Oct. 19, 2016 Hays Free Press

OCTOBER 19, 2016 STEPPING AWAY

SPORTS TOWN

Safe ways to co-parent when leaving an abusive relationship.

Kyle experiences influx of semi-pro sports interests.

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Kyle woman facing sex trafficking charges

BY MOSES LEOS III

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A Kyle woman faces multiple charges after authorities allege she and a Houston man trafficked a 16-year-old Kyle girl for sex in 2015.

Nancy Cisneros, 43, of Kyle, was indicted on two counts of trafficking a child for sexual purposes and three counts of compelling prostitution, which are all first-degree felonies.

Authorities also arrested Bernell Jackson Quil-

lens, 35, of Houston, who was indicted on similar charges.

According to a Hays County probable cause affidavit, the case was referred from the Kyle Police Department to the Office of the Atorney General in October 2015

and involved allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking of a 16-yearold girl.

In a November 2015 interview with OAG officials, the teen said she met a man named “Real,” who was later identified as Quillens, through an

acquaintance known as “Nancy,” later identified as Cisneros.

According to the affidavit, the teen was introduced to Cisneros through another friend and “knows Cisneros to

SEX TRAFFICKING, 2A

TRAIN TALK

BY MOSES LEOS III

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Previously unregulated areas join aquifer district

BY LOGAN MCCULLOUGH

news@haysfreepress.com

Kyle Fair & Music Fest PHOTO BY LINCOLN RAMIREZ

The Kyle Fair & Music Festival came complete with carnival, live music and afternoon stock car racing this past weekend at Texas Speedway.

The weekend festival, put on by the Kyle Chamber of Commerce, also had BBQ cook-offs and plenty of food and art vendors sprinkled throughout the grounds.

Kyle, cops negotiate labor contract

BY LOGAN MCCULLOUGH

moses@haysfreepress.com

After long negotiations between the Kyle Police Association and the city, a final labor contract could soon be in place.

The two entities

negotiated and constructed a new Meet and Confer Agreement earlier this month.

If enacted, this agreement will be in effect until Sept. 30, 2019.

However, there is a clause stating the agreement may be

extended an additional year if mutually decided upon and would be in effect until Sept. 20, 2020.

A Meet and Confer agreement allows the city of Kyle and the Kyle Police Association to create a set of conditions for the full scope

COMING UP Kyle Hogwash

Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle will be smokin’ on Oct. 21-22 as the city rolls out the Kyle Hogwash Festival & BBQ Cook-off. Kyle Hogwash will incorporate educational outreach on feral hogs, but the emphasis is on family fun and celebration of the city. The festival includes a barbecue cook-off, a carnival, cooking demonstrations, live music, food, kids activities and vendors. Patrons can also take part in games such as the hog-calling contest and the Hammerschlagen. See more at kylehogwash.com.

STORM FEES Stormwater drainage fees possible in Buda.

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CISNEROS

Water district draws new lines

Switch station may leave downtown Kyle

A stopped train blocking traffic in downtown Kyle is a familiar, and often frustrating, scene for area residents.

If Kyle and Hays County officials have their way, such an issue could be a problem of the past.

Discussions on relocating the Union Pacific Railroad rail siding, or switch station, near the downtown sector are ongoing between the city of Kyle, Hays County and the Texas Department of Transportation, Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers said.

Sellers said moving the line is a safety and quality of life issue.

“As Kyle continues to expand and add houses, especially houses to the west, there will be more of a need to relocate the rail siding,” Sellers said.

Sellers said the city has held previous discussions in the past on relocating the siding. Roughly six months ago, the city began having in-depth conversations with Union Pacific regarding the relocation. Kyle also included Hays County and TxDOT to the table as well.

The goal, Sellers said, is to relocate the line adjacent to the main line that doesn’t interfered with an

QUILLENS

of police activity in conjunction with city involvement.

The agreement creates conditions all members of the Kyle Police Association and the city of Kyle must abide by. It extends

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Buda Beer and Polka Fest

On Oct. 22, Buda City Park will be the epicenter of Texas accordion music with the return of the Buda Beer and Polka Fest. The festival will bring together different genres of Texas music that feature the top accordion players in the state. Headlining on Saturday night will be the Texas Tornados featuring original members Augie Meyers and six-time grammy winner, Flaco Jimenez. The Fest will feature local craft beers as well as other Texas favorites. See more at beerandpolkafest.com.

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The expansion of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) to extend representation to a previously unregulated area of Hays County forced the redistricting of new precinct boundaries.

Although BSEACD was five years away from a planned redistricting, whenever groundwater districts’ boundaries change, the board is required to redistrict.

What triggered this redistricting was the annexation of an area unregulated by the BSEACD that was the product of House Bill 3405 in June 2015.

The legislation gave the BSEACD the authority to manage the previously unregulated resource in a new area.

Hays County citizens are responsible for bringing this issue to the BSEACD’s attention during the Hays County water wars. During that time, residents fought Houston-based water firm Electro Purification, which had a well program that proposed to produce 5 million gallons of water per day from the Cow Creek formation of the Trinity Aquifer.

EP sought water for its customers, which at the time included the city of Buda, Goforth Special Utility District (SUD) and Clark Wilson, who was in the beginning stages of building the Anthem subdivision in the Mountain City extraterritorial jurisdiction. Goforth is the only area customer EP still has at this time.

“Citizens kept asking, ‘where is their water

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Founded April 10, 1903,

by Thomas Fletcher Harwell as The Kyle News, with offices on the corner of Burleson and Miller streets in the town’s oldest remaining building. It merged into The Hays County Citizen in 1956. The paper consolidated with The Free Press in October, 1978. During its more than 100-year history the newspaper has maintained offices at more than a dozen locations in Kyle and Buda.

San Marcos man sentenced to 99 years in prison STAFF REPORT

A 99-year prison sentence was handed to a San Marcos man Thursday after a Hays County jury found him guilty of his eighth DWI conviction.

Jose Marin, 64, was found guilty of felony DWI Monday, which stemmed from his arrest on Jan. 17, 2015, for DWI, which was a violation of his parole from a prior conviction.

The jury of nine men

and three women deliberated for three hours Oct. 11 before rendering its guilty verdict, according to a Hays County press release.

The state during the punishment phase presented evidence of Marin’s seven previous DWI convictions.

Marin had been convicted of DWI in 1983, 1984 and in 1986 , when he was sentenced at the time to 33 months in prison.

He was then convicted of DWI again in 1990, where he was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by convictions in 1991 and twice in 1998.

It was in that year when Marin was sentenced to 10 years and 25 years in prison in separate cases that were three months apart.

He was released from prison in 2003 and on parole when he was arrested for DWI in January 2015. According to the release, Marin was stopped

by former Hays County Deputy and current San Marcos Police officer Ben Tureaud, who observed Marin weaving and driving 75 miles per hour in a 45 mile-per-hour zone.

Prior to the conclusion of the punishment phase, lead prosecutor Jennifer Stalbaum urged jurors to consider that “after having been to prison three times previously, that serving the remainder of his life in prison was the only way to prevent

further drunk driving by (Marin),” according to the release.

“In responding to the defense’s admonition to jurors that they would need to render a decision which would allow them to sleep at night, Stalbaum showed the jurors a series of mug shots of Marin from each of his arrests and asked the jurors to send Marin to prison so that ‘we can all sleep at night,’” according to the release.

how to redraw districts.

“How do you comply with the population balancing rule, how do you comply with preserving the majority-minority rule, how do you do any of that without splitting up the main urban cities in the district?”

Dupnik said. “Answering those questions were our greatest barriers to completion.”

Through the obstacles and legal hurdles, both Dupnik and Stone deem the expansion and subsequent redistricting

a clear success for the citizens and the well-being of the county’s resources.

Both board members noted the public’s persistence on bringing the matter to light, along with the high praise of BSEACD’s solution to the problem.

“The fact we were all able to come together and have that legislation passed, I think, is just a testament to people understanding how valuable water is in this area and how it does need to

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coming from’ and reporting that there was some company pumping water in their neighborhood,” said BSEACD Pct. 1 Director Mary Stone. “They knew if the area is not in a groundwater district, you can pump as much water as you want. The people living next to it who depend on domestic wells nearby began bringing up questions about what would happen to their water.”

Concerns were raised about the effect the pumping would create

for the hundreds of domestic wells that were in the direct vicinity.

Texas operates under what is called the “Rule of Capture” when operating on private property that is outside of a district.

“The rule of capture states if it’s your property you can pump as much as you want effective with liability of impact to your neighbor,” John Dupnik, BSEACD general manager, said.

This fear of EP affecting domestic wells is what led citizens to urge

lawmakers to create regulations for these threatened areas. The area, however, was in what was called “white zones,” or unregulated portions of the Trinity.

With the passage of HB 3405, the BSEACD was allowed to regulate wells in what were the white zones and determine how much water they could pump.

The biggest obstacle toward redistricting, however, was complying with the complex state and federal statutes of

Trafficking: Kyle woman facing sex trafficking charges Continued from pg. 1A

be a prostitute.” which allows users to Cisneros passed the post escort ads. A video teen’s contact informawas also recorded showtion to Quillens, who ing the teen and “Hailey” contacted her in June having sex.

2015 and recruited her to According to the affiwork for him. He alleged- davit, Quillens allegedly ly sent her told the teen photos of she had to money in a White and have sex with hotel room him before Quillens, and asked to she worked for pick the teen him. Quillens according up so they and White to the could “get dropped the started makteen off at her affidavit, ing money.” home and alThe teen picked up legedly picked sent Quillens her up again the teen her location, hours later for and Quillens a “date” with only when and another an individual her mother who paid for a man, identified as Camact. was either sexThe eron White, teen picked her completed asleep or up. the “date” at work, White and and allegedly Quillens, gave Quillens as the according to $80. She was teen had a then taken the affidavit, picked up back home, curfew. the teen only where she was when her later picked mother was either asleep up again and taken to or at work, as the teen the Kyle 7-11, where she, had a curfew.

Quillens and White met White drove the two Cisneros. to the La Quinta Inn According to the and Suites hotel in San affidavit, the teen said Marcos, where they met a Cisneros walked up to female named “Hailey.” the car they were in and While at the hotel, allegedly said something Quillens allegedly used similar to “b*tch better the teen’s cell phone to make me some money take photos of the two because I own her.” in various outfits and Quillens and White positions, which were allegedly took the teen placed on escort adverto a “date” at a residence tisements on Backpage. in Kyle, while Quillens com, a classifieds website and White waited outside

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in the car. When she returned, the teen said she gave Quillens most of the $450 the “date” paid her.

During the investigation, OAG officials reviewed documents from Kyle Police, which had received “thousands of responsive documents” resulting from a grand jury subpoena to Backpage.com.

Earlier this week, Carl Ferrer, CEO of Backpage.

com, was arrested on felony pimping charges, according to a report by National Public Radio (NPR).

In documents were escort advertisements for the teen and “Hailey.” Other documents showed two rooms rented at the LaQuinta Inn in San Marcos allegedly under Cisneros’ name.

The teen also consented to an examination of

her phone, and authorities allegedly discovered a woman having sex with the teen.

In December 2015, the teen identified Quillens, White and Cisneros in a photo lineup.

Cisneros was originally booked into the Hays County Jail June 29 and is being held on $609,500 bond. Quillens was originally booked into the Hays County Jail July 14.

NOTICE OF GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION To the Registered Voters of the City of Buda, Texas: (A los Votantes Registrados en la Ciudad de Buda, Texas:) Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on November 8, 2016 for voting in a general election for 1) the purpose of electing the following officers of said city: Councilmember Place One & Councilmember Place Two. (Notifíquese, por las presente, que las casillas electorales citadas abajo se abrirán desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. el 3 de noviembre de 2015 para votar en la Elección General para elegir con 1) el propósito de elegir a los siguientes oficiales de dicha ciudad: Concejales Puesto Uno y Puesto Dos.) LOCATIONS OF POLLING PLACES: (DIRECCIONES DE LAS CASILLAS ELECTORALES:) PRECINCT 224 - Buda City Hall, 121 S. Main Street, Buda, Texas PRECINCT 228 - Tom Green Elementary, 1301 Old Goforth Road, Buda, Texas Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday at the Main Early Voting Polling Location at the Hays Country Government Center, 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, Texas, beginning on Monday, October 24, 2016 and ending on Friday, November 4, 2016. Early Voting will be conducted on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on October 24, 2016 through October 28, 2016; and, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM from October 31, 2016 through November 4, 2016. Additionally, early voting by personal appearance will be conducted at the Main Early Voting Polling on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted at the Temporary Branch Early Voting Polling Location at the City of Buda City Hall, 121 S. Main Street from Tuesday, November 1, 2016 to Friday, November 4, 2016 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. (La votación adelantada en persona se llevará a cabo en la principal ubicación de votación temprana en el Condado de Hays Government Center, 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, Texas, empezando el lunes, 24 de octubre, 2016 y terminando el viernes, 4 de noviembre, 2016. La votación adelantada se llevara a cabo de lunes a viernes, 8:00 AM a 5:00 PM, 24 de octubre, 2016 a 28 de octubre, 2016; y, 7:00 AM a 7:00 PM 31 de octubre, 2016 a 4 de noviembre, 2016. Además, la votación en persona se llevara a cabo en la principal ubicación de votación adelantada el sábado, 29 de octubre, 2016 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM y el domingo, 30 de octubre, 2016 1:00 PM a 6:00 PM. La votación adelantada en persona se llevara a cabo en la sucursal temporal de votación adelantada en la Ciudad de Buda, City Hall, 121 S Main Street, el martes, 1 de noviembre, 2016 a viernes, 4 de noviembre, 2016, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.) Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to the Hays County Elections Administrator, 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666.

(Las solicitudes para boletas que se votarán en ausencia por correo deberán enviarse a la Hays County Elections Administrator, 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666.)

Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 21, 2016.

(Las solicitudes para boletas que se votarán en ausencia por correo deberán recibirse para el fin de las horas de negocio el 21 de octubre, 2016.)

Issued this the 19th day of October, 2016.

(Emitida este día 19 de Octubre, 2016.) /s/Alicia Ramirez, TRMC City Secretary

Opinion Hays Free Press

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Most of the city and residents know that it’s a nightmare. When they are stopped, they sometimes stop at 4 p.m. Traffic is backed up in all directions.”

–Kyle Taylor, Kyle Fire Chief

October 19, 2016

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Dead people are voting?

W

ith Halloween so close to the November election, we may as well bring up the obvious link between ghouls and political hacks: Dead people are voting.

Reports are popping up around the country about deceased people who continue to vote, as recently reported by a Denver television station. That report prompted the Chicago Tribune’s editorial board to publish a tongue-incheek editorial in which the editors admitted that dead people have influenced the outcome of Chicago elections for many years.

That reminded me of an odd experience I had in Chicago just before election time a decade or so ago.

I was in town on business for six or seven weeks and spent many spare hours touring the blues joints and restaurants that are legendary there. And then one night, after enjoying a wee few adult beverages, I swear I saw dead people marching up and down Michigan Avenue, stuffing their pockets with voter registrations and absentee ballots.

They looked liked extras in a George Romero flick.

I vaguely recall striking up a conversation with one of them. He said he was a member of the American Association of Dead People and that if any Republican tried to suppress his vote, the American Civil Liberties Union would be crawling over the suppressor faster than you could say “Jesse Jackson.” Then he said Herbert Hoover didn’t have a chance of beating FDR. In no time, ghosts and goblins of every kind began oozing out of the city’s underbelly. I passed an Internet cafe further up Michigan and saw a group of ghostly Internet nerds using their mastery over the web to spread lies about the candidate they loathed.

Annoyed by their antics, I walked down to the Billy Goat Tavern, for years a favorite watering hole for the city’s old-school journalists. I sensed the presence of columnist Mike Royko there, and God knows we need more journalists like of him now.

Royko always called it like he saw it. His purpose was to shed light on the truth, even if the truth hurt. He knew that a great country like ours had its share of corruption, but in the end it was saved time and again by the fairness, the good-heartedness and the logical reasoning of the American people – not to mention journalists who were in the business of speaking truth to power, rather than pushing one candidate over another.

In any event, all joking aside, dead voters are registering and voting and the Chicago Tribune editorial board admits

Guest Column

by Tom Purcell

The Times cites a report by Earl Mazo, a reporter for the New York Herald Tribune, who was shocked to learn that dead people really did vote in the 1960 election.

He found a cemetery in which “the names on the tombstones were registered and voted” for JFK.

News and Sports Editor Moses Leos III

itting around a campfire one evening, a candidate for Texas governor joked about a subject that women fear and take very seriously. I refuse to quote it because it makes me kinda sick. That comment

by Clayton Williams derailed his campaign and Ann Richards became governor.

Dismissed as merely locker room talk, the comments made by T(rump) are beneath a gentleman. Made 11 years ago, he says, they do not belie the way he feels now. I’d like to be his speechwriter for his apology. “Yes, I said that eleven years ago but I was drunk and didn’t mean it.

Sorry.”

I got a secret for you, especially for you women.

In their younger years, guys talk trash like that but we weren’t stupid enough to say it in front of a video camera. In the high school hallway boys would sometimes speak of such things but when an adult or a girl came up we automatically shut it down. Since the ’70s, women joined the men

that the city has a “long and extensive history of turning out the graveyard vote.”

The board shared some examples.

One fellow, Raymond Hicks, was a Chicago Democrat precinct captain in the 27th Ward.

He was legendary for his election-fraud activities.

During a 1983 corruption trial, the Tribune reported that Hicks “told of visiting every hotel and flophouse in the West Side ward to pay for votes and lists of people who had died or moved and would not be voting.” Such methods were often effective. Richard Milhous Nixon knows about it all too well. In 1960, John F. Kennedy’s father allegedly was very successful paying for such tactics to put Illinois in the win column for JFK and help him take the presidency from Nixon.

The Times cites a report by Earl Mazo, a reporter for the New York Herald Tribune, who was shocked to learn that dead people really did vote in the 1960 election.

He found a cemetery in which “the names on the tombstones were registered and voted” for JFK. In any event, dead people will be voting in this year’s election, which probably makes sense. If this nutty election is any indication, and it is, the country is fast heading to an early grave.

I could be wrong

by Ray Wolbrecht

in such talk, unknowingly taking themselves off that pedestal, which in a way controlled men’s behavior. Why do guys talk like that? It’s because of immaturity and a crassness we are born with.

But many of us grow out of it as sex is gradually replaced (Oh No!) with food and good books we’ve read. (I did say gradually). You’d think T(rump) would’ve done this by his late 50s when he said it, but he chose to remain stunted. Maybe he didn’t hear what the Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 13:11. “When I was a child I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. But when I became a man I put away the ways of childhood behind me.”

Making much use of this, the other side is as much or more hypocritical. They complain of this “war on women” in which

conservatives refuse to give them everything they want, like respect. Girls, respect is what you lost, not what was taken from you. Either way, it still doesn’t give men the right to abuse women. On TV women exceed the men often in the use of the “F”, the “C”, and the poo poo word. I saw a few minutes of HBO’s “Veep,” starring Julia Lewis Dreyfuss, of whom I USED to regard in high esteem. F this and F that all over the place.

What a disappointment.

The Hollywood types (both genders) even insert it between the holiest of names – Jesus Christ.

I feel pity for the script writers and the actors for surely they do not know what they are doing. (See Philippians 2: 6-11). The Off switch is designed for these situations Hillary, as some secret service men have written, is no stranger to the F-word. Her tirades are well known in which half the words are delete worthy. She just hasn’t been caught on camera yet. Saying that any accusation from a woman toward the improprieties

of a man should be heard and believed, who was part of the team that called Paula Jones a liar, trailer trash and a bimbo, and later paid her $850K out of court to make the case go away. War on women by conservatives?

Yeah, right!

Even more egregious in the liberals’ war on women is their position on the government-funded killing of fetuses. If that isn’t war I do not know what is. Sure, it’s a woman’s health issue.

We have two of the most black-hearted candidates running for office in recent history, even surpassing LBJ, Bill Clinton and Richard Nixon.

The time is long overdue for “None of the Above” to be on the ballot.

Ray Wolbrecht is retired from his dental practice in Kyle. He owns up to his own views and writes his column without the help of any newspaper staff.

He likes to jab at different ideas and welcomes discussions. rbrickwall@gmail.com

Get to the back of the line I t’s funny how life goes around in circles from year to year.

One circle closed this month as a local resident of Buda wanted the Hays Free Press to run a guest column.

“Fine,” I said. “But I have to approve of it before it can run and it has to meet our specifications.”

It didn’t.

The column was lambasting one candidate, John Hatch, running for the Buda City Council.

The letter dealt with an agreement that Hatch and his then-company had with the city of Buda to lobby Austin and the Legislature to get Austin to release some land in its ETJ, and whether Hatch had reported to the council about his work.

My response was that a report of some kind had to have been made, because there were articles in this

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newspaper about land in the ETJ and how its release came about.

I offered the column writer a chance to instead run a letter to the editor, taking out information that I could not verify. She declined.

All of this give-and-take with the letter/column writer made me think back to the time when Mr. Hatch himself came into my office, wanting me to report about the ETJ release exactly as he wanted.

That didn’t go well.

Mr. Hatch reminded me of that conversation recently, laughing at himself and his naive ways when it came to the press.

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My response to him back then was simple: “Bring me a cashier’s check for $2 million, and I’ll hand you the keys to this newspaper and you can take it over and write whatever you want. But, until then, there’s a long line of people waiting to chew on my ass, and you need to get to the back of the line.”

He was shocked, and then smiled.

And then he roared with laughter.

Why bring this up now?

Besides the local resident wanting me to only print her views, I want people griping that this newspaper only writes one side of a story regarding the county’s upcoming road and jail bond election to know a few things.

A group fighting Hays County bonds says that one person, my husband, tells this staff what to

write.

Wrong. He doesn’t even know what is being written until it is in print, and I don’t attend staff news meetings because I don’t want to prejudice the reporters or editor. I deal with the editorial page and I make sure that there is money to pay staff and the bills.

And, another thing: what woman running her own business allows her husband to tell her what to do? We are not living in the 1950s. I do my job, and my husband doesn’t tell me what do write, what to do, or how to make a decision. In the same way, I don’t tell him how to run his business.

Which brings me back to the idea of a $2 million cashier’s check.

If this group really wants to control stories, then they need to buy their own newspaper.

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KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES | ELECTION 2016

Hays County Sheriff The Hays Free Press asked Hays County Sheriff candidates the following questions. Answers are printed below.

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3. What are the three biggest issues the HCSO

currently faces?

4. Has the HCSO effectively managed crime in the last decade?

5. If elected, what will you do to keep in contact with your constituents?

Gary Cutler (incumbent) 1. Working with the staff of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, I have accomplished many goals in the six years I have been your Sheriff. While the Sheriff’s Office has evolved, I still have more to do. I will continue to address the key areas of infrastructure, technology and available resources to ensure the safety of the Citizens of Hays County. I look forward to serving all of you as your Sheriff for the next four years.

2. As your elected Sheriff of Hays County I can tell you that I am the only qualified candidate for Sheriff. I have over forty years of law enforcement experience that has led me to be honest, fair and transparent.

I am the only candidate that has experience in operating a jail and I have a proven record

= read the rest of the candidate’s answers online at www.HaysFreePress.com

Rodrigo Amaya

of high integrity. I believe that I have raised the bar at the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and if re-elected, I will continue to raise the bar and provide an excellent quality of service that the citizens of Hays County expect and deserve.

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3. The three biggest issues facing the HCSO are: • Overpopulated and Aging (28-year old) Jail: We are managing inmate population by outsourcing inmates to as many as seven additional county jails as well as funding costly infrastructure repairs.

4. As a resident of Hays County for over 25 years, I can honestly say that I have always felt safe. During my tenure as Sheriff, I have strived to provide the level of service that the citizens of Hays County deserve.

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Mental Health Calls: Mental health is becoming an epidemic. To address this growing phenomena, we are collaborating with local law enforcement agencies to form a county-wide task force to introduce intermediary programs in lieu of incarceration.

Traffic Issues: The rapid growth in Hays County has overwhelmed the current infrastructure which has contributed to increased traffic concerns and accidents.

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1. After hearing from many citizens of their concerns about issues with our current Sheriff Gary Cutler of facts and circumstances which present a serious doubt of his integrity and concern for self-interest and not for Hays County inspired me to get involved.

I am running to replace our current Sheriff’s methods of operation from cover-ups, corruption, and citizen bullying. To a Sheriff who is for all citizens, regardless of race, color, sex, religion and diversity.

2. a. Transparency to the public. b. Availability of myself or my Chief to all of the public. c. Officer accountability d. Fortitude These are some of the things I will bring with me that are essential to the daily functions of the Office that are not there at this time.

lion. The amount doesn’t include any potential drainage improvements or adjustments or property acquisition. Sellers said Union Pacific doesn’t participate in the cost of construction if it’s a city requested construction.

Other entities and officials, however, recognize the problem, Sellers said.

Earlier this year, the Hays County Commissioners Court earmarked $1.5 million toward relocating the rail siding in the $131.4 million road bond, which goes to voters this November.

Last weekend, Sellers met with Congressman Lloyd Doggett regarding possible federal funding.

During their conversation, two trains were stopped on the tracks, blocking traffic on Center Street.

But Sellers said state and federal funding is necessary. If state and federal funding isn’t approved during the 2017 Legislative Session, the

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said city officials have witnessed many instances where fire, EMS and police vehicles cannot respond to a call on the east side of the tracks due to a stopped train. While the fire and police departments patrol in zones, stopped trains can affect response times, Sellers said.

Kyle Taylor, Kyle Fire Department chief, said it’s “very common” for fire trucks to be delayed by a train. The problem has led to the installation of a “delayed by train” button, which relays to dispatch Kyle Fire vehicles couldn’t bypass a train.

“Most of the city and residents know that it’s a nightmare,” Taylor said.

“When they are stopped, they sometimes stop at 4 p.m. Traffic is backed up in all directions.”

In order to alleviate the issue, the city must rely on outside funds to move the rail siding, which is estimated to cost $1.5 mil-

3. a. The truth about these Propositions that are currently being proposed. Who is really benefiting from them? b. Why can’t Sheriff Cutler “really” fill the vacancies within the Sheriff’s Office? c. Disaster preparedness, availability issues and diversity AMAYA training to better officer and citizen relationship and trust.

Kyle City Council

Train Talk: Could swith station leave downtown? at-grade crossing.

Union Pacific’s current rail siding allows trains to slow down or stop to allow a faster moving train in the opposite direction pass by.

But the subsequent train traffic leads to gridlock in the downtown area, often leaving drivers attempting to bypass the blockage. Sellers said he has seen drivers speeding up to beat the train, in order to avoid stopping.

Other times he has seen drivers go around the gates when there is no train present.

Other times, pedestrians will sometimes crawl between a stopped train to get to the other side.

“Our residents aren’t understanding that there are two tracks and there could be a train on the second track at any moment,” Sellers said. “It’s very dangerous.”

The blockages have also affected emergency services as well. Sellers

6. What is one issue not being talked about in this race that should be?

7. Has the HCSO grown along side the county it serves to keep people safe?

8. What is your favorite TV show and why?

city will not continue with the project, Sellers said.

In the interim, the city will begin preliminary engineering, which will aid in determining the cost estimate for the project.

Factors such as quiet zones, drainage crossings will be taken into consideration.

“We are addressing today’s need and implementing the future need by working on this today,” Sellers said. “If we are unsuccessful in this legistlative session, we’ll continue to explore funding.”

to hiring procedures, promotional process and base wage compensation.

Texas state laws demand the agreement will become effective only after ratification by the recognized police associationafter a vote by secret ballot.

A majority of the police officers must vote in favor of ratifying the agreement.

Compliance with any procedural or publication requirements imposed by charter

must be approved by a majority vote by the city council.

One important clause in this agreement that differs from the previous three-year Meet and Confer agreement is the option to adjust pay scale.

According to the contract, the city may elect to increase the pay of any classification in the current Civil Service Step Plan, without entering negotiations, at any time for the duration of this agreement.

Open letter to the citizens of Hays County from your Constable James Kohler, 38 years of Serving You. I would like to elaborate on several key issues that have been brought up recently and expand on some items that I think are important.

Those that know me understand that I am not always politically correct; however, they also know that I am very honest and open when it comes to discussing critical issues.

I often speak my mind when I see people doing things that don’t make sense or the issue itself is self-serving and not in the best interest of those we serve. This often is not the most popular thing to do but I truly feel if there was more of this, a lot more things could get accomplished in this world and there would be less bickering amongst our politicians.

Elected Officials work for the citizenry they serve and we as elected officials should never forget that…I truly love my job and interacting with the people.

You know I have been quoted by saying, “Those people that like me will vote for me and those that don’t like me vote for me as well.” This is not taking anything for granted because I have built a lot of trust in this community and people know that I will do the right thing…no matter how much money you have, where you come from, or the race, because everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. For the record I have a staff of 6 and 3 of the 6 are Hispanic. I also have one additional deputy that is referred to as Non-paid status that

helps us out with court duties. I hire people that have the following traits; honesty, integrity, ethics, service-oriented and will treat people with respect, their race is secondary as it should be. There is a total 186 years of law enforcement experience amongst our office and we are dedicated to serving. I have been fortunate to get elected as your Constable for 38 years now and my character has never been in question while many of my opponents have worked for several other departments and their character has been questioned; including having prior arrest records.

Over the years several people have run against me saying they wanted to change my department or do this or that and have failed to win against me.

They don’t understand what the true meaning of being a Constable is; nor do they understand that being involved in your community is so important. Law enforcement should always interact with their communities and give back when they can. This job is not about how many people we arrest or tickets we write, it is about having compassion and understanding when most of the people we deal with are going through a difficult time.

Our department is by far the busiest, serving more papers than the other constable precincts combined and in 2017 we will be adding another deputy constable to help us keep up with all of the civil papers we serve.

Currently, we don’t

Pd. Pol. Adv. by Constable James Kohler

have time to be chasing people around that have warrants; however, if we come into contact with a wanted person then we will arrest or ask for assistance if we are busy with a writ. A vast majority of work a Constable does is serving civil papers while other agencies like the Sheriff’s Department and respective police departments have other job functions.

Here are a few other things you may want to know about me. I have been a loyal supporter for our Livestock show that benefits the youth, sponsored little league teams, supported Brown Santa, supported project graduation at both of our high schools, donated monies to special events, and I provide funeral escorts at no charge. I do not involve myself in these things looking for recognition or praise. I do all of these things to give back to our youth and citizens of this great community. I have been married to my lovely wife, Sandra, for 57 years and we have 3 children together. I love my job and usually start working about 5 in the morning and yes it often starts out with talking, laughing and enjoying conversation with people I serve.

You know, maybe other law enforcement should start doing this and there would be less issues in this world today. Thank you for your 38 years of support and confidence as I will never take this for granted.

Sincerely, James H. Kohler, Constable Pct.2.

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Buda City Council, Place 1 The Hays Free Press asked Buda City Council candidates the following questions. Answers are printed below. See full questionnaires online at www.HaysFreePress.com

1. What prompted you to seek office?

2. What are the three most pressing issues Buda currently faces?

3. How should Buda approach managing the rapid growth?

John Hatch

4. Does Buda need workforce housing?

5. What will you do to keep in contact with your constituents?

6. What do you bring to the table that your opponents don’t?

Theo Kosub

1. For 21 years, Rebecca and I have had many opportunities to be involved.

Whether Coaching baseball and softball for our kids, serving on the Hays Education Foundation Board, HCISD Attendance Zone & Bond Committees, to leading the Buda Methodist HATCH Men’s Group and other church committees, we’ve been involved.

I served on the Buda Master Plan Committee in 2001 and led the effort to bring H-E-B to Buda. I feel my past experience would be helpful in guiding policy decisions on the Council so Buda continues to be a great place to live, work and raise a family.

7. What is an issue you believe should be given more attention?

8. What was the last movie or show you watched in theaters or streamed>

Lee Urbanovsky

1. As a resident, I’ve seen Buda change dramatically over the past few years, so in seeking office I hope to ensure our town retains its small-town character while planning simultaneously for the future. I am proud my family and I call Buda home, so I would like to KOSUB see its vibrancy and charm maintained. I believe I have the educational and practical background to represent our residents in an ethical and honest manner on the city council.

1. I have decided to seek Council because I have grown increasingly frustrated with the direction of our City. Buda is growing very fast and we need to be prepared. We are facing the largest infrastructure expenditures in the history of Buda and I beURBANOVSKY lieve I can utilize my extensive work experience to support the City of Buda.

2. Infrastructure, Growth and Planning. Buda isn’t just one of the fastest growing cities in Texas, we are one of the fastest growing areas of the country. And that isn’t going to change anytime soon.

I’ve seen our community go from 1,300 to 13,000 in population.

We must constantly focus on our infrastructure—roads, water, law enforcement and parks, to keep up with the growth. We need to constantly evaluate and update our previous plans to manage our growth while ensuring we keep Buda affordable and taxes in check.

3. Making sure our previous plans are still relevant with the changing dynamics of Buda’s needs. Drainage issues based on the new information from the recent historic flooding, road repair and planning for our transportation needs, making certain our water and waste-water facilities

2. In my opinion, the most pressing issues are infrastructure, smart growth and accountability at city hall. Our local and regional transportation networks should be improved for all modes of transportation. A new high school in west Buda and the implementation of SH 45 projects require special transportation focus. Regarding smart growth, water supply and discharge remain a top concern, while protecting single family housing and limiting high density multi-family development is also important. In 2014, voters passed over $55 million worth of bond projects, but I have heard from residents they want accountability and transparency from officials at city hall.

3. Buda’s population grew at an astronomical rate of nearly 80% between 2010 and 2015, so managing growth is more important than ever. I believe it would be wise to limit high density, multi-family development while at the same time encouraging small businesses and commercial

2. 1. Smart Growth- I have lived in the City of Buda for almost 16 years, our City has grown over 10 folds in this time. Our City has not planned well for this growth. We need to make better choices with long term goals in mind. This means building our infrastructure for based on where we are going instead of where we werehave been. Smart Growth also means working with our public service leaders (Police and Fire). We must ensure they are also supported to prepare for this growth within our city limits and in our ETJ. 2. Working with School District and County Officials- As with any growing community, Buda needs to work closely with our school district and county officials to enhance our coordination. The City must be well in tune with these outside entities and plan strategically together. The success or failure of our whole community relies solely on the coordinated efforts toward a common goal.

3. Housing concerns- Housing satisfaction in Buda is very high.

Our housing needs to remain market driven, and I believe that any attempt to manipulate prices

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Buda City Council, Place 2 Wiley Hopkins

Jeffrey Morales

1. I am seeking re-election to the City Council Place 2, because of my desire to see many projects that have been initiated in the last year, by the City Council, brought to a state of completion. I have been an active participant with my fellow Council members, City Management, Bond Council and the city's Financial Advisor in formulating initiatives such as the five Bond Propositions for improvements to the City's infrastruture, as well as park land acquision.

These projects and others initiatives will require concerted oversight and HOPKINS understanding of the scope and overall details of the plans and tasks.

1. My run for City Council is solely about my love for the City of Buda – our neighborhoods, diversity, innovative spirit and the youth in our City. I have noticed on social media residents of Buda voicing their opinion for change within our council.

A large part of why I’m running is because I for one am tired of the lack of vision, leadership which has hindered our collective progress.

2. The three pressing issues currently facing the City are, to continue to strive to be ahead of the growth impact to the city's infrastruture.

• To always endeavor to provide avenues for long term water supply and sufficient water treatment capacity.

• To provide transportation infrastruture alternatives to adequately advance the movement of traffic for the very mobile citizenry of Buda.

• To expedite the completion of all the drainage priorities issues within the community.

3. Responsible planning is paramount in managing the rapid growth in our City. Planning for the civic infrastruture and services in advance of growth has been the short term and long term goal. The City's Comprehensive Plan provides us with a outline regarding policy decisions on how to address growth and change. This document maps out and focuses on a long range plan that emcompasses a detailed Transportation Master Plan as well as Downtown Master Plan with the vision of how the City grows over the next 10-20 years, how the growth should be managed. This 200+ page guiding document, that the City Council and City Staff embraces, guides growth and development as a 2030 Comprehensive Plan for the City and is a very useful manageing tool for the rapid City growth.

4. As we look at the question of housing in Buda, it has been clear to the City Council and City Managment that the question of housing in Buda needs a comprehensive study and review for a clear understanding of the question on how housing should approached. Recent council action formed a 20 Member Citizen Commission and authorized the engagment of a Housing Consultant to assist in the study of housing in Buda. Affordability is a major issue. Providing affordable housing for our teachers, public servants,

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2. It is a difficult question because there are many challenges the City of Buda will face in the future MORALES but the three top issues concerning the City of Buda are: Affordable Housing, current growth rate, water resources.

3. By having a smart balanced growth plan, building new roads, repairing existing roads that are cost effective. Having long term plans for water and wastewater.

4. Buda does need more options for both seniors and single income people. I support affordable housing options, but planned according to what the citizens of Buda want. I do not believe the City of Buda should manipulate housing prices and I have not seen any positive input from the recent housing survey in fact the City of Buda has stopped the recent Housing Action Plan survey. As an elected official I will do what the citizens of Buda want me to do to ensure proper housing growth.

5. I will have my personal e-mail and city email available for contact and have town hall meetings every 3 months with my constituents.

6. I bring a fresh perspective to the City Council, I bring leadership steaming from my 11 years in the military and being a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During this election I have not asked nor received any money from outsiders and have spent my money locally for my political campaign signs, my opponent spent money with a business in Austin, Texas for his political signs. My opponent has received $535 in political contributions and $500 from JCI Residential, LLC, who developed the Carrington Oaks apartments in Buda.

7. Traffic growth and congestion in downtown Buda and on FM 967, working with the School District to expand bus services back into some areas that had the buses removed a few years ago.

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Early voting schedule, locations Election Day Sites MONDAY, OCT. 24 TO WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26

Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hays County Health Department 401 A Broadway St. San Marcos, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hays County Precinct 2 office 5458 FM 2770 @ Crystal Meadows Drive Kyle, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Texas State University LBJ Student Center 700 Student Center Drive San Marcos, TX 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 27 Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hays County Health Department 401 A Broadway St. San Marcos, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hays County Precinct 2 office 5458 FM 2770 @ Crystal Meadows Drive Kyle, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Texas State University LBJ Student Center 700 Student Center Drive San Marcos, TX 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hays County Health Department 401 A Broadway St. San Marcos, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hays County Health Department 401 A Broadway St. San Marcos, TX 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hays County Precinct 2 office 5458 FM 2770 @ Crystal Meadows Drive Kyle, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hays County Precinct 2 office 5458 FM 2770 @ Crystal Meadows Drive Kyle, TX 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 29 Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hays County Health Department 401 A Broadway St. San Marcos, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Defense carries Hays to win over Leander

BY MOSES LEOS III

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In a game defined by offense, the Hays Rebels Friday used their defense to get one step closer to the postseason.

Three critical stops of the Leander Lions late in the fourth quarter allowed Hays to escape with a 31-24 win at A.C. Bible Stadium in Leander.

With the win, Hays (3-5, 2-2 in 25-6A) inches closer to the program’s first playoff berth since the 2014 season. A win over Vista Ridge Friday

could clinch a playoff berth.

“We’re a team that struggled early. We told our kids, ‘wait until the end of the year and we’ll see what happens,” LaHue said. “We’re taking it one game at a time.”

Defense was at a premium in the first quarter, as Hays and Leander went back and forth in a poundfor-pound slugfest highlighted by big plays.

Hays relied on the run capability of junior running back Cade Powell, who rushed for 136 yards and three touchdowns in the game.

“We just kept running the same play over and over and we were physically beating them,” Powell said. “We didn’t show them many different plays. But we kept beating them each time.”

–Cade Powell, Hays running back

Powell opened his night with a 57-yard touchdown run to give Hays a 7-0 lead. LaHue said Powell has played strong over the past three weeks, aided by his offensive line, which gave

him space to run.

“We just kept running the same play over and over and we were physically beating them,” Powell said. “We

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Hays Rebel defensive back Damion Fiscal (11) and defensive lineman Zane Kuykendall (91) converge to sandwich Leander Lion running back Jai Garcia (2) in a tackle during the second half of Friday’s game at A.C. Bible Stadium.

Lobo football falls to Cavaliers

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The Lehman Lobos struggled Friday as the district-leading Lake Travis Cavaliers dominated the game from start to finish on their way to a 68-0 win at Shelton Stadium.

Lehman had trouble getting anything going on offense. The Lobos failed to get a first down until midway through the second quarter.

The Cavs scored touchdowns on their first four offensive drives

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Allan Chehadi rears back to throw the soccer ball during tryouts for the Central Texas Lobos semi-professional soccer team, which began operations this summer. The Lobos are one of two new semi-professional teams to take root in the city.

Kyle takes a shot at semi-pro sports

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With the touch of the ball at Gregg Clarke Park Saturday, the era of semiprofessional sports in Kyle began.

While their plans of playing an official league game against the Dallas Clash didn’t pan out, the Central Texas Lobos opened their home schedule against Zacapa FC. But for Kyle City

Manager Scott Sellers, the kickoff of the Lobos’ inaugural season may just be the beginning for semipro sports in the city.

The topic arose in 2014 when the city began making “a concerted emphasis on bringing sports leagues to Kyle” as a way to provide destination activities for residents.

During that time, Sylvia Gallo, who aimed at installing a recreational soccer program, approached the city.

Through Gallo, the city

teamed up with the Austin Professional Preparation Academy (APPA) to bring youth soccer to the city. It also led to a soccer tournament in 2014.

The success of APPA drew the attention of Zuzeca Affiliated Soccer Clubs, based out of Austin, which sought to start a new soccer team in the area. Zuzeca teamed up with the city to create the Central Texas Lobos franchise.

Sellers said the city works to try to entice any

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“We recognize that all sports represent a draw to the city, provide opportunities to citizens for recreation and gives us an identity we have all been searching for,” Sellers said.

The approach is based on the core value that regardless of the sport or level of funding they bring to the table, the city tries to help, Sellers said.

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and led 45-0 before the second quarter began.

Quarterback Charlie Brewer connected on two touchdowns to Cade Green and two more to Garrett Wilson all in the first quarter.

The Lobos tried different approaches to moving the football and Lake Travis seemed to be ready for everything.

Lehman’s lone first down in the first half didn’t lead to anything, and they were forced to punt once again.

Lehman coach Todd

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Despite enduring effort, the Lehman Lady Lobos volleyball team fell to the Vista Ridge Lady Rangers Tuesday night in straight sets, 2522, 25-10, 25-17.

The first set was the most competitive and contentious of the three with Vista Ridge appearing lackadaisical to start while conversely, Lehman was playing with maximum energy.

“It’s a long drive over here,” said Vista Ridge head coach Holly Lamb.

“It’s hot, and I think a lot of that attributes to why we might have started a little slower. It’s a drive, you sit for a while and it took a little while to get our motors going. So that’s probably why we started slow.”

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When asked about the energy both on the court and on the bench, Lady Lobo’s head coach Kathryn Legh-Page preaches having excitement for the game to her players, or “staying hype” as the team puts it.

“If you have energy on the bench, it will transfer to the court.

And if you have energy on the court it will transfer to the score,” Legh-Page said.

Although they were out-hustled, the Lady Rangers secured the first set, 25-22.

The questions going into set two were can Lehman maintain such a high level of energy, and can Vista Ridge find a source of energy at all.

These questions were quickly answered as

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Raymond knew Lake Travis was a strong team, but he and his team were surprised by how fast they were.

“We were a little shellshocked by their speed, and you could definitely see that early in the game,” said Raymond.

Raymond also said that he was impressed with the entire defense and how underrated they are.

“Their defense doesn’t get enough credit. Coach [Hank] Carter is a defensive coach and he does a great job,” he said.

Lake Travis inserted its backup quarterback Matthew Baldwin in the second quarter.

He broke loose at the end of the first half and scored a 43-yard touchdown run, giving the Cavs a 52-0 lead going into halftime.

The second half was a repeat of the first 24 minutes.

Lake Travis scored on its first possession of the second half when Baldwin hit Carson Pepe for a 16-yard touchdown.

With a running clock through all of the second half, each team only possessed the ball twice.

Lobos’ Tyler Henderson

didn’t show them many different plays. But we kept beating them each time.”

But Hays worked to halt Leander’s run game, which tallied 394 yards on the ground.

Senior running back Jai Garcia gained 169 yards on 25 carries, while sophomore Rashad Carter gained 102 yards.

Carter’s run ability helped Leander respond back, as his 61-yard touchdown tied the game at 7-7.

Hays regained the lead at 14-7 when quarterback Tyler Conley tossed a 71-yard touchdown to Conner Musick.

LaHue lauded the play of Conley, who he said took advantage of man-to-man coverage shown by the secondary.

“Our quarterback threw the ball well and we found some guys open,” LaHue said.

“They liked to blitz… our offensive line did a good job in the passing game of giving our quarterback some time.

After both teams traded field goals in the second frame, Hays led 17-10.

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Lehman Lobo defensive back Edward Arana (22) and a teammate attempt to stop Lake Travis running back Garrett Bressette (20) Friday at Shelton Stadium.

had the longest play of the night for Lehman with a 15-yard run, but that was the only first down of the second half. Lehman only had two first downs in the contest.

Baldtwin ran in another touchdown of 31-yards for the Cavs to increase the lead to 66-0.

A safety in the final moments of the game brought the final score to 68-0.

Lehman now faces another tough test next week as they to travel to play at Westlake.

Leander then turned up the pressure in the third quarter.

Guided by Garcia and quarterback Colt Davis, the Lion offense sped up the tempo and controlled possession.

The Lions ran 34 plays to the Rebels’ 7 in the third quarter. LaHue said the Lion offense got the Rebels “on the ropes” with sweep plays and their up-tempo pace.

Hays defensive lineman Emmanuel Galvan-Vasquez said the challenge was stopping Garcia.

But for Powell and the offense, taking advantage of limited time on the field.

Powell scored the Rebels’ lone touchdown of the quarter. Leander’s offense, however, tallied two touchdowns to tie the game at 24-24.

“We were telling each other we have to score on our possessions when we get them, because they’re going to keep marching down the field,” Powell said.

“We kept telling each other this was a mustwin game.”

That mentality fueled the Rebel offense, which

took a 31-24 lead in the fourth quarter via a 25yard touchdown from Powell.

Enter the Rebel defense, which kept Leander grounded in the fourth quarter.

Leander obtained possession of the ball three times in the final nine-plus minutes of the game.

Hays thwarted each possession by forcing a turnover.

Linebacker Cameron Johnson began with an interception to stop the first drive, followed by an interception by Galvan-Vasquez to close the second.

Leander’s final gasp in the final minute ended with a sack by GalvanVasquez. For GalvanVasquez, the series of stops was predicated on execution in the clutch.

With Vista Ridge on the horizon, working to finish is the key for LaHue. “We needed this win,” Galvan-Vasquez said. “We got this win now and we have more confidence. We’ll celebrate today and on Monday, get ready for the next week.”

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He said entities that have expressed interest in coming to Kyle have tried to work with them as much as possible, in order to help make the brand successful.

That includes potentially helping with marketing of a new franchise. Sellers said the city is providing in-kind support to the Kyle Stallions, a new American Basketball Association (ABA) franchise, with marketing on the city’s newsletter and on social media.

“We will do that for all of our sports, because we want every one of them to be successful,” Sellers said.

Other avenues include

attempting to find playing space for their programs.

It also allows for cities to take a look at existing facilities and determine if improvements need to be made.

Earlier this month, the city received a $105,000 quote that extended to upgrading stadium lighting at Gregg Clark Park for the Lobos.

But there are challenges, primarily financial constraints, which may arise when attempting to field sports teams in the area.

While many sports organizations are looking to expand into the Central Texas area, Sellers

said many leagues require large financial backing, or a new stadium, to set up.

While the city attempts to look toward the private sector for aid in those endeavors, some sports teams may not be financially viable for Kyle at this time.

“Stadium costs can be in the tens of millions that leagues are asking to finance,” Sellers said.

“While we have looked at that for baseball and soccer, building a stadium of that size for a league sport is not financially possible.”

Public interest is also not high for fielding many sports teams, Sellers said.

During the last round

of quality of life surveys given to residents, funding of recreation teams, venues and activities scored low on the list.

But with the prospect of improving quality of life for residents, and attracting more people, helping semi-pro sports in the city is an idea Kyle is open to, Sellers said.

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“We’ve come a long way,” said Legh-Page.

“There’s literally nothing negative I can say. Comparing where we were with this team in the first round, sometimes the score doesn’t show it, but our hustle, our demeanor, it’s just completely different. So their improvement is positive.”

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Momentum in the third set originally belonged to Lehman. After expending all the energy they had, the Lobos managed to take an 11-10 lead.

However this lead was brief, as the change seemingly woke Vista Ridge up as they immediately matched Lehman’s energy and let their talent do the rest, closing the set on a 14-6 run, winning 25-17.

Although any loss is disheartening, Legh-Page was proud of her team and remained confident

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The surge of energy the Lady Rangers needed came through impressive showings from their defense.

“Our defense has done a really good job this year of keeping us in games,” Lamb said. “It seems to really get us back into our system. I’m really proud of the way our defense comes together and keeps us in long rallies.”

to push forward in the decades to come.

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Academic doping

Battling the trend of performance-enhancing drug use SAMANTHA SMITH

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For many Americans, the concept of drug doping is synonymous with high-profile athletics.

But just like performanceenhancing drugs help athletes, college students may abuse prescription stimulant medications meant for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to help them academically.

According to a 2008 study published in the Journal of American College Health, roughly 34 percent of 1,811 undergraduates at a large public research university reported illegal use of ADHD stimulants. The study was conducted during the spring and summer 2006.

According to the results of the study, most illegal users reported using ADHD stimulants during high academic stress, with users finding the drugs help reduce fatigue, increase reading comprehension, cognition and memory.

Dr. Emilio Carranco, director of the Student Health Center at Texas State University said the school is “aware that it’s (academic doping) an issue.”

Carranco said that even though the trend of academic doping is seen at colleges across the country, faculty and staff at Texas State have an avenue to report any students’ suspicious behavior. The PAWS Alert System allows faculty or staff to report a student who may have been displaying a marked difference in behavior, he said.

In extreme circumstances the Behavior Assessment Team would review a case to determine what action needs to be taken on the part of the

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According to a 2008 study published in the Journal of American College Health, roughly 34 percent of 1,811 undergraduates at a large public research university reported illegal use of ADHD stimulants.

University, Carranco said.

He added the Texas State Student Health Center has the ability to manage students’ ADHD treatment plans.

One Texas State student, who is currently enrolled in a Masters program at the school and wished to remain anonymous, said she believes college students abuse stimulant medications due to time management issues.

She believes that the

stimulant medications make a person focus more and that it’s easier than planning out the work.

The student said that she noticed the practice of academic doping occurring more with freshman and seniors.

Those who abuse stimulant drugs may receive medication without a prescription from acquaintances who sell their medication, she said.

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The student, however, denied she used illicit drugs to help academically.

“In my undergrad courses, I would focus my time on the subjects I was lacking in and just applied myself the oldfashioned way. I found that by doing it this way, the subjects I was studying stayed with me longer,” the student said.

The issue of academic doping, however, has not trickled down to the high school level.

Tim Savoy, Hays CISD public information officer, said there have been no reports of academic doping at any Hays CISD campus.

Dale Whitaker, director of communications for Dripping Springs ISD, said they also have never reports of academic doping.

On Election Day, ask every person you see who is over 18 if he or she has voted yet.

Ask your teacher, your parents, the school secretary, and clerks at stores.

Ask them all!

With a friend, see how many words you can make with the letters that spell red, white and blue! Write each word in a star. Can you fill them all?

Buda Elementary will hold its inaugural Bulldog Dash 5K on October 29, 2016. The whole community is invited to participate in the event. Registration proceeds will benefit Buda Elementary students by funding the social emotional program of the 7 Mindsets campus-wide.

For more information on The 7 Mindsets, please visit http://7mindsets.com.

Thank you for supporting our students.

Complete this activity at home this evening with a parent or another learning buddy.

1. People elected to government offices must be good leaders. With a learning buddy, find 10 words in today’s newspaper that describe a good leader.

In order to vote, you must qualify three ways: You must be at least 18 years old.

You must be a citizen of the United States.

You must be registered (signed up) to vote in the state where you live.

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Here’s how: Cut out the “Don’t Forget to Vote” badge on this page and wear it proudly!

The Hays Band Boosters are hosting an Inaugural Rebels and Rides Car Show at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center on Nov. 12, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Boosters are asking for sponsors and participants. If you’d like to show your car, truck or motorcycle, you can register for $20. Prizes will be awarded to the “Top Ten” along with some special guest judge awards.

For registration and sponsorship opportunities, go to haysbands.org/ fundraising.html.

This is a fundraising event for the Hays Bands Boosters who support the band programs at Dalhstrom, McCormick and Barton Middle Schools and Hays High School.

2. Write the 10 words here in alphabetical order: Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

Standards Links: Social Science: Students understand the role of citizens including how to participate in civic life.

Decide whether each of these people can vote. Then follow each path in the maze to find out if you are right.

Standards Link: Social Science: Students understand the ways in which citizens participate in the American political system.

is an Air Force pilot based in Germany is 22 years old is a U.S. citizen has registered to vote 3. Discuss some leaders you or your learning buddy respect.

On the lines below, each of you write some reasons why you think this person is a good leader.

is a U.S. citizen is 79 years old retired 10 years ago has not registered to vote

Your reasons:

is 30 years old is a U.S. citizen has registered to vote does not read English

turns 18 on Nov. 1, 2016 is a U.S. citizen does not have a job has registered to vote

Clara canʼt vote because she didnʼt register when she moved. Tom can vote even though he is in Germany. How? He can vote by mail!

Unscramble each election word on the hats. Then look for an article in the newspaper that uses one of these terms.

Read the article and then use your own words to explain what you think the word means.

Standards Link: Spelling: Letter order, sequencing. Vocabulary development.

Look through the newspaper for 10 words about the coming election.

Cut them out and glue them onto a piece of paper in alphabetical order.

Bonus Challenge: Can you find an election word for each letter of the alphabet?

Standards Link: Spelling: Arrange words in alphabetical order.

Read Between the Lines

People often use both fact and opinion to persuade others about their way of thinking.

Look at a letter to the editor. Underline the facts in red and the opinions in blue. Does the writer use more fact or opinion?

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

What’s your opinion?

Should kids be allowed to vote? Why or why not?

Your learning buddy’s reasons:

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Road runners enjoy variety of tastes

Camino Real Roadrunners were introduced to a variety of fruits and vegetables, including gooseberries, yellow wax beans and rainbow carrots as well as some less-exotic fruits and vegetables. The Roadrunners PE Department underwrote the cost of providing samples, introduced

by HCISD Child Nutrition staffers in partnership with representatives of Labatt Food Service. The idea, according to Coach Whitney Self, was to “learn about where your food comes from and sample new fruits and veggies.” Above, kindergartener Samuel Haberer poses with a snap pea.

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2nd annual Star Wars Read Day is ‘Force-ful!’

For the second consecutive year, Carpenter Hill Elementary’s library hosted a “Force-ful” gathering in the CHES cafeteria Saturday afternoon, the popular event titled “Star Wars Read Day.” Pictured are CHES 3rd-Grader Liam Plunkett and his mom, Celeste, having some face time with a storm trooper. Librarian Charlotte Massey, library tech Patti Pulis, CHES Principal Debbie Brown, and others turned out to welcome a crowd of participating Colts, many accompanied by their parents. Star Wars Read Day continues to be a global phenomenon, trumpeting itself as “a celebration of a galaxy far, far away and the joy of reading.” And once again a special area of the festival offered books designed to enhance the fun and strengthen reading skills.

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CONSTABLE JAMES KOHLER HAYS COUNTY PRECINCT 2

I

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am family oriented and have been married to my lovely wife, Sandra, for 58 wonderful years. For more than 56 years I have been serving, supporting and focusing on the youth and citizens of Hays County.

Combined Law Enforcement experience in the Constable’s office exceeds 185 years, including years of duty for my four deputies and I. I will continue to provide excellent service to the people of Hays County as Constable for Precinct 2 as I have for 38 years. Thank you for your support!”

What I do as Constable H A Constable’s

duty is to protect and serve H Patrol all Precinct 2 bus stops for the safety of our Citizens each morning and throughout the day H Work school zone traffic during peak hours to keep our children safe H Serve all paperwork from Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 office and out of County offices H Perform bailiff duties as required by law for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 court

I save taxpayers dollars and give back to the community HI

have been serving, supporting and focusing on the youth, citizens and our community for 56 years H I have collected $1,493,034.31 in the past two years and four months by serving citations

My office and I volunteer other services which are usually provided to you by offduty officers or others for a fee H Provide

voluntary security for schools, churches and all non-profit organizations at no charge H Voluntarily escort funerals and unlock hundreds of cars each year at no charge H Help to build a sports complex for the youth of Hays County east of Interstate 35 H Support Project Graduation H Have sponsored Little League teams every year in the Hays County area H Have been delivering Brown Santa gifts for years H Help back up Hays County Sheriff’s Department, DPS, and Kyle Police Department with accidents and other calls H I will keep doing my job as Constable for Pct 2 as I have been for 38 years

Professionalism is important.

That’s why I’m also involved in:

H Life

member of the North Hays County Optimist Club member of NRA (National Rifle Association) H Member of the Hays County Livestock Expo, Inc. and have collected over $500,000 for the youths of Hays County in 38 years H Life

Constable Kohler says if you vote straight Democrat, please turn the knob back to my name – Kohler. Thank you for your support.

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Time for monarch watch Mt. City Montage

by Pauline Tom

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ave you seen an October 2016 monarch butterfly yet? This is the peak week for migration along our 30th latitude.

If you’re not seeing some, try looking up. On MonarchWatch.org, an observer in Dripping Springs reported on the 14th, ”The leading edge of a cool front just arrived and riding on the wind with it, dozens and dozens of Monarchs. They are at altitudes of 50 to 200 feet above ground level.

Some are pointing to the North but just drifting lazily with the southward wind.

None are flapping their wings.”

I saw one drifting lazily across my backyard a few days ago.

“Experience” millions of Monarchs through the 3D movie “Flight of the Butterflies”. It’s showing at the Bullock Museum this month.

The “hog” (large pot-bellied pig, grandfathered in to Mountain City) that lives on Live Oak at Live Oak Court got reported to the sheriff’s department last week after he lazily drifted more than once onto Live Oak and on across the street. In Council meeting, an alderman gave word that a short fence now contains Wilbur.

Last week’s Montage alluded to Beth Smith tending to some strange circumstances when she served as mayor. John Hatch (now in Buda, running for a council position) provided me with details on a doozy that occurred when he lived years ago on Live Oak, about where Wilbur wandered last week: ”Think Ray Stevens ‘the day the Squirrel went berserk’ video. We had a squirrel come down the oven vent pipe, but couldn’t climb back up. So it was trapped on a bend in the pipe right above the microwave. We called Beth for help. She called a man who was a retired TPWD Game Warden. He came over and after several attempts failed to coax the Squirrel out of the vent. So we started to take the microwave down.

We got it about half way down and we’re taking a break. The back door was open. Next thing you know the Squirrel bolts out of the microwave and proceeds to bounce from wall to wall like a ping pong ball before finally bouncing out of the room and out the back door. The day the Squirrel went berserk in the Hatch Household Kitchen.”

Last month, the Council selected DisposeAll as Mountain City’s exclusive trash and recycling provider, starting January 1st. Quite a few showed up, with one citizen after another speaking in favor of DisposeAll. Greg Hicks endeared his service to hearts when he reached out to the City in June offering a one-time free pick up of trash when aging trash lined the streets.

Nothing costs extra with DisposeAll. They’ll provide extra bins. They’ll provide a valet service for residents on vacation and the elderly.

They pick up recycling weekly. They’ll accept additional bins of trash from any household any week.

Drive along Maple Drive at night to see some spooky Halloween décor.

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Kyle-ites celebrate Founders Day in style

Co-grand marshal Spencer Thomas (above) smiles as he drives a classic vehicle with the U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (right) and his family as they traveled down Center Street in Saturday’s Founders Day parade. Left: Kyle Fire Department firefighter Mike Vasil waves to the crowd while wearing a Pink Heals pink bunker gear on top of a fire truck. Hundreds of revelers packed the sidewalks in downtown Kyle for the parade, which celebrated the city’s 136th birthday. After the parade, the city, helped by grand marshals Thomas and Julie Albertson passed out birthday cake.

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Safe ways to co-parent when leaving an abusive relationship

BY MICHELE QUINTIN

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The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center knows that survivors of domestic violence face many challenges even after leaving the abusive relationship.

One of the most difficult can be sharing custody of children with their abuser. Shared custody can provide a way for the abuser to perpetuate the abuse against the victim by using drop-offs/pickups and joint custodial decisions as a means to harass, threaten or further abuse the survivor.

Additionally, the survivor may worry about the children’s safety while they are in the abuser’s custody. These concerns are very valid, as abusive behavior often escalates once the survivor leaves the relationship.

It is not possible for a survivor to control or alter the abuser’s behavior.

However, there are steps the survivor can take to manage conflict.

Those tips include the survivor seeking support for themselves and their children. Another is to disengage with the abuser. While it can be difficult, doing so could create a healthy buffer between the abuser that benefits the survivor and their children.

Documenting phone calls, meetings, missed visitations or safety concerns regarding visitations is a helpful tip, along with creating a safety plan with children.

Survivors should also avoid criticizing the other parent, as it’s harmful to children to hear parents speak badly about the other.

A survivor is never responsible for the abuser’s behavior, nor can any of us control the

Take these steps when co-parenting SEEK SUPPORT FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILDREN

At HCWC, we offer many confidential, free services for survivors of abuse, including adult & child counseling, financial and legal advocacy, and emergency shelter. We also recommend reaching out to your network of safe friends and family for support.

DISENGAGE WITH THE ABUSIVE EX

This can be very difficult to do, especially when the abuser is deliberately pushing buttons. However, by doing so, you create a healthy buffer between you and your ex that will benefit both yourself and your children. For example, if the other parent is creating conflict during custody exchange, you might choose to meet in a neutral, public place.

DOCUMENT EVERYTHING

Write down details of phone calls, meetings, missed visitations, safety concerns regarding visitation, etc. Consider limiting your conversations with the other parent to email or other written, verifiable forms of communication. Share your documentation with your attorney.

AVOID CRITICIZING THE OTHER PARENT

It is harmful to children to hear either parent speak badly of the other as a person, although we can and should say that the abusive behavior is wrong. Focus the conversation on validating your child’s feelings and providing tools for dealing with challenging situations related to the abuse and separation.

MAKE A SAFETY PLAN WITH YOUR CHILDREN

Make sure children know how to call 911, have both parents’ names, phone numbers, and addresses memorized. Talk about what to do in an emergency, when adults fight, or other unsafe situations.

behavior of another.

However, there are always steps survivors can take to reduce risks and increase safety for everyone in the family.

For more information on services, or to find out how you can help, contact the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center at (512) 396-HELP (4357).

Another way you can be proactive in taking a stand against domestic violence is to consider getting involved in your community.

HCWC is always seek-

ing community volunteers to help provide support to victims of abuse. To learn details on volunteer opportunities, please sign up for our next volunteer orientation to be held Thursday, Oct. 20 from 5-6 p.m. To reserve your spot, please call HCWC at (512) 396-3404 or visit www.hcwc.org This article is part two of a four-week series focusing on raising awareness about domestic violence. October

is Domestic Violence Awareness month and we hope to educate our community on this very serious issue. Last year, HCWC served 1,872 victims of abuse (face-to-face) from Hays and Caldwell County.

376 of those were child witnesses of domestic violence served in our non-residential children’s program.

Michele Quintin is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Nonresident Children’s Counselor

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his seems to be the year when summer is the guest that keeps coming back . . . or doesn’t know when to leave, just when we’re trying to settle into a nice cool, fall vibe.

But fall will indeed arrive soon, and our summer and fall perennials will go dormant for the winter months, leaving some bare spots in our landscapes.

The good news is that there are several winter-hardy annuals that can carry over color until spring 2017 brings up our perennials once again.

When planting a new batch of annuals in the ground, I prefer to start with 4” pots or larger.

This gives the plants a better start as they are less likely than the smaller plants in 6-packs to dry out or be carried off by a garden visitor. Their roots are also stronger because you’re starting with older, more established plants.

On the other hand,

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Desperate woman risks it all at the Falls

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he first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel took the historic plunge on Oct. 24, 1901 and lived to tell about it.

In fact, Annie Edson Taylor, who survived the death-defying stunt with nothing worse than a few cuts and bruises, talked about little else for the rest of her miserable life. But the 63-year-old former schoolteacher from Texas might have been better off had she perished in the foolhardy attempt.

Annie had always been an independent woman.

She did not remarry after the death in the late 1860s of her one and only husband, choosing instead to stand on her own two feet and answer to no one.

As soon as she buried the late Mr. Taylor, Annie enrolled in a teacher’s training course in upstate New York. Taking just three years to finish the four-year curriculum, she moved to San Antonio in 1870 and began teaching in the public schools.

Although Annie was made vice principal the very next year, the promotion was not enough to keep her in the Alamo City. Her northbound stagecoach was held up by three masked men, who threatened to blow out her brains unless she handed over her purse.

“Blow away!” Annie retorted. “I’d as soon be without brains as without money!” Impressed by the nerve of the schoolmarm, the bandits relieved the other passengers of their valuables but left her alone.

The restless widow roamed the country before winding up in New York City, where she switched careers. As a footloose dance instructor, she wandered from town to town throughout the South and West never staying any place very long.

Annie was a gutsy survivor, at least accord-

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ing to the autobiography written after her turn-ofthe-century adventure.

She claimed to have cheated death in “three ocean storms” and “three serious fires” as well as the earthquake that gave Charleston, South Carolina a good shaking in 1887.

Annie’s closest call came five years later in Chattanooga, when a hotel went up in flames in the middle of the night.

The blaze burned everything but the clothes on her back, forcing her at 54 to start over from scratch.

For a dance instructor, who had lost her looks, that was easier said than done. There were other occupations open to women her age, but Annie’s stubborn pride would not let her stoop to scrubbing floors. “I didn’t want to lower my social standard,” she explained in retrospect, “for I have always associated with the best class of people, the cultivated and the refined.”

That was why Annie wound up destitute and despondent in a dingy boardinghouse in July 1901. While reading a newspaper account of the huge crowds at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo and a nearby natural wonder, an audacious idea came to her “in a flash.”

Annie would make history and hopefully a lot of money by going over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

The fact that she would be the first did not faze her one bit.

Annie designed the container and picked the pieces of thick oak a cooper fashioned into a barrel. The finished product was four and a half feet high and weighed 160 pounds.

When a local reporter got wind of the perilous plan, he asked Annie whether the spectacular stunt was really a suicide in disguise. It was a fair question since as many as a thousand poor souls had deliberately ended their lives at Niagara Falls.

“I am too good an Episcopalian!” was Annie’s angry answer. “My people were Christian people and I was brought up in affluence and properly educated.”

The carnival promoter Annie hired as her manager held a press conference at the Falls on Oct. 11. Under strict orders not to disclose his employer’s actual age or motive, he told the newshounds she was a 42-year-old world traveler risking her neck for the fun of it.

The reporters may

“I do not wish to be classified with the women who are seeking notoriety. I am not of the common daredevil sort.”

– Annie Edson Taylor

have snickered when they first laid eyes on Annie two days later, but most went along with the gag. “I do not wish to be classified with the women who are seeking notoriety. I am not of the common daredevil sort.”

After two postponements, Annie slipped into the “Queen of the Mist,” the name given the barrel for the occasion, on Oct. 24, 1901. She buckled herself into a special harness and grabbed two leather straps, as the water-tight lid was hammered into place.

The barrel bobbed like

a crazy cork on the halfmile ride through the Whirlpool Rapids. The roar of the Falls, which sounded “like continuous thunder,” was the signal for Annie to put a small pillow under her knees and hold on for dear life.

The “Queen of the Mist” dropped 170 feet and vanished from sight in the violent turbulence.

A minute later, it broke the surface, soared 15 feet into the air and settled in a tranquil pool a few feet from shore.

Spectators feared the worst as Annie was pulled from the barrel. But to

everyone’s amazement, she was alive and unhurt except for a superficial cut on her head and assorted bumps and bruises.

For 20 long and lonely years, Annie Edson Taylor lived on the streets of Niagara Falls, New York selling souvenirs and her autobiography to tourists. Two months before her death in the county poorhouse, she said, “I’ve done what no other woman in the world had nerve to do only to become a pauper.”

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He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Malcolm Miles and Gary Teeler.

He is survived by his sister and brother in law, Darlene and Donald Allen of Manchaca, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews from Buda, Manchaca, Wimberley and Greenville, as well as their families and several cousins.

Graveside services were held Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at Live Oak Cemetery, Buda, TX.

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Avoid the post-Trick or Treating sugar rush this year. Buda Dental will buy back Halloween candy at $1 per pound and award prizes to participating kids. The candy is donated to Operation Gratitude and is then included in care packages for our troops. Over the last five years, Buda Dental has bought back over 1,000 pounds of candy.

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Get in the giving spirit for Halloween. The Kyle Public Library is hosting a Halloween candy drive benefiting the Austin Children’s Shelter. Bring unopened bags of candy to the library and share the spirit of Halloween with local children. Donations will be accepted through Oct. 25. The library is located at 550 Scott Street in Kyle.

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Eagles take flight at Buda Elementary

Over 200 friends and family packed into the Kunkel Room at Buda Elementary earlier this month as (left to right) Xavier Flores, William Guthrie, Thomas Knight Hunter and Crispin Lyman celebrated their Eagle Court of Honor ceremony. The four are members of the Boy Scout Troop 967, which is chartered by the Buda United Methodist Church. During their time as Cub Scouts, the four toured the Buda Fire Department, the old Buda Post Office, and a couple of them met Bob Barton on their tour of the Hays Free Press. They camped at local campgrounds, in addition to trips to NASA, the Texas State Aquarium, and the USS Lexington. As Boy Scouts, they camped an average of once a month. They earned the Chili Pepper Patch many times by camping in 100+ degree weather in summer, and the Polar Bear Patch by camping in below freezing weather in winter. The four also participated in Merit Badge Universities which gave them the opportunity to spend time on the campuses of the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University.

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Kingdom United Christian Church 100 Madison Way, Buda

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LUTHERAN Living Word Lutheran ELCA 2315 FM 967, Buda Good Shepherd Ministries FM 967, Buda

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Pastors: (English and Spanish) Rodney Coleman and WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 2 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study, 7 p.m.

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Santa Cruz John Catholic Church St. Lutheran Church

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Manchaca United Methodist Church FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

Rev. Nancy Day Office 295-6981, Parsonage 512-393-9772 www.BudaUMC.org

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A Fountain of Life Church 302 Millenium Dr. Kyle

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*Traditional Worship (Worship Center)-9 a.m.

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Wednesday Evening (Chapel)-6:30 p.m. *On 5th Sundays we conduct one service at 10 a.m. with special music.

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First Baptist Church

A loving & caring Southern Baptist Church 104 S. San Marcos Street, Buda Buddy Johnson, Pastor • 295-2161 Sunday School...........................................9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship....................................10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study/Youth Activities...6:00 p.m.

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Archer’s Challenge rolls out at Cabela’s

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Last week, Cabela’s played host to the Archer’s Challenge fundraiser, which raised over $30,000 to benefit the Rosedale School, which is the only Austin public school dedicated to families whose children have multiple disabilities. The non-profit, founded by Austin resident Archer Hadley, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and has used a wheelchair since he was five years old, challenges participants to perform their duties while in a wheelchair.

More than 150 people participated in the challenge at Cabela’s, raising the number of people who participated in the challenge to 500.

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Continued from pg. 1C when I am planting up flower pots, 6 packs and 4” pots are both great sizes to use because they allow me to be creative in the shapes and sizes of the pots I stuff full of winter color. Use your imagination when choosing planters for annual color. I love to take old enamelware and galvanized washtubs and fill them full of violas of all colors.

Some of the easiest winter annuals to grow are old-fashioned Johnny Jump-Ups, aka violas.

These miniature pansies are beautiful in mass and come in a wide variety of color combinations, from the traditional purple/yellow blend to solid oranges and whites. Well established violas can last well into May and June before succumbing to the heat.

Their larger counterparts, pansies, have also been grown for generations and have been the subject of many needlepoint pillows and still-

If you’re looking for a little color in your leaves, consider planting ornamental cabbage, bright lights Swiss chard and dusty miller. All of these annuals and biennials will hold their color through the winter and can be a nice textural addition to the blooming annuals. life paintings throughout the years. These friendlyfaced flowers are also available in a wide array colors and blends and make a nice winter border in front of evergreen shrubs.

Dianthus, or pinks, are so named for the ragged outside edge of their flowers – as if they were cut out with pinking shears. These short, border annuals can last several years under the right conditions and will bloom all winter and even into the summer if the heat isn’t too extreme. Plan for a little

afternoon shade to carry them through.

Another superfragrant border option is sweet alyssum. This heirloom cool-season annual has tiny white or purple blooms that you can smell from across the yard. (There’s also a yellow one I haven’t tried yet.) With a little water they will bloom all winter and into early summer and possibly reseed for next year.

If you’re looking for a little color in your leaves, consider planting ornamental cabbage, bright lights Swiss chard

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and dusty miller. All of these annuals and biennials will hold their color through the winter and can be a nice textural addition to the blooming annuals.

They will grow vegetatively during the winter and will bolt (flower and go to seed) the following spring. Swiss chard, a biennial, planted in the spring will survive until the following year as it is the cold that triggers its seed production.

Lastly, here are a few other bloomers to consider planting now. Although not a true annual, cyclamen are grown as such here because they cannot (and will not) survive our heat. Planted in mass, they bloom beautiful shades of red, pink and white all winter long and can be planted in a pot for a creative Christmas table centerpiece, and then brought outside to

enjoy for the rest of the winter on your porch.

Snapdragons, while not very colorful over the winter, will thrive come early spring if planted now. These tall stately annuals come in many pastel shades and are a favorite of any kid who has ever seen the ‘dragon’ mouth snap open on the flowers. I have had several that have even re-seeded and returned over several years that were planted in afternoon shade and so could survive some summer heat. Happy gardening everyone!

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On Oct. 22, Buda City Park will be the Gregg Clarke Park epicenter of Texas accordion Oct. 21will s in Kyle be 22 CRAFT FERAL HOG music with the return of the smokin’ on Oct. LONE STAR GreGg-Clarke BEER EDUCATION Buda Beer and Polka Fest. The BBQ SOCIETY GARDEN 21-22 as the city Park in kyle SANCTIONED festival will bring together CRAFTS rolls out the Kyle CARNIVAL COOK-OFF & different genres of Texas Oct. 21 HOG CALLING Hogwash Festival FAMILY FUN • Carnival from 3 pm to 11 pm CONTEST music that feature the & BBQ Cook-off.

• Cook-off and Carnival top accordion players This inaugural 22 in the state. Headlining Oct. fall event is free • All activities noon-11 p.m. on Saturday night will to attend. Kyle • Carnival be the Texas Tornados featuring • Cook-off Hogwash will incorporate educational outreach featuring original • CookinG Georges on feral hogs, but the emphasis is on the family fun and DemOnstrations members Augie celebration of the city. The festival includes a barbecue • little PigGy Pen kids’ Zone, sPonsored Meyers and six-time cook-off, a carnival, cooking demonstrations, live muby Cory Pack grammy winner, state sic,farm food, kids activities -and vendors. Patrons can also • free admission Flaco Jimenez. The take part in gamesmidnight such asriver the Choir hog-calling contest and • family fun Fest will feature local the Hammerschlagen. The cook-off and carnival begin craft beers as well as other at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, and continue along with all kylehogwash.cOm Texas favorites. other events from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday. speCial thanks tO our sponsors Cory Pack State Farm

Center Street Trick-or-Treat

On Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1-4 p.m. head to downtown Kyle for the Center Street Trick-or-Treat! Local businesses and organizations will set up tents and tables at City “Scare” Park to provide a fun and safe opportunity for trick-or-treating. We invite all ghosts and goblins young and old to come out to our Treat Trail for a fun afternoon of treats and a costume contest!

Mary Ruefle book reading, signings

Manchaca Optimist Youth Sports COmplex invites you to the annual Field of Screams and haunted hayride on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to midnight. The event gets scarier by the hour. Come out for spooky activities, raffles, games, a costume contest and more. The Field of Screams is located at 2145 FM 1626 in Manchaca.

The City of Drippings Springs and the Artists’ Alliance of the Hill Country will host“The Show” at Dripping Springs Ranch Park this weekend, October 22-23 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. Over 60 juried artists will display their work while local musicians perform throughout the event.

Artwork will include digital, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, mosaic, paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture and woodwork from all over Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and Wyoming. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the event, while admission and parking are free. For more info, visit www.

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Salt & Light Festival On Oct. 29 from 5-10:30 p.m., come out to 400 W Center St. in Kyle for this free event featuring free BBQ by celebrity pit masters such as Robert Sierra, free games, train rides, treats, and more. Teenagers have VIP access to the Teen Tent. At 8:30 p.m., enjoy a youth festival featuring live worship band Stories of Storms and guest speaker Richard Porche.

Come out to Texas State University on Thursday, Oct 27 at 3:30 p.m. and the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center on Friday, Oct 28 at 7:30 p.m. to meet with author Mary Ruefle.

Ruefle is the author of many books of poetry, including Trances of the Blast; Madness, Rack, and Honey; Selected Poems; A Little White Shadow, an art book of erasures; and The Adamant, winner of the 1988 Iowa Poetry Prize.

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Come one, come all and help PAWS in Kyle celebrate its 30th anniversary at the Howl-o-ween House Party Oct. 22 from noon-4 p.m. This front yard festival will feature food, drinks, live music, adoption specials, and lots of fun including a raffle, selfie photo booth, and much more! See more at www.pawsshelter. org/howl-o-ween.

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Cyclists take over local roads

A participant in the 2016 LiveStrong Challenge Bike Ride speeds by as other participants stop at a “power station” located along FM 1626 across from Hays High Sunday. Hundreds of cyclists from across the nation hit the pavement last weekend as they took part in the 20th LiveStrong Challenge. The event featured a 20, 45, 65 and 100-mile bike ride, which helped fundraise for cancer research. See more photos online at www.HaysFreePress.com. Just follow the photos link.

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Coming together at Songwriters Festival Whether you vote red or blue this November, a pair of Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival patrons with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump masks made sure passersby got a good laugh Saturday on Mercer Street.

Music, however, was the focus for many this past weekend as the third annual Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival took over downtown Dripping Springs.See more photos online at www.HaysFreePress.com. Just follow the photos link.

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The creation of an additional road and stormwater impact fee could be on the horizon in Buda.

But for Mayor Todd Ruge, the goal is to balance the amount new development pays for infrastructure while also not driving out business.

“We want to be competitive, but we don’t want to sacrifice businesses coming in because the (impact) fee is too high,” Ruge said.

“It’s a delicate balance we have to find. We want businesses to pay their fair share and not have to pass it on to taxpayers.”

Buda’s discussion on impact fees came during a presentation earlier this month on possibly reevaluating them.

Chance Sparks, interim assistant city manager and director of planning, said an impact fee is a one-time charge that’s assessed to new development for a “portion of costs related to a specific capital improvement program.”

“The idea behind it is that growth is paying for itself, instead of growth happening on the backs of citizens,” Sparks said.

Impact fees are used as mechanisms to fund new facilities and infrastructure, or recoup certain capital improvement costs related to growth. Impact fees can be applied in city limits and in the extra territorial jurisdiction.

Sparks said cities can implement water, wastewater, roadway and stormwater/drainage impact fees under Texas Local Government Code.

But Sparks said stormwater fees are rare in Texas, but are becoming more popular.

Earlier this year, Kyle city leaders gave the green light for a new $5 stormwater fee, which will be assessed in residents’ utility bills.

The fee will fund a new stormwater utility service.

Currently, Buda levies a water and wastewater impact fee, which was last updated in 2010, according to city documents.

But Ruge said a “lot has changed” since the city first implemented impact fees. The city has gone from having roughly 7,800 to nearing 14,000 resi-

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Pros and cons for impact fees

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CONS

• Allowable by state law.

• Alleviates burden of new facilities on existing taxpayers • Allows recoupment of projects already under construction which contains excess capacity • Allows for implementation of key system improvements over a piecemeal approach • Provides up front knowledge of the exact fee imposed • Fairly charges based on system impacts • Establishes rough proportionality • Allows for pooling of funds

• City to front the cost of improvements and collect fees as development occurs • Slower economic times may mean cost recovery may be slow, depending on new development • Fees can only apply to CIP projects within city limits • System update every five years • Administrative requirements may be burdensome to the city • Increases the cost of development, which can affect economic development strategies

• Allows for developer credit

“We did the right thing by implementing [impact fees] in 2010 ... With everything that went on in the city, maybe we should have addressed it a little sooner and in line with other cities.”

–Todd Ruge, Buda mayor

dents.

During the 2015-2016 budget session, funding was included for updating the city’s water and wastewater fees.

With the amount of growth occurring in the city, the Buda City Council earlier this month authorized City Manager Kenneth Williams to commission a study to look at impact fees and how they can be in line with other cities. Ruge said the study would determine how much the city should levy.

“We did the right thing by implementing them in

2010,” Ruge said. “With everything that went on in the city, maybe we should have addressed it a little sooner and in line with other cities.”

But Ruge said opposition could arise if the city chooses to add another impact fee. Roughly a year ago, the city attempted, but ultimately failed, to implement a $1 to $5 stormwater fee, despite several public input meetings.

“The pushback was tremendous from the citizens and we decided not to do it,” Ruge said.

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The city could implement a Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, which could oversee impact fees and how funds are allocated to specific CIP projects. The committee could either be made up of five members, with at least 40 percent of the representatives from real estate, building industry and not employed by the city.

Buda could also tab the planning and zoning commission as the advisory committee. However, the P&Z must have an ad hoc member appointed by the city when it acts as the advisory committee.

For Ruge, ensuring Buda keeps up with the growth is an important factor.

“The way I look at it, it’s a way for a newcomer or business to pay their way in, as opposed to people who have been here for many years,” Ruge said.

“Essentially to pay for the impact it has on infrastructure.”

There’s a lot going on during the next few weeks, with festivals, grand openings and celebrations galore.

IN BUDA:

• Stella’s Women’s Fashion Consignment Boutique is having its One Year Anniversary celebration at 5 p.m. Oct. 12 at Nate’s.

Owned by Lisa and DJ Sartorio, the couple moved from Chicago back to native Austin to be closer to children and grandchildren. It was then that Lisa knew the time had come to put her two loves –fashion and finding a good deal – together.

Stella’s is named after Lisa’s past fashionable Chihuahua.

Stella’s partners with Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center for all donation purposes.

At the end of each consignment period, unsold items are donated to the shelter.

• Another Buda celebrant is Buda Postal Station, which recently celebrated its first anniversary under new management. Mike Pauzer took over the reins of the business in September 2015. Pauzer has lived in Circle C in southwest Austin for 21 years.

He purchased the business, which was started in 2003, from its founders.

At this time, Buda Postal Station is rebranding itself as Buda Print & Ship.

• Local voters have a chance to check out candidates for the Buda City Council as the Chamber of Commerce puts on its Candidates Forum, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 in the city council chambers.

IN KYLE: • Cricket Wireless opened its new store in Kyle last week. The new store is located in the H-E-B Plus shopping center.

The facility had its ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 14. Over the next few weeks, the store will be collecting names for a giveaway of a 50” television, so they ask that anyone wanting to come by should do so now.

• Seton Medical Center Hays is hosting its 7th annual Community Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the lobby of Seton Hays Hospital. More than 80 vendors and medical care providers will be offering everything from blood pressure screenings to mock surgeries.

There’s something for everyone, including children. The Kyle Fire and Police departments will also be on hand.

• The Kyle Area Chamber luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25 will focus on finance. Financial exhibitors will be on hand.

The luncheon will be held at the Sage Hall at Texas Old Town.

• The Hays Free Press is currently working on the Kyle Chamber’s business guide.

Anyone interested in being involved should contact the newspaper at 512-268-7862.

IN DRIPPING SPRINGS: • Corridor Title Founder and President Patrick Rose announced this month two people, Kim Gernea and Laura Dupont, were promoted to Vice President of Regional Development.

Corridor Title was founded in October 2010 and has offices in the Austin-San Antonio Region. The company is opening another branch in New Braunfels next year.

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BUDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PUBLIC HEARING October 26, 2016 In accordance with the Development Corporation Act, Sections 505.159 and 505.160 of the Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing will be held by the Buda Economic Development Corporation, a Type NOTICE OF B economic development PUBLIC HEARING corporation, on October BUDA ECONOMIC 26, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., at DEVELOPMENT CORPORAthe Buda City Hall located TION PUBLIC HEARING at 121 Main Street, Buda, October 26, 2016 Texas, to solicit input prior to In accordance with the expending funds in support Public Notice Development Corporation of the following project: to Act,Hearing Sections 505.159 and Notice of Public provide a financial incen505.160 of the Texas Local tiveNOTICE not to exceed IS $20,000, HEREBYGovernment GIVEN Code, TO ALL a public to GMAG Holdings, for hearing will be held by the INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: economic development purBuda Economic Developposes, being assistance with ment Corporation, a Type theThe permitting andKyle inspecB economic development City of shall hold a public hearing tion fees, and infrastructure corporation, on October on a request

by The Meadows at Kyle II, development costs associ26, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., at ated withathe construction the Buda Cityto Hallrezone located Ltd, Texas Limited Partnership of a new facility to house at 121 Main Street, Buda, approximately 52.990 Texas, acres toofsolicit land from Chip Semiconductor on input prior to South Loop 4Family Buda, TX.Residential-2 It expending “R-1-2” funds in support Single to

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Single Family Detached Residential “R-1A” for property located on the north side of Public Bebee Road, ¼ mile ofNotices Dacy Lane, in Hays County, Texas.

The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a request

by Lennar Homes of Texas and Construction, Ltd. to assignpublic original zoning of Plum CreekbeR-2held (Singleby Family) A hearing will the to approximately 51.48 acres of land located southwest Planning and Zoning Commission on of the intersection of FM 2770 and FM 1626. The Monday, November 2016 into at 6:30 P.M. property is proposed to be7, annexed the City of Kyle, Hays County, Texas, on December 6, 2016.

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The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a request by The Meadows at Kyle II, Ltd, a Texas A public hearing will approximately be held by the Limited Partnership to rezone 52.990 acres of land from FamilyCommission Residential-2 “R-1Planning and Single Zoning on 2” to Single Family Detached Residential “R-1-A” for Monday, November 7, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. property located on the north side of Bebee Road, ¼ mile of Dacy Lane, in Hays County, Texas.

A hearing willCommission be held by Kyle Thepublic Planning and Zoning maythe recomCity Council on Tuesday, November mend and the City Council may consider assigning15, any zoning district which is equivalent or more 2016, at 7:00 P.M. restrictive.

A public hearing willand be held by the Planning Zoning Council action second readingandmay be Commission on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. considered at the meeting to follow the A public hearing hearing will be held by the CityatCounpublic (December 6,Kyle 2016 7:00 cil on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. P.M.).

Council action and second reading may be considered at the meeting to follow the public hearing (December Kyle Hall Council Chambers 6, 2016City at 7:00 P.M..

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of the following project: to provide a financial incentive not to exceed $40,000, to Cleveland's, for economic development purposes, being assistance with the construction costs and permitting fees associated with an expansion of their existing facility located at 100 Main Street Buda, TX, which shall primarily consist of an enclosed raised patio structure. It is requested that you make your views known, either in person or by writing to the Buda Economic Development Corporation.

Notice posted at the Buda Economic Development office and Buda City Hall, October 14, 2016.

Ann Miller, Executive Director Buda Economic Development Corporation

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Anytime Storage, LLC 880 Windy Hill Rd.

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The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/ CREDIT. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. All Units have some miscellaneous household items and furniture.

Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant (s).

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PUBLIC NOTICES, 4A Notice of Public Hearing

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The City of Kyle, Texas, proposes to facilitate annexation proceedings at the request of Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd. to PublicofNotice extend the boundary said city to include Notice of Public Hearing approximately 51.48 acres of land NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO located southwest the intersection of FM 2770 and FM ALLof INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: 1626.

The City of Kyle, Texas, proposes to facilitate annexation proceedings at the request of Lennar Homes

As prescribed byConstruction, law the second two the public of Texas Land and Ltd. toof extend boundarywill of said include approximately 51.48on hearings be city heldtoby the Kyle City Council acres of land located southwest intersection Tuesday, November 1, 2016,ofatthe7:00 P.M. inofthe FM 2770 and FM 1626.

Kyle City Hall Council Chambers, 100 W. Center As prescribed by law theinterested second of two publicproposed St, for all persons in the hearings will be held by the Kyle City Council annexations. At said time and place allon such Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. in the Kyle persons haveChambers, the right to and St, be for heard.

City Hallshall Council 100appear W. Center Of all said matters and things, all persons all persons interested in the proposed annexations. interested and matters herein At said timein and the place things all such persons shall have the right to appear be notice. heard. Of all said matters and mentioned, willand take things, all persons interested in the things and matters herein mentioned, will take notice.

By order of the City Council of the City of Kyle, By order of 20th the City of the City of Kyle, Texas, this dayCouncil of September, 2016.

Texas, this 20th day of September, 2016.

Jennifer Vetrano, Vetrano, City Jennifer CitySecretary Secretary City of of Kyle, Kyle, Texas City Texas

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Owner: The Meadows at Kyle Owner: The Meadows at Kyle II, Ltd.II, Ltd. Agent: Brad Whittington Agent: Brad Whittington (512) 680-6388 (512) 680-6388 Publication Date: October 19, 2016 Publication Date: October 19, 2016 Z-16-009 Z-16-009

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Hays Free Press

Hays Free Press • October 19, 2016

Public Notices, continued from 2D NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BLANCHE P. RICHMOND, Deceased, were issued on October 11, 2016, in Cause No. 16-0270-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: HERMINE LOGHRY and AGNES ABEL. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: CARRIE LANE 100 E. San Antonio, Ste. 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 DATED the 13th day of October, 2016.

CARRIE LANE Attorney for Hermine Loghry and Agnes Abel State Bar No.: 240113085 100 E. San Antonio St., Suite 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 Telephone: (512) 392-1273 Facsimile: (512) 396-8539 E-mail: carrie@majorslawfirm.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

On the 5th day of October, 2016, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Earl Nicholas McArthur, Deceased, were issued to Nancy Elizabeth McArthur, Independent Executor, by the County Court of Hays County, Texas, in Cause No. 16-0291-P pending on the docket of said Court. All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present them within the time prescribed by law at the address shown below.

The name where claims may be sent is Tammy C. Manning, Attorney at Law, whose address is 802 W. Alabama, Houston, Texas 77006, Telephone: (713) 522-9220, Fax: (713) 522-9633, Tammy C. Manning, Texas Bar Number: 07590450.

DATED the 13th day of October 2016.

GALLIGAN & MANNING By: TAMMY C. MANNING State Bar No. 07590450 802 W. Alabama Houston, Texas 77006 Telephone: (713) 522-9220 Facsimile: (713) 522-9633 ATTORNEY FOR INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice of Public Sale of property to satisfy landlord’s lien.

Sale to be held online www. storagetreasures.com by competitive bid.

Anytime Storage 880 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 On November 14, 2016 at 11 a.m.

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

Unit items sold for cash to highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces the following tenant: Sandy Samis, 5 Mazda Rotary Engine Various Model cars. VINs: SPA136121457; LA23W-136790; SA22C-571825; LA23W-122544; JM1FB3328E0804122

PUBLIC SALE

Notice of Intent to sell property to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale to be held at online at www.storagetreasures.com by competitive bid.

Anytime Storage at 880 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, Tx 78640 On November 14, 2016 at 11 a.m.

Amount secured by lien: $504.75 Lienholder payment

requested. If amount due not paid in full before 31st day after publication of this notice property may be sold at public auction.

Property includes the contents of self-storage space of the following tenant: Sandy Samis, MAZDA Various Models Cars with No Record at DMV VINs: SPA136121457; SA22C571825

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

To all person interested in the Estate of Jerry Almanza, Deceased, Cause No. 160321-P, in the County Court of Hays County, Texas.

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and -entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 3rd day of October, 2016, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Jerry Almanza, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The Court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so.

To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the abovenoted date and time.

Applicant's Attorney: Michelle R. Casillas 221 W. Poplar St. San Antonio, Texas 78212 (210) 300-0028 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas, on this the 6th day of October, 2016.

Liz Q. Gonzalez County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666

By Duston Crews, Deputy

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Chapter 59 Texas Property Code. They will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises.

This sale is being listed below.

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

Morningstar Mini Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. This sale is listed below.

Date: 11/07/2016 Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Morningstar Mini Storage, 1001 W. Goforth Rd., Buda, TX 78610 Units: Unit B220 – Mark Peevey - Tools, boxes, fishing items, etc.

Unit 3004 – Danny Ramirez – Tools, toys, misc. items Unit 3137 – Sheila Mae Burbage – Christmas décor, rocking chair, boxes, misc. items

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #25101701MS Local Tax Roll Audit. Proposals will be accepted until 10-26-16 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications

are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-2682141 ext 6035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or on the Public Purchase web site (www.publicpurchase.com). Responses must be delivered to the HCISD Purchasing department by the date and time indicated above. Late bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 16.0 acres of property located at along Mathias Road, Kyle, TX 78620.

Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150.

Tracking number: SUB-680.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE/ AUCTION

Tom Thumb mini storage LLC pursuant to the revised civil statutes of Texas 5238B, shall conduct a public sale of the contents of the Storage Rooms listed below in San Marcos, Texas. Telephone (512) 396-3434 on the date shown to satisfy a landlord’s lien. All successful bidders shall take possession and remove the contents of the room immediately.

Tom Thumb mini storage LLC reserves the right to reject any bids and to withdraw any items from such sale.

Date: October 29th, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m.

LOCATION: 1006 Hwy 80, San Marcos, TX. HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO BE SOLD 2-119 RITA SALAZAR 1-214 LAJOYA SATBERRY 1-240 DANIEL STYLES 2-123 BIANCA REYES 2-162 DIANA RODRIGUEZ 3-148 GRISELDA VASQUEZ 4-6 CHRISTINA RODREGUEZ 4-22 FORREST FULKERSON 5-15B MAGDALEN ALMAGUER 5-16C MICHAEL HORTON 5-19D JOE SEPULVEDA 5-33C MICHELLE CONTRERAS 7-8 CHRIS VEASQUEZ 7-13 JUDY CALDERN 7-39 MARY MARTINEZ 7-94 NATHAN JOHNSON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Allen H. Mason, Deceased, were issued on October 11, 2016, in Cause No. 16-0309-P pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas, to Marianne M. Mason, of 30 Tall Oaks Trail, Austin, Texas 78737.

All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. All claims should be addressed in care of the Independent Executor’s attorney, Steven D. Baker, at Giordani, Swanger, Ripp & Phillips, LLP, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1440, Austin, Texas 78701.

DATED this the 11th day of October, 2016.

GIORDANI, SWANGER, RIPP & PHILLIPS, L.L.P. By: Steven D. Baker ATTORNEYS FOR MARIANNE M. MASON, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALLEN H. MASON, DECEASED

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More growth for local sales tax receipts Sales tax receipts continued to rise this month. Uhland tops the county with an over 20% increase, while Buda trails in at the bottom with a 10% increase. Dripping Springs, Hays County, San Marcos and Wimberley each had middling increases, while Kyle, Niederwald and Woodcreek saw slightly better revenue with a roughly 14% increase.

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NET PAYMENT

CURRENT THISNET PERIOD TAX PAYMENT RATE THIS PERIOD

% CHANGE OCT. 2015 TO OCT. 2016

2016 % CHANGE PAYMENTS FROM TO DATE 2015 TO 2016

Buda 1.50%

$498,425.20

+22.73%

$4,758,251.55 +10.33%

$162,231.05

+46.72%

$1,634,606.74 +12.70%

$491,669.19

+15.91%

$5,434,385.71 +13.81%

-16.43%

$25,150.96

Dripping Springs 1.25%

Kyle 1.50%

Niederwald 1.00%

$2,546.53

+14.42%

San Marcos 1.50%

$2,597,106.35 +12.69%

$24,288,444.90 +11.13%

$13,637.60

-13.68%

$1347,709.74

+20.15%

$62,375.37

+12.56%

$729,981.44

+11.77%

-1.71%

$35,139.21

+14.32%

Uhland 1.50%

Wimberley 1.00%

Woodcreek 1.00%

$3,001.70

Hays County $1,473,540.09 +13.73%

$14,268,660.74 +12.04%

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