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Is 25% collection fee warranted?

Kyle residents sound off on license plate readers BY MOSES LEOS III

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The installation of license plate recognition (LPR) technology in three Kyle Police Department vehicles has drawn various concerns from the constituents they serve. It comes as the department readies to use the LPR technology by March, according to Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett. According to Barnett, one of the purposes of installing the technology is to tackle the $4.8 million in outstanding warrants owed to the city. He added the technology would also flag sto-

In January, the Kyle City Council approved an agreement with Vigilant Solutions, Inc. for use of the LPR technology by a 5-0 vote. Within the agreement, the city received the products at no cost, provided Vigilant receives 25 percent of any warrant collected.

len vehicles and vehicles associated with Amber Alerts, Silver Alerts and missing persons. In January, the Kyle City Council approved an agreement with Vigilant Solutions, Inc. for use of the LPR technology

by a 5-0 vote. Within the agreement, the city received the products at no cost, provided Vigilant receives 25 percent of any warrant collected. Vigilant will install

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25%

Breakdown of Vigilant Solutions, Inc. Fee 25% FEE on all warrants paid during a traffic stop • 5% credit card transaction fee • 5% credit card handling fee • 15% vendor transaction fee Example: $400 warrant would cost $500.

Unsafe burglary attempt BY MOSES LEOS III

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COURTESY PHOTO

Two men were apprehended trying to fit a safe in a passenger car and charged with Burglary of a Habitation.

on scene within a minute of the call. The officer observed the men attempting to load a large safe into

a passenger car. Both men fled on foot but were apprehended after a foot pursuit. The San

Marcos Police Department also responded to assist the Hays County Sheriff’s Office with the call.

COMING UP Mary Szybist poetry readings Mary Szybist’s first collection of poetry, “Granted,” was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and the winner of the 2004 Great Lakes Colleges Associations New Writers Award. Her second book, “Incarnadine,” won the National Book Award for Poetry. Her work has appeared in the “Iowa Review” and “Denver Quarterly” and was featured in “Best American Poetry.” Szybist will have a book reading at the Witliff Collection on Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m. and the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

FOOD TRAILERS Local food trailers try to find their place. – Page 1D

If officers collected all $4.8 million in outstanding warrants using the system provided by Vigilant Solutions, they would get $1.2 million.

NEWSBRIEFS Lawsuit against cities of Kyle, Princeton dismissed

A Louisiana doctor’s civil rights lawsuit against the cities of Kyle and Princeton was dismissed “with prejudice” and isn’t subject to appeal. A suit filed by Glen Hurlston claimed both departments were liable for “clothing” Jeff Barnett with state authority to harass and threaten him with arrest. Hurlston alleged Barnett led a campaign of harassment against him while having an affair with his wife during Barnett’s tenure as Princeton’s police chief. A lawsuit against Barnett, who is the current Kyle Police Chief, remains active.

DWIs spike over weekend The arrest of 19 total people on Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges over the week-

end was higher than normal, according to a Hays County Sheriff’s Office official. Of the 19 arrested, four were stopped by the San Marcos Police Department, while eight were arrested by Hays County. Kyle Police arrested three individuals for DWI. Hays County deputy Stephen Traeger said the number of DWI arrests was “higher than what we normally would see.” He said each entity along the Interstate 35 corridor sees approximately five DWI arrests over the course of the weekend. Traeger attributed the increase in traffic along the IH-35 corridor as one factor for DWIs in the county. “With the number of vehicles that travel on the highway 24 hours a day, that’s going to be a big part of it,” Traeger said. Growth along the corridor also plays a contributing factor in the increase in DWIs. “You have two popular cities, such as San Marcos and Austin, for

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Eddie Durham Celebration and Jazz Festival The annual Eddie Durham Celebration will be held Friday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Evans Auditorium at Texas State University – San Marcos. This year’s celebration will feature a lecture by NEA Jazz Master Doug Morgenstern on Durham’s pioneering contributions to jazz and a performance with an all-star big band featuring tenor saxophonist Doug Lawrence of the Count Basie Orchestra. The twenty-sixth annual Hill Country Jazz Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, on the Texas State University campus. Outstanding adjudicators, clinicians, and performers promise to make this a memorable experience. A non-competitive event, the Hill Country Jazz Festival does not select winners but does recognize exemplary big bands, combos, and individual instrumentalists with “Outstanding Performance Awards.”

Primary Candidates Debate

On Monday, Feb. 8, the League of Women Voters of Hays County will sponsor a public debate for candidates in the upcoming primary election at 6 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 East Hopkins Street, in San Marcos. Hays County Democratic and Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election have been invited to participate. They include candidates for Sheriff, County Commissioner Pct. 3, Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Place 1 & 2, Constable Pct. 2 and Pct. 5, and Republican Party Chair. Candidates in contested races will answer questions concerning their issues and qualifications for the office. Candidates in uncontested races will be introduced but will not debate.

INDEX

Two men were arrested following a short foot pursuit Jan. 28 after a law enforcement officer witnessed them attempting to load a safe they were trying to steal into a passenger car. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested Joel Rene Perez, 20 and Oscar Perez Jr., 21, of Kyle. Both men were charged with Burglary of a Habitation, which is a second degree felony. Oscar Perez is being held on $15,000 bond. According to the release, authorities received a report of a burglary in progress at around 2 p.m. on Jan. 28 at a home in the 300 block of Woodrose in San Marcos. The homeowner called 911 after receiving a motion activated alarm on his cell phone. He then relayed the physical descriptions of the men to the 911 via surveillance camera footage he viewed on his phone. A law enforcement officer responded and was

The city’s agreement with Vigilant allows the company to collect a 25% fee on top of all warrants that are collected with the new technology

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HISTORY

Founded April 10, 1903, by Thomas Fletcher Harwell as The Kyle News, with ofﬁces on the corner of Burleson and Miller streets in the town’s oldest remaining building. It merged into The Hays County Citizen in 1956. The paper consolidated with The Free Press in October, 1978. During its more than 100-year history the newspaper has maintained ofﬁces at more than a dozen locations in Kyle and Buda.

DWI Spike

Continued from pg. 1A entertainment,” Traeger said. “With all of the events going on every weekend, that is contributing to (DWIs) as well.” Traeger said no entity had a task force focused on stopping DWIs last weekend, but Hays County deputies are “always on the lookout” for potential impaired drivers. Assistance from the public also helps the county locate DWI cases. Traeger said citizens aren’t hesitant in using their cell phones to call in suspected drunk motorists. “We try to get units to respond to those calls,” Traeger said. “San Marcos does the same thing, along with Kyle and Buda (police). They will reach out to phone calls from the public. Kyle Police Department Chief Jeff Barnett said an increase in population and traffic attributes to DWI cases. According to Barnett,

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CORRECTION

The number of DWIs in Kyle and Buda since 2010 KYLE

BUDA

Jan. 2016 – 13 2015 – 135 2014 – 110 2013 – 88 2012 – 85 2011 – 124 2010 – 121

Jan. 2016 – 00 2015 – 15 2014 – 11 2013 – 32 2012 – 32 2011 – 27 2010 – 11

In our story “Buda Moves Forward with location for new facility,” we reported that the alternate properties the city had looked at were going to be anywhere from $1 million to $4 million cheaper than the Jardine’s location. The alternate locations were anywhere from $1 million to $4 million more expensive. We apologize for the error.

Sheriff ’s Report

DWI numbers courtesy of Buda and Kyle Police Dept.

the department arrests “several people” for DWI each week. The majority of those arrests are called in by concerned motorists who travel near the suspected drunk driver. He credits the public with using their phones to notify law enforcement. “Many years ago, not as many people had cell phones, and not as many people wanted to call in because they were hesitant,” Barnett said.

Increased public awareness and public education campaigns against DWIs have helped, Barnett said. While Kyle Police officers have always paid attention to DWIs, he said the city will “always experience DWI related arrests.” “It’s an offense we’re keenly aware of,” Barnett said. “We pay attention to that offense day or night.”

License Plate Readers: Is fee warranted? Continued from pg. 1A

equipment that scans and collects license plate information. It will allow officers to conduct a traffic stop if the owner of the vehicle has an outstanding Class C misdemeanor warrant. The information would be transferred to a database that belongs to the department, but is managed by Vigilant. He said the information collected will not be sold to a third party, and that Vigilant follows the standards of security and “tight protocols” followed by the Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) system. But many citizens expressed concern on a Hays Free Press Facebook post on the topic of the LPR technology. Suzanne Teshera wrote there’s “no reason whatsoever to ‘collect data’ on me and store it in a data base.” “I agree they need to start collecting those outstanding warrants – just get after it. Without affecting noninvolved citizens,” Teshera wrote. Various comments also centered on the safety and storage of information gathered by the technology. Andre Lenartowicz wrote credit card reading over a “(most likely) unsecured wireless data network doesn’t seem very wise.” Ty Reuter asked how much personal information is going to be “available for police OR HACKERS to access at any point in time?” “You are opening up the possibility of fraud and abuse by trying to make law officers debt collectors,” Vicki Witte Arnold wrote. According to Barnett,

Vigilant will also install credit card readers that allow Kyle Police to take payments for outstanding warrants during traffic stops. Barnett said the option to pay is “strictly voluntary” and the department isn’t “going to make” residents pay their warrant. Other options include officers escorting the person to municipal court to pay their warrant, or take the person to jail. “There is nothing anywhere that will require a police officer to make a citizen make the payment,” Barnett said. Sean Norton wrote on Facebook that he didn’t care for turning law enforcement into “revenue enforcement.” He added warrants by definition fall to the constable’s office, or to bounty hunters. “These folks are not hired to be court clerks,” Norton wrote. Other concerns voiced dealt with the additional fees being added by the private company. Barnett said he didn’t believe the 25 percent fee was too steep. According to city documents, a governing body is allowed by state law to set a fee that is “reasonably related” to the expense incurred up to the “maximum fee percentage.” He didn’t believe the department should foot the bill for the service. “It would be punishing taxpayers because that person [with a warrant] owes money to the city,” Barnett said. “I don’t believe cities should give a 25 percent discount because they were eluding the court.” Several commenters were in favor of the

department’s use of LPR technology. “Sounds good to me, as long as you appear in court and pay your fees and fines no problem,” Ian Vandenberg said. “Only people it will inconvenience will be those trying to avoid responsibilities.” For Barnett, the technology gives residents an option they didn’t have before. “The only option without that is to go to jail. They didn’t lose that option,” Barnett said. “Now they get another option to choose from.”

BUDA Assault - 11:05 a.m. - Hays High School - Jan. 26 Assault/Family Violence - 2:12 p.m. - 1XX Rose St - Jan. 26 Indecency W/Child - 9:03 a.m. - Buda Police Department - Jan. 26 Theft - 9:14 a.m. - 303 Dunlin Dr - Jan. 26 Theft/Identity - 4:55 p.m. - 1XX Lambs Trl - Jan. 26 Assault - 9:05 p.m. - 4XX Bartons Xing Unit A B - Jan. 27 Fraud - 2:03 p.m. - 2XX Black Forest Rd - Jan. 27 Theft - 8:19 a.m. - Hays High School - Jan. 28 Assault - 1:00 p.m. - 4XX Bonita Vista Dr - Jan. 29 Assault/Family Violence - 2:09 p.m. - 4XX Bonita Vista Dr - Jan. 29 Theft - 9:04 a.m. - Dahlstrom Intermediate - Jan. 29 Burglary/Attempted - 4:58 p.m. - Tuscany Park Apt - Jan. 30 Burglary/Habitation - 10:38 p.m. - 1XX Tori Dr - Jan. 30 Possession/Marijuana - 5:06 a.m. - FM 2770 N Of Mountain City - Jan. 30 Improper Photo/Visual Recording - 8:27 p.m. - 2XX Cold Spg - Jan. 31 Assault/Family Violence - 5:54 a.m. - Trails At Buda Ranch - Feb. 1 Assault/Family Violence - 7:45 p.m. - 1XX Pin Oak Dr - Feb. 1 Sexual Assault/Of Child - 1:43 p.m. -, Buda Police Department - Feb.1 Theft - 9:02 a.m. - Hays High School , 4800 Jack C Hays Trl - Feb. 1 Theft/Firearm - 9:11 p.m. - 2XX Dodgen Trl - Feb.1

KYLE Fraud - 3:24 p.m. - 2XX Dove Hollow Dr - Jan. 26 Grafﬁti - 1:33 p.m. - Wallace Intermediate - Jan. 26 Possession/Controlled Substance - 2:38 a.m. - Niederwald Strasse At Graef Rd - Jan. 26 Theft - 9:40 a.m. - 4XX Heidenreich Ln - Jan. 26 Sexual Assault/Of Child - 7:00 a.m. - 1XX Lawnsdale Rd - Jan. 27 Terroristic Threat - 3:31 p.m. - 1XX Huber Ln - Jan. 27 Terroristic Threat - 3:24 p.m. - 33XX Goforth Rd - Jan. 27 Burglary/Habitation - 4:31 p.m. - 3XX Thunderhead Rd - Jan. 28 Fraud - 3:07 p.m. - 1XX Mariah Dr - Jan. 28 Possession/Marijuana - 2:03 a.m. - 205XX IH 35 - Jan. 28 Possession/Marijuana - 12:28 p.m. - Simon Middle School - Jan. 28 Sexual Assault/Of Child - 9:49 a.m. - 1XX Ridgeview Dr - Jan. 28 Theft - 1:13 p.m. - Wallace Intermediate - Jan. 28 Theft - 5:04 p.m. - Area Of 355 Railyard Dr - Jan. 28 Theft - 5:24 p.m. - Area Of 355 Railyard Dr - Jan. 28 Theft - 5:04 p.m. - 3XX Destiny Dr - Jan. 29 Burglary/Building - 12:43 p.m. - Bill Lowden Excavation - Jan. 31 Terroristic Threat - 7:39 p.m. - 2XX Hitching Post Dr - Jan. 31 Assault - 10:15 p.m. - Park Place Uhaul Storage - Feb. 1 Assault/Bodily Injury - 11:02 a.m. - Chapa Middle School - Feb. 1

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Opinion

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “We were all shocked but after a while, he was like, ‘Did I really just do that?’ ” –Erendida Arzola, witness to choking incident, pg. 3B

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Eh, what’d you say?

o y’all remember back in the days when someone said, “You’ve got mail” and actually handed you an envelope? I recall running out to the mailbox as a kid to see if my Boy’s Life magazine or my secret decoder ring had arrived. (I wonder what happened to my ring.) Back then, people wrote letters on paper and mailed them to their friends and family. At Christmas time, our mailbox would be filled with cards and letters. Nowadays, folks keep in touch through social media. They tweet, twitter, post and poke each other via the internet. With a click of a mouse, they can send a short message to their friends that older folks like me can’t decipher. Sometimes they don’t even use words but some silly cartoon figure like a smiley face. Are they too lazy or just illiterate and can’t write out a simple sentence? The thing that really chaps my hide is when someone replies to your text with the letter K. How much more time and energy would it take to stick an O in front of that K? I rarely find letters or postcards in my mailbox. No, not that icon on my desktop; I’m talking about that dented metal box up at the road. I do find bills and political propaganda occasionally, but recently I have been receiving mail from some other folks, and lots of it. For some unknown reason, I keep getting mail from audiologists and hearing aid supply companies. Why in tarnation do these folks think I need my hearing checked and get me fitted for hearing aids? Okay (kids, you see how I spelled out the whole word?), I am a bit long in the tooth. My hair might be a bit grayer than it was 10 years ago, and I have to put on reading glasses just to work my TV remote, but I’m not officially an old geezer. I am still very active, mainly due to a skilled surgeon. I can still fit in a pair of Wranglers, and they aren’t pulled up to my nipples. My mind is still pretty sharp, and I can often remember why I’m standing in front of the refrigerator. Is there a certain age that men start to go deaf? If so, how did these hearing aid companies find out that I have reached that stage? A few years ago, I went to an ENT to have her do something about a bad case of vertigo. She

From the Crow’s Nest by Clint Younts

insisted on performing a hearing test on me. I figured what the heck? It might be kinda fun. I think she might’ve informed me that I do indeed have a hearing deficit but I’m not sure. I couldn’t hear her very well. But, why does every hearing aid company in America think I need their product stuck in each ear? I can hear just fine, thank you. And … hold on a sec. My wife just yelled at me to check out some rash. Be right back. Oops, my bad. Ma asked me to take out the trash. Anyhow, where was I? Oh, yes, my hearing. Dude, I can go on a walk in the woods and hear a squirrel poot 100 feet away, but sitting in front of my TV watching football, I can’t hear my wife telling me her friends will be here in 10 minutes and I had better put some pants on. I might have suffered hearing loss from being struck by cast-iron cookware over the past few football seasons, but I can still hear Troy and Joe Buck just fine. For the record, I don’t need hearing aids, dagnabbit! I don’t care what I think I heard some folks say. My hearing is fine, and … Hold on… What’s that, Ma? My winner is Betty? Huh? Oh, my dinner is ready. Sorry, folks, I’d better go. Ma got herself a new frying pan for Christmas. Listening to Clint Younts might make you deaf. Luckily the cows on his ranch just look at him and keep chewing their cud. They wonder why he keeps yelling at them. crowsnest78610@gmail. com

Approach to playing golf was all wrong: disaster!

nce upon a time, as most fairy tales begin, I thought that since I was a pretty fair athlete in high school, I should be able to be a pretty fair golfer. Duh. These old retired guys who play golf regularly are usually labeled with something called a “handicap.” For the uninitiated, that’s an indication of your ability. You’re given a number of strokes and that’s added to your actual score. It sort evens thing up for duffers playing against everyday golfers. Ahh, don’t worry about it. Only serious golfers do anyway. So, on that first outing, I had never even taken a practice swing. I didn’t know a driver from a putter, which as it turns out didn’t much matter. To further discombobulate everything (that’s not a golfing term), only two guys in our foursome had ever played golf for any time. One was a coach at the local high school and he was a fair golfer. The other was a banker who had only played a few rounds. The third guy was

dudes) down the side of the fairway, ambling just Webb’s a few yards and waited, behind a tree as I recall. I Wisdom thought he was still in danger the way we were hitting by Willis Webb the ball and the ricochets off trees. I never knew the chamber of commerce where the ball was going. executive director and he’d Chamber exec sliced played a couple of rounds. the ball to our left and it And, me …exactly zero. landed in the trees off the Some foursome, huh. fairway. I whiffed three or four I swung four times (each times on the first tee before counting as a stroke if I finally hit the golf ball. It you’re playing “legitimate” wasn’t a long hole, disgolf) before hitting the ball tance-wise, but it certainly and it bounced about 30had enough hazards for 40 yards down one side of me. Trees. Dogleg bend. the fairway. Sand traps. Cuss, cuss, To make matters worse, cuss. golf balls in those days Broad-beamed banker were easier to damage with thought he was better than a golf iron. Almost every he was. Watching him tee one I hit had a slice in the off turned into a laugh surface and, as the saying fest. As he addressed the went then, “smiled back ball, he wiggled said broad at me.” Except, serious beam several times and athlete me wasn’t smiling that brought on the gufmuch. Frustration wiped faws. He blamed us for his any grin right off my face. shot that took off to the left Oh, we all tried to laugh at from the tee, bounced off a ourselves and our pitiful couple of trees and wound performance, but when up in the rough, oh, maybe you think you’re supposed 60 yards from the tee. to automatically master Coach hit a fair tee shot a game or sport in a short and went walking (no carts time, you can’t do anything for us “gettin’-in-shape” but laugh. And, of course,

we know real men don’t cry. As we bumbled our way through the course, my frustration only increased. When I DID get on a green, putting became another giant needle in my failed-athlete side. Who invented this game?!! I’m grousing. For most of the next year, I joined the other three guys a couple of times a month. My game barely got better and I finally won a hole, the final one on the last day I ever picked up a golf club. But, I still never finished better than third in the foursome. And, since my ol’ cowboy daddy always told me: “Son, if you can’t afford to lose, don’t gamble.” So, I never have been a betting man … unless it has to do with my profession. After 70-plus years, I’ve learned a thing or two, especially about gambling. Oh, and about golf ... don’t play golf. Willis Webb is a retired community newspaper editor-publisher of more than 50 years experience. wwebb@wildblue.net

COMMENTS FROM THE WEB “ license plates scanned by the technology will go into a database system” . . . this is enough reason to say NO. I am law-abiding; have never had a warrant and never will. But there is no reason whatsoever to “collect data” on me and store it in a data base. I agree they need to start collecting those outstanding warrants -- just get after it. Without affecting noninvolved citizens. - Suzanne Teshera on Kyle Police Department using license plate reader technology in three of their vehicles

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One point to consider, while there is a 25% fee, there are also costs associated with going to jail (vehicle impound, lost work, bail). And the officers also have the option of escorting an offender who owes money to the municipal court officer to pay off the fines, if it’s during business hours. - Kyle, Texas - Local Government on Kyle Police Department using license plate reader technology in three of their vehicles

So police are debt collectors now? Hmmm. Add to job description.... Protect and collect. - Martha Miller on Kyle Police Department using license plate reader technology in three of their vehicles Sounds good to me, as long as you appear in court and pay your fees and ﬁnes no problem. Only people it will inconvenience will be those trying to avoid their responsibilities. - Ian Vandenberg on Kyle Police Department using license plate reader technology in three of their vehicles starting in March.

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So, if someone is driving another person’s vehicle and the owner has a warrant, the driver will have to go though a trafﬁc stop and embarrassment and harassment for no legitimate reason??? KPD, you are overstepping your bounds. We are moving more and more into a police state. Not good and sad that it is our community that is moving into such a radical choice. - Angie Nettles-Pereira on Kyle Police Department using license plate reader technology in three of their vehicles

Cant wait to use that road when it’s done! -Starr Cruz on Rounding the corner: Kyle pushing forward with Burleson Street project You are opening up the possibility of fraud and abuse by trying to make law ofﬁcers debt collectors. Don’t they have their hands full already? - Vicki Witte Arnold on Kyle Police Department using license plate reader technology in three of their vehicles

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Kyle, Buda races heat up as money pours in BY MOSES LEOS III

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A political challenger vying for the Kyle City Council District 1 seat up for election this May has begun spending funds toward his campaign. Travis Mitchell, who filed on Jan. 20 to run for the Place 1 seat currently held by incumbent Diane Hervol, spent over $3,000 in political expenditures from November to December 2015. Mitchell, who is Chief Executive Officer of Mitchell Motor Sports, also brought in $200 in political contributions from Brad and Brandy Kothmann. Brandy Kothman is listed on Mitchell’s

candidate/officer holder report as his campaign treasurer. During the time frame, Mitchell spent roughly $2,300 that went toward sponsoring tables at the Kyle Chamber of Commerce Gala in February. Mitchell said the Chamber recently changed bylaws allowing political candidates to promote themselves within the organization. Mitchell also charged over $1,200 to a personal credit card. Of that amount, roughly $328 was spent as an event expense from Grind House Coffee and Cocktails for a “meet and greet” event Dec. 10. Mitchell said he chose to run as his “future is invested in Kyle.” He added

that he wanted to “make a difference” and that he couldn’t sit back with the city moving on without making an impact. “I want to put aside divisions that are crippling the city’s ability to prosper,” Mitchell said. Hervol has begun building her war chest in preparation for the May race. According to her semi-annual candidate/ officeholder finance report, Hervol has a $980 contribution balance remaining. She also took in $100 from District 6 city council member Daphne Tenorio on Dec. 14. Hervol, who draws her first political opponent since 2010, said she is “looking forward to the challenge” of running against Mitchell. “It’s

Anthem looks for water without Kyle agreement

going to be an interesting race and I look forward to it,” Hervol said. No other Kyle City Council member received contributions, made expenses or holds a contribution balance during the period. Included is District 3 council member Shane Arabie, whose seat is also up for election this May. In Buda, Mayor Todd Ruge gained $260 during the reporting period, but made $225 in expenses. Ruge has $715 in political contributions maintained as of the last day of the reporting period. Ruge donated $50 each to the Hays County Democratic Party, Buda Police Department and Friends of the Buda Public Library.

January semi-annual candidate/ ofﬁceholder expense reports Reporting period: July 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015

Todd Ruge • Buda Mayor

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entered the development into its wastewater calculations. Kyle also took the development into account when calculating its water After nearly a year, the model. Kyle City Council voted The LOI, according to 7-0 Tuesday to rescind Wilson, was a result of the an interlocal agreement city's ILA that “appeared (ILA) involving Mountain to run aground for a lot of City and Hays County different reasons.” that could have extended The ILA involved an utilities to the Anthem extraterritorial jurisdiction subdivision. (ETJ) transfer between Kyle But Anthem developer and Mountain City. Clark Wilson is preparing Under the ILA, Mounto fund improvements that tain City would have could still have Kyle transrelinquished the 673fer water and wastewater acre property located in service to the 2,200 home Mountain City's ETJ to development. Kyle in return for water and It’s part of a Letter of wastewater services. Hays Intent (LOI) involving County would have been Mountain City 150, LP (MC 150) and Kyle. MC 150 required to rebuild roads in Mountain City. comprises Wilson and his The ILA was developed development team. after Wilson reached out According to city documents, Kyle would provide to Kyle for service to avoid partnering with HousAnthem water and wasteton-based water firm water service if MC 150 constructs a potable water Elecro Purification (EP). But the ILA was met distribution system. with stiff resistance from MC 150 would also be Mountain City officials, responsible for potential who never acted upon upgrades to the city's Kyle's agreement. wastewater treatment Kyle continued its plant to accommodate the quest to attain Anthem development. Kyle City Manager Scott in November as part of a Sellers said Anthem would complex agreement between Kyle, the Dahlstrom function as out-of-city Family Trust, Mountain ratepayers. City and the City of Drip“It is a revenue generping Springs. ating stream to our utility But Sellers said with system, which at this point, is a very much needed shot the LOI, the city no longer needed jurisdictional conin the arm,” Sellers said. tiguity to provide services In the LOI, MC 150 to Anthem. anticipates service needs Kyle Mayor Todd Webfor 1,900 homes for the proposed Municipal Utility ster said he felt no ill will toward Mountain City for District (MUD). not accepting the ILA. “We’ll do whatever it “It’s helping us solve a takes for the growth to pay problem, and we needed for itself,” Wilson said to to cut the cord,” Webster the city council. said. Sellers said the city moses@haysfreepress.com

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Rebels fall to Chaps 65-38

Above: A wrestler completes a ﬂying clothesline maneuver in order to knock down a pair of opponents during the NWA Branded Outlaw Wrestling event at Pinballz Kingdom in Buda on Jan. 30. The wrestling group works to promote an anti-bullying, anti-drug campaign. Below: Several young wrestling fans with luchador masks gaze in amazement as they look toward the action of the NWA Branded Outlaw Wrestling event at Pinballz Kingdom. Browse and buy photos online at www.haysfreepress.com under the photos link.

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Eleven points from Hays High senior Hayden Hoekstra wasn’t enough as the Westlake Chaparrals cruised to a 65-38 district win. With the loss, Hays falls to 8-19 and 4-8 in 14-6A play. Hays Rebel Matthew Rindahl scored ten points, while senior Jake Krafka ﬁnished with eight points. Hays hosts Akins Friday at Bales Gym. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Above, Hays Rebel senior Jake Krafka (30) skies toward the bucket for a slam dunk attempt during the ﬁrst half of Friday’s district game against the Westlake Chaparrals at Bales Gym.

Local wrestling outfit looks to knock out bullying BY MOSES LEOS III

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It’s hard to imagine anyone attempting to bully 6-foot, 4-inch, 300-pound professional wrestler Jax “Godzilla” Dane. His ability to deliver clothesline punches and leap off of turnbuckles is enough of a deterrent to make the most coalhearted bully think twice. But as a child, the wrestling veteran admits he was once bullied. For Dane and many of his wrestling counterparts with Pro Wrestling Texas, using their platform to promote their anti-bullying campaign during events held at Pinballz Kingdom in Buda is imperative. “It’s telling kids, ‘Hey, I understand what you’re going through. It’s not going to be the end of the world,” Dane said. “Let’s come up with a way

to fight this battle together, and let (kids) know they have someone in their corner.” The origins of the wrestling group, formerly known as NWA Branded Outlaw Wrestling, began in San Antonio. Ohio native and wrestler Ray

Rowe said the organization has relied “heavily” on their antibullying, anti-drug campaign. But it was through the work of Dane and David Schultz, owner of the wrestling company, that the two worked to bring the company to the Hays

County area. The two met with the owners of Pinballz Kingdom and worked a deal to hold monthly wrestling matches. “We loved the community. It all spiraled together, a perfect storm that happened,” Rowe said. “We looked at places in South Austin, Buda and Kyle. That was our demographic.” The wrestling company held its first event in Buda in September. It’s since been committed to its campaign, which also extends to the events themselves. Restrictions on using foul language is a common announcement made to fans during matches. It’s due in part, according to Dane, to the “negative stigma” people associate with professional wrestling. He said professional wrestling holds

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Lehman, Hays to move into new 6A district BY MOSES LEOS III

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Rebs beat Bulldogs 56-44 An electric atmosphere was on display at Bales Gym Tuesday as the Hays Lady Rebels welcomed the first-place Bowie Lady Bulldogs. But in a close, backand-forth affair, Hays hung on and pulled away late to notch a key 56-44 victory in its home finale. The Lady Rebels completed the season sweep over Bowie and handed the Lady Bulldogs their only second district loss since January 2014. Both losses have come at the hands of Hays this season. All of the Lady Rebels’ points came from their starting five, with four

Lady Rebels finishing in double figures. The majority of Bowie’s scoring came from Kianna Ray and Elise Foradory. Ray scored 15 points and Foradory led all scorers with 17 points. Hays’ Jada Finister scored 12 points and pulled down 17 rebounds, with five grabbed on the offensive glass. Finister dominated in the paint, which helped her attain a double-double before halftime. “I always get up for the Bowie game, so I just tried to grab every rebound and get the easy put-backs,” said Finister. Hays High’s Choon Hee Chae scored 16 points as

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Two familiar foes and several new challengers await the Hays and Lehman athletic programs as they were cast into what could be one of the more vaunted districts in the Austin area. Both Hays CISD schools will join Lake Travis, Westlake, Vista Ridge, Leander and Vandegrift in the new District 25-6A. Each school learned its fate as the UIL completed its biennial realignment process for the 2016-2018 school years. The realignment encompasses football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball and track and field. Hays and Lehman, which rose to the 6A ranks in 2014, will stay in the classification based on snapshot enrollments taken in November 2015. In November, Hays reported to have 2,698 students, while Lehman had 2,478 students. The schools met the 6A classification’s cutoff of 2,150 students and above. But Monday’s selection into 25-6A came as a surprise to

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Wrestling: Pin it to win it Continued from pg. 1B

violence, blood and other elements that “you or your family don’t want to be a part of.” Rowe, who said he has dedicated his life to professional wrestling, said the sport is an “art form that transcends one genre or one medium.” He added that wrestling could be “so many things based on what the target is.” “That’s not what we’re doing here. Here, we’re family friendly, no-foul language, no excessive, no over-sexuality,” Dane said. “It’s a family friendly, less-than-PG-13 environment where people can come and have a great night of family entertainment.” The importance of their campaign, according to Dane, is to raise awareness of the changing shape and form of bullying. With the advent of social media, Dane said cyber bullying has become a more prevalent issue in schools. While the social media can be a tool, Dane said it could be a “vicious thing.” “Bullying is different when I was a kid … or when parents were kids because there wasn’t anything like social media,” he said. “There is no faceto-face (interaction). It’s more rampant now because it doesn’t have to take place face-to-face like when we were kids.” Pro Wrestling Texas has also worked within the community, including reaching out to youth groups and sports teams in the area. As their cause centers on anti-bulling, the wrestlers are not shy in displaying their physical

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With a smile on his face, a wrestler places his opponent in a chokehold during a match in Friday’s NWA Branded Outlaw Wrestling event at Pinballz Kingdom in Buda.

talents in the ring. Rowe said all participants of Pro Wrestling Texas have gone through at least one to three years of rigorous training. He added everyone in the business is considered a professional athlete. Dane, who said he never suffered an injury while playing collegiate basketball, said the physical aspect of wrestling is brutal, and that he’s ruptured a plantar fascia and dislocated a shoulder. “This is definitely a ‘don’t try this at home’ type thing,” Rowe said. “Or don’t do this with-

out serious professional training. But both say the reaction to not only the wrestling, but also their messages, has been positive. Crowds attending the event have steadily grown. Dane said the organization hopes to draw up to 1,500 patrons to its events in Buda in the future. “Like a lot of things, you start planting seeds. You know it takes a little time to get things rolling,” Rowe said. “We’re at the crest of the wave. We’re seeing the groundswell of support.”

Amanda Benjamin had 11 points. Lady Rebel sophomore Gabriela Bosquez finished with 10 points. Hays High junior Jaden Williams rounded out the scoring with seven points and added six rebounds. The Lady Bulldogs, which trailed by nine points at halftime, stormed back to tie the game at 37-37 going into the fourth quarter. But when Hays regained the lead in the fourth frame, they didn’t give it back. Hays handled Bowie’s pressure defense and knocked down free throws en route to the win. After sweeping the first place team in the district, Finister said the team must keep working as the postseason looms. “We have absolutely everything to work on,” she said. “This is just the beginning and we have to keep getting better.” The Lady Rebels prepare for the playoffs as they close the regular season at Akins on Friday.

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Lehman High athletic coordinator Todd Raymond. He said he anticipated a possible move into a district with San Marcos and New Braunfels area schools. Raymond said the UIL’s decision to move Hays and Lehman further north “didn’t make any sense.” Hays and Lehman participate in District 14-6A, which currently houses Austin, Bowie, Anderson, Del Valle, Lake Travis and Westlake. He cited how Hays and Lehman were “sandwiched” between schools in the new District 14-6A, but were not included in the district. The new District 14-6A consists of San Marcos, Manor, Bowie, Anderson, Del Valle and Akins. “It blows your mind,” Raymond said. “There were a lot of scenarios, but this wasn’t on my radar.”

“I’m more concerned about more travel time and the loss of instruction time for our kids because of it ... That apart blows everyone’s mind.” – Todd Raymond, Lehman High athletic coordinator

For Raymond, the largest concern hovered around travel times, which he said would be “brutal.” Freshman and junior varsity athletics may have to schedule earlier departure times to accommodate the travel changes, Raymond said. “I’m more concerned about more travel time and the loss of instruction time for our kids because of it,” Raymond said. “That apart blows everyone’s mind.” Costs could also be a large factor for the district,

which budgeted a limited amount for athletic travel in 2016. “We’ll have to sit down and talk about things from a budgetary (standpoint),” Raymond said. “To make sure we’re allocating things the right way.” While players were initially shocked by the news, Raymond said many were ready for the challenge. “It will be a little bit of a challenge for sure,” Raymond said. “But it’s 6A ball.”

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VEST OF LIFE Defibrillator vest saves man’s life. – Page 1C

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Ambrocio Turrbiartes, a senior at Lehman, never thought he would actually use something from health class.

Lobo winter guard gives A breadstick emotional performance gone wrong BY PAIGE LAMBERT

The Lehman High School varsity and junior varsity winter guard, along with 40 other winter guard groups, made the trip to Dripping Springs Saturday as they participated in the 2016 Pageantry at the Springs event. The Lehman JV winter guard group performed in the red round of the Novice division, while the varsity group performed in the red round of the Scholastic A division. Lehman varsity, which performed itsshow “Hurt,” finished with a score of 52.33.

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Career on Wheels Day

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Barton Middle School students browse tables with career pamphlets and talk with officials on Career on Wheels Day. Middle schoolers spent the day learning about future careers and programs in the Career and Technical Education program.

rbiartes said. “When this happened, I was thinking about what I should do and then I remembered how to do it.” ne never knows Finally, the man leaned when lessons from against the truck and let school will one day out five hard coughs. On come in handy. the fifth cough, the man let For Lehman senior out half a bread stick. Ambrocio Turrbiartes, an Once the man calmed eighth grade memory on down, he then attempted how to perform the Heimto offer Turrbiartes a lich maneuver helped him reward. save a choking man’s life “I was just like ‘no thank on Jan. 9. you, no thank you,’” he The incident took place when Turrbiartes and some said. “Life isn’t worth money.” friends stopped in the Kyle Just as quickly as the Target parking lot. They choking man banged on stopped there to meet Turrbiartes with another window, he was group of “My dad gone. friends after Arzola said all of them would always after everyone finished in the truck viewing tell me that if calmed down, a perforsomething like Turrbiartes mance by finally realized the Lehman this happens, what hapwinter guard. be calm and pened. While “We were all waiting for don’t freak shocked but a friend to out ... I really after awhile, he get gas, a like, ‘Did man from wasn’t focused was I really just do the only that?’” Arzola on panicking, other car in said. the parking I was more As the man lot began banging on concerned that walked back to his car, TurrbiTurrbiartes’ he was choking artes’ friends window. “He and to help him showed up. His friends later looked breathe again.” asked how he through my was able to stay window and – Ambrocio so calm. started bangTurrbiartes Turrbiartes ing and I was chalked it up like, ‘woah is to how he was raised. He he trying to break into my said he used to freak out truck?’” Turrbiartes said. or panic when something “Then my friend was like, would happen or while he ‘I think he is trying to say was watching his little sissomething.’” ter. It was advice from his But Turrbiartes quickly dad that came to mind. realized the man in his “My dad would always mid-20s was choking. He tell me that if something then started asking the like this happens, be calm man if he could breathe. and don’t freak out,” he When he realized the said. “I really wasn’t foman couldn’t breathe, cused on panicking, I was Turrbiartes calmly got out more concerned that he of his truck and banged on was choking and to help the man’s chest four times. him breathe again.” Erendida Arzola, a Mariachi teacher JoLehman senior who was seph Baird said he wasn’t with Turrbiartes during surprised Turrbiartes was the incident, said she was calm and went to aid the freaking out. Turrbiartes, man so quickly. Baird said she said, stayed calm. he is calm and helpful in all “(The man) said ‘it’s situations. almost out,’ and I thought Turrbiates said Arzola ‘I should do the Heimlich saw the man at Subway, maneuver,’” Turrbiartes but avoided acknowledgsaid. “So I turned him ing that he was the man around and pumped his who choked. chest a good two or three The man never said his times.” name, nor has he tried to Turrbiartes said his only reach out to Turrbiartes. experience with perform“He was on his phone ing the Heimlich maneuver while I was waiting for my was in health class in the friend to get there,” Tureighth grade. rbiartes said. “So maybe “When I first learned he was tweeting about it about it, I was just clueless or typing a Facebook post about how to do it, and I about it.” just got it all wrong,” Turnews@haysfreepress.com

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he average American eats about 22 teaspoons of added sugar every day. This adds up to over 70 pounds of sugar a year! Eating more sugar leads to weight gain and obesity. This can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.

added sugar can lead to getting sick more often.

PARENTS: New government guidelines say that no more than 10 % of our daily calories should come from added sugar. For kids that is less than about 10 teaspoons per day.

A lot of the added sugar people consume can be found in sweetened drinks. s.

The American Heart Association recommends a maximum of 3 teaspoons (12 grams) of added sugar per day for kids.

Have a parent or friend read this story aloud. Each time one of the fruits below is mentioned, do that motion for 30 seconds. Then, trade places as you read the story aloud. = hopping in place = stand on one foot

Use Nutrition Facts labels to track the amount of sugar your kids are consuming. Note: food labels do not distinguish between natural and added sugar.

Eating too much sugar makes it harder for your white blood cells to kill germs. That means that eating too much

Did you know that some brands of canned tomato soup have 20 grams of sugar? That’s as much as two doughnuts!

Did you know that there are more than 50 names for sugar that can be found on food labels? Use the Secret Sugar Code at right to reveal some of the most common.

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DETECTIVE DOUGHNUTS SWEETENED MAXIMUM AVERAGE TOMATO LABELS SUGAR HEART GERMS BLOOD SYRUP CELLS SOUP SICK

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Look through the newspaper for 10 words that describe sugar. Write them here:

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Look at these examples. Which food has the most sugar per serving?

Which had more sugar than you thought?

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Sugar 6g

Sugar 12g

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nterested in learning more about Kyle’s history? A great new book can help you do just that! “Kyle,” written by Dr. Betty Harrison for Arcadia Publishing’s “Images of America” series, is full of fascinating historic information. Organized chronologically, it begins with the foundation of Kyle in 1880 and covers the town’s history through the 20th century. The book also includes copious photographs, such as an 1880 map for the new town and the tree, still standing on Sledge Street over 135 years later, where town lots were sold

lant fruit trees. Peaches, pears, persimmons, plums, pomegranates… and apples and apricots too. These all do well in this area. For those with limited space, or with an appetite for novelty, try a ‘four-in-one’ grafted apple or pear. These have four different varieties grafted onto the same tree. If you don’t have a yard, try a dwarf peach… easily grown in a pot or whisky barrel. 2. Plant vegetables in kitchen garden. Asparagus crowns, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, Swiss chard, pod peas (sugar snaps) and lettuce. Also onions, such as the white Texas supersweet called Contessa. 3. Plant winter-hardy herbs. Thyme, oregano, Italian and curled parsley, rosemary, winter and summer savory, garden sage, and chives. Herbs need at least a half a day’s sun in a welldrained location. 4. Plant flowers in the garden. Calendula, pansies, stock, cyclamen, violas, dianthus, bluebonnets, nasturtium, flowering cabbage and kale, and larkspur. For a great show, plant snapdragons now for April and May color. 5. Plant a rose. Besides some good old standbys like Peace, Mr. Lincoln, Climbing Don Juan and Blasé, there are some interesting newcomers to look for, such as the Knock Out series, Home Run and Belinda’s Dream. Let’s not forget our charming antique roses which are diseaseresistant, hardy, and can shower our landscapes with the most beautiful, showy flowers. 6. Prune your roses. This is an activity for mid-month… around Valentine’s Day. Please proceed with caution. Be sure you know what kind of rose you have. Most shrub roses bloom on new wood, so a pruning will help to force new growth and blooms. Climbing roses, however, bloom on old wood. If you prune them, you will remove all the flowers before they have a chance to bloom. If in doubt, please give me a call at the nursery for some advice. 7. Clean up the landscape. Cut back perennials and apply a mulch-compost blend. Add green sand and sulfur to plants that prefer their soil to be a little more acidic. Check leaves for signs of iron deficiency. Light green leaves with darker veins indicate a lack of iron that green sand and sulfur will help to cure. 8. Control lawn weeds. Spread a pre-emergent weed killer over the yard and water it in. We recommend corn gluten. This is an effective organic pre-emergent that will not poison waterways and aquifers. If you spread it over the lawn, it will control those spring and summer weeds before they have a chance to germinate. You

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Showing off their stock Above, Jordan Brown sets up his three rabbits for the 2016 Hays County Livestock Show last week. At right, livestock show participants give their pigs a moment to make friends. Each day students from across the county gathered at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park to show their pigs, lambs and many others in the ring.

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yle-based insurance salesman David Klaus remembers the walk he took on Dec. 13 with his wife, Stacy, near their home that forever changed his life. While walking their two Westminister Yorkshire Terriers near their home in Austin, Klaus went into sudden cardiac arrest. “I was walking and then I remember passing out,” Klaus said. But with the assistance of an external defibrillation device given weeks earlier, Klaus was able to survive the experience. “Honestly, I shouldn’t be here right now,” Klaus said. “But with this (device), I am.” Klaus, whose family has a history of heart disease, said his troubles began roughly 10 years ago. At the time, he had surgery to place stents in clogged arteries. But it was in November 2015 when Klaus, who works along Goforth Road near Lehman High, went into cardiac arrest in his office. His business neighbor, whom the two call their “angel,” conducted CPR on Klaus. His actions, along with a quick ride to Seton Medical Center Hays, saved Klaus’ life for the first time. Once at Seton Hays, Klaus met Dr. Vamsi Krishna, interventional cardiologist, who assessed him at the hospital. Krishna suggested Klaus wear a life vest that acts as an external defibrillator. That vest, called the Zoll Live Vest, monitors a patient’s heart rate and vital signs on a 24-hour basis. It then sends the information to a central location, which then notifies doctors via email when an abnormal reading is found. But Klaus was hesitant when he first took the vest home, saying he was “cussing” at the device.

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This newborn fawn was spotted on the ground between garbage cans and empty paint cans .

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David Klaus and his wife Stacy, have gotten used to the defibrillator vest that David has to wear. The vest, called the Zoll Live Vest, has shocked him out of cardiac arrest twice since he’s had to wear it.

He ultimately supported the doctor’s decision “100 percent.” “Honestly, I didn’t think twice about it,” Klaus said. “(The doctor) wanted me to wear it. I got home … but (my wife) told me I had to wear it.” Klaus and his wife both recognized the importance of the device when he went into sudden cardiac arrest on Dec. 13. The device allowed Klaus to be transported to Seton Hays. The device saved Klaus while in the hospital on Dec. 14. Stacy said doctors were about to walk into the room to talk to her husband when he passed out. Krishna said Klaus’ heart went into ventricular tachycardia, or a rapid heart beat, that was recorded at 220 beats per minute. At that rate, blood cannot flow

adequately to the brain, which causes a patient to pass out. But before nurses were able to make their way into the room, the Life Vest emitted its shock of 150 Jules, to shock his heart back into rhythm. “What it does when it goes off, it says to stand back, it’s going to shock,” Klaus said. “But I don’t feel anything or know anything. I just wake up.” Klaus credits the device for allowing doctors to adequately diagnose his heart issue. On Dec. 17, cardiologists conducted bypass surgery on Klaus to alleviate blocked arteries. Adjusting to life with the device has taken some time and patience, Klaus said. He must wear the device 24-hours a day, except when he showers or bathes. “There have been

The Zoll Live Vest monitors a patient’s heart rate and vital signs on a 24-hour basis.

some adjustements. I’ve learned to sleep with it on, and deal with it,” Klaus said. “It’s been called names when I first got it, but it’s my friend now.” For Krishna, Klaus’ case forwards his cause to raise awareness of heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest. According to Krishna, sudden cardiac arrest is the number one cause of death in America. It kills 395,000 per year, which is more lives than breast cancer, car accidents, homicides and colon cancer claims put together. While there are multiple causes, Krishna said warning signs are difficult to identify. They are often limited to a loss of consciousness. “Despite our medical advances, it’s still the leading cause of death,” he said. But for Klaus, who now is working to live a normal life, he looks forward to the day he doesn’t have to rely on the vest to save his life. “This hasn’t slowed us down from anything … you have to adjust to it,” he said. “I will say this, I’ll be glad when I don’t have to wear it anymore.”

Keep an eye out for fawns Mt. City Montage by Pauline Tom

oming in from church, an Axis doe jaunted off from near the rain barrel near our garbage cans. We checked to see if she had given birth, and discovered, instead, that she nibbled down my unplanted butterfly-attractant. Butterfly attracting and deer attracting is the passion vine. An hour or so later I almost returned to that spot where I had a minute before fetched the passion vine, to fetch rainwater for planting. Extra not-quiteright spots beside the white rocks on the ground between the garbage cans and empty paint cans against the garage foundation stopped me. There in plain sight, perfectly camouflaged, was the doe’s newborn. On the other side of our dachshund fence, KissMe, our Great White Hunter with Red Spots, knew not of our delight. It’s true. Fawns are born completely odorless. The doe will return only to nurse, not drawing attention to her baby.

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ewspapers across This Week the Lone Star State reported on Feb. in Texas 9, 1933 that “a wild man, History who scales cliffs and by Bartee Haile speeds through the underbrush in the fashion of a fictional Tarzan, has only for those who are been living in the hilly, grown. Yours with love, wooded section near Mollie.” Newport.” The Pertuls, like most The story was either Americans in those days, an imaginative hoax or knew as much about the subject was nothing the distant land called more than a high-strung Texas as they did the dark hermit who liked to side of the moon. But sprint through the counthey were better off not try south of the Red River. knowing there truly was Whatever the case, the a Devils River in the wild nature lover never made western wasteland of the it into print again. Mexican province and Not so that their for “The daughter Lobo Girl was living Six months of Devil’s 150 miles later, Mrs. River,” from the a mysclosest Pertul received terious settlement. phantom Another a puzzling Texans piece of letter with a have been news Mollie talking from Galveston, Texas kept and writher worried postmark: “Dear parents was ing about for a centhat she was Mother. The tury and a pregnant. half. Devil has a river She went This into labor on in Texas that incredible a stormy day tale began in May 1835 is all his own ordinarily and quickly and it is made enough in realized it the backwas going only for those woods of to be a difGeorgia. who are grown. ficult birth. For the Through Yours with love, clenched two years, trappers teeth, Mollie Mollie.” John Dent begged John and Will to ride for Marlo pooled their pelts help. and split the proceeds He reached the goat down the middle. Then ranch of their nearest in 1833, after falling hard neighbors that afternoon for a mountain maiden, and hurriedly explained Dent insisted on taking the situation to the Mexihalf of the hides and sellcan husband and wife. ing them himself. They agreed to accomMarlo grudgingly let pany him and were sadhis lovestruck associate dling their horses, when have his way but brooded a bolt of lightning struck over the dissolution of John Dent dead. their profitable partnerThe Good Samaritans ship. Two weeks later, he searched all night for the argued with Dent for the trapper’s camp and finalumpteenth time, and the ly found it early the next quarrel ended with the morning. Mollie had fatal stabbing of Marlo. died after giving birth, Given the choice of but there was no sign of hanging or running for the baby. Wolf tracks led his life, John Dent chose the Mexicans to believe to clear out. Before he the child had been carfled the state, the fugitive ried off and eaten. swore to his beloved that Ten years later, a boy he would come back for at San Felipe Springs, her. the Rio Grande hamlet Mollie Pertul patiently later renamed Del Rio, waited for his return, watched a wolf pack while her parents prayed devour a herd of goats. she would find a more He told his disbelieving suitable spouse. On the elders that one of wolves first anniversary of the was not an animal at killing in April 1834, Mol- all but a human female lie went to milk the cows about his own age. and vanished without a Within the year, a trace. But a bloodstained woman saw the same Bowie knife left in a pail thing – a naked girl runwas positively identified ning on all fours with two as the very weapon that wolves. Residents were had taken Will Marlo’s not so ready to dismiss life. an adult eyewitness and Six months later, Mrs. started searching the Pertul received a puzzling rugged countryside. letter with a Galveston, Two hunters trapped Texas postmark: “Dear the wolf girl in a canyon. Mother. The Devil has a According to an account river in Texas that is all in “Straight Texas,” a folkhis own and it is made lore collection published

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in the 1937, “She cowered at first like a rabbit. Then she spat and hissed like a wildcat. She fought too, clawing and biting.” The vaqueros were binding her hands and feet, when a snarling wolf suddenly came to her aid. A lucky shot dropped the rescuer in its tracks causing the captive to faint. She regained consciousness in a small room in a ramshackle ranch house surrounded by several curious men. Rejecting their offers of food, water and a blanket, the girl cowered in a corner until they left the room locking the door behind them. She soon began to howl, a long mournful sound that made the vaqueros’ skin crawl. Off in the distance her call was answered, at first by a lone wolf and then by a bloodcurdling chorus from the largest pack the nervous Mexicans had ever heard.

Their prisoner responded, as if giving directions, and the howls grew louder and closer. When the wolves seemed to be at the door, they attacked the corral and tore into the livestock. The vaqueros ran outside firing their pistols at shadows and succeeded into driving away the pack. Suddenly remembering their prize, they rushed back inside to find that the girl had ripped the wood plank from the window and escaped into the night. “The Lobo Girl of Devil’s River” was seen one last time six years later. Explorers following the course of the Rio Grande spotted her on a sandbar with two wolf pups. “In an instant she was upon her feet, a whelp under each arm, dashing into the breaks at a rate no horse could follow.”

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can safely use it in the garden or in flowerbeds. 9. Maintain garden tools. Repair and clean garden tools. Change the oil on the lawnmower, and have the blades sharpened. 10. Garden plan. Put something down in a book, a diary, or even on a scrap of paper that you tape to the wall. The more modern gardener can even create some sort of a spreadsheet. This will help you plan your weekend activities through 2016 and get your plants in the ground at the correct time of the year.

at auction the same year. Prominent buildings and businesses, such as the town’s first permanent structure, are incorporated, as is a wonderful picture of Center Street around 1900. A large copy of this photo is prominently featured in the Kyle Public Library. Notable citizens of Kyle are also discussed. They include Pulitzer Prize-winning author Katherine Anne Porter, whose childhood home on Center Street now houses the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center. Another prominent woman highlighted is Mary Kyle Hartson, who served as mayor of Kyle from 1937 to 1946 and led an allfemale government. Her brother Edwin Kyle served as a Dean at Texas A&M and chair of the Athletic Council; a football field at the university later bore his name. Other noteworthy Kyle residents include Cecil C. “Tex” Hughson, who played professional baseball with the Boston Red Sox,

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

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses FM 2770, Kyle

Kingdom United Christian Church 100 Madison Way, Buda

Jehovah’s Witnesses South 10802 Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

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

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Baptist Church of Driftwood 13540 FM 150 W.

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Buda United Methodist Church San Marcos & Elm St., Buda

4000 East FM 150 (4 miles east of Kyle) (512) 268-5471

SUNDAY: Bible Study for all ages, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service, 10:55 a.m. Pastors: (English and Spanish) Silverio Hernandez WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 2 p.m. Men’s Bible Study, 7 p.m. Family Discipleship, 7:15 p.m. (Spanish)

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A FOUNTAIN OF LIFE A non-denominational church with live contemporary Christian music and life giving teaching! Located 1 block off FM 2001 at 302 Millennium Dr., Kyle, Texas (Millennium Drive is an entrance road) Pastor Rusty Fletcher and family

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

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sharing the identity of the community with many new residents of Kyle.” Whether you are new to town or have lived here all your life, Kyle is sure to provide fascinating information about this place we call home.

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

Eddie Durham Celebration and Jazz Festival The annual Eddie Durham Celebration will be held Friday, Feb.5, at 7:30 p.m. in Evans Auditorium at Texas State University – San Marcos, featuring a guest lecture and jazz performance. The twenty-sixth annual Hill Country Jazz Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, on the Texas State University campus. A non-competitive event, the Hill Country Jazz Festival does not select winners but does recognize exemplary big bands, combos, and individual instrumentalists with “Outstanding Performance Awards.”

Kyle Garden Club

The Kyle Garden Club will meet on Friday, Feb. 5, at the Kyle Historic City Hall at 12:30 p.m. Dwight Littleton from It’s About Thyme will be speaking on raised beds and vegetable gardening. The public is welcome.

Mary Szybist poetry readings Mary Szybist’s first collection of poetry, “Granted,” was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and the winner of the 2004 Great Lakes Colleges Associations New Writers Award. Her second book, “Incarnadine,” won the National Book Award for Poetry. Her work has appeared in the Iowa Review and Denver Quarterly and was featured in Best American Poetry. Szybist will SZYBIST have a book reading at the Witliff Collection on Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m. and the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Fool for Love at Texas State

Head to the Texas State University Performing Arts Center Feb. 4-7 for this performance of “Fool for Love.” Through searing truth and dark humor, Fool for Love shows the story of two people who just can’t live without each other whether they like it or not. May is hiding out at an old motel in the Mojave Desert. Eddie, an old flame and childhood friend, finds her there and threatens to drag her back into the life from which she had fled. Reality and dream; truth and lies; past and present mingle in an explosive, emotional experience. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4-6 and 2 p.m. Feb. 7.

Texas Water Symposium

Head to Texas State University in San Marcos at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 for a conversation between leading groundwater scientists about the long-term health of the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, and its ability to sustainably serve the needs of a thirsty region. Texas State University Geography Department, the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, and the Hill Country Alliance have gathered a highly qualified group of aquifer scientists to explore the various aspects of the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer’s characteristics and carrying capacity. The event is free.

Interested in birding hikes? From water fowl to woodpeckers to hawks to songbirds you never know which feathered friends will be spotted. This new monthly event features hikes guided by Stephen Ramirez, a local photographer and unicycle enthusiast. Location varies each month and cycles through greenspaces, preserves and riverside parks. For more information and to receive location notifications contact Stephen@birdsiview. org.

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Continued from pg. 1C Lesson for Mountain City newbies: A newborn fawn alone on the ground is safe. It is not abandoned. The mom may stay away for hours, especially if humans watch. Leave the fawn alone. Stay away. Happy belated birthday, February 1, Stephanie Jamail. The birthday girl had egg on her face in midJanuary. Stephanie has healed up quite well. With her experience, comes another learning lesson. Stephanie shared her story on Facebook on January 13th: “I microwave heated (just 15-20 seconds) a couple of whole hard boiled eggs for a quick whole breakfast before taking kids to school this morning. Took them out and let them sit a minute, then checked and realized they were just barely warm. Without any seasoning, decided to go ahead and take a bite when … just as I did, the egg EXPLODED with a loud pop into my mouth - you know, like they sometimes explode in the microwave, but INTO my mouth and face!

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Scalding hot egg burned the inside of my mouth and especially my upper lip and gums, and also a few pieces burned my face too. Thankfully I did have my glasses on (which I rarely do at home), or a large piece would’ve also gone right into my eye as well. I now have a large blister on my left cheek as well as a few other less severe burns on my face, and major burns inside my upper gums and lips.” Moral of the story … Hard lesson learned, and advice for those who might also be in a hurry for their breakfast … Don’t microwave boiled eggs, or if you do, always cut them in half before heating, and always check to make sure they are actually at ideal temperature before taking a bite. You’re welcome Several years back, my dad got severely burned when a cup of heatedin-the-microwave water exploded. The Internet says microwaves are specifically designed to heat water molecules rapidly. Superheated water will

not appear to be boiling. When the water is jostled, bubbles of water vapor will quickly form and may explode. If warming water in microwave, add a non-metal utensil in the cup or let it cool before removing. You’re welcome. Now, it’s likely the opossum that dared cross into KissMe’s backyard a few days ago learned that’s not a good idea. KissMe’s absence inside beckoned Ron outside, and KissMe’s barking drew Ron through the dark all the way back to the far point of our yard. Ron phoned, “Quick! Mulberry tree.” I grabbed the only shoes I saw, the ones from my mission trip to Holland 42 years ago. Clomp. Clomp. Clomp. Ron’s flashlight illuminated a dear-life clinging super-sized ‘possum, as far up that flimsy tree as his weight would allow. This column goes as far as tidbits allow. Be a dear, please. Send tidbits. ptom5678@gmail.com (subject: Tidbit) or 512268-5678. Thanks! Love, Pauline

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Ethanol terminal project eyed for Buda BY MOSES LEOS III

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An estimated $50 million operation could make its way to Buda within the next calendar year. Flint Hills Resources (FHR), which has refining, chemical and biofuel operations in Texas and the Midwest, is moving forward with its project to build the first ethanol terminal in Texas in Buda. According to an FHR press release, the company expects to begin construction on the ethanol terminal this month, with

the project in operation by December 2016. Ethanol is a type of alcohol used in gasoline that is transported by freight rail or by trucks. An ethanol terminal, according to Altenhoff, is used as a central hub for distribution of the product. Deanna Altenhoff, spokesperson for FHR, said in an emailed response that the facility’s proposed site is located along FM 2770 near the Union Pacific Railroad. Buda Mayor Todd Ruge said the property where the proposed facility is to be located is currently subject

Altenhoff said the facility will be “small in size but will facilitate an important part of gasoline production in Texas.” to annexation by the city. Altenhoff said the facility will be “small in size but will facilitate an important part of gasoline production in Texas.” She said the company does not disclose its investment amounts, nor did she specify the size of the project. In a press release, FHR will employ

over 100 contractors for the construction of the facility. FHR currently owns and operates refined products terminals, which distribute low-sulfur gasoline and diesel and jet fuel, in several Texas cities. Those include San Antonio, Bastrop and Austin. The Buda facility will be the first to disperse

ethanol. The company, based out of Wichita, KS, has more than 5,000 employees and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc. “Buda is an efficient distribution hub to our existing Texas fuel terminals and this centralized location will enable us to meet the ethanol demands of our customers throughout Central and South Texas,” said Nathan Brubaker, Texas marketing general manager for Flint Hills Resources, said in a press release.

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Food trucks finding their place BY PAIGE LAMBERT

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Food trucks were a part of Austin’s culture long before sprawling growth took over the city. As trends and ideas funnel down Interstate 35, food trucks may soon become an integrated part of Kyle’s culture as well. “It’s a trend that’s started all over the country,” Dave Sims Jr., DownSouth Railhouse co-founder, said. “There’s not a lot of overhead, so it’s a good business model.” According to Sims, the food truck model helped DownSouth when it was obtaining approval from the city to sell food inside the business. Response to the food truck was so great, the owners decided to create a food trailer park on-site. “It began the extension of our outdoor phases,” he said. “We wanted more of an outdoor venue and this would be a great way to do it.” Since the city allowed food trucks in 2011, more mobile businesses, such as Most Wanted Smoker and 911 Donuts & Diner, have made Kyle their home. Even with the increase in the number of food trucks, some Kyle residents and officials aren’t sure if food trucks will have a lasting effect. Assistant City Manager James Earp said provisions were included in a 2011 ordinance to keep Kyle from reflecting Austin in regards to food trucks. Earp said only two food trucks can be at the same location, and must be located by a brick and mortar business. “Despite their success

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e prepared” is the Scout motto, and it’s also pretty good advice for anyone seeking to guard against various disasters – including financial ones. Here are some events that can have serious financial consequences, along with suggestions on preparing yourself:

LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT If you were to lose your job, your family might have to struggle financially to make it until you’re employed again. To protect against this potential threat, try to build an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses. That’s a lot of money, of course, so it will be challenging to build such a fund – but try to contribute something each month to a liquid, low-risk account. Without such an emergency fund, you might be forced to cash out your 401(k) or other retirement plan to pay for your living expenses during your period of unemployment.

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Brandon Alarcon passes along a coffee during the morning rush. 911 Donuts and Diner has been in its current location since January and has doubled its profits since they first started.

in Austin, there are a lot of people who have invested in this community,” Earp said, referring to brick and mortar business owners. “It’s more about what the community wants to do.” Earp said the city also had concerns of food trailer parks not having accessible restrooms if it isn’t by a business. “Food trucks are more about finding several locations that will work for you and circulating between those,” Earp said. “It’s always going to be limited to if businesses want that in their parking lot.” But according to city ordinance, food trucks are also required to change locations every nine

months. Brandon Alarcon, owner of 911 Donuts & Diner, said he hoped the city would not require food trucks to move locations so frequently. “You spend nine months building up your business and then you have to move it somewhere else,” Alarcon said. “I want to stay here in one place so people know where I’m at.” While the ordinance requires food trucks to be by a business, Alarcon said he has no aspirations of moving to a dedicated food truck park. Stationing at a food truck park would cost him four times more than his

current location, which is near the intersection of Center Street and FM 150 “This is one of the busiest spots in Kyle and there’s nothing really to eat around here, especially in the morning,” Alarcon said. “I wanted to open a place with comfort food and other offerings.” Kyle Chamber of Commerce CEO Julie Snyder said she didn’t think Kyle is a place where food trucks could thrive. “We want to support entrepreneurs, but they seem to thrive in only a high density area,” Snyder said. “It’s all about making sure you are eating a quality product just like you would get at a restau-

rant.” Even so, Alarcon’s business has doubled since he moved in January. Since he doesn’t have a brick-and-mortar lease to strap him in, Alarcon has the flexibility to change menu items based on customer’s requests. He said people like the personalization, and expects more people will become regulars to his business. “If someone suggests a change I can do that as well and I think people around here really like that,” Alarcon said. “If it stays busy I would like to open a restaurant but I’ll have to see in the next six months.”

If you were ill or injured, you might be out of work for weeks or months. Your employer may offer you some type of disability insurance as an employee benefit, but it might not be sufficient. So you may also want to purchase an individual plan to cover as much of your after-tax income as possible. You’ll have the flexibility to create a policy that is tailored to your needs, budget and overall financial goals. However, policies vary widely in cost and benefits, so you’ll want to shop around for the coverage that best meets your needs.

LOSS OF LIFE Death may be an uncomfortable topic to discuss. However, if you were to pass away, it would be emotionally devastating to

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Employment Auto Body Painter Wanted for Fleet & Automotive Collision Center EXPERIENCED auto body PAINTER needed for very busy and established collision repair shop in Buda. We specialize in Fleet work so large and medium duty experience is necessary. Job Requirements: * At least 4 years painting experience- hands on working in fast paced auto repair facility * Color tinting and mixing knowledge a must * Must be able to prep, prime, block, tape, sand, buff, fill, wet sand, touch up, and paint * Remove/Install knowledge of parts and hardware on a variety of make and models * Valid drivers license * Must be able to work independently and be self motivated * Must be dependable and show up to work on time * Must have reliable transportation * Own your own tools is a plus * Professional demeanor and appearance * Need to be able to speak English NO BEGINNERS Monday-Friday 8-5. Commission Based Shop If you are interested, please email or fax your resume/job experience, references and salary expectations. 512-295-7619 fax centxcollision@gmail.com.

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Company offers a competitive salary and benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life coverage, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, career opportunities and an employee referral program. Drug-Free Workplace - EOE

Body Tech Wanted for Fleet & Automotive Collision Center Reputable, family owned & busy Truck, Automotive, RV and Fleet Body Shop in Buda is hiring full time experienced body techs. Requirements: 4 years experience hands on work Experience with a variety of vehicles-all makes and models-and especially large commercial trucks Fiberglass repair experience Aluminum Welding Experience Must be confident in your ability to complete repairs properly and in a timely manner Must be able to work independently Must be reliable and punctual and organized Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation Must be professional Must own your own tools Must be able to follow both oral and written instructions Helpful to speak English No beginners!!! Monday-Friday 8-5, occasional Saturday hours if needed Flat Rate (Commission) Please submit resume with references by fax 512-295-7619 or email centxcollision@gmail.com

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Chapter 59 Texas Property Code. They will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. This sale is being listed below. The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at any time. Date: February 13, 2016 River Road Self Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. This sale is listed below. Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: River Road Self Storage, 880 River Road, San Marcos, TX 78666 Unit # 64: A/C units, heater, file cabinet, many boxes Unit # 184: Queen size bed, recliner, TV, tires Unit # 192: Baby crib, 2 dressers, boxes Unit # 285: Christmas ornaments, clothes Unit # 291: Wheelchair Unit # 322: Cookware, toys, microwave Unit # 325: Totes, boxes Unit # 365: TV, couch, card table Unit # 386: TV, 2 computers, chairs, dresser, bed Unit # 402: 2 dressers, dishes, clothes, microwave Unit # 403/404: Computer, 3 bicycles, lawn mower

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of PATRICIA LEE PATRICK, Deceased, were issued on January 27, 2016, in Docket No. 15-0302-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: ANTHONY WAYNE PATRICK The residence of the Independent Administrator is in Kyle, Hays County, Texas. Address claims in care of the representative, ANTHONY WAYNE PATRICK, Independent Administrator. The post office address to which claims may be presented, is: c/o ANTHONY WAYNE PATRICK, Independent Administrator 246 Rummel Drive Kyle, Texas 78640 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. Address claims in care of ANTHONY WAYNE PATRICK, Independent Administrator DATED the 29th day of January, 2016.

Respectfully submitted, SCANIO & SCANIO A Professional Corporation BY: /s/ Vincent J. Scanio, Jr. VINCENT J. SCANIO, JR. 144 E. San Antonio Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 Tel: (512) 396 2016 Fax: (512) 353-2984 Email: scanios@ centurylink.net State Bar No. 17702500 Attorneys for Anthony Wayne Patrick

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James Terry Strickland, Sr., Deceased, were issued on January 27, 2016 in Docket No. 15-0346-P, pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas, to: Linda Gayle Strickland. The address of the Independent Executor is in Manchaca, Hays County, Texas, the mailing address is: c/o Scofield & Scofield, P.C., 1411 West Avenue, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78701-1537 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 27th day of January, 2016 Scofield & Scofield, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate By: ____________ Shea Kellams

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DORIS R. STALLINGS, deceased, were issued on January 19, 2016 under Docket number 15-0348-P, pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas to REX P. STALLINGS. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Rex P. Stallings Independent Executor

Estate of Doris R. Stallings C/O Andrew Gary P.O. Box 727 San Marcos, Texas 78667 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated this 26th. day of January, 2016 Andrew Gary, Bar #7721000 P.O. Box 727 San Marcos, Texas 78667 512-396-2541 andrewgary@grandecom. net Attorney for Rex P. Stallings

CITY OF BUDA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR BUDA PUBLIC LIBRARY’S LONG RANGE PLAN UPDATE

The City of Buda, Texas is accepting proposals from qualified planning consultants interested in providing professional services to update the Buda Public Library’s Long Range Plan. The proposed plan will be an update to the previous Long Range Plan adopted by the City in April of 2012. The revised plan is intended to promote the orderly growth, development, and programming of the library, consistent with the values, goals and objectives of the community. Copies of the Request for Proposals are available at the Buda Public Library located at 303 Main Street in Buda, Texas 78610 and the RFP is posted on the City’s web-site at www. ci.buda.tx.us. An electronic copy of the RFP can be requested by emailing Library Director, Melinda Hodges, mhodges@ci.buda.tx.us. The deadline for the submittal of proposals is February 22, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

HAYS CISD IS REQUESTING BIDS Hays CISD is Requesting Bids for Bid #14-021601SC Band Instruments. Bids will be accepted until February 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications

are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-2682141 ext 6035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday or on the Public Purchase web site (www. publicpurchase.com). Bid responses must be into the HCISD Public Purchase web site 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.

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REVISED NOTICE TO BIDDERS CONSTRUCTION OF OFFSITE WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS FOR CROSSWINDS SUBDIVISION SCOPE OF WORK: Development Solutions CW, LLC, on behalf of Crosswinds Municipal Utility District, will accept sealed bids for the construction of Water and Wastewater Improvements. The work to be performed includes furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, and labor necessary for the delivery, construction, installation, inspection, testing of approximately 5,740 LF of 12” PVC C-900 DR-14 water line, approximately 2,655 LF of 12” PVC SDR 26 gravity wastewater line, approximately 6,630 LF of 10” PVC SDR 21 force main, and lift station improvements for Crosswinds Subdivision, as described in the contract documents. The work shall also include installation, maintenance and removal of erosion and sedimentation controls in accordance with the contract documents, and all local, state, and federal requirements. RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed bids in envelopes are due at the Office of the Engineer: CMA Engineering, Inc. located at 235 Ledge Stone Drive, Austin, Texas 78737, (512) 432-1000 no later than 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at which time the bids for the Water and Wastewater Improvements Contract will be opened and read aloud. The OWNER reserves the right to waive all informalities and irregularities, and determine which Bids are most advantageous to the Project, and to award the Contract on this basis. INFORMATION AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Copies of Bid Documents and Plans may be inspected at and/or obtained from the Office of the Engineer, during regular business hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Fridays. Bidding Documents and Plans may be purchased at fifty dollars ($50.00) per set made payable to CMA Engineering, Inc. by check, and are non-refundable. No partial sets of Bidding Documents and Plans will be issued nor accepted. CMA Engineering, Inc. 235 Ledge Stone Austin, Texas 78737 (512) 432-1000 (512) 432-1015 (fax) BONDS: Performance, payment, and warranty bonds shall each be issued in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Amounts as security for all the CONTRACTOR’s obligations under the Contract Documents. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Bidders shall maintain insurance in the types and amounts indicated the Contract Documents. BID GUARANTY: All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of five percent (5%) of Bidder’s maximum Bid price and in the form of a cashier’s check made payable to Development Solutions CW, LLC, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety.

LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a LB by Greg Henry dba Willie's Joint and BBQ to be located at 824 Main Street, Buda, Texas. Officers of said corporation are Greg Henry – Owner.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Office of the Engineer at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Representatives of the Engineer will be present to discuss the PROJECT. BIDDER REQUIREMENTS: Bidders shall have completed at least three (3) similar projects in nature with the construction cost not less than $1,500,000 within the last five (5) years. All Work shall be guaranteed against defective workmanship and materials for a period of two (2) years from the date of final acceptance by the OWNER.

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Hays Free Press • February 3, 2016

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Public Notices, continued from 2D PUBLIC AUCTION

Noah’s Ark Self Storage wishing to avail themselves to the provisions of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code hereby gives notice of public sale under said act to wit: This sale will be held on: March 7, 2016 at 11:15 a.m. Noah’s Ark Self Storage is located at 1280 Cabela’s Dr., Buda, TX 78610. The property in the storage unit(s) listed under the tenants name is being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The property contents of all storage unit (s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH. Noah’s Ark Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel any public sale advertised. Announcement made the day of the sale takes precedence over any printed materials. Auctioneer: Chad Larson #17344 Hilda F. Valadez 10 x 10 Household items & more William S. Smith 10 x 5 Household items, furniture, toys & more

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PROPERTY TO SATISFY A LANDLORD’S LIEN. Sale to be held online @ Storagetreasures.com

By competitive bid. Anytime Storage, LLC 880 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Will be ending on or after February 19, 2016 @ 11 a.m. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant(s). All units have some miscellaneous household items and furniture. ROBERT FERGUSON: Tools, auto parts, stroller, JOAN HINTON : Books, electronics, clothing, JASON REUKAUF: Paddle boat, fishing equip, tools, truck tool box, filing cabinets, weed eater, TIMOTHY DOUGHTY: Electronics, baseball card collection, games, books, LUPE MALLEN: Totes, books, games, sports equip. Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of WILLIAM T. COOPER, III, Deceased, were issued on February 1, 2016, in Docket No. 16-0006-P, pending in the County Court at

Law of Hays County, Texas, to: MISTY DUNLAP. The residence of the Independent Executor is in Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas. Address claims in care of the representative, MISTY DUNLAP, Independent Executor. The post office address to which claims may be presented, is: c/o MISTY DUNLAP, Independent Executor 218 Bryant Dr. Bastrop, Texas 78602 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. Address claims in care of MISTY DUNLAP, Independent Executor DATED the 1st day of February, 2016. Respectfully submitted, SCANIO & SCANIO A Professional Corporation BY: /s/ Vincent J. Scanio, Jr. VINCENT J. SCANIO, JR. 144 E. San Antonio Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 Tel: (512) 3962016 Fax: (512) 353-2984 State Bar No. 17702500 ATTORNEYS FOR MISTY DUNLAP

added that FHR has not requested any Chapter 380 agreements or incentives from the city. FHR has submitted a site development plan for its project, according to Ruge. He added the land where the proposed facility could be located is currently zoned agricultural (AG). Should the city annex the property, Buda would be able place the proper zoning that fits the business.

He added that the city has “little to do with” the project, but that it will be in the city limits and is subject to taxation. The project, Ruge said, would generate “positive income flow” for the city, and could bring up to 20plus employees to the local market. “We welcome them with open arms; they will be a valuable asset to our community,” Ruge said.

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Continued from pg. 1D Buda Mayor Todd Ruge said the project came to his attention two months ago, but it has been in the works “for much longer than that.” According to Ruge, a formal presentation of the project has not been given to the Buda City Council. Altenhoff said FHR has provided information regarding the project to Buda, Hays County, which owns the property, and “appropriate officials.” She

Financial Focus Continued from pg. 1D

your loved ones – but it could also be financially catastrophic. Would your family still be able to pay the mortgage? Could your surviving spouse afford to send your kids to college? Without life insurance, your death could leave your family without the ability to cover financial obligations. The exact amount you require depends on a variety of factors, such as your family’s expenses, size of family, savings needs over time, and so on. Generally speaking, you can choose between two broad categories of insurance: term and permanent. Term insurance, as the name suggests, is designed for a specific number of years and only provides a death benefit.

Permanent insurance is typically more expensive, because, in addition to the death benefit, it offers a savings component. A financial professional can help guide you through your options to determine which one is appropriate for your needs.

LOSS OF PROPERTY If you own a home, you already have homeowners insurance, but it doesn’t hurt to periodically check your policy to make sure it’s kept up with any improvements or additions you’ve made to your house or other property. If you’re under-covered, and had to pay out-of-pocket for some major damage, you might be forced to dip into your

long-term investments. And while you’re making sure your property is covered, you might also want to consider adding “umbrella” coverage, which can provide extra protection to you in case someone is injured at your home, or even at an event at which you may be in charge, such as a Scout meeting. With luck, you can avoid all the threats to your financial security and that of your family. But you can’t count on always being lucky – so you need to take “financial disaster preparedness” measures soon. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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1. County Judge Bert Cobb 2. Tommy Ratliff 3. Commissioner Pct. 1 Debbie Ingalsbe 4. Myrtle Heideman 5. Texas Trust Bank of Kyle 6. Bon Ton Meat Market and Deer Processing 7. Pac-N-Sac 8. Gary Hutzler & Family 9. Anton Outfitters 10. Ky-Tex Properties, Inc. 11. John Dotson Trucking, Buda 12. Judge Scott Cary, JP, Pct. 5 13. James & Joann Holt 14. Holt Insurance - James Holt 15. Pete & Penny Krug 16. Kloeckner Steel Company 17. Los Angeles Funeral Home 18. Cedar Supply 19. Sandra & Constable Kohler 20. 4K Cattle Company 21. Kimbro, Inc. 22. J.F. “Boots” and Doris Montague 23. Gary Schrader & Family 24. Larry & Carolyn Lohn Wood Butchers Labels 25. Thomason Funeral Home 26. Hays Free Press 27. Julius E. Lehman 28. Commissioner Pct. 2 Mark Jones 29. Det. Frank A. Alvarez 30. Southwestern Pneumatics Ins. 31. Lee Taylor 32. Chief Deputy Pct. 2 Mark Hanna 33. John and Sylvia McDougall

34. Charles & Lois Pace 35. Construction Metal Products 36. Dean Contracting Co. Inc. 37 Seven D. Transportation, Buda 38. Al & Hope Martinez 39. Anton Auction 40. Tom Searcy, Cross House Ranch 41. First Lockhart National Bank 42. Goforth Water Supply 43. Daniel & Sharon Heideman 44. Pennington Funeral Home 45. Jimmy Haverda & Family 46. Capitol Excavation 47. Miscellaneous Steel Industry 48. Broadway in Kyle 49. AMM Collision Center, Kyle 50. Texas Pie Co., Kyle 51. Darron Roach 52. Jack Ballard Cattle Co., San Antonio 53. Schwartz & Associates 54. Jacob Haverda 55. Harrell Funeral Home, LTD 56. Pat & Wayne Ford 57. Alfredo Nino 58. Gayla & Reagan Simon 59. Robert & Andrea Espinoza 60. Linda Schmeltekopf 61. Judge Beth Smith, Pct. 2 62. Mike & Debbie Moore 63. David & Sharon Weigand 64. J. Dwayne Anderson, CPA, San Marcos 65. Wayne Dabbs Service Co., Lockhart 66. Patty Haverda, Realtor Prosper Properties