NOVEMBER 7, 2018 EMPTY BOWLS
NAIL-BITER
Helping Hands holds fundraiser to fight food insecurity.
Lady Rebel basketball stuns Aldine in 40-39 thriller.
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Dem stuns GOP for top county seat BY EXSAR ARGUELLO An underdog Democratic candidate stunned a former 14-year commissioner Tuesday to take the highest elected office in Hays County. Ruben Becerra, a San Marcos business owner, defeated Will Conley by 2,649 votes, according to unofficial, final results. All
results will be canvassed by the Hays County Commissioners Court at a later date. Becerra, who unsuccessfully ran for the San Marcos CISD school board and Mayor of San Marcos in previous years, won his first elected position. It also marks the first time since 2006 a Democrat claimed the County
Judge seat, when Liz Sumter was seated. Becerra replaces Bert Cobb, BECERRA who stepped down from the seat in
August after announcing his fight with leukemia. Cobb’s leave of absence paved the way for Conley, who was a commissioner at the time, to step down from his Pct. 3 Commissioner seat to throw his in the hat in the ring for County Judge. According to unofficial, final results, Becerra won by a three-
Unofficial Total:
Ruben Becerra(D): Will Conley(R):
39,859 37,210
percent margin over Conley, who currently serves as the chair of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO). Based on unofficial election results, Becerra
WALT SMITH
(51.72%) (48.28%)
will lead a predominately Republican commissioners court. Debbie Ingalsbe, Hays County Commissioner for Precinct 1, is the only other Democrat on the court with Becerra.
LON SHELL
In the Red
MARK JONES
Republicans sweep county commissioner races Unofficial Total:
Dia de los Muertos
Hays County Commissioner Pct. 4 Walt Smith (R): 11,513 (51.41%) Omar Baca (D): 10,296 (45.97%) Jon Thompson (w): 587 (2.62%)
PHOTO BY JIM CULLEN
A trio of McCormick Middle School volunteers and educators dress in traditional garb for the school’s Dia de Los Muertos celebration last week.
More than 170 animals seized from Buda area home More than 176 animals were seized from a Buda area home Nov. 2 from residents who alleged they are a nonprofit animal rescue, according to a Hays County Sheriff’s Office press release. Officers received a complaint about inhuman animal care at a residence in the 200 block of Towhee Drive, where a registered nonprofit resides
Due to the shelter housing the seized animals, the facility was overcapacity and did not take in any other animals over the weekend.
according to a database of nonprofit organizations. The 161 cats and 15 dogs removed from the property were all in various states of health, according to HCSO officials. All of the animals are in the custody of the San
Marcos Regional Animal Shelter until the department completes the investigation for welfare concerns. Hays County does not limit the number of pets in a residence, but does require all pets to be regis-
tered with the county and be maintained in healthy conditions. Due to the shelter housing the seized animals, the facility was overcapacity and did not take in any other animals over the weekend. The Hays Free Press reached out to the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter for more information on the animals. SMRAS did not respond prior to press time.
COMING UP Veterans Day Parade
Starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 10, the Buda VFW Post 12161, in conjunction with the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the city’s inaugural Veterans Day parade, which will go down Main Street in the downtown area. Citizens, businesses and community organizations are invited to participate in the parade. For more info, contact VFW Commander David Condel at cw4dlc@yahoo.com.
Marie Howe Reading
Author Marie Howe will hold readings and signing at Texas State University, Flowers Hall Rm 230 on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. and at the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center on Friday, Nov 16 at 7:30 p.m. Howe is the author of four volumes of poetry: Magdalene: Poems, The Kingdom of Ordinary Time, What the Living Do, and The Good Thief. She is also the co-editor of a book of essays, In the Company of My Solitude: American Writing from the AIDS Pandemic. Her honors include National Endowment for the Arts and Guggenheim fellowships.
Buda Farmers Market
Shop, eat, buy local every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the weekly farmers market at Buda Mill & Grain in downtown Buda, 308 Main Street.
VENUE OPPOSED Subdivision files suit against Driftwood wedding venue.
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INDEX
BY KATIE BURRELL
News …………1, 3 & 4A Opinion …………… 3A Sports …………… 1-2B Education ……… 3-4B Community …… 1-4C
Hays County Commissioner Pct. 3 Lon Shell (R): 10,048 (50.11%) Jimmy Alan Hall (D): 10,003 (49.89%) Hays County Commissioner Pct. 2 Mark Jones (R): 10,751 (53.38%) Richard Cronshey (D): 9,390 (46.62%)
BY MOSES LEOS III An early voting deficit wasn’t enough to keep incumbent Hays County Pct. 3 Commissioner Lon Shell from securing his seat on the dais Tuesday. Shell, a Republican who has served as Pct. 3 commissioner since
BETH SMITH
December 2017, outlasted Democrat Jimmy Alan Hall by a narrow 45 votes, according to unofficial, final results. Votes will be canvassed by Hays County Commissioners at a later date. Hall led the Pct. 3
COMMISSIONER RACES, 2A
SCOTT CARY
RICK KOCH
Dems take local JP races, Koch joins Kyle council Unofficial Total:
Hays County JP2 Beth Smith James Kohler
9,932 5,524
64.26% 35.74%
Hays County JP 5 Scott Cary Karen Marshall
7,438 6,029
55.23% 44.77%
Kyle City Council, Place 5 Rich Koch 3,268 Robert Rizo 3,189
50.61% 49.39% LOCAL RACES, 4A
Obituaries ………… 3C Service Directory … 5C Business ………… 1D Classifieds ……… 2 & 4D Public Notices … 2 & 4D
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$13.4M bonds OKed for Sunfield BY KATIE BURRELL
Roughly $13.4 million in bonds for road improvements and amenity construction in the Sunfield subdivision was approved by Hays County leaders earlier this month. The 2428 Partners development firm requested the surety bonds to improve and build roads in Sunfield. Sunfield is located on the east side of Interstate 35 outside of Buda’s city limits. Hays County Commissioners approved the requests Oct. 30. Sunfield is already home to more than 2,500 single-family homes, and will increase again by the end of next year, when developers are
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HISTORY
Founded April 10, 1903, by Thomas Fletcher Harwell as The Kyle News, with offices on the corner of Burleson and Miller streets in the town’s oldest remaining building. It merged into The Hays County Citizen in 1956. The paper consolidated with The Free Press in October, 1978. During its more than 100-year history the newspaper has maintained offices at more than a dozen locations in Kyle and Buda.
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“We see the I-35 corridor becoming like a small DFW metroplex ... With this project, the developers put up the money, but we’re still only interested in working with responsible companies.”
these homes will allow $4,525,775 toward the construction of street and drainage improvements around the subdivision’s amenity center. A combined $8,923,845 will go toward more street and drainage improvements throughout Phase Three. “I think the prices and homes offered work for –Caitlin Strickland, county planner the Kyle and Buda area,” Strickland said. “They go requests were approved Strickland said. “With this along with other buildrequired to complete the ing sites in the area, and given the developer’s reli- project, the developers approved projects. it’s less expensive than County commissioners able history in the county. put up the money, but Austin.” Strickland said comwe’re still only interested have been working with According to the Hays missioners and planners in working with responsi2428 Partners since SunCentral Appraisal District are focused on expansion ble companies.” field was first planned in (CAD), Sunfield Phase 3 in an effort to attract Sunfield’s homes start 2008 under the Sunfield covers 27 acres near 1-35 Municipal Utility District more homeowners to the around $190,000 and along Firecracker Drive; area. offer pricier options (MUD), formerly titled drainage and sewer ser“We see the I-35 corbetween their various Winfield MUD. County vices required are providmodels. Changes apPlanner Caitlin Strickland ridor becoming like a small DFW metroplex,” proved to the lots around ed by the MUD. said the subdivision’s
Kyle debates how to handle police space needs BY KATIE BURRELL Tight working conditions for a growing department is pushing Kyle Police to explore its future space needs. On Nov. 5, Kyle Police officials requested $14,000 from city leaders for a space needs assessment, which would explore how much a new facility with adequate space and functions could cost. But the motion was ultimately tabled by the Kyle City Council as council members requested that Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, the firm tabbed to conduct the proposed assessment, bring multiple plans to the table. A similar space needs assessment proposal was approved in 2009, but that building was never constructed as citizens voted to approve a handful of road projects instead. Now, council
Kyle Police officials requested $14,000 from city leaders for a space needs assessment, which would explore how much a new facility with adequate space and functions could cost. members are concerned the department could face a similar fate. After deliberation, however, council members asked the firm to develop multiple plans, including concepts for a newly-built facility, a concept to build onto the current facility and an option to transform an already-existing building. Alex Villalobos, Kyle City Council member, cited several issues with the current Kyle Police facility, including a server room that’s “probably beyond the temperature requirements to operate appropriately.” “You have data and
Commissioner Races Continued from pg. 1A
race by 153 votes after early voting numbers were released. However, Shell rallied back on Election Day by securing 31 more votes than Hall. In all, more than 21,000 of the 33,708 registered voters in Pct. 3 participated. Meanwhile, Republican Walt Smith held off a pair of opponents to claim victory in the Hays County Pct. 4 commissioner’s race. Smith, a political strategist, finished with 11,513 votes to Democrat Omar Baca’s 10,296. Write-in candidate Jon Thompson had 587 total votes, according to unofficial, final results. Smith snagged an early
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782-vote lead after early voting, which slightly ballooned with Election Day numbers. Smith will fill the role of Ray Whisenant, who opted to forgo a reelection bid. Whisenant served two terms on the commissioners court, beating Karen Ford in 2010. In the race for Hays County Pct. 2 Commissioner, Republican Mark Jones secured his third term in office by defeating Democrat Richard Cronshey. Jones held a six-percent lead over Cronsey after early voting, which held after Election Day numbers came in.
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information that is going to be lost because the building isn’t retrofitted. There’re also issues with the toilets backing up. They don’t have a place to change inside that place,” Villalobos said. “The officers are having to take DNA from a site and wash it off in their own places ... They don’t have the facilities to run their best practices.” Mayor Travis Mitchell and council member Shane Arabie said they were concerned that a plan of more than $23
million would negatively affect the city. The council hopes to spend no more than $250 per foot for the new or refurbished facility and intends to house the department within 20,000 square feet. “I don’t want to get all the way through the planning process and then not go through with it,” Arabie said. “We don’t want to do that to the department again. The last plan was too expensive, so we absolutely have to plan
for something we can pay for.” Director of Finance Perwez Moheet said the estimated cost of the previous facility would max out the city’s current bond threshold. “(The limit would be) about $25 million,” Moheet said in reference to the city’s bond limitations. “Most of (incoming taxes) are going to the wastewater project. We can probably bond within the existing tax rate depending on the timing. I don’t foresee the construction on the police department at least for two to three years.” City leaders expect the item to return at the Nov. 20 meeting, when Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects return with an estimate for what their new plans may cost.
CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CREATION OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the Kyle City Hall, located at 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640, for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Kyle, under the provisions of Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code and its benefit to the City and the property in the proposed zone. The general benefit to the City and its taxpayers of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two will be to increase the value of taxable properties through the development of new public and private improvements within the reinvestment zone. The proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two is comprised of approximately 1,480 acres located west of IH-35 and east of FM 2770 within Kyle city limits as depicted in the proposed boundary map below: The legal description, boundary map, draft project and finance plan, and the draft creation Ordinance are available for public inspection in the City Secretary’s office at 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640. All Kyle residents and interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to provide their comments to City Council on the proposed creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two. As provided in state law, owners of property within the proposed reinvestment zone may protest the inclusion of their property in the proposed zone.
Opinion
QUOTE OF THE WEEK “We see the I-35 corridor becoming like a small DFW metroplex...” –Caitlin Strickland, County Planner. Story, page 2A.
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John Glenn: Ted Williams Batted 1.000 for America T his summer on a swing through Boston, I took the Fenway Park tour. Along the way, our guide pointed out the retired Red Sox numbers hanging over the grandstands: No. 1 Bobby Doerr, No. 6 Johnny Pesky, No. 8 Yaz and others that included David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Jim Rice and Carlton Fisk, even though he played more years for the Chicago White Sox than the Bosox. When the guide announced No. 9 Ted Williams, I broke out in spontaneous applause, but absolutely no one joined me. Immediately, the reality struck me. Williams’ prestigious batting feats live on, but his gutsy service as a U.S. Marine Corp fighter pilot who flew 39 missions during World War II and the Korean War with a stint as Major John Glenn’s wingman – the events that prompted my respectful ovation – are long forgotten. The Kid, a two-time Triple Crown winner, the last .400 hitter and possibly the most prodigious hitter for average and power, lives on. But as America’s fearless defender, Captain Ted Williams’ memory has faded among all except baseball historians. Let Williams’ pilot buddies describe his flying skills. In 1952, after heavy enemy fire hit Williams’ F-9 Panther, his aircraft was ablaze, and the hydraulics and radio were gone. But worried that broken legs would end his baseball days, Williams refused to parachute to safety. Instead, Williams made a spectacular daredevil belly landing. Anxiously awaiting Williams near the runway, his combat pilot friend Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Coleman, the slick fielding New York Yankees World Series champion’s second baseman and later San Diego Padres announcer who flew 120 missions in World War II and Korea, kidded Williams that he landed a lot faster than he ran the bases. Despite his close brush with death, Williams took off on another mission at 8:08 the next morning. Before he died in 2002, astronaut,
Guest Column by Joe Guzzardi
former U.S. Senator and senior citizen Glenn, who returned to space at age 77, said that Williams was an “excellent pilot” who may have batted .400 for the Red Sox, but “he hit one thousand as a U.S. Marine.” And Williams, perhaps unknowingly, acknowledged Glenn’s praise when he said that of all his baseball accomplishments - the 19 All-Star Games and two-time MVP awards that he garnered - the honor which he most valued was being Captain Ted Williams. The great “what if” among the baseball bugs’ hot stove league discussions often centers on what Williams’ lifetime batting achievements would have been had he not lost five prime-time years during World War II and Korea. Williams stands in baseball’s record books as having finished his career with a .344 average, 2,654 hits, 521 home runs and 1,839 RBI. Sabermetricians calculate that had Williams played during his five years serving in wartime, his career totals would have been .342 with 3,452 hits, 663 home runs and 2,380 RBI. Opinions about who baseball’s greatest hitter is always include Williams, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx. But getting on base is what baseball is about, and in that category Williams has no equal. In .482 or nearly half his at bats, Williams successfully got on base or touched home. But somehow, Williams, the great American defender, is rarely discussed, an oversight that puzzled Coleman. Late in his life, Coleman commented that Williams and he knew one thing for sure. America was and always will be bigger and more important than baseball.
Veterans Day: Is it enough?
“What have you done for us lately?” I don’t think the average American military veteran has the time or the temperament to spend 51 weeks a year asking such a question, but a reasonable person could hardly blame him if he did. Veterans Day can be like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day – an occasion to heap praise upon individuals whom we spend the rest of the year ignoring, tolerating or circumventing. A week’s worth of bumper stickers, newspaper interviews, special discounts and grade school essays soon give way to the daily grind. I don’t think our veterans are expecting a “We’re not worthy!” routine from civilians (as in Wayne and Garth kowtowing to Alice Cooper in the “Wayne’s World” movie), but there are lots of little ways to show appreciation during the year. Are you glad for the religious freedom we enjoy in this country? Don’t take it for granted. Go out
Glad the nation as a whole isn’t speaking German or Japanese? Try Tyrades speaking and writing Enby Danny glish correctly. Tyree Take five minutes to learn flag etiquette before displaying Old Glory. and be the most gung ho Let the veterans in (insert your religious afyour family, workplace or filiation or non-affiliation neighborhood know that here) you can be! they are always welcome Are you grateful for to relate their wartime freedom of speech and experiences – or NOT, freedom of the press? Ex- depending on their situercise those rights. Stay ation. informed, and not just Don’t practice kneeby surrounding yourself jerk reactions of any with “yes men” radio/TV political stripe. Don’t commentators, bloggers callously advocate sendand columnists. Military ing service people into service has opened up harm’s way just because new horizons for millions some foreign bureaucrat of insulated kids over ticked you off. But neithe years, and there’s no ther should you cost us reason for civilians to valuable time by unrebox themselves in with alistically insisting that dogma. “Diplomacy ALWAYS Glad you can vote? works.” Be sure you register and Hold your governactually show up on elec- ment’s feet to the fire tion day. (No excuses, when military personsuch as TV’s Edith Bunker nel’s lives are on the line. trying to defend husband Make sure our military Archie’s non-voting with has a clear mission, propthe lame “I think he had er equipment and a reato mail a letter once.”) sonable exit strategy. Educate yourself and Help the veterans in vote for solid, non-frivoyour life with a yearlous reasons. round project of scrap-
booking, journaling or connecting with old comrades. Visit a Veterans Administration hospital and see what you can do to uplift the spirits of those who have sacrificed so much for their country. If you see your children or grandchildren (or yourself ) getting too wrapped up in desensitizing, violence-glorifying video games, ask a combat veteran to intervene and bring them down to earth. Be wild and crazy and use Arbor Day or the Ides of March as an excuse to donate a veterans-oriented book to the public library. In the coming year, I hope we will be able to break the cycle of “feast or famine” for attention to veterans. I hope that the nation’s veterans can say of civilians, “All gave some.” Danny, son of WW II veteran Lewis Tyree, welcomes reader e-mail responses at tyreetyrades@ aol.com and visits to his Facebook fan page “Tyree’s Tyrades”.
Joe Guzzardi is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research and the American Internet Baseball Writers Association. guzzjoe@yahoo.com
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Dems take local JP races, Koch joins Kyle council BY MOSES LEOS III A pair of incumbent Democrats secured their spots on the bench in the Pct. 2 and 5 Justice of the Peace races Tuesday. Beth Smith, who has served as the Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace for over 20 years, defeated Republican James Kohler by a wide 28 percent margin, according to unofficial, final results. Smith held a large lead over Kohler, a former Hays County Constable, after early voting results were released, with the advan-
tage maintaining once Election Day numbers came in. Nearly 53 percent of the more than 29,000 registered voters participated in the JP2 race. Block walking was a key component for the victory, Smith said. She also felt she was able to get straight-ticket Republican voters to “cross-over,” which she appreciated. She also was able to meet many more prospective voters during the lead-up to the race. Smith said she was excited and thankful for her supporters.
“I feel honored, absolutely,” Smith said. “I’ve got a lot of great comments and texts and everyone has been positive about the whole thing, and I’m ready to serve again.” Meanwhile, Democrat Scott Cary held off Republican Karen Marshall to win reelection to the JP5 seat. Cary, who has served for more than 10 years, defeated Marshall by 1,409 votes. Cary said his record of service and roots in the community were key factors that led him to the win. “I’m glad the people of
Hays County are going to trust me to be the Justice of the Peace for four more years,” Cary said. In a tight battle for the Kyle City Council Place 5 seat, Rick Koch narrowly
San Marcos attorney appointed to County Court-at-Law No. 3 seat BY KATIE BURRELL
years. County commissioners A San Marcos-area have been working to adcriminal attorney has been dress the slow justice system selected to helm the newly through various means, created Hays County Court- including the addition at-Law No. 3 seat. of a new district court, a Tacie Marie Zelhart, an new county court and an attorney who has been prac- addition to the existing jail ticing criminal law for over to allow for more inmates, 16 years, was appointed to as wait time has increased. the seat by Hays County State officials approved the Commissioners Oct. 30. creation of the third county Zelhart was selected out of court-at-law position during a field of nine applicants, the 85th Legislative session which was later narrowed in 2017. down to three finalists by The Office of General county officials. Counsel coordinated the apCommissioners said plication process beginning all candidates were highly in early August. General qualified, but eventually Counsel Mark Kennedy said all agreed on Zelhart after he and his office modeled weeks spent narrowing the the application after what is pool. used by the Texas Governor’s “I think we need to get office. Kennedy said each this judge elected as soon applicant met the minimum as possible and in place so requirements, and was that we can go to work for interviewed twice. One of the citizens of Hays County those interviews involved and help our justice system meeting with two county to continue to grow,” said commissioners at one time. Lon Shell, Hays County Pct. “There’s still decisions to 3 commissioner. be made by the judges toCounty officials have gether,” Kennedy said. “The sought to improve its justice judges need to make their system, which has been dockets, but the addition of operating slowly due to an the new judge will allow for increased volume in recent a wider array of coverage.”
Hays County Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones said he’s known Zelhart for at least eight years, and believes she’s the best pick due to her history of work within Hays County. Jones said Zelhart has experience as an attorney in both criminal and civil law, she operated her own legal practice and she worked in the Hays County District Attorney’s office. “I think she has a solid background in our county,” Jones said. “So, I’m looking forward to seeing her get to work.” Jones said it is likely that when the county’s court judges prepare their dockets, Zelhart will be taking on most cases concerning criminal and civil disputes on mental health in the county. During the appointment process, the commissioners unanimously voted for Zelhart. However, Hays County Pct. 4 commissioner Ray Whisenant motioned for another candidate, but the motion lacked a second and died on the dais. Zelhart will begin opera- T:10” tions Jan. 1, 2019.
edged Robert Rizo by 79 votes to earn his place on the dais. Koch, who currently serves as Planning and Zoning Chair, had a 62-vote lead after early
voting, which only grew by a handful of votes after Election Day, according to unofficial, final results. The Kyle City Council will canvass the results at a later date.
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Lady Rebs stun Aldine in 40-39 thriller BY MOSES LEOS III Hays Lady Rebels sophomore post Trista Strasser discovered Friday sometimes fate can quite literally fall right into your hands. Trailing by a point late in the game, Strasser secured a critical offensive rebound and knocked down a goahead bucket with time winding down to give Hays a stunning 40-39 season opening win over Houston Aldine. Strasser’s shot capped a wild come-from-behind
win for a Rebel squad that outscored Aldine 19-1 in the fourth quarter. For Strasser, who saw her first action on the basketball court since the volleyball season ended Oct. 30, the moment provided a boost of confidence for her and her teammates. “It means that no matter what happens in the rest of the game, I can still do it, and to stay positive the whole game, even if I don’t play so well in the first half,” Strasser said. Hays (1-0) struggled mightily for most of the
Sophomore Trista Strasser’s shot capped a wild come-from-behind win for a Rebel squad that outscored Aldine 19-1 in the fourth quarter. contest, scoring 19 total points through the first three quarters. Danny Preuss, Lady Rebel head basektball coach, said Hays’ youth showed “a bit tonight,” but lauded his team’s ability to battle back. Despite struggles on offense, Preuss said he continued to encourage his players to shoot the ball.
Hays trailed Aldine 38-19 heading into the fourth frame. “I knew that we had to get some shots to fall,” Preuss said. “If we had some shots fall, we could get momentum going.” The Rebel defense also shut down production
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Members of the Hays Rebels girls basketball team celebrate after the final buzzer sounded in a 40-39 win over Houston Aldine at Bales Gym.
Rebel runner finishes 18th at state cross-country meet BY MOSES LEOS III
ROUND ROCK – A strong start to Saturday’s UIL 6A girls state cross country meet turned into a record finish for Hays High freshman Abby Parra. By maintaining a consistent pace after the first mile of the race, Parra not only secured 18th place out of 150 runners with a time of 17.52.46, but also set a new personal record for herself. Parra said the accomplishment solidified her mindset that she can keep up with the best the state has to offer. “I know there were girls who were faster, but knowing my experience, I know I can stay up there with them,” Parra said. Success for Parra began right from the starting gun, said Rebel head cross country PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III coach Traci Hightower. Hays Rebel freshman Abby Parra (2544) maintains a steady pace near the final stretch of the Prior to the state meet, Hightower said she and girls 6A state cross country meet.
Cavs take down Rebs 44-28 on senior night BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI A lack execution on offense and missed opportunities on defense were key components in the Hays Rebels’ 44-28 senior night home loss to the Lake Travis Cavaliers. “I felt like they fought really hard,” Hays head coach Les Goad said. “I feel bad that I didn’t make the right decisions at the right times.” After giving up an opening drive touchdown to Lake Travis running back Weston Stephens, the Rebel offense responded with a 14-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a 7-yard touchdown run by senior running back Devin Hines. Following that drive, Hays’ offense sputtered for the next two-and-a-half quarters as the Cavalier defense clamped down and minimized explosive plays and first downs. “You know, we had a great drive to open the game, and we had to
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Parra worked on keeping up with the lead pack within the first mile or so and maintaining that consistent pace. Parra said she felt “refreshed” prior to hitting the course. Once she began, Parra said it felt “natural to get into my strides” in order to reach the lead pack, which occurred within the first few hundred yards. “There was not a moment she hesitated,” Hightower said. “She got herself in the exact pocket we talked about and then stuck with the pace.” But a key component was running at her own pace. Keeping a calm demeanor and approaching it as if it were just another run was imperative for Parra, who knew within the first mile she had what it took to stay with the top group.
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Lady Lobo basketball begins the year with seasoned players BY MOSES LEOS III
obligations. Taylor lauded Experience at several Halatin’s strategies and key positions is expect- how he implemented ed to guide the Lehman successful ideologies Lady Lobos basketball that helped the program team as they navigate succeed. through the 2018 sea“He already laid down son. a great founEven with dation for Coach Brad them. It was a recent change in a matter of Taylor said leadership, me tweaking the Lobos new head a few things coach Brad and continualso have Taylor ing to push several believes the them and team could get better,” players be a conTaylor said. that could tender in a Leading tough 25-6A the way for provide a district. Lehman will “spark” off “I think it’s be sophowide open. of the bench more point It’s anyone’s guard Kayla as well. (district) to Presley, along win,” Taylor with junior said. “If we work on guards Alyssa Saucedo things we’re struggling and junior forward Apawith, we have a chance isa Youngbird. They are to make some noise in part of a team that condistrict this year.” sists of mostly juniors Taylor, who had and sophomores. worked as an assisTaylor said the Lotant in the program, bos also have several assumed the role of players that could head coach Nov. 1 after provide a “spark” off of James Halatin stepped the bench as well. For down due to family Taylor, a high-tempo
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Lehman High’s Kayla Presley works down court during a game against Cedar Creek at the Lobo Den.
offense, while also playing sound defense is what he aims to install in the program. That gameplan played a role in the team’s 61-21 season opening win over Austin LBJ Nov. 2. While Taylor said the team played well, he hopes to shore up their defensive awareness and communication, as well as improving
their free-throw shooting. “That right there, playing against a better team, it could make us lose the game,” Taylor said. “That’s one thing we are going to have to get better at is freethrow shooting.” Lehman travels to play at the Bowie Tournament this weekend. The Lobos host Georgetown Nov 26.
Bowie rolls by Lobos 65-21 BY REED GRAFF AUSTIN – An early flurry of offense was enough for the Bowie Bulldogs to cruise past the Lehman Lobos in a 65-21 blowout Nov. 1 at Toney Burger Stadium. The Bulldogs got off to a blazing hot start, scoring touchdowns on their first five drives of the game. Big plays from playmaking seniors Elijah Higgins and Kyle Carter became too much for the Lobo football team to control. The Lobos quickly fell into a 35-0 hole. The Lobos found some life late in the first half when senior Cayden Raymond found sophomore Bryant Lewis for an 84yard touchdown pass. On the following drive, senior Dadrein Brazil came away with an interception to get the ball back. Momentum, however, ended quickly when the Lobos suffered a miscue while backed up at their own five-yard line. An errant snap went over Raymond’s head and out of the back of the endzone for a safety. Bowie then took the ensuing free-kick 73 yards for another score. Once the smoke settled, the Lobos trailed 44-7 going into the half. Bowie tallied two more touchdowns early in the third frame, but Lehman’s offense finally sprang to life. The Lobos turned to running backs Keyshaun Williams and Phillip Garcia to move the ball down the field. Garcia finished off the drive with a powerful run at the goal line to trim Bowie’s lead down to 58-14. The Bulldogs immediately retaliated with a 68-yard rushing touchdown. Williams tallied the final points of the game with a one-yard touchdown run. Lehman head coach Bruce Salmon felt his team started slow, but remains proud of how they responded and battled. “We came out in the second half and played a lot better,” Salmon said. “It’s been a tough road, but I’m proud of these kids and I’m proud how they are sticking through things.” Lehman finished with 382 total yards of offense. Raymond went 9 of 25 for 226 yards and a touchdown. Lewis caught five
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Hays High senior defensive lineman Jamison Eddleman (34) attempts to prevent the ball from hitting the ground while trying to secure an interception in the fourth quarter of Friday’s district game against Lake Traivs.
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sustain that,” Goad said. “I feel like some decisions there on the second and third drive, if we could’ve just got that momentum back, and part of that is on me just making the right calls. But I felt like our guys competed and I’m proud of their efforts.” Lake Travis’ offense, led by junior quarterback Hudson Card, carved up the Rebel defense in the second quarter for three total touchdowns. Stephens scored twice with a 9-yard catch and a 4-yard run, while Card also found the end zone on a 3-yard run which gave the Cavaliers a 28-7 lead at intermission. Rebel struggles not only extended to offense, but also to its defense, which was unable to se-
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cure two would-be turnovers, which could have changed momentum. On two separate drives in the first half, a Rebel defender was in position to intercept Card, but the ball fell through their hands on both occasions. Lake Travis capitalized on its good fortune and tallied scores on both drives. “We are getting better at things that we are doing, it’s just making that extra play and getting those turnovers when we have that opportunity,” Goad said. “Against a quality team like this, you’ve got to take advantage of every opportunity you get.” Lake Travis extended its lead to 35-7 after three frames before Hays mounted a comeback.
The Rebel offense showed signs of life in the fourth quarter scoring three touchdowns. A 59-yard touchdown run by Bobby Green, a 2-yard score by Nash Danford, and a 32-yard touchdown pass from Demetrius Hill to Joeangel Carrasco highlighted the Rebels’ scores by the end of regulation. However, it was too little too late as Hays was unable to make up the deficit. “It still comes down to the fundamentals of the game, the blocking; we’ve got to stay on our blocks longer and we just need to execute,” Goad said. “Some of it was some play calling where I just need to put us in the right position. I’ll take that.”
Hines finished the game with 15 carries for 48 yards and one touchdown, and Green contributed 84 yards and one touchdown on seven carries. For Lake Travis, Card finished the game completing 26 of 36 passes for 216 yards and three total touchdowns, while Stephens had eight carries for 65 yards and four total touchdowns. With the loss, Hays is locked into the second seed out of 25-6A in the Division I bracket. The Rebels are slated to play No. 3 Converse Judson in the bidistrict round. Hays closes the regular season Friday on the road at Del Valle. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Del Valle (2-5).
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Continued from pg. 1B “I just wanted to keep pace and see how far I could go with it,” Parra said. Hightower said Parra stayed aggressive throughout the entire race, including the final 200 meters, where she passed a pair of runners down the stretch. Obtaining a sub-20 minute race was one goal Hightower set for Parra, along with placing in the Top 20 and finishing under 18 minutes. Both were accomplished as a result of Parra’s cross country PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III experience at the middle school level. Parma’s Hays Rebel assistant cross country coach Brent Holcomb, freshman Abby Parra, head middle school coaches cross country coach Traci Hightower and assistant cross country coach Rob Martin come helped to familiarize her together after Saturday’s state meet. with the sport and build amount of talent in the strong of a group and confidence to compete at her third athlete reach the state level in five Rebel cross country program we are and it the varsity level, Highseasons shows her how program. makes me very proud,” tower said. “blessed I am” and the “I see collectively how Hightower said. For Hightower, seeing
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from Aldine senior guard Aldayshein Adrian, who finished with 18 points. Utilization of the box-andone zone defense, which the Rebels had not practiced before Friday’s game, limited Adrian to one point in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Hays discovered stroke on offense, led by sophomore Lily Guevara, who scored 12 of her team-high 20 points in the fourth frame. Preuss said once players cut Aldine’s lead to 10 points, “they knew they had a chance.” “I told them, ‘Hey, it’s going to get better, I have faith in you,’” he said. The momentum carried into the waning seconds,
when Strasser’s bucket gave the Rebels their first lead at 40-39 with less that 10 seconds left in the game. Hays’ defense held firm in the final seconds and prevented Aldine from knocking down a bucket at the buzzer. But the work begins for Preuss and his staff, which continue to develop its young roster. “I’m pleased with the victory, but we have a lot of work to do,” Preuss said. Strasser finished with four points, while Hays’ Madison Logan finished with five points. Hays travels to play at the Bowie Tournament this weekend. The Lady Rebels host Elgin Nov. 20.
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Continued from pg. 1B passes for 175 yards and a score. Garcia ran for 45 yards and a score on 11 carries, and Williams carried the ball 19 times for 90 yards, and a touchdown. Salmon is pleased with the progress Williams has made and believes he will continue to improve week by week. “He’s a guy that continues to get better each and every week,” Salmon said. “He’s come a long way and we look forward to good things from him in the future.” With the Lobos hosting Akins Friday at home, Salmon made it clear what he wants to get done going into his team’s final showdown. “The expectation is to send these seniors out with a win.” Salmon said. “These are the guys that stuck through thick and thin, and I’d love nothing more than to give them a win to send them off.”
Hays Lady Rebel sophomore post Trista Strasser (35) fights past defenders as she hoists a go-ahead, game-winning bucket over Houston Aldine at Bales Gym.
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Hays CISD hires principal for Johnson High BY MOSES LEOS III
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Michael Wallace (right) is an American Sign Language professor at Austin Community College. A majority of his students are taking the course because they wanted to learn a new language that would immerse them into a world where ASL is practiced by more than 13 million Americans.
ASL a vital tool for Hays County’s deaf community BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
These students are part of a community of young Students enter Michael ASL enthusiasts, eager to Wallace’s American Sign learn a new language that Language (ASL) class, is fast becoming a vital but instead of pulling skill used throughout the out laptops or notebooks United States, including for notes, they use their Hays County. hands to communicate. The Austin metroThe class begins like politan area is home to any other conventional around 15,000 people environment for learning. who are deaf or hard Wallace has a quiz sched- of hearing, paving the uled for the day, and way for a need to bring reviews with his students awareness to American a set of vocabulary words, Sign Language, which is not with words, but with estimated to be spoken his hands and expresby around 13 million sions. Americans.
Wallace, an ASL professor at the Austin Community College Hays Campus, said more schools are beginning to offer ASL as part of a language curriculum, bringing more awareness of the language to society. Wallace, who has been deaf since he was an infant, lived in a small town in rural America, where the access to proper education was limited. When Wallace was five, he attended ASL specialized schools, which helped him learn the lan-
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tive director of administrative services and athWith less than a year letics, assistant princito go before the campus pal, head boys basketball officially opens, Johnson coach and a physics and High officially has its speech teacher. first leader. Eric Wright, On Oct. 31, Hays CISD suHays CISD offiperintendent, cials announced said Miksch is the Brett Miksch “right fit to lead” was selected to Johnson High. become the first “Getting Brett principal at Johnon board is an esson High, which sential step in the is scheduled to process of openopen August ing Johnson High 2019. Hays CISD MIKSCH School. With an board trustees outstanding prinapproved hiring Miksch cipal in place, we can Oct. 29 by a unanimous begin to hire additional vote. key staff members and Miksch, who has more start setting the stage for than a decade of expeJaguar success,” Wright rience in teaching and said. campus leadership, was According to the remost recently a principal lease, Miksch hails from in the Barbers Hill Inde- a family whose backpendent School District, ground is in education. located near Houston, His father was a successaccording to a Hays ful teacher, coach, high CISD press release. From school principal and 2009 to 2018, Miksch superintendent. Miksch’s worked in various roles mother was an elewithin the Sweeny Inde- mentary school teacher pendent School District, for 35 years, while his which is also near Hous- grandfather and uncle ton. were also both school Those roles includsuperintendents. Both of ed principal at Sweeny High, as well as execuJOHNSON PRINCIPAL, 4B
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his grandmothers were teachers who served in the field for more than 40 years. “I say all of this to let you know that I am fully aware of the commitment it will take to open a new campus and lead it to the highest level of achievement,” said Miksch. “I will bring a lot of energy to the position and work hard to ensure I represent Hays CISD in a positive manner. I have always believed we have to be life-long learners.” Miksch holds a Master in Education Administration from Lamar University in Beaumont and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin. While
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Students in Hays High teacher Paul Anderlitch’s automotive technology class take a cruise in the newly refurbished vehicle that was originally owned and operated by the Kyle Fire Department.
attending Texas, Miksch was a student manager for the football team when they won the 2005 National Championship. Miksch said the key to success is student engagement. “We must be able to develop positive relationships with the people we work with (colleagues, staff, students, parents, and community members), there has to be relevance in all that we do, and rigor in all lessons we teach,” Miksch said in a statement. “We must create an environment in which all students are expected to learn and are supported and provided opportunities to demonstrate learning at high levels.”
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School for the Deaf in Austin (TSD) currently has around 600 enrolled students. The school, which was founded in 1856, has become a hub for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, with a mission stemmed in providing equal opportunities to those with the disability. Here in Hays County, students at the Hays CISD can enroll in ASL classes. The county government also hires interpreters for events if those services are needed. “We don’t have anyone on staff specifically for interpreting, but we will hire interpreters from companies like San Marcos Interpreting if someone attending an event requests there be an interpreter present,” said Shari Miller, human resource director for Hays County. “If those services are needed, we are more
than happy to provide them.” The interest in ASL is sparked in Wallace’s classroom, where students come together to learn a new language that is not spoken with words,
but with their hands and expressions. In one of his classes, students eagerly follow his instruction, studying and reviewing words, phrases, and sentence structure. Wallace cracks a joke with
his students, and laughter erupts before they begin reviewing again. The mood is lighthearted but focused, and his students are evidently engaged because of their passion for the language.
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Hundreds took to Dripping Springs Ranch Park Nov. 4 for the 5th annual Empty Bowls Project, which helps to raise funds for the Helping Hands Project, an area non-profit that helps to battle food insecurity. Over 30 vendors from the Dripping Springs and Austin areas participated in the event. Above: Glenn Walsh (right) serves eventgoer Lynn Kolzowa a bowl of soup. Inset: Abigail Stanaland (left) and Rose McKenna help out at Empty Bowls.
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s part of the popular “Open Forum” in Houston, Margaret Sanger spoke on “The Need For Birth Control In America” to an audience of 2,500 in the city auditorium on Nov. 7, 1931. While six different Texas cities held regular public lectures by well-known guest speakers in the early twentieth century, the “Open Forum” programs with the most staying power were in Dallas and Houston. And in both cases single individuals determined to broaden the intellectual and cultural horizons of their communities were responsible for the creation and survival of the civic institutions.
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mogram. She later received a letter in the It was five years ago mail detailing abnorwhen Melissa Rodrimalities, which meant guez’ a visit to a mother, Rodriguez said specialist. who is There a nurse, Rodriguez breast cancer urged her realized and domestic to get her she had annual the beviolence are mammoginning some of the gram. stages of Robreast most common driguez, cancer threats to a who has forming. devoted The two woman’s life. a lifetime conOne in eight in service sidered to women leaving it, women will be and her there diagnosed with as commuwas a nity, conchance it breast cancer, sidered while one in four wouldn’t skipping develop, the exam women are go- but Rodue to driguez ing to become her busy tends schedule. to take victims of doAfter a more mestic abuse. enough proactive pressure approach from her mother, Roto danger, so she opted driguez got the mamto have it all removed.
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Melissa Rodriguez is recognized by Hays County officials during Dating Violence Awareness Month.
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id you know that the strawberry – one of the most sought after and delicious foods in the world – can be successfully grown in our area? And lucky for us, they’re easy to grow. There are two types available to grow in our garden plots: the junebearer and the everbearer. Junebearer strawberries are usually set out (planted) in the fall and winter, and produce fruit throughout the spring. So now is a good time to plant this variety. They start producing in February and if the spring is cool, they will continue to ripen strawberries through June. As the days begin to get long, these junebearing strawberries will send out runners (stolons) that will produce new plants. These will begin to flower when the days get short again. Everbearing strawberries bloom more in the summer when the days are long. Our summers are usually a little too hot for great success with this type of berry. Here is the most important tip I can pass on to fellow central Texas gardeners: strawberries must have well drained soil. A good garden mixture would include about 50% sand mixed with rich compost and topsoil. Strawberries also can flourish in raised beds when the drainage is poor. Also you can grow your berries in containers such as hanging baskets and strawberry pots. When growing strawberries in pots, use a good soil-less potting mix such as Metro, Sunshine or Miracle –Gro. These will provide nutrients and drainage, so you won’t have to mix amendments into the soil. The second most important tip I can suggest is mulching. If you mulch around the plants, you will keep those roots warm in the winter and cooler in the summer. An added benefit to growing strawberries in containers is when the temperatures begin to rise in the summer you can move the pots to a shadier and cooler location. Some varieties to look for are Chandler, Sequoia, and Douglas. Happy gardening everyone!
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When women’s rights advocate Margaret Sanger was finally allowed to share her views seven years after pressure from the Catholic Church and other critics forced her to cancel, 2,500 Houstonians came to listen.
accommodations proved inadequate, it was Ideson who talked local officials into opening the city auditorium to the meetings. Depending upon the topic and speaker, attendance ranged from a few hundred to capacity crowds of five or six thousand. When women’s rights advocate Margaret Sanger was finally allowed to share her views seven of the poor. His increasing librarian in Houston. She years after pressure from was hired months before concern for their plight the Catholic Church and caused him to leave Sears the city’s first library other critics forced her to opened its doors in March cancel, 2,500 Houstonians in 1915 and accept the 1904. challenge of organizing came to listen. “These (early) days a department of public Controversy was part were hectic,” Ideson welfare. and parcel of the “Open wrote years later. “There In his first two years Forum.” Atheist attorney was only one person to at the helm, like-minded Clarence Darrow, British assist me, and an errand Dallasites were so imsocialist Bertrand Russell boy and janitor compressed by Scott’s comand muckraking journalmitment and accomplish- pleted the staff.” But she ist Lincoln Steffens were ments that they prevailed persevered overcoming three of the many perupon him to take the lead any and all obstacles to sonalities whose appearin the founding of the Civ- her goal of making books ances sparked strong and available to every Housic Federation. Out of this occasionally hysterical organization with a social tonian, including blacks reactions from groups previously barred from conscience came the like the Women’s Chrisfirst “Open Forum” in the setting foot in the public tian Temperance Union, library. South that brought more the Crime Suppression After a professor at than 300 speakers to town League and the Loyalty To Rice Institute started a between 1919 and 1937. The Law League as well tentative version of the The Bayou City’s origias a long list of preachers Dallas “Open Forum” in nal librarian watched the and the Ku Klux Klan in its progress of Dallas’ “Open 1926, Ideson invited him heyday. to move the lectures to Forum” with great interMore often than not, the recently completed est. It sounded exactly loud protests from the like something she would downtown library. When guardians of public moeven those roomier like to do at the earliest rality guaranteed a good opportunity. Julia Ideson was neither shy nor lacking in initiative. The day after graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in library science, the 21-year-old woman Both non-producing and producing applied for the position of including Non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI)
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Carol Remey passed away October 30, 2018 in Austin, Texas after a brave battle with cancer. Remey was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 20, 1935 to Bud and Phyllis Fisher. Remey was proudly associated with the military from the beginning of her life as her father served a career in the U.S. Army Air Corps. As the spouse of an Air Force fighter pilot, Remey was an avid supporter and volunteer for the U.S. Military, had traveled around the world and made many friends along the way. Remey had many passions, including reading, traveling, and rescuing greyhounds and giving them a loving home. Remey is proceeded in death by her husband of 50 years, Col. (Ret) Robert A. Remey, USAF and is survived by her daughters Catherine Farriell, Lt Col Christine Markwardt, USAF, Retired (husband Lt Col Tom Markwardt, USAF, Retired) and son Lt Col Robert A. Remey, Jr., USAF, Retired (wife Lisa Remey); grandchildren Alex and Andy Farriell; Sarah, Stefanie and 2Lt Matthew Markwardt; and Robby and Grace Remey. Service was held in Kyle on Nov. 5. Remey’s final resting place will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas with her husband Col (Ret) Robert A. Remey. In lieu of flowers, please make donations
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going to put up the lights anymore, Crumley continued turning on and adding to the lights every year, including last Christmas. D. E. Crumley was a loving, kind man who never met a stranger. He helped many people throughout the years at the store and beyond. His family will never forget the many memories that they shared with him. He is survived by his son, Kevin D. Crumley and wife Nancy L. Crumley; his daughter, Kasandra P. Wood and husband Robert O. Wood; his granddaughter, Kimberly M. Norton and husband Jeremy R. Norton, and their two children, Jackson and Jared; his granddaughter, Katherine T. Sevon and husband Matthew J. Sevon, and their daughter, Eniah; his granddaughter, Tana R. Harper and husband Joshua T. Harper and their son Roarke; and his granddaughter, Eileen L. Crumley and fiance David Haecker. Thanks to loyal friends who stood by and helped care for him and the place over the years: Frank, Michelle, Hopie. Many thanks also to Candy Cox, who helped Kassie and Kevin care for D.E. in the final weeks of his life. He will be dearly missed. A viewing will be held from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. and the Memorial Service will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 at Weed-CorleyFish Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress, Austin, TX 78704. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery, Bee Caves, Texas.
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Douglas Elwain (D.E.) Crumley, 97, Buda, passed away on November 4, 2018 at home. He was born to Euell Crumley (23) and Prudie Killebrew Crumley (21) on March 19, 1921 in Teck, TX. Crumley grew up around Haynie Flats in the Spicewood area and along Crumley Ranch Road in Dripping Springs with five siblings. Crumley met Nova Jane (Babe) Bond and they married on May 26, 1943. They were married for 72 years before Nova’s passing on June 12, 2013. At age 18, he helped to relocate a cemetery before Mansfield Dam was built and Lake Travis was created and often retold the story to friends and family. Crumley enlisted in the Army on June 18, 1942. He worked as a cook, trained as a medic, and was stationed in Monterey, California. During that time, he and Nova both worked in the fish canneries in the Monterey area. While he was in training, moving from one army camp to another, Nova would meet up with him in each new place. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 16, 1946. In 1948, they bought property in the Kyle area and ran a dairy farm for many years. In 1965 he and Nova left the dairy farm to open and operate D.E. Crumley Grocery on the newly built IH-35. The store was an Austin landmark once known for
its impressive Christmas light display. He said that putting up Christmas lights for the public was a family tradition, started by his mom and dad “at the home place”. The Austin American Statesman once said that “people didn’t fall in love with the store’s produce, but rather Mr. Crumley’s charm”. Store visitors will remember the Texas Mongoose that he loved to show off and used to initiate firsttime visitors. In July 1980 Texas Monthly listed the store under Best Christmas Decorations in their article “The Best Strikes Back” and mentioned it again in 1982 stating it took “D.E. Crumley four days to string the 2400 lights”. Crumley was quoted as saying he’d like to continue, but “at my age (61), you don’t commit to anything”. Over the years various television stations sent reporters out to interview Crumley during the Christmas season. You can reminisce and view several articles and videos of Crumley and the store if you search online for “D.E. Crumley Grocery”. Musical videos shot at the store included “Guitars, Cadillacs” for Dwight Yoakam and “God Bless Texas” for Little Texas. When the store was sold, he continued the Christmas light tradition at his home in Kyle with an even larger display. Over the years many families made it their tradition to drive up the long driveway to see the lights and often “Crumley” (as many referred to him) would be shout “merry Christmas” and hand out candy to the children. Even though he insisted that he wasn’t
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Buda VFW readies for inaugural Veterans Day parade BY MOSES LEOS III
A labor of love, respect and honor will soon come to fruition for David Condel and the 50-plus members of the Buda VFW Post 12161. On Saturday, Buda’s VFW, which is only in its second year of existence, will hold the city’s inaugural Veterans Day parade, which will wind through Main Street in the downtown sector. The event is one of the first of its kind outside of San Marcos. For Condel, who is the Buda VFW Post Commander, all of the hard work put in by members of the post goes to their larger goal of promoting and celebrating all veterans in the area. “We wanted to do this because Buda has never had one in its history,” Condel said. “That’s what we’re here for, to promote veterans and to help veterans with projects and to celebrate Veterans Day.” The idea of having a parade began roughly a year ago, Condel said. The vision was originally the brainchild and dream of former Post Commander Bob Holcomb, who helped to get the project off of the ground. For members of the VFW, offering a local event allows veterans to avoid having to travel to Austin or San Antonio, which have held their own parades for several years. The VFW gained the help of the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce, which sought to provide a leg up in meeting with city and state officials for the parade. However, the timing of getting the parade together “fell through the cracks,” pushing back the parade to 2018, said JR Gonzales, Buda Chamber Managing Director. Despite the setback, Condel said the VFW took its time and was able to secure the necessary permits needed to hold the parade. That process, which took approximately three months, involved talking with Buda and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials to close parts of Main Street for the parade. Per Texas law, state highways, such as Main Street and FM 967, require a permit if they are to be shut down for more than an hour’s time. Condel, who did most of the groundwork for the parade, said he also turned to his wife for help in setting up the event. His wife, a former chamber of commerce executive, offered support and guidance in getting the parade off of the
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ground, Condel said. The extra time also allowed the Chamber and VFW to fundraise to hold the event as well. Gonzales said the Chamber and VFW exceeded their goal of fundraising $3,000 for the parade, which will go toward operational costs, such as grandstands and hiring off-duty police officers for security. The Chamber also contributed the necessary flags and belts to establish a color guard to march in the parade. Condel said three color guards will participate in the parade, along with members of both the Buda and Kyle VFW organizations and the Kyle Chamber of the American Veterans (AMVETS).
By holding the parade, Gonzales said Buda has become a leader in the area when it comes to honoring its veterans. He said all are welcome to join and participate, but he also believes it could spur other communities to start Veterans Day parades as well. In addition, Buda’s parade will add to the “smalltown feel” city leaders are trying to maintain, Gonzales said. “Having an active VFW in our parade adds to the overall feel of Buda, the small-town feel,” Gonzales said. “That is small-town USA, and it allows people from south Austin and other areas to come to the parade, instead of going to larger cities.” Seeing hours of hard work pay off will be what Condel looks forward to. It’s all done to follow in Flocke’s footsteps and to give local veterans a parade to be proud of. “It’s great. I think I’ve had a good response from everyone,” Condel said. “It’s a lot of hard work to put on a parade like this.”
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Subdivision files suit against Driftwood venue owners BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
tained by the neighborhood. A Driftwood-area Members of the Radisubdivision has filed suit ance board argued the against the owners of a street cannot be used as controversial wedding a road for Mark Black, his venue, citing corporate ofa road used fice or their Bill Brock, to access the construction proposed team. president of site is private Residents the Radiance property. of Radiance On Sept. want the Property 26, members brothers to Owners of the Radiinstead build ance neigha private Association borhood roadway in (POA), said the and out of Board of Trustees filed neighborhoods their venue, suit in Hays a continsurrounding County Disgency that trict Court the Mark Black has not been against Mark agreed to in Wedding and Miwriting. chael Black, Bill Brock, Venue are owners of president of concerned with the Radiance the Mark Black WedProperty the potential ding Venue, Owners fire hazard which is loAssociation cated along (POA), said and possible FM 1828. the neightraffic issues The Radiborhoods ance Board surrounding in case of an of Trustees, the Mark emergency, which is Black Wedcomprised of ding Venue and noise community are conpollution leaders from cerned with the neighthe potential among other borhood, fire hazard concerns. filed the and possible suit on the traffic issues grounds that a portion of in case of an emergenConcord Circle fronting cy, and noise pollution the Mark Black Wedding among other concerns. Venue is a private road The News-Dispatch that’s owned and mainoriginally reported
Over a decade ago, the residents of Radiance fought to get a portion of the road back into Hays County’s jurisdiction. During the process, Hays County remised and never completed the deed, leaving the road to the ownership of Radiance. Construction of the wedding venue is set to begin this week, according to a written statement by the Black family. “The majority of our neighbors have been welcoming and helpful, unfortunately, a very few small number of neighbors have continually tried to bully and pressure us into stopping our development,” the statement read. “When the neighbors picketed PHOTO BY EXSAR ARGUELLO our restaurant, Terry A handful of area residents marched at Terry Black’s BBQ near downtown Austin to protest Black’s Barbeque on development of a proposed wedding venue site in Driftwood. The owner of the proposed venue Barton Springs Road, we knew they would stop at is Mark Black, Terry Black’s brother. nothing to try to hurt our small family business.” the capacity for the Despite some oral outdoor music, traffic The Black family called wedding venue would be agreements made and fire safety,” Brock the lawsuit the latest in around 600 participants, behind closed doors, said. “We just want to a string of attacks that but Mark Black told including preliminary be very specific with our the newspaper that agreements from the concerns because he has has gone on for more than two years, despite he did not intend to Blacks to address some not.” receiving approval from hold weddings at that concerns, residents want The lawsuit, which capacity. Despite nearby the contingency to be was filed on Sept. 26, will local, state and federal agencies. residents’ concerns, the addressed in writing. be reviewed by the Hays “We look forward to Dripping Springs City “We’ve had County State District handling this baseless Council in May approved neighborhood meetings Court which will rule in lawsuit and our countera site development and never once has he favor or opposition to permit application for agreed in writing with the filing by the Radiance suit in the court of law,” the statement read. the venue. our issues including on POA.
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Public Notices CITATION BY PUBLICATION
To all persons interested in the Estate of Susan Dawnelle McAdams, Deceased, Cause No. 18-0294-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-num bered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATOR in this estate on the 10th day of September, 2018, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Susan Dawnelle McAdams, 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 (I0) 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 above noted date and time. Applicant's Attorney: Colin G. Wise 1921 Corporate Drive, Ste. 102 San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 392-2197 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 29th day of October, 2018. Liz Q. Gonzalez County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 By Rebecca Espinoza-Montemayor, Deputy
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Hays Free Press • November 7, 2018
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of NINA M. KOEHLER, deceased, were issued on October 31, 2018 under Docket number 18-0319-P, pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas to RUE HATFIELD. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Rue Hatfield Independent Executor Estate of Nina M. Koehler C/O Andrew Gary P. O. Box 727 San Marcos, Texas 78667 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated this 1st. day of November, 2018 Andrew Gary, Bar #7721000 P.O. Box 727 San Marcos, Texas 78667 512-396-2541 andrewgary@grandecom. net
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE AND APPLICANT SPONSORED MEETING
An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 244.07 acres of property located along Mathias Lane, Kyle, TX. An applicant sponsored meeting is to be held at the Hays County Development Services Office at 2171 Yarrington Rd, Suite 100 Kyle, TX 78640 at 2:30 p.m. November 19, 2018 to present the Trails at Windy Hill subdivision and receive public comment. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services at (512) 393-2150. Tracking Number: SUB-1090
NOTICE TO SECURED CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that Original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of FLOYD LALLEY, Deceased, were issued on the 29th day of August, 2018, in Cause No. 18-0260-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to MASON LALLEY, Independent Executor of the Estate of FLOYD DENNIS LALLEY. The address is: David H. Morris Morris & Wise
1921 Corporate Drive, Suite 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present themselves within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED this the 5th day of November, 2018. Respectfully submitted, DAVID H. MORRJS MORRJS & WISE 1921 Corporate Drive, Suite 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 Telephone: (512) 396-7525 Telecopier: (512) 396-7599 State Bar No. 14476600 TO: Triad manufactured Home Financial Services, Inc., 4336 Pablo Oaks Court Jacksonville, FL 32224
FIRST NOTICE FOR 2014 VOLVO TRACTOR
Red in color Vin# 4V4NC9EJ4EN162733. Authorized by Hays County Sheriffs Office. Vehicles released 24/7 with a 1 hour notice to the registered owner. Located at K&S Towing, 895B S Loop 4, Buda, TX 78610, 512-291-3672 (0644869VSF)
FIRST NOTICE FOR 2013 TRAILER
White in color VIN#1UYVS253XDU596412 Authorized by Hays County Sheriffs Office. Vehicles released 24/7 with a 1 hour notice to the registered owner. Located at K&S Towing, 895B S Loop 4, Buda, TX 78610, 512-291-3672 (0644869VSF)
CITY OF BUDA IS SEEKING PROPOSALS
The City of Buda is seeking proposals for 2014 Buda Bond Proposition 3 – Streets; Old Goforth Road Improvements Project. The Project includes material movement and filling; mass and fine grading; paving; intersection relocation and reconstruction; curbs and gutters; sidewalks; pedestrian ramps; storm sewers; utility asset relocations and adjustments; traffic control measures; signage and pavement markings; erosion and sediment control measures; and site restoration. Please submit four (4) copies of the proposal [one (1) CD or flash drive and three (3) hard copies, signed in ink in a sealed envelope to: City of Buda Attention: Purchasing Manager RE: RFP 19-003 2014 Buda Bond Proposition 3 Ð Street; Old Goforth Road Improvements Construction Project 405 E. Loop St. Bldg. 100 Buda, Texas 78610 The deadline for submission of proposals is 2:00 pm on Tuesday December, 2018. A pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. local time on November 14, 2018, in the Buda City Hall, Multi-Purpose Room 1034, 405 E. Loop St., Bldg. 100. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged, but is not mandatory. The City of Buda reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firms submitting proposals, per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. The City of Buda is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to attain goals for Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), as amended.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mary C. Simmons, Deceased, were issued on October 15, 2018, in Cause No. 18-028 5-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 1, Hays County, Texas, to: Marianne Simmons a/k/a Marianne Sprinkel and Madelyn S. Marchessault a/k/a Madelyn Simmons. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and the manner prescribed by law. c/o: David Claflin Attorney at Law The Blum Firm 303 Colorado St., Ste. 2550 Austin, TX 78701 Dated the 1st of November,
2018 /s/David Claflin, Attorney for Marianne Simmons and Madelyn Marchessault
SUBCONTRACTOR & SUPPLIER PROPOSAL INFORMATION PACKET
Bartlett Cocke General contractors, Construction Manager-at-Risk, for: Hays CISD Transportation Center - Tile Scope, is requesting competitive proposals from subcontractors and suppliers. Subcontractor and supplier proposals will be received via Fax to (512) 326-4339 or (512) 326-3990 Fax or via email to bidaus@bartlettcocke.com no later than 2:00:00 PM on 11/16/2018. Any proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Electronic copies of the proposal documents may be obtained from Bartlett Cocke or viewed at local and online planrooms. Contact Trent Bales via email Tbales@bartlettcocke.com or phone (512) 326-4223 to make arrangements. Small, Woman Owned, Disadvantaged, HUB, HUBZone, 8(a), Minority, and all similar firms are encouraged to submit proposals on this project. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is an equal opportunity (EEO) employer.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Sale of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale to be held online at Storagetreasures. com by competitive bid. Anytime Storage, LLC 880 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Will be ending on or after Nov. 23, 2018 at 11 AM. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant(s).All Units have some furniture, boxes, clothing, miscellaneous household items. DAVID LAWHON- 2 truck boxes, tools, ladder EDUARDO SALAZAR JR bedframe, art LUPE MALLEN - Christmas, crafts, children’s VERA. MUNOZ - puzzles, beds, bed rails.
CREEDMOOR MAHA WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Creedmoor Maha Water Supply Corporation (“Corporation”) will design and construct projects, assisted by the one or all of the following programs Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Water Development Fund of the Texas Water Development Board to construct water system improvements in this community. Accordingly, the Corporation is seeking to contract with a qualified professional engineer or professional engineering consulting firm to prepare all preliminary, final design, and construction management for construction of improvements approved by the Texas Water Development Board. Please submit your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for these proposed services to Mr. John Steib, General Manager, 12100 Laws Rd., Buda, Texas 78610. A copy of the proposal format may be obtained from Mr. John Steib, General Manager, 12100 Laws Rd., Buda, Texas 78610 (512) 2432113 or via e-mail at jsteib@ creedmoorwsc.com or from the Corporations web site. Proposal must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 6, 2018 to be considered. No electronic submission will be accepted. The Corporation reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms submitting proposals, according to Office of Management and Budget Circular A-102. The Corporation will not be responsible for any costs incurred in submitting a response. The Corporation seeks to afford the opportunity for qualified SBE, MBE, and WBE firms to propose to provide the services described herein.
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Hays Free Press • November 7, 2018
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Texas falls behind on energy efficiency rankings BY EXSAR ARGUELLO Extreme climate and long drives are leading some experts to conclude Texas is one of the least energy efficient states in the country. According to a Wallethub study, Texas ranked 41st in energy efficiency, which was broken down into several metrics including home energy and auto efficiency. The Department of Energy estimates the average U.S. family spends at least $2,000 a year on utilities, most of which is allocated to heating and cooling. On average, Americans spend upwards of $3,000 a year on energy alone
when factoring gas and utilities. Extreme heat is a factor that leads to higher energy and utility bills. The Austin metropolitan area had 51 days of 100 plus degree heat during the summer, marking one of the warmest summers on record. Brian Curtsinger, senior energy service advisor for Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC), said Texans can save up to 5 percent on their electricity bill by adjusting the thermostat by one degree. “The first thing people should do is be aware of how they are using their energy,” Curtsinger said. “Take a look at your bill and see what your daily,
BE INFORMED
See a breakdown by state at www.wallethub. com/edu/most-andleast-energy-efficientstates/7354/
weekly and even hourly use is. Second, know your baseline for consumption. If something doesn’t need to be on, that’s money you can be saving.” Curtsinger said the most important but dangerous tool in the home is the thermostat. He urges people to look at the device as a bank account. Every degree raised or lowered depending on the outside temperature means precious dollars
lost or gained. According to Wallethub’s analysis, Texas has high residential energy consumption, most of which comes as a consequence of the summer heat. Better insulation in new homes can cut energy costs and cool homes more efficiently during the summer. PEC experts advise Texans to turn computers off when they are not being used and run appliances like the washer and dryer in the afternoon when the temperature drops. “Everything that consumes electricity emits heat and that heat will force your air conditioner to work hard to keep things cool,” Curtsinger said. “If you have a dirty
filter that is pushing 1600 cubic feet of air when your system is designed to move 2000 cubic feet of air, it’ll run 20 percent longer.” Increased fuel consumption also led to Texas’ low ranking. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated average consumer spending on motor fuel and oil at $1,968 in 2018, a $59 increase from last year. Texans are also spending more on fuel for their vehicles than 88 percent of the country. Texas is the second largest state in the country by landmass, and residents are traveling more than 270 billion miles a year throughout the state. Additionally, the con-
sumption of gasoline is around 20 billion gallons annually. In August, President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protective Agency announced plans for major cutbacks on fuel efficiency standards, which has been met by criticism from companies like Honda, GM and states like California, where the fuel efficiency standard is ranked 5th in the country. “We calculated fuel efficiency as miles/gallons in each state and compared the results,” said Jill Gonzalez, an analyst at Wallethub. “Texas’ vehicle fuel efficiency is 13.78 miles/gallon, placing it 44th among the states we analyzed.”
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Public Notices CITATION BY PUBLICATION
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF CASE NO.: JU-2018000055.01, KARHONDA LYNN TYLER II, A Minor Child NOTICE TO: Karhonda Lynn Tyler Notice is hereby given to the above named individual that an action has been filed in the Juvenile Court of Randolph County, Alabama. You must file an Answer to the subject Statement of Claim within fourteen days of the date of this notice or a default judgement shall be entered against you in this matter. Information may be obtained from Mark E. Tindal, Attorney for Petitioners 4441 US Highway 431 Roanoke, AL 36274 334-219-3580 (Tel) By: CHRIS MAY, CLERK OF COURT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
Pursuant to chapter 59; Texas property code; Cornerstone Storage 281 N FM 1626 Buda, TX, 78610 will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord lien. The sale will end on or around 10:00 a.m. on November 15th, 2018 via storagetreasures.com. Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. A $50.00 clean up deposit will be required. Unit must be cleaned out 48 hours from end of sale. Sale is subject to adjournment. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. A general description of unit contents is but not limited to misc. household items, furniture, electronics, and tools. Property includes contents from units of the following tenants: Valerie Moreno, Seth Kuykendall, Eloy A Reyes
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
To All Interested Parties: The City of Buda is seeking proposals for the tax exempt financing of certain equipment required in connection with energy savings measures located within, owned and managed by Buda. The financing will be in an amount not to exceed Two Million Five Hundred Eighty Four Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($2,584,475.00) with a construction period of approximately eight (8) months and an amortization period described in the RFP. Please submit four (4) copies of the proposal [one (1) CD or flash drive and three (3) hard copies, signed in ink in a sealed envelope to: City of Buda
Attention: Purchasing Manager RE: RFP 19-004 ENERGY SAVINGS FINANCING 405 E. Loop St. Bldg. 100 Buda, Texas 78610 The deadline for submission of proposals is 12:00 p.m. on Thursday November 15, 2018. The City of Buda reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firms submitting proposals, per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. The City of Buda is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to attain goals for Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), as amended.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
To All Interested Parties: The City of Buda is seeking proposals for Lease/Purchase financing, for equipment to be acquired by the City. The financing will be in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($265,000.00) with an acquisition period of approximately twelve (8) months and an amortization period described in the RFP. Please submit four (4) copies of the proposal [one (1) CD or flash drive and three (3) hard copies, signed in ink in a sealed envelope to: City of Buda Attention: Purchasing Manager RE: RFP 19-005 Equipment Lease/Purchase 405 E. Loop St. Bldg. 100 Buda, Texas 78610 The deadline for submission of proposals is 12:00 p.m. on Thursday November 15, 2018. The City of Buda reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firms submitting proposals, per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. The City of Buda is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to attain goals for Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), as amended.
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Hays CISD is Requesting Bids for Bid #18-101804JO Uniform Services. Bids will be accepted until 11-16-18 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext. 45092) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Bid responses must be returned to the HCISD Purchasing Office, Jennifer Ornelas, 21003
TexSCAN Week of November 4, 2018 ACREAGE 15 acres, east of Eldorado. County road frontage. Gently rolling with beautiful oak tree cover. Whitetail, blackbuck, axis, hogs, turkey. $2700 down, $448/mo. (9.9%, 20 years). Several tracts to choose from. 800876-9720, www.ranchenterprisesltd.com.
AUCTIONS Auction Dec. 13. Autumn Antlers Trophy Whitetail Lodge. 5-Star Lodge | 600+ World-Class Whitetail. Near Brainerd, MN. 800-485-8214 | TrophyWhitetailLodge. com. United Strategic Client Services, LLC. TX Auc #6756 & Sunbelt Business Advisors. Broker #40491114.
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IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, 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.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #25-101806VL Event Staff Services. Proposals will be accepted until 11-15-18 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext. 45092) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Bid responses must be returned to the HCISD Purchasing Office, Valerie Littrell, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, 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 REQUIREMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE SUBDIVISION SERVICE EXTENSION POLICY OF RUBY RANCH WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION
Pursuant to Chapter 13.2502 of the Texas Water Code, Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation hereby gives notice that any person who subdivides land by dividing any lot, tract, or parcel of land, within the service area of Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation, Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 12849, in Hays County, into two or more lots or sites for the purpose of sale or development, whether immediate or future, including re-subdivision of land for which a plat has been filed and recorded or requests more than two water service connections on a single contiguous tract of land must comply with the Rules and Regulations Concerning Ruby Ranch's Service to Subdivisions (the "Subdivision Policy") contained in Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's tariff. Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation is not required to extend retail water utility service to a service applicant in a subdivision where the developer of the subdivision has failed to comply with the Subdivision Policy. Applicable elements of the Subdivision Policy include: File a written request, with the necessary information and payment, that Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation perform a feasibility study to determine if there
exists sufficient capacity in Ruby Ranch’s System to serve the proposed subdivision; Evaluation by Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation of the impact a proposed subdivision service extension will make on Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's water supply system and payment of the costs for this evaluation; Payment of reasonable costs or fees by the developer for providing water supply capacity; Payment of fees for reserving water supply capacity; Forfeiture of reserved water supply capacity for failure to pay applicable fees; Payment of costs of any improvements to Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's system that are necessary to provide the water service; Construction according to design approved by Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation and dedication by the developer of water facilities and easements within the subdivision following inspection. Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's Tariff and a map showing Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's service area may be reviewed at Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's offices, at P.O. Box 1585, Buda, Texas, 78610; the tariff and service area map also are filed of record at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Austin, Texas and may be reviewed by contacting the TCEQ, c/o Water Utilities and Districts Section, Water Supply Division, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Kyle, Hays County, Texas, Case No. 18-06-2155P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision
(LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at www. fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/ bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
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TO DOE VALLEY, INC., UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after you were served this citation, the same being 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER, 2018 a default judgment may be taken against you. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer before the 22nd District Court, Hays County, Texas, at San Marcos then and there to answer the PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION filed in said Court on the 2ND DAY OF AUGUST, 2018 and said suit being numbered 18-1766 on the docket of said Court, wherein Matt Lowry is the Plaintiff and Doe Valley, Inc. is the Defendant. The nature of said suit is as follows: JUDGMENT FOR TITLE AND POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS (1) LOT 278, WOODCREEK, SECTION 20, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS; (2) LOTS 130 AND 131, WOODCREEK, SECTION 20, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND (3) LOT 76, WOODCREEK SECTION 20, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS. ALL AS MORE FULLY APPEARS OF RECORD ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE, AND WHICH REFERENCE IS HERE MADE FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MAY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at office, on this the 17th day of October, 2018. REQUESTED BY: Joseph Malone, Attorney at Law Stevens & Malone, LLP 150 RR 3237 P.O. Box 727 Wimberley, Texas 78676 joe@stevensmalonelaw. com www.stevensmalonelaw.
com T: 512-847-9277 F. 512-847-5131 BEVERLY CRUMLEY Hays County District Clerk Hays County Government Center 712 Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 2211 San Marcos, Texas 78666 By Mallory Rogers, Deputy
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TO DOE VALLEY, INC., UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS and to all whom it may concern, Defendant(s), GREETINGS: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after you were served this citation, the same being 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER, 2018 a default judgment may be taken against you. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer before the 207th District Court, Hays County, Texas, at San Marcos then and there to answer the PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION filed in said Court on the 2ND DAY OF AUGUST, 2018, and said suit being numbered 18-1767 on the docket of said Court, wherein Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc. is the Plaintiff and Doe Valley, Inc. is the Defendant. The nature of said suit is as follows: JUDGMENT FOR TITLE AND POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS LOT SC49, WOODCREEK, SECTION 9A, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOT 129, WOODCREEK, SECTION 13, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS. ALL AS MORE FULLY APPEARS OF RECORD ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE, AND WHICH REFERENCE IS HERE MADE FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MAY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at office, on this the 17th day of October, 2018. REQUESTED BY: Joseph Malone, Attorney at Law Stevens & Malone, LLP 150 RR 3237 P.O. Box 727 Wimberley, Texas 78676 joe@stevensmalonelaw. com www.stevensmalonelaw. com T: 512-847-9277 F. 512-847-5131 BEVERLY CRUMLEY Hays County District Clerk Hays County Government Center 712 Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 2211 San Marcos, Texas 78666 By Mallory Rogers, Deputy
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