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Hays CISD finalizes 20192020 school calendar.
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Windy Hill water woes worry Kyle residents BY KATIE BURRELL
Concerns over the local water supply were raised Dec. 11 as Hays County residents questioned the contractual relationship between Goforth Special Utility District (SUD) and Houston-based water firm Electro Purification (EP). At issue was the Kyle Planning and Zoning Com-
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“This particular subdivision is being supplied with water from Goforth SUD. Goforth SUD does not have water. According to their own engineer’s report, they will have used 90 percent of their water supply by the summer of 2019.” –Lila Knight, Save Our Wells representative
mission taking up a preliminary plan for the Trails of Windy Hills subdivision, a DR Horton Project, that will receive water from
Goforth SUD. A development agreement involving Windy Hills had been reviewed by the Kyle City Council in 2018,
and was later brought to P&Z for additional approval. The P&Z granted the approval and the plan is scheduled to go back
before the council later this year. The planned development came before P&Z with recommendation for approval from Hays Coun-
BY MOSES LEOS III
PHOTO BY ASHLEY GREEN
Director Benjamin Murray (right) films Dripping Springs resident Preston Alkier (left) and Clayton Jones (center) during a take for “Clod,” a low-budget independent film shot in Central Texas. Read more about the film on page 6.
Groundwater conservation, broadband internet top Buda’s legislative priorities BY EXSAR ARGUELLO New groundwater conservation technologies and the possibility of cities providing broadband internet are two legislative items Buda city leaders could seek to advocate in 2019. On Jan. 16, the Buda City Council approved its list of legislative priorities. The city has partnered with Texas Solutions Group (TSG), a government affairs, public relations and
Buda officials are pushing for Buda is pushing for easing restrictions on Aquifer Storage and Recovery and are also advocating for lawmakers to craft a bill that would allow cities to provide fiber internet to citizens as a utility. business development firm, to draft its priorities for the 86th Legislative session, which began earlier this month. One item Buda is pushing for is easing
restrictions on Aquifer Storage and Recovery. ASR is the method of transporting surface or groundwater from source and storing it in an aquifer during times
of water abundance. The water stored can then be utilized during times of drought or slow recharge. In 2017, House Bill 3333, authored by now former House District 45 State Rep. Jason Isaac, died prior to Sine Die. That bill would have allowed cities such as Buda to store surface water in underground aquifers, such as the Edwards Aquifer. The Hays Free Press reported that
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Kyle prepares for future flooding hazards with possible stormwater fee increase BY KATIE BURRELL
Still reeling from the Oct. 31, 2015 flood, Kyle city leaders Saturday discussed the possibility of increasing stormwater fees to help pay for fixes for future events. Those talks were part of a Jan. 12 workshop on the city’s proposed Drainage Master Plan (DMP) update, which is expected to be complet-
ed in 2019. A timeframe for approval of the DMP has not yet been identified. Officials said increasing residential stormwater fees could help offset the cost of proposed drainage improvements, while also covering damages from the 2015 floods. City leaders said some parts of Kyle are still recovering, primarily areas east of Interstate
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Entities turn to new technology to meet water, aquifer needs.
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INDEX
NEGLECTED ANIMALS, 9
EP UPDATE, 6
Missing Kyle man found dead in Blanco River
Bright lights are back
BY KATIE BURRELL Months after being seized from a Buda-area home in late 2018, dozens of animals are still receiving treatment at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. While shelter officials continue to deal with the fallout from the incident, they’ve also received assistance from the community at-large. When area residents heard the shelter was over capacity, volunteers and local organizations donated money and supplies that were used to feed and treat the animals. Toward the end of 2018, shelter staff had relocated care for more than 50 animals and was able to open the shelter’s doors again for intake. “It took quite a while (to return to normal shelter functions) with legal proceedings and other issues,” said animal services manager Kara Montiel. “We’re back to normal operations and as of two weeks ago, we were back to our regular intake policies.” Montiel said the majority of the animals
ty personnel and the Kyle city council. Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell said the plan came before the council first instead of the P&Z because “the agreement had aspects that needed to be determined and agreed upon that were outside the scope of planning and
35. According to Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers and several city council members, neighborhoods including Steeplechase are still dealing with damage from the flood. Sellers said the city amassed 17 inches of rainfall within 24 hours during the 2015 flood event. Multiple flood events have happened since 2015, which is typ-
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ical for the area, officials said. Kyle residents currently pay a $5 monthly stormwater fee, which could go up to as much as $8, if the plan is approved by the Kyle City Council. City leaders said flood problems in 2015 can be linked to a lack of funding on stormwater
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Authorities have identified a body found along the Blanco River in San Marcos Saturday as a Kyle man who had been MAYA-RANGEL missing since late December. San Marcos police and fire personnel recovered the body of Omar Maya-Rangel, 32, of Kyle, Jan. 12. According to a press release, San Marcos emergency crews responded to the 1800 block of River Road after a hiker discovered a body in the Blanco River. Authorities worked to recover the body, which was identified as Maya-Rangel by tattoos and identification in his pocket. Maya-Rangel was pronounced dead at the scene by Hays County Justice of the Peace Maggie H. Moreno, who also ordered an autopsy. On Jan. 4, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office reported Maya-Rangel missing as of Dec. 28; his vehicle was located on Dec. 31, 2018 in Caldwell County. According to a release, the initial missing person’s report said Maya-Rangel was having mental health issues at the time of his disappearance. The San Marcos Police Department Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident.
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Founded April 10, 1903, by Thomas Fletcher Harwell as The Kyle News, with offices on the corner of Burleson and Miller streets in the town’s oldest remaining building. It merged into The Hays County Citizen in 1956. The paper consolidated with The Free Press in October, 1978. During its more than 100-year history the newspaper has maintained offices at more than a dozen locations in Kyle and Buda.
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Entities turn to new technology to meet water, aquifer demands BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
As urbanization and climate change are impacting aquifers across the country, officials and municipalities are turning to new technologies to meet water demands. For many entities, investing in Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) systems might be the way to go. ASR, which was first tested and experimented in the 1990s, calls for the pumping of groundwater during periods of heavy supply and storing it in another aquifer for use in times of drought or major drawdown. Kerrville and San Antonio were the first two major cities in the state to implement ASR. These efforts are in conjunction with the fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA), a national report from the federal government, which shows climate change will have an increasing effect on drought and flooding in Central Texas. In Hays County, scientists at the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) are looking at ASR as a potential means to alleviate pressure on the aquifer during times of drought. The Ruby Ranch subdivision near Buda is the first testing site for ASR in Hays County. In this location, water is pumped from the
“What this climate report doesn’t give us, and what we would love, is a way to quantify what we can expect in the future. What we’ve been hearing for some time is the idea that the droughts and floods will be worse than what we’ve seen.” –Brian Smith, BSEACD principal hydrologist
Edwards Aquifer and transferred to the Trinity Aquifer. In 2018, city of Buda officials pushed forward with plans to build a pilot well for an ASR system. Water experts hope the project will curb the effects of moderate drought in the future. “What this climate report doesn’t give us, and
Technology and renewables are key to battling climate change BY EXSAR ARGUELLO As the long-term effects of climate change impacts natural resources, one study says it might also dig into the pocketbooks of energy consumers. With energy costs rising due to rising global temperatures, more entities are turning to renewable technologies to help their customers. According to the fourth National Climate Assessment, residential and commercial electricity expenses are projected to increase anywhere from four to 18 percent by 2040 nationwide. Those projections include a reduction in electricity used for heat in states with warmer winters, and associated increases in electricity demands during the sum-
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mer months. However, entities such as Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) are investing in solar technology, which not only is a proactive conservation measure, but a way to help their members to possibly defray some energy cost. PEC allows customers to install solar panels at their discretion and will send an inspector on-site to ensure company standards are met. “We also have a cooperative solar program where folks can sign up and get a percentage of their power from our solar cells,” said Jim Spaulding, director of power quality and development at PEC. “We have 11 megawatts at four different locations
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tive data in climate reports, research indicates that aquifers across the country are in trouble, including the Edwards Aquifer, which supplies water to many Central Texans. According to the NCA, long-term droughts have led to a significant depletion of aquifers in many regions of the country. Aquifer decline accelerated from 2001 to 2008 due to “persistent droughts in many regions,” as well as to the lack of adequate surface water to meet demand. “This decline in groundwater compromises the ability to meet water needs during future droughts and impacts the functioning of groundwater dependent ecosystems,” according to the report.
Although experts say ASR is not the only longterm solution to solve water woes, the consensus is that it will help. Kevin Kluge, Texas water development board director of conservation and innovative water technologies, said the geology and quality of groundwater must meet certain standards for the technology to be effective. An imbalance in the chemistry of soil and water can cause the creation of compounds that may be detrimental to the health of the water. “The Edwards Aquifer has more dynamic rises and falls depending on the conditions of the climate, which makes
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“I just want to make sure we are going after things we believe unanimously as a board are meaningful to both educating students everywhere in the state and specifically our district.” –Will McManus, Hays CISD board member, story on page 5
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor: Just can't understand what is wrong with these Republicans. Is there anything between their ears besides earwax? Is their party so important to them that they are putting at risk the livelihoods of 800 thousand plus federal employees and the rest of millions of us just to show us how ignorant this president is? He continuously brags about his IQ which to me is not much higher than Jed or Jethro Clampetts' IQ, although they use much better common sense and judgement. Maybe with the money he is not paying the federal workers he will apply it to our national debt. He always blames others and never himself. Republicans such as McConnell, Cornyn, Kennedy, Graham, Cruz and others are collaborating with Trump as he continues to aid and abet our enemy, Russia and Putin. By the way, has anyone seen Cruz in Texas lately? How ignorant our Republican voters in Texas are, especially in the hill country and small communities who voted for him fully knowing that we could lose our Medicare and SS benefits. Is Abbott still trying to secure federal funds for our coastal cities who were hit hard by hurricane Harvey? Maybe he should try groveling a little harder at his egoistic feet or kiss his ring more often when he shows up in Texas. I sincerely hope that if Mr. Mueller finds him guilty of betraying our country, that he should be treated as any traitor shouldthe gallows. Finally, I hope that this newspaper apologized to Mr. Becerra and his family for embarrassing them by insinuating he had not paid his property taxes. Are any of your reporters aware of the fact that the IRS will immediately chain and lock your doors if they don't get their money, and not wait 3 or more years? Aahhh, finally got this off my chest; what a relief. Sincerely, Ezekiel Enriquez, Sr. San Marcos
Shut up and open up
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o y’all remember back as kids when you and your friends would meet to play two-below football? And the one guy who brought the football said, “I want to play quarterback today.” Well, that guy couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn, so no one would agree to let him be QB on their team. He got all huffy and said, “Well, if I can’t be quarterback, then I’m leaving.” And since he had the only football, no one got to play. That’s kinda like why we have government shutdowns. Now, as I’m typing this column with three good fingers, our government is still shut down and more than 800,000 Americans aren’t receiving a paycheck from Uncle Sam. I’m not pointing fingers at who’s at fault because I believe both sides are wrong. Trump says the wall is all about national security, yet thousands of FBI,
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DEA and ATF agents are sitting at home watching TV instead of out catching bad guys. Our friends at TSA and those up in the air traffic control towers aren’t getting paid, so air travel is a little sketchy if you ask me. The FDA and USDA, the folks who inspect and monitor the food and medication we consume, aren’t watching over us, keeping us safe. The Coast Guard and Homeland Security aren’t fully staffed, and those who are working aren’t being paid. This shutdown scares me more than some starving immigrants sneaking across the border. Hey, who knows, this shutdown may be over by the time my column appears in the newspa-
per. Democrats and Republicans could come to some agreement. Trump and Nancy Pelosi may kiss and make up. And we may see a clear video of Bigfoot feeding an apple to a unicorn. But if our government is still shut down, I have some ideas that might help during this crisis. To assist the understaffed TSA, we ask folks like Les Moonves, Matt Lauer, Bill Cosby and R Kelly to volunteer their services in pat-downs in airports. I bet a few Catholic priests and other folks with wandering hands might also volunteer to help with airport security. Since the Smithsonian and the National Archives are closed, I suggest that we get some Jeopardy champions and that know-it-all that sits at the end of the bar to volunteer their time and knowledge to stand outside the museums and answers questions for all the tourists who
are visiting Washington D.C. The National Weather Service is also shut down, so how will our local meteorologists get information about upcoming weather? Well, there are several old geezers with arthritis who can help out there. We know when there is a cold front approaching without watching the weather report. Heck, I could even do a decent job forecasting the weather. “Folks, there will be a big change in the weather tonight. I predict it will get cooler and darker tonight, but should get warmer and brighter after sunrise. And tomorrow, there’s a 50% chance of rain. Either it will rain or it won’t.” And what about helping with border security, you ask? I propose we set up free shooting ranges along the Rio Grande. We get Cabela’s to donate ammo and HEB to donate cold beer.
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Then we’ll have thousands of drunk rednecks shootin’ stuff up. All those immigrants looking for safe refuge might turn around and head back home. I think a better way to strengthen our national security and possibly ending this government shutdown is to stop paying all those clowns in Washington and get every Secret Service agent to transfer to other agencies. After a few days hiding under his desk, Trump might just end this nonsense and let federal employees get back to work. In the meanwhile, we Americans need to find someone else who has a football. Just bring ole Clint a case of Lone Star beer and he’ll make sure there are no trespassers coming across his border – the confines of the Crow’s Nest. crowsnest78610@gmail.com
(Editor’s Note: The IRS does not handle property taxes, they deal with federal income taxes.)
Prohibition: The countdown to 100 years
I Happy th
100
anniversary of the end of prohibition January 16, 1919
t’s time to brush up on your knowledge of speakeasies, bathtub gin, demon rum, homebrew, bootlegging and other icons of the Roaring Twenties. January 16 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment, which set in motion the criminalization of the production, importation, transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages a year later. I hope everyone will spend the coming year studying up on the fascinating controversies surrounding the 13 years of “the Noble Experiment.” Visit your library, watch the 2011 Ken Burns documentary or Google “pros and cons of Prohibition.” Sassy Americans think they know all there is to know about Prohibition or the McCarthy era or the Civil War, but most possess only superficial
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no concrete evidence that sadistic prohibitionists sought a Wall, so Tyrades they could play 78 rpm by Danny records of “99 bottles of Tyree beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer, Try and fail to take one down, still understanding. 99 bottles of beer on the When it comes to wall...” American history, the Despite underfundaverage American (pres- ing of law enforcement ent company exempted) (which opened the door has the acumen of a to police corruption), sack of wet rocks. Rocks, Prohibition brought an of course, are of three increase in productivity, different types: igneous, a decline in disorderly metamorphic and, uh... conduct and a dramatic parliamentary. drop in deaths from cir(Okay, Americans also rhosis of the liver. have the acumen of a The temperance sack of wet rocks when it movement was not comes to SCIENCE.) focused solely on spoilEveryone “knows” ing people’s fun. Those that Prohibition was a early progressives camcomplete failure (enpaigned for better housriching organized crime ing and working condiand shrinking tax revtions, so workers who enue) and a power-grhad formerly performed ab by mean-spirited, back-breaking tasks 80 morality-legislating hours a week and lived Puritans; but the truth is in shacks wouldn’t feel more complicated. the NEED to “drown For instance, there is their sorrows” at the lo-
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cal saloon. I’m not saying we’ve gotten soft, but maybe we take those reforms for granted. (“After 40 hours of watching the clock at work, I have to sprawl in my air-conditioned man cave? I need TWO beer hats.”) Much of the case against Prohibition stems from its turning liquor into “forbidden fruit” and enticing citizens to want it more, sort of like “If you tyrants won’t let me date Snake, I’ll just climb out of my bedroom window!” So, we’re proud that America is one big hormonal teenager. Yeah, we really need to be on the U.N. Security Council. If this “reverse psychology” thing works as well as people claim, why don’t we have campaigns that mandate “Employees must NOT wash their hands after using the restroom,”
“Pants MUST drag the ground” and “Thou shalt not miss the chance to swipe a handicapped parking space”? Granted, in our Enlightened Times we have bragging rights about social drinking, responsible drinking, designated drivers and health benefits of drinking. If only we could apply these principles to other areas of life. “Yes, I’m breaking wind; but at least I’m doing it at a black-tie event.” “I am responsibly redecorating the nursery with asbestos and lead paint.” “Maybe I’m a cannibal, but at least I eat low-cholesterol people.” “Yes, I was shouting racial slurs from the car; but to cancel that out, my driver was a MIME.” Danny Tyree welcomes email responses at tyreetyrades@aol.com.
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Sports
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The All Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch volleyball team
Success on the volleyball court was plentiful across Hays County this season as nearly every UIL program improved in one way or another. In fact, for the first time in nearly a decade, the Hays, Lehman, Dripping Springs and Wimberley volleyball programs all scored ten or more wins. Credit must go to the hundreds of athletes and coaches who worked hard to make that success a reality. That’s why we at the Hays Free Press and News-Dispatch are proud to present our selections for the 2018-2019 all-star volleyball team. Selections were determined based on several factors, including season stats and district and state ac-
colades. While not every athlete was selected, we at Barton Publications salute and recognize all who bumped, set and spiked the ball this season.
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS MVP picks are Avery Kalsu of Dripping Springs High and Catherine Croft
of Hays High. Perhaps it’s a push that we chose to select two athletes to helm our MVP honor. Once you account for the efforts both Avery Kalsu and Catherine Croft brought to their respective programs, it became more than apparent they were both deserving of the accolade. Kalsu, a junior, was essentially an all-around dynamo for
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Dripping Springs during its run to state. Kalsu, who is an University of Tulsa pledge, finished second on the team in kills, digs and aces, while also finishing with a team high 800-plus assists. Kalsu’s leadership skills showed throughout the season, especially during the team’s wins at the Region IV, 5A tournament. Meanwhile, Croft, a first-team 25-6A All-District selection, was one of several key offensive weapons for the Hays Rebels. But it was Croft’s all-around capabilities that led to success as well. Croft finished with 394 kills, which was second-highest on the team, along with 360 digs and 42 aces. Catherine Croft
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Hays Rebel Carlos Rocha (right) is fouled by an Anderson Trojan player while going up for a bucket Friday.
Clutch free throw shooting propels Rebels to victory BY REED GRAFF
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FIRST TEAM
SECOND TEAM
THIRD TEAM
Outside hitters Mackenzie Murray, Dripping Springs Reilly Horn, Wimberley
Outside hitters Maddie Krafka, Hays Lauren Lara, Lehman
Outside hitters Olivia Scheibmeir, Lehman Joselyn Roberson, Hays
Middle blocker Jamie Agnew, Hays
Middle blocker Madi Certain, Dripping Springs
Middle blocker Alexis Haydt, Dripping Springs
Libero Madi Berkholz, Dripping Springs
Libero Kayla Tello, Hays
Libero Mariah Pastrano, Lehman
Setter Ryann Torres, Hays
Setter Meagan Romano, Wimberley
Setter Leah Lara, Lehman
Defensive Specialist Madi Maxwell, Wimberley
Defensive specialist Molly Driggs, Dripping Springs
Defensive specialist Brooke Sheely, Hays
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Clutch points from the charity stipe Friday propelled the Hays Rebels to a 63-58 win over the Anderson Trojans at Bales Gym. Success at the free throw line came in at a key time as Friday’s game was close for the better part of three quarters. Anderson got on the board first with a three to open the game, but Hays went on to dominate the rest of the quarter. Hays senior Carlos Rocha opened the scoring for Hays
with a three from the corner and the flood gates opened up for Hays from there. Hays went on an 18-0 run over the next six minutes and held a commanding 20-8 lead going into the second quarter. But shots started falling for Anderson in the second quarter as junior Max Smith displayed his range from the three-point line. Smith drained three straight three-pointers and the Trojans were right back in it. Hays
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Education
HCISD to finalize new calender BY KATIE BURRELL
from certain sections of the Texas Education Code for a five-year period. More than 1,000 stake- Hays CISD will obtain holder responses have DOI status starting during been received by Hays the Fall semester 2019. CISD on the first draft of a One of the primary proposed 2019-20 school changes included in the calendar. first draft is an earlier The new calendar start and end date to the incorporates several com- school year. ponents that come with If approved, the 2019being a District of Inno20 school year will begin vation (DOI), which was Aug. 15, 2019 and end unanimously approved by May 27, 2020. Previously, the HCISD board trustees Hays CISD followed state in December 2018. law which requires school According to the Texas to start the final week of Education Agency, the August. DOI designation allows The new calendar districts to be exempt would allow students tak-
ing college-credit courses to enroll in their summer classes without interference from the regular high school semester. The fall semester would last a week less than the spring, and would vary in daily hours from elementary, middle and high schools. Tim Savoy, Hays CISD chief communication coordinator, said the survey has yielded a response from more than 1,000 parents and teachers. “Overwhelmingly, everyone seems to approve of getting out of school before June,” Savoy said. “We may see the winter
break change and the Memorial Day break change, as those two updates have been the biggest concerns.” The calendar has not removed any holidays for students, but has added a break after Memorial Day, which determines graduation dates, and a break on and after Columbus Day, which may also be subject to change after survey results are in. Board trustees are expected to discuss survey results and the calendar during the Jan. 22 workshop meeting. A final vote could be taken Jan. 28.
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Be More Chill Lehman Lobo Theatre will be presenting their musical “Be More Chill,” a new age, edgy story of an average teenager, Jeremy Heere, trying to survive high school. Heere is played by sophomore Jared Brown (right) in a scene with Ethan Boone. Come find out what happens to Jeremy Jan. 17-19 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 19 and 20 at 2 p.m. in the Lobo Theatre at Lehman High School. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students with ID and free for Hays CISD staff with badge. This show has mature content and is not suitable for small children.
Dissention rules HCISD legislative priorities list talks BY EXSAR ARGUELLO For the first time in roughly a decade, Hays CISD leaders adopted a list of priorities they’d like to see state legislators tackle in 2019, but not without debate. Eleven items comprised the district’s list, which was an initiative brought forth by Superintendent Eric Wright, who had accomplished a similar task with previous districts he worked with during state legislative years. Texas lawmakers began the 2019 legislative session in early January. Seven of the 11 total items on the district’s wish list dealt with funding in some way. Modernizing Texas’ school finance formula to create additional funding was at the top. The list included enhancements of funding weights, allotments and adjustments, as well as updates to the state’s Cost of Education Index (CEI) in order to cover the rate of inflation. The district will also “support requiring the state to share the costs of funding public education by providing a minimum of 50 percent of the formula-funded revenue in order to reduce the burdensome costs to the taxpayers.” According to “For a Better Texas,” the state’s
current share of funding relative to the local share is projected to drop to 38 percent from the 42 percent level in 2017. Additionally, the district supported the state funding universal full-day Pre-K. However, multiple board members opposed Governor Greg Abbott’s request to cap property tax rates. Several trustees felt such a property tax cap could be detrimental for a fast growth district. The item was ultimately scrapped from the list due to lack of a consensus. Hays CISD Trustee Will McManus said the item indicated to him that the district could increase property tax rates on a whim and burden taxpayers. “While I understand why it’s stated the way it is, it does pose a question on how do we safeguard the taxpayer,” McManus said. “To me, that’s written as such that we’re going to go after the money we feel like we need.” McManus said he understands voters make the ultimate decision on changing the tax rate, but wasn’t comfortable with the way the item was presented. Wright argued that the state’s initiative to cap property tax revenue could hinder districts such as Hays CISD.
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Multiple board members dissented on an item that would oppose the creation of property tax rate caps. In 2018, Abbott proposed a bill that limits cities, counties and school districts from raising property taxes from the previous year more than 2.5 percent without voter approval. After tense deliberation by Hays trustees on the issue, which included multiple drafts, the item was eventually dropped from the priorities list after consensus could not be reached. “I hoped to not argue about it because if there
item failed to be included on the list by a 2-5 vote, with Sanchez and Trustee Willie Tenorio casting their support. Wright said he would love a 20-to-1 ratio, but said are things that there are arguments about, or things the state does not currently have the revenue stream to there are concerned, I make it a reality. think it’s going to lessen The 20-to-1 ratio is an the overall power of our unfunded mandate, which document,” said Board means the school district President Merideth Keller. would have to pay for the She added it was “very important” the board used additional teachers to accommodate it. Sanchez common language and argued the state should be spoke in one voice. required to pay for it, as the But further dissention arose when trustee Michael research indicates lower ratios are better for overall Sanchez sought to add an student performance. item supporting a 20But McManus said addto-1 student-to-teacher ing the item could clutter ratio from Kindergarten the priorities lists. to the fourth grade. The
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Kyle resident films life in rural Texas BY MOSES LEOS III
come out well and be good and enjoyable,” Jones Having grown up in the said. “I’m glad I was able Kyle area, Hays High alum- to make something that nus Clayton Jones knows has no sex, nudity or cuss a thing or two about life in words and I think it’s heartsmall-town Texas. warming and nuanced. After striking out to Cal- That’s what I’m proud of.” ifornia several years ago to Jones, who is a primary chase a film career, Jones writer and a lead actor in was discouraged to see the film, said he began Hollywood characterize crafting the story with Texans in a light that wasn’t the help of Los Angeles entirely honest or factual. resident Michael Connally, Guided by his and his who helped to flesh out the family’s own experiences, story. Initially, the script Jones hopes to show what consisted of only three to life in the south is really four pages. like through “Clod,” a “It’s now a 13- to 14-page 15-minute independent film,” Jones said. “It kept film that was shot mostly getting a little bigger and in the Central Texas area. bigger.” For Jones, the chance to “Clod,” an “ultra-low dispense with the caricabudget film,” is based on tures of westerns and to a true story that’s been bring a sense of authentici- passed down through ty is something he hopes to Jones’ family about his accomplish. uncle, who grew up on “I’m confident it will a ranch in the Kyle area.
Jones’ film chronicles how his uncle got into some trouble while working in a field with his grandfather but managed to think on his feet and escape “in a cute way.” Once the story was written, Jones sought the services of Benjamin Murray, who joined as the director of the film. The two first met three years PHOTO BY ASHLEY GREEN ago in New York City, and Dripping Springs resident Preston Alkier (left) and Clayton Jones film a scene in “Clod.” had swapped scripts and stories during a lunch Helping along the “In Kyle and Buda, people later this year; he is Jones and Murray had with way were Jones’ parents, went out of their way to aiming to screen the film Keeley Manca, Clayton’s longtime help us out. I don’t think locally later this summer. wife who is Hays County we could have done the Should the work find an an actor in “Clod,” an residents film without them.” audience, Jones hopes to the film. Mark and Giving a first-person one day possibly work on When “ultra-low Kerri Jones, view of what life was like a feature-length version of Jones budget film,” who aided in in the rural south was a the story. Feature-length pitched the a variety of key element of filming films are pieces that are idea of Muris based on a ways during the piece, Jones said. One more than 40 minutes ray directing true story that’s the filming aspect was a scene at the long. “Clod” in process. Also cattle auction which was Showcasing a piece of 2018, Murray been passed providing shot from the perspective his childhood to those jumped at down through assistance of eight-year-old Dripping who might not have had the chance. was his Springs resident Preston the same experience was “The Jones’ family father-inAlkire, who plays the role a worthwhile investment pairing was about his uncle, law, who of Jones’ uncle. for him. meant to allowed the “(Preston) had never “At the end of the day, I be,” Murray who grew up crew to use been to the auction became to a great place on said. on a ranch in his pickup fore, so his eyes were wide set of loving where I was, Filming truck, along with excitement because the people I was working “Clod” took the Kyle area. with several he got to experience that with and the work I was approxiJones’ film of Jones’ world for the first time,” doing,” Jones said. “I’m mately four high school Jones said. “It was great to excited that I will have this days to comchronicles friends and capture that in the movie.” film for the rest of my life plete, Jones how his uncle colleagues, Jones plans to submit and be able to show it to said. Many who were “Clod” to film festivals my grandkids.” locations for got into some also eager to the shoot trouble while pitch in. were held on Jones said fields near working in a the excitethe Hays Perfield with his ment from forming Arts Center in grandfather but friends and family to Kyle and in DEBBIE THAMES managed to help out is the Kyle PubAGENT not a typical lic library. think on his feet Debbie Thames Insurance Debbie Thames Insurance Agency Agency circumJones and his AUTO • HOME LIFE •• HEALTH BOAT • HEALTH and escape “in stance in LA group also AUTO • HOME • LIFE ••BOAT 251FMN.1626 FM #2C 1626• Buda, #2C TX • Buda, 251 N. 78610 TX 78610 or New York. filmed at the a cute way.” Office: (512) (512) 312-1917 • Fax: 312-0688 Office: 312-1917 • Fax: 312-0688 “In LA Lockhart Email: dvthames@austin.rr.com Email: dvthames@austin.rr.com and New Cattle AucMonday-Friday, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm PHOTO BY ASHLEY GREEN tion in Caldwell County, York, people are almost Your Business & Referrals Are Appreciated Your Business & Referrals Are Appreciated upset you’re filming on Hays County Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones takes care of a which was the only public their street,” Jones said. place the film was shot at. bull between takes during the filming of “Clod.”
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the passage of House Bill 3405 in 2015. EP is now awaiting a decision from the State Office of Administrative Hearings on its permit request after BSEACD officials approved a contested case hearing, said Edmond McCarthy, an attorney representing EP. A hearing on EP’s permit is scheduled for the end of September. “Goforth currently has a contract (with EP) to get water from Hays County, which is in the permit,” McCarthy said. Kyle resident Dana Poppy also worried about how local water supplies will be impacted by EP’s permit.
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will be on a public sewer system. The water will be treated and then the effluent will go through tributary.” Koontz confirmed that the subdivision’s other water needs are under contract with Goforth SUD. “The engineer has stated in an email that says Goforth has or will have adequate facilities for this development,” Koontz said. “Goforth SUD has signed another water contract with GBRA. The city doesn’t have any oversight with this agreement. We cannot poison their agreement by being an obtrusive third party.”
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ROMERO Alberta Romero, 61, of Kyle, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2019. She was born in Martindale, Texas, on May 13, 1957, to Ramon and Elberta Arredondo. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren while raising two of them, Johnny Arredondo Jr and Anthony Martin Arredondo. Romero is survived by her husband Ricky Romero, son, Johnny Arredondo and girlfriend Josefina Munoz,
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Lupe Zavala III was born on December 9, 1966 at Hays Memorial Hospital in San Marcos, TX. He was raised by his grandparents Lupe Sr. and Vencelada Zavala. He grew up with his aunts Carmen and Maria Zavala and his cousin San Juanita Zavala. He graduated from Jack C. Hays High Schoolin 1985. Years later he moved to Austin and got a job as a baker at HEB on North Lamar and Rundberg. In his spare time he liked to read, play his guitar, play games on his computer, visit with friends and his cousin Teresa Games Munoz. He liked to keep up with the world news. He was a good and kind person who enjoyed life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lupe Zavala, Jr. and Gloria Capetillo, his sister Bertha Lynne Zavala, his grandparents Lupe, Sr and Vencelada Zavala, Lupe and Suzie Capetillo. He is survived by his sister Gloria Burciaga, his brother Ruben Burciaga, his aunts Carmen and Maria Zavala, Maria and Jovita Capetillo, Gollita Cortez, Rumaldita Castilleja, Uncles, Benito and Regina Zavala, Frank Capetillo and his special cousins Teresa Gamez Munoz and Isabel Gamez. He is also survived by his nephews and nieces and numerous cousins and his co-workers at HEB. A funeral Mass was held Jan. 14 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Kyle.
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Haley Stone prepares a couple of beef fajita tacos at Mama Bear’s Uptown Eats in downtown Buda. The food truck is a part of the Cambria and Jordan’s food park.
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Concerns are growing among local mobile food vendors as Hays County officials seek to update food truck restroom facility regulations. According to a Hays County official, the Department of Developmental Service is currently toying with the idea of requiring some sort of onsite restroom facility for food trucks that are stationary on a plot of land. The inquiry was prompted by an anonymous mobile food vendor who worried about the county’s motives on the proposition, sparking concern that the regulatory changes could be detrimental to business. “These changes are only going in regard to mobile units that are completely stationary at a location, or a food court-type setup,” said Caitlyn Strickland, interim development services director for Hays County. “For mobile food units that are truly mobile, they are not going to be affected. But if you’re stationary, this will help employees and patrons have access to adequate and safe restrooms.” Strickland said the county is not looking to trump city regulations on mobile food vendors unless invited
“For mobile food units that are truly mobile, they are not going to be affected. But if you’re stationary, this will help employees and patrons have access to adequate and safe restrooms.” –Caitlyn Strickland, Interim development services director for Hays County
to do so by a municipality. The proposed changes will only affect mobile vendors who operate outside of a city’s jurisdiction. Cities such as Buda, Dripping Springs and Kyle in recent years have crafted specific ordinances related to food trucks. Although preliminary, the county is looking to require either an on-site septic system or connection to city utility lines, pertinent on location. According to the county, requiring Porta-Potties is a possibility, but not likely, as officials believe permanent restroom facilities are optimal. The potential change has some vendors worried, including Dripping Springs food truck and property owner Bill Warren. For most of 2018, Warren spent months seeking approval from the city of
Dripping Springs to operate a mobile food truck park – a fight that was costly in time and money. Currently, Warren operates his own food truck, Pig Pen BBQ, alongside six other vendors at his location along U.S. 290. “The reason we started a food truck is that we didn’t have the capital to open a brick and mortar,” Warren said. “And that’s the case for all of us. We made this decision because unless you have half a million dollars in the bank, this is the most economical choice.” While he operates within Dripping Springs city limits, Warren said the proposed changes in unincorporated areas of the county are concerning. An on-site septic system could cost a property owner around $65,000 to $70,000. Warren said as the business owner of the
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property, he is required to hire services for pumping grey water on a weekly basis, which is costly but necessary for business. “We are required to use these services to pump water out of our facilities,” Warren said. “I don’t understand why, if we already have these measures in place, we would need septic.” Hays County Commissioners are expected to discuss the potential changes in the summer. If approved, the proposed changes wouldn’t go into effect until 2020. Strickland said even if changes are made in 2019, the county will not enforce these new regulations until the next year, as officials are not in support of enforcing changes in the middle of a calendar year. Warren said the proposed changes are “taking away from the American dream.” “These families in our park support themselves with their food trucks. If we are forced to close because of strict regulations, Dripping Springs would lose six diverse options for dining, which to me, is the point of food trucks,” Warren said. “It allows people to enjoy whatever types of food they want, all in one area.”
Think about your loved ones. What will their future be like? Can you picture them living in your house many years from now? Can you picture your children going to college? Can you picture your spouse or partner enjoying a comfortable retirement? These are all pleasant visions – but what if you weren’t in these pictures? If you were no longer around, you’d leave a gaping hole in the lives of your survivors. The emotional element would be tough enough, but the financial aspect – the permanent loss of your income – could be devastating to all the hopes you’ve had for your family members. Fortunately, you can help prevent this “worst-case” scenario from happening – if you have sufficient life insurance. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t – even when they recognize the need. LIMRA and Life Happens, two organizations that provide education on life insurance, report the following: Only four in 10 Americans own an individual life insurance policy – although 85% say that most people need life insurance. More than one-third of all households report that they would feel an adverse financial impact within one month of losing a primary wage earner’s income, while nearly half would feel an impact in just six months. What’s keeping people from providing adequate insurance for their families? Here’s a sampling of the most common reasons: “I just don’t want to think about it.” Let’s face it – like almost everybody, you probably don’t like to think about death. And consequently, you may well be inclined to postpone thinking about life insurance. But if you can just envision what your loved ones’ lives would be like without you, in terms of their financial situation, you will find it easier to address your insurance needs in a calmer, more analytical manner. “I have other financial priorities.” You will always have financial obligations – mortgage or rent payments, car
Continued from pg. 1 improve. At some point in time, the grid will intersect with solar, but we are not quite there yet.”
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Meanwhile, rising temperatures associated with climate change also But the cost of solar has an impact on water power is prohibitive for resources. many consumers. Experts Within the next century, estimate that the instalglobal temperatures are lation of a solar system expected to rise by roughcan range anywhere from ly four degrees Fahrenheit, $35,000 to $40,000 on the according to the NCA. If low end. no measures are taken to Spaulding said the mitigate climate change, price of solar will conglobal temperatures could tinuously fall as demand go up by nine degrees by and advancement in the 2100. technology becomes more When the temperacommonplace in the mar- tures increase, so does ket. Spaulding said PEC the water usage of plants, was averaging around 25 said Robert Mace, deputy solar inspections a month executive director and around five years ago. chief water policy officer That number has tripled for Meadows Center at in the past year, where Texas State University. the company averaged Subsequently, this equates around 75 inspections a to less runoff that flows month. into our streams, rivers “There is no doubt that and reservoirs, which solar is becoming more means the aquifers are affordable. I remember not recharged. when solar cost over $5 “If you look back at the a watt. Now, it’s going for drought of 2011, we would around 35 cents a watt,” have some rainfall, but Spaulding said. “The price the ground would soak it will continue to drop as all up,” Mace said. “The technology continues to
soil was so dry, the rainfall wouldn’t seep deep enough to recharge the aquifer.” Scientists are hopeful water conservation efforts, along with technologies such as Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR), could limit the impact on aquifers and lakes, which supply water to areas in Central Texas. “It’s a global issue; folks on the other side of the planet impact us here in Central Texas, but it is also a hyperlocal issue,” Mace said. “Each and every one of us can make efforts to slow the effects of climate change.” Mace said consumers should understand their household water usage. From there, individuals can decide where changes can be made to limit usage. “As Texas summers become hotter, it takes more energy to cool homes and businesses and this will impact our water resource,” Mace said. “It certainly is concerning. There isn’t much radical change when these reports come out. The conclusions are not changing so there is good consistency on what needs to be done.”
current rules from the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD), which oversees the northern portion of the Edwards Aquifer, stipulate water passing through the Edwards can only be comprised of untreated Edwards Aquifer water. Jeff Heckler, a representative with TSG, said two separate bills from State Senator Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) and recently elected House District 45 State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) increase the likelihood of bills making it to the Senate or House floors. “New Braunfels will have their (ASR) bill, (Buda) will have ours,” Heckler said. Buda officials are also advocating for lawmakers to craft a bill that would allow cities to potentially provide fiber internet to citizens as a utility. Currently, cities cannot provide “telecommunications,” per the Texas Public Utilities Commission code. But according to TSG officials, the federal
government is currently working to aid cities in their quest to provide internet to its citizens. “(The code) also restricts a city from partnering with a company to give them an unfair advantage to the free market, basically,” said Scott Miller, a member of TSG. “Our hands are pretty well tied unless it's in areas that aren't served.” Miller cited Mont Belvieu, located near Houston, which was able to provide fiber to its citizens because no internet provider serviced the area. This is typically the case in rural cities across the state where the access to the internet is limited.
Spectrum currently services the Buda area, which could hinder the city’s legislative efforts. “Many utilities in Texas are deregulated. This allows a customer to select their own electric provider and gives consumers more choices to select a product or service that fits their needs,” said Micah Grau, Buda assistant city manager. “The city of Buda is not specifically looking to provide broadband services to its residents and businesses, but we are interested in expanding options.” However. Grau said the city wants residents and businesses to have choices to meet their service needs.
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have been transferred out of the shelter to rescues, foster homes and shelters capable of adopting out the animals or treating their conditions. A majority of the sick animals are being treated for ringworm. The damage to the shelter’s live-outcome rate is yet to be determined, according to shelter officials. “Whenever there’s a big intake like this, it does affect our outcome,” Montiel said. “A massive intake can lower our live outcome and to prepare for this we reached out to as many rescue groups as we could … final numbers for the outcome will be available later.” Hays County Animal Advocates, county
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commissioners and city leaders across Hays County have all voiced their support for the regional shelter to go no-kill. However, with a large stray animal population, massive intakes of animals and the shelter being the only location for the county, the goal may be pushed farther off than activists hope. To continue toward the goal of adopting out the majority of the shelter’s animals, all adoptions are $45 until Jan. 26 which includes the animal’s spay or neuter, microchip, rabies vaccine, kennel vaccinations and city license, according to shelter personnel. In November 2018, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office seized 176 domestic
animals from a home in the Leisurewoods subdivision. Authorities seized the animals following complaints of animal abuse were made against a pair of homeowners who said they were operating a shelter. Melissa and Thomas Caffey, of Buda, were arrested in December 2018 on multiple charges related to the case. Melissa Caffey was charged with two counts of child endangerment criminal negligence, a state-jail felony, and 10 counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals, a third-degree felony. Thomas Caffey was charged with two counts of child endangerment criminal negligence, a state-jail felony.
had cooled off a bit offensively, but were still getting to the basket. Seniors Noah Fultz and Tiras Morton battled to keep their squad ahead, as the pair combined for eight points in the quarter. While Anderson tallied 21-points in the second frame, Hays stayed ahead 32-29 at halftime. Both teams stepped up defensively in the third quarter; only 17 points were scored between the two teams combined. Hays led 4038 going into the final quarter. A pair of Anderson free throws tied up the game at 40-40 early in the fourth quarter. Free throw shooting was equally critical for the
Rebels in the final quarter. The Rebels went 14 of 18 from the charity stripe in the final quarter. Hays gained further separation via a corner three-pointer from Rocha, which placed Hays ahead. Hays’ Tiras Morton was all over the place in the final quarter, recording eight points, two steals, and a critical charge taken late in the game to help his squad secure the 63-58 win. Head coach Matt Sandoval was pleased with his squad’s offensive performance in the big win. “I thought we had a great week of practice and we were really prepared for this game,” Sandoval said.
“The kids executed the game plan and that first group played really well tonight. We really grew up tonight.” Senior Tiras Morton finished with 19 points, six rebounds, two assists and three steals. Noah Fultz finished with a team high nine rebounds and 17 points. Watson and Rocha both finished with ten points of their own. Sandoval hopes to see more of what Tiras Morton showed him tonight going forward. “Him doing this on a more consistent basis is something we look forward to,” Sandoval said. Hays hosts Akins Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Bales Gym.
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Pursuant to Section 372.009(c) and (d) of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended (the “Act”), notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas (“City”), will hold a public hearing to accept public comments and discuss the petition (the “Petition”), filed by Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd. (the “Owner”), requesting that the City create a public improvement district (the “District”) to include property owned by the Owner. Time and Place of the Hearing. The public hearing will be held at Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas at 7 p.m. on February 5, 2019. General Nature of the Proposed Public Improvements. The purposes of the District include the design, acquisition, construction, and improvement of public improvement projects authorized by the Act that are necessary for the development of the Property, which public improvements will generally include: (i) the establishment of parks and open space, together with the design, construction and maintenance of any ancillary structures, features or amenities such as trails, pavilions, community facilities, irrigation, walkways, lighting, benches, trash receptacles and any similar items located therein; (ii) landscaping; (iii) acquisition, construction, and improvement of water, wastewater and drainage facilities; (iv) acquisition, construction and improvement of streets, roadways, rights-of-way
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Public Notices NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL PROPERTY TO SATISFY A LANDLORD’S LIEN SALE TO BE HELD AT ANYTIME STORAGE, LLC
Beginning on January 31, 2019 and Ending On Feruary 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. online at www.storagetreasures. com Amount secured by lien: $529.70, lienholder payment requested. If amount due not paid in full before 31st day after publication of this notice, property may be sold at public auction. Property includes the contents of self-storage space of the following tenantAnthony Choate: Construction trailer and surrounding contents VIN: 1E9DS1021VW216284
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Jesus Barrios Gonzalez, Deceased, were issued on January 14, 2019, in Cause No. 18-0384P, pending in the County Court at Law No. ONE, Hays County, Texas, to: Fabian Barrios Nunez, Alondra Barrios Nunez, and Jesus Barrios Nunez All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: John Hall Attorney at Law 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 DATED the 14 th day of January , 2019. John Hall Attorney for Fabian Barrios Nunez State Bar No.: 08759880 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 Telephone: (512) 268-6425 Facsimile: (512) 268-5404 E-mail: johnhall@lawyer. com
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Bartlett Cocke General contractors, Construction Manager-at-Risk, for: Hays CISD - Jack C Hays CTE, is requesting competitive proposals from subcontractors and suppliers. Subcontractor and supplier proposals will be received via Fax to (512) 326-4339 or (512) 3263990 Fax or via email to bidaus@bartlettcocke.com no later than 2:00:00 PM on 1/22/2019. Any proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Electronic copies of the proposal documents may be obtained from Bartlett Cocke or viewed at local and online planrooms. Contact Stefan Doerr via email Sdoerr@ bartlettcocke.com or phone (512) 326-4223 Phone to make arrangements. Small, Woman Owned, Disadvantaged, HUB, HUBZone, 8(a), Minority, and all similar firms are encouraged to submit proposals on this project. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is an equal opportunity (EEO) employer.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed Bids for THE COUNTY LINE SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT’S REBID I.H. 35 AT PLUM CREEK - 8” WATER LINE CROSSING, SWE Project No. 0017-06218 will be received by and at the office of the General Manager, 8870 Camino Real, Uhland, Texas 78640 until Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. and then opened in the County Line SUD’s office. Project consists of, but is not limited to the following: Bore across I.H. 35 with approximately 525 L.F. of 8” water line and 360 L.F. of 16” casing. All iron and steel material will need to be domestic. Each Bidder shall also include the time when he could begin work and the number of days needed to complete the project as part of his bid. This may factor into the award of the project. The Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Contract, Plans, Specifications, Performance and Payment Bonds and the Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: SOUTHWEST ENGINEERS, INC., 307 ST. LAWRENCE STREET, GONZALES, TEXAS 78629 (830) 672-7546 Plans and Specifications are available at the office of
Southwest Engineers, Inc. in three different formats: Hard Copy - $80.00 (NonRefundable) CD in PDF Format $30.00 (Non-Refundable) Download - $25.00 (NonRefundable) A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid issued by an acceptable surety registered with the U.S. Treasury shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check payable to the County Line Special Utility District may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. The County Line Special Utility District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the County Line Special Utility District for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder's qualifications prior to the contract award. January 8, 2019 County Line Special Utility District Chris Betz, President
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - KRUG ACTIVITY CENTER EXTERIOR HISTORIC REPAIRS
Sealed bids will be received by City of Kyle, Attn: Leon Barba, 100 W. Center St., Kyle, TX 78640, until 2PM on February 7, 2019 at which time they will be publicly opened and read for the Historic repairs to the Krug Activity Center in Kyle, Texas. Bids must be on standard forms furnished by the Architect and must be as above. Bid forms, drawings and specifications may be obtained from the Architect, Building Exterior Solutions, A Terracon Company, 3709 Promontory Point Dr., Suite 206, Austin, TX, phone number 512-8273332. A plan deposit of $50.00 per set is required. The full deposit will be refunded to contractors upon return of the drawings and specifications in good condition to the Architect’s office within 10 days from date bids are opened. Drawings and specifications will be available to download and print from the City of Kyle website at https://www. cityofkyle.com/rfps. Each bid shall be accompanied by a deposit of cash or a certified check drawn on some bank or trust company insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the gross amount of the bid. In lieu thereof, such bidder may file a bid bond in the above amount executed in accordance with and conditioned as prescribed by the codes, regulations and general statutes of the State of Texas. If the successful bidder fails to execute the contract within ten (10) days after award or fails to give satisfactory surety as required by law and the contract documents, the above deposit will be retained by Owner as liquidated damages. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after opening thereof. Prebid meeting is mandatory. Only bids submitted by bona fide contractors in attendance at the Prebid meeting will be accepted. Prebid Meeting: A prebid meeting and site visit will be held at 2PM, January 30, 2019, Krug Activity Center 101 S. Burleson St. Kyle, TX 78640.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Dane Rhea Eckols, were issued on the 7th day of January 2019 in Cause No.18-0402, pending in the County Court at Law Number Two of Hays County, Texas to: Rachael Cortez Eckols, Independent Executor of the Estate of Dane Rhea Eckols, Deceased. The residence of the Independent Executor is: 301 Wild Rose Drive, Austin, Texas 78737. The mailing address is: Estate is C/O: DANIEL M. LANEY, Attorney at Law, 5307 Highway 290 West, Building B, Suite 9, Austin, Texas 78735. The phone number for the attorney for the estate is (512) 891-0709 and the fax number is (512) 891-0097. 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 the 7th day of January 2019. Respectfully submitted, By DANIEL M. LANEY Attorney for the Estate
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Olga Mondejar Beene, Deceased, were issued on January 9, 2019 in Cause No. 18-0383-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: John Beene. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: John Beene 2508 Arroyo Doble San Marcos, Texas 78666 DATED the16th day of January, 2019. Ana Marilín "Mari" Garza Attorney for John Beene State Bar No.: 24084385 102 Suttles Ave. San Marcos, Texas 78666 Telephone: (512) 667-7274
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
To all persons interested in the Estate of Jose Enrique Fantauzzi, Cause No 180320-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 3rd day of October, 2018, requesting that the Court determine who are they hearts and only heirs of JOSE ENRIQUE FANTAUZZI, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the county Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the above-noted date and time. Applicant’s Attorney M. Elizabeth Raxter P.O. Box 281 Lockhart, TX 78644 (512) 398-6996 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 8th day of January, 2019. Elaine H. Cardenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 By Darren Jones, Deputy
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
To all persons interested in the Estate of Leonel Salinas Mendoza, Sr., Deceased, Cause No. 19-0004-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF NECESSITY FOR ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 4th day of January, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of LEONEL SALINAS MENDOZA, SR., Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 A.M., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the above noted date and time. Applicant’s Attorney: Kristin F. Baird 9600 Escarpment Blvd.,
Suite 745, #159 Austin, Texas 78749 (512) 589-6116 and (979) 337-8255 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 14th day of January, 2019. Elaine H. Cárdenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 BY Darren Jones, Deputy
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of James Allen Davis, Jr., Deceased c/o Walter C. Guebert Walter C. Guebert, P.C. 5900 Balcones Drive, Suite 190 Austin, Texas 78731 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED this 8th day of January, 2019. WALTER C. GUEBERT, P.C. By Walter C. Guebert
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Charles Leonard Francis, Deceased, were issued on January 7, 2019, in Cause No. 18-0324P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Hays County, Texas, to: Helen Mercedes Clemens (also known as Helen Mercedes Francis). All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: M. Elizabeth Raxter Attorney at Law P.O. Box 281 Lockhart, Texas 78644 DATED the 8th day of January 2019. By: /s/ M. Elizabeth Raxter M. Elizabeth Raxter Attorney for Helen Mercedes Clemens State Bar No.: 24050084 P.O. Box 281 Lockhart, Texas 78644 Telephone: (512) 398-6996 Facsimile: (512) 668-4501 E-mail: eraxter@txelderlaw.com
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Richard Alan Beasley, Deceased, were issued on January 7, 2019, in Cause No.180372-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. ONE, Hays County, Texas, to: Kathleen Susan Beasley. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: John Hall Attorney at Law 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 DATED the 8th day of January , 2019. John Hall Attorney for Kathleen Susan Beasley State Bar No.: 08759880 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 Telephone: (512) 268-6425 Facsimile: (512) 268-5404 E-mail: johnhall@lawyer. com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James Allen Davis, Jr., Deceased, were issued on January 7, 2019, in Cause No. 18-0385-P, pending in the County Court Number 2, Hays County, Texas, to Cathy Lynn Davis, as Independent Executor. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Representative,
State of Texas, County of Hays Cause: 18-1053 By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 428th District Court of HAYS County, Texas, November 14, 2018, in cause numbered 18-1053, styled Waterleaf Falls (Kyle) Homeowners Association, Inc. versus Jason M Purdes, Jessica E. Purdes and Deborah A. Skiles on a
judgment rendered against Jason M Purdes, Jessica E. Purdes and Deborah A. Skiles; I did on November 20, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., levy upon as the property of Jason M Purdes, Jessica E. Purdes and Deborah A. Skiles the following described real property: LOT 8 BLOCK W, WATERLEAF SUBDIVISION PHASE A SECTION 2, AN ADDITION IN HAYS COUNTY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 11 PAGE 333-336 HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS ALSO DESCRIBED AS 570 GINA DRIVE, KYLE, TX 78640. On FEBRUARY 5, 2019, 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 Jason M Purdes, Jessica E. Purdes and Deborah A. Skiles in and to the real property described above. Dated at Kyle, Hays County, Texas, November 20, 2018. Michael Torres Constable, Pct. 2 Hays County, Texas 5458 FM 2770 Kyle, Texas 78640 by Robert L. Eller, 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.
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Public Notices
CITY OF BUDA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A citizen’s point of view provides valuable insight into the operations of the City’s and Council's decision-making process. The job of a Board and Commission Member is crucial to the success of Buda's representative government. The City of Buda is seeking applications from qualified individuals to serve on the various Boards and Commissions. A list of Boards and Commissions and their related duties and qualifications are available on the website at HYPERLINK “http://www.ci.buda.tx.us/ boards” www.ci.buda.tx.us/boards. Effective April 1, 2019, the following openings/ vacancies will be available: Construction Board of Appeals, Dupre Local Government Corporation, Economic Development Corporation, Historic Preservation Commission, Library Commission, Main Street Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning & Zoning, Sustainability Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the Senior Task Force on Aging. Applications are available on our website at HYPERLINK “http://www.ci.buda.tx.us/ applications” www.ci.buda.tx.us/applications. Forms may also be picked up at City Hall, 405 E. Loop St., Building 100, during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You may submit your application via mail to the City Clerk, 405 E. Loop St., Building 100, Buda, TX 78610, email HYPERLINK “mailto:cityclerk@ci.buda.tx.us” cityclerk@ ci.buda.tx.us, or fax 512-312-1889. The deadline to submit a completed application is March 31, 2019, for the April 2019 appointments. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 512-312-0084.
Notice of Public Hearing for the Hays CISD 2017-2018 Annual Report Hays CISD The Hays Consolidated Independent School District will conduct a public hearing for the 2017 – 2018 Annual Report on January 28, 2019, as part of the regularly scheduled meeting of the Hays CISD Board of Trustees. The meeting will begin at 5:30 PM at Lehman High School located at 1700 Lehman Road Kyle, TX 78640. Texas Education Code B39.053 requires each school district's board of trustees to publish an annual performance report that includes the TAPR report; campus performance objectives; a report of violent or criminal incidents; and information received under the Texas Education Code B51.403(e) from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Aviso de Audiencia Pública para el Informe de Rendimiento Académico de Texas Hays CISD El Distrito Escolar de Hays (HCISD) llevará acabo una audencia pública para el 20172018 informe de Rendimiento Académico de Tejas (TAPR) el 28 de enero, 2019, como parte de la reunión regularmente programada de la mesa directiva de Hays CISD. La reunion comenzará a las 5:30 pm en la escuela secundaria de Lehman ubicada en el 1700 Calle de Lehman, Kyle, TX 78640. El Código de Educación de Tejas B39.053 requiere que la mesa directiva de cada distrito escolar publique un informe anual de desempeño que incluya la información de TAPR; objetivos de rendimiento de cada escuela; un informe de incidentes violentos o criminales; e información recibida bajo el Código de Educación de Tejas B51.403(e) de la Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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Public Notices DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Kyle and Unincorporated Areas of Hays County, Texas, Case No. 18-061606P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood
hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/ plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877336-2627).
NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF REGINAL L. BROTHERS On January 9, 2019, letters testamentary for the Estate were issued to Jonathan Brothers by the County Court of Hays County, Texas, in Cause Number 18-0382-P pending upon the Probate Docket of said Court. All persons having claims against the Estate, which is currently being administered, should present those claims within the time prescribed by law to: Sara H. Atkins Attorney for Jonathan Brothers, Independent Executor 2630 Exposition Blvd., Suite 203 Austin, Texas 78703-1763
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
To all persons interested in the Estate of Mary Helen Rodriguez, Deceased, Cause No. 18-0357-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an AMENDED APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND FOR
LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE in this estate on the 9th day of January, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Mary Helen Rodriguez, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 A.M., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the abovenoted date and time. Applicant’s Attorney: Lesley Wardwell Hempfling 1411 West Avenue, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 474-2933 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 10th day of January, 2019. Elaine H. Cárdenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 BY Darren Jones, Deputy
Storm Water Fee Continued from pg. 2
improvements and drainage plan updates. “Over 100 structures were damaged in that event,” Sellers said. “And so were many detention ponds.” Kyle has received state funding in subsequent years to help with private property damage. However, Sellers said the funds are not adequate to cover all costs. Officials hope to better prepare for future floods by obtaining more funding, a factor that was missing prior to 2015. In 2016, the Kyle City Council passed an ordinance creating a dedicated stormwater fee;
the ordinance officially went into effect January 2017. Kathy Roeker, Kyle stormwater management plan administrator, said the current stormwater fee structure raises approximately $1.47 million annually. A final decision has not been made regarding the proposed fee increase. However, city officials continue to work and craft its DMP. Roeker was tasked with preparing the plan, but was delayed by a year due to intervention from FEMA. Roeker said FEMA began the process of redrawing flood maps in Central
Texas in 2018. The cost of upgrading the plan is now at $177,500 and could continue to rise as the city leaders make decisions on privately owned drainage ponds and culverts. On Jan. 12, residents cited their issues with maintaining and fixing drainage easements on their private properties. Historically, residents have paid the city an annual fee to maintain these features. City officials are looking into how to divide the responsibility of maintaining drainage easements. While fixing the easements are pricey, city officials said it is mutually beneficial to both parties.
Aquifer Demands Continued from pg. 2
it an aquifer where this technology can work, as we’ve seen in Kerrville and San Antonio,” Kluge said. “It’s an important tool in the box and a way to store water for when it’s needed, especially during multiyear droughts.” Kluge said Texas’ 2017 state water plan mentions around 20 recommended ASR projects. In San Antonio, the Twin Oaks ASR system, which has been in operation
since 2003, pulls groundwater from the Edwards Aquifer and then transfers it to Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer. San Antonio’s efforts have been deemed a success by water experts, paving the groundwork for other municipalities to follow suit. Kerrville’s system is also deemed a success, as it was the first operational ASR project in 1992. “Despite climate change,
we need to focus on what we can do during times of drought,” Smith said. “We have a set of conditions set for pumping during the equivalent of the drought of record, so the board can vote to limit groundwater pumping when need be. We are not climate change experts, but there are efforts that the groundwater district can deploy in addition to these new advancements in conservation efforts.”
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Matthew Joseph Fallon, Deceased, were issued on December 5th, 2018 under Docket No. 18-0358-P, pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas, to Sandra Lynn Urias. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: Representative, Estate of Matthew Joseph Fallon, Deceased c/o Bethann Eccles Eccles & McIntosh, PC 506 West 16th Street Austin, Texas 78701 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 December 7th, 2018. Eccles & McIntosh, PC Bethann Eccles Attorney for Independent Executor
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