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$265 million for Hays CISD?

Bond proposal to include new high school, admin building, transportation facility

BY MOSES LEOS III

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A single bond proposition totaling $265 million is what that Hays CISD Growth Impact Committee will recommend to the

board of trustees Jan. 9 for a possible May referendum.

With the committee’s decision, district officials will now work with citizens on what could potentially go into the bond as a February deadline to call an election looms.

Tim Savoy, Hays CISD public information officer, said the committee felt that the $265 million price tag was a “comfortable figure.” He said the committee could have gone for $300 million, but he said preserving bonding capacity for future bond

initiates was the focus.

Savoy said the committee’s task of ranking items within the bond was a “tough challenge,” as they had to balance the district’s needs and fiscal responsibility.

“We know that growth is going to continue for

the district,” Savoy said.

“They wanted to be careful not to borrow too much in one bond because that can affect what bond projects to fund in the next one.”

Savoy said the district’s bond initiative would not affect the district’s ad

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Buda PD spreads holiday cheer

Three Buda Police officers prepare to “detain” an evasive and perhaps unruly holiday gift during a wrapping session for the annual Buda Police Blue Santa event held Saturday. Several area children joined Buda Police officers and Chief Bo Kidd for the department’s Shop With a Cop event, which allowed children in need to purchase toys and gifts for their family for the holidays. Photos courtesy of the Buda Police Department.

Buda ends flouride discussion

BY SAMANTHA SMITH

“The city has been using fluoride in the water since 2002, so this is nothing new to the community.”

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Dissension on potentially adding fluoride to the Buda public water system led city officials to table discussion on the matter indefinitely by a 6-1 vote Tuesday.

Council member David Nuckels cast the lone dissenting vote.

Council’s decision came after Brian Lil-

–Brian Lillibridge, Buda water specialist

libridge, Buda city water specialist, presented council with a proposal explaining what kind of

system would be used for fluoridating the water. Other topics included training staff on

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HOUSING, 4A

$265M BOND, 4A

Trial date set in DWI death

Housing Authority seeks interim director The search for an interim executive director to helm the Kyle Housing Authority (KHA) continues as recently appointed members of the board of directors aim to fill the position by year’s end.

By opening the door for applications late last week, the board hopes to find an executive director who will help fix the maligned entity.

Daniel Harper, KHA board chairperson, said the newly appointed board is working on a “few key issues” in the early going.

Hiring an interim executive director to replace Vickie Simpson is top priority for the board, Harper said.

Simpson will depart from the position on Dec. 31; she submitted her resignation to Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers in November. Late last month, the board officially tendered the resignation as one of its first orders of business.

Simpson’s resignation followed a wave of scruti-

valorem rate of .4977 per $100 valuation.

Growth, however, would dictate any possible changes in property taxes, Savoy said.

“Taxes will increase as the county appraises

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the system and safety of the procedure.

“The city has been using fluoride in the water since 2002, so this is nothing new to the community,” Lillibridge said. He added perceptions changed after San Marcos opted to remove fluoride from its water supply in 2015.

Lillibridge tried to allay concerns by

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The Kyle Garden Club will meet Friday Jan. 6, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at the Kyle Historic City Hall. The speaker will be retired Lt. Col and wildlife biologist Gil Eckrich. He will be speaking on nature and wildlife photography.

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A trial date has been set for a prominent Buda realtor who is accused of driving drunk and killing an Austin woman in a 2014 accident.

Hays County District Attorney Wes Mau said the case involving Jason Tarr will go before Hays County Judge Jack Robison May 1, 2017.

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Kyle city manager declines offer for home

BY MOSES LEOS III

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Facing a storm of political backlash, Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers Friday formally declined an offer for a $550,000 cityowned home that was a SELLERS provision within a contract previously negotiated.

Following Sellers’ decision, along with the city council’s choice to decline an agreement with Scott Felder Home to purchase the residence, Kyle city leaders will now return to the drawing board as they try to renegotiate in a “traditional fashion.”

But for Kyle Mayor Todd Webster, trying to retain

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explaining there are safeguards in place to prevent accidental spills or over application in the fouride system.

“An operator can’t just press a button turning the system on then walk away, someone has to stand there with their hand on the button continuously for the system to work,” Lillibridge said.

Lillibridge also gave council a breakdown of costs involved, most of which would be paid for by Texas Fluoride Program.

However, citizens on both sides of the matter cast their opinions during a public comment period prior to Lillibridge’s presentation.

Mayor Todd Ruge read

“There is overwhelming scientific, credible evidence of over 70 years that has shown it is safe to add fluoride at the right levels to drinking water,” Moore said.

–Graham Moore, HCPUA President

an email from Beth Stewart, executive director of the Texas Oral Health Coalition, who commented in favor of adding fluoride to the public drinking water supply. In her letter, Stewart called it a “safe, cost effective” way to dramatically prevent tooth decay in residents.

San Marcos resident Sam Brannon, who is a

member of the Fluoride Free San Marcos Coalition, condemned fluoride in drinking water and called it a neurotoxin.

“No element creates cancer faster than fluoride,” Brannon said.

HCPUA President Graham Moore, who spoke as a resident of Buda instead of a representative of HCPUA, pleaded

for council members to approve the fluoridation of the city’s water supply.

“There is overwhelming scientific, credible evidence of over 70 years that has shown it is safe to add fluoride at the right levels to drinking water,” Moore said.

Long-time resident Tommy Poer was unconcerned about fluoride in the water system.

“I’m 87 years old and it hasn’t killed me yet,” Poer said, supporting the City’s objective to add fluoride to the public drinking water supply.

When discussion turned to the dais, Nuckels was the only council member not in favor of fluoridating the water supply.

Council member Angela Kennedy spoke on behalf of the Water/Wastewater committee supporting the approval of fluoridation of the water.

Nukels attempted to make a motion to deny the use of fluoride in the city water supply, which died due to the lack of a second.

He then motioned to table the item until Buda residents have a chance to vote on it, which also died on the dais.

Ruge motioned to table the item, which was seconded and approved by all but Nukels.

At this time it is unknown when or if this item will be brought up for further discussion by city council members.

to “get everyone together” toward the renegotiation process. That could potentially lead the city to look at the market analysis and do a more “traditional” negotiation, which could mean a salary increase. No decision has been made on what direction council will go.

Webster said he is aiming for an eight-year contract extension. He cited his desire to retain Sellers as city manager in order to maintain stability within the city.

“Things have changed culturally in a positive way. It’s important because when you see increases in productivity and quality of work, you see things start to happen that way and they continue,” Webster said. “The longer staff believes in the leadership, it reinforces positive cultural change.”

Sellers said he “wouldn’t go into detail” regarding reports that there were already offers he was entertaining.

However, he said his commitment “has been and continues to be” for Kyle based on support he’s received from the city, staff and residents.

He added that when he was hired by the city, there was an understanding he would be hired below market value, which was “fine for me.” Sellers said he had to prove to himself that he was deserving of even being at market value.

“As for contractual negotiations in the future, I look to the city council to recognize what I have done over the last two years with the city,” Sellers said. “It’s never in a vacuum what we have accomplished together.”

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Sellers is now the city’s task.

“I think the objective all along was to go in and figure out what would motivate him to stay longer. We have good leadership and want to make sure that stays in Kyle. We want to make sure the city benefits from that leadership as long as possible,” Webster said. “In the end, what we came up with, financially sound as it was, it was going to subvert that goal rather than accomplish it.”

During a special called city council meeting Friday morning, Sellers said he and the city council sought to enter into a longer-term arrangement after they gave him positive performance reviews.

Sellers said city officials discussed “innovative contractual options that not only ensured this long-term arrangement, but (would) be a financial win for the city.” Sellers said the city for the last few months had negotiated the purchase of a home for use by a city manager in the future.

One of the main provisions within Sellers’ contract was a $29,000 reduction in his base salary that would have gone toward a $550,000 home in the Cypress Forest subdivision, which would have been purchased by the city. Monies to purchase the home, a 4,100 squarefoot residence, would have come from the city’s general fund reserves.

According to city estimates, the home, which would have been a city-owned asset, would appreciate by $227,000 and have cumulative lease revenue of $487,000 after a 30-year period.

But Sellers said the offer became too divisive of an issue after community members learned of the potential agreement. In a later interview, Sellers said as news of the agreement was disseminated and citizens weighed the pros and cons of the deal, there

“But I’m not intending, and I never wanted, to shove an idea down the throat of the people of Kyle, even if I think it’s best ... I appreciate the feedback, honestly.”

–Travis Mitchell, Kyle City Council member

was a political component “that up to this point had not been fully vetted.”

It ultimately led Sellers to decline the offer.

“I’m heartbroken that this process that was intended to be good for the city has caused so much angst and contention amongst our citizens,” Sellers said in his statement.

He added later that the political side of the equation “didn’t sit right with members of the community” and that the council was responsive to it.

Council member Travis Mitchell said on the dais that it was tough to weigh strong public sentiment against his financial judgment.

Mitchell said the city’s offer would have been a good deal and moving forward would have been a financial plus as far as influencing a contract with Sellers.

“But I’m not intending, and I never wanted, to shove an idea down the throat of the people of Kyle, even if I think it’s best,” Mitchell said. “I appreciate the feedback, honestly.”

Council member Daphne Tenorio said she felt the home was a good investment.

However, she said several caveats to the contract, primarily enrichments that included taking the home off of the tax rolls and that the home wasn’t going to be run at fair market value, would have led her to vote against the deal anyway.

Tenorio said she was “pleasantly surprised” at Seller’s decision to

decline.

But Tenorio said she received roughly 100 emails and text messages over the course of the last few days from constituents who disapproved of the agreement.

“We didn’t do as good of a job being transparent as we could have,” Tenorio said.

The city now eyes starting over on a possible new contract with Sellers.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “We didn’t do as good of a job being transparent as we could have.”

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(Ahem!) A few answers, if you would D ear Madames and Sirs of the Guest Supreme Court: It was surprising Column when you ruled, a

by Wynette few years ago, that a Barton corporation is entitled to free speech because it is legally defined as When we an individual. get this Seems to me that sort of stretches corporation the definition of “individual,” but what registered do I know? The upshot to vote, who is that a corporation can spend any amount will cast its of money pushing its agenda, political ballot? I’m or otherwise, while writing it off as a sure you business expense and understand not reporting it as a political contribution. the logistical I’m willing to wait to see how this problems decision turns out in driving a in the long run. In the meantime, I corporation have a few questions about a corporation’s to a polling personhood. I hope place. you can answer these without my having to hire a lawyer to appear in your chambers, which I’m told can be quite expensive.

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Warm up with Christmas spirits T hat norther that blew in here Saturday night was a real eye-opener for us Texans.

Just the other day, I was wearing shorts, sitting in the shade of a near-naked elm tree and drinking a cold beer. The local TV weather folks had been forecasting an arctic front, somethin’ tagged as a “Polar Vortex”, for the past week, but when was the last time those guys hit the nail on the head? I trust meteorologists about as much as toothless dental hygienists, but dang if they weren’t right this time.

Yep, it got cold here right quick. How cold?

Cold enough to turn my mucus-filled sinus cavity into an ice maker. Cold enough to turn my stud bull into a steer overnight.

Cold enough to make me use the indoor facilities at night instead of watering the ryegrass while stargazing. It was so cold Sunday afternoon that my tongue stuck to a can of beer while sitting out on the deck One nice thing that Old Man Winter brought me this weekend was the Christmas spirit. It’s kinda tough to be jolly when you are Christmas shopping in a hot, stuffy store with thousands of sweaty, stanky folks who will run their shopping carts smack-dab over some old guy standing in the aisle, wondering where the heck his wife is. But now, with all my shopping done, the

It’s kinda tough to be jolly when you are Christmas shopping in a hot, stuffy store with thousands of sweaty, stanky folks who will run their shopping carts smack-dab over some old guy standing in the aisle, wondering where the heck his wife is.

From the Crow’s Nest

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Christmas tree up and our house ablaze with exterior illumination, I can sit out on the Crow’s Nest, wrapped up in winter clothes I had forgotten about, sipping cold beer through a straw (I learned my lesson), and reflect on the joy of Christmas.

It doesn’t take long for my wandering mind to shuffle down Memory Lane and travel to Christmas Past. As much fun as Christmas is these days with two wonderful grandchildren, I can’t help but smile when I remember when I was their age. I may not be able to remember much about what I did yesterday, or where I left my phone, or why there is a dead patch of ryegrass in the backyard, but my memory of childhood Christmases are crystal clear.

I remember being a small child, standing in

the hallway of our south Texas home alongside my brother and sister on Christmas morning, anxiously waiting for our parents to turn on the tree lights and giving us the goahead to enter the living room to see what Santa brought us. I can remember my brother and me getting a toy rifle like the one the Rifleman had on TV. It shot plastic bullets that we used to shoot the hat off a stuffed QuickDraw McGraw.

I recollect standing in my grandparents’ living room, surrounded by numerous relatives and wonderful smells emanating from their country kitchen. We kids would search for our wrapped presents under a small cedar tree that my granddad chopped down somewhere in these woods behind my current home.

I have vivid memories of my other grandmother’s aluminum Christmas tree what would change colors from a revolving spotlight set among beautifully wrapped presents. She would lead all the grand-

kids in Christmas carols, including The Twelve Days of Christmas and Little Drummer Boy. I can still taste her coconut cake and beef enchiladas, her Christmas specialties.

I remember playing football with my cousins, each of us wearing a new Dallas Cowboys jersey.

I believe mine had #32 on it since Walt Garrison was my hero. I also recall some of my favorite gifts from Santa over the years: A cool Man From Uncle radio that transformed into a gun; my first GI Joe, which I had to swap for my sister’s after I threw up on hers during the car ride to our grandparents’ home later that day. Hot Wheels and an electric football set.

Great stuff!

Ah, yes, I love Christmas! Always have and always will. Lots of fond memories and many more to create. As I sit out here on my deck, wondering if I will ever regain feeling in my toes, I have great warmth in my chest. It could be from my arthritis elixir, but I actually believe it’s the Christmas spirit. So, on this chilly afternoon , let me share my spirit but not my elixir to all y’all out there. Merry Christmas from the Crow’s Nest.

Whether he shares his spirit or his elixir, you can always know that Clint Younts is sitting out on his back deck – this time watching frosty deer. crowsnest78610@gmail.com

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Of course Donald Trump was happy he proved them wrong. And the Hillary people were

sad they didn’t prove them right.

But who in the world have thought for a minute we would have to factor in the Russian votes.

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$265M Bond

What made the cut?

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Values will go up with growth,” Savoy said. “Taxes increase based on appraisals. They won’t have anything to do if this bond passes or not.”

Savoy said the committee voted 7-6 against splitting the bond into different propositions. Savoy said some of the dangers of possibly splitting the bond could be items dependent on another action being placed into two different propositions.

“You have to be careful that projects in one proposition aren’t dependent on another proposition,” Savoy said.

The GIC’s proposal includes a new $122 million third high school along with two $33 million elementary campuses. Other items include a new $17 million 55,000-square-foot transportation facility to be located near Highway 21.

The GIC also recommended a new $15.5 million 100,000-square-foot administration building to be located near the Performing Arts Center to be included as well.

Savoy said the new administration building would help house all departments in one space. Hays CISD’s curriculum department is split in two separate locations, Savoy said.

“The problem we have with the current facility, as we’ve grown as a district, we don’t have space anymore to house everyone in one space,” Savoy said. “That’s one of the big

Projects in the Growth Impact Committee’s recommendation to Hays CISD board of trustees include: • High School No. 3 $122,000,000 • Elementary School for growth $33,925,000 • Buda Elementary School $33,925,000 • New transportation facility $17,262,000 • Technology Infrastructure $1,012,200 • Facility assessment: District-wide improvements $11,340,070 • CTE Automotive Technology at Lehman High School $3,127,000 • Library upgrades at Wallace, Barton middle schools and Kyle Elementary School $978,000 • William M. Johnson Administrative Services Center (PAC option) $15,500,000 • Facility assessment: Roofing and HVAC $9,304,921 • Security/surveillance $300,000 • CTE: Hays High Vet Tech $550,000 • CTE: Lehman High Vet Tech $1,764,400 • Hays High band hall upgrades, renovation or possible replacement $8,480,000 • Libraries (books only) $822,000 • Hays High Auto Tech expansion $100,000 • Hays High broadcasting studio $650,000 • Lehman High broadcasting studio $590,000 • Bleachers, lights and scoreboard at Dahlstrom Middle $590,000 • Hays and Lehman High STEM $236,000 • Bleachers and press box at Lehman High $345,000 • Bleachers, lights and scoreboard at Wallace Middle $473,000 • Second floor to transportation facility for professional development $3,286,000 • Culinary arts addition at Hays High $1,888,000 TOTAL $265,026,591

problems with the central office now.”

He added one benefit to moving from the current administration building, which is located along the northbound Interstate 35 access road near Bunton Creek Road, is the district could sell the property to offset the cost for the new facility.

The GIC also included nearly $13 million for Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs in the district.

Some projects, however, didn’t make the GIC’s cut for the bond. That includes $2.6 million for additional buses.

The GIC also left off a new $3.6 million on-campus baseball and softball complex at Hays High.

While “a lot of work” needs to be done for both facilities, Savoy said the GIC had to weigh out “where to draw the line.”

But Savoy said citizens will have opportunities to voice their opinion on the bond projects prior to Feb. 17, which is when the district must decide on calling an election.

Until that point, Savoy said this is still the “formulation point” of the bond.

“This is the time for people to get involved if they’re passionate about the bond one way or another,” Savoy said. “The bond is still being developed. For people who are passionate about projects that didn’t make the list, this an excellent window in the process.”

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Tarr, who was indicted in 2015 by a Hays County grand jury, is accused of driving drunk and crashing his truck head-on into a Chrysler Sebring driven by Nancy Sterling-Dalton.

Tarr was originally indicted on a charge of second-degree intoxication manslaughter in 2014. A charge of first-de-

gree murder was added in 2015.

As far as the speediness of the trial, Mau said he suspected it would take a little longer due to the manslaughter charge.

“I think it will be longer than a typical DWI case because there is a death involved,” Mau said, “I estimate it will take a week to a week and a half.”

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In addition, the board continues to familiarize itself with operations of the KHA. Harper said board members are going through a “steep learning curve” to understand the authority.

That includes getting fa– Daniel Harper, KHA miliar with the “key playboard chairperson ers,” and understanding KHA aren’t quite there yet. the differences between “I’m not sure how long a the U.S. Department of proper search takes. I pre- Housing and Urban Development and the United sume it’s a multi-monthlong process,” Harper said. States Department of Agriculture.

“We don’t have that kind Harper said once of time or expertise. We they accomplish those need someone that can goals, the board can then take over the day-to-day “start to engage on what and let the dust settle.” happened in the past and Two people have where we want to go in the submitted resumes to the board for consideration as future.”

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ny that came from a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development letter alleging numerous issues with maintenance of homes within two public housing developments in Kyle. The letter also addressed financial and oversight issues within the KHA as well.

Harper said board members Clara Rodriguez and David Salazar were willing to “take on the burden” of tracking down information for the interim executive director.

He said the board collectively agreed to appoint an interim executive director first. Harper said hiring a person full-time requires a “firm understanding of what the position is.” He said the board and the

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Top volleyball selections

Player of the Year – Graceyn Tippens

Taking a leadership role following a championship season is a tough feat for any athlete to accomplish.

Dripping Springs junior Graceyn Tippens not only accepted her role as the team’s leader this season, but claimed it and flourished.

By tallying 510 kills and 313 digs in 114 sets, Tippens was selected as the 26-5A most valuable player in 2016. Over her two year varsity career, Tippens has tallied 889 kills, 60 blocks and 580 digs.

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First team SETTER

Mackenzie Coates – Hays

MIDDLE BLOCKER

Ava Pritchard – Dripping Springs Caitlyn Crockett – Wimberley

OUTSIDE HITTER

Kaitlyn Krafka – Hays Hailee Morton – Hays Maya Clausen – Dripping Springs

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Hays Rebel post Jada Finister (right) pivots around an Akins Eagle defender in the paint during the second half of a non-district game Tuesday at Bales Gym.

LIBERO

Karen Crews – Dripping Springs

Rebs clip Akins in

Second team SETTER

Emma O’Grady – Dripping Springs

MIDDLE BLOCKER

Kacie Hall – Hays Darby Stowers – Dripping Springs

LIBERO

Ashley Slovak – Hays

OUTSIDE HITTER

Catherine Croft – Hays Jamie Agnew – Hays Meagan Dees – Lehman

Coach of the Year – Stephanie Coates/Michael Kane

Honorable mention Cassidy Luna – Wimberley Allie Messenger – Wimberley Reilly Horn – Wimberley Claycee Vickers – Wimberley Anais LaHue – Hays

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Alex Smith – Dripping Springs Hannah Starnes – Lehman Kaytlin Mendoza – Lehman Qwynci Bowman – Lehman Haley Hassinger – Lehman

Both Hays High head volleyball coach Stephanie Coates and Dripping Springs head volleyball coach Michael Kane shared a similar success in consistently leading their programs to another playoff caliber season. That’s why both coaches share the spotlight for coach of the year honors.

Coates led the Rebels to a 25-21 record and navigated the program to its second straight playoff appearance.

Kane led the Tigers to the program’s sixth straight district championship as they went 14-0 in 26-5A play.

Top football selections First team OFFENSE

Quarterback Jacob Zamora – Lehman Running back Teo Brinckmann – Dripping Springs Thomas Carruthers – Wimberley Wide receiver Gavin Martinez – Wimberley Marquis Howard – Hays Braden Sullins – Lehman Offensive line Phil McSorely – Hays Foster Reynolds – Dripping Springs Lucas Snoe – Wimberley Brandon Mendieta – Hays Seth Crumley – Dripping Springs

DEFENSE

Defensive line Kevin Rutherford – Wimberley Justin Rodriguez – Hays Cullen Young – Dripping Springs Linebackers Cameron Johnson – Hays Austin Lakey – Lehman Davin Masur – Wimberley Peyton Pearson – Hays Defensive backs Jason Fowler – Hays Brittan Howeth – Dripping Springs Trevor Greenman – Dripping Springs Cody Cherrington – Wimberley

Coach of the year – Galen Zimmerman

Two years ago, the Dripping Springs Tiger football program was in a state of flux as school officials sought to hire another coach following Joe McBride’s one-year tenure. Both players and coaches were adamant on promoting then offensive coordinator Galen Zimmerman to take the reins of the Tigers. Ever since then, Zimmerman, who was promoted prior to the 2015 season, has guided the Tigers to a 17-7 mark and helped Dripping Springs reach the program’s best playoff finish in school history.

Second team OFFENSE

Quarterback JoJo Weeks – Wimberley Running back Cade Powell – Hays Bryan Mendoza – Lehman Wide receiver Johnny Hoyle – Dripping Springs Tyler Henderson – Lehman Colby Crowder – Wimberley Offensive line Ian Burnette – Wimberley Lantz Milam – Dripping Springs Peyton Steele – Hays Brian Prickett – Lehman Carson Ikels – Dripping Springs

DEFENSE

Defensive line Abel Longoria – Lehman Manny Galvan – Hays McKenly O’Neal – Dripping Springs Linebackers Ben Garza – Wimberley Noah Orr – Dripping Springs Matthew O’Neal – Dripping Springs Samuel Valadez – Wimberley Defensive backs Josh Embry – Dripping Springs Colby Crowder – Wimberley Edward Arana – Lehman Damion Fiscal – Hays

Special teams FIRST TEAM

Mark Piedra – Lehman

SECOND TEAM

Blake Phipps – Dripping Springs

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Player of the year – Reese Johnson

Roughly a decade ago, Reese Johnson watched as his brother, Kyle, lead the Dripping Springs Tigers to what was then the deepest playoff run in program history. Johnson continued the family tradition of breaking records in 2016 by not only breaking his brother’s record for yardage in a single season, but also leading Dripping Springs to a school best 12-2 mark and a finish in the regional finals. Johnson finished his 2016 campaign with 2,640 passing yards and 1,342 rushing yards and 41 total touchdowns.

comeback

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A frenetic second half comeback spurred by junior guard Gabby Bosquez helped the Hays Rebels surge past the Akins Eagles in a tight 59-52 win Tuesday at Bales Gym. Bosquez led the way by scoring 11 of her team high 24 points in the final 16 minutes of the game. Bosquez’s play, along with key buckets from junior Jada Finister and senior Meagan Andrews, helped the Rebels outscore Akins 31-16 in the final two quarters to secure the win. “(Bosquez) is a scoring machine and we need that,” Rebel head coach Danny Preuss said.

Both teams were even at the start of the game as they tied 15-15 after the first quarter.

But Hays struggled to contain Akins guard Denae Lofton, who scored ten of her game-high 26 points in the second frame.

Hays’ offense, however, struggled to find its rhythm. Preuss said the Rebels missed a lot of free thorws and “little shots” in the first half. The Rebels went 5 of 12 from the free throw line in the first 16 minutes.

“They weren’t bad shots, but we just missed them,” Preuss said.

Hays was also its own worst enemy at times as turnovers quickly turned into transition buckets for Akins.

The Eagles grabbed a 24-19 lead before the Rebels rallied for a 4-0 run. But the Eagles, which clung to a 24-23 lead, closed the first half by outscoring Hays 7-5 to take a 36-28 halftime lead.

“When you keep it out of her hand, they’re not that good of a team ... I thought making the others handle the ball was good for us.

Gabby did an excellent job stopping her.”

– Danny Preuss, Rebel head coach

Akins hit the ground running at the start of the second half as they leapt out to a commanding 41-30 lead.

The Rebels, however, stormed back with a vengeance by orchestrating a 12-2 run in the final five plus minutes of the third period. Akins lead was cut to 43-42 heading into the third quarter.

Preuss said pushing the ball down the floor wore Akins down in the second half, which allowed the Rebels to find success. Hays also utilized its height and speed to generate turnovers and transition buckets.

Bosquez helped clamp down on Lofton, forcing the Eagles to find another source of offense, Preuss said.

“When you keep it out of her hand, they’re not that good of a team,” Preuss said. “I thought making the others handle the ball

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was good for us. Gabby did an excellent job sotpping her.”

Hays kept momentum rolling into the fourth quarter as Bosquez, Finister and Andrews pushed the Rebels over the edge and into the lead. Finister scored seven points in the fourth quarter while Andrews had six.

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six minutes left in the game gave Hays a 48-45 lead. Hays followed with an 11-7 run to close the game.

Preuss said the win was a “full team effort”

and that everyone “got a good play in.”

However, he believed Hays could get the ball to Finister as Akins couldn’t matchup with her size.

“I told her before the game, she needs to do that every night. I tell you, ‘as you go, we go,’” Preuss said. “I can have the best guards in the world. If she can play the way she can, there’s no one that can stop us.”

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Letters to Santa from local elementary school students.

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HCISD eyes two new elementary schools

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The schematic designs for two 115,000 square foot elementary campuses slated to go into a possible May 2017 bond got the green light from Hays CISD officials this month.

By a 7-0 vote, the Hays CISD board approved the designs for two campuses that are projected to cost $33.9 million each.

Tim Savoy, Hays CISD public information officer, said the cost of construction in the area, along with rapid growth, has contributed to the price tag.

“The cost of construction in our area is going up dramatically,” Savoy said.

Savoy said the design for the two new campuses uses a similar primary footprint to other recently built elementary schools.

He said maintaining a similar footprint saves money in regards to architectural design.

The two new campuses, however, will feature several new elements. Those include areas that were turned into “outdoor classrooms,” which can also be converted and closed for indoor classrooms as well.

Other new elements include open, collaborative learning areas and dedicated science laboratories for higher grade-levels.

Savoys said the added labs are to place a higher emphasis on science at an earlier age.

“Science and math are critical areas for your higher paying career pathways and for the science fields,” Savoy said. “There’s an emphasis on making

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Hays CISD’s proposed new elementary schools would include more science labs and open-learning areas than the current schools.

“Science and math are critical areas for your higher paying career pathways and for the science fields ... There’s an emphasis on making sure you get the interest in science started earlier and you get the ability to do more science.”

–Tim Savoy, Hays CISD public information officer

sure you get the interest in science started earlier and you get the ability to do more science.”

One of Hays CISD’s new elementary schools would be located at High Road and Highway 21 in east Hays County, should voters approve the district’s bond initiative.

Savoy said the district has property in those areas, which is currently where the district plans to possibly relocate its transportation center.

The goal of Hays CISD’s new campus is to alleviate

overcrowding at Hemphill Elementary, along with potential overcrowding concerns at Fuentes, Tobias and Camino Real elementaries.

“It’s picking up the growth coming in the southeast part of our district,” Savoy said.

The second campus is slated as a replacement for Buda Elementary’s lower campus, which has been affected by several flood events over the past few years. The new Buda Elementary campus would be located on Old

San Antonio Road and Manchaca Springs Road.

Savoy said the district had considered a possible $2 million roof replacement for Buda Elementary during discussions for the 2014 bond. However, two flood events over the past two years have “sort of sealed

the fate of the lower campus building.”

“You can’t invest another $2 million or more in a building that could be flooded away,” Savoy said.

While the district is anticipating moving the lower campus, Savoy said the district would

meet with community members to discuss preserving the historic upper campus.

“We know that’s a special and historical place for the community,” Savoy said. “It’s been operating for more than 100 years in some form or fashion.”

Dear Santa Claus...

Letters to Santa from HCISD elementary school students Letters from Fuentes Elementary School

Dear Santa, I want the big lego set and I’m not trying to be mean I’ve been very good this past year; but not a hole lot good. My teacher is eichman, my school is Fuentes.

I’m in fourth grade and my split teacher is ms. waits. Sincerley: Bryson Dear Santa, I hope can give me everything I want. Thank you for all the presents you have gave me over the years. I love all the reindeers too. Have a very merry Christmas! Ella

Dear Santa, I want an electric gatuir for Christmas plz santa? Santa, also bring me a gatuir chip. Santa also can you make world a better place? Santa plz bring all of the wishes come true to the world. Yay! from, Josh Dear Santa, I want muny, an IPhone 6, and a happy New-Year for Christmas. But I also want to spend time with my family.

But I also want it to snow! Because we never get snow. So plees let it snow. Evan Dear Santa, for Christmas i would like everybody to be happy, joyful. How is dixen, blixen, donner, vixen, dasher, prancer, Comit, Cupid rudolph. Sincerley Ethan Dear Santa, I’ve tried to be good this year so I can get the stuff I want. Here is my christmas list, 1. keyboard 2. trampoline 3. ipad case 4. charm bracelet. that’s all I really want for christmas this year. I would love the stuff you give me even if you get me something not on my list, I will still play/use it. I know I haven’t seen my gift’s yet but still thanks for it. I can’t wait till Christmas! Kassy Letters from Kyle Elementary School

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Dear Santa, my name is Kendall.

I have been very grate. How is Rudolph? can you bring a hot chiclet candy cane in my stocking? What is your favret cookie? I would like a book about the finch. Thank you for the books that you have gave me! How is mrs. claus? Can I have an elf? Love, Kendall

Dear Santa, My name is Chloe. How are you doonyn. How is mis close. For christmas I want a hatchimal. have I bin good. What din of cookies do yu like. What is your favret colors? Love, chloe Dear Santa, How are you? How’s mrs. claus? I bet her hot chocolate is yummy.

How is your elfs? I bet rudolph’s nose is super duper bright. for christmas I would like a lego nativity set that includsa angel.

Love, Davis Letters from Science Hall Elementary School

Dear Santa, I think I’m a good kid so can I get a ps4, phone, door, candy, remote control car. If I’m a good kid to you. I hope you get my letter from me so I can get something from you. If you are ok I will promise you I will always give you letters so you can read them. Love, Brianna Davis Dear Santa, I am a good kid. I am a girl who likes tacos and music. I really want a computer this year, but whatever I get is fine. I hope you are doing well. How are the elves? How’s Mrs. Claus doing? My family have put up my tree. I have a question, how did you become the person you are today? Do you like the weather at night. I am not a huge fan of it, but I rather be cold than hot. Anyway hope you have a good christmas! Love, Ava Dear Santa, I really like what you gave me last year. All I want this year is a few things like a iPhone case, I have a iPhone 5c, LPS, a new puppy and I really really want a camera bedouse I am really adventurous and my phone cant take alot of pictures. BTW, I really liked when you

came to our neijborhood playing christmas music. I rally liked when you through out candy canes. BTW, I have 110 candy canes already but it was a nice suprise.

Love, Kyle Terry Dear Santa, Thank you so much every year for what you do. What would you ask for? I hope your wife and your reindeer are well. I have worked very hard to help my parents, teachers, and you. I really hope you are proud. My family and I already put up the Christmas tree. It is gold, red, blue, and silver. I think you have done a really good job making children all over the world hapy. I am very proud of you. Your favorite, Jesenia Alvarez Dear Santa, I love you so so much! You are one of the best people in the world!

For Christmas I would love an American Girl, a hatchimals, a laptop, and to meet you! I also would love to meet cookie swirl C and justin timberlake. It is ok if you don’t give me anything in my list, because I will still love you. Merry Christmas! Love Mariana and Thank You Dear Santa, I want petshop give me 2 petshop pls and pls give me shopkins give me 4 pls in a box pls. and my brother doesn’t belive in you but when I told him that you will lose your powers and then he said I believe in you and my brother wants Lego movies and wants a minecraft fame for in playstion pls and my baby brother wants song about Let it go pls because he loves it and ms claus is beudiful. Love messiah vela

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I would like a toy motore clycal I can ride, bow and arrows, rc cars and motor turck, some gerf guns, xbox one and games, pokeman cards and binders, hot wheels, real lion king toy guns and to meet John Cenai. You don’t have to give me everything on my list. Your frend, Sabastion Sikora Ps. You will get good cookies Dear Santa, Can I have please have Santa, Xbox1, new movies and a new game for my 3DS. I want a xbox1 because someone in my family has one and I don’t. I want new movies because I only have two movies for kids. Then I want a new pokemon game for my 3DS because I don’t have money for the game. Edward Vasqez Dear Santa, I was being good this year. I want a Xbox one some books, new pajamas, new socks a new video game a mincaft bow and arrow and markers. Have a wonderful Christmas Santa. You are the best Santa. I want a lot of presents, my favor holiday is Christmas. Jacon Martinez age 8 Dear Santa, I don’t know if I’ve been good this year, but if I was I want a laptop and headphones to go with it and to make my parents happy. My mom wants a new blanket and my dad wuld like a new phone. But thank you.

Love, Aliya Sustaitce

Dear Santa, I want a box or 2 of mega ex jumbo pokemon art set, a Ido3d, 1 direction dolls and most but not least I want a bunch of pokemon stuff. I hope that you get me all of the stuff that I wanted for my Christmas presents.

I hope that you and Rudolph, the elfs and your reindeer are as happy as I am. Please try your best with your elfs to try it and never give up on making presents for kids and most of all don’t give up on eating cookies and drinking milk. I hope that u deliver a lot of toys to kids in the world. Love Gilbert Rangel. Ps I am 8 years old Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. Can I have a plants vs zombies God in Warfare? Also can I have a pokemon sun DS game? Can I have fish? Can I have skylanders.

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Merry Christmas, thank you Jeremiah Kallil Dear Santa, I hope you are having a very good year with Mrs. Claus. I been very good this year. I would love if you can get me new clothes for stuffed animal Zoey. And I want joy, happness for all my family.

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Congrats to Mt. City winners Mt. City Montage

by Pauline Tom

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t’s a WONDERFUL life in Mountain City! How beautiful our city looks, all decorated up for Christmas. No one remembers Mountain City looking so spectacular to this extent in the past.

Thanks to everyone who helped light up Mountain City this year.

From those with a string of lights to those who earned Citywide Recognition, you’ve made a drivethrough delightful. It takes time, resources of time, and money to put up a display. It’s appreciated.

See some new kids on the block with the 2016 Citywide and “Best of …” Recognition, along with the “old faithful”.

Not-so-blue Christmas with Kyle PD

PHOTO BY SAMANTHA SMITH

Santa took on a blue hue Monday as he traded in his red jumpsuit for a blue one during the Kyle Police Department’s Blue Santa giveaway event.

The program provided many area families who may not be able to celebrate the holidays with a full holiday meal as well as toys and gifts for children.

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Letters to Santa from Hays CISD elementary school students Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is a bbgun. The reason is cause i want it to pretect my family and cause it is light. And to get to know how to use, ohe and, i want to go hunting. I love my family that’s why i want to pretect my family. So thats why i want one and to pretect my family. p.s. my dad wants an electric gitar and i wont shoot my eye out. Devin “I wish my mommy has a presents, a buch of presents for my family. a hatchamole.

Baby brother has to go get his presents. My Mr. todd go to have presents. My Mrs. Waler go to have a presents. My Mr. Harlan go to have a presents.

Nevaeh deer Santa, I want a Xbox one and a weel that has 7 gers a drown (drone) and maby a Ipown 7. Aydin “May I have Books and a wach I want these because for my Dad and Books because I like to read books on Christmas It’s my favrite to Read Books when school is out i like Books and waches Because they are fun to use and that could be use for the Holidays even on Christmas. Leeann What I wode like for crismas is led lite shose so when I and my frend cane see at night. I wode love thom if they were blake.

Maddy

Dear Santa, I have been realy good this year. You can repay me with a chetapet. I realy whan’t one. But my Parent can’t get one. If I can pick the one. I whant a emojo one with a smile. I will put extra cokies and carrots. the carrot are for you’r randeer. What are you’r favrit tayP of cookie. If you can get it for me thak you Santa Clause and say hi to mis is clause for me please.

Ashlinn

Dear Santa, I want a ipid because I wont hat to ask to play on my moms ipid and she mit want to yous it and can i get an iPhone 6 because I can coll my mom wind ever I want. I love you Santa. Love, Cable

ever Christmas. Ellie that’s her name. She is a Joy she spends a lot of time arranging my house in a Christmas kind of way. I will have out choclate chip cookies. P.S. I was doing good this year (please don’t give me coal.) Love Keilah

Dear Santa, What kide of cookies do yo like? tell me on the botum. If I’am on the nice list can you dome a favor can you get a teaer climber, thunder traks and some clthes and one more thing neraf guns. thank you it you get them merry crismis. love, Gabriel

Dear Santa, I know you have been doing this for a long, long, long time because you are 1,745 years and a little bit more. You get notes from all over the world.

I hope mine is the easyest one to get. Anyway I want for Christmas a set for my bed (blue) please. I also want a I phone five. I am glad you are alive and I believe I sould brag about when you gave me a purple cover last year. The first present you gave me was and Elf the comes to my house

Dear Santa, I know you love cookies a great cocolate chip cookie with original milk. When you come to lie presents opon the Christmas tree. I hope you decide to get me ice skates when you come to my house. I hope you deliver want I really want for Christmas I hope you have a Holly Jolly Christmas.

P.S. I believe in you Saint Nick Sincerley, Abigail”

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These “Citywide” and the “Best of …” (Street /Section) can be found on the Facebook page for Loving Mountain City, and a few sheets with the complete list have been placed in a realtor’s “take one” box at the message board in front of Old City Hall.

Decorating in November, and even in October, is becoming a tradition. Overall, Mountain City lights are turned on for the Holiday Season during Thanksgiving Weekend. What a wonderful way to clear up time during the Season to be with those we love and to step back to focus on Jesus, as spectators slowly drive the streets.

Many Mountain City displays place focus on the birth of Jesus and on the cross of Jesus. Have you seen the sign on Ash that simply says, “Wonderful”?

Here’s a shout out to Jason Tarr who took the reins for the close out of the Citywide electronic voting and the distribution of the award signs, so that Ron and I could be away (close by “away” at Sage Hill Inn Above Onion Creek) for our 45th Anniversary. Thanks, Jason.

And, a special thanks to Priscilla Gambino Harrell. Hoping to move to Mountain City, she keeps up with the Facebook page of Loving Mountain City. When Priscilla saw the need for Décor Scouts, she stepped forward and gave hours during the complex process that produces the simple ballot.

And, thanks to Ralph McClendon who repaired and made replacement little green-painted Christmas trees and award signs.

Would you enjoy painting holly leaves and berries on our stenciled award signs, like the originals, before they go into storage? Contact me, please.

Do you have an idea for a nifty little marker (similar to the Christmas tree markers for Citywide Award nominees) that could be crafted by the dozens, for quickly pounding in the lawns of “Best of … “ (street /section) nominees?

The markers need to cost next to nothing. Contact me, please.

Merry Christmas!

Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven.

–Martin Luther

As always, contact me when you have a tidbit, please. ptom5678@gmail.com (subject: tidbit) or 512.268.5678 Thanks!

Love, Pauline

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OBITUARIES BURLESON Friederich (“Freddy”/”JR”)Thomas Burleson, 56, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He left this world in peace, at home surrounded by family, into the loving arms of Christ.

He is survived by his beloved mother Karola Meyer; father and stepmother, Thomas and Sandra Burleson; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph & Emily Burleson; son and (future) daughter-in-law, Taz Burleson & Holly Harris; granddaughter, Annalise Burleson; sisters, Tanja Rivoire, Tommilee Burleson, and their families; step-siblings, Jack, Ty (Tiger), Lisa, Brenda & Debra; and many many friends, also he’s beloved dog Calie. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Thomas Warren Burleson, grandmother Addie Lou Burleson and his step-father Jack Meyer.

CARRIGAN Debbie Carrigan, 58, started her new life as she entered eternal rest from her home in Niederwald.

Debbie was born on March 4, 1958 in Cuero, Texas to Robert and Myrtle Boyd. She is survived by her loving partner and husband of 25 years, Jon Carrigan; mother, Myrtle Boyd; father, Robert and Rosalyn Boyd; her sons

by David Holt, Lance and Misty, Zeb and Jade, Jeremy and Kylie; her step-daughter Telissa Fife and step-son Derek Carrigan; her sisters and brothers Teresa and Jack Mynier, Ann and Terry Maxwell, Melody and Frankie Medders, Robert and Edna Boyd; stepbrother Robin and Rose Boyd; grandchildren Lucas, Isabella, Briggs, Brady, and Elizabeth; step-grandchildren Chyloe, Cheyenne, Chisholm and Hunte; step-greatgrandchildren Casey and Jared Castilla, and Riann Webster; nieces and nephews Kayla Krantman-Mynier, Steven and Amy Jasper, Ashley Dorado, Terrence Medders, Megan Boyd, John Matthew Carrigan; and numerous step-nieces and nephews.

She was a member of Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda, Texas.

Debbie loved going to mass with her husband Jon and often spoke about the feeling of peace that came over her when she was at mass.

Debbie could spend hours outdoors being with her beloved pets Duke, Gracie, and Maxie.

She enjoyed sketching and painting, working in her yard, and reading; she was a crossword puzzle fiend. She was an amazing baker and made the best cheesecake you have ever tasted! Her smile lit up rooms and you couldn’t help but laugh with her once she got started.

Debbie always cared for others before herself.

She was never afraid of hard work and was always up for a challenge if it meant helping someone in need. Debbie

loved freely, no strings attached. She was genuine and sincere. She was never judgmental always seeing the good in others.

Debbie had dreams and ambitions; there were so many things she wanted to experience and accomplish. She and Jon enjoyed scuba diving; they had some memorable adventures exploring the reefs in the Caribbean and South America. Debbie was happy with her life and thankful for her family and all of God’s gifts.

Debbie is preceded in death by her step-father John H. Boyd II, motherin-law LaVelle Carrigan, step-brothers Alan Boyd and Johnny Boyd and brothers-in-law Chuck Carrigan and Howard Krantman.

Please visit www.Harrellfuneralhomes.com to share a fond memory, photograph, condolence or memorial gift with Deborah’s family on her online memorial site.

his friends at the VFW in San Marcos. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Sydna Ann, and his son Michael, Fred is survived by his daughters Karen Kay Fambro, husband Mike; Carolyn Cherie Large-Plasencia, husband Peter; son John Taylor Krause, wife Sylvia; grandsons Bill Large and Kevin Fambro; granddaughter Kari Fambro-Hallmark, husband Eric. He will also be greatly missed by his step-sons Greg and Jeff Hargis; stepdaughter Carrie Hargis; step-grandchildren Ryan, Glen, and Ashley Hargis; and sisters Lloydene Wood and Jo Ann Enhalder.

Interment was at Driftwood Cemetery in Driftwood, Texas.

Donations may be made in memory of Fred’s life to the Maurice

T. Suttles VFW Post 3413 1701 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666.

Please visit www. harrellfuneralhomes. com to share a fond memory, photograph, condolence or memorial gift with Fred’s family on his online memorial site.

ROSAMOND Glenn Rosamond, 70, of Dripping Springs died peacefully surrounded by his family on Dec. 11, 2016. He was born on Oct.1, 1946 in Houston, Texas and was the only son born to Delmer and Dorothy (White) Rosamond.

Glenn’s career in the IT industry spanned 50 years and his most

KRAUSE Fred Krause was a character. He was a man whom reinvented himself throughout his life: a father, grandfather, husband, musician and flirt. Fred passed away following a full life early Tuesday morning, Dec. 13, 2016 in San Marcos, Texas.

Fred was born Rudolph Fritz Krause Jr. on Monday, Sept. 2, 1929 in Andrews Texas to Rudolph and Johnnie C. (Watkins) Krause Sr. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army and then transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it was separated from the Army. He served during Korea and Vietnam, retiring after twenty years of service as a Tech Sergeant.

Following retirement he went to work for the State of Texas as a cattle inspector. He spent most of his career with the state on horseback, inspecting ranges, cattle, and brands and catching rustlers. After leaving the ranges, he opened a premier BBQ restaurant in Driftwood, closing it after a couple of years after he realized the extent of the work involved and the lack of time away. He then went to work offshore on oil platforms as a cook which he enjoyed for four years. He retired from the rigs following an evacuation during a storm were he broke his leg while getting onto the evacuation boat.

Fred, being the person that he was, immediately went to work for Hertz Rental Car as an agent in San Marcos for eight years. He then felt that was enough and settled in to enjoy retirement. In his eighties he decided that he wanted to take up sailing, purchased a sailboat and concluded that he loved it but that it was too much to do by himself.

Fred was a self-taught musician. He played mandolin at dances and jam sessions in Niederwald and Manchaca as well as the surrounding areas.

He loved music, to sing, play his mandolin, to fish, horses, BBQ, sailing and of course flirting. He was an active member of the Southern Hills Church of Christ and enjoyed the company of

recent position was as an IT Manager at Accenture. He enjoyed spending time working on his property and caring for the horses and dogs he so loved.

He relished in traveling the back roads of Texas and was always open for another adventure.

Glenn lived many years in California where he met his wife, Morgan.

He said ‘yes’ when she asked him to marry her and that was the start of a wonderful journey. He always wanted to leave people happier then when he met them. His goal was to make people smile.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Morgan Bishop, his sister, Sharon (Dub) Baum, daughter, Melissa Goings, and a special niece, Jana Miller.

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A special thank you goes to Rabbi Robert Allon who was his good friend for over 15 years and who was by Glenn’s side throughout his illness.

The family will host a reception for Glenn from 3-5 p.m.on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Harrell Funeral Home, Heritage Dr. and Hwy. 290 near Dripping Springs. A memory sharing time will begin at 4 p.m.

The family requests that you dress in casual western wear, Glenn would have loved that.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Glenn’s favorite ministry, Allon Ministries, PO Box 1841, Bastrop, Texas 78602.

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Treat your carolers to some homegrown figgy pudding with Hays County figs.

Texas everbearing: a medium to large size tree, with medium sized fruit. It ripens in late June and continues into August, hence the name ‘everbearing.’ It has a mostly closed eye.

Brown turkey: medium to large figs with a brown to reddish-purple skin with an open eye. Good quality fruit.

Like Texas everbearing, ripening occurs from late June to August.

Whatever you decide on, having a fig tree in the backyard is always a wise choice.

Harvest season is mid-June.

Pruning can limit production because Celeste produces fruit on last season’s wood.

Alma: a late season producer of high quality, sweet figs.

They’re an attractive golden brown color with amber pulp.

Alma has a closed eye. Harvest late June to early July.

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Faith Assembly of God 1030 Main St., Buda BAPTIST First Baptist Church-Buda 104 San Marcos St., Buda First Baptist Church-Kyle 300 W. Center St., Kyle Hays Hills Baptist Church 1401 FM 1626, Buda Sledge Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 709 Sewell, Kyle Southeast Baptist Church 5020 Turnersville Rd., Creedmoor

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Manchaca Baptist Church Lowden Lane & FM 1626 Immanuel Baptist Church 4000 E. FM 150, 4 miles east of Kyle Center Union Baptist Church Goforth Rd., Buda

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EPISCOPAL

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St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church 725 RR 967, Buda

Monte del Olivar Christian Center 2400 FM 150 E., Kyle

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church RR 3237 (Wimberley Rd.), Kyle

The Connection Church 1235 S. Loop 4, Buda

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 IH-35 South

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses FM 2770, Kyle

Kingdom United Christian Church 100 Madison Way, Buda

Jehovah’s Witnesses South 10802 Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

Mission Fellowship Church 200 San Marcos Street, Buda

LUTHERAN Living Word Lutheran ELCA 2315 FM 967, Buda Good Shepherd Ministries FM 967, Buda Redeeming Grace Lutheran LCMS FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

2325 FM 967 • 312-0701

Baptist Church of Driftwood 13540 FM 150 W.

St. John Lutheran, LCMS 20 N. Camino Real (State Hwy. 21), Uhland

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St. Michael’s Catholic Church S. Old Spanish Trail, Uhland

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CHRISTIAN

New Life Christian Church 2315 FM 967, Buda Iglesia Israelita Casa de Dios 816 Green Pastures Dr., Kyle

A non-denominational church with live contemporary Christian music and life giving teaching!

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Wed. 7:30 p.m.

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uel Baptist Church n a m Im 4000 East FM 150 (4 miles east of Kyle) (512) 268-5471

SUNDAY: Bible Study for all ages, 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service, 10:55 a.m.

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

Men’s Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Family Discipleship, 7:15 p.m.

(Spanish)

God with us

Silverio Hernandez

Buda United Methodist Church San Marcos & Elm St., Buda Kyle United Methodist Church Sledge & Lockhart St., Kyle Journey United Methodist 310 San Antonio Dr., Buda

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Fellowship Church at Plum Creek 160 Grace Street at 2770, Kyle

Friendly, Courteous Service

Trinity United Chuch of Niederwald 13700 Camino Real, Hwy. 21, Niederwald PENTECOSTAL Mision de Casa de Oracion S. Hwy. 81, Kyle New Life Sanctuary Kyle Science Hall Elementary 1510 Bebee Rd.

St. John’s Presbyterian Church 12420 Hewitt Ln., Manchaca

Driftwood United Methodist Church RR 150 at County Road 170

First Presbyterian Church 410 W. Hutchison, San Marcos, TX 78666

PRESBYTERIAN

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CONFESSION Saturdays: 4 p.m.-5 p.m.

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday evening: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m. (Spanish), 11 a.m. (English) 5 p.m. (English)

Come worship with us Join our church directory by emailing paper@haysfreepress.com.

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Adult, teen, children’s classes • Children’s worship Professionally-staffed nursery & pre-school

COME WORSHIP WITH US! Sunday

8:30 a.m. Traditional service 9:45 a.m. Contemporary service 11:00 a.m. Blended service

Santa Cruz John Catholic Church St. Lutheran Church

1100 Main Street • Buda, Texas 78610 Office: 512-312-2520 • Fax: 512-295-2034 • santacruzcc.org Rev. Kirby D. Garner, Pastor • Fr. José Luis Comparán, Assoc. Pastor

Call 1-866-691-2369

Word of Life Christian Faith Center 400 Old Post Road, Kyle

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

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

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A Fountain of Life Church 302 Millenium Dr. Kyle

Buda-Kyle Church of Christ 3.5 miles south of Buda on FM 2770

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

Sunday School (all ages)-10:00 a.m. *Informal Worship (Chapel)-11 a.m.

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

Pure Texas Spring Water!

Vertical Chapel 801 FM 1626 (Elm Grove Elem.), Buda

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 7206 Creedmoor Rd., Creedmoor

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Por Tu Gracia Fellowship 701 Roland Lane, Kyle

METHODIST

Buda United Methodist Church

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New Covenant Community Church 1019 Main Street, Buda (in Dance Unlimited)

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Southern Hills Church of Christ 3740 FM 967, Buda

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Santa Cruz Catholic Church 1100 Main Street, Buda St. Anthony Marie Claret Church 801 N. Burleson, Kyle

Antioch Community Church Old Black Colony Rd., Buda Completed & Perfected Faith Church Tobias Elementary Cafeteria, FM 150, Kyle

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First Baptist Church

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

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

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

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’is the season, and I’m sure at least some readers have sung ‘We Wish you a Merry Christmas’ in the past few days, which includes the line ‘Now bring us some figgy pudding.’

This seasonal dessert dates back to 16th century England, and was a mixture of custard, croutons and mashed figs.

(There are lots of recipes online.)

One of the great things about living in Hays County is that we are able to grow fig trees quite easily, and so if you want to make a figgy pudding with your own home-grown figs, it is very possible! Our winters are mild and our rainfall adequate for them.

(Extra watering is needed during periods of prolonged drought.)

The location that you choose to plant your fig tree is critical. For best fruit, choose a sunny spot.

Drainage is also important.

With poor drainage, figs will suffer. You can grow them in clay as well as sandy soils.

Here are some fig varieties that do well in the Buda, Kyle and Austin area: Celeste: a small fig that’s brown to purple in color. It is a productive and cold hardy tree. The fruit is considered high quality when eaten fresh, made into preserves, or canned. Celestes have a ‘closed eye’ that stops insects from entering the fruit.

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Classes, meetings and local events can be found on the calendar at haysfreepress.com. Email event submissions to christine@haysfreepress.com.

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Splash in the new year with this free annual tradition at the Kyle Pool on January 1.

Pool gates open at 1 p.m. and the splash begins at 1:30 p.m.

Rain-out make-up day will be Monday, Jan. 2 at the same time and place.

For all showtimes and listings, please check our website or call our showline!

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The Wimberley Community Chorus will begin rehearsals for the 2017 Spring performances on Jan. 9, 2017 at the Lutheran Church (101 Spoke Hill Dr.), at 6:30 p.m.

Please register online. Call Dixie Camp at 512-517-3111 for more info.

Hays County offices will be closed for Christmas holidays from Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 26-28 and for New Year’s Day on Jan. 2, 2017.

In addition, the County Clerk’s Office will be closing at 3:30 p.m. in Kyle and San Marcos on Friday, Dec. 16. During December, the Clerk’s Office in San Marcos will be closing at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays instead of 6 p.m.The Hays County

Let us know!

Send event info to christine@ haysfreepress.com.

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Recycling/Solid Waste Centers will be closed Dec. 24-28 and will reopen on Dec. 29.

Both recycling centers will recycle your Christmas trees for free from Dec. 29 through Jan. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesdays through Satur-

days, except for County holidays. The centers are located at 1691 Carney Lane (end of County Road 278) in Wimberley, phone 512-618-71715 and at 100 Darden Hill Road (County Road 162) in Driftwood, phone 512858-9515.

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Letters to Santa from HCISD elementary school students Letters from Fuentes Elementary School

Dear Santa, I really want a samsung phone because I think I’v been good and I don’t have one I also want a biger house and ants not to be on my tree. Reese Dear Santa, Am I naughty list or nice list. I want a hoverdord. And I relly want more legens. And I hop you guy’s have a great Christmass.

Tatyana Dear Santa allI want for christmas. Is the same friends and famly ever day from now on to later. Also happy birthday god.

I hope you get alot of cookies Santa. thank you Santa. Sunsily, David Dear Santa, Santa have I been naughty or nice? My brother and my elf’s have been really funny. What do they do up the? I would like to know how old you are. We are having a program on December 13 for Christmas and it is called the winter wonderland! Santa is the Best!

From your friend Made Dear Santa My Name is Mikey I have bein good can I pleaes have a xbox one s for Christmas well I thaik I have bein good Merry Chrstmas and I will make sure I put cookies. Mikey Dear Santa, I want a pratice bow and arows so I can pratice Hunting. I want a computer for chismas. I want a xbox game. Love, Kate

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The Kyle Garden Club will meet Friday, Jan. 6, at 12:30 at the Kyle Historic City Hall.

The speaker will be retired Lt. Col and wildlife biologist Gil Eckrich. He will be speaking on nature and wildlife photography. The public is welcome.

The Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum of San Marcos celebrates a decade of serving the community with a new display. The “Race for Space,” featuring an Apollo EMU (Extravehicular Mobility Unit) Spacesuit used for training, will be on display at the museum until Feb. 4, 2017, courtesy of NASA.The free museum is located at 131 N. Guadalupe on the Square in San Marcos and is open to the public Thursday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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DRAWING BY ALICIA M. Dear Santa, I want the big lego set and I’m not trying to be mean I’ve been very good this past year; but not a hole lot good. My teacher is eichman, my school is Fuentes. I’m in fourth grade and my split teacher is ms. waits.

Sincerley: Bryson Dear Santa, I hope can give me everything I want.

Thank you for all the presents you have gave me over the years. I love all the reindeers too. Have a very merry Christmas! Ella Dear Santa, I want an electric gatuir for Christmas plz santa? Santa, also bring me a gatuir chip. Santa also can you make world a better place? Santa plz bring all of the wishes come true to the world. Yay! from, Josh

Letters from Blanco Vista Elementary School

For Christmas, I would like a camera, laptop, or anything that deals with The Walking Dead. Gabrielle Yarbrough Dear, Santa Marery Chrstnas What I want For Chrstnas is emoje house shoes. Hailey Dear, Santa I want to say Merry Christmas. Also I would like a canyon camera. Senserly, Ariana C. Dear Santa You are the best and thank you for the gifts you are a great guy and I want shoes and I love Santa so much. Love Kiana Dear Santa I would like a toy pony.

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Local coffee shop continues Hays County expansion

BY JONATHAN GONZALEZ news@haysfreepress.com

An Austin-based coffee shop with locations in Buda and just outside of Dripping Springs is looking to expand to Kyle, San Marcos and even Frisco in the coming year.

Justin Terry, co-owner of Summermoon, said the coffee shop has embraced growth as part of its mission in recent years as they’ve overseen the opening of over five new locations in the last three years and with more to come.

Terry said his fatherin-law and his brotherin-law began the business by opening their own coffee shop in 2001.

“Around 2003, they decided that they wanted to roast their own coffee.

They started off with a small, seven-pound roaster, which grew their following, which allowed them to upgrade to a commercial roaster,” Terry said.

Not long after, Terry joined the family business with his wife by opening the first Summermoon Coffee Shop in Austin in 2005.

“My father-in-law and brother-in-law essentially closed down their shop to focus on roasting, which allowed us to open up our spot in South

Austin.” said Terry.

For many years, the Summermoon Coffee Shop consisted of the one location, but Terry knew there was the potential for growth, even in the early years.

“As our following grew, I knew that we had something there that could be grown, whether as a franchise, or something else, I knew we had what was needed to grow.” said Terry.

Since then, the business has opened up more locations in Austin, Buda, and San Antonio in the last three years.

Additionally, the business has had licensees open up their own independent shops that use the business’ name and products.

Terry credits the success of their business to their model, which utilizes a unique method of roasting coffee and their own original products.

The process is hands-on and utilizes a large, brick oven that helps with roasting the beans.

“We have to pay attention at all times while roasting. There are no gauges to read, no buttons to push, so we have to roast by sight, sound, and smell. It’s a long process, but it’s been fun being able to do this with family for so many years” said Terry.

Famous Austin drive-in puts eyes on Buda STAFF REPORT

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Summermoon Coffee Shop, originally based in South Austin, has become a local favorite for Buda residents.

A famous Austin drive-in movie theater is preparing to relocate to a new location just outside of Buda next year.

According to multiple reports, the Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In will move from its current location near downtown Austin to the 1500 block of Satterwhite Road in the Buda extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) in February.

In a video posted to a Kickstarter crowd funding page, Josh Frank, owner of Blue Starlite, said over the last two years, the Mueller development in Austin was “inching closer” to the drive-in, which prompted the search for a new location.

According to the video, a new location was found, which was later identified as an area in the eastern part of Buda.

“We’re going to build our dream drive-in there,” Frank said in the video.

He added that the Buda location would feature camping options, along with “real restrooms,” more food options and a possible pedestrian area in front of the screen.

Consider some New Year’s financial resolutions So if your will states that your W current spouse should inherit e’re just about ready to open the door to 2017, so you might be thinking about some New Year’s resolutions. What’s on your list this year?

More visits to the gym?

Learning a new language?

Mastering the perfect beef bourguignon? All worthy ambitions, of course, but why not also include some financial resolutions?

By reviewing your needs and goals, you can identify some resolutions that are particularly relevant to your own situation. But here are a few suggestions: Build an emergency fund. If you needed a major car repair or a new furnace, or faced some other large, unanticipated

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expense, could you cope with it? If you didn’t have the money readily available, you might have to dip into those investments intended for long-term goals, such as retirement. Instead, build an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, kept in a liquid, low-risk account.

Cut down on debts.

It’s not easy to cut down on one’s debt load. But if you can find ways to reduce your debts, you’ll

help improve your overall financial picture. Many debts are not “useful” – that is, they don’t carry any tax advantages – so every dollar you spend to pay down those debts is a dollar you could use to invest for your future.

Boost contributions to your retirement plan. If your employer offers a 401(k) or similar retirement plan, take full advantage of it.

Your earnings have the potential to grow tax deferred and your contributions may lower your taxable income. Plus, most plans offer a selection of investment options, so you can choose the investment mix that fits

your assets, but you had named your former spouse, or a child, as the primary beneficiary of an IRA, then your former spouse or your child – not your present-day spouse – will indeed receive the IRA.

your objectives and risk tolerance. Therefore, if your salary goes up this year, or if you think you can find other ways to free up some money, increase

your contributions to your retirement plan.

Review your portfolio.

Is your investment portfolio still on track toward helping you meet

your long-term goals?

If not, you may need to make some changes.

You’ll also want to study your investment mix to make sure it still accurately reflects your risk tolerance. Over time, and often without your taking any significant actions, your portfolio can “drift” to a place where you are taking on too much risk – or even too little risk – for your needs and long-term objectives.

If this happens, you may need to “rebalance” your holdings.

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Public The City Notices of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a request by John R. and Gayla Simon to held on Wednesday, Direct all requests for bid assign originalDecemzoning to approximately 4.01 ber 14th, 2016 at 3:00 PM documents, inquiries, and bid acresat the of existing land City from Agriculture ‘AG’ to located proposals to austin.estimatCouncil ChambersDistrict 121 Main‘W’ing@jedunn.com Warehouse for property located Street in Buda, TX. at proposals 1381 Goforth Bid are due byRoad, in Hays County, 2:00 PM on Thursday, JanuTexas.

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A public willSimon be toheld by the request

by Johnhearing R. and Gayla assign original zoning to approximately 4.01 acresCommission of land from Ag- on Planning and Zoning riculture ‘AG’ to Warehouse District ‘W’ for property Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. located at 1381 Goforth Road, in Hays County, Texas.

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City Council Tuesday,orJanuary 17, 2017, at 7:00 hearing P.M. will be held by the Planning and Zoning A public Commission on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:30 P.M.

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Hays Free Press • December 21, 2016

Public Notices CITATION BY PUBLICATION

The State of Texas, County of Hays, Cause No. 16-2345 To: KENNETH LEE BRIGGS NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: 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. of the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.

The petition of Shannon Athey, Petitioner, was filed in the 270th District Court of Hays County, Texas on November 10, 2016 and is numbered 16-2345 on the docket of said court, and entitled SHANNON MARIE ATHEY VS. KENNETH LEE BRIGGS. THE NATURE OF THIS SUIT IS AS FOLLOWS: Petitioner prays that citation and notice issue as required by law and that the court enters its orders in accordance with the allegations contained in this petition. Petitioner requests all other relief to which she is entitled.

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the children's interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity, and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the children's adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said court at San Marcos, Texas on this the 16th day of De-

cember, 2016.

REQUESTED BY: David C. Lawrence 303 Colorado St., STE 2600 Austin, TX 78701 512-659-3400 BEVERLY CRUMLEY HAYS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK 712 S. STAGECOACH TRAIL, STE. 2211 SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78666

By Christina Cordero, Deputy

URGENT: SEEKING ROY HAMILTON

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that, at regular meeting of the Hays County Commissioners Court, beginning at 9 a.m. on January 24, 2017, a public hearing will be held to consider proposed amendments to the Hays County Animal Control Ordinance. The public hearing will be held at 111 East San Antonio Street, Suite 301, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

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Chapter 59 Texas Property Code. They will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. This sale is being listed below.

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

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

Date: 01/09/2017 Time: 10:15 AM Location: Morningstar Mini Storage, 1001 W. Goforth Rd., Buda, TX 78610 Units: Unit 2093 – Sheila Mae Burbage – Hope Chest, Furniture, Boxes, Misc.

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The City Council of the City of Kyle will consider adopting the following ordinances on second reading on January 3, 2017 at Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, at 7:00 p.m.: An Ordinance amending the City's Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17 (Budget Amendment No. 2) by increasing total appropriations for expenditures in the General Fund by $270,000 and decreasing the fund balance in the General Fund by the same amount in order to provide funding for a preliminary engineering study to relocate the rail siding operated by the Union Pacific Railroad Company in Kyle, Texas.

An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kyle, Texas; amending Chapter 11 ("Business Regulations"), Article IV ("Peddlers, Solicitors and Vendors"); adding definitions; adding permitting requirements; altering permissible hours of operations; clarifying

out on the opportunity to participate in the next market rally.

Think long term. Keep this in mind: You’re not investing for today or tomorrow, but for many years from now. Try to keep a long-term focus when making all your key

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allowable items to be sold; altering permissible locations of operations; creating a food court land use and adding associated terms and provisions, and repealing conflicting provisions.

An Ordinance of the City of Kyle, Texas Code of Ordinances amending Chapter 5, Animals, Article III. Animal Protection and Article IX. Animal Care and Control; providing a repealing clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and setting an effective date.

R. Todd Webster Mayor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Doak Bert Hearne, Deceased, were issued on December 13, 2013 under Docket No. 16-0378-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to Janice Hearne.

Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: Representative, Estate of Doak Bert Hearne, Deceased c/o John H. Gilliam John H. Gilliam Law Office 302 W. Martin Luther King Dr. San Marcos, Texas 78666 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 12/13/16.

John H. Gilliam By: /s/ John H. Gilliam Attorney for Applicant

Financial Focus Continued from pg. 1D

But as an investor, you’ll clearly benefit from minimizing your errors.

For example, it’s generally a mistake to jump out of the market in response to a period of volatility. If you wait for things to “calm down” before investing again, you might miss

Try to follow these financial resolutions as best as you can. You could make 2017 a year to remember.

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