March 2, 2017 News-Dispatch

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News-Dispatch Volume XXXVII No. 21

Serving Western Hays County, Texas since 1982

Dripping Springs Tiger senior guard Nick Breen (right) attempts to attack the baseline as Reagan Raider Redie Mumbili (00) defends during the Feb. 21 bidistrict round playoff game played at Bales Gym. After securing two hard-fought wins in the first two rounds of the playoffs, Dripping Springs looked to maintain the program’s deepest playoff run since the 2013-2014 season when they took on Angleton in Columbus Tuesday.

BY MOSES LEOS III

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

New school zones approved By a unanimous 5-0 vote Monday, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved new elementary and middle school attendance zones that will go into effect in August 2017, according to a release.

The new zones incorporate Sycamore Springs Elementary and Sycamore Springs Middle schools, which are the district’s two new schools. The approved attendance zone configuration was labeled as “Option 3A” during the process.

According to the release, the new feeder patterns will have students from Dripping Springs Elementary and Walnut Springs Elementary matriculating to Dripping Springs Middle School. Students from Rooster Springs Elementary and Sycamore Springs Elementary will attend Sycamore Springs Middle School.

The board also approved a one-year plan to “grandfather” incoming 5th and 8th graders who are zoned to the new schools, but would prefer to remain at their current campus.

In order to aid parents, siblings of grandfathered students also will be given the option to remain at the same

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The new feeder patterns will have students from Dripping Springs Elementary and Walnut Springs Elementary matriculating to Dripping Springs Middle School.

Students from Rooster Springs Elementary and Sycamore Springs Elementary will attend Sycamore Springs Middle School.

DSISD Elementary School Attendance Zones

DSISD Middle School Attendance Zones

Wimberley looks for new leader Wimberley city leaders have put an open call out for a new City Administrator after city’s top paid official and the city council plan to part ways in 2017.

Don Ferguson, who has been the Wimberley City Administrator for the past ten years, said he and council members sat down and discussed a “change in direction” for the leadership of Wimberley’s city staff.

“The city needs a fresh set of eyes,” Ferguson said, “It’s a good thing for me and the city of Wimberley.”

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Dripping Springs chamber supports city discharge plan The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce has thrown its support behind the city of Dripping Springs’ wastewater expansion plan and discharge permit application, according to a release.

But the announcement, which was made Monday, came after Protect our Water (POW) released a letter written by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) asking the EPA to consider a no-discharge solution after review of Dripping Springs’ permit.

According to the city’s release, the chamber

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school as their sibling for one year. District transportation will not be provided to grandfathered students.

As compared to the current district boundary map, the approved elementary attendance zones make several key changes.

One change moves the Highpointe neighborhood from Dripping Springs

BY MOSES LEOS III

A trio of incumbents along with three newcomers tossed their hats into the ring for three Dripping Springs city council seats up for grabs this May. Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds, along with council members Santos Alba and Charlie Busbey all filed for reelection prior to the Feb. 17 deadline. Joining them are William Travis Crow, Taline Manassian and Harrison Thomas Schultz.

Alba, a retiree who has been on the Dripping Springs city council for 24 years, said his motivation for filling for reelection was wanting to see the completion of many of the projects

board Feb. 21 approved a recommendation of support from its Economic Development Committee.

Board chair Jason McNutt said in a statement the board considered a variety of factors, including the city’s contracts with Caliterra and Howard Ranch to accept close to 600,000 gallons per day of treated effluent.

They also considered the city’s letter of intent with Scott Roberts, who will accept up to one million gallons of treated effluent for a Driftwood development.

The city in November 2016 also required future developments to incorporate beneficial reuse.

In October 2015, the

city applied with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a Texas Pollutant Disposal Elimination System permit for an expansion of the city’s wastewater treatment plant.

The expansion calls for the plant to have a capacity of up to 995,000 gallons.

“We recognize how much work the city has put into developing a proposal that addresses a critical need of our community,” McNutt said.

“It has become abundantly clear how serious the city is about beneficial reuse as opposed to discharge.”

The chamber’s support

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Mighty Texas Dog Walk

Join thousands of dog lovers at this fundraiser for Service Dogs, Inc., a local nonprofit. The event will be held March 4 beginning at 10 a.m. outside the AustinAmerican Statesman office in Austin. See www.servicedogs. org/mighty-texas-dog-walk-2017 for more info and to register.

Market Days

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Wimberley Market Days Saturday, March 4 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Listen to live music on three stages from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. at Lions Field on RR 2325 Wimberley with ample parking.

Family Festival

On March 4 from noon-4 p.m., join Headwaters at this free family festival featuring food trucks, bounce house, face painting, caricaturist and more. The event will be held at 708 Headwaters Boulevard in Dripping Springs.

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Opinion

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Teaching Over Testing Act aims to reduce standardized testing

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exas is a diverse state. We’re rural and urban, people of all races, religions, beliefs, and backgrounds.

With such diverse walks of life come diverse opinions. But if there’s anything Texans can agree on from El Paso to Beaumont and Amarillo to Brownsville, it’s that standardized testing plays too big a role in our

public schools. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) cost Texas taxpayers $300 million per four-year contract — a contract that was bungled last school year.

But the financial cost is not the only problem.

Students and educators are stressed, and rightfully so. Preparing for and taking the 22 STAAR exams required by state law steals valuable classroom

time from the children we are preparing to become the next leaders of our state and nation. That’s why I’ve filed the Teaching Over Testing Act, or House Bill 1333.

The Teaching Over Testing Act proposes four critical reforms to standardized testing in Texas: 1. Allow school districts to select their test providers 2. Reduce the number of tests

3. Remove STAAR scores from teacher evaluations 4. Reduce the weight of STAAR scores in A-F ratings I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of support this bill has already received — from hardline Republicans and progressive Democrats, from teachers and parents, and from all around the State of Texas.

It’s clear that we place

too much emphasis on testing, and simply put, STAAR places an unfair burden on students, educators, families, and you, the taxpayers. We must spend less time focusing on standardized testing in our public schools and give our educators the freedom to do what they do best: preparing our next generation of leaders for a lifetime of learning, thoughtful citizenship, and professional success.

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Let’s put a stop to cussin’ writing A

wright, y’all, I’ve gotta confess that I’m a bit hot under the collar of my T-shirt after readin’ that public schools may stop teachin’ cursive writing. Now, my hide’s not chapped for them wanting to stop teachin’ this. I’m hotter’n a cornered possum that our schools began teachin’ cursive writing to start with. When did this happen?

Dagnabbit, it’s bad enough that our younguns got to hear cussin’ on TV, in rap music blastin’ from car radios, and occasionally from some drunk uncle, but who in blue blazes thought it would be a good idea to teach kids the proper way to write curse words in an essay or book report?

This is plumb ridiculous!

Apparently cursive writing has been goin’ on for a long spell. I can’t blame it on that hair-brained wackadoodle who just became Secretary of Education.

According to what I read in the papers, cursive writing has been taught for decades here in the good ol’ U.S. of A. It’s no wonder that some little kids curse like a rumsoaked sailor when the school marms have been teachin’ them cussin’ writing since the 3rd grade. Dang it, folks, this just ain’t right! Kids need to learn readin’, writin’ proper words and ‘rithmatic, not how to write speeches for politicians.

I don’t know who is responsible for putting a stop to cursive writing in

Back in high school, I had beautiful penmanship, but due to decades of hard labor, calluses and arthritis make my cursive writing look like a spider monkey on meth found my Bic pen and Big Chief tablet and went to town on it.

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public schools, but I’d like to shake their hands.

In this insane world led by government officials who are all paddling their canoe with a warped oar, it’s good to know there are some decent folks with enough common sense to see writing curse words shouldn’t be taught to our kids. I am thrilled to see the end of cursive writing in our schools, and I think ...

Hold on a sec, folks.

My wife is looking over my shoulder readin’ this as I’m writin’.

Say what? Cursive writing ain’t writing cuss words? Oh, it’s that fancy writing we were taught back in grammar school and not puttin’ swear words down on paper.

Well, gosh, I’m as embarrassed as a presenter at the Academy Awards.

All this rantin’ and ravin’ over nothin’. I got all lathered up and fussed about something that ain’t even

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CORRECTION U.S. REP. AT TOWN HALL Last week, we reported on a story involving a town hall meeting in Dripping Springs with the incorrect headline of “State Rep a no-show at town hall.”

The correct headline should have been “U.S. rep a no-show at town hall” as the town hall was held to address congressman Roger Williams. We apologize for the error.

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true.

But, wait! Then they are planning to do away with fancy writing in schools, huh? Well, I don’t think I have a problem with that.

Heck, kids today don’t even know how to use an ink pen except to dig wax out of their ears. They use their stupid cell phones for all communication.

The only time they use a pen is to sign their names

on a contract with Verizon or Sprint.

I don’t write much in cursive anymore. Back in high school, I had beautiful penmanship, but due to decades of hard labor, calluses and arthritis make my cursive writing look like a spider monkey on meth found my Bic pen and Big Chief tablet and went to town on it. Saying my cursive writing is like chicken scratch is an insult to poultry all over the world.

Okay, so they stop teaching cursive writing to kids. What will they stop teaching next? History? I feel like millions of Americans can’t recall much about history nowadays. Even folks who should know better ought to know a certain

historical figure died in 1895. And it wouldn’t hurt if they read a certain document written back in 1787.

Well, enough complaining for today. I need to get my wife to proofread the rest of this column once she wipes the tears from her eyes from laughing at me. Hey, it was an honest mistake, but if any of y’all want to write me a nasty letter, why don’t you pen it in cursive if you remember how.

Thanks goodness Clint’s wife reviews his columns. It would be downright shocking to the readers if his tequila-induced meanderings made it straight into print. crowsnest78610@gmail.com

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Obituaries MCCARTY June Curry McCarty, 95, of Henly, Texas went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2017.

Funeral services were held on Feb. 28 at the Henly Baptist Church with Pastor Don Forrester officiating.

June was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Robert and Lillian Williams in 1921. She graduated with honors from West High School in Salt Lake City. After completion of high school she attended Henegars Business College in Salt Lake City.

June put her business degree to work serving as office manager for several doctors and lawyers over the subsequent years. In 1941 she met and married an Air Force tail gunner, Wayman E. Curry, who later went on to become an Aviation Cadet. Their son, Wayman D. Curry was born the following year.

Her husband was then shipped overseas and flew as a tail gunner on B17s, completing 50 missions. While attending pilot training in Florida, her husband was killed in a tragic train accident. To keep busy and support her son, and the war effort, she became an ordinance inspector for the Remington Arms Plant. While there, she met and married Leonard (Lynn) McCarty, a drill instructor in the U.S. Army. The couple moved to Central Texas and had a son, Johnny Lynn and a daughter, Lynda June. June was extremely involved with her children. She served

on PTA boards at the children’s schools in San Antonio, Johnson City and Dripping Springs and served as President of the Tri-County Council. She was a Charter Member of the LBJ Hospital Auxiliary, Charter Member and first President of the Henly Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. With her kids grown and gone, June went to work for the Hill Country Senior Citizens’ Apartments in Dripping Springs as the manager. She was involved in the origination of the Dripping Springs Public Library, the Bluebonnet Auxiliary and the Hill Country Care Facility.

June was extremely active in her church, Henly Baptist. She taught Sunday School for 28 years, and was the song leader for 35. June lived a very full life, dedicating much of it to the service of others. Miss June, as so many called her, gracefully touched the lives of everyone she met. June was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lillian Williams, her first husband, Wayman E. Curry, her son, Johnny Lynn McCarty and her second husband, Lynn McCarty. June is survived by her son Wayman Curry and wife Janet, her daughter Lynda Turley and husband Lou, a grandson Troy Curry and a granddaughter Callie Turley and fiancé Jason Taylor. Great-grandsons Kyle and Kade Curry.

Pallbearers were Don McCarty, Bill Gravenor, Barry McNair, Troy Curry, Kyle Curry and Kade Curry. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henly Baptist Church or to the Hill Country Care Bluebonnet Auxiliary.

MCNAIR William Earl McNair, age 92, passed away on February 25, 2017 in Keller, TX. He was born to Neal John McNair and Alice Jacoby McNair at their home near Driftwood in Hays County, TX on March 21,1924.

Bill, as he was known to his family and friends, was Salutatorian of his graduating class at Dripping Springs High School, where he also acted in school plays and was the lead-off hitter on the school baseball team.

He soon found his way to the Houston shipyards where he planned to learn the welding trade, but the outbreak of World War II convinced the 17-year-old that he could better serve in the United States Merchant Marine. Bill and his

shipmates sailed through submarine infested waters in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, bringing desperately needed supplies to Allied troops. He was one of five brothers who served in various branches of the U.S. military during the war. All of them came home.

Following the war, he returned home, where he met and married the love of his life, Rosa Clarene Williamson. After working a variety of jobs, Bill’s friend and mentor, Will Crow, sold him the store that would eventually be known to a generation of Dripping Springs residents as McNair Hardware. He was also an electrician and plumber.

Before Dripping Springs was incorporated he served as President of the Civic Club. He was instrumental in forming the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation that brought city water into every home.

He was on the board of

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the first bank in Dripping Springs, served as Chief of the community’s first volunteer fire department and was a board member of the Phillips Cemetery Association.

Finally, he faithfully served as a deacon at the Dripping Springs Church of Christ.

Following Clarene’s death in 1986, he married Alene Montague, with whom he enjoyed running a booth at Wimberley Trade Days, gardening and ranching.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Clarene; his parents Neal and Alice; and his brothers Haskell, Joe, U.S., and Johnny.

He is survived by his wife, Alene Hudson McNair (Dripping Springs, TX); his daughter, Brenda Cass and her husband, Bob (Keller, TX); his grandson Matthew and his wife, Karlie (Highlands Ranch, CO), his granddaughter, Rachel Varney and her husband, Joe (Fort Worth, TX); his

second daughter, Lollie Brown, and her husband, Paul (Austin, TX); his brother, Melvin McNair (Henly, TX); his beloved great-grandchildren Zeke, Jonah, Lucy and Josiah; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Honored as his pallbears are Matt Cass, Joe Varney, Reagan Fletcher, Howard Karbo, Paul Brown and Mike McNair.

Honorary pallbears are Zeke Varney, Jonah Varney, Josiah Verney, Lucy Cass, Norman Starling and Richard Wright.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Harrell Funeral Home in Dripping Springs at Hwy 290W and 100 Heritage Drive. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2017 at Dripping Springs Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Phillips Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests gifts to the American Heart Association.

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This bluebird box in Mountain City provides a place for the birds to rest.

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Time to build for bluebirds

BY JERRY HALL

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mentioned Hans Mueller in a recent column and recalled that he was once a purple martin landlord and maintained several martin houses at his Wimberley home.

Hans has moved to Sun City and he was kind enough to let me know he now maintains a bluebird box and is out of the martin business.

However, his bluebird box has had a nesting pair for the past three years.

Good for Hans.

And if you want to attract bluebirds, be aware they will nest in manmade houses and are most plentiful in our area March through August.

So this would be a good time to get a nest box ready. That box should have an entrance hole of one and one-half inches in diameter and should be

from five to ten feet off the ground, ideally on a PCV post that raccoons can not climb.

Bluebirds live up to five years and the oldest recorded lived to be 10 years old. However, most die before reaching one year.

Life is cruel like that.

Bluebirds are known as a symbol of happiness, hence the song lyrics: “Mr. bluebird’s on my shoulder.” They are also known for their distinctive song, which has been described as “chur-lee, chur-lee.”

There are three types of bluebirds, eastern, western and mountain.

We have the eastern in our area. The male has a reddish brown breast and overall blue plumage, while the female is a softer washed-out pale blue.

If you would like more information, including nest box plans, visit www. nabluebirdsociety.org.

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Sports Lady Tigers take Tuck tourney title

BY MOSES LEOS III

With a brand new stadium in its pocket, the Dripping Springs Tiger softball team reverted back to its old ways last weekend.

A 6-0 mark over the course of three days allowed the Tigers to

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PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

Dripping Springs Tiger junior third baseman Shelbye Hartman (left) fields a throw to the base as a Smithson Valley Ranger baserunner slides behind her Friday at a game played in the Brittany Tuck Memorial Softball Tournament.

PHOTO BY JOE KIRKSEY

Dripping Springs Tiger wrestler Clayton Jetton (far left) stands on the podium after claiming 6th place in the 195-pound weight class at the UIL state wrestling meet in Cypress.

Tigers take the podium at state wrestling meet STAFF REPORT A pair of podium finishes highlighted the Dripping Springs Tiger wrestling team’s trek to the UIL class 5A

wrestling meet at the Berry Center in Cypress last week.

Chase Warden (53-4) placed third overall in the 126-pound class over the weekend and scored

18 team points for the Tigers, who finished 14th out of 82 teams in the field. Warden defeated Bryan’s Caden DeJesus, El Paso Hanks’ Saul Rocha before falling to

Carrlton Creekview’s Patrick Heidelbert.

Warden completed his weekend by winning his consolation semifinal

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Tigers win bi-district, hit quarterfinal round

Dripping Springs’ McKenly O’Neal drives to the basket in a game against Kerrville Tivy during the regular season. The Tigers’ basketball team has been on a roll. Dripping Springs hasn’t lost a game since a bitter 56-55 loss at home to Alamo Heights on Jan. 31, and they ended the regular season with thrilling two-point wins over Kerrville (46-44) and Seguin (56-54). In the playoffs, the Tigers staved off Reagan, 62-56 to win bi-district and won area by defeating Lamar Consolidated 54-51. At press time the Tigers face Angleton in a Regional Quarterfinal game at Columbus on Tuesday, Feb. 28. A win will advance the Tigers to the Regional Tournament held at Northside ISD in San Antonio on March 3 and 4.

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Dripping Springs’ Gabe Reno tallies one of his three goals for the day during a game played in weekend action.

Consecutive wins for Tiger lacrosse SUBMITTED REPORT The Tiger lacrosse team traveled to San Antonio over the weekend, beating both Alamo Heights and Reagan.

The Tigers opened the weekend by beating Alamo Heights 14-10.

Nine players scored against Alamo Heights led by Gabe Reno with three goals and an assist, Connor Jamail with two goals and two assists and Nic Austin with two goals and two assists.

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SUBMITTED REPORT The Dripping Springs mountain bike team is off to a fast start this year and completed one of the most successful races in its history.

Ben Marsan, a Dripping Springs High sophomore, is the first team member to claim a first place finish at the Wrangle at Warda event Feb. 19. Marsan also won the leaders jersey at the event. He placed third in the race

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JV boys Joseph Sherrill – 41 JV girls Izzy Estrada – 2nd Varsity girls Katelynne Marsan – 6th

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Tigers fall to Lions 3-2 A spirited second half rally wasn’t enough for the Dripping Springs Tigers as they fell to the Lockhart Lions 3-2 in the newly built and opened Tiger Stadium. Lockhart took a 3-0 lead into halftime before the Tigers roared back. Dripping Springs freshman Max Gonzales and junior Jose Galindo both scored goals in the second half. Above, Dripping Springs High junior Clint Kennedy (8) fights off a Lockhart Lion as both vie for a free ball Friday at Tiger Stadium.

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Education Good morning, Dripping Springs...

Tigers band together for new radio station

“Others saw that it was cool, so they stayed.”

The station transmits 24-hours per day and features music purchased through the Radio DJ software program.

Stamp said the station also transmits on the AM Band, but on a limited format. She said the team is moving into the

live-streaming format.

“We did some market research and the kids don’t listen to radio,” Stamp said. She added the AM signal is “weak” and has a lot of noise as well.

“We moved some of the focus on streaming in school. We can stream it over the PA system, in the courtyard or cafeteria and

teachers can stream it in the room,” she said.

Casey, who had no previous experience operating radio equipment, said operating the station is not complicated, but does take some time to learn.

It includes working with Open Broadcaster Software, which is a free program that allows for streaming live to YouTube to Twitch. Casey said the radio group will sometimes conduct a live broadcast, which is complied and played as a clip on Radio DJ throughout the day.

If there is no broadcast, the program will pick music to play from the songs that were purchased.

“There’s not that much real complexity to it. It’s learning and going along with that,” Casey said.

With the station up and running, Stamp eyes adding content to it. That could include morning announcement podcasts that are produced by students.

She said students can also come up with ideas for shows that focus on topics they want to talk about.

“The idea is to try and do those live and record content that is played through the day,” Stamp said.

continues,” Womack said. “We’ve had great pitching, we’re hitting our spots and our defense is coming through in clutch situations.”

On offense, Womack said the Tigers are looking to set on better pitches, rather than chasing after them.

Making those adjustments and swinging “at quality pitches” could lead to improvement over last year, Womack said.

Entering 26-5A play will provide a new challenge for the Tigers. Womack said Lockhart and Seguin have a majority of their starters returning, while Medina Valley, a 5A power, is “always solid.”

“It’s going to be a tough district,” Womack said. “One that’s going to prepare us for the playoffs.”

Ensuring strong and

consistent defensive play on the field is what Womack aims to work on as they prepare for district play.

“Heading into district, if we can roll defensively, I think our bats will follow,” Womack said.

But the chance to play on a field of dreams is an incentive for what the Tigers hope could be a successful season.

“Both baseball and softball deserve to have something like this,” Womack said.

BY MOSES LEOS III

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nce upon a time, manning a radio station meant dealing with a large soundboard, microphones and maybe even a record or cassette player.

With the help of a desktop computer and some sound equipment, Dripping Springs High students manage a student-run radio station housed right on campus.

KROAR AM 1690, which hit the airwaves this week, is a student radio station that transmits both a live Internet stream and a frequency on the AM band.

Jessica Stamp, Dripping Springs High journalism teacher, said fellow teacher B.J. Mercer helped students create the station in his audio-visual technology class last year.

“They put it all together and got it up and running,” Stamp said. “They constructed the hardware and the obtained licensing for the AM (band).”

Dripping Springs High junior Cameron Casey, who has his own radio show and helps with the technical aspects of the station, said the students

PHOTO COURTESY OF JESSICA STAMP

Members of newly formed KROAR radio station surround sound and computer equipment needed to get the station on the AM dial and streamed on the internet.

in Mercer’s class “got it off the ground.”

After the semester ended last year, Casey realized many of the students who worked on the station

were graduating.

He then sought the chance to be a part of the radio station this year.

“I signed up for it on my own volition,” Casey said.

Softball

Continued from pg. 4 capture the 11th annual Brittany Tuck Memorial Softball tournament title in convincing fashion.

Dripping Springs (10-2) completed the sweep by putting up 46 runs over the course of six games, while Tiger pitching tallied four shutouts.

For a team that returns all nine starting positions on the field, optimism is high as they ready for a new district.

Tiger softball head coach Wade Womack said the Tigers bring a one-two punch in the circle with senior Kiele Miller and junior Paige Leschber.

Joining them will be Kyndall Womack, who provides a third option for the Tigers.

He said the three arms help the Tigers stay fresh in the circle as they hit district play. Womack said Miller has been on bar and “she’s bringing it and she’s

“We’re strong defensively, we haven’t given up many runs yet and hopefully that continues ... We’ve had great pitching, we’re hitting our spots and our defense is coming through in clutch situations.”

– Wade Womack, Tiger softball head coach

hitting her spots.”

Leschber, who returned roughly two weeks ago, is “getting back into the groove again,” Womack said.

“We have a clear one and two, but it’s nice having that third come in and save an arm,” Womack said.

Dripping Springs returns a defense that had several players selected as 25-5A first team all district.

Sophomore infielder

Camille Corona, who was the 25-5A defensive MVP last year, is joined

by Leschber, Hayley Odell, Ryan and Sydney Campbell, who were also first team selections.

While the Tigers committed a few errors last week, Womack said the team is getting used to the dirt again.

“We’re strong defensively, we haven’t given up many runs yet and hopefully that

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match and besting Corpus Christi Veterans’ Memorial’s Daniel Leal for third place.

Tiger wrestler Clayton Jetton (46-10) finished 6th in the 195-pound class and tallied 8.5 team points in the process. Jetton defeated Eduardo Cintron from El Paso Andress and then won by decision over Midlothian wrestler Ryan Flores in the quarterfinal.

Other wrestlers competing were Micah Ribera (38-13), Benjamin Owens (28-19), Ryland Kinard (36-13) and Anthony Bigley (17-28).

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Izzy Estrada is a home schooled junior and placed second and would have done the same or better in the first race had she not gotten two flats and had to run her bike to the finish line, said head coach Lance Thornton in an emailed response.

Middle school student Kolter Leisy claimed a podium finish by placing second last weekend and fourth in the first race.

Dripping Springs finished the Wrangle in Warda with a 7th place overall finish.

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County supports creation of new courts

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Hays County Commissioners approved a resolution Feb. 21 supporting and requesting the creation of an additional district court and county courtat-law.

With the support of commissioners and county officials, the request is moving to the 85th Texas legislature for possible approval.

Precinct 3 Commissioner Will Conley worked with Senator Donna Campbell and Representative Jason Isaac on getting the proposal on the state legislature’s agenda.

As Hays County continues to grow, officials agree there’s a need for additional courts.

County district judges and court-at-law judges unanimously supported the proposal, as did the Hays County Bar Association, District Attorney Wes Mau and the San Marcos Police Officers’ Association.

County officials, including judges, the DA, clerks and law enforcement, have worked to manage civil and criminal proceedings as efficiently as possible.

However, the county and its volume of court proceedings continue to grow, Conley said.

“Every square foot is changing and growing,” Conley said. “Demands on our services continue to grow with it.”

The county’s growth has translated into backlogs in the criminal justice system and the

“This slow process does not serve the victims who are awaiting justice, the offender who wants his day in court, or the community efficiently ...

In addition, law enforcement officers are called repeatedly for trials that do not ever seem to get past the docket.”

– Daniel Arredondo, representative for the San Marcos Police Officers’ Association

existing courts, said Daniel Arredondo, representative for the San Marcos Police Officers’ Association.

Felony and misdemeanor cases are not going to trial in a timely fashion and are often reset numerous

times, Arredondo said.

“This slow process does not serve the victims who are awaiting justice, the offender who wants his day in court, or the community efficiently,” Arredondo said. “In addition, law enforcement officers are

called repeatedly for trials that do not ever seem to get past the docket.”

The creation of additional district and county courts in Hays County would serve to alleviate much of this inefficiency, Arredondo said.

While the legislature’s approval is not guaranteed, Conley said the county has a strong case for the creation of the two courts.

With the growth of Hays County and the volume of cases in the court system, the argument of why these courts need to be created is obvious, Conley said.

Conley said because the state provides more funding for district courts than for county court-atlaw, the legislature might be more likely to approve

the county court.

Currently, Hays County includes the 22nd, 207th, 274th, 428th Judicial District Courts and County Court at Law No. 1 and No. 2.

According to commissioners’ resolution, the newest courts were created in 1987 and 2005.

Hays County Courtat-Law No. 2 was created during the 70th legislature session and the 428th Judicial District Court was created during the 79th legislature session.

By proposing the creation of two additional courts, county officials are trying to plan ahead to ensure a justice system that’s accessible to citizens, and addresses many different needs and growing demand for services, Conley said.

2017 should be a good year for real estate D

ear Terese, How do you feel like the real estate market will fair in 2017?

Ken Dear Ken, None of us have a crystal ball, but several contributors to The Residential Specialist publication, published by the Council of Residential Specialists (CRS), have mentioned the following indicators. I agree, it should be a good year!

Existing home sales will climb, mortgage rates will increase (a little), home

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said, “It’s just an amicable agreement to part ways.”

According to the release, council members voted to approve an amended employment agreement with Ferguson stating that he will stay on for a 90-day period while Wimberley searches for a

replacement.

“They’re working on the search right now,” Ferguson said as he confirmed that the city did not have anyone previously in mind for the position.

Ferguson was reticent to divulge any information about

what the future holds for him, except to say that he anticipates continuing working in city management.

“I anticipate continuing to work in City Management,” Ferguson said as he recently celebrated his 20th anniversary of

working in the field.

Ferguson said “change is inevitable” and the city of Wimberley is changing and growing which will be adding a new City Administrator to their staff soon.

Wimberley Mayor Mac McCullough thanked Ferguson for his service

to the city in the press release.

“Myself and the City Council would like to thank him for his dedication and commitment to this community and we wish him well in the future,” McCullough said in the statement.

Darden Hill Road. Those two neighborhoods were zoned into the two new schools from WSE and DSMS. Several neighborhoods along FM 1826 were rezoned from Rooster Springs Elementary and DSMS to the two new schools. Those neighborhoods include Goldenwood, Reunion Ranch, Friendship Ranch, and Bear Creek, as well as several individual streets.

Streets off Nutty Brown Road were also rezoned from the RSE and DSMS zone.

The process to determine new elementary and middle school attendance zones began last fall as a committee worked with the district’s demographer to develop options for boundaries.

Six public forums were held from November through January, public input was collected, and

additional options were developed. All options were analyzed, taking into account future enrollment projections.

In all, five options were presented to the public.

“Our district population is not distributed in such a way that everyone can attend the school closest to their home, which led to some agonizing decisions for us,” said Superintendent Bruce Gearing in the

release.

Gearing added the “bottom line” is “we are fortunate that every school in Dripping Springs ISD provides an outstanding education to the children of our community.”

“I would like to sincerely thank the committee and community for their involvement in making this process as transparent as possible,” Gearing said.

Principals for the two new schools were hired last summer and currently are working on staffing plans.

Dr. Dru Robinett is the principal at Sycamore Springs Elementary and Mr. Dan Diehl will lead Sycamore Springs Middle School.

Both schools will hold welcoming events for students and families assigned there this spring and summer.

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values will grow (3-4%) home ownership rate will stabilize, some markets may see price corrections (Austin included) and inventory woes will not change. With low interest rates, some home owners are deciding to stay in their current homes. Our local market is brisk and inventory is low – if you’re

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Continued from pg. 1 Wimberley city staff posted a press release on their website stating that Ferguson had performed amicably as city administrator and council thought it was time for a change.

“This is not a termination or a resignation,” Ferguson

Zoning

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The Sawyer Ranch and Vistas of Sawyer Ranch neighborhoods were moved from the Walnut Springs Elementary and Dripping Springs Middle School zone to the two new campuses.

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Continued from pg. 1 comes after the City of Austin’s Watershed Department modeled the city’s proposed beneficial reuse program, according to the release. Preliminary findings indicated the city’s plan met “criteria by which the city of Austin evaluated potential impacts on the quality of water in Onion Creek.”

“It’s certainly gratifying to receive the support of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce.

As a city, we are fortunate to have such an active and engaged business community,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds.

“They know better than anyone the growth we are experiencing and the challenges that come with it.”

According to a POW release, the EPA included the USFW in its review of

“As a city, we are fortunate to have such an active and engaged business community ... (The Chamber) knows better than anyone the growth we are experiencing and the challenges that come with it.”

– Bill Foulds, Mayor Pro Tem

the city’s draft discharge permit, which was issued by the TCEQ to the city in 2016. The USFW reviewed the permit for potential impacts to endangered species.

In its review, the USFW discovered three federally listed endangered species that are aquifer dependent and could be impacted by proposed discharge within the permit, according to the release.

Two of the species, identified as the Austin Blind and Barton Springs Salamander, inhabit Barton Springs, which according to the USFW obtains 34 percent of its water from Onion Creek.

Other areas of major concern extending to potential discharge include water quality degradation, critical habitat impact and the potential for raw sewage risk.

Rich Beggs, POW

director, said it was “an amazing position” by the USFW and he felt it was important as it “calls into question the endangered species in Barton Springs.”

Beggs said he was pleased to see the USFW comment on “contaminants of emerging concern,” which he said are items in effluent, such as pesticides and pharmaceuticals, that don’t go through treatment.

While Beggs said POW has been encouraged by the city’s due diligence to focus on beneficial reuse, he said the group continues to seek a nodischarge solution.

“Discharge is a problem for us,” Beggs said. “Not only for the endangered species, but also the drinking water. There’s a risk for the community.”

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“There are a lot of things that still have to be done,” Alba said.

He said critical items he wants to see completed include the city’s wastewater expansion project and several big subdivisions that are “in the works.”

While he hasn’t reached out to all of his opponents, he said his approach toward the upcoming campaign is “word of mouth, like I’ve always done.”

Foulds, who has been on the council for 16 years, said his motivation to file for reelection is the growth of Dripping Springs and to “try to maintain some order to it.”

Working heavily on the city’s wastewater treatment plan expansion is critical to managing the city and controlling growth, as opposed to being “pushed around by municipal utility districts.”

Foulds, who is a small business owner, said continuing to develop a “core downtown,” along with adding more housing options are parts of his platform.

He anticipates a campaign outreach that’s similar to what he’s had for the past 16 years.

“I’ve got an open door to anyone who wants to talk to me,” Foulds said. “Occasionally, I’ve knocked on doors. I may do some of that.”

Busbey, a technical and program specialist who has been on the council for six years, is seeking his fourth election bid.

Busbey has been involved with the city

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since the mid-1990s and has worked as the city’s treasurer and served on the Planning and Zoning commission in the past.

Busbey’s reelection bid is centered around his longtime involvement with Dripping Springs.

“I feel like I can continue to give,” Busbey said.

He added he can continue to contribute to initiatives the council is working on for Dripping Springs, which is a “rapidly growing city.”

Busbey said he was not surprised by the field of candidates vying for the council positions. He said some of the developments surrounding Dripping Springs could be coming into the city limits within a few years.

“There are more folks in the city limits and eligible voters,” Busbey said. “It’s something I anticipated would happen. It just so happens it’s now.”

He said he has already begun to speak with people in the community. He plans to “expound on my dedication.”

But he said he is independent on certain items that come up in city council.

“We’re not a lockstep, everyone votes one-way council,” Busbey said.

“Numerous times, I’ve voted out of sync with council because my opinion didn’t jive with theirs.”

Manassian, who has not run for political office before, is an attorney who has lived in Dripping Springs for nine years. She said she wants to run for office as she lives in the community and wants to be “a voice on how we grow and take care of the businesses, schools and roads.”

Manassian said she has the ability to assess situations and research and “dig a little and find what the best course of action could be.”

She said she is asking “a lot of questions” and learning a “great deal” about the position and what people want addressed in the community.”

“This is not something I’ve done before,” she said.

“I intend to go door-todoor and have a lot of conversations.”

Schultz, also a political newcomer, works in the information technology sales field. While a sense of community service was one reason for Schultz to run, another component was his disapproval of the direction council is going.

“Rather than sit on the sidelines, I want to try and do something about it,” Schultz said.

His three issues center on smart, responsible growth, preservation of Onion Creek and support for local schools. Schultz

said he is “fair and rational” and that he wants to make the city more transparent.

“I think that the local residents deserve more openness and transparency than we’re receiving,” Schultz said. “If I’m elected, I would make it more transparent.”

According to his election filing, Crow, who is self-employed, has lived in Hays County for 45 years.

The News-Dispatch reached out to Crow for comment, but he did not respond prior to press time.

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SOLD 1425 Hwy 290W, zoned CS, 3464 SF office building next to City Park land

$485,000

27010 RR 12, 2.67 acres, water/electric/septic in place, zoned CS CS 2.97 Acres off 290W in Dripping Springs behind Prosperity Bank

$465,220 $395,000

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

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Writing Symposium

From March 16-18, meet at the Wimberley Village Library for insight into writing for fiction, nonfiction and poetry as well as sessions on publishing at this new public event. The seminar is presented by the Texas Authors Institute of History, a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to Texas Authors. See Writing.

TexasAuthors.Institute for a list of sessions and schedule.

Fancy Feathers

This annual show features hundreds of poultry breeds, contests, a silent auction, raffles, concessions and a clucking contest. The event will be held March 11 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 DS Ranch Road. Visit www. fancyfeatherstx.org.

Texas Night Sky Festival

Celebrate the Hill Country’s night skies at this annual festival March 18 at Dripping Springs Ranch

Park. Activities include live presentations, handson experiences, solar observations and a night sky observing party. www. texasnightskyfestival.org.

Women’s Club

The Dripping Springs Women’s Club hosts its monthly meeting​ Wednesday,​ ​March 22​ at the Terrace Club at 11:30 am.​This month features the club’s annual Stye Show when n ​ ine area clothing stores present their fashions. Reservations are necessary: womenofds@ gmail.com.

17800 Hamilton Pool Road, Suites 201, 202 & 203 180± SF, Executive Suites

$800/850/mo

NEW 18400 FM 150 in Driftwood, ground lease only, 1/2± acre, possible Onion Creek access NEW The Shops at the Springs, Unit 405, 1400/SF in Downtown Dripping Springs plus NNN 13505 Fitzhugh Road, 1400/SF Warehouse space, Building B

$1,500/mo $3,033/mo $2,200/mo

13377 Fitzhugh Road, Bldg C, 3000/SF Warehouse Space 9811 Vikki Terrace, 7900 SF Office/Warehouse Space Centerlake Business Park, Bldg 100, Executive Suite 209, 192 SF

$2,850/mo $7,505/mo $450/mo

Centerlake Business Park, Building 1600, Suite B, 1600 SF Centerlake Business Park, Building 100B, 1640 SF LEASED Centerlake Business Park, Bldg 1700, 11,200/SF Office/Warehouse

$2,320/mo $2,706/mo $11,200/mo

252 Frog Pond Lane, Bldg B, 7500, SF Warehouse with 2 Offices and 2 Restrooms

$6,750/mo

www.stanberry.com 512.894.3488