FEBRUARY 5, 2020 CENSUS
REALIGNED
Hays County ramps up efforts for complete census count.
Realignment brings drastic change for Hays County athletic programs.
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Anthony Michael Hall, one of the stars of the Breakfast Club, hosted a presentation of the iconic 80s movie in Kyle last week at EVO Entertainment Center. Above, Hall meets with fans and signs autographs with his wife Lucia Oskeroba. Right, superfans Sydney Holzman of Austin and Perla Wilbur of Florida attended the showing. See story page 6.
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POPULATION CONTROL
County renews feral hog abatement program BY ANITA MILLER Spring is but weeks away and along with bluebonnets and warmer weather, the change brings the about birthing season for Texas’ estimated 1.5 million feral hogs. To help keep ahead of the infestation, the Hays County Commissioners Court on Jan. 28 renewed its interlocal agreement with Texas State University for feral hog control. The county will use $5,000 out of up to $7,500 in its feral hog abatement grant for the program, which is administered by The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, for 2020. Services, which are associated with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program, range over a number of areas including supplies, technical support, education and contracted services. Believed to be the descendants of hogs first introduced to
Texas more than 300 years ago by Spanish explorers, the feral hogs of today also encompass the genetics of Russian boars introduced in the 1930s. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the population of feral hogs was boosted during the 1800s during hostilities between the United States and Mexico by hogs that escaped after being brought here by settlers. They can weigh up to 400 pounds and though reproduction can occur at any time during the year, most young are born in the early spring. Females can have litters up to 12 in size, and some have two litters each year. They normally travel in family groups of two females and their young, and their range has expanded to virtually all areas of the state. They are omnivorous, meaning they eat plants and animals. They also eat
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A lawsuit alleging Kinder Morgan has violated the Endangered Species Act with its approach to building a natural gas pipeline through the heart of the Texas Hill Country has added new plaintiffs. The Hays County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Jan 28. to join the suit, which was filed by the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD). The cities of Austin and San Marcos are on board, and the Kyle City Council voted to join the effort at its regular meeting Feb. 4. The law firm of Braun & Gresham will represent Kyle in the litigation, and council committed $5,000 toward the effort. The Hays County vote also authorized devoting $75,000 to the legal fight. Pct. 4 Commissioner Walt Smith, whose jurisdiction much of the proposed route of the Permian Highway Pipeline (PHP) would cross, predicted the action when he issued a press release days ahead of the court’s vote. Smith noted that the suit also acknowledges the fact that because the pipeline is considered infrastructure, the company building it has the power of eminent domain. “The action taken by the court today will continue our fight on behalf of the private property rights of the citizens of Hays County,” he said. An earlier action including many of the same plaintiffs that was filed in the spring of 2019 targeting the powerful Railroad Commission (RRC), which oversees projects like pipelines, was thrown out within months by a district judge. In addition to Kinder Morgan, the lawsuit alleges
Proposed changes to the city of Kyle’s Residential Style Guide are intended to create a “higher standard” in neighborhood design, according to Development Director Howard Koontz. The City Council on Jan. 21 heard a presentationby Koontz on amendments to the style guide. No action was taken, but council directed city staff to make further revisions before bringing the issue back for further consideration. That said, much of the impetus for the changes was HB 2439, which was passed by the Texas Legislature in 2019 in order to address “vendor-driven” building regulations which are felt by the bill’s sponsors to be overly
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Feral hogs can weigh up to 400 pounds and though reproduction can occur at any time during the year, most young are born in the early spring.
carrion, and have been linked to at least one human death in Texas. They are attracted to many agricultural crops and while they feed mainly at night, they have been seen in daylight hours as well. Abatement techniques utilized by the Meadows Center mirror those recommended by the state. Prime among them are remoteoperated traps that can be triggered when hogs
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have congregated. The program also has a social media campaign component, and two landowner outreach events are planned. Hog removal in the county will also be tracked, and there will be cost sharing incentive programs for trapping supplies and aerial hunting for some program participants. A final report will be submitted to the county by Aug. 31.
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Hays CISD Trustee Teresa Tobias announced Jan. 29 that she will not seek re-election for a third term as the representative on the Hays CISD Board of Trustees TOBIAS for single-member-district 1. “After considering it thoroughly, I have decided to step back from the board to allow me more time to focus on my other volunteer work and my family,” Tobias said. “I have loved my time on the school board and I am proud of our accomplishments as a team. Together, I know we have made a tremendous difference for our students and teachers. I wish everyone well.” Tobias plans to continue serving on three Parent Teacher Associations in Hays CISD and will continue to volunteer with special needs advocacy groups. Tobias was first elected to the Hays CISD Board of Trustees in 2014. She and her family have a rich tradition of involvement with schools in the district and deep ties to the
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Hays County ramps up efforts towards complete Census count
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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.
Some are homeowners while others rent. Some are making their parents proud by attending college, while others do all they can to avoid notice because they lack proper documentation to even be here. Still others don’t have a permanent address, sleeping in their vehicles, camping in the woods or along local streams. All those folks are part of the population of Hays County, and all those situations provide an obstacle to the accurate count of people living in the U.S.A. that is demanded by our Constitution every 10 years via the national Census. Hays County – some 200 miles from the Mexican border, home to two thriving universities and one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation located along the business-friendly “innovation corridor” – has a population more diverse than many. But that very fact makes it hard to get an accurate count. The county’s population is just over 222,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and of that, 25 to 30 percent are at risk for being undercounted. That matters, because federal funds for things ranging from infrastructure, to healthcare, education and more depend on the Census count. It’s estimated that federal assistance across the nation totals $675 billion. Although the Texas Legislature did not allocate any money to facilitate an accurate count, other sources have stepped in to help fund the Complete County Committees established by cities and counties. The Hays County Complete Count Committee (CCC) is not yet fully staffed, but the Commis-
sioners Court on Jan. 28 ramped up its game of preparation by naming Jessica Mejia as its new part-time Census coordinator. Commissioners also approved a proclamation, which declares April 1 to be “Census Day” and notes in part that the CCC contains representatives of the business community, educational sector, faithbased community and diverse community organizations. County Judge Ruben Becerra also made a point to note that the Census doesn’t ask about citizenship, and that Census information cannot, for a period of 72 years, be shared with any other agency. “Our task is to encourage our residents to participate in the Census and educate them on the methods they can use to answer the Census survey,” Becerra said. Census forms will be mailed out beginning March 12 and can be answered through the mail, over the phone or on the internet. A free hotline through 2-1-1 will also be available to provide assistance to anyone who needs it. With a population estimated near 29 million, Texas could stand to lose up to $43 billion in federal funds yearly if the Census is not successful. An undercount of just 1 percent could cost the state $300 million a year over the course of the next decade. “Our CCC includes representatives from throughout the county and has already set up task forces to encourage participation from nonprofits, businesses, the education community and others to help get the right information to our residents, Anita Collins, Becerra’s executive assistant, said. A sampling of the
programs that could be affected by an undercount includes Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, highway funding and construction, Pell grants, Head Start, the National School
Lunch program, Section 8 housing vouchers, WIC, low-income energy assistance, unemployment insurance, CDBG Disaster Recovery Grants, historic preservation funds, small
business development grants, violence against women initiatives, emergency food assistance, assistance to firefighters and public housing capital funds.
County’s Complete Count Committee still has vacancies BY ANITA MILLER
representing Texas State University, Tim Savoy Hays County has representing Hays gone a long ways CISD, Mike Cardotoward populating its na representing San Complete Count ComMarcos CISD, Dottie mittee but still needs Busby of Wimberley representatives from ISD, Cheryl Brown of some segments of the Dripping Springs ISD, community. Jason Guilietti repreThe county ansenting Greater San nounced and began Marcos Partnership, staffing the comJuan Zea representing mittee last fall and Community Cares, has also dedicated Bobbie Garza-Hernan$50,000 towards the dez representing the 2020 Census. Areas of Democratic Party and the county have been Mike Jones representing deemed difficult to the Republican Party. count, and during the Other members are 2019 meeting of the Bonny Krahn, repreTexas Legislatures, the senting Woodcreek GOP-controlled House North, Mayor Larry and Senate declined to Odom representing provide any funding. Hays City and Marissa Some nonprofit agen- Fehler representing the cies, notably the United city of Wimberley. Way, have stepped in Within the committo provide additional tee are subgroups. Nonfunds to make a success profit task forces are of the Census, which represented by Alyssa determines how federal Garza of Mano Amigo funds are allocated to and Maria Rocha of the local communities and Indigenous Cultures causes. Institute, while the Co-chairs of the business and political Hays County Complete task force is comprised Count Committee’s of Caitlyn Strickland of Executive Board are Hays County, Laureen County Judge Ruben Chernow of Hays CounBecerra and Pct. 1 ty communications, Commissioner Debbie Marilyn Minnaar of the Gonzales Ingalsbe. Also League of Women Voton the executive board ers and Efren Chavez are Shavon Caldwell, and Lindsay McClune representing San of Hays County Grants. Marcos, Will Atkinson, Miguel Arredondo of representing Kyle, J.R. the San Marcos CISD is Gonzales representing in charge of the edBuda, Gloria Martinez ucational task force,
which is comprised of school districts, early childhood education and home-schooling organizations. The faith based task force is represented by Margie Crosby of Promiseland Church, and the service organization task force is represented by Beth Corbett of Central Texas Food Bank. Complete Count Committee members from neighboring counties are Irma Palacios from Guadalupe County, Julia Cleary of Bastrop County and Dennis Engelke of Caldwell County. Still to be named are representatives of Mountain City, the city of Dripping Springs, the Village of Bear Creek and Comal County. The county was turned down for a grant from the Hogg Foundation to offset census costs, but the United Way of Hays and Caldwell Counties put forth $8,000 to the committee. The county will also get a share of a $59,000 grant administered by Travis County that will share with Hays, Caldwell, Bastrop and Williamson counties. The United Way of Greater Austin also gave $10,000 to Mano Amigo, which is also working with the city of San Marcos’ Complete Count effort.
County creates Magistrate Division for district, county courts-at-law The division will consist of one associate judge and one new justice clerk and will provide consistency both for jail administration and people who are arrested.
BY ANITA MILLER
The Hays County Commissioners Court took what is being called a “huge” step in the journey towards lowering the jail population last week when it created a Magistrate Division that would serve both district courts and county courts-at-law.
Funds for the division were set aside during the FY 2020 budget discussions under the “umbrella” of district courts, noted Pct. 3 Commissioner
Lon Shell, who also said the courts “have been working” on the plan ever since. Shell sponsored the agenda item for the Jan. 21 meeting.
The division will consist of one associate judge and one new justice clerk and will provide consistency both for jail administration and people who
are arrested. It will also take the burden of magistration off the backs of justices of the peace. “It’s going to give us so much more time to do other things,” said Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith. “We are really excited about it.”
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The Washington D.C. disorder that’s sadder than SAD Guest Column by Tom Purcell
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aybe Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is bringing me down – or not. Overcast winter weather triggers SAD. Lack of exposure to sunlight can cause higher levels of melatonin and lower levels of serotonin in the brain, which can cause depression-like symptoms. But then again, maybe it’s the news – and not SAD – that’s triggering my listlessness. According to The Washington Post, the latest Congressional Budget Office estimates show the federal deficit “reached $1 trillion in 2019, for the first time since the Great Recession, and, under current law will average $1.3 trillion through 2030.” It gets worse: “Federal debt held by the public will grow from 81 percent of gross domestic product to a post-1946 record of 98 percent.” Didn’t Republicans used to care about this spending stuff? Didn’t President Trump, as candidate Trump, promise to end the deficit in eight years? This gets me so down, all I want to do is curl up in a blanket and sip hot toddies by a roaring fireplace. Regardless of who’s president, Democrat or Republican, America has been on a serious spending spree. Consider: When George W. Bush assumed office, the national debt was $5.7 trillion. He nearly doubled it in eight years to about $11 trillion. President Obama added nearly $9 trillion to our debt load during his eight years in office. President Trump is on track to add another $5 trillion to our debt during his first term. Sure, I get it – partly. Entitlement-program spending continues to grow faster than revenue. Some blame Republican tax cuts for reducing revenue, though overall tax receipts have increased and are higher than ever. Spending is higher, too. Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, tells The Hill that more than half of the deficit’s increase lately results from new laws that increase debt forecasts. All I know is that the debt has jumped from $5.7 trillion in 2000 to more than $22 trillion in only 20 years – which makes me want to escape with a big plate of comfort food, digging into hot meatloaf and mashed potatoes smothered in gravy. To put the magnitude of federal spending, deficit and debt into perspective, think of a typical family budget. Say Mom and Dad earn $36,500 this year. That’s not a lot because, as food and housing costs keep going up, mom and dad will spend $47,500 this year to meet their obligations. To address this year’s $11,000 shortfall, they borrow. Repaying that $11,000 on their small income will be awfully hard. But their situation is far worse than just this year’s shortfall. Their greater challenge is that they’ve already borrowed $220,000 in prior years – and they keep piling on more debt every day. How long such a borrowing charade can go on is anyone’s guess. But common sense says the whole thing will come crashing down sooner or later. This makes me want to take a long winter nap, hoping I’ll awaken to find that it was all just a bad dream. But it’s not a dream – and SAD is not causing my sadness. No, it’s ESD – Excessive Spending Disorder – that’s getting me down. And too few Americans seem to care that it is afflicting our politicians in Washington so heavily. Which makes me even sadder.
Should older people be banned from church?
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ust because a mentor starts unconsciously humming Motown tunes during a heart-to-heart talk with you about temptations, that doesn’t mean his advice is irrelevant. A church in Cottage Grove, Minnesota has made national headlines because of an audacious “In order to save the village, we had to destroy it” strategy to rebrand itself. The church plans to close its doors in June and reboot itself in the fall, with a new focus on young families with children. All well and good, except church leadership has been asking its older members to “take one for the team” and haul their intimidating old carcasses to some alternative congregation, out of sight of hoped-for newbies. A couple of years down the road, the outcasts can meekly beseech their former congregation to let them darken its doorway again. The Bible tells us that God has the hairs of our heads numbered. And apparently church strategists maintain a database on their degree of GRAYNESS. To think, theologians have debated the exact
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nature of the Mark of the Beast for nearly 2,000 years, and now we have it narrowed down to either DOUBLE CHINS or VARICOSE VEINS! We are told that Christians are supposed to be a “new creature” when converted, but where in the scripture does it also say they must remain as CUTE as Baby Yoda? The Minnesota church’s governing body supposedly AGONIZED over the decision to pander to youth. Not in the way older members might have agonized over rotting in a North Vietnamese P.O.W. camp or having a sibling with polio, but at least as much as someone agonizing over the public wi-fi flickering while they’re posting daredevil videos on TikTok. This is undeniably one of those situations where decision-makers should humbly ask, “What Would Jesus Do?” My guess is
that He would send patriarch Methuselah back to earth to share 969 years’ worth of folksy anecdotes with policy makers. (“Oy! Great-great-great-greatgreat grandmother Eve and her ill-fated #BelieveAllSerpents phase!”) As someone who has spent nearly 40 years growing in knowledge and empathy by teaching an adult Bible class (with THREE GENERATIONS of one family sharing a pew in my current class), I hope this segregation mania doesn’t spread throughout the religious world. You need a few seasoned worshippers who have learned reverence, patience and genuine remorse. Who wants to hear prayers filled with “My bad” and “So, there’s free one-hour delivery on that prayer request, right?” Look for doctrine to continue being watered down in a youth-worshipping church. If young couples can’t stomach the smell of Old Spice cologne and home-baked cookies, they’re sure not going to tolerate fire and brimstone. Will exporting the
seniors be enough to make church attractive to twentysomethings? Or will the duty of ushers transform into helping members hook up to a zip line? Will communion wafers be replaced with Tide Pods? Will hymnals ditch “The Old Rugged Cross” for “The Revolutionary Moisturizing Cross”? Will the raising of Lazarus be truncated as “Lazarus was woke”? Hiding the seniors supposedly helps churches grow, but just how evangelical will a congregation be if parishioners are afraid to knock on doors because of the level of decrepitude they may encounter? (“The crone who opened the door could write in cursive! And divine occult meaning from an analog clock! Forget a new auditorium Jumbotron – we need an EXORCIST on staff!”) Copyright 2020 Danny Tyree. Danny welcomes email responses at tyreetyrades@aol.com and visits to his Facebook fan page “Tyree’s Tyrades.” Danny’s weekly column is distributed exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. newspaper syndicate.
Tom Purcell, author of “Misadventures of a 1970’s Childhood,” a humorous memoir available at amazon.com, is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Tom@TomPurcell.com
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SPORTS
Realignment brings drastic change for Hays County athletic programs BY MOSES LEOS III
the increased travel is an adjustment each school Well before the sun will have to make as the broke over the horizon year progresses. Monday, Johnson High “It’s going to be different athletic coordinator Steve for some of our kids, but Hoffman and his coaching it’s something we’ll have to staff were already hard at figure out,” Salmon said. work building up a game For Lehman High, the plan. focus as it moves down Much like thousands to 5A continues to cenof other coaches across ter on strengthening its the state, the Jaguar staff numbers. A straw poll with prepared for the complecoaches in 12-5A, Division tion of the UIL’s biennial I showed most programs realignment and reclashad two freshman and sification for the 2020-21 two junior varsity football season. What comes with squads, said Salmon. it will be a host of changes Last year, Lehman High for Hays CISD and Driphad one freshman team ping Springs ISD athletic and did not field a junior programs, which includes varsity. Through connectthe absence of a Hays/ ing with and helping to Lehman and Hays/Johnfurther build junior high son football game. feeder athletic teams, Amid the surprises and Salmon said he plans to stress of realignment day, build consistency which Hoffman felt the unveiling could lead to more particiof new districts signaled pation in all sports. the birth of Jaguar athletMeanwhile, optimism ics. is high at Johnson High “This is what we were as they ready for their waiting on. This is when first full year of varsity it really starts,” Hoffman athletics. Hoffman said he said. “We kicked it off toexpects his teams to comday and we’re excited.” pete well based on how individual athletes have “exceeded expectations” THREE HAYS COUNTY in 2019. SCHOOLS IN NEW 5A Hoffman also welcomes DISTRICT tough challenges across For Johnson, Lehman the board, including batand Dripping Springs, life tles with powerhouses Alin their new 5A districts amo Heights, Kerrville Tivy will involve plenty of and Boerne Champion. travel. But for Dripping In football, the trio of Springs, realignment Hays County schools will compete in the new 12-5A, means a return to fierce district battles in nearly Division I which includes every sport. Four years a trio of San Antonio area ago, Dripping Springs was programs. For all other placed in a district with sports, each team faces Tivy, Heights and Chamhour-plus long road trips pion. to Kerrville, Boerne and It’s a complete 180-denorth San Antonio in gree turn from the 26-5A. dominant success Tiger Hoffman and Lehman athletics have enjoyed High athletic coordinain their current districts. tor Bruce Salmon both Over the past two years, said the move to a San Dripping Springs athletic Antonio-area district wasn’t much of a surprise. teams compiled a 137-132 record against district Both coaches pointed to projections which showed foes and tallied eight team district titles. the possibility of a move south. NEW DISTRICT, SAME However, Salmon had FOES FOR HAYS hoped to be realigned While change was against schools closer to aplenty for many Hays home in sports outside County athletic proof football. Hoffman said
grams, Hays High maintained the status quo as it stays in the 6A ranks. The new look 26-6A will feature many of Hays’ current district opponents including powerhouses Lake Travis, Westlake and Bowie. New to the mix will be San Marcos, which realigns out of the San Antonio-area district they had been in for the past four seasons. Hays High athletic coordinator Les Goad said he welcomed the chance to rekindle a district rivalry with San Marcos, even if it meant adjusting the football team’s non-district schedule. Goad envisioned staying in a similar district this realignment, but also understands the level of competition will continue to rise. It becomes a much more difficult challenge for Hays, which is one of the smaller 6A schools in the state and will battle against teams with more depth across the board. . “Our philosophy has been, ‘Do the best with what you’ve got’ and that’s what we have right now,” Goad said.
RIVALRY GOING ON HIATUS But the prospect of all three Hays CISD schools squaring off against one another on the gridiron came to a close as realignment day ended. When the dust settled, only Johnson and Lehman will tangle during the course of the season. Neither Johnson nor Lehman scheduled Hays as a non-district opponent in football for the next two seasons, marking the first time in 14 years Hays and Lehman will not play. Hoffman cited the need to play “people more our size” during the team’s first two seasons. Johnson, which will have sophomores and juniors on varsity in the fall, will play Crockett, Lockhart and Bastrop in non-district play in football. However, Hoffman felt a
How area teams fared following realignment
On Monday, the UIL completed its biennial realignment and reclassification process for the 202022 seasons. This year's realignment included the addition of Johnson High, which will compete at the varsity level in all sports next fall, as well as Lehman High's drop from 6A to the 5A ranks.
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Hays/Johnson game will happen in time. “As we grow into it, it’s going to be a better deal for us and Hays, too,” Hoffman said. For Salmon, the task of rebuilding the Lobo athletic program guided their non-district schedule choices. Lehman will play Marble Falls, McCallum and Austin High. He hopes it ultimately allows for Lehman to progress and get back to a point where a future game against Hays is compet-
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itive. “My job at Lehman is to where we can grow and progress,” Salmon said. “We have to take care of Lehman, too.” But Goad said he advocated for Hays to take on Johnson and Lehman as non-district foes. By doing so, Goad felt it would be a boon for the community and allow for
players to play in front of potentially full stadiums. Hays football’s non-district schedule instead will include San Antonio Churchill, Dripping Springs and Cedar Ridge. “Ultimately, we have to make the best decisions we can, but I would certainly like to have seen those games,” Goad said.
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Luck of the draw
Lobo, Rebel boys soccer tied 2-2 BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI
A Brayden Coronado goal scored in the final minutes Friday allowed the Hays Rebels soccer team to secure a 2-2 tie with the rival Lehman Lobos in a back-and-forth match at Shelton Stadium. “He’s (Coronado) not a guy who likes to shoot, so I was very impressed that he did what he did tonight,” Hays head coach Cole Reynolds said. “He took the ball and found the space and put it in the net. That’s what it takes.” Resiliency played a role in Hays escaping from a deficit on two separate occasions in the game. Lehman gained an early 1-0 advantage when Lobo Emilio Bartolo headed in a goal off of a corner kick four minutes into the contest. Hays, however, battled back and rallied to equalize. when Rebel Gerardo Rodriguez volleyed a kick into the left corner of the goal. Reynolds lauded Rodriguez, who has been the team’s leading scorer for the past few years. “That’s something I think we’ve improved on a lot over the past couple of years,” said Reynolds. “The ability to be resilient and to come back against that kind of adverse situation. In the past we let that get to us and affect our play, and these guys stepped up and made it happen.”
Coming up
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Bartolo’s goal in the first couple minutes of the game was key for Lehman’s confidence and ability to play physical in the 18-yard box, despite only having three total shots in the first half. “We’ve been kind of struggling for goals lately, so it was good to see those guys (score),” said Lehman head coach Rene Medina. “We’ve been really focusing on keeping a rhythm to our possession and doing better in that sense, so it was good to see that happen.” In the second half, Lehman regained the lead with 11:09 left on the clock via a slicing shot by captain Edwin Beltran. But Coronado and the Rebels answered back in the final three minutes of the game, giving each team a point in district with the tie. For the Lobos (6-5-2, 1-3-1), the tie was vital toward overcoming early district struggles. Lehman’s lone win so far in district play came against Austin High. “It was very important,” PHOTO BY JAMES NIÑO Medina said. “We’ve had Lehman Lobo freshman defenseman Daymon Eberle (18) ata bad run of games lately, tempts to box out Hays Rebel sophomore forward Alan Gomez
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Rebel upset bid falls short in 62-55 loss BY MOSES LEOS III
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Lehman Lady Lobo junior Melina Garza (right) storms down court for a loose ball as Hays Lady Rebel sophomore Katelynn Isely chases Friday at Bales Gym.
Rebs outshoot Lobos 49-21
A season-high 17-point effort from junior Lily Guevara spearheaded a dominant 49-21 Hays Lady Rebel win over the rival Lehman Lady Lobos Friday at Bales Gym. Hays completed the season sweep over Lehman in what was the final district tilt between the two programs for the forseeable future. Next season, Lehman and Hays will play in different districts and in different classifications. Hays takes on Lake Travis Friday in the team’s home finale at 7 p.m. Lehman closes the regular season at home against Akins on Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Left, Hays Rebels Anastasia Matthews (left) and Aspaisia Youngbird (right) double team to ensnare a Lehman Lady Lobo player in a trap. Bottom right, Hays Lady Rebel junior Jasmine Taylor (3) soars through the air for an uncontested bucket. Bottom left, Lehman Lady Lobo junior Abby Power (20) sizes up the Rebel defense as she looks to pass the ball to teammates.
For the better part of two-plus quarters Tuesday, the Hays Rebels boys basketball team had the state-ranked Westlake Chaparrals on the ropes. But an intermittent second half Rebel offense, paired with 26 points from Chaparral KJ Adams, kept Hays from delivering the knockout blow in a 62-55 loss to No. 5 Westlake at Bales Gym. Hays (18-10, 7-6) led 29-28 at halftime but couldn’t generate a rhythm on offense early in the third frame. Westlake capitalized on Hays’ miscues and orchestrated a six-minute, 8-0 run to take a 36-29 advantage. Missed free throws, along with Westlake’s ability to snag second-chance opportunities on offense, contributed to the lull, said head coach Matt Sandoval. Not taking care of the “little things,” such as missed layups and the fundamentals, equally kept Hays’ offense grounded at times. “You’ve got to do better than that in games against Westlake, number one teams,” Sandoval. “We talked about that. Those free throws add up, those second chance points add up.” Hays shirked their struggles and responded with a 12-5 run capped off with a bucket from Carlos Rocha, giving Hays a 42-41 lead early in the fourth quarter. Backand-forth buckets left the game tied at 48-48 with
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Hays Rebel guard Durand Hill (right) tries to no avail to dislodge the ball from the grasp of a Westlake Chaparral player under the basket late in Tuesday’s district game.
DISTRICT 25-6A BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS Westlake 12-0 Anderson 8-3 Bowie 7-4 Hays 7-6 Del Valle 6-7 Austin 5-7 Lake Travis 4-8 Lehman 3-9 Akins 2-10
less than three minutes to play. But for every Rebel run, Westlake had an equally strong response. Guided by Adams, who tallied 11 of his 26 points in the final frame, Westlake outscored Hays 14-7 down the stretch for the win. “KJ Adams is a mon-
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eads up! Up high in Mountain City trees crowds of masked Cedar Waxwings hide in plain sight. They gorge on hackberries. RonTom and I have counted upwards of 100 in the cedar elm above our front yard birdbath, drifting up and down, with a dozen or more on the birdbath. We saw a crowd of cows along the barbed wire fence that separates Lynn Cobb’s backyard from the neighboring ranch on the backside of Mountain City when we came in from church. The bovines were eating Christmas leftovers, the hay left from our Nativity scene. A laborer helping at our place tossed it over the barbed wire on Saturday, with the rancher’s permission. What a surprise to see swallowtail butterflies this winter with native flowers still in bloom. No wintering Rufous Hummingbirds have been seen at our hummer feeders this winter. Should they swing by, they’ll find a smorgasbord of blooms on shrimp plants, lantana, Turk’s cap, and coral honeysuckle. In the past, they’ve appeared on freezing mornings. Does anyone in Mountain City have a catio? According to Travis Audubon, “a cat patio or Catio lets frisky felines exercise, play out hunting instincts and snooze in the sun safely. They can’t kill birds, and cats are protected from dogs, cars, coyotes, and other outdoor hazards. The screened spaces can be elaborate, freestanding structures outfitted with sunbathing perches, ramps and spiral staircases or a series of inexpensive wood and wire cubes.” Travis Audubon is sponsoring a self-guided tour of Austin catios
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on Feb. 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register for free at https:travisaudubon.org The suggested donation is $10 per person. Travis Audubon hopes to inspire cat guardians to have one built or build their own. We may be the only Mountain City house with a fire hydrant as yard art. We brought it home to KissMe from an estate sale in Wimberley. People ask how we find estate sales. Well, in addition to keeping an eye on this paper’s classifieds, https://estatesales.net offers weekly email notification of sales within x-miles. How can you observe next Monday’s second Monday Council meeting, at the new 6:30 p.m. start time, without leaving home? At https://facebook.com, search for Mountain City TX. As the meeting starts, a Facebook Live option will appear. Opt “join.” Voila! If you take a drive on FM 150 towards Driftwood, you may see that work has begun on the massive Anthem subdivision that’s slated to stretch from FM 150 all the way up to behind the houses at the end of Live Oak and Maple – and beyond. You may hear the land clearing equipment. The development is in the ETJ of Mountain City; Anthem will obtain water and wastewater services from the city of Kyle. It includes a pump station on the land, but no water treatment plant. How can you contribute to Montage? Send tidbits to ptom5678@ gmail.com (subject: tidbit) Thanks! Love to you, PTom
It has been 35 years since a group of five students with clashing personalities spent a cold Saturday in detention with Mr.Vernon. That Saturday was depicted in the 1985 film, “The Breakfast Club,” written and directed by John Hughes. Kyle’s EVO Entertainment hosted a special showing of the film for its 35th anniversary on Jan. 28, which featured an appearance by Anthony Michael Hall, who played Brian Johnson, aka the “Brain” in the film. The film centers on five characters, each of whom has his or her own personalities: John Bender (Judd Nelson)- The “Criminal,” an outspoken misfit with a troubled family life. Claire Standish (Molly Ringwald) – the “Princess,” the popular girl who is just as lost in the big pond like the other fish. Andrew Clark (Emilio Estevez) – The “Athlete,” a popular high school wrestler who just wants his father to accept him for him. Allison Reynolds (Ally Sheedy), - the “Basketcase,” quiet and eccentric girl who just wants attention from her parents. Brian Johnson (Hall) – the “Brain,” a smart kid who’s feeling the pressure of always maintaining the perfect GPA. By the end of the day, these five teenagers from different cliques realized they had a lot more in common than they originally thought: Dear Mr. Vernon, We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in deten-
tion for whatever it was we did wrong. But we think you’re crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us… In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us: is a brain… and an athlete… and a basket case… a princess… and a criminal… Does that answer your question? Sincerely yours, The Breakfast Club Fans of the beloved coming-of-age 1985 classic were treated to an evening of laughter and fun with Hall. The event included autographs and photos with merchandise opportunities, a showing of the movie and an intimate Q & A session with Hall. Fans got to ask questions about Hall’s acting career as a teenager and learn more about him personally and the projects he’s working on. EVO’s general manager Derwin Jordan said the entertainment complex
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Savannah and Michaela Wommack of Kyle meet film star Anthony Michael Hall at EVO Entertainment Center last week for a showing of the Breakfast Club.
will host similar events in the future. Movie fans will have the opportunity to meet their favorite stars in an engaging evening of entertainment. Jordan said he was unsure who will be booked in the future, but information will be available soon. Hall, 51, began his career on-stage and in television commercials as a child. Hughes discovered him in the 1980s and cast him such films as National Lampoon’s “Vacation,” “Sixteen Candles,” “Weird Science” and many more. His career has expanded to television as well, including recent roles in “The Goldbergs” and “Riverdale.” Hall will return to the
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With three games left in the regular season, Hays remains a game ahead of Del Valle for the final playoff spot. Following Friday’s road tilt against Lake Travis, Hays hosts Del Valle Feb. 11 in what amounts to the battle for a playoff berth. “All we’re focused on is tomorrow and we’re trying to get better at practice,” Sandoval said.
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so we needed the point, we need some kind of result to build off of and take steps forward.” Friday’s result followed a theme of draws for Hays in the past few games. After going 1-1 in their first two district tilts, the Rebels have tallied three straight ties in a row. “So we are in a
district where we keep telling my boys, ‘any team can win on any night’,” Reynolds said. “We’re not losing, we’ve had a couple of ties for key games we would certainly like to have a win. But proud of a tie.” Hays and Lehman will have their re-match at Lobo Stadium on March 3, at 7:45 p.m.
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Rebel Boys Hoops “We were just working at making us the best we can be,” Sandoval said. “We saw the focus. We did what we wanted to do than we had in the past. It showed tonight, but tip your hat to them.” Taking the No. 5 team in the state on the brink of an upset provided a needed boost of confidence for a Rebel team still in the thick of the 25-6A playoff chase.
big screen in October in “Halloween Kills,” a sequel to 2018’s “Halloween,” which served as a sequel to the 1978 original. He will play an adult Tommy Doyle, one of the children who Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) babysat in the original film. Hall is traveling around Texas for more interactive movie screenings. He said he based them on one of Comic-con events, but with a little more interaction with his fans. Tour stops include Seguin, Schertz, Round Rock, San Benito, Brownsville, McAllen and Dallas. To learn more about Anthony Michael Hall, visit www.theanthony michaelhall.com.
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OBITUARIES BRODIE Lieutenant Commander, Judson M Brodie, Jr, U.S. Navy (ret), passed away on Jan. 26, 2020, at the age of 97. Born February 28, 1922 in Aiken, S.C. to Judson M Brodie and Ester Ann Murray Brodie. He graduated from Aiken High School and joined the Navy in 1940. During his Naval career, he fought in the battles of Coral Sea and Midway aboard the Carrier Yorktown during World War II. After surviving the sinking of the Yorktown, he met his future wife, Kari Nanna Grimstad. They were married on Jan. 21, 1944 and made their permanent home in Aiken, S.C. His many tours included postings at Quonset Point, R.I., Brunswick, Ga. and Naval Station Sigonella, Sicily, Italy. He retired after 30 years of Naval service in 1970. He then returned to Aiken and worked for the Aiken County Tax Commission for a number of years. Later he moved to Edisto Beach, S.C. and spent his summers in Highlands, N.C. In 1989, he moved to West Columbia, S.C. He and Kari enjoyed traveling in their RV, meeting new friends and seeing the United States. His final move was to Kyle, Tx in 2000. Until recently, he spent the winter months in Naples, Fl During his Naval career, he flew many years as a flight crewmember on Navy antisubmarine planes. He also had an FAA pilot’s license. He was an avid modeler of airplanes most of his life. He was quite the storyteller and never met a stranger. He is survived by his son, Judson M Brodie, Ill (Brenda); daughter, Kari B Lecklider; grandchildren, Evan Andrew Lecklider (Jeannie), Brendan M. Brodie (Pei Sia) and Virginia B Frick (Kelly); step-grandchildren, Diane B Nape (Steven) and Elizabeth B Schaufler (Jamie);
great-grandchildren, Deborah and Karen Lecklider, Rebecca and Glen Frick, William and Peyton Nape and Elizabeth and Dylan Schaufler as well as number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife of 65 years Kari G Brodie; his son, Jamie S Brodie; his brothers, Edward Brodie and Bonneau Brodie; his sisters, Susan Wharton and Ann Brodie and son-inlaw, Russell P. Leckider. Funeral services will be held at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church in Aiken, S.C. on Feb. 8 with Father Joseph Whitehurst officiating. Burial with Military honors will follow in the church cemetery. Immediately following the burial, there will be a reception at the church. Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle, Texas, and George Funeral Home, Aiken, SC are assisting the family. Memorials donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of one’s choice.
CONNER Everett B. Conner, Jr, (Bubba) passed away at age 70 on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Ascension Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle, Tx. He is survived by his wife Theresa, children Denise Brewer and husband Breck, Michele Little, Brandy Martinez and husband Roy, Scott Conner and wife Heidi, Christina Hogan, Carrie Hogan and partner Justin Hoehne, Casie Hogan and husband Nolan Powell. His grandchildren Tiffany, Justin, Cole, Ty, Samantha, Rachel, Blake, Richie, Rachel, Derek, Dylan, Mason, Cora, Caleb and Alister and great-grandchildren Baylee and Sage also survive him. The family received guests for visitation on Tuesday, Febr. 4, 2020 at Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle, TX. Graveside services and interment are Wednesday,
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Slovak Realty in West and worked in real estate for 20 years. He always questioned why someone in college to study real estate had to study Freud. He never figured out that question, but excelled in his classes anyway. Eugene will be joining his parents, Henry J. and Teresie Zofie (Dvorak) Slovak and his sister Margaret in Heaven, and is hoping that his foster child Bopeep Catalan jumps into his arms. He is also predeceased by his brother-in-law Laddie Nors, sister-inlaw Bennie Marie Zajicek and her husband Walter, and brother-in law, John Gaines. He is survived by his wife Martha, children Bernard Slovak and wife Ruth of West, Cyndy Slovak-Barton and husband Jeff Barton of Buda, Martha “Cookie” Smith and husband Marty of West, Sandra Kettler and husband Rick of West, Dan Slovak and wife Kelly of Kyle, and Ronnie Slovak and wife Allison of New Braunfels. He is also survived by his sister, Doris Gaines of San Antonio and her daughter Kimberley Hoelscher and husband Mark of San Antonio, and his sister-in-law Mary Ann Walker of West, and his God-son Gene Louis Zajicek. Those grandsons serving as pallbearers include James Herring, Nick Slovak, Chris Schubnell, Zach Barton, Blake Kettler and Calvin Kettler. Honorary pallbearers are his other grandchildren, Kim Herring Myers, Marcus Slovak, Michael Holler, Caity Moore, Stephanie Moore, Bozena Barton, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Lowe, Noel Watson, Maddison Kettler, Sarah Slovak and Ashley Slovak. He has a special place in his heart for his grand-cats Annie and Midnight. Eugene had 21 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, he asks that donations be made to St. Mary’s School Wish List, West Ambulance or the Salvation Army.
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community. Her fatherin-law, Rosalio Tobias, is the namesake for Tobias Elementary School. Her volunteer work includes more than a decade’s worth of service with the PTAs at Tobias and Fuentes Elementary Schools and Simon Middle School, as well as the Lobo
Band Booster Club and the Lehman NJROTC parent support group. In the past she has served as a Lobo Band Booster Club officer and on numerous district committees, including the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC). In addition, she has served on the city of Kyle Parks
and Recreation Board. The service opportunity she says is most dear to her heart is her work with Texas Parent To Parent (TxP2P) – a group committed to improving the lives of Texas children who have disabilities, chronic illness, or special health care needs by empowering families
to be strong advocates through parent-to-parent support, resource referral, and education. She serves as a TxP2P parent mentor. Originally from Austin, Tobias moved to the district in 2003. She and her husband Michael have three children – all of whom are, or have
been Hays CISD students. Michael was just elected to the Kyle City Council in a special election. “I pride myself on being a lifelong learner and I encourage everyone to embrace education,” she said. “You are never too old or too young to learn something new. My family
has a legacy of learning and I am committed to continuing that tradition. I’m proud of Hays CISD because we aren’t content with just meeting minimum standards. We want the best for our students and we – as parents and the community – work hard to achieve that goal.”
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restrictive. The end effect is that municipal governments have been trumped by the legislation, Koontz said. “It’s a true pre-emption bill, and for that reason portions of our code relating to building codes have been essentially made obsolete,” he said. “We have no enforcement authority related to that.” Under that umbrella, Koontz said the amendments to the style guidelines address placement
Kyle Development Director Howard Koontz said the amendments to the style guidelines address placement of garages and eligible building materials, streetwise plantings and dual usages for utility easements, among other issues. Specifically, he said the plan for new developments is to no longer allow front-facing garages. of garages and eligible building materials, streetwise plantings and dual usages for utility easements, among other issues. Specifically, he said the plan for new developments is to no
longer allow front-facing garages. “Council decided one of the things that was off-putting about curb appeal was the fact (facades) were dominated by reasonably large two-car garage doors.”
Instead, new neighborhoods would more closely resemble Plum Creek, where garages are located away from the street. “Homes would instead have side-loaded garages that are side facing or
the council will revisit the issue.
rear facing or a detached structure in the rear of the home.” Staff was initially directed in November to look at tightening up residential style standards. Koontz was unsure when
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for judges and elected officials to negotiate,” he said. Commissioner Smith said he has spoke to individual judges, who see “real benefit” in the system as well as defense attorneys and the office of District Attorney Wes Mau. “It will be exceedingly helpful to those who may have been arrested and the management of this process. They know there will be someone there fulltime.” JP Smith, who began
doing twice a day video magistration three or four months ago, said it’s not just the time spent with the arrestee but also the accompanying paperwork that takes so much time. “We get a list of names and get their criminal histories faxed because they can’t be emailed. We review that, and addresses and affidavits of probable cause if there is one.” If there isn’t, she said, she attempts to get additional information by phone from offices involved “try-
ing to figure out probable cause” as well as things like if the person is eligible for a personal bond. “We’re required by law to set the least amount of bond possible to assure presence in court.” She said the process involves a lot of work for jail administration as well. The end goal is to keep people from being in jail. “If they can get out that evening or afternoon, great, instead of spending a night in jail … We’ve been doing everything we can to clear the jail and I
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the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have violated terms of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and its protections, which are supposed to extend to each listed species. Repeating claims made by the BSEACD, Smith charged that Kinder Morgan’s refusal to get a biological opinion from USFSW or to create a habitat conservation plan in its construction of the 42-inch pipeline, which would run from the oil fields of west Texas to near Houston, violated the terms of the ESA. However, Kinder Morgan Vice President Allen Fore told the Hays Free Press that the company does intend to comply with the ESA and to obtain both a biological opinion from the USFWS as well as an authorization from USACE “particular to jurisdictional waters.” “Part of the analysis will be impacts” to species including the golden-cheeked warbler and “some salamanders,” he said. However, he declined to provide details on how mitigation would work, in particular with regard to aquatic species. “There will be definitions and we’ll be discussing that once those authorizations are in place,” Fore said. “I can’t comment specifically because those authorizations are still pending … once that’s issued we will indicate precisely what we’re going to do and where we’re going to be doing it. We’ve always known that mitigation would be part of the process.” Fore maintained that Kinder Morgan has “always said we’re abiding by all the rules and regulations of fish and wildlife and the migratory bird act, all the requirements.” Central Texans – including those who own land along the proposed route,
Repeating claims made by the BSEACD, Pct. 4 Commissioner Walt Smith charged that Kinder Morgan’s refusal to get a biological opinion from USFSW or to create a habitat conservation plan, violated the terms of the ESA. first learned of the pipeline plans in late 2018. Smith called natural gas a “toxic and flammable substance,” and the proposed route as crossing some of “the most ecologically sensitive features in Central Texas and the Hill Country.” Pct. 3 Commissioner Lon Shell also commented on the action. “Our natural resources – our aquifers, rivers, creeks and wildlife – will be endangered by the pipeline’s construction, and should a leak or explosion occur the results would be devastating,” he said. At peak production, the pipeline would carry up to 2 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. As proposed, the route would cross the recharge zones of both the Edwards and Trinity aquifers and come within a mile of the artesian spring that forms Jacob’s Well. “The proposed route does not require approval from any state agency even though it crosses the Edwards and Trinity aquifers, which supply drinking water for over two million people,” Smith said. “The pipeline will also cut directly through the habitat of endangered species such as the Barton Springs salamander and the Austin Blind Salamander, among others.” Fore confirmed that right-of-way has been secured for 100 percent of the 42-inch pipeline’s 430 mile length and downplayed the use of eminent domain, saying that a “significant number” of cases in which the company has ended up in court with landowners involved valuation, not actual access. The com-
pany has already paid out millions to landowners in Blanco County who challenged the valuation. Fore said the company is acting as it has historically, assessing the project’s impact on only the value of the 50-foot permanent easement, not the property as a whole. He discounted the possibility that the presence of the easement would hamper development, pointing to areas near Houston where “you see development coming right up to our right-of-way. It’s not impeding development at all.” Moreover, he said some of the more than 160 adjustments the company has worked out with landowners have been for future plans – whether it’s the planned location for a family cabin, or for a new subdivision. “We make an adjustment because they have plans.” Fore said he expects federal authorizations to be resolved in the first quarter of this year and that construction, once it begins, should only take about a year to complete. He said the PHP’s route has been divided into five segments and each will be constructed at the same time, facilitating a short schedule, and that each segment will have its own team. “Product will flow as soon as everything is tied in,” he said, though restoration of the ground above the line may take longer. For example, if a landowner wanted the easement seeded with a particular type of grass and the initial planting didn’t take, more seeds would be put out. He also said it will be
possible that the pipeline could supply not only its end destination in the Houston area but points along the way – for new subdivisions or manufacturers. “It’s absolutely a possibility. We have two delivery points now in Caldwell County.” As the area continues to develop he expects the “major new source of natural” gas the PHP will provide will be taken advantage of. “I’d be surprised if that didn’t happen.” Though the company has long-term contracts for product the PHP will move, “we can have additional space on the line for additional growth.” “We’re building it thinking 15, 20 years down the road,” Fore said. “We’re trying to think of the need for the project right now but also in the future ability for local development or manufacturers needing a fuel supply, that this energy supply going through has longterm value.”
think this is going to be a huge step in managing the jail population.” The social justice advocacy group Mano Amigo also weighed in on the court’s action. “The move to a central magistrate’s office is a prudent step and Mano Amigo congratulates Commissioner Shell and others for this appropriate move forward,” the group said.
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OBITUARIES plumbing maintenance, he also found time to Rev. Alphonso Washattend Guadalupe (Bible) ington enjoyed a long and College in Seguin, Texas. healthy When Alphonso was life, but ordained, he became an died after a associate pastor at First brief illness Baptist, a post he continon Feb. 1, ued to hold for the dura2020, at tion of his military service age 106 and until he was called to near his pastor the Mason Lone residence Oak Baptist Church in in WarLockhart, Texas. He held renton, Virginia. He was the latter pastorship for amazingly accomplished, 23 years before returning amazingly – at times, to lead First Baptist, then impossibly – high profile. followed by pastoring the Yet, he was unaffected and Sledge Chapel Baptist preferred to wear humility Church in Kyle. Although as his badge of honor over his ministry service was being honored for being anchored in San Marcos, himself. he was frequently called Born in Washington, upon for leadership in D.C., on Oct. 18, 1913, the Baptist Association he spent his formative network of historically years west of the Nablack Baptist churches in tion’s Capital in Virginia’s the Central Texas region, Shenandoah Valley. As as well as other ministerial a young man, he was organizations, for almost drafted into the service six decades. of his country during Alphonso was never World War II whereupon, one to hide from public following training at Fort service leadership, or Meade, Maryland, and in most any challenge for Florida, he was stationed that matter. Even outside at the Gary Army Air of direct ministry within Corps Base in San Marcos, church, and much to the Texas. He visited, joined chagrin of his wife, Rosa and became involved in Mae, he felt compelled to the First Baptist Church become involved in area (NBC) of San Marcos as an politics. With San Marcos active duty soldier. This and the surrounding area would make for a formabeing rather a different tive affiliation lasting the place during the Civil duration of his life spent Rights Era than today, as a in San Marcos. political novice he entered During his first visit to a San Marcos City CounFirst Baptist in January cil race that he did not 1943, he met the Tolliver win. In a later attempt, family, with whom lived and with the aid of many a niece, Rosa Mae Johns. including longtime famThe family invited him ily friend and campaign home after church service manager, Wynette (Tutta) for Sunday “dinner,” Barton, he won one of two and he “ate Rosa Mae’s places in a City Council cooking ever after,” as he runoff. However, he withwould often describe it. drew based on threats on The two married on Sept. his family. Again, different 22, 1943, and to their dynamics from a different union were born a daugh- time. Undaunted, howevter and two sons. While er, by past challenges, he busy and active in church would eventually best an leadership, with young incumbent for the Place family obligations, and 2 seat on the San Marworking at the San Marcos cos school district board Baptist Academy leading in 1978. In addition to
having one of his grandsons in the school system by then, he pursued that role fueled by a personal conviction that quality education presents the best opportunity for lifelong success; he wanted to be a part of working toward securing such opportunity for the children of San Marcos. He was successfully re-elected and ultimately served on the school board for 12 years, facing only one lightly contested election, until his retirement in 1990. He was always humble in his leadership, though glad to serve. He was honored in 1994 – and further humbled – to have a San Marcos education center named for him, the A Washington Child Development Center, which still serves young children today. In addition to elected office, Alphonso’s public service was manifest through literally dozens of community and philanthropic organizations in San Marcos, Hays County, central Texas and nationally, from the 1940s through the early 2000s. A small sample includes being a Mason and also chaplain for the American Legion Post 144 in San Marcos; the late governor Dolph Briscoe appointed him to the state Child Welfare Board. Community Action of Hays County and the Southside Community Center were places of longtime service for him. The trolley service came to fruition in San Marcos under his tenure, first as Vice President, then as President of the local transportation board. In the 1970s, then-Mayor Eddy Etheredge appointed him to the San Marcos Planning and Zoning Board (now Commission) during a critical planning period for “explosive growth” that was expected to merge Austin and San Antonio into one
metropolitan area – a mind-boggling notion at the time. Yet, Mayor Etheredge would observe later of Alphonso’s many leadership roles, that any challenge needed people like Reverend Washington because “he always understood the problem” and, thus, would consistently work to seek out the best of solutions. Alphonso never fancied himself as a politician. He spoke in humbling and, sometimes, heavy terms of his public service, not because he recognized any strain, but because he saw needs to be met and, as he would uniformly tell parishioners joining one of his churches, he firmly believed in giving of his time and talent: “Whatever work your hands find needing to be done, so do it” as you are able. He considered himself a community servant and that ability to serve to be a privilege. Moreover, as he would advise the grandson that his wife Rosa Mae and he raised, with privilege came responsibility. Alongside public service, he put an end to his private sector time actively owning his plumbing contractor business at the young age of 83, but he still never resembled someone who was retired. (For context, his father, French Poles, “retired” from running his Virginia livestock “farm” at age 93.) Through his last two decades living in San Marcos, Alphonso remained active in several of the endeavors listed above – and more – until he relocated to his native Virginia in 2002. Once there, he regularly only labored behind pulpits as a guest preacher or presenting his centenarian’s life story in area events until only shortly before his death. His wife of almost 43 years, the former Rosa Mae Johns, preceded him in death in 1986. He was
also preceded by their eldest child, daughter, Maybelline Washington Wozniak, along with his parents and several siblings. Survivors include widow Carol and her children. His San Marcos native survivors include two sons, Sam of suburban Washington, DC, and Willie of Nashville; grandsons Brian of Houston and Eric Melton of Jacksonville, (Sean) Kevin Washington of Washington, DC, and granddaughter Rochelle Washington of Austin, cousins Donna (Johnson)
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Tobias will opened last weekend photography and 512-256-0181. at which with the call Art Center, whichceramics, wood burning, November 2021,eligible for arrest of a be For more information The Inspired Minds of media including productions. point he will adults in a variety local theatrical 34-yearDUTSON galleries and re-election. 69.78 locally-based old Round won Tobias total with Rock man. percent of the Kyle Police charged compared Dutson 97 votes cast Brandy Trevor Gordon a habitaof to his opponent, 42 burglary with with Heindl, who received tion and tampering time of votes (30.22 percent). were cast evidence. At the had two Only 139 votes representhis arrest he also for in the election, percent of outstanding warrants of ing a scant 2.02 who were fraud, both outside a free the 6,882 voters collection and Hays County. every eligible to participate. contrip to the landfill Kyle police responded up to five Tobias’ lead was deal, TDS will in progress month, with material absentee to a burglary As part of the of Fairway sistent through 71.43 per0 towards cubic yards of BY ANITA MILLER in the 700 blockp.m. visit. 2 voting (7 votes, to Heindl’s give the city $1,500,00 be accepted at each to minutes after staff later he time Park l stuff,” compared long of a lot cent It was “That’s a percent), Saturday. City but the a Heroes Memoria was 2 votes, 28.57 votes, to the Hays said. “That’s huge.” in the making, said the homeowner the pick time but early voting (46 constructed adjacent new deal between TDS will also compared not home at the after Texas trees g Arts Center. 63.89 percent city of Kyle and (TDS) up Christmas votes, 36.11 summoned police on a CISD Performin third cart to Heindl’s 26 Disposal Systems a and supply a “green” will seeing an intruder election day both, for percent) and mercial customers is a “win” for 76.67 of the security camera.were able having a specifically le) waste. voting (46 votes, to he said. Instead also benefit by city official says.Counthan (compostab “Our officers identity annual inactually the percent compared23.33 four percent “lower multiplier” The Kyle City new, Customers can to determine and make the existthe lawn and years past. Heindl’s 14 votes, crease under cil approved have up to 10 of the suspect residential in In addition to lower on Jan. waste percent. him by tele15-year contract good ing contract, leaf bags of green contact with now see residento what will Police Chief customers will rates, he said 21 and it contains phone,” Kyle residenc- a yearly increase of only tial customers will see a in addition “They desupplied cart. news for both Jeff Barnett said. percent said expand- fit in the subject knew two and a half lot of new and es and businesses, termined the 9 Staff Jerry with the 2020 rate set at ed benefits, including and that TDS CONTRACT, Kyle’s Chief of the homeowner brush with per household. dealing $22.14 twice-yearly not Hendrix. comthey were entry.” Hendrix said “On the residential a random illegal the of huge,” side it’s kind Police surrounded repeatedly residence and exit to urged the suspect However, and surrender. he did not. nearPolice also closed d streets to be by neighborhoo issues that need deas a would the and urged residents, development addressed for measure, of of the proceed precautionary until the Feb. 4 meetings have be located south and velopment to and a to stay indoors Buda City Council Old Colony Road include zoning STAFF REPORTS resolved. howof Cole situation was passed been canceled; west and north MUD agreement. on will start Three hours Public hearings The meeting ever, a presentation Springs Road. was taken be Cole City Hall. before Dutson It is a voluntary the Colony at on the plans will4. at 5:30 p.m. at t without into custody Springs developmen presented Feb. annexation. Other STAFF REORTS occur incident. The 170.18 acre scheduled to 28 and Hays “Once the individual during the Jan. Residents in the serving in one of the 2 CISD interested Trustees lend a hand to groundof CAUGHT ON CAMERA, on the Board largest land and efforts Friday, have until 5 p.m. candiwater protectionJoin us their Feb. 14 to file in Hays County. hike, dacy paperwork. for a free guided or star sinElections for a from volunteer event, austintat gle-member trustee er party. Sign up The District 1, single-memb 2 and exas.gov/WQPLstory. 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2002 REDMAN 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MANUFACTURED HOME
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NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF HAYS CAUSE: 15-2573
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the District Clerk of HAYS County, Texas, December 16, 2019, in cause numbered 15-2573, styled SHADOW CREEK MASTER COMMUNITY, INC. versus BOBBY J. GREEN AND NATALIE R. GREEN on a judgment rendered against BOBBY J. GREEN AND NATALIE R. GREEN; I did on February 3, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., levy upon as the property of BOBBY J. GREEN AND NATALIE R. GREEN, the following described real property: LOT 19, BLOCK 0, SHADOW CREEK PHASE THREE, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 329, PLAT RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 116 PEBBLE CREEK LANE, BUDA, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS 78610 (PROPERTY) On MARCH 3, 2020, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., beginning at 10:00 A.M., at the Hays County, at the South Door, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, I will sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of BOBBY J. GREEN AND NATALIE R. GREEN in and to the real property described above. Dated at Buda, Hays County, Texas, February 3, 2020. John Ellen Constable, Pct. 5 Hays County, Texas 500 Jack C. Hays Trail Buda, Texas 78610 By Alice Flores, Deputy Notice to Bidders: You are buying whatever interest, if any, the Debtor has in the property. Purchase of the Debtor’s interest in the property may not extinguish any liens or security interests held by other persons. There are no warranties, express or implied, regarding the property being sold, including but not limited to warranties of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Notice to Judgment Debtor: If there is any property, real or personal, you want to point out for levy in lieu of the above described property, you must contact this office immediately.
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
To all persons interested in the Estate of Philip McKeon, Deceased, Cause No. 190449-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND FOR ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION in the estate on the 23rd day of December, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Philip McKeon, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 A.M., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to the Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the above-noted date and time. Applicant’s Attorney: Bethann Eccles 506 West 16th Street Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 617-1974 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 24th day of January, 2020. Elaine H. Cardenas County Clerk, Hays Coun-
ty, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 By Darren Jones, Deputy
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Sale of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien to be held Online at Storagetreasures. com by competitive bid. Anytime Storage, LLC 880 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Will be ending on or after February 26, 2019 at 11 AM Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/CREDIT. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. All Units have some miscellaneous household items, boxes, furniture. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant (s). TABATHA FABIAN: furniture, bins SELENA DAVILA: mattresses, recliner LEAH TYSHA JACKSON: bed, bedding, Guitar NANCY RODRIGUEZ: furniture, bed, clothing DAVID KREINBRINK: motor bike, truck box, golf clubs EDWIN OUSLAN: furniture, toys, tools JANE MACIAS: iron furniture, dresser CRISTABEL GONZALES: dollies, outdoor, garden CRISTABEL GONZALES: bikes,sports, household
RFQ 20-003 GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS
To All Interested Parties: The City of Buda is seeking responses from qualified firms and joint ventures for professional services associated with General Engineering Consultant Support for Development Permit Application Code Compliance Review and Various Capital Improvement Projects Requiring Professional Services for projects throughout the City of Buda and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The details of this Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFQ) may be found at www.ci.buda.tx.us/137/ Purchasing. Please note that a Cost Proposal is expressly excluded from this RFQ. Following an evaluation process, the City will select a qualified firm or firms for which engineering services may be negotiated for the specific project. The City of Buda shall not be liable for any costs incurred by any respondent to this RFQ. Should you wish to respond, please transmit four (4) bound copies and one (1) electronic copy (in .pdf format) of your response to this RFQ to the Purchasing Manager of the City of Buda Finance Department at the mailing address specified within the RFQ no later than 2:00 p.m. CST, March 5, 2020. The City of Buda believes that this RFQ contains all necessary information to prepare a complete response. However, questions or requests for clarification shall be submitted in writing no later than 2:00 p.m. CST, February 24, 2020, to the attention of the City of Buda Purchasing Manager. Owner: City of Buda By: John Nett, PE Title: City Engineer Date: February 5, 2020
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
property to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale to be held at online at www.storagetreasures.com by competitive bid. Faciltiy is located at:
880 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Bidding will open February 13, 2020 at 11 a.m. and conclude February 24, 2020 at 11 a.m. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit sold as-is to highest bidder. Property includes the contents of self-storage spaces of the following tenants: Abraham Muskyoka (3) MAZDA sports cars. Vins: SA22C-564512, SA22C-625428, SA22C-546203 Joni Bell - 08 Black BMW 3S coup.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Buda City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 6:30 PM at the in the Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Bldg. 100 Buda, TX 78610 to discuss the following item: Public Hearing and first reading of the ordinance regarding the full-service annexation of +/- 168.9 acres out of the Phillip J. Allen survey, Abstract No. 1, the Steven V.R. Eggleston Survey, Abstract No. 5 and the Hiram Cummings Survey, Abstract No. 108, Hays County, Texas; being all of Lot 1, Block 2 of Scales Subdivision, Hays County Texas, addressed as 855 Cole Springs Rd. At said time and place, all such persons shall have the right to appear and be heard. Of all said matters and things, all persons interested in the subject matter herein mentioned shall take notice.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of JANIE TAPIA were issued on January 27, 2020, in docket number 19-0334-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 1 of Hays County, Texas, to MARTHA CAMACHO. All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows: c/o Martha Camacho 619 Ranchers Club Lane Driftwood, TX 78619 Dated January 31, 2020. THE BOLING LAW FIRM, PLLC 1301 S. Old Stagecoach Rd Kyle, TX 78640 Tel: (512) 504-3051 Tel: (877) 629-5353 Fax: (877) 629-3130 By Anna Martinez Boling – SBN: 00791188 E-mail: annaboling @bolinglawfirm.com Attorney for Martha Camacho
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #25-012005JO Third-Party Administrator, Agent of Record, or Consultant for Ancillary Services. RFP’s will be accepted until 02-272020 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the Hays CISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext. 46035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Proposal responses must be returned to the Hays CISD Purchasing Office, Attn: Jennifer D. Ornelas, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, by the date and time indicated above. Late Proposals will be returned unopened. The Hays CISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and waive all formalities in the proposal process.
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LEGAL NOTICE
An application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Package Store Permit (P) and a Beer Retail Dealer’s Off Premise License (BF) by Budz Vapes, LLC doing business as Buda Liquor to be located at 17020 S. IH-35, Suite A, Buda, Hays County, Texas 78610. Owner: Nirmal Vaswani.
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Public Notices, continued from page 11 THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION
TO THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND TO ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS, OR CLAIMANTS IN THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants, GREETINGS: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after yo were served this citation, the same being 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 2020 a default judgment may be taken against you. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer before the 207th District Court, Hays County, Texas, at San Marcos then and there to answer the PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION filed in said Court on 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019, and signed said suit been numbered 19-2614 on the docket of said Court, wherein Alma Smith; Mary Francis Harper; Robert Smith, Jr.; Louis Smith Jones; Peggy Jackson Lofton; Randy Smith; Calvin Smith; Wilbert Smith, Jr.; Fred Smith, Jr. is the Plaintiff and Alma J. Smith Bell; George Smith, Jr.; Henrietta Smith; The Unknown Heirs is the Defendant. The nature of said suit is as follows: A SUIT TO ADJUDICATE TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION & LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS AS LOT 4 IN THE DEED OF PARTITION RECORDED IN VOLUME 94, PAGE 311 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING 4.25 ACRES MORE OR LESS OUT OF A PART OF A 45 ACRES TRACT OUT OF THE PHILIP J. ALLEN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS. All as more fully appears of record on file in this office, and which reference is here made for all intents and purposes. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at office, on this the 16th day of January, 2020. REQUESTED BY: Lori P. Daves THE DAVES LAW FIRM
3624 North Hills Dr., Suite B-100 Austin, TX 78731 512-346-6000 BEVERLY CRUMLEY Hays County District Clerk 712 Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2211 San Marcos, TX 78666 By Christina Cordero, Deputy
NOTLCE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Gary Arscott, Deceased, were issued on January 29, 2020, in Cause No. 19-0414-P, pending in the County Court at Law #3 of Hays County, Texas, to: Delia DeChime. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: David Glickler Attorney at Law 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 DATED the 29th day of January, 2020 David Glickler Attorney for Delia DeChime State Bar No.: 00787549 John A. Hall & Associates, P.C. 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 Telephone: (512) 268-6425 Facsimile: (512) 268-5404 E-mail: glick@johnhalllawfirm.com
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
To all persons interested in the Estate of Diana Ray Watson, Deceased, Cause No. 190369-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an FIRST AMENDED APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 20th day of November, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Diana Ray Watson, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 A.M., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publi-
cation, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the above noted date and time. Applicant's Attorney: Hollis W. Burklund 403 W. San Antonio St. Lockhart, Texas 78644 (512) 398-4045 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 23rd day of January, 2020. Elaine H. Cardenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #22012002VL Curriculum for Advanced Classes. Proposals will be accepted until 02-282020 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512- 268-2141 ext. 45092) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Bid responses must be returned to the HCISD Purchasing Office, Valerie Littrell, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, by the date and time indicated above. Late Bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMES R. TUTTLE, DECEASED
Notice is hereb y given that orig inal Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES R. TUTTLE, Deceased, were issued on the 9th day of December, 2019, in Cause No. 19-0381-P pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas to NANCY TUTTLE
The residence of such Independent Executor is in Hays County, Texas. The Post Office address is: Nancy Tuttle 610 Harwood Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666 All persons having claims against the estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED this the 28th day of January, 2020. Respectfully submitted, SMITH & BRATCHER , P.C. 113 West River P.O. Box 142 Meridian, Texas 76665 (254) 435-2361 BY KENT BRATCHER Attorney for Independent Executor State Bar No. 02914500
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #25-012004JO Third-Party Administrator, Broker, or Consultant for Alternative Medical Plan. RFP’s will be accepted until 02-27-2020 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the Hays CISD Purchasing Office (512-2682141 ext. 46035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Proposal responses must be returned to the Hays CISD Purchasing Office, Attn: Jennifer D. Ornelas, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, by the date and time indicated above. Late Proposals will be returned unopened. The Hays CISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and waive all formalities in the proposal process.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS KYLE POLICE HEADQUARTERS AND HEROES MEMORIAL PARK BOND ELECTION PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN
The City of Kyle is seeking proposals from those interested parties in making known and highlighting their interests and qualifications for the development and implementation of a public relations campaign to inform voters in the City of Kyle of the specifics for a voter approved bond to finance the construction of a new police headquarters and
Heroes Memorial Park. Proposals in response to the RFP should be addressed to Jerry Hendrix, will be received at the Office of the City Manager, 100 W. Center St. Kyle, Texas 78640 until 12:00 P.M. on February 28, 2020. Details of what the City seeks may be secured from the City website (www.cityofkyle.com/rfps) and are also available from the Office of the City Secretary, Kyle, Texas. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to accept only those proposals which are in the best interest of the City of Kyle. Published: January
NO. 2019-0398-P ESTATE OF MARTHA DELGADO ORTEGA, DECEASED, IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NUMBER ONE (1) OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS APPLICATION TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
Francisco J. Agraz (“Applicant”) furnishes the following information to the court: 1. Applicant resides at 2035 McClendon, Houston, Harris County, Texas. The last three numbers of Applicant’s Texas driver’s license number are 922 and social security number are 458. 2. Martha Delgado Ortega (“Decedent”) died on July 22, 2019, at the age of 73 years, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The last three numbers of Decedent’s Texas driver’s license number are 547 and social security number are 232. 3. No administration is pending upon Decedent’s estate at this time, but an application for administration is being filed simultaneously with this application. It is necessary that this court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Decedent and the respective shares and interests in Decedent’s estate. 4. This court has jurisdiction and venue because on the date of death Decedent was domiciled and had a fixed place of residence in this county. 5. The names and addresses of Decedent’s heirs, the relationship of each heir to
Decedent, whether the heir is an adult or minor, and the true interest of Applicant and of each heir in Decedent’s estate are as follows: Name and Physical Address: Juana Maria Del Socorro Delgado Calle Sexta No. 240 Col. San Luis C.P. 78310 San Luis Potosí, S.L.P., Mexico Relationship to Decedent: Sister Adult/Minor: Adult True Interest in Decedent’s Estate: 100% 6. No child was born to or adopted by Decedent. All children born to or adopted by Decedent have been listed. 7. Decedent was divorced from Cuauhtomoc Hidalgo Jr. in 1988 in Travis County, Texas. Each marriage of Decedent has been listed. 8. To the best of Applicant’s knowledge, Decedent died intestate. 9. A general description of the property belonging to Decedent’s estate is as follows: real property situated in this county and cash, automobile, and household furnishings and personal effects. 10. This Application does not omit any information required by Section 202.005 of the Texas Estates Code. Applicant prays (1) that citation issue as required by law; (2) that Decedent’s unknown heirs be cited to appear and answer this application; (3) that judgment be entered declaring who are the heirs and only heirs of Decedent and the respective shares and interests in Decedent’s estate; and (4) for such other and further orders as the court deems proper. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Francisco J. Agraz Francisco J. Agraz State Bar No. 00934400 2035 McClendon Houston, Texas 77030 Telephone: 713-828-1361 Email: agrazfj@ franciscoagraz.com /s/ Vicki Whitlow Thomas Vicki Whitlow Thomas State Bar No. 21378100 4615 Southwest Freeway, Suite 600 Houston, Texas 77027 Telephone (713) 621-2546 Facsimile (713) 621-7094 Email vicki@vwthomaslaw. com Attorneys for Applicant