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DSISD approves pay raises, incentives BY MEGAN WEHRING

DRIPPING SPRINGS – As the cost of living continues to increase at a rapid rate, Dripping Springs ISD (DSISD) is increasing pay for staff. The DSISD Board of Trustees approved pay increases and onetime incentive payments for all district employees at its May 23 meeting. In addition, the board approved the district’s compensation plan for the upcoming school year. “The Board of Trustees is committed to recognizing the

exceptional work that our educators and district employees do every day to serve the students and families of DSISD,” said Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick, Board President. “We appreciate the administration’s work to come up with a compensation plan that they believe will help attract and retain talent while being judicious with taxpayer dollars. We were pleased to unanimously support the pay increases and incentive payments recommendations.” This only applies to returning permanent staff members, fulltime or part-time, who worked at least 90 days with the district this

year. The increases and incentives include:

General Pay Increase • 7% for Teaching staff (based on median teacher salary) • 7% for Auxiliary/Clerical hourly staff (based on pay grade midpoint) • 4% for Administrative/Professional staff (based on pay grade midpoint) • The adoption of a minimum $15 per hour wage for all hourly staff Retention Incentive Payment in September A lump-sum retention incen-

tive payment of $1,000 will be given to returning permanent employees (including longterm substitutes) who commit to return to work with the district for the 2022-2023 school year. The plan also included a recommendation of increasing the minimum hourly wage from $12 to $15 per hour – raising the pay for all hourly workers in the district. The approved raise will equate to $3,950 per teacher, plus $1,000 in the incentive payment, for a total of $4,950 per teacher. Other employee

raises vary by individual pay grade midpoints. The raises will go into effect in employees’ first 2022-2023 paycheck. “Dripping Springs ISD is a destination district for families and we want to work to ensure that it is a destination district as an employer, too. We want talented and innovative life-changers to come and work here and build their careers with us,” said Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz, DSISD Superintendent. “I appreciate the board’s full support of the pay increase and incentives for our valued employees.”

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DSHS senior competes at Deaflympics

DRIPPING SPRINGS – A local teen took the gold home from the Deaflympics. Faith Wylie, a senior at Dripping Springs High School (DSHS), captured the gold medal with the U.S. Deaf Soccer Women’s National Team on May 15. The Deaflympics took place May 1 through May 15 in Caxias do Sul, Brazil. The team is now working toward preparing for the Deaf World Cup in May 2023 in Korea.

At left: Keeping up with a long-standing tradition, athlete Faith Wylie tested her gold medal won at the Deaflympics in Brazil. Below: In the game against Japan, Faith Wylie scored the only goal leading to a 1-0 win.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TAMARA JOYCE-WYLIE

Essential personnel

recognized in Dripping BY MEGAN WEHRING

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Council member Geoffrey Tahuahua stands with local emergency medical services team members, recognizing that May 15 through May 22 is now proclaimed as Emergency Medical Services Week in Dripping Springs.

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DRIPPING SPRINGS – It’s a nonstop job for emergency medical personnel. The Dripping Springs City Council proclaimed May 15 through May 22 as Emergency Medical Services Week – recognizing the teams that give back to their community daily. The council accredited that emergency medical services is a vital public service and the teams provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a

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day, seven days a week. “Emergency medical services has grown to fill a gap providing important out of hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care and access to telemedicine,” the proclamation reads. “The members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving

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Students create 'Glow Show' BY C.J. VETTER BUDA – What happens when you mix little kids, neon paint and the ocean? If you guessed a wonderful art display lit up by black light, you’d have gotten it right. As part of a schoolwide project, the students at Pfluger Elementary flexed their creative muscles and created their first ‘Glow Show’. Hosted in their art classes’ hallway, the walls are plastered with vibrant sea life, ranging from translucent jellyfish made from arts and crafts parts to the shimmering scales and shells of fish and snails. Art teacher Jody Nix helped lead the project. “The first day was STARR testing, so they had to be quiet. So it was more like they were in a museum or an aquarium,” Nix

said. “Then the second day they didn’t have to be so quiet. They were hooping and hollering, a little too noisy.” The idea for the project was inspired by Nix’s childhood dance recitals involving black lights and it evolved from there. However, rather than lighting up their outfits, these lamps are hung up and let a neon ocean come to life. “Since I was a little kid, and I was taking dance lessons, and at our recital, the teacher would put black lights out and then turn off the lights and the audience would see our little outfits and our bows on our tap shoes,” Nix said. “So I’ve always just loved blacklight since then.” Future plans for more ‘Glow Shows’ are already in the works, with future themes including the rainforest and galaxies.

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Next step for Kyle underpass

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

KYLE — Elon Musk’s The Boring Company is eyeing Kyle to build a pedestrian railroad underpass, but the project must be cleared by the railroad company first. During the May 17 city council meeting, Kyle City Council voted 5-1 to approve a reimbursement agreement with Union Pacific Railroad that is necessary to move the proposed project along. Flores-Cale was the dissenting vote and Mayor Travis Mitchell was not present for the meeting. Council previously approved a professional services agreement to construct the underpass with TBC during the May 3 meeting. The underpass will connect to the Vybe — a city-wide trail network still in progress, but will one day connect all Kyle neighborhoods to commercial spaces — for a vehicle-less transportation option. The underpass will be located off Marketplace Avenue and FM 1626, where the Kyle Crossing Phase II is being developed by Central Southwest Texas Development (CSW). The reimbursement agreement comes with a price tag of $75,000 and includes the preliminary engineering services for the underpass. However, the agreement, along with the entirety of the project, is set to be funded by CSW. Allen Ross of Schaumburg and Polk, Inc., an engineering services provider, explained that because the proposed underpass goes underneath the UPR track, the city has to prepare engineering drawings and present them to UPR for review and possible approval in order for any construction or infrastructure to occur. “The way that the city reimburses UPR for such a review is through this agreement,” Ross added. “In this particular case, CSW is funding the agree-

ment 100%. The $75,000 does not come from the city’s general fund, or any other fund.” Council member Yvonne Flores-Cale still raised concerns about the agreement exceeding that price. Ross said that based on TBC’s recent experience with projects like this, the cost should be able to cover the review of the engineering drawings. City manager Scott Sellers also said that although it is not explicitly written into the reimbursable agreement, if additional funds are needed, they will be requested from CSW. He also reiterated that as part of a design-build contract there will be a guaranteed maximum price of $3 million that CSW should not exceed. If the price is over that limit, it will be brought

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Baby formula shortages hit Texas Retailers limit formula purchases

BY C.J. VETTER KYLE – When looking to feed a hungry baby, empty shelves are an unwelcome sight. But at many retailers across Hays County, the formula aisles are scarce of product and those few that still have them are enacting limits on the amount purchasable. Grocery chains like H-E-B, Walmart and Target have all placed limitations on the amount of baby formula available to buy. Shortages have been

visible within the last few months with specific types of formulas, such as those for sensitive stomachs, remaining out of stock for long periods of time. Regular formula is also running low, forcing residents to look elsewhere. The primary reason for the dwindling supply is a recall that was performed by formula manufacturer Abbott, the owner of Similac, which is one of the nation’s leading brands of infant formula, according to Consumer Reports. The

recall was initiated after four infants fell ill with bacterial infections after consuming the formula, with two later dying. The bacteria identified as the cause of the infections is Cronobacter Sakazakii. Following the Food and Drug Administration and Center for Disease Control warning to parents not to purchase the formula, Abbott sent out a voluntary recall for the impacted lots of formula and shut down production at its Sturgis, Michigan plant. “As a grandma, we’re

ble or the train gets stuck in the city during the construction of the underpass. “The endeavor of TBC will be to construct the tunnel such that the railroad track is not shut down ever,” Ross said. “If the plans and specifications that TBC put together don’t include zero impact to the railroad, or at least traffic to the railroad, I don’t think it will be approved by UPR in the first place. TBC knows that the bar is high, and that they must design this thing and construct it such that the traffic on the tracks is never impeded.” While plans for the underpass continue to progress, other questions still remain, such as who will be responsible for maintaining the underpass and the costs associated with that. In the meantime, if the agreement is reviewed and approved, the next step will be a construction and maintenance agreement between the city and UPR, which will also be funded by CSW.

critically under-supplied. “About three months ago, I mailed a certain brand and type that was ordered by a doctor to a friend in Wisconsin. The entire state of Wisconsin was out,” said Dorothy Andreasen on the Hays Free Press Facebook page. “I bought it at a Walmart in Buda as she couldn’t even order it.” As of May 12, the investigation has closed, and Abbott has initiated the process of responding to the FDA’s report. Efforts to reopen the production plant are underway,

with a goal to re-open within two weeks and get the product back on shelves in six. Abbott has also partnered with the U.S.to help the most impacted people, by helping ship formula from its Ireland located factory, or helping pay for competitive brands through government programs like WIC. The U.S. is also expediting imports of formula from Europe. However, due to stringent laws by the FDA, most baby formula produced overseas is illegal to import.

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UPR from Page 2 back to council who will decide whether to abandon the project or add more funds as needed. The $75,000 for the agreement will come out of the $3 million total that CSW is set to spend for the entire project, but as council member Daniela Parsley pointed out, UPR could still deny the permit to build even after the money is spent. “It does not guarantee that you will get the construction and maintenance agreement, which is ultimately what we’re pursuing with UPR,” Ross said. “UPR controls the right-of-way, and they have absolute authority to either approve or disapprove the plans presented by TBC. But we feel that as long as TBC provides good engineering services, that it has a very high chance of being approved.” Council member Michael Tobias also said one concern brought up by a constituent was what would happen in the event that the tracks become inopera-

having a heck of a time here finding it for my grandson,” said Verna Wommack on the Hays Free Press Facebook page. “We just had four generous friends from all over the U.S. mail it to us.” Although no reports have identified any product shown to be contaminated by the bacteria, an investigation by the FDA into the Sturgis plant showed the presence of Cronobacter in non-product contact areas. The plant closed while the investigation was underway, leaving the U.S.

PCT enters field amid pandemic

BY MEGAN WEHRING BUDA – Hundreds and thousands of healthcare workers left their jobs amid the pandemic – citing that burnout and high-stress work environments are some of the main reasons. For Erin Desmarais, she felt that it was the right time for her to join Baylor Scott & White in Buda as a Patient Care Technician. “I stuck my foot in the door and jumped right into it,” Desmarais said. Why did she make that decision? Desmarais credits her mother, a nurse of over 20 years, for convincing her to relieve the staffing shortage. “Originally, when I

was younger, I did have an interest in healthcare,” Desmarais said. “[Since my mom was a nurse], I got to see a little bit of the realistic standards of nursing and the responsibilities that came with it. So, honestly, I was a little bit tentative to get into healthcare [at first] but my mom [has been] a nurse for 20 years and she works for Baylor Scott & White. She told me, ‘We are short on people and I know you are looking for another job, so give it a try and then you’ll see if you want to be in healthcare.’” From firsthand experience, Desmarais has never known healthcare outside of the pandemic. But she said that there was a learning curve to pick up on the

standards and responsibilities that come with treating COVID-19 patients. As Desmarais is still studying at Texas State University, while also working as a PCT, she encourages her peers and anybody else interested in healthcare to pursue their goals. “If it’s something you are passionate about and considering, just go for it,” Desmarais said. “Give it a try. … If you find out that nursing isn’t for you, there are so many other options. There are other skills that you learn besides just medicine. You learn people skills and you can get involved in your community. It can be a big responsibility, to be honest but it is definitely [reward-

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Advice to the graduates of 2022 Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s hard to believe another school year is about over. How time flies, unless you’re a teacher or the parent of a student. I personally know an elementary school teacher whose bar tab might reach triple digits Friday night. I’ve got to give credit to all those educators out there who stuck it out through the pandemic, poormannered kids and the demands of wacky parents and school boards. Hats off to all teachers out there! Now, there are millions of high school seniors who are fixin’ to graduate and leap headfirst into a murky future. Many will attend college as long as they receive a scholarship or have saved up a million bucks. Or they can get

a college loan and pay that back long after they’re forced into early retirement. Some will go to a trade school and enter a profession where they might be called to build or repair something for a high school friend who didn’t learn simple home repairs after five years of living in a college dorm. Many kids who are about to graduate just don’t know what to do or what to expect after they anxiously accept their diplomas from that principal they tried to avoid for the past 3 years. Yep, the future is not real bright right now. Some politicians are trying hard to clean up the mess while others keep scattering trash. Ecologists are begging us to save the trees and our water supply, but

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city officials are allowing developers to clear acres of drought-stricken woodlands to pour cement and asphalt to build new homes. It’s no wonder so many kids are taking anxiety meds. Well, perhaps I can provide some sage advice to these teenagers who are about to be turned loose on the world. I don’t have all the answers, but I know a thing or two, and I don’t mind sharing some of my wisdom accumulated over six decades. First of all, don’t believe

everything you see on social media or on TV news. So much of that is skewed or simply fake news. Before accepting something as fact, investigate it first. And if you are still unsure of its validity, come see me at my ranch. We’ll take a stroll through the pasture and I’ll teach you how to distinguish top soil from cow manure. Don’t go through life with a chip on your shoulder. Be kind to others. Make lots of friends and fewer enemies. Take time to get outside and take in the beauty of nature before some city official thinks we need more apartment complexes. Take control of your future. Vote for politicians

who share your personal views and not some candidates who will sell their souls and votes for a bucket of dirty money. Trust scientists over some drunken idiot sitting on the barstool next to you. If climate change is as bad as the scientists say, the older generation of nonbelievers won’t be around to say, “My bad! I thought it was a hoax”. It’s up to your generation to fix stuff my generation screwed up. Just because pop idols dress like big city hookers doesn’t mean you young ladies should follow suit. If you want respect, dress for respect. There’s no rule that says you have to stay at one job when you aren’t happy working there. But, I advise you to line up another

job before going Johnny Paycheck in the boss’ office. Don’t rush on making decisions about college or a career. Take a little time, see what’s out there and find what will make you happy. Turn off your mobile device for a while and see what’s around you. And, please don’t text and drive or you may see tombstones around you. Don’t spend a fortune at Starbucks when you can get a good cup of coffee for 40 cents from your Keurig. I hope some of my advice helps you find happiness in your future. Congratulations on making it through 12 or more years of school. Hopefully, the next 12 years are good ones.

This week in Texas History

Pugnacious priest saves Texas for Spain Spanish authorities banished Father Juan Manuel Zambrano from provincial Texas on May 31, 1814, but the combative priest stood his ground and forced his earthly opponents to rescind the order. Gov. Manuel de Salcedo succeeded in sending Zambrano into exile in 1807. After three long years of isolation in the Mexican interior, the penitent priest was permitted to return to his native San Antonio over the strong objections of the governor. Zambrano’s homecoming coincided with the most serious challenge ever to Spanish rule since Cortes’ conquest in 1521. Three centuries of pentup hostility erupted into armed insurrection in-

spired by another political priest, Miguel Hidalgo y Castillo. The revolt rolled over the Rio Grande and into Texas, where Salcedo was outmaneuvered by a retired army captain. Supported by the common soldiers, Juan Bautista de las Casas took power and the governor prisoner on Jan. 22, 1811. Casas at first claimed that his coup was necessary to better battle the Hidalgo horde. But the two-faced tyrant soon showed his true colors by jailing Europeans and confiscating their property. While his two brothers stayed in San Antonio to keep tabs on the uprising, Zambrano hid out at the family ranch. Informed

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that the time had come to save the day, the fugitive slipped back into town in late February. Zambrano secretly huddled with four trusted friends, all well-to-do pillars of the community. He told them to recruit a small cadre of like-minded citizens and to meet him the next night at the military barracks. The counter-coup was bloodless child’s play. The sentries gave up without a fight as did the officers, who sheepishly surrendered in their pajamas. Concerned only with winding up on the winning side, the fickle troops repledged their allegiance to the crown and mother country. Once the city was secured, the five-man junta dragged the deposed dictator out of bed. Capt. Casas begged his captors to spare him the indignity of parading half-naked

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the outlaw gangs terrorizing the eastern edge of the province. The bandits pulled back beyond the Sabine River and laid a trap for Zambrano. When he rode into their fool-proof ambush, 25 riflemen opened fire and all 25 missed. The miraculous escape convinced even the most skeptical cutthroat that the reckless priest had an angel on his shoulder. But peace brought out the worst in Zambrano, whose wild and wicked ways produced a public outcry for his permanent expulsion from Texas. The governor issued the order but could not find anyone with nerve enough to carry it out. By the summer of 1815, Zambrano considered himself immune to the laws of man and God. But a lowly lieutenant came within a whisker of cutting him down to size. During a quarrel over a gambling debt, Zambrano challenged the young officer to a duel. His quick acceptance should have alerted the cantankerous clergyman to the danger, but he was more surprised

than alarmed that his bluff had finally been called. His sly opponent was an expert swordsman, who proceeded to carve Zambrano like a side of beef. Bleeding profusely from a dozen cuts, he was saved from certain death by soldiers who stopped the illegal combat. The painful encounter did not cause Father Zambrano to reform, though in the future he was more selective of the fights he picked. Nevertheless, he evidently repeated the same mistake and on that final occasion paid the ultimate price. While the details of his death have not survived, his passing rated this comment from the San Antonio postmaster in a letter to his wife. “Don’t be afraid of the beating Father Zambrano threatened you with. I’ve heard he died recently in an exemplary way. May God keep him in his heavenly kingdom!” “Texas Entertainers: Lone Stars in Profile” is full of talented Texans who deserve a curtain call. Order your copy by mailing a check for $24.00 to Bartee Haile, P.O. Box 130011, Spring, TX 77393.

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through the streets, a reasonable request they readily granted. When several minutes passed with no sign of the prisoner, Zambrano suspected subterfuge. Breaking down the bedroom door, he caught Casas in the act of burning a pile of incriminating papers. The priest put out the fire and placed the devious despot under constant guard pending his transfer to the interior for trial. Casas was convicted of treason and executed according to custom. He was made to kneel and kiss the death decree before being shot in the back. His severed head was shipped to San Antonio as gruesome proof of his fate. Father Zambrano presided over a caretaker government until the last pockets of Hidalgo resistance were crushed. He then astonished his old enemy Salcedo by dissolving the junta and graciously relinquishing the reins. Zambrano’s reward for rescuing Texas was a commission as a lieutenant colonel. Reveling in his new role, the friar fought a holy war against

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Robotics teams recognized STAFF REPORT

in that all participants are able to eventually go ‘professional’ in any of a number of engineering disciplines. These seniors also committed to continue their engineering studies at the collegiate or university level. BEST team mates included Noah Hill, who will major in Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University, Jackson Householder, who will attend Embry-Riddle University and major in Aeronautical Engineering, Addison Hall, who will major in Mechanical Engineering first at Austin Community College and then Texas A&M University and Hashim Aziz, who will be pursuing a major in Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin. FIRST FRC team mates from the Spring Konstant included Jason Agnew, who will major in Engineering at Texas A&M University and Vivek Ramadhar, who will be attending the University of Texas at Austin and will major in Physics.

DRIPPING SPRINGS - Graduating seniors of the two UIL Competition robotics teams at Dripping Springs High School (DSHS) were recognized on Tuesday, May 17 with an Engineering Signing Day. The seniors were team members on either the Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) robotics team or the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 6357 Spring Konstant team. Both teams competed for UIL State Championships, in the fall and spring respectively. Robotics engineering students have differentiated themselves from their high school peers by taking engineering knowledge and skills acquired in high school and applying them in designing, constructing PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN ADAMS and operating complex robots in state and world competitions, according DSHS robotics team seniors were recognized at an Engineering Signing Day. From left: Noah Hill, to a news release. Robotics team sports are unique Jackson Household, Addison Hall, Hashim Aziz, Jason Agnew and Vivek Ramadhar.

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COMING UP... Dreamfest Dreamland, a venue in Dripping Springs, is presenting Dreamfest – the first annual music and arts festival on Saturday, May 28. Bob Schneider, Carolyn Wonderland, Del Castillo, Sir Woman, Gina Chavez, Beat Root Revival, Pat Byrne, Braydon Zink, Wyatt Weaver and Calder Allen will be featured. Gates will open at 9:30 a.m.; General admission tickets are $50 and VIP tickets are $250. For more information, visit https://dreamland. us/

Movies in the Park Kyle Movies in the Park is back at the basketball court at Gregg-Clarke Park located at 1301 W Center Street. This event is free to attend with no registration needed. The movie will begin at sundown and attendees are suggested to grab a blanket/chair and a friend for another great season of the Movies in the Park shown on the big screen. All movies are rated G or PG, except when noted. The following movies will be displayed: Jumanji (1995 version) on May 27, The Little Rascals (1994 version) on June 10, The Karate Kid (1984 version) on July 8 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990 version) on Aug. 12. Pets must be on a leash and personal food/coolers are allowed. For more information visit www.cityofkyle.com/ Movies.

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Vets Post 115 in celebrating their 10th anniversary with a 5k/11k Walk and Celebration on Sunday, June 12. Both the 5k and 11k routes will start at Ash Pavilion and end at Central Texas AMVETS Post 115 with an after celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The registration fee for all adult walkers is $4 and children under the age of 12 are $2. To register for the American Volkssport Association (AVA) International Award Certification credit is $5. Onsite registration will be available from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Ash Pavilion the day of. To pre-register for the walk, please email kyleamvetswalkers@ gmail.com with the names of all participating walkers and pay associated registration fees the morning of the walk. Registration is cash only. More information is available at www.cityofkyle.com/.../central-texas-amvets-post...

Family Skate Nights The Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is hosting family skate nights at Ash Pavilion. The next date will be June 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Chaperones (21 and over) MUST accompany children under the age of 16. Each adult and child must be registered to attend. Skates are not provided. Prices are as follows: $4 for Kyle resident adults, $3 for Kyle resident youth, $6 for non-resident adults and $5 for non-resident youth. To register, please visit www.teamsideline.com/ kyle.

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STAFF REPORT BUDA — A program at Live Oak Academy is striving to help non-traditional students successfully graduate. In a 6-0 vote, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees approved an application for an optional flexible school day program for Live Oak Academy. Trustee Will McManus was not present for the meeting. The Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) would serve students who are at risk of dropping out, did not complete high school on a Hays CISD campus within four years of their initial enrollment into ninth grade, or want to return to complete the work needed to earn a diploma.

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MANUELA COLE Manuela “Nell” Magallanes Cole, 94, of Slaton, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. Nell was born on July 25, 1927, the youngest of 13, in Mason County, Texas to Santiago and Maria Torres. She attended schools in Mason County. After moving to Lubbock, she earned her GED while working at the Lubbock State School. She married Raymon Magallanes on June 3, 1945, in Brady. They moved from Mason to Slaton in 1961. Raymon passed away on June 8. 2002. She met Paul Cole in 2003 and they were married in August of that year They lived in Lubbock until his passing on October 14, 2008. Her passion was quilting and teaching anyone desiring to learn. She made at least one quilt for each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as countless other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; her eldest son, Ramón Magallanes; nine sisters; three brothers; and her granddaughter, Stacie Magallanes. Nell is survived by her daughters, Olivia Solis and husband, Ruben of Buda and Kathryn Steese of Slaton; her sons,

MANUELA COLE Robert Magallanes and wife, Frances of Lubbock, Rudy Magallanes and wife, Elizabeth of Lubbock, Jesse Magallanes and wife, Susie of Vernon, David Magallanes and wife, Susan of Lubbock, and Tommy Magallanes and wife, Sylvia of Slaton; 20 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Maria Ramirez of Slaton, as well as Jamie and Nikita from Bridge Hospice, for the special care given to their mom. Funeral Services were Monday, May 23, 2022, at Bible Baptist Church in Slaton. Interment followed at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Arrangements were by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton.

services to post-secondary education and their career of choice. The idea is that the flexible schedule will increase opportunities for students to complete required core academic coursework, graduate and move forward with college and career options. The program would also allow the district to still receive attendance funding if a student receives instruction for at least 45 minutes on a school day. The OFSDP schedule for students will be from 8:50 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday

through Friday. There will be a full-time teacher who is counseling certified to support students, as well as a counselor who will meet with students for academic support on a monthly basis. A college and career counselor will also be available at least two days a week to help students with testing and registration for future academic endeavors. Following the unanimous board approval on the item, the district will now submit an application to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in order to implement the program.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that the City of Creedmoor, Texas will discuss to subdivide 12.180 situated in ABS 24 Del Valle SACR ACR, Travis County Texas also known as 4620 FM 1327 Creedmoor Texas. Also with variances for lot sizes and impervious cover. City of Creedmoor Council will meet on June 16, 2022 at the Creedmoor City Hall at 12513 FM 1625 Creedmoor, Texas at 7:15pm. All persons interested in the above have the right to appear and be heard. By the order of the City Council of Creedmoor, Texas, Robert R. Wilhite Administrator.

Public Hearing

The Buda City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the following item at its regular meeting to be held Tuesday, June 7, 2022: Public Hearing, consideration, discussion and possible action on an ordinance for a street name change for future Buda Industrial Subdivision to change Rodriguez Lane to Commerce Center Drive and Green Holtz Lane to Stream Way in accordance with the City of Buda, Park, Facility, and Feature Naming Policy adopted by City Council October 2017. The hearing will be held at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop St. Building 100, Buda, TX 78610. Please visit the City of Buda website (ci.buda.tx.us) for meeting details and public participation options. The agenda will be published 72 hours prior to the meeting.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #25032205AS Demographic Services. Proposals will be accepted until 07-07-2022 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512- 268-2141 ext. 46035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Proposal responses must be returned to the HCISD Purchasing Office 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, by the date and time indicated above. Late Bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Ramiro Garcia, a/k/a Ramiro J. Garcia, a/k/a Ramiro Jackson Garcia, Deceased, were issued on May 13, 2022, in Cause No. 22-0152-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 1, Hays County, Texas, to Olga G. Garcia, a/k/a Olga Gloria Garcia, a/k/a Olga Garcia as Independent Executor. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Estate of Ramiro Garcia, a/k/a Ramiro J. Garcia, a/k/a Ramiro Jackson Garcia Olga G. Garcia, a/k/a Olga Gloria Garcia, a/k/a Olga Garcia, Independent Executor c/o Greg Johnson, Attorney at Law Farrell & Johnson, PLLC 1004 MoPac Circle, Ste 100 Austin, Texas 78746 Telephone: (512) 323 2977 Facsimile: (512) 708 1977 gjohnson@txelderlaw.com Dated the 18th day of May, 2022. /s/ Greg Johnson Greg Johnson Farrell & Johnson, PLLC 1000 MoPac Circle Austin, Texas 78746 Telephone: (512) 323 2977 Facsimile: (512) 708 1977 e-mail: gjohnson@txelderlaw. com

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Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Miranda Kay Hunter, Deceased, were issued on April 27, 2022, under Docket No. 21-0455-P, pending in the Probate Court of Hays County, Texas, to Rex Lee Hunter, Jr.. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: Representative, Estate of Miranda Kay Hunter, Deceased c/o Alexandra Jones-Lafont Dorothy Butler Law Firm 151 E. Mercer St., Suite E Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 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 May 13, 2022 Dorothy Butler Law Firm By Attorney(s) for Applicant

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of William Royce Nichols were issued on May 23, 2022, in docket number 220186-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number TWO of Hays County, Texas, to Tina Louise McCaslin. All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows: Representative Estate of William Royce Nichols c/o John Hall P.O. Box 1614 Kyle, TX 78640 May 23, 2022 Dated e/s/ John Hall By John Hall Attorney for Administrator of the Estate of William Royce Nichols

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF NIEDERWALD On June 6, 2022, at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City of Niederwald, Texas, located at 8807 Niederwald Strasse Road, Niederwald, Texas, the City Council will hold a public hearing giving all interested persons the right to appear and be heard on the proposed annexation by the City of Niederwald, Texas, of approximately 2.10 acres, as petitioned by the property owners, said property being located at 7500 Niederwald Strasse. The proposed use of the property is a church and study halls. If you have any questions regarding this annexation, contact Niederwald City Hall at 512-398-6338.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INTENTION TO ISSUE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE BONDS (KYLE 57 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas, will convene at the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640 at 7:00 p.m. on June 7, 2022, and by videoconference, if necessary, and, during such meeting, the City Council will conduct a hearing on whether to issue special assessment revenue bonds to provide public improvements in connection with the Kyle 57 Public Improvement District in an approximate amount of $8,358,000. The City is authorized to issue special assessment revenue bonds without an election pursuant to Section 372.024, Texas Local Government Code, as amended. No provision is made for a petition or an election in connection with such special assessment revenue bonds. The special assessment revenue bonds, if issued, will be payable from the special assessments levied on the property in the Kyle 57 Public Improvement District.

Travis Mitchell Mayor, City of Kyle, Texas

CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED AGAINST PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE KYLE 57 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be conducted by the City Council of Kyle, Texas on June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640, and by videoconference, if necessary. The public hearing will be held to consider proposed assessments to be levied against the assessable property within the Kyle 57 Public Improvement District (the "District") pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code. The proposed Public Improvements to be undertaken include water improvements, wastewater improvements, storm drainage improvements, street improvements, and detention/ water quality ponds. The total costs of the Authorized Improvements that are allocable to the District are $9,232,780. The boundaries of the District include approximately 57.293 acres of land in the corporate limits of the City of Kyle, generally located south of FM 150 and west of Old Stagecoach Road, as more particularly described by a metes and bounds description available at Kyle City Hall located at 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640 and available for public inspection. The boundaries of the entire District are as shown on the attached map. All written or oral objections on the proposed assessment

within the District will be considered at the public hearing. A copy of the Assessment Roll which Assessment Roll includes the assessments to be levied against each parcel in the District, is available for public inspection at the office of the City Secretary, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Notice of Sale of Real Property State of Texas County of Hays

Cause: 18-0680 By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 22nd District Court of HAYS County, Texas, March 21,2022, in cause numbered 18-0680, styled Plum Creek Homeowners Association, INC. versus Alan L. McPherson, Sylvia F. McPherson on a judgment rendered against Alan L. McPherson, Sylvia F. McPherson; I did on April 4, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., levy upon as the property of Alan L. McPherson, Sylvia F. McPherson the following described real property: LOT 4, BLOCK F, OF PLUM CREEK, PHASE 1, SECTION 3-B, A SUBDIVISION IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 10, PAGES 229, PLAT RECORDS, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1227 FAIRWAY, KYLE,

HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS (THE “PROPERTY”). On June 7, 2022, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Hays County, at the South Door, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, I will sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of Alan L. McPherson, Sylvia F. McPherson in and to the real property described above. Dated at Kyle, Hays County, Texas, March 22, 2022 Michael Torres Constable, Pct. 2 Hays County, Texas 5458 FM 2770 Kyle, Texas 78640 by Patrick Chasse, Deputy Notice to Bidders: You are buying whatever interest, if any, the Debtor has in the property. Purchase of the Debtor's interest in the property may not extinguish any liens or security interests held by other persons. There are no warranties, express or implied, regarding the property being sold, including but not limited to warranties of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Notice to Judgment Debtor: If there is any property, real or personal, you want to point out for levy in lieu of the above described property, you must contact this office immediately.

Public Notice

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby Given to all interested persons, that: The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a request

by UNIVERSAL NATURAL GAS, LLC (d/b/a UNIVERSAL NATURAL GAS, INC.) to be granted a non-exclusive franchise and right to enter the public ways to install, operate and maintain a distribution system within, along, across, over and under the public ways of Kyle, Texas for the transportation, distribution and/ or sale of gas to customers and the public in the City of Kyle. The public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. This is a meeting taking place at Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640; Spectrum 10; https://www. cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10live The agreement in it’s entirety is available at: https://www. cityofkyle.com/planning/publicnotices Publication Date: May 18th, 2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

On May 6, 2022, Leslie Ann Moses Rice and Robert Martin Moses were issued Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Robert Lewis Moses, Jr., Deceased, in Cause No. 220091-P pending in County Court of Hays County, Texas. The address of Leslie Ann Moses Rice and Robert Martin Moses, Independent Co-Executors, is c/o D’Ana H. Mikeska, Hopper Mikeska, PLLC, Barton Oaks Plaza II, Suite 570, 901 South MoPac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78746, and all persons having claims against this estate are required to present them to such address in the manner and time required by law. Leslie Ann Moses Rice and Robert Martin Moses, Independent Co-Executors

Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a request by Rey Cedillos, (Z-22-0098) to rezone approximately 5.4 acres of land from ‘A’ to ‘R-1-T’ (Residential Townhouse 1) & approximately 4.6 acres ‘RS’ (Retail Services) for property located at 951 Windy Hill Road in Hays County, Texas. The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend, and the City Council may consider, assigning any zoning district which is equivalent or more restrictive. A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 6:30 P.M. A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. This meeting will take place at Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640; Spectrum 10;

https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle -10-live Owner(s): Everardo Rosales Agent: Rey Cedillos 512-363-6801 Publication Date: May 25, 2022 Z-22-0098

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • May 25, 2022 of the Estate of Robert Lewis Moses, Jr., Deceased By: D’Ana H. Mikeska, Attorney for the Independent Co-Executors, Leslie Ann Moses Rice and Robert Martin Moses

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH BROOKE ZEILINGER, DECEASED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that original Letters Administration for the Estate of Elizabeth Brooke Zeilinger, Deceased, were issued on May 16, 2022, in Cause No. 220046-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. I of Hays County, Texas, to Martin James Zeilinger. Applicant's mailing address is: c/o Gregory J. Wright, 1100 Judson Road, Suite 722, Longview, Texas 75601. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above. Dated the 17th day of May 2022. Martin James Zeilinger, Independent Administrator By:·

GREGORY J. WRIGHT STATE BAR NO. 22029800 ATTORNEY FOR THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR

NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE, REAL ESTATE State of Texas County of Hays

By virtue of a Order of Sale issued out of the 428th Judicial District of Hays County, Texas on the 12th day of November, 2020 in the case of Buda Creekside Park PUD Homeowners Association, INC., Plaintiff, v. Kathryn M. Barnes, Defendant, Cause No. 11-0426, and to me, as Constable, directed and delivered, I have levied upon the below-described property on the 12 day of May, 2022 and will, at 10:00AM, on the 5 day of July 2022, it being the first Tuesday of the said month, at the courthouse door, Hays County Government Center of Hays County, Texas located

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at 712 S. Stagecoach Trl. San Marcos, Texas, 78666, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand all right, title and interest if any, which Defendant Kathryn M. Barnes had on the 12th day of November, 2020, or any time thereafter, of, in and to the following described property: LOT 23, BLOCK F, OF CREEKSIDE PARK SECTION THREE P.U.D., A SUBDIVISION IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 8, PAGE 127 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 118 AMANDA'S WAY BUDA, TX 78610 ("PROPERTY") Said property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy the judgment dated the 5 day of JULY, 2022 in favor of Plaintiff, Buda Creekside Park PUD Homeowners Association, INC., which judgment was for the sum of $10,211.65, with post judgment interest at the rate of 5.00% per annum, together with costs of collection, Attorney fees in the amount of $4,494.07, and court costs in the amount of $347.00, foreclosure costs, and attorneys' fees, together with the foreclosure of a lien on the

above-described property. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this 12 day of May, 2022 John Ellen, Constable Precinct 5, Hays County, Texas A. Bridges Deputy Constable, Precinct 5 Hays County, Texas The State of Texas County of Hays County Government Before me personally appeared the above-named affiant, who, being first duly sworn, stated upon oath that the above stated facts are true and correct and within his or her personal knowledge, and subscribed the same on this ___12th____ day of ____ May________, 2022 Notary Public Peace Officer, In and For the State of Texas

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDED DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN SOUTH BUDA WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of South Buda Water Control

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and Improvement District No. 1 (the “District”) has adopted an Amended Drought Contingency Plan (“Plan”) to conserve the available water supply and to protect the integrity of water supply facilities with particular regard for domestic water use, sanitary and fire protection and to protect and preserve public health, welfare and safety and minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortage or other water supply emergency conditions. The Plan provides for public involvement, public education, coordination with regional water planning groups and the application of drought response stages. Restrictions on water use ranging from voluntary water use to mandatory conservation and prohibited water uses are set forth in the Plan based on the water shortage conditions and drought stage. Any person who violates this Plan shall be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00). Each day that one or more of the provisions in this Plan is violated

constitutes a separate offense. Second violations may result in installation of a flow restriction device at the customer’s expense. If a person commits three or more distinct violations of this Plan, the District Operator or the District Operator’s designee is, upon due notice to the customer, authorized to discontinue water service to the premises where the violations occur. Services discontinued under such circumstances may be restored only upon payment of a re-connection charge, hereby established at ninety dollars ($90.00), payment of all fines and any other

costs incurred by the District in discontinuing service. In addition, suitable assurance must be given to the District Operator, or the District Operator’s designee, that the same action will not be repeated while the Plan is in effect. Compliance with this Plan may also be sought through injunctive relief in the District Court. The full text of the foregoing Plan is on file in the principal office of the District, c/o Willatt & Flickinger, PLLC, 12912 Hill Country Boulevard, Suite F-232, Austin, Texas 78738 where it may be read by any interested person.

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News-Dispatch • May 25, 2022

Dripping Springs renews moratorium BY MEGAN WEHRING DRIPPING SPRINGS – Dripping Springs is extending its development moratorium again – this time, for 120 days. In a unanimous vote on May 17, the Dripping Springs City Council voted to approve extending the development moratorium through Sept. 18 for wastewater needs. The extension will continue to affect all permits for new development in both the city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). This applies to residential, commercial and projects that require wastewater service from the city. After the public hearing held on Tuesday, the moratorium related to land use was lifted but the council extend-

ed the moratorium as it relates to wastewater. Council member Geoffrey Tahuahua questioned the need for properties in the ETJ, which will most likely not use wastewater services within the city, to be incorporated in the moratorium and waiver process. “That’s just how it’s drafted,” answered Laura Mueller, city attorney. “It’s council’s pleasure whether it applies in the city and ETJ or just in the city. I would say we do have wastewater service in the ETJ so if we did want to apply for it in the ETJ, and somebody came in with a permit application, they can file an exception form, which is administrative, at the same time as their application. If they can show that they are not ever going to get city wastewater, they have septic or they have their own plans for wastewater, that would be approved at the same time their application is being administratively approved for

completeness.” Mueller clarified that a property owner in the ETJ would only need to go through the waiver process if they wanted city wastewater and city council only has 10 days to approve each waiver request. The moratorium was adopted in November 2021 and was then extended in February 2022 to May 21, 2022. Over the past six months, city leaders met with developers and builders who were concerned with the delayed development and they also approved over 40 waivers and exceptions for projects. Exceptions can be reviewed and approved by city staff, without needing to go through the city council waiver approval process – which occurs at weekly council meetings. More information can be found at https://www. cityofdrippingsprings.com/moratorium

determined through analysis of income, expenses (like maintenance costs) and the return (profit) that could be expected Property tax, used to provide services such as schools, libraries and emergency services, is based upon value. When the market value of a property changes — due to the economy in general, or changes made to the property — so may its appraised value. And although, according to Texas law, assessed values of homestead properties can only increase by 10% per year regardless of how much the market value increases, the increase might still end up putting a dent in your pocket. Homeowners were given the opportunity to protest their appraisals to the Hays County Appraisal Review Board by May 18. The Hays CAD office was busy that day with homeowners looking to protest. Some filed their petitions online, while others were scheduled for hearings in front of the board. While some have had good experiences, others have not, saying they feel a decision on their property has already been made before even walking in. Jeffery Perez, a firsttime home buyer who was also having to protest his property appraisal for the first time, told the Hays Free Press/NewsDispatch that prices in Texas are “skyrocketing.” “We purchased the home in February 2021 for about $240,000,” Perez said. “It went up this year to about $390,000, so about $9,000 in taxes. I understand it’s a new subdivision around the high school, but jumping

there’s no reason for yours [property value] to be the same.” Thankfully for Fort, the board heard his protest out and will be lowering the value. But he also pointed out that having to protest values in the first place can be a hassle, saying that most people work during the week, and older individuals might have health issues or lack reliable transportation to take on such a task. Many residents have even sought help using local Facebook groups and sites like Nextdoor to ask others in the community questions about how to protest and provide each other with resources and tips on how to do so. Still, Fort said there’s a big misconception about the process and those in charge. “They’re just human beings on the board who are homeowners in the county also,” Fort said. “People screaming and hollering doesn’t do any good for your case. They’re just people doing their job the best they

Hays property values soar BY BRITTANY ANDERSON AND C.J. VETTER

HAYS COUNTY — It’s no secret that Hays County is experiencing an explosive amount of growth, but with that kind of growth comes an inevitable rise in the cost of living — and property values. Over 110,000 Hays County homeowners received their property appraisal notices in April, and many were met with a dramatic increase in their property values. Back in March, the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts announced “historic growth” in Texas real estate values. The association said that regions around the state have seen increases in values between 10-50% since last year, and the Austin-Round Rock MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) housing market specifically is up 35.35% ‘year over year.’ According to the Hays CAD (Central Appraisal District), almost 4,000 new homes and 27 new commercial buildings were added to the appraisal roll for 2022. Total new improvements added more than $2.21 billion in taxable value. The overall market value of Hays County’s 2022 preliminary appraisal roll rose to nearly $59 billion, up 53.27% from $38.4 billion in 2021. Commercial and industrial real property increased in value nearly 41%, up from nearly $3.6 billion in 2021 to $5 billion this year. Residential multi-family property grew to $3.66

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billion, up from 47.20% from last year’s value of nearly $2.5 billion. Alvin Lankford, president of TAAD and chief appraiser of Williamson County, said the Texas real estate market is growing the fastest in the state’s history — in large part due to the increase in population, contributing to a shortage of homes and an increase in prices for said homes. Hays County’s rural appeal with easy access to nearby metropolitan areas makes it an attractive option for homebuyers. According to the Hays CAD, high demand with limited real estate inventory in the area contributed to a staggering increase in residential real estate prices, more than 40% in some areas. Acreage land values rose upwards of 80%, while vacant lots rose more than 95%. Properties are appraised at least once every three years. The appraiser also looks at any improvements made to see if there is any change in the exterior condition of the property. The appraisal district will determine the market value of a property as of Jan. 1 using three methods of appraisal, if applicable: • Sales comparison/ market approach: what and how many comparable properties have sold, and how much they are selling for • Cost approach: how much it would cost today to build an identical structure on the property • Income approach: property value is

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up $150,000 in only a year is just dramatic … I didn’t think it was going to jump like this.” Several other homeowners have experienced similar significant jumps, like James Fort who owns a home in Buda’s Whispering Hollow subdivision. Fort’s home is one of several in the subdivision that suffers from foundation cracks, flooded backyards and unlevel streets and driveways due to being built on top of a perched aquifer — but he said his property value still increased $100,000, despite the house being “totally worthless.” “There are no boots on the ground,” Fort said about properties being assessed. “Each individual house really needs to be looked at itself … Each case is different. Go down there [to the Hays CAD office] with an open mind and tell them why you think that just because your neighbor put in a swimming pool, and it’s the same size house, that

can with what they have … Go down there and be civil. Just have some facts that you can present them with. If people don’t go down there and do that, they can’t fix the system.” Fort’s perspective echoes that of Lankford. “As a reminder, according to state law, appraisal districts are to appraise property at its market value,” Lankford said. “Keep in mind, we are not responsible for setting the tax rate. We follow the law, state regulations and the reality of real estate market sales when making our value determinations.” While residents should be aware that increases in property values are unavoidable due to the state of the economy and the area’s growth, fighting to make a case to lower your values is your right as a property owner — and if accepted, might offer a small piece of relief amidst the rising costs of everything else. More information on the appraisal process can be found at hayscad.com.

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pre-hospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, trained members of the public and other out of hospital medical care providers. Local dedicated representatives were on hand to accept the proclamation.

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YOUR WEIGHT-LOSS TEAM IS READY FOR YOU! Senator Judith Zaffirini: We honor our fallen heroes on this Memorial Day Lt. Socrates Pappas, my Tío Catis, was a bombardier killed in action over Alaska during World War II. The 22-year-old was survived by his pregnant widow; his parents; and three brothers, including my father. Although we never knew my uncle, we always loved him. His legacy of exemplary patriotism, courage, and honor lives in our hearts and minds. It will continue to inspire future generations of our family, including my beloved grandsons, Asher and George Zaffirini. Memorial Day is a time to express our gratitude while sharing our respective stories about our families’ fallen heroes. By doing so we ensure we will never forget their ultimate sacrifices.

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