirección indicada arriba o llamando a Ms. Jennifer Paisley, P.E., Senior Project Manager, Doucet & Associates, Inc., al 512-583-2600.

Fecha de emisión August 21, 2020

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE

Noah’s Ark Self Storage wishing to avail themselves to the provisions of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code hereby gives notice of public sale under said act to wit: This sale will be open for bids on website www.storageauctions. com from October 1, 2020 8:53 am - October 16, 2020 9:45am.

Noah’s Ark Self Storage is located at 1280 Cabela’s Dr Buda, TX 78610. 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/CREDIT. Noah’s Ark 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.

Auctioneer: www.storageauctions.com Laura Jill McCluskey - 10x10 - Full of household misc. items, washer & dryer, furniture, electronics, boxes and medical wheelchair and such.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 4.96 acres of property located along Hart Lane, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150.

Tracking number: PLN-1501-NP

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Bobby Sides were issued on 8/17/2020, in docket number 20-0237-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 2 of Hays County, Texas, to Janice F. Barker. All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows: Representative Estate of Bobby Sides c/o Alyssa Urban 400 West 14th Street, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78701 Dated September 21, 2020

By Alyssa Urban Attorney for Executor of the Estate of Bobby Sides

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ORDER ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE AND AUTHORIZING LETTERS TESTAMENTARY CAUSE NO. 20-0203-P IN THE COUNTY COURT OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS

On this day came on to be heard the Application For Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary filed

by James Lawson Freasier, Jr. ("Applicant") in the Estate of Paul Wayne Freasier, Deceased ("Decedent").

The Court, having heard the evidence and having reviewed the Will and the other documents filed herein, finds that the allegations contained in the Application are true; that notice and citation have been given in the manner and for the length of time required by law; that Decedent is dead and that four years have not elapsed since the date of Decedent's death; that this Court has jurisdiction and venue on the Decedent's estate; that Decedent left a Will dated April 27, 2018, executed with the formalities and solemnities and under the circumstances required by law to make it a valid Will; that on such date Decedent had attained the age of 18 years and was of sound mind; that such Will was not revoked by Decedent; that no objection to or contest of the probate of such Will has been filed; that all of the necessary proof required for the probate of such will has been made; that such Will is entitled to probate; that in said Will, Decedent first named James Lawson Freasier, Jr. as Independent Executor without bond, who is duly qualified and not disqualified by law to act as such and to receive Letters Testamentary; that a necessity exists for the administration of this estate; and that no interested person has applied for the appointment of appraisers and none are deemed necessary by the Court.

It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that such Will is admitted to probate, and the Clerk of this Court is ORDERED to record the Will, together with the Application in the Minutes of this Court.

It is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that no bond or other security is required and that upon the taking and filing of the Oath required by law, Letters Testamentary shall be issued to James Lawson Freasier, Jr., who is appointed as Independent Executor of Decedent's Will and Estate, and no other action shall be had in this Court other than the return of an Inventory, Appraisement and List of Claims as required by law.

Signed on this 27th day of July, 2020 Chris Johnson Judge Presiding

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF HAYS CAUSE: 11-1167

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the District Clerk of HAYS County, Texas, July 21, 2020, in cause numbered 111167, styled WHISPERING HOLLOW HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION, INC. VS JOEL GARCIA AND CHRISTINA GARCIA; on a judgment rendered against JOEL GARCIA AND CHRISTINA GARCIA; I did on August 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., levy upon as the property of JOEL GARCIA AND CHRISTINA GARCIA the following described real property: LOT 10, BLOCK M, WHISPERING HOLLOW SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1, PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN HAYS COUNTY, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 12, PAGE 64 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 321 MIDDLE CREEK DRIVE, BUDA, TEXAS 78610 (THE “PROPERTY”) On OCTOBER 6, 2020, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Hays County Government Center at 712 S. Stagecoach Trail in San Marcos, Texas, I will sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of JOEL GARCIA AND CHRISTINA GARCIA in and to the real property described above.

Date at Buda, Hays County, Texas, August 25, 2020 John Ellen Constable, Pct. 5 Hays County, Texas 500 Jack C. Hays Trail Buda, Texas 78610

By Cody Feagan, Deputy

PUBLIC NOTICES, 10

PUBLIC NOTICES The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a request by Covey Fund 1, LP (Z-20-0064) to assign original zoning to approximately 2.67 NOTICE acres of land from LEGAL Agriculture ‘AG’ to Retail Service District Application has been made ‘RS’ for property located at with 1805the W. RR Texas Alcoholic Beverage 150, in Hays County, Texas. Commission for a Package Store Permit (P) by First Castle Capital LLCCommission d.b.a. Castlemay The Planning and Zoning Liquor, located 1290City Bebee Road, may recommend, andatthe Council Suite 300, Kyle, TX 78640.

Owner: consider, assigning any zoning district Austin which is Hallumi. equivalent or more restrictive.

A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Notice of Tuesday, October 13,Public 2020Hearing at 6:30 P.M. Notice is hereby Given to all interested persons, that:

A hearing willa be held by on thea Kyle Thepublic City of Kyle shall hold public hearing request by Covey Fund 1, LP (Z-20-0064) to assign2020 City Council on Tuesday, October 20, original zoning to approximately 2.67 acres of land at 7:00 P.M. ‘AG’ to Retail Service District ‘RS’ from Agriculture for property located at 1805 W. RR 150, in Hays Coun-

ty, Texas.

This is planned as a virtual meeting The Planning and at Zoning Commission may recomtaking place https:// mend, and the City Council may consider, assigning any www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10zoning district which is equivalent or more restrictive. live. thebeCOVID-19 disaster A publicShould hearing will held by the Planning and be Zoning Commission on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at repealed between the date of this notice 6:30 P.M. and the date of the public hearing, the A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council location be20,at2020 Kyle City Hall, 100 on Tuesday, will October at 7:00 P.M. W. Kyle, TX 78640.

ThisCenter is plannedStreet, as a virtual meeting taking place at https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live.

Please check the agenda for the proper Should the COVID-19 disaster be repealed between the location. date of this notice and the date of the public hearing, the location will be at Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640. Please check the agenda for Owner: the proper Covey location. Fund 1, LP

Agent: Connor Owner: Covey FundOverby 1, LP At-Well GroupNotice Public Agent: Connor Overby At-Well (512)Group 904-0505 Notice of Public Hearing (512) 904-0505 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL Publication Date: September 23, 2020 Publication Date: SeptemberTHAT: 23, 2020 INTERESTED PERSONS, Z-20-0064 Z-20-0064 The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a request by KCW Interests 3, LLC; Whited Enterprises, LLC D/B/A Vision Partners and FHC Consolidated (Z-20-0063) to rezone approximately 2.4 acres of land from Multi-Family Residential-3 ‘R-3-3’ to Residential Condominium District ‘R-1-C’ for property located at 104 Creekside Trail, in Hays County, Texas.

The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend, and the City Council may consider, assigning any zoning district which is equivalent or more restrictive.

A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. Notice of Public Hearing

A public hearing be held persons, by thethat: Kyle Notice is hereby Given will to all interested City Council on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a request KCW Interests 3, LLC; Whited Enterprises, at 7:00byP.M. LLC D/B/A Vision Partners and FHC Consolidated (Z-20-0063) to rezone approximately 2.4 acres of land This is planned as a virtual meeting from Multi-Family Residential-3 ‘R-3-3’ to Residential Condominium District ‘R-1-C’ for property located at taking place at https:// 104 Creekside Trail, in Hays County, Texas.

www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10The Planning and Zoning Commission may recomlive.

Should COVID-19 mend, and the Citythe Council may consider,disaster assigning be any zoning district which is equivalent or more restrictive. repealed between the date of this notice A public held by the Planning and Zoning and thehearing datewill of be the public hearing, the Commission on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. location will be at Kyle City Hall, 100 A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council W. CenterOctober Street, Kyle, TXP.M. 78640. on Tuesday, 20, 2020 at 7:00 Please check agenda theplace proper This is planned as athe virtual meetingfor taking at https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live. location.

Should the COVID-19 disaster be repealed between the date of this notice and the date of the public hearing,

the locationKCW will beInterests at Kyle City 100Whited W. Center Owner: 3,Hall, LLC; Street, Kyle, TX 78640. Please check the agenda for LLC D/B/A Vision the proper Enterprises, location.

Partners and FHC Consolidated Owner: KCW Interests 3, LLC; Whited Enterprises, Agent: Gary Whited LLC D/B/A Vision Partners and FHC Consolidated Agent: Gary Whited (512) 773-3208 (512) 773-3208

Publication Date: September 23, 202023, 2020 Publication Date: September Z-20-0063 Z-20-0063

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PHOTOS BY MOSES LEOS III

Lobos on 2-match winning streak PHOTOS BY MOSES LEOS III

Hays High faces off with Jaguars

Hays High senior Trista Strasser (left) blocks a kill attempt from Johnson Jaguar Jenna Hannon during the second set of their Sept. 15 match at Bales Gym. The 2020 volleyball season got underway earlier this month when Hays and Johnson squared off against each other for the first time at the varsity level. Hays emerged with a straight set 25-16, 25-12, 25-17 win, but followed with a straight set Sept. 18 defeat to New Braunfels and a five set loss to Dripping Springs on Sept. 19. Meanwhile, Johnson earned the program's first win at the varsity level Sept. 18 when it defeated Lampasas in straight sets.

Lehman High’s volleyball program needed only two contests to nearly match its entire 2019 win total after earning back-to-back straight set wins on Sept. 18 and Sept.

19. Lehman began with a sweep of the Akins Eagles on Sept. 18, followed by a 3-0 win over Marble Falls on Sept.

19. Lehman claimed the program’s first victory since Aug. 30, 2019 and was the team’s first two match win streak since the 2018 campaign. The Lobos begin district play when they host Seguin Sept. 29 at the Lobo Den. Above, Lehman Lobo senior Isabella Mantilla (7) passes the ball forward during the first set. Below, Lobo senior Leah Lara positions herself to block an Akins Eagle player at the net.

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Runners excel at Hays XC Invitational

Left, Hays High senior Abby Parra shows off her speed as she races around a bend about a mile into the Hays Invitational meet Saturday. Parra, who returns after reaching state the last two seasons, claimed second place overall in the varsity girls Division A race. Right, Johnson High junior Kyla Gaddy (front) sprints ahead of the pack during the varsity girls A run at the Hays Invitational meet.

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